“PEOPLE, LOOK EAST”(UMH #202)

WEEKLY NEWS FROM THE EAST DISTRICT

INDIANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

August 27, 2013

EAST DISTRICT CENTER

3645 N BRIARWOOD LANE, SUITE B

MUNCIE, IN 47304

(765) 282-2322EAST DISTRICT WEBSITE

OPERATION CLASSROOM

REJUVENATE MINISTRY TO HOLD GRATITUDE WORKSHOP

ONLINE TRAINING OPPORTUNIES OFFERED BY UM COMMUNICATIONS

UNITED THEOLOGICAL ANNOUNCES WOMEN’S CONFERENCE

PRE-RETIREMENT SEMINAR

EAST DISTRICT FALL PASTOR’S MEETING

COMPLIMENTARY INTERPRETER MAGAZINE

2013 CLUSTER CHARGE CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

PASTORS NEED TO TITHE

BISHOP CHANGES DATES FOR 2014 INDIANA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

CHANGES COMING TO CHARGE CONFERENCE FORMS

GATHERING OF ALL INDIANA CONFERENCE CLERGY

DAVE RAMSEY FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY

CLERGY SPOUSE RETREAT

UPDATE ON THE LION & LAMB FESTIVAL

DIVERSITY AND PROFESSIONAL BOUNDARIES TRAINING WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

NEW PASTOR ORIENTATION SEPTEMBER 7

JOIN BISHOP MIKE ON A 2014 WESLEY HERITAGE TOUR

COURSE OF STUDY SCHOOL 2012-2013

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

2012-2013 EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

OPERATION CLASSROOMThe school supplies are on sale now!  For our Operation Classroom students at Baoma School in Sierra Leone, we need to send spiral notebooks of paper, ball point pens, rulers, solar calculators and packages of copy paper.  Keep to the basics and skip the little plastic boxes, glue, and scissors, etc.  Our students are in high school and really need the paper and pens.  Teachers use the same supplies as well as red pens and teacher plan books.  We also send NIV or RSV Bibles for the students. On Tuesday, September 10, at 6:00 p.m. at Grace UMC in Connersville, we'll be packing boxes of supplies for the shipment. You are welcome to drop off your boxes ahead of time, but please call the church to make sure someone is there and that the doors will be unlocked. (765-825-5013)   If you are in the northern part of the district, you may drop off your supplies at Gethsemane UMC, 1201 W McGalliard Rd in Muncie. The south door is always open during office hours. We are grateful for Daryl Bookout and his crew for packing the supplies and getting them to the warehouse. It gets more and more expensive to send the supplies on the shipments to Sierra Leone.  It is now estimated that the cost would be $10/box.  Please consider sending a donation to Operation Classroom designated for "shipping expenses."  This would be just as important as the school supplies which are VERY important since there are no Walmarts or any similar stores in Sierra Leone.  Send any donations designated for shipping to: Operation Classroom, 359 S. Franklin St. Valparaiso, IN  46383.  THANK YOU!!!!!!! Janet Compton from Shelbyville joined me on a trip to Sierra Leone in July. Our project was to refurbish the "outhouse" for the girls at Baoma School.  We had talked with the new UMC

Education Director, Mr. Joseph Pormai, and he was telling us that several of the schools are needing better facilities. We believe that the Baoma Girls will appreciate the upgrade! Let me know, if you'd like us to come tell about our experiences there.   Kay Hess   765-847-2748             hess100@juno.com

REJUVENATE MINISTRY TO HOLD GRATITUDE WORKSHOP

Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to noon St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 100 W. 86th Street in Indianapolis

For more information about leading a Generosity and Gratitude Campaign, click here.

Contact Jody Patty toll-free at 877-391-8811 or 317-788-7879.

There is a registration fee of $10 per person or $25 for a church team of up to four people.

ONLINE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED BY UM COMMUNICATIONS

Registration is open through Wednesday, Aug. 28. Start each course when it best fits your schedule and move at your own pace. Each course includes six weeks of instruction. A course facilitator will respond to your work and answer questions via forums.

A limited number of virtual seats are available and are first come, first serve. Seats will no longer be available after the course is full or after Aug. 28.

Web Ministry 100: What Is Web Ministry?

Develop an online network of relationships to support your work in web ministry. Define and use web and internet technology terms.

Apply the biblical and theological principles for developing a web ministry. These are rooted in the traditions, ministry and mission of The United Methodist Church.

Identify ways people engage with web and internet technology on a daily basis. Determine the implications and applications of these for web ministry.

Cost: $49

Syllabus

Register

Welcoming Ministry 100

Learn to be a welcoming, hospitable congregation. Identify and enlist congregants for your church's welcoming ministry.

Assess what your church does well in welcoming – as well as areas for improvement.

Identify what your church is known for.

Reach out to the local community.

Cost: $29

Syllabus

Register

UNITED THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY ANNOUNES WOMEN’S CONFERENCE

DAYTON, Ohio – United Theological Seminary announces the first Deborah's Daughters women's conference, which will be Sept. 23-25, 2013. The conference will focus on the ways that women are and can be in leadership and ministry in every aspect of church life, and it is designed for both clergy and laity. Deborah's Daughters: Women's Ways of Leadership and Ministry is a women's conference co-hosted by the Harriet L. Miller Women's Center and the Center for Urban Ministry. For more information, including the complete schedule and registration, visit United's website or contact Dr. Felicia LaBoy at 937-529-2201 or at fhlaboy@united.edu.

PRE-RETIREMENT SEMINARThe Pre-Retirement Seminar hosted by the Rejuvenate Ministry, is offered to clergy and spouses who are eligible or plan to retire in the next 5 – 20 years.

The seminar will be Tuesday, October 1st from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at Indianapolis St Lukes UMC, 100 W 86th

St. The cost is $35 for clergy (spouse may attend with clergy at no cost).

Representatives from the General Board of Pensions and the Conference Administrative Services will be available to answer questions.

Some of the topics that will be covered:Retirement eligibilityComprehensive Protection Plan BenefitsClergy Retirement ProgramsUMPIP savings programInvestment program through General Board of Pension and Health BenefitsServices offered by the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits

To Register, contact Jody Patty at 317.788.7879, 1.877.391.8811 or by e-mail at jpatty@UMFIndiana.org

Registration deadline is September 19, 2013.

EAST DISTRICT FALL PASTOR’S MEETINGAll pastor’s serving a church in the East District will be required to attend one of two sessions on Tuesday, September 3 at Richmond Central UMC, 1425 E Main Street, Richmond. You may choose to attend either the afternoon session, 2:30 – 4:30 or the evening session, 6:30 – 8:30. In both meeting times attendance will be taken.

COMPLIMENTARY INTERPRETER MAGAZINEIt is time for your churches to sign up for their complimentary Interpreter magazine subscriptions for 2014. You play an important role in encouraging churches to take advantage of this opportunity. Remind your church leaders that they are eligible for the following:

Unlimited free digital subscriptionsFive free print subscriptionsFree subscription for pastors

We want to make this important information easy for you to share. Here is downloadable copy to help you inform other leaders in your district.

NEW THIS YEAR, each subscriber to Interpreter digital will also receive a free digital subscription to New World Outlook. Covering the mission ministries of The United Methodist Church, this magazine shares stories about church planting and growth, the church’s role in the aftermath of disasters, the service of missionaries around the world, and more.

If you have any question, please contact our customer service team at csc@umcom.org or toll-free at 888-346-3862.

2013 CLUSTER CHARGE CONFERENCE SCHEDULECLUSTER NAME LEADER DATE/TIME

National Road…………………………Curt Hunt………………..…….….….Oct. 20, 2:30 p.m.Carthage, Knightstown, Spiceland, Salem, Greensboro (Location: Knightstown UMC)

Believers……………………………….Tom McGilliard……………..…….…Oct 20, 6:00 p.m.New Castle First, New Castle Christ’s, New Castle Trinity, Sugar Grove (Henry)(Location: New Castle First UMC)

Randolph Treasure Hunters…...Sandi Lumpkin/Sherrie Drake…....…..Oct. 21, 6:30 p.m.Deerfield, Farmland, Parker City, Rehoboth, Ridgeville Calvary (Location: Rehoboth UMC)

Blackford County…………………….Gary Hall………………..……………Oct. 28, 6:30 p.m.Hartford City Grace, Hartford City Trinity, Montpelier, Mt. Carmel, Pleasantdale, Pleasant Grove (Location: Hartford City Grace UMC)

Fayette County……………………….Carolyn Judd…………………..……Oct. 29, 6:30 p.m.Alquina, Columbia, Connersville East Side, Connersville First, Connersville Grace, Connersville Grand Avenue, Orange (Location: Connersville Grand Avenue UMC)

“X”…………………………………….Scott Bell…………...…………………Oct. 30, 6:30 p.m.Brownsville, College Corner, Greenwood, Liberty Edwards Memorial, Old Franklin, Springfield (Location: Liberty Edward Memorial UMC)

Peanut Buster………………………...Darren Williams………………..…..Nov. 4, 6:30 p.m.Winchester, Saratoga, Spartanburg (Location: Saratoga UMC)

Nor Del Cluster………………………Frank Oakman…………….…….…..Nov. 7, 6:30 p.m.Albany, Albany Bethel, DeSoto, Eaton, Muncie Morningside (Location: DeSoto UMC)

Wesley …………………………..……Randy Davis……………………...…Nov. 10, 2:30 p.m.Dunkirk Bethel, Dunkirk Calvary, Dunkirk Mt. Tabor, Fairview (Randoph), Redkey, Sugar Grove (Jay) (Location: Redkey UMC)

Elshaddai……………………………...Sam Dickson…...………………….Nov. 12, 6:30 p.m.Boston, Cambridge City, Centerville, Milton, Pershing, Richmond Central, Richmond Faith-Trinity, Richmond First (Location: Richmond Central UMC)

Crossroads……………………………Cindy Osgood………..……………Nov. 13, 6:30 p.m.(Cammack, Corinth, Daleville, Gaston, Honey Creek, Middletown, Yorktown (Location: Daleville UMC)

Cluster of Grapes……………………..Forrest Bowers………………..….Nov. 17, 2:30 p.m.Losantville, Modoc, Union Chapel (Randolph) (Location: Losantville UMC)

No Name Cluster………………….…..Jim Truelove……..……..…….…..Nov. 17, 2:30 p.m.Bartonia, Mt. Zion (Randolph), Fountain City, Hopewell, Richmond Webster, Middleboro, Whitewater (Location: Losantville UMC)

South Muncie………………………...Gordon Jackson………………..…..Nov. 19, 6:30 p.m.Muncie Avondale, Muncie Fountain Square, Muncie Industry, Muncie Madison Street, Muncie Main Street, Muncie Normal City, Muncie Trinity, Muncie St. Paul’s, Muncie Covenant Partners (Location: Muncie Fountain Square UMC)

North Muncie…………………………Rusty Clements……………...……..Nov. 20, 6:30 p.m.Muncie Center Chapel, Muncie College Avenue, Muncie Gethsemane, Muncie High

Street, Muncie Riverside, New Burlington, Selma Christ, Selma United (Location: Muncie Center Chapel UMC)

Blue Jay………………………………Wes Schemenaur…………..….……Nov. 24, 2:30 p.m.Bellefountain, Fairview (Jay), Mt. Zion (Jay), Portland Asbury, Portland Trinity, Westchester (Location: Westchester UMC)

Sod Buster……………………………Priscilla McFarland…………………Nov. 24, 2:30 p.m.Center, New Mt. Pleasant, Oak Grove, Pennville (Location: Westchester UMC)

Nettle Creek………………………….Rodney Frieden……………….……..Nov. 25, 6:30 p.m.Economy, Hagerstown, Green’s Fork (Location: Hagerstown UMC)

PASTORS NEED TO TITHE

Pastors need to tithe … need to ...

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Ill. (UMNS) – "You simply have to tithe if you are going to lead a church," writes the Rev. Shane L. Bishop, senior pastor of Christ United Methodist Church in Fairview Heights. "And you need to tithe to your current church. The one whose name is on your paycheck." Bishop lists 10 reasons why. Read blog and comment.

BISHOP CHANGES DATES FOR 2014 INDIANA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

INDIANAPOLIS -- Bishop Mike Coyner has announced a change of dates for the 2014 Session of the Indiana Conference. The new dates will be Thursday-Saturday, May 29-31. The reason for the change of dates is a schedule conflict at the Indiana Convention Center. Coyner stated: "After we learned of the schedule conflicts at the Convention Center, which would have displaced us from the rooms and arrangements that worked so well the past two years, our conference staff worked to find other options. The best option was to move our dates to a week earlier than this year's dates, which will allow us to continue the use of the same space." In addition, Coyner noted that the dates for 2015 also will be at the end of May, tentatively set for Thursday-Sunday, May 28-31, which is a day longer due to the election in 2015 of delegates to 2016 General and the North Central Jurisdictional Conferences.

CHANGES COMING TO CHARGE CONFERENCE FORMSThe district assistants got a preview of the completely revamped charge conference reports. The changes are dramatic yet very user-friendly. The pastors' inumc.org email accounts will be a key component. Access to the new charge conference forms will be granted using this email account, so it is vital that these accounts are set up now, and working. Pastors will be able to designate other users and

email integrity will be preserved throughout the process. (If you are one of the few pastors who have not yet activated or use your inumc.org email address, now is the time. Carla (1-877-781-6706 or 317-924-1321) will be happy to assist you, if you need help with your email account.)

Although the online reports won't be available until mid-August, please begin planning now for your charge conference by setting meetings to have the proper information gathered at that time.  If the charge conference reports are not completed and submitted online two weeks in advance of the scheduled conference (to allow sufficient time for review, correction of errors if necessary and approval), your charge conference may need to be rescheduled.  New this year: Each church's clergy MUST attend and the bishop and cabinet have determined that at least five laypersons from each church need to be present to be a legitimate charge conference.  

GATHERING OF ALL INDIANA CONFERENCE CLERGYThe Gathering of all Indiana Conference Clergy will be November 5, 2013, from 10:30 am to 3:00 pm at Castleton UMC, 7160 Shadeland Station Way, Indianapolis. Lunch will be provided. This is a

Online registration will open soon for that event, in order to have the proper amount of lunches provided. Coyner said, "The purpose of this Gathering is to strengthen our clergy covenant through worship and sharing together. A part of that sharing will be to hear presentations about issues that have specific application to clergy:

1. The implications for clergy and congregations of the Affordable Care Act, and2. Continued conversation about how to provide for the health insurance needs of our retired clergy

and spouses.

All clergy, active and retired, including Elders, Deacons, Local Pastors and clergy serving in various Extension Ministries need to attend this important gathering. While this is not a "mandatory" event, all clergy are strongly encouraged to attend.

DAVE RAMSEY FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITYThere will be a Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University course offered at Portland Trinity United Methodist Church, 323 S Meridian Street, Portland, Indiana. The classes will be on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. beginning on August 27th and ending on October 22nd. Classes will last approximately 90 minutes. A preview class will be held on August the 13th at 6:30 p.m. or you may call Ed Armantrout at (765) 749-4354 for additional information.

CLERGY SPOUSE RETREAT

Clergy Spouse RetreatSeptember 20-22, 2013        Holiday Inn Indianapolis North 

All clergy spouses of every age and gender and in every stage of ministry are invited to attend this weekend retreat. Churches, please consider sponsoring your clergy spouse's registration fee. This is a wonderful time of worship and fellowship with clergy spouses from all over the state. 

Online registration is open now - click here to register! 

UPDATE ON THE LION & LAMB FESTIVAL

THE LION & LAMB FESTIVAL, A COMMUNITY OF HOPE GATHERING TO SHARE GIFTS

Weekend of Aug. 31-Sept. 1 Praise Park in Fort Wayne at 5396 St. Joe Center Road. This public park is a ministry of Saint

Joseph United Methodist Church.

The weekend festival is open to all ages and more information can be found at www.lionandlambfestival.org.

Saturday Night Festival Concert Tickets (part of the Lion & Lamb Festival on Saturday, Aug. 31) can be purchased online here until Aug. 29.

Sunday Night Festival Concert Tickets, (part of the Lion & Lamb Festival on Sunday, Sept. 1) can be purchased online here until Aug. 29.

Tickets will be available at the door.

DIVERSITY AND PROFESSIONAL BOUNDARIES TRAINING WORKSHOP SCHEDULEAll sessions are from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. local timeMonday, Sept. 9 Trinity UMC ElkhartSaturday, Sept. 14 St. Luke’s UMC KokomoFriday, Sept. 20 St. Joseph UMC Ft. WayneSaturday, Sept. 21 Grace UMC South BendTuesday, Sept. 24 First UMC HammondSaturday, Oct. 19 Wesley UMC JeffersonvilleTuesday, Oct. 22 First UMC SeymourWednesday, Oct. 23 St. Mark’s UMC Bloomington

Thursday, Oct. 24 Central UMC EvansvilleMonday, Oct. 28 Castleton UMC Indianapolis

Registration for this event is $35.00. To register please go to www.inumc/diversityandboundaries.org   Your clergy continuing education grant funds are available for this training.  Go to inumc.org/cegrants for the application.  The Boundaries and Diversity training will count towards fulfilling your yearly CE requirement.  Childcare can be arranged at most sites if we know of a need beforehand.  Please email brenda.gross@inumc.org with your childcare needs at least a month prior to the session.

NEW PASTOR ORIENTATION SEPTEMBER 7

New Pastor Orientation will be held on September 7 at St. Mark’s UMC in Carmel, IN from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EDST. This event is required for all clergy in their first appointment and or new to the Indiana Conference. This does include Supply Pastors and OF’s. To register click on this link New Pastor Orientation registration

JOIN BISHOP MIKE ON A 2014 WESLEY HERITAGE TOURJoin Bishop Mike Coyner and the Indiana Conference for nine exciting and educational days in 2014 on The Wesley Heritage Tour. The dates are July 23-31, 2014. Brochures will be available soon. For more information please contact Bishop's Trip Coordinator Norm Nellis at normgumc@aol.com.

COURSE OF STUDY SCHOOL 2013-2014

An Extension School of Garrett Evangelical Theological SeminaryThe Indiana Conference Extension Course of Study School is a non-residential United Methodist School (for part-time local pastors only) offering the approved curriculum of the Division of Ordained Ministry of the United Methodist Church.

All classes are held at the University of Indianapolis, 1400 East Hanna Avenue, Indianapolis. Click here for additional information, brochure and registration.

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 ruthellen.needler@inumc.org 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 EVENTSDeSoto UMC --- Beth Moore Simulcast—On September 14, we invite you to be part of this global one-day simulcast that will inspire women to dig deep into God’s Word. Beth follows the leading of the Holy Spirit to prepare a specific message for each of her events, and the simulcast is no exception. Don’t let the women of your church miss this special event! Click here for complete details and a flyer.

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 Day2 small cans of tuna1 18-oz jar of peanut butter1 jar of jelly2 cans of vegetables (any kind)1 box cereal (any kind)1 can applesauce or other fruit2 cans of soup1 box spaghetti1 jar spaghetti sauce1 box of corn bread mix

Cleaning/Personal Care Supplies1 bar or bottle of unscented hand soapLaundry 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.

Dunkirk Mt. Tabor and Redkey UM Churches – The "Veterans Gift Card Project," is still alive and well! Our card count for 2013 is presently at 4,706 five-dollar fast food meal cards. These cards will be distributed to veterans throughout Indiana as a tangible way of saying thank you to our American Heroes

Maybe your church could do a love offering or a Sunday School class or Bible Study class could make this a project for a 9/11 remembrance or an offering remembering our veterans for Veterans Day.

Please know that I am more than willing to come and share how God has worked in and through this Project to feed the homeless, the hungry and the forgotten veterans as well as the comfortable and those with few struggles.

If you have any questions please contact Pastor Randy Davis by mail at P.O. Box 545, Redkey, IN 47373; by phone at 765-730-4979; email at randy.davis@inumc.org; or on Facebook at McRandy Davis. Our website is www.veteransgiftcardproject.com.

Pastor Randy Davis

Muncie Center Chapel UMC – Holy Land Trip – Muncie Center Chapel UMC is taking a group to the Holy Land December 9, 2013 for a 12-day excursion.  We are just in the beginning stages of putting this trip together...if anyone is interested in joining us, please call Joyce Clements at 288-9490 for any questions you may have or want to add your name to the list.

Muncie High Street UMC – High Street Travelers NEW 2013 Trips: September 11, Church Basement Ladies IV at Lacomedia; September 14-17, Mackinac Island & Grand Hotel; October 16, Parke County Covered Bridge Festival; November 6-22, Panama Canal Cruise on Celebrity Infinity; December 6-8, Chicago Lights & Delights; December 11, Christmas Spectacular at Lacomedia, $75 per person. High Street Travelers is sponsored by and a mission of High Street United Methodist Church, 219 S High Street, Muncie, Coordinator – Deb Heeter, dheeter@ballstate.bsu.edu. Contact High Street UMC at 765/747-8500.

Muncie Union Chapel UMC - Union Chapel Church in Muncie will be taking a bus load of men to the "Iron Sharpens Iron" men's conference on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at the Madison Park Church of God in Anderson, Indiana.  Men from all churches are invited.  The conference is 8:30 a.m. to 4:55 p.m.  Union Chapel will furnish lunch.  The cost is $39. For more information you may go to www.IRONSHARPENSIRON.net . For registration or questions, please call Loyal Cutforth at 765-358-4785.

Muncie Union Chapel UMC – Attendance : 1,000 – 1,400Employment Opportunity

JOB DESCRIPTION

Associate Worship Pastor Worship DepartmentReports To: Worship Pastor/Department HeadCategory of Employment: Pastor, Full-TimePayroll Status: Salaried, Exempt

Office Hours: Average of 40 hours per week, with the exception of heavy ministry seasons.

Job SummaryTo further the mission of the Church by effectively assisting with the development of the worship ministry of the Church, leading relevant worship music, assisting in the planning and development of the services and participating in the team building and leading processes. Click here for complete information.

New Burlington UMC – New Burlington United Methodist Monthly Breakfast, September 21, 7:00 - 10:00 a.m. Come join us for all you can eat breakfast.  Adults are $5, children 12 & under are $3 and Senior Citizens are $3.  We will also accept paper and aluminum for recycling.  All proceeds go to support local mission projects. 8080 S CR 475 E, Muncie

YOUTH MINISTRIES

Fall Event at Epworth Forest CC

Epworth Forest Conference CenterSeptember 6 – 8

Reach

Introducing New Keynoter, Vic Murphy -Due to a scheduling conflict, we are excited to announce a new keynoter, Christian Speaker Vic Murphy. He shares the Gospel as a world-renowned pro and pioneer in BMX and other extreme sports. He appears for youth groups, school assemblies and crusades that include Luis Palau Festivals and Horizon Festival of Life, along with frequent appearances on Extreme Life TV and on the Luis Palau DVD Livin’ It. Using humor and everyday illustrations, Vic communicates in today’s language the timeless truths and infallibility of the Bible.

Bonus Activity -We're so excited about our new keynoter and wanting to make sure that everyone gets a chance to hear him that we've decided to sweeten the deal. Paintball has been added as a free activity for everyone purchasing a lodge.

Worship Band -Sing Love Sing, the summer worship band from That Thing this summer is returning to Epworth this fall to lead students during the worship sessions.

Saturday Night Concert Band -Rapture Ruckus will be closing out the Saturday evening session with a concert.

Pricing; You Spoke, We Listened -Lodge minimums have been dropped to accommodate smaller groups that were having difficulty purchasing a full lodge. Cost is $50 per person and with smaller minimum numbers needed, it's easier to get a lodge.

Day Only Ticket - Looking for just a one day event. Purchase a day only ticket for $10 a person with group discounts starting for numbers ticket orders more than 10.

Learn More and Book Today - Visit beacamper.com/fallevent or call 888.MAT.2818 to get started.

A Retreat for Your Emerging Student LeadersNovember 1-3, 2013

Do you know a high school student who is passionate about making a difference in the world?  Excited to explore where God may use his or her gifts?  Ready to explore or demonstrating leadership that you'd like to see unleashed in involvement in the church?  We invite you to register her or him for the 2013 Bishop's Student Leadership Academy. 

 

 

The Bishop's Student Leadership Academy is a weekend retreat for high school youth 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 through those gifts.  Cost is $45 and the retreat will be at the University of Indianapolis, with housing at University Heights UMC across from campus.   

Training & Connection

REVIVE RETREAT 

This retreat is for ANYONE who leads youth - pastors, church staff,

volunteer leaders, sunday school teachers, small group leaders, etc. It is designed to help you experience a

time of spiritual renewal through worship, rest, discussions and training opportunities that will send you home excited, refreshed, renewed and full of

ideas for your ministry. Plus, some downtime to relax or play as you

desire.

Register Now

COFFEE GATHERINGS

Join us at a coffee shop near you for coffee & youth ministry

discussion! 

 Locations

CONFIRMATION TRAINING

Workshop participants will receive tips and tools on how to create a meaningful, educational

and engaging Confirmation program. Topics will include:

Curriculum, mentoring & relationship building, mission and

service project ideas, life after Confirmation and celebrating the

day.

 Register Now

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I LOVED MY COLLEGE CHURCH BECAUSE...

All of the recent "Millennial" posts out there have prompted me to reflect on my first church experiences, especially the church that I attended in college. I hope these reflections will help you as you discern how to best reach the young people in our world today.

READ NOW 

For resources www.youthministryconnection.org

Events www.inumcyouth.org

To order brochures www.getkidstocamp.com

IMPORTANT DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR

Events for 2013

East District Conference – November 9, 2013, 10:30 a.m., Hagerstown UMC, 199 Perry Street, Hagerstown

East District Rally Day for Africa University Campaign – November 3, 2013, Muncie High Street UMC

Events for 2014

Our Life Together – February 24-25, 2014, Indianapolis St. Luke’s UMC

NEW DATES FOR 2014 ANNUAL CONFERENCE SESSION, PLUS DATES FOR 2015 SESSION

May 29-31, 2014 Indiana Convention Center, downtown Indianapolis

Events for 2015

Bishop Mike Coyner Africa University Tour – March 2015

Dates for 2015 Annual Conference Session tentatively set for Thursday-Sunday, May 28-31, which is a day longer due to the election in 2015 of delegates to 2016 General and the North Central Jurisdictional Conferences.

Events for 2016

Bishop Mike Coyner, Holy Land Tour – January or February 2016

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

Gambling Recovery Ministry – www.grmumc.org

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

GCFA resources on local church ministry of memory -       http://www.gcah.org/site/c.ghKJI0PHIoE/b.2858893/k.6784/Local_Church_Resources.htm

Secretary of State-Business Entity https://secure.in.gov/sos/bus_service/online_corps/corp_report/default.asp

UM Foundation of Indiana - foundation@UMFIndiana.org

Vital Congregations - http://www.umvitalcongregations.org/

2012-2013 EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Questions? Contact Mary Ann Moman by calling 317-788-7879 or e-mail mmoman@UMFIndiana.org.

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: Rev. Sandy Harlan, Associate Director for Clergy Services, informs that 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.