November 1997

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"Young Women's Assembly Adventure: In Faith and Friendship" by Susan Einarson

Across the country young women under the age of 40 remember their time at the 1994 Assembly, and look forward and encourage others to attend the May 1998 event in Orlando, Florida. This article explores the reactions, experiences, and participation of young women in this grand United Methodist Women event.

"Preparing Women to Lead" by Yvette Moore

Christian denominations in the Middle East do not ordain women. With war dominating life in the region, women's ordination does not have a high priority. However, Dr. Mary Mikhael, the first woman president of the Near East School of Theology in Beirut, Lebanon, believes the day will come when the church realizes it needs the ministry of women. This article presents Ms. Mikhael's stories, her hopes, and her vision for women in church leadership roles.

"Barriers to Peace: Barriers to Justice" by Doris Warrell

Doris Warrell was a mission intern with the United Methodist General Board of Global Ministries in Palestine's West Bank from 1994-95. This young woman talks about returning to the area, the destruction that's taken place, the explicit violations of human rights, and the threatened peace process. In her own words and experiences, she gives a vivid and personal view of the Palestinian situation.

"Singing Epworth's Praises" by Mary Beth Coudal

A 23-year-old up-and-coming opera singer living in New York City appears to have a bright future. Yet, she will tell you her future did not always look so bright. As a teen growing up in St. Louis, this young woman had family problems, lived for a month at St. Vincent's Hospital, then moved to Epworth Children and Family Services. Epworth is a residential treatment center founded in 1864 as a Methodist children's home. This article looks into this woman's story and what Epworth still offers to young people today.

"Make Us Truly One" by Frances S. Smith

The Rev. Lyudmila Garbuzova sang the Russian words, "To you, O God, I come now pleading...make us truly one!" at the Global Gathering of the General Board of Global Ministries. These words have special meaning for this woman, as she says that women and children seem to bear the economic stress of her nation. This article looks at the birth of the Christian Women's Association in Russia, the role of the Women's Division, the purposes of the situation, and how Ms. Garbuzova and others in the organization strive to meet the needs of many people in suffering.

"The Church Had Faith in Me" by Jean Noren

Drugs ruin people's lives. Yet a special residence in St. Paul, Minnesota provides a transitional housing program for recovering addicts and church support that helps make the transitions a success. This article, about Emma Norton Residence, introduces the ministries of this residence that include more than transitional housing, the people it has affected, the important history, and the United Methodist Connection.

"David and Margaret Home: Teaching Trust" by Frances S. Smith

David and Margaret Home in LaVerne, California, tries to create order from chaos -- "chaos in the lives of girls ages 11-18, that is." This article explores the wide range of girls coming to this home and their problems. Then, it looks at the way the residence cares for 115 girls, the range of programs, the history, and the future challenge.

"Love and Warmth for Troubled Boys" by Paul Jeffrey

One hundred sixty boys receive love and education from people in a home tucked away in the mountains of the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul. The Methodist Home has given this service to young boys since 1939. This article explores the home, its services, and the family atmosphere it provides to those who lack family.

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See also:

• Response
• Responsively Yours
• United Methodist Women
• Women's Division
• September Edition of Response