Sessions
1. Cooperative Ministry Leader: Rev. Jodie Smith
The future of the church is about co-operative ministry among churches. Co-operative ministry allows churches to do innovative and diverse ministry together than they could every do alone. Each church brings the gifts and strengths of its people to be in ministry together in the community. Rev. Smith is the senior pastor of the Redbank Valley United Methodist Ministry in the Franklin District, which is composed of 7 churches. She, along with lay members of the churches she serves, will talk about the structure, advantages and share experiences of co-operative ministry.
2. Gift of Healing Presence in our Faith Communities
Leader: Bonnie Harr, MSN, MS, RN, FCN
The Faith Community has a dynamic role in promoting health, healing and wholeness. Life together brings with it the opportunities for belonging, relating, forming, transforming and being fully present to one another in healing ministry. This session will not only, clarify the shared calling to become the hands and feet, eyes and ears, heart and mind of The Healer, Christ Jesus, but will also highlight the work of the Health and Wholeness Committee of the Annual Conference. We can face the future together wholly, holy, and as healers caring for one another.
3. Praying the Names of God Leader: Rev. Josephine Whitely-Fields
Praying the name of God is a fresh approach to prayer that explores the names of God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit, revealed in Scripture, and showing how to pray them on a daily basis. Time will be given to see and how God has related to the individuals in the study, through some of these names, making the experience personal. Clergy and laity are invited to attend.
4. Moving from Going to Church to Being the Church: The Church’s Role in the Antipoverty Movement Leader: Rev. Cyndi Bloise
This class will discuss theological reasons for congregations to add their ministries of mercy with minisries of justice in the area of poverty. In addition, we will discuss “Bridges Out of Poverty” and “Circles” as practical measures for increasing congregational effectiveness with our low-income brothers and sisters.
5. Volunteers Ramping Up – With More Ramps
Leader: Mrs. Diane Miller
Information and pictures will be shared about exciting outreach by volunteers in WPA Conference and beyond – from Boaz Fields to Kit Ministry and the Mission Barn to Sewing Ministry to Ramp Building. Stories will be shared from the WPA Early Response team on the devastation of Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey. Participants will be encouraged to become prayers, payers, or players with recovery teams which will work in New Jersey for the next few years. Participants in the breakout session will spend a little time putting together school kits.
6. Cultural Competencies Leader: Rev. Sharma Lewis
In this workshop, we will explore how to develop positive and strong working relationships when the Lead Pastor is different from the majority culture and/or when the Lead Pastor is a woman. Attention will be given to communication and practical skills in order to develop a culture of excellence and effectiveness. Rev. Sharma Lewis is a District Superintendent in North Georgia Conference.
7. What is Vision? Leader: Rev. Chris Whitehead
How does vision happen? Is there a simple formula to receive a vision from God? Warren Bennis writes, “Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.” The word vision is found 102 times in the Bible. What exactly is vision? One of the best definitions I have heard was given by Andy Stanley, who said vision is “an image of what could be, fueled by a desire for what should be.” During this Helpshop, we will dive into this very important topic of how to cast vision.
8. Christian Education Leader: Rev. Tom Beagan
We will look at tangible ministry characteristics that help church’s student and children’s ministry to build young disciples. These characteristics are critical effective ministry with young people. Each participant will receive an evaluation tool to use in their local church setting.
9. Meat and Potatoes Leader: Rev. Bill Kemp
Church is simple. Church is a gathering of people for prayer, study, and worship, who relate to each other and to the world as Christ desires. Everything else is icing on the cake. Bill will present some new ideas on getting back to basics and listening to the plan God has for your church. Some of the presentation will come from the new plan for helping small churches become vital which is being developed by the Texas Annual Conference. Everyone signed up will receive a free copy of Bill Kemp’s new Reality Check 101 workbook
ABOUT THE KEYNOTE…
The keynote presentation will highlight where we have been as a local church within our area and where we are. While one cannot predict the future, the presentation will highlight key elements that are necessary for the Church to face the future with boldness and confidence. Our mission, vision and core value will be foundational for us as we face the future.
During the break…
Zumba Leader: Ms. Marianne Anzovino
An aerobic dance class like no other!!!! Beginners will love moving to international rhythms such as salsa, merengue, cha cha, African beats, quebradita, etc. Learn basic steps set to foot stompin’, finger snappin’, tunes. Live, Laugh and Move to our Zumba party! Also included is a relaxation and stretch segment. Let certified Group Exercise instructors from the Aerobic Center at Lynch Field in Greensburg help “add years to your life AND life to your years”.
SCHOOL KIT ITEMS NEEDED
1 pair - blunt scissors (round tip only and no plastic scissors, please)
3 pads - paper
8.5 x 11 spiral notebooks or top-bound pads
150 sheets of loose leaf can be substituted for one pad
Combination of spiral, top bound or loose leaf is acceptable. No composition books.
1 hand held pencil sharpener (Must be at least 1” long and remove from packaging)
1 - 30 centimeter ruler
Hard or flexible
Cartoon characters are acceptable
No advertisements, please
6 unsharpened pencils
No advertisements, religious, patriotic, military or camouflage symbols, please
Cartoon characters are acceptable
1 - 2½” eraser
No advertisements, religious, patriotic, military or camouflage symbols, please
Cartoon characters are acceptable
1 – 24 count box of crayons (Only 24 count, please)
Diane Miller will supply the bags needed.
Greensburg District
2013 Helpshop
January 26, 2013
8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Harrison City: Community
“We are the Church…Facing the Future”
Rev. William B. Meekins, Jr.
Keynote Speaker
Registration Form
Please use one form per person; copy forms as needed. Deadline is January 19, 2013.
NAME: ______COST: Registration $5
ADDRESS: ______Fee must accompany your
registration. Make checks
______payable to “Greensburg District”.
SEND TO: Greensburg District
PHONE: (______) ______310 Oak Street
Irwin, PA 15642
CHURCH: ______Email:
First Choice # ____ Second Choice # ____
Your Helpshop session will be determined on a first come/first served basis. Prompt return of this registration form will help to ensure being scheduled for your first choice.
Special needs request______
CHILDCARE? ____ Yes How many children?____
______
Event Schedule
8:00 – 8:30 Registration/Cokesbury Display open
8:30 – 10:00 Plenary/Keynote Speaker
10:00-10:45 Break/Cokesbury/Zumba demo
10:45 – 12:30 pm Morning Helpshop Sessions
12:30 – 1:00 pm Closing
Please bring an item to build an UMCOR School Kit. For items needed, please see list on back of brochure.
Registration Form
Please use one form per person; copy forms as needed. Deadline is January 19, 2013.
NAME: ______COST: Registration $5
ADDRESS: ______Fee must accompany your
registration. Make checks
______payable to “Greensburg District”.
SEND TO: Greensburg District
PHONE: (______) ______310 Oak Street
Irwin, PA 15642
CHURCH: ______Email:
First Choice # ____ Second Choice # ____
Your Helpshop session will be determined on a first come/first served basis. Prompt return of this registration form will help to ensure being scheduled for your first choice.
Special needs request______
CHILDCARE? ____ Yes How many children?____
______
Event Schedule
8:00 – 8:30 Registration/Cokesbury Display open
8:30 – 10:00 Plenary/Keynote Speaker
10:00-10:45 Break/Cokesbury/Zumba demo
10:45 – 12:30 pm Morning Helpshop Sessions
12:30 – 1:00 pm Closing
Please bring an item to build an UMCOR School Kit. For items needed, please see list on back of brochure.