Silverwood Women in Mission

Silverwood Mennonite Women in Mission encourages women to nurture their lives in Christ, study the Bible, utilize their gifts, hear each other, and engage in mission and service.

All Silverwood women are
cordially invited to attend
our annual Christmas party 
on December 3 at 7 p.m.
at Marie Yoder's home
(see directory) 

This year, our program will be planned
by Ruth Guengerich and Colleen Stoltzfus.

We will take a special offering for the
Goshen Ministerial Association's Emergency Fund. 
These are funds set aside to help needy persons in Goshen with rent, groceries, prescription medications, etc.
Silverwood often refers people from our community here.

Please RSVP to Winifred Wll at 574-534-1995
for help with transportation or for directions. 

Officers for 2009 are:
President - Adele Reichert
Vice Pres. - Winifred Wall
Secretary - Marie Yoder
Treasurer - Sally Miller

Theme for the Year:
"Your Treasure, Your Heart" - Women and the Stewardship of Money

Annual dues to Mennonite Women are $30.00 a year per member, which includes $10 per member to the Central District Conference.  Some of the other things that the dues cover include:

International Women's Fund for church leadership training

• Annual Bible Study Guides
• Africa Inter-Mennonite Mission (AIMM)
• AMBS Scholarships
• Ministry Inquiry Program
• Mennonite Mission Network
• Camp Friedenswald

If you are not able to attend the meetings you are encouraged to join Mennonite Women USA with a yearly membership of $20.00   Also, if you would like to receive the MW magazine, please pay an additional $10.00.  You may give your money, payable to SW Mennonite Women in Mission , to Sally Miller or Adele Reichert.

Our own fundraisers, the Strawberry Fest, the Garage Sale, and monthly offerings go to support missions and local projects in our church and community.