MISSION u 2015 EVENT STAFF Dean Assistant Dean Associate Dean Registrar Worship Leader Musician Children’s Director Asst. Children’s Director

Theresa Graham Bobbie Ledbetter

Denise DuBois Lue Wenzel

Annie Nolen Teresa Mauney

Allison Coley Beth Melton

REMINDER Registration will be in

St. Luke’s DO NOT PLAN ON ARRIVING EARLY –

NO DINNER ARRANGEMENTS FOR WEDNESDAY EVENING!

Bring flashlights, water bottles, and sun hats. The weather will be hot!

Also bring umbrella, swimsuit, walking shoes, Bible, pen & paper.

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REV. GLYNDEN BODE is an ordained deacon in the United Methodist Church. She is also certified by the UMC in both Spiritual Formation and Christian Education. Currently serving in extension ministry in the Texas Conference, she has a varied ministry. Glynden is on the Texas Impact Board and the board of the Charis Spiritual Director Training Program (functions under the umbrella of the Center for Congregational Exellence). Glynden is a wife, mother, and grandmother, and enjoys nature, knitting and reading.

This study examines the history of the region from pre-Colombian times until colonization and the struggle for independence. It also explores the current challenges of the nations, along with their rich art, culture and the ongoing contributions of women. The role of religion is woven throughout the pages and will help the reader understand how Latin America has been influenced by various religions and faith traditions. Photos by missionary Paul Jeffrey offer a glimpse of the work of The United Methodist Church in the region. REV. MIREYA MARTINEZ is the Senior Pastor at First United Methodist in Freeport, TX. She is a self proclaimed “Hope Junkie” whose favorite scripture is Romans 15:13. She has a heart for showing God’s hope to everyone. She loves learn about other cultures and enjoying teaching other about her Hispanic heritage. She is thrilled and honored to teach the Latin America study at Mission u. She received a Masters of Divinity and Hispanic Study certificate in 2012 from Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX. She will be ordained an Elder in full connection this year at the Texas Annual Conference.

A comprehensive guide using biblical studies for children ages 5 – 12 to gain a deeper awareness and understanding of God and its people. ALLISON COLEY- CHILDRENS DIRECTOR BETH MELTON- ASST. CHILDRENS

This study explores the Bible and human sexuality as two essential components of our Christian faith. The Bible is part of the foundation of our faith. Human sexuality is part of who we are as human beings, created by God and called good. The study invites us to explore the complexity of the biblical text and our varied understandings of it in light of human sexuality.

REV. LORRAINE BROWN is the Pastor of Faith United Methodist Church Dickinson, TX. She is an Elder in the United Methodist Church. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Medicine from Prairie View A&M University and a Masters of Divinity from Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX.

REV. ELLA LUNA s a native of Austin, Texas, in the Rio Grande Conference and is serving at Emmanuel United Methodist Church of Austin. She began serving with her local UMW at the age of 8. Since then, she has participated, taught, and served at several Schools of Mission and Mission Us. She holds a Bachelors in Business Management and Organizational Behavior, and a Masters of Divinity. She has been in ministry of the United Methodist Church for 10 years.

This study invites you to understand climate justice, which means setting right our relationships with each other and the earth. Climate injustice is the result of climate change. The study will challenge you to see what needs to happen for climate justice to become a reality in the world today. The church needs to more powerfully model a way of doing it differently. This will entail not just focusing on the environment, but also asking hard questions regarding financial profit, a growing economy, our independent way of thinking and our understanding of efficiency.

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Jerri Lykins, lives in Mt. Selman, in beautiful East Texas and is an active volunteer with her church home, FUMC Jacksonville. She enjoys reading, spending time with her husband and two daughters and she manages The Lykins Family Bluegrass band. She is also very involved in her area Emmaus and Kairos Outside communities, primarily working on music teams. She is a certified teacher and has been a home school teacher/mom for the past 19 years. Her oldest daughter, Lindy, is a psychology major at The University of Texas at Tyler and her youngest daughter, Abby, recently graduated from high school and will be attending Jacksonville College in the fall. Jerri is looking forward to seeing how the next chapter of her life will read.

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Doris Woodland is a member of Faith United Methodist Church in Dickinson, TX. She has served in the local organization, district and conference levels. Her passion is United Methodist Women. She thinks of herself as a caregiver and love working with seniors. A grandmother of five boys, one granddaughter, five great grandsons and finally three great granddaughters. Come sweat to the count, laugh and have fun!

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TEXAS ANNUAL CONFERENCE UMC UNITED METHODIST WOMEN 21315 Di Mambro Ln Tomball, TX 77377

Registration form and this flier available on txconfumw.org | Driving directions to Lakeview located on lakeviewmcc.org

Mission U is planned by United Methodist Women Mission u Planning Committee. | Mission u News Lana Bowsher, Editor

Thursday, July 21 8:30 – 11:00 am Registration – St Luke’s Service Center – St. Luke’s Enrichment Center – St. Luke’s 11:15 – 11:45 am Opening of the Event – St. Luke’s 12:00 – 12:30 am Serving Line Open 12:15 – 12:45 am Registration & Service Center Open 1:00 - 3:00 pm Mission Study 3:15 - 5:15 pm Options* 5:30 - 6:00 pm Serving Line Open 6:15 - 7:15 pm Plenary 1 – St. Luke’s 7:30 - 9:00 pm Options* Friday, July 22 7:00 am Greet the Day – Tabernacle 7:30 - 8:00 am Serving Line Open 8:00 - 8:30 am Resource Room Open 8:45 - 10:45 am Mission Study 10:45- 11:45am Options 12:00 – 12:30 pm Serving Line Open 1:15 - 3:15 pm Mission Study 3:30 - 5:15 pm Sampler 5:30 - 6:00 pm Serving Line Open 6:30 - 9:00 pm Plenary 2 – St. Luke’s Children’s Presentation Ice Cream Social Saturday, July 23 7:00 am Greet the Day – Tabernacle 7:30 - 8:00 am Serving Line Open 8:30 - 9:15 am Clean out rooms and turn in keys 9:00 - 9:30 am Worship 9:45 - 11:45 am Mission Study 12:00 – 12:30 pm Serving Line Open

Dismissal Following Lunch