West District News - May 29, 2012

Important Articles!

Annual Conference 2012

Discount Holiday World Tickets Available!

West District Center

118 W. Seminary St.
Greencastle, IN 46135

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Office Hours:
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West District Mission Opportunities

Local Church Events

United Methodist Giving

West District Staff

Rev. Judi Purvis
Superintendent
DS.westdistrict@inumc.org

Rev. John Davis
Associate Superintendent
John.Davis@inumc.org

Katie Purple

Katie Swisher
District Assistant
West.District@inumc.org

West District News
May 29, 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.

Indiana Annual Conference Promotion

Annual Conference is fast approaching and I know that you all have been in prayer for the preparations that are being finalized. It is important to faithfully pray our Bishop, pastors and other leaders in the INUMC, and at this time, we need to enlist as many people as possible to pray for our 2012 Annual Conference. There is a 10 day prayer devotional available on the conference website for everyone in the INUMC to use to pray that will give them clear direction and purpose. Be sure and click on the date to open the devotional for each day. Local churches may want to make some hard copies for members who do not have internet access. The devotionals were created by Ruth Esther Vawter and her SS class at Chapel Hill UMC in Indy. It is a powerful resource for us to use. People in the local church can help us by praying each day, even if they are not attending the event in Indy.

Discount Holiday World Tickets Available!

The District Office is assisting the Santa Claus Campground Corporation in selling discounted Holiday World admission tickets to raise money for upkeep and maintenance of the campground. Tickets are only $32 each (regularly $44.95), and are valid from June 30th and July 18th.

The District only has 50 tickets available, so get yours before they're gone! Call the office to secure the tickets (765-276-4797), send a check for the total (made payable to Santa Claus Campground Corporation), and I'll send the tickets to you. If you're close to the office, we can also arrange a time to come pick them up.

Thanks for helping support Santa Claus Campground Corporation!

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.

OPERATION CLASSROOM NEWS

We had 20 people that signed in to help with packing on April 12th. Seven churches were represented, and three pastors gave their time to help with this mission.

There were 46 boxes packed with school supplies, text books, sewing material with patterns and other items. Also shipped were seven shovels, two picks, four rakes, one pitchfork, one garden hoe and five handsaws.

We want to thank the Cloverdale UMC for hosting our Spring Packing. The ladies served a wonderful lunch.

The next packing will be in the Fall at Breden UMC in Terre Haute. The date has not been set. Now is the time to look for good used tennis shoes, flip flops, any school related items such as manual typewriters. Bicycles are used by pastors and school teachers as transportation. Also needed are non-electric hand tools for carpentry or agriculture for the vocational students.

If any individual or church is interested in sponsoring a student, scholarships are $100 per student. You can contact me directly or go to www.operationclassroom for more details.

Again, thank you Cloverdale UMC and everyone who helped with this mission. See you in the Fall!

Bill Green

District Coordinator

765-653-5430

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.

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.

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).