“PEOPLE, LOOK EAST”
(UMH #202)
WEEKLY NEWS FROM THE EAST DISTRICT
INDIANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
September 27, 2016
eAST dISTRICT cENTER
PO Box 2464
MUNCIE, IN 47307
(765) 282-2322
OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY – WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM UNTIL 3:00 PM, THURSDAY 8:00 AM UNTIL 4:00 PM / EAST DISTRICT WEBSITE
Employment opportunity
disaster response to indiana cities and beyond
clergy assessment now available online
lay servant training
East District Charge Conferences
laity day with the bishop
clergy covenant day: november 10
“honoring god through caring for your body”
certified lay minister program
special sundays in 2016
east district umw news and events
2016 dates and information for church treasurers
east district mission trip to guatemala
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
2015-2016 educational opportunities

employment opportunity

MUNCIE COLLEGE AVENUE UMC SEEKS PRAISE TEAM DIRECTOR: We are currently searching for a new praise team director (8-10 hours/week) to support our contemporary worship ministries. Responsibilities include coordinating all music for contemporary worship, leading the praise team, organizing regular rehearsals, and recruiting instrumentalists and vocalists. Candidates should have musical gifts, a passion for contemporary worship, organizational skills, a spirit of hospitality, and experience in a church or similar setting. Visit e-mail ; or call 765-289-7337.

disaster response to indiana cities and beyond

In the aftermath of tornadoes and flooding Kokomo and South Bend are in need of flood buckets. The list of supplies for the bucket is found here.The deadline for dropping off buckets has been extended through October 7.
Collection at Richmond First UMC
318 National Rd W, Richmond, IN 47374
Now through October 7
8 a.m. - 12 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Contact: Arrange other drop-off times by calling Rev. Ted Chalk at (765) 993–0555
Collection at Riverside UMC in Muncie
1201 North Wheeling Ave., Muncie, IN 47303
8 a.m. - 12 p.m., Monday through Friday
Contact: Arrange other times by calling Rev. John A. Young at (765) 278–8733
To donate funds, please send them through your church to one of the following:
  1. Indiana Disaster Fund - being used for immediate needs and relief in the Kokomo and South Bend areas. To designate your donation, please select "Indiana Disaster Fund."
  2. Kokomo Urban Outreach - being used for immediate needs as well as recovery for the outreach center and the community it serves.
  3. Midwest Mission Distribution Center - funds will be used for restocking the shelves with flood buckets (over 4,000 were sent to Louisiana and other areas)
  4. UMCOR - provides grants and funding after disasters strike
Stephen Ministers have been asked for by Rev. Jeff Newton of Kokomo Urban Outreach. Many people have been displaced and need a listening ear during this time of crisis.

clergy assessment now available online

The Clergy Assessment is a new online system, and will be completed annually for providing feedback, mentoring and coaching resources, and improving clergy fruitfulness as disciples, as leaders of congregations, and as missional developers in the community and world.
The Clergy Assessment is a formative process rather than a summative procedure to assist clergy in gaining greater insights through self-reflection, self-evaluation, and feedback provided by the Staff/Pastor Parish Relations Committee in areas to affirm and areas that need further development. The purpose of ongoing feedback for clergy is not to ‘prove’ but to ‘improve’.
A Conference generated email was sent to all pastors and Staff Parish Relations Chairpersons regarding how to access the system to complete the clergy assessment. Deadline to complete the online form is November 30. For more information go to

lay servant training

Fall Lay Ministry Training
As you might have heard, the East District Lay Ministry Training is now being headed by Jake Ohlemiller and Curtis Banker. The East District will not be hosting its own Lay Ministry Training this Fall, as it has typically done in the past. Although the East District itself will not be hosting a training event, it will still be possible for people in the East District to participate in training this Fall if desired. This can happen in one of two ways:
  1. You can feel free to refer people to training events in other districts. (
  2. People interested in completing the requirements can also take courses online. (Here is a link which will take them to the appropriate place online: ).
Look for information concerning the Winter Classes soon!
If you would like further information or have questions, Curtis and Jake can be reached with the INUMC email addresses: and

east district charge conferences

We are experimenting with Charge Conferences this year, trying to produce times of celebration, inspiration, and transformation. Our theme this year is: Be Hope.
Sunday, October 30, 3:30 p.m. The Place, 205 S 21st Street, New Castle
Deadline for completing and submitting forms online is October 13th.
Sunday, November 6, 3:30 p.m. Muncie High Street UMC, 219 S High Street, Muncie
Deadline for completing and submitting forms online is October 20th.
Sunday, November 13, 3:30 p.m. Richmond Central UMC, 1425 E Main Street, Richmond
Deadline for completing and submitting forms online is October 27th.
Deadline for Child Care Registrations for all sites is October 10th. Because of the large groups we expect, we cannot take walk-ins.

laity day with the bishop

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2016
Castleton United Methodist Church
7101 Shadeland Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46256
Join us for a meaningful day of learning and listening with our new bishop. Come hear the call to hope, be reminded that hope restores us and moves us. Come hear the hope stories of others who are partners with us in the work of Christ and the church. Share together in workshops that will inspire, teach and challenge your personal call to hope.
We hope that you are encouraged and inspired to discover, develop, and deploy fruitful leaders!
Click here for registration and church resources

clergy covenant day: november 10

All clergy, active and retired, including Elders, Deacons, Local Pastors, Certified Candidates, Seminarians and clergy serving in various Extension Ministries, are all invited to a clergy gathering designed to help cultivate our clergy covenant. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday, November 10, Zionsville UMC. This is not a mandatory event; however, clergy are strongly encouraged to attend. This event is for clergy only. Childcare services will be made available. Deadline for registration is end-of-day, Tuesday, November 1. To learn more and register, visit: inumc.org/covenantday16

“honoring god through caring for your body”

Sponsored by Health Ministries & Faith Community Nursing of the INUMC October 7, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Cost $32.00. Grace UMC, 219 E Mulberry St, Kokomo 46901. Keynote Speaker: Chef Wendall Fowler, Author-Health Columnist, Spiritual-Motivational Speaker and Host Contributor for WISH TV. Registration deadline is September 15, 2016. Register online at inumc.org/ParishNursing. For more information contact Sherry McIntyre at (317) 894-0902 or

certified lay minister program

Registrations are currently being taken for the 2016-2017 CLM Program.
Orientation – March 11, 2017; Retreat – April 20-22, 2017
The Certified Lay Minister (CLM) is a position that was approved at the 2012 session of the General Conference of The United Methodist Church. It is a position designed to enhance the quality of ministry and ability of small membership churches, team ministry in larger membership churches, and ministry in other settings to meet the spiritual and temporal needs of a constantly changing world (Paragraph 271, Book of Discipline, United Methodist Church).
What is the Certified Lay Minister Academy?
The Certified Lay Minister Academy consists of an orientation session for the Certified Lay Minister program, followed by a 3 day intensive training. The sessions are currently offered in Indianapolis to provide a central location for individuals coming from a variety of areas from across the conference. Full participation in all of the classes is required in order to satisfy the training requirement for certification.
Complete Information available here.

special sundays in 2016

Six Sundays throughout the year have been dedicated as Special Sundays. On these days, offerings are collected to support ministries that can only be possible thanks to our connectional system. When our churches come together, we can create great change. You can find more information about these offerings at Mark your calendars now for these upcoming 2016 Special Sundays:
October 2 - World Communion Sunday
November 27 - United Methodist Student Day

East district umw news and events

June Newsletter
March Newsletter
September Newsletter

2016 dates and information for church treasurers

The 2016 East District Tithe Form is available on the website at
The Church asking for 2016 is 1.15% of your tithable income.
Useful websites
Financial forms on Indiana Conference website
General Council on Finance & Administration
Indiana Conference
UM giving
Indiana Department of Revenue
IRS forms
General Board of Pensions and Benefits

east district mission trips to guatemala

October 15-23, 2016
SPACE is LIMITED and will fill up quickly!
Bring a team from your church or just one.
We will travel to Guatemala and work together as team.
We will be engaged in at least one construction project plus will be able to engage with the feeding program that our food packing event supplies.
Trip cost includes all meals, air/ground transportation and lodging is $1,499.
Initial deposit of $100 is due now to secure your team spot.
For more information contact Pastor Jason Morris @ or (765) 855-5576.

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 2ndFriday of each month April 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.
Covenant Partners Ministries is in need of two refrigerators. If you are able to help with this need please contact Pastor Linda McBride at (765) 284-2545.
Muncie High Street UMC – High Street Travelers 2016 Trips. For pricing and information contact Deb Heeter by email
Muncie Riverside UMC – Wood Carvers & Crafters at Riverside
Wood Carvers & Crafters come together at Riverside UM Church on the 1st, 3rd and 5thThursdays each month at 10:00am to work on their projects and share ideas with one another. Beginners always welcome. Bring your projects and necessary project materials. Riverside is located at 1201 N. Wheeling Ave., Muncie, IN. Call 288-4257 for information.
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.

YOUTH MINISTRIES

For resources
Events
To order brochures

important links

Sign up for e-HUM, calendar, etc. –
Camping –
Interpreter Magazine –
Church Leadership Job Descriptions from GBOD -
Secretary of State-Business Entity
UM Foundation of Indiana -
Vital Congregations -

2015-2016 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: For complete information on Continuing Education and forms click here.