Exploration 2009 in mid-November is designed for young people who are considering ordained ministry as a vocation. It is open to young United Methodists---from high-school seniors to those age 24--- and sponsored by The United Methodist Church.

    Group transportation from Oklahoma City to the event in Dallas is being planned. To sign up for the van, contact Jack Terrell-Wilkes, jterrell-wilkes@okumc.org.  He is Oklahoma Conference director of Ministerial Recruitment & Nurture.

    Your church pastor, district superintendent, or a campus minister has information about scholarship assistance.

    Exploration 2009 will be held Nov. 13-15. Deadline to register is Sept. 30. Rev. Terrell-Wilkes reported attendance at the event has been known to reach capacity.

    Find online information at: gbhem.org/exploration.