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MONDAYS @ DAKOTAS January 21, 2013
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January
26
Winter Connection
9th -12th graders join us January 25-26, 2013 as we come together to enjoy an time of games, devotion, worship, fellowship, movie, CCYM Elections via Video Conferencing and a location specific fun event.
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February
15
Deadline for U2 and Mission Intern Applications
Young adults may now apply for the 2013 class of Mission Interns and US-2s. Feb. 15 is the deadline to submit the application for these long-term mission assignments through the United Methodist General Board of Global Ministries
Click here for the details
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DAKOTAS CONFERENCE CLERGY AND SPOUSES 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.
Clergy spouses are encouraged to attend. Contact Dianne Axlund to register.
READ MORE HERE
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Nebraska Conference invites all to training events
Leadership Team Event
The Nebraska Conference will be held on February 8-9, 2013 in Norfolk, Nebraska and the cost for participation is only $150 for a team consisting of a pastor and up to four lay people. READ MORE 5-Day Spiritual Academy A Five Day Academy for Spiritual Formation held at Schuyler Nebraska April 7-12, 2013. READ MORE |
Upcoming Dates for Lay Servant Ministries Training
MARCH 15-16 Laity Training & Mini-Retreat at Wesley Acres Camp. Hosted by the Jamestown Ministry Team. Watch for further information.
APRIL 13, Saturday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Cando United Methodist Church. Lay Servant Ministry Class, Discover Your Spiritual Gifts, led by Rev. Rick Craig and Lay Pastoral Care Giving led by Rev. Lori Broschat. OPEN TO ALL. Followup assignment for those desiring certification for Lay Servant Ministry. Lunch will be served by the Cando United Church Women. $35 for the class to be sent to the Conference Office. Hosted by the Spirit Lake Ministry team
Click here for a registration form
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"BREAD DAYS" IN PIERRE, Feb 4-5, 2013
Sponsored by Bread for the World, will include Biblical reflection, advocacy focus on hunger, and a session of the 2013 series "South Dakotans Talking," a public discourse on access to affordable healthcare. Be a presence in Pierre for people in need.
Click here for flier
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One Great Hour of Sharing is just weeks away. Be sure to order your free offering resources for this offering that supports the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) so that it may respond immediately and effectively to emergencies around the world.
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The Martin Luther King Jr. memorial in Washington stands near the area where 50 years ago King gave his "I Have A Dream" speech. A UMNS photo by Kathleen Barry. Each year, United Methodist Bishop Woodie W. White writes a "birthday letter" to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. CLICK HERE TO READ THIS YEAR'S LETTER
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2012 THANKSGIVING APPEAL BRINGS $10,402.47
 MITCHELL -- Churches from across the Dakotas Conference responded to Bishop Ough's 2012 Thanksgiving Appeal with $10,402.47. The money was divided between disaster response to Hurricane Isaac and selected Native American ministries in the Dakotas Conference. $5,201.22 has been sent to the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) for needs related to Hurricane Isaac. The remaining $5,201.25 has been sent to the following Dakotas Native American programs: HOPE Center in Rapid City $1,733.75 The Sioux Falls Community of Shalom $1,733.75 The Four Winds Ministry in Fargo $1,733.75 |
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DAKOTAS CONFERENCE LEADERS ATTEND QUADRENNIAL TRAINING
NASHVILLE, TENNESEE -- Fifteen leaders from the Dakotas Conference attended the 2013 Quadrennial Training event for conference leaders in Nashville, Tennessee.
The training, which takes place after each General Conference Session, offered key conference leaders and general agency staff the opportunity to learn and practice skills for adaptive leadership.
The leaders participated in plenaries about the identity, purpose, current reality, future hope and the adaptive questions facing The United Methodist Church.
LISTEN TO SOME OF THE SESSIONS HERE |
SELBY UNITED METHODIST WOMEN "SEND HOPE"
 SELBY -- United Methodist Women, Selby, SD, under the leadership of Marcie Zabel, heeded a call for diapers and dresses from the missionaries at Send Hope, a Methodist project in remote, poverty stricken eastern Honduras.
Out came the sewing machines and a request for sheets, pillowcases or any material that might work and 150 diapers and 20 dresses were sent along to Honduras via the UMC Dakotas Conference Volunteer in Mission (VIM) medical team.
Marcie Zabel and Selby UMC received a thank you from Gloria Borgman, UMC Dakotas Conference Volunteer in Mission medical team for all the time and energy the group put into creating the diapers and dresses and, "Even more, for your loving hearts that make a difference in the lives of God's children."
With permission from the Selby Record, Sharon Wolff, Editor
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NEW BLOG FROM SPIRIT LAKE MINISTRY CENTER
SPIRIT LAKE -- Things on the Spirit Lake reservation are going very well. The food pantry is seeing about 600 people a month. The food pantry is giving enough food to clients to last about a week. In addition, visitors to the food pantry get to shop in the clothing closet.
Mike Flowers, Director at Spirit Lake Ministry reports, "I have started a new blog of daily prayers. It gives a daily suggestion on a prayer for the day with some commentary by me and a scripture reading.
CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW THE BLOG
Spirit Lake Facebook
Website
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REV. LEE GALE NAMED VICE-CHAIR OF NORTH DAKOTA VOAD
 GRAFTON -- Rev. Lee Gale, Dakotas Conference Disaster Relief Coordinator of Disaster Relief, has been named Vice-Chair of the North Dakota Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (VOAD).
Rev. Gale's newly elected position will provide a good opportunity for the Dakotas Conference and United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) to be more involved with the decision-making processes and implementation of recovery efforts preparing for and following a disaster.
Bishop Bruce R. Ough, Dakotas-Minnesota Area notes, "This is recognition of Rev. Gale's leadership and a wonderful opportunity to highlight the missional identity and commitment of the UMC.
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SIGN UP FOR SIDEWALK SONDAY SCHOOL
 It's time again to think about Sidewalk Sunday School (SWSS). The program is a fast paced Vacation Bible School experience for children of all ages.
There is no charge for SWSS and it is available to churches across the Dakotas. The SWSS team consists of two to three high-energy people that will guide your church shepherds through this 4-day program. Churches are asked to sponsor the program by hosting in a local park and inviting children from throughout your community.
This is a great opportunity to have a children's outreach program in your area. If you think that you would like to host the SWSS program, notify Mike and Libby Flowers via email at Childharvest@msn.com. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to call them at 701-799-1174.
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ON OUR WAY: CLERGY AND SPOUSE RETREAT
 Bishop Bruce and Char Ough will be leading a Pre-Lenten Retreat for clergy and their spouses on February 4-6, 2013. This event will be held at the Best Western Ramkota Inn in Aberdeen, South Dakota. The theme of the retreat is On the Way, and will focus on helping us prepare for our Lenten journey with Jesus "on the way" to the cross. REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT BY E-MAILING Dianne Axlund . Make your own motel reservation by calling the Ramkota Inn at (605) 229-4040.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS
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BREMER GRANTS AVAILABLE
Make a difference somewhere! Bremer Family Mission Grants are available from the Dakotas UM Foundation. Matching grants of $250 or $500 are to assist mission projects from local to global. Feb. 1, 2013 is the deadline and forms are on the Foundation website (www.DakotasUMF.org ), click the Grants button.
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Congress Approves Two-Year Retroactive IRA Charitable Rollover Extension
You can again give your Required Minimum Distribution directly to a charity! H.R. 8 also includes a two-year retroactive extension of the IRA Charitable Rollover provision that lapsed on December 31, 2011. Specifically, the new law retroactively reinstates the Rollover for 2012 and allows any otherwise eligible gifts made after December 31, 2012 and before February 1, 2013 to be treated as a 2012 donation. The IRA Charitable Rollover has been reinstated for all of 2013 and will now expire at the end of this year, on December 31, 2013.
Please contact Bruce Blumer (800-224-6552) or your own tax accountant for more information. |
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