E-news: The weekly shout-out, Discover John Wesley

We heard from several local churches via the Conference Facebook page last week who celebrated 'Souper Bowl Sunday' through ministry to help the hungry.

St. Pauls UMC in Paden City asked members to bring in soup for the church food pantry.

Peora UMC in Shinnston donated soup to a food pantry in their community.

First UMC in Buckhannon hosted a month-long 'Souper Bowl'. Church members put cans of soup in their favorite team's box; the team with the most soup by the end of the 'big game' won. All donations were given to the Upshur Parish House.

Chapel Hill UMC, also in Buckhannon gave 3000 food items, including meat and about $12000 in cash donations for utility assistance to the Upshur Parish House.

We'd love to shout out your church ministry! Post on our Facebook page to let us know what your church or ministry is doing to show the light of Christ to the world: facebook.com/wvumc. Or, drop an e-mail to wvumc@wvumc.org.

'Big John' reminds students at West Virginia Wesleyan College of their school's heritage.

Discover John Wesley

West Virginia Volunteers-in-Mission will host a trip this summer designed to deepen understanding of John Wesley and his ministry. Download the brochure for more information.

Contact Rev. Tom Clark with questions: tomclark@oakhillumcgroup.com or call him at 304-206-8257.

February 20 is Volunteers-In-Mission Awareness Sunday. Learn more and download resources to promote it in your church at wvvolunteersinmission.com.

Commission Possible: Ambassadors for Christ

Claiming and sharing the Good News has challenged Christians since the time of Jesus.
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How do we become 'Ambassadors for Christ?'

Find out at Commission Possible (CP2), April 8-9 at the Clay Center in Charleston. You can download and print the brochure, or register online at wvumc.org/evangelism. Join the 500-plus people who have already registered for this event.

February West Virginia United Methodist
The latest edition of the WVUM features several spiritual growth and continuing education opportunities available in the coming months.

"We feel a pastor that is continually learning and taking time to refresh their spirit makes their ministry more effective," said Dr. J.F. Lacaria, Director of Spiritual Formation and Leadership Development for the Conference.

Funds are available to help pastors fulfill their contact hour requirement. Visit the Board of Ordained Ministry page on the conference website: wvumc.org/boom to learn more and download the application.

Read the entire WVUM here. You can use the toolbar at the top of the page to enlarge text, turn pages, search for stories, and print copies of the newspaper.

Spiritual Growth Retreat March 4-5

Dr. Art Tucker will lead Body and Soul: Church and Individual Spirituality, a retreat that will focus on each person's unique approach to God. Check out the brochure, here.