“PEOPLE, LOOK EAST”
(UMH #202)
WEEKLY NEWS FROM THE EAST DISTRICT
INDIANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
December 1, 2015
eAST dISTRICT cENTER
PO Box 2464
MUNCIE, IN 47307
(765) 282-2322 / EAST DISTRICT WEBSITE
east district mission trip to guatemala
East District Charge Conference schedule
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

east district mission trip to guatemala

July 23-31, 2016
SPACE 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 @

east district charge conference schedule

2015 Cluster Charge Conference Schedule
CLUSTER NAME LEADER DATE/TIME
Muncie Union Chapel UMC………………………….………………………………..………..………Thursday, Dec. 10, 6:00 p.m.

end hunger now event scheduled for march 12, 2016

Sunday, January 10 – Mark your calendars! A Kick Off Event for the Packing Event will be held in Hagerstown, IN Watch for more information. And remember it’s never too early to start raising money and promoting the eent. Plan now to be a part of this year’s record setting event.
Harvest Land will return once again as our Title Sponsor for the Event in 2016.
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 Beyond
For ALL Clergy: Our Life Together will be Mon.,Feb. 22-Tues., Feb. 23
at St. Luke's UMC, Indianapolis.

employment opportunity

MUNCIE HIGH STREET UMC is seeking to staff a newly created part-time position:
The Director of Children’s Ministries will champion and drive the calling to reach children for the sake of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This person will lead in the spiritual growth and direction of the ministries to children and is responsible for giving oversight to weekly children’s ministry by developing the team and vision to carry out the plan.
Persons interested should contact Dr. N. Dale Mendenhall () with a short biographical statement and a resume.
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 Needs for the Christmas Holiday –
Here are the needs:
Items for our Christmas shop....adult men and women The Christmas shop will be available for the children on December 13 and then the adults can "shop" during the following week.
These food needs are for the Christmas meal at Covenant Partners after the worship service on Sunday, December 13 and for the open house on Christmas Day:
6 spiral cut hams 10-12 lbs.
2 turkeys 10-12 lbs.
2 ten lb bags of potatoes
coffee
tea bags
hot chocolate packets
desserts...... homemade if possible
cookies
cakes
pies
candies
Volunteers for Christmas Day Open House
2-3 hour shifts or longer
4 servers 10-1 1-4
4 clean up 4-finished
Put tables away, move chairs, sweep floor, mop, clean up kitchen, etc.
Cammack UMC – has a photocopier/printer they would like to give to someone who can use it in his/her ministry. It is a:
Kyocera KM-C3225E photocopier/printer (approximately eight years old) with the following features:
·  Will print either color or black and white
·  Will accommodate up to ledger (11 X 17) paper
·  Will duplex (print on both sides)
·  Can be used as a printer (drivers available online)
·  Can be integrated into a network
In addition to the four toner cartridges that are in it, there is a complete set of toner cartridges ($300) that have not been opened. Manual and documentation included.
Anyone who can use this copier/printer in furthering his/her ministry is welcome to it. Please call Woody Sears at 765.730.3464
DeSoto UMC – FREE Plates and Cups! DeSoto UMW wants to repurpose?
They no longer need 50 glass sets of rectangular plates and cups.
Free to some other group that might use them.
Call Beth at the office or - Alice Crouse - 254-1826 if interested.
Muncie High Street UMC – High Street Travelers 2015 Trips: December 2-4, Christmas in Nashville, TN. 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 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

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 2016
Dates for 2016 Annual Conference Session are 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. – http://inumc.org/site/stayconnected
Tweet 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 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 workshops click here.