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The fourth and final Advent devotion in our missionary series comes from Shiree Fetterly, a US December 14, A Christmas meditation from the general secretary Ian Harris 0. Roland Fernandes reflects on Christmas in light of the continued challenges of , calling for all to Barbara Brooks was commissioned in One of the things they told us in US-2 training at least two or three times a day was, you have to find the community and build the community where you are.

I walked into a community where there was already a deaconess, a couple home missionaries, and another US Community was built in. And I loved it! She continued to teach at Mather until it closed in Eventually, a door opened for her to teach in Cali, Colombia, which she accepted. Today, though retired, Brooks continues to seek opportunities to serve in mission. Brown noted that years later, she is still unpacking her US-2 experience. You discover many United Methodists who have shared the experience, yet the program is not well known.

In part, the beauty of the program is the interconnectedness of people in a small program. US-2 alumni will have a chance to meet together virtually, October , Marcharkelti McKenzie second from left and members of St.

On Platform: Bishop Paul B. Kern, Mrs. Johnson, Chairman, Department of Home Work. Insights for a lifetime Former and current US-2s reflecting on their years of service focus on different gifts, depending on their age and experience, but most mention some aspect of the following: finding Christian community, gaining a broader view of social justice in the world, and reaching beyond barriers — whether social, economic or racial — to form meaningful relationships.

In later years Former US-2s who are now retirement age and older reflect on how the program influenced their understanding of life service and purpose in the church. Maupin is currently at a three-week training in New York City. She will be there until July While training in New York, the US-2 will form a core group of young adults who are dedicated to service, and to spreading the word of Jesus Christ.

The US-2 Program is a domestic, two-year, faith and justice-centered leadership-development and mission-service program for adults, ages , interested in partnering in solidarity with faith-based organizations.