February 24, 2015
WEST DISTRICT NEWS
A weekly newsletter to keep you connected.

 

Please click the button above to see the schedule for West District Missional Office locations. 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. 

 

Blessings and Prayers,

The West District Staff

 

 

Organ in need of good home...

 

Northside Community United Methodist Church in Terre Haute has an organ that needs a good home.  It is a Rodgers 700B Series Organ.  Contact the secretary Monday, Wednesday or Thursday at 812-232-2478 from 9am until 1pm if interested or wish to see.  

 

 

 

EVENTS
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 [email protected].

The Creative Worship Workshop

 

 

The Indiana Conference Church Development team is pleased to offer The Creative Worship workshop to be led by award-winning facilitator, Jason Moore. This workshop is designed for all churches regardless of size or budget as it teaches timeless techniques and methodologies that your congregation can use to make big things happen in worship and beyond.

 

The day is a mix of practical philosophy and tips for developing and maturing your use of technology and digital imagery to communicate the gospel through powerful, transforming stories in worship.

As a participant, you will:

  • strategize and learn models for digital-age worship;
  • examine what makes certain images effective and others not;
  • experience first-hand the power of working in a team; and
  • leave with drawings and ideas for how to configure your technical setups.
This is not training just for techies, but for anyone who wants the screen to be a vital part of the worship experience. Whatever your level of media proficiency is as an individual or as a congregation, Moore helps you to understand the nature of digital ministry and how to use it best to communicate the gospel. This workshop was designed to be equally instructional for those wanting to take initial steps and those needing direction to re-ignite and flame their ministry efforts. The Creative Worship workshop is best experienced as a team with the other members of your worship and media design process or persons that have passion for this area of ministry.

Cost for the event is $25. The workshop is offered in two locations. Click the desired location below to register: 


 

Legislative/Social Advocacy Day
Thursday, March 12, 2015
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
North UMC, 3808 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis

 

The purpose of the legislative day is to provide a forum of education on justice issues, create a context for how the issues intersect with faith, and prompt ways that the faith community can respond in advocacy. 

Click here for more details!

Bishop's Youth Rally


This year's Bishop's Rally theme is "GO!" Youth will explore what it means to personally live out Jesus' challenge to GO and make disciples. They will have many opportunities to think about what God might be calling them to do to make a difference for God's Kingdom through big and small things. They'll engage in challenging discussions with their peers and leaders in small groups during Go Labs, have some fun playing Ninesquare, Gaga ball and other group games (Connect Activities), worship with Bishop Mike, and leave feeling challenged, equipped and inspired to GO and share the gospel in their homes, communities, schools, and the world.

 

Cost includes lunch. T-shirts can be pre-ordered for $15 each at time of registration. 

Registration deadline: February 27, 2015

 

Soup Supper for Prairie City UMC Building Expenses
Hosted by South Clay County Cluster Churches
Saturday, March 14, 2015
4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Center Point UMC Family Life Center
200 S. Cherry Street, Center Point, IN
United Methodist Women of Indiana - Spring Retreat
April 17-18, 2015
Don Hall's Guesthouse
Fort Wayne, IN

 

 

Mark your calendars now!

 

Join your sisters in Christ and Pastor Corinne Boruff-Stucker as we "Shake Our Sillies Out" and listen to what God has for us!

 

NEW Groves
NEW Davis
NEW Swisher
Rev. John Groves
Superintendent
765-51-UMCDS
(765-518-6237)
Rev. John Davis
Associate Superintendent
(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.