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West District Center
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Greencastle, IN 46135
Visit us on the web!
765-276-4797
1-877-781-6716
Office Hours:
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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 Staff Parish Relations Team Training 101 & 102 Available! Sunday, April 22, 2012 Rockville First UMC SPRT 101 at 1:30 p.m. SPRT 102 at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, April 29, 2012 Bowling Green UMC SPRT 101 at 1:30 p.m. SPRT 102 at 4:00 p.m. Staff Parish Relations Team members - Are you the Team that God needs you to be? Members of this vital team are in a special and unique position. You are able to make a positive difference in the life and spirit of your pastors, staff and church. That is why we are once again offering training workshops for your committee. SPRT 101 is designed to equip Staff Parish Relations members for the tasks that are laid out in the Book of Discipline and provide guidelines for accomplishing those tasks as well as having productive meetings. SPRT 102 is an interactive workshop designed for teams to spend time working through key topics such as relationship building, goal-setting, constructive evaluation, and creative conflict. This workshop is designed for team building and therefore, it is encouraged that as many SPRT members attend as possible. For your convenience, workshops are being held on the same day and location. Your team can attend either workshop or both depending on your previous attendance. Light refreshments will be provided between workshops. Therefore, it is imperative that you register your team's attendance no later than April 17, 2012. In order to offset costs, a $20 fee per church is requested and should be sent to the West District office. (Please note: if a sufficient number of attendees is not registered by this date, the workshop(s) could be subject to cancellation). To register your team for this event, please contact Katie Swisher either by e-mail (West.District@inumc.org) or by telephone (765-276-4797) by April 17th. Payment for your team can be sent to the West District Center (118 W. Seminary Street, Greencastle, IN 46135). Checks should be made payable to INUMC. |
 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 |
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Upcoming Rejuvenate Events
Clergy Tax Workshops
April 20 - New Albany Centenary UMCMay 11 - Rochester Grace UMC
Ministry and Money: A Practical Guide for Pastors
April 13 - Castleton UMC
For more information contact:
Michelle Cobb, Rejuvenate Ministry Director
317-788-7879
or
Jody Patty, Rejuvenate Assistant
317-788-7879
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2012 Annual Conference Briefings
All Pastors and Lay Members to Annual Conference should attend one of the Conference Briefings listed below. This year's briefings are designed to provide all the information you need to attend Annual Conference session in Indianapolis. You may attend any briefing location. Annual Conference will be different this year than it has been before, so even if you have attended conference many times in the past, it is strongly encouraged that you attend one of these briefings.
5/14/12 7:00 pm (CT) The Turning Pointe UMC Jennifer Gallagher, MC
9800 Middle Mt. Vernon Rd
Evansville, IN
5/14/12 7:00 pm (CT) Church of the Four Seasons Jim Bushfield, MC
9100 E 109th Ave
Crown Point, IN
5/14/12 7:00 pm (ET) Richmond Central UMC Brent Williams, MC
1425 E Main St
Richmond, IN
5/14/12 7:00 pm (ET) Huntertown UMC Mark Gough, MC
16021 Lima Rd
Huntertown, IN
5/15/12 7:00 pm (ET) Loogootee UMC Jennifer Gallagher, MC
208 W Main St
Loogootee, IN
5/15/12 7:00 pm (ET) North Vernon First UMC David VW Owen, MC
240 W Poplar St
North Vernon, IN
5/15/12 7:00 pm (ET) Nappanee UMC Jim Bushfield, MC
301 E Market St
Nappanee, IN
5/16/12 7:00 pm (ET) Palmyra UMC David VW Owen, MC
14170 Green St NE
Palmyra, IN
5/16/12 7:00 pm (ET) Bloomington St Paul UMC Jennifer Gallagher, MC
4201 W 3rd St
Bloomington, IN
5/16/12 7:00 pm (ET) Franklin Grace UMC Mark Gough, MC
1300 E Adams Dr
Franklin, IN
5/16/12 7:00 pm (ET) Terre Haute Temple UMC Dan Gangler, MC
5301 US Highway 41 S
Terre Haute, IN
5/20/12 3:00 pm (ET) West Lafayette First Jim Bushfield, MC
1700 State Rd 26 W
West Lafayette, IN
5/20/12 3:00 pm (ET) Hartford City Grace UMC Brent Williams, MC
312 W Washington St
Hartford City, IN
5/20/12 6:00 pm (ET) Zionsville UMC Mark Gough, MC
9644 Whitestown Rd
Zionsville, IN
5/20/12 6:00 pm (ET) Peru Main St UMC Dan Gangler, MC
81 W Main St
Peru, IN
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Operation Classroom News
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. Also needed are summer clothes in all sizes (no tank tops or shorts please). These items will be used to protect the supplies for packing, and will be distributed when unpacked.
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
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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.
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Lenten Events Listed on West District Website
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Job Opening: Sunday Morning Youth Coordinator
Maple Avenue UMC
Maple Avenue United Methodist Church invites applications for the position of Sunday Morning Youth Coordinator. This is a part-time position focused on a 2 ½ hour period each Sunday morning and such outside preparation as the job requires. This person should be dynamic, creative, resourceful, able to establish and maintain an easy rapport with children of nursery school through high school age. Emphasis will be on pre-school through elementary school youngsters and their families. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated ability to plan, conduct and/or direct a meaningful program of learning and worship experiences appropriate for children's ages. Successful education, training and experience in working with such children is expected. Musical ability a plus but not essential. Interested parties should present a resume with three references to MAUMC Sunday School, 1203 Maple Avenue, Terre Haute, IN. 47804 or email same to maumc1@frontier.com by March 15, 2012. |
Job Opening: Paid Summer Internship
Central District Office
We are now accepting applications for a summer intern in the Central District Office of the United Methodist Church, located north of downtown Indianapolis, IN. This will be a paid internship with opportunities to use your communication skills, spiritual gifts and experience to support a network of pastors, leaders and ministry programs in an administrative role. Gain work experience in a professional office environment. Internship dates are June 4-August 24. Hours are Monday-Friday 9-3. Send resume and a cover letter to christin.nevins@inumc.org. Deadline to apply is April 30. |
Job Opening: Paid Nursery Coordinator
United Methodist Temple, Terre HauteHours: Sunday mornings 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
The Nursery Coordinator will be responsible for the care of our nursery aged children, and will assist in the arranging of volunteers. This person needs experience in teach or other child care experience. Specific Responsibilities Include: - Teaching the nursery aged children from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. every Sunday. Must be faith based.
- Assist with the arrangement of volunteers in the nursery in accordance with our Safe Sanctuary policies.
- Utilize extra time (if there are no children present) with Kids Own Worship/Children's Sunday School Classes as needed by United Methodist Temple.
- Pass a police check, have own transportation, and be willing to learn the job.
- Requires a person who is well-organized and able to function well to guarantee the care of hte children of our congregation.
Salary: This position will be paid at a rate that is equal to the person's experience level. There will be a 3-month trial period, with a review and renewal possible. Contact: Bobbie Bakker, Chairperson of the Staff Paris Relations Committee, or Margaret Fulsom (812-299-1898). Resumes showing work experience are expected, and may be turned in at the United Methodist Temple office at 5301 Hwy 41 South, Terre Haute, IN 47802. |
Sermon Series Tools Available
From Aaron Wheaton
Are there any clergy interested in doing a series of seven sermons titled the Building Blocks for a Fruitful Life? Both Rick Swan and I did these during January and February of this year, and people really appreciated them. Because we preached the same series at both campuses, we have two sets of huge building blocks made of cardboard and beautifully decorated by artist Don Hadley (South Campus). These blocks provide
a visual aid and actually look like building blocks. Each block has the name of the sermon on it, so each week you can add the block of the morning. Before we retire them to a storage room, we wanted to know if there would be anyone who would like to borrow them and use them for your church. Titles of the sermons for each week are as follow: Study the Bible, Pray, Attend Church, Obey God, Resist Temptation, Live In God's Power, Share Your Faith. Let me know with a phone call at 812-249-4787. |
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.
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Regional Finance & Administration Training Event
Saturday, April 21 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET
Castleton United Methodist Church
7101 North Shadeland Avenue, Indianapolis
Sponsored by the Indiana Conference of the United Methodist Church
This regional event for local church trustees, financial officers and administrators will feature an hour-long session featuring a keynote presentation by Scott Himsel of the law firm Faegre Baker Daniels about "Protecting Your Church's Ministry" plus five 50-minute breakout sessions for trustees, treasurers and church administrators. See schedule below. A second 50-minute breakout session will repeat four of the presentations so participants can go to a second presentation. Registration opens at 9 a.m. with the first session beginning at 9:30 a.m. The event will end at 12:30 p.m.
Schedule
9 a.m. - Registration opens
9:30 - Welcome and keynote presentation in the Family Life Center Auditorium, "Protecting Your Church's Ministry" with Scott Himsel of Faegre Baker Daniels law firm
10:30 - Breakout Session 1 (workshops offered)
- "The work of the Board of Trustees" with Brent Williams, Director of Administrative Services, Indiana Conference UMC
- "The organization and work of the Safety and Building Inspection Team" with Robert Howell from Church Mutual
- "Child Protection, Employment and other policies" with Scott Himsel, Faegre Baker Daniels
- "The work of the Finance Committee, Treasurer and Financial Secretary" " with Jennifer Gallagher, Director of Financial Services, Indiana Conference UMC
- "Preventing Fraud and Theft in local church financial operations" with various professionals presenting.
11:30 Breakout Session 2 (Workshops offered will have the same content as in the first session.)
- "The work of the Board of Trustees" with Brent Williams, Director of Administrative Services, Indiana Conference UMC
- "The organization and work of the Safety and Building Inspection Team" with a Robert Howell from Church Mutual
- "The work of the Finance Committee, Treasurer and Financial Secretary" " with Jennifer Gallagher, Director of Financial Services, Indiana Conference UMC
- "Preventing Fraud and Theft in local church financial operations" with various professionals presenting
12:30 Dismiss from each workshop
REGISTRATION INFO
The cost of the event is $40 for each local church regardless of number attending.
Registration deadline is Wednesday, April 11, at noon ET. To register, complete the event registration form available online at www.inumc.org.
Complete the registration form and mail it with a check (payable to Indiana Conference UMC) or credit card information to the Indiana Conference Center. Please enter all participants attending and workshops each one selected on the form. Space is limited so reserve your workshops early. Payment must be sent with the registration form. Thank you.
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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.
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CHANGE THE WORLD
5K Run/Walk/Stroll to benefit Imagine No Malaria
June 7, 2012
7:00 - 11:00 a.m.
The Downtown Canal, Indianapolis
All are welcome to join in the "Change the World" 5K Run/Walk/Stroll being held during Annual Conference to benefit Imagine No Malaria. If you would like to register for this event, please download the form here. More information can be found on this event by clicking here. Questions about this event can be directed to Ann Newton at annknewton@cinergymetro.net.
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Living Faith: A unique camp experience at St. Joseph UMCMonday, July 9 - Friday, July 13
for Senior High Students Only
Each day will consist of devotions, worship, instruction time, development, and a fun offsite activity. For questions or to register, please contact Pastor Russ Abel at rabel@stjoemin.com or 260-485-9681 ext. 17.
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Israel Trip
November 12-21, 2012
Hosted by Rev. Dave & Mary Marty
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