2014 Impact Report | WMU of Texas

CONTENTS Who Left a Legacy in Your Life?

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A Word From Sandy Dedication: Mauriece Van Johnston and Jeane Anise Law Vision For the Future Carolyn Porterfield Celebrates 20 Years Annual Meeting: Defining Moments

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A word from Sandy . . .

I must admit, 2014 held a melancholy mixture of joy and grief for me. We started the year with my Dad’s celebration of life service, and by year’s end, I had lost count of the funerals I’d attended in 2014.

MISSIONS FOR KIDS 8 9

Missions Camp SBC Day Camp

STUDENTS & COLLEGIATE 10 11

MK Retreat National Acteens Panelist Eula Mae Henderson Memorial Scholarships

MARY HILL DAVIS OFFERING 12 13

LoveStrong Camp Fusion Cowboy Church Gives Back God is Working Through Oil Field Chaplains Joanna Sings with All Her Heart

TRIPS & EVENTS 18 19 20 21

MINISTRIES 22 23

PARTNERING INTERNATIONALLY 14 15

Container Bound for Cuba Books for Nigeria Bibles for Spain Perfect Timing: South Asia Pad Project Typhoon Haiyan Rebuilding Project

PARTNERING IN TEXAS 16

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Suds of Love Mary’s Table Coats for Kids and Blankets for Babies Refuge of Light Mission Centers of Houston Hotdogs and Hoops

INSET: Children and families enjoying time at one of the Mission Centers of Houston

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Missionary Parents Retreat All for You: WIFI Equipping Event Far More Than Quilts Bless Boston Joy That the World Cannot Give

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Women’s Build M Care Day of Prayer for CWJC/CMJC WorldCrafts Change Bus CWJC/CMJC 2014 Highlights Endowment Scholarships Hard at Work Congratulations are in Order Texas CWJC/CMJC Retreat

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Many of you have suffered great loss. Those experiences cause you to reflect on loved ones who left a legacy in your life as well as the legacy you are leaving. As WMU, we want to challenge believers to intentionally invest their lives in others. This annual report tells stories of people who give of their time and treasures so that those who come behind us will be equipped and empowered to share the Gospel of Christ in ways we can’t even imagine today.

This report also shares perspectives from our 2014 theme, “Defining Moments.” Life is full of defining moments . . . moments that change your life forever. WMU members were challenged to find their place in God’s plan by breaking out of the monotony and seizing the moment God has for them.

We hope this report will help you think on your own defining moments and the legacy you are leaving. Thank you, Dad, for the legacy you left in my life.

SANDY WISDOM - MARTIN

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Union Femenil Misionera de Texas Korean WMU Missional Life Institute forWomen The Work of Multicultural WMU

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Board of Directors WMU of Texas Staff Financials Calendar PICTURED: Sandy and her dad

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DEDICATION & CELEBRATION

Dedication: A Tribute to Mauriece Vance Johnston and Jeane Anise Law

Carolyn Porterfield Celebrates 20 Years

IN 2014, WMU OF TEXAS LOST TWO PAST PRESIDENTS who left a rich missions legacy for all eternity. This annual report is dedicated in their memory.

MAURIECE VANCE JOHNSTON served as president from

1972–1976, and again from 1980–1984. In Immeasurable Passion, Mauriece said that one of the great moments of her presidency was to help set the 1973 goal for the Mary Hill Davis Offering at one million ($1,000,000) dollars. That year, Texas Baptists gave $1,040,201.77!

JE ANE ANISE L AW served as president from 1996–2000.

As her closing challenge in Immeasurable Passion, Jeane said, “May we join with the women of 1880 and continue to make home and foreign missions objects of our efforts, and work diligently to continue harmony of feeling and a concert of action as we seek to call our churches to be on mission . . .

May we seek first to be recognizable kingdom citizens as we serve to advance the Redeemer’s kingdom, generation after generation, laboring together with God.” These two leaders left their imprint upon our organization and our hearts. They served the Lord passionately and effectively. They poured their lives into others. Mauriece and Jeane radiated the Father’s love into larger and larger circles.

As the author of Hebrews wrote, let’s remember our leaders and imitate their faith.

IN AN ADDRESS to the Board of Directors, Sandy Wisdom-Martin said: “In my mind, you can’t be a good leader without being a great servant. At national meetings, when Carolyn rises to speak, there is silence. Everyone wants to hear what she has to say. She speaks with eloquence. She makes thoughtful contributions. You can tell her heart is inclined towards the Father’s.

For Carolyn, her role with WMU of Texas is not a job. This is her passion.

It is her life’s work. She is more than a colleague for our staff. She is our advisor, mentor and friend.

Carolyn, we want to thank you for 20 years of faithful service to WMU of Texas. You are a good leader, but you are a great servant.”

Vision for the Future During the October 2014 WMU of Texas Board meeting, directors affirmed the following:

VISION:

APPROACH:

We believe in the restoration of brokenness through hope in Christ.

We passionately tell His story.

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

We creatively wempower leaders.

We obediently engage the world.

We make disciples who make disciples.

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LEFT: Jeane Anise Law (left) with Joy Fenner

RIGHT: Carolyn Porterfield celebrating 20 years of service with WMU of Texas

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ANNUAL MEETING

WMU Reflects on Defining Moments SEVEN-HUNDRED PEOPLE GATHERED TO REFLECT ON THE “DEFINING MOMENTS” FOCUS during WMU of Texas Annual Meeting and Missions Celebration at First Baptist Church of Georgetown. The moving program reflected on the past year of ministry and missions through WMU of Texas. It highlighted areas where people have been saved, performed acts of service, shared testimonies of survival and surrendered their lives. Program speakers highlighted areas of ministry from building a house for a low-income family to addressing human trafficking issues in Las Vegas to prayerwalking in Boston. Defining moments in missions were expressed on Friday night through a special commissioning service for 20 new Hope 1:8 missionaries to serve across Texas. Participants had the opportunity to engage in hands-on ministry, listen to missionaries and attend breakout sessions.

During the business portion of the meeting the following were elected officers of the WMU of Texas: Shirley McDonald, of Stephenville, president; Charlotte Watson, of Georgetown, vice president; and DeRema Dunn, of Sunnyvale, recording secretary.

The impact of these defining moments in the lives of each person connected with WMU of Texas is immeasurable.

Hearing the stories over the weekend helped participants gain a glimpse into the work the Lord is doing in and through WMU as they seek to share the Gospel to the ends of the earth.

Adapted from an article by Kalie Lowrie (Texas Baptists).

TOP: Touring the WorldCrafts Change Bus

CENTER: Newly elected officers of the WMU of Texas

BOTTOM: Sorting food during annual meeting for the community

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Missions Camp TEXAS IS BLESSED TO HAVE 26 missions education camps for Girls in Action®. Some of these camps have special tracks just for Acteens ®. WMU of Texas provides a camp module produced by national WMU®. The 2014 theme was “Gotta Tell It!” The GA® Camp at Mt. Lebanon hosted the Change Bus. Liz Encinia educated campers about WorldCrafts SM. She also spoke at an Acteens Lock-In at Alto Frio.

MISSIONS FOR KIDS SBC Day Camp SOUTHERN BAPTISTS GATHERED IN BALTIMORE, MASSACHUSETTS— the home town of Annie Armstrong. Liz Encinia and WMU of Texas President, Shirley McDonald, participated for the third year with the Children in ActionSM Day Camp. They led the craft segment of the event and provided leadership support. There were about 150 children in attendance, most from church staff and missionary families.

BELOW: Volunteers pictured below from WMU across the country

BELOW: GAs and leaders board the Change Bus to learn more about WorldCrafts fair trade

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STUDENTS & COLLEGIATE

MK Retreat YOUR GIFT TO THE WORLD TOUCH ENDOWMENT helps provide transportation for missionary kids (MK) whose parents claim Texas as their home state.

Eula Mae Henderson Memorial Scholarships

“My name is Rebekah Brandhorst. I am an MK from Brazil. I came back to the United States by myself without either parent here to help me settle into college. The MK Re-entry Retreat helped me get in contact with other MK’s who are going through or have been through similar situations as me. At the retreat, I was able to get some helpful advice for adjusting to life in the States.”

THE EULA MAE HENDERSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS to the following students: CL AIRE LOUISE GOODMAN //

Truett Seminary BRIT TANY NICOLE GREEN //

Dallas Baptist University AMY NICHOL SON JONES //

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary TAMIKO CONSEUL A JONES //

Dallas Baptist University MARGARET JOANNA LEDBET TER //

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ALLY MAT TESON //

Truett Seminary/Baylor School of Social Work L AUREN MCKEE //

Dallas Baptist University FAITH NICOLE SYPHRET T //

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

National Acteens Panelist from Texas TEXAS WAS WELL REPRESENTED ON THE NATIONAL ACTEENS PANEL this year. Nayely Vallejo, a member of Freeman Heights Baptist Church in Garland, was one of four selected. Nayely said, “There is nothing I can find more rewarding than being an Acteen®,” It has given me so many adventures and opportunities that I could never get anywhere else!”

Nayely is currently a freshman at Dallas Baptist University.

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Tamiko Jones was an engineering manager when she felt God’s call to full-time ministry. A voluntary lay off from her 15-year corporate position allowed her the opportunity to pursue studies in leadership and ministry. She says, “God has provided comfort and peace as I’ve adjusted to a new way of life concerning perceived financial constraints. Answering the call has stretched my faith.”

TOP: MK, Rebecca Branhorst

LEFT: National Acteen, Nayely Vallejo with a group of GAs

TOP: Small group leader and prayer walker, Maggie Ledbetter

Margaret Ledbetter led a small group engaged in prayer walking and sharing the Gospel at TCU with college students. She says, “I am passionate about international missions. I trust that no matter where the Lord takes us, He will provide ways for me to fulfill my desire to be part of seeing the nations come to Christ.”

ABOVE: Engineering manager to ministry student, Tamiko Jones (right)

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MARY HILL DAVIS OFFERING

LoveStrong WMU OF TEXAS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PROMOTING the Week of Prayer for Texas Missions ® and the Mary Hill Davis Offering ®. The Board of Directors approves allocations and the WMU of Texas staff produces materials to send to more than 5,000 churches. Texas Baptists were challenged to LoveStrong in 2014. Eighty-six different allocations providing funding for ministries such as: CHURCH PLANTING

RESTORATIVE JUSTICE

LITERACY MISSIONS

ASSOCIATIONAL GRANTS

RIVER MINISTRY CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S JOB CORPS® CHRISTIAN MEN’S JOB CORPS®

REFUGEE MINISTRIES EVANGELISTIC OUTREACH COLLEGIATE MISSIONS

CAMP FUSION WITH YOUR GIFTS to the Mary Hill Davis Offering for Texas Missions ®, you provide a camp for youth from intercultural churches. In 2014, more than 300 students attended Camp Fusion. There were 11 cultures represented: Nigerian, Kenyan, Congolese, Liberian, Filipino, Vietnamese, Laotian, Cambodian, Kachin, Chinese and Bhutanese.

What happened as a result? Fifteen teenagers became Christ followers for the very first time. One-hundredseventeen decisions were made to recommit themselves to Christ. Onehundred-fifty-eight youth said “I will personally commit myself to spiritual growth.”

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COWBOY CHURCH GIVES BACK MANY TEXAS EVENTS ARE SUPPORTED through the Mary Hill Davis Offering ®.

One such event is a rodeo for children at The Way Cowboy Church. Pastor Gary Jones says, “We have seen this make a tremendous impact on the kids. It’s just a Godbless deal.” And the blessings are paid forward. Last year, the church received a $500 MHDO ® grant and paid back the funds two-fold. Jones said.

“We don’t have anything we try to keep money around for except to help needy people around here.”

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Campers enjoying recreation and worship during Camp Fusion

Special friend, Joanna, singing her heart out for the Lord

GOD IS WORKING THROUGH OIL FIELD CHAPLAINS YOUR GIFTS SUPPORT THE WORK of Oil Patch Chaplains. One of those chaplains makes a 70-mile circuit from her home to place Bibles in hotels and motels among the oil fields.

One day a Hindu man who manages a hotel called. He had been reading an Oil Patch Bible. He wanted to talk to someone about his soul. Chaplains arrived on the scene within minutes.

He accepted Christ and was baptized later than day.

JOANNA SINGS WITH ALL HER HEART SPECIAL FRIENDS RETREATS ARE FUNDED in part with your gifts to the Mary Hill Davis Offering for Texas Missions.

These retreats are for the mentally challenged 12 years of age or older.

Joanna is so frightened of people that many times she cannot stay in the same room. Sometimes her fear is overwhelming, but she loves to sing. One year she said that she wanted to sing a special song at the end of worship. She sang from the depths of her heart and when she finished her song, everyone burst into applause.

They knew she was singing because she wanted to show her love for God.

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Black and white images of a new believer’s baptism in Spain

by Dr. David Mahfouz

Texas Baptist men preparing containers

Nigerian seminary students

A new believer in Spain receiving a Bible

Texas women of all ages sewing pads for the Pad Project

A Philippian pastor’s home in progress and at a dedication

BIBLES FOR SPAIN

DR. DAVID MAHFOUZ, PASTOR OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF PORT NECHES, asked WMU of Texas to partner with his church to bless Trinity Baptist Church in Denia, Spain on that church’s 100th anniversary. The blessing was in the form of Bibles which the Denia church distributed in their community around Easter.

CONTAINER BOUND FOR CUBA

WMU OF TEXAS LAUNCHED A CAMPAIGN to gather medical supplies for Cuba. Filled with wheelchairs, walkers, canes, and crutches, the 40-foot container was loaded at Texas Baptist Men’s warehouse in east Dallas and shipped to the Port of Houston. Scheduled to arrive in Havana in early 2015, it will be unloaded at a Baptist nursing home, a ministry of the Baptist Convention of Western Cuba. Residents in the home include retired pastors, missionaries and spouses.

Jorge J. Pastor wrote, “On behalf of the church of Denia, the teachers of the school and the staff, we THANK YOU for this very special gift in occasion of the centennial.”

BOOKS FOR NIGERIA

WMU OF TEXAS PARTNERED WITH TEXAS BAPTIST MEN (TBM) to send Called and Accountable books to the seminary in Eku, Nigeria. Two-hundred pastors will be able to use this resource as they teach. Don Gibson of TBM says: “This will have a huge spiritual impact not only on the pastors, but also those to whom they minister.

Thank you WMU of Texas. Your gift is making a difference!”

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PERFECT TIMING!

IN 2013, WOMEN WERE ASKED to make reusable menstrual pads for women in South Asia. By the end of 2014, over 3,500 pads were shipped and more keep coming. Our contact in South Asia wrote, “The Pad Project is taking off. We have an amazing opportunity to enter into an area where there is an Unreached, Unengaged People Group (UUPG).

They are called the Dhobi and they are the washer people.

They have 37 washing stations in our city! They have invited us into one of the UUPG areas. We want to use the pad project with those ladies as an entry tool. If we do well there, then we could possibly have access to the other 36 communities! AMAZING! I am in need of the pads. You have perfect timing!”

TYPHOON HAIYAN REBUILDING PROJECT

TEXAS BAPTISTS WORKED IN PARTNERSHIP with the convention of Philippine Baptist churches and the First Philippine Baptist Church of Houston, Texas. The task was to design, manage, and rebuild 15 pastors’ homes in the Philippines.

WMU members donated $5,000 to rebuild one home. Project Manager Golveo says, “Thank you WMU for your generous gifts. You have not only helped in rebuilding a pastor’s home, but have made an investment that will reap a heavenly reward.”

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A look inside one of the laundry units

A look inside one of the laundry units

Group of ladies modeling their aprons

A baby blanket packed and ready to go

SUDS OF LOVE

SINCE 1967, TEXAS BAPTIST MEN (TBM) has been involved in Disaster Relief in Texas and around the world.

When asked how WMU of Texas could help, the response was to create a dedicated laundry unit. Quarters were donated. We had $7,000 by the fall of 2014. Although significantly short of the financial means to build a laundry unit, God chose to bless us in a different way. WMU of Texas will partner with Northeast Texas Disaster Response to share a laundry unit already in service.

Money collected to date will be used to buy a portable generator for that unit.

A TRIP TO EL PASO THE OCTOBER MEETING OF THE WMU OF TEXAS BOARD OF DIRECTORS took place in El Paso. The event started with a tour of Editorial Mundo Hispano (EMH) formerly known as the Baptist Spanish Publishing House.

Participants were blessed to hear a devotional

by Rachel Contreras, General Director of EMH and President of the Women’s Department of the Baptist World Alliance. Time with Rachel concluded with prayers offered on her behalf. Directors also had the privilege of touring the El Paso Christian Women’s Job Corps ® site under the leadership of Paula Jeser. A highlight was hearing testimonies of CWJC® graduates.

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MARY’S TABLE

THE BAPTIST CENTER FOR GLOBAL CONCERNS IN ARLINGTON teaches women how to prepare healthy meals for their families and in turn help other women do the same for someone else. WMU of Texas offered to provide aprons for the women. Pam Poole told women the story of Mary’s Table at the WMU of Texas Annual Meeting and invited them to make an apron.

Alyssa, age 15, told Pam she would like to make an apron but didn’t know how, so Pam taught her.

Alyssa made three aprons that weekend and told the story of Mary’s Table to many.

REFUGE OF LIGHT

REFUGE OF LIGHT IS A HOME IN EAST TEXAS built for the restoration of girls rescued from domestic minor sex trafficking. The first residents are expected at the beginning of 2015. WMU of Texas provided a grant for training and outreach materials. In addition, funds were donated to help Refuge of Light develop a computer lab for residents.

PARTNERING IN TEXAS MISSION CENTERS OF HOUSTON

THE CITY OF HOUSTON REQUIRED MISSION CENTERS OF HOUSTON to renovate two buildings to meet updated codes, costing $40,000. Six months were given to raise funds and make repairs. At the same time, they also were unable to make payroll. With the help of a WMU of Texas grant, as well as donations from WMU groups and Texas Baptists, repairs were made and buildings passed inspections.

Ginger Smith says, “Thank you WMU of Texas for your faithful support of missions in Houston.”

COATS FOR KIDS AND BLANKETS FOR BABIES

THE JOY OF BLESSING OTHERS who are less fortunate at Christmas time is a great reminder of the beautiful gift God gave us in his Son, Jesus. The southern Texas border is one of the poorest regions in our nation. Most families living in these communities are making $15,000 a year or less. WMU of Texas worked with the Valley Baptist Missions Education Center to collect needed items. Texas Baptists brought more than 1,200 coats and blankets to the Texas Baptist Annual Meeting.

HOTDOGS AND HOOPS

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One of the beautiful rooms for girls; A look at the kitchen

Children enjoying a Monday night at Hotdogs and Hoops

Mary Ruth with a child at one of Houston’s Mission Centers

KASHMERE GARDEN FELLOWSHIP CHURCH IN HOUSTON uses basketball and hotdogs as outreach tools.

Pastor Dave Dozier writes, “At-risk kids from broken, inner-city families come for fun and fellowship every Monday night. WMU of Texas’ generous donation allowed us to purchase a new basketball goal, a BBQ grill, and enough hot dogs to feed neighborhood kids for weeks. Just as Jesus gathered crowds using fish and bread, we are gathering potential disciples with hot dogs and hoops. After games, the youth divide up for Bible study and prayer.”

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TRIPS & EVENTS

Missionary Parents Retreat

All for You: WIFI Equipping Event

The Missionary Parents Fellowship of Texas, WMU of Texas, and the International Mission Board (IMB) hosted the National Missionary Parents Fellowship Retreat in April.

Approximately 150 parents from across the country met in Kerrville to fellowship, worship, attend breakout sessions and share stories of their children. Special guests included Gordon Fort of the IMB and Wanda Lee, National WMU. A highlight was reading quotes by missionaries to their parents . . .

WIFI EQUIPPING EVENTS FOR MISSIONS LEADERS were conducted in Midlothian and San Antonio. Tracks for both associational and local church WMU leadership were provided. During the opening session, the speaker challenged participants with these words: “This event is not about finding just the right strategy to engage your church in missions. It is about Christ and making Him known in the world. If we as leaders have that mindset; if we humble ourselves; if we give ourselves over to God and sincerely express, ‘All for You – I will surrender. I will sacrifice. I will serve.’ Then God can use us in amazing ways to share His redemption and grace with the peoples of the world.”

Every day I wish I could tell you face to face “I love you.”

With your lives, you’ve shown me how to serve the Lord with humility and joy. — S IN E A ST A SIA You taught me in Mission Friends and RA’s. You took me on mission trips with our church. Thanks for teaching me from a young age that there’s a big world out there that needs Jesus. — A IN NORTH AFRICA MIDDLE E A ST Mom and Dad, thank you for teaching us that serving the Lord is our highest calling! — R IN EUROPE

(THIS PAGE) BOTTOM LEFT: IMB representative, Gordon Fort with missionary families

INSET: Name leading a breakout session on RAs at WIFI

(OPPOSITE PAGE) LEFT COLUMN: GA leaders with the new awards poster for GA ® WMU of Texas staffers Suzette and Frankie Liz Encinia and attendee

RIGHT COLUMN: GA girls attending with their moms Hispanic group of ladies

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TRIPS & EVENTS

Far More Than Quilts

AFTER BEING ASKED TO MAKE 50 QUILTS FOR A BAPTIST RETIREMENT HOME near Barcelona, Spain leadership put the word out and set up sewing machines at the WMU of Texas Annual Meeting to kick the project off.

As quilts were completed and began to arrive, they were displayed in the atrium of the Baptist Building and prayed over by staff. WMU of Texas traveled to Villafranca to present these quilts to residents of the only Baptist retirement home in Spain. God revealed Himself in many ways to our Texas women. One way was through a small scripture tag sewn onto each quilt. The team chose I John 4:8, “God is love.” Then once they arrived at the retirement home, they were met by the director. As they walked into her office, the women were stunned to see a large painting hanging behind the director’s desk. In Spanish, were the words, “Dios es Amor,” God is Love. This artwork was originally owned by the family that started the retirement home in 1944. He does indeed go before us to prepare the way for His work.

BELOW: It was a beautiful thing to look into the eyes of these Spanish sisters and brothers

Bless Boston WHAT WOULD YOU TELL TEXAS BAPTISTS about New England?

“We need to get up off our pews and come help our brothers and sisters in New England. There is a lot of work to do here.” For nine women from Texas, serving in New England was an eye-opening experience. They learned more about a post-modern, post-Christian worldview and how to join in prayer and service with those who minister in the northeast.

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Animated residents in Villafranca, joyfully receiving their quilts

Anna Beth working in the baby boutique

LEFT: Our team with Matt and Alis Henderson

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Joy That the World Cannot Give

Brazilian children blowing bubbles given to them during the mission trip

IN AUGUST, SISTERS WHO CARE were part of a mission team to Salvador, Brazil. The team ministered in Quilombola villages. They are a forgotten people of little material wealth, living in quiet contentment off the fruit of their land. The Gospel has penetrated many of the villages. The team taught Bible stories to children eager to hear. The faith and fervent adulation for God of Quilombola believers ministered to the team. One Quilombola sister was in a state of joyful delight as she shared how she had come to saving faith in Jesus after being a Spiritist for many years.

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MINISTRIES

Women’s Build BUILDING A HOUSE INVOLVED thousands of nails, heavy sheetrock, and sweat for the ladies on the Women’s Build—but building hope was the real goal of the team.

Seeing the faces of Valerie and Martin as the walls went up and the doors were hung, was an image no one would forget. Hearing her heart as Valerie told the team that they talked and laughed at night because in a few weeks they would have a dream home where everyone felt safe. Watching the team get up each morning, ready to complete the build so that they could be in by Thanksgiving, was priceless.

The volunteers offered themselves as living sacrifices to Christ each long day. The Women’s Build is a way to honor Him with our hands and feet. No words needed.

(THIS PAGE) Volunteers worked tirelessly to try and complete the home before Thanksgiving

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WE CANNOT WRITE HER NAME. We cannot know where she serves. Yet she is in desperate need of our prayers. Fifty prayer cards were distributed asking people to pray for her as she ministers in a very dark place. On November 30, 2014, God responded to the prayers of His people in a miraculous way. A compound was attacked. For some reason, she had already made the decision not to go that day. God answers prayers. As WMU members, we get to see His hand at work.

WorldCrafts Change Bus Day of Prayer for Christian Women’s Job Corps/Christian Men’s Job Corps

THE FOUNDATION OF CWJC/ CMJC is prayer. The last Wednesday of February each year is set aside to pray specifically for these ministries. CWJC®/ CMJC® Day of Prayer for 2014 offered an opportunity for leaders, participants, and volunteers to “Take a Coffee Break with God.” Ministry locations received a package of fair trade coffee and a prayer guide to encourage groups to pray for participants, sites, and leadership.

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WMU OF TEXAS WAS FEATURED ON THE COVER of the national publication, Missions Mosiac, in the summer of 2014.

The cover featured the WMU of Texas staff along with The Change Bus. Teaching others about the importance of free trade through Worldcrafts SM artisans is easy to do when you have a 50 foot bus to draw people in! WMU of Texas board member, Linda Chaddick, had a desired to serve others by bringing The Change Bus to West Texas. She wanted to make people aware of free trade and WorldCrafts.

She was willing to go on any day and at anytime. She gathered volunteers and trained them to share with others about the transformation of the old school bus and the special story of the products.

“People just want to board the Change Bus and purchase gifts that make a difference in the lives of the artisans.”

Linda broke all sales records for the most events in one week. Her strength was renewed and God provided safe traveling. She was sad to see the bus return to Dallas for the winter. More than $66,000 worth of products have been sold since The Change Bus was launched.

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MINISTRIES: CWJC & CMJC

JESUS SAID TO THEM, “I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE; HE WHO COMES TO ME WILL NOT HUNGER, AND HE WHO BELIEVES IN ME WILL NEVER THIRST”

ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIPS

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IN 2004, TEXAS CWJC ®/CMJC SM SITE COORDINATORS created an endowment to provide scholarships for graduates and leadership for continuing education and training. The 2014 CWJC/CMJC graduate scholarships were awarded to: LAURIE ANNE, CWJC of McLennan County graduate, currently a student at Truett Seminary REBECCA AND ASHLEY, CWJC of Rusk County graduates, to purchase laptops to assist them with their studies while they attend Kilgore College LISA, CWJC of McLennan County graduate, to become certified to operate a crematorium LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS were awarded to Debbie McCormick, Darin Miller, and Carol Ramsey for continuing education training to strengthen their leadership skills.

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CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER SHIRLEY GOSSARD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR of Christian Women’s Job Corps ® of Abilene, and Dr. Henry Holland, Executive Director of New Beginnings in Port Arthur, were certified as National CWJC/CMJC trainers. They began leading National Level One training in Texas this past year.

Shirley has served as the Executive Director for CWJC Abilene for the past eight years. Dr. Henry Holland and his wife, Beverly, also a site coordinator for CWJC of Port Arthur, serve the Port Arthur community as well as travel internationally as missionaries.

TEXAS CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S JOB CORPS/CHRISTIAN MEN’S JOB CORPS RETREAT

HARD AT WORK SHELLY MCQUARIE, SITE COORDINATOR FOR CWJC Cleburne, is quite handy with a hammer. She joined WMU of Texas volunteers for the Women’s Build in south Texas. Shelly has been on the WMU of Texas Women’s Build team for the past three years.

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TEXAS CWJC/CMJC HOSTED A RETREAT for site coordinators at T Bar M Resort. Trae Kendrick and Tracey Barker served as conference leaders. Through God’s Word, Trae encouraged site coordinators to experience, “[re] treat— the messy joy of a life [re] purposed for Christ.”

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Some of our proud CWJC graduates

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MIDDLE LEFT: Ashley (left) completed her first semester with a 3.5 GPA. Rebecca (far right) will start school in January.

BOTTOM LEFT: Shelly McQuarie at the WMU of Texas Women’s Build

TOP RIGHT: Dr. Henry Holland with former national site director, Jean Roberson and national WMU center director, Dr. Carol Causey

MIDDLE RIGHT: Shirley Gossard with Roberson and Causey

BOTTOM RIGHT: CWJC Site Coordinator Conference leader, Trae Kendrick

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MULTICULTURAL WMU

Unión Femenil Misionera de Texas

THE WORK OF MULTICULTURAL WMU is multi-faceted:

THE WORK OF HISPANIC WMU CONTINUES TO GROW across Texas and beyond. Libo Krieg, Hispanic trainer, has developed leaders throughout the state. They, in turn, lead women to greater involvement in missions.

The Hispanic WMU officers led mission teams to the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Brazil. They were also able to participate in the 125th anniversary celebration of national WMU® in Baltimore, Maryland.

Hispanic WMU in churches and compañerismos teach children, support missionaries and missions efforts, share the Gospel, meet needs, and persevere in prayer.

Korean WMU KYE CHONG BECAME THE CONSULTANT FOR KOREAN WMU OF TEXAS in 2014. She provided three churches with water filter bottles as they served in Mexico, Brazil, and Uganda. Six churches participated in age-level training with one reporter from a Korean newspaper taking the missions education material back to his church. Kye was very involved in helping promote missions education in Korean churches at the Council of Southern Baptist Churches of America meeting in Richmond, Virginia in June.

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Providing a track for 47 Laotian women at the WMU of Texas Annual Meeting

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Resourcing children’s ministers at Chinese and Ethiopian churches

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Exhibiting at the national Chinese Baptist Convention

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Assisting with registration at Camp Fusion

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Speaking on human trafficking for the Leadership Training Institute in Houston

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Connecting Vietnamese women with a ministry need

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Meeting with a potential leader for Nepalese and Bhutanese congregations

A GA celebrating the 100th birthday of Girls in Action

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Missional Life Institute for Women THE MISSIONAL LIFE INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN (MLIW) is a collaborative effort of Baptist University of the Américas, Hispanic WMU of Texas, and WMU of Texas to create an experience that empowers women who follow Christ to live a missional lifestyle.

Classes will be offered in four core areas: Growing Godly Families, Leading Others, Making Disciples, and Engaging the World. Materials will be in Spanish and English. The first year has been dedicated to research and design, with its launch anticipated in late 2015.

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Meeting attendee shopping for new 2015 missions plans Carolyn Porterfield with Kye Chong at national WMU in Birmingham, Alabama Campers at Camp Fusion Laotian planning team

RIGHT COLUMN: Vietnamese women sewing aprons Supit teaching the core missions principles of WMU

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Woman’s Missionary Union of Texas

2014–2015

Shirley McDonald

Charlotte Watson

DeRema Dunn

Leah Jennings

PRESIDENT

VICE-PRESIDENT

RECORDING SECRETARY

AREA 8

Paulette Kirkpatrick

Diane Majok

AREA 4

AREA 1

Carolina Barboza

Frances Barrera

Delia Cantu

Linda Chaddick

Renee Crane

Bonnie Martinez

AREA 2

AREA 7

Lynn Montgomery

Rachel Montgomery

Mickey Patrick

Eli Rebolloso-Salazar

Lois Craver

Pam Davis-Duck

Shirley Fannin

Bertha Garcia

Supit Inthaphom

Barbara Shepard

Brynette Smith

Bertha Vaughns

Irma Ynostrosa

Sandy Wisdom-Martin

AREA 3

AREA 8

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UFM PRESIDENT

AREA 5

AREA 4

AREA 5

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AREA 1

AREA 3

MEMBER-AT-LARGE

AREA 9

AREA 9

AREA 6

AREA 7

MEMBER-AT-LARGE

AREA 2

MEMBER-AT-LARGE

AREA 3

WMU OF TEXAS EDT

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WMU OF TEXAS STAFF

2014 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW INCOME $3,886,071 107,052

MARY HILL DAVIS OFFERINGS REGUL AR OPER ATING INCOME (PRODUC TS, A DVER TISING, REGIS TR ATIONS, E XHIBITS, CONTRIBUTIONS)

DONOR DESIGNATED GIF TS INTEREST/DIVIDENDS

931,696 130,332

(UNRE ALIZED INVES TMENT LOS T )

ENDOWMENT GIF TS

163,935

TOTAL

$5,219,085

EXPENSES MARY HILL DAVIS E XPENDITURES

$3,972,025

(BGC T & T X BAP TIS TS INS TITUTIONS)

1,914,441

OTHER E XPENDITURES ( WMU BUDGE T & ALLOC ATED DIS TRIBUTIONS)

$5,886,466

TOTAL

FIELD CONSULTANTS

DALLAS OFFICE SANDRA WISDOM-MARTIN, Executive Director-Treasurer O: 214.828.5155 // C: 214.649.9102 sandra.wisdom-martin@texasbaptists.org

FRANKIE HARVEY African American WMU Consultant C: 936.615.0660 frankieharvey@gmail.com [Based in Nacogdoches]

CAROLYN PORTERFIELD, Multicultural Consultant O: 214.828.5374 // C: 214.668.4458 carolyn.porterfield@texasbaptists.org

KYE CHONG Consultant for Korean WMU of Texas C: 214.517.4574 kyechong1004@hotmail.com [Based in Plano] SUSAN KILCOYNE Missionary Parent’s Fellowship Coordinator mparents.kilcoyne@gmail.com [Based in Houston]

LIZ ENCINIA , Age-level Missions Consultant O: 214.828.5158 // C: 972.743.7147 elizabeth.encinia@texasbaptists.org BECKY ELLISON, CWJC/CMJC Consultant (Based in Waco) C: 254.716.0319 // becky.ellison@texasbaptists.org SUZETTE MITCHELL , Financial Assistant, Coordinator for SWC O: 214.828.5154 // suzette.mitchell@texasbaptists.org ANGIE RODRIGUEZ , Administrative Assistant/Office Manager O: 214.828.5150 // angie.rodriguez@texasbaptists.org

ANNE DAUB MCare Coordinator aedaub@hotmail.com [Based in Brownwood]

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ERICA ZAMORA , Ministry Assistant O: 214.828.5160 // erica.zamora@texasbaptists.org PAM POOLE , Special Projects Coordinator O: 214.828.5153 // pam.poole@texasbaptists.org

$(667,381)

E XCESS OF INCOME OVER E XPENSES

BALANCE SHEET ASSETS CA SH ACCOUNTS/NOTES RECEIVABLE, OTHER A SSETS ENDOWMENTS, TRUSTS, & INVESTMENTS FIXED A SSETS

$311,857 38,385 3,442,693 28,455

TOTAL

$3,821,389

LIABILITIES & NET A SSETS

$3,821,389

We are so grateful for the generousity of Texas Baptists to the Mary Hill Davis Offering for Texas Missions ®, the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering ® for International Missions, and the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering ® for North American Missions!

Countless lives around the world are being changed because you gave. Thank you.

WOP INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS // LOT TIE MOON $10,642,623 WOP NORTH AMERICAN MISSIONS // ANNIE ARMSTRONG $4,413,836 WOP TE X A S MISSIONS // MARY HILL DAVIS $3,886,071

Mark Your Calendar Later this year . . .

Looking Forward: 2016

JUNE 2015

MARCH 2016

14–15 National WMU Annual Meeting and Missions

3–13 Week of Prayer for North American Missions and Annie Armstrong Offering ® 22–25 National Certification training for CWJC/CMJC

Celebration; COLUMBUS, OHIO 16–17 Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting

COLUMBUS, OHIO

JULY 2015 8 Sisters Who Care Luncheon during the African American Fellowship

AUGUST 2015

APRIL 2016 8–9 WMU of Texas Annual Meeting and Missions Celebration

AUSTIN, TEXAS

JUNE 2016 12–13 National WMU Annual Meeting and Missions Celebration;

1 Empower North (formerly known as WIFI) 8 Empower South

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI

SEPTEMBER 2015

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI

9-16 Bless Boston 11-12 Sisters Who Care Conference & Day of Service 13–20 Week of Prayer for Texas Missions and Mary Hill Davis Offering ®

OCTOBER 2015 13–16 National Certification Training for CWJC/CMJC 25-30 Women’s Build - Team 1 20-Nov 4 Women’s Build - Team 2

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2015 2 Baptist Women’s World Day of Prayer Nov 29–Dec 6 Week of Prayer for International Missions and Lottie Moon Christmas Offering ®

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14–15 Southern Baptist Convention Annual Meeting

SEPTEMBER 2016 11–18 Week of Prayer for Texas Missions and Mary Hill Davis Offering w

OCTOBER 2016 11–14 National Certification training for CWJC/CMJC

NOVEMBER 2016 7 Baptist Women’s’ Day of Prayer

DECEMBER 2016 4–11 Week of Prayer for International Missions and Lottie Moon Christmas Offering ®