E-news: Grow Your Church, Bishop Lyght Service Recording

Grow Your Church Workshop March 10-11

"I've gone to this church for 11 years, and I'd never seen some of these people before," - Suzanne, Woodland UMC, Morgantown.

The folks at Woodland UMC were inspired to reach new people in their community after being part of a Grow Your Church Workshop.

Now it's your church's turn!

Join the congregational development team this spring at beautiful Blackwater Falls State Park for Growing Your Church 2012. Space is limited, so register soon! Your church's group will save $100 if they sign up by February 13.

Bishop Lyght's Service archived online

An emotional Bishop Lyght reminded those gathered at a service of celebration in his honor to "remember that God goes before you, go forth, know God prepares the way."

Couldn't make the service? It's archived at wvumc.org, along with photos from the service and reception. You can also hear Bishop Lyght reflect on his life in ministry in this piece.

Music: St. Olaf Choir

Considered to be a pioneer in the American a cappella choir tradition, the St. Olaf Choir has been making great music since 1912. The choir performs in Charleston at the Clay Center January 31. Christ Church UMC, Charleston will host the group.

Enjoy this performance of "Light Everlasting."

"O Light Everlasting

O Love never failing
Illumine our darkness
And draw us to Thee"

Light Everlasting (St. Olaf Choir)

2011 Statistical packets

Completed statistical reports are due in the Administrative Services Office by Tuesday, January 31, at 4:30 p.m. Please use one of the following methods to submit them:

Mail: Conference Statistician, P.O. Box 2313, Charleston, WV 25328
Fax: 1-304-344-9584
Online: Visit http://wvumc.org/stats for instructions and a link where you may submit reports online.

Direct questions to Myra Bess, Controller, at 1-800-788-3746, ext. 38 or email her at myrabess@aol.com. Check out wvumc.org/stats to see if your church's report hasn't been received.

NEJ Conference volunteers needed

The Northeastern Jurisdictional Conference will be in Charleston, West Virginia on July 18-20, 2012. The local arrangements committee is looking for volunteers - would you consider helping?

Let us know if you'd like to volunteer via this link or by downloading and completing this form and mailing it to volunteer co-coordinators Jeff Taylor and Kim Matthews:

UMFWV

P.O. Box 3811

Charleston, WV 25338-3811