|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
A weekly newsletter to keep you connected.
|
|
|
Virtual Office Calendar Now Online
|
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
|
|
Volunteers Needed for Annual Conference
|
 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 |
|
Indiana Conference Laity Manuscript Contest
|
 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.
|
|
14th & Chestnut Community Center
12th Annual Gifts From The Heart Event
|
|
Thursday, April 24, 2014 6:00 p.m.
|
 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.
|
|
Indiana United Methodist Women Spiritual Growth Retreat
PLAY AS PRAYER: Living Sacramentally
|
|
May 16-17, 2014
Don Hall's Guesthouse Hotel
1313 W. Washington Center Road
Fort Wayne, IN
|
 We all need a break from our busy lives, a time for reflection, time to listen for God's guidance. We are so busy doing all the things we are called upon to do, we don't often take the time to slow down, to sit back and think about the things that are really important, to pray, to listen, to study, to fellowship with United Methodist Women from across the conference, and to spend some time in reflection. Join us for this special time of renewal and spiritual growth.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION FORMS
|
|
Pathways Through The Bible Trip
|
|
November 24 - December 3, 2014
|
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).
|
|
|
|
|
Rev. John Groves
Superintendent
765-51-UMCDS
(765-518-6237)
|
Rev. John Davis
Associate S uperintendent
(office) 765-276-4797
|
Katie Swisher
District Assistant
(office) 765-276-4797
Preferred Telephone Hours:
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
|
|
|
|
|
704 South SR 135, Suite D379, Greenwood, IN 46143 · 765.276.4797
|
|
|
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
|
|
|
|
