At Philadelphia Baptist Church, Women's Ministry centers around the WMU organization. What is WMU?
WMU stands for "Women's Missionary Union." It started back in the 1800's when women became concerned about others who had not heard the Gospel. They also saw the poor and needy who needed help and wanted to do something to provide assistance.
Annie Armstrong was an early WMU leader. Our annual offering for the North American Mission Board is named for her. And don't forget about Lottie Moon, who spent her life ministering to the people of China and for whom our annual offering to support international missions is named.
At Philadelphia Baptist Church, all women of the church are invited to attend the meetings, held the first Sunday evening of each month. First, the PBC church family meets for a covered dish supper at 6:00 p.m. A WMU member is assigned to serve as hostess for the meal, being responsible for the tea and rolls for the supper, while everyone else brings their favorite casserole, entree, dessert, salad, etc. Another member of WMU is in charge of preparing and presenting that month's meeting program. After the meal, WMU begin their meeting, while the men of the church gather for their Brotherhood meeting.
Some of the mission projects of our WMU include:
- Shoeboxes for Samaritan's Purse Christmas Outreach
- Toys and other assistance for needy families at Christmas.
- Collecting items to send to servicemen in Afghanistan and Iraq.
- Gathering school supplies for needy children.
- And more!
WMU OFFICERS
| WMU President |
Jan Colley |
| Vice-President |
Deloris Puckett |
| Secretary/Treasurer |
Faye Dumas |
| Mission Study Chairperson |
Deloris Puckett |
| Enlistment/Enlarger Chairperson |
Nellie Lochamy |
| Mission Support Chairperson |
Susan Hackworth |
| Hospitality Committee |
Barbara Burns
Nellie Lochamy |
| Contact Committee |
Brenda McCullough
Lenda Thomas |
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Follow Covered Dish Fellowship Meal
Meal Begins at 6:30 p.m.
Bring a Dish and Join Us!
| DATE |
HOSTESS |
PROGRAM |
| October 2 |
Debbi Matthews |
Jan Colley |
| November 6 |
Becky Longshore |
Shirley Moss |
December 2011
Date TBA |
Barbara Burns
Nellie Lochamy |
Christmas Party |
| January 8, 2012 |
Shirley Moss |
Deloris Puckett |
| February 5, 2012 |
Brenda McCullough |
Brooke Calvert |
| March 4, 2012 |
Debbi Matthews |
Jan Colley, Lenda Thomas.
Shirley Moss, Deloris Puckett,
Helen Robinson, Kathy Humber,
Nellie Lochamy, Barbara Burns |
| April 1, 2012 |
Barbara Burns |
Pat Wadsworth |
| May 6, 2012 |
Susan Hackworth |
Becky Longshore |
| June 3, 2012 |
Lenda Thomas |
Helen Robinson |
| July 1, 2012 |
Kay King |
Debra Gibbs |
August 2012
Date TBA |
Barbara Burns
Nellie Lochamy |
Christmas in August Party |
| September 2, 2012 |
Faye Dumas |
Katherine Atwell |
