09/01/2026
Who is Janie Chapman? Glad you asked, let's learn about her.
Janie Chapman State Missions Offering
Collected in September the date TBA
Season of Prayer for State Missions
In 1902, Janie Chapman became the first South Carolina Woman's Missionary Union president, and she served for 22 years. She was said to be disciplined with inner strength and a gentle spirit. She glorified the Lord in her work.
Named after South Carolina WMU's first president, the Janie Chapman Offering for State Missions helps support missions efforts across South Carolina and North America. Each year, we spend one week in September highlighting how the Janie Chapman Offeringâ„ is used, as well as praying for those serving across our state. The hope of the Gospel is made known because of your faithful generosity and prayers!
Her personal motto was 1 Cor. 15:58, “So then, Christian brothers, because of all this, be strong. Do not allow anyone to change your mind. Always do your work well for the Lord. You know that whatever you do for Him will not be wasted.”
She gave us an example of a woman who lived out this scripture. While she was president WMU celebrated their 25th anniversary and Janie wrote: “We do not want to live too much in the past-just an occasional reminder of the stalwart (courageous, strong) and true souls who dared to blaze new trails.”
Janie often identified the purpose and power of WMU:
“Spiritual power is the greatest power…The object of our work is soul saving at home and abroad.”
We will be collecting Janie Chapman contributions for the month of September. Our goal is $600. Please be in prayer of what God will have you give. Let's have the best year, and best that goal!!! Thank you!