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UMW May 2014

3300 Mockingbird Lane Dallas, TX 75205www.hpumc.org 214.521.3111

HIGHLAND PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

The President’s Message

Dear UMW Friends,

Remember the rhyme ”April showers bring May flowers”? We have heard this rhyme all our lives. This is the rhyme that we tell our children in the springtime to introduce them to the life cycle of the seasons. We share with them that periods of discomfort can provide basis for period of happiness. It also is a lesson in patience reminding us that we often have to wait for good things to happen.

In April Dawn Anderson shared her thoughts on “How to Deal with Tragic Loss” and how to handle the storms in our lives. As we enter May we see the fruits of our labor from the seeds that we have planted. May is a time of new life and promise as we travel through our spiritual journey.

At our May Dinner Program Rachel Roberts, SMU Perkins School of Theology Graduate Student

and Cox Chapel Worship Assistant, will present “Be.Live.Now: Practicing a Spiritually Relevant Life in a World of Abundance”. We invite all of you to join us for the program to learn more about your spiritual journey and how to live your life to the fullest.

I look forward to seeing all of you at the May Dinner Program. Remember, there has never been a wind that did not change direction, clouds do not hang forever, and April showers do bring May flowers.

Blessings,Cheri

UMW 2014 THEMESupporting Methodist Women through intergenerational fellowship, friendships, and opportunities to foster a deepening relationship with God through outreach and mission.“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” 1 Peter 4:10

Cheri Whitten, cheriwhitten@hotmail.com, 972.523.3911

PURPOSE OF UMWUnited Methodist Women (UMW) is a community of women whose purpose is to know God and 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.

web: hpumc.org/umwemail: hpumc.umw@gmail.com

SAVE THE DATEThursday, May 1, 10:00AM Program with Lunch FollowingMethodist Dallas Medical Center Auxiliary MeetingMDMC Hitt Auditorium, 1441 N. Beckley Avenue, Dallas, 75203Program: Reverend Brian McPherson “The Story Remembers When”Contact: Katie Frank Slack at 972.241.5752 for lunch reservations

Thursday, May 1, 12:00PMCircle 12 Meeting/Luncheon: Bring a Salad!Home of Holly Sudbury, 6015 Woodland, Dallas, 75225Speaker: Dana Harkey - “Sacramentally Living, Walking Justly”Contact: Marty Curtis at 214.528.4751 or martyfcurtis@gmail.com

Monday, May 5, 12:00PM to 2:00PMNew Senior Group “Monday Friends” Kick-Off LuncheonHPUMC Room 120Games, cards, snacks and fellowshipRSVP Susan Rogers at 214.523.2266 or rogerss@sbcglobal.net

Monday, May 5, 6:30PM to 8:00PMCircle 1 MeetingJoining UMW May Dinner programRSVP to rsvp.hpumc.umw@gmail.com

Monday, May 5, 6:30PM to 8:00PMCircle 3 MeetingJoining May UMW Dinner ProgramRSVP to rsvp.hpumc.umw@gmail.com

Thursday, May 8, 9:30AM to 11:00AMCircle 2 MeetingHPUMC Room 253Review & wrap up of Candace Winslow’s study of Forgotten God: Reversing Our Tragic Neglect of the Holy Spirit Contact: Dabney Jungerman at dabney@swbell.net or 214.693.1023

Date and Time TBDCircle 4 Service ProjectContact: Pamela Stockwell at pstockwell@midrid.com or 214.220.6322

Saturday, May 10, 7:00AMChurch Women United in Dallas Serve Breakfast at The BridgeThe Bridge – Dallas (St. Paul & Corsicana)Contact: Julie B. Noel at 214.356.2243 or jbnoel@aol.com

Monday, May 12, 10AMCircle 20 MeetingHome of Carol Duff, 6800 Del Norte Lane, Dallas, 75225Speaker: Stephanie Bohan, Executive Director of AGAPE ClinicContact: Jan Newman at jan_newman@att.net or 972.661.9603

Monday, May 12, 11:30AMCircle 18 MeetingHome of Elaine Walters 5535 Preston Haven, Dallas, 75230Contact: Elaine Walters at walterse@sbcglobal.net

Monday, May 19, 10:00AMCircle 5 MeetingMeet at Wallace Building to carpool to the Dallas Arboretum for lunch and programContact: Marilyn Jordan at msbjordan@yahoo.com or 214.675.9308 or Betty Lou Winslow at bl@womills.com or 214.823.1331

Monday, May 19, 12:00PM Circle 9 MeetingHPUMC Room 386May Lunch ProgramContact: Katie Frank Slack at 972.241.5752

Wednesday, May 21, 10:00AMCC Young Auxiliary MeetingThe Point at CC Young, 4849 W. Lawther, Dallas, 75214Dave Lieber, Dallas Morning News writer of Watchdog Nation: “Bite Back When Businesses & Scammers Do You Wrong”Contact: Janice Brown at jebrown95@earthlink.net or 214.348.3818

HPUMC’s church library has a shelf with many of the books on the UMW Reading List which are available for you to check out. A list of these books can be found on the UMW website at www.hpumc.org/umw. Here are two suggested books from our 2014 Reading Resources:

ESTHER by John PiperPiper captures our imagination and hearts as he introduces us to Esther the poor orphan and Esther the Persian queen, cre-atively musing about what could have been in the mind of what really was. Piper’s poetry awakens wonder as we experience the beginnings and endings of Esther’s life and see throughout the purposeful hand of god.

JESUS: A Biography from a Believer by Paul JohnsonFew figures have had such an influence on history as Jesus of Nazareth. Here, Paul Johnson distills the life of his complex subject into a highly readable work. The result is an accessi-ble biography and an insightful analysis of how Jesus remains important today.

Contact Beth Pirtle at bethsigns@att.net or 972.243.7353 and Nancy Bierman at nancysbierman@gmail.com or 214.357.6401 with questions about the UMW Reading Program.

UMW READING PROGRAM

JOYS & CONCERNSPlease pray for:Biddie Bradford (Circle 20) - caring for her husband, Bob, who was recently moved to Edgemere for his rehab careD’Ann Hellstern (Circle 1 and 20) - ongoing medical treatmentConnie Coit Kitchens (Circle 18) – recuperating from hip replace-ment surgeryNancy Loehr (Circle 12) - passing of her mother-in-lawLauri Lueder (Circle 3) - passing of her father following a very serious automobile accidentNorma Nix (Circle 20) - husband, David, is hospitalized, undergo-ing radiation treatment for malignancies in brain stem and lungs

In a culture of instant gratification, constant entertain-ment and ready-made meals, everything has become so easy for us. Or has it? Could it be that the things that matter most, such as attaining the peace that surpasses all understanding, is all the more difficult to grasp?

Rachel Roberts, an experienced and energetic speaker, will draw from her graduate theology studies to explore three simple steps that can help move us on the journey toward union with Christ. And in that place, peace and love are fully realized.

DINNER & CHILDCARE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED:

RSVP for the “Cinco de Mayo” Fajita dinner ($12 per per-son – cash/check at the door) to rsvp.hpumc.umw@gmail.com or to Susan Rogers at 214.523.2266 by Monday, April 28, 2014. Childcare is available but limited. Make childcare reservations (no charge) by Monday, April 28, 2014 at kid-care@hpumc.org and include children’s names/ages. Meals not provided – please send a meal with your child.

NOTE: “No Shows” are responsible for payment if dinner res-ervations are not cancelled by email at rsvp.hpumc.umw@gmail.com or to Susan Rogers by Monday, April 28, 2014.

UMW STAFFS THECORNERSTONE CAFÉSecond Sundays: May 11, June 8, July 13 and August 10, from 9:00 - 11:00AM

UMW Volunteers staff the Cornerstone Café. Sign up to help or stop by to buy coffee, tea, smoothies, or a pastry. A percentage of the proceeds go to UMW Missions. Sign up with Laura Petty, dtpetty@sbcglobal.net or 214-850-5902.

Wednesday through Saturday, July 16-19“Mission U” – UMW School of Christian MissionAt Austin College in Sherman, residence school Wednesday through Friday or a full day of classes on Saturday.Contact: Dana Harkey at danaharkey@gmail.com or 214.739.3494 for more information.

Mondays through Thursdays, June 16 to July 31, 9:00AM to 3:00PMWesley-Rankin “B3X Summer Camp”3300 Crossman, Dallas, 75212Supplies and Volunteers NeededContact: Shellie Ross at shellie@wesleyrankin.org or 214.742.6674

Monday, September 8, 11:30AM-1:00PMUMW September Lunch Program“What Aging Can Teach Us about Living Faithfully” by Missy Buchanan, author/writer and speaker on aging and faith

FINANCE UPDATEDue to generous underwriting and sponsorships of Chris-mons and kind UMW Annual Gifts, HPUMC UMW ended 2013 able to donate to UMW local missions an EXTRA $5,000 OVER the amount budgeted for the year. In ad-dition, our UMW was able to support HPUMC’s 2013 Goal of $1 Million to Fight Hunger with a generous donation of $2000 to HPUMC for this critical need. Thanks to all for your financial support in 2013 so that UMW could go above and beyond its budget disbursements. For infor-mation on UMW’s Budget, please see your UMW Directory. It is not too soon to make your 2014 UMW Annual Gift! Please send your check to United Methodist Women, HPUMC, 3300 Mockingbird Lane, Dallas TX 75205.

MAY 2014 PROGRAM

Speaker: Rachel Roberts

Monday, May 56:30PM to 8:00PMHPUMC Great Hall

Executive Board Meeting5:15PM to 6:15PMHPUMC Room 386

“Be.Live.Now: Practicing a Spiritually Relevant Life in a World of Abundance”

UMW NOMINATINGCOMMITTEE WANTS YOU!Have a heart for mission work? Enjoy planning programs or special events? Or love the camaraderie of group activities, like Cornerstone Cafe? Whether it’s these areas or more, HPUMC United Methodist Women has a place for you!

The Nominating Committee will begin meeting in late spring or early summer to invite UMW members to join the leader-ship team for 2015. You do not have to be in a circle, but you may, to serve on the Board—all are welcome. Please do not be shy about suggesting names or self-submitting for positions! For questions or ideas, please contact: Nancy Bierman at nancysbierman@gmail.com or (214) 357-6401.

UMW HONORS 24 MOMS AND BABIES IN FEBRUARYTwenty-four HPUMC mothers of babies born in 2013 brought their babies to be honored at the February UMW pro-gram. In addition to receiving Gifts of Mission in their honor, the mothers and all attendees learned from Ashley Rasmussen’s meaningful words about “Lessons from an Imperfect Mother”.