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HOOSIER UNITED METHODISTS e-newsletter

For Friday, May 4, 2007 – Sunday is the Fifth Sunday of Easter

This newsletter is paid for through your annual conference connectional ministries giving.

Edited by Daniel R. Gangler, director of communication dgangler@inareaumc.org

Bible Passage for Sunday
News and Information
Annual Conference News And Information
Worship Resources
Ministry Resources
Movie Review
Deaths
Ministerial Appointments
New Job Listings
Previous Job Listings

BIBLE PASSAGE FOR SUNDAY

After Judas had gone, Jesus said: Now the Son of Man will be given glory, and he will bring glory to God. Then, after God is given glory because of him, God will bring glory to him, and God will do it very soon. My children, I will be with you for a little while longer. Then you will look for me, but you won't find me. I tell you just as I told the people, “You cannot go where I am going.” But I am giving you a new command. You must love each other, just as I have loved you. If you love each other, everyone will know that you are my disciples.

– John 13:31-35
Contemporary English Version (CEV)
www.bibles.com

NEWS AND INFORMATION

GOVERNOR LAUDS NEW HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN AT GARY METHODIST

Legislation that will provide low-cost health coverage for uninsured Indiana residents will benefit hospitals and poor Northwest Indiana residents, Gov. Mitch Daniels told a gathering of The Methodist Hospitals doctors and administrators Tuesday, according to The Post-Tribune. Methodist would be among hospitals that will see many patients covered by the Healthy Indiana Plan created during the legislative session that ended Sunday. Funded by a 44¢ per-pack cigarette tax, Health Indiana will provide medical coverage for needy families – some 132,000 adults – with incomes of up to 200 percent of federal poverty guidelines. Additionally, some cigarette tax revenue will go toward reimbursing doctors who care for the uninsured and immunizations for children. “Doctors will have more reimbursements and more paying customers,” under the plan, Daniels said. “We need to have a real good outreach effort to get people enrolled.” Methodist CEO Ed Charbonneau said hospitals that treat large numbers of uninsured patients have struggled financially, and noted that Daniels launched his campaign to remedy the problem at Northlake Methodist Hospital in November, a plan also was supported by Indiana United Methodist Bishop Mike Coyner. Charbonneau and Daniels both lauded state Rep. Charlie Brown of Gary, a longtime proponent of boosting the cigarette tax, and state Sen. Earline Rogers of Gary for helping push the measure through the legislature. – Howey Political Report

SLOTS BILL PASSES GENERAL ASSEMBLY, DANIELS SAYS HE WILL SIGN IT

Lawmakers approved a proposal late Sunday to allow slot machines at Indiana’s two horse race tracks – a move that would funnel more than $500 million toward property tax relief for homeowners, according to the Anderson Herald-Bulletin. It would be Indiana’s biggest expansion of gambling since the Legislature authorized riverboat casinos in 1993, but lawmakers also approved another bill to crack down on illegal gambling found elsewhere. That proposal would step up enforcement against illegal video gambling machines sometimes found in back rooms of bars, gas stations, truck stops and other locations. Some lawmakers say the two bills together could result in an overall decrease in gambling – something Gov. Mitch Daniels has said he supports.

This is not the way the United Methodist-supported Indiana Coalition Against Legalized Gambling sees the situation. “It’s just a slide into further and further dependency upon gambling,” the Rev. Lorin Clemenz, coordinator of ICALG and retired NIC UM pastor, told The Indianapolis Star.

Under the slots bill, the pari-mutuel race tracks in Anderson and Shelbyville could each pay a $250 million licensing fee to install up to 2,000 slot machines. The legislation would impose a graduated slot machine receipts each year, 30 percent on the second $100 million and a 35 percent tax on revenues exceeding that amount. Both the fees and the tax money would be directed to property tax relief.

According to the Howey Political Report, Daniels called the slots bill, “the best option available and I will sign it.” He said he had three conditions for a slots bill to pass: that every cent be returned to taxpayers, that there be a net reduction in gambling statewide, and that the state gets “reasonable value” for the 2,000 slot machines that will be placed at horse tracks in Anderson and Shelbyville. “Given the incredible priority of property tax relief, to get us past the trending impact, this was the best available option,” Daniels said.

Since his campaign, Daniels has said publicly that he opposed the expansion of legalized gambling in Indiana. Six church executives, including Bishop Coyner, signed a letter last week asking the Governor to veto the bill. Parts of this story are from The Howey Political Report.

BLOOMINGTON ASKS ASSISTANCE TO HELP POPLAR GROVE PASTOR

Jonie Nester, a pastor serving Poplar Grove UMC in Morgan County, recently lost her home to a fire. To assist her, Bloomington District Superintendent Bob Ostermeier issued a plea for all Bloomington District churches to donate $100. The plea was taken a step further with the churches and clergy of the South Indiana Conference given the opportunity to donate to the Nesters. As of May 1, the Bloomington District office has received $5,625. The first check was issued to the Nesters last week to aid in getting a septic permit and soil sample so that a septic system can be installed. Jim and Martha Dawson of Arlington UMC in Bloomington donated an RV for the Nesters to use during the month of May. The Bloomington District extends its thanks to the following churches and clergy who have donated to the Nesters: Bishop Mike Coyner, Rita Lung, Rev. Eldon Smith, Rev. Jan Akers DuBois, Beth Myers, Rev. Harold Underwood, New Albany District, Ames Chapel, Bedford First, Bedford Grace, Bloomington Arlington, Bloomington First, Bloomington St. Mark’s, Bonds Chapel and Wesley Chapel, Freedom, Lawrence in Indianapolis, Jasonville, Jacob’s Chapel in New Albany, Martinsville First, Medora, Millgrove, Mooresville First, Morgantown, Mt. Olive, St. James in Jeffersonville, St. Mark's in Carmel, and West Baden. Money is still being recived by the District Office. Send contributions to the Bloomington District UMC, 1520 South Liberty Drive, Bloomington, IN 47403-5167. For more information, call 800-919-8161 or 812-339-1445. Thank you.

CHURCH WORLD SERVICE NEEDS YOUR HELP IN COMPLETING HEALTH KITS

During the year the Indiana/Kentucky office of Church World Service, located in the same building as the Indiana Area office, coordinates pledges for the items within various kits for partners in need. Their goal this year is to assemble 3,000 Health Kits. However, there is a shortfall of pledges for some items to reach this goal. Church World Service needs your assistance in completing the health kits. The most critical need now is for 400 hand towels and 400 metal nail files (or nail clippers with file attached). This would be an excellent spring project for men’s, women’s, youth, or mission groups in your congregation, but the deadline is tight! Hurry — these items are needed before Tuesday, May 15. To pledge a certain number of one or both of these items, contact Gretchen Corn, CWS Program Assistant, at 317-923-2938 or toll-free 888-297-2767 or by e-mail at gcorn@churchworldservice.org. She’ll provide details and shipping or delivery information.

APPLICATION FOR O. C. MISSION TRIPS TO WEST AFRICA DUE MONDAY

Applications for the two work teams for Operation Classroom to West Africa need to be in the Operation Classroom office by Monday, May 7. One team will be going to Baoma, Sierra Leone, June 14 to July 7 and is led by Kay Hess. The second team will be going to the Tubman Gray School in Liberia, July 17 to August 2 and will be led by Kitty and Ken Decker. Applications can be received online at www.operationclassroom.org.

JUDICIAL COUNCIL HEARS ABOUT VIOLENCE IN PHILIPPINES

MANILA, Philippines – Human rights violations and violence against both Filipinos and Westerners remain key problems facing the Philippines, a United Methodist bishop told members of the denomination’s “supreme court.”

“We need justice in the Philippines,” said Bishop Solito K. Toquero, who leads The United Methodist Church’s Manila Area. “Those who speak out against the government and who work for the poor are being killed.”

Toquero spoke to eight members of the Judicial Council who were attending the court’s April 25-28 meeting, its first outside American soil.

Using Micah 6:8 as his devotional text, Toquero said leaders of The United Methodist Church and other churches in the Philippines are seeking to do God’s will by advocating for justice, calling attention to injustice, poverty and violence, and visiting with prisoners – “even political detainees, rebels and Muslim detainees to minister to them.”

Toquero also mentioned the recent death of Peace Corps volunteer and freelance journalist Julia Campbell of Fairfax, Va., who was killed while visiting the country’s famous rice terraces, a popular tourist destination.

“We have met with a group of generals to share our concerns and we hope that our president (Gloria Macapagal Arroyo) will do something about the growing militarization. We also hope that the United States will add its pressure on the (Arroyo) government,” Toquero said. –UMNS

KANSAS CITY NEW TESTAMENT PROFESSOR MOVES TO BRITE IN TEXAS

At the end of this semester, Saint Paul School of Theology in Kansas City, Mo., will say goodbye to Dr. Warren Carter, Lindsey P. Pherigo Professor of New Testament. Carter joined the faculty of Saint Paul School of Theology in 1990. Since that time he has developed a distinguished career as a preeminent New Testament scholar.

Carter has accepted an invitation to join the faculty at Brite Divinity School as Professor of New Testament. Brite Divinity School is affiliated with Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas. It is a seminary of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) with a significant number of United Methodist students. In addition to teaching Master level students preparing for ministry, he will also teach Ph.D. students in Brite’s program in Biblical Interpretation. Carter will officially begin his teaching duties in fall 2007.

WOMEN SEEK HEALTH, MENTAL CARE FOR EVERY CHILD IN U.S.

Every child in the United States, regardless of immigration status or family income, should have access to comprehensive health and mental health care, according to The United Methodist Church’s women’s organization. To help achieve that goal, the Women’s Division of the United Methodist Board of Global Ministries is joining the “Healthy Child Campaign: Covering All Children in 2007,” sponsored by the Children’s Defense Fund. The campaign wants to consolidate children’s health coverage under Medicaid and the State Children’s Health Insurance Program into a single federal program that guarantees all medically necessary services for children. – UMNS

UMCOR SENDS $4.7 MILLION TO SRI LANKANS FOR TSUNAMI RELIEF

The United Methodist Committee on Relief is sending an additional $4.7 million in aid to economically vulnerable Sri Lankans still finding their footing after the 2004 tsunami in the Indian Ocean. The relief agency's board of directors approved the new money for the Sri Lanka project April 24 during its meeting in Stamford, Conn. Directors also voted to provide aid to some 650 vulnerable families returning home to Kabul and Wardak in Afghanistan. – UMNS

CHURCH CAMPAIGN SENDS PHONE CARDS TO SOLDIERS

A United Methodist church more than 7,000 miles from the Middle East has shortened the distance for U.S. soldiers there to call home and speak with loved ones in the United States.

St. Timothy on the North Shore United Methodist Church of Mandeville, La., collected $10,700 during a church-wide campaign in March that will purchase 2,140 phone cards – almost triple its original goal. Meanwhile, the children of the church made hundreds of greeting cards to send to United Methodist military chaplains for distribution to service members, along with the phone cards.

The United Methodist Endorsing Agency of the Board of Higher Education and Ministry started the phone card campaign on Veterans Day 2003 to pay for long-distance telephone minutes to help military families stay in touch with each other. Since 2003, more than 10 million minutes worth of phone cards have been sent to United Methodist chaplains to give any soldier in need of a kind word from home.

For more information on the phone card campaign, contact the United Methodist Endorsing Agency, Board of Higher Education and Ministry, P.O. Box 340007, Nashville, TN 37203-0007 or visit www.gbhem.org/chaplains. The agency also can be reached at umea@gbhem.org or 615-340-7411.

MISSION AGENCY HEAD WANTS TO ESTABLISH OFFICES BEYOND U.S.

Recognizing the need for “a greater visible reality” of the global nature of The United Methodist Church, the head of its mission agency wants to establish offices in Africa, Asia and Latin America. The Rev. R. Randy Day, chief executive of the United Methodist General Board of Global Ministries, made the proposal during his address at the board’s April 23-26 spring meeting in Stamford, Conn. The Board of Global Ministries is based in New York City. – UMNS

RECORD-SETTING DAY FOR NOTHING BUT NETS CAMPAIGN

It was a record-setting day for Nothing But Nets, and a day of hope for many children in Africa, where malaria kills one child every 30 seconds. The Nothing But Nets campaign, which is raising money to send insecticide-treated nets for African children to sleep under, kicked off a grassroots awareness effort April 25 in Miami on the same day that the TV show “American Idol” raised millions of dollars to further the cause. The Miami events kicked off a 12-city arena tour encouraging youth and faith leaders to get involved. A special “Idol Gives Back” edition of the top-rated “American Idol” raised more than $50 million, to be divided among eight charities including Nothing But Nets. – UMNS

STUDY SHOWS SMOKING DURING PREGNANCY COMMON

While pregnancy may be considered an effective motivator for smoking cessation, results of a new study by researchers at the Mailman School of Public Health indicate that pregnant U.S. women commonly smoke, placing themselves and their unborn children at risk for health and developmental complications. The research also finds a significant association between cigarette use, nicotine dependence and the presence of mental disorders among pregnant women. The data show that almost 22 percent of these women smoked cigarettes and more than 10 percent were nicotine dependent. The results also indicate that approximately 30 percent of pregnant women who used cigarettes had a mental disorder, with personality disorders, major depressive disorder and specific phobia among the most common psychological ailments. Mental disorders were even more common among pregnant women with nicotine dependence, affecting more than 57 percent. In terms of specific disorders, the strongest associations with nicotine dependence were seen for prolonged depression, panic disorder and major depressive disorder. Source: ScienceDaily Magazine, April 25, 2007.

ANNUAL CONFERENCE NEWS AND INFORMATION

NORTH CONFERENCE NEEDS ADDITIONAL TELLERS

We are in need of a couple additional tellers at Annual Conference to collect completed ballots during the plenary sessions and deliver them to the Elections Committee off-stage at the Elliott Hall of Music. Tellers will alternate the plenary sessions they work but there is a possibility of more than one ballot per session.

If you would be interested in helping with the process of electing delegates to the General and Jurisdictional Conferences, please e-mail ruthellen@nicumc.org or call Ruth Ellen Needler at 800-783-5138.

CONSTRUCTION AWAITS CONFEREES AT PURDUE UNIVERSITY

Effective Monday, May 14, 2007, the summer season of construction begins at Purdue University. As noted in the mailings, many of those attending will be staying in the Hildenbrand Residence Hall located on 3rd Street west of the Hall of Music. A portion of 3rd Street between Intramural Drive and Russell Street will be closed for installation of a new set of chilled water lines. Those walking to the Hall of Music will need to stay on the side walk on the south side of 3rd Street for it will remain open. Please observe all directional signs and safe walking.

There are many other project that will be in process during your visit so you might review them at www.purdue.edu/physicalfacilities/campusconstruction/ prior to your visit.

PLEASE JOIN WITH THE NORTH INDIANA CONFERENCE PRAYER TEAM

Will you join the North Indiana Conference Spiritual Growth and Prayer Ministry Teams in praying for the North Indiana Annual Conference session which, begins less than four weeks from today? Praying in unity pleases God and breaks down dividing walls that our enemy would like to keep intact. Let’s start by giving God glory for Who God is. Pray this prayer with the team:

“Our great God, we praise You for who You are. We honor You as the sovereign One who is omniscient, omnipresent and all powerful. We acknowledge that we are nothing without You. We give You all of our worship for there truly is no other god like You. We adore You for you alone are wise. We invite you to come in all of Your glory into the churches, worship services and hearts of individuals across the North Indiana Conference. Lead us as only You can, giving us Your heart for our communities and our world. We humbly submit to Your plan for Your church to become the true representation of Christ in a fallen world. Use us as You will; fill us with Your Holy Spirit power for the work ahead of us. Thank You for hearing our prayer. In Jesus’ Name we pray. Amen.”

Thank you for praying with us.

For the Spiritual Growth and Prayer Ministry Teams, Paula Shrock

SOUTH INDIANA ALL CONFERENCE CHOIR

Interested in singing for the closing service on Saturday, June 9?

E-mail Lynn Renne at LRenne@sigecom.net to receive a copy of the music.

Short rehearsals backstage following Thursday and Friday afternoon sessions, and 8 a.m. Saturday.

WORSHIP RESOURCES

MAY IS MENTAL ILLNESS AWARENESS MONTH

Here are some resources from Mental Health Ministries. Log on to:

www.mentalhealthministries.net/mhm_spotlights/recent_spotlights.html

OFFERTORY PRAYERS FOR MAY

www.gbod.org/stewardship/article.asp?id=32003&source=church

A LITANY FOR MOTHER’S DAY

www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?act=reader&item_id=32523

A MEDITATION FOR ASCENSION DAY, MAY 17

www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?act=reader&item_id=33436

MINISTRY RESOURCES

SOUTH INDIANA CONFERENCE MEDIA RESOURCE CENTER PICKS FOR MAY

The South Indiana Conference Media Resource Center’s latest acquisitions can be found online at www.sicumc.org. Click on “Media Resource Center” and explore all the available options, including “Newest Resources” and “Picks of the Month.” May “Picks” have been posted. Some of our newest additions include: Becoming an Evangelistically Effective Congregation; For the Love of It!; Gilligan’s Island and the Seven Deadly Sins Bible Study; Journey Through the Psalms; Lucille Raines Residence (2006); and Stolen Freedom: Occupied Palestine. By calling the Media Center toll-free at 800-919-8160, you can order these and other timely resources from a selection of over 4,000 videos and DVDs. The Center is a FREE-LOAN library for churches and institutions in the South Indiana Conference. Return postage is your only cost. This service is provided through your tithe. Mary Barnes, Media Director, can be reached at mbarnes@sicumc.org for more information or you can access the catalog via our Web site and order online. The Media Resource Center is here to serve you and your church.

MOVIE REVIEW

THE HOAX

  • Production Company: Miramax Films

  • Director: Lasse Hallström

  • Cast: Richard Gere, Alfred Molina, Marcia Gay Harden, Julie Delpy, Hope Davis

  • Rating: Rated R for language

By Gregg Tubbs

(UMC.org) – Sir Walter Scott wrote, “Oh what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive!” Although we have all told lies – from little white lies to the bigger, darker variety – few of us can match the audaciousness or impact of Clifford Irving. The Hoax tells the amazing, true story of Irving’s audacious lie – that he was co-authoring Howard Hughes’ autobiography – and with wit and irony, shows how the web of lies grew into a vast net that snared both the lowly and the powerful. Along the way, this hoax captured the imagination of the world, and very possibly had a hand in the downfall of a president. The Hoax vividly illustrates why Jesus called Satan “the father of lies,” since once you’re caught in a web of lies, you can have a devil of a time getting free! For the entire review, log on to www.umc.org/site/c.lwL4KnN1LtH/b.2710573/k.6736/Movie_Review_iThe_Hoaxi.htm.

DEATHS

None listed this week.

MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENTS

Bishop Michael J. Coyner has announced the following changes within the Indiana Area. All dates effective 2007 unless otherwise noted. These appointments are based on Cabinet reports received by Indiana Area Communication during the week of May 4, 2007.

North Indiana Conference

  • Alenduff, William from Weaver Chapel, Lafayette to Retirement, 6/1

  • Berger, Daniel J. from South Bend First, Michiana to West Lafayette First, Lafayette, 6/16

  • Cobb, Michell from District Superintendent, Lafayette to District Superintendent, Calumet, 6/16

  • Fookes, James E. from Elkhart Dunlap, Michiana to Stockwell, Lafayette, 6/16

  • Gray, Steven M. from Pleasant Grove, Warsaw to Forest, Lafayette, 6/16

  • Grindle, Charles Maurice from New Haven, Fort Wayne to Rochester Grace, Kokomo, 6/15

  • Johnson, Katurah Worrill from Elkhart Bethel, Michiana to Gary Christ, Calumet, 6/16

  • Pullan, Lori from Rehoboth, Muncie to no appointment, 5/1

  • Randall, S. McQueen from Robinson Chapel, Fort Wayne to Griffith, Calumet, 6/16

  • Taylor, Richard L. from Rochester Grace, Kokomo to New Haven, Fort Wayne, 6/16

  • Van Wijk, Cornelis Eduard from no appointment to Kentland Trinity, Lafayette, 6/16

  • Van Wijk, Mary Elizabeth from no appointment to Remington, Lafayette, 6/16

  • Walker, Kate Lehman from Retirement to Lafayette District Superintendent, Lafayette, 6/16

South Indiana Conference

  • Brackney, John Steven from Knightstown, Rushville to Scottsburg, Columbus, 7/1

  • Davis, Donnie L. from Indianapolis: Forest Manor, Indianapolis East to no appointment, 6/30

  • Hoppus, James E. from New Chapel and New Chapel: Vienna, Columbus to New Chapel, Columbus, 5/1

  • Lynn, L. Ray from Indianapolis: Bellaire, Indianapolis West to Retirement, 6/30

  • McFadden, Alvin R. from New Harmony, Evansville to Spencer, Bloomington, 7/1

  • Powell, David L. from Indianapolis: Chapel Hill, Indianapolis West to Danville, Indianapolis West, 7/1

  • Snyder, Lynn E. from Bloomfield, Bloomington to Leave of Absence, 3/5

  • Voll, Tim from new appointment to Lewis, Terre Haute, 4/15

  • Voll, Tim new appointment to Pimento, Terre Haute, 4/15

  • Walker, Daniel J. from Lebanon: Otterbein and Lebanon Otterbein: Milledgeville, Indianapolis West to Indianapolis: Meridian Street, Indianapolis West, 7/1

  • Wallace, Douglas L. from Scottsburg, Columbus to Indianapolis: Rosedale Hills, Indianapolis West, 7/1

  • Wilson, Ester Littrell from Corydon, New Albany to Indianapolis: Chapel Hill, Indianapolis West, 7/1

NEW JOB LISTINGS

HAMILTON COUNTY CHURCH SEEK PAID PART-TIME YOUTH DIRECTOR 

Christ UMC in Hamilton County seeks a paid part-time youth director for 15 to 20 hours a week. Duties include: leading weekly meetings, Bible studies, planning and organizing youth events, and building upon an already effective ministry. Send resumes to: Christ UMC, 318 N. Union St., Westfield, IN. 46074. Attn: Pastor Mark. For more information, call the church at 317-896-5559.

ELKHART CHURCH SEEKS DIRECTOR OF ACTIVITIES FOR LIFE CENTER

With the completion of the Trinity Life Center in Elkhart, Ind., a 33,000 square foot multi-purpose ministry center, Trinity UMC seeks an Activities Director to serve the church by developing, coordinating and administering an effective and comprehensive activities program to enrich the fellowship of the congregation and the community. The mission of the Activities Director is to serve the church by providing a social and recreational point of entry for individuals to the church so that Trinity can better accomplish its mission to win as many people as possible to Jesus Christ and equip them to be mature disciples. Requirements include: Demonstrated strong faith, well organized, self-confidence, sales ability and excellent communication skills. College degree preferred. Experience in recreational management, coaching or sports management a plus. Send questions or resumes to Trinity United Methodist Church, 2715 East Jackson Blvd., Elkhart, IN  46516 or call 574-294-7602.

PREVIOUS JOB LISTINGS

ELKHART CHURCH SEEKS LEADER FOR ADULT MINISTRIES

Trinity United Methodist Church in Elkhart, Indiana is looking for an experienced spiritual leader with good relational skills and a heart for outreach to lead our Adult Ministries, including a growing small group ministry, a bookstore, weekend and weekday classes and young adult ministry. A Bachelor’s degree in a related field and training in small group ministry are preferred. This full-time position will be open in August, 2007. Resumes may be sent to Rev. Lore Blinn Gibson, 2715 E Jackson Blvd., Elkhart, IN 46516. revlorebg@3umc.org. 574-294-7602, ext 112.

PART TIME YOUTH LEADER POSITION AVAILABLE AT SEYMOUR

The Rockford UMC in Seymour, Ind., seeks a part-time youth leader position, which will provide leadership and assistance to the adult leadership in developing spiritual growth of youth. Candidate must have a growing relationship with Jesus Christ based on a commitment to prayer and God’s word, demonstrate good rapport with youth, display personal openness, integrity and honesty in interpersonal relationships, have a desire to be a team player who works well with other staff, have an ability to identify and foster leadership in youth, and needs to display a personal aptitude for spiritual, emotional, social and physical wellness.

For more information and application, contact Rockford United Methodist Church, 1934 N. Ewing St., P.O. Box 1006, Seymour, IN 47274, phone 812-524-7124

Please respond to the above telephone number by June 1. The position will be filled soon after this date.

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