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WEEKLY NEWS FROM THE EAST DISTRICT
INDIANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
July 15, 2015
eAST dISTRICT cENTER
PO Box 2464
MUNCIE, IN 47307
(765) 282-2322 / EAST DISTRICT WEBSITE
thrive clergy spouse retreat
pastoral changes in the East District
laity day with the bishop
sierra leone partners conference
volunteers needed to complete flood repair projects
school of congregational development event coming to indy
Gratitude and Generosity Workshop
Local Pastor Retreat
educational opportunities trips planned for 2016
employment opportunity
petition submission begins for general conference 2016
revitup!
conversation with kay kotan
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
2014-2015 educational opportunities
thrive clergy spouse retreat
Clergy Spouse Retreat
September 18-20, 2015
REGISTER BY AUGUST 15TH!
Don't miss out on this year's Clergy Spouse Retreat September 18 - 20, 2015 at the Holiday Inn Indianapolis North. All clergy spouses (both male and female) are invited to attend, no matter what stage of life in ministry they may be at. Our retreat theme this year is "You're Amazing! Celebrate the Journey", with Rev. Karen Devaisher as our speaker. We encourage you to join us for a great weekend of fun, food, discussion, fellowship and worship.
Additional information and on-line registration is available at If you would like a brochure sent to you
for mail-in registration, or know of someone that a brochure should be
sent to, please contact Heather Cress at .
Registration ends August 15.
pastoral changes in the east district
Albany UMC – Jacob Ohlemiller, 7/1/2015Connersville First UMC – Doug Barton, 7/1/2015
Dunkirk Bethel/Redkey Sugar Grove – Scott McClain, 7/1/2015
Gaston UMC – Tim Glidden, 6/1/2015
Honey Creek UMC – Ed Armantrout, 7/1/2015
Middletown UMC – Matthew Leffler, 7/1/2015
Muncie High Street UMC – Sherrie Drake, Associate Pastor, 7/1/2015
Parker City UMC – Chris Nelson, 7/1/2015
Pleasantdale/Montpelier UMC – Keith Williams, 7/1/2015
Pleasant Grove UMC – Wes Rediger, 8/1/2015
Richmond Central UMC – Tom Ream, 7/1/2015
The Compass UMC/Winchester First UMC – Mark Ellcessor, 7/1/2015
The Garden at Gethsemane/Muncie Main Street – Vickie Perkins 7/1/2015
Yorktown UMC – Peter Curts, 7/1/2015
laity day with the Bishop
Save the dateOct. 17 in Indianapolis
Sierra Leone partners conference
Thursday, Aug. 20, to Friday Aug. 21
Plainfield UMC, 600 Simmons St., Plainfield, Ind.
$95 per person includes meals
Click here to register.
A gathering of United Methodist conferences, churches, agencies, organizations and individuals from across the U.S. who are engaged in ministry in partnership with the Sierra Leone Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, for the purpose of cooperation, collaboration and connections.
For more information, contact Bob and Sandy Coolman.
volunteers needed to complete flood repair projects
Volunteers Needed to Complete Flood Repair Projects in Dunkirk & RedkeyPlease continue to pray for volunteers to help families impacted by the flooding in Jay County last August. We need to construct a front porch, install siding, finish drywall, paint, and install flooring in one home. We also need a team to place new decking over old shingles and shingle the low slope roof of a modular home in Redkey.
If you are willing to help please contact John A. Young, 765-278-8733 or before July 8th.
school of congregation development event coming to indy
School of Congregational Development event coming to Indy this summer·Aug. 13-16
·Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing – 317/846-2700
The School of Congregational Development is a premier event for United Methodist Leaders for equipping conference leaders, clergy, and laity to lead vital, dynamic, life-changing congregations.
Meet us at the Crossroads of community, culture, and faith as we are challenged to take the message of love and grace found in Jesus Christ into the world.(
A limited number of SCD 2015 Scholarships are available through Global Ministries.
gratitude and generosity workshop
South – Central Indiana – August 8North – Central Indiana – August 22
(Locations TBA)
presented by:
The Indiana Conference Gratitude Team*
An opportunity for congregational leaders to
grow in their discipleship through stewardship education.
*This workshop is sponsored by:
The Bishop’s Office
The Council on Finance and Administration
The United Methodist Foundation
“The mission of the church is to build, form, and sustain
disciples. The aim of stewardship development is not to
finance the church’s annual operating budget but to change
lives. Giving is part of discipleship. Giving is part of our spiritual
formation. When God breaks in upon a sufficiently prepared
people, a new generosity emerges – one that is outgoing,
joyous, spontaneous, and free.” -David Moser and Brian Bauknight,
First Fruits: Fourteen Sermons on Stewardship
local pastor retreat
The East District Local Pastor Retreat will be held on Saturday, August 1st from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at New Burlington UMC, 8081 S CR 475 E, Muncie. All Local Pastors are required to attend and Supply Pastors are invited to attend.educational opportunities trips planned for 2016
Special ordinand offer for Holy Land TripAny Elder or Deacon who was ordained by Bishop Coyner and has not previously traveled to the Holy Land with Educational Opportunities (EO) is eligible for a special trip pricing for the February 2-11, 2016, trip. This is a special farewell trip that Bishop Mike and Marsha Coyner have planned with EO as their last official tour with the Indiana Conference. Special pricing is also extended to anyone who will be ordained at the 2016 session of Annual Conference. The all-inclusive price based on double occupancy is $2,098 from Indianapolis and $1,998 from Chicago. This is a savings of $1,100. Also, clergy spouses may go for this discounted price with the addition of $200. An ordained may also recruit four full-paying passengers in order for the spouse to travel free. Information, brochures and registration forms are available from Norm Nellis, Trip Coordinator, at 765-491-5011 or .
employment opportunity
HARTFORD CITY TRINITY UMC – Trinity Church (Hartford City, IN) is looking for a part time bi-vocational Director of Children’s Ministry to support our growing children’s ministry and provide leadership to help further develop this ministry. For more details or to apply go to email at .COLLEGE AVENUE UMC (MUNCIE, IN) SEEKS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT: We are searching for a part-time administrative assistant (22 hours/week) to support our growing ministries. Responsibilities include office supervision, mailings, filing, volunteer coordination, and financial services. Candidates should have strong organizational skills, a spirit of hospitality, and experience in a church or similar setting. Visit e-mail ; or call 765-289-7337.
petition submission begins for general conference 2016
Nashville, Tenn. – Petitions for consideration by the 2016 General Conference may be submitted to the Petitions Secretary beginning April 1 and continuing through October 13, 2015.According to church law, "Any organization, clergy member, or lay member of The United Methodist Church may petition the General Conference..."
Detailed instructions for submitting a petition are available on the General Conference website at gc2016.umc.org. Petitions must be typed and may be submitted through the General Conference website, by postal mail, or via e-mail to . This email address should be used for petition submission only. All other correspondence should be directed to . Petitions submitted without digital media need to be submitted by July 1, 2015 to allow time for transcription and translation. Click here for more information the petition process. Click here to read more.
revitup!
The General Board of Pensions and Health Benefits is again offering a unique opportunity for young clergy to enhance their personal, financial and leadership skills. revitup is scheduled for Oct. 5-7 in Bloomingdale, Ill. For more information, check it out on their website. They are offering an incentive for the first 50 clergy to register. Rejuvenate is offering six $500 scholarships for this event. Contact Mary Ann Moman () for more information.
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 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 .LOCAL CHURCH NEWS AND EVENTS
Covenant Partners Ministries – Community Day, providing bags of groceries and cleaning supplies for those in need, fourthWednesday of each month. Sunday evening meals provided by local churches. Contact Pastor Linda McBride at (765) 284-2545. Clothing made available to community 1st Friday of each month June through October 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 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 Day
2 small cans of tuna
1 18-oz jar of peanut butter
1 jar of jelly
2 cans of vegetables (any kind)
1 box cereal (any kind)
1 can applesauce or other fruit
2 cans of soup
1 box spaghetti
1 jar spaghetti sauce
1 box of corn bread mix
Cleaning/Personal Care Supplies
1 bar or bottle of unscented hand soap
Laundry 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.
Muncie High Street UMC – High Street Travelers 2015 Trips: August 12, Factory Tour & Travel Day, Warsaw, IN; September 23, Fall Factory Fun Day, Columbus, OH; October 7-14, California Rail Discovery; October 22, Fall Mystery Trip; November 18, Lacomedia Dinner Theatre: A Christmas Story, The Musical; December 2-4, Christmas in Nashville, TN. 2016 Trips: January 24, Southern Caribbean Cruise. For pricing and information contact Deb Heeter by email
Muncie St. Paul’s UMC – Come to Muncie St. Paul’s UMC for Lunch, Good Food, Fellowship & Fun. Open to public 4th Friday of each month at noon. RSVP by Wednesday prior to lunch at 765/288-6454. Cost $3.50.
New Burlington UMC – Monthly breakfast -- 7:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Come join us for our monthly all you can eat breakfast every 3rd
Saturday of the month, only $5! All proceeds go to support local
mission projects. New Burlington UMC is located by the reservoir at
8080 S CR 475 E, Muncie.
YOUTH MINISTRIES
TRANSFORMISSION
Mission Camp for
Middle & High School Youth
July 19-25, 2015
Butler University
Indianapolis, Indiana
TransforMission is a week-long mission camp specially designed to help High School and Middle School youth connect with God and each other while serving alongside the best mission agencies in Indianapolis
Register + More Info
BEYOND EBOLA - HUNGER
Operation Classroom
Donate today!
The bishops of Liberia and Sierra Leone along with Operation Classroom and the Indiana Conference are asking for your help in tackling hunger and feeding our brothers and sisters who are suffering. Every dollar you give will be used towards purchasing food, shipping emergency rations, and paying teachers. Now is the time to help those who have given so much to make a difference in the lives of their students.
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For resources
Events
To order brochures
important dates for your calendar
Events for 2015East District Fall Pastor’s Meeting, Thursday, October 8th, The Place, 205 S 21st Street, New Castle, 2 - 4 p.m. or 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Events for 2016
Holy Land trip with Bishop Mike scheduled for February 2016
Information, contact Norm Nellis, Trip Coordinator at 765-491-5011
important links
Sign up for the E-pistle from Bishop Mike, e-HUM, calendar, etc. –Tweet with Bishop Mike - @BishopCoyner
Camping –
Interpreter Magazine –
Church Leadership Job Descriptions from GBOD -
GCFA resources on local church ministry of memory-
Secretary of State-Business Entity
UM Foundation of Indiana -
Vital Congregations -
2014-2015 educational opportunities
Questions? Contact Mary Ann Moman by calling 317-788-7879 or e-mail .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: 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 workshopsclickhere.