CUMC Women in Prayer
Regular prayer time with God will change your life and lay a foundation for our church. Join us Saturday mornings from 8:30-9:45 as we pray for our pastors, our ministries, and God’s intervention in calling us deeper into relationship with Him. Feel free to come any time during the session, and leave as needed. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. –Philippians 4:6Spiritual Gifts: Faith, Wisdom, Discernment, Prophecy
Contact: Roni McDaniels, 618.234.7598, roni_mcd@msn.com
Maggie Wakeman, 618.604.3211, magnbill@sbcglobal.net
The Journey Team
The Journey is a growing unifying movement for women. We exist to connect women to Jesus Christ- going deeper, growing stronger, reaching out. We are a dynamic team of women that pray, study, work, play, and are committed to a ministry defined by warmth, integrity, and passion for Jesus Christ and for people. We are committed to discipleship and working together as the body of Christ.The Journey ministry includes:
If you are interested in participating on the Journey team by serving on various support teams ranging from prayer, publicity, hospitality, registration, greeters, creative planning, and much more, please sign up and we will discuss your interests and strengths and help you to feel at home on this team.
Spiritual Gifts: All Welcome
Contact: Mary Ann Turner, Team Leader, 618.257.2458, maryann.turner2011@gmail.com
Linda Duncan, Administrative Assistant, 618.398.0862, thefourduncans@yahoo.com
JOY Group
Jesus (first), Others (second), Yourself (third) JOY started in 1987 as an unstructured Christian Woman’s Support group. We support each other with friendship, fellowship, and prayer. The JOY group meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. each month from September through May. During the summer, we meet once a month (to be announced).Spiritual Gifts: Faith, Wisdom, Discernment, Exhortation (Encouragement), Mercy/Compassion
Contact: Ruth Walsh, 618.540.8674
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) is part of a dynamic international organization dedicated to nurturing the needs of all mothers by providing quality child care services for children ages 0-5 twice a month while mothers spend time in fellowship with other moms. MOPS is about celebrating motherhood, meeting needs, making connections, and experiencing God’s love through relationships and resources. In addition to attending MOPS, you could become a member of the MOPS Steering Team. The team meets approximately 4 times per year to decide on programming for the meetings and to discuss any pertinent issues. A variety of positions are available. The time commitment is approximately 1-2 hours per month, in addition to attending the 2 regular MOPS meetings during the month whenever possible.Spiritual Gifts: Administration, Exhortation (Encouragement), Hospitality, Leadership, Wisdom
Contact: Wendy Rosborg, 618.624.7374, wendy_rosborg@yahoo.com
Summer Smorgasbord Group Leaders
Summer Smorgasbord is a part of The Journey women’s ministry and offers Bible studies during the summer months for the purpose of providing relaxed, small group opportunities for women to connect in friendship and fellowship. Women of different ages and stages in life and in their walk with the Lord grow together through Bible study and discussion. We have found that as our church gets “bigger”, we need to get “smaller”, and Summer Smorgasbord is one way to connect in a smaller setting. Volunteers who lead these small groups typically meet in their homes; however, some groups meet at the church.Spiritual Gifts: Teaching, Exhortation (Encouragement), Wisdom, Evangelism, Hospitality
Contact: Theresa Cavalier, 618.604.5699, cav79@charter.net
Vee Richardson, 618.606.2766, veerich@gmail.com
Nancy Weber, 618.310.4921, nanc4grace@hotmail.com
United Methodist Women (UMW)
The mission of the UMW is to continue the legacy that started on March 23, 1869. On that day, six women in the Boston area came through torrents of rain to hear about the plight of two women serving as missionaries in India. These six women vowed to give two cents a week and pray fervently to support these missionaries. This incredible journey has continued for over 137 years with many, many women supporting global missions through UMW. Bring your pennies and join us for devotion, guest speakers, and fellowship on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 9:30am. Come hear about this incredible journey, and be a part of this awesome legacy.Spiritual Gifts: Hospitality, Teaching, Exhortation (Encouragement), Administration, Generosity
Contact: Janet Baechle, 618.539.5046, mama43@gmail.com
UMW Prayer Chain
If you attend United Methodist Women’s meetings, you may choose to be a part of the UMW prayer chain. When there is a request for prayer, the leader of the prayer chain will call the first person in the chain. Then each person in the chain is asked to call the next name until the leader receives a call back, thus closing the chain. May God bless you and increase your faith as you pray in your own special way about the request.Spiritual Gifts: Faith, Discernment, Mercy/Compassion, Wisdom, Exhortation (Encouragement)
Contact: Esther Lawrence, 618-236-7311, wll5@att.net
Women’s Birthday Card Ministry
Do you enjoy encouraging people and blessing them with cards? Perhaps you may want to consider the Women’s Birthday Card Ministry. This ministry team will meet 3 or 4 times a year to prepare birthday cards for the women of our church, pray for them while preparing the cards and take a look at Biblical examples of encouragers. The time together will be a celebration of life. With an ever-increasing number of Christ Church members, we are looking for people to assist with this ministry to encourage our fellow sisters-in-Christ in their walk of faith.Spiritual Gifts: Evangelism, Exhortation (Encouragement),
Contact: Jill Schlueter, jschlueter1@charter.net
Liz Toepher, lizziev77@hotmail.com