Spiritual Growth Study

I Believe In Jesus
Bishop Michael Coyner

I Believe in Jesus, by Bishop Minerva G. Carcano renews minds and hearts to the gift of faith in Jesus Christ and the meaning of faith; answers questions relating to exercising faith in Jesus in today's world. Study guide by Glory Dharmaraj.

Leader: Rev. Dr. Derek Weber

I'm Living the Faith - Youth Spiritual Growth Study Text, by Jay Godfrey and Alison Lutz challenges youth to consider how their faith in Jesus informs how they engage their world by reflecting on their own faith journey, their Wesleyan heritage, and the diverse global Christian community. Study guide included.

Resources: Available at Service Mission Center

Giving Our Hearts Away (adult study)

Native American Survival -- by Thom White Wolf Fassett with Study Guide by Brenda Connelly. Told from Native American perspective, this mission study provides historical narrative of America's native people; past issues, survival, ongoing challenges.

Leaders: Rev. John Adams, Susan Jennys, Rev. Evelyn Taylor-Haney, Rev. Jon Walters, & LaDonna Weber

Walking in These White Man Shoes (youth study)

Youth Explore Native America
In this four-session study, youth are invited to walk with Native people as they hear the story of where Native people have walked, where they are walking now, and how they walk with God. Author Ray Buckley.

Creator Sang a Welcoming Song (children study)

Native America for Children
Through this four-study session, children will learn something of Native histories and cultures and discover the "Welcoming Song" that the Creator sings for them and for all God's children. Author Ray Buckley

North American Indian Reference Map

This informative and illustrative map displays the history and evolution of Native Americans at the time of the first European contact; the story, history, leaders, innovations and culture of North American Indians. Published by National Geographic.

Resources: Available at Service Mission Center

Geographic Study

Israel-Palestine
Rev. Mary Wilder Cartwright
Rev. James Dwyer

Any understanding of what is happening in Israel-Palestine today demands that we listen for the voices that tell the story of how the past has shaped the present and will continue to shape the future.
 

Because history is so inextricably bound to the reality in Israel/Palestine today, the adult study book focuses on that history. Participants will find in the study guide.

Leaders: Rev. Dr. James Dwyer, Robert Epps, Dona Lou Imler & Nancy Myers

Resources: Available at Service Mission Center

Global Ministries - Israel-Palestine: United Methodist Mission Study