|
General Conference 2012
Job guarantees for elders. The Call to Action. Consolidation of general boards and agencies. If you are United Methodist, you may have heard these topics come up in conversation or read about them on umc.org. You'll be hearing more in the next 16 weeks, as delegates prepare to head to General Conference, April 24 - May 4, in Tampa, FL.
General Conference is the governing entity of the United Methodist Church, and the only body that can speak for the denomination.
|
|
Special Sundays
January 29: Sanctity of Human Life Sunday
This special Sunday supports Burlington United Methodist Family Services (BUMFS), Inc. Adoption Services.
BUMFS, Inc. is a licensed placing agency, serving all of West Virginia, that provides comprehensive adoption and birth parent counseling services for children and families.
February 19: United Methodist Volunteers-in-Mission Awareness Sunday
United Methodist Volunteers-in-Mission (UMVIM) sends work teams all over the world.
Through the work team experience, people experience first hand the servant ministry of Christ, including:-Flood recovery in West Virginia-Converting a pub into a youth ministry center in Belfast, Northern Ireland-Hosting a Christmas party for children in a Russian orphanageYou can download these resources to share UMVIM's ministry with your congregation.
|
|
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.
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.
|
|
Music: Remembering Etta James
One of America's great voices, Etta James, passed away January 20. She was 73. James had a tragic life in many ways, that included an abusive childhood and numerous addictions.
Her singing career began in church at age five. Hit singles included "At Last" and "Something's got a hold of me," the latter which introduced Gospel elements into her sound.
This recording of "I'll Fly Away" is from a gospel compilation album released in 2004.
 | | Etta James - I'll Fly Away |
|
|
Remember in Prayer
Penny Turley's son, Matt, died unexpectedly this month at the age of 44. Please remember Penny and her family in prayer. Cards may be sent to Penny at: 29 Par Lane, Maidsville, WV 26541.
|
|
Other Announcements
Click here for information on a childhood obesity workshop, NEJ volunteer help, and more.
|
