WOMAN'S MISSIONARY UNION (WMU)
WMU 2026-2027 Theme:
Gospel of Matthew 28:19-20. “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. A-men.” (KJV)
WMU OFFICERS 2026-2027
PRESIDENT: ELLA McBRIDE
1st Vice President: Karen Bradley
2nd Vice President: Sandra Jones
Recording Secretary: Tracy Reed
Asst. Recording Secretary: Vacant
Corresponding Secretary: Zinnia Hubbard
Asst. Corresponding Secretary: Vacant
Treasurer: Lisa Weaver
Financial Secretary: Cathey Davis
Parliamentarian: Doris Toney Jones
Mrs. Ella McBride, President
FIRST PRESIDENT: Mrs. Susie Pendleton 1908‐1912
SECOND PRESIDENT: Mrs. Rosie Gipson 1912‐1916
THIRD PRESIDENT: Mrs. Mamie Johnson 1916‐1929
FOURTH PRESIDENT: Mrs. Ethel K. Thomas 1929‐1951
FIFTH PRESIDENT: Mrs. Nannie M. Marshall 1951‐1956
SIXTH PRESIDENT: Mrs. Ethel J. Talley 1956‐1970
SEVENTH PRESIDENT: Mrs. Annie M. Tucker 1970‐1983
EIGHTH PRESIDENT: Mrs. Ruthy Sanders 1983‐1997
NINTH PRESIDENT: Mrs. Erma Eason 1997‐2001
TENTH PRESIDENT: Ms. Elouise Dukes 2001‐2005
ELEVENTH PRESIDENT: Ms. Onita Omorodion 2005‐2011
TWELFTH PRESIDENT: Mrs. Irma Johnson 2011‐ 2017
THIRTEENTH PRESIDENT: Mrs. Jacqueline Brown 2017- 2023
FOURTEENTH PRESIDENT: Mrs. Lora Griffin 2023-2026
FIFTEENTH PRESIDENT: Mrs. Ella McBride 2026-
PIONEERS OF THE WOMEN'S AUXILIARY
Former WMU Presidents
Foreign Mission Activities/ Communications
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January 1, 2023
Friends and Family!
I hope you have all had a wonderful time this Christmas with your loved ones. Christmas this year was so much fun and I really enjoyed the time I was able to spend with everyone. Every year we ask each other what Christmas traditions their families have and we try to implement those. So this year looked like matching pajamas, eggs benedict for breakfast on Christmas Eve, cinnamon rolls for breakfast on Christmas morning, reading the Christmas story, carols by candlelight, and of course a secret Santa for exchanging gifts. Friends and Family!
I hope you have all had a wonderful time this Christmas with your loved ones. Christmas this year was so much fun and I really enjoyed the time I was able to spend with everyone. Every year we ask each other what Christmas traditions their families have and we try to implement those. So this year looked like matching pajamas, eggs benedict for breakfast on Christmas Eve, cinnamon rolls for breakfast on Christmas morning, reading the Christmas story, carols by candlelight, and of course a secret Santa for exchanging gifts.
God continues to amaze me with His kindness and love throughout this whole journey of midwifery. From the amazing people that He has brought into my life, to the beautiful life that I am privileged to help bring into this world. I could not have chosen a better path for my life in 2022! I’m so thankful that Jesus is in control and doing life with Him has been the absolute best!
Praise Reports:
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Being fully funded for the December tuition payment
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Being surrounded by an amazing Jesus-loving community
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Going into 2023 healthy and whole
Prayer Requests:
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Vision and direction from God on where to go next for my 6-month internship and provision for that
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Continued strength in my physical body and academically as I forge ahead to finish the program well
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Maintaining good relationships with the people around me
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Continuing to listen to Holy Spirit as I navigate through 2023 and a deeper intimacy with Jesus in the coming year
Thank you so much for your continued love and financial support!
I would not be able to do this without you and I wouldn’t want to.
My heart is overflowing with love and gratitude for each and every one of you! Praying for God's very best for you as you begin 2023! You may send your gifts of financial support to:
Benita Townsend
2634 Lockridge Ave
Kansas City, MO 64128
