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.

LEADERSHIP President - Sharon Bence Vice President - Doris Cummins Recording Secretary - Tricia Mosslein Treasurer - Ginnie Sunderland An Invitation All ladies are invited to our meetings and activities.  Please join us on the third Tuesday of each month for a wonderful evening of fellowship and fun.  Bring a friend or neighbor!

A THANK YOU - We thank all of those who have supported us and who have participated in our programs during the past.  We look forward to offering continued and new opportunities for Christian fellowship and service during this year. Our fund raising programs, which have included Pampered Chef and Tastefully Simple parties and the sale of note cards, have enabled us to contribute to several UMW mission programs. Packages of ten note cards with a sketch of Davidsonville United Methodist Church are available for sale in the parlor for only $5 per package. We are also continuing the sale of Rada knives.  To order, please contact Sharon Bence during services at the church, or by calling her at (301) 249-2929.

MISSIONS AND STUDY - The Davidsonville United Methodist Women (DUMW) is a five-star unit that supports both local and global missions.  During 2001, with prayers and God’s help, we met our goal and sent our contribution of $1,200 to the Annapolis District Pledge to Missions.  In addition, we collected $87 for the World Thank Offering.

OUR LOCAL MISSION - We support the Anne Arundel YWCA shelter for women and their children by conducting Spring and Autumn collections of career clothing and school supplies.

OUR GLOBAL MISSION - Each year we select a global mission.

OUR STUDY During 2001, we completed our study entitled “The Christ-Center Woman.”  This study was led by our President, Barbara Moore.  During 2002, we look forward to Barbara guiding us once again in a new study.  We may use one of the books recommended by UMW’s School of Missions entitled “Jesus and the Courageous Women.”