MISSION STATEMENT: Focus Is On The Family.
Our Women's Circle name comes from Ruth in the Bible, because she realized the importance of family. Ruth's commitment shows in her statement, "Where you go, I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God." (Ruth 1:16).
The members of our group feel a closness, not only to our own families, but to each other. We have a special bond and are always willing to help each other, as well as our church family. Romans 12, verses 10, 11, and 13 best states our belief. It says:
"Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord... Share with God's people who are in need. Practice Hospitality."
WHO WAS RUTH:
Ruth was a Moabite. Her mother-in-law was Naomi and her sister-in-law was named Orpah.
During a time of great trial when Ruth's mother-in-law, Naomi, begged Ruth and Orpah to return to their homes instead of staying and caring for her after their husbands died, Ruth made the recorded powerful statement:
"Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God. Where you die I will die, and there I will be buried. May the LORD deal with me, be it ever so severely, if anything but death separates you and me.”
Ruth loved without conditions or restrictions.
MISSION WORK:
During the past year, our mission work has included donations to:
Salkehatchie Summer Service Project
School District Three Christmas Assistance Fund
Vacation Bible School
ARCH Ministries
A needy family
Epworth Children's Home
We also send CARE packages to college students and military personnel each year.
PROJECTS:
Our fundraising projects include the following:
Serving Ruritan Club meals
"Souper" Bowl Sunday lunch
Picnic in the Park
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES:
There are some special events that our circle enjoys, just for us!
Out to eat (March)
Salad Supper (June)
Help with Ladies' Night (September)
Christmas Party
In Addition:
In 2007 we set up a "Country Store" booth for Heritage Week-end.
In the near future we would like to arrange a trip to Epworth Children's Home in Columbia.
We also plan to make a new banner for our sanctuary.
MEETING STRUCTURE/FORMAT:
The Ruth Circle normally meets on the Third (3rd) Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Our organizational structure is very informal. We gladly welcome new members into our fellowship! Each month, we have one person present a program on a topic of interest, and one person provide light refreshments.
INVITATION:
All of our women's circles are open to any woman who desires to join. We have several active circles that meet on different days of the month. Whether you attend our church or not, we have a place for you! If you are interested please contact the individual circle leaders or call the church office for more information."
OFFICERS:
Marcia Phillips - President -
Debra Condrey - Secretary/Treasurer
CONTACT:
Ruth Circle - Marcia Phillips
Email: cannons_umc@charterinternet.com In Subject line key "Forward to Ruth Circle - Marcia Phillips"
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