Reading Program

2010 Reading Program Book List is Now Available. Click here.

The 2010 Reading Program is underway with a great new list of books. In each issue of Mission Memos we will be featuring one book from the new list. Remember that you can read books from the last five years to qualify for the reading program plans. The September 08 issue of Response also has the reading list for 09, so those who subscribe have it readily available, there. Contact Patricia Russell, our new District Program Resources Secretary, to buy books. To view or print the list by year click here. To view or print the list by category click here. To view or print the list alphabetically click here.

You can also order them from the UMW web site: http://new.gbgm-umc.org/umw/resources/reading-program/

The purpose of the Reading Program is to encourage United Methodist Women:

to expand understanding of and participation in God's mission;
to increase sensitivity to all human beings-their needs, interests, and concerns;
to encourage critical thinking about issues facing humanity today;
to grow in understanding of Scripture as it relates to Christian faith in contemporary life;
to enhance self-knowledge and to act from that knowledge;
to strengthen involvement in local and global Christian mission.

The Women's Division recommends a diverse range of books with the intention of broadening exposure to a variety of concepts. The division does not intend that United Methodist Women accept each word or idea contained within each volume. Some books you may agree with. Some you may not. Either is all right. At the least you know the Women's Division cares and wants you to be a knowledgeable and caring Christian about the issues of the day.

The Mission Resources Center is offering a 2009 Sampler Subscription for $35.00.

It includes:

• 2009 Spiritual Growth Study on John

• 2009-2010 Mission Study “The Beauty and Courage of Sudan”

• 2010 Program Book

• 2010 Prayer Calendar

• 2010 Date Book

If you order before January 31, 2010 you will get a free 2009-2010 checkbook size Program Calendar covering four years.

After January 31, 2010 this will cost an additional $10.00

This is a considerable saving and a cost effective way to stay connected to current program material for United Methodist

Women. The Sampler Subscription may be purchased through the E-store or by calling 1-800-305-9857.

Click for the complete 2010 Reading Program List.