In Prayer
John Wesley
Would Wesley Tweet?
He's not around for us to ask, but this week's United Methodist Reporter blog takes a look at the Wesleyan-ism of tweeting.  Let us know what you think on the Conference Facebook page.

Social Media continues to serve more people in the West Virginia Conference.  More than 1,000 people follow the Conference at  twitter.com/wvumc. The facebook page for the Conference reaches more than 800 people.  The YouTube channel is also getting more play.  Recent videos feature the United Methodist Women, and two 'Giving is Worship' videos that explain the importance of Apportionment giving.
Creative ideas for celebrating the Advent/Christmas season in church
The holidays are a time of celebration and joy, but for many people they are stressful.  Holiday party overload, consumerism, and unemployment/under-employment are issues members of your congregation may face.
United Methodist Communications offers these tips for congregations to celebrate the true meaning of the season.
 
Rethink Church:  Advent Resources
A four-part, lectionary-based Rethink Church preaching series for Advent is available from United Methodist Communications. A Life-Giving Christmas also provides support/study materials that provide congregations personal and social challenges that tie in to the message of the season.

Cokesbury Open House
Cokesbury LogoCelebrate the season with Cokesbury during an Open House Event November 18-20.  There will be a 25% discount on most in-stock merchandise, making this a great time to stock up on church supplies for the Advent season and through the New Year. Make a list of what you need and come in to shop - or order via fax or phone.
Register early for Commission Possible
Commission Possible II is the evangelism event of the West Virginia Conference in 2011. Learn more about it at wvumc.org/evangelism. Teams registered by December 15 receive a $25 discount.
Bishop Lyght extends Appointments
of three District Superintendents
Bishop Lyght announced today his intention to extend the appointments of three District Superintendents for one year.  They are: Rev. Dallas Forren (Potomac Highlands District), Rev. Helen Oates (Southern District), and Rev. David Erenrich (Northern District).  All are currently in the sixth year of their appointments as Superintendents.
Job openings at wvumc.org
Check out the new Jobs Page at wvumc.org/jobs for open positions around the Conference. Currently there are openings for Conference Director of Camping and Outdoor Ministries and Director of Youth Ministries at Christ Church UMC in Charleston.

Have a job to submit? E-mail the description to wvumc@wvumc.org.

Medicare Part D sign-up deadline

Medicare eligible retirees need to sign up for Medicare Part D  by December 31, 2010. Please be aware of this deadline, as the West Virginia Annual Conference will end prescription drug coverage for Medicare eligible retirees on that date. Questions? Contact Jim Berner at 1-800-788-3746, ext. 35.


End of year Church Remittances deadline
The deadline to send in your church's 2010 Remittances is January 7, 2011 at Noon. Please download this instruction sheet for submitting.
 
In This Issue
Would Wesley Tweet?
Advent resources
Cokesbury open house
Commission Possible II
Bishop extends appointments
Open jobs
Medicare Part D and 2010 Remittances
Upcoming events:

November

19-21 Youth Fall Workshop

28 United Methodist Student Day (Offering)

December

5 Lessons & Carols at West Virginia Wesleyan College
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