(Bottom left) A drama session on disabilities.
(Bottom right) Special music at Mission u.<\/em><\/center><\/p>\n
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Mission u:<\/em> John Wesley paid a surprise visit to 154 Mission u participants (including eight enthusiastic youth) from 63 churches within The Pacific Northwest Conference. He assisted the Rev. Keith Hackett as he guided us through the all-school spiritual growth study, \u201cHow Is It With Your Soul?\u201d<\/p>\n Participants choosing the \u201cRoma of Europe\u201d study are now better able to empathize with the people sometimes called \u201cgypsies,\u201d not only in Europe but also the United States, as they understood the Roma history.<\/p>\n Class members of \u201cThe Church and People with Disabilities\u201d study could be seen performing accessibility audits around the Central Washington University campus. Now, they are better equipped to assist in the process at their local churches.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Resource Room and Learning Center had many opportunities to secure Reading Program books and UMW resources, along with hands-on activities with crafts and UMCOR kits. For a portion of the participants Mission u was a new experience; for others, many were attending their 32nd+ time.<\/p>\n Attending Mission u is one of the 5 Columns of Mission that every church is challenged to complete each year. Next year\u2019s Mission u event has been set for July 17-20<\/strong> at Central Washington University<\/strong>. Come learn, equip for action, resource yourself and your UMW\/church, sing praises, meet and make friends.<\/p>\n Get ready for:<\/p>\n Make your attendance to Mission u 2015 a priority!<\/p>\n \u201cI was immediately greeted by many enthusiastic, happy, and smiling people. This was the first thing to really strike me \u2013 the exuberance and the abundance of happiness; everywhere I turned there was a warm, welcoming face. The instructor of this course was able to deliver the content, ideas, and \u2018feel\u2019 intended by the course author in a most extraordinary manner, despite the obstacles presented by a large audience. There were skits and questions from the audience. We studied everything from the history of Methodism to methods of prayer. We also learned how prayer can enrich ourselves and society surrounding us. I was thoroughly amazed by the instructors, utilizing their innovation & knowledge base to make topics enjoyable (that might normally seem uninteresting). We learned the concept of \u2018person first\u2019 language, where we place emphasis on the person. I was truly astounded at the number of just simply happy people in attendance; it was really a great experience. Most of all, Mission u 2014 opened my eyes to see how I could better myself and better my congregation so we as a team can contribute to the inclusivity of the church \u2013 for all people\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n –Kenneth McGavran<\/strong>, a first-time attendee<\/em><\/p>\n \u201c\u2019There is no them.\u2019 That was the overarching message of Mission u 2014. All of us learned how to pray, learn, mentor, and transform the world together, in better ways. Us. We. The Body of Christ. Together. All are welcome.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n –Lethe McGavran<\/strong>, a UMW officer<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cLearning in the disabilities study, getting guidance for measuring spaces for parking, and learning about accessible restrooms were my favorite moments at Mission u.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n –Richard Holmes<\/strong>, a lay minister<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cWe were invited to attend by Linda Hay and will tell about our class at a potluck after church.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n –Donna Wilson<\/strong>, member of White Swan\/Wilbur Memorial UMCs \u201cI liked painting with my mouth in our class.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n –Courtney A.<\/strong>, youth<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cI loved hanging out with other young adults; I would consider coming again and really liked the stations in the disability class.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n –Athena K.<\/strong>, youth, first-timer<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cKeith used a variety of learning modalities as a way to engage the large group of varying ages. There was a balanced amount of lecture, interviews, humor and information. We were challenged to incorporate John Wesley\u2019s Holy Club 22 questions daily and even visited by John Wesley himself! I did have a small group with the youth from my church share their thoughts about these questions and they were quite insightful.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n –Deb Avery<\/strong>, youth chaperone<\/em><\/p>\n (Top) Choir performs a song in-between learning sessions. (Bottom left) A drama session on disabilities. (Bottom right) Special music at Mission u. 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\nCourse studies enrich, challenge attendees<\/strong>
\nBy Judy Dirks, Joan Hackett, et. al. | Photos by Linda York<\/em><\/p>\n\n
\nJoan Hackett serves as the Conference Secretary
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\nHere are some Mission u highlights from a few of our attendees:<\/em><\/p>\n
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