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President Page 1
Spiritual Growth Page 1
District Officers Page 2
Treasurer Page 2
Book Review Page 2
Social Action -
Educ & Interpret Page 3
MN&O Page 3
Vice President Page 3
Mission u Page 5-8
Calendar Page 5
Jurisdiction Page 7
Purpose Page 8
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION/DATES
** Mission u
July 23-26, 2020
Yakima, WA
** Western Jurisdiction
Quadrennial Meeting
September 11-13, 2020
Tempe, AZ
** Inland Missional District
Annual Meeting
September 19, 2020
Spokane Valley, WA UMC
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New Web address
https://www.pnwumc.org/
umw
Published: April 2020
Spiritual Growth
Retreat to be
rescheduled
Stay Tuned
Timely Reflections
Inland Missional District of the United Methodist Church
United Methodist Women
LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE….IGNITED FOR JUSTICE
Madelyn’s Message
As I sit down to write my president’s article for Timely Reflections, I looked over at my calendar. It was full of so many commitments several weeks ago. Now I stare at a calendar full of cancelations with only one appointment to my chiropractor left in the month. We are all together in a place we have never been before. We are in the Coronavirus Pandemic. Washing our hands, wearing a mask, no hugging, staying 6 feet away from each other is now the new norm. Many of us are worried. We are scared. A Prayer for a Pandemic came through Facebook the other day that helped me put all of this into perspective. I would like to share it with you. May we who are merely inconvenienced
remember those whose lives are at stake. May we who have no risk factors
remember those most vulnerable. May we who have the luxury of working from home
remember those who must choose between preserving their health or making their rent.
May we who have the flexibility to care for our children when their schools close
remember those who have no options. May we who have to cancel our trips
remember those that have no safe place to go. May we who are losing our margin money in the tumult of the economic market
remember those who have no margin at all. May we who settle in for a quarantine at home
remember those who have no home. As fear grips our country
let us choose love. During this time when we cannot physically wrap our arms around each other
let us yet find ways to be the loving embrace of God to our neigh-bors. Amen United Methodist Women keep safe, keep praying, choose love, be the loving embrace of God and keep our eyes on Jesus. We will get through this together. We have work to do. This is a global issue and we are a global organization that is organized to help. WASH THOSE HANDS! Madelyn Bafus, President Inland Missional District [email protected]
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2019-2020 Inland Missional District United Methodist Women
President: Madelyn Bafus ([email protected]) 509-869-8213 Vice President: Patsy Charlton ([email protected]) 208-263-8545 Secretary: Marilyn Wudarcki ([email protected]) 208-265-5968 Treasurer: Charlene Mullis ([email protected]) 208-267-9262 Education & Interpretation: Linda Hansen ([email protected]) 208-620-0158 Membership, Nurture & Outreach: Judy Dirks ([email protected]) 208-267-3859 Communications Coordinator: Marilyn Wudarcki ([email protected]) 208-265-5968 Social Action: Linda Hansen ([email protected]) 208-620-0158 Program Resources Sue McGovney ([email protected]) 509-924-1555 Spiritual Growth: Melissa Jaquette ([email protected]) 208-9221-2136 Committee on Nominations: Suellen Crettol ([email protected]) 208-263-1731 Committee on Nominations: Ann Fritz ([email protected] 509-220-9192
NEWS FROM YOUR INLAND MISSIONAL DISTRICT TREASURER
ATTENTION!!! ATTENTION!!!
Due dates for Pledge to Mission submission: 2nd Quarter June 15 3rd Quarter September 15 4th Quarter December 15 Also, please send your unit’s 5 Star and 5 Star Plus Award information for District Meeting to me by August 1.
The 2020 Inland Missional District Pledge to Mission is $28,000. With your help we can meet this very important Pledge
Charlene Mullis, Treasurer [email protected]
When Others Shuddered Eight Women Who Refused to Give Up
by Jamie Janosz When Others Shuddered is the story of eight women. They are Fanny Crosby, Mary McLeod Bethune, Nettie McCor-
mick, Sarah Dunn Clarke, Emma Dryer, Virginia Asher, Evangeline Booth, and Amanda Berry Smith. These women had many accomplishments even though many of them came from humble beginnings. Fanny Crosby wrote many of our beloved hymns even though she was blinded as a child. Emma Dryer joined with DL Moody and founded The Chicago Evangelization Soci-ety. This eventually became the Moody Bible Institute. Evangeline Booth’s family founded the Salvation army and under her leadership it became the national organ-ization that we know today. Amanda Smith and Mary McLeod Bethune were both black women who over-came slavery and poverty to improve the lives of black women in the United State and Africa. In 1920 Mary helped 460 women register to vote despite intimidation by the KKK. Sue McGovney [email protected]
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SOCIAL ACTION EDUCATION & INTERPRETATION
United Methodist Women are continuing to explore new ways to engage current and po-tential members. You are invited to take a sur-vey. This new event is called Soul Care re-treats. What is Soul Care? 1 Thessalonians 5:23. Now may the God of peace Himself sanc-tify you entirely; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved complete, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Soul Care is defined as the support and restoration of the wellbeing of persons in their totality (mind, body & spirit) with particular con-cern for the inner life. The goal of Soul Care is to foster spiritual growth that consists of 4 ele-ments: Healing, Sustaining, Reconciling & Guiding. I took the survey and found that I may be chosen to attend one of these retreats. I could not find a way for my readers to connect to this. If interested please go to the united-methodistwomen.org web site and explore. Or give me a call at my number listed below. Khia Shaw, Director of Membership & Engagement is leading this project.
The second project I want to address is to ask you to support a national bill in the House of Representatives. This is part of the program to dismantle the School-to-Prison Pipeline. UMW supports the Ending Punitive, Unfair, School-Based Harm that is Overt and Unresponsive to Trauma (PUSHOUT) Act of 2019, bill HR5325, and encourages members to contact their representatives to let them know they should support the passage of the bill and support the equitable treatment of chil-dren of color in our schools. of strength and solace for you at this very special time.
My wish and best hope is that you take care of yourself and those close to you,
follow the guidelines and recommendations generated by healthcare providers, and that God’s love and comfort continues to be a source of strength and solace for you at this very special time. Linda Hansen, Inland Missional District E & I Coordinator and Social Action Coordinator 208-620-0158 e-mail: [email protected]
MEMBERSHIP NURTURE and
OUTREACH As I write this article the deadline is fast approaching for completion of the 2019 cen-sus by all of our local units. I thank all who have done so, 13 of 15 units with promises of the remaining 2. This is a yearly task, essen-tial in order for National United Methodist Women to ensure each of our local units thrive. I would suggest that all presidents place the new census on their January agenda and make completion a priority. With the unprecedented health crisis currently affecting all of us in the Pacific North-west Conference I urge United Methodist Women to reach out to members who look for-ward to the fellowship of regular meetings and church-related events. Please take special care to “nurture” especially those who are homebound, those in care facilities, those ex-periencing difficult life circumstances. In per-son visits may not be possible but a phone call and caring notes can be so welcome and a needed day brightener. Until we can share hugs and smiles again, let’s share our love and care with our sisters in Christ through our voices and written remembrances.
Judy Dirks, Membership Nurture and Outreach
Coordinator [email protected]
NEWS FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT SAVE THE DATE
The 2020 Inland Missional District United Methodist Women Annual Meeting is scheduled for September 19, 2020 at Spokane Valley Methodist Church, Spokane Valley, WA. The theme for this year is “LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE IGNITED FOR JUSTICE”. Spokane Valley and Rockford United Methodist Women will co-host this year.
So save the date and plan to join us for a wonderful time. More information will be posted at a later date as activities and a guest speaker are scheduled. Patsy Charlton, Inland Missional District Vice President [email protected]
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Mission u 2020 Learning Together for the
Transformation of the World
July 23-26, 2020
Wesley United Methodist Church 14 N 48th Ave, Yakima, WA 98908
Spiritual Growth Studies:
Adult Study: Finding Peace in the Midst of Anxiety Lead by Joanne Coleman Campbell
Youth Study: Managing Anxiety Lead by Abby Niehaus
Children’s Study: Managing Our Emotions Lead by Rudilyn (Lyn) Rush
Issue Study: Pushout Co-lead by Rev Donna Farrell, Angela Reed and Nica Sy
Registration starts 4 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 2020 Opening session 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 2020
A Cooperative venture of PNW UMW and Conference Board of Global Ministries.
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Mission u 2020 Learning Together for the Transformation of the World
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
(For registration cost only, does not cover room cost)
Applicant Name:______________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________________ City: __________________________________________ State_______ Zip______________ Phone: (including area code) ___________________________________________________ E-mail: _____________________________________________________________________ Church___________________________________Conference_________________________ Status: Have you ever attended Mission u? Y/N _______ Gender: ___________ Age Group: 8-11______ 12-17 _______ 18 & older_______ Do you attend a church with a UMW unit? (If so, which one)__________________________
Write a brief statement about your reason for needing financial assistance on the back of this
form. List any local church and civic activities and how you will share what you learn with
others in your church or community.
Will you have any funding provided by the following?
Local Church/UMW $___________from: _________________________________
District Church/UMW $___________from: _________________________________
Conference Church/UMW $___________from: _________________________________
Personal Check $___________from: _________________________________
Total: $___________
Please complete and send with your Registration form by July 1, 2020 to:
Susan Chamberlain
1004 NE 72nd St, #26, Vancouver, WA 98665
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 360-859-3740
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Registration Form – Mission u, July 23-26, 2020
Name for Badge______ ____________________________________ Address ________________________________________________________ City ____________________________________State _______ Zip _ _____ Phone: ___________________________________________________________ Email: Can you open word documents (word or pdf)? Yes______ No ______
Church District Conference
Status: Have you ever attended Mission U? Yes________ or No________
Are you a UMW Officer: Y/N_______ Check all that apply: Local_____ District_____ Conference_____
Gender: ___________ Age Group: 8-11______ 12-17 _______ 18 & older_______
Dietary: Meals are served in a buffet style. The caterer will work hard to accommodate most diets by providing a variety of op-
tions. Gluten free and diabetic choices will be available.
ADA needs: We are happy to help you prepare for an enjoyable experience! Please share your challenges or concerns. If we don’t
know before the event, we may not be equipped to assist: _________________________________________________
Nursery Care Needed? Yes______ or No_______ Ages_____________
If you DO NOT want your photo used in promotional materials, initial here _____________
Registration Cost: $150.00, must be postmarked before July 9, 2020
***FUNDING PROVIDED BY***
Local Church/UMW $___________from: _____________________________________
District Church/UMW $___________from: _____________________________________
Conference Church/UMW $___________from: _____________________________________
Personal Check $___________from: _____________________________________
Total: $___________Participants responsible for the difference.
Total amount enclosed $_________________ Make checks payable to MISSION U
*Pre-payment, including scholarship funds, required. *NO payments accepted at Mission u.
Registration deadline is July 9, 2020
Mail completed registration to: Susan Chamberlain
1004 NE 72nd St, #26, Vancouver, WA 98665
For questions call or text Susan at (360) 859-3740
or email: [email protected]
Upon receipt of your registration, a confirmation letter will be sent out to you. If you indicate you have Email and can receive and open attachments, the letter will be sent to you by Email.
Children and Youth registrants: Medical release form mandatory for attendance
Study Books: Spiritual Growth Study books are available for purchase online at umwmis-sionresources.org. Pushout, the Issue Study book is available for purchase at Amazon.com.
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IMPORTANT NEWS REGARDING THE WESTERN JURISDICTION MEETING Calling u Event at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Phoenix Tempe
2100 S Priest Drive, Tempe AZ 85285 United Methodist Women National put out a news release that the jurisdiction meetings will be postponed until the last summer or early fall. In consideration of the current situation with the coro-navirus it will be impossible for the events to be held with travel restrictions and health issues. It is our hope that everyone stays healthy and safe during this time of uncertainty. The Western Jurisdiction has made arrangements with the Doubletree in Tempe for the event to be held September 11 - 13, 2020. We are very fortunate that they had that block of time free and we could contract with them to hold our Calling u. The event will be the same with Ubuntu's, work-shops, keynote speaker, Native American Cultural Evening, Bible study. A CELEBRATION! Note: Election of Directors will be done regionally by computer before the jurisdiction meet-ing. Details for voting delegates will be forth coming regarding this. If you wish to read the news release put out by National, you may go to: https://www.unitedmethodistwomen.org/news/statement-united-methodist-women-
Registration Cost $150.00 Scholarships are available for registration only. Deadline July 1, 2020.
Please apply to your Local Church/UMW and District UMW first. Application available at www.pnwumc.org/missionu
Scholarship contact: Susan Chamberlain 1004 NE 72nd St, #26, Vancouver, WA 98665
Phone: (360) 859-3740 Meals included: Friday lunch and dinner and Saturday lunch and dinner.
Thursday dinner on your own.
LODGING: HOWARD JOHNSON PLAZA BY WYNDHAM YAKIMA 9 N 9th St, Yakima, WA 98901 Call 509-452-6511 for all room reservations and reference “Mission U School of Mission” Rates for 1-4 persons are $99.00 (two queen beds) per night, plus taxes, continental break-fast included.
Reservations for hotel must be done by Thursday, July 9, 2020
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June 27, 2020 Inland Missional District Executive Meeting, Spokane Valley UMC
July 23-26, 2020 Mission u, Wesley UMC, Yakima, WA
September 11-13, 2020 Western Jurisdiction Quadrennial Event, Tempe, AZ
September 19 2020 Inland Missional District Annual Meeting, Spokane Valley UMC, Spokane Valley, WA
October 16-17, 2020 PNW UMW Annual Meeting, Bothell UMC, Bothell, WA
November 14, 2020 Inland Missional District Executive Meeting/TBA
May 20-22, 2022 Assembly — Orlando FL
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Timely Reflections
is the newsletter of the Inland Missional District
of United Methodist Women. It is published three times per year.
Complimentary copies are sent to the following: Pacific Northwest
Conference Leaders, Conference UMW Officers,
Inland District UMW Officers, other District Presidents in the PNW
Conference, Local UMW Unit Officers, Pastors, Inland District
Superintendent, and the PNW Conference Office.
This newsletter is available online at
www.pnwumc.org/umw
If your address changes or mail is being forwarded, please contact
Madelyn Bafus [email protected]
Inland Missional District United Methodist Women
115 N Raymond Road Spokane Valley, WA 99206
2020 Newsletter Deadline Dates
March 15 July 15
November 15
PURPOSE Of The United 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 the United Methodist Church.
HELP Save Postage. To receive Timely Reflections by
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