{"id":27030,"date":"2018-02-16T09:51:39","date_gmt":"2018-02-16T15:51:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mbcpathway.local\/?p=27030"},"modified":"2018-02-16T09:51:39","modified_gmt":"2018-02-16T15:51:39","slug":"mo-wmu-missions-celebration-pursuit-merged","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mbcpathway.com\/2018\/02\/16\/mo-wmu-missions-celebration-pursuit-merged\/","title":{"rendered":"Mo. WMU missions celebration, Pursuit merged"},"content":{"rendered":"

JEFFERSON CITY \u2013 For the first time, Missouri Woman\u2019s Missionary Union (MWMU) will bring women and teen girls together in a unique and creative experience, merging 2018 Missions Celebration and Annual Meeting and 2018 Pursuit. The location for both conferences will be South Gate Baptist Church in Springfield.<\/span><\/p>\n

April 6-7 are the dates of the 2018 Missions Celebration, themed By All Means, and April 6-8 are the dates of 2018 Pursuit, a three-day event themed Powerful. <\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>

Kristy Carr<\/p><\/div>\n

Early Bird registration is underway now through March 21 and offers a $10 savings for either conference. Visit www.mobaptist.org\/wmu to register and to acquire details regarding cost, tentative schedule, hotels, childcare, and meals. <\/span><\/p>\n

While one central program will engage participants of both conferences, many distinct opportunities will also be offered to each group, including relevant breakout sessions. The additional day of Pursuit will likewise provide very teen-specific experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe objective of combining the two conferences is to increase relationship connections, foster idea exchange and facilitate mentoring among our teen girls and women,\u201d Cherri Crump, President of MWMU said. \u201cThe new dynamics created by combining the conferences will make this year an especially exciting time to attend.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Crump, Laura Wells, MWMU Executive Director\/Consultant, and Teri Broeker, MWMU Preschool \/ Children \/ Student Missions Consultant, have created a program for the conferences, which will include speakers from church planters to IMB missionaries. <\/span><\/p>\n

Attendees will also hear from Kristy Carr, National WMU Adult Resource Team Leader; Spencer Hutson, Missouri Baptist Convention Liaison; and enjoy music from guest musicians, the Mark Mathes Family.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe are dedicated to providing very rewarding conferences to mission-minded believers of all ages,\u201d Wells said.\u00a0 <\/span>\u201cThe agenda this year is exceptional, with valuable training, insightful information and uplifting experiences for all ages.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Highlights of the conferences will include:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n