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Dates to Remember
North Carolina Annual Conference
(Bishop Ward will be participating)
June 15-17, 2011
Raleigh, NC
Clergy Moving Day
June 21, 2011
UMVIM Team Leader Training
Saturday, June 25
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Diamondhead UMC
5305 Noma Dr., Diamondhead, MS
First Sunday for New Clergy
June 26, 2011
Episcopal Learning Group
(Bishop Ward will be attending)
June 26 - 29, 2011
Duke Divinity School
Durham, NC
2011 Stewardship Gathering
June 21 -23, 2011
Willow Creek Community Church
South Barrington, IL
Click here for more information.
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Photo File
Mississippi City celebrates
Cupcake Pentecost
On Sunday, June 12, 2011, believers everywhere celebrated Pentecost. As our way of saying Happy Birthday to God for the gift of the Holy Spirit, the members of Mississippi City invited worshippers to enjoy a cupcake. The cupcakes, baked by Mr. Edwin Buck, director of music, were strategically frosted and situated to create a picture of the cross and flame. Symbolically, this act of worship reminds us that we are a connectional people called to serve God in community with one another as we give ourselves individually to Jesus being empowered by the Holy Spirit to transform this world. Thanks be to God for the gifts of imagination and creativity that continue to offer us new ways to be in relationship with God and one another.
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Greetings!
Welcome to your connection for up-to-the minute news and information from the Mississippi Conference. Your Circuit Rider will arrive weekly with announcements, dates to remember, celebration stories from across the conference and employment opportunities. Our hope is for The Circuit Rider to become a tool for building the connection across the conference, strengthening our districts and local congregations as we go forth to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Please e-mail your news and information for us to share with others around the conference to lisacm@mississippi-umc.org.
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:: Gleanings
 Go, Therefore... Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations... -- Matthew 28:19 The Holy Spirit is breathed anew from God in these days after Pentecost. At Annual Conference last weekend, Jorge Acevedo, John Edgar, The All People Band, and Dr. Dana Robert echoed the glorious Methodist heart of evangelism and mission. Each witness was unique and authentic, and each message built in a marvelous way on the one before. Go into the world. Extend the grace of Jesus Christ to all people. Breathe in God's nourishment and breathe out God's mercy and love to others. We celebrated the ministries we support together through our Mission Shares: camps, colleges, campus ministry, youth ministry, community centers, new churches. We embraced a conference budget for ministry in 2012. We engaged in debate on 30 resolutions. We set apart a stage full of persons for licensed, commissioned and ordained ministry. The appointed text for this next Sunday is the mission statement of the United Methodist Church. We yearn to be faithful to the final words of Jesus in Matthew: "Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age." The Triune God is with us as we move into this new conference year. Arise, Shine, Go!
Hope Morgan Ward
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:: Recap of Annual Conference
Summary of Resolutions and Actions
Because of the 2012 General Conference, this year's Mississippi Annual Conference agenda is stacked with resolutions to petition the General Church on matters ranging from doctrine to affiliation and interaction with other institutions. A brief recap of the 31 resolutions presented and the voting results are posted on the Circuit Rider blog. Link here to read. Delegation to General and Jurisdictional Conferences Elected Members of the 2011 Annual Conference elected their delegation to represent Mississippi at both 2012 General and Jurisdictional Conferences. Needed were seven lay and seven clergy each for General Conference and an additional seven lay and seven clergy plus three alternates for Jurisdictional Conference. Rev. Bill McAlilly, Seashore District Superintendent was elected to lead the delegation. The following is a list of those elected. 
Elected Clergy For General Conference1. Bill McAlilly 2. Mattie Gibson 3. Joe May 4. Connie Shelton 5. Lisa Garvin 6. Mike Childs 7. Ricky James Elected Laity For General Conference1. Turner Arant 2. Timothy Crisler 3. Martha Scarborough 4. David Beckley 5. David Stotts 6. Ann Harrington 7. Elizabeth Cumbest  Elected Clergy for Jurisdictional1. Andy Ray 2. Bob Rambo 3. Embra Jackson 4. Bill Beavers 5. Warren Black 6. Vicki White 7. Stephen Sparks Alternates:1. Ginger Holland 2. Allison Dickerson 3. Tommy Artmann Elected Laity for Jurisdictional1. Bill Smallwood 2. Mary Ford 3. William D. Scott III 4. Connie Walters 5. Lydia Smith 6. Dora Washington 7. Jack Ramsey Alternates:1. Stephen McAlilly 2. Elmo Gabber 3. Patricia Battle For more reports on Annual Conference link here for the Annual Conference Edition of the Circuit Rider.
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:: Announcements
Additional UMVIM Team Leader Trainings Scheduled Saturday, July 30 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Christ UMC (6000 Old Canton Rd., Jackson, MS). Led by Rev. Chuck Meador. To register: 601-956-6974 or cmeador@christunitedjxn.org.
Saturday, August 27 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Maples Memorial UMC (8745 Goodman Rd., Olive Branch, MS). Led by Rev. Adam Gordon. To register: 662-895-2279 or adam@mapleschurch.org.
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Hinds Chapel UMW to host Barbecue Saturday
The United Methodist Women of Hinds Chapel UMC will host an Auction and Barbecue Saturday, June 18 at 5 p.m. at Hinds Chapel, located at 5105 Church Road (corner of Church and Fogg Roads) in Lake Cormorant. Cost is $7 for adults and children age 8 and older, and free for children under 8. The meal includes pork shoulder barbecue sandwich, baked beans, coleslaw, drink and dessert. Hot dogs will also be available for children. Take-out orders may be requested for $7 each. There will be both a silent auction and a live auction beginning at 6 p.m. Auction items will include homemade quilts, oil paintings, restaurant gift certificates, homemade cakes, River Kings hockey tickets, gift baskets and a children's corner. All net proceeds from the event will go toward improvements to the church playground.
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:: Cares and Concerns
Funeral services for Pat Tonkel, wife of the Rev. Keith Tonkel were held Monday, June 13, 2011 at Wells UMC, 10:30 at Wells UMC with interment in Gulfport at Floral Hills Memorial located on Lorraine Road. Let's keep the Tonkel family lifted up in your prayers.
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:: Employment Opportunities Across the Conference
Amory First UMC is in need of a full-time Youth Director. Responsibilities are for planning and implementing programs and activities of our youth, 7th grade through 12th grade, including weekly UMYF, Bible study, mission opportunities and conference youth events. Salary is commensurate with experience with housing and utilities provided. Please send resumes to Rev. Warren Coile, P.O. Box 147, Amory, MS 38821 or wrcoile@fumcamory.org. Clinton First UMC seeks to fill the full-time position of Communication/Media Coordinator. The ideal candidate will have experience in designing quality designs for marketing/advertising, website design, and other church publications. You must have the ability to work in church environment and adapt to sudden changes in assignments. Computer skills: Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, ImageReady, InDesign, Illustrator, and Acrobat Pro). All applicants must pass criminal background check and provide excellent references for this position. Please email resume to: ptatum@upshawwilliams.com (Patrick Tatum) or mitchell@fumcclinton.org (Mitchell Hedgepeth). Clinton First UMC seeks to fill the position of Contemporary worship leader. The individual must be firmly grounded in faith in Jesus Christ and be an experienced individual who possesses and demonstrates the ability to organize, develop and lead a God honoring, meaningful, worship service. A heart for worship and a desire to lead the congregation into the presence of the Lord are a necessity. Experience in worship leadership as well as vocal and instrumental accompaniment skills are required. Qualifications: Strong vocal skills; Experience and a heart for developing other vocalist and worship leaders; Experience in recruiting volunteers in all areas of the Praise and Worship ministry are preferable; The ability to administrate and develop weekly worship services. Responsibilities: Working with the Pastor, plan Sunday morning services that support text and applications; Cast vision and provide oversight to all aspects of the Praise and Worship ministry; Recruit and shepherd volunteers in the band, technical and vocal areas; Communicate scriptural concepts in rehearsals and worship; Assess theological soundness of lyrics; Lead by example, organize, rehearse and equip volunteer vocalists and instrumentalists; Direct worship team and band rehearsals as necessary All applicants must pass criminal background check and provide excellent references for this position. To be considered for the position, please email resume to: ptatum@upshawwilliams.com (Patrick Tatum) or mitchell@fumcclinton.org. Fulton UMC is taking applications for full or part-time Youth Minister. Youth Minister will work with youth in grades 7through 12 and their families. Responsibilities include leading youth studies, activities, and mission projects. Send resumes to Fulton United Methodist Church P. O. Box 907 Fulton, MS 38843 Attention: Youth Minister Search. |
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