School of Christian Mission
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Faith. Hope. July 15-18, 2010 |
2010 School of
Christian Mission - Registration Brochure
NEW!
[Brochure
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Registration Deadline: May 1,
2010 through June 21, 2010
2010 Teen Women
Mission Event Registration Form
Coming Soon! [PDF]
The Teen Women Mission Event
will be Saturday, July 17th at the School of Christian Mission.
Registration Deadline:
TBA
Join Us! Check out the fun we had last year...click here!
Each year, United Methodist Women gather at locations all over the United States to learn more about missions and about being in mission. In a United Methodist News Service commentary...Schools of Christian Mission were described as some of the very best lay faith education being offered in The United Methodist Church. In our Western North Carolina Conference School of Christian Mission, three courses of study are offered, along with a variety of other opportunities. Return to this site for updates...including information about our studies, our study leaders, and more!

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2010 School of Christian Mission Theme: Faith. Hope. Love in Action As people of FAITH, we trust in the promise of Christ to bring light into darkness and new life to brokenness and death. As people of HOPE, we celebrate and share the good news of Jesus Christ. Together in the world we are partners in God’s mission of healing and wholeness so that all might have abundant life. As people of God, we LOVE because God first loved us. It is out of that love that we welcome all into community, unite what is divided, mend what is broken, call for peace where there is war, make just what is unjust, and offer hope where there is despair. FAITH • HOPE • LOVE IN ACTION: All God’s people in mission together in the world! |
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For the Love of
God: John's Letters |
Mission and Evangelism | The Beauty & Courage of Sudan |
| Written by Justo L. and Catherine Gunsalus González, this study offers an in-depth study of John’s Letters. It seeks to answer key questions such as “Who wrote the Letters?,” “To whom were they written originally?,” and “What do these Letters mean today to us?” Further the study explores the common references such as the polarity between life and death, light and darkness, truth and falsehood in John’s Letters and the Fourth Gospel. The study also examines the resemblance of images and phrases that appear in John’s Letters and the Fourth Gospel, including the view that salvation consists in “having life,” God being “light,” Christian life as “walking in light,” and many others. | This mission study reflects the conviction that for United Methodists, mission and evangelism flow from the joyous gratitude for the Good News of Jesus Christ.” Joy to the World: Mission in the Age of Global Christianity by Dana L. Robert, with study guide by Toby Gould, explores the theology of mission and evangelism in the twenty-first century context of Christianity as a world-wide religion. The study invites us to look at why we are involved in mission and how we proclaim the Good News in Jesus Christ. What are the biblical mandates for mission? Does Christ call each of us to be his evangelist? |
For the past twenty years the country of Sudan has been plagued with severe drought. The shortages of food due to the drought have sometimes reached famine proportions. The climate change is not just a looming crisis, but a reality on the ground. Then there are the wars of the Sudan: unremitting, for nearly all its history. Explored in this study are an overview of history that began in Bible times; the country’s main ethnicities, religions and languages; the possible causes for the wars; and the way Sudanese women are contributing to the peace process and to the culture as a whole. |
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Study Leader: Rev. Dana McKim |
Study Leaders:
Betty Swarthout |
Study Leaders:
Martha Phillips |
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One-Day Overview Leaders:
Janet Turner |
One-Day Overview
Leaders:
Janice Lentz |
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Study Resources: (Available from Mission Resource Center) Coming Soon... |
Study Resources: (Available from Mission Resource Center) Coming Soon... |
Study Resources: (Available from Mission Resource Center)
The Beauty and Courage of Sudan, Why a Dream of Peace Is Possible, by Linda Beher with study guide by Maxine West. The mission study for 2009-2010 offers a portrait of Sudan’s spirit of courage, promising the hope that eventually they will realize their dream of peace.
New World Outlook - Online Articles from May/June 2009 issue on Sudan. The Hope of Sudan - An audio slideshow, photos of the children of Sudan by Paul Jeffrey, a United Methodist missionary. Watch the slideshow.
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The Spiritual Growth Study will be offered for everyone in the Chapel. Resident and Non-Resident students may also choose one of the other courses for more intensive study. One-Day Overview Students will receive overviews (1 1/2 hours each) of both the Spiritual Growth Study (For the Love of God: John's Letters) and the General Issue Study (Mission and Evangelism). |
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Teen Women
Event Leader:
Sherry Sink |
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Workshop for Leaders of Children: Sandy Hieronymus |
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Music Leaders: Amy
Johnson & Donna Ireland Media & Technical Specialists: Linda Reep, Sharon Quate, Lynne Gilbert and Sara Williams |
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What Information is Available Here?
Schedule Overview & Other
Information
School Officers & School Committee
Meet Our Study Leaders
Hands-On Mission Opportunity
Teen Women Event & Each One Bring One
Directions to Greensboro College
Registration Information & Logo
Resources & Links for
Mission Studies
Prior Year Mission Studies
/ Information
Images and Information
from 2009 School of Christian Mission
Images and Information
from 2008 School of Christian Mission
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Program Highlights / Schedule Overview |
Coming Soon! 2010 School of Christian Mission - FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) [PDF] Coming in July! School of Christian Mission - 2010 Program Book [PDF] |
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| Who Should Attend? | Local officers and members of UMW; District and Conference UMW Officers; District Chairpersons of Outreach Ministries; Ministers; All men, women, and youth of the Church; and Anyone who would like to worship God, learn new things, and enjoy the fellowship of Christians. | |
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Registration Fees and other costs: |
Resident Students |
$125.00 (Optional: Additional charge for Private Room - $18.50, Additional charge for Linens - $10.75) ($25.00 of Registration Fee is non-refundable. There will be no refunds without at least 7 days notice.) |
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Non-resident Students |
$35.00 (no meals included) (Registration fee is non-refundable) | |
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One Day Overview Students |
$15.00 (no meals included) (Registration fee is non-refundable) | |
| Teen Women Event Students | $15.00 (Lunch included) (Registration fee is non-refundable) | |
| Registration Deadline: | All students must pre-register (Resident, Non-resident, One Day, and Teen Women Participants). See registration brochure (available here on our website, from District Presidents or in your District Newsletters). There will be NO on-site registration. All registrations must be postmarked by June 21, 2010. | |
| One-Day Overview: | Spiritual Growth Study and General Issue Study: Either Friday OR Saturday. Registration time: See Program Book. Session times: See Program Book. The mission study texts will be available for purchase in the registration area on Friday and Saturday mornings. | |
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Teen Women Event: |
Date: Saturday, July 17, 2010 Cost: $15.00 (Includes Lunch) More information |
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| Location: | Greensboro College, 815 West Market Street, Greensboro, NC 27401. College Switchboard: (336) 272-7102. Campus security: ext.245. | |
| Contact for Questions: | Michelene Mathews, Dean, 2010 School of Christian Mission, michelenemathews@yahoo.com | |
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Date: Saturday, July 17, 2010 Cost: $15.00 (Includes Lunch) Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm Leader: Sherry Sink Join us for a day of activities, study, learning opportunities, and FUN. It will be a special opportunity to grow in mission...begin now to invite teen women from your church to be a part of the Teen Women Event at the School of Christian Mission! Teen women who are registered for the entire school may participate in the Teen Women Event on Saturday at no extra charge. Click here: 2010 Teen Women Event Registration Form [PDF] - Persons attending the Saturday “Teen Women Mission Event” only need to complete the “Covenant” and “Consent of Parent” portions of the teen registration form. They do not need to fill out and turn in the 4 page Youth Participation Covenant & Consent form shown at right. Advance registration is required, and registrations must be received by TBA. |
Have you invited a young woman, or more than one, to the School of Christian Mission? What if your unit sent "ONE" (or more than one!) young woman to the participate in the whole School of Christian Mission? The entire school will be an opportunity for young women to grow in mission. What an opportunity for you to share United Methodist Women! Each one brings one...What an awesome idea! Coming Soon! 2010 Youth Participation Covenant & Consent Forms [PDF] - Youth who are attending the School as residents or non-resident students or one day overview students need to fill out and mail in the Youth Participation Covenant & Consent Form.
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UMCOR Health Kits Click here to download a flyer with complete information about our hands-on mission project Because of the
earthquake and humanitarian disaster in Haiti, UMCOR has
expressed an urgent need for Health Kits. We know that churches and local
units have been involved in making kits for the round of January pick-ups across
the conference. That is wonderful! Thank you! Encourage others in your local unit and congregation to participate...even if they cannot attend the School of Christian Mission. We will deliver the health kits to our conference Mission Response Center for shipment to the UMCOR Sager Brown Depot. Participating in this Hands-On Mission Opportunity will help your local unit to meet Mission Today criteria #23.
In a separate envelope, please include a check payable to UMCOR Sager Brown for at least $2.00 per kit to help with the costs of buying one tube of toothpaste, and the costs of processing and shipping the kits around the world. Please do not put the money envelope in your UMCOR Health Kit bag. If you are bringing multiple kits, it is fine to just write one check in an amount sufficient to cover all of your kits. If your whole unit is collecting the kits, it will be okay to collect the money and put it all in one envelope to be turned in when you drop off your kits at the School of Christian Mission. (NOTE: UMCOR is now purchasing toothpaste in bulk to be added to health kits before shipping to ensure that the product does not expire before it is sent.) If at all possible, please pack your kits in a box that can be handled easily by our women and write the total number of kits on the side of the box. (Paper case boxes are a nice size.) We are trying to make it as easy as possible to collect, count and transport our Health Kits. Important Kit Assembly Information:
Thank you for your generous support of our hands-on mission opportunity!
2010 Information Flyer - School of Christian Mission Hands On Mission Opportunity (PDF) Have a question? Need more information?
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2010 Logo Graphic Faith. Hope. Love in Action |
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New! Registration Brochure
Youth Participation
Covenant & Consent Forms
[PDF] Coming Soon! Teen Women Event - Registration Brochure [PDF] Coming in June! Conference Gram - School of Christian Issue [PDF] Coming Soon! Frequently Asked Questions - School of Christian Mission FAQ Sheet [PDF] What's the Weather in Greensboro? Related Website: Greensboro College Related Website: City of Greensboro |
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For the Love of
God: John's Letters Mission Resource Center Toll Free: 1-800-305-9857 Place your order online! Mission Resource Center E-Store Mission Study texts and resources will be available at all conference events |
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Please Note! College Place, the street that runs through the Greensboro College campus, has been partially closed. See below for more information and directions. From the North (and the East from I-85)
From Interstate 85
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Coming Soon! Click here for: FAQ Sheet - 2010 School of Christian Mission (Frequently Asked Questions) [PDF] Registration (except for one-day overview and Teen Women Event students) will be in the Lea Center (#2 on the map). On Friday and Saturday, registration for one-day overview students and Saturday Teen Women Event attendees will be in the lobby of the Cowan Building (#5 on the map). You will receive your registration packet, class assignment, and room assignment for resident students. Please note—the circle parking lot behind the Lea Center should be used only for drop-off of passengers & luggage, not for parking. You can enter the back of the Lea Center from the circle via the ramp. Parking Option 1: (Mainly for resident students) Drop off your luggage & passengers at the circle behind the Lea Center (Main Building) and park in the large lot off of McGee (near #24 on the map). You can reach that lot by turning right on South Mendenhall Street (before you get to College Place), and then turn left at the second street, which is McGee Street. Turn left at College Place, and the parking lot is on your left. You can reach the circle lot behind Lea Center for dropping off luggage by continuing up College Place to the first right, which is the entrance to the circle lot. Parking Option 2: (Mainly for day students and one-day overview students) Park in the lot on the right off of College Place just after you turn off of West Market Street. This is a convenient & easy access lot to leave your car during the day. Note: To reach the large McGee parking lot from the Cowan parking lot, you must go back out College Place and turn right on West Market Street, staying in the right lane. Turn right at the second light onto South Spring Street, and stay in the right lane. Stay on Spring Street through the first light, and then turn right at the first street after that light, which is W. McGee Street. Continue on McGee to College Place, and then turn right onto College Place. The parking lot is on your left. |
| Click Here to Visit General Board of Global Ministries Website pages about Mission Studies | ||
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2009 þ Link to Food and Faith Website |
2009 þ Link to Native American Website |
2009 þ Link to Sudan Website |
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2008 þ Link to I Believe in Jesus Website |
2008 þ Link to Native American Website |
2008 þ Link to Israel/Palestine Website |
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2007 þ Link to Music and Mission Website |
2007 þ Link to Israel/Palestine Website |
2007 þ Link to Globalization Website |
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NEW!
Free Download PDF! Singing God's Mission Youth Spiritual Growth Study Guide [PDF] |
From Women's Division Website: Additional Information for Israel/Palestine 2007-2008 Mission Study [PDF] |
From Women's Division Website: Cartoon - What's Global? [PDF] Globalization Timeline [PDF] |
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1999 Mission Studies: The Bible, Part II Mission in the 21st Century Humanity Comes of Age |
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1996 Mission Studies: John Wesley China and Hong Kong Living in a Multicultural Society |
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2009 School of Christian Mission Program Book (PDF) 2008 School of Christian Mission Program Book (PDF) 2007 School of Christian Mission Program Book (PDF) 2006 School of Christian Mission Program Book (PDF) 2005 School of Christian Mission Program Book (PDF) 2004 School of Christian Mission Program Book (PDF) |
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Images and Information from Our 2009 School
Images from the 2009 School of Christian Mission
Thanks to Jane Norman for sharing her photos!
Download Program Pieces from the 2009 School of Christian Mission:
PowerPoint - Food &
Faith - Angela Pleasants
[Session
1] [Session
2] [Session
3] [Session
4a] [Session
4b]
Song - I've Been Working for Jesus - Pat Gilbert [PDF]
Sudan Plenary -
PowerPoint & Script - Mark Barden
[PowerPoint]
[Script
- Word] [Script
- PDF]
Note: The PowerPoint file for the Sudan Plenary is large...over
6MB.
Resources from the
Workshop for Leaders of Children - Sandy Hieronymus
[Outline/Resources/Photos
- PDF]
Note: The workshop
file is large...approximately 4MB.
Thank You! 2009 Hands-On Mission Project Giving Report
At our 2009 School of Christian Mission, our hands-on mission project was a wonderful example of the generous giving of United Methodist Women across our conference. Our main project this year was to collect UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) Layette Kits,, which provide basic supplies for a mother to welcome her newborn child into the world. And, as is the case at every conference UMW event, we are always willing & grateful to receive any of the other UMCOR kits and bulk items.
Here is the report from Virginia Robinson, our conference Mission Cooordinator for Education and Interpretation, on our hands-on giving at the School of Christian Mission:
We collected a number of individual items: 6 diapers, 26 blankets, 76 diaper pins, 7 sleepers, 52 washcloths, 5 onesies, and 10 miscellaneous tops, pants & dresses.
We collected 42 sewing kits, 38 health kits, and 4 cleaning buckets (formerly called flood buckets).
And, we collected 1,139 layette kits!
Based on the UMCOR estimated value of the various kits, our hands-on mission project giving totaled over $41,000...PLUS the value of the individual items received.
That is an awesome response! THANK YOU!!!
Please share this information with your local unit!
Images and Information from Our 2008 School

Check it Out!
Western North Carolina Conference
School of Christian Mission
Featured in
July 11th issue of United Methodist Reporter
2008 School of Christian Mission - Program Book [PDF]
The PURPOSE of
United Methodist Women
The organized unit of United Methodist Women shall be a community of women
whose purpose is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through
Jesus Christ; to develop a creative supportive fellowship; and to expand
concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the
church.
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