WMU
God’s mission.
Our passion.
Women’s Missionary Union
(WMU)
What is WMU?
WMU is a Southern Baptist Organization which was first organized in 1888. At First Baptist, our WMU serves along side our MPACT ministries. Our current WMU Director is Linda Morgan.
WMU has 6 objectives:
-Engage in mission action and witnessing.
-Pray for missions.
-Learn about missions.
-Support missions.
-Develop spiritually toward a mission’s lifestyle.
-Participate in the work of the church and denomination.
WMU accomplishes these objectives through Prayer, Giving, and Service.
PRAYER- WMU supports missionaries and missions through avid intercessory prayer.
GIVING- WMU supports the following offerings through giving to the Global Mission Fund:
• Annie Armstrong (North American Offering)
• Evelyn Henderson (Spartanburg Network Offering)
• Janie Chapman (State Offering) (Click here for more Info)
• Lottie Moon (International Offering)
SERVICE- WMU supports living a missional lifestyle through service.
How do I get Involved?
Get involved through Age-level groups
There are 3 Age-level groups
- Women on Mission (WOM)
-For women of all ages - MPACT Kids
For 1st-5th graders - Woodlands
For babies-5k
More information on each group can be found below.
Baptist Women’s World Day of Prayer Lunch
The Baptist Women’s World Day of Prayer will be on Monday, November 4th 10:00am in the Chapel. The program will begin at 10am. Reservations for the lunch are required, and the deadline for reservations is Monday, October 21st. Register by filling out the form below or by contacting Stephen Latzka in the Missions Office. (864) 699-4321, slatzka@fbs.org.
When registering please let us know your preference of ham or turkey sandwich. The cost of the meal is covered by the WMU.
Women on Mission
Meeting Information
Our next WOM Meetings will be on Monday, October 21st.
Small groups from 10-10:30am:
Peggy Gilliland Group in Room 164
Ginny Walker Group in Room 160
WOM General Meeting 10:45am-noon
Room 165
Guest: Donna Solsbe
She is from Operation Christmas Child and will give hints on how to STUFF our boxes and why it’s so important that we do this every year.
Someone will be at the glass doors beside the chapel to let you in from 9:30am-10:50am.
No Luncheon
For more information contact Stephen Latzka at slatzka@fbs.org.
MPACT Kids (1st-5th grade)
Wednesday from 6-7:30pm (during the school year)
“Empowered to Serve” focuses on scripture memorization and empowering kids with a Christian worldview to serve the world starting here in Spartanburg. For more information call the Kid Depot at 699-4308.
Woodlands Preschool (Babies-5k)
Wednesday from 6-7:30pm (during the school year)
“Dig in Wednesdays” focuses on allowing two-five-year-old to spend the first half of the night digging in TO God’s Word and learning through games, stories, crafts, music, and more! Then, they spend time learning about missionaries who are serving God all around the world and how they can share Jesus everywhere they go, too! For more information call Woodlands Preschool at 699-4216.
Women’s Ministry
Click Here to visit the FBS Women’s Ministry Webpage