November Edition of Response

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"Health Care for Chile's Children" by Yvette Moore

The epidemics that can plague families of children are not a game. However, Educacion Popular in Salud's (EPES) has created games to train women in the serious work of dealing with epidemics and maintaining community health. This article explores the health problems, the training, and the new motivation for many women.

"Preparing a Work Force, Serving a Community"
by Herschel Lee Johnson

Sue Bennett College is the only four-year, independent, co-educational, liberal-arts based college whose campus is owned by the Women's Division of the United Methodist Church, General Board of Global Ministries. This article highlights the way this college is growing; its programs; and its mission to combine academics, Christianity, and community service.

"Opening the Doors to Those Under 40" by Susan Tyler

Written by a woman under 40, this article delves into the issue of attracting the younger generation and getting them involved in United Methodist Women (UMW). Susan Tyler confronts the issues, suggests solutions and ideas, and stresses the importance of all women being involved in UMW.

"Aging with Care" by Susie Wallace

Life expectancies in the United States have dramatically increased over the last century bringing with it "responsibilities and issues that all generations must face." This article explores the issues and responsibilities, and looks at senior programs, like those at the United Methodist Community Center of Omaha, Nebraska, and how they make a difference.

"Gum Moon: Nurturing San Francisco's Youngest"
by Frances S. Smith

Historically, Women's Division-supported Gum Moon Women's Residence provided a safe haven to Asian immigrant women in transition. Today, the residence has expanded the program. As seen in this article, the residence has a parent-child development program and a Youth Leadership Training program for at-risk high school students, which are both thriving.

"Love, Justice, and Service" by Dana Jones

The deaconess movement represents "laywomen committed to Christ through ministries of love, justice, and service." This article explores the mission of deaconesses in the Phillippines, throughout the rest of the world, and the future of the deaconess movement.

"Drugs; To Prison; To Prayer; To Life" by A. Victoria Hunter

This article follows the cycle of one woman and a ministry of a District United Methodist Women Mission Team. The cycle of one woman includes drug addiction, imprisonment, faith and prayer with the help of the mission team, and a new life and self-respect.

"Pedal Pushing with Style" by Dana Jones

Jeannette Augenstein, a 51 year-old from Colorado Springs, Colorado, spent 84 days this summer riding her bike across the United States. If this isn't exciting enough, she then stopped to visit United Methodist Women Members from Washington state to Maine and pieced together an entire quilt while on her trek. As seen in this article, she had some wonderful adventures, treats, and encounters on her journey.