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UMW Annual Meeting & Celebration
This retreat-style weekend is for the whole family!
This is for everyone: men, women, clergy, lay, youth and children! All ages will worship and have meals together and will enjoy the activities, fellowship and staying in the dorm. Adults will take the spiritual growth study “The Call: Living Sacramentally, Walking Justly” and choose their second study.
Classes will be limited to 30 participants. A parent or sponsor must be registered and on premise for all children and youth. Children must be able to read as there is no “childcare.”
Weekend Schedule
Austin College, Sherman
Check-in at the Wright Center, 900 Grand Ave. Sherman, TX
Friday
2:00 pm -- Check-in; Organize your dorm room, locate classrooms; UMW Book Store open; renew old acquaintances & make new friends
5:00 pm - 5:25 pm -- Orientation for first-timers
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm -- Dinner served
6:15 pm - 9:00 pm -- Plenary Worship, classes and fellowship
Saturday
7:15 am - 9:00 pm -- “Greet the day,” classes, plenary & meals
Sunday
7:15 am - 2:00 pm -- “Greet the day,” classes, plenary & meals
Spanish Language Class
We are pleased to welcome Spanish speakers! Our Spiritual Growth study, The Call, will be taught in Spanish for the full 8 hours, along with other related activities.
Dorm List
You’ll need to bring bedding (sheets, blanket, pillows), towel set, flashlight, and your personal toiletries -- soap and toothbrush. Don’t forget to bring your Bible!
Please note your roommate preference, need for barrier-free access facilities, dietary restrictions or other special needs on your registration.
Pricing
* Discount for registering by June 30, 2013
Complete Weekend
classes, meals, worship, focus groups and lodging in the dorm
Adult: $130* / $145
Children and Youth: $80* / $90
Commuter Weekend
classes, meals, worship, focus groups
Adult: $90* / $100
Children and Youth: $60* / $65
Family Special
15% discount for families: must have 3 or more and include one child under 18. Extended family relationships count!
Scholarships
First time attendees may apply for a $50 scholarship. Six will be awarded on an as needed, first-come basis; one per family.
Financial assistance to help cover registration / tuition costs is available for individuals and families on an as-needed, first-come basis.
Application available online at www.umwnorthtexas.org.
Like Vacation Bible School for grown-ups and kids!
This week has the best of UMW for you to enjoy: fellowship with friends across the conference, Bible study with spiritual reflection, and learning about our global mission. Plan your day to include worship! Continuing Education Units (CEUs) available upon request.
Classes will be limited to 30 participants and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Begin your day with with a Mission Morning Moment!
Classes for elementary age children are in the morning, with childcare in the afternoon & evening. A parent or sponsor must be registered and on premise. Children may stay all day and need to bring their lunch.
Daily Schedule
Morning Mission Moments -- 8:15 am - 8:45 am
Morning Sessions -- 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Worship Plenary -- 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Lunch & Fellowship -- 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
Afternoon Sessions -- 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Evening Sessions -- 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
2-day classes -- 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Monday Evening Fun!
All attendees are welcome to enjoy fellowship!
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Mission u Reception at the Hampton Inn
4901 Old Shepard Place, Plano, TX (map)
(munchies compliments of the Hampton Inn)
Lodging
Hampton Inn Plano/North Dallas
4901 Old Shepard Place, Plano, TX 75093
Mission u Rate: $7,900/night (+ tax)
- free hot breakfast
- pool
- free Internet
- parking lot cameras
Call 972-519-1000 to make your own reservation and ask for the “UMW Mission u” group rate.
Pricing (for 1, 2, or 3 studies)
Adult: $45* / $50
Elementary Children (including childcare): $15* / $20
Childcare: $10/ family (request by June 30, 2013)
* Discount for registering by June 30, 2013
Lunch
$9 / day (available on registration form only)
You may bring a sack lunch, of course. Children must bring their lunch; no catering.
Scholarships
Tuition + A) study book & lunch OR B) mileage
Available for one adult and one child from each District; must be first time attendees.
Apply and register with full payment; refunds will be sent to chosen recipients.
Application forms are available online or from Dean and are due June 20, 2013.
2013 Studies
Learning Together for the Transformation of the World
Be one of 20,000 people in the US to attend Mission u this summer to increase your understanding of the mission of the church in a current world context!
Spiritual Growth Study
The Call: Living Sacramentally, Walking Justly
A “how-to-manual” for anyone interested in deepening their own spirituality and engagement in mission. The study explores spiritual personhood which is inseparable from engagement in social action and being in community. The study is an invitation to being open to God's call and being perceptive to God's break-through moments in our midst here and in the world.
Study Leaders: Rev. Jo Biggerstaff, Rev. April Bristow, Rev. Cynthia Kepler-Karrer, Rev. Diana Masters, Rev. Jackye Waiters-Lee, Rev. Maribel Vazquez (Spanish class)
Geographic Study
The Roma of Europe
The Roma are often called “gypsies” and are the single largest minority group in Europe. This study will introduce us to the Roma, with an emphasis on Eastern Europe. It will be an eye-opening journey that will, hopefully, offer a greater understanding of the Roma and opportunities for response and advocacy.
Study Leaders: Ms. Linda Mooter, Rev. Preston Weaver
General Issue Study
Poverty
Poverty is a human rights issue with grave impact on women and children. This mission study is designed to help participants recognize and claim for themselves the connections between Scripture, church tradition, compassion for the poor, social outreach, and social justice. You’ll deepen your understanding of the realities of poverty and learn about advocacy for the poor.
Study Leaders: Ms. Mae Alexander, Rev. Cynthia Salinas- Dooley (Spanish class)
Study Leader: Ms. Marci Moore
Children’s Study
Leaving Home • Finding Home
Children will understand the many and often complex reasons people move from one place to another, broaden their understanding of the biblical narrative as migration story, and develop an appreciation for the courage it takes to make a new place home. Students will be encouraged to know and understand who their neighbors are, appreciate the diversity in their communities, and be tolerant and accepting of neighbors who are of a different race, religion or culture.
Study Leader: Ms. Vicki Buleron
Mission Study Books
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The Call: Living Sacramentally, Walking Justly
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The Roma of Europe
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Poverty
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Leaving Home • Finding Home: Mission Study for Children
by George McClain, Tilda Norberg, and Nancy Kruh (Editor)
$ 7.00 # M3123-English #M3124-Spanish
by Larry Bema
$10.00 #M3156
by Jack Keller with Study Guide by Faye Wilson
$10.00 #M3133-English #M3134-Spanish
by Anne Broyles
$10.00 #M3158
Study Leader Bios
Available at at www.umwnorthtexas.org.
How to Get Your Books
Order online at www.umwmissionresources.org or call 1-800-305-9857. Books will also be available at each Mission u; however, we urge you to read the book before your class begins!
Be Prepared for Class!
Purchase your study books early and bring your Bible, too.
Hint: Read your study book before classes start - you’ll enjoy class and not be stressed to get it read.
Weekday Mission U
A - Hampton Inn
$79 SOCM rate 972-519-1000
4901 Old Shepard Place, Plano, TX 75093
B - St. Andrew UMC - Plano
5801 W. Plano Parkway; enter from Mira Vista Drive
UMCOR Connecting Neighbors Training Event
The Northwest District will hold initial training and team formation on June 29th from 10:00am-2:00pm at First UMC Nocona.
Come and be prepared to learn how to serve your neighbor and your community when disaster strikes.
Flood, fire, and tornado have all occurred in our district over the past 2 years.
UMCOR Connecting Neighbors Training Event
Northwest District of the NTC
Saturday, June 29, 201310:00 - 2:00 pm
First UMC Nocona
200 Grayson St
Nocona,TX 76255
RSVP to Rev. Louis A. Pearce Sr. at
email: lapearcesr@aol.com or
phone: 940-723-1400
Please email or call 940-723-1400 Rev. Louis A. Pearce Sr. to RSVP number of attendees from your church.
Questions please contact:
Rev. Louis A. Pearce Sr.
UMCOR Coordinator
Northwest District
Email: lapearcesr@aol.com or
Phone: 940-723-1400
Summer of Family Fun!
Pastors and Leaders!
Our empowering and exciting 2013 Annual Conference has us ready to transform our communities this summer. Whether your attendance slows down or picks up during the summer, the NTC Communication’s Team has a vehicle to help broadcast your summer family events to the community all summer long. It is entitled Summer of Family Fun.
Last summer we introduced the Bishop's Family Fun Day. It was a summer event developed to bring families together from all across the conference to meet the Bishop at a family friendly location. The event was a huge success. We want to repeat that success and reach even more people. This campaign is a nontraditional approach to reaching the mission field year round.
We have created a website for you to input your events, and we will help you promote them. We have secured advertising and built social media pages (Facebook, Pinterest and others) that we will use to deliver event information to North Texans. Our effort should not be your sole form of advertising, but consider it some additional help.
Best of all, it's FREE!
To enter your church events, email us at the link below to receive instructions for inputting your event information. Our goal is to create a Conference-wide calendar of events that individuals and families in your area can attend.
Who is the target?
Families, women, men, singles, elementary age children, teens, young couple w/ and w/o kids, and seniors
How long will it run?
June - August, and in September we will host a Conference-wide family event
Where do you enter your information?
Email us to enter events:
Email us for instructions on entering your events!!
View Summer Fun Church Event Listings:
http://summer.northtexasumc.org
Our advertising campaign kicks off soon, add your events today!
Summer of Family Fun!
Pastors and Leaders!
Our empowering and exciting 2013 Annual Conference has us ready to transform our communities this summer. Whether your attendance slows down or picks up during the summer, the NTC Communication’s Team has a vehicle to help broadcast your summer family events to the community all summer long. It is entitled Summer of Family Fun.
Last summer we introduced the Bishop's Family Fun Day. It was a summer event developed to bring families together from all across the conference to meet the Bishop at a family friendly location. The event was a huge success. We want to repeat that success and reach even more people. This campaign is a nontraditional approach to reaching the mission field year round.
We have created a website for you to input your events, and we will help you promote them. We have secured advertising and built social media pages (Facebook, Pinterest and others) that we will use to deliver event information to North Texans. Our effort should not be your sole form of advertising, but consider it some additional help.
Best of all, it's FREE!
To enter your church events, email us at the link below to receive instructions for inputting your event information. Our goal is to create a Conference-wide calendar of events that individuals and families in your area can attend.
Who is the target?
Families, women, men, singles, elementary age children, teens, young couple w/ and w/o kids, and seniors
How long will it run?
June - August, and in September we will host a Conference-wide family event
Where do you enter your information?
Email us to enter events:
Email us for instructions on entering your events!!
View Summer Fun Church Event Listings:
http://summer.northtexasumc.org
Our advertising campaign kicks off soon, add your events today!
Summer of Family Fun!
Pastors and Leaders!
Our empowering and exciting 2013 Annual Conference has us ready to transform our communities this summer. Whether your attendance slows down or picks up during the summer, the NTC Communication’s Team has a vehicle to help broadcast your summer family events to the community all summer long. It is entitled Summer of Family Fun.
Last summer we introduced the Bishop's Family Fun Day. It was a summer event developed to bring families together from all across the conference to meet the Bishop at a family friendly location. The event was a huge success. We want to repeat that success and reach even more people. This campaign is a nontraditional approach to reaching the mission field year round.
We have created a website for you to input your events, and we will help you promote them. We have secured advertising and built social media pages (Facebook, Pinterest and others) that we will use to deliver event information to North Texans. Our effort should not be your sole form of advertising, but consider it some additional help.
Best of all, it's FREE!
To enter your church events, email us at the link below to receive instructions for inputting your event information. Our goal is to create a Conference-wide calendar of events that individuals and families in your area can attend.
Who is the target?
Families, women, men, singles, elementary age children, teens, young couple w/ and w/o kids, and seniors
How long will it run?
June - August, and in September we will host a Conference-wide family event
Where do you enter your information?
Email us to enter events:
Email us for instructions on entering your events!!
View Summer Fun Church Event Listings:
http://summer.northtexasumc.org
Our advertising campaign kicks off soon, add your events today!
Summer of Family Fun!
Pastors and Leaders!
Our empowering and exciting 2013 Annual Conference has us ready to transform our communities this summer. Whether your attendance slows down or picks up during the summer, the NTC Communication’s Team has a vehicle to help broadcast your summer family events to the community all summer long. It is entitled Summer of Family Fun.
Last summer we introduced the Bishop's Family Fun Day. It was a summer event developed to bring families together from all across the conference to meet the Bishop at a family friendly location. The event was a huge success. We want to repeat that success and reach even more people. This campaign is a nontraditional approach to reaching the mission field year round.
We have created a website for you to input your events, and we will help you promote them. We have secured advertising and built social media pages (Facebook, Pinterest and others) that we will use to deliver event information to North Texans. Our effort should not be your sole form of advertising, but consider it some additional help.
Best of all, it's FREE!
To enter your church events, email us at the link below to receive instructions for inputting your event information. Our goal is to create a Conference-wide calendar of events that individuals and families in your area can attend.
Who is the target?
Families, women, men, singles, elementary age children, teens, young couple w/ and w/o kids, and seniors
How long will it run?
June - August, and in September we will host a Conference-wide family event
Where do you enter your information?
Email us to enter events:
Email us for instructions on entering your events!!
View Summer Fun Church Event Listings:
http://summer.northtexasumc.org
Our advertising campaign kicks off soon, add your events today!
Summer of Family Fun!
Pastors and Leaders!
Our empowering and exciting 2013 Annual Conference has us ready to transform our communities this summer. Whether your attendance slows down or picks up during the summer, the NTC Communication’s Team has a vehicle to help broadcast your summer family events to the community all summer long. It is entitled Summer of Family Fun.
Last summer we introduced the Bishop's Family Fun Day. It was a summer event developed to bring families together from all across the conference to meet the Bishop at a family friendly location. The event was a huge success. We want to repeat that success and reach even more people. This campaign is a nontraditional approach to reaching the mission field year round.
We have created a website for you to input your events, and we will help you promote them. We have secured advertising and built social media pages (Facebook, Pinterest and others) that we will use to deliver event information to North Texans. Our effort should not be your sole form of advertising, but consider it some additional help.
Best of all, it's FREE!
To enter your church events, email us at the link below to receive instructions for inputting your event information. Our goal is to create a Conference-wide calendar of events that individuals and families in your area can attend.
Who is the target?
Families, women, men, singles, elementary age children, teens, young couple w/ and w/o kids, and seniors
How long will it run?
June - August, and in September we will host a Conference-wide family event
Where do you enter your information?
Email us to enter events:
Email us for instructions on entering your events!!
View Summer Fun Church Event Listings:
http://summer.northtexasumc.org
Our advertising campaign kicks off soon, add your events today!
Empowering Teen Leadership Conference
I am Priceless!
Saturday, July 27, 2013
Time: 8:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE!
Location: Collin College - Spring Creek Campus
2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway
Plano, TX 75074
Conference Center A & B
Register Online Conference Flyer
Conference Activities
Workshops Key Focus
Careers * Leadership * Money * Relationships
Mini Career Fair
Business * Education * Fine Arts * Health * Law Enforcement * Skilled Vocations
Panel Discussion
Peer Pressure * Social Media * Bullying * Dating
Special Guests: JKruz & Synbad 97.9 The Beat
Registration Ends Soon!
Early Bird Registrants will be eligible to win BEATS by Dr. Dre Earphones!
Registration ends July 21, 2013 for the 9th Annual Teen Leadership Purpose and Destiny Conference. Registration is required and space is limited. The conference theme is “I Am Priceless!” focusing on empowering youth to be the best they can be. The conference is free and lunch will be provided.
The conference offers workshops with solutions for issues that many of today’s teens face. Those topics include: Career & college preparation tips, goal setting, money management, character building, peer pressure solutions, navigating social media and a powerful panel discussion on dating - empowering teens to end domestic violence and eliminate bullying.
This Conference prepares teens for the future as they actively engage in workshops. Teens walk away with tools that build their self-esteem and provides a path to set goals for a brighter future. Registrations received by July 21, 2013 are entered into a drawing for Dr. Dre earphones.
Register Online Conference Flyer
The Conference is presented by Training for Excellence, established in 2001 as a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization that provides professional life skills, job readiness, and leadership development programs. The programs are geared to empower the attendees with knowledge to become productive citizens, to improve their economic status and to make life better for themselves and their families.
Event Sponsors:
North Texas Conference UMC
Center For Leadership Development
Market Research Dallas
Papa John’s Pizza
Becky’s Wish Foundation among others
Empowering Teen Leadership Conference
I am Priceless!
Saturday, July 27, 2013
Time: 8:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE!
Location: Collin College - Spring Creek Campus
2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway
Plano, TX 75074
Conference Center A & B
Register Online Conference Flyer
Conference Activities
Workshops Key Focus
Careers * Leadership * Money * Relationships
Mini Career Fair
Business * Education * Fine Arts * Health * Law Enforcement * Skilled Vocations
Panel Discussion
Peer Pressure * Social Media * Bullying * Dating
Special Guests: JKruz & Synbad 97.9 The Beat
Registration Ends Soon!
Early Bird Registrants will be eligible to win BEATS by Dr. Dre Earphones!
Registration ends July 21, 2013 for the 9th Annual Teen Leadership Purpose and Destiny Conference. Registration is required and space is limited. The conference theme is “I Am Priceless!” focusing on empowering youth to be the best they can be. The conference is free and lunch will be provided.
The conference offers workshops with solutions for issues that many of today’s teens face. Those topics include: Career & college preparation tips, goal setting, money management, character building, peer pressure solutions, navigating social media and a powerful panel discussion on dating - empowering teens to end domestic violence and eliminate bullying.
This Conference prepares teens for the future as they actively engage in workshops. Teens walk away with tools that build their self-esteem and provides a path to set goals for a brighter future. Registrations received by July 21, 2013 are entered into a drawing for Dr. Dre earphones.
Register Online Conference Flyer
The Conference is presented by Training for Excellence, established in 2001 as a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization that provides professional life skills, job readiness, and leadership development programs. The programs are geared to empower the attendees with knowledge to become productive citizens, to improve their economic status and to make life better for themselves and their families.
Event Sponsors:
North Texas Conference UMC
Center For Leadership Development
Market Research Dallas
Papa John’s Pizza
Becky’s Wish Foundation among others
Empowering Teen Leadership Conference
I am Priceless!
Saturday, July 27, 2013
Time: 8:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE!
Location: Collin College - Spring Creek Campus
2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway
Plano, TX 75074
Conference Center A & B
Register Online Conference Flyer
Conference Activities
Workshops Key Focus
Careers * Leadership * Money * Relationships
Mini Career Fair
Business * Education * Fine Arts * Health * Law Enforcement * Skilled Vocations
Panel Discussion
Peer Pressure * Social Media * Bullying * Dating
Special Guests: JKruz & Synbad 97.9 The Beat
Registration Ends Soon!
Early Bird Registrants will be eligible to win BEATS by Dr. Dre Earphones!
Registration ends July 21, 2013 for the 9th Annual Teen Leadership Purpose and Destiny Conference. Registration is required and space is limited. The conference theme is “I Am Priceless!” focusing on empowering youth to be the best they can be. The conference is free and lunch will be provided.
The conference offers workshops with solutions for issues that many of today’s teens face. Those topics include: Career & college preparation tips, goal setting, money management, character building, peer pressure solutions, navigating social media and a powerful panel discussion on dating - empowering teens to end domestic violence and eliminate bullying.
This Conference prepares teens for the future as they actively engage in workshops. Teens walk away with tools that build their self-esteem and provides a path to set goals for a brighter future. Registrations received by July 21, 2013 are entered into a drawing for Dr. Dre earphones.
Register Online Conference Flyer
The Conference is presented by Training for Excellence, established in 2001 as a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization that provides professional life skills, job readiness, and leadership development programs. The programs are geared to empower the attendees with knowledge to become productive citizens, to improve their economic status and to make life better for themselves and their families.
Event Sponsors:
North Texas Conference UMC
Center For Leadership Development
Market Research Dallas
Papa John’s Pizza
Becky’s Wish Foundation among others
Empowering Teen Leadership Conference
I am Priceless!
Saturday, July 27, 2013
Time: 8:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE!
Location: Collin College - Spring Creek Campus
2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway
Plano, TX 75074
Conference Center A & B
Register Online Conference Flyer
Conference Activities
Workshops Key Focus
Careers * Leadership * Money * Relationships
Mini Career Fair
Business * Education * Fine Arts * Health * Law Enforcement * Skilled Vocations
Panel Discussion
Peer Pressure * Social Media * Bullying * Dating
Special Guests: JKruz & Synbad 97.9 The Beat
Registration Ends Soon!
Early Bird Registrants will be eligible to win BEATS by Dr. Dre Earphones!
Registration ends July 21, 2013 for the 9th Annual Teen Leadership Purpose and Destiny Conference. Registration is required and space is limited. The conference theme is “I Am Priceless!” focusing on empowering youth to be the best they can be. The conference is free and lunch will be provided.
The conference offers workshops with solutions for issues that many of today’s teens face. Those topics include: Career & college preparation tips, goal setting, money management, character building, peer pressure solutions, navigating social media and a powerful panel discussion on dating - empowering teens to end domestic violence and eliminate bullying.
This Conference prepares teens for the future as they actively engage in workshops. Teens walk away with tools that build their self-esteem and provides a path to set goals for a brighter future. Registrations received by July 21, 2013 are entered into a drawing for Dr. Dre earphones.
Register Online Conference Flyer
The Conference is presented by Training for Excellence, established in 2001 as a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization that provides professional life skills, job readiness, and leadership development programs. The programs are geared to empower the attendees with knowledge to become productive citizens, to improve their economic status and to make life better for themselves and their families.
Event Sponsors:
North Texas Conference UMC
Center For Leadership Development
Market Research Dallas
Papa John’s Pizza
Becky’s Wish Foundation among others
Empowering Teen Leadership Conference
I am Priceless!
Saturday, July 27, 2013
Time: 8:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE!
Location: Collin College - Spring Creek Campus
2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway
Plano, TX 75074
Conference Center A & B
Register Online Conference Flyer
Conference Activities
Workshops Key Focus
Careers * Leadership * Money * Relationships
Mini Career Fair
Business * Education * Fine Arts * Health * Law Enforcement * Skilled Vocations
Panel Discussion
Peer Pressure * Social Media * Bullying * Dating
Special Guests: JKruz & Synbad 97.9 The Beat
Registration Ends Soon!
Early Bird Registrants will be eligible to win BEATS by Dr. Dre Earphones!
Registration ends July 21, 2013 for the 9th Annual Teen Leadership Purpose and Destiny Conference. Registration is required and space is limited. The conference theme is “I Am Priceless!” focusing on empowering youth to be the best they can be. The conference is free and lunch will be provided.
The conference offers workshops with solutions for issues that many of today’s teens face. Those topics include: Career & college preparation tips, goal setting, money management, character building, peer pressure solutions, navigating social media and a powerful panel discussion on dating - empowering teens to end domestic violence and eliminate bullying.
This Conference prepares teens for the future as they actively engage in workshops. Teens walk away with tools that build their self-esteem and provides a path to set goals for a brighter future. Registrations received by July 21, 2013 are entered into a drawing for Dr. Dre earphones.
Register Online Conference Flyer
The Conference is presented by Training for Excellence, established in 2001 as a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization that provides professional life skills, job readiness, and leadership development programs. The programs are geared to empower the attendees with knowledge to become productive citizens, to improve their economic status and to make life better for themselves and their families.
Event Sponsors:
North Texas Conference UMC
Center For Leadership Development
Market Research Dallas
Papa John’s Pizza
Becky’s Wish Foundation among others
IMAGINE Ministry Project
Annual Conference 2013
The ministries of the North Texas Conference IMAGINED new possibilities to share the love of Christ with their community! Here are a few examples with photos!
