UMSAL Event: Race to Indy

UMSAL Board Members with Lyn St. James, Indy racecar driver with authentic Indy race car

The United Methodist Single Adult Leaders (UMSAL) Board exists to serve you. This board, made up of individuals who are deeply committed to single-adult ministry, represents over 100 years of experience in single-adult ministries. For more information, contact Jeannie Tillman, 214-523-2222; tillmanj@hpumc.org.

UMSAL was established in 1994 as an association to network, facilitate, and advocate for single-adult ministries in The United Methodist Church. It is an affiliate organization of The United Methodist General Board of Discipleship. Membership in UMSAL is open to all leaders, both volunteer and professional, who function within or have an interest in single-adult ministry. Membership benefits include a national newsletter filled with ideas and information on single-adult ministry events and resources; a nationwide job bank to link job-seekers with churches and organizations seeking staff members; and participation in national training events.

For membership information, contact Mike Milch, UMSAL Treasurer, 2770 Second Ave., #408, San Diego, CA 92103.

Left to right: Terri Coe, event coordinator; Terry Hershey, keynote presenter; Soozung Sa, director of ministries with families and singles.

The 2002 Training Event "Race to Indy," held in Indianapolis at St. Luke's UMC, was a success. Indeed we did learn to rev up our engines and prepare for the great race. Harold Ivan Smith and Terry Hershey fed us with daily words of inspiration to affirm our call to single-adult ministry. Dr. Smith challenged us with trends we will face (whether ready or not) and affirmed the circle of friends many single people create as their family. Hershey presented the "7 Habits of People Who Love Life" with laughter that warmed the soul and moved the heart.

7 Habits of People Who Love Life

1. People who love life are intoxicated with this world because they know it is sacred.
2. People who love life know that growth is a journey. Success does not require arrival.
3. People who love life want what they already hold. If you didn't bring it with you, you're not going to find it here.
4. People who love life give no heed to public opinion.
5. People who love life learn the art of doing nothing.
6. People who love life delight in their friends.
7. People who love life give the child the wide sky, and they understand that laughter is a type of prayer.

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