myMISSION for Younger Women
myMISSION for Younger Women
Why? Christ’s Command-Missions Matthew 28:19-20 “God authorized and commanded me to commission you: Go out and train everyone you meet, far and near, in this way of life, marking them by baptism in the threefold name: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Then instruct them in the practice of all I have commanded you. I’ll be with you as you do this, day after day after day, right up to the end of the age.”
Who? WMU’s myMISSION
The WMU missions organization for young women is myMISSION. Through myMISSION, young women engage in Bible study, the building of community, and various missions projects. College
Students Young Professionals Young Moms The Girl Next Door You!
myMISSION is the Place Where Our Faith and Practice Meet This is myMISSION! This organization is where we can learn about God, His world, the people He has created, and His work through believers. Through myMISSION , we take what we learn and put it into practice by reaching into the lives of those who are hurting and outside of a relationship with Jesus Christ.
WMU’s Vision Statement Woman’s Missionary Union challenges Christian believers to understand and be radically involved in the mission of God.
What? Missions DiscipleshipThe WMU Objectives
myMISSION members will be challenged to: Develop
Spiritually toward a Missions Lifestyle Engage in Mission Action (helping those who are not related to a local church) and Witnessing Pray for Missions (and missionaries) Support Missions (taking part in projects where others go and witness) Learn about Missions (work here and around the world) Participate in the Work of the Church (helping those who need ministry inside the church) and Denomination
Primary Resources
How You Can Be Involved:
Small Groups Common
interests, lifestyles or needs
Individual Involvement Missions Events Mission Action Projects (hands-on participation)
Adults Join Groups…
with a clear purpose where their input is valued to meet personal needs for acceptance, belonging, and fellowship to help make a difference because they believe in the cause
How to Start a myMISSION Group
Pray for guidance and direction Download ‘How to Begin’ from the Getting Started section for Leaders at www.myMISSIONfulfilled.com Meet with your pastor or other church staff Order materials Enlist leaders Study the myMISSION Guide for Leaders Notify your association and state offices Announce, plan your meeting & enjoy!
Groups Need Leaders
Group Leader (convenes group, maintains a contact list, and leads planning), may also have: Leader
of Promotion and Communication (keeps members informed and promotes activities) Leader of Bible Study (decides on resources and approach) Leader of Community Events (gathers materials and plans events) Leader of Missions Projects (contacts sites, plans projects and gathers materials)
Specific Group Leader Responsibilities:
Leading group to set goals and action plans Enlisting new members and participants Nurturing myMISSION group members Providing resources for the group Guiding in planning and conducting missions experiences Encouraging members to stay in touch with each other Guiding members in developing leadership potential Maintaining records and reporting accomplishments Serving on the myMISSION planning team or WMU leadership team
Who Leads WMU? WMU Leadership Team WMU Director
Assistant WMU Director Women on Mission Facilitator
myMISSION Leader
Acteens Leader
GA Coordinator
Mission Friends Leader
Each group needs leadership, and if there is more than one group you need a myMISSION Coordinator.
myMISSION Coordinators Job:
Leading myMISSION planning team to set goals and action plans Coordinating development, training and nurturing myMISSION leaders and members Preparing and maintaining a budget for myMISSION Providing resources for groups Encouraging groups to enlist new members and participants and to stay in touch with each other Guiding groups in developing their leadership potential Maintaining records and reporting accomplishments Serving on the WMU leadership team
myMISSION Planning Team
Coordinator Leader
Leader
When there is more than one group, the leaders serve with the Coordinator on the myMISSION Planning Team. The Coordinator represents myMISSION on the WMU Leadership Team.
Tips for Leaders
Attend Leader Training Recycle Great Ideas Add Pizzazz (Add a spark to the familiar!) Focus on the Positive Celebrate Steps Taken
Steps to Planning for the Year Pray Gather information and resources Set a date and time for planning Plan for the year
1) 2) 3) 4)
1) 2) 3)
4) 5) 6)
Devotional & prayer Review WMU vision statement & objectives Set goals for the year: SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely) Decide on action plans Plan calendar Keep written records & give out copies of the information
When and Where?
One individual or one group can start myMISSION Group members determine meetings at times and locations convenient to the members, prospects and leaders When
and Where?
Lunch
at a restaurant in town Wednesday night at church Saturday at a multi-housing unit 10:00 pm on-line Whenever and wherever you can get together….
What can happen at a myMISSION meeting? Lots of options…You decide
Bible study – myGod (download) or New Hope Bible study book Cooking group – myConnections (download) – plan international meals and share about missions in those areas ConnectingEvents (download) – Secret Church: Step into the Shadows and learn what it is like for persecuted believers globally Connecting Issues (download) - Sustainable Living: Taking Your Life Back will help you make simple changes for a healthier family, a cleaner planet, etc.
More Options…
Project Help: Human Exploitation Features on the myMISSION website offers – community, fair trade, media, missionaries, prayer, relationships, social justice and time & money articles to read and share Mission action and support projects offer many options to be involved in missions (for an idea sheet download at www.scwmu.org)
Additional Resources
www.wmustore.com 1.800.968.7301 (WMU) www.wmu.com www.newhopedigital.com www.worldcrafts.com www.imb.org www.namb.net
Questions?
Contact: Donna Britt at SC WMU www.scwmu.org [email protected] 803.227.6210 800.723.7242, ext. 8525
Why? Christ’s Command-Missions Matthew 28:19-20 “God authorized and commanded me to commission you: Go out and train everyone you meet, far and near, in this way of life, marking them by baptism in the threefold name: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Then instruct them in the practice of all I have commanded you. I’ll be with you as you do this, day after day after day, right up to the end of the age.”
Who? WMU’s myMISSION
The WMU missions organization for young women is myMISSION. Through myMISSION, young women engage in Bible study, the building of community, and various missions projects. College
Students Young Professionals Young Moms The Girl Next Door You!
myMISSION is the Place Where Our Faith and Practice Meet This is myMISSION! This organization is where we can learn about God, His world, the people He has created, and His work through believers. Through myMISSION , we take what we learn and put it into practice by reaching into the lives of those who are hurting and outside of a relationship with Jesus Christ.
WMU’s Vision Statement Woman’s Missionary Union challenges Christian believers to understand and be radically involved in the mission of God.
What? Missions DiscipleshipThe WMU Objectives
myMISSION members will be challenged to: Develop
Spiritually toward a Missions Lifestyle Engage in Mission Action (helping those who are not related to a local church) and Witnessing Pray for Missions (and missionaries) Support Missions (taking part in projects where others go and witness) Learn about Missions (work here and around the world) Participate in the Work of the Church (helping those who need ministry inside the church) and Denomination
Primary Resources
How You Can Be Involved:
Small Groups Common
interests, lifestyles or needs
Individual Involvement Missions Events Mission Action Projects (hands-on participation)
Adults Join Groups…
with a clear purpose where their input is valued to meet personal needs for acceptance, belonging, and fellowship to help make a difference because they believe in the cause
How to Start a myMISSION Group
Pray for guidance and direction Download ‘How to Begin’ from the Getting Started section for Leaders at www.myMISSIONfulfilled.com Meet with your pastor or other church staff Order materials Enlist leaders Study the myMISSION Guide for Leaders Notify your association and state offices Announce, plan your meeting & enjoy!
Groups Need Leaders
Group Leader (convenes group, maintains a contact list, and leads planning), may also have: Leader
of Promotion and Communication (keeps members informed and promotes activities) Leader of Bible Study (decides on resources and approach) Leader of Community Events (gathers materials and plans events) Leader of Missions Projects (contacts sites, plans projects and gathers materials)
Specific Group Leader Responsibilities:
Leading group to set goals and action plans Enlisting new members and participants Nurturing myMISSION group members Providing resources for the group Guiding in planning and conducting missions experiences Encouraging members to stay in touch with each other Guiding members in developing leadership potential Maintaining records and reporting accomplishments Serving on the myMISSION planning team or WMU leadership team
Who Leads WMU? WMU Leadership Team WMU Director
Assistant WMU Director Women on Mission Facilitator
myMISSION Leader
Acteens Leader
GA Coordinator
Mission Friends Leader
Each group needs leadership, and if there is more than one group you need a myMISSION Coordinator.
myMISSION Coordinators Job:
Leading myMISSION planning team to set goals and action plans Coordinating development, training and nurturing myMISSION leaders and members Preparing and maintaining a budget for myMISSION Providing resources for groups Encouraging groups to enlist new members and participants and to stay in touch with each other Guiding groups in developing their leadership potential Maintaining records and reporting accomplishments Serving on the WMU leadership team
myMISSION Planning Team
Coordinator Leader
Leader
When there is more than one group, the leaders serve with the Coordinator on the myMISSION Planning Team. The Coordinator represents myMISSION on the WMU Leadership Team.
Tips for Leaders
Attend Leader Training Recycle Great Ideas Add Pizzazz (Add a spark to the familiar!) Focus on the Positive Celebrate Steps Taken
Steps to Planning for the Year Pray Gather information and resources Set a date and time for planning Plan for the year
1) 2) 3) 4)
1) 2) 3)
4) 5) 6)
Devotional & prayer Review WMU vision statement & objectives Set goals for the year: SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely) Decide on action plans Plan calendar Keep written records & give out copies of the information
When and Where?
One individual or one group can start myMISSION Group members determine meetings at times and locations convenient to the members, prospects and leaders When
and Where?
Lunch
at a restaurant in town Wednesday night at church Saturday at a multi-housing unit 10:00 pm on-line Whenever and wherever you can get together….
What can happen at a myMISSION meeting? Lots of options…You decide
Bible study – myGod (download) or New Hope Bible study book Cooking group – myConnections (download) – plan international meals and share about missions in those areas ConnectingEvents (download) – Secret Church: Step into the Shadows and learn what it is like for persecuted believers globally Connecting Issues (download) - Sustainable Living: Taking Your Life Back will help you make simple changes for a healthier family, a cleaner planet, etc.
More Options…
Project Help: Human Exploitation Features on the myMISSION website offers – community, fair trade, media, missionaries, prayer, relationships, social justice and time & money articles to read and share Mission action and support projects offer many options to be involved in missions (for an idea sheet download at www.scwmu.org)
Additional Resources
www.wmustore.com 1.800.968.7301 (WMU) www.wmu.com www.newhopedigital.com www.worldcrafts.com www.imb.org www.namb.net
Questions?
Contact: Donna Britt at SC WMU www.scwmu.org [email protected] 803.227.6210 800.723.7242, ext. 8525
