MISSION MAGAZINE CATALOG
ARCHIVES 1991-1998

1998 Edition No. 4

Land issues and spirituality co-mingle as Native American United Methodists travel to Hawaii to share their experiences as indigenous peoples.

Centennial United Methodist Church in Rockford, Illinois reaches out to Hispanics and African-Americans through a multi-cultural ministry.

Community-based health care programs bring healing and wholeness to impoverished areas.

A survey of the General Board of Global Ministries' website.

1998 Edition No. 3 - Schools of Christian Mission

This special edition of Mission Magazine features United Methodist work in the ecumenical mission study themes: Indonesia, and, Refugees and Global Migration. In addition, it introduces the spiritual growth life study, The Bible: Part I.

The Indonesia segment shows the work of the Methodist Church of Indonesia and the Karo Batak Protestant Church, both of which are supported by The General Board of Global Ministries. The Karo Batak Protestant Church continues its heritage from the Evangelical United Brethren Church. Rev. Sonny Cornelius guides the viewer through the important work of these churches.

The Refugee segment shows United Methodist work in resettlement. It focuses on a refugee resident family of Sierra Leone who were in Gambia and resettled by the Berea Ohio United Methodist Church. Refugees from Bosnia and nations of the former Soviet Union are also resettled through UMCOR.

The spiritual growth life study explores the origins of the Bible and the meaning of the Bible in people's lives today.

1998 Edition No. 2

An agricultural missionary, Don Cobb, works with small farmers in Kenya to improve their subsistence agriculture.

Restart: an effort to help the homeless in Kansas City. 6,000 volunteers work with a United Methodist pastor, Rev. Stuart Whitney, to meet the needs.

Sustainable agriculture: Denise O'Brien is an Iowa farmer and United Methodist laywoman who promotes small-farm sustainable agriculture globally. "Farming should be a ministry that both provides for the needs of people and respects the earth and God who created it".

An excerpt from a new video, Love, Justice, and Service: The Ministry of Deaconesses. It shows some of the variety of ministries which challenge women to enter the Order of Deaconess.

1998 Edition No. 1

This first 1998 edition of Mission Magazine shows a variety of ministries in which the General Board of Global Ministries is currently involved through its National Mission Institutions:

Atlantic Street Settlement, Seattle, Washington focusing on its summer educational program for low-income children with special learning problems.

Tacoma Community House, Tacoma, Washington features its unique language program developed for immigrants.

Crossroads, Salt Lake City, Utah goes beyond providing services to organizing communities for justice.

Houchen Community Center, El Paso, Texas provides day care for women who are unemployed and being trained in English and job skills.

La Mujer Obrera, a project supported by the Women's Division, which helps women who are unemployed because of the North American Trade Agreement.

A refugee from El Salvador becomes a United Methodist and returns to his home to start a new United Methodist Church there.

SUMMER 1996 - Schools of Christian Mission

1. Regional Study: China and Hong Kong. The unification of China and Hong Kong promises new opportunities for the rapidly growing Christian communities of each nation. Featuring: K.H. Ting and Ze-Min Chen of JinLing Theological Seminary; Wen-Zao Han, China Christian Council, and ManKing Tso, Hong Kong Christian Council.

2. Spiritual Growth Study: John Wesley. The message of the founder of Methodism resonates with United Methodists today. Featuring: Charles Yrigoyen and Ruth Dougherty, authors of a new book on Wesley.

3. General Issue Study: Living in a Multicultural Society. A congregation learns to adapt and flourish even as the neighborhood around it undergoes rapid change.

SPRING 1996

1. Statistics for Church Growth. A church in Wichita gets high-tech assistance from the Board in its quest for growth and revitalization. Featuring: Pastor Gayla Rapp of the University United Methodist Church in Wichita, Kansas. Run time 3:53.

2. Feeding the Children. A United Methodist congregation in Hermosilla, Mexico aids families living on the brink of starvation. Run time 2:41.

3. Zimbabwe Program Bears Fruit. In Dendera, Zimbabwe, women -- many of them single mothers -- learn to grow and tend their own fruit trees for fresh food and income. Run time 1:51.

4. Seeds of Hope. South Carolina farmers share how a few seeds and a love of the earth has literally become a bountiful blessing for them and their community. Run time 3:15.

5. Across the Connection: New Mexico. United Methodists from Albuquerque visit unusual mission churches in rural northern New Mexico, and share their footage with us. Featuring: Pastor Ron Brewer, who has a five point charge.

6. Depot for Rapid Disaster Response Dedicated. A state-of-the-art depot in Baldwin, Louisiana ushers in a new era of assistance for victims of disaster. Featuring: Ken Lutgen, Associate General Secretary of the United Methodist Committee on Relief; Connie Takamine, Treasurer of the Women's Division of GBGM, Rex and Sheri Wyland, (Volunteer) Project Managers. Run time 6:01.

7. Missionary Spotlight. Jim and Nedra Starkey travel the countryside in a "five-wheeler," moving from one volunteer opportunity to the next. Run time 2:28.

WINTER 1996

1. Combatting Gang Violence. A United Methodist church in Elgin, Illinois turns teens on to spirituality and faith to stem a rising tide of gang-related violence. Run-time 6:08.

2. Bosnia Update. In Gornji Vakuf, Bosnia, the Board's United Methodist Committee on Relief constructs a community center in a village gutted by ethnic warfare. Featuring: Dirk Van Gorp, Project Manager for UMCOR in Bosnia. Run time 3:54.

3. Church Dedication in Zaire. In Uvira, Zaire, a new church is joyously dedicated in a region where United Methodist relief efforts have brought hope to tens of thousands of Rwandan refugees. Featuring: Bishop Felton E. May; Pastor Mulamba Diowa of the new Jerusalem United Methodist Church. Run time 3:33.

4. Haiti Update. As elections bring the promise of democracy to Haiti, United Methodist support of a children's hospital, immunization program, and school lunch program continues. Run time 1:02.

5. Connecting through the Internet. The Board launches a "web site" to more efficiently dispense and receive information on United Methodist mission. Featuring: Rena Yocom, Associate General Secretary for Mission Education and Cultivation; Nancy Carter, Web Site Developer. Run time 3:26.

6. Mission Fax. Another leading-edge technology enables anyone with access to a fax machine to stay up-to-date on the latest developments in mission. Run time 0:57.

7. Native American Gaming. The explosive growth of casino gambling in Native American communities poses a difficult dilemma for the United Methodist Church: opposition to gambling versus support of Native American sovereignty rights. Featuring: Tom W.W. Fassett, General Secretary of the General Board of Church and Society. Run time 3:45.

8. Missionary Spotlight. Shay Blackwell, a Church and Community missionary working in child advocacy in St. Louis, draws on her commitment to Christ to tirelessly work to improve the lives of children. Run time 1:58.

FALL 1995

1. Consultation on Ministry in the Midst of Hate and Violence. The Church formulates a plan to combat the chilling rise in hate group violence. Featuring: Rev. Paul Dirdack, General Board of Global Ministries Vice President and member of the Consultation Planning Committee; Jonathan Mozzochi, Executive Director, Coalition for Human Dignity. Run time 7:26.

2. Oklahoma City update. Victims of the devastating bombing continue to receive help from the Church. Run time 0:59.

3. Hurricane Relief update. In the wake of several powerful hurricanes which left a swath of destruction in the Caribbean, the Board's Committee on Relief responds. Run time 0:51.

4. Kids and Cops. An innovative program in Boston helps bridge the dangerous gulf between teenagers and police. Run time 6:35.

5. Children's Village Tent dedication. A congregation in Atlanta ships a tent bound for Children's Village, serving Rwandan refugees in Goma, Zaire. Run time 1:48.

6. Schools of Mission. The Missouri East School of Mission is more than inspirational education -- its downright fun, too. Run time 2:57.

7. UN Conference for Women. United Methodists play a prominent role in this historic conference in Beijing. Featuring: Inell Bagwell, Chair of Christian Social Relations; Liz Calvin, Executive Secretary of the Ministry of Women and Children. Run time 2:56.

8. Missionary Spotlight. Joanne Davis, lawyer and Church and Community worker in St. Louis, shares her determination to help those who cannot afford legal representation. Run time 1:50.

SUMMER 1995

1. United Methodism and the UN. As the UN celebrates its 50th birthday, the Church Center for the UN -- owned by the Women's Division of the General Board of Global Ministries -- plays a vital supporting role in international diplomacy. Featuring: Else (Mia) Adjali, Executive Secretary for UN/International Affairs; L. Robert McClellan, Assistant General Secretary of the General Board of Church and Society; David Wildman, CCUN Seminar Designer. Run time 8:02.

2. Ecclesiastes. This intriguing and mysterious book of the Bible is explored by two women through the process of writing each other letters. Run time 13:59.

3. Methodism in Europe. United Methodism, with 70,000 members in Europe, is being reborn in Russia, Lithuania and other formerly Communist nations; is aiding victims of war in Bosnia; and is working to bring together Protestants and Catholics in Northern Ireland. Featuring Galina Avina of the Samara, Russia United Methodist Church; Margarita Vorobjova of the Russian Christian Association of Women; and Jim White, Executive Secretary for Europe of the Board's World Division.

SPRING 1995

1. Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference 150th Anniversary. While celebrating this historic event, the 8000 member conference rededicates itself to its vital mission. Featuring: Jim McKinney, North District Superintendent; David Adair, Northeast District Superintendent; Becky Thompson, Diaconal Minister; Homer Noley, Director of the National United Methodist Native American Center. Run time 3:54.

2. Hispanics in the Church. Hispanic congregations employ creative strategies to combat a variety of problems in their communities. Run time 7:17.

3. Volunteers for Africa. Volunteers descend upon Goma, Zaire, where United Methodist relief efforts for Rwandan refugees are in full swing. Run time 2:03.

4. Korean-American Church Formed in Moscow. With over 500 members, the first Korean-American United Methodist Church opens to serve community members living in Moscow. Run time 2:12.

5. Expecting the Unexpected. The Board's United Methodist Committee on Relief lays plans for quicker, more effective responses to future disasters. Featuring: Virginia Miller and Lloyd Rollins, both of UMCOR Disaster Relief.

6. The Downwinders. Americans and former Soviet citizens who lived downwind of nuclear test sites compare their sagas and offer mutual support, as the effects of the radiation fallout linger. Run time 2:36.

SUMMER/FALL 1994

1. Highlights of the 1994 Assembly of United Methodist Women, held in Cincinatti.

2. GBGM responds to the Rwanda and Burundi refugee crisis.

3. GBGM sponsors scientific dialogue between U.S. and Khazakistan scientists.

4. United Methodist clergy offer their support of the South African election process.

5. United Methodists recover from devastating floods which sweep the southern United States.

6. United Methodists join in partnership with Habitat for Humanity and Heifer Project International.

SPRING 1994

1. United Methodists aid the children of Ayaguz who were severely effected by nuclear testing in Khazakistan.

2. Update on United Methodist work in Burundi.

3. Update on UMCOR work following massive midwest floods and the Los Angeles earthquake.

4. Report on Hispanic missionaries commissioned as part of the National Hispanic Plan.

5. Review of Y.E.S. -- Youth Empowerment Strategies.

6. United Methodist Women's Assembly promotion.

7. Mission Profile: Philip Wingeier-Rayo, first United Methodist missionary to Cuba in over thirty years.

SUMMER 1993

1. Review of the Global Gathering in Indianapolis.

2. Mission Tour, featuring "Southside Settlement House".

3. Missionary Spotlight: Lilia Fernandez, missionary to Chili.

SPRING 1993

1. United Methodists at work in the wake of the Los Angeles unrest.

2. Update on relief work following devastating hurricanes in Southeast United States and Hawaii.

3. New radio ministry in Russia sponsored by GBGM.

4. Innovative ministry in Detroit prepares African-American teens for college.

5. United Methodist relief work in Somalia.

6. Promo for Global Gathering 1993 in Indianapolis.

7. Missionary Spotlight: Jason Scarborough, Volunteer in Mission in Los Angeles.

SPRING 1992

1. A Baltimore church ministers to people with AIDS.

2. Aid for Haitian refugees continues.

3. Multi-culturalism becomes a source of strength in a Dallas community.

4. Promo for Global Gathering 1993 in Indianapolis.

5. United Methodist work with incarcerated mothers and their children.

6. Educational projects in Jamaica supported by GBGM.

7. Development of Africa University.

8. Missionary Spotlight: Paul Wesley Chilcote, missionary to Africa University.

FALL 1991

1. Partnership in Mission between U.S. and Russian United Methodists provides physical and spiritual nourishment in the last days of the Soviet Union.

2. United Methodists provide protection to street children in Brazil.

3. United Methodists respond to the controversy surrounding the legacy of Christopher Columbus by trying to build bridges between native and non-native American communities.

4. Struggle to free Cuban refugee in Lexington, Kentucky

5. Mt. Pinatubo volcanic eruption brings destruction to the Philippines; United Methodists respond.

6. United Methodists work to fight the scourge of drug abuse.

7. Missionary Spotlight: Bishop Elia and Navamani Peter, East Indian missionaries, working in the US to train missionaries.

SPRING 1991

1. Migrant workers in Vienna face racism and material deprivation; United Methodists respond.

2. Support sent to churches in Eastern Europe as they reemerge from a half century of Communism.

3. GBGM increases support for efforts to end apartheid in South Africa.

4. The Interfaith Hospitality Network provides shelter to the homeless.

5. The Mission Resource Center trains future missionaries.

6. UMCOR responds to the suffering brought about by the Liberian civil war.

7. The Prayer Calendar: a resource for all United Methodists.

8. Missionary Spotlight: Chris Hena, missionary to Russia, born in Liberia.

FALL 1989

1. Opportunities in short term United Methodist mission projects.

2. A United Methodist church in Stone Mountain, Georgia helps people in a village on the Polish/Soviet border.

3. GBGM mission conference at Clark Atlanta University envisions an expanded role for mission around the world.

4. Ecumenical rally in Washington, DC against apartheid in South Africa.

5. United Methodists work with Yugoslavian and Turkish migrant workers facing discrimination in Europe.

6. Promo for 1990 Assembly of United Methodist Women in Kansas City.

SPRING 1989

1. A predominantly white congregation in Oak Meadow, Texas shares its space with a Chinese-language fellow United Methodist congregation.

2. United Methodist bishops visit Nicaragua on a mission for peace.

3. United Methodists aid immigrants caught in legal limbo in the Rio Grande Valley.

4. College students choose to spend their Spring Break building homes for low income people in Mexico and in Oklahoma City.

MISSION MAGAZINE CATALOG ARCHIVES 1991-1998