Five HUMW women attended the weekend Cooperative School of Christian Mission this past summer at Georgian Ct. College in Lakewood, N.J. 

Marie Vogel attended the CHANGE THE WORLD conference study using the book written by the pastor of the Ginghamsburg UMC.

Alice Caldwell and Barbara Talton attended the mission study on HAITI. 

Amy McElwee and Janet Beppler attended the spiritual life study on THE JOURNEY, Forgiveness, Restorative Justice, and Reconciliation.

There is a very loving atmosphere at the School of Mission, creating an atmosphere to deepen one's faith.  There is also a real concern for the plight of the poor in the world, and we talked by Skype to our United Methodist Committee on Relief representative in Haiti.  Our offering went to UMCOR to build starter homes for the people of Haiti.

We had wonderful fellowship and fun times, good food, and joyous singing and worship experiences, which have guided us in planning our HUMW programs and circle studies for this year.  We hope you come out and "catch the spirit" with us.                                           

Amy McElwee, President

United Methodist Women

BOSCOV'S SHOPPING PASSES ON SALE

Passes, which provide 25% off any purchase made at Boscov's on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4TH, are being offered for sale at $5.00 by the UMW.  The proceeds will benefit the Camden Neighborhood Center.  Barbara Smyth will have passes for sale between church services.

THRIFTY TREASURES RUMMAGE SALE SEPTEMBER 29TH- OCTOBER 1ST

  Come out, donate your slightly used “treasures", and see what bargains you can find!  This sale, a joint venture of the UMW and church will be held in Fellowship Hall of HUMC on Thursday, September 29th from 9:30am to 3:00 pm and 5:00pm to 9:00 pm. Friday, September 30th from 9:30am to 3:00pm and 5:00pm to 9:00pm, and Saturday, October 1st from 9:00am to noon and 1:00pm to 3:00pm.  DONATIONS of good quality used items may be dropped off at the church on Tuesday, September 27th, from 9:30am to 8:00pm, and Wednesday September 28th, from 9:30am to 4:30 pm.  Homemade baked goods will be on sale on Thursday and Friday, and lunch will be on sale on Friday.  Proceeds from this sale will benefit the UMW and church mission projects.  If you would like to help with the sale, please sign up in the Welcome Center or call Barbara Smyth 856-829-1088.

UMW will meet for a catered luncheon at noon on November 3rd. The PROGRAM will be " Powje Espwa - Hope for Haiti" presented by Bill Reynolds.  We will learn how this project located in Les Cayes developed and cares for 600 Haitian children.   Haiti is the geographic study for our women's circles this year.  Our WORLD THANK OFFERING service and collection will also occur.  Men are invited to attend the luncheon. The cost is $8.50.  Reservations can be made by calling Ginny Dengler by October 31st.  856-428-5317

The United Methodist Women will hold their first monthly luncheon on Thursday October 6th at 12:00 noon in Fellowship Hall.  Delicious food will be catered by our own Lois Edmunds.  Karen Becker will speak about her job at HUMC as Director of Communications and Outreach and about her faith journey. Lois Donaway will have comedy musical presentations.  Come out for good fellowship and learn what the UMW is all about!   The cost of the luncheon is $8.50, but if you are a first time luncheon attendee, you are our invited guest! Reservations may be made by calling Ginny Dengler at 856-428-5317.

SUE DUFFIELD CONCERT  -  OCTOBER 22nd

Well known gospel singer and comedienne, Sue Duffield, will give a concert on Saturday evening, October 22nd, at HUMC to benefit the Neighborhood Center.  Sue spoke and sang at the School of Mission and Barbara Talton said of her, "Sue Duffield is an amazing talent --a Christian whose love of the Lord is obvious, a truly funny lady who's "been there - done that" and finds much humor in ordinary daily living. Her voice reaches inside and grabs your heart. I had tears in my eyes when I first heard her."  Don't miss it.  Bring the whole family to this concert!!!  More details will to be coming.

PLEDGES ARE DUE  by NOVEMBER

Thanks to all of you who have pledged to the mission work of the UMW.  You may pay your circle treasurer, or Barbara Talton (856-784-5651) at any time.  Barbara's address is 60 Matlack Dr., Centennial, Voorhees, N.J. 08043.

METHODIST HOSPITAL WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION

Women's Association of Methodist Hospital will hold their Fall Annual Meeting and Luncheon on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 10:30 am in the Chapel at Methodist Hospital.  Betty Ann Berry will be the speaker.  A luncheon will follow.  Cost is $7.00.  If anyone is interested in attending please contact Betty Dowlin, 856-235-0830.

UMW CIRCLES BEGIN

UMW circles are groups of women who meet monthly for sharing fellowship and refreshment, Bible and mission studies, prayer, or other topics and activities according to their interests.  We have four active circles and new members are very welcome in all of them.  Call the leader if you want more information.

WESLEY/WILLARD CIRCLE - meets on the third Thurs. of the month at 10:00 am in Room 306 of HUMC.  The first meeting, September 15th will be an organizational meeting.  Betty Dowlin, 856-235-0830, is circle leader.  The fall spiritual life study will be based on the book, THE JOURNEY, Forgiveness, Restorative Justice, and Reconciliation.

HELEN KIM CIRCLE - meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00pm in the Sayre Pavilion at HUMC.  For the date of the first fall meeting, contact leader Shirley Landgraf, 856-854-0464 or E-mail her at jlandg00@verizon.net.  The fall Bible study will be "For the Love of God", the study of John's letters in the New Testament.  Bill McElwee will lead the study.

SYLVIA SMYTH CIRCLE - meets the 3rd Tuesday evening of the month at 7:30pm

in members' homes.  The first meeting will be on September 20th at the home of Cheryl Quickel, 609 Centre St., Haddonfield.  Susan Boyd, 856-931-0370, is the leader of this circle and may be contacted for more information.

ELIZABETH EGGLESTON - meets at the convenience of the group.  The leader is

Norma Whitcraft, 787-0560.

GATEWAY SOUTH ANNUAL FALL MEETING  OCTOBER 12th

The meeting will be at St. Paul's UMC, Thorofare, NJ. It’s a Dinner meeting starting at 6:00 pm. More details will be coming on program and what food to bring to share.