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HOOSIER UNITED METHODISTS e-newsletter
For Friday, July 27, 2007 – Sunday is the ninth 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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and Changing Your e-Mail Address? Update Your e-Hum
News and Information
Worship Resources
Ministry Resources
Facts for Life
Book Review
Deaths
Ministerial Appointments
New Job Listings
Previous Job Listings
BIBLE PASSAGE FOR SUNDAY
So I (Jesus) tell you to ask and you will receive, search and you will find, knock and the door will be opened for you. Everyone who asks will receive, everyone who searches will find, and the door will be opened for everyone who knocks. Which one of you fathers would give your hungry child a snake if the child asked for a fish? Which one of you would give your child a scorpion if the child asked for an egg? As bad as you are, you still know how to give good gifts to your children. But your heavenly Father is even more ready to give the Holy Spirit to anyone who asks.
– Luke 11:9-13
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
VATICAN’S STANCE ‘NOTHING NEW,’ SAY CHURCH LEADERS
A recent Vatican statement should not significantly affect relations between United Methodists and Roman Catholics, according to United Methodist officials. Noting that the two Christian churches have been in dialogue for more than 40 years and “have reached clarity on several major theological issues,” the United Methodist Council of Bishops said it found “nothing new or radically different” in the document and added that “all the positives remain in our relationship.”
The Vatican statement, titled “Responses to Some Questions Regarding Certain Aspects of the Doctrine of the Church,” came from the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and was ratified and confirmed by Pope Benedict XVI on June 29 and released on July 10. It reasserts the position that only Catholics constitute the true church, while Protestants are merely “Christian communities” and not churches “in the proper sense.”
The United Methodist Council of Bishops, in a response released on July 18, said United Methodists affirm “the one true Church, Apostolic and Universal.”
“We believe that apostolicity is based on the faithfulness of the Church through the ages rather than on historical succession,” the bishops wrote. -- UMNS
For full story and church documents, log on to www.umc.org/site/apps/nl/content3.asp?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2072525&ct=4156141.
INDY CHURCH NOTED FOR JOINING ‘GREEN’ MOMENTUM
Many Faith congregations are joining the “green” momentum. For example, the Broadway UMC in Indianapolis has a paper recycling bin on its parking lot and recently reported 17,567 tons of paper recycled, five cubic yards of landfill space saved, and 61,653 KWH of energy saved. Broadway UMC also has changed many of its light bulbs and is currently using “green cleaning” products.
EVANSVILLE UM YOUTH HOME NEEDS BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPLIES
The United Methodist Youth Home in Evansville currently has 20 residents, three of whom are babies, including one newborn. The home needs donations of diapers in sizes 1 and 2.
The home also has many back-to-school clothing and school supply needs. Wal-Mart and Target gift cards help the home to customize clothing purchases for individual residents. Donations of pens, pencils, markers, one-subject spiral notebooks, notebook paper, computer paper, folders, binders and dividers are needed. Please consider putting this request in your church bulletin and/or newsletter. Please share these requests with your congregation.
For more information or contributions, contact Kim Mulfinger, Development Director, United Methodist Youth Home, 2521 North Burkhardt Road, Evansville, IN 47715, phone 812-479-7535. Thank you for your continued interest in the United Methodist Youth Home. – UM Youth Home in Evansville
FORT WAYNE CHOIR SINGS AT THE VATICAN DURING JUNE 16 MASS
The Sanctuary and Handbell Choirs of First Wayne Street UMC in Fort Wayne enjoyed a two-week concert tour this summer through Italy and Austria with concerts in some of Europe’s famous cathedrals. The choirs are under the direction of Dale Tucker, who also has served as the Northern Indiana Conference organist and pianist for the past two annual conference sessions. This was Tucker’s ninth concert tour and his second with the First Wayne Street church. The pinnacle of the tour was the choir’s honor of singing at mass June 16 in St. Peter’s Basilica. The choirs performed in Rome, Florence and Venice, Italy as well as in Mattsee, Salzburg and Vienna, Austria. – First Wayne Street UMC
GOOD TIME TO BUY SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR OPERATION CLASSROOM
Now is a good time to buy school supplies for our Operation Classroom schools in West Africa in stores like Wal-Mart. They are having very good sales. Notebooks are 10¢, calculators $1 and pens 5¢. Each student needs a minimum of three notebooks. If you have a school you want your supplies to go to, please identify the school on the box. Pack your boxes and send them by UPS, FedEx or DHL to: Operation Classroom, c/o Mori Sales, 806 Woodward Street, Lapel, IN 46051, phone 765-436-2805. – Operation Classroom
GLOBAL GATHERING DRAWS 6,200 UNITED METHODIST YOUTH
More than 6,200 youth and youth leaders from four continents attended the July 11-15 UM Youth 2007 event which was designed to build disciples by encouraging young people to live out their faith in ways they never thought possible. The worldwide youth gathering happens once every four years for UM teens ages 12-18. This year’s theme was “SPLAT,” which stands for “Seek, Pray, Learn, Act, Teach.”
The Greensboro (N.C.) Coliseum served as the hub for activities that included speakers, worship services, workshops, concerts, contests and recreation. Youth also participated in local mission projects, including a Society of St. Andrew “potato drop” in which they bagged 40,000 pounds of potatoes for distribution to hungry people.
For a full story of this event, log on to http://umns.umc.org -- UMNS
ELKHART MAY BE NEXT CITY TO BAN SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES
Another Hoosier city may stop smokers from lighting up inside restaurants and businesses. The city of Elkhart is proposing a smoking ban that would prohibit smoking in enclosed public places, except for bars and private clubs. Some people fully support the ban while others say it will impact business and should be an individual decision for business owners to make. Many people start their morning at Main Street Cafe with eggs, coffee and cigarettes. “If I want to smoke, I’ll go to a smoking place,” said Charles Landis, an ex-smoker who says the cigarette smoke doesn’t ruin his appetite.) To date 33 Indiana local governments have banned smoking in most public places, including the Indianapolis International Airport.) – WSBT Channel 22 (South Bend, IN), 2007-07-17
WORSHIP RESOURCES
SURVIVING THE PRELUDE
As worship leaders, we choose the hymns to be sung, the choir anthems to be presented and the organ music to be played in worship. Our best thought and preparation go into the selecting, rehearsing, directing and final offering of that music. Despite our efforts, the music may be received quite differently than we intend it to be heard and understood. Any piece of music heard in worship is heard in at least three different ways, with varying consequences. Understanding the dynamic that exists between musician and worshipper may make for better music making AND worship. Click on to this URL for more insights: www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?act=reader&item_id=44991&loc_id=17,823
FREE ORGAN FOR THE TAKING
The First UMC of Logansport has an electric organ that is free for the taking but you must move the organ. For further information please call the church office 574-753-3491.
MINISTRY RESOURCES
ETHNIC LOCAL CHURCH FUNDS AVAILABLE IN SOUTH INDIANA CONFERENCE
The South Indiana Conference Committee on Ethnic Local Church Concerns has limited funds that are available to local churches. For an application please contact the Rev. Lennie Lawrence at Christ UMC, 104 N Meridian, Washington, IN 47501 or call 812-254-3864 or by e-mail at wcumcrev@sbcglobal.net. Application deadline is Oct. 1.
NORTH INDIANA CONFERENCE RESOURCE CENTER PICKS FOR AUGUST
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. July “Picks” include:
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NOOMA - Store: Dealing with our anger.
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NOOMA - Today: Learning to live in the day - not the past.
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William Wilberforce: One man's struggle to rid the world of slavery.
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Herod's Temple: The Temple as it was in Jesus' day.
Order by calling the Media Center toll-free at 800-783-5138. This service is provided through your connectional tithe. Bonnie Miller, media director, also can be reached at bonnie@nicumc.org for more information. For catalog, log on to www.nicumc.org.
SOUTH INDIANA CONFERENCE MEDIA RESOURCE PICKS FOR AUGUST
The South Indiana Conference Media Resource Center’s latest acquisitions can be found online at www.sicumc.org. Click on “Media Center” and explore all the available options, including “Newest Resources” and “Picks of the Month.” “August Picks” have been posted. Some of the newest additions include: Black Methodism: Legacy of Faith (Revival); Children of the Nakba (Palestine); NOOMA: You; and Red Bird Missionary Conference: Great Is Thy Faithfulness. By calling the Media Center toll-free at 800-919-8160, you can order these and other resources from a selection of more than 4,000 videos and DVDs. Return postage is your only cost. This service is provided through your connectional tithe. Mary Barnes, media director, can be reached at mbarnes@sicumc.org for more information or for catalog log on to www.sicumc.org.
FACTS FOR LIFE
Hoosiers are ready to quit!
Four out of five African-American smokers tried to quit smoking in the past year.
For help see your health care provider or call 1-800-QUIT-NOW.
There’s never been a better time to quit. – 2006 Indiana Adult Tobacco Survey
Need help to quit smoking! Here is another option: call 317-819-1181 ext. 0 to learn more about the American Lung Association of Indiana’s nationally acclaimed smoking cessation program, FREEDOM FROM SMOKING.
BOOK REVIEW
For a book review of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling from a parent’s point of view, log on to www.commonsensemedia.org/book-reviews.
DEATHS
WENDELL P. CARMICHAEL, 80, father of the Rev. Sandi Lumpkin, pastor of Rehoboth UMC in the Muncie District (NIC), died July 21, 2007. A memorial was held Tuesday, July 24, at the Buck Creek Church of the Brethren near Mooreland, Ind.
EVERETT L. HAINES, retired pastor (NIC), died Wednesday, July 18, 2007. A memorial service was held Saturday, July 21 at Feller and Clark Funeral Home in Auburn, Ind.
RUTH PARKS, spouse of retired minister the Rev. Emery Parks (SIC), died July 14, 2007. A memorial service was held on Wednesday, July 18, with burial at Mt. Nebo in Martinsville, Ind. Survivors include: Daughter, Patricia Anderson, 940 E York, Martinsville, IN 46151; son, Richard Parks; five grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Memorial Contributions can be made to the First UMC in Martinsville, or the Jack Anderson Memorial Fund
MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENTS
None listed this week.
NEW JOB LISTINGS
ST. MARK’S BLOOMINGTON SEEKS DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRIES
St. Mark’s United Methodist Church of Bloomington seeks 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 more information, 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
PREVIOUS JOB LISTINGS
INDY OLD BETHEL UMC SEEKS ACCOMPANIST – DEADLINE TODAY
The person in this position will accompany the chancel choir rehearsal and at all services when they sing, accompany the children’s choir and other special music periodically. Application deadline is TODAY July 27. Send letter of application and resume to Old Bethel United Methodist Church, Attn: SPRC, 7995 East 21st Street, Indianapolis, IN 46219. For more information, contact Anita Abernathy, chair of SPRC, 317-590-8184 or June Hannah, director of Traditional Music, at 317-888-3278.
VINCENNES CHURCH SEEKS DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRIES (Deadline Aug. 1)
Community United Methodist Church in Vincennes seeks a full-time person to lead its music ministry programs – leading Adult Choir and Ensembles, praise band, adult and youth bell choirs, children’s and youth choirs. Special attention will be given to those who can blend 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.
NORTH INDIANA UM FOUNDATION SEEKS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
In anticipation of the summer 2008 retirement of our current executive director, the North Indiana United Methodist Foundation, Inc. seeks the right person to become the next Executive Director. For details, go to: www.niumf.org/foundation/ExecutiveDirectorPositionDescription.pdf.
Resumes may be submitted electronically to: foundation@niumf.org
Questions? Contact
North Indiana United Methodist Foundation & Loan Fund, 1001 N. Western Ave., Suite D, Marion, IN 46952 or phone 765-664-2327, toll-free 866-669-2327, fax 765-664-2598, e-mail srunion@niumf.org and Web site www.niumf.org.
WEST LAFAYETTE CHURCH SEEKS PART-TIME ORGANIST
The First UMC of West Lafayette seeks a part-time organist/accompanist for two Sunday morning worship services each Sunday – number is negotiable. The applicant must have a strong commitment to the Christian faith, quality worship and sacred music and be versatile in a wide range of musical styles. The preferred candidate will have competent accompanying skills on both organ and piano. The organ is an Allen MDS-39 Digital Electronic (1996), 3 manuals, 45 stops and a 100 voice MIDI including a 7 bell zimblestern. Request a complete job description or send your resume with three references to: Ellen Wilson, Director of Music and Worship Arts, First United Methodist Church, 1700 State Road 26 West, West Lafayette, IN 47906 or e-mail to ewilson@fumcwl.org
BLOOMINGTON DISTRICT CHURCH SEEKS CHOIR DIRECTOR
Crossroads UMC in Bloomington District seeks a choir director. If interested please contact Rick Shroeder at 812-876-4698.
INDIANAPOLIS CHURCH SEEKS DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRY
Wesley UMC has an immediate opening for the part-time position of Director of Music Ministry. The church seeks a dynamic, energetic music professional to help us grow our music ministry in this Westside community. Principle responsibilities include directing the adult chancel choir and overseeing other vocal and instrumental opportunities with traditional and contemporary music. Send RESUME immediately to: Wesley United Methodist Church, Staff Parish Committee, 3425 West 30th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46222. Or by e-mail to Wesley@wumchurch.org. For more information call 317-926-4414.
Last updated on 04/01/2008Compiled as a service of Indiana Area United Methodist Communication in Indianapolis.