Monthly Archives: December 2015

Merry Christmas from response

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Tara Barnes

Tonight we celebrate the birth of Christ, the promise of peace. May your night be holy and joyful and filled with Spirit. I want to wish you a merry Christmas and let you know that United Methodist Women members and readers … Continue reading →

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It’s not too late to share the gift of response!

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Tara Barnes

A gift subscription to response is not only quick and easy, but it’s a gift that gives year-round—not just to the person receiving the gift but to women, children, youth and families down the street and around the world. Consider response for … Continue reading →

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Remember the Legacy Fund in your year-end giving

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Tara Barnes

In 2015, United Methodist Women kicked off our five-year 150th anniversary celebration with the Legacy Fund, a permanent endowment that will be the foundation for the mission outreach of future generations of women as they organize to address the needs and concerns … Continue reading →

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How to Use This Issue (December 2015)

Posted on December 21, 2015 by mbcoudal

I recently stifled a giggle when one of my elementary students inadvertently called me Mom. As a child, I remember how embarrassing this was! As an adult, I secretly like being mistaken for a child’s mother. Working as a teacher, … Continue reading →

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From the President (December 2015)

Posted on December 14, 2015 by umw2012

At Your Leisure I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is proclaimed throughout the world. Romans 1:8 United Methodist Women’s Reading Program is such a blessing. It helps us to be fully engaged … Continue reading →

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Give the gift of response!

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Tara Barnes

Say merry Christmas with a gift subscription to response! response magazine is a great gift for new members, potential members, all women committed to mission and the welfare of women and children, high school and college students, Sunday school teachers, church leaders, pastors, friends and … Continue reading →

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Print subscribers: Free digital response

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Tara Barnes

The digital edition of response magazine is up and running, and print subscribers have free access to digital issues! To access your free digital subscription, please visit http://www.unitedmethodistwomen.org/response/digital-library. There you will be able to access your subscription by entering your … Continue reading →

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From the Editor (December 2015)

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Tara Barnes

It’s Christmastime, the time of year we’ve collectively agreed to celebrate by buying stuff, by making ourselves feel inadequate for not being able to buy more stuff. Ebenezer Scrooge wasn’t too far off when he declared humbug on the whole … Continue reading →

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Bright Lights (November 2015)

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Tara Barnes

Proceeds From Pea Ridge United Methodist Craft Sale to Support Medical Mission Trip United Methodist Women at Pea Ridge United Methodist Church in Barboursville, West Virginia, hosts 2015 Holiday Arts and Crafts Show to support health care mission. Clinton United Methodist … Continue reading →

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