Celebrate One Great Hour of Sharing
This Sunday, March 14
Offerings collected on One Great Hour of Sharing Sunday make significant ministry around the world
possible. During the recent earthquakes in Haiti and Chile, UMCOR
has been able to use all donations directed to those disasters for helping
people. That's because their
administrative costs are covered by by One
Great Hour of Sharing.
Your gifts make a difference, thank you!
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
for use during the offering in worship.
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Explore Ministry Event March 13*
What does a path to ministry look like?
WWG (Wrestling with God): Exploring the Call will help to answer that question on Saturday, March 13 at West Virginia Wesleyan College in Buckhannon.
*Please note this is now a one-day event.
E-mail Rev. Susie Echols or call her at
304.358.3610 with any questions.
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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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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Appointment Announcements
It is the intention of Bishop Ernest Lyght to appoint the following
pastors to the churches below:
Sandyville, Little Kanawha - Tim Edin*
Earl Charge, Greenbrier District - Paul Mateer
Pea Ridge, Western District - Gary Shephard
Stephenson, Little Kanawha - Mona Jackson
*Last week Tim Edin's name was misspelled. We regret the error.
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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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Travel With Bishop Lyght
Bishop Lyght will lead the Holy Land Classic 2011, a 10 day trip
that includes stops in Jerusalem, Nazareth, and Bethlehem. Visit the Educational Opportunities Tours website
for more information.
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