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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.
 
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Greencastle, IN 46135

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Rev. John Groves
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NEWS
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS ON THE INSTALLATION SERVICE FOR JOHN GROVES!
Staff Parish Relations Committee Visits Calendar

John Groves, the new superintendent for the West District, will be visiting with all Staff Parish Relations Committees throughout the next couple months.  A schedule has been set, and notifications were sent out last week to SPRC chairs and pastors.  Please check with your pastor or your SPRC chairperson if you have not heard the date for this meeting.  If you have any questions about this schedule, please contact Katie Swisher by email or by phone at 765-276-4797.  


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.  


Position Available
Executive Director of Day Care

 

Grace United Methodist Church, Lafayette, IN seeks an Executive Director of Grace Day Care.  This full-time, salaried position is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the licensed day care in our facility.  Duties include but are not limited to:  management and reporting of all state licensing requirements,  staff supervision, general administration, curriculum oversight and evaluation and promotion to our community.  A four-year degree in early childhood education or related field, one year of experience in a childcare facility, strong administrative and organizational skills, creativity and willingness to work as part of a larger church staff are qualifications.  Salary is commensurate with experience, benefits available.   Please apply by July 30 by sending a cover letter, your resume and references to Rev. Lore Blinn Gibson, lore.gibson@inumc.org.  Email application is preferred.

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.
Cluster Training Event

Memorial UMC
2701 Poplar, Terre Haute
Sunday, August 12th  2:00 p.m. 

 

Clergy and lay people are invited to attend this training event!

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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).