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2000 Edition - Schools of Christian Mission

In this edition of Mission Magazine:

Conflict and Community in the Corinthian Church. Join Pauline scholar Rev. Dr. Judith Stevens and Dr. J. Shannon Clarkson as they examine Paul's letters to the Corinthians. These letters contain some difficult and troublesome passages for our time. This segment puts I and II Corinthians in their historical and social context and illumines new interpretations of this scripture.

Children of Africa. Explore the issues and challenges that face the children of this diverse continent. Learn about the factors that affect their future; healthcare, malnutrition, AIDS, and armed conflicts that have conscripted children as soldiers. With all these challenges, new solutions are needed and are being pioneered by the United Methodist Church in Africa.

God's People in an Urban Culture. Urban culture is not just in the cities anymore. Many of the trends and mind sets of the big city have spread throughout all of society. Rural areas are now faced with rapid growth, cultural diversity and new neighbors. This segment explores some of the issues we face as God's people in this changing landscape.

1999 - Edition No. 4

In this edition of Mission Magazine, Zambia witnesses the historic commissioning of 53 Missioners of Hope; the rebounding church in Eastern Europe reaches out to gypsies and addicted youth; in San Francisco, the Mary Elizabeth Inn helps abused women, and in Arkansas the Native American Family Camp takes action against the growth of gangs.

On a continent where millions suffer from war and the devastating effects of disease, a new mission composed primarily of Africans brings hope to the children.

Conferences in Eastern Europe are growing and they use their new found strength to help minorities and recovering substance abusers.

When San Francisco's Mary Elizabeth Inn realized that abused women needed more help, they expanded their ongoing mission.

For years, the Native American Family Camp has helped strengthen families. Now it turns to a new threat, the growth of gangs.

1999 Edition No. 3

In the wake of devastating hurricanes, the struggle of the impoverished countries to rebuild their homes are hampered not only by natural elements, but also by crushing national debts which deplete their resources. As the new millennium approaches, the United Methodist Church supports debt relief for poor nations.

United Methodist from the U.S. reach out to their brothers and sisters in Russia through The Russia Initiative, laying the foundations for a truly global church.

An excerpt from a recent video produced by Agricultural Mission, Inc., an ecumenical program supported by the General board of Global ministries. The video shows the plight of small subsistence farmers because of the globalization of agricultural production. Subsistence farmers in Haiti discuss their problems and needs.

Fourteen churches in East Dallas, Texas have joined together in an ecumenical ministry, the East Dallas Cooperative parish, to serve their community of recent migrants and poor residents.


1999 Edition No. 2 - Schools of Christian Mission

This edition of Mission Magazine includes segments that are part of the Women's Division study program for 1999-2000.

The Bible: Part II: This segment traces a variety of ways Christians have interpreted the Bible historically. Maxine Clarke Beach is featured.

Mission in the 21st Century. A variety of missionaries will be needed to carry out mission in the 21st century. This edition shows refugees returning to their native lands as missionaries, youth as US2's and lay missioners, a medical doctor in Nepal and a deaconess/home Missionary.

Humanity Comes of Age. Susanne and James Paul explore the challenges an aging population presents to the world and the church. Older people in ministry are shown discovering new ways to express their commitment to Jesus Christ.


1999 Edition No. 1

In this first 1999 edition of Mission Magazine we see Christians making peace, offering safe haven to children, healing substance abuse and related violence and discovering oneness of spirit through the music of the soul.

We visit Mozambique where the church is literally helping people to turn swords into plowshares, and building a culture of peace.

In Oklahoma city, through the Positive Tomorrow Transition Center, the church helps children affected by homelessness, family violence and abuse.

Combating substance abuse and related violence, United Methodists help local groups organize community response and provide programs for healing substance abusers.

Finding common spirit through music, the Youth Mission Chorale tour of Europe reveals the joy of community across cultural boundaries rooted in the faith of the Gospel.


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.


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