This issue is devoted to mission education -- the place that United Methodist Women’s commitment to mission outreach begins.  Here are some highlights of this issue.

Responsively Yours: "Acting With Compassion in Jesus’ Name"

Women’s Division Deputy General Secretary Joyce D. Sohl shares the story of the unnamed woman who anointed Jesus in preparation for death. Jesus saw the woman’s risk taking as devotion and faith. So too must United Methodist Women take risks to seize mission opportunities.

"Bible Study: Joining the Mission Dance"

In the Bible Study, Glory E. Dharmaraj envisions mission as a circle dance. She outlines the movements of mission.

"Tools for Mission"

Joyce V. Hamlin recommends resources to help you and others in your United Methodist Women’s unit understand mission and mission outreach.

"Surfing the Web for Mission News and Action"

Kelly C. Martini invites computer-savvy women to go online for mission information, including where the money goes.

"Preparing for Mission Encounters"

Diana Rodriguez gives step-by-step directions for planning a mission trip.

"Schools of Christian Mission:  Bringing Mission Studies to Your Local Unit"

Jerry Ruth Williams’ hands-on ideas for offering mission studies in your local unit prove no unit is too small to engage the studies.

"Hands-on Mission:  Highlight of Youth Mission School"

Joyce Warner shows us how youth pitch in when mission is the message.