October 26, 2016
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The IGRC Cabinet and the conference Conflict Transformation Team, in cooperation with the Lombard Mennonite Peace Center, will host a Healthy Congregations workshop Oct. 28-29, at Sugar Creek UMC.
 
The workshop will be from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, and uses the insights of family systems theory to help church leaders and all members become more effective stewards of their congregation's health. It is designed to equip leaders to respond to the presence or potential threat of anxiety in a congregational system in ways that prevent destructive conflict and help the church stay focused on its unique mission and purpose.
 
Registration is $30 per person and includes a workshop manual and Saturday lunch. Couples can share a manual and pay $40 for two Saturday lunches. Early registration ends Oct. 15, at which time the prices will go to $40 per person, $50 per couple.
 
Register online and read more information at: www.igrc.org/healthycongregations 
Ross to lead Wesley Heritage Tour in July 2017

In 2015, Dr. Roger Ross, directing pastor of Springfield First UMC, had the joy of tracing the life and times of Methodism's founder, John Wesley. In July 2017, he is planning a return visit.

Through Educational Opportunities Tours, Ross will lead a group as they journey through England and discover the roots of the early Church and the history-changing ministry of John Wesley.

Visit London, Oxford, the ancient Roman cities of York and Bath, the Old Rectory in Epworth where John Wesley grew up, and much more. This nine-day guided tour will leave from either St. Louis or Chicago on July 11, and return on July 19.

Cost is $3,896 which includes international airfare, first class hotels, daily buffet breakfast and dinner, entrance fees, professional tour guides, and deluxe motorcoaches.

Register early and save!
If registered by Nov. 11, 2016, save $75. By Dec. 11, 2016, save $50. By Jan. 11, 2017, save $25.
Vermilion River District UMM Fall Rally

The Vermilion River District United Methodist Men's Fall Rally is Sunday, Oct. 30 at Dwight UMC.

The rally begins with a 5 p.m. potluck followed by a program at 6 p.m. Jerry Motsinger, past IGRC Conference President, will be showing slides from his recent mission trip to Thailand.

For more information, contact Vermilion River District UMM President Steve West by email or by calling 815-937-4036.

Confirmation retreats at East Bay, Little Grassy camps

 
Confirmation retreats for middle school and junior high students from sixth to eighth grades are being offered at East Bay and Little Grassy camps in February.

The East Bay retreat will be taught by Keith Michaels Feb. 10-12, and the Little Grassy retreat will be led by Ed Hoke and Christine Cunningham Feb. 24-26.

Confirmands will be discussing such questions as:
  • What does it mean to be a member of a church?
  • What are YOUR responsibilities?
  • What expectations come with confirmation?

Material from Credo will give an opportunity for your students to grow as they learn.

 

Retreats are designed to complement, not replace the confirmation classes at the local church.

 

Register early for your first choice of camp. Retreats will start at 7 p.m. Friday and end after worship by 11 a.m. Sunday.

 

Cost for the retreat is $100 per person for two nights. One adult must attend with each group of five or fewer youth.

 

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Ignition Middle School Conference

Ignition Middle School Conference will be held at Troy UMC, Oct. 28-29.

Jamie Hudgins (pastor in North Georgia Conference) will be speaking at this discipleship event, Tim Price and Harvest Band will be leading worship and the special guest is Juggling Jeff. 

Ignition Conference begins at 7 p.m. Friday and concludes at 4 p.m. Saturday. 

The registration fee includes programming, recreation, entertainment, snacks and Saturday lunch. Groups are responsible for their own housing. 

For more information, visit the event website, or email [email protected] or call 618-667-6241 ext 14. 
Harvest Ministry Teams seeks intern spring 2017

Harvest Ministry Teams, based in Troy, IL is seeking an Spring Semester Intern for worship and conference ministry.  The internship begins in mid January and concludes in July.  Potential experiences through the internship include ministry through worship at Harvest events, conference planning and execution, summer team planning and worship leadership in the local church on a regular basis.  

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Refurbished furniture sale Nov. 12

The Wooden It Be Lovely ministry of Springfield Douglas Ave. UMC will be conducting its next public sale on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to noon at the church.

WIBL provides hope through transitional employment, community, mentoring, and education for women in need. The ministry hires mothers living in poverty or healing from drug addiction, and in turn the women refurbish used wood furniture and sell their beautiful restored products to the public. The refurbished furniture is remarkable and reasonably priced.

The WIBL ministry welcomes donations of wooden furniture and paint. DAUMC can be reached at 217-546-4631.
Altar items sought for Sunset Home Apartment chapel

Altar items are being sought for complete the furnishing of the Sunset Home Apartment chapel. Items needed: pair of candlesticks and holders, altar Bible, altar clothes (church season type) and communion set (prefer tray for cups) with platter. 

Sunset Home Apartments, located at 8th and Broadway in Quincy, is the residential apartment complex for independent senior living. 

Any congregations that might have altar items to disburse or a congregation that may have extra items not being used, this is an opportunity for the ministry to continue. 

Contact Dixie Croxton by email or by calling 217-667-2395.

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