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Celebrating 125 Years of Missions in Houston
This month marks the beginning of a yearlong celebration of 125 years of faithful mission support and involvement through WMU®, but the work of WMU began long before the official organization was born. Women in the churches had been gathering for prayer, sharing missionary letters from overseas, and encouraging financial support for missions needs for many years.
Celebrating Faithful Missions Leaders: Alma Hunt
Celebrating anniversaries is an important part of life. Whether it’s a birthday, wedding, significant event, or holiday, celebrating keeps the memory alive. Likewise, remembering special people who helped make the anniversary possible is important. During these months leading up to the 125th anniversary of WMU®, let’s remember some of those who laid the foundation for our celebration. One of those is Alma Hunt.
Catch a Fresh Vision
Spring marks a special time of year in the life of WMU® and our churches. We focus attention in small groups and during churchwide opportunities on missions across our homeland. Some might think there is little new to highlight after 125 years of telling stories of home missions, but our nation is an ever-changing landscape as the world comes to North America. The stories of missionaries addressing these changing needs inspire us to pray more specifically, give more sacrificially, and become more personally involved.
Baptist Nursing Fellowship Annual Meeting
Celebrate 30 years of Baptist Nursing Fellowship at this year’s BNF Annual Meeting! Join nurses from around the country on April 11–13, 2013, in Birmingham, Alabama, to earn CEUs, enjoy worship and fellowship with other health-care professionals, and learn more about ways to use your nursing skills in missions.
Roberson recognized by Missouri Baptist Foundation
Jean Roberson, ministry consultant and Adult Resource team leader for national WMU, was recognized by the Missouri Baptist Foundation as the first recipient of the Emerging Leader Award.
The award recognizes a leader who “represents the next generation of young adults practicing whole-life stewardship in Christian ministry,” according to the Missouri Baptist Foundation’s Web site.
125 Years of Stories
The year 2013 is a special one in the life of WMU. In June, we will begin a yearlong celebration of our 125th anniversary! What began with a small group of women following God’s call to be missions advocates in the late 1800s is now a powerful force for missions causes. These early women—who were not allowed to vote in public elections, had limited opportunities for meaningful employment, and little discretion over the use of family resources—found a way to rally the church for missions by setting a personal example of sacrificial giving.
Connect with Us on Social Media
Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram! Just follow any of the links below:
National WMU: facebook.com/NationalWMU
Leaders: facebook.com/MissionsLeader
Adult women: facebook.com/WomensMissions
The Value of Remembering
The news arrived by email. One of our missionaries, Cheryll Harvey, was dead.
She was found in her apartment in Jordan, where it was quickly determined her death was not from natural causes. Cheryll gave 24 years of her life ministering among Jordanian people, teaching English and working alongside many in the Jordanian Baptist Society.
WorldCrafts Hosts Fair-Trade Tour to India
WorldCrafts, the fair-trade division of WMU that develops sustainable businesses among impoverished people around the world, will host a 12-day tour to visit seven WorldCrafts artisan groups in India, March 4–15, 2013.
A Biblical Response to Media
I’m not much of a movie buff, but on holidays or during vacations, Larry and I will sometimes go to the theater if we can find something worth watching. I must admit we often look for a movie that is light-hearted . . . what my kids often refer to as a “chick flick.” I don’t mind their teasing since I’d rather leave the theater laughing instead of feeling depressed!
