24Th Annual Conference on Ministry with the Aging in Columbus

“PEOPLE, LOOK EAST”
(UMH #202)
WEEKLY NEWS FROM THE EAST DISTRICT
INDIANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
May 23, 2017
eAST dISTRICT cENTER
PO Box 2464
MUNCIE, IN 47307
(765) 282-2322
OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY – WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM UNTIL 3:00 PM, THURSDAY 8:00 AM UNTIL 4:00 PM / EAST DISTRICT WEBSITE
24th annual conference on ministry with the aging in columbus
East District Fall Lay Academy—save the date—October 21 & 28
attention Pastors—continuing education reports are due june 30
bishop trimble invites your participation—indiana miracle offering for global health
annual conference backpacks for the homeless
2017 sermon contest open to laity
New Pastor Orientation August 12
Bishop’s 2018 Israel trip
indiana annual conference 2017
irs lowers mileage rates for 2017
2017 Dates and information for church treasurers
employment opportunities
certified lay minister program
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PASTORS – HAVE YOU ACTIVATED YOUR INUMC EMAIL ACCOUNT?
vital congregations goals
ABUSE PROTECTION POLICY RESOURCES
LOCAL CHURCH News and EVENTS
youth ministries
important dates for your calendar
important links
2015-2016 educational opportunities

24th annual conference on ministry with the aging in columbus

The 24th Annual Conference on Ministry with the Aging in Columbus, Indiana will be on Thursday, June 8, 2017. It will be held in the Chapel at Four Seasons, 1901 Taylor Road, Columbus.
Registration is required. Registrations are being accepted through June 1, 2017.
Please click here for the brochure and complete conference information.

east district fall lay academy—save the date—october 21 & 28

New Castle First UMC
1324 Church Street
New Castle, IN 47362
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Lunch included
Class information TBA

attention pastors—continuing education reports due June 30

The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church requires all pastors serving under appointment to complete continuing education (CE). In the Indiana Conference, the Professional Development Committee, a sub-group of the Conference Board of Ordained Ministry, has been established to provide continuing educational guidelines for pastors (BOD ¶634.2n). Minimum continuing education units required per “continuing education year” (July 1 through June 30) have been established for all persons serving under appointment in the Indiana Conference and are listed below. One contact hour of Continuing Education is equal to .1 Continuing Education Unit (CEU).
·  Clergy appointed to full-time active service = 2.5 CEU’S
·  Clergy appointed to less than full-time active service = 2.0 CEU’S
·  Participants in RIM and/or COS are exempt from additional continuing education requirements and should check the appropriate box on the CE Report Form.
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bishop trimble invites your participation—indiana miracle offering for Global health

The Indiana Miracle Offering for Global Health supports the efforts of Imagine No Malaria and the United Methodist Global Aids Fund. In one day, more than 2,000 lives are lost to malaria and HIV/AIDS. Those most susceptible are women and children.
Bishop Julius C. Trimble is calling for the Indiana Miracle Offering for Global Health to be received at the 2017 Annual Conference session (June 8-10) in Indianapolis, IN. Each of our 1,120 congregations are encouraged to begin preparation for this miraculous expression of God's love in action as we raise awareness and funds to impact thousands oflives around our world this year.
- Click here for complete information

annual conference backpacks for the homeless

The Indiana United Methodist Churches are invited to bring items for our community homeless neighbors to the 2017 Indiana Annual Conference Session (June 8 -10). We would love to see every church represented in our conference bring at least one filled backpack. Bring backpacks to the Board of Laity booth in the display area during the Annual Conference session. The filled backpacks will then be distributed to a ministry serving with the homeless in each District across Indiana.
Click here for complete details.

new pastor orientation august 12

This year, we will again be offering a New Pastor Orientation for all pastors, CLM's, and Lay Serving in Supply who are in their first year of appointment in the Indiana Conference. It is a time for them to be introduced to the inter-workings of our Conference and to begin to build relationships with others. Provisional Members (those Commissioned at Annual Conference do not have to attend). The Orientation will be August 12th from 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The session will be held at Indianapolis Union Chapel UMC (2720 East 86th Street). As you are meeting with the people in your district, would you let them know of this opportunity.

bishop’s 2018 israel trip

Pastors, join Bishop Julius Trimble and First Lady Racelder Grandberry-Trimble in Israel. The dates are January 29 through February 7, 2018. You would be out of the pulpit for one Sunday unless you choose an extension to Egypt or Jordan.
Pastors can earn a trip for every 5 full-paying passengers that accompany them. This does not add to the cost for those traveling with you. There are savings for those passengers who register in the next 5 months. Brochures are now available by registering for the cruise with Educational Opportunities Tours. If you are not yet a tour host it is easy to do so.
Feel free to contact Norm Nellis if you have interest or questions. He is the Trip Coordinator for the Bishop and is currently serving Pine Village UMC. He would be glad to talk with you or help you promote the trip. Contact Info: Norm Nellis, 765-491-5011 or

indiana annual conference 2017


The 2017 Indiana Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church will be in sessionThursday, June 8 to Saturday, June 10 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. This year's theme is Together: We. Are. More., based on the scripture passage found in Ephesians 4:4-6 -
"You were all called to travel on the same road and in the same direction, so stay together, both outwardly and inwardly. You have one Master, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who rules over all, works through all, and is present in all. Everything you are and think and do is permeated with Oneness." (The Message)
More information will be made available in the coming weeks.

Please visitwww.inumc.orgfor more details.

irs lowers mileage rates for 2017

The mileage rate has been lowered to 53.5 cents per mile for business miles driven. Details here.

2017 dates and information for church treasurers

The 2017 East District Tithe Form is available on the website at www.inumc.org/eastdistrict.
The Church asking for 2017 is 1.15% of your tithable income.
January 15 Last day for prior year tithe payments
January 31 4th quarter 941, W2s to employees, W3, W2s to SSA (Earlier deadline!!), 1099s to
Independent contractors
February 15 Year end reporting closes, 1096, 1099s to IRS
February 28 WH3s to IN Dept of Revenue
April 1 Property tax exemptions to local assessor’s office (if changes)
April 30 1st Quarter 941
May 15 Form NP20 to IN Dept of Revenue, Personal property tax forms to local assessor’s office
May 31 Local church audit form to Conference Center
July 31 2nd Quarter 941
October 31 3rd Quarter 941
Useful websites
Financial forms on Indiana Conference websitehttp://www.inumc.org/financialforms
General Council on Finance & Administrationwww.gcfa.org
Indiana Conferencewww.inumc.org
UM givingwww.umcgiving.org
Indiana Department of Revenuewww.in.gov/dor
IRS formswww.irs.gov
General Board of Pensions and Benefitswww.gbophb.org

employment opportunities

Portland Asbury UMC – Asbury United Methodist Church (Portland, IN) seeks an innovative self-starter for the full-time position of Family Ministries Director. This team-oriented individual will oversee and facilitate ministries pertaining to children and youth, with an emphasis on intergenerational connectedness and discipleship. For a job description, more information, and to apply, email .
Eaton UMC in Eaton, Indiana (about 20 minutes from Muncie) is looking for a pianist and/or organist to play during Sunday morning worship service from 9:30 to 11:00 AM. Pay is negotiable. If interested please contact Jesse Bivens @ 765-768-6848 (leave a message and will get back to you).
Richmond Central UMC Job Opportunity: Director of Children's Christian Education
Central United Methodist Church in Richmond, Indiana is currently seeking an energetic, committed Christian to assume a full-time (35‐40 hours per week, as needed) position as Director of Children’s Christian Education. The position is salaried (up to $35,000) commensurate with skills and experience. This role requires exceptional people skills and a passion for helping connect children and families to Jesus. The Director of Children’s Christian Education will be responsible for administering the preschool, childcare program, as well as Sunday morning and all other children’s programming at Central. This individual will work in cooperation with the pastors, other church staff, and volunteers to coordinate all children’s ministries at Central with an emphasis of providing all children an opportunity to Connect, Grow and Serve.
Complete job description available upon request.
Resumes should be submitted to Pastor Tom Ream at by April 17th.
The Compass Church Seeks Contemporary Worship Director for Selma Campus (full-time)
The Compass Church is a contemporary, multi-site United Methodist ministry with three campuses in east central Indiana with a vision of “reaching, teaching, and releasing disciplers and leaders for Jesus Christ.” We are seeking a full-time Worship Director for our Selma Campus beginning in May 2017. Are you a creative, inspiring, team-building person who loves to worship Jesus? Would you like to join a growing, multi-campus ministry that focuses on developing leaders who develop leaders and making disciples who make disciples? Does leading worship and overseeing a network of worship leaders across three campuses intrigue you? If so, we would love to have you join our team! If full-time, this position will be coupled with another area of ministry that matches your gifts and talents with the church's needs. Part-time inquiries for the worship position alone will be considered. Please go to www.thecompass.church/about-us/position-openings for more information.
The Compass Church Seeks Children’s Ministry Director for Selma Campus (full-time)
The Compass Church is a contemporary, multi-site United Methodist ministry with three campuses in east central Indiana with a vision of “reaching, teaching, and releasing disciplers and leaders for Jesus Christ.” We are seeking a full-time Children’s Ministry Director for our Selma Campus beginning in May 2017. Does leading children’s ministry at a large church and overseeing a network of children’s ministry leaders across three campuses interest you? Are you an organized, fun-loving, leader-inspiring, teacher of Scripture who loves children from birth to fifth grade? Would you like to join a growing, multi-campus ministry that focuses on developing leaders who develop leaders and making disciples who make disciples? If so, we would love to have you join our team! If full-time, this position will be coupled with another area of ministry that matches your gifts and talents with the church's needs. Part-time inquiries for the children’s ministry position alone will be considered. Please go to www.thecompass.church/about-us/position-openings for more information.
The Compass Church Seeks Children’s Ministry Director for Yorktown Campus (part-time)
The Compass Church is a contemporary, multi-site United Methodist ministry with three campuses in east central Indiana with a vision of “reaching, teaching, and releasing disciplers and leaders for Jesus Christ.” Does leading children’s ministry at a medium-sized church and working with a network of children’s ministry leaders across three campuses in a large church interest you? Are you an organized, fun-loving, leader-inspiring, teacher of Scripture who loves children from birth to fifth grade? Would you like to join a growing, multi-campus ministry that focuses on developing leaders who develop leaders and making disciples who make disciples? If so, we would love to have you join our team! This is a part-time position (10-12 hours / week), beginning as soon as the candidate is available. Please go to www.thecompass.church/about-us/position-openings for more information.
MUNCIE COLLEGE AVENUE UMC SEEKS YOUTH MINISTER
We are searching for a youth minister (15 hours/week) to support our growing intergenerational ministries. Responsibilities include recruiting and welcoming youth and creating small group opportunities for study, fellowship, and service. Candidates should have a passion for young people, basic knowledge of Christian formation and United Methodist theology, organizational skills, a spirit of hospitality, and experience in a church or similar setting. Visit collegeavenuechurch.org/job-openings/; e-mail ; or call 765-289-7337.
HARTFORD CITY TRINITY UMC is seeking to hire a worship leader. The worship leader works with the lead pastor to plan, organize, and lead worship. Trinity Church has a blended style of worship that uses traditional elements of worship in a modern way. We are looking for someone who will help us build up the music portion of worship.If interested or you know someone who would be interested please contact Pastor Dustin Jones at 765-618-5344.
A good candidate will:
- be able to play guitar and/or piano as well as vocally lead
- be willing to try new things
- be willing to play hymns as well as contemporary music
- have a teachable attitude that is open to learning from others
- be able to work with and lead others
NEW HORIZONS UMC – New Horizons United Methodist Church in Anderson has the following positions open.
Praise and Worship band leader.
The position will be 10-15 hours a week including practice and Sunday Worship
Contact Pastor Brad Hensley at
Piano player
This position will be part time including practice with the choir and praise team as well as Sunday Worship.
Contact Pastor Brad Hensley at
Learning Tree Childcare @ New Horizons UMC in Anderson
Looking for full and part time teachers.
Contact Learning Tree Childcare at

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