South Indiana School of Christian Mission billed a 'Cornerstone of Hope'

By Georganna Irish

Each year conference Schools of Christian Mission are held across the United States involving thousands of students. Mission and ministries have been enlarged and enlivened by our learning and sharing. Study leaders promote spiritual growth and increase understandings of contemporary issues.

The theme for the 2005 school is "Cornerstones of Hope," using the Scripture of Ephesians 2:19-20: So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are citizens with the saints and also members of the household of God, built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the cornerstone (NRSV).

The South Indiana Conference studies are Children in the Bible by Paula Mayberry as study leader, India/Pakistan with Sandy Ruby and Cherian Thomas as study leaders, and Public Education with Dora Largent and Rita Gaither-Gant as study leaders.

The South Indiana Conference school will be held at the University of Indianapolis beginning with a weekend school of Friday, July 15 through Saturday, July 16. The weekday school begins on Sunday, July 17 through Wednesday, July 20, 2005.

Children and youth classes are held during the weekday session. Bessie Adams will be the Children's Teacher. To register, contact Justine Handley, Registrar,317-861-9586, for registration forms.

Scholarships are available for children and first time pastors. Contact your district United Methodist Women president to apply for a children's scholarship. First time pastors should apply to Mary Jane Compton, 812-335-0993, United Methodist Women treasurer.

Georganna Irish serves as South Indiana Conference United Methodist Women Communication Coordinator.

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