News of the Metropolitan Memorial United Methodist Women September 2013
Abide In Me I am the vine and you are the branches. He who abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing…John 15: 5
Church-wide Picnic is THIS Sunday, September 15 We Need Your Help—Pronto! Needed: grillmeisters, table-setters, food-runners, etc. Get your family involved. Contact: the Rev. Kate Murphey at kmurphey@nationalchurch.org or Angela Gildener at angelacgildner@verizon.net or Amy Parker Grant at amyp@mindspring.com
Know an Especially Great Woman? Nominate her for the remarkable work she’s done for our church and our community. Nominations due September 30. We’ll select four women to honor at our annual Recognition Luncheon in December. Your 2012-13 UMW directory lists the names of past recipients, so look for new blood. To nominate someone, contact Phyllis Kokus, 202-362-7861 or pkokus@aol.com
Gentle Yoga Tuesdays, September 10- October 1 11:00AM- 12:00 PM Stretch, strengthen, improve balance, relax and breathe! Cathryn Gunnerson, AYS, Yoga teacher teaches the classes—register for one or the whole series—by contacting Cathryn at cathryn@yogawell-being.com or by phone: 301-946-7045. These classes are sponsored by the Congregational Care Committee. A donation of $10-$15 per class is suggested. Please note: Participants must be able to get up and down from the floor—it’s OK to use a chair for help.
AARP Meeting Monday, September 16, 12:30 Vestry Please join us for our fall kickoff meeting. Don Turnbull will give a program on lesser known memorials and monuments of Washington. Come see what you have been missing in our city! Social time is at 12:30 p.m., meeting starts at 1:00. Refreshments served.