The Purpose

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

to expand understanding of participation in God's mission;
to increase sensitivity to all human beings--their needs, interests, and contemporary life;
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 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.

Response

Response is the official magazine of the United Methodist Women. Its goals are to educate for mission; to interpret the Purpose of United Methodist Women, and in so doing, to strengthen the organization. More information on the magazine and how to subscribe can be found at by clicking on - Response

Click here to subscribe to New World Outlook

2010 Lending Library Rules

for

Borrowing Books

1. Borrow 4 books for a 6-week period. Please return promptly so that others may have a chance to read the books.

2. Pay the postage to and from the Lending Library. Make checks payable to Gail Sutcliffe or simply note the amount of postage on the envelope you receive and when returning books, include that amount in a small envelope with the books. PLEASE DO NOT SEND STAMPS.

3. When returning books, mark package Media Mail and return to the address below.

4. If it is necessary to keep a book past the due date, please drop a postcard, call or email and the due date will be extended.

5. In the event a book is lost, the person requesting it is responsible for cost of replacing the book.

6. Books may be ordered using the Lending Library Request Form or by Email: gfvs43@aol.com giving your name, address, church and District. Copies of these requests are kept on file; it is not necessary to repeat a book request. This gives more choices in case the book is out.

Please note if you do not want substitutes.

Send all orders to any of these:

VA Conference UMW Lending Library

Phone: (703)490-3381

Gail Sutcliffe

Secretary of Program Resources

Email: gfvs43@aol.com

Click below for specific book list:

Education For Missions PDF)

Education For Missions (WORD)

Social Action (PDF)

Social Action (WORD)

Spiritual Growth (PDF)

Spiritual Growth (WORD)

Nurturing for Community (PDF)

Nurturing for Community (WORD)

Youth Books (PDF)

Youth Books (WORD)

Foreign Language Books (PDF)

Foreign Language Books (WORD)

Large Print Reading List (PDF)

Large Print Reading List (WORD)

RECOMMENDED BOOK LISTS

These books may be read for credit, but are not available from the Mission Resource Center

SPIRITUAL GROWTH

Overcoming Life’s Disappointments – 2009-Harold S. Kushner, author

Joshua’s Family – 2009- Joseph F. Girzone, author

The Shack / La Cabana – 2010 – William P. Young, author

Three Simple Rules – 2010-Rueben P. Job, author

NURTURING FOR COMMUNITY

A Thousand Splendid Suns – 2009 –Khaled Hosseini, author

Walking in Two Worlds: Mixed-Blood Indian Women Seeking their Path – 2009 – Nancy M. Peterson, author

A Single Thread – 2010- Marie Bostwick, author

Mulberry Park – 2010 – Judy Duarte, author

EDUCATION FOR MISSION

Ordinary Man, Extraordinary Mission: The Life and Work of E. Stanley Jones-2009-Stephen A. Graham, author

Bread, Body, Spirit – 2010-Alice Peck, author

Methodism in Recovery – 2010 – William B. Lawrence, author

My Faith So Far – 2010 – Patton Dodd, author

SOCIAL ACTION

Middle Church – 2009 – Bob Edgar, author

Understanding the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict: A Primer – 2009 – Phyllis Bennis

Reading Program Plans

Plan I

· Read 4 books each year.

· Read one book from each category.

· Select books from the 2006 to 2010 reading list, including youth’s books, if not included in previous reports

· Regularly read RESPONSE Magazine.

• Select books from the 2006 to 2010 reading lists, including youth and children’s books, if not included in previous reports.

· Regularly read RESPONSE and NEW WORLD OUTLOOK.

Plan II

· Read 10 books each year.

· At least 2 books from each category;

· Select books from the 2006 to 2010 reading lists if not included in previous reports. (Including youth’s books).

· Regularly read RESPONSE and NEW WORLD OUTLOOK. .

Plan III

· Read 15 books each year.

· Read 8 books with at least two books from each category

· 7 additional books from any category.

· Select books from the 2006 to 2010 reading lists, including youth and children’s books, if not included in previous reports.

· Regularly read RESPONSE and NEW WORLD OUTLOOK.

Plan IV

· Read 20 books each year.

· Read 8 books with at least two books from each category, and

· 12 additional books from any category

· Select books from the 2006 to 2010 reading lists, including youth and children’s books, if not included in previous reports

· Regularly read RESPONSE and NEW WORLD OUTLOOK.

BONUS BOOKS: Books identified as Bonus Books count as two books – either as two in the same category or as one book in two different categories

Click below for:

2010 Reading Report Form (PDF)

History of the Reading Program (Word)

Click Below for:

Virginia UMW Lending Library

Children's Reading Program

Lending Library Order Form (Word)

Lending Library Order Form (Adobe)

Also Check Out The Following:

Reading Program

United Methodist Church
United Methodist Women
General Board of Global Ministries

Please send any suggestions, comments or questions to:

Gail Sutcliffe

email gfvs43@aol.com