UPCOMING EVENTS. YADKIN VALLEY DISTRICT Newsletter UNITED METHODIST WOMEN. Yadkin Valley District UMW. Follow UMW:

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1 Yadkin Valley District UMW C/O Deborah Brooks PO Box 342 Wallburg NC RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID HIGH POINT, NC PERMIT NO. 67 UNITED METHODIST WOMEN YADKIN VALLEY DISTRICT Newsletter Second Quarter 2017, Volume 5, Issue 1 Follow UMW: UPCOMING EVENTS District Day Apart & Prayer Breakfast April 29th District Mission Walk May 20th Mission U July 13th 16th Spiritual Growth Retreat June 16th 17th District Annual August 19th Annual Celebration Sept 29th Oct 1st Ubuntu October 14th District Leadership Training November 4th 28

2 PRESIDENT: Spring Greetings UMW Sisters! What a wonderful time of year to be alive in God s creation! Everywhere I look, I see evidence of rebirth and renewal. Thanks be to God for His mercy, grace, love and forgiveness through the sacrifice of His Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. First of all, a huge thank you for all that have lifted up prayers for me, as well as sending cards and bringing food as I recover from my broken ankle. There is nothing to compare with the support of United Methodist Women when something happens in our lives. You truly have demonstrated what being a supportive community looks like! I am so glad I was able to attend the Mission Study and the Legislative Day, despite my injury. Being in your presence made me immediately feel so much better. We learned so much at both events. The women of Yadkinville UMW and First Mocksville UMW really did a fabulous job hosting these Saturdays. There was so much to learn about the issues that face our daily lives and the need for Christian action to create solutions to these problems. If you were not able to attend, please contact someone that did for a report on how you can make a difference. The need is urgent and we are called to be God s caretakers for this planet and for those that are the least and the lost. In my lifetime, I have never experienced a time quite like this in our nation s history. As Christians, we must come together, setting aside our political differences and remembering that we are Christians before we are anything else Americans, Democrats, Independents or Republicans. Our allegiance should first be to Christ and as such, we are called to stand up for those that cannot stand for themselves. Please continue to pray for our nation and its leaders, but also, contact your legislators about issues that affect women, youth, and children. Thanks for all the year-end reports that I have received. There is a new option available online so that each member of your unit can create a membership card that can be printed by the computer. I realize everyone doesn t have access to a computer or printer, so maybe the most technologically savvy person in your unit could complete the questions for each person. The address for the membership link is: I am looking forward to the Prayer Breakfast/Day Apart at the end of this month at Mt. Tabor. And, as always our Spiritual Growth Retreat in June is such an uplifting and renewing time at Lake Junaluska. This year s theme, S.M.I.L.E., See Miracles in Life Everyday, is a timely reminder that we are not alone. God is with us, every day of our lives and miracles are still taking place, if we only have eyes to see them. Again, thanks for your continued prayers and support. I have been so blessed to serve in this position. See you soon! Darlene 2 27

3 2017 NURTURING PARTNERS Trinity, King Trinity Thomasville Trinity Winston-Salem Union Union Chapel Union Ridge Martha Isenberg Wesley Chapel Kathy Chadwell Wesley Memorial Polly Caudle Whitaker's Chapel Ginny Martin/Sharon Reid Withers Chapel Yadkin College Cathy Smith Yadkinville Donna Ireland Mary Jo Brewer Jamie Smith Yadkin Valley District DAY APART PRAYER BREAKFAST Roses and Remembrance By Carolyn Payne How Dare They! There is a particular type of woman; a rare and diverse breed, a woman who will dare to test boundaries, a woman who will dare to succeed. Unfettered by convoluted circumstance, undaunted by the size of the fight She's a headstrong force to be dealt with, conscientious, full of gumption, blessed with insight. How dare she depart from the usual path to take the road few travel. How dare she follow her own conviction -- her own destiny to unravel. The first woman elected bishop, the first woman ordained to preach, the first woman to demand the vote, and simple freedom of speech. The first Superintendent, the first to pen a hymn, the first to challenge what's not allowed, the first to stand up, the first to stand out, the first to plough furrows never ploughed! The first of her race, the first of her gender, the first to spread her wings and fly! The first to look at the world around her and say if they can do it, so can I! They dared to unshackle the heavy burden of being born a mere female! They dared to be the first to do it, they dared to blaze their own trail. It's easy to jump on the bandwagon once the hay has been comfortably softened; so..., dare to pick up the pitchfork yourself, and dare to do it more often! It's no accident you're here at this time and in this place, true...most of us won't make history, but all can be in the race. So gird up your loins girls, and remember this battle cry... "I may not be the first one to dare it, but I won't be the last one to try!" Written by carolynpayne, and shared at the conference executive committee meeting on February 12, Carolyn currently serves as Historian for Western North Carolina Conference United Methodist Women. She lives in Clemmons, North Carolina. Guest Speaker: Hands On Project: Rev Dianne Lawhorn Sewing Kits (instructions on page 4) Love Offering April 29, 2017 Mt Tabor UMC 8:30 am Registration 8:45 9:45 Breakfast 10:00 Program MT TABOR UMC, 3543 Robinhood Rd, Winston Salem. Ph: From Business 40: Take Silas Creek Parkway/NC 67 W. Drive approximately 2.5 miles to the Robinhood Rd exit. Turn right on to Robinhood Rd. Go approximately 1.15 miles and the church is on your right. From I40 W: Take Hanes Mall Blvd exit and turn right. Go to stop lights at the hospital and turn left onto Silas Creek Pkwy. Drive approximately 3.25 miles.to the Robinhood Rd exit. Turn right on to Robinhood Rd. Go approximately 1.15 miles and the church is on your right

4 SPIRITUAL GROWTH COORDINATOR: BARBARA CROTTS 2017 NURTURING PARTNERS Hello ladies of the YV District. It has been a busy spring with our Mission Study, Legislative Advocacy Day, planning for our Day Apart/Prayer Breakfast, and thinking about our upcoming Spiritual Growth Retreat in June at Lake Junaluska. I hope to see a lot of you there. Just a word about becoming a team member for UMW...please consider taking an active roll in the planning and making our district events happen. There are so many of you who have talents and the personality to be a great asset the leadership of our organization. You make so many friendships, grow spiritually, and just become a more confident person. There are so many reasons to consider taking a position. But most of all...s.m.i.l.e. (see miracles in life everyday)...you are a miracle in many ways Barbara 3 continuous yards of fabric Cotton or cotton blend only No heavy duty, corduroy knit, etc No patriotic, religious, holiday, camouflage or military patterned fabric 1 pair of Fabric scissors only 1 package of hand needles in original packaging only 1 spool thread Medium to large spool No travel kit thread 5-8 buttons 5/8 inch size or larger No loose buttons Leave buttons in original packaging or fasten all together 1 gallon size sealable plastic bag SEWING KIT INSTRUCTIONS Place all items in the One-gallon size bag and seal All items must be new. Do not wash the fabric as it will then be considered used. All emergency kits are carefully planned to make them usable in the greatest number of situations. Since strict rules often govern product entry into international countries, it is important that kits contain only the requested items, nothing more. Do not include any personal notes, money, or additional material in the kits. These things must be painstakingly removed and will delay the shipment. Anitoch Belews Creek Antioch Rural Hall Ardmore Baltimore Bethel King Bethel Thomasville Bethel Winston-Salem Bethesda Bethlehem Boonville Brooks Temple Bunker Hill Canaan Centenary Clemmons Centenary W-S Center Mocksville Center Welcome Center Yadkinville Central Mt. Airy Central Thomasville Central Terrace Cherry Street Chesnut Grove Clemmons Concord Lewisville Concord Mocksville Cooleemee Cornatzer Crews Delta Dobson Dulin East Bend Elbaville Elm Grove Fair Grove Thomasville Fairview Thomasville Fairview Pinnacle Faith Farmington First Mocksville First Pilot Mt First Thomasville Friendship Good Hope Hanes Grove Hardison Harmony Grove Hickory Ridge Johnsontown Kingswood Konnoak Hills Level Cross Lewisville Ginny Martin Martha Isenberg Valerie Prim Brenda Tuttle Deb Brooks Mary Jo Brewer Donna Ireland Valerie Prim Cathy Smith Sandy Letchworth Cathy Smith Donna Ireland Mary Jo Brewer Florence Greene Sandy Letchworth Ginny Martin Faye Everhart/Barbara Crotts Sandy Letchworth Carolyn Brown Polly Caudle Barbara Crotts Barbara Crotts Sandy Letchworth Ginny Martin Jamie Smith Valerie Prim Brenda Tuttle Faye Everhartt Barbara Crotts Carolyn Brown Florence Greene Florence Greene Valerie Prim/Sandy Steele Barbara Crotts Rhita Newcomb/Polly Caudle Martha Isenberg Deb Brooks Martha Isenberg Cathy Smith Rhita Newcomb/Polly Caudle Liberty Longtown Valerie Prim Love's Main Street Kernersville Sandy Letchworth Maple Springs Memorial Kathy Chadwell Midway Cathy Smith Mitchell's Chapel Sandy Steele Mocks Donna Ireland Morris Chapel Carolyn Brown Mt. Carmel Cathy Smith Mt. Pleasant Boonville Valerie Prim/Sandy Steele Mt. Pleasant Thomasville Deb Brooks Mt. Pleasant Tobaccoville Brenda Tuttle Mt. Pleasant Winston Salem Carolyn Brown Mt. Tabor Rhita Newcomb Mt Zion Debra Lawson New Home Hew Hope New Mt Vernon Deb Brooks Oak Forest Anna Leake Oak Grove Palmyra Debra Lawson Pine Grove Pinnacle Debra Lawson Pine Grove WS Martha Isenber Pine Woods Pinnacle Ginny Martin/Sharon Reid Pisgah Sandy Letchworth Pleasant Grove Thomasville Deb Brooks Pleasant Hill Brenda Tuttle Prospect St James St Mark Carolyn Brown St Paul Kernersville Sandy Letchworth St Paul WS St Stephen Anna Leake Saint Andrews Saints Home Carolyn Payne Salem, Mt Airy Jamie Smith Salem, Mocksville Donna Ireland Sedge Garden Sandy Letchworth Shady Grove Deb Brooks Sharon Donna Ireland Shiloh, Germanton Ginny Martin/Sharon Reid Shiloh, Lexington Florence Greene Shoals Jamie Smith Snow Hill Sharon Reid Stokesburg Carolyn Brown Stony Knoll Valerie Prim/Sandy Steele Tabernacle Brenda Tuttle 4 25

5 Missional Network UMW Representatives ADVANCE DAVIDSON COUNTY FORSYTH NORTHEAST FORSYTH NORTHWEST Donna Ireland Florence Greene Arlyn Wilson Brenda Tuttle 223 Brier Creek Rd 190 College Lane 4701 New Walkertown Rd 129 Hickory Lane Advance NC Lexington NC Walkertown NC King NC FORSYTH-WEST KERNERSVILLE MOCKSVILLE SOUTHERN REGION MNC Polly Caudle Sandy Letchworth Patsy Veach Cathy Smith 797 Harper Rd 721 Dobson St 111 Veach Lane 146 Brencomb Drive Clemmons NC Kernersville NC Mocksville NC Winston Salem NC STOKES SURRY SOUTH THOMASVILLE WINSTON SALEM EAST Carolyn Brown Jamie Smith Greta Stookey Anna Leake 1097 Cherry Lane 738 Key Road 301 Daniel Paul Rd 3628 Northhampton Dr Walnut Cove NC Ararat, NC Archdale NC Winston Salem NC H C H C H C: carolynbrown3560@yahoo.com keysmith@triad.rr.com g_stooke@uncg.edu babydollchamp@bellsouth.net WINSTON SALEM YADKIN AREA WEST Sandy Steele 8580 Waterford Village Ct 420 E Hemlock St Clemmons NC Yadkinville NC H C politicalsciencemajor@gmail.com survivor528@yahoo.com Did you know that our Western North Carolina District United Methodist Women has 23,114 members and nationally we have over 800,000 United Methodist Women? When I was attending the district mission study on Climate Justice, I was thinking about that. If we all take just one new action from that study, what an impact it could make! And if we implement several of those actions it can be even greater. Anything we can do to reduce our carbon footprint is good for our planet. You may want to visit and see how you can reduce yours. Don t forget that August 19 at 2pm is our district annual meeting at New Hope UMC in Winston-Salem. The next newsletter will have all the details about the meeting. Peace to all, Martha Vice President: Martha Isenberg Secretary: Cathy Smith We ve recently entered into the second quarter of My, how time does fly! We are all busy within our units, our church, our families, our communities, and other commitments. During this exceptionally busy time of year, let s not forget that Jesus is the reason for the Easter season. Please take time to meditate and pray and give thanks to God for his glorious gift of salvation. If you haven t invited your Nurturing Partner to one of your meetings or events, please do so soon. We re happy to assist your unit with information, assistance, or programs. Wishing love and joy to each of you, Cathy SAVE THE DATE August 19th District Annual Meeting Your Conference Officers from Yadkin Valley District UMW IN ACTION Conference President Tonya Lanier 604 Adams St Lexington NC sonshiners@lexcominc.net Conference Historian Carolyn Payne 5761 Styers Ferry Rd Clemmons NC ReginaldTPayne@bellsouth.net Conference Nominations Faye Everhart 1028 Gales Ave Winston Salem NC feverhart2@att.net Conference Nominations Kathy Chadwell 504 Sullivan Street Thomasville NC H C k.sc2008@hotmail.com Pine Grove UMW of Winston-Salem stuffed over 30 heart pillows for local hospital heart patients 24 5

6 Treasurer: Jamie Smith I enjoyed seeing many UMW Sisters at the Conference Legislative Day and the District Mission Study this month! Our year is already flying by, and I know the Holy Spirit is with us as we work to be the hands and feet of Jesus with support to MISSIONS! Help me pray for our Local Units to survive and thrive so our work may accomplish important tasks this year. Our Conference financial goal is To Increase Mission Giving in the Gift of Memory Channel by 20%. As has said, this is not hoping to see an increase in loss of members, but to see members increase giving in remembrance of those who have helped get UMW where we are today. This does not mean we only remember UMW members, a Gift in Memory card (or a donation) can be for anyone we would like to pay a tribute to, anyone who has touched our lives. Giving on all holidays, anniversaries of deaths, birthdays, All Saint s Day, any occasion is a good time to remember those who were special to us. This giving also fulfills a Mission Today Unit requirement. Your Unit Treasurer can order cards from me, or you can get them at District and Conference events. YADKIN VALLEY DISTRICT UMW EXECUTIVE TEAM 2017 President 5209 Bridge Pointe Drive Clemmons, NC H C gardnerdarlenel@gmail.com MEI Valerie Prim 1301 Henry Street Ext Yadkinville, NC primswim@yahoo.com Vice President Martha Isenberg 5580 Rozianna Drive Winston-Salem, NC mhisenberg@aol.com Spiritual Growth Barbara Crotts 169 Rag Road Mocksville, NC H C imacrotts@yadtel.net Secretary Cathy Smith 146 Brencomb Drive Winston Salem NC H C mammacat@mindspring.com Social Action 1633 Turfwood Drive Pfafftown, NC joyce.irby60@hotmail.com Treasurer Jamie Smith 738 Key Road Ararat, NC H C keysmith@triad.rr.com MNO Rhita Newcomb 5569 Farm House Trail Winston Salem NC rhitakay@yahoo.com Our 2017 Love Offering at Spiritual Growth will be A Gift to Mission in Celebration and Gratitude for Our Mission Giving Leadership, 15 Years and Counting. It would be wonderful to see members of every Local Unit there! For the past 16 years Western North Carolina Conference has been at the top in giving. Let s all make sure we keep this top position in 2017! Encourage your members to help meet our goal of increasing Gift of Memory giving by 20%, to give in all Five Channels, to donate to the Legacy Fund, to contribute to the Spiritual Growth Love Offering, to be a Mission Today Unit may we all meet our PLEDGE for 2017! Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me. (Matthew 25:40) Joyfully serve, Jamie Communications Deborah Brooks 598 Shady Grove Church Rd Winston-Salem, NC H: C: dlawsonbrooks@aol.com Nominations (Class 2017) Sandy Letchworth 721 Dobson St Kernersville NC Program Resources Debra Lawson 103 Bracken Lane King, NC H C debra_lawson@windstream.net Nominations (Class 2018) Donna Ireland 223 Brier Creek Rd Advance NC Nominations: Chair (Class 2017) Sharon Reid 1020 Ernas Drive Madison, NC Nominations (Class 2018) Sandy Steele 420 E Hemlock St Yadkinville NC Nominations (Class 2017) 135 Sterling Drive Mocksville, NC H C rhoyle@yadtel.net Nominations (Class 2019) Glenda Beachamp 6080 Lura Rd Winston Salem NC Communications: Deborah Brooks sjletchworth@gmail.com dbireland@bellsouth.net survivor528@yahoo.com tonyglenda@aol.com Newsletters help inform members and get people interested in what we are doing in our district as well as conference and national levels. It can be a source of ideas so we really want to see what your unit is up to so please send pictures! Others may want to try your idea or modify it for your unit. As I mentioned in the 1st Quarter newsletter, errors happen! So here are a few which have been corrected with this newsletter: The time schedule for the Day Apart Breakfast flyer was left off. See page 3. Nominations (Class 2019) Debbie Norman 1120 Wellesley Place Drive Lewisville NC Nominations (Class 2020) Ginny Martin 3728 Crestbrook Ln Pfafftown NC H C glm3728@yahoo.com Parliamentarian 8580 Waterford Village Ct Clemmons NC H C politicalsciencemajor@gmail.com Historian Polly Caudle 2797 Harper Rd Clemmons NC pcaudle@bellsouth.net The phone number for Ginny Martin, Nominations. The dates for the Annual Celebration and District Day Apart/Prayer Breakfast located on the last page. Thank you for your patience. Don t forget to send us pictures of your unit in action. Deb Leadership Development Mary Jo Brewer 1120 Martin Street Winston-Salem, NC H C mbrewer9@triad.rr.com Call or us we love to hear from you! 6 23

7 REGISTRATION Western NC Conference Mission u YOUTH CAMP! STUDENT INFORMATION: Please PRINT CLEARLY and complete all information. Name: First Timer? ( (Name for name tag) Church: District: ( ) Female ( ) Male Date of Birth: Grade Level for school year: College Address: Street or P. O. Box City State ZIP Telephone: ( ) ) Yes Leadership Development: Mary Jo Brewer Spring is here and we can enjoy the beautiful weather it brings. Seeing all the trees and flowers certainly makes us all feel good. We are working on the Officer Training event for next fall. It will be Saturday, November 4, 2017, 9 a.m. noon, at Main Street UMC in Kernersville. There will be workshops for each UMW office and program area, including circle leaders. We will have more details and directions to Main Street UMC in the next newsletter. Many thanks to Carolyn Brown, Cathy Smith, Brenda Tuttle and who are working with me on this committee. Please put Saturday, November 4, 2017, on your calendar now and encourage your officers, program area chairmen and circle leaders to attend. Roommate (if applicable) (Must be sent in together!) Emergency contact: Name: Telephone: ( ) Special Housing/Classroom Needs (please be specific): Mary Jo SAVE THE DATE November 4th Leadership Training REGISTRATION FORM & PAYMENT DUE BY JUNE 27, 2017 Make check payable to: United Methodist Women Mail check and registration form to: LaDonna Butts 865 Lake Lynn Rd Concord Registration is open May 1-June 27, 2017 All registrations must be RECEIVED no later than June 27, 2017 THERE WILL BE NO ONSITE REGISTRATION. Call/ /Text Questions or Concerns to Sherry Sink/ /sherrysink@gmail.com Nominations: Sharon Reid As we enter the new season of spring, we are reminded of God s creation of our wonderful world. (Genesis 1:1 and Psalm 24:1-2) We are also reminded of our responsibilities to take care of this blessing of God s gift to us. (Psalm 115:16 and Genesis 1:26) It is also time to start thinking about our district UMW s needs and our responsibilities for our team. We have several officers who will be completing their terms and we are asking for volunteers, suggestions, and/ or recommendations for replacements. God has created a beautiful world with equally beautiful people to inhabit it. He has given each person a special calling to serve Him. Now we need to use this talent as we consider what position God can best use us or who will be more effective in this or that position. God may be using you to encourage others. He may be using others to encourage you.. We need to listen to God and heed His call. As God s creations, what are our responsibilities? Please keep these thoughts in mind as we develop our new team of officers. Love to all. Sharon VOLUNTEER...YOU WILL LOVE IT

8 Happy Easter Ladies, Program Resources: Debra Lawson I hope you are reading and learning as you read of missions and are being fed by this year books selections. I am currently reading a book from last year called Americanah. It is a book about students who have come to America for an education due to the schools not staying open for higher education. The main characters are Ifemelu and Obinize from Nigeria who are in love. Ifemelu moves to America. Obinize hoped to meet her but due the post 09/11 ends up in London. Ifemulu tells of her experiences here in America. The book is very interesting and informative. It is a novel; but it is a good example of how a non Black American deals with the transition from their country to our American culture. The two meet and marry other people. Read the book to see how their journeys end. It has really made me think of how strange they felt in foreign countries. Remember to be sure you are reading at least one book from the five selections. They are Leadership Development, Social Action, Spiritual Growth, Nurturing Community, and Education for Mission. Remember that reading an eligible children s book to children also counts. United Methodist Women mission studies can be read for credit in the following categories: Spiritual growth study to Spiritual Growth Geographic study for Education for Mission Issue study for Social Action If you need to order books, pamphlets, and other items the web site is or you can call I do not keep books on hand. I do sometimes have free materials on hand. If you have questions or would like for me to come and visit your unit, please feel free to contact me. Look forward to providing you with books and answering any questions you may have about the reading program. Debra Mission Education and Interpretation: Valerie Prim A heart felt thanks to the YVD Mission Study committee, Yadkinville UMC, and our speaker, Sandrea Williamson for coming together and providing an "awesome" Mission Study. It was a beautiful day filled with learning, fellowship, food, and fun (rapped and danced to "Recycle with Michael"). My prayer is that you were moved in some way to begin to make a change in yourself, family, church, and community. May we begin to see with Christ eyes the needs of people around us. Let us us go forward as courageous ambassadors for Climate Justice. Thank you for the wonderful response of school supply and arts and crafts supply for The Bethlehem Center of W/S. We delivered over 10 boxes to the center. We would also like to thank the Bethlehem centers pre-school for the precious center pieces for our tables at the mission study. Remember to stay active in missions. Looking forward to seeing a lot of new faces at Mission U, in July! (Come have the time of your life). United Methodist Women WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE 2017 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 13-16, 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 Valerie

9 Permission/Medical Release Form for Mission u 2017 YVD MISSION STUDY 2017 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 20 Date 9 9

10 Greetings UMW Sisters, From many reports I've heard about, units are exploding in learning about Social Action Issues in many different ways: attending our District Mission Study on Climate Justice; using the skits in our program book; attending the Conference Legislative Day having special speakers, such as a 15-year old young lady, Kailyn Porter, who is waving high the banner for Justice for those victims of modern-day slavery. Please call on any District Officer to come and share at your local meetings. Also, you can call me, Joyce Irby at to come and speak at your meeting or just come and visit with you. I do suggest that you have more than one date in mind for me to come. I enjoy seeing United Methodist Women in action! SHOUT OUTS TO: 1. FIRST UMW in Thomasville who presented two skits from our program book which led to some lively discussion and action plans. They had some awesome actors too. Part of their mission outreach is helping to provide meals and/or snacks for the high school athletes especially the sports that don't generate a lot of support. Also they learned that many of the athletes were passing out because they did not have enough to eat during the day. How AWESOME is this! 2. St. James UMW in Rural Hall supported the W. Gene Malloy Scholarship Fund with a Yard Sale and as participants of the Community Choir Concert. By the time this newsletter comes out the deadline will have passed to apply so keep this in mind for any Forsyth County high school student who could use some money in their senior year. 3. I will be visiting Pine Grove UMW, Kernersville in May. Wave High the banner for Justice, Joyce Social Action: Kailyn Porter, age 15, speaking to the UMW at New Mt Vernon UMC in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Kailyn is a passionate young lady sharing a need to support stopping human trafficking with Hope For Justice. Hope For Justice is a not for profit company in the USA who works to bring an end to modern day slavery by rescuing victims, restoring lives, and restoring society. Kailyn feels led, by the grace of God, to support this mission and build church partnerships with Hope For Justice in her community Resident Youth Camp provides the opportunity for up to 20 high school students or recent graduates to participate in study, worship, fellowship and hands-on ministry! In Mission Together Come learn about the three U.S. missionary conferences of The United Methodist Church: Alaska United Methodist Conference, Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference, and Red Bird Missionary Conference. Participate in relationshipbuilding and hands-on mission. Leaders: Sherry Sink and Renee Hayes 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 Youth Camp is open to high school students who are rising 9th graders through those who have just 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. HOUSING: Housing will be in a College Dorm. 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 11:30 PM. Mission u 2017 Residential Youth CAMP! July Pfeiffer University, U.S. Highway 52N Misenheimer, NC 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 and activities. 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!!!!

11 ADULT REGISTRATION WNCC UMW Mission u STUDENT TYPE: Please choose your student type / housing preference. ( ) Resident - New Hall - $190 ( ) Resident - Double Room - $160 ( ) Resident - Single Room - $175 ( ) Non-Resident without meals - $50 ( ) Non-Resident with meals - $90 ( ) One Day Over-View without Lunch - $30: I will attend on Friday Saturday ( ) One Day Over-View with Lunch - $40: I will attend on Friday Saturday STUDENT INFORMATION: Please PRINT CLEARLY and complete all information. Name: First Timer? ( (Name for name tag) Church: District: ( ) F ( ) M Age Level: ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) ( ) 60 & over Address: Street or P. O. Box City State ZIP Telephone : ( ) Yes ) Roommate (if applicable) (Forms must be sent in together!) Emergency contact: Name: Telephone: ( OFFICE USE ONLY Date ) Special Housing/Classroom Needs (please be specific): Resident & Non-Resident Full-Time Students, which Mission Study do you prefer? Note: All full-time students participate in the Spiritual Growth Study and choose one class from the two listed below. ( ) Missionary Conferences in the US or ( ) Climate Justice One-Day Overview Students, which Mission Study do you prefer? ( ) Living as a Covenant Community or ( ) Missionary Conferences in the US Workshop for Children s Leaders (4:15 pm Friday or Saturday): ( ) I plan to attend this. Reg # Ck # Amt COME ON!!! Let's walk and enjoy the beautiful weather the Lord has provided by participating in our district Walk for Mission on May 20, If walking is not for you we always need cheerleaders to encourage us. Pom poms will be provided! Our mission focus will be small suitcases and duffle bags for small children and teenagers who arrive at the Crossnore School and Children's Home with their belongings in a trash bag or a grocery store bag. See details below. Don't forget to invite your LUV partner to one of your meetings or events, you should have received the list of LUV partners in our last newsletter. When you invite a conference or district officer your unit will be entered into the Feel the LUV CPR care package drawing. We look forward to visiting your unit. The winner will be announced at our Annual Celebration at Lake Junaluska. Love and Prayers Rhita WHEN: Saturday, May 20th TIME: Membership Nurture and Outreach (MNO): Rhita Newcomb YVD MISSION WALK 10:00 AM TO 12:00 NOON WHERE: OAK FOREST UMC in Midway WHY: Raise money to support missions and ministries of UMW to help women, youth and children around the world. See page 12 and 13 for Mission Walk form Light refreshments and water will be provided. Guest speaker to be announced later. Hands On Project: small suitcases and duffle bags for children and teens. PLEASE CHECK ALL THAT APPLY: Are you a ( ) Conference Officer ( ) District Officer ( ) Local Unit Officer ( ) Unit/Circle Member ( ) Scholarship Recipient ( ) Mission Personnel ( ) Deaconess ( ) Clergy ( ) Study Leader PLEASE CHECK IF YOU WOULD BE WILLING TO HELP AT Mission u as a: Full-Time Students: ( ) Golf Cart Driver ( ) Class Hostess Assist the study leader as needed ( ) Class Tech Support ( ) Class Secretary Take roll in class Overview Students: ( ) Class Secretary/Hostess (Take roll and assist study leader as needed) REGISTRATION FORM & PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED BY JUNE 27, 2017 Make check payable to: United Methodist Women Mail check and registration form to: LaDonna Butts 865 Lake Lynn Rd Concord

12 Registration is open May 1-June 27. All Registrations must be RECEIVED no later than JUNE 27, NO ONSITE REGISTRATION Check-in for Full-Time Studies: Thursday, July 13, 2:00-6:00 PM First session begins at 6:30 PM One-Day Overview Studies: Friday and Saturday. Check-in is 8:00 AM-8:45 AM with class beginning at 9:00 AM. Registration Fees Full-Time Youth Camp: $ Full-Time Adult Students: Resident Students (Resident cost includes meals from Thursday dinner through Sunday breakfast): New Hall: (Private room with a private bathroom): $190.00* *New Hall availability is based on postmark of registration form and limited to number of rooms made available by Pfeiffer. Other dorms are single or double occupancy with community bathrooms. Resident Double: $ Resident Single: $ Non-Resident Students: Non-Resident/No meals: $50.00 Non-Resident with 4 Meals: $90.00 (Lunch and Dinner, Friday and Saturday) Overview Students: One-Day Overview without Lunch: $30.00 One-Day Overview with Lunch: $40.00 (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 both days; you are welcome to do so.) Additional information may be found at: Mission u Policies and Information SPECIAL NEEDS: If you have any physical conditions that require consideration in room or classroom assignment, please explain on registration form or on a separate sheet of paper stapled to your form. Child care is not available. REFUNDS: There will be no refunds without at least 7 days notice. ($50.00 of Resident Fee is not refundable.) HOUSING: Bring bed linens (including blanket and pillow), towels, clothes hangers, toiletries, bathrobe, and any other items you feel necessary for your comfort away from home. (Wireless internet is available all over campus.) CLASSES: Full-Time students take two studies: Living as a Covenant Community and either Missionary Conferences or Climate Justice. Bring Bibles, pencils, paper, etc. Study books are available from the Mission Resource Center and at all Conference events prior to the school. A limited number will be available 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 are available if requirements are met. YOUTH CAMP: limited to 20 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 Mission u officers, District Presidents, and our Conference website at There will be a youth curfew in effect at 11:30 p.m. each evening. Dean Lisa Bacon (828) , lisabacon304@gmail.com Assistant Dean Patricia Moore (704) , phmoore1183@earthlink.net Business Manager LaDonna Butts (704) , ladonna.butts@windstream.net Housing Manager Sandy Letchworth (336) , sletchworth@usindustrialpiping.com Hands-On Mission Project: School Kits 1 pair blunt scissors (rounded tip) 2 pads (or loose leaf) of 8 1/2" x 11" ruled paper 1 30-centimeter ruler 1 hand held pencil sharpener 6 unsharpened pencils with erasers 1 eraser, 2 1/2" 12 sheets construction paper (varied colors) 1 box of 24 crayons (only this size) Place items in cloth school kit bag (instructions online at Supply-Kits/School). (Please make check payable to UMCOR Sager Brown for at least $1.00 per kit for shipping.) 12 17

13 WNCC UMW Mission u July 13-16, 2017 ***Register by June 27*** Pfeiffer University US Hwy 52N Misenheimer, NC In Covenant with All Creation What does it mean to be in covenant with God? With our neighbors? With our planet? Join us at Mission u to learn about our covenant relationships and responsibilities with all of God s creation. Workshop for Leaders of Children: Joined and Held Together Children s Study on Missionary Conferences Leader: Sandy Hieronymus Session Time: 4:15 pm Friday or Saturday Full-Time Youth Camp: In Mission Together Youth Study on Missionary Conferences Leaders: Sherry Sink and Renee Hayes This study focuses on the three U.S. missionary conferences of The United Methodist Church: Alaska United Methodist Conference, Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference, and Red Bird Missionary Conference. It also offers opportunities for youth who are interested in relationship-building and hands-on mission. Spiritual Growth Study: Living as a Covenant Community Full-Time Leader: Dr. Patty Meyers Overview Leader: Ann Aldridge This study examines major covenants throughout the Bible and what they reveal about God s character and love for us. Geographic Study: Missionary Conferences of the US Full-Time Leaders: Barbara Campbell, Rev. Becky Hall, Betty Letzig, Connie Locklear, Patricia Pemberton, and Daphine Strickland. Overview Leader: Rev. Mike Feely This study gives an overview of the three missionary conferences in The United Methodist Church, the contexts out of which they grew and their current engagements. Issue Study: Climate Justice A Call to Hope and Action Full-Time Leader: Sandrea Williamson This study examines climate change and justice concerns raised by the drivers of the problem and the communities affected by it. Learn what we can do to positively impact the environment. Put the u in Mission u! Who should attend? Local Unit officers and members of UMW, District and Conference UMW Officers, District Chairpersons of Mission Engagement, Clergy, interested men, women, and youth; in short YOU! 16 13

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