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“A gift to The Legacy Fund is an investment in United Methodist Women's future.”Thank you to the United Methodist Women of North Carolina who Participated in “A Day of Giving” and invested in UMW’s future!

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K E D ESUMMER 2015 VOLUME 31 ISSUE 2

The Purpose ofUnited 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 Inside this issue:

Mission u p. 1Mission u Cont’d p. 2Mother / Child Retreat p. 2

President’s Message p. 3

Social Action Blurb p. 4

A Day of Giving p. 5 Prog. Resources Tidbits p. 6

Mission Resources

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A Word from the President ~ LaNella Smith

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Spread the word!!

Mission u will be July 16-18

Make sure you reserve your spot so you won’t miss out! All information and the registration form can be found in this issue of the KEDE and on the North Carolina UMW website, under Mission u.

I’ll see YOU as MISSION u!!!!

Martha CavesDean, Mission u

In the next quadrennium, we will create new stories as we begin working on our new social action priorities. Susie Johnson, UMW Executive for Public Policy shares that “United Methodist Women will carry forward the work of our foremothers with spotlight issues that will build on the existing priority issues of domestic violence, human trafficking, immigration and climate change.”Our new priority issues will be:

Climate justiceMaternal and child health:Racial and gender justiceEconomic justice

Let us move forward with the call to be personally active in these social concerns; let us create a plan of action to address these issues; let us think outside the box and challenge these issues at the grass root level. And lastly, let us live out the hymn, “I Love to Tell the Story”. Be excited about sharing how God is working through United Methodist Women. Someone is waiting to hear!

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Earth Day Across America recycling, solar energy, ride your bike, geothermal heating, nature conservancy. What eco-friendly thing do you do? According to an article in PARADE, since 2008, Bea Johnson’s family has lived a zero-waste life. This family of four generates a mere quart of waste a year!!! Her husband estimates that going “zero waste” has cut the family budget about 40 percent! Their plan? Follow the five R’s: Refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle and rot (compost). Why not try their plan! It would be one of our priorities – environment. Do you remember the priorities – Human Trafficking, Domestic Violence, Immigration, and Environment? These are national UMW offices which can assist you with information:

Plan a District and/or a Local Mission Encounter for June. Choose your own or one on the Project List. And take

Leadership Development Days (LDD) is a three-day weekend event, sponsored by National United Methodist Women, that provides leadership training for newly elected officers, district officers, potential officers and any one who wants to participate. The weekend of April 10-12, 2015, nine leaders from the North Carolina Conference attended LDD at Lake Junaluska along with UMW leaders from across the country. Those in attendance were Daisy Dye, Linda Ingraham, Jackie Petty, Hazel Hall, Machelle Griffin, Janet Shew, Betsy Westbrook, and Megan Alvord. I attended as a resource person and led the workshop “Acting for Justice”. I was asked to lead this workshop because of my involvement in the Moral Monday Movement. Ann Davis, our Director of United Methodist Women, led a workshop on Worship Planning.

Each participant was asked to share 3 things that they learned at LDD. These are some of the responses:

1. In the Taking Risk for Racial Justice workshop I learned the United Methodist Women’s Charter for Racial Justice is not just a statement but a “call” to be personally active in today’s social concerns such as immigration reform and prison reform.

2. I learned that creating a plan of action and using it to drive your goal of assisting in social justice, inclusiveness, or any other mission endeavor can help maintain focus and motivation to accomplish successful results.

3. I learned how important it is to think outside the box and get involved in God’s work at the grassroots level and do things to truly make a difference.

4. I really need to step out and share what UMW does and is.

As I reflect on these 4 responses, I believe that they are speaking to all of us. Each response is calling for us to be fully engaged in the mission of United Methodist Women.

Response 1: I encourage each local United Methodist Woman to pull out her copy of the Charter for Racial Justice. Ask yourselves, “What is this historical document calling me to do?” How do we live out our faith in a God who shows no partiality and yet live in a world where some are treated significantly better than others? How can I be involved in bringing about just immigration reform and just prison reform? The big question that we must ask ourselves and others as we live in this world of racial injustice and inequity is a question asked in 1 John 4:20, “How can you love the Lord whom you have not seen and not love your brother and

United Methodist Women members mobilized in every conference using the Internet, toll-free calls, smartphone mobile giving, mailed-in checks and pledges to participate in the organization's first annual "A Day of Giving" on March 23. The effort is a part of  United Methodist Women's five-year celebration of its 150th anniversary in 2019   by strengthening and passing on its legacy of mission.

Social media played a significant role in promoting A Day of Giving with March 23 Facebook posts reaching more than 40,000 with 2,500 "likes and shares," and United Methodist Women's website getting 6,800 "hits" on that day. United Methodist Women's website received more than 15,000 "hits" from March 22 to March 25.

A Day of Giving   gifts totaled nearly $100,000 with more than 60 percent of the $83,056.67 received given online and another $11,314 in pledged gifts given by phone and mail.

And gifts are still arriving daily. If you did not participate in March, do so now!

"I couldn't be more thrilled with the groundswell that this has started," said Martha Sherman Knight, treasurer of United Methodist Women. "Online giving tripled in the month of March even before we reached the actual Day of Giving."

Ms. Knight said because of Day of Giving preparations, United Methodist Women is now set up online for recurring gifts, gifts in honor of a special person and for members' gifts to be credited to their respective districts and conferences.

A Day of Giving also opened new lines of communications with United Methodist Women members, Ms. Knight said.

"I received a call from a member who said, 'I didn't get the A Day of Giving announcement postcard, but my friend did, and she told me about the event. You must not have my information.' She gave her gift over the phone, updated us with her new mailing and e-mail addresses, and she also renewed her subscription to response."

Another caller told a story about the rug that was in the parlor of Tremont Methodist Church in Boston, Massachusetts, when United Methodist Women foremothers met there to organize for mission March 23, 1869. "The caller said, 'They might want to know that I'm caring for this rug,' " Ms. Knight said.

A Day of Giving and other 150th anniversary gifts are designated for  The Legacy Fund,  a forward-looking permanent endowment to undergird future generations of United Methodist Women as they engage in mission with the women, children and youth of their day.

The Legacy Fund's income will ensure a regular source of support for the core expenses of being in mission. It will provide for administration of United Methodist Women's grants, scholarships, mission personnel, membership nurture, leadership development and technological updates of data and communications operating systems. The Legacy Fund's provision for such expenses will free future generations of United Methodist Women to raise and budget their Mission Giving dollars in different ways that enable them to connect even more directly with women, children and youth.

Throughout the five-year 150th anniversary celebration, every member of United Methodist Women is invited to contribute to The Legacy Fund. While any amount is welcome, members are asked to consider commemorating the year United Methodist Women foremothers first organized for mission with gifts in increments of 1869—$18.69, $186.90, $1,869, etc., or honoring United Methodist Women's years of service with gifts in increments of 150—$15, $150, $1,500. Members are also invited to name United Methodist Women's Legacy Fund in their will or as a beneficiary of an insurance policy or pension.

Earth Day Across America recycling, solar energy, ride your bike, geothermal heating, nature conservancy. What eco-friendly thing do you do? According to an article in PARADE, since 2008, Bea Johnson’s family has lived a zero-waste life. This family of four generates a mere quart of waste a year!!! Her husband estimates that going “zero waste” has cut the family budget about 40 percent! Their plan? Follow the five R’s: Refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle and rot (compost). Why not try their plan! It would be one of our priorities – environment. Do you remember the priorities – Human Trafficking, Domestic Violence, Immigration, and Environment? These are national UMW offices which can assist you with information:

Plan a District and/or a Local Mission Encounter for June. Choose your own or one on the Project List. And take

Leadership Development Days (LDD) is a three-day weekend event, sponsored by National United Methodist Women, that provides leadership training for newly elected officers, district officers, potential officers and any one who wants to participate. The weekend of April 10-12, 2015, nine leaders from the North Carolina Conference attended LDD at Lake Junaluska along with UMW leaders from across the country. Those in attendance were Daisy Dye, Linda Ingraham, Jackie Petty, Hazel Hall, Machelle Griffin, Janet Shew, Betsy Westbrook, and Megan Alvord. I attended as a resource person and led the workshop “Acting for Justice”. I was asked to lead this workshop because of my involvement in the Moral Monday Movement. Ann Davis, our Director of United Methodist Women, led a workshop on Worship Planning.

Each participant was asked to share 3 things that they learned at LDD. These are some of the responses:

1. In the Taking Risk for Racial Justice workshop I learned the United Methodist Women’s Charter for Racial Justice is not just a statement but a “call” to be personally active in today’s social concerns such as immigration reform and prison reform.

2. I learned that creating a plan of action and using it to drive your goal of assisting in social justice, inclusiveness, or any other mission endeavor can help maintain focus and motivation to accomplish successful results.

3. I learned how important it is to think outside the box and get involved in God’s work at the grassroots level and do things to truly make a difference.

4. I really need to step out and share what UMW does and is.

As I reflect on these 4 responses, I believe that they are speaking to all of us. Each response is calling for us to be fully engaged in the mission of United Methodist Women.

Response 1: I encourage each local United Methodist Woman to pull out her copy of the Charter for Racial Justice. Ask yourselves, “What is this historical document calling me to do?” How do we live out our faith in a God who shows no partiality and yet live in a world where some are treated significantly better than others? How can I be involved in bringing about just immigration reform and just prison reform? The big question that we must ask ourselves and others as we live in this world of racial injustice and inequity is a question asked in 1 John 4:20, “How can you love the Lord whom you have not seen and not love your brother and

Program Resources Tidbits ~ Annette Wright

The Mission Resource Center has added a lot of interesting reading materials for 2015. Our Reading Program books make great gifts along with a Gift to Mission Card. I was told as a child that the greatest adventure in life is inside the covers of a book. This year, I challenge you to look at the new books in our catalog and discover the adventures waiting for you. These books can also be used in programming and book clubs.

Your conference mission team has read and discussed the book “Grace and Grits” for 2014. We have begun reading a book from Education in Mission, “Good God, Lousy World and Me” by Holly Burkhalter. This is a bonus book.

Let’s read and share the books together!

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UMW Resources ~ http://www.umwmissionresources.org

United Methodist Women mission studies and spiritual growth studies offer opportunities to learn and grow. Mission u centers on these books, and they are the perfect resources for small-group studies, book clubs and Sunday school classes.

Latin America: People and Faith is an overview of the richness of Latin America and its people for readers on the North American continent. The 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. 128 pp.Price 

Created for Happiness: Understanding Your Life in God

by Cynthia A. Bond Hopson and Sarah Heaner Lancaster The early Methodist tradition used the language of happiness often. Not only did John Wesley preach and teach about happiness but his brother Charles wrote hymns about happiness that the early Methodists sang. The happiness they sought was happiness in God. This study examines the understanding of happiness and how to live the life that God calls us to. 158 pp.

The Church and People with Disabilities: Awareness, Accessibility, and Advocacy.This book, which will build awareness in the church regarding issues of disability, calls the church to provide full accessibility to services and opportunities and promotes advocacy for justice for people with disabilities. Unlike other categories of human experience, disability crosses all lines of gender, orientation, ethnicity, socioeconomic position, age and culture A disability can happen at any time to anyone This book will encourage you to identify ways that your church can do more to be inclusive. 84 pp.

A PLACE FOR ALL:

This documentary, produced by Diva Communications, explores the courageous stories of persons with disabilities as they succeed in making their faith communities truly inclusive. The DVD also includes lively interviews with leaders of different faith groups. (Approximately 57 minutes.)

Price $25.00

Item Number

M3182

Item NumberM3209

Price $10.00 Item Number

M3223

Item NumberM3220

Mother / Child Retreat Information and Schedule

Directions to Camp Rockfish – Rockfish Camp and Retreat Center, 226 Camp Rockfish Rd. Parkton, NC 28371

From I-95From Exit 41, turn west towards Hope Mills.  Follow this road (Main Street) until you reach Camden Road (Approximately 4 miles).  Take a left, and follow this road until it ends at a T intersection at Davis Bridge Road (Approximately 6 miles).  Turn left onto Davis Bridge Road, and you will see a Dollar General on your left with a dirt road just past it.  Turn left onto this dirt road and drive through the gate.  You have arrived at Camp Rockfish.

GPS address: 147 Davis Bridge Road, Raeford, NC 28376

Mother Child Retreat - 2015

September 18 th - Friday 4:00 - 9:30 pm Registration6:00 - 7:30 pm Mother/Child fun and games 8:00 pm - Campfire

September 19 th Saturday 8:00 am Breakfast in Dining Hall for all participants8:45 am Registration 9:15 am Welcome, Introduction of Teachers & Directions & Questions9:45 – 11:30 Children’s Workshops10:00 – 11:30 Adult Workshops12:30 LUNCH

1:30 - 5:30 Free Time – swimming, skating, knee boarding, tubing, canoeing, kayaking, archery, fishing, volleyball, soccer, nature trail hikes, high rope, climbing tower, Zip line and environmental education.

4:00 – 5:30 Mother/child craft6:00 Dinner7:00 Hayride and all outdoor activities 7:30 to 8:30 Ice Cream Social, & all fun time activities10:00 Quiet Time/Bed time

September 20 th Sunday 8:00 Breakfast9:00 Devotions - Teachers & students give highlights of class.

10:00 Dismissal

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2015- Registration Form - Mother Child RetreatCamp Rockfish - Sept.18, 19th & 20 th

2015 Theme: "God Is Calling Us to Protect”

Plan Ahead!! Come on down to Camp Rockfish for a great, fun-time weekend. This event provides a wonderful opportunity to bond and to spend quality time with your child (children). Registration begins at 4:00 pm on Friday afternoon. NO FRIDA Y DINNER MEAL IS PROVIDED. YOU ARE ON YOUR OWN!! Saturday Breakfast is served at 8:00 am. Saturday registration will begin at 8:45 am. Teacher's introduction & instructions will begin at 9:15 am. Workshops start at 9:45 am. All registrations must be received by August 8, 2014. Forms received after this date will be honored only if space is available. Directions and a tentative agenda are on the reverse side.

The adult workshops are – (choose only one workshop)___ Personal Spiritual Growth ___ "God Is Calling Us to Protect" ___ Challenge Course ___ Craft

Children’s workshops will include Bible lessons, games, crafts, singing, nature walks and preparation for the Sunday morning Worship Program. Saturday afternoon is free time for everyone. Activities available during Free Time: swimming, skating, knee boarding, hay riding, tubing, canoeing, kayaking, archery, fishing, volleyball, soccer, nature trail hikes, high rope, climbing tower, Zip line and environmental education. After dinner we will have a gala ice cream social.All campers should bring the following: Bibles, linens (Twin for bunks), blanket, towels, washcloths, soap, various personal items, swimsuits, flashlight, bug spray, rain wear, & coins for vending machines. The camp store will be open at various announced times.

Our Registrar is Betsy Westbrook. Please make your check payable to NC Conference UMW and mail registration form and check to: Betsy Westbrook, 823 Greenbrier Road, Kinston, NC 28501.Camp time includes: Two nights, four meals & the Ice Cream Social. No refunds after August 13 th as we have to give the camp director a firm number.

For further information please contact: Kendall Chalmers, Membership Nurture & Outreach Coordinator: 12340 Barnes Bridge Rd, Laurinburg, NC 28352 email- mcdougald8011@att.net / Telephone # 910-384-1525 or Betsy Westbrook, 252-527-3914.

*******************************************************************************************************Rates: 2 nights + 4 meals - Children 5 thru 12 - $94.00 per person; adults - $94.00 per personChildren ages 3 & 4 - $25.00 per person - Eligible ages for Children to attend are 3 thru 12.

Name ____________________________________________E-mail ________________________________________________

Address_________________________________________________________Phone # ________________________________

Child’s Name (M) (F) __________________________________________________________________ age_______________

Child's Name (M) (F) ___________________________________________________________________ age_______________

Child's Name (M) (F) ___________________________________________________________________ age_______________

I will arrive Friday _________:_________PM I will arrive Saturday _________:_________AM

District______________________________ CHURCH_________________________________________________

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Amount enclosed $_____________ Handicapped or Special Needs________________________________________

Cabin Mate desired _____________________________________________________________________________

Churches who wish to room together should send in registration forms together.