PURPOSE OF UNITED METHODIST WOMEN

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.
• To expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.

The Purpose is adopted by the General Conference of the United Methodist Church as the official mission statement of United Methodist Women. Out of the Purpose are four mission foci:

• To know God
• To be a community of women
• To develop a creative and supportive fellowship
• To expand concepts of mission

2011 Bearden UMW Officers

President – Tricia Raines

Vice President – Linda Warner

Secretary – Lori Sluder

Treasurer – Nancy Cooper

Secretary, Program Resources – Marilyn Parsons

Mission Coordinator, Spiritual Growth – Sheila Eubank

Mission Coordinator, Education & Interpretation – Judy McKenzie

Mission Coordinator, Membership & Nurture Outreach – Barbara Allman

Mission Coordinator, Social Action – Darlene Bledsoe

2011 Circle Chairs

Esther – Nancy Cooper

Mary Martha – Suanna Pruitt, Natalie Broyles

Ruth – Judy McKenzie

Susanna Wesley – Sue Arnhart