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HOOSIER UNITED METHODISTS e-newsletter
For Friday, June 22, 2007 – Sunday is the fourth Sunday after Pentecost
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
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News and Information
Worship Resources
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Movie Review
Deaths
Ministerial Appointments
New Job Listings
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BIBLE PASSAGE FOR SUNDAY
All of you are God's children because of your faith in Christ Jesus. And when you were baptized, it was as though you had put on Christ in the same way you put on new clothes. Faith in Christ Jesus is what makes each of you equal with each other, whether you are a Jew or a Greek, a slave or a free person, a man or a woman.
– Galatians 3:26-28
Contemporary English Version (CEV)
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MOVING AND CHANGING YOUR e-MAIL ADDRESS? UPDATE YOUR e-HUM
To update your e-mail address for the e-HUM mailing list, log on to www.inareaumc.org, click on “Subscribe to e-HUM” and enter your new e-mail address as directed. That will automatically place your new e-mail address in the Indiana Area listserv database. Thank you.
NEWS AND INFORMATION
AFRICA UNIVERSITY AWARDS 282 DEGREES AT JUNE 9 GRADUATION
United Methodist-related Africa University in Mutare, Zimbabwe, celebrated its 13th graduating class June 9 by awarding 282 degrees to students from 15 African countries and seeing its first recipients from two new master's degree programs.
The Class of 2007 of the United Methodist-related school also featured its largest-ever group of recipients for first-class degrees, which are awarded to students with a cumulative grade point average of between 3.65 and 4.0. The class was comprised of 230 undergraduate and 52 graduate students and featured two pioneer classes-recipients of the master's degree in public sector management and the master's degree in public health.
The members of the 2007 graduating class increased Africa University's alumni to more than 2,600 in 14 years of operation. The first private university to open in Zimbabwe, Africa University opened in 1992 with 40 students from six African countries. Its current annual enrollment is 1,300. The institution offers degrees in agriculture, business and public administration, education, health sciences, the humanities and social sciences, peace and governance, and theology. –UMNS
CHRISTIAN, MUSLIM RELIEF GROUPS FORM GLOBAL AID PARTNERSHIP
U.S.-based United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) and UK-based Muslim Aid will sign a partnership agreement next Tuesday, June 26, in London that could result in approximately $15 million in direct relief to disaster, war and conflict-ridden areas of the world, including Sri Lanka and Indonesia. This is in addition to $9.8 million already applied in Sri Lanka, all totalling $25 million. This inter-religious partnership will mean maximum response to global disasters, enhanced economic and social development, and, UMCOR hopes, a new peace building model based on cross cultural understanding.
UMCOR, part of the global United Methodist Church, is active in more than 80 countries. Since 2004, The United Methodist Church have donated more than $170 million to alleviate human suffering caused by war, poverty, conflict, and natural disasters. Muslim Aid’s influence is felt across 50 of the world’s poorest countries. These two charitable powerhouses have already proven that theirs will be a harmonious and crucial alliance. – UMCOR
OPERATION CLASSROOM THANKS NORTH CONFERENCE FOR 210 BOXES
Operation Classroom expresses its thanks to the North Indiana Conference for its Ingathering of items during annual conference in West Lafayette for schools, hospitals and clinics in Liberia and Sierra Leone. The 210 boxes received contained books, first aid supplies, notebooks, notebook paper, 3-ring notebooks, health kits, layettes, crayons and many other articles. Included were 418 boxes of Band-Aids, 344 bottles of vitamins, 205 bottles of pain relievers, 119 back packs, 128 boxes of powered milk, 310 reams of paper, 193 YES kits. Thanks, Hoosiers for making a difference around the world.
For more information, contact OC at 765-436-2805 or by e-mail at ocmission@frontiernet.net. Next week totals from the South Indiana Conference Ingathering will be published.
INDIANAPOLIS AIRPORT TO GO SMOKE-FREE JAN. 1, 2008
The Indiana State Health Commissioner joined officials from Indiana Tobacco Prevention Cessation (ITPC) this week in congratulating the Indianapolis Airport Authority for its adoption of a municipal ordinance that will lead to a smoke-free environment for the Indianapolis International Airport, its grounds and six regional facilities.
“The airport board is to be applauded for its commitment to clear the air and adopt this comprehensive ordinance. This action is a great example of Indiana employers joining with others to move our state into a new, healthier direction,” said Indiana State Health Commissioner Judy Monroe, MD.
The airport’s board decision was unanimous in a move that will make the facilities and grounds smoke-free on Jan. 1, 2008. This action marks the 33rd time that a municipality in Indiana has adopted a smoke-free ordinance that protects workers from secondhand smoke.
For more information, log INShape Indiana at www.in.gov/inshape.
NCC, UMC LEADERS PRESS FOR UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE COVERAGE
The National Council of Churches is among more than 20 faith groups pressing for health insurance coverage for many of the nine million uninsured children in America. Catholic, Jewish, Protestant, Episcopal, Evangelical and Orthodox leaders sent a letter on June 7 to Senator Max Baucus, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, urging them to produce the $50 billion needed in legislation to expand the successful State Children's Health Insurance Program. The letter-whose signers included James Winkler, United Methodist Board of Church and Society, and M. Garlinda Burton, United Methodist Commission on the Status and Role of Women-asks Baucus and Reid to keep their commitment to spend that sum over five years to cover as many as 6 million uninsured children. –UMNS
OLSON NOMINATED TO LEAD WOMEN’S DIVISION
Harriett Jane Olson, an executive with the United Methodist Publishing House, has been nominated as chief executive of the Women's Division, United Methodist Board of Global Ministries. If elected, Olson would join the division in the fall, succeeding Jan Love, who left the post at the end of 2006 to become dean of the Candler School of Theology in Atlanta.
The Women's Division is the administrative arm and policy-making body of United Methodist Women, a denominational organization of approximately 1 million members whose purpose is to foster spiritual growth, develop leaders and advocate for justice.
Division directors will vote on the search committee's recommendation in August and share that information with the personnel committee of the Board of Global Ministries. The full board is scheduled to vote on the matter during its annual meeting in October.
Since 1996, Olson has been senior vice president for publishing, editor for church school publications and UMC book editor at the United Methodist Publishing House in Nashville, Tenn. She supervises a staff of 125 to 150 people responsible for the development, production and trade distribution of resources from Abingdon Press, Cokesbury and Kingwood Books.
BROWNSBURG CHURCH RECEIVES OLDER ADULT MINISTRIES GRANT
The Committee on Older Adult Ministries at the United Methodist General Board of Discipleship has selected the Seniors Day Out ministry at Calvary UMC in Brownsburg as on of 26 projects to fund with this year’s round of grant funding. The United Methodist Committee on Older Adult Ministries received 59 grant proposals.
All of the $38,000 allocated for grant funding in 2007 has been awarded to projects across the United Methodist connection. Calvary received a $1,250 grant.
The UM Committee on Older Adult Ministries, established by General Conference and administratively related to the General Board of Discipleship, reviewed the applications.
For more information about the UMC Center on Aging and Older Adult Ministries, log on to www.gbod.org/coa.
PETERSON BECOMES NORTH INDIANA DISASTER COORDINATOR
Gary Peterson, a member of St. Joseph UMC in Fort Wayne, has become the new North Indiana Conference Disaster Coordinator, a volunteer position, succeeding Charles Jones of Anderson, who will continue assist in disaster response coordination. Peterson, who is retired, is a graduate the University of Wisconsin with a BS degree in industrial technology. Through the years he has been active in Promise Keepers, Habitat, youth mission, high school Sunday school and Emmaus. He has led five mission trips to New Orleans since Katrina to assist survivors of the hurricane. Peterson can be reached at 260-338-0587 or by e-mail at gphome.1@verizon.net.
DEBORA JUNKER JOINS CTS FACULTY IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis announced the addition of Débora Barbosa Agra Junker as assistant professor of Christian education.
Débora Junker, a member of the Brazilian Methodist Church and a 1999 CTS alumnus, joins the faculty of CTS after spending four years serving as professor of Christian education and coordinator of the field education program at the Methodist School of Theology in São Paulo, Brazil. Junker, who hopes to bring a multicultural approach to CTS, also served as coordinator of a certificate program for teachers of religious education sponsored by the National Methodist Christian Education Program. She holds a bachelor’s degree of letters and a master’s degree in religious science (practical theology) from the Methodist Institute of Higher Education; a master’s degree in Christian education from CTS; and a doctorate in Christian education and congregational studies from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, Ill.
For more information about CTS, log on to www.cts.edu.
BALL STATE STUDENT PLANS WALK FROM HANCOCK CO. TO NEW ORLEANS
Ben Poor a junior at Ball State University and a member of New Palestine UMC will begin a walk from his home in Hancock County to New Orleans on June 26. Ben’s walk is to raise awareness and to raise funds for the Katrina victims. He expects to complete his walk on Aug. 16 in New Orleans. Poor was an integral part of a summer work mission in 2005 to the Kiowa Indians in the Oklahoma Indian Conference sponsored by Agape Family Ministries and New Palestine UMC He plans to stay in UM churches as much as possible along his journey and invites others to join him as he walks throughout his trip. To contact Poor or to contribute funds contact Ben at www.Benswalk.com.
NORTH CONFERENCE SESSION OVERVIEW DVD AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
After many requests, we will offer an Annual Conference Overview DVD which will also include all videos shown during the sessions (including Lamb’s Chapel). You may order a copy by sending $25.00 to North Indiana Conference, P.O. Box 869, Marion, IN 46952 by June 29.
SOUTH INDIANA CONFERENCE SESSION DVDs NOW AVAILABLE
South Indiana Annual Conference session DVDs are now available. Order forms can be downloaded from the SIC Web site at www.sicumc.org, click on Important News and then AC DVD Order Form (PDF). To order; complete an order form and send it, with a check, to Mary Barnes at the South Indiana Conference Media Center.
More stories from United Methodist News Service are available online at www.umc.org.
WORSHIP RESOURCES
CHURCH MUSICIAN EMPLOYMENT
Once again it is moving season for church musicians. With the end of the school year come openings in churches and musicians moving from one position to another and from school or another vocation into a church position, while others leave the church for something else. There will be many openings advertised over the next few months. Here are some online helps for those interested:
List of Music Position Openings from The General Board of Higher Education and Ministry
To List a Position on General Board of Higher Education and Ministry Site
Find a Job or Submit a Position on www.umc.org
Articles, Helps, Interviewing Tips, and Links to Position Listings
CHAPLAIN OFFERS SERVICES FOR RETURNING, DEPLOYING MILITARY
Duty places a heavy burden on military service members, and they need to feel their faith community shares that burden with them, says a Navy chaplain who has served in Iraq. The needs of service members leaving for and returning from Iraq and Afghanistan is the focus of a task force formed by the United Methodist boards of Church and Society and Higher Education and Ministry. As part of that effort, the Rev. Laura J. Bender, a Navy chaplain, has written two liturgies for congregations to use in services: "An Order for Welcoming Service Members Returning from War" (www.gbhem.org/chaplains/mltchapguideItem.asp?item_id=80) and "An Order for Blessing Service Members Deploying for War" (www.gbhem.org/chaplains/mltchapguideItem.asp?item_id=79).
JEFFERSONVILLE CHURCH OFFERS FREE CHOIR ROBES
Wall Street UMC in Jeffersonville has approximately 50 robes (beige) and stoles (white/red, purple, blue and green) which are offered free to any church in need of choir robes but not able to purchase their own. The robes have been cleaned and boxed. Wall Street UMC asks the receiving church to help with the cost of shipping, if possible. Those interested need to contact Eric Timerding or Gil Hubbard at the church by calling 812-282-9868.
WORSHIP AND MUSIC RESOURCES FOR USA INDEPENDENCE DAY
Scripture – Hymnal - Book of Worship
Service of Holy Communion for Independence Day
Celebrating Independence Day in Your Home from Family Ministries
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www.gbod.org/family/articles.asp?item_id=16443
Prayer of Protection for Those in the Military
“My Hope is Built on Nothing Less” Set to the Music of THE NAVY HYMN
Hymn: “The New Colossus”
Article: “Patriotic Worship”
Article: “The American Flag in Methodist Worship: A Look at Historical Practice”
MINISTRY RESOURCES
JULY/AUGUST INTERPRETER TO FOCUS ON YOUTH, YOUNG PEOPLE
Youth and young people are the focus of the cover package for the July/August issue of Interpreter. It will be arriving in your mailboxes soon. You'll also read coverage of the second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the beginning of Interpreter's coverage of General Conference 2008. The Sept./Oct. issue will feature Web ministry and Christian higher education. For more information about this United Methodist resource, log on to www.interpretermagazine.org.
WHAT’S IN THE BISHOP’S BUNDLE OF BOOK?
During each of the two Indiana annual conferences sessions, Bishop Mike Coyner asked the clergy of the Indiana Area to read and discuss these five books during the next conference year:
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The Gospel According to Starbucks: Living with a Grande Passion by Leonard Sweet,
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The Book of Hard Choices: How to Make the Right Decisions at Work and Keep Your Self-Respect by James A. Autry and Peter Roy,
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Provocative Grace: The Challenge in Jesus’ Words by Robert Corin Morris,
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Keep the Call: Leading the Congregation Without Losing Your Soul by Jill Y. Crainshaw, and
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Unbinding the Gospel: Real Life Evangelism by Martha Grace Reese. (See e-vents listings.)
These books can be ordered from Cokesbury by calling toll-free 800-672-1789 and are available online at www.cokesbury.com.
NORTH INDIANA CONFERENCE MEDIA RESOURCE CENTER PICKS FOR JUNE
The North Indiana Conference Media Resource Center’s latest acquisitions can be found online at www.nicumc.org. Click on “Media Library” in the left column and explore all the available options. June “Picks” include: Heart Like His, Lucy Show Bible Study, Exploring Religious America, Praying in the Midst of Life. By calling the Media Center toll-free at 800-783-5138, you can order these and other timely resources from a selection of hundreds of videos and DVDs. This service is provided through your connectional tithe. Bonnie Miller, Media Director, also can be reached at bonnie@nicumc.org for more information or you can access the catalog on the www.nicumc.org Web site.
SOUTH INDIANA CONFERENCE MEDIA RESOURCE CENTER PICKS FOR JUNE
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.” June “Picks” have been posted. Some of our newest additions include: Communicating with Compassion; Growing True Disciples of Jesus; Heart of Christianity; Invitation to Genesis (DISCIPLE); Rediscovering the Labyrinth; and Simply Christian: Why Christianity Makes Sense. 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
Gracie
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Production Company: Picturehouse
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Director: Davis Guggenheim
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Cast: Elisabeth Shue, Dermot Mulroney, Carly Schroeder, Andrew Shue
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Rating: PG-13 for brief sexual content.
By Gregg Tubbs
(UMC.org) — There’s an old Hollywood line that says Ginger Rogers could do everything Fred Astaire did, but she had to do it backwards and in high heels. That’s the spirit that infuses Gracie, an endearing and uplifting family drama about overcoming the perception that if you are a girl, there are things you just can’t do, places you can’t go and things you can’t say. As Gracie fights an uphill battle to make the boy’s soccer team, we also see something rare in today’s cinema: a portrait of a real, believable working class family. For complete review, log on to www.umc.org/site/c.lwL4KnN1LtH/b.2821871/k.5BA0/Movie_Review_iGraciei.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 June 22, 2007.
North Indiana Conference
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None this week
South Indiana Conference
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Case, Timothy L. from Indianapolis: Rosedale Hills, Indianapolis West to no appointment, 6/30
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Enlow, John W. from Disability Leave to Retirement, 9/1/2006
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Gieselman, Tammy from sabbatical to Boonville: Main St., Evansville, 8/1
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Miller, Robert Bradley from Huntingburg, Vincennes to Greenwood: Honey Creek, Indianapolis East, 7/1
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Sharp, Robert Thomas from South Indiana Conference Director to Retirement, 6/30
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Shrouds, Adam from Kentucky Wesleyan to Broadway, Bowling Green District, Kentucky Conference, 7/1
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Smith, Rebecca Lynn from no appointment to Indianapolis: Maple Hill, Indianapolis East, 7/1
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Walters, Jon B. from UMC of New Covenant, Alaska Missionary Conference to Retirement, 6/30
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Watson, Patricia S. from SWC: Fredricksburg/SWC: Hardinsburg/SWC: Mt. Carmel, New Albany to Salem, Fredrick District, Baltimore-Washington Conference, 7/1
NEW JOB LISTINGS
VINCENNES CHURCH SEEKS DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRIES
Community United Methodist Church in Vincennes, Indiana, seeks a full-time person to lead its music ministry programs. The chosen individual will have responsibilities for leading Adult Choir and Ensembles, praise band, adult and youth bell choirs, children’s choirs, and youth choir. Special attention will be given to those who can blend together traditional and contemporary forms and styles of worship, along with openness to reaching younger generation. Send resume to Community United Methodist Church, 1548 South Hart Street Road, Vincennes, IN 47591. Attention: Staff-Parish Relations Committee. Deadline: August 1.
PREVIOUS JOB LISTINGS
GREENCASTLE CHURCH SEEKS PIANIST, CHOIR DIRECTOR
Gobin Memorial UMC in Greencastle has two positions opening July 1: Church Pianist and Choir Director. They may be, but do not have to be, served by the same person. Please contact the church office at 658-6003 for more information or send an email to gobin@ccrtc.com to have job descriptions sent to you.
PENDLETON CHURCH SEEKS PRESCHOOL ASSISTANT
The First UMC in Pendleton seeks a Preschool Assistant. This is a full-time position with child-care experience required. Those interested in applying for this position are asked to fax a resume by June 27 to 765-778-1125 or mail it to Pendleton First United Methodist Church, 225 W. State St., Pendleton, IN 46064
KOKOMO DISTRICT SEEKS RETIRED PASTOR TO SERVE SMALL CHURCH
The Kokomo District is looking for a retired United Methodist pastor that would like to serve a small church with parsonage. If you are interested contact Frank Beard at 765-864-0655,
INDY CHURCH SEEKS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Cumberland UMC in Indianapolis is in search of a detail-oriented, organized, and efficient Administrative Assistant to assist with general administrative duties including newsletter preparation, pastor correspondence, record keeping and other duties. This 20-hour-a-week position is perfect for a stay-at-home mom, retiree or someone looking for a wonderful opportunity to serve in a meaningful way. Please submit your resume via mail to Cumberland UMC, Attn: Staff Parish Search Committee, 219 N. Muessing St., Indianapolis IN 46229, or via email to cumc219@sbcglobal.net.
ST. MARK’S BLOOMINGTON SEEKS DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRIES
St. Mark’s United Methodist Church of Bloomington, Ind. is seeking a new, part-time Director of Youth Ministries to begin service by Aug. 1. Candidates should have strong leadership skills and experience in church youth activities. For a complete listing of personal qualifications and job responsibilities, go to www.stmarksbloomington.org. Mail application information to Youth Ministries Search Committee, St. Mark’s UMC, 100 N. Hwy 46 Bypass, Bloomington, IN 47408, or e-mail to smumc@stmarksbloomington.org.
Last updated on 04/01/2008Compiled as a service of Indiana Area United Methodist Communication in Indianapolis.