South′·east′·erner noun a southeastern wind
“The wind blows where it chooses, and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit.” John 3:8, NRSV
Southeast District, Indiana Conference
United Methodist Church
4060 25th St., Columbus, in 47203-3161
(812) 418-0950 or 877-781-6714
Fax (812) 418-0951 / SOUTHEAST DISTRICT WEBSITE
May 19, 2014
CONTENTS
INDIANA ANNUAL CONFERENCE – MAY 29-31 AT INDIANA CONVENTION CENTER 2
PEACE WITH JUSTICE SUNDAY ON JUNE 15 3
MISSION U 2014: LEARNING TOGETHER FOR THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE WORLD 3
2014 BLUEPRINT FOR WELLNESS SCREENING 3
ATTENTION PASTORS – CONTINUING EDUCATION REPORTS DUE MAY 31 4
LOCAL CHURCH REPORTING FOR VITAL CONGREGATIONS 4
LOCAL CHURCH EVENTS 4
CLUSTER HAPPENINGS 4
PROFESSIONAL BOUNDARIES AND DIVERSITY TRAINING WORKSHOP 2014 SCHEDULE 5
IMPORTANT DUE DATES IN MAY 5
JOB OPENINGS 5
DEATHS 5
PRAYER SUPPORT NEEDED 6
UNITED METHODIST WOMEN – DISTRICT 6
YOUTH MINISTRIES – CAMP REGISTRATION IS OPEN 6
IMPORTANT LINKS 6
indiana annual conference – May 29-31 at Indiana convention center
FAMILY MINISTRY WORKSHOP AT ANNUAL CONFERENCE5/29/14 - 9-11:30 AM, Indiana Convention Center
This interactive workshop is designed to help leaders strengthen their congregation's youth andchildren'sministries by inviting the whole church to participate in some way! Asunbelievableas it sounds, it CAN be done! Topics will include: volunteer and mentor recruiting, family ministry events and fellowship, partnering with parents, bridging generational gaps, communication tips, and curriculum.Cost: $25, includes materials and curriculum samples.Register atwww.inumcconnect.org
AFRICA UNIVERSITY CAMPAIGN PLEDGE ON THURSDAY, MAY 29, DURING AFTERNOON SESSION
Churches will be invited to pledge or present their intention to pledge in the afternoon session on May 29. Someone from your church should be prepared to bring the pledge forward at the appropriate time. All churches who do so will receive a “Tool Kit” with ideas for promoting Africa University. Contact Ruth Ellen Stone for more information. If you have questions about the campaign, call the Indiana Foundation Office at 317-788-7879 or 1-800-391-8811. All funds toward an individual or church pledge should be sent directly to the United Methodist Foundation of Indiana, 8401 Fishers Center Drive, Fishers, IN 46038.
MISSION OPPORTUNITY FOLLOWING ORDINATION SERVICE, SATURDAY, MAY 31
At 12:00 we begin packing meals with Kids Against Hunger. Half the meals will go to food pantries in Indiana – Kokomo Rescue Mission in Kokomo, First UMC Food Pantry in South Bend, Harrison County Community Services in Corydon, and Fletcher Place and Vida Nueva in Indianapolis. The other half will go to Mission Guatemala. The more volunteers we have, the faster the packing will go, but plan on being done by 2:00 p.m. You can register by contacting Deanne Heidrich, , 317.525.0915. Cost is $5 per person. If you plan to bring a group, call for information. We’d love to have youth groups, Sunday School classes, or anyone with a passion for helping others.
peace with justice sunday on june 15
One of six churchwide special Sundays, the initiative has funded an Ohio-based group that brings people of different faiths together and a partnership in Liberia that care for former child soldiers. Printed resources are available. Click here to read about resources and projects supported by the offering.
Mission u 2014: learning together for the transformation of the world
July 22-26, 2014 at DePauw University, Greencastle, IN
Mission U (formerly School of Christian Mission) is the primary mission education event for the Indiana Annual Conference and is planned and implemented by United Methodist Women of Indiana. In addition to the adult programming for ages 17 and up, there are two components:
· ChiMiCa (Children’s Mission Camp) for ages 3 through 5th grade completed (childcare is provided)
· YoPeMiCa (Young Peoples Mission Camp) for middle and high school aged youth
The youth and children’s studies parallel the adult studies to create an intergenerational program. Studies are always Biblically-grounded, promote spiritual growth, educate and challenge participants to become more actively engaged in mission. Registration forms
2014 blueprint for wellness screening
United Methodist HealthFlex announces to pastors, spouses and church employees in the HealthFlex health care insurance plan the 2014 Blueprint for Wellness Screening through July 31.Watch for information from HealthFlex about on-site screenings during the 2014 Indiana Annual Conference Session May 29-30. Pre-registration is strongly recommended. Walk-ins are welcome however, limited at the 2014 Annual Conference. Pre-registration also is required to take the Blueprint for Wellness screening at a local Quest Diagnostics location. Register now at www.gbophb.org (HealthFlex/WebMD) or call 866-908-9440. More information will be posted at www.inumc.org/benefits.attention pastors – continuing education reports due may 31
The Book of Discipline of the United Methodist Church requires all pastors serving under appointment to complete continuing education (CE). In the Indiana Conference, the Professional Development Committee, a sub-group of the Conference Board of Ordained Ministry, has been established to provide continuing educational guidelines for pastors (BOD ¶634.2n). Minimum continuing education units required per “continuing education year” (June 1 to May 31) have been established for all persons serving under appointment in the Indiana Conference and are listed below. One contact hour of Continuing Education is equal to .1 Continuing Education Units (CEU). To download the form. PLEASE NOTE: Step 1 – save blank form to your computer. Step 2 – Complete the blank form you have saved. Step 3 – Save the completed form. Step 4 – While the saved form is still open click on the Southeast District link. Step 5 – Once you have clicked on that link it will open an email to which you will attach the completed form. Step 6 – Send. Once you have completed this mission it will self-destruct. JLOCAL CHURCH REPORTING for vital congregations
TrendSend (program for entering your Vital Congregation statistics) now allows logins. Clicking login will allow the filer to log in using a username and password. So they can now file even if they haven't received the email, providing they know their username and password. This means they are not dependent on receiving the email to file. 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 if you have further questions or call 317/564-3254.
Regarding Sundays when church is closed - The word is that those reporting should leave the vital signs blank for the Sunday(s) they were closed. Do not put a zero. The averages are figured on only those Day where there is a report – if there is nothing reported, that Sunday will not count in the average; if a zero is reported – that Sunday will be figured in the averages.
local church events
Mt. Sinai UMC –May 29-31, during Annual Conference, a booth will be sponsored selling items from Ecuador to support work at the school there. Becky Dean, Mission intern, will be present.Petersville UMC – June 24-28 Vacation Bible School from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for ages 4-11. For more information call 812-372-3575.
CLUSTER HAPPENINGS
DO It Cluster – June 8, 2 p.m. at Mt. Sinai UMC. Contact: Ron RichardTeam Reach – June 8, 12:30 p.m. Location TBA. Contact: Carol Oktavec
Acting as Nine – July 14, 6:30 p.m. at St. Paul UMC. A cluster picnic is scheduled for August 24 at Milan Park. Contact Leo Turchyn
PURPOSE - Every congregation will be a part of a ministry cluster of 4 to 9 congregations to cooperate, collaborate, and hold one another accountable to our mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Ministry clusters are to focus on answering two core questions: 1) “How are each of our congregations doing in accomplishing our mission of making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world?” and 2) “What can we do better and more effectively together to impact our area for Christ than we can do as individual congregations?”
professional boundaries and diversity training workshop 2014 schedule
All sessions will include both subjects and will begin promptly at 9 a.m. and end at 5 p.m. local time.Sept. 12 – St. Luke UMC, 700 E. Southway Blvd., Kokomo Register link: Register by Sept. 4
Sept. 13 – Crosswind UMC, 616 N. SR 25, Logansport Register link: Register by Sept. 4
Oct. 9 – First UMC, 201 E. Third St., Seymour Register link: Register by Oct. 1
Oct. 10 – Castleton UMC, 7160 Shadeland Station Way, Indy Register link: Register by Oct. 2
Oct. 17 – First UMC, 201 E. Third St., Mishawaka Register link: Register by Oct. 9
Nov. 15 – St. Mark’s UMC, 100 N. Hwy 46 Bypass, Bloomington Register link: Register by Nov. 6
important due dates in may
The deadline for audits for your local church is May 31. Your completed audit should be mailed to the conference center at the address at the bottom of the audit form. (This is a new form!) If you are provided an audit report in a different format, you are welcome to use that instead of the conference audit form. The important thing is to perform the audit. Please have your audit performed by someone that has nothing to do with, and not related to anyone who has to do with the day-to-day financial operations of the church. The audit guide can be found here.job openings
Director of Music – First United Methodist Church, Columbus, Indiana, is taking applications for a part-time (15 hrs/per week) Director of MusicRequirements: Bachelor of Music required, Master’s degree preferred. Coursework or experience in choral directing and church music
Responsibilities: Work with church (pastoral, program, and administrative) staff to plan and coordinate the various ensembles and music ministries, including (but not limited to) Sunday morning worship and special services. Choral director for the Chancel Choir
Interested applicants may e-mail their resume in confidence, by May 30, 2014, to: or mail to: First United Methodist Church, c/o Rev. Chris Lantz, 618 8th St, Columbus, IN 47201
Organist/Accompanist - First United Methodist Church, Columbus, Indiana, is taking applications for a part-time (10 hrs/per week) Organist/Accompanist
Requirements: Bachelor of Music with an Organ Major required, Master’s degree preferred. Some training and experience in choral conducting and accompanying
Responsibilities: Work with the Director of Music, accompanies the Chancel Choir during weekly rehearsals, services for Sunday mornings and other special services throughout the year. Organist/Accompanist will play a variety of music including prelude, postlude, hymns, anthems and other music as required.
Interested applicants may e-mail their resume in confidence, by May 30, 2014, to: or mail to: First United Methodist Church, c/o Rev. Chris Lantz, 618 8th St, Columbus, IN 47201
deaths
KENNETH EARL VETTERS of Greenfield, Ind., 89, retired Elder of the Indiana Conference, died Thursday morning, May 15, 2014. Vetters served churches atMetamora/Robinson Chapel, Hillsboro/Waynetown, Miss. Sumatra, Bicknell, Brookville, Bartlett Chapel/Shiloh and Columbus East. He retired in 1991. Condolences can be sent to his wife, Mary Vetters, 271 E. 300 S., Greenfield, IN 46140.pRAYER SUPPORT NEEDED
Prayer calendar for Southeast District churches & pastoral families (click here). updatedAll churches of Indiana Conference – go to www.inumc.org
united methodist women – district
Find the latest Southeast District United Methodist Women’s newsletter here.YOUTH MINISTRIES – camp registration is open
BeACamper.com 888.MAT.2818ThatThingEvent.com 888.MAT.2818
IndianaRetreats.com 888.271.2468
Important links
Church Leadership Job Descriptions from GBOD - http://www.gbod.org/site/c.nhLRJ2PMKsG/b.5523987/k.A7A1/Local_Church_Officer_Job_Descriptions.htmBishop’s E-pistle, e-Hum, calendar - http://inumc.org/site/stayconnected
Tweet with Bishop Mike - @BishopCoyner
Camping - beacamper.com
Interpreter - To enroll – click here
Cokesbury –Eric Steele ; Brenda Harris
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 -
Vital Congregations - http://www.umvitalcongregations.org/