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- 2010 NIC Journal available for download
- Harvest 2020 Sower's Notes available for download
- UM Student Day - Nov. 28 Special Sunday offering
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NIC 2010 Annual Conference Journal
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The journal of the 2010 Annual Conference is finished and available as a PDF download. If you have questions, please contact Conference Secretary Rev. Lora Zink.
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Harvest 2020 Sower's Notes - PDF
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The Fall 2010 Harvest 2020 update was mailed to all who receive the UM Reporter. District and conference offices also have extra copies. The PDF copy is linked here; if you would like extra copies or have comments or questions, please contact communications@umcnic.org. Thank you!
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Philippines Volunteer Team looking for used church supplies
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The upcoming mission team going to the Philippines is requesting used church supplies that they can distribute during their trip. Books, hymnals, and Sunday School supplies are welcomed. Please contact Pong Javier to participate.
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Upcoming Conference Events - join us!
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November 20, Town and Rural Festival of Ministry, First UMC Polo
December 4, Early Response Training, First UMC Elgin
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Grants and scholarships
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1. Jan. 7 is the deadline to apply for a Peace with Justice grant from the United Methodist General Board of Church & Society (GBCS). Peace with Justice grants are awarded annually. In 2010, $50,000 was granted to 15 Peace with Justice ministries.
Grant applicants must be either a United Methodist or other affiliated organization, or an ecumenical group working with and through at least one United Methodist agency or organization.
Applicants may seek assistance in filling out the form, which is available on the GBCS Web site. For assistance, contact Marvlyn Scott, (202) 488-5643 or Rev. Chris Pierson, NIC Director of Connectional Ministries.
2. Deadline to apply for a 2011 Ethnic Young Adult Summer Internship in Washington, D.C., is Jan. 10. The EYA program is for persons, ages 18-22, who have an interest in exploring issues of public policy, social justice advocacy and social change.
Sponsored by the General Board of Church & Society (GBCS), the nine-week summer internship program is for young adults representing the five ethnic minority caucuses of The United Methodist Church: Native Americans, Pacific-Islanders, Hispanic/Latinos, African Americans and Asian Americans. Interns will work in social justice placements in the U.S. capital from May 28 to July 31.
3. Applications for grants to support caregiving ministries for older adults are now being accepted by the Center on Aging & Older Adult Ministries at the United Methodist General Board of Discipleship. Grant applications are available online at www.aging-umc.org. For more information, contact project coordinator Teri Kline at the Center for Aging & Older Adult Ministries by phone toll free at (877) 899-2780, Ext. 7177, or by e-mail at tkline@gbod.org.
4. NIC Board of Church and Society Grant Requests Due December 30. The Board of Church and Society administers two different grant programs: Emerging Ministries Grants, and Peace with Justice Grants. The same application is used to apply to both programs. All applications are due December 30, 2010. Forms are available on the NIC website.
5. Fellowship of Asian-Americans has a few continuing education scholarships available on a first-come, first-served basis. For information and an application form, please contact Rev. Noah Reyes Panlilio at pstrnoah@comcast.net.
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November 28 is UM Student Day - Special Offering
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By Matt Kuzma
Did you know that the United Methodist Church gives scholarships for 54 students from our conference to attend college or seminary this school year? Through our giving and the connection of the UMC, these students received more than $84,000 in grants to help cover the high cost of higher education.
College is expensive. Your congregation can help. Take a special offering this month. The funds will go to students in our conference and around the world.
United Methodist Student Day
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World AIDS Day - December 1
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By Irma Clark
Chair, NIC-HIV/AIDS Task Force
World AIDS Day is commemorated each year on Dec. 1. Each one of us can make a difference in creating an AIDS-free world, but it takes action and perseverance. Let us continue to pray for those who are infected and affected by HIV. May God continue to bless us all as we continue this mission work for HIV/AIDS.
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Pancake Breakfast of the Week
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Church of the Good Shepherd, Oswego - Chili Supper
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2010
4:30 -- 7:30 Church of the Good Shepherd, Fellowship Hall Sponsored by United Methodist Women. In conjunction with the Oswego Christmas Walk. Menu: CHILI, CHILI DOGS, HOT DOGS, HOMEMADE PIES, BROWNIES AND COOKIES.
Trinity UMC, Mount Prospect - Brunch and Cookie Walk
December 5th will be a busy day at Trinity UMC in Mt. Prospect. Brunch after early service, lunch after second service, UMW "cookie walk" before and after a 4:00-5:00 pm Christmas concert by the Mt. Prospect Community Band presenting "In Dulce Jubilo", followed by dinner. Cookies - large box $12, small box $4. All are welcome.
Please send your pancake breakfast or other special event to communications@umcnic.org with the subject line "Pancakes."
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