Summer Youth Celebration
Join the Conference Council on Youth Ministry for Summer Youth Celebration (SYC) Monday June 20 to Friday June 24 at West Virginia Wesleyan College in Buckhannon, W. Va. This year's theme is "POWER UP", based on Isaiah 40: 28-31: "...Even youths will faint and be weary, and the young will fall exhausted; but those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint." Learn more and register online at wvumc.org/youth.
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Audio Visual Techies Needed
Does your church use a computer and projector in worship? We are looking for local church "techies"; the folks who help build and run visuals, maintain a web presence, produce videos, take pictures and more. We want to share best practices and learn from each other.
Also, we need some help during Annual Conference to
help build visuals, run computer and operate cameras during sessions and worship. Volunteers who help out at Conference with audio-visuals receive mileage reimbursement and meals.
Please send their name and email address to wvumc.stories@gmail.com.
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Coming this weekend...
The first Bishop's Biker Rally is this Sunday at Dunbar UMC in Dunbar. Bikers and non-bikers are invited for an afternoon of games, food, and fun. Money raised through the rally will benefit West Virginia Conference Disaster Relief. More details online at wvumc.org/evangelism.
Bishop's Confirmation Rally is this weekend Contact J.F. Lacaria if your church's confirmation class would like to attend.
UMW Mission Encounter
Every Spring the United Methodist Women spend a weekend volunteering at a Conference Mission Project. It's a chance for them to serve - and see - the ministry that goes on there. This weekend, they'll be at Ebenezer Community Outreach Center in Huntington. Lean more and register here.
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This Sunday is United Methodist Foundation Sunday - an opportunity for your church to celebrate the ministry of the Foundation. Explore their website - www.umfwv.org - which includes a page dedicated to Foundation Sunday. There, you'll find more information and downloadable resources, including bulletin inserts and stories. Email or call the Foundation at 800-788-3746 ext. 45 for more information or to order resources.
UM Foundation to Host Dinner in Wesleyan District
The Foundation will host a Dinner in the Wesleyan District on May 5, 6:00 p.m. at Stonewall Resort in Roanoke, WV. Consider the possibilities of how the Foundation can be you and/or your church's ministry partner to plant seeds for future ministry. Please email or call the Foundation at 800-788-3746 ext. 45 to make a reservation by April 29.
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UMCOR "will be there" for storm-ravaged Southern States
 The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) has already sent a dozen emergency grants to Annual Conferences for recovery efforts in wake of last week's storms and tornados. You can help by contributing to 2011 Spring Storms, UMCOR Emergency Advance #3021326. Look for more information in this bulletin insert. Church treasurers should follow these instructions for donations given through the local church. |
Appointment Announcements
It is the intention of Bishop Ernest Lyght to appoint the following pastor to the church below effective July 1, 2011.
Rev. Jeremiah Jasper - Fourth Street & Simpson UMC, Wheeling
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