OUR LEGACY FROM THE PAST - NCCUMC

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In 1938, with a membership of thirty-five members, the
women undertook the massive project of installing hardwood
floors in the church.
In 1940, an auxiliary to the Missionary Society was formed,
called the Wesleyan Service Guild, which was made up of business
women in the church. That same year, while S. J. Starnes was
pastor, the Women's Missionary Society was re-named again, now
being called the Women's Society of Christian Service.
In Reverend Hurley's reports of 1941,he stated that the WSCS
and the WSG were both active and well organized with the capable
leadership of their president, Mrs. H. L. Swain. He also emphasized
that the activity of these women was indispensable to the
work of the church.
In 1973,the society underwent another change of name to be
called simply, the United Methodist Women. Their stated purpose
was to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons
through Jesus Christ and to develop a creative, supportive
fellowship that would expand global ministries of the church.
They adopted an emblem which combined the cross and the
flame, ancient symbols of the church dating back to the days of
Christ and Pentecost. They represent sacrifice, witness, and service,
qualities which the women of our church have certainly exhibited
through the years!
To fund their various projects, the women have raised money
in many different ways. At one time, they collected coupons from
different products and redeemed them for money. They have had
bazaars at Christmas, they have served suppers to various civic
groups in town, and they have sold Christmas cards as well as
household supplies. (Who could ever forget the "Danny Duzit"
and stainless steel steak knives?)
With the money they collected, they have done many good
things for the church. They have furnished and re-furnished the
parsonage through the years. They have bought drapes for the
Fellowship Hall, carpeting for the sanctuary and Fellowship Hall,
nursery furniture, air conditioners, shelves, cabinets, and dishes.
One of their most impressive projects of recent years was the furnishing
of the church parlor. They furnished it with lovely