E-news Special Edition: Superstorm Sandy

Superstorm Sandy has proven worthy of its title

Thousands of West Virginians joined millions of Americans living without power today on the east coast in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Heavy, wet snow has made some roads in West Virginia impassable, and the Governor Earl Ray Tomblin has urged citizens to stay off the roads as crews work to clear them.

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"God speaks, and will continue to speak in the midst of this storm, even as it disrupts the people and communities in its path. In the midst of it, I invite you to connect with God," wrote Bishop Sandra Steiner Ball in a letter to the Conference Sunday night as Hurricane Sandy approached the east coast.

Read the Bishop's letter.

The Conference Center in Charleston was also closed today due to inclement weather.

We'll post regular updates regarding the storm and recovery efforts on the Conference's Facebook and Twitter accounts.

Share your photos of Sandy

The winter storm system that collided with Hurricane Sandy meant heavy snow and rain for many in the West Virginia Conference. We want to see the view from your front porch! E-mail your photos and we'll display them on the Flickr feed. You can view the photos we've collected so far at flickr.com/wvumc or click the picture below.

Patrick Traxler sent this photo to Rev. Angela Gay Kinkead this morning on Facebook.

Judicial Council keeps job security for elders

Citing the tradition of security of appointment in the United Methodist Church, the Judicial Council overturned legislation Saturday that would have deleted language in the church's Book of Discipline ensuring security of appointment. Read the complete UMNS story and the official decision on the Judicial Council's website.

Announcements

Click here for a list of announcements from churches and ministries around the Conference. New this week: St. Paul's UMC (Parkersburg) needs a director of youth and children's ministries.

We Remember

Betty Suttle, surviving spouse of Rev. Paul Suttle passed away October 25. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 31, from 6-8pm at Morgan Funeral Home in Lewisburg. The funeral will be Thursday, November 1, at 11am.