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more than 100 years, United Methodist Women have been involved in mission study,
prayer, and action. Now you can be too, through the Reading Program. The
purpose of the Reading Program is to encourage UMW:
 | to expand understanding of and participation in God's mission;
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| to increase sensitivity to all human beings--their needs, interests, and
concerns;
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| to encourage critical thinking about issues facing humanity today;
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| to grow in understanding of Scripture as it relates to Christian faith in
contemporary life;
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| to enhance self-knowledge and to act from that knowledge;
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| to strengthen involvement in local and global Christian mission.
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The Women's Division Reading Program Committee chooses the books. Suggestions
come from many sources. Three evaluators read each book before the committee
reviews it. There are four categories of subject matter for the books: Education
for Mission, Spiritual Growth, Social Action, and Nurturing for Community. In
addition, the books are designated as to level of difficulty, whether suitable
for study and discussion, and showing slightly larger or larger type print. The
large print books for persons with vision problems are in a separate category.
There are four reading plans. Persons who wish to participate may choose any
of the four plans. Participants should enroll in one of the plans and report
completion of reading requirements to the local unit secretary of program
resources.
Plan I
| 4 books in a year.
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| 1 from each of the four categories.
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| Selections from the 1996-2001 reading lists if not included in previous
reports. (Including youth's books.)
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| Regular reading of Response magazine.
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Plan II
| 10 books in a year.
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| At least 2 from each category.
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| Selections from the 1996-2001 reading lists if not included in previous
reports. (Including youth's books.)
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| Regular reading of Response and New World Outlook magazines.
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Plan III
| 15 books in a year.
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| 8 books with at least two from each category.
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| 7 additional books from any category.
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| Selections from the 1996-2001 reading lists if not included in previous
reports. (Including youth's and children's books.)
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| Regular reading of Response and New World Outlook magazines.
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Plan IV
| 20 books in a year.
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| 8 books with at least two from each category.
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| 12 additional books from any category.
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| Selections from the 1996-2001 reading lists if not included in previous
reports. (Including youth's and children's books.)
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| Regular reading of Response and New World Outlook magazines.
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The book lists for 1997-2001 are on the Women's Division Web page: http://www.gbgm-umc.org/umw/readingprogram
Books may be ordered from The Service Center, General Board of Global
Ministries, 7820 Reading Road Caller No. 1800, Cincinnati, Ohio 45222-1800. Call
toll-free: 1-800-305-9857. Fax: (513) 761-3722.
The Conference Secretary of Program Resources is Carol Burns.
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