School of Christian Mission - July 26-29, 2012

Information about the 2012 School of Christian Mission
July 26-29, 2012
Pfeiffer University, Misenheimer, NC

Early Registration: April 15, 2011 through May 31, 2011
Late Registration: June 1, 2011 through June 25, 2011
Registration is Closed

2011 School of Christian Mission - Registration Brochure
New! [Brochure - PDF]
Extended Registration Deadline: June 25, 2011

2011 Teen Women Mission Event Registration Form
NEW! Teen Women Mission Event Brochure - PDF
The Teen Women Mission Event will be Saturday, July 16th at the School of Christian Mission.
Extended Registration Deadline: July 9, 2011

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!

2011 School of Christian Mission Theme: All Things Made New As followers of Christ, we hold fast to God’s intention to bring hope and wholeness to the world through Jesus Christ. Grace-filled, we long for a world that moves from brokenness to wholeness, from suffering to healing, from injustice to justice, from scarcity to abundance, from estrangement to reconciliation and from despair to hope. As partners in God’s mission, the transformation we seek today is that of taking what is broken and restoring it to fullness in the light of the Good News of Jesus Christ. Faith-filled, we believe that out of the rubble and ashes of devastation will come new life—a life of hope, a life of abundance, a life of joy for the journey. “And God himself will be with them: he will wipe every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more: mourning and crying and pain will be no more, for the first things have passed away.” And the one who was seated on the throne said, “See, I am making all things new.” (Revelation 21:3b-5a, NRSV)
Mission Studies
Spiritual Growth Study	General Issue Study	Geographic Study
*The Journey: Forgiveness, Restorative Justice, Reconciliation*	*Joy to the World: Mission in the Age of Global Christianity*	*Haiti: Challenges & Hopes*
Written by Stephanie Hixon and Thomas Porter, the Spiritual Growth study book for 2011, The Journey: Forgiveness, Restorative Justice, and Reconciliation deals with the theme of how individuals, families, and communities are called to a life-long journey of practicing forgiveness, justice, and reconciliation in our relational lives. In a series of Bible studies, the book enables the participants to understand how systems and structures violate people’s lives and how these structures can be transformed to be more just and more conducive to human and cosmic well being. The study aims to bring about personal and social transformation. The spiritual growth focus is on coming out on the side of grace and restorative justice in rebuilding personal, familial, and communal relationships.	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?	It is nearly impossible to convey the full scope of Haiti’s culture and history in one study, and so Rev. Dr. Jacques E. Pierre freely admits that this mission study “does not assume it captures every aspect of Haiti and its people’s daily realities, their rich and vivacious culture, nor their long history of struggles. “What it does offer is an overview of the cultures that shaped Haiti’s past and the ongoing legacy of colonialism, along with glimpses into the heart and soul of Haiti’s people through pictures and Creole adages. The mission study also includes the impact of the devastating January 12th earthquake in 2010.
Link to complete study description [PDF]	Link to complete study description [PDF]	Link to complete study description [PDF]
Study Leader: Rev. Dr. Ken Carter	Study Leaders: Dixie Tyson	Study Leaders: Janice Lentz Martha Phillips Rev. Pam Carter Rev. Ken Wright Gail Biesiegle Giuseppina Avita
One-Day Overview Leaders: Sandy Hieronymus		One-Day Overview Leaders: Sherry Sink
Study Resources: (Available from Mission Resource Center) *The Journey: Forgiveness, Restorative Justice and Reconciliation* - This spiritual growth study intertwines stories from the Bible and recent history to illustrate the redemptive power of forgiveness. The Journey includes with the text a study guide that takes restorative justice from spiritual concept to tangible life skill. Forgiveness and Reconciliation: Coming Out on the Side of Grace - This youth mission study leads participants through the stages of forgiveness and reconciliation, beginning with biblical evidence that flawed human beings can forgive and ending with means of healing and living a grace-filled life. In between the study discusses ways to conquer anger, acknowledge wrongdoing, overcome pride, apologize and forgive.	Study Resources: (Available from Mission Resource Center) Joy to the World!: Mission in the Age of Global Christianity - (Mission Study 2010-11 with Study Guide) explores the flow of mission, evangelism and theology in the context of 21st-century Christianity as a worldwide religion, offering hospitality, healing, reconciliation. DVD -- God's Transforming Mission In the 21st Century -- presents major mission challenges Christians will confront in this century including working with the world’s poor, the impact of globalization, reconciliation among nations and peoples, and ongoing ministry to children and youth. Hugging the World -- Faith, Hope, Love - Children's Mission Study & Teacher's Guide (grades K-6) takes children on a hot air balloon journey around the globe to explore God's mission in various countries and cultures. The study gives teachers links to Biblical lessons, with hands-on activities. Embracing the World: Faith-Hope-Love in Action -- Youth Mission Study engages youth in the how and why of mission, particularly short-term mission trips. Through stories, sharing experiences, and led with its 4-session study guide, youth explore God's calling to mission. Response Magazine - April 2010 - This April 2010 issue is supplemental to the mission and evangelism mission study -- Social Justice; Fulfilling Our Mission; A Gift and a Responsibility; Shifts in Mission; Health Care Heritage; Committed to their communities and institutions	Study Resources: (Available from Mission Resource Center) Haiti: Challenges & Hopes - This mission study invites readers to reflect on how the church can be in mission with the people of Haïti rather than in mission to them. The study encourages ongoing exchanges of cultural understanding, mutual respect and mission partnership between the people of The United Methodist Church and the people of God in Haïti, offering perspectives on Haïti’s theological history and the need for a clear and vibrant theology of liberation. Krik, Krak: The Story of Haiti - Similar to "Knock, knock." "Who's there?" Haitians have "Krik?" (Shall I tell a story?) "Krak!" (Yes!). This children's mission study and teacher's guide introduces students to Haiti, and to Haitians as fellow children of God, guiding students through Haiti's background, the people of Haiti, the January 10, 2010 earthquake, and how they can work in mission with Haiti. The book includes activities, games, songs and food that carry out the theme.
þ Link to The Journey Website	þ Link to Joy to the World Website	þ Link to Haiti Website

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. New in 2011: One-Day Overview Students will also choose one study for the day that they attend (4 hours of class time), between the Spiritual Growth Study (The Journey: Forgiveness, Restorative Justice, Reconciliation) and the General Issue Study (Haiti: Challenges & Hopes).
Teen Women Event Leader: Anna Bottoms
Workshop for Leaders of Children: Lynda Hepler
Music Leaders: Amy Johnson & Donna Ireland Media & Technical Specialists: Linda Reep, Sara Williams, Lynne Gilbert

Schedule Overview & Other Information
Program Highlights / Schedule Overview	NEW! 2011 School of Christian Mission Program Book [PDF] NEW! 2011 School of Christian Mission - Schedule [PDF] NEW! 2011 School of Christian Mission - FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) [PDF] Coming in July! School of Christian Mission - 2011 Program Book [PDF]
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.
Registration Fees and other costs: Early Registration: April 15 - May 31, 2011 Late Registration: June 1 - June 25, 2011 All registrations must be postmarked by June 25, 2011	Resident Students	Early registration - April 15 - May 31, 2011: Resident Double - $130.00 (Optional: Additional charge for Private Room - $20.00, Additional charge for Linens - $11.00) ($25.00 of Registration Fee is non-refundable. There will be no refunds without at least 7 days notice.) New in 2011: Resident registration fee DOES NOT include lunch on Sunday. Late Registration - June 1 - June 25, 2011: Resident Double - $140.00 (Optional: Additional charge for Private Room - $20.00, Additional charge for Linens - $11.00) ($25.00 of Registration Fee is non-refundable. There will be no refunds without at least 7 days notice.) New in 2011: Resident registration fee DOES NOT include lunch on Sunday.
	Non-resident Students	Early registration - April 15 - May 31, 2011: $40.00 (no meals included) (Registration fee is non-refundable) Late Registration - June 1 - June 25, 2011: $45.00 (no meals included) (Registration fee is non-refundable)
	One Day Overview Students	Early registration - April 15 - May 31, 2011: $20.00 (no meals included) (Registration fee is non-refundable) Late Registration - June 1 - June 25, 2011: $25.00 (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 25, 2011.
One-Day Overview:	Spiritual Growth Study OR General Issue Study: Either Friday OR Saturday. Registration time: 8:00 - 9:30am. Session begins: 9:30am. The mission study texts will be available for purchase in the registration area on Friday and Saturday mornings.
Teen Women Event:	Date: Saturday, July 16, 2011 Cost: $15.00 (Includes Lunch) More information
Location:	Pfeiffer University, Misenheimer, NC, 48380 US Hwy 52N, Misenheimer NC 28109
Contact for Questions:	Karen Wilkerson, Dean, 2011 School of Christian Mission

Teen Women Mission Event

Each One Bring One

Date: Saturday, July 16, 2011
Cost: $15.00 (Includes Lunch)
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Leader: Anna Bottoms

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: 2011 Teen Women Event Brochure [PDF] - Persons attending the Saturday “Teen Women Mission Event” only need to complete the combined registration form & Covenant & Consent form that are part of the brochure. 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 July 9, 2011.

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!

New! 2011 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.

Young Women at the School of Christian Mission

Hands On Mission Opportunity

Our Hands-On Mission Opportunity for the 2011 School of Christian Mission will be:

UMCOR Health Kits

Click here to download a flyer with complete information about our hands-on mission project

Because of continuing need around the world, 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!

Western North Carolina Conference United Methodist Women want to continue that effort for our hands-on mission opportunity for the 2010 School of Christian Mission. The need for health kits is great, and ongoing. Not only does UMCOR need the kits for relief efforts in Haiti...they also need to continually re-supply so that UMCOR is ready to help when the next disaster happens.

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 #22.

Health kits provide basic necessities to people who have been forced to leave their homes because of human conflict or natural disaster. Health kits are also used as learning tools in personal hygiene, literacy, nutrition and cooking classes. When people gain the knowledge and materials to maintain personal hygiene, their overall health improves.

UMCOR Health Kit Contents:

Place the following NEW items inside a sealed one-gallon plastic bag.

1 hand towel (15" x 25" up to 17" x 27", no kitchen towels)
1 washcloth
1 comb (large and sturdy, not pocket-sized)
1 nail file or fingernail clippers (no emery boards or toenail clippers)
1 bath-size bar of soap (3 oz. and up)
1 toothbrush (single brushes only in original wrapper, no child-size brushes)
6 adhesive plastic strip sterile bandages

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:

All items included in kits must be NEW items.
All emergency kits are carefully planned to make them usable in the greatest number of situations. Since strict rules often govern product entry into international countries, It is important that kits contain only the requested items - nothing more.
Do NOT include any personal notes, money or additional materials in the kits. These things must be painstakingly removed and will delay the shipment.
Please do not include any religious, political or patriotic notes or emblems in any kit.

Thank you for your generous support of our hands-on mission opportunity!

Registration Information & Logo

Registration Information
Downloadable forms, etc.

2011 Logo Graphic
All Things Made New

New! Registration Brochure
[Brochure - PDF]

Early Registration: April 15, 2011 through May 31, 2011
Late Registration: June 1, 2011 through June 25, 2011

Youth Participation Covenant & Consent Forms [PDF]
Required for all Youth registrations for resident, non-resident & one-day overview participation. Teen Women Event participants must complete the covenant & consent on the special Teen Women Event registration form.

New! Teen Women Event - Registration Flyer [PDF]

New! Conference Gram - School of Christian Issue [PDF]

Coming Soon! Frequently Asked Questions - School of Christian Mission FAQ Sheet [PDF]

What's the Weather in Misenheimer?

Map of Pfeiffer University

For more information

Related Website: Pfeiffer University

Download High Resolution Logo:
[ Color JPG ] [ Grayscale JPG ]
Logo Design by Lynne Gilbert

Logo Interpretation - All Things Made New:
Logo Interpretation by Sara Williams

The main focus of this logo is the cross of Jesus Christ. With Christ at the center of our lives, we are redeemed into a life that is NEW. The old has passed away. The green vine entwined “NEW” speaks to growth and eternal life. The butterfly represents resurrection into this new life in Christ. The invitation to new life is offered to everyone; the red in the word All brings this fact to our attention. Its bold color reinforces that the invitation is not limited to a few… Christ makes ALL things NEW… our hopes, our dreams, our lives. Christ invites ALL to be in relationship with Him…to have new life.

Resources & Links for 2011 Mission Studies

The Journey: Forgiveness, Restorative Justice, Reconciliation
Haiti: Challenges & Hopes
Joy to the World: Mission in the age of Global Christianity

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

The 2011 School Officers Welcome you!


Karen Wilkerson	Sandrea Williamson	Peggy Wilkerson	Dianne Beam
Dean	Assistant Dean	Business Manager	Housing Manager

2011 Hostess District:
Winston-Salem District
Linda Coleman, District President

2011 School of Christian Mission Committee:
Karen Wilkerson (chair), Peggy Wilkerson, Dianne Beam, Mildred Carter, Tonya Lanier, Ann Aldridge, Julia Willis, Dixie Tyson, Sherry Sink, Martha Phillips, Virginia Robinson, Kim Keyse, Janice Lentz, Linda Coleman, and Shelby Ford.

Prior Year Mission Studies / Information
Click Here to Visit General Board of Global Ministries Website pages about Mission Studies
2010 þ Link to For the Love of God: John's Epistles	2010 þ Link to Joy to the World: Mission in the Age of Global Christianity	2010 þ Link to Sudan Website
2009 þ Link to Food and Faith Website	2009 þ Link to Native American Website	2009 þ Link to Sudan Website
2008 þ Link to I Believe in Jesus Website	2008 þ Link to Native American Website	2008 þ Link to Israel/Palestine Website
2007 þ Link to Music and Mission Website	2007 þ Link to Israel/Palestine Website	2007 þ Link to Globalization Website
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]
2010 Mission Studies: For the Love of God: John's Letters Mission and Evangelism The Beauty and Courage of Sudan	2009 Mission Studies: Food and Faith Giving Our Hearts Away: Native American Survival The Beauty and Courage of Sudan	2008 Mission Studies: I Believe in Jesus Giving Our Hearts Away: Native American Survival Israel/Palestine
2007 Mission Studies: Music and Mission Israel / Palestine Globalization: Its Impact on People's Lives	2006 Mission Studies: Shalom - Salaam - Peace Globalization: Its Impact on People's Lives India and Pakistan	2005 Mission Studies: Children of the Bible Public Education India and Pakistan
2004 Mission Studies: Concerning Prayer Public Education Cuba	2003 Mission Studies: Exodus: The Journey to Freedom Creating Interfaith Community Mexico: Labyrinth of Faith	2002 Mission Studies: James Mexico: Labyrinth of Faith Restorative Justice
2001 Mission Studies: Jesus & Courageous Women Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos: Lands and People Global Health and Christian Response-Ability	2000 Mission Studies: Paul's Letters to the Corinthians Children of Africa God's People in an Urban Culture	1999 Mission Studies: The Bible, Part II Mission in the 21st Century Humanity Comes of Age
1998 Mission Studies: The Bible, Part I Refugees and Global Migration Indonesia	1997 Mission Studies: Joshua & the Land Brazil Living as Christians in the Midst of a Violent Society	1996 Mission Studies: John Wesley China and Hong Kong Living in a Multicultural Society
2010 School of Christian Mission Program Book (PDF) 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)

Download Program Pieces from the 2010 School of Christian Mission:

PowerPoint - For the Love of God: Johns's Letters
[All Sessions - PowerPoint 2007 File] [All Sessions - PDF]

Assembly Theme Song - Faith. Hope. Love
[On United Methodist Women Website]

Resources from the Workshop for Leaders of Children - Sandy Hieronymus
[Outline/Resources/Photos - PDF]

Photos from the 2010 School of Christian Mission

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.