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Mother’s Union - Westerfield Tuddenham & Witnesham Branch
Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month in Westerfield Church Room, starting at 2pm. Current membership is approx 20. The requirement for membership is baptism in the name of the Holy Trinity. The group is very active and covers areas from support for parenting groups, help and advice on family matters, domestic violence, work in prisons and holidays for less fortunate families to representation at the United Nations on HIV and overseas relief.
MISSION STATEMENT:
The Mothers Union is a Christian organisation, which promotes the well-being of families worldwide.
They achieve this by.....
- Developing prayer and spiritual growth in families.
- Studying and reflecting on family life and marriage and its place in society.
- Resourcing members for practical action to improve conditions for families, nationally and in the communities in which they live.
2010 Programme
04th Feb- Jane Drew (talk to be arranged)
04th Mar- Lent Communion Service in Church.
01st Apr- Maureen Reynel M.B.E. FIND
06th May- Lunch with Ann. Bring & Buy
03rd Jun- Outing to Sutton Hoo
01st Jul- Margaret Tubbs-Fair Trade
05th Aug- Tea at Betty's at 2.30pm
02nd Sept- Communion Service in Church.
07th Oct - Gillian Berry-Iona.
04th Nov- Talk by Alan Forsdike.
02nd Dec- Carols and Reading.
MARY SUMNER PRAYER
All this day, O Lord, let me touch as many lives as possible for thee; and every life I touch, do thou by thy spirit , quicken, whether through the word I speak, the prayer I breathe, or the life I live. Amen
MOTHERS’ UNION PRAYER
Loving Lord
We thank you for your love so freely given to us all.
We pray for families around the world.
Bless the work of the Mothers’ Union
as we seek to share your love.
through the encouragement, strengthening and support of marriage and family life.
Empowered by your Spirit, may we be united in prayer and worship,
and in love and service
Reach out as your hands across the world.
In Jesus’ name. Amen
New members are always welcome.
Branch Leader Mrs Ann Bennett Tel: 01473 785685
Subscriptions for the coming year will be £13.50 to be paid by October meeting.
"Home & Family Magazine-£6.00 for 4 copies per year.
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