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MURIEL A. HENDERSON
Muriel
Henderson is a United Methodist missionary assigned to the Methodist
Church of Mexico with her husband, Terry, where they have served since
1972. Mrs. Henderson serves as program coordinator, fundraiser
and teacher for “Give Ye Them To Eat”, an Advance Special program of
the United Methodist Church. “The objective of this social
outreach program,” she
says, “is to collaborate with village families in their effort to
secure a
better life within their own culture, community and country. Villagers
choose the development tools and training that will best fit their
needs.” She also organizes leadership training events
in Christian Education in the Southeast Annual Conference of the
Methodist Church of Mexico.
Mrs. Henderson reflects on her work: “GYTTE staff members travel out to
the village areas to hold training events,
where they work with men, women and youth who have little formal
education. As we see people implementing effective ways to overcome community
problems, improve their family health and diet as well as sharing their
faith, I
am convinced that God works through this ministry.”
Through the Hendersons’ coordination, “Training events are also offered
at the program’s “Tree of Life” Training Center. Through these
practical learning experiences villagers acquire skills and knowledge
related to group
dynamics and leadership, family health, appropriate technology,
alternative
methods of construction, sustainable farming practices, and
environmentally
sound livestock management practices. These activities help to
accomplish the goal which is to alleviate hunger and poverty as
families and communities progress and share their knowledge and
resources with their neighbors.”
A native of Phoenix, Arizona, Mrs. Henderson earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from Arizona State University. She also studied Christian Education at Perkins School of Theology in Dallas, TX. Prior to going to Mexico, she served in Chile at the Methodist Agricultural School, El Vergel.
Mr. and Mrs. Henderson have two adult children, Terrell and Tony, and six grandchildren. The Hendersons hold church membership in the Desert Southwest Annual Conference.
Bio as of 2/08
Missionary Code 05282Z |
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