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Discount Holiday World Tickets Available!
CBS-TV profiles interfaith AIDS response this month
Cokesbury Discount for West District
Operation Classroom News
Projector Needed
Sunday School Literature Available
Positions open at United Methodist Temple
DS Installation Service
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Tips and Tactics for Vital Congregations
 
WHEN SHOWING A DVD, MAKE SURE EVERYONE CAN SEE!
Use a video projector if possible, but allow at least on inch of screen for every person if you use a TV instead. For example, keep your audience to 24 or less if you have a 24-inch TV - or split the group and use two TVs if necessary.
 
For great DVD resources, visit UMCOM.org
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Greencastle, IN 46135

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Rev. Judi Purvis
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Katie Swisher
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West District News
June 12, 2012
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NEWS
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS ON THE INSTALLATION SERVICE FOR JOHN GROVES!
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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!

CBS-TV profiles interfaith AIDS response this month on four Indiana stations 

TAMPA, Fla. (UMNS) - A CBS television special to be aired June 17 will include an interview with a United Methodist elder who believes faith communities can lead the way in ending discrimination associated with AIDS. June is national AIDS Education Month, and June 27 has been set aside as national HIV Testing Day. Watch this CBS-TV Special "HIV & AIDS: Awareness & Compassion," in Indiana:

  •    Sunday, June 17 at 8 a.m. ET on WTHI-TV Channel 10 in Terre Haute; 
  •    Sunday, June 17 at 1 p.m. ET on WISH-TV Channel 8 in Indianapolis;
  •    Sunday, June 24 at 5 a.m. CT on WEVV-TV Channel 44 CBS in Evansville and
  •    Sunday, June 24 at 1 p.m. ET on WANE-TV Channel 15 CBS in Fort Wayne.

After June 17, the program may be viewed at CBS News Religion and Culture.

 

Learn more about the United Methodist Global AIDS Fund. You can support this program by giving to UMCOR Advance #982345, United Methodist Global AIDS Fund.

 

Read the full story here» 

  

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.  


OPERATION CLASSROOM NEWSOperation Classroom

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

PROJECTOR NEEDED
Simpson Chapel United Methodist Church is in need of a projector.  If you have one you would like to sell or donate, please contact Pastor Lowell Robinson at 812-829-2857.
Sunday School Literature Available
Freedom United Methodist Church has adult Sunday School material available if anyone would like it.  They are offering to donate it.  If you are interested, please click here to contact Linda Welch.

POSITIONS OPEN AT UNITED METHODIST TEMPLE

 

Position Offered:    Youth Team Leader for United Methodist Temple

 

UM Temple invites applications for the position of youth team leader.   This is a part-time position of 5-10 hours a week.   This person should be dynamic, creative, resourceful, and able to establish and maintain an easy rapport with junior high through high school age youth.  The ideal candidate will have demonstrated ability to plan, conduct and/or direct a meaningful program of learning and Christian worship experiences appropriate for youth.  Successful education, training and experience in working with youth is expected. 

Salary:  This position will be paid at a rate commensurate with the experience level of the person. There will be a three month trial period, with a review and a renewal. 

 

Interested parties should present a resume with three references to:  Margaret Fulsom, 5301 Hwy 41 South, Terre Haute, IN   47802. 

 

Position Offered:   Nursery Team Leader at United Methodist Temple 

 

Hours:   Sunday morning 8:30 am-12:30 pm

Job description:  The Nursery team leader will be responsible for the care of our nursery aged children and will assist in the scheduling of volunteers. This person will have experience in teaching or have other child care experience. 

 

Specific Responsibilities: 

1.       Teaching the nursery aged children from 8:30 am -12:30 every Sunday.  Applicants must be faith based.

2.       Assist with the scheduling of volunteers in the nursery in accordance with our safe sanctuary policies. 

3.       Utilize extra time (if there are not children present) with KIDS OWN WORSHIP/Children's Sunday school classes as needed by United Methodist Temple.

4.       Pass a police check, have their own transportation, and be willing to learn the job.

5.       Requires a person who is well organized and able to function well to guarantee the care of the children of our congregation. 

 

Salary:  This person will be paid at a rate that is equivalent to the person's experience level.  There will be a 3 month trial period, with review and renewal possible.

Contact:  Margaret Fulsom, secretary of UM Temple, 812-299-1898. Resumes expected showing work experience. They may be turned in at the UM Temple office at 5301 Hwy 41 South, Terre Haute, IN  47802.

 

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.
JGInstall
District Superintendent Installation Service John Groves 
Rev. John Groves
Sunday, September 9, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.
Crawfordsville First UMC
212 E Wabash, Crawfordsville 

 

All are invited to attend the Installation Service for our new District Superintendent, Rev. John Groves.  There will be a special installation worship service followed by time for fellowship and refreshments.  We look forward to seeing you there for this important service!

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).