Women's Fellowship Groups

MOPS
For information regarding our Mothers Of Preschoolers program, please click here.

Prayers and Squares

Our ladies' quilting ministry meets several times a month in the Loft:

• A "Red, White and Blue" military quilt group meets every Monday except the first Monday of each month from 1:00-3:00 p.m.
• Another "Red, White and Blue" group meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
• A third group (non-military) meets from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month.
• In addition, youth groups and quilting "how to's" are offered throughout the year.

Members use one of the sewing machines here or bring their own to create prayer quilts for church members and others in need; for more information, please contact Judi Evans.

United Methodist Women
The United Methodist Women (UMW) at Lakewood UMC is a dynamic group of women of all ages dedicated to the missions of women and children, as well as fellowship with one another. Our local unit supports our congregation through U.M. ARMY, summer church camp scholarships and the Matthew 25:35 Ministry (“I was hungry, and you gave me food. I was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink. I was alone and away from home, and you invited me into your house.”)  We conduct Bible and mission studies; coordinate the church-wide garage sale; and hold a women's retreat each winter.  We also support Northwest Assistance Ministries (NAM), the Wesley Community Center programs, international missions, Star of Hope, Boys and Girls Country, Habitat for Humanity, Methodist Children's Home (in Waco) and other "hands on" projects throughout the year, along with international missions such as African aids orphans and UMCOR. UMW President Sharon Corl would be happy to answer any general questions about our local UMW unit. Our unit is organized into six circles, or small groups, which meet monthly from September through May. The General Meetings for all members are held in January (installation of officers, special mission recognition and certificate awards), September (Membership Luncheon or Tea), and November (World Thank Offering and mailing of care packages to our military personnel and college students). Our year concludes with directing the Alternative Gifts Market at Christmastime. To learn more about the global impact of UMW, click here.

Joanna Martha Circle
Joanna Martha Circle, whose goal is to grow spiritually through fellowship with Christian women and the support of missions both at home and abroad, is mostly made up of mothers with young children.  Babysitting is available during their meetings, and they meet the third Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. in room E118.  For more information, please contact Debbie Odle or Michelle Posey.

Grace Circle
Grace Circle, which supports Christian women’s fellowship in the many seasons of their lives, is comprised of women in their "middle and 50+" years.   They meet the third Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. in the church parlor, and you can contact Jackie Spinks or Carolyn Faulkner for more information.

Rebecca Circle
Rebecca Circle (designed to to develop a loving fellowship through Jesus Christ, to study His Word and to support missions both at home and abroad), is comprised of women in their 50+ years.  Their special project is to provide Christmas boxes for seafarers from all over the world who pass through the Port of Houston.  They meet the third Tuesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. in Founder’s Court.  Contact Dot Osborne to learn more.

Leah Circle
Leah Circle's vision is to make a difference, and they are made up mostly of women in their 50+ years.  Their special projects are to provide Christmas gifts for the college and career cottage at Boys and Girls Country in Hockley, Texas and to provide shoe box gifts for Operation Christmas Child.  They meet the third Thursday of each month at 9:30 a.m. in E118; contact Joeann Buerkert or Shirley Larkin for more information

Mary Circle
Mary Circle's members desire to weave God’s threads through the tapestry of their lives, and are mostly women in their 50+ years.  This circle’s special project is sewing Bible covers that are given to families of Lakewood children upon their baptism.  They meet the second Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. in the church parlor.  Contact Jean VanderDrift or Rachel Young if you'd like to know more.

Ruth Circle
Ruth Circle chooses to offer those women who are seeking Christian growth an evening opportunity to meet for study, sharing and fellowship, and is made up of women of all ages (those who work outside the home and those who do not).  They meet the second Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in room FC209, and you can contact Karen Dominguez or Betty Duelm to find out more.