There are people hurting, near at hand and far away - people with whom we can share the hope of the gospel and the aid of our resources. The United Methodist Women has for over 125 years been educating the excluded, feeding the starving, and soothing the sick. Today we do it smarter, and larger than ever before, which is good because the problems also are larger than ever.

We have new wars, and new diseases, and new oppressions, but we also have the old power of prayer, of the Holy Spirit, and of the urge from our souls to be of help. Students of our schools our mothers established are growing up to be leaders in their nations, or teachers or health care workers or community organizers. Families are living healthier because of wells UMW had dug, or agricultural skills UMW taught. Diseases are being limited because of education about clean water and nutrition and disease prevention.

If you prefer to act than to turn away because the task is overwhelming, come with us. If you feel blessed and want to share with others, come with us. If you think that in serving others, you serve God, come with us. Together we can do vastly more than each working alone. We grow together in God’s harvest and you are needed in the vineyard. Call any officer or circle chairman and you will be welcomed.