(UMH #202)
WEEKLY NEWS FROM THE EAST DISTRICT
INDIANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
April 29, 2015
eAST dISTRICT cENTER
PO Box 2464
MUNCIE, IN 47304
(765) 282-2322 / EAST DISTRICT WEBSITE
employment opportunity
New mailing address for east district
umcor dunkirk projects volunteers needed
important news from your ds – East District Center goes “virtual”
petition submission begins for general conference 2016
volunteer marshals, pages needed for general conference
connecting neighbors – local church disaster plan
um volunteers in mission leadership training
revitup!
preaching fruitfulness academy
Making a Good Move Seminar
conversation with kay kotan
annual conference news
extravagant generosity workshops for 2014-2015
the call sunday date set
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
new mailing address for east district
Beginning May 1st with the transition to a “virtual” district center the East District will have a new mailing address. General district correspondence, forms, items related to dCom and items for the direct attention of Bernie Jamison, District Assistant will be mailed to:Ms. Bernie Jamison
East District Assistant
PO Box 2464
Muncie, IN 47307
Correspondence and Church Newsletters directed to Superintendent Dave Byrum should be mailed:
Rev. Dave Byrum
East District Superintendent
421 Bridgewater Ln.
Muncie, IN 47304
Corresponding by email will continue to be the preferred and more efficient method of communicating with DS Dave and Bernie.
umcor dunkirk projects volunteers needed
We continue to work on three homes damaged by flooding last August in Dunkirk. Thanks to Friends Disaster Services the drywall was installed last week. We now need drywall finishers to mud and tape and sand. The siding is ready to be installed and the porch is ready to be framed. We also have a modular home that needs a new roof. Volunteer teams or individuals are greatly needed to move these projects along.Please contact John A. Young, East District Disaster Response Coordinator, @ or 765-278-8733 to volunteer.
employment opportunity
MUNCIE COLLEGE AVENUE UMC SEEKS PRAISE TEAM DIRECTOR: We are searching for a praise team director (10-15 hours/week) to support our growing worship ministries. Responsibilities include coordinating all music for contemporary worship, leading the praise team, and recruiting instrumentalists and vocalists. Candidates should have musical gifts, a passion for contemporary worship, organizational skills, a spirit of hospitality, and experience in a church or similar setting. Visit www.collegeavenuechurch.org; e-mail ; or call 765-289-7337.important news from your ds – east district center goes “virtual”
I am writing with some big news. As of May 1st the East District Center will become a “Virtual Center”. That is, we no longer will maintain a physical location for the District Center. Instead, I will be working out of my home, my car, and each week – two or three day - will set up in a different local church to host a “Virtual Office Day.” Our District Assistant, Bernie Jamison will be working from her home.Why this step? It’s much better stewardship of the funds we are receiving from our East District Churches. Last year our offerings to the District were down such that we ended the year with a deficit. So, we are taking this step to live within our budget, but also I feel that it will help me keep closer with pastors and meet more lay people if I am in two or three of your churches each week to host conversations, small group training opportunities, etc.
Clearly this will mean a learning curve for all of us, so we’ll need to be patient with each other. However this will be best for our mission to Make Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the world.
Blessings to you all,
D.S. Dave Byrum
petition submission begins for general conference 2016
Nashville, Tenn. – Petitions for consideration by the 2016 General Conference may be submitted to the Petitions Secretary beginning April 1 and continuing through October 13, 2015.According to church law, "Any organization, clergy member, or lay member of The United Methodist Church may petition the General Conference..."
Detailed instructions for submitting a petition are available on the General Conference website at gc2016.umc.org. Petitions must be typed and may be submitted through the General Conference website, by postal mail, or via e-mail to . This email address should be used for petition submission only. All other correspondence should be directed to . Petitions submitted without digital media need to be submitted by July 1, 2015 to allow time for transcription and translation. Click here for more information the petition process. Click here to read more.
volunteer marshals, pages needed for general conference
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) – Volunteers can apply online to serve as marshals or pages during The United Methodist Church's 2016 General Conference. The denomination's top legislative assembly will meet in Portland, Oregon, May 10-20, 2016. Read press release. Click here to apply.Connecting neighbors – local church disaster plan
· Wednesday, May 27, from 1 to 5 p.m.
· Click here for more information.
· Click here to register.
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um volunteers in mission leadership training
· Wednesday, May 27, from 1 to 5 p.m.
· Click here for more information.
· Click here to register
revitup!
The General Board of Pensions and Health Benefits is again offering a unique opportunity for young clergy to enhance their personal, financial and leadership skills. revitup is scheduled for Oct. 5-7 in Bloomingdale, Ill. For more information, check it out on their website. They are offering an incentive for the first 50 clergy to register. Rejuvenate is offering six $500 scholarships for this event. Contact Mary Ann Moman () for more information.
preaching fruitfulness academy
· Monday, July 20 through Friday, July 24
· Anderson University, 1100 E. 5th St. in Anderson, Ind.
The Preaching Fruitfulness Academy is an opportunity to spend concentrated time thinking about preaching with the purpose of developing one or more sermon series in collaboration with other preachers. The Preaching Fruitfulness Academy will be led by Rev. Dr. Derek Weber, and will include:
· conversation on the theology and practice of preaching, the why and the how to;
· work on sermon preparation and delivery;
· time for reflection and spiritual renewal;
· worship with the Epworth Forest Choir School community twice daily; and
· conversation about worship with Directors of Music – "Who's in charge here?"
The experience will include overnight accommodations, three meals a day, materials and high quality facilitation, along with powerful cohort learning with other clergypersons. A CEU certificate will be provided at the conclusion of the week.
Cost is $275 per person – which includes: overnight accommodations, three meals daily and materials. Click here to register. Registration deadline is Sunday, July 5.
making a good move seminar
The Pastor that is moving in to the church should register the entire group (spouse and PPRC representatives) that will be participating in the seminar. Registration deadline is Sunday May 10 at 11:59 pm.Bishop Mike Coyner and Dr. Doug Anderson will lead the Making a Good Move seminar, requiredfor all clergy moving to new appointments this year. The seminar is scheduled to begin Friday May 15 at 2:00 pm (ET),and end around 8:00 pm (ET)with dinner included on Friday night. Pastors are expected and their spouse is invited,if available to attend the seminar on Friday.
There is no cost to attend the seminar. However, registration is required in order to have materials and meals available for all.
For complete information and to register click here.
conversation with Kay Kotan
Conversation with Kay Kotan, one of the Authors of Get Their NameMark 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.
Annual Conference News
REGISTRATIONS OPEN APRIL 1· AC 2015 dates are Thursday through Saturday, May 28-30
· For display information, click here.
· Tentative schedule
Annual Conference Ushers Needed
If you are willing to be an usher for one plenary session or worship service, please contact Carolyn Danielson, Hospitality Chair, at 260-463-2858 or .
Festival of Next Generation of Preachers
Register now to preach at this year's festival (Thursday, May 28 from 9 to 11 a.m.) at Annual Conference. To attend the festival as an observer, please register through the Annual Conference Session registration. There is no fee to attend the festival as an observer. Learn more. Deadline May 5.
Annual Conference housing reservation site now open
· 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 www.encouragethecall.org.
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 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.
The Garden at Gethsemane UMC – Strawberry Festival
Strawberry Festival
Friday, June 5
4:30 - 7 p.m.
Held at Garden at Gethsemane UMC
1201 W. McGalliard Road, Muncie
284-6877
in our Asbury Hall. (Parking in the back of church)
8" Sub (adults)
4" Sub ( children 12 & under)
Cole slaw, potato chips and STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE
Adults: $10.00
Children 12 & Under: $5.00
Take Out Available
Proceeds support our youth, camps and missions.
Muncie High Street UMC – High Street Travelers 2015 Trips: May 5-7, Holland Tulip Festival; May 20, Mystery Trip; June 10, Jeanne Robertson & Blue Gate Theatre, Shipshewana; June 25, Wagon Wheel Playhouse: West Side Story; July 6-17, Alaskan Cruise Tour; August 12, Factory Tour & Travel Day, Warsaw, IN; September 23, Fall Factory Fun Day, Columbus, OH; October 7-14, California Rail Discovery; October 22, Fall Mystery Trip; November 18, Lacomedia Dinner Theatre: A Christmas Story, The Musical; December 2-4, Christmas in Nashville, TN. 2016 Trips: January 24, Southern Caribbean Cruise. 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.
7th Annual Pork Chop Dinner, Fundraiser for Covenant Partners Ministries, Friday, May 1, 4:30-7:30 p.m., St. Paul’s UMC, 1707 E 26th Street, Muncie, (765) 288-6454. Dine in or Carry Out Pork Chop Meal, Pre-sale $9.00/$10.00 at door; Hot Dog Meal $5.00, Extra Pork Chop $6.00. Tickets are available through many UMC Churches. Sponsor: South Muncie Ministry Cluster—Avondale UMC, Fountain Square UMC, Industry UMC, Muncie Main Street UMC, Muncie Normal City UMC, Muncie Trinity UMC and Covenant Partners Ministries.
Spring Gospel Fest featuring Songbirds (Delaware County Extension Chorus) and First Baptist Church Hand Bell Choir, April 26, 3:00 p.m. Muncie St. Paul’s, 1707 E 26th Street.
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.
New Burlington UMC Annual Fish Fry
May 2nd - Annual Fish Fry, 4:30 - 7:30 p.m., $8 for adults, $5 for children 12 & under. Come and enjoy all you can eat fish!
All proceeds go to support local mission projects. New Burlington UMC is located by the reservoir at
8080 S CR 475 E, Muncie.
YOUTH MINISTRIES