Table of Contents
Introduction
About the Facilitators
Understanding and Serving the Poor and Homeless
Mission Team Leadership
Language and Culture
Registration
Download a PDF of the complete Spring 2009 Missioner School Brochure
A service of Outreach Ministry to equip and send forth disciples of Jesus Christ as compassionate servants to globally meet the physical and spiritual needs of others.
(Unless otherwise noted, all classes are held at West Market Street United Methodist Church)
Outreach Ministry Team at WMS is growing and continuing to be the hands and feet of Jesus Christ everyday. As we strive to nurture and send forth disciples of Jesus Christ, it is important that we properly equip all congregation members for both local and global service.
The Missioners School is one way for congregation members and other Methodists in the Greensboro District to prepare and equip to participate in different types of mission.
Courses are offered throughout the year and taught by leaders who have experience building structures, relationships and volunteerism. The nature of each course determines if it is a one day seminar, a regular weekly session, or a hands-on learning experience. Some courses have a nominal fee which is indicated in the description.
For further information, contact Elizabeth Montgomery at 275-4587, ext. 16 or at emontgomery@wmsumc.org.
Equipping for Ministries in 2009
WE! Winter Emergency Shelter & HOPE Teams
WMS is providing shelter for 15 homeless men this winter. Our guest speaker on Feb. 4 , Terri Morgan, will help us explore issues of chronic homelessness so that we can be better support and be friends to the homeless in Greensboro.
Washington Elementary School Summer Enrichment Program
This summer, WMS plans to host a free one-week summer day camp for Washington Elementary School (WES) students. The camp will target children in grades K-2 , and will focus on boosting reading skills and cultural enrichment opportunities such as music, art, drama, and dance. Volunteers will be needed to read with the children, help with activities, and shepherd them to different activities. If you would like to be involved in this exciting new ministry, consider taking “Mission Work with Children through L.O.V.E. on Sunday, June 7. This class will be led by Dr. Patricia Spicer with years of experience working with children in the classroom and on missions. Whether you plan to help with the WES program, VBS, or work with children on a mission trip, you can certainly benefit from this learning opportunity.
Global Mission Trips need Language & Leadership Skills
- Guatemala: May 16-24. A team of 18 will install Onil Stoves in homes of impoverished Mayan Indians, replace a school’s leaking roof, and conduct a medical clinic.
- Mississippi: May 30-June 6. A district-wide team will return to Hurricane Katrina ravaged MS to continue home repair and rebuilding efforts.
- Bulgaria: Aug. 10-19. A team will return to our partner churches in Bulgaria to continue ministry building efforts such as a youth ministry, prayer shawl ministry, and music ministry.
- Proyecto Abrigo: Sept. 3-7. An intergenerational team will return to Juarez, Mexico to build cinderblock homes for families living in cardboard shacks
Local Ministries Need Strong Volunteer Leadership
- The 3rd Annual Christmas Store will serve more than 200 families.
- Annual Turkey & Fixin’s Thanksgiving Food Drive & Day of Sharing will serve more than 300 families.
- GIHN Homeless Families to be housed by WMS four different weeks
during the year.
About the Facilitators
Rusty Boaeuf has been on numerous disaster response and Red Cross relief teams throughout the country. He has been certified to teach this course.
Max Kern is a builder and Mission Chair for Oak Ridge UMC. He has led numerous mission teams of all types both globally and domestically, and has a wealth of mission experience.
Terri Morgan is formerly homeless and a successful participant in the Housing First program.
Mitch McGee is a social worker and Director of Partners to End Homelessness. For Family Services of the Piedmont.
Elizabeth Montgomery is the Coordinator for Outreach Ministry at West Market Street and has years of experience leading volunteers and mission teams.
Stacy Rice is a Kindergarten Spanish teacher. She is fluent due to travel abroad (including mission work) and her work with TU Soccer, a program giving Hispanic children a chance to play soccer in Greensboro.
Dr. Patricia Spicer has over 35 years of educational experience as a teacher, principal, counselor, trainer and consultant . She brings a wealth of knowledge to relating to children.
Lynn Wells is the Volunteer Coordinator for Habitat for
Humanity Greensboro. Lynn was formally the Volunteer Coordinator for
Cone Hospital and has many years experience in volunteer leadership.
Understanding and Serving the Poor and Homeless
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HOPE Team Information Meeting & Training Course Description: Have you heard about Greensboro’s Ten Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness, but you are unsure about how this might be possible and want to learn more? Do you desire to “do something” about the problem of chronic homelessness but are unsure of how to respond? Join us for an evening of information & inspiration as we
learn how the Christian community can respond effectively to the
problem of chronic homelessness in Greensboro. HOPE Teams are
integral to the success of the Ten Year Plan to End Chronic
Homelessness. Learn how you can serve on a HOPE Team and make a
lasting difference in the life of someone who is transitioning
from homelessness. Facilitators: Terri Morgan and Mitch McGee |
Mission Team Leadership
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Disaster Response Training: Date &
Time: Sunday, April19 from 2:00—4:00 p.m. |
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District Mission Team Leader Training Course Description: Do you feel called to utilize your mission experience and leadership skills by serving as a leader of a mission team? Then make plans to take this valuable course. You will learn
everything you need to know to prepare your team to serve
anywhere in the world. You will also gain insight and helpful
tips on actually leading the team in-country as well as
following up with the team after the trip in Christ-centered and
kingdom building ways. This course is available to anyone in the
Greensboro District. Each participant will receive a complete
Team Leader Manual and CD with forms and templates. Facilitators: Max Kern and Elizabeth Montgomery |
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Volunteer Leadership Training: Course Description: Are you feeling called to coordinate and lead volunteers in ministry? Have you been involved in volunteer leadership but feel you have not been as effective as you would like to be? This training course is designed to empower Volunteer Leaders with valuable ideas for creating heart transforming volunteer experiences, successful volunteer recruitment and retention, and handling the inevitable challenges that arise when working with faith based volunteers. Dates & Times: Sundays: April 26 & May 3 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Facilitator: Lynn Wells |
Language and Culture
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Conversational Spanish
Learn conversational Spanish for both local and global missions. Ms. Rice will discuss Costa Rican, Mexican and Guatemalan cultures. Discussions will be appropriate for both youth and adults. Dates & Times: Mondays, March 2—Apr. 27, 7:00—8:00 p.m. Course Description: Are you ready to move beyond basic greetings and vocabulary? Learn to take your Spanish speaking ability to the next level. Dates & Times: Mondays, May 4—June 29, 7:00—8:00 p.m.
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Ministering to the children of Washington Elementary School
through L.O.V.E. L lead, love Course Description: Learn how to minister to children through
mission. Learn how to work with children from impoverished or
multicultural backgrounds. Learn how to develop an effective
children’s ministry outreach. For anyone helping with Washington
School summer camp, WMS VBS, or a VBS through global mission. Facilitator: Dr. Pat Spicer |
Registration
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Registration
You are encouraged to register via email. Please send email to Elizabeth Montgomery at West Market Street United Methodist Church (emontgomery@wmsumc.org). In the body of the email, please include your name, address, phone #, and email address, as well as the course or courses that you would like to register for. Additionally, you can fill out the registration form (PDF) and mail or fax it to West Market Street UMC to the attention of "Missioners School Registration". Fax: 336.275.4589 Mailing address: 301 West Market Street, Greensboro, NC 27401 |