ROOTED AND GROUNDED IN LOVE

Flowers blooming and singing birds along with the brightness of the sun bring cheer to my heart. It seems as the earth has come alive. On my Sunday afternoon stroll through the park as I marveled at God’s creation, I was reminded of the great hymn How Great Thou Art (Second Stanza):

When through the woods and forest glades I wander And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees; When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur And hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze; Then sings my soul, my Saviour God to Thee; How great Thou art! How great Thou art! Then sings my soul, my Saviour God to Thee; How great Thou art! How great Thou art!

One of the casualties of winter and early spring storms at my house is the wooden swing that I pur-chased last summer. Twice, it has needed to be up-righted after strong winds turned it over. When I purchased it, I decided to forego the cost of having it anchored in the ground. As I was thinking of shortcut solutions, my favorite bible verses came to mind, Ephesians 3:17-19.

Ephesians 3:17-19 New International Version (NIV) 17

so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and estab-lished in love,

18 may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long

and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19

and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.

As Women of God, we are a lot like plants (and swings). We need to be firmly planted with a strong root to produce the fruit that we desire. As we experience God’s love and we respond in love we will fulfill His greatest command to love God and our neighbors. We likewise fulfill our mission to turn

Faith, Hope and Love into action. Will you continue to do small things with great love? Will you contin-ue to support Lucille Raines Residence with your time, talent and resources? Will you continue to stand with the vulnerable? Will you not be satisfied until justice rolls down like waters? Will you contin-ue to support local food pantries and shelters? Will you continue to bake, have fellowship dinners and bazaars and lead from the kitchen? With God’s help, we will.

Cathy Burris, President, 8923 Branch View Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46234

Home 317-991-5459; Cell 317-502-1067 , cburris799@aol.com

United Methodist Women of Indiana

May 2017

Mission Messenger Serving Women with a Purpose

Welcome to the community of United Methodist Women. May you reach out to others and provide love, care and concern in the name of Jesus. 1 Peter 2:9 says Y ou are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. Wow what a challenge and blessing we have!

As we come together as community, we can do so much more than we can by ourselves. Your unit may be small, but together, great things can happen. Our group of ladies just had a rummage sale which we have been doing in the spring. Of course, our complete church provided many items which they no longer needed and it was a mountain of treasures that could be used by others. When our sale was over, we still had plenty to send to other organizations and for the mission truck to pick up. This is just one way of sharing our resources.

Come to Mission u at DePauw University in July and be educated in the mission work our organization does throughout the world. Bring your children and grandchildren and they will also learn about missions and have an opportunity to have fun at the same time.

Besides sharing our resources, we can share our talents. It has amazed me all the talents our United Methodist Women possess. Let your light shine! Sign one of the talent bank forms we have at our meetings throughout the year and be available to serve the Lord. Help others to know about our great organization and what has happened during the last almost 150 years. We have much to be proud of. Let your light shine!

Shalom, Diana Musgrave, Vice President dianamus@yahoo.com 765-342-8067

Vice President Diana's Dialog:

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Let’s Be LIMITLESS!

Hi, my name is Teah Aldred-Ash and I am the new Young Women’s Coordinator

for the Indiana Conference. I would like to cordially invite all young ladies ages

15-39 to come to our annual LIMITLESS Event. This year it will be held at beau-

tiful DePauw University from July 21-22. Activities will include a Hands- On

Mission Project, Spiritual Growth and Worship, Workshops on UMW History,

Ways to be Involved, Mentoring, Learning about Current Mission Areas of Focus,

as well as Crafts, Games and time for us to get to know other creative and bold

women from around the state. This year, we are collaborating with Mission u

Sampler Day to better connect with the established women of the UMW and take

part in one of the wonderful mission education they provide. We are also inviting

experienced ladies who are interested in being mentors to the next generation of

UMW to join us for the weekend. District Leadership makes the decision on men-

tors, so please let them know of your interest. Please go to http://www.inumc.org/

limitless for the application, which can either be emailed or printed and mailed.

The information and application are on pages 12 & 13 of this newsletter! Expens-

es are covered by the UMW Indiana Conference, so please apply early to be one

of our 40 participants. Can’t wait to meet you!

Note: Teah has created an email address specifically for UMW! Message her at her new mail at

teah.aldredash.umw@gmail.com

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A SMILE, A HANDSHAKE, A HUG

United Methodist Women will again be showing “radical hospitality” at the 2017 Indiana Conference of the United Methodist Church on June 8-10. This is your chance to share a smile, a handshake, or a hug to all those United Methodist women and men who will be attending. If you are interested in being a greeter, please let me know by calling me at 260-637-1842 or by e-mailing me at barb.mccoy@frontier.com. I will need to know which day you want to greet and what time, morning, afternoon, or evening. This is our chance to show “faith, hope, and love in action.”

Blessings to all of you!

Barb McCoy

From the Secretary…..

Be bold!

As I sit here the day before Easter, I am humbled by the sacrifice made for me. It’s incomprehensible to imagine the pain of both our Father and His son. Yes, Jesus suffered and died a horrible death, but His Fa-ther suffered too. As a mother and grandmother, some of the hardest times of my life have been to see my children and grandchildren suffer or in pain. What an amazing gift of grace we have been given by the God of all creation! We must not squander that gift! Jesus has called us to go and make disciples in his name by our actions, our voice and by using the gifts He has entrusted to us.

We each have been given gifts and strengths to empower us to serve. Use them! Go! Bring women to Christ, feed the hungry, clothe the naked, visit those in prison, use what God has given you to be His hands and feet! Be bold! Personally invite women to join you in learning and serving. Encourage the women of your unit and district to get involved, attend gatherings and use their gifts to help the women, youth and children of the world. Speak up! Get up! Don’t be afraid! God is holding your hand and will not let go – where does our strength come from? It comes from our Lord!

To my fellow secretaries, continue to distribute flyers, publish important information and do what you can to keep our sisters ‘in the loop.’

Blessings,

Bonnie Elam Conference Secretary belam@fwgoodshepherd.org (260) 341-1687

From the Treasurer…..

Does your local organization take advantage of a low cost way to honor women and others in your church/community? Gift to Mission cards are a wonderful resource for letting people know you care about them. You can send birthday cards, new baby cards, thank you cards, and more. There are two ways to get cards: 1. You can go to http://www.unitedmethodistwomen.org/about/financial-documentation/gtmlocaldistrict.pdf and

download the form to order cards. Send your form and payment to your district treasurer who can order cards and have them sent directly to you. Cards are $5.00 each and can be ordered singly or in packs of 10.

2. You can download the card you want to send at http://www.unitedmethodistwomen.org/donate/cards. Make a donation of $5.00 through UMW channels for each card you download.

And don’t forget Gift in Memory cards. You can use these cards to honor the memory of anyone who was dear to you. You can order Gift in Memory cards directly from Mission Resources, 800-305-9857 or cs@umwmissionresournces.org . Gift to Mission cards are item #68138288 and are free but you do pay postage.

I’ve heard it said that $5.00 is too much to pay for a card, but I’ve had to pay that much or more for a card from the store that isn’t nearly as nice. Gift to Mission and Gift in Memory cards provide funding for programs that support women, children, and youth and provide a wonderful opportunity to reach out to people who may not know much about UMW. Deanne Heidrich, Conference Treasurer

317-525-0915

ddheidrich@att.net

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Want to have the Gift to Mission Cards at your events and meetings? Here’s something you can print and have available to easily track cards at the checkout!

United Methodist Women

Indiana Conference

Gift to Mission Cards

Turn this paper in with your money at the checkout station.

Cards are $5.00 per card

Card #

Special Day _______

Thank You _______

Happy Birthday _______

Baby _______

Thinking of You _______

Congratulations _______

In the Service of Christ _______

Merry Christmas _______

Total # of Cards _______

Total Cost @ $5/card _______

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This form is also available on our website at http://www.unitedmethodistwomen.org/about/financial-

documentation/gtmlocaldistrict.aspx

Thank You! Indiana United Methodist Women members you help to make the Day of Giving a success! Please share the campaign information with others and encour-age them to join the campaign fund.

Gifts to the Legacy Fund can be made in several ways:

Online at unitedmethodistwomen.org/legacyfund

By phone: 800-278-7771

(8 am-6 pm EST, M-F)

Text Legacy150 to 41444

By check: note "Legacy Fund" in memo and mail to:

United Methodist Women: Treasurer's Office

475 Riverside Drive

New York, NY 10115.

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Education and Interpretation Happy Spring to everyone! This is my favorite time of the year with trees budding, flowers blooming and grass is green again! God’s beauty is all around! I would like to review the Mission Today form requirements and share information about one of the “asterisked” items. There are 22 items to choose from with 9 of them having asterisks. The highest number needed is 16 items---which includes 6 asterisked for a Gold Honor. The Silver Honor requires 12 items in-cluding 6 asterisked. The Bronze Honor requires 8 items including 4 asterisked ones. I encourage all units to attempt to reach these goals. In the last newsletter, I shared thoughts on the asterisked item focused on implementing the Charter for Ra-cial Justice. I hope it helped units understand what they needed to do. This time, I want to discuss the aster-isked item requiring your unit to conduct one Mission u study during the year. You may choose any of the studies from last year’s Mission u (if you have your study before the current Mission u) or any of the studies featured in Mission u 2017! It is your choice to decide to do one program or an extended study. We realize that not all units have women who attend Mission u, but keep in mind that the district and conference officers are available to assist you as needed. JUST ASK! My hope is that we can have twice as many units reach at least bronze this year! You will be honored at your District Spring Meetings in 2018! Any questions you have feel free to contact me!

Barbara Bugher, Conference Education and Interpretation bbugherumw@aol.com, (765)452-4620

PROGRAM RESOURCES

Congratulations to all who completed the Reading Program for 2016. Many of you have had your spring recognition programs. I do encourage everyone to participate in the Reading Program for 2017. Remember, books from 2012 to 2017 can be read, including children and youth books. Keep in mind, we recognize the traditional plans, the Read to Me program (reading the recognized books to children) and One Church, One Book (one chosen book for a church group, Bible study, or reading club). Individuals might qualify for participation in more than one program. The fol-lowing districts have sent their reports for recognition of readers participating in the 2016 Reading Program: West, Central, South, and North.

There are two books I have read recently that I would like to recommend for individual or group reading. The first is Tilly: A Story of Hope and Resilience by Monique Gray Smith, a 2016 Spiritual Growth selection. The story is fic-tional but based on the life story of Monique Smith as a person with an aboriginal history from Canada. Some issues explored in her story are the challenges of those with aboriginal history in Canada (which parallel our history as well), poverty and continual mobility in families, and the development of alcohol and drug addiction. In telling her story in this way, the author creates an interesting read and one with warmth and hope.

Another choice is Extraordinary Grace, How the Unlikely Lineage of Jesus Reveals God’s Amazing Love by Gary Chapman and Chris Fabry, a 2017 Spiritual Growth selection. Examples of God’s grace and the meaning of it are explored through the Biblical stories of the lives of people in the lineage of Jesus: Abram/Abraham, Rahab, Tamar, David, Bathsheba, Solomon, Joseph and finally Jesus himself. There is a study guide at the end of the book with questions to explore each chapter making it an excellent resource for a Bible study or Sunday school class.

Hopefully, I will see many of you soon!

Blessings,

Cozette McColgin,

Secretary of Program Resources, Indiana Conference

mccolgin@tds.net, 765-522-3532, (cell) 765-657-3532

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SPIRITUAL GROWTH

“See how the lilies of the field grow.” Matthew 7:28b

As I was walking our dogs recently, this scripture came to mind. Of course, the fields and

road sides are full of dandelions and violets. They are God’s flowers planted by the wind!

The dandelions are very bright and cheery and always some of the first flowers of spring.

They are a reminder of God’s love for all people.

The fruit trees are in bloom with the promise of a delicious harvest. The strawberries are

also beginning to bloom. While weeding them of dandelions, I was thinking about a bowl

of fresh berries ready to eat. Yum! God is so good!

Prayers that you are feeling spiritually renewed-- not only with spring arriving, but also

with attending a retreat and/or spending extra time reading and studying God’s word dur-

ing Lent.

Jesus is risen! Let us celebrate our risen Savior every day! Blessings, Lexa McCampbell, Spiritual Growth Coordinator jlmlgm@tds.net Cell 765-366-1131/ Home 765-723-1234

GREETINGS FROM BE JUST BE GREEN

What’s your environmental pet peeve? What just drives you crazy when you think of the harm that’s being done to our world by the carelessness and/or greed of others?

I could go on and on with my pet peeves, but one of the biggest ones has to be single-use plastics. They usually can be recycled but often people don’t bother to do it – and the recycling process sometimes is harmful to the environ-ment anyway. There are things we can do to avoid single-use plastics – if you’ve checked out the Be Just Be Green Facebook page, you might have read some helpful articles.

Did you know that 500 million plastic straws are thrown away every day? EVERY DAY! That many straws would fill 27 school buses! And they all go to landfills. What if all of us avoided using plastic straws, as much as possible? It’s as simple as requesting “No straw, please!” in restaurants…..I keep a stainless steel straw in my purse in case I get a drink at a drive-through.

I’m your Be Just Be Green advocate for the North Central Jurisdiction and I’d love to hear from YOU! What’s your environmental pet peeve? Or solution? Can you commit to trying to reduce waste from single use plastics? Send me an email! Jeanne Long, Jalong1952@yahoo.com 513-763-9956

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This form is also available on our website at http://www.inumc.org/files/websites/

www/2017+Silent+Retreat+Flyer+FINAL.pdf

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MEMBERSHIP, NURTURE AND OUTREACH When Women Unite, Bold and Courageous Actions Happen!

As Conference MN and O, I want to thank you for your tireless efforts in contacting local groups and submitting our 2016 Census forms. It was truly love in action! The totals are not in yet, but I feel certain we surpassed last year!

There is a form which should be filled out by every interested member called myUMW. This form for in-dividual members of UMW will allow you to print out a member card and recieve information direct from National according to your specific areas of interest.

The following is a list of NEW CHURCH PLANTS in Conference Indiana. Please note those in your dis-trict, then be courageous and share your UMW story.

EAST DISTRICT: Muncie The Garden, Main Street Campus, Vickie Perkins

CENTRAL DISTRICT: Fortville Campus of Gateway, Matt Lipa ,leader; Greenwood Mizo Congregation, Lal Ralte, leader; Indianapolis Wesley’s Luz de Vida ,Carlos and Mima Doliveira, leaders; Indianapolis Old Bethel Hispanic faith Community, Jen Stuelple-Gibbs, Sergio Reyes, leaders; Indianapolis the Gar-den, Carolyn Scanlan;, leader; Indianapolis Engage, Sharon Washington, leader; Indianapolis Vida Nue-va’s House Churches, David Penelva, leader; Indianapolis, Casa de Dios, Marrisa Calleja, leader;

NORTH DISTRICT: Torre Fuerte UMC, Esequiel and Suri Becerra, leaders; Elkhart New Hope UMC’s Casa de Mi Padre, Jorge Maldonado, leader; Elkhart’s Servant’s Heart Community, Nancy Bennett, leader; South Bend Monson store Community UMC’s storefront for all people, Larry WhItehead, leader.

NORTHEAST DISTRICT: Ft. Wayne Kristo’s Hands and Feet, Steve Mekaru, leader ;Ft. Wayne, St. Jo-seph UMC’s Lehman YMCA Campus, Jason Morris, Leader; Ft Wayne Covenant UMC’s ministry with Parkview Family YMCA, Karen Koelsch, leader; Huntertown UMC’s Life House Campus, Tony John-son, leader. Ligonier UMC’s Nuevos Principios, Jesus and Oliva Saucedo, leaders.

NORTH CENTRAL DISTRICT: Marion Hanfield UMC’s BORN, Chuck Vernon, leader. Whitestown, Seth Neckers, leader.

NORTHWEST DISTRICT: Lafayette Christ’s Church for Everyone, Stephanie, Hanslow, leader; West LaFayette Korean Disciples Church, no leader, yet.

SOUTH DISTRICT: The Open House, Sat. night worship service, Kent Java Coffee Bar, Corydon, a ministry of mentoring and training leaders, Jeannie Bedel, leader.

SOUTHWEST DISTRICT: Washington First Haitian UMC, meeting at Wesley UMC, David Draeger, leader.

In Acts 2: 44-47, we are reminded that all who believed were gathered together and day by day they added to their numbers. Whether we increase our numbers with women who have never heard our sto-ry or women who have become lost, we must remember, it takes at least four or more times of engage-ment before a woman identifies as a member with us.

So, please join me, as we continue to act boldly and courageously for United Methodist Women!

With faith, hope and love in action,

Evelyn LaFollette,

Conference Membership, Nurture, and Outreach Mission Coordinator EvLaFollette@comcast.net 812-219-5665 (cell) /812-336-1440(home)

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Committee on Nominations

Ezekiel 37:1-14

This scripture has always fascinated me.

Have you ever felt like the dry bones in this desert?

Well NOW is your time to “Come Alive”!!

I’m certain all nominating committees are searching for women to fill offices on their

leadership team.

Nominating committees must feel a little like Ezekiel calling out to dry bones – “Come

Alive”!

We are searching for women wanting to breathe in the breath of God. We are searching

for women to “Come Alive” to the mission work that needs to be done. WE are search-

ing for women who want to speak for those who have a quiet voice or no voice. We are

searching for women who know women who may be willing to serve and are willing to

encourage them.

Indiana Conference United Methodist Women are not dry bones. We are alive and

breathing in the breath of God and we want more women to Come Alive to serve every

woman, youth and child on this journey we call life.

Please contact your District Nominating Committee or the Conference Nominating

Committee if you feel God is stirring your heart to serve.

The time is NOW! Come Alive!!

Kathy S. White

Chairperson CON, kwhite@joink.com, 812-236-8965

Don’t forget all the information available on our website!

You can find forms (like the Mission Today form, the talent form), the most re-

cent Mission Messenger conference newsletter (in color!), your district’s most

recent newsletter, the conference officer list, links to Mission u page, Limitless

page, and the Lucille Raines Residence page, etc

It’s all there for you at www.inumc.org/umw!

Come get your information…..then Share, share, SHARE!

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Want to know more about Limitless?

Visit the Limitless webpage http://www.inumc.org/limitless

This informational page and application are available there too!

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This form is also available on our website at http://www.inumc.org/files/websites/www/

Limitless+Application+Form+2017.pdf

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Social Action One of the issues that United Methodist Women act on ALL the time is racial justice. When was the last time you read the Charter for Racial Justice? When was the last time you had a program centering on the Charter for Racial Justice?

The Charter for Racial Justice was created and adopted by the Women's Division (now United Methodist Women) of the United Methodist General Board of Global Ministries in 1978. In 1980 the division suc-cessfully recommended adoption of the charter by the whole denomination. General Conference has consecutively readopted it, every eight years since, most recently in 2008. The charter continues United Methodist Women's urgent call for study and action on the principles and goals of its vision.

You will find all sorts of good stuff (including that quote!) here: http://www.unitedmethodistwomen.org/racialjusticecharter If you click on the orange box that says "More news and resources for racial justice advocacy" you will find lots of possibilities -- prayers, reflections, tools, and so on. You can also find a list of articles about racial justice in back issues of Response maga-zine. And there have been some good programs in some of the older yearly program books (if you are like me and file them away for years at a time!!) Does your pastor know about the Charter? have a copy of the Charter? What about the new members class – is the Charter included with the materials provided about the church? Do you include a copy for the confirmation class? Remember that this statement has been adopted by the entire denomination – not just United Methodist Women. Racial Justice is one of the things we should ALWAYS be talking about and promoting ... no matter where we live and what we look like. All God's blessings, please! La Donna Weber, Mission Coordinator for Social Action C (260) 444-8036, ladonnarw@aol.com

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We look forward to you joining us at Lucille Raines Residence to celebrate 40

years of rebuilding lives from substance abuse. If you plan to bring a large

group, please contact Carolyn Marshall at 317-636-3328.

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FORTY YEARS! Isn’t it amazing to think that 40 years ago our Con-ferences of Indiana United Methodist Women had the foresight and courage to be on the cutting edge? They responded to God’s call to open their doors , providing a safe, clean, Christian environment where persons committed to rebuilding their lives from substance abuse could learn to live responsibly and independently. I am eternally grateful to those women who stepped out of the box and stepped up to the chal-lenge. And I am now grateful to you. It is because of you that we cele-brate 40 years of ministry at Lucille Raines Residence. Without your loving dedication, without your gifts and support, there would be no Lucille Raines Residence.

As a United Methodist Woman, this is your facility. Your ongoing prayers and financial support are important in order to continue this legacy of ministry and mission that began 40 years ago-a mission of changing hearts and lives. Please join us for our Anniversary Celebration. Details are in this newsletter. We also hope that each unit will do something special in recognition of this special Anniversary. We are very excited to have our 40th Anniversary cook-books available. The cookbook is an incredible collection of the best recipes from UMW members across the State, as well as Residents and friends. They are selling fast so be sure and pick up sev-eral at the Anniversary Celebration or at your District/Conference meetings. They make beautiful gifts!

On Wednesday, May 17th, at 3:30, we will celebrate the amazing life of our original Director, Eve-lyn Saffer, who passed away in March. We invite you to join us for our Anniversary Open House earlier in the day, and then stay for Evelyn’s Memorial Service. Evelyn wrote the original program for Lucille Raines Residence and she was involved in the operations of Raines up until her death. She will always be a part of the heart of Lucille Raines residence. Memorial Gifts may be sent to Lucille Raines Residence, 947 N Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis IN 46204.

Are you attending Annual Conference in June? If so, please consider having lunch at Lucille Raines Residence on Friday, June 9th. You can sign up online at the Conference website. Transportation is provided. You will enjoy a lovely lunch which includes dessert and beverage for only $15.00, and you will get to see the renovation that has taken place in the lobby, plus listen to a former or current resident. If time permits, we will be giving tours. What a great deal!

Our Flower and Patio Show booth was a great success again this year. We sold pins and cook-books, but most importantly, we got the opportunity to share the story of Lucille Raines Residence with men and women that we would not generally reach. Please continue to tell the stories of lives changed, families brought back together, and prayers answered.

Are you interested in being on the Board of Directors? If so, please contact the Chair of nomina-tions, Rita Gaither Gant. 317-752-6464.

“I always thank God for you.” 1 Cor. 1:4

Wanda Troke, LRR Board President

wtroke@comcast.net, 574-835-2427

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Hey ladies, I have been getting quite a few phone calls on our "Hands On" project for Mission u. (YEA!)

So here it is! In keeping with one of our themes this year talking about our Missionary Conferences, we have de-cided to help Red Bird Mission. They have a great need for Christmas Shoe boxes this year.

We ask for COMPLETED plastic shoe boxes. These will be plastic boxes filled with items for 2-14 year olds. We do NOT want any items put into the boxes that are liquid or paste like items (no lotions, shampoos, toothpaste, etc).. There is a link to some suggested items on the Mission u information / registration form. These COMPLETED plastic shoe boxes need to be labeled with gender, age of child, and are NOT to be wrapped. This is so they can be trans-ferred to Red Bird without worrying about paper getting torn. The plastic shoe boxes make the children feel like they are receiving the same amount of gifts, and they stack easier for transport. This also allows Red Bird to store them much easier until Christmas distributions.

On your mark, get set, GO!

Go grab those clearance school supplies, toys, personal items, and novelty fun trinkets that will fit into a shoe box. If you and/or your unit prefer, we will also take monetary donations to give to Red Bird Mission to use where they need it to fulfill the needs of their children at Christmas.

Looking forward to seeing everyone at Mission u! Let's see how many vans we can fill with boxes!

In His service,

Kathy Byerly Assistant Dean

This information sheet is available on the Mission u website http://www.inumc.org/missionu and can

be viewed/printed directly at http://www.inumc.org/files/websites/www/2017+Hands+On+flyer.pdf

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Dear Sisters in United Methodist Women,

As we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, are you thinking of the many covenants Jesus and his Father gave to us? No? Well, those of us on your Mission u Team are thinking of the covenants, read-ing about some of them, and planning classes for Mission u around them!

Last June, we received a grant from the Bishop’s Christmas Offering in the amount of $1500 for the pur-pose of inclusion. As the funds were received so near to the time of Mission u, the Mission u Team decid-ed to save the money for this summer. Our goal is to be welcoming to children from racially/ethnically diverse backgrounds and/or children with special needs who might otherwise not attend this type of pro-gram.

This Inclusion Grant for the Children’s Mission Camp will cover 100% of the cost of registration, housing and activities for the child. Additional funding may be available for the parent/guardian accompanying the child. The parent/guardian is responsible for the child at mealtimes and when Chi-Mi-Ca is not in session. If the child does not speak English, the parent or guardian must attend the children’s sessions in order to translate for the child and leaders. Special needs children must be accompanied by a qualified caregiver. We want each child in the program to have a wonderful experience through learning, fellowship, friend-ship, and learning more about others in our world.

The Inclusion Grant scholarship form submission deadline is June 10th! Submit the completed application to our Conference Coordinator for Education & Interpretation by June 10th, 2017. Her contact information is at the bottom of the form.

Kathy Byerly and I were able to visit the DePauw campus a week ago and saw the new dining hall (Hoover Hall). We think you are going to be impressed and enjoy your meals there. We have walked around the construction traffic for several years, maybe grumbled a bit about the detours, and wanted it all to go away. It’s gone! There is a beautiful building with the dining hall and several classrooms. We will have some classes there, as well as some break-out sessions. Other classes and break-out sessions will be held in the Student Union Building where the Ballroom is located. The two buildings are about thirty feel apart! What convenience!

Remember our Study Leaders in your prayers as they complete reading assignments and plan for your time together. They will be attending training, provided by National Office, in the near future, too.

We are all looking forward to a great week of learning, sharing, and fellowship. Make certain your calen-dar is marked and your registration is submitted for the week of July 18-21 at DePauw University! The registration form is now on the web site and is live! Register early! We want to see YOU there!

Peace & Blessings,

Barbara King, Mission u Dean Kenbarb1969@yahoo.com 317-619-2076

The application for the Inclusion Grant is on the next page of this newsletter!!! Following that are the other 3 scholarship applications (first-time child/youth, woman, and clergy)!

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2017 Inclusion Grant for Children

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This form is also available on our website at http://www.inumc.org/files/websites/www/

ChiMiCa_and_YoPeMiCa_Application_2017%5b300%5d.pdf

For Children and Youth!!

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This form is also available on our website at http://www.inumc.org/files/websites/www/

Mission_u_Woman_Young+Woman+Scholarship_Application_2017%5b302%5d.pdf

For Women!!

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This form is also available on our website at http://www.inumc.org/files/websites/www/

lorenmaxwellbrochure2017%5b301%5d.pdf

For Clergy!!

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finalyyabrochure2017.pdf

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2017 Upcoming Events—SAVE THE DATES!! *

United Methodist Women of Indiana

May 16-18

Lucille Raines Residence

40th Anniversary

Celebration Days

Lucille Raines Residence

Indianapolis, IN

June 8-10 IN UMC Annual

Conference

Indiana Convention Center,

Indianapolis, IN

July 18-21 Tues.-Fri. Mission u DePauw University

Greencastle, IN July 22 Saturday Sampler Day

July 21-July 22 Fri-Sat Limitless DePauw University

Greencastle, IN

Oct. 6-7 Fri. pm /Sat. Annual Meeting & Fall

Celebration

Asbury UMC

Columbus, IN

Oct 27-29 Fri. 7pm-

12 noon Sun. Silent Retreat

Sarto House

Evansville, IN

Nov. 4 Saturday Leadership Develop-

ment for District Officers

Christ Westfield UMC

Westfield, IN

*All times are Eastern

Felicia Stewart, Communications Coordinator United Methodist Women of Indiana 1910 N 9th St Terre Haute, IN 47804

May 2017

MISSION MESSENGER

Dated Materials Enclosed

Purpose

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.

United Methodist Women of Indiana online:

http://www.inumc.org/UMW

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