The Salem Association Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU) is made up of the members of the Salem Association Baptist Churches’ mission groups that are headed by the state WMU. Groups include:
- Women on Missions
- Adults on Missions
- Acteens
- Youth on Missions (YOM)
- Children in Action (CiA)
- Girls in Action (GAs)
- Mission Friends.
The association elects officers for the following:
- Director
- Assistant Director
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Assistant Treasurer
- Song Leader
- Assistant Song Leader
- Communications Specialist
- Pianist
- Women on Missions Director
- GA/Acteens Director
- Mission Friends Director
- Mission Action
- Scholarship
- Child Care Directors
- Mission Study
- Support Leader
Our mission is The Great Commission. Our role is to support and encourage Salem Association Churches in their mission endeavors and to provide training for the various groups. It is our heart’s desire to share the love of Jesus and to work together in loving unity to grow missions work in the Salem Association.
Meetings
Meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of January, April, July and October. April and October are night meetings starting at 7:00 p.m. followed by fellowship with coffee and snacks. Day meetings are January and July at 10:00 a.m. followed by a covered dish meal. All meetings are open to the general public. The meetings include guest speakers sharing their adventures and trials as they fulfill the call of God in their lives and ways we can get involved.
Dues
We do collect annual dues of $2 from each WMU member, which go into a general fund for operating expenses. The money is used to pay speakers, covers supplies, various donations voted on by members (Sunrise House, Trailer Ministries, Food Closet, and etc.). Dues should be mailed to Patty Renfrow, 225 Redmon Road, Vine Grove, KY 40175.
Scholarship
Scholarship funds are $5 per WMU member annually. Receipts go to college/seminary students applying for the scholarship. Students must be working towards a degree in Christian service. Payments are $250 per semester, for a maximum of 4 semesters. Funds and applications need to be mailed to Doris Jean Embrey, 107 Donna Drive, Brandenburg, KY 40108.
Events
The first Monday of November is the Women’s World Day of Prayer program, times and locations vary.
The Medco Shopping Spree is first Thursday of December at 1:30 set-up and 2:00 shopping by residents for their families and friends (all ages). There is no charge to the residents for the gifts. We wrap the gifts. We provide the gifts and wrappings, tape, etc. Excess gifts are left for Medco to use as Birthday presents and game prizes throughout the year.
In March or April the State WMU holds their Annual Meeting, Friday evening and Saturday morning. Meetings are held at various locations around the state.
In September and October the Fall Retreats are held at Cedarmore, Bagdad, Kentucky and Jonathan Creek, Hardin, Kentucky.
Special Offerings
May – Lois Hart for Salem Association (mail to Patsy Allen, 551 Lawrence Street, Brandenburg, KY 40108 )
September - Eliza Broadus for State Missions
Spring - Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North America Missions
December – Lottie Moon for International Missions.