Pursue 2023: WMU of Texas Annual Meeting & Missions Celebration

WMU OF TEXAS

2023 ANNUAL ME ETING & MISS IONS CE LE BR ATION APRIL 21-22, 2023

Welcome W E LC O M E TO P U R S U E 2 0 2 3 , the WMU of Texas Annual Meeting & Missions Celebration!

This is indeed our opportunity to celebrate all that God has done and is doing through your missions outreach efforts, locally and abroad. We thank Dr. Jason Atchley and Hunters Glen Baptist Church of Plano for hosting our event this weekend.

As our WMU of Texas family gathers, we acknowledge that, together, we are Texas missions. Not only will our time together be filled with workshops to equip and empower you for missions, but it will also be a time for us to celebrate the many cultures represented in the WMU of Texas family.

During the conference, workshop topics covered will include everything from ministering across cultures to church planting to leaving a legacy for the continuation of WMU of Texas ministries through estate planning. We’re looking forward to a weekend of purpose that propels you to action!

We are also excited to be joined by the national WMU President, Connie Dixon, and representatives from our missions partners: Baptist General Convention of Texas, North American Mission Board, and the International Mission Board. Throughout our two days together, you will have an opportunity to interact with Texas Baptists, NAMB, and IMB missionaries. See missionary schedule on page 23 for more information.

Finally, the Dallas – Fort Worth Metroplex is filled with attractions to explore, restaurants to visit, and vibrant scenery for some of the best selfies in Texas. Enjoy your time in North Texas! ¡ B I E N V E N I D O S A P U R S U E 2 0 2 3 , la Reunión Anual y Celebración de Misiones de WMU of Texas!

Esta es nuestra oportunidad de celebrar todo lo que Dios ha hecho y está haciendo a través del esfuerzo de alcance misionero, localmente y en el extranjero. Agradecemos al Dr. Jason Atchley y a la Iglesia Bautista Hunters Glen de Plano por recibirnos este fin de semana.

A medida que nuestra familia de WMU de Texas se reúne, reconocemos que, unidos, somos misiones de Texas. Nuestro tiempo juntos no solo estará lleno de talleres para equiparlos y capacitarlos para las misiones, sino que también será un momento para que celebremos las muchas culturas representadas en la familia de WMU de Texas.

Durante esta reunión, los temas de los talleres incluirán todo, desde ministrar a través de culturas hasta plantar iglesias y dejar un legado para la continuación de los ministerios de WMU de Texas a través de la planificación patrimonial. ¡Esperamos que este fin de semana descubras un propósito que te impulse a la acción!

También estamos entusiasmados de estar acompañados por la Presidenta nacional de WMU, Connie Dixon, y representantes de nuestros consorcios en misiones: la Convención General Bautista de Texas, la Junta de Misiones Norteamericanas y la Junta de Misiones Internacionales. A lo largo de nuestros dos días juntos, tendrá la oportunidad de interactuar con los Bautistas de Texas, NAMB y misioneros de IMB. Consulte la agenda en la página 23 para obtener más información.

Finalmente, el Metroplex de Dallas – Fort Worth está lleno de atracciones para explorar, restaurantes para visitar y paisajes vibrantes para algunas de las mejores selfies en Texas. ¡Disfruta de tu tiempo en el norte de Texas!

TA M IKO C . J O NE S Executive Director-Treasurer

EAR L ANN BUMPUS President

TAB L E O F C O N TE N TS Schedule & Fellowship Hall Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Featured Speakers & Musical Guests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Special Gatherings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ReNew for Teens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Thank You, Earl Ann Bumpus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Mission Project. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Church Maps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Workshops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Missions Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 » Exhibitors Halls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 » Meet a Missionary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 » Missions Mosaic Missionary Prayer Calendar. . . . . 24 » Texas Baptists Missionary Prayer Calendar. . . . . . . 25 Mary Hill Davis Offering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 » Thank You for Supporting Texas Missions. . . . . . . . . 27 » How to Order Materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Information Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 » Helpful Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 » Voting Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 » WMU of Texas Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 » Meet the Team. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 » Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

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Pursue 2023 Schedule Theme: Together, We Are Texas Missions

F R I DAY S C H E D U L E 10:30 am

S AT U R DAY S C H E D U L E

Registration

7:45 am

Doors Open

Doors Open

Exhibit Hall Opens Mission Project Fellowship Hall 12:00 pm – 4:45 pm

Workshops See Pages 12-20 for Workshops

5:00 pm

Dinner (On Your Own) Suggestions: Page 31

6:15 pm – 7:45 pm

General Session Worship Center

Registration

8:15 am

Opening General Session Worship Center

10:00 am – 11:45 pm

Exhibit Hall Opens Workshops See Pages 12-20 for Workshops ReNew for Teen Girls Room 209/210

* Lunch & Learn * Refer to name badge for group color.

12:00 pm – 12:35 pm

Orange Group Lunch in Fellowship Hall Blue Group Learn in Worship Center

CHURCH MAP Pages 9-11

12:40 pm – 1:15 pm

Orange Group Learn in Worship Center Blue Group Lunch in Fellowship Hall

En el pasillo de inscripción hay auriculares con traducción al español.

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1:30 pm – 2:15 pm

Workshops See Pages 12-20 for Workshops

2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Closing General Session Worship Center

Special Guests & Musical Artists Featured Speakers Connie Dixon National WMU President

Thomas & Holley Sieberhagen International Mission Board

David* (first name only, security) International Mission Board

Osvaldo Lerma North American Mission Board

Panel Guests Katie Swafford Counseling Services, Texas Baptists Center for Ministerial Health

Carlos Francis Single & Young Adult Ministry, Texas Baptists Center for Church Health

Clay Jacobson Church Starting, Texas Baptists Center for Missional Engagement

David Miranda Minister Development & Missional Network, Texas Baptists Center for Missional Engagement

Ruth Mendoza WMU of Texas Hispanic Ministries

April Ott International Mission Board

Quynh Anh Nguyen Vietnamese WMU Fellowship Leonid Regheta River of Life Church pastor & Hope International Ministries (HIM) Eastern European Missions Director Isavela Montanez Ojeda 2023 National Acteen Panelist

Eric Hernandez Evangelism/Apologetics, Texas Baptists Center for Church Health Mark & Kaitlin Warrington Baptist Student Ministry, Texas Baptists Center for Collegiate Ministry

Hannah Rickman 2023 National Acteen Panelist

Musical Artists North Dallas Family Church Praise Team

Hunters Glen Baptist Church Praise Team

Bethlehem Baptist Church Praise Team

Redeemer Baptist Church of Plano Praise Team 3

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Special Gatherings – Friday Schedule Hands-On Mission Project: Project Start (Benefiting Refugee Families) 10:30 AM–1:00 PM and 2:00 PM–5:00 PM Room: Fellowship Hall Join as we collect new and unopened donations to support refugee families in the Dallas area through Project Start, a Mary Hill Davis Offering supported ministry. Attendees are also invited to write notes of encouragement to the families receiving the donations.

Afrikaan Fellowship 2:00 PM–2:50 PM Room: 266 A time of networking, learning, and fellowship for WMU of Texas Afrikaan groups and churches.

Korean Fellowship 3:00 PM–3:50 PM Room: 267 A time of networking, learning, and fellowship for WMU of Texas Korean groups and churches.

Board of Directors Fellowship (For Current & Former WMU of Texas Board of Directors and Former WMU of Texas Executive Director-Treasurers) 1:00 PM–2:00 PM Room: Fellowship Hall Enjoy an informal time of fellowship with current and former WMU board members and officers.

Vietnamese Fellowship 4:00 PM–4:50 PM Room: 266 A time of networking, learning, and fellowship for WMU of Texas Vietnamese groups and churches.

Special Gatherings – Saturday Schedule Missionary Fellowship Reception 7:45 AM–8:15 AM Room: Fellowship Hall All current and former International Mission Board, North American Mission Board, and Texas Baptists Missionaries are invited for a light breakfast fellowship.

Laotian Fellowship 1:30 PM–3:30 PM Room: 266 A time of networking, learning, and fellowship for WMU of Texas Laotian groups and churches.

Lunch and Learn with WMU Staff / Almuerzo y Aprendizaje con el Personal de WMU Registered guests will enjoy a boxed lunch and learn more about the WMU of Texas team members and their areas of ministry. / Los invitados registrados disfrutarán de un almuerzo en caja y aprenderán más sobre los miembros del equipo de WMU de Texas y sus áreas de ministerio.

Multicultural Fellowship 10:00 AM–10:45 AM Room: Fellowship Hall Multicultural WMU groups (Chinese, Korean, Laotian, Vietnamese, and more) join together for a time of encouragement and fellowship.

Recorrido por las Mesas de Exhibición en Español 10:00 AM–10:50 AM Ubicación: Reúnase en las mesas de registro Habrá un recorrido en Español por las mesas de exhibición dirigido por Vanessa Quintanilla-Lerma, miembra de la Junta Directiva de WMU de Texas y Misionera de los Bautistas de Texas.

12:00–12:35 PM Orange Group - Lunch in Fellowship Hall Grupo Naranja - Almuerzo en el Fellowship Hall Blue Group - Learn in Worship Center Grupo Azul - Aprendizaje en el Centro de Adoración (Worship Center)

Compañerismo Hispano 11:00 AM–11:50 AM Cuarto: 260 (2do Nivel - Edificio Principal) Tiempo de compañerismo lleno de ánimo, música y bocadillos para nuestros miembros hispanos de WMU of Texas.

12:40–1:15 PM Orange Group - Learn in Worship Center Grupo Naranja - Aprendizaje en el Centro de Adoración (Worship Center) Blue Group - Lunch in Fellowship Hall Grupo Azul - Almuerzo en el Fellowship Hall 4

Renew for Teen Girls ReNew for teen girls is an opportunity for girls (grades 7-12) to come together and grow as missions disciples.

ReNew includes time with a young missionary and hands-on opportunities to deepen your journey with God.

ROOM 209-210 S AT U R D AY, A P R I L 2 2 10:00 AM–10:45 AM 11:00 AM–11:45 AM 1:30 PM–2:15 PM

Guest Speaker: Bailey Nall

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Thank you, Earl Ann...

The WMU of Texas staff and board of directors thank Earl Ann Bumpus for her tenure as President for WMU of Texas. Earl Ann has served with passion and a commitment to missions and her love for WMU of Texas is evident. Thank you, Earl Ann, for serving in this role, and thank you for your decades of service to missions discipleship. We love you.

– WMU of Texas Staff and Board of Directors 6

Thank you, Earl Ann, for helping us build a tight-knit community of WMU leaders during a time we craved community the most.

Thank you, Earl Ann, for the time spent working with our Board of Directors, church leaders and many others and representing WMU of Texas well.

So grateful for your years of service to WMU of Texas. Thank you for giving sacrificially for missions.

Thank you, Earl Ann. We appreciate your passion for missions discipleship and your openness to innovation, demonstrated through your leadership of the Board of Directors.

Thank you, Earl Ann for being so welcoming and loving to everyone you have crossed paths with. Thank you for the time you have given to serve WMU of Texas.

Thank you for sharing your passion for Texas missions with our churches.

Thank you, Earl Ann, for your smile and joy in leading WMU so well.

Earl Ann, you inspired us all as you served with such dedication and passion for WMU of Texas. Thank you for your Godly leadership and servant heart!

Thank you for caring for WMU of Texas so well and for being in constant prayer for us.

Join us in celebrating Earl Ann Bumpus. Send an encouraging message to earlann@rocketmail.com.

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2023 Mission Project Friday, April 21: 10:30 AM–5:00 PM

P R O J E C T: S TA R T R E F U G E E R E S O U R C E C E N T E R

Project: Start Refugee Resource Center focuses on helping refugees and seeks to connect them with life, career, personal, and spiritual assistance.

The main office is located in the Vickery Meadows Community, which is home to nearly 20,000 refugees within a three-square-mile area.

At Pursue 2023, we will be collecting the following new and unopened donations to support refugee families as they settle into their new homes. All donations should be regular-size, new, and unopened.

• New First Aid Kits • New Regular-Size Shampoo & Conditioner • New Regular-Size Toiletries • Toothbrushes, Toothpaste • Body or Hand Lotion • Unscented Deodorant • Body Soap, Shower Gel • Shaving Cream, Disposable Razors • Tampons, Pads • Toilet Paper • Nail Clippers, Nail Files • Kleenex, Cotton Pads, Q-Tips • New Household Cleaning Supplies • Window Cleaner, All-Purpose Cleaner, Bathroom Cleaner, Non-Bleach Floor Cleaner • Cleaning Cloths & Sponges • Paper Towels • Rubber Gloves • Kitchen Garbage Bags • New Regular-Size Dishwashing Liquid

NOTE CARDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT

Join us in the Fellowship Hall on Friday, April 21, from 10:30 AM–5:00 PM, to write a note card of encouragement to the refugee families receiving the donated items.

Note cards will be provided at each of the tables in the Fellowship Hall.

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O U T DO O R BR E E Z E WAY

Worship Center First Floor

E X HIB IT HALL

EX H IB IT H A LL

F ELLOW SHIP HA LL

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WO R S H I P C E N T E R

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Worship Center Second Floor

ROOM 267

ROO M 26 6

RO O M 264 ROOM 265 RO O M 262 ROOM 263 RO O M 260

ROOM 260 COFFEE/ WATER

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Children's Building First & Second Floor CHILDREN 'S FI RST FLOOR

Access Through Outdoor Breezeway

CHIL D R E N ' S S E C O N D F LO O R

ROOM 10 5

RO O M 201

ROOM 10 7

RO O M 203

ROOM 200

RO O M 205 ROOM 111

ROOM 110

RO O M 207

ROOM 209/210

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RKSHOPS • WORKSHOPS • WORKSHOPS • WORKSHOPS • WORKSHOPS • WORKSHOPS • WORKSHOPS • WORKSHO

Workshops This year's workshops will equip and empower you to continue missions in your community and around the state. Start planning your workshop experience today.

CH ECK O U T T H E WORK SHOP P L AN N I N G G U I DE I N YOU R TOT E BAG TO PLA N YO U R WO RK SHOP E XP E R I E N C E .

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WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Friday, April 21 Community Mapping Chris Rowley (Room 107 - Children’s Building - Level 1) Learn how to research the assets and needs of your community with Christian Job Corps State Consultant Chris Rowley.

Mentoring Toward a Missional Lifestyle Jackie Faughn (Room 207 - Children’s Building - Level 2) Collaborate on ways to engage young women in mission discipleship through mentoring relationships.

Evangelism - Reaching the Millennial Skeptic Eric Hernandez (Room 110 - Children’s Building - Level 1) Evangelizing millennial skeptics may seem impossible, but through this immersive experience, you will be equipped to share the gospel with those who seem so difficult to reach.

Missionary Spotlight - Osvaldo Lerma (En Español) (Room 209/210 - Children’s Building Level 2) Orar por las misiones y donar a ellas adquiere una perspectiva personal al escuchar historias reales desde el terreno.

12:00 PM–12:45 PM

The Joy of Prayer - Missions Mosaic Bible Study Suzette Mitchell (Room 200 - Children’s Building - Level 2) Using the Missions Mosaic, experience how to lead a monthly Bible study with your mission group.

Leading a Women on Mission Group Cathy Johnson (Room 201 - Children’s Building - Level 2) A time to answer questions and give information about WOM. Bring your best ideas and come prepared to share and learn how to start or grow a Women on Mission group at your church!

Families On Mission - Mary Hill Davis Offering Road Trip Earl Ann Bumpus (Room 205 Children’s Building - Level 2) Take your family on a Texas missions trip, letting the ministries of the Mary Hill Davis Offering® for Texas Missions map your trip.

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Ministry Across Cultures Joyce Porto (Room 260 - Worship Center Building - Level 2) Experience a cultural experience to better understand how to reach other cultures with the gospel.

Reach the Campus, Reach the World - Partnering with Baptist Student Ministry Kaitlin Warrington (Room 262 - Worship Center Building - Level 2) Learn how your church can invest in the lives of student missionaries through your local Baptist Student Ministry.

Missionary Spotlight - Holley & Thomas Sieberhagen (Room 264 - Worship Center Building - Level 2) Praying for and giving to missions takes on a personal perspective as you hear the real stories from the field.

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WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Friday, April 21 Navigating Through Conflict Ray Malone (Room 110 - Children’s Building - Level 1) Conflict and division can be derailing for faith communities. Join Ray Malone as he shares practical solutions for resolving conflict and encouraging unity.

Planting Churches for the Next Texas Clay Jacobson (Room 111 - Children’s Building - Level 1) This breakout explores the changes coming to Texas and how church planting can bring new Texans and the next generations the gospel message.

Also, this session will identify how local churches can get involved in planting new churches to reach the next Texas.

1:00 PM–1:45 PM

Hallando Gozo en la Oración (En Español) Ruth Mendoza (Sala 200 - Edificio para niños - Nivel 2) Utilizando Missions Mosaic, experimente cómo dirigir un estudio bíblico mensual con su grupo misionero.

Digital Discipleship Brandi Jones (Room 205 - Children’s Building - Level 2) Learn how your church or ministry can use Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube for discipleship.

Missionary Spotlight - Stephen Sojourner (Room 262 - Worship Center Building - Level 2) Praying for and giving to missions takes on a personal perspective as you hear the real stories from the field.

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Growing Preschool Disciples Mission Friends DeRema Dunn (Room 263 - Worship Center Building - Level 2) Become familiar with methods and resources for leading preschoolers in learning about missions.

Missionary Spotlight - Shon Young (Room 264 - Worship Center Building - Level 2) Praying for and giving to missions takes on a personal perspective as you hear the real stories from the field.

Missionary Spotlight - David (Room 265 - Worship Center Building - Level 2) Praying for and giving to missions takes on a personal perspective as you hear the real stories from the field.

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Friday, April 21 Evangelism - Reaching the Millennial Skeptic Eric Hernandez (Room 110 - Children’s Building - Level 1) Evangelizing millennial skeptics may seem impossible, but through this immersive experience, you will be equipped to share the gospel with those who seem so difficult to reach.

The Gift of a Lifetime - Estate Planning Jerry Carlisle (Room 111 - Children’s Building - Level 1) Participants will consider a variety of opportunities to connect God’s mission with the legacy they plan to leave.

2:00 PM–2:45 PM

Hope in Christ - WMU Theme Interpretation Shirley McDonald (Room 200 Children’s Building - Level 2) The entire Christian walk is based on hope in Christ. Do you want to learn what the Bible says is necessary to live a life that is pleasing to the Lord?

Come and be encouraged to have joy in hope, seek to be genuine in love, patient in tribulation, constant in prayer, and compassionate to all.

Amiguitos Missioneros - Iniciando con Amigutos Misioneros (En Español) Irma Ynostrosa (Room 203 - Edificio para niños - Nivel 2) Mediante este taller aprenderemos quiénes son los Amiguitos Misioneros y cómo iniciar un gropo en su Iglesia.

BRIGHT MINDS: Strategies to Improve Mental Health Katie Swafford (Room 205 - Children’s Building - Level 2) Let's talk about ways to build reserve, resiliency, and manage mental health well to better navigate the stress and storms of life.

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Engaging Young Adults in Missions Teri Ussery (Room 207 - Children's Building - Level 2) Making disciples for the next generation is scriptural. Join us as we explore avenues for engaging the next generation through Embrace, a mentoring model designed specifically for young women to explore their personal ministry calling.

What's New with National WMU Connie Dixon (Room 262 - Worship Center Building - Level 2) WMU is like an iceberg. Sometimes only 10% is visible and 90% is not as visible. Let’s talk about all the areas and everything that is new in WMU. Royal Ambassador Camps Savion Lee (Room 263 - Worship Center Building - Level 2) Learn how Royal Ambassadors camps are getting boys out into nature, so they can be themselves, learn skills, and mature in their faith, in a safe and caring environment.

Missionary Spotlight - Osvaldo Lerma (Room 264 - Worship Center Building - Level 2) Praying for and giving to missions takes on a personal perspective as you hear the real stories from the field.

Missionary Spotlight - David (Room 265 - Worship Center Building - Level 2) Praying for and giving to missions takes on a personal perspective as you hear the real stories from the field.

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WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Friday, April 21 Women's Build Project - Partnership with Buckner International Erica Zamora (Room 105 - Children’s Building - Level 1) The WMU of Texas Women's Build Project is a women-led home build ministry. Each year, 30 women assemble into two teams to build a home for a family participating in the Buckner Family Hope Center program.

Learn how you can join this exciting project in South Texas.

3:00 PM–3:45 PM

Navigating Through Conflict Ray Malone (Room 110 - Children’s Building - Level 1) Conflict and division can be derailing for faith communities. Join Ray Malone as he shares practical solutions for resolving conflict and encouraging unity.

The Gift of a Lifetime - Estate Planning Jerry Carlisle (Room 111 - Children’s Building - Level 1) Participants will consider a variety of opportunities to connect God’s mission with the legacy they plan to leave.

The Joy of Prayer - Missions Mosaic Bible Study Suzette Mitchell (Room 200 - Children’s Building - Level 2) Using the Missions Mosaic, experience how to lead a monthly Bible study with your mission group.

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Leading a Sisters Who Care Group Frankeya Riley-Tucker (Room 201 Children’s Building - Level 2) Sisters Who Care is the avenue for African-American churches to engage with WMU by providing missions discipleship. Come be inspired and equipped to grow spiritually toward a missions lifestyle through discipleship and service.

Embajadores del Rey y Ninas y Ninos en Accion (En Español) Maria Crisanto (Room 203 - Edificio para niños - Nivel 2) Conoce los recursos de WMU para implementar el ministerio de Niños y Niñas en Acción en tu iglesia local.

Hagamos obreros que se unan a la mies.

Mentoring Toward a Missional Lifestyle: Jackie Faughn (Room 207 - Children’s Building - Level 2) Collaborate on ways to engage young women in mission discipleship through mentoring relationships.

Leading Girls in Action and Children in Action Amanda Gay (Room 263 - Worship Center Building - Level 2) We will dig into tools available for beginning and strengthening your children's missions groups.

Missionary Spotlight - April Ott (Room 265 - Worship Center Building - Level 2) Praying for and giving to missions takes on a personal perspective as you hear the real stories from the field.

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Friday, April 21 Evangelism - Reaching the Millennial Skeptic Eric Hernandez (Room 110 - Children’s Building - Level 1) Evangelizing millennial skeptics may seem impossible, but through this immersive experience, you will be equipped to share the gospel with those who seem so difficult to reach.

4:00 PM–4:45 PM

Hallando Gozo en la Oración (En Español) Ruth Mendoza (Room 200 - Edificio para niños - Nivel 2) Utilizando Missions Mosaic, experimente cómo dirigir un estudio bíblico mensual con su grupo misionero.

Mujeres en Misión (En Español) Jackie Gonzalez (Room 203 - Edificio para niños - Nivel 2) ¿Te interesa formar un grupo de discipulado misionero diseñado para equipar a mujeres adultas a convertirse en discípulas activas de Cristo mientras viven en la misión para él? Las Mujeres en Misión buscan vivir misiones a través de proyectos misioneros, oración, ofrendas y estudio de la Biblia. Aprendamos ideas para brindar a cada persona la oportunidad de escuchar y responder al evangelio.

BRIGHT MINDS: Strategies to Improve Mental Health Katie Swafford (Room 205 - Children’s Building - Level 2) Let's talk about ways to build reserve, resiliency, and manage mental health well to better navigate the stress and storms of life.

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Ministry Across Cultures Joyce Porto (Room 260 - Worship Center Building - Level 2) Experience a cultural experience to better understand how to reach other cultures with the gospel.

Reach the Campus, Reach the World - Partnering with Baptist Student Ministry Katilin Warrington (Room 262 - Worship Center Building - Level 2) Learn how your church can invest in the lives of student missionaries through your local Baptist Student Ministry.

Leading an Acteens or Youth on Mission Group Mary Lou Sinclair (Room 263 - Worship Center Building - Level 2) Information and tools will be presented for beginning and strengthening the ministry of your church working with students in missions education.

Missionary Spotlight - Shon Young (Room 264 - Worship Center Building - Level 2) Praying for and giving to missions takes on a personal perspective as you hear the real stories from the field.

Associational Leadership - Leaders in Associations Del Lopez (Room 265 - Worship Center Building - Level 2) Discuss opportunities for involvement in missions and ministries. Identify potential leaders in your association.

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WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Saturday, April 22 Women's Build Project - Partnership with Buckner International Erica Zamora (Room 105 - Children’s Building - Level 1) The WMU of Texas Women's Build Project is a women-led home build ministry. Each year, 30 women assemble into two teams to build a home for a family participating in the Buckner Family Hope Center program. Learn how you can join this exciting project in South Texas.

10:00 AM–10:45 AM

Hope in Christ - WMU Theme Interpretation Shirley McDonald (Room 200 Children’s Building - Level 2) The entire Christian walk is based on hope in Christ. Do you want to learn what the Bible says is necessary to live a life that is pleasing to the Lord?

Come and be encouraged to have joy in hope, seek to be genuine in love, patient in tribulation, constant in prayer, and compassionate to all.

Leading a Women on Mission Group Cathy Johnson (Room 201 - Children’s Building - Level 2) A time to answer questions and give information about WOM. Bring your best ideas and come prepared to share and learn how to start or grow a Women on Mission group at your church!

Digital Discipleship Brandi Jones (Room 205 - Children’s Building - Level 2) Learn how your church or ministry can use Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube for discipleship.

Engaging Young Adults in Missions Teri Ussery (Room 207 - Children’s Building - Level 2) Making disciples for the next generation is scriptural. Join us as we explore avenues for engaging the next generation through Embrace, a mentoring model designed specifically for young women to explore their personal ministry calling.

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ReNew for Teens Nayely Vallejo (Room 209/210 Children’s Building - Level 2) ReNew for teens is an opportunity for teens to come together and grow as missions disciples. ReNew includes a special time of worship and hands-on opportunities to deepen your journey with God. What's New with National WMU Connie Dixon (Room 262 - Worship Center Building - Level 2) WMU is like an iceberg. Sometimes only 10% is visible and 90% is not as visible. Let’s talk about all the areas and everything that is new in WMU. Royal Ambassadors Chris Black (Room 263 - Worship Center Building - Level 2) RAs gives boys the opportunity to experience missions discipleship through activities and learning environments that are unique to boys.

Missionary Spotlight - Osvaldo Lerma (Room 264 - Worship Center Building - Level 2) Praying for and giving to missions takes on a personal perspective as you hear the real stories from the field.

Associational Leadership - Leaders in Associations Del Lopez (Room 265 - Worship Center Building - Level 2) Discuss opportunities for involvement in missions and ministries. Identify potential leaders in your association.

Multicultural Fellowship Joyce Porto (Fellowship Hall - Worship Center Building - Level 2) Join WMU Multicultural Consultant Joyce Porto for a time of fellowship.

Recorrido por las Mesas de Exhibición en Español Vanessa Quintanilla-Lerma (Meet at Registration Tables) Habrá un recorrido en Español por las mesas de exhibición dirigido por Vanessa Quintanilla-Lerma, miembra de la Junta Directiva de WMU de Texas y Misionera de los Bautistas de Texas. Ubicación: Reúnase en las mesas de registro.

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Saturday, April 22 Community Mapping Chris Rowley (Room 107 - Children’s Building - Level 1) Learn how to research the assets and needs of your community with Christian Job Corps State Consultant Chris Rowley.

Mentoring Toward a Missional Lifestyle: Jackie Faughn (Room 207 - Children’s Building - Level 2) Collaborate on ways to engage young women in mission discipleship through mentoring relationships.

Navigating Through Conflict Ray Malone (Room 110 - Children’s Building - Level 1) Conflict and division can be derailing for faith communities.

Join Ray Malone as he shares practical solutions for resolving conflict and encouraging unity.

ReNew for Teens Nayely Vallejo (Room 209/210 Children’s Building - Level 2) ReNew for teens is an opportunity for teens to come together and grow as missions disciples. ReNew includes a special time of worship and hands-on opportunities to deepen your journey with God.

11:00 AM–11:45 AM

Planting Churches for the Next Texas Clay Jacobson (Room 111 - Children’s Building - Level 1) This breakout explores the changes coming to Texas and how church planting can bring new Texans and the next generations the gospel message.

Also, this session will identify how local churches can get involved in planting new churches to reach the next Texas.

Hope in Christ - WMU Theme Interpretation Shirley McDonald (Room 200 Children’s Building - Level 2) The entire Christian walk is based on hope in Christ. Do you want to learn what the Bible says is necessary to live a life that is pleasing to the Lord?

Come and be encouraged to have joy in hope, seek to be genuine in love, patient in tribulation, constant in prayer, and compassionate to all.

Leading a Sisters Who Care Group Frankeya Riley-Tucker (Room 201 Children’s Building - Level 2) Sisters Who Care is the avenue for African-American churches to engage with WMU by providing missions discipleship. Come be inspired and equipped to grow spiritually toward a missions lifestyle through discipleship and service.

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Hispanic Fellowship (En Español) Ruth Mendoza (Room 260 - Edificio del Centro de Adoración - Nivel 2) Se anima a los grupos hispanos de WMU a unirse a la Contratista de Ministerios Hispanos de WMU Ruth Mendoza para un tiempo de confraternidad.

Reach the Campus, Reach the World - Partnering with Baptist Student Ministry George Dolak (Room 262 - Worship Center Building - Level 2) Learn how your church can invest in the lives of student missionaries through your local Baptist Student Ministry.

Growing Preschool Disciples Mission Friends DeRema Dunn (Room 263 - Worship Center Building - Level 2) Become familiar with methods and resources for leading preschoolers in learning about missions.

Missionary Spotlight - April Ott (Room 265 - Worship Center Building - Level 2) Praying for and giving to missions takes on a personal perspective as you hear the real stories from the field.

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WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Saturday, April 22 The Joy of Prayer - Missions Mosaic Bible Study Suzette Mitchell (Room 200 - Children’s Building - Level 2) Using Missions Mosaic, experience how to lead a monthly Bible study with your mission group

1:30 PM–2:15 PM

Mujeres en Misión (En Español) Jackie Gonzalez (Room 203 - Edificio para niños - Nivel 2) ¿Te interesa formar un grupo de discipulado misionero diseñado para equipar a mujeres adultas a convertirse en discípulas activas de Cristo mientras viven en la misión para él? Las Mujeres en Misión buscan vivir misiones a través de proyectos misioneros, oración, ofrendas y estudio de la Biblia. Aprendamos ideas para brindar a cada persona la oportunidad de escuchar y responder al evangelio.

Families On Mission - Mary Hill Davis Offering Road Trip Earl Ann Bumpus (Room 205 Children’s Building - Level 2) Take your family on a Texas missions trip, letting the ministries of the Mary Hill Davis Offering® for Texas Missions map your trip.

ReNew for Teens Nayely Vallejo (Room 209/210 Children’s Building - Level 2) ReNew for teens is an opportunity for teens to come together and grow as missions disciples. ReNew includes a special time of worship and hands-on opportunities to deepen your journey with God.

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Ministry Across Cultures Joyce Porto (Room 260 - Worship Center Building - Level 2) Experience a cultural experience to better understand how to reach other cultures with the gospel.

Missionary Spotlight - Stephen Sojourner (Room 262 - Worship Center Building - Level 2) Praying for and giving to missions takes on a personal perspective as you hear the real stories from the field.

Leading Girls in Action and Children in Action Amanda Gay (Room 263 - Worship Center Building - Level 2) We will dig into tools available for beginning and strengthening your children's missions groups.

Missionary Spotlight - Shon Young (Room 264 - Worship Center Building - Level 2) Praying for and giving to missions takes on a personal perspective as you hear the real stories from the field.

Missionary Spotlight - April Ott (Room 265 - Worship Center Building - Level 2) Praying for and giving to missions takes on a personal perspective as you hear the real stories from the field.

Learn how you and your church can support Texas Baptists ministries and missionaries serving across the state and beyond.

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I O N S PA R T N E R S • M I S S I O N S PA R T N E R S • M I S S I O N S PA R T N E R S • M I S S I O N S PA R T N E R S • M I S S I O N S PA R T N E R S • M I S

Missions Partners

Exhibit Halls Connect with WMU of Texas partners and ministries serving across the state

Texas Baptists Cooperative Program Texas Baptist Missions Foundation Center for Church Health Center for Collegiate Ministry Center for Cultural Engagement Center for Ministerial Health Center for Missional Engagement Buckner International Texas Baptist Men GC2 Press

Recorrido por las Mesas de Exhibición en Español Habrá un recorrido a pie en Español de las mesas de exhibición dirigido por Vanessa Quintanilla-Lerma, miembra de la Junta Directiva de WMU de Texas y Misionera de los Bautistas de Texas a las 10:00 AM el Sábado. Reúnase con la guía en las mesas de registro a las 9:50 AM. 22

Meet a Missionary Attend a missionary spotlight workshop to meet and learn more about our local and international missionaries.

David*, International Mission Board Room 265 • Friday: 1:00 PM or 2:00 PM *First name only, security

Thomas & Holley Sieberhagen, International Mission Board Room 264 • Friday: 12:00 PM

April Ott, International Mission Board Room 265 • Friday: 3:00 PM • Saturday: 11:00 AM or 1:30 PM

Osvaldo Lerma, North American Mission Board Room 209/210 • Friday: 12:00 PM (Español) Room 264 • Friday: 2:00 PM (English) • Saturday: 10:00 AM (English)

Stephen Sojourner*, Texas Baptists Missions Room 262 • Friday: 1:00 PM • Saturday: 1:30 PM *Name change for security

Shon Young, Texas Baptists Missions Room 264 • Friday: 1:00 PM or 4:00 PM • Saturday: 1:30 PM 23

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Missions Mosaic Missionary Prayer Calendar Join us as we pray for IMB & NAMB missionaries celebrating a birthday on April 21 & 22.

Friday, April 21

Saturday, April 22

North American Mission Board » California: Karo Ku » Indiana: David Ralston » Montana: Caleb Groteluschen » New Jersey: Pedro Hernandez » North Carolina: Thomas Boberg » Pennsylvania: Sean Moon » South Dakota: Paul Betts » Texas: Alfonso Molina » Alberta: Mel Cruikshank, Brenda Hale » Puerto Rico: Christain Acevedo

North American Mission Board » Florida: Peter Sarmiento » Maine: Joel LIttlefield » Virginia: Cody Snyder International Mission Board » American Peoples: David Bledsoe, RT » Asian Pacific Rim Peoples: JG » Central Asian Peoples: SB » European Peoples: Steve Booth » South Asian Peoples: BW Chaplains, Volunteers, State Convention Missionaries, Retired NAMB » Bruce Sloan

International Mission Board » Asian Pacific Rim Peoples: SK, SM » Central Asian Peoples: AB, DS, MS » European Peoples: FB, Chris Brown, LaRissa Silva » North African and Middle Eastern Peoples: TC, DJ, KW » South Asian Peoples: BW » Sub-Saharan African Peoples: Tessa Baker, Jamie Schilt

Retired IMB » Howard Atkinson, Karen Collins, James Crittendon, DF, EF, Beverly Hicks, Devra Morris, AO, JS

Chaplains, Volunteers, State Convention Missionaries, Retired NAMB » Ivory James, George Pringle Retired IMB » Gerald Burch, Lisa Paris, Clayton Rock, Ken Sorrell 24

TEXAS BAPTISTS MISSIONARY BIRTHDAY

PRAYER CALENDAR ONE MON T H IN A DVA N C E , as a group or individually, write an encouraging note or create a birthday card for the missionaries celebrating a birthday in the following month. Mail all cards to the below address:

WMU OF TEXAS

SEND TO: 10325 Brockwood Rd. Dallas, Texas 75238

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JUNE

4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cutberto Ramirez (River Ministry) 7. . . . Alejandro Aurelio Varela (River Ministry MX) 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Luisa Karla (MAP Brazil) 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Rocha (River Ministry MX) 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ednardo Neves (MAP Brazil) 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rosivalda Lima (MAP Brazil) 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Camila Torquato (MAP Brazil) 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nathan Clark (Church Catalyst) 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emerlyn Lourenco (MAP Brazil) 28 . . . . . . . . . . . Jonatan Guerrero (River Ministry)

13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matthew Reyes (MAP SEA) 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jen Sims (TXB Missionary) 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . Millena Nascimento (MAP Brazil) 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ella Currie (TXB Missionary Kid) 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fabiano Domingos (MAP Brazil) 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joyce Lamoso (MAP Brazil) 23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Márcio Brito (MAP Brazil) 27. . . . . . . . . . . Katilin Warrington (TXB Missionary) 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alicia Lee (TXB Missionary) 29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elaine Okasawara (MAP Brazil)

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7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bobby Herring (Church Catalyst) 8. . . . . . . . . Fermín Talamantes (River Ministry MX) 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emilio Vega (TXB Missionary) 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tiffne Whitley (TXB Missionary) 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Uziel Grado (River Ministry MX) 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Janeene Young (River Ministry) 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Dela Cruz (MAP SEA) 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . Stephen Currie (TXB Missionary) 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lorenzo Ortiz (Church Catalyst) 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alysson Reis (MAP Brazil) 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . Susan Howard (TXB Missionary)

1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anna Roberts (TXB Missionary) 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marison Fejao (MAP Brazil) 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yamileth Guzman (River Ministry) 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Núbia Naiana (MAP Brazil) 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eleama Franklin (MAP Brazil) 8. . . . . . . Amilu Jaime Narvaez (River Ministry MX) 9. . . . . . . . . . . Gabriela Izaguirre (TXB Missionary) 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . Gabriel dos Santos (MAP Brazil) 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pris Vega (TXB Missionary) 17. . . . . . . . . . Zachary Currie (TXB Missionary Kid) 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rhuan Silva (MAP Brazil) 24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tillie Burgin (Church Catalyst) 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . George Solis (River Ministry)

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R Y H I L L D AV I S O F F E R I N G • M A R Y H I L L D AV I S O F F E R I N G • M A R Y H I L L D AV I S O F F E R I N G • M A R Y H I L L D AV I S O F F E R I N G

Mary Hill Davis Offering

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING TEXAS MISSIONS!

We are thankful for our individual donors and churches who contributed to the 2022 Mary Hill Davis Offering® for Texas Missions.

G OA L : $ 3 . 6 M I L L I O N G OA L R E C E I V E D : $ 3 , 5 3 1 ,1 2 9 M I L L I O N

On behalf of the eighty-six ministries supported by your gifts, thank you.

Your investment continues to change lives for Christ.

Learn more: iamtexasmissions.org

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TOP G IVING CHURCHE S IN 2 022 Top 3 Giving Churches in Each Category WORSHIP ATTENDANCE | 1,000

AFRICAN AMERICAN CHURCHES

» Pioneer Drive Baptist Church, Abilene

» Bethlehem Baptist Church, Mansfield

» First Baptist Church, Amarillo

» Community Missionary Baptist Church, Desoto

» Green Acres Baptist Church, Tyler

» Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, San Antonio

WORSHIP ATTENDANCE | 500-999

CHINESE CHURCHES

» Travis Avenue Baptist Church, Fort Worth

» Grace Chinese Baptist Church, Sugar Land

» Hunters Glen Baptist Church, Plano

» Chinese Baptist Fellowship, Belton

» Oak Ridge Baptist Church, Spring

» Glory Chinese Baptist Church, North Richland Hills

WORSHIP ATTENDANCE | 200-499 » First Baptist Church, San Angelo

HISPANIC CHURCHES

» Field Street Baptist Church, Cleburne

» First Baptist Church, Los Fresnos » Primera Iglesia Bautista, Tyler

» First Baptist Church, Decatur

» Iglesia Bautista Monte Sinai, Midland

WORSHIP ATTENDANCE | 100-199

VIETNAMESE CHURCHES

» The Oaks Baptist Church, Grand Prairie

» Vietnamese Baptist Church, Garland

» First Baptist Church, Lampasas

» The Redeemer Baptist Church, Plano

» First Baptist Church, Blanco

» Vietnamese Christian Church, San Antonio

WORSHIP ATTENDANCE | 1-99 » Parkview Baptist Church, Plainview » First Baptist Church, Wharton » First Baptist Church, Coahoma 28

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S E RV E M I N I S T R I E S : supports ministries as they share the gospel.

A DVA N C E M I S S I O N S LE A D E R S H I P : supports and equips clergy and laity.

LOV E T H E LE A S T O F T H E S E : supports ministries serving those often overlooked.

T E LL M I N I S T R I E S : enables Texas Baptists to be a witness.

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2023 Week of Prayer for Texas Missions September 10-17, 2023

$3.7 Million

2023 State Missions Goal

You may begin ordering and/or downloading resources for 2023 in July at iamtexasmissions.org/order.

We also invite you to download resources, videos, or stories from previous years at iamtexasmissions.org.

Scan QR code to view ordering instructions, or visit iamtexasmissions.org/order.

Scan to Order Materials

Semana de Oracion por los Misones de Texas 2023 10-17 de septiembre de 2023 2023 Meta Estatal

$3.7 Million

Puedes empezar a pedir y/o descargar recursos para 2023 en julio en iamtexasmissions.org/order.

También le invitamos a descargar recursos, vídeos o relatos de años anteriores en iamtexasmissions.org.

Escanee el código QR para ver las instrucciones de pedido, o visite iamtexasmissions.org/order.

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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Helpful Information (English). . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Información Útil (Español). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Voting Information (English) . . . . . . . . . . 34-35 Información Sobre el Voto (Español) . . . 36-37 WMU Calendar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 WMU of Texas Staff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Board of Directors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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O R M AT I O N C E N T E R • I N F O R M AT I O N C E N T E R • I N F O R M AT I O N C E N T E R • I N F O R M AT I O N C E N T E R • I N F O R M AT I O N C E N

Information Center

Helpful Information Offering An offering will be taken following the Friday evening general session. The offering will go towards the Mary Hill Davis Offering for Texas Missions. Checks may be made payable to WMU of Texas. You may also give online at wmutx.org/giveonline.

Scan QR Code to give online.

First Aid If medical attention is needed, please see a WMU of Texas representative in the registration hallway.

Insurance Limited accident insurance is provided for registered attendees while at the Annual Meeting. If an accident occurs, please go to the registration table and ask for a WMU of Texas representative to assist you. Following the meeting, contact Nayely Vallejo, 10325 Brockwood Road, Dallas, Texas 75238. Phone: (214) 828-5150.

Coffee & Water Stations Coffee and water will be available throughout the campus. Find a WMU volunteer for directions.

Spanish Translation The general sessions will be translated into Spanish. Translation headsets/headphones may be checked out at the registration table before each session.

Meals Meals are on your own Friday, April 21. There are wonderful restaurants nearby. Scan the QR code to learn more. On Saturday, lunch will be provided during the lunch and learn session at 12:00 PM.

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Scan QR Code for Plano dining options.

Información Útil Ofrenda Se recogerá una ofrenda después de la sesión general del viernes por la noche. Esta ofrenda es para la Ofrenda Mary Hill Davis para las Misiones de Texas. Los cheques pueden escribirse a nombre de WMU of Texas. También puede donar en línea en wmutx.org/giveonline.

Escanea el código QR para dar en línea.

Primeros Auxilios Si necesita atención médica, consulte a un representante de WMU of Texas en el área de registro.

Seguro Se proporciona un seguro que limitadamente cubre accidentes para los asistentes registrados durante la Reunión Anual. Si ocurre un accidente, vaya a la mesa de registro y solicite un representante de WMU of Texas para que lo ayude. Después de la reunión, comuníquese con Nayely Vallejo, 10325 Brockwood Road, Dallas, Texas 75238. Teléfono: (214) 828-5150.

Estaciones de Café y Agua Café y agua estarán disponibles en todo el campus. Encuentre un anfitrión de campus de WMU para obtener instrucciones.

Traducción al Español Las sesiones generales serán traducidas al español. Los auriculares de traducción se pueden obtener en la mesa de registro antes de cada sesión.

Comidas El viernes 21 de abril, cada quien comerá por su lado. Hay maravillosos restaurantes cerca. Escanee el código QR para obtener más información. El sábado, el almuerzo se proporcionará durante la sesión de almuerzo y aprendizaje a las 12:00 PM.

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Voting Information WMU of Texas Bylaws, Article Six, Section 1. Voting Members.

The term “member” used in these Bylaws shall refer not to persons who enjoy membership rights in this Corporation, this Corporation having no members, but to those members of local Woman’s Missionary Unions recognized by and affiliated with Woman’s Missionary Union of Texas. Those members who are at least eighteen (18) years of age, registered and seated at an Annual Meeting shall be referred to as “Voting Members,” who shall have the right to vote in that Annual Meeting and in that Annual Meeting alone for those persons nominated for election as Officers at that Annual Meeting.

Note: In the event the person elected President is unable to discharge the duties of her office, the person elected Vice President shall fulfill the responsibilities, including that of serving as vice president of national WMU. N O M I N AT I N G C O M M I T T E E The nominating committee presents the following candidates for office 2023-2024.

President: Jackie Faughn First Baptist Church McKinney, Texas Church Missional Life Team (Current) Women on Missions (Current) Volunteer Child Sponsorship Coordinator (Current) Member of two advocacy terms for ministry partners • Emmanuel Labor (Local Homeless Ministry serving McKinney) • Missionary serving in Southeast Asia (Advocacy Team Leader) GA and Mission Friends leader (Former)

Curriculum Writer for Mary Hill Davis Offering Week of Prayer Contributing author to The Bridge National WMU Curriculum Writer for GA, Mission Friends, and Camp Materials Mission Trips Short-term missionary assignment with IMB (1980) to Guatemala Multiple mission trips to Central America, Africa, and Alaska

Association Mission Friends Director

Other Retreat Speaker Conference Leader Perspectives Missions Course, two times and on the leadership team Children's Minister at several churches Missions Coordinator at Texas A&M BSM

WMU of Texas Board of Directors • Recording Secretary (Current) • Personnel Committee, Chair (Former) • Mary Hill Davis Offering Week of Prayer, member and former Chair Former WMU Staff member responsible for GA’s and Mission Friends

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Voting Information Vice-President: Brenda Bourgeois Southcrest Baptists Church Lubbock, Texas

Secretary: Lynn Montgomery Mt. Olivet Baptist Fellowship Tyler, Texas

Church Director, Acteens and GA’s Interim Student Minister - 18 months Children Minister - 15 months Chaplain - UMC

Church WMU Leader (Current)

Associational Lubbock Area Baptist Association WMU Association, Director two 5-year terms GA Association, Director

WMU of Texas Board of Directors • Audit Committee, Chair Sisters Who Care Workshop Leader (Former) Other African American Representative (Former)

WMU of Texas Equipper Missions Education Trainer (MET) Board of Director, two terms • Vice President • Governance Committee, member and Chair • Nominating Committee, former member • Executive Committee Curriculum writer for Children’s Age Level Material for Mary Hill Davis, 2020, 2022

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Información Sobre el Voto Estatutos de WMU de Texas, Artículo Seis, Sección 1. Miembros con derecho a voto. Miembros con derecho a voto.

El término "miembro" utilizado en estos Estatutos se referirá no a las personas que gozan de derechos de membresía en esta Corporación, ya que esta Corporación no tiene miembros, sino a aquellos miembros de las WMU locales reconocidas por y afiliadas a la WMU de Texas.

Aquellos miembros que tengan por lo menos dieciocho (18) años de edad, registrados y sentados en una Reunión Anual serán referidos como "Miembros Votantes", quienes tendrán derecho a votar en esa Reunión Anual y en esa Reunión Anual solamente por aquellas personas nominadas para elección como Oficiales en esa Reunión Anual.

Nota: En caso de que la persona elegida como Presidenta no pueda cumplir con los deberes de su cargo, la persona elegida como Vicepresidenta cumplirá con las responsabilidades, incluyendo la de servir como vicepresidenta de la WMU. C O M I T É D E C A N D I DAT U R A S La comisión de nombramientos presenta los siguientes candidatos para los cargos 2023-2024.

Presidente: Jackie Faughn First Baptist Church McKinney, Texas Iglesia Equipo de vida Misional (Actual) Mujeres en Misiones (Actual) Coordinadora voluntaria de apadrinamiento de niños (Actual) Miembro de dos términos de abogacía para socios ministeriales • Emmanuel Labor (Ministerio local de personas sin hogar sirviendo McKinney) • Misionero sirviendo en el Sureste de Asia (Líder del Equipo de Abogacía) Líder de GA y Amiguitos Misioneros (Anterior)

Ex miembro del personal de WMU de Texas, responsable de las GA's y Amiguitos Misioneros Escritora del currículo de la Semana de Oración de la Ofrenda Mary Hill Davis Autora colaboradora de The Bridge WMU Nacional Escritora de Currículo para GA, Amiguitos Misioneros, y Materiales de Campamento Viajes Misioneros Asignación misionera a corto plazo con IMB (1980) a Guatemala Múltiples viajes misioneros a América Central, África y Alaska

Asociación Director de Amigos de la Misión

Otros Orador en retiros Líder de Conferencia Curso de Misiones Perspectivas, dos veces y en el equipo de liderazgo Ministro de Niños en varias iglesias Coordinador de Misiones en Texas A&M BSM

WMU of Texas Junta Directiva • Secretario de Actas (Actual) • Comité de Personal, Presidente (Anterior) • Miembro y ex Presidente de la Semana de Oración de la Ofrenda Mary Hill Davis 36

Información Sobre el Voto Vicepresidente: Brenda Bourgeois Southcrest Baptists Church Lubbock, Texas

Secretario: Lynn Montgomery Mt. Olivet Baptist Fellowship Tyler, Texas

Iglesia Directora, Acteens y GA's Ministra Estudiantil Interina - 18 meses Ministra de Niños - 15 meses Capellán - UMC

Iglesia Líder de WMU (Actual)

Asociación Asociación Bautista del Área de Lubbock WMU Asociación, Director de dos términos de 5 años Asociación GA, Director

WMU of Texas Junta de Directores • Comité de Auditoría, Presidente Líder del Taller Sisters Who Care (Anterior) Otros Representante afroamericano (Anterior)

WMU of Texas Equipador Entrenadora de Educación Misionera (MET) Junta Directiva, dos términos • Vice Presidente • Comité de Gobierno, miembro y Presidente • Comité de Nombramientos, antiguo miembro • Comité Ejecutivo Escritora de currículos para niños para Mary Hill Davis, 2020, 2022

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WMU of Texas Calendar Full Events Calendar: wmutx.org

M AY 2 | Associational WMU Directors Roundtable 4 | National Day of Prayer / Coffee & Friends 13 | World Fair Trade Day 21 | Children's Ministry Sunday (WMU of Texas) JUNE 1 | Coffee & Friends: Facebook Live 1 1 -1 2 | WMU, SBC Missions Celebration: Louisiana 2 0 | World Refugee Day J U LY 1 | Begin Ordering Mary Hill Davis Offering® Materials 6 | Coffee & Friends: Facebook Live 1 6 -1 8 | Texas Baptists Family Gathering: McAllen AU G U ST 1 | Associational WMU Directors Roundtable 1 -5 | Missionary Kid Reentry Retreat, Mississippi 3 | Coffee & Friends: Facebook Live 2 7 | Global Hunger Sunday S E PT E M BE R 7 | Coffee & Friends: Facebook Live 1 0 -1 7 | Mary Hill Davis Offering for Texas Missions® Week of Prayer 1 6 | Children’s Missions Day (National WMU) O C TO BE R 1 | Begin Ordering Lottie Moon Christmas Offering Materials 3 | Happy Birthday WMU of Texas: 143 Years 5 | Coffee & Friends: Facebook Live 5- 7 | WMU of Texas Board Meeting 2 2 | Day of Prayer Baptist Associations N OV E M BE R 7 | Associational WMU Directors Roundtable 2 | Coffee & Friends: Facebook Live 6 | Baptist Women’s Day of Prayer D E C E M BE R 3 -1 0 | Lottie Moon Christmas Offering® Week of Prayer 7 | Facebook Live: Coffee & Friends 38

WMU OF TEXAS

Staff Tamiko Jones

Beth Campbell

Executive Director-Treasurer tamiko.jones@txb.org (214) 828-5177

Communications Consultant beth.wmutx@txb.org (214) 828-5155

Ruth Mendoza

Joyce Porto

WMU of Texas Hispanic Ministries Contractor rmendo7@gmail.com (214) 828-5150

Marisol Sandoval Missional Lifestyle Strategist for Age-Level marisol.wmutx@txb.org (214) 828-5158

Marketing Specialist brandi.wmutx@txb.org (214) 828-5152

Chris Rowley

Missional Lifestyle Strategist for Multicultural joyce.wmutx@txb.org (469) 405-1638

Christian Women’s / Men’s Job Corps State Consultant chris.wmutx@txb.org (737) 280-8660

Teri Ussery

Nayely Vallejo

Adults Consultant and Special Projects teri.wmutx@txb.org (214) 828-5374

SCAN TO

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Brandi Jones

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Office Manager and Administrative Assistant nayely.wmutx@txb.org (214) 828-5150

WMU OF TEXAS

Board of Directors 1 . PA N H A N D L E Amanda Gay Amarillo, TX ace_gay@sbcglobal.net Del Lopez Lubbock, TX dellopez1@gmail.com

2. WEST TEXAS Mary Martinez El Paso, TX marymartinez79936@ yahoo.com Rosie Rodriguez Midland, TX pinkyrose9@aol.com

3. RIO GRANDE VA L L E Y Vanessa QuintanillaLerma McAllen, TX rgv.riverministry@gmail. com Vacant

4. SAN ANTONIO Beverlie Cloud Helotes, TX cloudb16677@gmail.com Georgia Hobbins Boling, TX gghobbins@gmail.com

5. HOUSTON Belva Bowers Texas City, TX belva.bowers@gmail.com Stephanie Morales Houston, TX stephaniemoralesteacup@ gmail.com

6. CENTRAL TEXAS Melissa Gould Georgetown, TX majormoo2002@yahoo. com Paulette Kirkpatrick Waco, TX paulettk@yahoo.com

7. E A S T T E X A S Susan Green Longview, TX lwstgreen@gmail.com Lynn Montgomery Tyler, TX lmontgomery50@yahoo. com

8 . DA L L AS

Suzette Mitchell Mesquite, TX ladysmitchell1198@gmail. com Quynh Anh Nguyen Irving, TX aqnguyen18@gmail. com Nayely Vallejo Garland, TX naniiv0802@gmail.com

OFFICERS Earl Ann Bumpus President Belton, TX earlann@rocketmail.com Brenda Bourgeois Vice President Lubbock, TX brendabou@aol.com

Diane Marshall Seagoville, Texas dianemarshalltx@ sbcglobal.net

Jackie Faughn Recording Secretary McKinney, TX jfaughn54@gmail.com

Mary Lou Sinclair Richardson, TX teachingetc@att.net

Tamiko Jones Executive DirectorTreasurer Dallas, TX tamiko.wmutx@ texasbaptists.org

9. FORT WORTH Debbie Goulding Alvarado, TX debbie_goulding@ hotmail.com Jamye Richmond Pilot Point, TX ichyemama@yahoo.com

M E M B E R S AT LARGE Cathy Johnson Henderson, TX clcjohnson@gmail.com 40

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