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Helping you engage in missions during CrisisTo help churches and families during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have gathered a few resources & trainings for missions and ministry leaders. National WMU has also released from freebies to help to live on mission where you are.
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RESOURCES
CONNECT
Kentucky WMU Facebook Pages & Groups
Connect with Kentucky WMU staff and stay engaged with ideas to live on mission.
Kentucky WMU Facebook Pages & Groups
Connect with Kentucky WMU staff and stay engaged with ideas to live on mission.
WEEKLY LIVE VIDEOS
Daily Missionary Prayer Guide
Each day at 8:30 a.m. (est) on our Kentucky WMU Facebook page, Missions Strategist Jon Auten will host a live prayer time for missionaries.
Tuesday Women on Mission Gathering
Each Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. (est) in the Women on Mission Leaders Group, join Missions Strategist Wanda Walker and women from all over Kentucky in a time of missions study, prayer, and encouragement.
Wednesday Camp Craft
Each Wednesday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. (est) on the Kentucky Royal Ambassadors page, Missions Strategist Jon Auten will lead RAs through a simple camp craft. Learn how to connect life skills to everyday missions opportunities.
Daily Missionary Prayer Guide
Each day at 8:30 a.m. (est) on our Kentucky WMU Facebook page, Missions Strategist Jon Auten will host a live prayer time for missionaries.
Tuesday Women on Mission Gathering
Each Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. (est) in the Women on Mission Leaders Group, join Missions Strategist Wanda Walker and women from all over Kentucky in a time of missions study, prayer, and encouragement.
Wednesday Camp Craft
Each Wednesday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. (est) on the Kentucky Royal Ambassadors page, Missions Strategist Jon Auten will lead RAs through a simple camp craft. Learn how to connect life skills to everyday missions opportunities.
LEARN
Be Still and Hear From the Father
The COVID-19 pandemic is no doubt increasing stress levels for most everyone in the United States. Here are a few simple and common stress coping strategies.
> Learn more
Helping Kids Cope During a Pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to change our lives and dominate headlines, social media, and the nightly news, it’s so easy for adults to be swept into the drama and worry of all that is happening in the world around us.; but how do we help kids understand?
> Learn more
Embracing Displaced Peoples in the midst of Covid-19
Hear from Jon Barnett, KBC Missions Strategist for Displaced Peoples, as he talk about the implications this pandemic has on displaced peoples.
>Watch video
Your Pain is Changing You Book (pdf from National WMU and New Hope)
This resource is made available to any pastor guiding their congregations through this unprecedented time.
> Download Digital Book
> A Word from Dr. Crosby, Author of Your Pain is Changing You
Trading Up: Bible Stories that Move Us from Pain to Peace (pdf from National WMU)
Engage your Church during this pandemic. Whether you have personally encountered loss, these 12 individual Bible Studies can help you navigate this season of uncertainty.
> Download Studies
Caring For Children During a Crisis
These past few weeks, our world has been consumed with the effects of COVID-19. While
children are not at high risk for severe illness due to COVID-19,¹ they may still suffer in
other ways.
> Learn more
Be Still and Hear From the Father
The COVID-19 pandemic is no doubt increasing stress levels for most everyone in the United States. Here are a few simple and common stress coping strategies.
> Learn more
Helping Kids Cope During a Pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to change our lives and dominate headlines, social media, and the nightly news, it’s so easy for adults to be swept into the drama and worry of all that is happening in the world around us.; but how do we help kids understand?
> Learn more
Embracing Displaced Peoples in the midst of Covid-19
Hear from Jon Barnett, KBC Missions Strategist for Displaced Peoples, as he talk about the implications this pandemic has on displaced peoples.
>Watch video
Your Pain is Changing You Book (pdf from National WMU and New Hope)
This resource is made available to any pastor guiding their congregations through this unprecedented time.
> Download Digital Book
> A Word from Dr. Crosby, Author of Your Pain is Changing You
Trading Up: Bible Stories that Move Us from Pain to Peace (pdf from National WMU)
Engage your Church during this pandemic. Whether you have personally encountered loss, these 12 individual Bible Studies can help you navigate this season of uncertainty.
> Download Studies
Caring For Children During a Crisis
These past few weeks, our world has been consumed with the effects of COVID-19. While
children are not at high risk for severe illness due to COVID-19,¹ they may still suffer in
other ways.
> Learn more
PRAY
WMU Missionary Prayer Calendar
As we continue to stay self-contained in our homes, please make it a priority to pray for our missionaries. They are away from their families and some may have children in boarding schools and are unable to be with them. Imagine the anxiety they may be feeling today. The missionaries are also on the front lines, being the hands and feet of Jesus, encouraging and comforting those in their circle.
We have been given the opportunity of having “time” – use it wisely and for the Kingdom of God.
> Pray for our missionaries celebrating birthdays today
Pray For WorldCraft artisans
Here are three specific prayers to pray for WorldCrafts artisans.
> Learn more
7 Day Coronavirus Prayer Guide
Follow this 7 day prayer guide as your navigate this pandemic.
> Learn more
WMU Missionary Prayer Calendar
As we continue to stay self-contained in our homes, please make it a priority to pray for our missionaries. They are away from their families and some may have children in boarding schools and are unable to be with them. Imagine the anxiety they may be feeling today. The missionaries are also on the front lines, being the hands and feet of Jesus, encouraging and comforting those in their circle.
We have been given the opportunity of having “time” – use it wisely and for the Kingdom of God.
> Pray for our missionaries celebrating birthdays today
Pray For WorldCraft artisans
Here are three specific prayers to pray for WorldCrafts artisans.
> Learn more
7 Day Coronavirus Prayer Guide
Follow this 7 day prayer guide as your navigate this pandemic.
> Learn more
GIVE
How to remain faithful in giving during coronavirus outbreak
Giving doesn't have to stop because are not in physically in your house of worship.
> Learn more
How to remain faithful in giving during coronavirus outbreak
Giving doesn't have to stop because are not in physically in your house of worship.
> Learn more
SERVE
Missions Project: Sew and Supply Masks to USPS Mail Workers
We are encouraging Kentucky WMU to rally and sew non-medical grade cloth face masks to post offices in need in Kentucky.
Ways to participate:
Social Distancing and Missions? Yes!
This is a time for students (and families) to remember that we can continue to further gospel conversations while observing health guidelines set in place to protect everyone. Here are some ideas to consider.
> Learn more
Missions Project: Sew and Supply Masks to USPS Mail Workers
We are encouraging Kentucky WMU to rally and sew non-medical grade cloth face masks to post offices in need in Kentucky.
Ways to participate:
- Contact your local USPS Post Office and ask the manager if their facility is in need of face masks. (consider making 2-3 masks per employee)
- Pick a pattern and start sewing. We added a few pins to our Pinterest board for you to use, just in case you need a pattern.
- Work with the Manager to schedule a drop off time.
Social Distancing and Missions? Yes!
This is a time for students (and families) to remember that we can continue to further gospel conversations while observing health guidelines set in place to protect everyone. Here are some ideas to consider.
> Learn more