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A weekly newsletter to keep you connected.
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Missional Office Calendar Now Online
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The West District will continue to be a virtual office going to different churches throughout the district for the purpose of meeting with church people and pastors. The main concept this coming year is to fulfill the new focus of the district superintendent as a missional strategist. This would mean John Groves and John Davis will be asking about what you are doing in missions and help each congregation to be outwardly focused.
Therefore, we are transitioning from being called a "virtual office" to a "missional office." You can still find our calendar of office locations on the district website at www.inumc.org/westdistrict. 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 both laity and clergy.
Our vision is to create an operational team to help create ministry action plans for churches to look at the root causes of living out ministry with minimal growth. We need to help one another in fulfilling the mission of the Indiana Conference.
Blessings and Prayers,
The West District Staff
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| Lay Servant School - Registration Now Open! |
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Saturday, November 22, 2014
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Brazil First UMC - 201 N. Meridian Street, Brazil
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 CLASSES OFFERED: BASIC - This class will introduce the participant to the various lay servant ministries in The United Methodist Church. It will help the participant discern which ministries they feel called to serve in, and prepare them for the advanced classes. - Led by Jon Overbey ADVANCED - PREACHING: Message Preparation and Delivery - Led by Chris Renick ADVANCED - SPIRITUAL GROWTH & GIFTS - Led by Colleen Harden Registration fee is $10 per participant. This fee includes lunch, but not class materials. Registrants are responsible for purchasing and preparing materials ahead of time. Participants will be contacted by class leaders with information on materials needed.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER BY OCTOBER 31st!
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| West District United Methodist Women |
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There's a lot going on with the United Methodist Women in the West District! Checkout the West District UMW page for exciting news, events and reports!
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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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UMW of Indiana - Sixth Annual Meeting Celebration
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October 10-11, 2014
Lawrence UMC, Indianapolis
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November 11, 2014
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
St. Luke's UMC, Indianapolis
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ATTENTION: ALL CLERGY
Active, Retired, Elders, Deacons, Local Pastors, Extension Ministries
Bishop Mike Coyner, Leadership Development, and the Board of Ordained Ministry and Chairs of the Indiana Conference Clergy Orders call for a gathering of all clergy to cultivate our clergy covenant. While this is not a "mandatory" event, all clergy are strongly encouraged to attend this important gathering. Advance registration is requested in order to provide lunch for all. There is no cost to attend. This event is for clergy only, we are unable to accommodate spouses.
FREE TO REGISTER ♦ www.inumc.org/covenantday2014
Registration Deadline: NOV. 4 at 11:59 p.m.
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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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