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West District News
February 21, 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
 

Operation Classroom NewsOperation Classroom
Operation Classroom is a mission dedicated to maintaining and supplying schools in Sierra Leone and Liberia.  The West District has been assigned Fergusson Memorial Secondary School, - which has an average enrollment of 800 students.  All types of school supplies are needed.  Pencils, chalk, paper.  Also, non-electric tools are needed, hammers, saws, rakes, shovels.  Sewing supplies for a tailoring class are needed.  Many of the students come from low income families so scholarships are needed.  A scholarship is $100, but donations can be given in any denomination.  
 
I ask that you prayfully consider supporting this worthwhile mission and join us at our Spring packing party at Cloverdale UMC on April 12 beginning at 9:00 a.m.  If possible, please bring the supplies on Wednesday.  If not possible, please arrive early so that we can organize the supplies for packing.
 
I am asking that someone please take over the position of District Coordinator.  I would be glad to meet with anyone interested.
 
Also, someone with a truck is needed to take the supplies to Lapel.  My truck is several years old and I am not sure if it is up to the task this year.  Please call if you can help out in this area.
 
 
Yours in Christ
Bill Green
765-653-5430

 

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! 
cburkhart@cokesbury.com or 317-782-8633.  
Lenten Events Listed on West District WebsiteLent 

All Lenten Events are being listed on the West District Website. Click here to view that page.  If you have a Lenten Event to be shared with the district, please e-mail me at west.district@inumc.org.  Thanks!

New Market UMC
Baptismal Font and Pulpit Needed

New Market UMC is beginning a sanctuary renovation project.  As part of this, we are hoping to install a baptismal font (the church doesn't have one at this time) and replace our pulpit.  We're wondering if there might be any churches in the district with either of these items in good shape that they are looking to sell or give away.  If so, please call the church office at 765-866-0703.
Hymnals Needed
Does your church have a few to donate?

Does your church have a few of the 1989 copyright United Methodist Hymnals to spare? Perrysville and Gessie United Methodist Churches are both in need of hymnals for their congregations. If you are able to donate some hymnals, please contact Pastor Jim Lawson at PastorJim7108@aol.com or 765-793-3630. Thanks!
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 west.district@inumc.org.
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 artcoll@gmail.com

  



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. 
 
Next Wesleyan Connexion Lecture to Feature Perkins Scholar
March 17, 2012 
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 
St. Andrew UMC (located at 4703 North 50 W, West Lafayette) 

 

The next Indiana Conference Wesleyan Connexion Project will be "The New Methodists" Forum, featuring Elaine Heath, McCreless Associate Professor of Evangelism at Perkins School of Theology SMU in Dallas, Texas. The event will be Saturday, March 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Andrew UMC, 4703 North 50 West in West Lafayette, Ind. Cost is $40. Watch for registration through www.inumc.org.

Midwest Mission Distribution Center Trip
March 14-16, 2012
If you are interested in being a part of the trip to the Midwest Mission Distribution Center, please contact Rev. Bob Kumpf at rmkumpf@msn.com.  The cost for this trip is $100 per person, and includes food, insurance, lodging and usage fee.  
Older Adult Sunday
May 6, 2012
 
CELEBRATE!!! It has been suggested that the first Sunday in May be Older Adult Sunday. As we celebrate a lifetime voyage of faith on May 6, 2012 we look toward our Older Adult's. Older Adult's are made up of three different groups: very active, slow-slow, and the home-bound. They are spirit-filled, gracious, & compassionate. They are engaged in the life of the church and have been for years and years. Many are involved in radical hospitality. We come to celebrate the lives of this group and call attention to the needs of the home bound. For info check with the General BOD or contact Ann Stant at swissinn61@hotmail.com. 
 
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 (dave.marty@inumc.org) or phone (765-569-5356).