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Phone number The Susanna Wesley Award of Excellence F ew women suffered as many hardships as Susanna Wesley, and even fewer women Susanna Wesley have contributed as much to the faith community. Award of Excellence
Marrying 26-year-old Samuel Wesley at age 19, Susanna became the mother of 19 children, The crescent is clear, photographed nine of whom died in infancy. with a black background.
Her rectory home was burned down twice and Samuel once left her and the children for over a year because of a minor dispute. On two Criteria Contribution occasions, Samuel spent time in jail due to his inability to pay his bills. The lack of money was A candidate must: a continual struggle for Susanna. gift of $500 enables a woman to receive the Yet, Susanna made certain her children were Susanna Wesley Award of Excellence. well educated and trained in the classics and 1. Have given faithful service to the church by The gift underwrites costs associated with the faith. At one point, while her husband was serving in a leadership position. the award; the balance is used to support in London, some 250 people attended her 2. Have helped others in their Christian walk. the world-wide ministries of the General afternoon Sunday school class. CommissionA on United Methodist Men. 3. Have demonstrated devotion, witness and Two of her sons, John Wesley and Charles instruction that lead others into a deeper In addition to ministries to and with men, the Wesley, became the founders of the Methodist understanding of the faith and service to commission supports the Society of St. Andrew, movement, and she is revered as the mother of Jesus Christ. The Upper Room Prayer Line and scouting Methodism. Suggestions of who might be recognized: ministries including Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Camp Fire, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. Women who continue the tradition of providing spiritual nurture to their family The gift may come from an individual, a • A leader of United Methodist Women and who make contributions to the United United Methodist Church organization or a Methodist Church and its witness around • A bishop fund-raising activity in the honoree’s name. the world may be presented the Susanna Recognition Wesley Award of Excellence. • A pastor or a district superintendent Award recipients are women who have served • A conference leader T Jesus Christ and the United Methodist Church he recipient of the Susanna Wesley Award in a manner similar to Susanna Wesley. An • A lay leader of Excellence will receive an embossed awardee must possess a distinctive intellect, • A Christian educator glass crescent. a nurturing spirit, unwavering devotion and perseverance in the faith. • A leader of youth Please provide a suitable ceremony for the presentation of the award. A suggested • A woman who helps others in their litany is available in the resource section of Christian walk the gcumm.org website.