b'THE HEART OF WMULongtime leader of WMU of Texas, Mary Hill Davis, once said, Leadership means just two words, I serve. Who I am today is a reflection of servant leaders who poured into me. WMU leaders nurtured within me not only a love for missions, but also a passion for living the mission of God each and every day. At WMU, SBC, our desire is to serve you. We want to help you see your role within the mission of God and equip you to take your part in His plan. Within these pages, you will find tools designed to assist you in making disciples of Jesus who live on mission. When we are relentless in our pursuit of God, He changes everything about us. We become consumed by Christs love and a desire to make Him known among the nations. Andrew Mann serves as a NAMB missionary. He says: Nearly every day that I serve as a Send Relief missionary in the South Bronx of New York City, I am aware of the countless individuals who have invested in my life and ministry. Norma Beckemeier was my teacher in Mission Friends. As I learned about the work of missionaries, little did I know, nor did she, that I would be a missionary others would learn about one day. Norma was a kind, gentle and nurturing teacher. The light of Christ seemed to emanate from her life. In March 2020, Norma passed away. Norma didnt know the little boy I sat and played a game with last week hoping it would provide a distraction from his rough life at home. Norma never met the homeless man I visited on the street yesterday and walked with to get some coffee and a donut. Norma prayed for but never talked to the children and teens I have mentored over the years who are now young men and women, some having kids of their own. Nevertheless, Normas life of faith and loving service, with little glory and no apparent reward, is reaping a harvest for the kingdom of God in the South Bronx. I thank God for Norma and the many others who invested in my life through their consistent and quiet service. As I teach in my small, rural church and look at the sweet faces of my Mission Friends, I cant help but wonder if there is a future Andrew in our midst. Even if none of them become a vocational missionary, I want all of them to grow up seeking and finding their role within the mission of God. Serving with you, C2 wmustore.com WMU Catalog 202122'