NOVEMBER 2024
WMU Gathering at Summit
Sunday, November 10
Northside Baptist Church, Murfreesboro
3:30-5:00 p.m. central time

Tennessee WMU and Concord Baptist Association WMU invite you to join us for fellowship and inspiration as we hear from missionaries and explore ministry opportunities.
Don’t miss this opportunity to reconnect with other mission minded people who share a passion for the gospel, and for missions!
Registration is free but please register in advance to help with planning.

Click here to register
Registration closes on November 8th.

Make plans to also attend the IMB Sending Celebration at New Vision Baptist Church in Murfreesboro at 6:00-7:30 pm. It will be a wonderful time of worship as we listen to stories of how God has called the newest International Mission Board missionaries and hear a challenge from IMB President Paul Chitwood.
Week of Prayer for International Missions
Suggested Dates: December 1-8, 2024
Southern Baptists observe a Week of Prayer for International Missions each year before the annual Lottie Moon Christmas Offering® emphasis. Will you join your heart with others to pray for missionaries around the world who are faithfully sharing the gospel? More information and resources can be found at https://www.imb.org/generosity/lottie-moon-christmas-offering/ 

Standing orders for Week of Prayer/Lottie Moon Christmas Offering promotion materials have been shipped from the Tennessee WMU office. If you need to order materials for the week of prayer, please contact Charlene Jones at cjones@tnbaptist.org or call 615-250-7231. 
Make plans now to attend Missions Get-Together on April 4-5, 2025, at Dickson First Baptist Church.  
Missions Get-Together is an annual event  for women 18 years of age and older. During this event, women will discover:
  • JOY connecting with state, national and international missionaries & hearing their stories!
  • JOY experiencing spiritual growth through Biblical truth!
  • JOY considering new missions & ministry opportunities for you and your church!
  • JOY uncovering fresh ideas & resources!
  • JOY gathering with mission-minded women from all across Tennessee!
  • JOY returning home inspired & empowered to connect, tell, disciple, lead, & serve!

    The event features three General Sessions, five Breakout Sessions - (plus two bonus breakouts on Friday morning), and a Missions & Ministry Fair with a WorldCrafts store and the annual Silent Auction!

    Click here for a printable promotion flyer with event details - registration costs and deadlines, theme, schedule, etc.

    Click here for lodging recommendations.

    Stay up-to-date on the latest information by visiting our website and social media sites and in future editions of the Link.

TBMB Prayer Calendar

Pray for Tennessee Missions and Ministries
Download the TBMB November 2024 monthly prayer calendar for TBMB ministries supported by gifts from Tennessee Baptists through the Golden Offering and Cooperative Program.
Recommendations for Tennessee WMU Officers & Executive Board Members

The Tennessee WMU 2025 Nominating Committee will be nominating persons to serve from 2025-2026, one-year terms as WMU president, three vice-presidents (one from each of the state’s grand regions), and recording secretary. In addition, they will nominate Executive Board Members (two WMU Representatives and one At-Large) to serve a four-year term from 2025-2029. Guidelines and a form are available here for Tennessee Baptists and Tennessee WMU members to make recommendations to the Nominating Committee to consider for Tennessee WMU Officers and Executive Board members.

Recommendations must be submitted by January 10, 2025.
 
Tennessee WMU scholarship information is available here. Applications must be completed by January 25, 2025.
Resources and Opportunities
Resources
  • The November WMU mission focus is Don and Maria Friesen, International Mission Board missionaries to the "M" people in the eastern Amazon region of South America, where they lived for over a decade on a floating house to reach an Indigenous tribe along the rivers. Click here to download resources and information to help your group learn more about them and to pray for their ministry.
  • Visit the Tennessee WMU Resources page on our website for KMX: To the Rescue missions event for children, Great Commission Conversation videos, prayer walking resource, and more.
  • Free downloadable starter packets for missions discipleship are available to help you begin missions small groups for every age in your church. Each pack includes general information, along with sample curriculum materials.
  • Tips and ideas for leading missions discipleship: check out the resources, tips, and planning guides on wmu.com for each age-level that will help you start and lead missions discipleship in your church. 

    How to Lead Preschool Missions Discipleship

    How to Lead Children's Missions Discipleship

    How to Lead Student Missions Discipleship

    How to Lead Adult Missions Discipleship

    How to Lead Churchwide Missions Discipleship
     
    Cómo liderar el discipulado misionero en toda la iglesia

  • Download the WorldCrafts and the Christian Job Corps monthly prayer calendars and pray for these ministries.

Ministry Opportunities
  • The Tennessee WMU missionary house (Mary's House) and the Missions Mobilization Center house in Mount Juliet continue to be a hub of activity providing much needed rest for missionaries on stateside assignment. Recent activities have found us in need of gift cards used to stock pantry staples and other household items for missionaries. If your group would like to donate Kroger, Target, or Walmart gift cards for this ministry opportunity, please mail them to Tennessee WMU, PO Box 682789, Franklin, TN 37068. 
  • Sign up for Compassion Ministries Bulletin Board quarterly email to connect with other churches and ministries. Contact Carrie Kidd.
  • Tennessee WMU is partnering with Baptist Collegiate Ministries to collect snack foods to help reach students. Click here for more information on locating and contacting your local BCM.
Click here for Tennessee WMU 2024-25 Calendar
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