PRESIDENT

Greetingsandbestwishesfor2018.IhopeyouareallmanagingtostayWARM.Forsomereason,thecoldisbotheringmemorethanusual.AreminderthatAssemblyisMay18-20inColumbus,Ohio.Thethemeis“PoweroftheBold”andprovidesforgrowthwithourNativeAmericansisters.Therearelimitedfreescholarshipsavailable.FormoreinformationcontactMickiPhelps313-618-5361ormarchellephelps@gmail.comorattheUMWwebsitehttps//umwassembly.org.

MoneyisstillbeingcollectedfortheLegacyFundinthehopethateachUnitcandonate$150.ThisFundwillallowUMWunitsmoreindependentflexibility.Weare150yearsold—YEA!andstillgoingSTRONG.

BobbieClift

VICEPRESIDENT

GreetingstothewomenoftheMarquetteDistrictUMW.IhopeeveryonehashadawonderfulChristmasandahappyNewYear.

Our2017annualmeetingwasasuccess.ThepeoplefromtheNewberryChurch,andtheotherUMWgroupsfromtheGCCP(God’sCountryCooperativeParish),whichismadeupoftheEngadine,Hulbert,GrandMarais,Germfask,McMillan,Newberry,andParadisecongregations,madeusverywelcome,andgraciouslyprovideduswitheverythingwecouldpossiblyneed.

RandyHildebrantworkedveryhardanddidaverygoodjob.HewasourspeakerandhelpedustounderstandallthatGCCPdoes.Healsocookedbarbecueforourlunchanditwasfantastic.Allthewomenseemedtoenjoythelunch,andsomeoftheluckyones

MARQUETTE DISTRICT UNITED METHODIST

Spring–Summer2018

gottobuyleftoversandtakethemhomeforsupper.

WhenItalkedtoRandylater,hesaidheandthewomenfromtheGCCPenjoyedtheexperience,andwearewelcomebackanytime.

IfyoumissedthemeetingandareunsureofwhatGCCPdoes,gototheirFacebookpage.Therearepicturesthatwillgiveyouagoodideaoftheextentoftheirworkinthecommunity.

Nowtothefuture.Our2018MarquetteDistrictAnnualCelebrationwillbeheldatZebaIndianMission.ThedateforthemeetingisOctober2,2018.OurspeakerswillbeRev.SteveRhoadesandRev.JohnHenry.ThemeetingwillbeheldatthenewZebaCommunityHall.Directionstothebuilding,andaWishList(thingsthatZebaneeds)willbeinthesummernewsletter,aswellasregistrationforms.IlookforwardtoseeingeveryoneinOctober.

KathyMallory

SECRETARY

Asmysister,whohaslivedmostofherlifeintheSouth,andIwerewalkingindowntownOntonagon,Isaid,“Takeadeepbreathinandfeelthecold.Isn’titrefreshingandinvigorating?”Shelaughed,“Sortof?”IguessnoteverybodylovesourwintercoldasmuchasIdo!!IDOloveSpringthough,too…andLentandEaster.I’mtryingtorememberthatEVERYSundayisacelebrationoftheResurrection.Who’swithme?

2018willbeayearofchangesforme.Myhusbandisretiringasthepastorofthe

UnitedMethodistchurchesinOntonagon,Rockland,andGreenlandattheendofJune.We’llbemovingtoourcottageonIndianLakeinIronCounty.So…we’llalsohavetofindanewchurch(andanewUMWunit!)asourbelovedIronRiverUMCclosedacoupleofyearsago.

Also,IfinishmytenureasSecretaryoftheMarquetteDistrictUMW,andwanttothankalltheunitswhosentintheirOfficer’sListfor2018.

AsItransitiontoPresidentofourDistrictUMW,IjustwanttoletyouknowwhataremarkableLeadershipTeamyouhaveinthewomenwhorepresentyou.TheyloveJesusandservingHimbyfocusingonministrieswithwomen,childrenandyouththroughtheUMW.PraiseGodforthem!

I’mlookingforwardtotakingabreakfrompackingasIattendtheSpiritualGrowthRetreat.Haveyouseenthecost??JaneYaegerdoesagreatjobofkeepingthepricedownwhilewedrawawayfromourresponsibilitiesandgrowclosertoChristforacoupleofdays.SeeyouthelastweekendinAprilinManistique!

HaveagoodandGodlyday,

PattiSteinberg

TREASURER

AswebeginanotheryearinUMW,itisgoodtolookbackandreviewtheaccomplishmentsofthepastyear.Hereareafewnumbersfrommyfiles:

MissionGivingfor2017:$26,963.49

SupplementaryGifts:$2162.63

Numberofgivingunits:21

5-Starunits19

5-Starwomen6

5-starpastors2

IndividualshonoredbySpecialMissionRecognitionGifts26

DistrictCelebrationofferingforGCCP:$1450,plusmanygascardsandothersupplies.

Again,asinpastyears,wecancelebratewithgratitudethegenerosityofthewomenandcongregationsofourdistrict.

Aswebeginthisnewyear,mayIremindyouthatallmissiongivingandothergiftsshouldbesenttomesotheycanbeproperlycreditedanddocumented.WealsopreferthatyousendanycontributionsfortheUMCommunityHouseinGrandRapidstomesothatwehavearecordofoursupportofthem.Weareagainrecommendingagiftof$4foreachmemberofyourunit.

Theconferencehasrequestedaone-timegiftof$150fromeachunittotheLegacyFund.ThesegiftsshouldNOTbesenttome,butshouldbesentdirectlytotheNewYorkoffice.Write"LegacyFund"onthememolineandsendtothefollowingaddress:

UnitedMethodistWomen:Treasurer'sOffice

15thFloor

475RiversideDr

NewYork,NY10115

May2018beayearofblessing--God'sblessingstoyouandthroughyouasyousupportmissionthroughUMW.

BarbAkins

SPIRITUALGROWTH

LostandFoundWhenwasthelasttimeyoulookedforsomethingyouthoughtwaslost?Forme,it’smosteverydayandsometimesmorethanonceaday!Istheitemmisplacedortrulylost?And,wheredoyoustartlooking?Iffound,itmaynothavebeeninthemostlikelyspot.SometimeswesearchforGodandmaysearchinthewrongplacesorinthewrongway.WasHemisplacedbyourindifferenceorwashetrulylosttous?Ofcourse,weknowGodisneverlosttousevenwhenwesetHimasideinourbusynessorwhenallisgoingwellandwefeelweareokwithoutworshippingHim.SometimeswhenIlosesomething,I’llstopandstepbackforawhileandsay,“OK,Lord,Ineedtofindthis”.DoIneedtostayacourseordoIneedtotakeanewdirection?IneedtolookforGodandinviteHimtohelpandIwillfindHimwithmewhetherinthebigthings,smallthings,easythings,hardthings,orifI’monamentalhighorlow.Whetheralostitemoralostus,remembertolooktoandfortheOnewhoistheonlyreliablehelp.Now,don’tgetlostormisplacetheregistrationformfoundinthisnewsletterforour2018SpiritualGrowthRetreat!WeareeagertohearDawnFergusonpresent“DressForSuccess”onApril27&28inManistique.Theinspirationisfrom

Colossians3andEphesians6.Dawnwrotethatshehasbeenprayingforallthosewhoarebeingdrawntoattendthisyear’sretreatandsaid:WhileweknowthatwehavereceivedsalvationthroughJesusChrist,manyChristiansarenotlivingvictoriouslydaytoday.Westillwearthehurts,theanger,andthedisappointmentsfrompastwrongswehavesuffered.Goddesiresforustoremovetheseold"graveclothes"andtodressinthewardrobethatHehascustomdesignedforHischildren.Comelet’slearnto"DressforSuccess".Ifyouhaven’tbeentoaSpiritualGrowthRetreat,orknowafriendwhohasn’t,weareofferingonehalfofftheregistrationforfirsttimeattendees.Pleasespreadtheword.Hopetoseeyouthere!JaneYaeger

MEMBERSHIP,NURTURE,&OUTREACH

GreetingsfromIronMountain!

Ithasbeenoversixweekssincemykneereplacement.Iseemtobeontrackforrecoveryandtherapy(commonlycalledtortureinourhouse).Thespotonmylungturnedouttobeananomalyfrombirth.ItwasjustneverdetectedbeforesinceIhadneverhadaCATscanbefore.Mypneumoniaistotallygone.

Iamglad2017isover.BetweenlosingmyMomandmyauntandallthehealthissuesitwillbememorable,butIdonotwishtorepeatit.

Iapologizeandthankeveryonewhosteppedintohelpmeduringalltheseissues.

ForallthecircleswhohadmemberswhowerenotrecognizedattheAnnualCelebration,pleasekeeptrackandwewillrecognizeeveryoneattheAnnualCelebrationthisOctober2nd,2018.

IhopetoseeyouallatourretreatinApril.

JoyceErickson

PROGRAMRESOURCES

HappyNewYear!!NowisagoodtimetoreadfromtheUMWreadinglist.Wewouldliketorecommendthefollowing:1)Detained&DeportedbyMargaretRegan–NurturingforCommunity

2)ThePilgrimMessiahbyRichardC.Cheatham–SpiritualGrowth

BesuretoreturnanybooksyouhavecheckedoutatourSpiritualGrowthRetreat.Wewillhaveseveralnewbookstocheckoutandbuy.

IfyouhaveanyquestionspleasecontactBethClarkatbrc616@gmail.comor715-696-3773orMoiraCowlingat906-774-5130.

Seeyouinthespring.

BethClark&MoiraCowling

SPIRITUALGROWTHRETREATAPRIL27TH&28THCOMFORTINN

MANISTIQUE

REGISTRATIONDEADLINE

APRIL22ND,2018

SOCIALACTION/ED.&INTERPRETATION

Herewearein2018.Timetoplanourprogramfortheyear.TheProgramBookandPrayerCalendararegreatresources.“Response”magazinefeaturesBiblestudies,opportunitiesforspiritualgrowthanddevelopment,programsuggestions,andarticlesonhowyourmissionmoneyisused.RemembertousetheMissionObjectivesasaguidelineforyourplanning.(TheMissionObjectivesareincludedinthisissue)

Asforsocialaction,putfaith,hope,andloveintoactionandvolunteeratalocalmission,bringhotsouptoanelderlyneighbor,andhaveashortvisitorsendacardofcheertoashutinonthesecoldwinterdays.Col.3:23-24

Blessings,

DarlenePruess

DETROITCONFERENCEUMW2017-18PROGRAMGOALS

-DevelopandimplementanactivecaringconnectionamongmembersoftheLeadershipTeam.

-ImproveConferencenurtureandcommunicationwithlocalunitsandindividualmembers;I,.e.,improveandincreaseshepherdingprogramsthroughouttheConference,Districtsandlocalunits.

-Facilitatethedevelopmentofpersonalfaith,spirituallife,andskillsamongallmembers.

-ToaccomplishalltheUMWPurposeandrequiredresponsibilities,encourageour

conference,district,andlocalteammemberstoutilizeallUMWmaterialavailablefromtheMissionResourceCenter,videos,website(ConferenceandNationalUMW),TheDetroitConferenceNews,andResponseMagazine.

-Involveyoungwomenatalllevelsindevelopmentofprogramstoensuretheirparticipation,subsidizingattendancewhenneeded.Alwaysattempttoanswerthequestion:“Howcanwedobetter?”

-Promote,discuss,andeducatetheRacialJusticeInitiativesforthequadrennium(2016-2020);climatechange,MaternalandChildHealth,MassIncarceration,andEconomicInjustice.

DISTRICTCELEBRATION

DistrictLeadershipTeam

DarlenePruessRandyHildebrandt

2018 UMW MARQUETTE DISTRICT BOARD ++Honorary President: Bron Harmon, cell: 906-420-2943, dfcbron@gmail.com

Past President: Jane Bennett 730 Koski Lane, Gwinn Mi, 49841 906-346-7380 tjbandcat@gmail.com

President: Bobbie Clift, 225 W. Michigan St. #1 Marquette, MI 49855 blouclift@gamil.com 906-361-2234

*V.P. Kathy Mallory, 305 S. Steel St. Ontonagon MI, 49953 906-834-2800 / 906-291-0963 kmallory21409@yahoo.com

Sec: Patti Steinberg 1101 Pine St. Ontonagon MI, 49953, 906-884-2789 cell: 906-367-2128

pattisteinberg@gmail.com

*Treasurer: Barb Akins, 717 14th Ave. Menominee MI, 49858 906-863-7387 vlnpno@gmail.com

Sec, of Program Resources: * Beth Clark 446 Lake Anna Rd Florence Wi, 715-696-3773 bro616@gmail.com

*Moira Cowling , W8321 Spring Lake Lane Iron Mountain MI, 49801 906-774-5130 moria5130@hotmail.com

Spiritual Growth: Jane Yaeger, 1610 36th Ave #6 Menominee MI, 49858, cell: 906-290-1884

906-864-4433 plainjane210@sbcglobal.net

Social Action/Ed& Interpretation: Darlene Pruess, PO Box 443 Manistique Mi, 49854 906-341-2129

++Membership/Nurture & Outreach: Joyce Erickson W8021 Oakridge Rd Iron Mountain MI, 49801 906-774-9279 erickson64@hotmail.com

Communications Chairperson: Mary Balfour N7014 Kay Dr K1 Stephenson MI, 49887 906-298-0487 mjbalf@gmail.com (Jan-June 5546 Hoyt Harbor Springs MI, 49740

+Nominations Chair: Sharon Rice 615 Brule Marquette MI, 49855 906-226-3643 uptice@chartermi.net

Members:*BobbiSundquistN2708StateHighwayM35MenomineeMI,49858,906-864-9337906-290-0114Bobbiannolsen@aol.com

*Deb Cavalier 311 Fourth St. Iron Mountain MI, 49801 906-282-8037, madrecav@gmail.com

+Bonnie Picotte 36870 Stroud Rd Ontonagon MI, 49953 906-884-4523 yogibo@charter.net

++Judy Misner W2573 Association Rd, St Ignace 49781; auxchenes2@gmail.com 906-643-7191/ cell: 906- 930-0303

++Wendy Mulka 580 N Riverhills Rd, Kingsford 49802, picup8@gmail.com, 906-774-8387/cell: 906-396-0405 (prefers)

Detroit Con Nominating Com: Beth Gruber 1850 Clark St. Marquette Mi, 49855 bag12@albon.edu

++Patti Steinberg (see above) Began: *2015/ ** 2016/ + 2017/ ++2018

Spiritual Growth Retreat 2018 Marquette District United Methodist Women April 27 – 28 Comfort Inn at Manistique, MI

On Friday, registration wi l l begin at 5:00; dinner at 6:00 and a session fol lowing.

Saturday begins at 8:30 with two sessions, fol lowed by communion and lunch.

“Dress For Success”

We are excited to have Dawn Ferguson join us to present our program this year “Dress for

Success”.

Do we want to wear the hurts, the anger, and the disappointments from past wrongs we have

suffered or dress in the wardrobe that God has custom designed for His chi ldren? She wi l l

be sharing from Colossians 3 and Ephesians 6.

We wi l l learn and share al l in a loving faith-fi l led t ime. I hope you wi l l jo in us!

Please make copies of this registration form for each person to attend and send with a check

payable to

Marquette Distr ict UMW by Sat. Apri l 22 rd to: Jane Yaeger, 1610 36 th Ave. Apt. 6, Menominee

MI 49858 Questions? - cal l Jane at 906 290 1884 or email : plainjane210@sbcglobal.net

**First t ime attendees get one half off ! !**

Name __________________________________ Phone#__________________________________

Email ____________________________________________

Address____________________________________________________________

Home Church________________________________________________________

Amount Enclosed___________________________________

*First t ime attendees get one half off**

Persons to a room: � one person = $100 � two persons = $70 each

� three persons = $65 each � four persons = $60 each

Please choose your Friday night meal:

� F ish, r ice pi laf, vegetable OR � Chef salad, bread

Roommate(s) ________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

� handicap accessible room = first floor � no lodging needed: meals only = $33

THEPOWEROF

UnitedMethodistWomen

www.umwassembfy.org#umwassembiyFAITH•HOPE•LOVEINACTION

UNITEDMETHODISTWOMENASSEMBLYColumbus,Ohio-------May17-20,2018

It'snottoolatetoplantoattendthis150yearoldmovementofUnitedMethodistWomenastheygatherattheGreaterColumbusConventionCenterinColumbus,OhiotocelebrateTHEPOWEROFBOLD.Itisatimeforfellowship,andopportunitytoempowerfaithfulwomentobestrongerdiscipleshipleadersintheircommunitiesthroughmovingworship,inspiringspeakers,exhibits,workshops,andtownhallstylemeetings.Wewillleavethisgreatworld-widegatheringwiththeknowledge,courageanddeterminationtochangetheworldandourcommunities.

DetroitConferenceUnitedMethodistWomenhasbeenadvertisinga4-daytriporganizedbySallyAndrews.IfyouwanttogotoAssembly,youneedtodotwosteps.

1) RegisterwiththeAssemblyOffice"online"—www.umwassembly,oxgcostisnow$330perperson

2) Makeyourbusreservation(whichincludesroomsandmore)—theformisatwww.umwmichiganconference.org—costisbasedonnumberofroomoccupants.ThereisalsoalinkifyouwanttodrivetoColumbusandstayinahotel.

Reservations:$100depositperpersonwillconfirmyourreservation---sendasap

PaymentinfullbyApril1,2018

Checkspayabletoandmailto:SallyJ.Andrews,tourcoordinator

423W.ToddAve.,ReedCity,Ml49677-1143

2018MissionTodayUnitObjectivesUnitedMethodistWomen-DetroitConference

Youcanusethisasalistofgoalsforyourunittogetreadyforthisyear’sFallCelebration/AnnualMeetingOctober2atZeba.

AunitwillreceiveaCertificateofAchievementuponcompletionofoneofthefollowingcategoriesbetweenSeptember1andAugust31.Checkthenumberscompleted.

• Unitscompletingany8ormoreobjectiveswillbea"FAITH"unit.• Unitscompleting9ormoreobjectives,with8asterisks(*)willbea"FAITH""HOPE"unit.• Unitscompleting17ormoreobjectives,with10asterisks(*)willbea"FAITH""HOPE""JOY"unit.• Unitscompleting25ormoreobjectives,with12asteriskswillbea"FAITH""HOPE""JOY""LOVE"unit.

MissionGiving1.*MadeandmetitsPledgetoMission.

2.*Becamea5-StarUnitbycontributingtoall5channelsofundesignatedgiving.

3.Donatedtolocalwomen'sshelterorchildren's/youthprogram.

4.OfferedscholarshipstoMissionuand/orotherUnitedMethodistWomenactivities.

SpiritualGrowth5.ObservedaCalltoPrayerandSelfDenial.

6.Participatedlocallyinaretreat,prayervigilorBiblestudy.

7.AttendedaDistrictRetreat,SpiritualDayApart,orPrayerBreakfast/Brunch.

Membership8.*Addedonenewmemberfromwomenwhohavejoinedthechurchinthecurrentyear.

9.*Addedonenewmembernotincludedinabove.

Attendance10.InvitedaDistrictorConferenceofficer(otherthanamemberoftheunit)toonemeeting.11.HadacombinedmeetingwithanotherUnitedMethodistWomen'sunit.12.AttendedChurchWomenUnitedorotherecumenicalgroupactivity.

13.*Atleastonemember(otherthanconferenceordistrictofficer)attendedaconferenceMissionu.

14.*Atleasttwomembers(otherthanconferenceordistrictofficer)attendedtheconferenceordistrictannualmeeting/celebration.

15.*Atleastonemember(otherthanconferenceordistrictofficer)attendedtheDistrictElectedLeadershipTraining.

p.2MissionEducation

16.*UnitorcircleconductedatleastoneMissionuStudy.

17.*OnemembercompletedaReadingProgramPlanandreportedononeofthebooks.

18.ParticipatedinbutdidnotcompletetheReadingProgram. 19.*UsedtwoprogramsfromtheProgramBook.

20.*UsedthePrayerCalendarregularlyintheunitmeetings.

21.CommunicatedwithfivepersonslistedinthePrayerCalendar,onefromDetroitConference.

22.*Unithadtwomembersreadingresponseeachmonth.

23.*UnitincludedaresponseMomentduringitsmeetingusinganarticletotellourmissionstory.

24.UnithadoneSocialActionprogram.

MissionAction

25.*ParticipatedinaDistrictorConferenceingatheringproject.

26.HadamemberofUnitedMethodistWomenpresentamissionprogramforyouthorchildreninthechurch.27.HadatleastonemembervisitaUnitedMethodistMissionProjectandreporttotheunit.

28.*HadatleastonepersonreceiveandrespondtolegislativeinformationfromtheUnited

MethodistWomen'sActionNetwork.Call:(202)488-5660,E-mail:umwanet@gbgm-umc.org

29.Unitormemberparticipatedinaworkshop,seminar,orbookstudyrelatedtosocialconcernsthatstimulatedandenrichedthetotalcommunity.

30.*UnitparticipatedintheCampaignforChildreninatleasttwoways.Possibilitiesare:oCo-sponsoredwiththelocalchurch,aChildren'sSabbath.oInvolvedwithmentoring,tutoringor"bigsisters"programs.o Communicatedwithrepresentativesadvocatingforchildrenissues.o

Attendedaschoolboardmeeting.31.MadeapledgetocareforGod'screationandworkedtobecomea"green"UnitedMethodistUnit.

32.*ImplementedtheCharterforRacialJusticepoliciesinatleastonewayduringtheyear.Possibilitiesinclude:

o Readbooksandarticlesaboutanotherraceorculture.oSponsoraninter-ethniceventbetweentwoormoreunits.oRecruitwomenofcolortobemembersorofficersoftheunit.

o Correspondwithelectedrepresentativestosupportlegislationaffectingissuessuchasimmigration,affirmativeaction,civilrights,andprogramsforlow-incomepersons,etc.

33.SentthiscompletedformtoyourDistrictMissionCoordinatorforEducationandInterpretationbydeadlinedate:ThisyearourUnitqualifiedasaMissionTodayFAITHHOPEJOYLOVEunit.(Circlethatapply)

FIVESTARPERSONORUNIT

YOURGIFT

TOGOD'SWORK

WORKSWONDERS

MISSIONGIVING YourpersonalpledgeAnindividualmember'spledgetomissionistheamountthatshedecidesishershareofthelocalunit'stotalbudget.AunitPledgetoMissionistheportionofitsbudgetthatissetasagoaltosendthroughdistrictandconferencetreasurerstoUnitedMethodistWomenforsupportofmissionprogramsbeyonditsowncommunity.Theremainderoftheunit'sfundsisusedforadministrationandmembershipdevelopment(A&MD)expensesandformissionlocally.Minimumof$5.00

SPECIALMISSIONRECOGNITION AmountNameofPerson

Anindividualorunitmaymakeagifttomissioninhonorofanypersoninamountsof$40,$60,$100,$200,$500,or$1000.Foreachgiftacertificateandagoldpin(optional)areprovidedforthehonoree.

GIFT TO MISSION AmountTypeofCardAgiftof$5.00ormoreformissionmaybemadeinhonorofanyindividualandacardmaybesenttothehonoree.Thefollowing cards are available: Congratulations, Thank You, A Baby, In the Service of Christ (for missionworkers),aSpecialDay,ThinkingofYou,HappyBirthdayandChristmascards(packsof5for$25).

GiftInMemory Amount NameofPerson

GiftsinMemorymaybemadeinthenameofanymemberorfriendinanyamountof$5.OOormore.GiftinMemorycards,availablefree,maybesenttothefamilyofthedeceased.

WORLDTHANKOFFERING AmountSpontaneousadditionalgiftsinanyamountcanbegivenforgratitudeofGod'sabundanceandincelebrationofthejoysoflife.Minimumof$5.00

YourName

NumberofYearsIhavebeenaFiveStarPerson

UnitName Check Number Amount Date

GivetoyourunitTreasurer

MARQUETTEDISTRICTUMWCALENDAR(PleaseSave)April22 SpiritualGrowthRetreatRegistrationDeadlineApril27 DistrictLeadershipTeammeetinginManistique

April27/28SpiritualGrowthRetreatinManistique

May17-202018UMWAssemblyinColumbus,Ohio

May31-June3AnnualConferenceinTraverseCity

June1UMWLuncheonatAnnualConference

July15 Newsletterdeadline

October1DistrictLeadershipTeammeeting

October2UMWAnnualMeeting/CelebrationatZeba

October15-16MissionUoftheNorthinGaylord