The Weekly Shout-out: Lent Stories
We'll use this space to share what churches around the Conference are doing to observe Lent. Some ideas:
- Snap a picture at your church's Lenten Lunch today (or any day there's a lunch) - and share your thoughts on the message you hear.
- Let us know what your small group (Sunday School Class, Bible Study group, etc.) is studying during Lent.
- Write a reflection about what the Lent season means to you.
- In a church choir? What does the music you sing during this season mean to you? What are your favorite pieces to sing between now and Easter?
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March WVUM in the mail...and online
In this month's issue, we highlight the legacy of the United Methodist Women. Heather Murray Elkins reminds us that women in the Methodist tradition have always pushed the church forward.
Dr. Bill Wilson says his experience with the School of Christian Mission (SOCM), sponsored by the UMW, has helped him focus on unfamiliar traditions and places. There's also a list of UMW events between now and August in the paper.
Other stories include an in-depth look at the Spring 2011 Ministry Commission Report, which recommends some big changes in the way clergy are recruited, prepared, and evaluated for ministry in the UMC.
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Commission Possible is just one month away.
Are you curious about any of the following:
- The 10 things that will keep your church from growing?
- How to welcome guests to your church?
- What you can do turnaround the decline in church attendance in the U.S.?
Join Rev. Tyrone Gordon, Rev. Cathy Townley, and Dr. Paul Borden to explore answers to these questions April 8-9 at the Clay Center in Charleston. Registration is $30/per person or $100 for a group of four. See you there!
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Harry Denman Evangelism Award Nominations
The West Virginia Conference is now accepting nominations for The Harry Denman Evangelism Award for Clergy, Lay, and Youth. This award recognizes a person whose life and ministry exemplifies the teaching of Christ and the Great Commission. Recipients of these awards, nominated by their local church and selected by the Annual Conference, live their call to "Offer Them Christ" daily as modeled by Dr. Harry Denman, founder of The Foundation for Evangelism that sponsors these awards. You can nominate someone online by clicking here.
Questions? Contact Rev. Amy Shanholtzer or at 1-800-788-3746 ext. 26. Nominations must be received no later than April 11, 2011.
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House of the Carpenter Executive Director
The House of the Carpenter, a mission project of the West Virginia Conference, is seeking an Executive Director. You can read the full job description and other jobs available around the Conference at wvumc.org/jobs. Applications are due March 14.
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Annual Conference Forms
You can find forms and other information on Annual Conference 2011 at wvumc.org/conference. We'll update it as information becomes available. Right now you can download forms for the ministry fair and special meals.
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Appointment Announcements
Main Street/Petersburg, Potomac Highlands
Carl Van Stavern
Open Door Ministries, Moorefield, Potomac Highlands Becky Van Stavern
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