tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196593.post4738640529061820604..comments2023-04-30T05:01:55.198-05:00Comments on Sky McCracken: Where Are the Methodist Women?Sky McCrackenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13971591289953416023noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196593.post-16421527682249229842008-04-21T19:44:00.000-05:002008-04-21T19:44:00.000-05:00UMW's Israel/Palestine mission study can hardly be...UMW's Israel/Palestine mission study can hardly be thought of as intending to pave the way to "peace relations." The guide for the mission study is simply horrible in the way it depicts Israelis/Jews. It will take years, possibly, for the UMC to restore the damage it's caused with its mission study.Mar Vista Mustanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425622266842083723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196593.post-12762383268929967012008-03-31T15:27:00.000-05:002008-03-31T15:27:00.000-05:00Well... I guess if you want readership on one's bl...Well... I guess if you want readership on one's blog to go up significantly, put the words "Methodist" and "Women" in the same sentence.<BR/><BR/>I guess my point is that the UMC hasn't had any female leadership emerge with the prominence of Beth Moore, Ann Graham Lotz, or someone of similar stature. <BR/><BR/>I wish we would.Sky McCrackenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13971591289953416023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196593.post-22756896083497212662008-03-26T23:03:00.000-05:002008-03-26T23:03:00.000-05:00I attended this school of mission at Lambuth and w...I attended this school of mission at Lambuth and while I found it to be interesting I did not see encounter anyone there who has developed a national recognition outside of the UMW. And certainly, while the UMW has done some impressive work, it still has not produced anything or anyone like Beth Moore, Kay Arthur, the Women of Faith movement and so forth. It is not an attack on the school of mission but your argument is indicative of how little vision we have of truly reaching out and sharing the Gospel with the world around us. No wonder our membership is declining.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196593.post-41023883087256978612008-03-26T22:42:00.000-05:002008-03-26T22:42:00.000-05:00TO: Rev. Mr. McCrackenFROM: Lois M. Dauway,...TO: Rev. Mr. McCracken<BR/>FROM: Lois M. Dauway, Associate to the Deputy General Secretary<BR/> Women’s Division/United Methodist Women<BR/><BR/>I read your blog with interest and thought that I would answer your question -- Where are Methodist Women?. <BR/>I hope that you are familiar with Schools of Christian Mission which are held each summer. Each year as part of the School, United Methodists engage in Spiritual Growth Studies which we publish. United Methodist Women are, of course, participate in large numbers. <BR/>I have provided a list of study themes since 1972 and through 2013. Each topic has a book and a study guide used in Schools of Mission and in locaI congregations around the country. Over 25,000 persons participate annually. <BR/>I hope that this information is of value to you. We are strongly committed to providing spiritual growth resources through the Schools of Mission. In addition, you will find a wide variety of titles through the Reading Program. You can find more information by linking to our webpages http://new.gbgm-umc.org/umw/work/spiritual-growth/<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>SPIRITUAL GROWTH STUDY THEMES 1972 - 2013<BR/><BR/>1972-1973: Doorway to a New Age: A Study of Paul's Letter to the Romans <BR/>1973-1974: The Healing Fountain: Writings Selected from Contemporary Christians <BR/>1974-1975: Rather Die Than Live - Jonah <BR/>1975-1976: Decision for Destiny (The Prophets) <BR/>1976-1977: Disciples of the Way: Mark on Discipleship <BR/>1977-1978: The Ongoing Journey: Women in the Bible <BR/>1978-1979: Vision at Patmos (Revelation) <BR/>1979-1980: The Parables of Jesus: Glimpses of the New Age <BR/>1980-1981: Live the Questions Now (The Interior Life) <BR/>1981-1982: Singing the Lord's Song (Isaiah 40-55) <BR/>1982-1983: Outside the Gate (Hebrews) <BR/>1983-1984: The Great Physician: The Healing Stories in Luke & their Meaning for <BR/> Today <BR/>1984-1985: Imitators of God (Ephesians) <BR/>1985-1986: Daniel, A Tract for Troubled Times <BR/>1986-1987: Hallelujah Anyhow! Suffering and the Christian Community of Faith <BR/>1987-1988: Acts for Our Time <BR/>1988-1989: Women in Alien Lands (Ruth and Esther) <BR/>1989-1990: Sing, Shout and Clap for Joy (The Psalms in Worship) <BR/>1990-1991: Galatians <BR/>1991-1992: Gospel of John <BR/>1992-1993: Amos <BR/>1993-1994: Gospel of Matthew <BR/>1994-1995: Families: Drawing the Circle Wide <BR/>1995-1996: Ecclesiastes: The Meaning of Your Life <BR/>1996-1997: John Welsey: Holiness of Heart and Life <BR/>1997-1998: Joshua and the Land <BR/>1998-1999: The Bible (Part I) Origins and Formation <BR/>1999-2000: The Bible (Part II) Interpretation and Authority <BR/>2000-2001: Paul's Letter to the Corinthians <BR/>2001-2002: Jesus and Courageous Women <BR/>2002-2003: James: "A Mandate to Serve" <BR/>2003-2004: Exodus: The Journey to Freedom <BR/>2004-2005: Concerning Prayer <BR/>2005-2006: Children of the Bible <BR/>2006-2007: Shalom, Salaam, Peace <BR/>2007-2008: Music and Mission <BR/>2008-2009: I Believe in Jesus <BR/>2009-2010: Food and Faith <BR/>2010-2011: For the Love of God: John's Letters <BR/>2011-2012: Coming Out on the Side of Grace: Reconciliation <BR/>2012-2013: Living Sacramentally and Walking JustlyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196593.post-49271674336992767322008-03-21T15:47:00.000-05:002008-03-21T15:47:00.000-05:00Joyce Payne (http://members.cox.net/jfpayne/index....Joyce Payne (http://members.cox.net/jfpayne/index.htm) is a Methodist evangelist from South Georgia. She once led a revival at a Methodist church and was so well received that she was invited back three years later -- by the Baptist church!James Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08020891895617539526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196593.post-51650919404540254812008-03-19T14:57:00.000-05:002008-03-19T14:57:00.000-05:00Insightful post. I think you're right on the money...Insightful post. I think you're right on the money. I think we (UMs) often put the cart before the horse. Thanks.Dale Tedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13415830327038660144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196593.post-50676865626292710052008-03-15T06:52:00.000-05:002008-03-15T06:52:00.000-05:00"although relatively unknown..." I guess that woul...<B>"although relatively unknown..."</B> I guess that would be my frustration, Beth. And why doesn't Cokesbury market the heck out of it - not to make money, but because it proclaims the Gospel?Sky McCrackenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13971591289953416023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196593.post-56767883818064920752008-03-14T09:25:00.000-05:002008-03-14T09:25:00.000-05:00Actually, the UMW sponsors School of Christian Mis...Actually, the UMW sponsors School of Christian Missions every year, with a geographical study, an issues study, and a bible study every year, open to men, women, young people - this is actually a really good although relatively unknown program. I've led worship at it myself a few times and attended when I was in high school. The resources are usually available right in cokesbury.Beth Quickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14171030571583683180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196593.post-25050279303864557842008-03-13T22:30:00.000-05:002008-03-13T22:30:00.000-05:00Another question, when listening to contemporary C...Another question, when listening to contemporary Christian music, "Where are the Methodist song writers? Where are the Methodist bands?"Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06784668813923290837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17196593.post-83358703034478815702008-03-13T18:49:00.000-05:002008-03-13T18:49:00.000-05:00Great post! I'll be emailing this one to some frie...Great post! I'll be emailing this one to some friends. Thanks.Stephen Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15008518390654592200noreply@blogger.com