June 10-11, 2001
Louisiana Superdome
Second Level
New Orleans, Louisiana
Meeting in One Hundred Thirteenth Year
Officers
Janet T. Hoffman, President
State WMU Presidents, Vice-Presidents
Yolanda Calderon, Recording Secretary
Wanda S. Lee, Executive Director/Treasurer
Theme: Beyond Belief!
SCRIPTURE: “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory…for ever and ever! Amen” (EPH 3:20-21 NIV).
Scripture is from the Holy Bible, New International Version. Copyright (c) 1973, 1978, 1984 International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Bible Publishers.
Woman’s Missionary Union Vision Statement: Woman’s Missionary Union challenges Christian believers to understand and be radically involved in the mission of God.
Sunday Afternoon, June 10, 2:00 P.M.
FOCUS: Beyond Belief! in our Churches
Music for Meditation: Adair Rogers, Clinton, SC; Beth Crawford, Charleston, SC; Gay Howard, Sumter, SC
Call to Order: Janet T. Hoffman, Farmerville, LA
Invocation: Jeanette Cloyd, Sterling, IL
Announcements and Introductions
Hymn: “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”
Theme Interpretation: Beyond Belief! Barbara Joiner, Columbiana, AL, and Dellanna O’Brien, Birmingham, AL
Hymn: “I Stand Amazed in the Presence”
Bible Study: Ephesians 3:14-21 — Daniel R. Sanchez, SWBTS, Fort Worth, TX
Music: Adair Rogers, Beth Crawford, Gay Howard
Message: Additives to Faith — Rhonda Kelley, New Orleans, LA
Choral Benediction
4:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M.
FOCUS: Beyond Belief!: God’s Passion for our World
Music for Meditation: Adair Rogers, Beth Crawford, Gay Howard
Call to Order: Janet T. Hoffman
Invocation: Minette Drumwright, Fort Worth, TX
Announcements and Introductions
Theme Interpretation: Beyond Belief! Barbara Joiner and Dellanna O’Brien
Music: Adair Rogers, Beth Crawford, Gay Howard
Bible Study: Daniel R. Sanchez
Hymn: “We’ve a Story to Tell”
Feature: Missionaries Minister around the World — International Missionaries and Jerry A. Rankin, Richmond, VA
Hymn: “Glorify Thy Name”
Offertory Prayer: Mirta Vazquez, Jacksonville, FL
Offering for Second Century Fund: Korean Children’s Choir, Seoul, Korea; Jang Seong Kim, director; Hae Kyung Lee, pianist
Message: Billy Kim, President, Baptist World Alliance, Seoul, Korea
Choral Benediction
FOCUS: Beyond Belief!: God’s Purpose for WMU
Music for Meditation: Adair Rogers, Beth Crawford, Gay Howard
Call to Order: Janet T. Hoffman
Invocation: Harvey Hoffman, Farmerville, LA
Announcements and Introductions
Theme Interpretation: Beyond Belief! Barbara Joiner and Dellanna O’Brien
Music: Adair Rogers, Beth Crawford, Gay Howard
Bible Study: Daniel R. Sanchez
Election of Officers
Missionary Testimony: Ken and Karen Welborn, Stamford, CT
Special Music: Korean Children’s Choir
President’s Address: A Journey Beyond Belief — Janet T. Hoffman
Choral Benediction
11:00 A.M.-12:00 NOON
BREAKOUT SESSIONS: SECOND LEVEL
2:00 P.M-3:00 P.M.
FOCUS: Beyond Belief! God’s Power in our Land
Music for Meditation: Adair Rogers, Beth Crawford, Gay Howard
Call to Order: Janet T. Hoffman
Invocation: Dean Doster, Alexandria, LA
Announcements and Introductions
Theme Interpretation: Beyond Belief! Barbara Joiner and Dellanna O’Brien
Bible Study: Daniel R. Sanchez
Hymn: “Break Out, O Church of God”
Feature: Missions New Orleans Style — Tobey Pitman, New Orleans, LA; Linda Middlebrooks, New Orleans, LA; Larry Miguez, New Orleans, LA; Robert E. Reccord, Alpharetta, GA
Invitation to New Orleans Café Party
SECOND LEVEL: LOBBY
4:30 P.M. until 5:30 P.M.
Monday Evening, June 11, 7:30 P.M.
FOCUS: Beyond Belief! Celebration
Discover the Joy of Missions
Music for Meditation: Adair Rogers, Beth Crawford, Gay Howard
Call to Order: Janet T. Hoffman
Invocation
Announcements and Introductions
Theme Interpretation: Beyond Belief! Barbara Joiner and Dellanna O’Brien
Music: Adair Rogers, Beth Crawford, Gay Howard
Bible Study: Daniel R. Sanchez
Offertory Prayer: Alan Medders, Birmingham, AL
Offering for WMU Vision Fund
Acteens Presentation: Pam Smith, Birmingham, AL
Acteens Panelists: Kimberly Cole, Brandon, MS; Christie Ganley, Graceville, FL; Virginia Elisa Gee, Kent, WA; Mary Head, Hendersonville, TN; Danielle Mae King, Waco, TX; Sally Ruiz, Houston, TX
Hymn: “Come Christians, Join to Sing”
Celebration: Discover the Joy of Missions — Wanda S. Lee, Birmingham, AL
Choral Benediction
Adjourn
