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St Andrews UMC 2
COS Graduation 3
CLMs at CCL 3
Susan’s Reflections 6
Fall Lay Academy 7-9
St Stephens Youth Group Fundraiser 14
Being the Hands and Feet of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus ChristBeing the Hands and Feet of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ
Inside This Issue:
August 16, 2017August 16, 2017
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SalisburySalisbury DistrictDistrict
Bishop’s Day Bishop’s Day Bishop’s Day on the
Salisbury District
October 23
Save the Date
Fall Lay Academy
Oct 2 - Nov 6, 2017
Classes Offered Are: Lay Servant Basic
Living Our UM Beliefs Leading Bible Study
Dancing With Words Transforming Evangelism
God’s Mission… Our Journey
See Pages 7-9 for Details and Registration Info
In The In The In The
Transforming Lives Through Jesus ChristTransforming Lives Through Jesus Christ
Our church must grow and grow and grow. And I must help to make it so. Every member a Chris an, every Chris an a worker, every worker trained a worker
that need not be ashamed. This we ask in Jesus name.
— Vision Statement —
St Andrews UMCSt Andrews UMC
8242 Upper Hill Road Upper Hill, MD
Rev. Carroll Fields, Pastor
Deaf Independent Living Association, Inc. (DILA) is offering a six week American Sign Language (ASL) Level 1 class this Fall. Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-8pm starting August 29 and will end on October 5. Lead by a deaf instructor students will learn about Deaf culture, manual alphabet, numbers, basic signs and how to talk about family and home plus much more. All classes will be held at DILA located at 806 Snow Hill Rd, Salisbury, MD. Cost is $225 which includes the textbook Signing Naturally I. Class space is limited so register early. To register or for more information call 410-742-5052 V/TTY, 443-365-2645 VP, email: [email protected] or visit www.dila.org. Registration ends August 28.
Course of Study Graduation Congratulations to the Graduates of Course of Study at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC. Special congrats to our Salisbury District Pastors: Rev. Alexinia Seldon, Samuel Wesley UMC and Ebenezer UMC), Rev. Karen Sadvari, St John’s UMC, and Rev. Carol Carlson, Riverside UMC.
Pictured l-r are: Rev. Billy Nack , Dover District; Rev. Alexinia Seldon, Salisbury District; Rev. Herb Cain, Wilmington District; Rev. Karen Sadvari, Salisbury District; Rev. Phil Ealy, Easton; and Rev. Carol Carlson, Salisbury District (insert).
Congregational Leadership Seminar
Salisbury District CLMs (Certified Lay Ministers)
attended the Congregational Leadership Seminar at
Camp Pecometh last week.
Pictured are: Eloise Henry Gordy, Don Mulholland, and Bonnie Stone.
The Certificate in Congregational Leadership (CCL) Program combines workshop and online learn-ing to provide a comprehensive approach to developing leadership excellence in the local church. This weekend retreat focused on two foundational elements: leadership through self-differentiation and preaching.
———— Calendar of Events Calendar of Events ———— August Pecometh Month
Aug 19, 2017 St Paul UMC (Berlin) - Car & Bike Show 10:00 am - 2:00 pm (F)
Aug 19, 2017 St Matthew UMC (Girdletree) - Youth & Family Day
Aug 20, 2017 Shiloh UMC (Pocomoke City) - Ushers’ Day 3:30 pm (F)
Aug 20, 2017 Trinity UMC (Mt. Vernon - Smith & Jones Day 4:00 pm - Dinner at 2:30 pm (F)
Aug 21-25, 2017 Bethany UMC (Berlin) - Vacation Bible School 5:30 - 8:00 pm (C)
Aug 22, 2017 St Stephens UMC (Delmar) - Youth Group Fundraiser at Delmar Pizza 5-9 pm (F)
Sep 3, 2017 St James UMC (Pocomoke) - Annual Back Home Day 3:30 pm - Dinner at 2:00 (C)
Sep 9, 2017 UMM - 60th Annual Retreat at Pecometh 8:00 am (F)
Sep 9, 2017 Whaleyville UMC - 12th Annual Cruizers for Christ Car Show 9:00 am (F)
Sep 9, 2017 Union UMC (Delmar) - Annual Usher’s Day Service 3:30 pm (F)
Sep 9, 2017 Mt Zion UMC (Quantico) - Crab Feast 12 noon - 4:00 pm (F)
Sep 9, 2017 Calvary UMC (Berlin) - Gospel Explosion 12:00 pm (F)
Sep 13-15, 2017 Union UMC (Delmar) - Fall Revival 7:00 pm Nightly (F)
Sep 14-16, 2017 New Bethel UMC (Berlin) - Annual Camp Meeting (F)
Sep 16, 2017 Service of Remembrance for Bishop Felton Edwin May 2:00 Barratt’s Chapel (F)
Sep 16, 2017 Wesley Temple UMC (Salis) - Stewardship Yard Sale 6:00 am (C)
Sep 23-24, 2017 St Luke UMC (Hebron) - Annual Homecoming (F)
Sep 28, 2017 Bishop Johnson Meeting - With Local Pastors, CLM Pastor, Associate Members (C)
Sep 30, 2017 Wesley Temple UMC (Salis) - Stewardship Workshop 9 am - 2 pm (C)
Sep 30, 2017 Zion UMC (Salisbury) - Women’s Creative Prayer Retreat 8 am - 3 pm (F)
Oct 2, 2017 Fall Lay Academy Opening Night (F)
Oct 14, 2017 The Well - Save the Date
Oct 14, 2017 Calvaru UMC (Berlin) - Fall Carnival 12:00 pm (F)
Oct 23, 2017 Bishop’s Day on the Salisbury District - St Stephen’s UMC (Delmar) - 4:00 pm
Jan 5-7, 2018 Youth Rally “Marathon”
Aug 27, 2017 Mt Zion UMC (Pocomoke) - Annual Tindley’s Day 11:00 am (C)
(F) - See Flyer in this Newsletter (C) - See Clip in this Newsletter
Susan’s Reflections I attended the Yoga and Silent Spiritual Retreat in July at Camp Pecometh, and it was awesome. One of the things we practiced was "mindfulness," or being fully aware in your surroundings. The first morning of the retreat, I was up and walking across the cornfield as the sun rose on a beautiful summer morning. Later, I was moved to write the following:
My Silent Walk for Awareness
Slow walking, grass crunching underfoot, Soaring hawks, peace and quiet, Pene-trating warmth of the sun, Birds chirp-ing, wild raspberries bursting, Sparkling ribbon of river, running fast, River exhal-ing the breath of tidewater marsh, Lap-ping of waves, sand between my toes, Boats in the distance, blue sky and sun-shine.
What are the signs of Your presence, of Your grace as I look over my day? Susan Peacock Asbury UMC Salisbury, MD
Thank-you Susan!
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Salisbury District of the Peninsula-Delaware
Conference
St. Luke United Methodist Church
Our "Soup Kitchen" is ongoing for the Hebron, Quantico, and Wetipquin communities, come sit in or call and have it delivered, serving time is at 11:30 am. Contact any member of the pastor.
August 20, during our 9 am worship service, we have a visitation from the Lincoln Masonic Lodge #53
August 26, the Quantico Hebron Charge will joyously be serving at Grace UMC in Salisbury, MD to "Fed the Hungry, serving starts at 11am come fellowship with us!
August 27, at 9 am service will be observing Rockawalkin Day. our guest speaker will be Sis. Carolyn Frisbe from the Mt. Zion UMC in Quantico, MD.
All donations will be used from the upkeep of the St. Mark Cemetery in Rockawalkin, MD. St. Mark members and family merged with St. Luke in 1966-67. To donate funds, please call Sis. Ailene E. Ennis at 410-742-8454.
* SAVE THE DATE *
Annual Homecoming for St. Luke UMC is Sept. 23 and 24
Great fellowship, singing, dancing, praising God for his goodness.
More details upcoming
Rev. Lawrence H. Purnell Sr., Pastor 8034 Levin Dashiell Road, Hebron, MD
Ushers’ Day Shiloh UMC
Sunday, Aug 20, 2017
3:30 PM
Guest Preacher is Rev. Tamela Wise from
Macedonia Baptist Church, Bloxom, VA
Accompanied by her Choir and Congregation
Rev. Joanne Maxwell-Jenkins, Pastor
2655 Worcester Hwy Pocomoke City, MD
Wesley Temple UMC
Stewardship Stewardship Yard SaleYard Sale
Saturday, Sep 16
6:00 AM
Table Rental $10
1322 West Road
Salisbury, MD 21801
410-749-4252
Rev. Dr. Bernadette Beckett, Pastor
Vacation Bible School, August 21-25, 5:30 p.m. to 8:00
p.m., Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Hwy,
Berlin, MD (corner of Rte. 611 and Snug Harbor Rd.) Dinner for chil-
dren and families followed by lessons and activities. Pre-registration
required. Contact Megan Cooke at 443-614-3870 or mjcooke11@gmail.
Mt. Zion UMC Invites You…
Annual Tindley’s Day Annual Tindley’s Day Annual Tindley’s Day Sunday August 27, 2017 at 11:00 AM
Guest Pastor: Rev. Deangelo Johnson Macedonia UMC & St. Charles UMC
Theme is “Staying on the Path”
Rev. Dr. Anna Foster 409 Oxford Street Host Pastor Pocomoke City, MD
School is Just Around the Corner
Please pray for our kids to have a great
school year
NEWSLETTER If you or anyone that you know would like receive the District Newsletter by e-mail, please call the district office (410-749-3331) or send the e-mail address to: [email protected]
Camera People!! We need your help! God is all around us and in our busyness we don’t often stop to appreciate what He has given us. If you have a picture of some-thing that you feel is a beautiful gift from God, please share it by e-mailing it to: [email protected]
“The Whole World is Full of His Glory” Isaiah 6:3“The Whole World is Full of His Glory” Isaiah 6:3“The Whole World is Full of His Glory” Isaiah 6:3
God is EverywhereGod is Everywhere
Susan Peacock (Asbury UMC - Salisbury) took this lovely shot at Camp Pecometh while attending the Yoga and Silent Spiritual Retreat in July.
Thank-you, Susan, for sharing!
St. James United Methodist Church
1513 Colona Road
Pocomoke City, MD 21851
Annual Back Home Day
Sunday, September 3, 2017
3:30 p.m.
Guest Preacher: Pastor Tamela Wise
Macedonia Baptist Church, Bloxom, VA
Dinner will be served at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Dr. Anna Foster, Pastor
Charge Conference Time
All charge conference documents are available on the Pen-Del website.
The charge conference schedule has been e-mailed to your pastors and is al-
so available on the Salisbury District page on the Pen-Del website.
www.pen-del.org
Any questions, please call Charlotte at the District Office
410-749-3331
New Bethel United Methodist Church
10203 Germantown Road Berlin, Maryland 21811
Please Join Us for
Annual Camp Meeting
September 14th -16th
Musicians, Singing Groups and Quartets are welcome please contact:
Brother Greg Nichols
Food vendors & craft table needed if you like to sponsor a table please contact the church
410-641-2058 and leave message.
Reverend Lucille Nichols, Host Pastor
Contact: Geraldine Rhock@410-251-6424 or email: [email protected]
One of Life’s Little Lessons...
Please share your events and activities at your church. E-mail/send/call your info, flyers, etc. to:
[email protected] or call 410-749-3331
Just Sharing...Just Sharing...
Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift from God.Today is a gift from God.Today is a gift from God.
I Am I Am -- Crowder CCLI 296167Crowder CCLI 296167
I AM Holding on to You
I AM Holding on to You
In the Middle of the Storm I am Holding on
I AM
If you would like to receive the weekly Conference Newsletter, please let Charlotte in the Salisbury District Office know your e-mail address.
It’s a blessing to stay connected!!It’s a blessing to stay connected!!
Wesley Temple UMC
Saturday, Sep 30, 2017
9 am - 2 pm
$5.00 Registration Fee
Guest Presenter: Rev. Dr. David McLendon
St James AME Zion Church
Salisbury, MD
Continental Breakfast and Lunch
All Churches Are Welcome
Rev. Dr. Bernadette 1322 West Road Beckett, Pastor Salisbury, MD
Stewardship
Workshop
If you have had a special event at your church, send a couple of pictures to the Salisbury District Office. We would love to share
your events in the District Newsletter. E-mail to:
2017 Mileage Rates The 2017 standard rate for miles driven for the following purposes is :
53.5 cents per mile for business miles driven
17 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes
14 cents per mile driving in service of charitable organizations
Bishop Johnson is meeting with Local Pastors, full and part-time, CLM's (appointed) and associate members on September 28th at 10 a.m. (Location to be determined) but it will be in the Dover area. We will be done by noon.
This is a great opportunity to meet with the Bishop as she encour-ages us in ministry! Please make every effort to attend! For more information, please contact Pastor John Hornberger at 302-299-8139.
Local Pastors, CLM Pastors & Associate Members
Pen-Del Youth Fall Bonfire
Date: Sunday, October 29,2017
Time: 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Presented by: Pecometh and Pen-Del Young People's Ministries
Cost: FREE!
Mark Your Calendar!
Fall Respite for Adults with Disabilities
October 27-29, 2017
A weekend of fantastic, fun-filled fall days at Pecometh amid falling leaves, frosty mornings and fire lit evenings. This respite weekend is for campers over 16 who are men-tally and/or physically challenged. Schedule your weekend now so you can reunite with summer camp friends and make new fall friends. These campers will stay in our cli-mate controlled, dormitory-style retreat houses.
www.pecometh.org
Raise the Roof Weekend Sep 22 - 24
SUNDAY OUTDOOR INFORMAL WORSHIP SERVICE Now through September, 8:30 a.m., Bethany United Methodist Church Front Lawn, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, MD 21811. (Route 611, on the way to Assateague Island) Bring your lawn chair or blanket.
For information, contact 410.641.2186 or [email protected]
Clergy Pension & Clergy Pension & Insurance Payments Insurance Payments
Due 15th of the MonthDue 15th of the Month
Arrearages occur Arrearages occur after the 15th.after the 15th.
Director of Youth and Family Ministries Asbury United Methodist Church of Salisbury, Maryland is seeking a full-time Director of Youth and Family Ministries (health insurance available), with a start date of July 1, 2017. This director ministers primarily to grades 6-12 including involvement of the families of the youth in the life of the congregation and the youth ministry program.
Qualifications for this position are:
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Christian Education or Christian Ministry from an accredited college or university
Experience in youth and family ministries Strong organizational, administrative and communication skills A self-starter, creative and able to work independently as well as with the church ministry team Strong interpersonal skills Maintain personal spiritual growth Knowledge of and comfort using The Microsoft Office package and social media
The complete job description and application can be found on Asbury’s web page at asburyweb.org by clicking download to print, or by calling Asbury UM Church 410-749-2131.
Position Available at Asbury UMC - Salisbury
Newsletter Schedule August 16
August 30
September 13
Please e-mail your flyers, articles, pictures to
[email protected] at least 2 days before
the publish date.
Salisbury District Office
Peninsula-Delaware Conference
211A Phillip Morris Drive
Salisbury, MD 21804 410-749-3331
District Superintendent
Rev. Fred Duncan
District Administrator Charlotte Hastings
Office Hours
M-T 8:00am - 4:30 pm Fri - Closed
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