Assembly 2014 in Louisville

UMW General Assembly 2014 Louisville, Kentucky

This past weekend, I had the opportunity to attend the UMW General Assembly in Louisville, Kentucky. This was my first experience and I wasn’t sure what to expect. Numerous thoughts were running through my mind.

Upon, attending the first worship I was drawn into the very high energy, excitement, and friendliness of 6500 UMW sisters uniting together. We were motivated by outstanding music and exceptional speakers. The assembly of women consisted of sisters from all over the world, united together, all drawn toward one end, “to make it happen”. The women were from many cultures and diverse backgrounds, some dressed in their beautiful native fabrics. So inspiring!

In the workshops there was an exchange of ideas of how other church UMW units operate  and accomplish their goals. There was opportunity to learn about projects which the worldwide organization is involved. This gave me a view of the broader picture.

Another highlight was the presentation by Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton. Her speech was outstanding. A description  of  her early childhood experiences through present day .Holding strong to her Methodist upbringing.  She confidently shared  herself  with  7000 UMW sisters; each intently listening to her story.

I hope that our own UMW at FUMC can become educated, aware, and more involved in these projects on the worldwide stage.  Then truly, “Make It Happen”.

Hope Niemeyer

UMW and United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) Partner

United Methodist Women and UMCOR announced a joint initiative on maternal health, called Abundant Health, during the April 26^th Assembly evening plenary worship.

300,000 women died this last year from childbirth and 19,000 children die every day from preventable illnesses, such as diarrhea, pneumonia, malaria, malnutrition and lack of fresh water. How could that be possible, you ask?  They lack access to a proper health facility or to health workers or even because they have no say in their own reproductive health. Shannon Trilli, Director of Global Health, UMCOR, said the initiative will contribute to women’s health globally by raising awareness of the challenges and by strengthening maternal health programs that have a track record of success. The UMW/UMCOR partnership aims to help save the lives of women and their children.

John 10:10  - I came that they may have life abundantly.

Not only did we take in workshops, wonderful music at the plenary, and volunteering to help with registration and ushering. We were able to take in some site seeing and local favorite dishes.

Deb Wuebbling, Kathi Thompson, Hope Niemeyer, Della Bozarth, Karen Fritz, Bonnie Albert

Della at registration

Bonnie, Karen, Hope, Debbie, Della

Kathi, Deb,Bonnie at dinner with our pints of tea.

Hot Brown from the Browns Hotel one of the staples in Louisville

We all took different workshops ask us which ones we participated in.  Over 75 workshops were offered.

 


Please Pray for the 234 Nigerian girls Kidnapped April 14 by Boko Haram
Here is a link to an article:
www.umcmission.org/Learn-About-Us/News-and-Stories/2014/May/0501leadersaskforprayers

Craft Weekend

May 16 -17

Friday Evening 5-9

Saturday  8:30 - 3

Mission U

July 22 - 25

DePauw University 

The studies this year are:

"How is it with your Soul"

The Roma of Europe

The Church and People with Disabilities

here is a link for more information

www.inumc.org/pages/detail/1410