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March 2002 |
Michael and Teresa Rynkiewich …
and children will return to the SIC this summer for home assignment. When Teresa and family return to Indiana in June, she hopes to find housing in the Evansville area and a vehicle for visitations. Michael will arrive in July. Each will visit their supporting churches individually.
The Rynkiewich's first went to Papua, New Guinea in l997. Before serving as a missionary, Michael was a professional anthropologist and college professor. The family's current address is The Melanesian Institute, Box 571, Goroka, EHP; phone 675/ 732-1416; fax 675/732-1214; e-mail address: mrynk@daltron.com.pg.
Janet McCarty, …
currently serving in the Philippines, will be itinerating in south Indiana June 12-16. Janet has been teaching at Harris Memorial College, near Manila, and serving as the librarian for a K-12 school. She has a covenant relationship with Richmond/Chester Heights UMC and would like to schedule some additional churches for speaking. Call Cathy McNamara at 800/919-8160; e-mail Janet at jmccarty50@yahoo.com .
Ron and Judy Covey …
from the NIC, serving in Douglas, Alaska, have just received an Advance Special number to help them with salary support: #931351-7. The Coveys are encouraged since they are beginning to see new people in their church. They were able to send six children to UM church camp and l3 participated in one of the day camp activities.
The Coveys may be contacted at Douglas Community UMC, P.O. Box 240293, Douglas, Alaska 99824; e-mail crcovey@aol.com .
Advance Special money …
I have been asked how to send money for Advance Specials. The procedure is to have your church treasurer send it to the conference treasurer, who then sends it on to New York. Be sure the Advance number is clearly marked.
Covenant Partners Ministries …
in Muncie held its Open House and Dedication Service for its new facility Jan. 27 and looks forward to its grand opening this fall. The multipurpose room was filled to capacity with Partners members participating in the dedication along with other interested persons: pastor, Linda McBride; Muncie District Superintendent David Maish; conference representative, Ed Fenstermacher; Muncie District chairperson BGM, Audra Piner and a host of others.
John and Kendra Enright …
are experiencing empty nest syndrome since their first child, Brian, enrolled in college this semester. In answer to a question I wrote them about Kafakumba Pastor's School, Kendra wrote, "Brian seems to be settling in well, and we are managing without him -- but it sure is different!" Yes, many of us remember the feeling and can empathize.
United Methodist Committee On Relief (UMCOR) …
This significant arm of the UMC is the Red Cross of our denomination. Through it, United Methodists assist those who are: experiencing drought, emergency hunger situations, the aftermath of wars, hurricanes, floods and earthquakes. It works in cooperation with our ecumenical partners. In many instances, in countries where UMCOR has had more experience and knowledge, government officials have even asked UMCOR for leadership. Its main source of support is the annual One Great Hour of Sharing offering, which is collected each year in March.
Jon Walters …
recently wrote of a concern for the Alaska Missionary Conference: possibilities for promoting the Parish Partner Advance Special. After hearing Bishop Ed Paup speak on the subject, Jon felt he wanted to make some contacts with Indiana churches. Persons especially interested in Alaska missionary work, should contact Jon or one of the other two pastors from Indiana serving in Alaska: Jim Doepken at Girdwood; Ron Covey at Douglas. Jon can be contacted at Church of the New Covenant UMC, 11167 Frontage Rd, Kenai, Alaska. 99611-7753; 907/283-7868.
New e-mail address …
Please note that my new e-mail address is hopeabarnes@comcast.net .
Last updated on 01/14/2004