(UMH #202)
WEEKLY NEWS FROM THE EAST DISTRICT
INDIANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
November 8, 2016
eAST dISTRICT cENTER
PO Box 2464
MUNCIE, IN 47307
(765) 282-2322
OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY – WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM UNTIL 3:00 PM, THURSDAY 8:00 AM UNTIL 4:00 PM / EAST DISTRICT WEBSITE
giving tuesday november 29, 2016
student leadership academy november 18-20, 2016
registration is available for 2017 hybrid license to preach
flsa guidance information
employment opportunities
clergy assessment now available online
lay servant training
East District Charge Conferences
clergy covenant day: november 10
certified lay minister program
special sundays in 2016
east district umw news and events
2016 dates and information for church treasurers
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
giving tuesday november 29, 2016
Give light. Give love. Give life.November 29, United Methodists will once again come together to support the work of Advance projects and missionaries on UMC #GivingTuesday.
This year, consider supporting a project that is working in an area you care about, such as hunger and poverty, education, or social justice. For a complete list of projects, visit The Advance.
We would love to hear about creative ways in which you are raising awareness and funds for mission — especially what you are planning for UMC #GivingTuesday. Thank you for your passion as we live out God’s mission together. Should you have any questions about UMC #GivingTuesday, please contact .
Resources
Find UMC #GivingTuesday banners/ads, FAQs, impact stories, and links to videos and other resources to help you participate in the campaign.
Give
Use this link (www.umcmission.org/give) to make your donation November 29.
student leadership academy november 18-20, 2016
The Student Leadership Academy is a weekend retreat for high school youth (grades 9-12) to explore what they are passionate about, what problems in the world get them fired up, what gifts and tools God has given them, and what amazing ideas they have now for sharing Christ’s love. Recommend a high school student leader from your church for an empowering weekend that emphasizes God’s calling in his or her life both now and in any future vocation.$50 cost includes all meals, 2 nights bunking at a nearby church, and all materials.
Call 317-924-1321 or www.inumc.org/sla
University of Indianapolis
1400 E Hanna Ave.
Indianapolis, IN 46227
Registration is available for 2017 hybrid license to preach
Registration for the Spring session of the Hybrid (online) License to Preach Schoolis open until January 23 at 11:59 p.m. The Hybrid (Online) school enables candidates to complete training, when their primary vocation makes it difficult to attend a residential school. The school provides the required contact hours of learning at times that are possible for such persons to participate. Registrants must have been certified as a candidate for licensed and/or ordained ministry. You may contact your District Superintendent, and/or Chair of District Committeeon Ministry to learn about your certification status. Learn more and register at: http://www.inumc.org/licensetopreachschoolsflsa guidance information
The Office of Financial Servicesis sending out materials on FLSA Guidance via email to church treasurers. Postcards will also be sent in the mail with contact information for anyone who needs a paper copy. This information can also be found on the Conference website at http://www.inumc.org/flsaguidance.employment opportunities
ALBANY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (between Muncie and Portland) is accepting applications to fill a brand new part-time ministry position. To carry out our vision of being God's Ambassadors beyond the walls of our church, AUMC needs help from specialized staff leadership. A Minister of Community Engagement will lead the congregation in recognizing our full abundance of God-given skills and talents, learn how to connect these gifts with the people of Albany, and ultimately transform the congregation for more active and targeted ministry to our community.This position will exist from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017, and may later be re-authorized for additional years. The new staffperson will be compensated at $15 per hour for up to eight (8) hours per week. Office space and limited reimbursement for mileage will be provided.
To receive a detailed job description and list of desired qualifications, please direct all inquiries to Pastor Jake Ohlemiller at or 765-637-8965. Jake is excited to hear from you!
MUNCIE COLLEGE AVENUE UMC SEEKS PRAISE TEAM DIRECTOR: We are currently searching for a new praise team director (8-10 hours/week) to support our contemporary worship ministries. Responsibilities include coordinating all music for contemporary worship, leading the praise team, organizing regular rehearsals, 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.
YORKTOWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (near Muncie, Indiana) has immediate openings for two new part-time positions. This congregation is launching a vision to reach families and impact the greater Yorktown community. These new key positions will help to resource and mobilize the congregation and worship experiences.
TheLeader of Worship and Musicwill work closely with the pastor, and will be the “producer” of each worship service and special programs, will oversee and coordinate details, and is a creative visionary in leading people into communion with God.Within three yearsthe Leader of Worship and Music will help transform the worship service into a more vibrant mix and blend of unique and creative opportunities.
This is a part-time salaried position at approximately 15 hours per week with a compensation range of $750-$1,000 per month.
The job description name is a link and the description is also an attachment.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Pastor Peter Curts, . Inquiries and questions can be directed to Pastor Curts, 1-317-213-4873, .
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TheLeader of Family Ministrywill be responsible for developing a sustainable discipleship and outreach ministry. This big picture coordinator will champion events, programs, and efforts to implement a discipleship pathway within our community. The three-year goal is to improve the quality of family life in the Yorktown community through pathway experiences beyond Sunday morning worship attendance and to implement a discipleship pathway for engagement in small group participation, volunteer service, mentoring, resourcing events, outreach activities, and other intentional efforts.
This is a part-time salaried position at approximately 25 hours per week with a compensation range of $1,250-$1,500 per month.
The job description name is a link and the description is also an attachment.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Pastor Peter Curts, . Inquiries and questions can be directed to Pastor Curts, 1-317-213-4873, .
clergy assessment now available online
The Clergy Assessment is a new online system, and will be completed annually for providing feedback, mentoring and coaching resources, and improving clergy fruitfulness as disciples, as leaders of congregations, and as missional developers in the community and world.The Clergy Assessment is a formative process rather than a summative procedure to assist clergy in gaining greater insights through self-reflection, self-evaluation, and feedback provided by the Staff/Pastor Parish Relations Committee in areas to affirm and areas that need further development. The purpose of ongoing feedback for clergy is not to ‘prove’ but to ‘improve’.
A Conference generated email was sent to all pastors and Staff Parish Relations Chairpersons regarding how to access the system to complete the clergy assessment. Deadline to complete the online form is November 30. For more information go to http://www.inumc.org/clergyassessment.
lay servant training
Fall Lay Ministry TrainingAs you might have heard, the East District Lay Ministry Training is now being headed by Jake Ohlemiller and Curtis Banker. The East District will not be hosting its own Lay Ministry Training this Fall, as it has typically done in the past. Although the East District itself will not be hosting a training event, it will still be possible for people in the East District to participate in training this Fall if desired. This can happen in one of two ways:
1. You can feel free to refer people to training events in other districts. (http://www.inumc.org/lsmtrainingopportunities)
2. People interested in completing the requirements can also take courses online. (Here is a link which will take them to the appropriate place online: http://www.beadisciple.com/ ).
Look for information concerning the Winter Classes soon!
If you would like further information or have questions, Curtis and Jake can be reached with the INUMC email addresses: and
east district charge conferences
We are experimenting with Charge Conferences this year, trying to produce times of celebration, inspiration, and transformation. Our theme this year is: Be. Hope.Sunday, November 13, 3:30 p.m. Richmond Central UMC, 1425 E Main Street, Richmond
Deadline for completing and submitting forms online is October 27th.
Deadline for Child Care Registrations for all sites was October 10th. Because we did not receive any registrations child care will not be provided during our three scheduled charge conferences.
clergy covenant day: november 10
All clergy, active and retired, including Elders, Deacons, Local Pastors, Certified Candidates, Seminarians and clergy serving in various Extension Ministries, are all invited to a clergy gathering designed to help cultivate our clergy covenant. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday, November 10, Zionsville UMC. This is not a mandatory event; however, clergy are strongly encouraged to attend. This event is for clergy only. Childcare services will be made available. Deadline for registration is end-of-day, Tuesday, November 1. To learn more and register, visit: inumc.org/covenantday16certified lay minister program
Registrations are currently being taken for the 2016-2017 CLM Program.Orientation – March 11, 2017; Retreat – April 20-22, 2017
The Certified Lay Minister (CLM) is a position that was approved at the 2012 session of the General Conference of The United Methodist Church. It is a position designed to enhance the quality of ministry and ability of small membership churches, team ministry in larger membership churches, and ministry in other settings to meet the spiritual and temporal needs of a constantly changing world (Paragraph 271, Book of Discipline, United Methodist Church).
What is the Certified Lay Minister Academy?
The Certified Lay Minister Academy consists of an orientation session for the Certified Lay Minister program, followed by a 3 day intensive training. The sessions are currently offered in Indianapolis to provide a central location for individuals coming from a variety of areas from across the conference. Full participation in all of the classes is required in order to satisfy the training requirement for certification.
Complete Information available here.
special sundays in 2016
Six Sundays throughout the year have been dedicated as Special Sundays. On these days, offerings are collected to support ministries that can only be possible thanks to our connectional system. When our churches come together, we can create great change. You can find more information about these offerings at www.umcgiving.org. Mark your calendars now for these upcoming 2016 Special Sundays:November 27 - United Methodist Student Day
East district umw news and events
June NewsletterMarch Newsletter
September Newsletter
2016 dates and information for church treasurers
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
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 2nd Friday of each month April 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 Needs for the Christmas Holiday –
Here are the needs:
Thanksgiving: 4 – 10 to 12 lb. turkeys by November 14
Christmas Open House: 4 - 10 pound hams spiral cutby December 12
3 - 10/12 pound turkeysby December 12
homemade cookies, cakes, desserts, candies (bring in
December 22, 23 or 24)
5 - 6 #10 cans green beans bring in anytime in December
drinks: tea, coffee, hot chocolate mix
potatoes: white – 3 - 10 pound bags
sweet – 50 potatoes
margarine: 10 small tubs
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 is in need of a van!
Friends,
The 15 passenger van we now have at Covenant Partners Ministries is rapidly nearing the end of its usable life. It is a 1998 Dodge B3500 van. The floor and rear door both have holes rusted completely through and this alone would probably be cause for replacement. It has no A/C, the blower motor for the heater only works on high (I have replaced the resistor twice in one month), the driver’s side window has to be raised and lowered by hand with a shim to hold it up, the rear differential needs to be rebuilt, the windshield leaks, when you blow the horn the engine quits, and finally the alternator is so weak that you cannot run the windshield wipers, defroster, and headlights at the same time. Parts alone would be over $1500.00 and labor would probably be over $2000.00. A lady was kind enough to buy new tires for it this spring and I put new shocks on it in May. Everything from there up needs to be replaced.
This is a plea for help to get us a newer van. I pick up between 20 and 30 people for services each week and without it they have no other way to get there. We also use the van for women’s and men’s outings, church picnics and for youth outings to Acquire the Fire, Believe Tour and other events. The van is a critical part of this Ministry.
We are asking for a newer 15-passenger van that is in good shape and runs well. We do not expect perfect. This could be the donation of a van or the help with funds to purchase a van that fits our needs.
If you cannot help financially or with the donation of a van, please help us with prayer that this need will be met.
Respectfully,
Jerry McBride
Muncie High Street UMC – High Street Travelers 2016 Trips. For pricing and information contact Deb Heeter by email
Muncie Riverside UMC – Wood Carvers & Crafters at Riverside
Wood Carvers & Crafters come together at Riverside UM Church on the 1st, 3rd and 5thThursdays each month at 10:00 am to work on their projects and share ideas with one another. Beginners always welcome. Bring your projects and necessary project materials. Riverside is located at 1201 N. Wheeling Ave., Muncie, IN. Call 288-4257 for information.
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