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1 VOLUME 1, ISSUE 2 QUARTER 2, 2015 CATAWBA VALLEY DISTRICT UNITED METHODIST WOMEN Catawba Valley District Mission Study The Church and People with Disabilities Led by Carol Morgan Where: J Iverson Riddle Development Center, 300 Enola Road, Morganton, NC 28655: Take Exit 104 off I-40 toward Morganton (There will be signs available to show you where to go once you are on the grounds.) When: Saturday, May 2, 2015 Time: 9 AM-1 PM Hands-on Mission for J Iverson Riddle Center: (plastic bottles only) Body wash for men and women, Body Spray for women, Aftershave for men, Men s briefs (S-L), Women s panties (5-9), Drawing pads, Construction paper No cost or pre-registration. Please eat before you arrive. There will not be any refreshments or a meal during the Mission Study. Mission Study books will be available before the study begins. The Resource Room will open at 8:30am and will be open after the Study. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!!!! Inside this issue Greetings from the President 2 Updated Nurturing Partner List 3-4 Updates from officers 5-7 Spiritual Growth Retreat, Dedication of the Annual Report Nomination form & We all can do something 8-10 Mission u Information & registration Calendar of Events 14

2 Page 2 CATAWBA VALLEY DISTRICT PRESIDENT KAREN WILKERSON Greetings to My UMW Sisters: Wonderful and Thankful!! These are the words that I would use to describe our Spiritual Growth Event in March. It was good to see so many of you at this event. The ladies of St Luke s were so helpful in making the day a wonderful one. We appreciate all the items that were brought for the Pregnancy Care Center of Hickory. Your generosity is overwhelming!!! Thank you so much for the support you gave to our first District event for Our next district event will be our District Mission Study on Saturday May 2 nd. The front page of this newsletter has much information on this study. Be sure to read Mary Ann s article too and make plans to attend. There is a treat in store for us that morning; the residents of the J Iverson Riddle Developmental Center will share devotions with us. I look forward to being with you on Saturday, May 2 nd. Nurturing Partners do you know what this is??? We have divided the churches in the Catawba Valley District between all the district officers. Each district officer has committed to visit their units. These are called LUV visit, Local Unit Visitation visits. We want you to know we are here for the women of our local units. If you have any questions, or if we can help in anyway, please do not hesitate to call on us. We want to visit each of the churches in our district, but we need for you to invite us. Please or call your nurturing partner and ask them to come and give a program, speak at your United Methodist Women s Sunday, ask for their help with a Children s Sabbath or just ask them to come for a visit. If you can t reach your nurturing partner just give me a call and I will get them connected with you. Thank you so much for all you do to promote the work of the United Methodist Women, here in the Catawba Valley District. You make mission possible because of your dedication to the United Methodist Women. In His Service, Karen

3 Page 3 CATAWBA VALLEY DISRICT NURTURING PARTNER LIST FOR 2015 JANET BJORK COLTON MARTHA HOUSER/KAREN WILKERSON SHARON VOIGT / FIRST-HILDEBRAN DENVER ALDERSGATE MOUNT HARMONY EBENEZER-DENVER CASAR SHADY GROVE LEBANON GRACE ST MATTHEWS-MORGANTON ST JAMES KADESH IRON STATION ST PETERS TUCKERS GROVE NEW HOME GAYE DAGENHART PATSY MCNEELY & NANCY CLARK PHYLLIS LEATHERMAN / BETHEL-HICKORY BETHEL-MORGANTON HIGHLAND HARTZELL MEMORIAL CHRIST-DREXEL FIRST-HICKORY WESLEY CHAPEL FIRST-MORGANTON ST PAUL'S-NEWTON MCQUEEN'S CHAPEL MOUNTAIN GROVE ST LUKES MOUNT PLEASANT-MORGANTON SALEM-MORGANTON GLEN ALPINE MARY ANN DETTER PAM HOWELL BARBARA GOINES BETHEDSA BESS CHAPEL ABERNETHY MEMORIAL-MORGANTON CHRIST-GASTONIA FIRST-CHERRYVILLE BETHEL-DYSARTVILLE LOWELL-SMRYE CENTRAL-KINGS MTN DENTON'S CHAPEL MARVIN POLKVILLE OAK HILL PUETT KISTLER'S ZION MEMORIAL ROCK HILL LAWNDALE FRIENDSHIP-FALLSTON KNOB CREEK BELINDA WORSHAM MARTHA JOHNSON PEGGY WILKERSON FIRST-MAIDEN BURKE CHAPEL BETHLEHEM-CLAREMONT FRIENDSHIP-NEWTON MT PLEASANT-SHERRILLS FORD CATAWBA HOPEWELL PALM TREE-VALE CENTER MAY'S CHAPEL PISGAH-CATAWBA MT VIEW-CLAREMONT MOUNT BEULAH ST PAUL'S-MAIDEN WESTVIEW BREVARD'S CHAPEL EBENEZER-VALE HILL'S CHAPEL REHOBETH-TERRELL WEBBS CHAPEL

4 Page 4 VOLUME 1, I SSUE 2 CATAWBA VALLEY DISRICT NURTURING PARTNER LIST FOR 2015 CONNIE CHAMBERS CHANDRA MARBLE PATRICIA WITHROW BEULAH PLEASANT HILL OAK GROVE HOYLE MEMORIAL GALILEE PHILADELPHIA LAFAYETTE STREET SULPHUR SPRINGS PINE GROVE SHARON CENTRAL-SHELBY NANCY FULBRIGHT MARTHA HOUSER JANET REEP MORGAN BROWN'S CHAPEL BOGER CITY ASBURY-LINCOLNTON CONCORD-CATAWBA CROUSE BETHELHEM-LINCOLNTON PROVIDENCE FIRST-LINCOLNTON MYERS MEMORIAL SHILOH-CLAREMONT LABORATORY TRINITY LANDER'S CHAPEL FIRST -GASTONIA SONJA RICHARDS BETTY JACOBSEN LEE ANN PEACOCK LAUREL HILL BRADLEY MEMORIAL MESSIAH MCKENDREE FAITH COVENANT PISGAH-LINCOLNTON MAYLO HEBRON-VALE FIRST-DALLAS FIRST-MT HOLLY CATHERINE CHAMBERS PRISCILLIA WISE DOROTHY HARRIS BOILING SPRINGS CROWELL MEMORIAL EPWORTH DURHAM PLEASANT GROVE FIRST-STANLEY HOEY MEMORIAL RHYNE HEIGHTS BURGE MEMORIAL REHOBETH-SHELBY REEP'S GROVE-VALE EBENEZEER-BELMONT ST PAUL'S- SHELBY SALEM-DENVER MOUNT PLEASANT-STANLEY MYRTLE NEW COVENANT KAREN WILKERSON KAREN WILKERSON LUV LOCAL UNIT VISITATION BROOK'S CHAPEL-POLKVILLE PARK STREET-BELMONT Please call your nuturing partner and CONCORD-BESSEMER CITY PLATEAU-VALE schedule a LUV as soon as possible. CRAMER MEMORIAL SOUTH POINT-BELMONT We would love to come and bit DAVID'S CHAPEL-LAWNDALE ST MARK'S-BELMONT with you!!!!! EL BETHEL-KINGS MNT ST PAUL'S-KINGS MNT FIRST-BELMONT NEW HOME FIRST-VALDESE LINVILLE

5 Page 5 VOLUME 1, I SSUE 2 The Samaritan woman at the well in John 4:4-42 boldly stepped out of her comfort zone to invite her community to Christ. We, too, must reach outside our comfortable group of friends to invite others to join us in mission as United Methodist Women. Here we find a place to nurture faith, experience community and put faith hope and love into action on behalf of women, children and youth. (Adapted from United Methodist Women Handbook ) Greetings to my sisters. I am very excited to be part of the Catawba Valley United Methodist Women district team. I am a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church in Lincoln County and employed with Cleveland County Schools. I serve as the school social worker at Burns High School in Lawndale. I look forward to getting to know you and serving in this role. Pam Howell GREETINGS FROM MEMBERSHIP NURTURE & OUTREACH PAM HOWELL MISSION EDUCATION AN D INTERPRETATION MARY ANN DETTER Make your plans to attend the Catawba Valley District Mission Study at J. Iverson Riddle Development Center in Morganton on May 2nd. The study is The Church and People with Disabilities. Our leader is Carol Morgan, chaplain at J. Iverson Riddle Development Center. The study will be from 9 AM 1 PM. Please eat before you come because there will not be any refreshments served at the center. There is no cost or pre-registration required. Study Books will be available before the study begins. The Hands-On Mission will be items needed at the center: (Plastic bottles only) Body wash for men and women, Body spray for women, Aftershave for men, Men s briefs (S-L), Women s panties (5-9), Drawing pads and Construction Paper. There are also other projects that could be done later at the center if your unit is interested. Please contact Chaplain Morgan for a list. The Resource Room will be open after the Study. Residents from the center will be helping with the devotions. Attending the District Mission Study is one of the items that can help your unit become a Mission Today Unit. Hope to see you there. ~Mary Ann Detter Your district program resource room will be available on May 2nd at 8:30 a.m. before the District Mission Study and immediately following the study at 1 p.m. on site at the J. Iverson Riddle Development Center. ~Chandra Marble PROGRAM RESOURCES CHANDRA MARBLE Nominations Janet Bjork-Colton jntcltn61@gmail.com Spring is Here!! All is progressing towards a fulfilling year of United Methodist Women in MISSION! Thank you for the enthusiasm shown at the St. Luke s UMC in Hickory. I couldn't be happier with the results. Thanks be to God. We are told in the Bible to be thankful in all things and especially to pray without ceasing. Thus I know that good things come if we wait on the Lord. I hope to see you at the Conference sponsored events and our own District Mission Study scheduled for May 2. It is through these events that we Make it Happen through learning.

6 Page 6 CATAWBA VALLEY DISTRICT Social Action Phyllis Leatherman pleatherman1949@gmail.com I hope you have been anticipating spring as much as I have. What a winter! I would like to direct your attention to a great organization within our church: General Board of Church and Society. This organization has a wealth of topics on social issues. It lists justice campaigns that you might want to take action on. It also has direct links for sending messages to your U. S. Representatives and U. S. Senators. It further includes our Social Principles and Social Creed that would make a great program and qualify as a criterion for a Mission Today unit. Contact them at: General Board of Church and Society 100 Maryland Avenue, NE Washington, DC Or visit their website to be placed on their mailing list. If you haven t been to our newly updated website, please do so soon. Scroll to the bottom of the home page and click on the Action Alerts. It is now so very easy to join the Social Action Network. Under the Recent News Posts take time to read Forty Days of Racial Justice. We have much to do, to put Faith-Hope-Love into action! Yours in Christ, Phyllis Leatherman Secretary Sharon Voigt I would like to give you a heads up on some of the Secretaries duties: The Secretary must understand the organizational form, the PURPOSE, the program, and the vital involvement of the local unit in order to perform the responsibilities assigned to her and to assist the president. She will keep and provide minutes of all meetings of the local unit, give notice of said meetings, and keep attendance for all; serving as a custodian of all records and official papers; she will sign with the President, all orders by the treasurer, and all official and legal papers, making certain that they are properly dated. She will send a list of elected unit leaders (including names, addresses zip codes, phone numbers and available s) to the District Secretary (sharonvoigt07@aol.com) with a copy to the District President immediately upon their election; and report ad interim changes. She will also serve on the Executive Committee, and where they exist, the committees on Program, Finance, Membership Nurture and Outreach, and send any correspondence as directed by the President. Wow! There is still more to come in the next newsletter. If you have not received a list of district leaders, please me at sharonvoigt07@aol.com. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me! Philippians 4:13 Blessing to you and yours! Sharon Voigt Secretary to Catawba Valley District UMW sharonvoigt07@aol.com

7 Page 7 VOLUME 1, I SSUE 2 Treasurer Gaye Dagenhart cvdtreasurer@gmail.com Hello. It was terrific to see so many of you at the District Spiritual Growth Event. It was a wonderful event. St. Luke s UMC is my home church and I hope you were pleased with the facilities and the music. Many thanks to Barbara Goines who helped me in the Resource Room at this event. We finished the first quarter of 2015 with $24, or 15.4% of the budgeted goal. Of that total amount, $20, was given in the Five Channels of Giving and $2, was given to Prayer and Self Denial. The remainder was to designated giving. As you know our budgeted goal is $135,000. Once again, I ll be mailing out confirmations of each unit s giving with the treasurer s newsletter so that you can be assured that I have received and posted correctly all that you have remitted. Look for it around the end of the first week of May. Second quarter reporting is due to me by June 1, Please make checks payable to Catawba Valley District UMW. Thanks to all of you for all you do to make our district successful. Gaye Dagenhart Catawba Valley District Treasurer cvdtreasurer@gmail.com Phone: Historian Belinda Worsham belindaworsham@yahoo.com March is More about History than March Madness. Not only is March the month set aside to honor Women s History, it just so happens to be the anniversary month for United Methodist Women as well. So if you missed it take a moment to take note anyway! March 23, 1869 is the birthday of the Women s Foreign Missionary Society, which is the predecessor to our very own United Methodist Women. As we prepare for the 150th birthday in just 4 years you will start noticing a lot of information coming your way about the history of our organization. The Response magazine is full of information about the history and stories about our foremothers in each edition this year. Share this information with your group, especially with your new members so they can learn what it is to be a part of this great heritage. Let s do our part to make certain the work goes on long into the future so one day we too will be a part of the great history of United Methodist Women. Belinda Worsham Historian

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9 Page 9 Nominate a woman to receive the honor of having the Annual Report Dedicated in her name at the 2015 Annual Meeting! WNCC United Methodist Women Nomination form for Dedication of Annual Report 2015 Your Name Phone Name of Nominee Local Church Address City Zip Criteria: All recipients have served as a local, district, and conference UMW officer. Local UMW Unit Activities: District UMW Activities: Conference UMW Activities: Local UM Church Activities: District UM Church Activities: Conference UM Church Activities: Community Activities (civic groups, other volunteer activities) Education/Career Information: Personal Information (husband, children, hobbies, etc) (attach separate page if necessary) Return by June 1 to Elizabeth Lookabill 931 West 5th Ave., Lexington, NC or elizabethlookabill@gamil.com

10 Page 10 VOLUME 1, I SSUE 2 We all can do something As United Methodist Women, we make mission possible for women, children and youth. We live out our purpose: 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. Some ways YOU can make a difference: Send birthday cards to members of your local unit and people listed in the Prayer Calendar Send Gift to Mission cards (these could be supplied by your local unit) such as New Baby, Thinking of You, etc. Pray for United Methodist Women everywhere, our staff, mission personnel, and mission focuses lifted up in the Prayer Calendar Make phone calls to remind members of upcoming events (contact a district or conference officer for details) Sign up for United Methodist Women Action Alerts and respond to them Read response magazine Participate in the Reading Program (large print books available) Write a book report for your local unit about a book you read from the Reading Program March, 2015 Courtesy of the Western North Carolina UMW CPR Committee, Jatana Royster

11 WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE Pfeiffer University US Hwy 52N Misenheimer, NC July Mission u! Mission u theme 2015: Learning Together for the Transformation of the World Our Courses of Study Spiritual Growth Study: Created In Happiness: Understanding Your Life In God Study leader: Rev. Ellen Robison One-Day Overview leader: Rev. Tina Mosby This study will examine the Christian and Wesleyan understanding of happiness and how to live the life that God calls us to. Geographical Study: Latin America Study leaders: Rev. Pamela Blackstock, Rev. Jeff Hassel, Dixie Liggett, Rev. Dana McKim, Rev. Don Newman, Dawn Revere One-Day Overview leader: Rev. Sarah Kalish Many of us have neither visited nor were born in Latin America, but in this study, all of us will be given a chance to learn about this region. This study is an invitation to enter this land, called Latin America, knowing it is a sacred land. We will come in with respect to face the dignity of a people and with the love of God for them. Social Issue Study: The Church and People With Disabilities Study leader: Ann Aldridge The intent of this study is to build awareness in the church regarding issues around disability, to call the church to provide full accessibility to services and opportunities, and to promote advocacy for justice for people with disabilities. Come and Learn with us! Who Should Attend? Anyone who wants to worship God, learn new things, and enjoy the fellowship of other Christians Local officers and members of United Methodist Women/ District and Conference UMW Officers/ District Chairpersons of Mission Engagement/Ministers and all men, women, and youth of the Church Especially calling out to teens for our Youth Camp! The national theme for Mission u continues. In Romans 12:2, St. Paul advised, Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God s will is His good, pleasing and perfect will. (NIV) God s ultimate will for humankind is that all persons will have abundant life: We study and learn together so that, through the renewing of our minds, the world may be transformed. Our graphic images include representations of the three studies and the Mission u logo. Taken together, they remind us to explore and reaffirm our own connections to God, to learn and reconnect to our neighbors near and far, and in renewing our minds, to identify ways our church can do more to open the floodgates of inclusion and equality. Learning together, we can be transformed into God s compassionate people. Registration is open May 1-June 26, 2015 All Registrations must be postmarked no later than June 26, 2015 NO ONSITE REGISTRATIONS Check--in for full time students Thursday, July 16, 2:00-6:00 p.m. First session begins at 6:30 p.m.

12 Our Courses of Study (continued) Workshop for Leaders of Children Leader: Kim Eller Session Time: 4:15 pm Friday or Saturday Mission u 2015 Full time Youth Camp Leaders: Rev. Sherri Barnes and Sherry Sink Latin America: Country, Culture, and Faith This study contains a wealth of information on Latin American life, customs, culture, young people, geography, and liturgical practices that will help United Methodist youth increase their understanding of what life is like for Latin American youth who are working toward and dreaming of a better world. Registration: May 1, 2015-June 26, 2015 Full time Youth Camp: $ per person Housing in New Hall: (suite-style) Residence: $ per person Resident Double: $ (two persons sharing) Resident Private: $ (LUNCH ON SUNDAY WILL NOT BE PROVIDED) Non-Resident: $40.00 (No meals) Non-Resident: $80.00 (With 4 meals Lunch and Dinner Friday and Saturday) One-Day Overview: $20.00 (No meals) One-Day Overview: $30.00 (Lunch included) One-Day Overview Students will choose one study and will have 6 hours of session time in that study. You will not get both studies, unless you come to both days, and that certainly is an option for you. ONE-DAY OVERVIEW STUDIES: Friday & Saturday. Check in is from 8:00 am-8:45 am with classes beginning at 9:00 am. Watch for additional details on our Website: Mission u Policies REFUNDS: There will be no refunds without at least 7 days notice. ($40.00 of Resident Fee is not refundable.) NO CHILD CARE AVAILABLE HOUSING: HOUSING WILL BE IN COLLEGE DORMITORIES. Bring bed linens, including a light blanket, pillow, towels, clothes hangers, grooming items, mirror, bathrobe, study lamp and any other items you feel necessary for your comfort away from home. (Wireless internet is available all over the campus.) There will be no linen rental. SPECIAL NEEDS: If you have any physical conditions that require consideration in room or classroom assignment, please explain on registration form or on separate sheet of paper stapled to your form. YOUTH: This year s youth camp is limited to 15 participants and will last the full time of Mission u For youth participants, there are covenant and consent forms that must be completed and accompany the basic registration form. Those forms are available from the school officers, district presidents, and our conference website at There will be a youth curfew in effect at 11:30 p.m. each evening. CLASSES: The Spiritual Growth Study, Created in Happiness: Understanding Your Life in God, will be offered to everyone. Please choose one of the other courses for more intensive study. Bring Bibles, pencils, paper, etc. Text books will be available from the Mission Resource Center in early spring, and at all Conference events prior to the school and in the Resource Room during the school. Participants are strongly encouraged to purchase and read the texts before arriving at Mission u. CEU s and Advanced Lay Servant Certifications: Continuing Education Units and Advanced Lay Servant Certifications will be offered if requirements are met. Dean Assistant Dean Lynda Morris Lisa Bacon (704) (828) Lfmorrisap@aol.com Business Manager Virginia Robinson lisabacon304@gmail.com Housing Manager Sandy Letchworth (828) (336) robinsonva62@gmail.com Hands-On Mission Project Sewing Kits SLetchworth@usindustrialpiping.com 3 continuous yards of fabric: cotton or cotton blend only; no heavy duty, corduroy or knit; no patriotic, religious, holiday, camouflage, or military patterns 1 pair of fabric scissors 1 package assorted hand needles, at least 10 in original packing; no craft needles 1 spool of medium to large thread; no travel kit thread 5 to 8 buttons, 5/8-inch size or larger; no loose buttons; leave in original packing or fasten all together 1 gallon size sealable plastic bag Assembly Instructions: Place all items in plastic bag and seal. In a separate envelope, please include a check payable to UMCOR Sager Brown for at least $1.00 per kit.

13 REGISTRATION Western NC Conference Mission u STUDENT TYPE: Please choose your student type / housing preference. ( ) Youth Camp Student - $150 ( ) Resident Student - New Hall - $190* ( ) Resident Student - Double Room - $160 ( ) Resident Student - Private Room - $175 ( ) Non-Resident Student without meals - $40 ( ) Non-Resident with meals - $80 OFFICE USE ONLY Date Reg # Ck # ( ) One Day Over-View without meals - $20: Which Day? I will attend on Friday Saturday ( ) One Day Over-View with meals - $30: Which Day? I will attend on Friday Saturday STUDENT INFORMATION: Please PRINT CLEARLY and complete all information. Name: First Timer? ( ) Yes (Name for name tag) Church: District: ( ) Female ( ) Male Age Level: ( ) Youth ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) 60 & over Address: Street, P. O. Box City State Zip Telephone : ( ) Roommate (if applicable) (Must be sent in together!) In case of Emergency, contact: Name: Telephone: ( ) Special Housing/Classroom Needs (please be specific): CHOOSE YOUR MISSION STUDY: Resident & Non-Resident Students, which Mission Study do you prefer? Note: All full-time students will participate in the Spiritual Growth Study in the Chapel and in a full-time class of their choice. ( ) Latin America - Geographic Study or ( ) The Church and People w/disabilities - Social Issue Study One-Day Overview Students, which Mission Study do you prefer? ( ) Created in Happiness - Spiritual Study or ( ) Latin America - Geographic Study Workshop for Children s Leaders (4:15pm Friday or Saturday): ( ) I plan to attend this workshop. PLEASE CHECK ALL THAT APPLY: Are you a ( ) Conference Officer ( ) District Officer ( ) Local Officer ( ) Unit/Circle Member ( ) UMW Stipend Recipient ( ) Mission Personnel PLEASE CHECK IF YOU WOULD BE WILLING TO HELP AT Mission u as a: ( ) Golf Cart Driver ( ) Class Hostess (Assisting the study leader each day as needed) ( ) Classroom Tech Support REGISTRATION FORM & PAYMENT DUE BY JUNE 26, 2015 Make Checks payable to: UNITED METHODIST WOMEN Mail Check and Registration form to: Virginia Robinson 2141 Millstone Drive Morganton, NC 28655

14 Return Mail: Communications Coordinator Janet R. Morgan 4382 Ernest Houser Road Lincolnton, NC To: Let s Make It Happen in 2015! May 2 June June July August 8 September November 7 June 3-5, 2016 Catawba Valley District UMW Mission J Iverson Riddle Development Center (Morganton, NC) Spiritual Growth Retreat - all UMW Members (Lake Junaluska) WNCUMC Annual Conference (Lake Junaluska) Mission u, Pfeiffer University-all UMW Members (Misenheimer, NC) Catawba Valley District UMW District Annual Boger City UMC Conference Annual Meeting all UMW Members (Lake Junaluska) Catawba Valley District UMW Leader Development Day for local Aldersgate UMC (Shelby, NC) Southeastern Jurisdiction Quadrennial Meeting, (Charleston, SC)

15 Mission u 2015 Residential Youth CAMP! July Pfeiffer University, U.S. Highway 52N Misenheimer, NC HOUSING: Housing will be in College Dormitories. Pfeiffer Student Leaders will be serving as Camp Leaders! Resident Youth Camp. This year Mission u is providing the opportunity for up to 15 high school students or recent graduates to participate in study, worship, fellowship and hands-on ministry! Theme: Latin America: Places, Culture and Faith This is a study for young people regarding Latin American life, customs, culture, young people, geography, and liturgical practices. You will increase your understanding of what life is like for Latin American youth who are working toward and dreaming of a better world. Leaders: Rev. Sherri Barnes and Sherry Sink COST: $150 per student. The expectation is that the student will pay $50 towards the experience with their local church/umw unit paying the balance of $100. AGE: Mission u is open to high school students who have completed 8th grade through those who have completed 12 th grade. SPECIAL NEEDS: If you have any physical conditions that require consideration in room or classroom assignment, please explain on registration form or on separate sheet of paper stapled to your form.. Latin America: Places, Culture and Faith WHAT TO BRING: Your Bible (of course!!) Musical instrument if you play Toiletries (soap, shampoo, body wash, etc. etc. etc.!!) Whatever you need to be clean & happy! Outdoor toiletries (bug spray & sun screen) Whatever you need to be comfortable! Sheets/blanket/pillow (Twin XL) or a sleeping bag instead of sheets/blanket Bath towels/wash cloths/hand towels Rain gear if forecasted Clothes, sleepwear, & footwear (SOCKS & SHOES) that will keep you comfortable & happy! ON Friday and Saturday, we will be going out into the community for hands on ministry experiences. You will need to wear a T-shirt or tank top (no spaghetti straps), shorts are fine (not too short), socks and closed toed shoes. (You MUST have closed toed shoes). Medicines (Please bring them in prescription bottles/containers)-need parent/legal guardian s permission/advisement regarding your medicine schedule Copy of your health insurance card & vaccination records List of any dietary restrictions/concerns Jacket, sweat shirt, hat, sun glasses Small amount of spending money if desired Camp Chair It s OK to bring electronic devices (computers, e- readers, tablets, cell phones, etc. etc. etc.) BUT you are responsible for them. (Wireless internet is available on the campus.) DO NOT BRING: Expensive items or items of sentimental value that you would be unhappy if they were lost or broken! Also plan to bring Open Minds, Open Hearts, & Open Hands!!!! CONSENT FORMS: For youth participants, there are covenant and consent forms that must be completed and accompany the basic registration form. Those forms are available from the school officers, district presidents, and our conference website at There will be a youth curfew in effect at 11:30pm

16 REGISTRATION Western NC Conference Mission u YOUTH CAMP! STUDENT INFORMATION: Please PRINT CLEARLY and complete all information. Name: First Timer? ( ) Yes (Name for name tag) Church: District: ( ) Female ( ) Male Date of Birth: (m/date/year) Grade Level for school year: College Address: Street, P. O. Box City State Zip Telephone: ( ) Roommate (if applicable) (Must be sent in together!) In case of Emergency, contact: Name: Telephone: ( ) Special Housing/Classroom Needs (please be specific): REGISTRATION FORM & PAYMENT DUE BY JUNE 26, 2015 Make Checks payable to: UNITED METHODIST WOMEN Mail Check and Registration form to: Virginia Robinson 2141 Millstone Drive Morganton, NC Registration is open May 1-June 26, 2015 All Registrations must be postmarked no later than June 26, 2015 THERE WILL BE NO ONSITE REGISTRATIONS Call/ /Text Questions or Concerns to Sherri Barnes sherri.barnes@pfeiffer.edu or

17 Permission/Medical Release Form for Mission u 2015 This form is necessary for any student wishing to stay overnight in a Pfeiffer University Residence Hall. Clearly print, provide necessary signatures, and submit to the Office of Church Relations. Students will not be permitted to attend Mission u without completing this form. Date: Student Name: T-Shirt size Address: Home Phone: Cell Phone: High School: Grade ( school year) Medical Concerns/Allergies: Parent Name: Address: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Parent/Guardian I give permission for my child, named above, to visit and stay overnight in a Residence Hall at Pfeiffer University. I hereby release and hold harmless Pfeiffer University, its trustees, administrators, and employees from any and all liability, damage, or claims made against them related to my child s participation in this visit to Pfeiffer University. In addition, I authorize a representative of Pfeiffer University to consent to medical care of my child in the event I cannot be reached. Student I agree to abide by all laws, policies, and rules set forth by Pfeiffer University and its staff. I understand failure to do so could result in notification of my parent/guardian and a request that I leave campus. Authorization to use photographs and/or audio-visual I hereby authorize Pfeiffer University to use, reproduce, and/or publish photographs, voice reproductions and/or video that may pertain to my child. I understand that this material may be used in any legal manner in various publications, promotional or recruitment materials or for other related endeavors. This material may also appear on Pfeiffer s website, social media outlets and in university publications. I understand that by signing this release, I waive any and all present or future compensation rights to the use of the above stated material(s). Signature of Parent/Guardian Date Signature of Student Date

18 United Methodist Women WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE 2015 Mission u Covenant and Consent Form for Youth Print Name of Youth Participant COVENANT: As a participant in Mission u, I take seriously my responsibility and affirm my commitment for the well-being and safety of others and myself. I agree to remain on the site unless I have been given permission to leave by my chaperone and the Western North Carolina Conference United Methodist Women s designated person in charge. I will attend all activities, including meals. I will observe the scheduled curfew of 11:30 p.m. by being in my room, being quiet, and not disturbing others. I will not use tobacco, illegal substances, or alcohol. I will respect the equipment and property of others and care for the facility that we share. This covenant is made between each youth participant and the whole group. I understand that if I break the covenant, and if the brokenness cannot be reconciled, that my parent will be contacted and I may be sent home from the event. Youth Participant Signature Date CONSENT OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN: I give my permission for my son/daughter to participate in Mission u to be held at Pfeiffer University, July 16-19, I have read the covenant, which my son/daughter has signed, and I understand the responsibilities to which he/she has agreed. I will support him/her in fulfilling this covenant. I understand that it is essential that my son/daughter conduct himself/herself appropriately and refrain from the use of alcohol, cigarettes, tobacco, drugs, cursing, and other inappropriate behavior that may detract from the purpose of Mission u or hinder other participants from enjoying the event. If it becomes necessary to take disciplinary action with my son/daughter, I will be advised of the situation, and I agree to cooperate in resolving the problem as amicably as possible. If the situation requires that my son/daughter be sent home from the event, I agree to assist with transporting my son/daughter from the event location to his/her home. Parent or Guardian Signature Date

19 THE LEGACY FUND Celebrate United Methodist Women! 150 Years and Counting... Please retain for your records Western North Carolina Conference United Methodist Women My Legacy Fund gift: United Methodist Women has a rich legacy as a mission movement since 1869, and we are building for the next 150 years of service in God's mission on behalf of women, children and youth in communities down the street and around the world. Make your Legacy Fund gift today! Every member is encouraged to make a gift to The Legacy Fund of at least $18.69 per year, over and above her Pledge to Mission, for five years ( ). $1,869 $500 $300 $200 $50 $18.69 Other monthly annually beginning 20 (month/year) Turning Faith, Hope and Love into Action since All donations tax-deductible. Give your Legacy Fund commitment form and your gift to your local United Methodist Women treasurer. Cut along dotted line / Keep top portion Yes! I w ant to celebrate United Methodist W om en s 150th anniversary and help ensure we continue to put faith, hope and love into action for another 150 years. Western North Carolina Conference United Methodist Women My Legacy Fund gift: $1,869 $500 $300 $200 $50 $18.69 Other enclosed monthly annually beginning 20 In honor / memory of Please contact me about including United Methodist Women in my estate planning. Please contact me about the major gift program. Name: Phone: Address: City, State, ZIP: Conference: Western North Carolina Conference District: Give your Legacy Fund commitment form and your gift to your local United Methodist Women treasurer.

20 Frequently Asked Questions about The Legacy Fund / 150th Anniversary Celebration: What is The Legacy Fund? A key element of the 150th Anniversary celebration in A designated fund (endowment) of the national office of United Methodist Women. (Only interest can be expended.) Our Western North Carolina Every Member Legacy Fund Goal: That every member of United Methodist Women make a gift to The Legacy Fund of at least $18.69 per year, over and above her Pledge to Mission, for five years ( ). What is the purpose of The Legacy Fund? To assure the continuation of ministries with women, children and youth, worldwide, into the next 150 years. To enable United Methodist Women to respond more adequately to new and emerging needs. To minimize the risk of severe budget fluctuation in years of recession, regional financial crisis, or change in giving by the membership. How will the funds be used? The total program of United Methodist Women is mission. Interest from The Legacy Fund will be added to Mission Giving funds to formulate the national budget of United Methodist Women. (Mission Giving is the largest source of that budget which includes grants to National Mission Institutions such as the Bethlehem Centers in Charlotte and Winston-Salem, international programs and projects, program resource production, training, and more.) Why should I give to The Legacy Fund? The Legacy Fund is OUR special anniversary gift to future United Methodist Women members and ministries. To pass on the legacy we have inherited. To stake out our legacy for future generations. (January 2015 response, page 3). Isabella Thoburn College, Lucknow, India, is an outgrowth of the work of the first missionary of our organization. The College motto is: We Receive to Give. Because we believe in the PURPOSE of United Methodist Women and want our daughters, granddaughters, nieces and friends to share our sense of meaningful sisterhood. To be part of the joyous celebration in 2019 culminating 150 years of ministry. How does the money get to the National Office? Gifts are given to the local treasurer who sends the Legacy Fund money and commitment cards to the District treasurer following regular procedures. There is a line on the local treasurer Remittance form for The Legacy Fund. Does a Legacy Fund gift count for the individual or Unit Pledge to Mission Giving? No. This is a special additional gift to celebrate the 150th anniversary. In fact, it is critical that we sustain and even increase our Pledge to Mission Giving during this five year campaign; the needs have never been greater. How do we give? Annually? All at once? What about non-cash gifts? Each person can determine her schedule of giving; any schedule is appropriate. Non-cash gifts of stock, property, life insurance, etc., can be given through the United Methodist Women National Office. Contact the Treasurer s office at How do I get a Legacy 150 pin? When you turn in a Commitment Card, you will receive a pin at your district annual meeting. For more information visit: Western North Carolina Conference United Methodist Women - United Methodist Women National Office -