UMW

South Vernon United Methodist Women

Geri Reese, President

717 North Sandusky Street, Lot 53

Mount Vernon, OH 43050

740.507.3818

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United Methodist Women Purpose:

The organized unit of United Methodist Women shall be a community of women whose purpose is to know God

and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ;

to develop a creative supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through

participation in the global ministries of the church.

We seek to:

The organization of United Methodist Women seeks to know God and to make life better for women,

children, youth and marginalized neighbors in the ever-expanding global village of today's world.

The South Vernon United Methodist Women serve:

God,

each other,

our church,

and our community.

We participate in the programs and studies of United Methodist Women,

including social issues and Bible studies.

We include self-help program studies to improve many areas of our life, such as:

Health and wellness

Financial and God’s lessons on money and resources

Spiritual Growth

We support these area ministries:

Interchurch of Knox County

New Directions

CareNet Pregnancy Center

The unit of United Methodist Women at South Vernon Church, consisting of 11 members,

remains very active within our group, our church, our community and serving God.

We observe annual UMW studies – the Call to Prayer and Self Denial in the spring and the Thank Offering in the fall.

We annually make Easter egg candy near Easter and deliver cheer plates of fruit and candy to shut-ins for Thanksgiving.

We participate each Christmas in the Tree of Sharing for the needy, through Interchurch of Knox County.

We are a serving group for others, and a supportive group for each other.

Green stewards of our money for missions.