Tennessee United Methodists to hear from Africa University representatives--Saturation event scheduled for September 23
Students at Africa University. This Methodist-related school is providing professionally trained leaders across the Continent.
Here’s familiar conversation among United Methodists:
Person 1: “You know I just read that the Africa University choir is on tour in our jurisdiction and I want to go.”
Person 2: “What's Africa University?”
An Africa University Saturation Event will be held Sunday, September 23, in 10 United Methodist congregations in the middle Tennessee area and that’s why. (Information at end tells how your congregation can get involved if it isn't already)
Even though this extraordinary, United Methodist-related university has produced more than 2,400 graduates in its brief, 15-year life, many United Methodists don't even know it exists. The university is not only thriving, it is spreading its wings, making partnerships with major institutions including St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Methodist Health Care of Memphis, and Chevron of Africa. It is establishing satellite campuses in other countries in Africa. And yet...did you know any of that?
The AU Saturation Event will be in the form of Sunday morning sermons, presentations in Sunday school classes, or in congregational mission moments. Connecting with the bi-annual meeting of the Africa University Advisory Development Committee, several committee members will be speaking at the following United Methodist congregations in the Tennessee conference: Belmont, Brentwood, Calvary, Clark Memorial, First Church Franklin, Forest Hills, Gordon Memorial, McKendree, Seay-Hubbard, and West End.
Their purpose is to thank the congregations for their support and to introduce the university to others. Presenters want to emphasize the success of AU and its critical role in the future of Africa and explain why Tennessee Christians should care about what happens globally. They will also let congregations know that the 2008 General Conference will be a chance for this global church to voice its continued support of Africa University.
Person 1: “You know I just read that the Africa University choir is on tour in our jurisdiction and I want to go.”
Person 2: “What's Africa University?”
An Africa University Saturation Event will be held Sunday, September 23, in 10 United Methodist congregations in the middle Tennessee area and that’s why. (Information at end tells how your congregation can get involved if it isn't already)
Even though this extraordinary, United Methodist-related university has produced more than 2,400 graduates in its brief, 15-year life, many United Methodists don't even know it exists. The university is not only thriving, it is spreading its wings, making partnerships with major institutions including St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Methodist Health Care of Memphis, and Chevron of Africa. It is establishing satellite campuses in other countries in Africa. And yet...did you know any of that?
The AU Saturation Event will be in the form of Sunday morning sermons, presentations in Sunday school classes, or in congregational mission moments. Connecting with the bi-annual meeting of the Africa University Advisory Development Committee, several committee members will be speaking at the following United Methodist congregations in the Tennessee conference: Belmont, Brentwood, Calvary, Clark Memorial, First Church Franklin, Forest Hills, Gordon Memorial, McKendree, Seay-Hubbard, and West End.
Their purpose is to thank the congregations for their support and to introduce the university to others. Presenters want to emphasize the success of AU and its critical role in the future of Africa and explain why Tennessee Christians should care about what happens globally. They will also let congregations know that the 2008 General Conference will be a chance for this global church to voice its continued support of Africa University.
The Africa University Choir has appeared across the United States
"In spite of severe economic conditions and hyperinflation, the university is functioning, providing quality education, housing, food and other needs to students, faculty and administrators, while using creative ways to make ends meet," said Bishop Ernest Lyght, leader of the West Virginia Area and president of the Africa University Development Committee.
The university began in 1992 with 40 students in 10 temporary buildings. “We now have 25 African countries represented among the 1,298-member student body, 32 buildings on campus, including student residences, staff and faculty housing, and 119 faculty and staff from 14 countries,” said James H. Salley, the university’s associate vice-chancellor for institutional advancement. “Government leaders, presidents and dictators come and go, but institutions of higher learning remain.”
If you are interested in having a speaker at your congregation or attending the saturation event, please contact the Africa University Development Office at 615.340.7438, audevoffice@gbhem.org. For information on Africa University, visit http://www.africau.edu/.
*Pamela Crosby is an independent journalist and producer in Nashville, Tenn.
"In spite of severe economic conditions and hyperinflation, the university is functioning, providing quality education, housing, food and other needs to students, faculty and administrators, while using creative ways to make ends meet," said Bishop Ernest Lyght, leader of the West Virginia Area and president of the Africa University Development Committee.
The university began in 1992 with 40 students in 10 temporary buildings. “We now have 25 African countries represented among the 1,298-member student body, 32 buildings on campus, including student residences, staff and faculty housing, and 119 faculty and staff from 14 countries,” said James H. Salley, the university’s associate vice-chancellor for institutional advancement. “Government leaders, presidents and dictators come and go, but institutions of higher learning remain.”
If you are interested in having a speaker at your congregation or attending the saturation event, please contact the Africa University Development Office at 615.340.7438, audevoffice@gbhem.org. For information on Africa University, visit http://www.africau.edu/.
*Pamela Crosby is an independent journalist and producer in Nashville, Tenn.
posted by TN Conference UMC @ 6:00 AM
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