Volunteer Opportunities 

Open Arms Women's Shelter is looking for volunteers to help out on Monday and Wednesday evenings the shifts are 6 to 10

10 to 2, and 2 to 7.  If you can help out with these shifts please contact Mark Zimmerman at markzimmerman405@hotmail.com

Desserts for Hilltop Soup Supper

Whether you have sign up or not please bring your desserts to the kitchen at FUMC by noon on Tuesday the 17th. Please no desserts that need to be refrigerated. 

Do you remember being a pen pal?  Well we have the opportunity to be just that.  We have sponsored 4 individuals through Operation Classroom and need pen pals.  Please contact Karen Fritz if this something you would like to do.  

Information for UMW of Indiana

United Methodist Women of Indiana Upcoming Events
You don't want to miss out!! February 2015
As we move on through winter in Indiana and anxiously await the arrival of spring, sometimes we need to consider what we have to look forward to!  This month's email blast will feature a few things to consider attending and inviting others to join you! Forward this email and share our blast with a friend!  Thank you! Intercept the Traffickers was a SUCCESS! Over 30 photos of Indiana Huddles were forwarded to United Methodist Women national office!  These pictures featuring Indiana women gathering together and taking a stand against human trafficking were also featured on our facebook site.  If you are on facebook, join our group at UMW of Indiana Conference (United Methodist Women of Indiana).  See you there!! Legislative Day Thursday March 12th We hope participants will be able to hear the speakers more clearly than in the Rotunda of the State House in years past Scheduled speakers and topics include: Dr. Wanda Spann Roddy--Maternal Health  Virginia Black, South Bend Tribune--Child Abuse  Eleanor Pershing, St Matthew United Methodist Church, Frankfort--Immigration Reform Laura Berry, Indiana Coalition against Domestic Violence--Domestic Violence   Other speakers to be announced Bring your own lunch or enjoy sandwiches provided.  An afternoon opportunity to meet legislators at the Capitol Building will follow lunch with round-trip shuttle service provided by the church's van.  The day will conclude by 3:30 at the church.  The event is sponsored jointly by United Methodist Women and Church Women United. Click here to download the flyer to share with others! Spring Retreat:  Be Still & Know  April 17-18 The spring retreat at Don Hall's Guesthouse will be April 17-18.  Rev Corinne Boruff-Stucker will help us "shake our sillies out" and listen to what God has for us!   Registration deadline is April 5th! Click here to download the flyer to register or share! As you can see, we have much to look forward to this year!  Invite others to join you in these events--don't keep the blessings of being a United Methodist Woman to yourself!  Share this email blast with others too! Sincerely,   Felicia Stewart Communication Coordinator United Methodist Women of Indiana			Our 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. Silent Retreat May 15-17 Sarto House Evansville 2015 Limitless June 26-28 University of Indianapolis Who will attend from your district? We are looking for at least 2 participants under age 40 and 1 participant over age 40 from EACH district! More information to come! 2015 Mission u July 21-24 Sampler Day July 25 DePauw University Greencastle, IN Scholarship deadline:  April 15th!! Children and youth scholarship application is available here Women's scholarship application for ages 18-40 and over 40 is available here   Brochure coming soon!!! Annual Meeting Fall Celebration October 9-10 Leadership Development Event November 14 St Andrews UMC Indianapolis For 2016 District Officers Quick Links United Methodist Women of Indiana Online or go to:  http://www.inumc.org/UMW and get the scholarship applications, flyers for upcoming events, etc!