 Whether you are new to WMU or have been involved for decades, our goal with this site is to provide up-to-date information that is useful for you in your missions endeavors. WMU is the premier resource for learning about, doing and living missions. We offer a wide variety of hands-on mission and ministry opportunities as well as opportunities for friendship, spiritual growth and leadership development. If you look arou nd our site, you’ll find we have something for everyone – there’s a place for you in WMU! Please feel free to contact us if we can help you with anything!
Learn why we do missions here.
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WMU NC has so many exciting things happening right now that it is hard to keep up with it all! To make it easy, we have put together a "brochure" with brief blurbs about most of the new ventures. Check it out!
(It is in two parts, so be sure to download both.)
Coming Right Up main page | Coming Right Up insert
Get ready for Missions Extravaganza! The registration form, promotional poster and some preliminary information are available here. More information will be posted soon.
 Young women ages 18-29 are invited to participate in SHINE, a unique missions event for young women, at University Hills Baptist Church in Charlotte. Expect the unexpected! You've never been to a retreat like this. Find out more here!
DATES: February 27-March 1. DEADLINE TO REGISTER: January 27.
We hope to see you there!
 A recent study shows churches with WMU organizations give significantly more financially to missions per capita than churches without WMU organizations. Giving to the SBC Cooperative Program, North American Mission Board and International Mission Board were studied. WMU churches give almost double per capita to the CP, almost triple to NAMB and almost four times as much to the IMB. Since its founding in 1888, WMU has helped raise over $3 billion for international missions and over $1.1 billion for North American missions. Read more here.
 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering materials will be sent to churches after October 1. Quantities of envelopes, prayer guides and posters sent will be based on orders placed in 2007. An order card will be included for additional materials. Churches that did not order materials last year will receive a sample packet with order card to place an order. WMU NC distributes only the envelopes, prayer guides and posters for the offering. Click here to request these materials. Find more info, including how to request other promotional materials, here or see below.
 Do you know an outstanding Acteen? If you are an Acteen leader or WMU director, you may nominate outstanding Acteens to serve on the NC Acteens Advisory Panel. This a great opportunity. Visit the Advisory Panel page for more information. The nomination form is due April 15, 2009.
 WMU NC is teaming up with NC Baptist Men to bring you The Power of One: NC Youth Missions Conference March 27-29, 2009, at Fort Caswell. Hear music provided by Brandon Heath, GMA's 2008 New Artist of the Year, and inspiring messages from Taylor Field of the Graffiti Church in New York City and Cheryl Allen of Door of Hope in Johannesburg, South Africa. More info...
 The National WMU Preschool Resource Team wants your opinion on ways to reduce curriculum materials costs. By giving them your thoughts, you’ll have the opportunity to win one of two $100 Visa gift cards. National wants to know: “Can we repackage our curriculum materials to provide a cost savings while maintaining a high level of quality?” Your feedback will guide them toward an answer. Click here for the survey. This survey will be placed in the Spring 2009 Start, for leaders who prefer to mail in the printed version. The gift card drawing will be held the first week of May, so please respond early. The survey should take 3-5 minutes.
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 February 9-15 has been designated the 2009 Week of Prayer and Heck-Jones® Offering promotion. Your support of the offering enables WMU NC's missions and ministry endeavors. God continues to provide for WMU NC in remarkable ways, and we hope you will consider being a part of His provision.
Your church can promote the Heck-Jones® Offering at any time of the year. Please read more about the offering, what it supports and how you can get involved here. Offering resources are also available on that page.
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Lottie Moon Christmas Offering
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Lottie Moon Christmas Offering materials will be sent to churches after October 1. Quantities of envelopes, prayer guides and posters sent will be based on orders placed in 2007. An order card will be included for additional materials. Churches that did not order materials last year will receive a sample packet with order card to place an order. WMU NC distributes only the envelopes, prayer guides and posters for the offering. Churches needing other materials will need to contact the following:
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IMB - 800.999.3113 for
- International Missions Emphasis DVD
- “Your Church on Mission with God” flyer
- LMCO Banner
- Maps
(See Pastors Guide or Missions Leaders Guide for more free and cost items)
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National WMU - 800.968.7301 or www.wmustore.com for
- Bulletin Covers—Product # W083118, $11.99 for pkg of 100
- International Mission Study
- Promotion Kit—W083103--$12.99
- Age Level Studies (Adults, Youth and Children)
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Click here to request offering materials or here to find out more information about Lottie Moon and the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions.
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What is WMU NC up to? See for yourself!
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The Mission Crafters of Aversboro Road Church in Garner is a new Women on Mission group. The leader of the group, Nancy, had a vision to use her crafting abilities to reach out to families at home and abroad with God's love. The Mission Crafters are knitting baby items and donating part to an international organization and part to a local organization to distribute to families in need. These women are compelled by love!
Nominate a group/individual who is "Compelled by Love" in your community to be spotlighted here. Read more stories of women who daily express God's love here.
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| Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast. |
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Boldness - Pray that our missionaries will speak the Word of God with boldness.
To find specific prayer requests from our NC missionaries and other prayer resources, visit our "Pray" section.
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Since many of you have asked for copies of the Executive Director's report and Nancy Curtis' speech given at Missions Extravaganza, we have posted them here for you to download. Feel free to share them with anyone who might like to read them.
You may listen to an audio version of the Executive Director's report here.
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NC Youth Missions Conference - The Power of One
The NC Youth Missions Conference will be held March 27-29, 2009. The theme for this event is “The Power of One”. Looking at the story in John 6 about the boy with the five loaves of bread and two fish, youth will discover how God can use even one person to do incredible things. The NC Youth Missions Conference will feature Brandon Heath, GMA’s 2008 New Artist of the Year; Taylor Field from Graffiti Church in New York City; and Cheryl Allen with Door of Hope in Johannesburg, South Africa. Bring your youth to be challenged and inspired by the music and message they will present. |
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Spring Camp Work Day
 Join us on March 28 at Camp Mundo Vista to help keep camp spic and span. During the summer CMV is used for GA and Acteens camp, and at other times is used as a retreat facility for various groups. Volunteers are needed to do minor repairs, window washing, general cleaning, raking leaves, planting flowers, trimming trees, etc. Click here for more info.
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Curtain Call: North Carolina's Creative Ministries Festival
 This is a great learning opportunity for all involved with creative ministries and for mission teams preparing for trips or projects. It covers crafts, drama, puppets, clowning, technology and more. The next Curtain Call event is March 14. Don't miss out! Click here for more info.
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Wanted: Outstanding NC Acteens!
 Do you know an outstanding Acteen? If you are an Acteen leader or WMU director, you may nominate outstanding Acteens to serve on the NC Acteens Advisory Panel. This a great opportunity. Panelists meet other outstanding NC Acteens, plan NC Acteens & youth state events, attend the panel retreat, participate in NC Acteens camp and are featured in Tarheel Talk. Visit the Advisory Panel page for more information. The nomination form is due April 15, 2009.
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SHINE - A Unique Missions Event for Young Women
NOTE: SHINE has been rescheduled for February 27-March 1, 2009.
Plans are being made for a retreat especially for young women ages 18-29. The event is being planned by young women for young women and will focus on personal spiritual growth and involvement in missions and provide lots of fun and fellowship. There will be times of worship, Bible study, fellowship and hands-on missions as well as breakout sessions to learn about issues young women face and how they can be a light in their world. The retreat will take place at University Hills Church in Charlotte. Check out the flyer and registration form/info sheet for more info! |
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GA and CiA Days!
Get ready! GA and CiA Days are coming! You won't want to miss these fun days of recreation, crafts, missionaries, songs, cultural activities and nature. GA Days are April 4th and 18th, and CiA Day is March 14th. Registration opened January 5th. Download the GA Day flyer and CiA Day flyer for more info! |
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Missions Day at the Women's ACC Tournament
Come out to the ACC Women’s tournament for a Saturday afternoon of fun, entertainment and faith building. MISSIONS DAY at the ACC Tournament, Saturday, March 7th, will provide the unique opportunity to hear Women’s ACC Legend from Clemson, Jessica Barr-Dennis, speak in regards to her faith and her basketball career, participate in the interactive Fan Fest, as well as see some of the country’s premier basketball. Download the flyer for more info. Also, don't forget to bring Tylenol, Tums, One-a-Day Vitamins for Women, and Vitamin E for the mission project this year. These items will be taken to Bedouin women in Lebanon by women participating in a WMU NC mission trip. |
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