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The United Methodist Church
SOUTH DISTRICT CENTER
Serving Clark, Crawford, Floyd, Harrison, Lawrence, Monroe, Orange, Scott and Washington Counties |
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Charles D. Wilfong
Superintendent
Billy Craddock
Associate Superintendent
Douglas Finney
Associate Superintendent
Lynda Alexander
District Assistant
Darren Bensing
Webmaster
South District Center
1618 Canal Lane
Georgetown, IN 47122
812-951-0388
877-781-6713
812-951-3380 fax
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Birthdays in November/December | |
11/1 Glenda Riggs
11/4 Paul Perry
11/7 Lance Marshall
11/10 Deb Reichenbach
11/10 Mike Roberts
11/13 Kay Collins
11/22 Scott Blessitt
11/23 Betty Sieberns
11/23 Charles Pelc
11/24 Jim Lawson
12/11 James Temple
12/13 Ted Chalk
12/16 Laura McDonald
12/17 Kent Mingus
12/25 Joe Hollen
12/30 Charlie Wilfong
12/31 Dale Stum
1/8 Linda Brackney
1/9 Tony Alstott
1/12 Scott Taylor
1/13 Jim Hoppus
1/19 Doug Finney
1/21 Rob Martindale
1/25 Lary Cropper
1/28 Jeff Reed
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November, 2012
24, 2011 | |
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A Word from the District Superintendent | | |
"Reading the Bible"
One of the most helpful and fulfilling personal spiritual practices I have enjoyed is reading through the entire Bible on a regular basis. I invite you to join me in a planned complete reading of the Bible. I have read the Bible 20 times over 25 consecutive years. As those called to follow Jesus and be witnesses to His love, I believe it is important to continue to read the Bible, to maintain familiarity with it, to grow in understanding, and to give God opportunity to teach us.
Now is the time to develop a plan which one can begin for the new year (or sooner, as I will explain). There are many ways to read through the Bible methodically. If you have trouble finding one to fit your schedule or taste, I offer three possible reading plans here.
Click here to find my personal plan. This plan covers the entire Bible over a two year period, reading the Old Testament, Psalms, and New Testament simultaneously. The plan is sectioned into four-line groupings. Four lines make up a week. Read one line each day. Choose which four days of each week you will read (you get three days each week off). Using this plan, the average reader will spend only 15 minutes each day (one hour a week) in reading time.
I always begin my plan at the first of December, so that at the start, I am one month "ahead." So, if emergencies arise or I somehow get detained from completing my readings, I don't get discouraged from getting "behind" because I built in a month's buffer at the start. Maybe it's a mind game, but I know myself and this keeps me going. This December, I will be starting with Genesis, Psalms, and Matthew again.
God will bless you as you read the Bible.
Another plan, developed by Michael Coley, can be found at http://www.Bible-Reading.com. Click on the subheading "Plan" under "Bible Reading." Then, click on "one page printable Bible Reading Plan." It's an Adobe file. This plan takes one through the entire Bible in one year, reading 7 days each week. The average reader can complete this plan spending only 17 minutes each day in reading time (almost two hours a week).
A third option is a plan I have used in the past, offered by Discipleship Journal magazine. Click here for this Adobe file. This plan is very flexible, as the included instructions indicate. Notice only 25 reading days each month-built-in catch-up days!
Please prayerfully consider renewing your own practice of reading the Bible in its entirety or taking up that practice for the first time. God will bless you as you spend time with His written Word.
Go in peace. Go with God. And be well.
Shalom,
Charles D. Wilfong
South District Superintendent always begin my plan at the first of December, so that |
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Reception for Bishop Coyner | |
The South District will be hosting a "Welcome Back" reception for Bishop Michael Coyner on Tuesday, November 13, 2012, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 2796 Charlestown Road, New Albany, IN. Bishop Coyner will be speaking at 7:00 p.m. All Clergy and Laity of the district are invited to attend. |
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Leadership Roundtable | | |
Join with pastors, lay leaders, young adult ministry volunteers, and young adults for networking and conversation around leadership development and connecting with young adults. Scheduled in conjunction with Bishop Mike's visit to the District Days, these roundtable conversations are designed to hear local church challenges and needs and begin connection to resources for both leadership development and young adult ministry.
Tuesday, November 13th, Trinity UMC in New Albany, 4:30 to 6 p.m. (Dinner provided, RSVP required for dinner to Carla Johnson in the Conference Center at 877-781-6706 or carla.johnson@inumc.org. |
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2012 Charge Conference Schedule is now available! | | |
The 2012 Charge Conference schedule has been set and is now available on the South District website or you may click here. |
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Gathering of the Order of Elders | |
- Thursday, Nov. 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET
- St. Luke's UMC, 100 West 86th Street in Indianapolis
- More information and registration for Elders are online at www.inumc.org/elders2012 or call 317-924-1321 and register by phone.
- Registration deadline is Nov. 9 and please forward any questions to Lisa Timmerman at lisa.timmerman@inumc.org.
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Volunteers Needed for Indiana Habitat Partnership | |
This week is week four in the "RAISE the ROOF in Southern Indiana" build in Henryville and other places in Southern Indiana. The Indiana Conference has partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Indiana and is in need of volunteers now through Dec. 14. The goal is to have nearly 20 families in new homes by Christmas. Ten of those homes are in the Twin Oaks subdivision in Henryville. This will take thousands of hours of construction, finish work, painting and cleaning effort. Volunteers are encouraged to follow the procedures online at https://habitatindiana.volunteermatrix.com/ for site assignments on the dates you or your team may be available. The following dates are still open: Nov 5, 6,7, 19-21, 26-30, Dec. 3-7, 10-14. If you require additional information or need assistance in working through the registration process, you may call Habitat for Humanity of Indiana office in Indianapolis at 317-454-8101 or Beth McDaniel, Indiana UMC Volunteers in Mission Coordinator, at 317-705-1870 or send email to her at vim@inumc.org. |
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Praying for our Churches | | |
A year long prayer emphasis has been announced by Bishop Michael Coyner, who asked each congregation to pray for five other congregations every Monday through Friday in 2012. The object is to lift our sister United Methodist Churches in prayer at least once during the year.
For the listing of churches to pray for each week, click here |
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Attention Treasurers! | |
As a stewardship measure, beginning January 1, 2013, the Conference Center will no longer be mailing out giving statements. Statements will be sent by email only. Please make sure your email is up to date. Email treasurerupdate@inumc.org with your name, church name, and your current email address. Thank you for helping us all to be good stewards of your gifts. Statements will also be emailed to pastors every month. |
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Cluster News | | |
Meetings:
SOLID ROCK - November 8th, 7:00 p.m. at Bedford Grace UMC.
Contact: Ted Senior, senior@hpcisp.com
LOGICS - January 21, 2013, 7:00 p.m. at Bethany UMC fellowship hall.
Serving Seven - First Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at New Salisbury UMC.
Cluster Leader Meeting with District Superintendent, Sunday, February 17, 2013, 2:30 p.m. at the District Center. |
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Our Life Together Clergy Retreat | |
- Monday-Tuesday, February 25-26, 2013
- St. Luke's UMC in Indianapolis
- Festured speakers: Rudy and Juanita Rasmus, pastors of St. John's United Methodist Church in downtown Houston, Texas (www.stjohnsdowntown.org)
- www.inumc.org/olt
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Equipping the Called | |
A training conference designed specifically for Local Pastors as they navigate the challenging and rewarding duties of leading churches.
November 17th, 9:30 a.m. at Huntingburg UMC. Just south of US 231 & SR 64. Sponsored by the Southwest District.
Conference Schedule (all times listed are Eastern Time)
9:00 a.m. Opening Registration
9:30 a.m. Keynote Speaker, Scott Cassel
"Equipping the Saints"
11:45 a.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. Keynote Speaker, Paul Alvey
"Pastoral Counseling"
3:00 p.m. Conference concludes
To register, call or e-mail Randy Anderson, Associate Superintendent at 812-568-4746 or randy.anderson@inumc.org.
No cost for the conference. |
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"Nothing is ever wasted in the kingdom of God. Not one tear, not all our pain, not the unanswered questions or seemingly unanswered prayers. . . . Nothing will be wasted if we give our lives to God. And if we are willing to be patient until the grace of God is made manifest, whether it takes nine years or ninety, it will be worth the wait."-Rebecca Manley Pippert" |
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Important Web Sites and Adresses | | |
Indiana Conference Website: www.inumc.org
South District Website: www.southinumc.org
South District Director of Lay Servant Ministries: Bob Wells,
cawells@insightbb.com
http://inumc.org/site/stayconnected - sign up for the E-pistle from Bishop Mike, e-HUM, etc.
Tithe Address: INUMC, Dept 6089, Carol Stream, IL 60122-6089. Checks should be payable to INUMC. South District asking is 1.5%. |
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If you have a submission for the District Newsletter, please send the article in Word format to Lynda Alexander at south.district@inumc.org. PDF documents cannot be published. Not all articles will be published, and all articles are subject to editing and review. |
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