Denman Award Nominations
The Harry Denman Award honors United Methodists who exhibit unusual and outstanding efforts in the
work of Christian Evangelism. The award draws attention to evangelism by honoring one clergy
person, one lay person and one youth member who are reaching others effectively for
Christ.
Nominations for the Harry Denman Award are due April 1.
Culture of the Call Church Award
The Foundation for Evangelism also announces the NEW Culture
of the Call Church Award. It honors one local UMC congregation whose
culture and activities inspire people under 35 to respond to God's call to
full-time Christian service. Through this award, The Foundation for
Evangelism seeks to recognize and highlight churches that 'raise up'
generations of leaders with a passion for evangelism. Click here to download the nomination form.
Nomination for the Culture of the Call Church Award are due April 10.
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Haiti & Chile: WV United Methodists Respond
If you wish to make a contribution toward Chili earthquake relief through your local church, please make your check out to 'Conference Treasurer' and put Chili Earthquake 2010/# 174 in the memo line.
Gifts can also be made online here, and you can still give your local church credit.
UMCOR relies heavily on the annual One Great Hour of Sharing offering, coming up Sunday, March 14. Download and order bulletin inserts and other resources via umcgiving.org. For churches using audio/visual media, there's also a short video here that would be ideal during the offering in worship.
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Appointment Announcements
Christ Associate, Midland South - Shauna Hyde
First Parkersburg, Little Kanawha - Damon Rhodes
Sandyville, Little Kanawha - Tim Edins
Broad Street,
Wesleyan District - Richard Justice
Gassaway,
Wesleyan District - Harley
Scalf
Christ, Wheeling Northern District - Tim Allen
East
Greenbrier, Greenbrier District - Gerald Roberts
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UMW Spiritual Growth Retreats
The United Methodist Women's 51st Spiritual Growth Retreat is April 15-16 and April 17-18, at Cedar Lakes in Ripley. The theme is "Walking in Love," based on 2 John, Chapter 1, Verse 6. The retreat will be led by Rev. Amy Shanholtzer; Rhonda Adkins is the musician for the retreat. For more information and to register, visit wvumw.com or contact your UMW district officer.
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Explore Ministry Event March 12-13
What does a path to ministry look like?
WWG (Wrestling with God): Exploring the Call will help to answer
March 12-13 at West Virginia Wesleyan College in Buckhannon.
"We hope college students and those exploring career changes see this
event as a way to learn more about their role in church leadership," said
Rev. Susie Echols, Chair of WWG Design Team. The $25 registration can be covered by a scholarship if necessary, contact your district office to apply.
For other questions, e-mail Rev. Susie Echols or call her at
304.358.3610.
For more information and to register, please download the brochure here.
Explore the Charismatic Stream
@ Spring Heights March 12-13
In his book, Streams of Living Water, Richard Foster outlines six 'streams' or traditions through which we live our Christian faith. This retreat looks at the fifth stream: The Charismatic Tradition. It will be facilitated by Dr. Deborah Dean Murphy, assistant professor of religion and Christian education at West Virginia Wesleyan College. Download the brochure here.
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Annual Conference Forms
Please note the following Annual Conference forms available to download below. Look for more Annual Conference information in the e-news and soon, online at wvumc.org.
Ministry Fair Information (PDF)
Ministry Fair Form (PDF)
Special Meals Information (PDF)
Special Meals Form (PDF)
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