WMU Annual Meeting
June 11-12, 2000
Meeting in One Hundred Twelfth Year
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, Florida
Theme: Dispelling the Darkness
“You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:14-16 NIV)
Officers
President
State WMU Presidents, Vice-Presidents
Janet T. Hoffman, Recording Secretary
Wanda S. Lee, Executive Director/Treasurer
Musicians: Sarah Groves, Jonesboro, AR, directing; Larry Lee, Columbus, GA, pianist; Alicia Williamson, Mobile, AL, soloist
PROGRAM OUTLINE
SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2:00 P.M.
“Walk while you have the light” John 12:35 (NIV).
Call to Order: Helen Yates, Florida WMU president, Apopka, FL, presiding
Praise to the Father: “Great Redeemer, We Adore Thee” and “The Light of the World Is Jesus”
Announcements: INSTALLATION OF WANDA S. LEE, Seventh Executive Director of Woman’s Missionary Union
Processional
Hymn: “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”
Scripture and Prayer: Ron Grizzle, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Columbus, GA
Special Music: Allison Lee, Birmingham, AL
Hymn: “God, Our Author and Creator”
Passing of the Torch: Alma Hunt, former Executive Director, WMU, SBC, Roanoke, VA; Carolyn Weatherford Crumpler, former Executive Director, WMU, SBC, Cincinnati, OH; Dellanna W. O’Brien, former Executive Director, WMU, SBC, Birmingham, AL
Placing of the Medallion: The medallion is a bronze replica of the WMU emblem which is the shape of the fish head, early sign of trust among Christians. Inside is the open Bible, the torch of God’s spirit, and the world. On the Bible are the words, “Laborers Together with God” (1 Cor. 3:9). Following the installation of Wanda S. Lee, the medallion will hang in the Executive Office Conference Room in the WMU Building in Birmingham, Alabama.
Response: Wanda S. Lee, Executive Director, WMU, SBC, Birmingham, AL
People’s Commitment and Benediction: Barbara Curnutt, Executive Director, Georgia WMU, Atlanta, GA
Conferences: 4:00-5:00
SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 7:30 P.M.
Call to Order: Loraine Long, South Carolina WMU President, Clinton, SC, presiding
Music for Meditation: Larry Lee
Hymns of Praise: Sarah Groves, directing
Announcements and Introductions
Prayer
Flag Processional and Introduction of International Mission Board Missionaries and North American Mission Board Missionaries
Acteens Panelists: Becky England, Design Editor, WMU, SBC, Birmingham, AL; Cassie Androes, Rogers, AR; Laura Borrego, LaPorte, TX; Connie Cooper, Dickson, TN; Rebecca Ann Damery, Springfield, IL; Tera Brooke Hayes, Granite Falls, NC; Amy Travis, Murray, KY
Interview with Robert E. Reccord, President, North American Mission Board, Alpharetta, GA; Steve Hoekstra, Missionary Associate, North American Mission Board, Aspen, CO; Ken Belflower, Missionary Associate, North American Mission Board, Phoenix, AZ; Janette Baldwin, US/C-2, North American Mission Board, New York, NY
Hymn
Special Music: Sarah Groves
Interview with Jerry A. Rankin, President, International Mission Board, Richmond, VA; and three International Mission Board Missionaries
Benediction
MONDAY, JUNE 12, 9:00 A.M.
Call to Order: Jeane M. Law, Texas WMU President, Lubbock, TX, presiding
Music for Meditation: Larry Lee
Hymns of Praise: Sarah Groves, directing
Prayer
Announcements and Introductions
Missionary Testimonies: Janie and Joy
Executive Board Report: Wanda Lee, Birmingham, AL
Election of Officers
Offering
Special Music
Literacy Missions Testimony: Gayle Leininger, Missionary Associate, North American Mission Board, Gatlinburg, TN
Benediction
Conferences: 11:00-12:00
MONDAY, JUNE 12, 1:30 P.M.
Call to Order: Janet B. Hill, Georgia WMU President, Marietta, GA, presiding
Music for Meditation: Larry Lee
Hymns of Praise: Sarah Groves, directing
Prayer
Announcements and Introductions
Missionary Testimony: David and Milvian Lema, Missionaries, North American Mission Board, Miami Springs, FL
Special Music
Testimony: Lynn Latham, Missionary, North American Mission Board, Orlando, FL
Benediction
Conferences: 3:00-4:00
Conferences: 4:15-5:15
MONDAY,JUNE 12, 7:30 P.M.
Call to Order: Rebecca H. Williams, Mississippi WMU President, Gautier, MS, presiding
Music: Missions Live, North American Mission Board
Hymns of Praise: Sarah Groves, directing
Announcements and Introductions
Missionary Testimony: John and Anna Ramirez, Missionaries, North American Mission Board, Northborough, MA
Message from Women’s Department, Baptist World Alliance: Audrey Morikawa, President, Women’s Department, BWA, Toronto, Canada
Hymn
Address
Music for Inspiration: Alicia Williamson
Benediction
