(UMH #202)
WEEKLY NEWS FROM THE EAST DISTRICT
INDIANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
January 19, 2016
eAST dISTRICT cENTER
PO Box 2464
MUNCIE, IN 47307
(765) 282-2322 / EAST DISTRICT WEBSITE
Year End Reporting
irs issues new mileage rates for 2016
Attention Pastors—Continuing Education reports due May 31
Making a good move seminar
2016 dates and information for church treasurers
Winter Lay Academy Classes
compassionate communications workshop
east district mission trip to guatemala
end hunger now event scheduled for march 12, 2016
our life together
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
2014-2015 educational opportunities
year end reporting
It's time for Year End Reporting!The Year End Reporting submission dates for the 2015 reporting year will be January 1 - February 15, 2016.
We recommend that you print and prepare blank forms before logging into the website to submit since the system times out after 30-45 minutes. To access the GCFA website and Year End Reports go to
To request a paper copy of the forms please contact Carla Johnson at the Conference Center at 1-877-781-6706 or 317-924-1321.
irs issues new mileage rates for 2016
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued the 2016 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating a vehicle for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes.Beginning January 1, the standard mileage rate for using a car for business will be 54 cents per mile. The standard mileage rate for using a car in service of charitable organizations is 14 cents per mile.
Taxpayers always have the option of calculating the actual costs of using their vehicle rather than using the standard mileage rates.
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.
2016 dates and information for church treasurers
January 31st, 4th quarter 941; W-2’s to Employees; 1099’s to independent contractorsFebruary 28th, W-2’s and W-3’s to IRS; WH3 to Indiana Department of Revenue
April 30, 1st quarter 941 Form must be completed
May 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)
Click for2016 East District Tithe Form
Useful websites
winter lay academy classes
Winter Lay Academy Classes will take place at Muncie Riverside UMC, 1201 N Wheeling Ave., Muncie Sunday, January 31 – March 6, 2016 (six consecutive Sundays). Classes offered: Basic Lay Speaking, Leading Prayer, Accountable Discipleship and History & Polity. Please clickhere for a copy of the registration/brochure.compassionate communications workshop
Compassionate Communications WorkshopWhen: Saturday, February 6, 2016, 9:00 am-noon
Where: Southport UMC
Who:Local pastors and key lay persons from local congregations
Cost: $15 per person (your district tithe covers the additional cost of this workshop)
REGISTER ONLINE NOW
A Compassionate Communication Workshop is being offered by Amy McCabe through VisioPeace, LLC.Amy McCabe graduated in 2014 with a Master's of Divinity from Western Theological Seminary and is a Certified Candidate for Local Pastor in the United Methodist Church. She is alsoan experienced attorney and a registered domestic relations mediator. Amy is passionate about helping people approach conflict in a way that makes space for healthier relationships to emerge.Much ofher current work involves bringing compassionate communication and restorative practices into a Christian context so that, through them, the Church might experience God's refreshing grace and transformative power.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
Amy McCabe is the Spiritual and Creative Director of Project PEACE at the Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic in Indianapolis, where she volunteers. Project PEACE (Peaceful Engagement And Conflict Education) is designed to come alongside families in conflict and prepare them for mediation through a workshop that teaches Compassionate Communication and other relational skills. Project Peace offers mediation services and follow-up support as well as Restorative Circles. For further information about Amy and VisioPeace, LLC, please visit:
east district mission trip 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 @
end hunger now event scheduled for march 12, 2016
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 to 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.
our life together
The Wilderness Experience: Equipped for, Thriving through,and Living BeyondFor ALL Clergy: Our Life Together will be Mon.,Feb. 22-Tues., Feb. 23
at St. Luke's UMC, Indianapolis.
employment opportunity
Indiana Conference UMC – Director of Administration and Financial Ministries:The Indiana Conference of The United Methodist Church seeks a tithing disciple of Jesus Christ with demonstrated capacity and experience in the development and implementation of processes for excellence in ethical, transparent, efficient, and effective management of all aspects of human, financial, and material resources of large, complex, and diverse organizations. The successful candidate will understand the inter-relatedness of the various aspects of Conference programming and administration, will appreciate the contributions of others, will cultivate collaboration and teamwork, and will participate in a mutual spiritual covenant with other individuals with whom this collective responsibility for the vision, mission, and ministry of the Conference is shared. Further, the successful candidate will have the ability to identify, develop, and enhance the leadership potential of others. The selected candidate will have a high capacity for dealing with complexity, ambiguity, and competing priorities, and be skillful and comfortable in articulating and reporting the fulfillment of the responsibilities of the position to audiences large and small, within the Conference and to the general public. Applicants must have a Master’s Degree in Business Administration or equivalent (CPA credential earned or in process a plus), coupled with pertinent experience that generally could not be accumulated in less than five years. Send resume and cover letter electronically to . The position will remain open until filled. However, priority for review and interview will be given to submissions received by Monday, February 1, 2016.
Available online at:
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 email at .
Richmond Central UMC – Central United Methodist Church in Richmond, Indiana is currently seeking an energetic, committed Christian to assume a part-time (approx. 15-20 hours/week with 4 week off/year) position as Minister of Music. The position is salaried (between $18,000 -$26,000) commensurate with skills and experience. This role requires exceptional people and leadership skills. The Minister of Music will need to have a strong background in various styles of worship music, including directing the chancel choir and playing the piano and/or pipe organ. This individual will work in cooperation with the pastors and other church staff to coordinate the planning of Sunday worship services. We are looking for a person to join our team to assist in leading vibrant Sunday worship services and develop a strong music program at Central.
Resumes should be submitted to by March 30th.
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 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.
Dunkirk Mt. Tabor UMC – Saturday, January 23, 8:30-3:00 "A Better Life-Brianna's Hope" will present a seminar on how to create an ABLBH chapter in your community. We are a cutting edge support and recovery group for those battling the battle with addiction. In slightly over a year we have sent 60+ individuals to some type of substance abuse detox/rehab center. We now have four chapters and have approximately 80 people in attendance each week. We are participant driven, faith-based and compassion filled. This opportunity will take place in the fellowship hall of the Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church at 216 W. Pleasant in Dunkirk. We will share the story of how we came to be and what we are about. We will tell our experiences, our battles, our struggles and our victories. Come and hear of lives changed, families restored, addictions confronted, stories of hope and help. We will make it clear what we have to offer and what is expected of a chapter of "A Better Life-Brianna's Hope." We will also share with you about our $500.00+ free starter package. Maybe this is one of the answers to the substance abuse issue in your community. Contact me if you have any questions. Come to hear, come to consider starting a chapter,come to find a way to offer "A Better Life." Just come!! Please SHARE this as far and wide as possible. Notify your community leaders, health officials, churches, addiction services, etc. Pastor Randy Davis email randy.davis@inumc or call (765) 730-4979
Hagerstown UMC – 2016 Workcamp to John’s Island
Let’s go to Hollywood … Hollywood, South Carolina that is!!
Our 2016 winter mission workcamp is planned for the week of March 13-19, 2016, in conjunction with Rural Mission, Inc., Johns Island, SC.
Rural Mission was founded in 1969 “to foster, promote and minister to the spiritual, economic, social, educational, medical and housing needs of the residents” of several of the “islands” just southwest of Charleston, SC. As you are no doubt aware, in addition to ongoing low income related needs, this area experienced massive flooding just a few months ago.For more about the history and work of Rural Mission, take a look at their website
We will be staying (and eating) in the Family Life Center at the Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church in Hollywood, SC.The cost for the workcamp will be $100 per person, which covers our food and lodging. We have scheduled a pre-trip meeting at the Hagerstown First United Methodist Church on Sunday, February 14, at 2 p.m. to share more info about the project, answer questions, and fill out needed forms.
Please consider this mission opportunity. We always seem to be ofhelp to folks in need, and we have a good time in the process! Please extend this invitation to others in your church. If you have any questions,please call or e-mail either of us. Let us know of your interest as soon as possible so that we may better plan the details.
Grace and peace,
Jim Howell Marvin Culy
Home phone: 765-489-5325Cell phone: 765-969-1318
Cell phone: 765-748-1825E-mail:
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Muncie High Street UMC – High Street Travelers 2016 Trips: January 24, Southern Caribbean Cruise; 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 Riverside UMC – A custom made, very nice two sided showcase is available for someone who can pick it up in Muncie. It is a lighted showcase with glass doors on both sides. 84" L x 36" W x 60" H. Click hereto see drawing. The stair-step display shelves can be removed. If interested contact John A. Young 765-278-8733, .
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.
Richmond Central UMC – Presents Don Piper inspirational speaker and best selling author of “90 Minutes in Heaven” featuring the Singing Contractors on Sunday, January 31 at 2 p.m. and again at 4 p.m. 1425 E Main Street, Richmond. Click here for flyer.
YOUTH MINISTRIES
Youth & Family Ministry Coffee ChatsJoin 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
Events
To order brochures
important dates for your calendar
Events for 2016Dates for 2016 Annual Conference Sessionare set for Thursday-Saturday, June 9-11.
Holy Land trip with Bishop Mike scheduled for February 2016
Information, contact Norm Nellis, Trip Coordinator at 765-491-5011
important links
Sign up for the E-pistle from Bishop Mike, e-HUM, calendar, etc. –Tweet with Bishop Mike - @BishopCoyner
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Interpreter Magazine –
Church Leadership Job Descriptions from GBOD -
Secretary of State-Business Entity
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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 workshopsclickhere.