AU Today - Summer 2017

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Annual Conferences Exceed Expectations with 25th Anniversary Gifts

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100% SUPPORT

to complete construction of a sanctuary for a local church near Africa University. In the Louisiana Conference, two hurricanes, a flood, and an oil spill did not stop United Methodists from fulfilling a pledge of $1 million to Africa University. It took more than 11 years, but Louisiana United Methodists surpassed their goal by more than $97,000. “While this completes our commitment of 2005,” said Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey, “it in no way completes our ongoing commitment to this amazing institution that continues to change the lives of so many across Africa and the world.” Louisiana’s 2005 pledge was made under the leadership of Bishop Bill Hutchinson, who spoke of the conference’s passion for disciple-making, mission, and the leadership of the late Nancy Carruth as the inspiration for the effort. Within months, Hurricanes Katrina and Rita had devastated the area. Recovery and reconstruction rose to the top of the priority list. Determined to keep its promise despite subsequent

Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey and other conference leaders were joined by Bishop Bill Hutchinson, William and Joan Tebow, the son and daughter-in-law of the late Nancy Carruth, and James H. Salley for the June 9th announcement at the Annual Conference.

disasters, the Louisiana Conference began making instalments on the pledge in 2014, with a goal of completing it in 2018. At their spring meeting, conference leaders took a bold step and committed to fulfilling the $1 million pledge a year ahead of schedule to coincide with Africa University’s 25th anniversary.

Thank you for investing at 100 percent in the Africa University Fund in 2016. The Annual Conferences of The United Methodist Church with a 100 percent or more remittance to the AUF apportionment over the past two years are: North Central Jurisdiction Dakotas East Ohio Illinois Great Rivers Indiana Iowa Minnesota West Michigan West Ohio Jurisdiction Total Support

2016 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 104.21% 100% 96.52%

2015 100.03% 100% 100% 116.54% 100% 100% 100% 96.27%

Northeastern Jurisdiction

2016

2015

Baltimore-Washington Eastern Pennsylvania

100% 108.16%

100.01% 110.65%

Greater New Jersey New England New York Peninsula-Delaware Susquehanna Upper New York West Virginia Western Pennsylvania Jurisdiction Total Support

100% 100% 100.96% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100.93%

100% 100% 100% 100.43% 100% 100% 100.02% 100.01% 101.11%

South Central Jurisdiction

2016

2015

Central Texas Oklahoma Indian Missionary Texas Jurisdiction Total Support

100% 100.01% 100% 91.65%

100% 100% 100% 89.54%

Southeastern Jurisdiction

2016

2015

Florida

100%

100%

Holston Kentucky North Alabama North Carolina Red Bird Missionary South Carolina Tennessee Jurisdiction Total Support

100% 113.80% 100% 100% 100% 100% 92.49%

100% 100% 100% 100% 101.41% 100% 91.73%

Western Jurisdiction

2016

2015

Alaska United Methodist California Nevada California Pacific Desert Southwest Oregon Idaho Pacific Northwest Rocky Mountain Jurisdiction Total Support

100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 99.70%

100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 92.77%

Summer 2017

n June, two Annual Conferences of e United Methodist Church (UMC) celebrated the growth and impact of Africa University with special gifts. Congregations in the California-Nevada Conference responded generously to an invitation from Bishop Minerva Carcaño to help Africa University expand its impact. e conference’s special offering in honor of the university’s 25th anniversary totaled more than $132,300 and included a major gift from Watsonville First United Methodist Church. “e saints that have gone before us worked in the church, and this is an opportunity for us to give back … We are hoping to support the future through this gift,” said Rev. Robin MatthewsJohnson, pastor of Watsonville First UMC. e congregation is investing $100,000 (from an overall gift of $200,000 to the conference) to help increase scholarships, strengthen academic programs, and build new dormitories at Africa University. A portion of the gift will also be used


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