UPUMC Life May 2014 | Page 9

adu lt m i ni s t ry EXPLORE: Movie Days, Activity Center Tuesdays,1:30 p.m., Activity Center, free drinks and popcorn May 6: Philomena May 27: August: Osage County Starting in June: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month: June 10: Blue Jasmine July 8: Lincoln June 24: All Is Lost July 22: Argo CLASS OFFERINGS | register at upumc.org/classes With This Ring Sundays 5-6:30 p.m., May 11 & 18, June 1, 8 , 15 & 22 This class equips engaged and newly wed couples with skills for a healthy relationship. Cost: $35. Methodism 101 UM W May circle meetings Deborah Circle A traditional circle with morning monthly meetings and guest speakers Monday, May 12, 10 a.m. Caldwell Room Program: Bible Study presented by Jill Fleck Mary Martha Circle This circle takes on a different volunteer project each month Thursday, May 8, 5 p.m. home of Sandy Ladewig 4225 Greenbrier Spring Social Activity: donations to VBS Sundays, May 11, 18 and 25, at 10 a.m. For new members and those interested in church membership or anyone who wants to know more about Methodism and what it means to be a United Methodist at University Park UMC. Contact Rachel Baughman, [email protected]. Transformative education from UMW The United Methodist Women of the North Texas Conference provide educational experiences that lead to personal change in order to transform the world. Each year they offer Mission u (formerly School of Christian Mission) mission studies through a geographical, topical and spiritual growth study. These studies motivate, inform and enrich our commitment to global ministry and prepare us for faithful living and action. Men, women and youth are invited to participate in this educational experience, expanding our knowledge of mission in today’s world. Classes will be offered Thursday-Saturday (July 17-19) at Austin College in Sherman, Texas. This is an opportunity for the entire family to attend. Join the excitement as we learn, live and walk together for the transformation of the word. Watch the NTC UMW website for more information or contact: Becky Maddox, [email protected] or 805-407-7635 Keynote speaker for next UMW luncheon The United Methodist Women of UPUMC is honored to welcome the Rev. Jeff Hall to speak at their General Meeting on Monday, May 19, 10:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall. Born in Ohio and raised in San Antonio, Jeff Hall serves on the staff of Highland Park UMC as the minister to the Cox Chapel community and as an associate in discipleship and congregational care ministries. Jeff graduated from Emory University with a degree in political science and philosophy, as well as the University of Dallas with his master’s in political philosophy. After accepting the call to ordained ministry, UPUMC | MAY 2014 Jeff attended The Divinity School at Duke University where he graduated with a Master’s of Divinity. While at Duke Jeff served two rural congregations in the North Carolina and Western North Carolina Annual Conferences. Jeff also spent a year on the Isle of Wight serving as a circuit minister in the British Methodist Church. Jeff is an ordained elder in the North Texas Annual Conference. He is married to Dr. Maria Dixon Hall, a professor in the department of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs at Southern Methodist University, and is currently enrolled in the Doctor of Ministry program at Perkins School of Theology. His work concentrates on intentional faith formation. Wesley Women This circle meets in the evening in members’ homes or at Union and invites speakers. Monday, May 5, 6:30 p.m. home of Chrys Franklin 3020 Rosedale Salad Supper Social Lydia Circle A Bible study oriented circle for working women with evening monthly meetings. Always welcome guests and new members. Monday, May 12, 6:30 p.m. UPUMC Library Program: Bad Girls of the Bible, Chapter 9 UMW General Meeting & Salad Luncheon Monday, May 19, 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Hall, sign up in the C