June 2009 Mission Voice Page 3
Reflections on the Spiritual Growth Retreats NEW TOP TEN REASONS TO ATTEND CSOCM
-Shari Scott, Spiritual Growth Nancy K. Kincaid
It was so good to see all of you who were able to attend our
#10. Think Organic. The peaches are at their peak in the
Spiritual Growth Retreat on May 1
st
and 2
nd
. It was a won-
orchards along many Missouri Highways. Stop on
derful time of sharing and reflecting on how God speaks to
your way home and buy some.
us through scripture. A huge THANK YOU goes to Diana
Revelle for leading us through “The Bible Tells Me So”. I
#9. Laugh. The UMW Update presented by your Confer-
also have to thank Pati Tynes for being our music leader and
ence President carries a money-back, laugh guarantee.
Paula Ackerson for being our registrar. Thank you to Linda
Page, who wore two hats at the retreat, being not only our
#8. Live Simple. Your dorm room at CMU will posi-
resource person but, also accompanying Pati on the key-
tively not come equipped with a king-sized bed, flat
board (sometimes both at the same time). Being able to re-
screen T.V. or a personal Jacuzzi bathtub.
lax, reflect, and share together on how God speaks to us is a
wonderful way to spend time.
#7. Save Energy. You won’t have to cook any meals dur-
ing your stay in Fayette.
From what I hear, our young ladies, under the leadership of
Alexis Robinson, had a wonderful time together also.
#6. Relax. Golf cart transportation, between venues, is
Thanks again to all who worked so hard to make our retreat
100% free of cost, and easy riding. (Of course if you
such an uplifting event.
want to tip Scott, it’s OK)
I hope to see all of you at the Cooperative School of Chris-
#5. Whine. If you have to be in Missouri in July, you
tian Mission at Central Methodist University in July. Be
might as well be in a place where you can complain
sure to bring a friend (or two or three).
about the weather to 280 women.
Woman of the Year in Mission Nominations Needed
#4. Save Money. There are fewer places to shop in Fay-
-Alexis Robinson, Membership Nurture & Outreach
ette than there are in most Missouri towns.
Do not forget to make your selection for Woman of the Year #3. Scream. Ice “Scream” is available at 2/3 of all meals
in Mission. If you have a member in your unit who has served in the CMU Cafeteria.
shown outstanding leadership, supported the UMW Purpose,
has recruited members and has outstanding work in mission, #2. Mountain Climb. CSOCM is a Mountain Top Ex-
complete the “Nominee for Woman in Mission” form and perience. Some women have been coming for 40
give it to your District Membership Nurture and Outreach years.
Coordinator by June 15, 2009. District coordinators should
send their forms to me by July 1 2009. Each District Woman #1. DEEPEN YOUR FAITH. CSOCM is the only Christ
of the Year in Mission will be recognized at the MO Confer- Centered Experience in Missouri that is shared by
ence UMW Annual Meeting in Poplar Bluff, MO and at women of all ages, youth, children and a few men and
your district annual meeting. boys.
The nomination form can be found on the MO Conference It’s a United Methodist Weekend Camp for everyone, where
UMW web site at www.moumethodist.org/umw in the you can learn about Mission, participate in the Mission Ex-
“Forms” section and on several District websites on the perience and grow your spirit. 
“Forms” page. 
Mission Today Criteria Can be Met
-Gail Davis, Education & Interpretation
Registration for Cooperative School of Christian Mission
has moved! For your convenience, it will be in the
Just a few reminders about Mission Today criteria. As you
Puckett Field House lobby, which shares a hall with the
plan your programs for the rest of the year think about invit-
lower level of the Student Union Building. Drive to the
ing a conference or district officer (not a member of your
Mulberry Street (east) entrance where there’s a paved,
unit) to one of your meetings (#32). Choose a UMW social
relatively level parking lot and easy access to registration.
action concern and invite your state representative or senator
to a meeting to discuss the status of the issue in the state
To print a campus map, visit:
legislature. (#21). Is your unit working on the requirements
http://www.centralmethodist.edu/cmparents/forms/
to become or continue as a Mai Gray Charter for Racial Jus-
campusmap07.pdf 
tice Club unit? (#1). The Mission Today Criteria for 2009
are available on-line. 
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