This month with the UMW

Board members plan the meeting

Claire shares the devotions

Laughing and learning with Patsy Clairmont

Hazel brings the social action report

Marcia speaks about the UMW Reading Program

Twenty-seven ladies (and Pastor Charles) were on hand for a jam-packed gathering at the church!  

Today's refreshments and decorations were provided by this month's hostesses, Carole Koval, Ginny Melgren, and Carol Varien.
We were happy to welcome Laurie Ball, the Western Mountains District UMW president to our church and community.

Devotions were offered by Claire Kelly who shared four readings that reminded us of the joy that comes from trusting in the Lord with all our strength. Bonita Ziegler had this month's program, a viewing of Patsy Clairmont's (from Women of Faith) "Over the top." 

Reports were heard including a prayer shawl that was passed around the members for a friend of Carole Koval who is dealing with cancer treatments.

Bev Schneider had this month's spiritutal growth reflection that was based on Matthew 13:3-4, 17-22, the Parable of the Sower. Bev also shared some of the lessons from Vivian Clark's book, " 12 Lessons on Life I Learned from My Garden."

Hazel Smith brought the social action report from the UMW's Social Action Network on "The fight for $15" and the struggle to live on today's minimum wage.

Marcia Prather reminded everyone that it isn't too late to take part in the 2016 UMW Reading Program. Forms are available from Marcia and some of the possible books are in our library.

Hazel also told us about the June 5 deadline for contributions for the UMCOR Layette Kits. See this link for more information.


A special thanks to Trudy Freeman, Carole Koval, Shirley McKelvey, Ava & Dusty Schrock, Bev Schneider, and Bonita Ziegler for their work in the kitchen and storage building.

Calendar Notes:
Apr. 9: Missoula Circuit meeting @ Mission Valley UMC (a pastor from the East Angola Conference will be our speaker)
Apr. 16: Western Mountains District spring UMW meeting @ Polson UMC.
Apr. 23: Wedding reception (contact Bonita to help)
Apr 28-May 1: Women's Walk to Emmaus
May 10-20: UMC General Conference (Portland, OR)
May 14: Mary Lyon Memorial service (contact Bonita to help)
May 21: Women's chorus rehearsal (10 am)
May 22: UMW Sunday
June 5: UMCOR layette kit contribution deadline.
June 16-18: Yellowstone Conference @ St. Paul UMC - Helena
June 17-18: Rummage sale @ Stevi UMC
July 28-30: Summer Mission u @ Covenant UMC - Helena