(UMH #202)
WEEKLY NEWS FROM THE EAST DISTRICT
INDIANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
March 8, 2016
eAST dISTRICT cENTER
PO Box 2464
MUNCIE, IN 47307
(765) 282-2322 / EAST DISTRICT WEBSITE
annual conference news
DENMAN EVANGELISM AWARD NOMINATIONS
east district umw news and events
UMM Lenten Breakfasts
Attention Pastors—Continuing Education reports due May 31
Making a good move seminar
2016 dates and information for church treasurers
east district mission trip to guatemala
end hunger now event scheduled for march 12, 2016
employment opportunity
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
annual conference news
Dates for 2016 Annual Conference Session are set for Thursday-Saturday, June 9-11.
Retirement Recognition for Bishop Coyner, Friday, June 10, 7:00 p.m.; reception following at 8:45 p.m. Location TBA.
2016 ANNUAL CONFERENCE AGENDA (tentative)
Thursday, June 9
10am Opening Worship and Plenary Session
11:30am Dismiss
1pmClergy and Lay Sessions
3pmPlenary Session
5pmDismiss
7pmService of Remembrance and Holy Communion
Friday, June 10
8amPlenary Session
12 noon Dismiss
2pmWorship, Retiree Recognition, Plenary Session
5pmDismiss
7pmBishop Mike’s Recognition Service and Reception
Saturday, June 11
8amPrayer Breakfast
10:30am Ordination Service
CLICK HERE FOR HOTEL RESERVATIONS
More information to come soon.
DENMAN EVANGELISM AWARD NOMINATIONS
The Harry Denman Evangelism Award honors United Methodists in each annual conference whose exceptional ministry of evangelism - expressed in Word (what), Sign (why) and Deed (how) - brings people into a life transforming relationship with Jesus Christ. Each year Annual Conferences join The Foundation for Evangelism to recognize one youth, one clergy, and one lay person in their conference. Nominations for the 2016 Harry Denman Evangelism Awards are now open. Nomination forms are available on The Foundation for Evangelism website.East district umw news and events
March Newsletter“Grab A Fork” Saturday, April 9, 2016, New Castle First UMC. Light Breakfast 8:30 a.m.; Program 9:00 a.m. to noon. NO COST. Presented by Tracy McCarty. Click here for poster and complete information.
UMM Lenten Breakfasts
MMar. 12 Daleville UMC, 8104 S Hickory Ln., DalevilleMar. 19 The Garden at Gethsemane, 1201 W McGalliard, Muncie
Times: 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
attention pastors—continuing education reports due May 31
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” (June 1 to May 31) 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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making a good move seminar
Bishop Michael Coyner and Doug Anderson will present “Making A Good Move” at Plainfield UMC.April 29, 2016 2 pm ET/1 pm CT concludes with dinner (pastors are expected, spouses are invited).
April 30, 2016 10 am – 12:30 pm ET/9 am – 11:30 am CT (Pastors spouses, & S/PPRC Chair or Representative)
Attendance at this seminar is REQUIRED for all pastors who will be moving to a new appointment.
Click here for registration
2016 dates and information for church treasurers
April 30, 1st quarter 941 Form must be completedMay 15, Form NP20 to IN Department of Revenue, Property Tax Exemptions to Local Assessors Office (if changes) Personal Property Tax Forms to Local Assessor’s Office
May 31, Local Church Audit Form to Conference Office (Complete and return all five pages)
The 2016 East District Tithe Form is available on the website at www.inumc.org/eastdistrict.
The Church asking for 2016 is 1.15% of your tithable income.
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
east district mission trips to guatemala
July 23-31, 2016SPACE is LIMITED and filling Fast!
Bring a team from your church or just one.
We will travel to Guatemala and work together as team.
We will be engaged in at least one construction project plus will be able to engage with the feeding program that our food packing event supplies.
Trip cost includes all meals, air/ground transportation and lodging is $1499.
Initial deposit of $100 is due now to secure your team spot
For more information contact Pastor Rodney Frieden @
October 15-23, 2016
SPACE is LIMITED and will fill up quickly!
Bring a team from your church or just one.
We will travel to Guatemala and work together as team.
We will be engaged in at least one construction project plus will be able to engage with the feeding program that our food packing event supplies.
Trip cost includes all meals, air/ground transportation and lodging is $1,499.
Initial deposit of $100 is due now to secure your team spot.
For more information contact Pastor Jason Morris @ or (765) 855-5576.
end hunger now event scheduled for march 12, 2016
Registration has begun! Register by March 1Registration forms may be requested via email to
Questions? Contact Rodney Frieden (317) 670-5166
We are once again excited to announce that Harvest Land will be returning as our title sponsor for the event.If you have the chance, let them know how much you appreciate all they do for our communities!
It's never too early to begin raise funds for this event. Who can raise the most funds in advance up the Kick Off? We need to raise $50 to purchase the supplies for every case of meals we package at that event. Start now ... Please!
Saturday, March 12, 2016 we will once again “invade” Hagerstown High School with hundreds of volunteers.
employment opportunity
HARTFORD CITY TRINITY UMC – Trinity Church (Hartford City, IN) is looking for a part-time Director of Children’s Ministry to support our growing children’s ministry and provide leadership to help further develop this ministry. For more details or to apply go to www.trinityumchc.com/employment or email at .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 www.cokesbury.com.LOCAL CHURCH NEWS AND EVENTS
Covenant Partners Ministries – Community Day, providing bags of groceries and cleaning supplies for those in need, fourth Wednesday of each month. Sunday evening meals provided by local churches. Contact Pastor Linda McBride at (765) 284-2545. Clothing made available to community 1st Friday of each month June through October, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 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.
Covenant Partners Ministries is in need of two refrigerators. If you are able to help with this need please contact Pastor Linda McBride at (765) 284-2545.
Covenant Partners Ministries – Scholarships for “I Believe Tour”.
The I Believe Tour is a Christian event like "Acquire The Fire" except it is geared toward the Middle School age group. There is music, a main speaker who focuses on one particular Scripture throughout the weekend, comedy, and break out groups. The event is April 15 and 16, Friday evening and Saturday all day. The children spend the night at Covenant Partners and we leave Saturday morning after breakfast.
The tickets are $55.00 per person if we get signed up and pay by March 16, then the price goes up to $60.00 and then $65.00 depending on when you sign up.
The event is held at Anderson University.
We are asking individuals, Sunday School classes, etc. to sponsor a child so they can attend this awesome event. We have 14, possibly 15 children in need of tickets.
If you have questions or would like additional information please contact Pastor Linda McBride at (765) 284-2545.
Cammack UMC – God Commanded IT – Israel Celebrated It – Jesus Fulfilled It –
Christ in the Passover. Thursday, March 17, 2016, 6:30 p.m.,1901 N Cammack Street, Muncie 47304. This evening service will have a special guest who is a Jews For Jesus missionary in Miami Beach, Florida. She hails from Brooklyn, New York and will be sharing with us where we can easily find Jesus in Passover. You will find it to be very interesting. Changes may occur in itinerary. Please call ahead for any schedule changes. (765) 759-8688.
Muncie High Street UMC – High Street Travelers 2016 Trips: May 16-20, Branson With a Twist; July 18-31, Scenic Ireland; September 8 & 9, Overnight Mystery Trip; September 11-17, Beautiful Maine. 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.
YOUTH MINISTRIES
Serve with us at TransforMission!
TransforMission is a mission camp designed to help High School & Middle School youth experience what it means to live out the Great Commission (not just one week in the summer, but every day).
Engaging morning and evening worship and small group sessions, super fun group activities, relationship building with other UMC youth groups, and serving with some of the best mission agencies in Indianapolis, make this a powerful week for all involved!
Visit the website for more details and to sign up.
More Information & Registration
Youth & Family Ministry Coffee Chats
Join us at a coffee shop near you for youth & family ministry discussion!
We’ll meet at 11AM ET at each location.
Please click here for dates and locations and to register.
(Gatherings with no RSVPs will be canceled).
For resources www.youthministryconnection.org
Events www.inumcyouth.org
To order brochures www.getkidstocamp.com
important dates for your calendar
Events for 2016Dates for 2016 Annual Conference Session are set for Thursday-Saturday, June 9-11
Indiana Conference new Bishop Installation Service, September 11, St. Luke’s UMC, 4:00 p.m.
Laity Day with the Bishop, October 15, 2016
important links
Sign up for the E-pistle from Bishop Mike, e-HUM, calendar, etc. – http://inumc.org/site/stayconnectedTweet with Bishop Mike - @BishopCoyner
Camping – www.beacamper.com
Interpreter Magazine – www.interpretermagazine.org
Church Leadership Job Descriptions from GBOD - http://www.gbod.org/site/c.nhLRJ2PMKsG/b.5523987/k.A7A1/Local_Church_Officer_Job_Descriptions.htm
Secretary of State-Business Entity https://secure.in.gov/sos/bus_service/online_corps/corp_report/default.asp
UM Foundation of Indiana -
Vital Congregations - http://www.umvitalcongregations.org/
2015-2016 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 of 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 workshops click here.