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MONDAYS @ DAKOTAS December 17, 2012
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December
1-25
Special Offering for Hurricane Sandy
local church offering
Click here for resources
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December
24-25
Dakotas Conference Office Closed
The Dakotas Conference Office will be closed December 24 and 25, 2012 for the Christmas holiday. There will normal (8 am - 5 pm CST) office hours (8 am - 5 pm CST) Monday through Friday, December 26-31, 2012.
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January
1
Dakotas Conference Office Closed
The office will be closed January 1, 2013 for the New Year holiday. Normal office hours will resume on January 2, 2013.
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DAKOTAS CONFERENCE CLERGY INVITED TO PRE-LENTEN RETREAT
Bishop Bruce R. Ough, the Dakotas Conference Cabinet and Char Ough invite all clergy to a Pre-Lenten Retreat to be held February 4-6, 2013 at the Ramkota Inn in Aberdeen, SD.
Call the Ramkota now to reserve your room 605-229-4040.
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Hurricane Sandy victims know the church cares
So many facets of Hurricane Sandy response are still unfolding that a snapshot portrayal is difficult to capture. In countless, priceless ways, the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is sending hurricane survivors the message that the church will continue to offer relief, even while planning for a long-term recovery that will take not months but years. READ MORE
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January 10 deadine for Peace with Justice grant
Jan. 10 is the deadline to apply for a Peace with Justice grant from the United Methodist General Board of Church & Society (GBCS).gift donation to the Society of St. Andrew provides about 600 servings of fresh food to hungry families in the United States.
CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS
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 The scence of the live nativity held at Southern Hills United Methodist Church, December 14 &15, 2012. Photo by Scott Pearson.
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THE HOPE THAT IS IN YOU!
An Christmas Message from Bishop Bruce R. Ough
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FARGO COMMUNITY VIEWS LIVE NATIVITY
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FARGO, North Dakota --Faith United Methodist Church in north Fargo had a live nativity scene outside the church with a mix of adults, kids and sheep. The church has been doing this for decades. WATCH A NEWS CLIP HERE |
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JOB OPENING: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR OF MINISTRIES AND CABINET
The Dakotas Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church seeks an individual with strong communication and organizational skills along with a desire to work in a ministry setting. The duties include administrative and secretarial assistance to the Director of Ministries and District Superintendents. |
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BISHOP OUGH RESPONDS TO THE SANDY HOOK SHOOTINGS
SLAUGHTER OF THE INNOCENTS "A voice was heard in Ramah, wailing and loud lamentation, Rachel weeping for her children; she refused to be consoled, because they were no more."
~Matthew 2:18, NRSV Matthew's Gospel quotes the prophecy of Jeremiah in reporting that King Herod killed all the male children in the region of Bethlehem who were two years old or under in his misguided, rage-induced and evil attempt to eliminate Jesus. Last Friday, our nation endured yet another slaughter of the innocents when 20 first grade children and six teachers and school administrators at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut were shot to death by a deeply disturbed young man. And, a voice was heard - all through the land - of wailing and loud lamentation. READ MORE HERE
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UNITED METHODISTS TO GET DISCOUNTS AT STAPLES
 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) - The General Council on Finance and Administration, the denomination's finance agency, has entered into an agreement with Staples to provide preferred pricing and discounts on purchases. The total of all sales to United Methodist organizations will result in a 1 percent annual rebate to the United Methodist Committee on Relief.
READ PRESS RELEASE HERE
GET STARTED HERE
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DAKOTAS-MINNESOTA AREA OFFICE CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY
The Dakotas-Minnesota Area office in Minneapolis will be closed December 24 - 28 and on New Year's Day, voicemail messages left on the Area office phone (612-870-4007) will be checked each day. Email messages sent to sheilah.kyburz@dkmnareaumc.org
will be responded to throughout the holiday week.
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HAITI SOLAR OVEN PARTNERS (HSOP) NEWS
 Haiti Solar Oven Partners Mission Trip - February 15-26, 2013 Have you been contemplating the challenges, rewards, and joys of serving on a mission work team? Would you like to join a team to Haiti? Applications will be accepted through the week of December 23. An orientation in January is required. For an application or additional information, contact Rick Jost as soon as possible. Phone: 605-695-0783 or e-mail rjost@brookings.net . The Haiti Solar Oven Partners Advisory Board and our Haitian Staff want to thank you for your generosity in 2013 and Wish You the Hope and Joy of Advent and a Blessed New Year!
CLICK HERE TO READ THE LATEST HSOP NEWSLETTER
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SONGBOOKS NEEDED
Kris Larson at Iroquois/Esmond/Doland UMC is looking to acquire some additional song books. Please contact if you have extra.
krislarson1@msn.com
605-546-2424
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Dakotas Conference Communications would love to tell the story of how God is inspiring, energizing, transforming and calling your church to ministry. If you have a story to share, email Dakotas Conference Communications by clicking here by Thursday. Please submit articles in Microsoft Word format. Articles should be no longer than 250 words. Be sure to include the author, any people involved and the time line for publication, up to two weeks.
Pictures always appreciated!
Mondays Contact Info Doreen Gosmire Associate Director of Communications 605-996-6552.
Calendar Contact Info Click here to see the entire Dakotas Conference Calendar. If you have
items you would like to add to the calendar contact Bonnie Carlson.
DAKOTAS ANNUAL CONFERENCE
of the UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
P.O. Box 460 | 1331 University Ave. | Mitchel, S.D. 57301-0460
Phone: 605-996-6552
Fax: 605-996-1766
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