SC Wesleyan Women's Ministries

Greetings from the District Director

Welcome to another year of ministry for Wesleyan Women and for our God. By now, each local is already implementing the goals and plans set before you.  As your leader, know that the SC District Executive Committee stands behind you with prayer. We are excited to bring to you a new format for the SC WW Newsletter. Share the newsletter with the women in your local church. If you have anyone who wishes to receive the upcoming newsletters via email, either reply to this email or forward it on and they can sign up directly from this newsletter.

As Paul exhorted the church at Ephesus, “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes,” (Ephesians 6:10, 11 NIV) so do I challenge each one. It is my prayer that each woman will seek God’s will as to her role about connecting women to God and connecting women with others in her world.

Julie Kellett

Words from the District Assistant Director

The first newsletter is sent to you as a resource for you to utilize throughout the year. Keep the women in your local church/chapter informed as to the events/happenings, projects, and updates as you receive the information. Anticipate positive results for the Kingdom of God as we unite our efforts. As each Wesleyan Women local accepts the challenges of the theme, “Connecting Women to God and to others for evangelism, for discipleship and citizenship, for personal and family development, and for service and giving,” daily seek empowerment from God for each task. It is a great privilege for me to work with you again this year. Contact me for answers to questions or with information of your local activities.

Margie Massingill

Words from the District Outreach Director

Greetings, ladies, from your newly elected outreach director!  Thank you so much for your vote of confidence and for the opportunity to serve you.  I am excited, though a little nervous, as I look forward to serving you this year. In my opinion, God is going to use this position to stretch me.  What a blessing to look forward to!

As we continue to make plans for the spring retreat, please continue to pray for us. The retreat is an opportunity for God to change the hearts and lives of so many ladies. The retreat will be April 9-11, 2010, at Springmaid Beach in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Dr. Jo Anne Lyon will be the keynote speaker. Mark your calendars now.  Hopefully, we will see you at the annual ladies retreat.

Plan to participate in your zone activities. We hope to see many of you at your zone oasis. Feel free to contact me throughout the year if you have needs or concerns.

Sandy Buchanan

Words from the District Prayer Coordinator

You are encouraged to pray for self. Pray for your local church and the leaders. Pray for the district and general leaders of the Wesleyan Church. Remember to pray for the local, state, and national leaders of our country. God hears the prayers of the righteous. If I can be of assistance, contact me.

Frances Wilson

Welcome Treasurers

Welcome to Terri Rainey who has agreed to serve Wesleyan Women as the district treasurer. Local treasurers are to send monthly offerings to Terri.

Terri Rainey

106 Lindos Drive

Seneca, SC 29672

Welcome to Audra Fowler who has agreed to serve WKFM as the assistant coordinator (treasurer). Local WKFM treasurers are to send monthly offerings to Audra.

Audra Fowler

P.O. Box 216

Lyman, SC 29365

Reports from both Wesleyan Women and WKFM are due on the 10th of each month. Thank you for meeting the deadline monthly.

WKFM: Camp Promise…Where God’s Promises Are Ignited

Wesleyan Kids For Missions, or WKFM, is designed to show love to children, to help lead boys and girls to Christ, to train them for Christian service by studying the Word and missions, and to provide opportunities for them to serve and give to worldwide purposes. Jesus loved the little children just as we do; therefore, we must teach and guide these little ones.

The theme for 2009-2010 is CAMP PROMISE…Where God’s Promises Are Ignited. This year, we will be camping each month and learning of God’s promises. Salvation Camp will be a training camp which emphasizes having Jesus as Savior and sharing Jesus with others. We will travel to Croatia for cheerleading camp, to Czech Republic for an English and sports camp, to adventure/safari camp in Africa, to day camp in Russia, to Camp Pathway at Hephzibah, and to many other exciting camps.

A suggestion: Set up your WKFM room like the outdoors with trees, a tent, sleeping bags, a campfire, camping stools, and a lantern. Paint an outdoor scene. Get your children excited!!

There is a Leader’s manual that emphasizes Wesleyan missionaries, countries where Wesleyans serve, projects for Wesleyans, and stories about Wesleyans. You’ll also get a CD, DVD, pictures, maps, and so much more! It is available from the Wesleyan Publishing House (1-800-493-7539) or order at http://www.wesleyan.org/ww/wkfm. The new WKFM year begins in September, and you will want to have this new and exciting material on hand by that date. Order today!!

We would love for every church in South Carolina to have a WKFM unit! If you do not have a unit, just let us know. We will be happy to help you organize one! As your new WKFM Coordinator and Assistant Coordinator, we are prepared to assist you in any way. Write to us, call us, or email us. Let us know about the exciting things that are happening in your unit!

Cynthia Edge                                           Audra Fowler

WKFM Coordinator                        Assistant Coordinator

2 Lawrence Street                            P.O. Box 216

Lyman, SC 29365                            Lyman, SC 29365

cedgescwkfm@yahoo.com               afowlerscwkfm@yahoo.com

(864) 415-4801

Words from the District Book Club Coordinator

Do you enjoy an interesting book?  Choose to read the recommended books on the Wesleyan Women reading list:  You Matter More than You Think by Dr. Leslie Parrott and Epicenter by Joel Rosenberg….an extra book Not for Sale by David Batstone is also on the list.

Linda Wyatt

Women’s Institute for Leadership Development

Southern Area Wesleyan Women Convention is to be October 16-18, 2009, at Springmaid Beach Resort and Conference Center in Myrtle Beach, SC. The speakers are Kim Fowler and Tara Gunter. The coordinators for the convention are Martha Lassiter and Violet Long, Southern Area Representatives. Please pray daily for the Institute.

Zone Activities/Oasis

As information comes available, you will be notified of the dates and times of each oasis.

Anderson: TBA

Columbia/Coastal: TBA

Greenville/Easley: February 20, 2010, 10:00 AM @ Pickens View Wesleyan Church

Seneca/Central: March 27, 2010, 10:00 AM–Location TBA

Spartanburg/Chesnee: TBA

Laurens: TBA

Glenda Hoyle writes about her trip to Liberia

An exciting experience occurred in my life July 23 – August 3, 2009 when I was privileged to be a part of a World Hope International teacher mentoring team to Liberia.  There were two groups going on each week — 40 teachers with whom our team worked and 40 administrators that the WHI Liberia team instructed; all were from the Wesleyan schools.  The teachers were very receptive and appreciative of our sharing time with them, and we made many new brothers/sisters in Christ there.  On the week-ends we were able to visit two our of Wesleyan congregations as well as visiting the Wesleyan Bible School and District House.  Please join me in prayer for the churches, schools, and Christian folks in this very deprived country with an 85% unemployment rate after a ravaging war.