Golden Cross Sunday
Special Offering May 2
The Golden Cross Program began early in the history of
Methodism in America,
primarily to support church-related hospitals and long-term health
care facilities. The Evangelical United Brethren
Church also collected
offerings to support its health-care institutions.
When they merged with the Methodist Church
in 1968, the Golden Golden Cross Sunday offering was continued as a way to support the new
denomination's health-care ministries.
In the WV Conference, Golden Cross Sunday offerings are
split evenly between Burlington UM Family Services and Glenwood Park
Retirement Village. The Golden Cross offering provides support to Glenwood residents and
Burlington/Beckley residents not provided
through grants or other offerings. It is essential to both agencies so that
they can continue to provide services not funded by other sources.
Download a flyer that can double as a bulletin insert here. Churches are encouraged to take up a special offering this weekend. Church treasurers should use fund #650 when filling out remittance forms; and make checks out to 'Conference Treasurer'.
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Nearly $275,000 given to
Montcoal Mine Disaster Fund
The West Virginia  Council of Churches Montcoal Mine Disaster Fund has received nearly $275,000 in donations.
You may contribute online at wvcc.org; all contributions will be given to the families of the 29 miners lost and the two injured in the April 5 explosion at the Upper Big Branch Mine in Raleigh County.
Churches can also take up special offerings, treasurers can use fund #925 'Montcoal Mine Disaster' when filling out remittance forms. Details on this process are on the wvumc.org/miners page.
We'll be updating totals in future e-news publications, and via conference social media on Facebook and Twitter.
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Facebook page growing!
 572 people are using the Conference Facebook page. We want you to be our friend, too! Join us for updates, discussions, and photos from around the conference. Anyone who 'likes' our page can contribute a photos and content. It's your page, please feel free to use it!
This week, 10 churches chimed in to let us know they have Facebook pages of their own. Join the conversation and let us know how your church is using social media.
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Call for Work Teams
March flooding in southern W.Va. has created a need for work
teams this spring in Raleigh, Greenbrier, Mercer and Fayette Counties. If your church has a team that can help, please
contact Rev. Dan or Sue Lowther, conference disaster response
coordinators.
Dan: 304 - 642 -0897 (c) 304-924-5001 (h)
Sue: 304-642-0896 (c) 304-924-5005 (h)
You may also e-mail Dan at dclowther@suddenlink.net or Sue at preacherlady@suddenlink.net for more information.
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Annual Conference Resources
Visit wvumc.org for a complete Annual Conference Resource page.
You can now find the Conference Workbook and a list of equipment needs for the new Conference disaster response trailer.
There's also a complete list of contact information for special meals including the Minister's Mates luncheon. Minister's spouses should e-mail Mary Bell Rowe or call her at 304-291-2012 for more information.
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Summer Youth Celebration
Registration forms for Summer Youth Celebration (SYC) are available at wvumc.org.
This year's theme is "Knock Knock! Who's There?" and features a drama class, choir, bike ride and work teams.
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Bishop's Clergy Retreat Canceled
Please note...
The Bishop's
Clergy Retreat scheduled for May 21-22 @ Chief Logan Lodge has been
canceled due to lack of registrations.
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Appointment Announcements
It is the intention of Bishop
Ernest Lyght to appoint the following
pastors to the churches below effective July 1, 2010.
Patrick
Ferrell Cranesville, Potomac Highlands
Steve
Hamrick Community of Grace, Western
David Hall Bland
Street, Southern
Alicia Rapking Upshur Parish House,
Wesleyan
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