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Annual Conference 2012
United Methodism 101
Cokesbury Discount for West District
Vital Congregations Training Video
Gifts from the Heart Banquet
Our Life Together
Mastering the Middle Follow-Up Session
Making Disciples Through Scouting Ministry
exploration.youth
Bishop's Confirmation Rally
Lay Speaker Classes
Israel Trip
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Judi Purvis
Rev. Judi Purvis
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Katie Swisher
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West District News
January 24, 2012 
NEWS
Annual Conference 2012

2012 Fourth Session of the Indiana Annual Conference
June 7-9, 2012. For details, click here
Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis
Hotel reservation information is now available online. Click here .
For more information about Indianapolis and attractions, click on http://visitindy.com/inumc.

 

Metro Ministries UMC Indiana Annual Conference Make Room
Metro Ministries UMC Indiana Annual Conference Make Room
 

United Methodism 101

Whether you've been a United Methodist for five decades or five weeks, you may be surprised at all there is to discover about our denomination.
United Methodism 101  is designed for new church members and anyone else wanting to know more about the denomination and its history, teachings and structure.

In this course, you will learn more about United Methodist:
  • History
  • Structure
  • Beliefs
  • Ministries
About the Course
The course includes four modules, each with many interactive features. Each module takes about one hour to complete. Move through the modules at your own pace. Course preview.

Pre-register
No participants will be admitted once the course begins, so please  pre-register before Wednesday, Feb. 1.

 

Cokesbury

Cokesbury is partnering with the West District Office to offer you 20% off Hymnals and 15% off all Worship & Song materials. In order to receive the discount you must place your order through Chris Burkhart who is our Cokesbury sales representative for the state of Indiana. Just mention this ad when you call.   Click here to download the flyer for this exclusive offer! 

 

Contact Chris Burkhart, Cokesbury Sales Representative, to take advantage of this great deal! 
[email protected] or 317-782-8633.
 





The Vital Congregations Goal Setting Video is now available!  You can view these videos online by clicking here.  If you are unable to view these online, please contact Katie Swisher at the West District Center.  We have a limited number of DVDs available to churches who need one. 

Click here for the District Vital Congregations webpage.

Click here for the national Vital Congregations website! 

EVENTS
Local Church Events Calendar 

In an effort to keep this newsletter as concise as possible, we are listing local church events only on the district web site.  To view these events, simply CLICK HERE, and you will be directed to it.  If your church has an event you would like featured on this calendar, please e-mail the details to Katie Swisher at [email protected].
Save the date!
Gifts from the Heart Banquet
February 10, 2012
Hosted by 14th & Chestnut Community Center 
Mastering the Middle Follow Up Session
February 23, 2012
9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Mt. Pleasant UMC (3050 E Davis Drive, Terre Haute)
Lunch will be provided

This is a follow-up session to the Mastering the Middle event held last spring. This will be an opportunity for participants to develop the topics to discussion and resourcing that will be helpful in the ministries they are engaged in at their local church.  This session is only for churches who attended the original seminar.

Please send an e-mail to Katie Swisher to submit your RSVP for thsi event. 
Making Disciples Through Scouting Ministry:

a workshop for pastors, local church leaders, and scouting volunteers NEW ARTICLE STAR


February 25, 2012 
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 
Ellettsville First UMC 
  • Are you thinking of starting a new scouting program at your church?
  • Have you been approached by someone wanting to start a scouting program at your church?
  • Would you like to know how to get the most out of your scouting programs?
  • Would you like to know how to use scouting ministry to make disciples and grow the church?

Then this is the workshop you've been looking for!

  

Sponsored by NAUMS. Cost is $5 (for lunch). Register with Art Collins now at [email protected]

  



More information about this event can be found at www.inumcyouth.org.  
 


More information about this event can be found at www.inumcyouth.org.  
 
Lay Speaker ClassesLay Speaker
March 17, 2012
Memorial UMC
2701 Poplar Avenue, Terre Haute
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 

Mark your calendars now!  The Spring 2012 Lay Speaker Classes will all be held in one day, Saturday, March 17th, at one location.  Please watch this newsletter or the district website (www.inumc.org/westdistrict) for the registration form to be posted soon.  
 
Israel Trip 
November 12-21, 2012 
Hosted by Rev. Dave & Mary Marty 

 

On November 12-21 Dave Marty and his wife Mary will be co-hosting a trip to Israel arranged through Educational Opportunities and the Jerusalem Center for Biblical Studies.  Click here for a draft of the itinerary for the tour entitled "Pathways Through the Bible."  Anyone who might be interested should contact Dave directly either by e-mail ([email protected]) or phone (765-569-5356).