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A weekly newsletter to keep you connected.
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Virtual Office Calendar Now Online
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On the West District website www.inumc.org/westdistrict, you will notice the VIRTUAL OFFICE CALENDAR Button. Click on it. This will lead you to a screen that displays John Groves, John Davis and Katie Swisher's Calendars for a week or two in advance.
It is our hope that when you notice where we are planning our "office for the day" you will join us for conversation and share what exciting events are taking place in your places of worship and ministry.
This office time is open to the laity and clergy.
Blessings and Prayers,
The West District Staff
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REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS TODAY!
West District Lay Servant School
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April 12, 2014 Memorial UMC, Terre Haute
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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY!
PREREQUISITES
There are no prerequisites for the Beginner Course, just a desire to serve in your church. How-ever, prior to attending an Advanced Course, students must have obtained Local Church Lay Speaker status by completing the beginner course and submitting a Lay Speaker Application Form to the District.
QUALIFICATION AND RENEWAL PROCESS FOR CERTIFIED LAY SERVANTS
Local Church Lay Servants who wish to obtain Certified status must complete one Advanced Lay Servant School Course. To renew their Certified status, Certified Lay Servants must submit a Lay Servant Report to the District annually and an Advanced Lay Servant School Course at least once every three years.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN LOCAL CHURCH AND CERTIFIED LAY SERVANTS?
Local Church Lay Servants may fill in for the pastor of the church that holds their membership. Certified Lay Servants may fill in for pastors of any United Methodist Church.
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Volunteers Needed for Annual Conference
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 The West District has been asked to again provide ushers for Annual Conference. This year we are asked to serve during Opening Worship on Thursday, May 29th at 1 PM. We are asked to gather at 12:15 PM that day to be ready. The main duties will be to greet and help folks find seats. If you are able to serve in this way please let Don Ransford know at don.ransford@inumc.org |
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Indiana Conference Laity Manuscript Contest
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 The Indiana Conference's Lay Leadership Team is again offering the opportunity to express thanks and praise God by submitting an original sermon manuscript for judging. This contest is open to all lay people in the Conference. The winning manuscript will be presented at the laity session or lunch on Thursday, May 29.
Following the theme of Indiana's 2014 Annual Conference, the theme for this year's manuscript contest is, "The Outwardly Focused Church"
Manuscripts should be no more than 15 minutes in length. Entries will be judged based on
creative and original development of the theme, but may be eliminated due to length.
Manuscripts should be mailed to Ike Williams, Indiana Conference Co-Lay Leader, at 1515
Cool Creek Drive, Carmel, IN 46033 or sent via email to ike.williams@att.net. The manuscript must be accompanied by a cover sheet or letter that includes the writer's name, address, phone number, email address, local church name and district. Please do not include any personally identifying information in the manuscript since it will be assigned a number and judged anonymously. All entries must be received by April 29, and the winner will be notified by May 12.
For additional information about the contest, please contact Anthony Swinger, Central District Co-Lay Leader, at anthonyswinger@yahoo.com or 317-372-4991. |
In an effort to keep this newsletter as concise as possible, we are listing local church events only on the district web site. To view these events, simply CLICK HERE, and you will be directed to it. If your church has an event you would like featured on this calendar, please e-mail the details to Katie Swisher at west.district@inumc.org.
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Saturday, April 5, 2014
8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (CDT)
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Why Are We Doing What We're Doing?
In order to accomplish the great mission of the Church, your church's vision has to connect with God's passion. Church growth and revitalization begin when you ask "Why are we doing what we're doing?"
A Conference Designed for ALL of Your Ministry Teams
We invite you to bring your whole team to share in breakout discussions about: deliberate hospitality, heartfelt worship, engaging children's ministry, thriving small group ministry, and cutting edge technology - all centered around a core of mission and vision. Sessions will be led by Blue Grass Staff.
Why Attend "The Why"?
In 1997, attendance at Blue Grass UMC had plateaued at 120. Today, Blue Grass is a turnaround church averaging 550 in weekly attendance. The WHY conference will share the work God has been doing at Blue Grass with the desire that you and your church will be empowered to make a real impact in your mission field.
Registration is only $20 per person ( 3 or more $15 per person) and includes lunch. For more info and to register online, go to http://www.bluegrassumc.org/conference/. Registration deadline is March 31st.
The Why Conference
Sponsored by:
Blue Grass UMC
14200 Petersburg Rd.
Evansville, IN
812-867-3997
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14th & Chestnut Community Center
12th Annual Gifts From The Heart Event
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Thursday, April 24, 2014 6:00 p.m.
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 You are invited to attend the 12th annual 14th & Chestnut Community Center Gifts From The Heart Event. This is your opportunity to enjoy food, fellowship and fun while supporting a great mission!
Buy a table and bring some friends to support the Center! Come and bid on fabulous silent auction items!
More details (including the reservation form) can be found HERE. Reservations requested by April 21. Call 812-232-3126 for late availability.
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Pathways Through The Bible Trip
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November 24 - December 3, 2014
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Dave Marty and his wife will be hosting a tour of Israel/Palestine through the Jerusalem Center for Biblical Studies (a branch of Educational Opportunities), and you are invited to join them! An electronic brochure is available for viewing here. If you would like more information about the trip, Dave is glad to talk with you. You may contact him at Rockville First UMC (765-569-5356).
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Rev. John Groves
Superintendent
765-51-UMCDS
(765-518-6237)
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Rev. John Davis
Associate S uperintendent
(office) 765-276-4797
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Katie Swisher
District Assistant
(office) 765-276-4797
Preferred Telephone Hours:
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
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704 South SR 135, Suite D379, Greenwood, IN 46143 · 765.276.4797
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