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HOOSIER UNITED METHODISTS e-newsletter
For Friday, August 24, 2007 – Sunday is the 13th 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
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BIBLE PASSAGE FOR SUNDAY
We should be grateful that we were given a kingdom that cannot be shaken. And in this kingdom we please God by worshiping him and by showing him great honor and respect.
– Hebrews 12:28
Contemporary English Version (CEV)
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NEWS AND INFORMATION
SIX HOOSIER CLERGY LEAVE TODAY TO TEACH 60 UGANDANS
Six Indiana United Methodist clergy will fly today to Uganda to conduct the second annual Uganda United Methodist Bible Academy for two weeks. Pastors going to Uganda include: James Hertel, Greenwood Mt. Auburn; Bob Coleman, Franklin Grace; Byron Fritz, Cicero; Carol Fritz, Sheridan; Bob Land, Centerville; and Dewey Miller, Howe/Pretty Prairie.
Each team member will teach one course for two weeks. Sixty Ugandan pastors will come from across Uganda to Humble United Methodist School near Mukono, 15 miles east of Kampala, the capital. The special feature of this year's academy will be the introduction of daily testing and grading, which will enable Bishop Daniel Wandabula to begin use of the Academy’s training to work toward ordination.
Each of the six clergy has prepared course outlines and/or lectures that will be distributed to students. The team will arrive back in Indianapolis on Monday night, Sept. 10.
BISHOP LISTENS TO YOUNG LEADERS DISCUSS CHURCH’S FUTURE
A week ago today, Friday, Aug. 17, Indiana United Methodist Bishop Mike Coyner and his executive assistant the Rev. David V.W. Owen, listened to 11 youth and young adult leaders (both lay and clergy, male and female, single and married) of the United Methodist Church as they commented and discussed the Imagine Indiana plan to unite the two existing conferences into one Indiana Conference. According to Coyner, “The group was lively, gave us a lot of feedback, and talked at length about generational issues that we need to hear. It was a good session.” Comments from the session will be heard again this coming week on Tuesday, Aug. 28 as the 12-member Imagine Indiana Design Team meets again at the Indiana Area office in Indianapolis. Next month the team will get together on Sept. 28. Coyner will continue to meet with the 15-member young leaders’ group as part of the Imagine Indiana planning process.
HURRICANES 2005: 60,000 PEOPLE HELPED AT TWO-YEAR MARK
Nearly 60,000 individuals have received United Methodist assistance during long-term recovery efforts in the Gulf Coast, according to a new report issued yesterday by the United Methodist Committee on Relief.
“Serving the Least and the Lost” summarizes United Methodist response up to June 30, 2007, to the unprecedented wind and water damage from several large hurricanes in 2005 – Dennis, Katrina, Rita, Stan and Wilma. “We’re at the two-year mark in our five-year plan of long-term recovery work,” said the Rev. Sam W. Dixon, UMCOR interim executive.
Issued two years into the response, and near the second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, the new report details the disbursement of the funds and quantitative results of the assistance to families and individuals in the Gulf Coast as well as international aid. In partnership with Annual Conferences from Texas to Florida, UMCOR has supplied direct assistance and established disaster organizations to assist with long term recovery.
Some 25,000 total and partial rebuilds have been done. The July 20 edition of USA Today, a national publication, said UMCOR home improvement efforts outpaced any other agency working in the Gulf Coast region. United Methodists represented the third largest contingent of volunteer workers in the region, according to USA Today. Rebuilding continues in the region, and disaster organizations will be actively seeking volunteer teams for years to come. –UMCOR
SPECIAL HURRICANE KATRINA OFFERING PLANNED FOR THIS SUNDAY
As the second anniversary of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita approaches, the need continues for prayers, volunteers, partners and donations in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. The recovery stage has evolved into the rebuilding stage in most areas, though some places in New Orleans have been untouched since Hurricane Katrina hit on Aug. 29, 2005.
United Methodist churches will receive a special offering this Sunday, Aug. 26 (or other Sunday) for the Katrina Church Recovery Appeal. Donations go directly to the rebuilding of United Methodist churches, parsonages and other facilities as well as to salaries for support staff; training for lay leadership; and efforts to grow congregations where membership has declined.
New resources to help tell the story of rebuilding and recovery are available at http://www.umc.org/katrina.
UMCOR RESPONDS TO HURRICANE DEAN, YOU CAN HELP
Jamaica and Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula took the direct hit from Hurricane Dean after it had lashed the coastlines of Haiti, Belize and other Caribbean nations. The United Methodist Committee on Relief is contacting the Methodist Church of the Caribbean and Americas, the Methodist Church of Haiti and the Council of Bishops of the Methodist Church in Mexico to determine how to best assist in each situation. UMCOR provides assistance for long-term recovery that last months and sometimes years after a major storm such as Hurricane Dean.
How You Can Help – Please pray for those thousands who are affected by Hurricane Dean. Your gifts are imperative to UMCOR’s response. Funds for UMCOR’s response to 2007 hurricanes are low as this is the first major storm of the season. Please give generously to support UMCOR’s work through Hurricanes 2007, UMCOR Advance #982511. To give online, log on to http://secure.gbgm-umc.org/donations/advance/donate.cfm?code=982511&id=3019429.
OLSON ELECTED TO LEAD CHURCH’S WOMEN’S DIVISION
Harriett Jane Olson, an executive with the United Methodist Publishing House, has been elected chief executive of the Women’s Division of the United Methodist Board of Global Ministries.
Olson will oversee the administrative arm and policy-making body of United Methodist Women, a denominational organization of approximately 800,000 members in the United States. Its purpose is to foster spiritual growth, develop leaders and advocate for justice, and its members give more than $20 million a year for ministries related to women, children and youth worldwide.
She will begin the job Sept. 4 at the board’s offices in New York City. She succeeds Jan Love, who left at the end of 2006 to become dean of the Candler School of Theology in Atlanta.
Olson was unanimously elected Aug. 17 at Scarritt-Bennett Center during a called meeting of the Women's Division board of directors.
In her new job, she will serve in other leadership and management roles in the Board of Global Ministries. The board's personnel committee and directors are expected to approve her nomination at their September and October meetings. – UMNS
UNIVERSITY OF EVANSVILLE RANKED IN TOP 10 UNIVERSITIES BY U.S. NEWS
The United Methodist-related University of Evansville (Ind.) once again is ranked as one of the top 10 Best Universities among Master’s degree granting institutions in the Midwest in U. S. News and World Report’s annual “America’s Best Colleges” guide.
UE was ranked among the top 10 in the 2008 Best Universities – Master’s, Midwest Region, along with other Midwest institutions such as Creighton University, Xavier University, Valparaiso University, Butler University and Drake University. The region includes 146 universities that provide a full range of undergraduate and Master’s degree programs in 12 states.
Selection is based upon six key measures of academic quality to determine the ranking in the Best Universities – Master’s category. Included are assessment by administrators at peer institutions, student graduation and retention rates, faculty resources, student selectivity, financial resources, and alumni giving.
For more information, log on to www.evansville.edu.
MISSOURI CONGRESSMAN CLEAVER ENDORSES CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT
The Clinton Campaign announced Wednesday, Aug. 21 the endorsement of Missouri Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II, and named him co-chairperson of U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton’s Missouri campaign and a co-chair of her national Faith Steering Committee.
Cleaver is in his second term in Congress and serves as co-chairperson of the House Democratic Faith Working Group and sits on the exclusive Financial Services Committee and on the Speaker’s Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming. Cleaver also is an ordained United Methodist minister and serves as senior pastor of St. James UMC in Kansas City, Mo., and a clergy member of the Missouri Annual Conference.
Clinton is a lifelong United Methodist, too.
More stories are
available
online at www.umc.org.
WORSHIP RESOURCES
MUSIC RESOURCES FOR WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY, OCT. 7
Here is a page of free World Communion music resources for choir, congregation, solo:
MERRILLVILLE CHURCH OFFERS CHOIR ROBES
The Merrillville UMC has 48 beige, polyester choir robes and the accompanying stoles for sale at $20 each or best offer. This includes the choir director's/organist's robe with fitted cuffs. There are also 6 acolyte robes with stoles. Contact Merrillville UMC, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at 219-769-4101, merrumc@sbcglobal.net for more information.
MUNSTER RIDGE CHURCH OFFERS KIMBALL SPINET PIANO
Munster Ridge UMC is offering a free piano to any interested church. It is a Kimball spinet and would be a good rehearsal piano. If you are interested in the piano, please contact Heather Clinger at heather@ridgeumc.org or 219-838-4770.
MINISTRY RESOURCES
NORTH INDIANA CHARGE CONFERENCE FORMS AVAILABLE
NIC Charge Conference forms were mailed this week to each church in the conference, as well as a separate mailing to Pastor Parish committee chairpersons. Copies of these forms also may be downloaded from by logging on to www.nicumc.org. North Indiana churches, not receiving packets by the end of the week, need to call the conference office at 800-783-5138. Questions on how to complete the forms need to be directed to district superintendents.
TIPS FOR STARTING A HEALTH MINISTRY
Starting a health ministry can be as simple as cultivating a healthy environment at church to support positive lifestyle choices, says the Rev. Pam Harris, M.D., a physician and United Methodist clergywoman.
Find out what people want, present it in a non-threatening way, make it fun and provide support, advises Harris, associate medical director of Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care and minister of health at Leawood (Kan.) UMC. She will be among the speakers at the third annual National Congregational Health Ministries Conference Sept. 23-26 in Wichita, Kan.
Read more tips from Harris and learn more about the conference in a new Web-exclusive feature at Interpreter On-Line at www.interpretermagazine.org/interior.asp?ptid=43&mid=12290
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.
MUSIC REVIEW
INSTANT KARMA: THE AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL CAMPAIGN TO SAVE DARFUR
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Label: Warner Brothers
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Sound/Style: Eclectic set of John Lennon remakes
By Steve Morley
UMC.org – The notion of a John Lennon tribute to spark awareness for human rights abuses in Darfur, Sudan is one with its fair share of wrinkles. Lennon’s socially conscious songs were often diminished by lyrics that were self-referencing, acerbic, indulgent, or all the above. While the cause behind the album is undeniably worthy, the double-disc set Instant Karma is a sprawling and uneven affair that can’t begin to reconcile the contradictions in John Lennon’s solo work, much less sustain a relevant statement about present-day atrocities.
For complete review, log on to
www.umc.org/site/c.lwL4KnN1LtH/b.3191237/k.CD74/Various_
ArtistsbriInstant_Karma_The_Amnesty_International_Campaign_to_Save_Darfuri.htm
To listen to this review, log on to
http://media.umcom.org/umcorg/music_reviews/20070822_karma
/music_review_instant_karma_podcast.mp3
DEATHS
ARTHUR SUMMERS CLARK retired pastor (NIC), died Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007. A memorial service is scheduled to be held on Sunday., Aug. 26 with calling from 2 to 3 p.m. and the service starting at 3 p.m. at the Speedway UMC, 5065 W. 16th St., Indianapolis, Ind. 46224. Memorials can be made to Taiama Secondary School and sent to the Speedway UMC. Survivors include: Four children: Hazel Clark, Jim Clark, Marsha Franz and Louise Clark.
NANCY GARRETT, mother of the Rev. D. Bradford Garrett, pastor of Woodruff Grove UMC in Wolcottsville, Ind. (NIC), died on Sunday, August 19, 2007. A memorial service was held at the Otterbien UMC in Otterbein, Ind. on Thursday, Aug. 23. Condolences can be sent to the Rev. D. Bradford Garrett, 4860 South 450 East Wolcottville, IN 46795.
PEARL HAZENFIELD, widow of THE Rev. Harold H. Hazenfield (NIC), died June 30, 2007 at Greencroft in Goshen, Ind. She is survived by a daughter, Jan Hirschman of Indianapolis; and a son, Hugh Hazenfield of Waialua, Hawaii. Condolences can be sent to Jan Hirschman, 5104 Plantation Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46250.
KAY NEFF, wife of the Rev. Michael Neff (associate pastor at Syracuse St. Andrews UMC – NIC), died Friday, Aug. 17, 2007. A memorial service was held the morning of Aug. 22 at St. Andrews UMC in Syracuse, Ind., followed by a graveside service at the Union Center Cemetery in Elkhart Co. Condolences can be sent to Rev. Michael L Neff, 571 E. Lake View Rd., Syracuse, IN 46567-9437.Memorials may be given in Kay’s honor to the St. Andrew’s Matthew 25 Fund; Calvary UMC, 801 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, IN 46567-1811; or to the Brimfield UMC, 1027 E. Summitt St., Wawaka, IN 46794-9727.
MAXINE TOLIVER, widow of the late Rev. Max Toliver (SIC), died Tuesday, Aug. 21. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today, Friday, Aug. 24 at the Tetrick Funeral Home in Orleans, Ind. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 25 at the Orleans UMC, 171 South Second Street in Orleans, Ind., with burial at Mt. Horeb. Survivors include: Two daughters, Jan Metcalf, 272 Gelletie Dr, Franklin, TN 37064 and Stephanie Holmes; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren.
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 August 24, 2007.
North Indiana Conference
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None this week
South Indiana Conference
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Lawler, Linda G. from Veedersburg/Hillsboro, Terre Haute to Veedersburg/Hillsboro, Terre Haute, 7/1
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Lawler, Thomas F. from no appointment to Veedersburg/Hillsboro, Terre Haute, 7/1
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Oldstrom, Brenda from Extension Ministry: Orchard Counseling, Bloomington to Extension Ministry: Center for Behavioral Health, Bloomington, 9/20/06
NEW JOB LISTINGS
AKRON CHURCH SEEKS MUSIC DIRECTOR AND ACCOMPANIST
Akron United Methodist Church in Akron, Ind., is seeking a part-time music director and/or part-time accompanist. These are paid positions. Contact: Lisa Harris at mharris@rtcol.com or call 574-371-7224.
JEFFERSONVILLE CHURCH SEEKS DIRECTOR OF STUDENT MINISTRY
Park Place UMC in Jeffersonville, Ind., seeks a Director of Student Ministry with a mission to spiritually nurture young adults (11-18 yrs.) and their parents. Special care should be give to the delicate balance of reaching people attending Park Place UMC and reaching out to those in our community. Pay based on experience. 10-15 hours per week including 9 a.m. to noon and 3 to 7 p.m. on Sundays and one hour per week to meet with pastor.
For more information, contact the Park Place UMC, 1820 E. Park Place, Jeffersonville, IN 47130, phone 812-282-5739 or e-mail at jmoon@sicumc.org.
PREVIOUS JOB LISTINGS
CARMEL CHURCH SEEKS COMMUNICATIONS SECRETARY
Carmel UMC seeks a Communications Secretary. Applicants need to be proficient in Microsoft Publisher, Front Page, Adobe Photoshop, in addition to familiarity with servers and networks. Ability to be flexible, communicate effectively, handle multiple tasks simultaneously and pay close attention to detail. Resumes may be emailed to pmorrison@carmelumc.org or faxed to 317-848-8790 attention Pat Morrison.
INDY CHAPEL HILL CHURCH SEEKS TWO MUSIC LEADERS
Chapel Hill UMC in Indianapolis two openings in music ministry. Chapel Hill is located at 963 Girls School Rd. on the westside of Indianapolis close to 10th Street and Girls School Road. These positions may be considered separately or combined.
Director of Music Organist Starting Date: Oct. 1. Salary range for each position: $14,000 to $17,000. Please send vitae to the church to the attention of Linda Hankins, Chair of Staff Parish Relations, fax 317-247-7849, email hankins-linda@sbcglobal.net or call 317-840-4253.
Director of Music – 25 hours per week directing Chancel Choir, Senior Choir and Adult Handbells.
Organist – 15 hours per week Play Rodgers Electronic Organ (circa) 1999 for:
Three worship services each Sunday — hymns, prelude, offertory, postlude, Chancel Choir
Choir rehearsals weekly, special services, weddings/funerals (possible additional compensation)
NORTH UMC INDY SEEKS YOUTH, CHILDREN’S MINISTER
As a large metropolitan church located at a diverse intersection in urban Indianapolis, North UMC searches for a full-time minister of children and youth with dreams and vision for growing and developing an already dynamic program. Responsibilities include oversight, supervision, and planning for all aspects of children and youth ministry, such as Sunday school, United Methodist Youth Fellowship, retreats, special events, and mission trips. For more information, visit www.northchurchindy.com. Mail application to Children and Youth Minister Search Committee, North United Methodist Church, 3808 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46208, or e-mail cysearch@northchurchindy.com.
YOUTH PASTOR NEEDED AT McCRAWSVILLE CHURCH
Youth Pastor in charge of ministries for youth grades 6–12. Congregation of 600+ members. Please send resume to McGrawsville UMC, 9377 South 300 East, Amboy, IN 46911 and request application. Deadline is August 17. Questions, please call 765-395-7712. Questions? Please call Sharon Berkheiser at the church office 765-395-7712.
MARION GROUP SEEKS PART TIME YOUTH MINISTRY LEADERS
God’s Grace Ministries UMC in Marion, Ind. seeks applicants for a part-time youth ministry leader. If interested, please contact the church office at 765-674-1086 for more information and an application. The deadline for application is Aug. 30. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
God’s Grace Ministries UMC, 4312 South Adams Street, Marion, IN. 46952.
OSCEOLA UMC SEEKS CHOIR DIRECTOR AND WORSHIP LEADER
Adult Choir Director: 250-300 Sunday worship attendance – choir 20-25 – Wednesday evening rehearsal and Sunday 8:30 a.m. worship. September - May. Please contact church office for application – 574-679-4435 or e-mail to: Oumcoffice@osceolaumc.org.
Contemporary Worship Leader: 250-300 Sunday worship attendance – Sunday service at 9:45 a.m. - oversee singers and musicians for weekly rehearsals and one contemporary Sunday service - Please contact church office for application – 574-679-4435 or e-mail to: Oumcoffice@osceolaumc.org.
YORKTOWN CHURCH NEEDS TWO MUSIC POSITIONS FILLED
Yorktown (Ind.) UMC has two positions available Sept. 1.Organist/Pianist and Choir Director.
Organist is part time (7-9 hours) playing for one service and choir rehearsal. Organist accompanies adult choir and other solos and ensembles, also plays for 6-10 weddings and funerals per year at additional remuneration.
Choir Director is part time (6-8 hours) during school year and schedules additional music ministry for summer season. Salary for both positions is commensurate with experience and skill level. Send resume to yorktownunitedmethodist@comcast.net or Yorktown United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 217, Yorktown, IN 47396 or call 765-759-7411.
INDIANAPOLIS CHURCH SEEKS DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
University Heights UMC in Indianapolis seeks a Director of Christian Education. Responsibilities include oversight, supervision and planning for all aspects of Christian education; including Sunday church school, Vacation Bible School, and other programs. This is initially a part-time position, with some flexibility in scheduling an average of 20 hours per week. Please contact the church office at 317-787-5347 or e-mail: uhumc@indy.rr.com.
Last updated on 04/01/2008Compiled as a service of Indiana Area United Methodist Communication in Indianapolis.