2010 Cooperative School of Christian Mission

Theme: FAITH HOPE LOVE IN ACTION

As people of FAITH, we trust in the promise of Christ to bring light into darkness and new life to brokenness and death.

As people of HOPE, we celebrate and share the good news of Jesus Christ. Together in the world we are partners in God?s mission of healing and wholeness so that all might have abundant life.

As people of God, we LOVE because God first loved us. It is out of that love that we welcome all into community, unite what is divided, mend what is broken, call for peace where there is war, make just what is unjust, and offer hope where there is despair.  FAITH  HOPE  LOVE IN ACTION: All God's people in mission together in the world!

FREE REGISTRATION

To encourage new people to attend the School, First Time Attendees to the whole weekend program will not pay the tuition fee.  You will only need to pay the housing and food fee.  That's a $40 discount!

Adult School Studies & Topics

For the Love of God: John's Letters

This study offers in-depth study of John's Letters.  It seeks to answer key questions such as "Who wrote the Letters?", "To whom were they written originally?", and "What do these Letters mean today to us?"  It also explores the polarity between life and death, light and darkness, and truth and falsehood.

Leaders - Wendy Whiteside and Rosa Williams, Lakewood & Caldwell
Spanish - Hector Burgos

Beauty and Courage of Sudan: Why a Dream of Peace is Possible

This study explores an overview of history that began in Bible times; the country's main ethnicities, religions and languages; touch points and possible causes of wars; the way Sudanese women are contributing to the peace process and to the culture as a whole; and some ways in which people of faith can embrace and affirm Sudanese people.

Leaders - Joy Phillips, Lakewood       Danny Howe, Caldwell

Joy to the World: Mission in the Age of Global Christianity

This study explores the theology of mission and evangelism in the twenty first century context of Christianity as a world-wide religion.  The study invites us to look at why we are involved in mission and how we proclaim the Good News in Jesus Christ.  What are the biblical mandates for mission?  Does Christ call each of us to be his evangelist?

Leaders - Kathy Burkhart & Ramon Evangelista, Lakewood

Enough: Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity

Enough is an invitation to rediscover the Bible?s wisdom when it comes to prudent financial practices. This study will explore the keys to experiencing contentment, overcoming fear, and discovering joy through simplicity and generosity. It could change your life, by changing your relationship with money.  

Leaders - Richard Hendrickson, Lakewood & Caldwell

Adult Fast Track Event - Lakewood or Caldwell

Both sites will offer an abbreviated, Fast Track Event on Saturday, July 11th in Lakewood and July 25th in Hackettstown, for those who cannot commit a full weekend of time.   You will attend two mini study classes. The program begins at 9:30am with a special meeting and follows the Saturday schedule. The studies of John's Letters and Joy to the World will be led by UMW Conference Officers.  You are welcome to join us for lunch and/or dinner, and/or the plenary.  Meals are an additional cost. Dependant Care Available, if requested no later than 10 days prior to school start.

Youth - Lakewood

This is a weekend to visit area mission sites, meet other Conference Youth, and learn about our mission study Embracing the World: Faith, Hope, Love in Action.  You'll hear special speakers; learn about others and issues of concern.  There will be opportunities for singing, worship and FUN!  The School will be held at the Georgian Court University, in conjunction with the adult School. This is a coed program, 7th grade graduates to 12th grade graduates are invited.  Space is limited, so register soon.  Enrollment fee covers rooming, all meals, transportation during the weekend, a packet of "stuff", and a T-shirt.

Leaders - Douglas Goldsborough Sr and staff

Children's School - Both Sites

This is a one-day school for children who have completed graces K through 3, and a new class for grades 4 through 6, focusing on Sudan.  Your child(ren) will learn about the struggles and hope of the people of Sudan.  Study materials and lunch are included in the registration.  A guardian must be on the premises attending the adult Scholl of Christian Mission. 

Leader -Noemi Anderson

Clergy and Advanced Lay Speakers

If  you attend the school full-time, you may arrange to qualify for 1 (one) Clergy CEU credit or for Advanced Lay Speaker Re-Certification.

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