“PEOPLE, LOOK EAST”
(UMH #202)
WEEKLY NEWS FROM THE EAST DISTRICT
INDIANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
February 24, 2015
eAST dISTRICT cENTER
3645 N BRIARWOOD LANE, SUITE B
MUNCIE, IN 47304
(765) 282-2322
Office hours 8:30 am to 2:30 pm monday-Thursday; Friday 8:30 am to 1:30 pm / EAST DISTRICT WEBSITE
continuing education opportunity with dr. scott kisker
conversation with kay kotan
umm lenten breakfasts
2015 bishop’s childrens christmas offering for children grant
MERGE FAMILY MINISTRY CONFERENCE
TRANSFORMISSION, jULY 19-25
do no harm 2015
new venue for umw of in legislative day, march 12
spirital growth retreat april 17-18
annual conference housing site now open
extravagant generosity workshops for 2014-2015
the call sunday date set
eo offering mission trip with bishop coyner to africa university, victoria falls
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
2014-2015 educational opportunities

continuing education opportunity with dr. scott kisker


A Special Day of Learning for Clergy and Laity !
Rediscovering Methodism: the vision, the beliefs, the method.
Saturday March 14, 2015
9:00 am- 3:00 pm
$10 (lunch included)
Guest Presenter:
Dr Scott Kisker, Professor at United Theological Seminary
Join us for a day of discovery and challenge
as we examine the purpose of discipleship and why what Methodists believed about God, grace and human action resulted in practices that revived two continents.
Discover what we can do to recover those practices today in our local churches.
Thisispart of the on-going work of the East District Continuing Education Team.
“I won't be as boring as that sounds, I promise.”
– Scott Kisker
High Street United Methodist Church
219 S. High St.
Muncie, IN 47305
To reserve your spot contact
Bernie Jamison, District Assistant
3645 Briarwood, Suite B
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 282-2322
1-877-781-6708

conversation with kay kotan

Conversation with Kay Kotan, one of the Authors of Get Their Name
Mark Your Calendar! - The North Central District will be hosting a conversation with Kay Kotan, one of the authors of the book,Get Their Name. The conversation will be Fri., May 1 from 6-8 p.m. at Hanfield UMC, 101 N. 400 E., Marion.
Throughout the 2014 Charge Conference season, there was a host of information regarding how to become a more Outwardly Focused Church. In addition, many were encouraged to begin reading the book Get Their Name, and begin implementing small groups in congregations. In order to provide adequate resources for congregations to Get Their Name, our District in partnership with Leadership Development have invited co-author Kay Kotan to join us along the journey. Kay will provide practical tools, answer questions, and empower lay and clergy teams to begin sharing their story and getting names! We hope you will be able to join the training. Mark your calendars...Registration information will be available in a few weeks.

umm lenten breakfasts

February 28: Daleville UMC, 8104 S Hickory Lane, Daleville
March 7:High Street UMC, 219 S High Street, Muncie
March 14: DeSoto UMC, 6309 N CR 500 E, Muncie
March 21: Fairview UMC, 11048 W SR 28, Redkey
March 28:The Garden at Gethsemane UMC, 1201 W McGalliard Road, Muncie
All start at 7:30 am and should end about 9:00 am

2015 bishop’s christmas offering for children grant

Applications for grants being accepted 2015 Bishop’s Christmas Offering for Children grant
The funding for this grant comes from a portion of the Bishop's Christmas Offering designated to support local outreach projects. Ministries serving children and connected with the work of a United Methodist Church are encouraged to apply. The grant is intended to give ministries a “boost” and is not intended to pay for day-to-day operations. For more information on eligibility or to apply for the grant, use the application found at . Applications are due no later than February 28, 2015. For questions, contact Kathie Clemenz at .

MERGE FAMILY MINISTRY CONFERENCE


  • May 29-30, 2015
  • Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis
This 2-day event will equip leaders to build a culture of all generations working together to make disciples of Jesus Christ. Bring your whole team for two days packed with great worship, main sessions, and workshops for family ministry, children’s ministry and youth ministry leaders. Presenters include: Leneita Fix, Michael Novelli, Yancy, Mark Cornelison, Aaron Helman, Brent Lacy, Chris Schaffner and Karen Grant. More information and registration will be coming soon.

TRANSFORMISSION JULY 19-25


  • July 19-25
  • Butler University in Indianapolis
  • Click here to register.
TransforMISSION is a week-long mission camp specially designed to help High School and Middle School youth connect with God and each other while serving alongside some of the best mission agencies in the city. This life-changing mission experience will include:
  • Meaningful mission opportunities
  • Powerful worship
  • Engaging small group discussions
  • Action plan session
  • Fun group outings and activities
Special guests include: Sixteen Cities (worship band) and Alex Hershey of The Branches UMC (speaker).

do no harm 2015

Registration open for Do No Harm 2015: Best Practices for Health, Accountability and Wholeness
  • October 15-17, 2015 in Chicago, Ill.
  • Early registration deadline is Feb. 27.
  • For more information, visit

new venue for umw of in legislative day, march 12

A new venue is in place for the United Methodist Women of Indiana’s Legislative Day set for Thursday, March 12, 2015. This year’s event will begin at 9:30 a.m. EST in the Parlor of North United Methodist Church, 3808 North Meridian Street in Indianapolis. The decision to move the event from the Capitol building to North UMC is to provide space whereby speakers may be more clearly heard, as well as give speakers access to multimedia equipment to enhance presentations. Scheduled speakers include:
  • Maternal Health – Dr. Wanda Spann Roddy;
  • Child Abuse – Virginia Black, South Bend Tribune;
  • Immigration Reform – Eleanor Pershing, St Matthew United Methodist Church, Frankfort; and
  • Domestic Violence – Laura Berry, Indiana Coalition against Domestic Violence.
  • Other speakers to be announced.
An opportunity to meet legislators at the Capitol Building will follow lunch, with roundtrip shuttle service provided by the church’s van. Either bring a lunch or box lunches will be available to those who choose. The day will conclude by 3:30 p.m. at the church. The event is sponsored jointly by United Methodist Women and Church Women United.

spiritual growth retreat april 17-18

United Methodist Women will hold the second Spiritual Growth Retreat April 17-18 at Don Hall’s Guesthouse in Fort Wayne. Pastor Corinne Boruff-Stucker’s theme, “Be Still and Know,” is based on Psalms 46:10, “Be still and know that I am God.” Registration form is available at

annual conference housing reservation site now open

  • Thursday through Saturday, May 28-30
  • To read more about the hotels, click here.
  • To make your reservations, click here.

extravagant generosity workshops for 2014-2015

  • Extravagant Generosity Workshops for 2014-2015
  • 2014-2015 Indiana Conference First Monday training
    Mondays through June 1, 2015

the call sunday date set


When was the last time you shared your call story? The Indiana Conference Encourage the Call invites you to Call Sunday, May 24, 2015. The Call Sunday worship experience is designated for clergy and lay leaders to bear witness to the ways in which they responded to God. For more information, please visit .

eo offering mission trip with bishop coyner to africa university, victoria falls

Join Bishop Mike on a special Educational Opportunities trip to Africa University March 17-27, 2015. We will be presenting our gifts of an endowed Chair of Agriculture & Natural Resources and several endowed student scholarships. Tour the campus and visit Fairfield Children’s Home. We also will visit Victoria Falls and several game preserves. Brochures for the trip are now available. For more information or a brochure, contact trip coordinator Norm Nellis at or 765-491-5011.

pastors—have you activated your INUMC email account

Vital Congregations/GCFA will be using inumc.org email addresses for pastors exclusively. So now your inumc.org email is a necessity. Once activated you can have it forwarded to your personal email address. Eventually this will be the only email address used by the District as well. Carla (877-781-6706) at the Conference Center will be happy to help you if you experience problems.

vital congregation goals

Based on the email address you submitted when you enrolled you will receive a weekly email reminder to submit your information. You may submit it weekly, bi-monthly, or monthly.
REPORTS - Once you enter and save your weekly information, you can click on the “Reports” tab at the top of your screen to see your local church’s dashboard of information.
QUESTIONS - Email if you have further questions or call 317/564-3254.

ABUSE PROTECTION POLICY RESOURCES

Click here for policy resources. There is also “Safe Sanctuaries” material available through Cokesbury at .

LOCAL CHURCH NEWS AND EVENTS

Covenant Partners Ministries – Community Day, providing bags of groceries and cleaning supplies for those in need, fourthWednesday of each month. Sunday evening meals provided by local churches. Contact Pastor Linda McBride at (765) 284-2545. Clothing made available to community 1st Wednesday of each month. Following is a list of items needed in each bag If you or your church would like to donate bags of groceries or cleaning supplies for Community Day.
Food List for Community Day
2 small cans of tuna
1 18-oz jar of peanut butter
1 jar of jelly
2 cans of vegetables (any kind)
1 box cereal (any kind)
1 can applesauce or other fruit
2 cans of soup
1 box spaghetti
1 jar spaghetti sauce
1 box of corn bread mix
Cleaning/Personal Care Supplies
1 bar or bottle of unscented hand soap
Laundry detergent (small bottle or box)
Dish detergent (16 oz)
Facial tissue (1 box)
Toilet paper (4 rolls)
Shampoo/conditioner
Place in brown bags with handles, if possible.
Industry UMC – INDUSTRY UMC has scheduled an "ALL YOU CAN EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST" for Saturday, March 28th, from 7:00 to 10:00 A.M.in their Fellowship Center. The menu will be all you can eat pancakes, sausage links, biscuits and sausage gravy, orange juice, coffee, and milk. Cost is $6.00 for adults and $4.00 for children 10 and under. 1912 S Mock Avenue, Muncie.
Muncie High Street UMC – High Street Travelers 2015 Trips: March 1-7, New Orleans, LA (Wait List); March 11, Beef & Boards: Crazy For You; April 8, Indianapolis: A Blessed Experience; May 5-7, Holland Tulip Festival; July 6-17, Alaskan Cruise Tour; October 7-14, California Rail Discovery. For pricing and information contact Deb Heeter by email
Muncie St. Paul’s UMC – Come to Muncie St. Paul’s UMC for Lunch, Good Food, Fellowship & Fun. Open to public 4th Friday of each month at noon. RSVP by Wednesday prior to lunch at 765/288-6454. Cost $3.50.
Muncie Riverside UMC – Come to The Well on Wheeling and celebrate fora full hour of rockin' music on the 1st and 3rdSaturdayof each month starting at5:30. Colin and Emily Hart will be performing spiritually uplifting music and you can join in the singing. The Well on Wheeling is located at Riverside UMC 1201 N. Wheeling. Call 288-4257 for information. Free pizza and beverages will be served. Childcare will be provided.
New Burlington UMC – Monthly breakfast -- 7:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Come join us for our monthly all you can eat breakfast every 3rd
Saturday of the month, only $5! All proceeds go to support local
mission projects. New Burlington UMC is located by the reservoir at
8080 S CR 475 E, Muncie.
The Garden at Gethsemane UMC – We have 26 study books (could be small group study or Sunday School class) that were left and unused after our whole church study of:
THE BIBLE...30-Day Experience, Based on the TV Miniseries
Originally cost $9.99 they are available for a small donation by calling the church office, 765-284-6877. It would be a great opportunity for someone.

YOUTH MINISTRIES

BISHOP’S YOUTH RALLY 2015
  • Saturday, March 14 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • St. Luke’s UMC in Indianapolis
  • Click here to register. Registration deadline is Feb. 27.


For resources
Events
To order brochures

important dates for your calendar

Events for 2015
Bishop Mike Coyner Africa University Tour – March 2015
Making a Good Move – May 15 and May 16, Plainfield UMC
Dates for 2015 Annual Conference Session, Thursday-Sunday, May 28-30,
Events for 2016
Bishop Mike Coyner, Holy Land Tour – January or February 2016

important links

Sign up for the E-pistle from Bishop Mike, e-HUM, calendar, etc. –
Tweet with Bishop Mike - @BishopCoyner
Camping –
Gambling Recovery Ministry –
Interpreter Magazine –
Church Leadership Job Descriptions from GBOD -
GCFA resources on local church ministry of memory-

Secretary of State-Business Entity
UM Foundation of Indiana -
Vital Congregations -

2014-2015 educational opportunities

Questions? Contact Mary Ann Moman by calling 317-788-7879 or e-mail .
Clergy: Identify three clergy friends who will sign up for Financial Peace University. Call Mary Ann Moman to find a clergy class near you.
Laity: Go to DaveRamsey.com (click Financial Peace University). Add your zip code to locate a Financial Peace University course near you.
CEU’s for clergy: Clergy will receive one credit per hour on contact (excluding breaks and meals) for the Rejuvenate financial workshops and seminars they attend.
Childcare is available upon request at the time of registration. For a list of workshopsclickhere.