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Morning Devotions—Friday, October 18, 2013 Dr. Mayra Lopez-Humphreys "The Place of Great Unknowing" Abstract: How does one live life joyfully and courageously without perceived certainty? We will explore the opportunities that God provides when our personal lives and our communities are impacted by uncertainty. Primary Audience: Open to all Content Level: Open to all Number of Continuing Education Contact Hours: No CEUs Bio Information: Dr. Mayra Lopez-Humphreys is an assistant professor of the undergraduate social work department at Nyack College. She has taught undergraduate and graduate courses in diversity, social welfare policy and field practice. Her research interests include critical multicultural social work education and restorative practices. She has 10+ years of practice/organizational leadership experience in both youth development and community organizing. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Morning Devotions—Saturday, October 19, 2013 Patty Villarreal, LMSW "When Justice Brings Hope! A message of reconciliation" Abstract: Things weren’t going so well for Israel when the prophet Isaiah spoke to a nation in the midst of a state of exile. The nation had rebelled against God and were punished. Isaiah’s role as God’s servant was both prophetic and yet priestly. Isaiah pronounced judgment but yet provided a message of hope. As a social worker in the Christian faith, we often serve in this dual role of prophet and priest. Like Isaiah, we come across people who are discouraged due to consequences of their action but as God’s servants we can serve as His messenger of hope! Primary Audience: Open to all Content Level: Open to all Number of Continuing Education Contact Hours: No CEUs Bio Information: Patty has been in the field of social work since 1977. Fresh out of college, she began her social work training as a houseparent with teen girls in a group foster home and as a houseparent in a maternity dorm with Buckner Children and Family services in San Antonio. Within a year, she served as a caseworker until 1990. She resigned to begin and complete her MSW studies at the Carver School of SW in Louisville, KY. Upon graduation, Patty served as the first LMSW in an elementary school for Northside ISD in San Antonio. Because of the dominant Latino school population and serving under a Christian principal, Patty had many opportunities to integrate her faith with practice. In 1999, her role changed from direct practice to consultant with congregations, familiarizing them with holistic community ministry practices. Patty returned to Buckner and currently works as the National Director of Church and Community Initiatives. She serves as an adjunct social work professor for the Baptist University of the Americas in San Antonio, TX. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Sunday Morning Speaker—Sunday, October 20, 2013
"Examining
the Lives of Jonah and Dr. Martin Luther King: Abstract: Jonah and Dr. Martin Luther King, two unlikely comparisons, were called upon to be leaders of social justice for oppressed people. Their lives span across two different time periods; however, the need for justice is needed spiritually, educationally, politically and socially. Will we accept and complete our purposeful journey? Primary Audience: Open to all Content Level: Open to all Number of Continuing Education Contact Hours: No CEUs Bio Information: Rev Dr. Neely-Goodwin believes that obedience to God is better than sacrifice. She has preached God’s word throughout United States. She is a licensed and ordained minister and her walk of faith includes a missionary trip to Africa and Chaplain at the Salvation Army for several years ministering to the homeless, substance abuser and destitute. Rev Dr. Neely-Goodwin earned her MSW and her PhD in Social Work from the University of South Carolina. Her favorite passages is Psalm 27:14 “Wait on the Lord and be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart; Wait I say on the Lord” Rev Dr. Neely-Goodwin currently works at South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Previously, she worked at Winthrop University (2007-2012) and as an Associated Minister since 2005. She received the Black Faculty of the Year in 2006 (Arkansas State University); the President Community Service Award in 2009 (Winthrop University); and Leader of the Year 1998 (Ridgewood Baptist Church, Columbia, SC). In 1996, she embarked on a Missionary trip to Africa. She is a Licensed Master of Social Work and a member of NACSW. |
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