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| Events and News | Outside the District | Mission News | Miscellaneous |
DISTRICT UMC BITS & PIECES July 16, 2008
Timothy R. Baer, District Superintendent, e-mail – tbaer@cpcumc.org
Karen Statler, Administrative Assistant, e-mail – kstatler@cpcumc.org
550 Cleveland Avenue, Suite 10, Chambersburg, PA 17201
Office (717) 263-5629 or 1-800-317-9140; Fax 717-263-6792
Regular Office Hours: Monday 9:00 AM to 12 Noon
Tuesday — Thursday 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM to 12 Noon
Chambersburg District Web Site — www.appleburg.org
Please share the information in this newsletter with your congregation. Anyone interested in receiving this newsletter can call the Chambersburg District Ministry Resource Center or e-mail us. If you have church news items that would be of interest to the entire district, e-mail that information to kstatler@cpcumc.com .
Date Church Time Theme
July 14-18 Mercersburg, First 6:30-8:30 PM Power Lab
July 14 – 18 Waynesboro, Faith 6-8:30 PM Beach Party
July 21 – 25 Waynesboro, Christ 5-7:30 PM Beach Party
July 21 – 25 York Springs 6:30-8:30 PM Beach Party
July 27 – 31 Amberson 6:30-8:30 PM What Would Jesus Do?
July 27 – 31 Shippensburg, Messiah 6-8:45 PM God’s Big Backyard
July 28 – August 1 Orrtanna 6-8:30 PM Beach Party
August 4 – 8 Cumberland, Otterbein 6:30-8:30 PM Beach Party
August 4 – 8 Newburg 6:00-8:00 PM Galilee By-The-Sea
August 4 – 8 Three Spring’s Community 9:30-11:30 PM God’s Back Yard
Held at First Baptist and Grace UMC churches
August 10-14 Chambersburg, First 5:45-8:30 PM Power Lab
McConnellsburg and Cito UMC present, "Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" on Thursday, Friday and Saturday (July 17, 18 and 19) at 7 p.m. at Cito UMC, 3746 Cito Road, McConnellsburg, PA. Admission is $5.00, children 3 and under free. For more information, please contact the church office at 717-485-4815 (McConnellsburg) or 717-485-9020 (Cito).
Uniting in prayers of intercession asking the Lord to pour out his spirit and release his perfect will for the people of the Cumberland Valley. Free Admission. For more information go to www.720gathering.com
State Line U.M. Church invites you to hear the heart-warming testimony and musical artistry of Duncan Holmes. Blind from birth, Duncan was involved with music throughout his education. He received music degrees from Shenandoah University and the University of North Texas. He tours the U.S. performing and sharing his story at churches, schools, and prisons, and has appeared on the 700 Club. Duncan will be in concert at the State Line United Methodist Church on July 27 at 6:00 PM. There will be a time of snacks and fellowship following the concert.
This event will be held at Chambersburg First Baptist Church, 741 S. Coldbrook Ave., Chambersburg, PA. The speaker will be James Smith from the PA Prison Society. The meal will catered by Antrim House. Donation for meal $20. Entertainment will be the Hetrick Family Singers. For more information, contact John Rauch 717-262-0842. Reservations are due August 12th.
Asbury United Methodist Woman is sponsoring a trip to the 2008 Infinite Grace Women of Faith Conference September 12th and 13th at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia. Come join us for a faith filled weekend. The bus will leave Asbury church parking lot on Friday, September 12 at approximately 4:15 AM. We plan to arrive back at Asbury between 10 – 11 PM on Saturday. We have 11 tickets available. The cost of the trip is $245.00 made payable to Asbury UMW. Included in the cost is the pre-conference on Friday, breakfast on Saturday, main conference on Saturday, lunch on Friday and Saturday, hotel and bus fare. Please contact Tammy Bair at 485-9416 or Sylvia Smith at 485-3886 to sign up today!
“Lay Speaking Ministry” & “Serving From the Heart” taught by Pastor Deborah Westbrook. This is a Basic Lay Speaker’s Class with an emphasis on discovering your spiritual gifts and implementing them in the local church.
The classes will be held at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 750 Norland Ave., Chambersburg, PA. Traveling from Route 30, turn north onto 5th Ave., continue to Norland Ave. and turn right at light, church entrance is on right-hand side. Traveling from I-81, get off Exit 17 (Walker Rd.). Turn right at light onto Norland Ave., Continue to church entrance on the left-hand side.
Cost $30.00. This includes registration, snacks, books, and materials. Lunch will be on your own. There are several restaurants nearby. Students who may have a financial hardship are encouraged to inquire if their local church will sponsor them or contact Deborah Westbrook (717) 776-3444 directly to discuss scholarship status.
Before class, students will need to do reading in preparation for the first session and also have discussed lay speaking in the local church with his/her pastor. Books may be picked up at the District Office or mailed to you if you are unable to get to the District Office.
Applications are available at the Chambersburg District Ministry Resource Center or from your pastor.
THE APPLICATION MUST BE AT THE DISTRICT OFFICE BY Thursday, September 4, 2008 along with $30.00. Make check payable to “Chambersburg District Office UMC” and send to: Chambersburg District Ministry Resource Center, 550 Cleveland Avenue, Suite 10, Chambersburg, PA 17201-3430.
Plan to attend all sessions. You will not receive any confirmation of your registration.
8. DISTRICT CLERGY PICNIC, Sunday September 21, 2008 -2:00 - 5:30 PM (or whenever you care to leave)
CALEDONIA STATE PARK
Oak Pavilion
Purpose
To re-connect after the summer and greet the new Pastoral Families in the Chambersburg District.
2:00 PM—Hiking, lounging (bring your chair)
3:45 PM—Children’s Games (adult games too!)
4:30 PM—Picnic Lunch
Short Vespers to follow our meal
There will be
Bring your favorite picnic food (a vegetable dish and a dessert dish) to share with the community. Also bring your own plates, cups, and plastic wear. R.S.V.P. by Wednesday, September 17th 717-263-5629 or e-mail kstatler@cpcumc.org
DIRECTIONS: Traveling east the park is located 9 miles east of I-81 and Route 30. At the intersection of Route 30 and PA 233, turn north on PA 233. Go .1 miles and turn left into Park. Traveling west the park is approximately 15 miles from the square in Gettysburg. At the intersection of Route 30 and PA 233, turn north on PA 233. Go .1 miles and turn left into Park. Pass the Park Office and continue on past parking lot #1 on the left to the three way stop sign. Go through the three way stop sign and drive to the bottom parking lot #2. Pavilion is in the woods
9. HAPPENINGS IN OUR DISTRICT CHURCHES
CONGRATULATIONS TO….
PRAYER REQUESTS
The Friends of Neighborhood Center Organization is seeking support in the sale of tickets ($20.00).
For years the Friends sponsored a play at Totem Pole Playhouse. The cost of the tickets became too expensive to make a profit. It was decided to try the “Playless Play” much like a foodless food sale. The tickets are $20 or any amount of donation you would care to make. Contact Doris Sheldon for more information 717-762-4668.
DISTRICT & CONFERENCE MISSION NEWS
1. MISSION TRIPS PLANNED BY THE CHAMBERSBURG DISTRICT CHURCHES FOR 2008
2. MIRACLE MONTH TALLY We are pleased to announce that Miracle Month has tallied $200,000 in pledges and gifts so far. THANK YOU! This generosity has enabled the Executive Committee of the Mission Central Board of Managers to move the first $100,000 to the principle of the loan.
3. CHAMBERSBURG DISTRICT DISTRICT ADVANCE SPECIALS
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EVENTS HAPPENING OUTSIDE THE DISTRICT
1. IMPACT ‘08
Mark your calendars: Impact '08 will be held at Camp Greene Hills from Wednesday, July 30 to Saturday, August 2. We hope you can join us for this engaging four day outdoor event. For more information, contact Stephen Gallaher at sgallahersnl@aol.com.
The 2008 Leadership Summit sponsored by the Willowcreek Association is scheduled for August 7-8. This event is provided by satellite simulcast at many locations including Manheim, PA (near Lancaster). This is one of the least expensive ways available to learn from top leaders in the church and in the secular world. Check it out at www.willowcreek.com/summit.
3. LEADERSHIP UNIVERSITY - FALL 2008 DATES
The State College Campus of Leadership University will offer the following courses on October 24-25, 2008 at Faith UMC, Bellefonte, PA.
BASIC LAY SPEAKING: This course is designed to prepare persons for leadership in the local church, as well as for preaching sermons. The instructor may require an extra Saturday to complete the requirements. – Instructor: TBA
HEBREWS: Hebrews was written to a Christian Community touched by persecution. This letter advises Christians everywhere, including today, to trust God when the way is difficult. These chapters contain many memorable verses that can guide us in our journey of faith. – Instructor: Bishop Neil Irons
THE DISCIPLINE OF PRAYER: Explore the spiritual discipline of prayer in its many forms and uses. Learn how to pray and how to develop a prayer life, as well as teaching others to develop this discipline. – Instructor: TBA
4. FALL 2008 SPIRITUAL & PASTORAL FORMATION EVENT - THE BODY OF CHRIST: ALIVE IN PRAYER!
Where: Camp Hebron: 975 Camp Hebron Rd Halifax PA, 17032
Contact: (717)-896-3441 or (800)-864-7747, or - camphebron.org/home
When: October 27 – 29, 2008
Why: To Deepen and Strengthen our prayer life
Guest Speaker: Laura Beach Local Pastor Q&A – Rev Patricia Woolever
Registration: 3:00pm to 5:00pm on the 27th, and departure will be at 1:00pm on the 29th. Please bring your Bible, notepad, pen or pencil. You will need your own personal items but all linens are supplied, this is a hotel setting with rooms and private baths.
Price - $120.00 for Registration before Sept. 15 $ 130.00 after Sept. 15th Commuter Fee $75.00
Single rooms available upon request please check for pricing
During the afternoon on the 27th there will be the opportunity for Horseback trail rides for an additional fee of $10.00. If you would like to bring your bike, there are also trails and roads to ride.
CEU --- 1.5 ---_* $120.00 by September 15th * $130.00 after September 15th
All registrations due by September 29th Scholarships available, check with Sandy Brant for application. Call the Chambersburg District Ministry Resource Center for an application.
5. OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS
The Internal Revenue Service has announced an increase in the standard mileage rates for the final six month of 2008. The rate will increase to 58.5 cents a mile for all business miles driven from July 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008. This represents an increase of eight cents (8) cents from the 50.5 cent rate in effect for the first six months of 2008. |
Thanks to many of you, Computer Ministry, Inc. is beginning to fill its shelves with donated computers. In the first two weeks of the appeal, you have brought in about 50 PCs to us for refurbishment or recycling. And we know the QuikLink is the source of this, because you're mentioning it when you drop off the equipment. |
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3. FULL-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT POSITION OPEN IN CONFERENCE FINANCE OFFICE |
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A full-time position as the Administrative Assistant for Payables is now open. A background in accounting, computer and communication skills are essential. Interested persons should submit their resume to the Conference Treasurer, Zedna Haverstock, at PO Box 2053, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055. You may request a full job description by e-mail (zedna@cpcumc.org). Deadline for accepting resumes is July 18, 2008. |
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