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| Events and News | Outside the District | Mission News | Miscellaneous |
CHAMBERSBURG DISTRICT NEWSLETTER August 19, 2010
Timothy R. Baer, District Superintendent, e-mail – tbaer@susumc.org
Karen Statler, Administrative Assistant, e-mail – kstatler@susumc.org
550 Cleveland Avenue, Suite 10, Chambersburg, PA 17201
Office (717) 263-5629; Fax 717-263-6792
Regular Office Hours: Monday 9:00 AM to 12 Noon
Tuesday through 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 or e-mail the Chambersburg District Ministry Resource Center. If you have church news items that would be of interest to the entire district, e-mail that information to kstatler@cpcumc.org.
CLUSTER CAMPMEETINGS – 2010 Charge Conferences
In recent years we have gathered with sisters and brothers in clusters to eat together, worship together, and conduct our annual charge conference business. This has been a time of “holy conferencing” as United Methodists who often do not know their United Methodist neighbors get together to share in fellowship and worship. Many very positive comments have been made/received by clergy and laity – recognizing that as we live into the future we will need to find new ways to be together in our common witness of reaching out in the name of Jesus Christ to transform the world. Building on worshipping together and celebrating our common yet diverse ministries and missions, we look forward to campmeeting gatherings again this Fall. In our gathering may we re-connect with the incredible power of relationship with God and with each other.
Cluster Campmeetings – Charge Conferences
5:00 Community Covered Dish Meal
6:00 Gathering for Camp-meeting Worship
Opening Prayer
Singing (20 minutes)
Testimonies of Outreach Ministries/Witness (25 minutes)
Evening Prayer
Scripture
Preaching “Faith – Change a Person – Transform the World!”
A Time of Commitment
Closing Hymn
Benediction
7:15 Charge Conference Gatherings
8:00 On Our Way Rejoicing
Charge Conference Dates:
October 3 – Shippensburg Cluster – Walnut Bottom, Trinity
October 10 – Tuscarora Cluster – St. Luke’s, Shade Gap
October 17 – Caledonia Cluster – Fayetteville, Calvary
October 24 – McConnellsburg Cluster – Cito
October 31 – Gettysburg Cluster - Gettysburg
November 7 – Southern Tuscarora – St. John’s
November 14 – Chambersburg Cluster – Chambersburg, 1st
November 21 – Waynesboro Cluster – not yet determined
YOKEFELLOW PRISION MINISTRY BANQUET will be held on Friday, August 27 at 6:30 PM at Fayetteville Calvary U. M. Church, 150 Norlo Drive, Fayetteville PA. Dr. Lois Waters and Unity in Christ Choir will be there. Tickets are $15.00 each. If you would like tickets for the banquet or want to be a sponsor in the promotional booklet, contact John Rauch 717-957-6607.
A PARTY TO KICK-OFF THE NEW YEAR AND WELCOME THE NEW PASTORS - Sunday, August 29, 2010 - for pastors, retired, living spouses of deceased pastors and their family at Newburg U.M. Church, 203 High St., Newburg, PA, 4:00 PM till Dark. Eat at 5:00 PM
There will be:
• Volley ball & fun games for young and older alike.
• Children’s playground with a fenced in area for pre-schoolers.
• A live band playing a fun variety for everyone.
• Hot dogs w/kraut, cheeseburgers, condiments, ice tea and lemonade will be provided.
• Come & relax!
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 ware. R.S.V.P. by Tuesday, August 24th 717-263-5629 or e-mail kstatler@susumc.org.
HAPPENINGS IN THE CHAMBERSBURG DISTRICT CHURCHES
• Chambersburg, First UMC is offering Christian Counseling Service for individuals, couples, and family counseling sessions. Stephanie Byers is the counselor. For appointments call 717-496-3889.
• Chambersburg, St. Paul UMC will hold a Chicken BBQ event on Saturday, August 28th from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. You’ll be able to enjoy your meal in the Family Life Center, outside under a canopy, or take it as carry-out. This event supports youth ministries.
• Hopewell UMC will have Smith’s Chicken Barbecue Meal on Friday, September 10th from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. You may eat in or take out. For tickets call the charge office 423-5218.
• Marion UMC will be holding an Ice Cream Social and a Ladies Fashion Show at the Kauffman Ruritan Building as part of their 175th Year Anniversary Celebration on August 22 at 6:00 PM. Everyone is invited to come enjoy home-made ice cream, pies and cakes.
• McConnellsburg UMC will have a Back to School Blast and Blessing of the Backpacks on Sunday morning August 22nd.
• Mercersburg, First UMC has hired Dan Allen as their new Youth Director. For the past four years Dan has worked for New Life for Youth which is a sister discipleship program to Dave Wilkerson’s Teen Challenge. Dan was a part of the praise and worship team that conducted twice weekly chapel services and ministered at many churches along the East coast.
• Oakville UMC will hold a Yard Sale on August 26, 27, & 28 to benefit the Church General Fund. No prices will be marked. Purchase will be by donation. Anyone that would like to donate items may call Larry & Joanne Dubbs, at 717-532-6300 or 717-729-7309. Yard Sale will be at 1545 Ritner Hwy, Shippensburg, Pa. From Shippensburg go north on US 11 about 3.5 miles
• On Thursday, August 26th Shippensburg, Messiah’s Outreach and Witness Committee will be welcoming freshman at Shippensburg University by handing out water and helping to direct them to their dorms.
• Scotland UMC will be holding Safe Sanctuaries Training on Sunday, October 10 from 2:00 to 6:00 PM. Contact Pastor Michael Baumgardner 717-595-0156 for more information.
• Waynesboro, Faith UMC will be offering a Blessing of the Backpacks at the 8:00 and 10:45 AM worship services on Sunday, August 29th and the promotion of children will be recognized at the 10:45 AM worship service.
EVENTS AT FAYETTEVILLE, OTTERBEIN
We at Otterbein U.M.C. in Fayetteville will be hosting several events. The first is a movie night. It will have the drive in theatre atmosphere. It will be Saturday evening August 28th at 7:30 p.m. Come bring a lawn chair. Snacks and drinks will be provided. The movie is the Disney feature "Up," a wonderful animated film for the whole family. An ice cream social will be held on Saturday, September 18th from 3:00 until 6:30 PM.
Ice cream, hot dogs, bar-be-que, french fries, pies, cake and drinks will be sold. There will be music to enjoy, free face painting, and free games for the kids. Come and enjoy this wonderful time of food and fellowship.
ST. PAUL UMW YARD SALE
St. Paul United Methodist Women is sponsoring a yard sale to benefit missions.
The sale will be held in the Family Life Center of the church located at 750
Norland Avenue, Chambersburg, PA.
Dates and times are as follows:
Thursday, September 9 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday, September 10 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday, September 11 8:00 AM - Noon
There will be baked goods, food, clothes, some collectibles, and lots of yard sale treasures.
All proceeds will go to support United Methodist Women missions. A portion of the proceeds will be donated toward local missions such BOPIC (Building Our Pride In Chambersburg), Women In Need, the Franklin County Shelter for the Homeless, YMCA Sam’s Club, and others.
Questions may be directed to Linda Strickler at 717-263-4975 or to the church office
at 717-267-3085.
CHAMBERSBURG DISTRICT MINI-SCHOOL OF MISSIONS – Saturday, September 11, 2010 at Scotland U. M. Church, 4040 Main St., Scotland, PA from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. Theme will be “Faith, Hope, and Love in Action.” The spiritual growth study centers on John’s letters, which show the love of God, the Truth of God, unity in love for each other, and the difficulties involved in discerning the truth of scriptures.
There is a $5.00 registration fee. Bring a bag lunch. Registration deadline is September 3. Send registrations to: Mrs. Janet Derrick, 15 Burke Dr., Shippensburg, PA 17257; 717-352-3836.
EXPLORE THE MEANING OF LIFE
What is the point of life? What happens when we die? If you’ve ever asked these questions, isn’t it time for some answers?? Begin the fall season by embarking on a spiritual journey, one that will lead you towards the answers to your questions about life and God and how they relate. First United Methodist Church of Greencastle invites you to join them on the Alpha Course, beginning September 13th – December 13th (Mondays) from 6:00 – 8:30 PM. The first night is not a commitment. It’s simply a chance to see if Alpha might be for you. Alpha is a short, practical introduction to the Christian faith, offering a relaxed, open, low-key and fun atmosphere where no question is considered too simple or hostile. Each meeting includes a dinner, a talk, and small group discussion. The Alpha Course is free and offered for both youth and adults. For more information, call the First United Methodist Church of Greencastle today at 717-597-7314, or go to alphausa.org. The Alpha Course…finally, the opportunity to explore the meaning of life!
BASIC REFRESHER AND ADVANCE LAY SPEAKING CLASS will be held Friday, September 17, 2010 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM and on Saturday, September 18 from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM at First United Methodist Church, 225 S. Second St., Chambersburg, PA. The topic will be on the various aspects of “Angels.” Rev. John Ile will be the instructor. This is a course for Basic Lay Speakers and Advance Lay Speakers who need recertification and for Basic Lay Speakers who want to become Advance Lay Speakers. Application blanks have been mailed out. Registration deadline is September 7th. If you need a registration form, contact your pastor or the Chambersburg District Ministry Resource Center.
A BASIC LAY SPEAKER CLASS will be held on Saturday, October 2, 9, & 16 at Otterbein UM Church, 15634 Paxton Run Rd., Newburg, PA. This class will have an emphasis on discovering your spiritual gifts and implementing them in the local church to become a better church leader. Pastor Deb Westbrook will be the instructor. Application forms will be mailed to the pastors soon. Contact your pastor or the Chambersburg District Ministry Center for a form. Registration deadline is September 23rd.
DISTRICT ANNUAL UMW MEETING – Saturday, October 9, 2010 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Newburg U.M. Church. At this meeting there will be election of officers 2011, the pledge service, a memorial service, and the recognition of Mission Today units. A registration fee of $8.50 will be charged. Lunch will be provided by the host church. Registration forms will be forthcoming.
RED CROSS TRAINING - October 20, 2010, 8:30AM-11:30AM – FOR PASTORS AND INTERESTED CHURCH MEMBERS. This will be located at Chambersburg First UM, 225 S. Second Street, Chambersburg, PA
3 Hour Training Session given by Allen Adams of the Chambersburg Red Cross. The program will be on the following:
Course Objective
Overview of Shelter Operations
Organizing the Shelter
Operating the Shelter and Shelter Operations
We will need two from each cluster group, clergy or lay person and would need to have cluster groups make us aware of their churches status with regard to their Red Cross structure capabilities.
Responses should be sent to us at BARTS UMC at bartscentumc@centurylink.net or call 717 359-5600 or by mail at BARTS 50 E. King Street, Littlestown, PA 17340
Don Tesno, E.R.T. Coordinator
IN OUR PRAYERS….
• Jason Kuhn, son of Bill and Joann Kuhn, as he continues to deal with eye problems.
• Family of John Rauch in the sudden death of his 22 year old grandson, Kevin Wood.
BITS & PIECES
• ATTENTION PASTORS: ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2011 - Do not schedule any weddings or events for the June 8, 9, 10 &11, 2011. Annual Conference will be held on those dates.
• Grant Application for Central PA Conference Health Related Ministries Funds for Congregations, Networks, and Conference Affiliated Agencies are now available. This will be for requests for 2011. Deadline will be September 1, 2010. Copies are available at the Chambersburg District Ministry Resource Center.
• If anyone is interested in borrowing Greencastle, 1st “Jonah and the Whale” that we had in the Homecoming Parade, contact us at 717-597-7314. The dimensions are 7 ½’ tall, 7 ½’ wide, and 27’ long. It would fit on 2 trailers to haul. It comes apart to do that. It was in the parade and transported on a tractor trailer for us. Kathy Statler, Secretary, Building Reservations Manager, and Nursery Coordinator
• Adams County Gleaning Network coordinates efforts between growers and volunteers to pick crops that are in danger of going to waste. All food collected gets donated to nonprofits that feed those in need. The Network notifies you a day or two in advance when a “picking” has been scheduled and you are welcome to participate. Call Jerry Althoff at 334-0601 or email jlalthoff@pa.nat for more information.
• Now Available Online! Ministerial Education Fund PowerPoint Presentation. This free resource is available for downloading at www.umcgiving.org .
• Check out a new improved website Young Peoples Ministry for the Susquehanna Conference igniteyoungpeople.org .
DISTRICT & CONFERENCE MISSION NEWS
New Furniture Ministry: St. Paul UMC, Chambersburg, in order to address a continued need in our community, has recently obtained a storage unit in Fayetteville in which we are able to store donated furniture to be given to those less fortunate. In order to seed our inventory, we would ask that anyone who might know individuals who are interested in making donations of sofas, chairs, mattresses, box springs, bedroom furniture, floor lamps, and dining room furniture to encourage them to contact Pastor Lenore Hosier at 717-267-3085 to make arrangements. (Please, only gently used items) Also, if you know of individuals or families in need, please feel free to contact us to see if we might have the items requested in inventory so that we might make the connection within our churches. We look forward to working with other churches to be able to provide for the needs in the Chambersburg Area.
CHAMBERSBURG DISTRICT MISSION TRIPS
• In October a team of seven from St. Paul will travel to Bethlehem on the West Bank. They will be working around Bethlehem Bible College and Dr. Tom Orndorff will share his knowledge and skill in women’s healthcare with a medical mission in the area.
• Messiah UM Church will be heading to the Gulf Coast to help rebuild the Mississippi Gulf communities that are still recovering from Hurricane Katrina. This year’s dates are Sunday, October 10 thru Saturday, October. 16.
• Marion UM Church is going to Camp Love in Mississippi Saturday, March 12 thru Sunday, March 20.
MISSIONS NEAR AND FAR
On Saturday, September 25th, from 1-3 p.m., Mission Central, located at 5 Pleasant View Drive, Mechanicsburg, will host the third in a series entitled, "Missions Near and Far".
The program will begin with a presentation by Ginny Jones, Executive Director of New Digs Ministry, housed at Mission Central. Ginny, the founder of New Digs, says that its mission is "to assist families in need by providing gently used furniture and household goods to help make their house a home."
From 1:45-2:15 p.m., warehouse tours will be available; refreshments will be served; and door prizes will be drawn.
The second presentation will be given by a representative of United Methodist Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM), a short-term mission agency of the United Methodist Church. UMVIM exists to promote, encourage, and enable Christians to exemplify "Christian Love In Action" through short-term mission service in the United States and abroad
There is no charge for this event. Donations can be made to the organizations that are featured. Checks should be made payable to: New Digs Ministry, Inc., or if making a contribution to UMVIM, write the check to: Susquehanna Conference with "UMVIM" on the memo line. Registration is not required unless you are bringing a group of 5 or more people. For more information or to register a group, contact Wanda Jacobs, Mission Central's Mission Education Chairperson, at 717-939-2993 or buddy.beetle@verizon.net.
MISSION CENTRAL HOSTS “MARKETPLACE AND MINISTRIES” FAIR
On Saturday, October 2nd, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., the 3rd Annual MARKETPLACE AND MINISTRIES FAIR will be held at Mission Central, located at 5 Pleasant View Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050. It will be a unique combination of an indoor yard sale, a mission/ministries fair, and a health fair, with live entertainment, a "Kids' Korner", food, and more!
Anyone may rent a yard sale space for $10. All proceeds from rent will be donated to Mission Central. No fee will be charged to mission organizations or ministries who reserve a space to promote their work. Everyone who visits the ministry displays will have the opportunity to win great door prizes.
There will be food stands selling hot dogs, popcorn, pastries, coffee, cold beverages, and more.
Music by "This Way Up", "Pocket Change", and "Water's Edge" will fill the air while people come and go.
Kids' Korner will have face painting, balloon animals, a candy dive, and a puppet show. All activities in the children's area will be FREE!
A Health Fair is planned to provide information for the public. Influenza vaccines will be offered at a cost. Meet representatives from several Senior Care agencies. Get your blood pressure checked for FREE. The Central Pennsylvania Bloodmobile will be on site, so please consider giving blood.
"The Great VBS and Sunday School Curriculum Exchange" will be in the main hall. Lots of curriculum has been donated to the warehouse, and individuals will be able to choose materials, FREE of charge, to take back to their churches.
Parking will be available in the lot next door, but parking for the physically disabled will be provided in the Mission Central parking lot.
Contact Wanda Jacobs at 717-939-2993 or 717-645-7424 or buddy.beetle@verizon.net for more info or to reserve a space! The deadline for reservations is September 30th.
EVENTS HAPPENING OUTSIDE THE DISTRICT
REHEARSAL DATES FOR MASS CHOIR FOR THE SPECIAL SESSION OF ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON SEPTEMBER 11
Attention singers! Composer Joseph Martin has written a choir anthem for the special session of Annual Conference on September 11th, at the Williamsport Community Arts Center. We are currently in the process of setting up rehearsal dates throughout the Conference and we would encourage you to attend one of these practices if you wish to be a part of our mass choir. At this time there are two rehearsals planned at Whitneyville UMC, 2411 Charleston Rd., Mansfield, PA, on Sunday, August 29th at 2:30 pm and Sunday, September 5th, at 2:30 pm. There will be a rehearsal at Christ Community UMC, 3939 Park Rd., Selinsgrove, PA, on Sunday, August 29th at 2:30. Other dates, times, and locations will be available SOON! Please download and print a copy of the anthem to take with you to whichever rehearsal you choose. If you have any questions, please contact Jesse Topper at bummusic@bedfordumc.org or at 814-285-1113.
SPECIAL (ADJOURNED) SESSION – September 11, 2010 at Community Arts Center, 220 West 4th St. in Williamport, PA. The purpose of this session is to: Consider the Plan for Funding Ministry; Consider
Resolutions; Consider Relationship Statements; Receive Reports from Conference Agencies and
Affiliates; Consider a Nominations Committee Report; Consider Interim Recommendations of
Parsonage Standards; and Consider the Property and Casualty Insurance Plan. According to The
Book of Discipline (2008) only matters contained in the Call to Conference may be considered at this session.
This special conference session will begin and end with worship. We will open with a visit (it is
rumored) from a saint of our denomination, as well as a message on the state of the conference and
music led by Jesse Topper, Minister of Fine Arts at Bedford United Methodist Church. We will
conclude our day with a mass choir presenting the debut of an anthem, “Gather at the River” by
Joseph M. Martin, commissioned for the Susquehanna Conference. This anthem will be posted on
the website on September 13, 2010 and by permission of the composer may be used by anyone in the
conference until it is copyrighted on January 1, 2011. Former bishops who have been connected with
the Susquehanna Conference are being invited to participate with us.
The schedule for the day will be:
Registration 7:30-9:15
Worship and session 9:30 -12:30
Lunch at the YMCA 12:30 -2:00
Session and closing worship 2:00-4:30
REGISTER FOR THE SEPTEMBER 11 SESSION OF ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Clergy, Lay Members and Members-at-Large: If you have not registered for the September 11 Session of Annual Conference, please take a moment to do it now. Registration is online via the conference website.
Kindly note that attending one of the June sessions DID NOT register you for the September session - you are required to register again.
Eileen Vizthum, registrar
registration@susumc.org
The United Methodist Stewardship Foundation proudly announces the 2010 Clergy Tax and Compensation Conference scheduled Thursday, October 7, 2010 at the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, 4685 Mt. Zion Drive, Enola, PA 17025-1461. The Conference will begin at 8:45 AM and conclude at 3:00 PM. Materials, refreshments and lunch will be provided and continuing education credits are available. There will be two sessions to the Conference: Clergy Taxes and Clergy Personal Finances. Registration fee is $50 per person. You may register through The Foundation’s website at www.umstewardship.org or send your e-mail to sfcpa@susumc.org entitled “CLERGY TAX REGISTRATION.”
REGISTER NOW – STEWARDSHIP ACADEMY
OCTOBER 8 AND 9, 2010
APRIL 8 AND 9, 2011
OCTOBER 7 AND 8, 2011
This three-session leadership event is offered jointly by The United Methodist Stewardship Foundation and the Conference Connectional Ministries; and led by Rev. Dr. Wayne C. Barrett, CFP and Rev. David S. Bell, Vice President of Stewardship, of The United Methodist Foundation of Michigan.
The Stewardship Academy offers foundational and practical skills for the task of stewardship leadership in the local church. Participants will learn what we believe about Christian stewardship, how to implement that into life, how to design and implement a commitment campaign, why people give, and how to motivate increased giving. The Academy will examine annual, capital, and planned giving.
The Academy will be held at the Country Cupboard Restaurant and Shops, 101 Hafer Road, Lewisburg, PA 17837 (right off Route 15). Overnight accommodations are available at the Country Inns and Suites next to Country Cupboard.
Registration is $195 per person for all three sessions including meals, materials and 4.5 continuing education units. Overnight accommodations and evening meals are on your own. DEADLINE TO REGISTER is September 30, 2010. Register on-line at www.umstewardship.org.
Kathy Lemkelde
Administrative Assistant
The United Methodist Stewardship Foundation
THE CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL FORMATION EVENTS
• Year One and Year Two of Lay Seminary begins on September 25, 2010. This course is offered by The Center for Spiritual Formation, Inc. For more information call 717-240-0678 or e-mail formation1@embarqmail.com.
• The Ministry of Spiritual Direction begins in September meeting the second Friday evening and Saturday morning and afternoon of every month for two years excluding July. For more information contact Russell Hart, Registrar: 717-240-0678 or formation1@embarqmail.com.
ATTENTION MARRIED COUPLES: Have you signed up for your Methodist Marriage Encounter Weekend? Weekends are designed to enrich ALL MARRIAGES! The next weekend is scheduled for Sept. 30 - Oct. 2, 2011 at the lovely Olmsted Manor Retreat Center in Ludlow, PA, not far from Warren, Pa. This weekend runs from Friday night at 8 PM to Sunday at 5 PM. You will also be given the opportunity later in the weekend to make a confidential contribution of whatever amount you choose, toward the costs for 2 nights lodging, meals of the weekend, and all supplies. The average cost for each couple for a weekend is $400.00. Registrations are limited, so sign up today to ensure that you can attend. Simply go to the website: www.encounter.org and register using your credit card, or for questions or to register locally send a nonrefundable $50.00 per couple registration fee to: Rich & Tammy Fritz, the United Methodist PA registration couple at 6 Riverview Dr., Wrightsville, PA 17368, phone (717) 252-3937; or e-mail: rfritz1@comcast.net if you would like a brochure with registration form mailed to you.
UPCOMING EVENTS
• September 21 & 22, 2010 – Administrative Assistants Workshop at Mount Asbury Retreat Center. This event is sponsored by the Central PA Conference. This will be a time of professional development with others in the connectional system. Leadership will be Conference and District Staff. You will learn skills that will help in your work in a United Methodist Church Office. For more information, call Camping Office – 800-874-8474.
• October 1 – 3, 2010 – Pink Retreat will be held at Mount Asbury Retreat Center, Newville Pa. The theme is “When God and Cancer Meet.” Mike and Robin Brunner will be the leaders. For more information go to the Camping Website www.cpcumcamps.org, e-mail camps@cpcumc.org, or call 800-874-8474.
• October 4 – 7, 2010 – Fall Foliage Retreat For Older Adults. Arrival time 3:00 PM. Departure after the noon meal October 7. The leaders are Bruce and Jeane Smay. This retreat is planned for older adults in the comfortable setting of Wesley Forest. There will be Bible study, worship, campfires, crafts, fishing, nature hikes, walks, fellowship and relaxing together in a setting which proclaims the glory of God. Register online at www.cpcumcamps.org.
• October 5, 2010 – Learning Power Point for Worship – Nate Smith will be the resource leader for the day. This workshop will look at the basics of Power Point, plus additional resources that will help with worship development. This includes websites, software and hardware that your church may want to acquire. Cost is $35 person. For more information call 800-874-8474; e-mail camps@susumc.org; web: www.susumccamps.org .
• October 9-10, 2010 – Dr. Diana Butler Bass will be offering an all-day discussion on information gleaned from her latest book, and her work resulting in “Christianity for the Rest of Us.” This will be held at the Hawley UM Church, 315 Church St., Hawley, PA. In addition she will be preaching at two services on Sunday. For more information visit web site hawleyumc.org, e-mail hawleymc@verizon.net, or phone 570-226-3875.
• October 10-13, 2010 – 60th Annual United Nations Seminar. The topic will be Mexico/Central America. This seminar is open to all interested Christians: Clergy, Youth (Juniors or Seniors in High School) and Adult Laity of the Susquehanna Conference. 1.5 Continuing Education Unit (CEU) will be granted upon completion of requirements of your participations. For more information, contact Karl Herman at karlherman@cpcpastors.org .
• October 12 & 11, 2010 – United Methodist Uniting: Pennsylvania Anti-Poverty Summit. This will be held at Camp Hill UM Church, 417 S. 22nd St., Camp Hill, PA. Sunday 4 to 9 PM. Monday 7:30 AM to 4 PM. Congregations are encouraged to send a lay-clergy team. The cost is $50 per person. The theme of the event is Poverty is Everywhere, Has No Skin Color. For more information call 717-236-6363.
• October 12, 2010 – 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM – How To Prepare Your Church Facility For Ministry In The 21st Century at Charlton U.M. Church, 5920 Jonestown Rd., Harrisburg, PA 17112. The United Methodist Stewardship Foundation of Central PA, in conjunction with Hogg Construction Co., proudly presents this seminar. Highlighting - Creating a Financial Plan, Capital Campaigning, Curb Appeal, Energy Efficiency, Facilities as a Ministry Took and The Next Generation in Your church. You must register. Send your e-mail to cgohn@hoggconstruct.com or call Mrs. Chris Gohn at 717-741-0839.
• October 14 – 16, 2010 – Wesleyan Leadership Conference: Mainline or Methodist? – Recovering Our Evangelistic Mission at West End UM Church, Nashville, TN. The United Methodist Church in North America needs a Wesleyan Methodist revival. The Holy Spirit wants to move the hearts, minds, and hands of people today to “reform the nation, particularly the church; and to spread Scriptural holiness across the land.” For details and registration go to www.gbod.org/wesleyanleadership .
• October 14 – 16, 2010 – Find the Fuel for working toward an AIDS – Free World at the Radissson Central Hotel, Dallas, Texas. The conference will feature a special emphasis on eradicating the stigma associated with AIDs. You can register a www.umglobalaidsfund.org .
• October 22 & 23, 2010 – State Sunday School Convention at Carlisle Otterbein U. M. Church, 641 Forge Rd., Carlisle, PA. This year’s convention will feature two outstanding speakers, over 30 different workshops, displays, exhibits, special music, lunch served at the host church and much much more. Everyone is welcome! Individual registrations for the convention are just $25. Bring a group of teachers and leaders for a group rate. For more information phone 717-652-1930; e-mail office@psssa.org; web site www.SundaySchoolHelp.com .
• October 23, 2010, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM – Let’s Get Together Radical Hospitality. This will be held at Aldersgate U.M. Church 397 Tyler Run Rd., York, PA . Key Note Speaker will be Rev. Mike Bealla, Council Director for Central PA Conference. This is sponsored by the United Methodist Women.
• November 3 – 5, 2010 – Salt & Light Ministries Youth Ministry & Sabbath Rest at Camp Hebron, 975 Camp Hebron Rd., Halifax, PA . Registration begins at 3:00 PM Wednesday and departure will be at 1:00 PM on Friday. Registration is due October 4th to Pastor Sandy Brandt.
• November 8-10, 2010 – Pennsylvania State Pastors’ Conference at Holiday Inn Harrisburg East. Theme – “Gifts of Gospeling and Generosity: Rethinking Evangelism and Stewardship for Today.” Featuring Eric H. F. Lay and Shane Claiborne. Go to www.pachurches.org or contact Pennsylvania Council of Churches 717-545-4761.
• January 17-19, 2011 – The Bishop’s Retreat. This will be held at the Double Tree Resort, Lancaster, PA (formerly Willow Valley Resort). Theme: will be Soul Feast with Rev. Grace Imathiu.
ATTENTION: LOCAL CHURCH LAY LEADERSHIP TEAMS:
Lay Leadership Teams should note that an official policy for the election of Lay Members to the Susquehanna Annual Conference will be adopted on September 11, 2010. Therefore, the certification form for Lay Members will not be placed online until after September 11. The current proposal is stated below.
PROPOSAL FOR ELECTION OF LAY MEMBERS OF THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE:
1. Lay Members and alternates of the Annual Conference are elected annually.
2. Each Charge elects one Lay Member, except when the following rules provide for additional Lay Members:
Only ONE of the following applies to a given Charge.
Charges comprised of four or more churches shall elect a second Lay Member, provided that no more than one person shall be elected from any one church.
• Charges of three or fewer churches, with a total membership of 400-999 shall elect a second Lay Member.
• Charges with membership of 1000 or more shall elect three Lay Members.
• Charges with multiple Pastors shall elect one Lay Member for each Pastor. (Exception: Local Pastors must be full-time.)
3. Each charge elects one alternate for each Lay Member.
ONLINE FORMS
Some pdfs of Charge Conference Forms are online accessible via www.susumc.org. The online “fillable” forms will not go up around August 16th. Password for the online forms will be assigned by Nate Smith, and they cannot be changed. The log-in name will be the church number. Nate Smith will send each district the log-in info for every church, and the district offices will have to pass the info along to pastors.
LOCAL PASTORS AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS REGISTRAR!!!!
All - Local Pastors And Associate Members --- have a new Registrar - COS registration and Seminary Registration forms once signed by the DS and checks need to go to the new registrar, Joan Dodson. Joan's address is RR3, Box 97, Dalton, PA 18417 and her e-mail address is dodjoa@epix.net .
MISSION INSITE HAS A NEW LOOK
MissionInsite will be hosting Introductory 30-minute WEBINARS on the New MI system interface over the next few weeks. Learn more about the new MI System interface built on Google Maps. Orientation includes basic navigation and use of features. There is no cost for these Webinars.
Webinar Dates and Times:
Thursday, August 26 at 3:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 7 at 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, September 22 at 4:00 p.m.
Please contact Michelle Saxon to reserve your space:
Michelle Saxon - Client Relations Manager
877-230-3212 ext. 327 or email: www.msaxon@missioninsite.com
SUSQUEHANNA CONFERENCE MINISTRY RESOURCE PACKET ON WEBSITE NOW
Looking for information about what's going on in Susquehanna Conference over the next few months? Check out the July 2010 issue of the Ministry Resource Packet Online at our new website..
The Ministry Resource Packet Online is for clergy and church leaders to assist in your mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Here are just some of the opportunities you'll find in the July Packet:
- learn about new children and youth resources at Discovery Place
- find people to help with retreats, youth ministry, and Christian Education
- save dates for spring 2011 Confirmania events
- attend mission events at Mission Central
- use Mission Insite to learn about the people in your neighborhood
- apply for a grant to help your church's ministry
- sign up for a variety of interesting fall workshops at our conference camps
- take advantage of many trainings, trips and events sponsored by conference groups
- read thought-provoking articles for ideas on how to fulfill your church's mission
You can either open the entire packet at once to scroll through it or print the entire packet
OR
use the links on the left side to open individual pages.
Access what you need when you want it. Forward pages electronically to members of the congregation. Each page is printable so you can post flyers on church bulletin boards.
Check for packet updates on a regular basis by going to www.susumc.org, click on Resources, and then click on Ministry Resource Packet. A new packet will be posted every other month. The next one will be online around September 15.
Any questions or suggestions, contact Lisa Bender, Executive Secretary, Office of Connectional Ministries, at lbender@susumc.org.
THE CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP IMPACT
The Center for Leadership Impact is committed to developing leaders who are change agents for Christ in the world. Fully aware that integrity and skill are best developed in the arena of ministry, the Center is devoted to initiatives that give leaders tools in the real world. Check the website www.center41i.org for events and facilitators. Each initiative is a 2 hour-a-month cohort for 8 months, where one will learn with area ministry colleagues, enjoying interactive dialogue about current ministry issues.
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