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For Friday, December 21, 2007 – Sunday is the fourth Sunday of Advent
The next issue will be published Jan. 4. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
This newsletter is paid for through your annual conference connectional ministries giving.
Edited by Daniel R. Gangler, director of communication dgangler@inareaumc.org
NOTE: The Indiana Area Office of The United Methodist Church will close at noon on Friday, Dec. 21 and will reopen at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 2.
The South Indiana Conference Center will close Dec. 21 at 4:30 p.m. and reopen Jan. 2.
The North Indiana Conference Service Center will be closed Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. 1.
THIS WEEK’S NEWS HEADLINES
Imagine Indiana
Design Team begins proposal
Remember Bishop’s Christmas Offering for Children this
Advent
District, Conference funds due dates noted by treasurers
South Indiana Conference shares church information online
UE confers 96 degrees during 2007 winter commencement
Wabash receives $1.5M to establish Pastoral Leadership Program
UE professor recognized for excellent by Higher Ed. &
Ministry
Indiana State lawmakers study church property tax ban
Crown Point council approves smoke-free workplace ordinance
Proposed bill would let a Gary casino move to Steuben County
Darfur divestment bill passes House and Senate, now to Bush
Indiana teens are shaping up with exercise, better diets
United Methodist finance leader plans to retire early
RJ Reynolds agrees to stop ads in newspapers, magazines in 2008
News
and Information
Bible Passage for Sunday
Worship Resources
Ministry Resources
Movie Review
Deaths
Ministerial Appointments
New Employment Listings
Previous Employment Listings
NEWS AND INFORMATION
IMAGINE INDIANA DESIGN TEAM BEGINS WRITING PROPOSAL
The Imagine Indiana Design Team members began writing a 50+-page proposal to enact the uniting of both the North Indiana and South Indiana conferences. The team’s two-day retreat led by Bishop Mike Coyner Dec. 14-15 in Indianapolis heard a summary report of his 18 District Day events, discussed for hours the structure of the new conference beginning at the local church, heard reports from several task forces and gave final approval to a proposed pension and health care benefits package.
According to the district days reports, the most popular and affirmed part of the design is the clustering of congregations to add both support and accountability to all congregations. Also under this proposal, all pastors will be required to be part of a covenant group which may or may not include the same churches that are in the congregation’s cluster.
Conference structure will be proposed to place service centers across the state instead of centralizing services in Indianapolis. A separate Indiana Conference Center will contain conference administration, communication and the bishop’s office in greater Indianapolis.
The team will propose three regional district centers to be placed in northern Indiana, central Indiana and southern Indiana. Each of these centers will serve three districts and will include three district superintendents, a district ministries director and program staff, administrative assistants and a receptionist/communicator.
Taking into consideration a marketing study done in partnership with the University of Indianapolis, the team will propose nine districts for the new Indiana Conference – three in northern Indiana, three in central Indiana and three in southern Indiana. District boundaries are still being considered. Each district will have a district superintendent that lives in the district and is supported by the regional service center.
Commenting on the 12-member team’s work during the weekend, Coyner said, “I am excited about the work of the Imagine Indiana Design Team as they prepare their final recommendations to be considered by the two Annual Conferences. They are being imaginative, creative and yet faithfully focused upon creating a new Indiana to fulfill our mission of ‘making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.’”
A task force from the design team is now writing a report that will be reviewed by the team at its next meeting Jan. 4 in Indianapolis. At the close of this meeting, the team will meet with the Young Leaders Team that met last summer. The team also will meet for a review of the proposed plan with last year’s Imagine Indiana Planning Team and co-chairs of last year’s Discernment Teams on Jan. 15 in Indianapolis.
North Indiana Lay Leader Kayc Mykrantz and South Indiana Lay Leader Ike Williams plan to hold focus groups for feedback as the plan is being shaped.
The Imagine Indiana report to both annual conferences will be available in February and will be discussed during a statewide presentation to be held online and in multiple locations on Palm Sunday afternoon or evening, March 16.
For more information, log on to www.inareaumc.org and click on the Imagine Indiana logo on the left column. Comments can be e-mailed to ImagineIndiana@inareaumc.org.
REMEMBER BISHOP’S CHRISTMAS OFFERING FOR CHILDREN THIS ADVENT
Indiana Bishop Mike Coyner urges United Methodists to pray for all the children of the world this Christmas. He also encourages each United Methodist church to receive a special offering for children to be divided among children’s ministries in Indiana, throughout the United States and around the world.
Around the world, last year’s offering benefited children’s ministries including School Hot Lunch Program in Haiti; Maternal and Child Health Care, Maua Hospital, Kenya; Ishe Anesau Project, Zimbabwe; Babyfold, Old Mutare Hospital, Zimbawe; Grace Children’s Hospital, Haiti; Warne Babyfold and Lane School, Bareilly, India; Ministry with Children, Shade and Fresh Water Project, Brazil; Homeless and Abandoned Children, Kamina, Congo; Front Porch Orphans of Zambezi, Congo Zambezi and Infant Welfare Center, Old Jerusalem.
Thank you for your generous contribution this Christmas to the Bishop’s Children Offering.
Resources are available online at www.inareaumc.org.
DISTRICT, CONFERENCE FUNDS DUE DATES NOTED BY TREASURERS
According to North Indiana Conference Treasurer Brent Williams, the due date for 2007 North Indiana Conference Tithe, General Church and District payments for credit in the Accounting Year 2007 is Monday, Jan. 14. The 2007 Tithes and General Church and District Payments can still be made through the end of January for Journal credit.
According to South Indiana Conference Treasurer Jennifer Gallagher, the due date for South Indiana Conference Tithe, General Church and District payments for credit in the Accounting Year 2007 is Monday, Jan. 14, by noon.
SOUTH INDIANA CONFERENCE SHARES CHURCH INFORMATION ONLINE
WebShare – a South Indiana Conference state-of-the-art, comprehensive Web-based presence that shares newly updated conference data instantaneously – is available online at www.sicumc.org (click on WebShare on top tool bar). Never before has the South Indiana Conference had the capability to allow users to view AND report key church information complete with in-depth historical references. There also is a “secure” SIC pastor profile for selected users. For each congregation, WebShare includes pastoral and leader information, pastoral tenure and history reports, statistical reports (including membership, worship attendance, professions of faith, deaths, percentage of apportionments paid, compensation analysis and benevolence giving). Each entry also includes contact information, photo and a handy click-on map that connects to www.MapQuest.com. Not included are phone numbers and Web site connections. Those can be found by going back to the SIC home page top tool bar, clicking on “Find-a-Church” on the top tool bar and entering the city and state or ZIP code. Reports can be updated by e-mail back to the conference center by clicking on Update at the bottom of the church page.
UE CONFERS 96 DEGREES DURING 2007 WINTER COMMENCEMENT
The University of Evansville conferred 96 degrees upon 92 students during its 2007 Winter Commencement ceremony. The ceremony Wednesday afternoon, Dec.19. This year’s commencement speaker was Dianne Oliver, associate professor of religion and the University’s Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award winner at the Spring Commencement in May 2007.
Oliver, who also serves as chair of the Department of Philosophy and Religion and co-director of the Eykamp Center for Teaching Excellence, earned her Ph.D. in theology and M.A. in religion from Vanderbilt University. She also has a Master’s of Divinity degree from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a B.S. in computer science from the University of Alabama. Since coming to UE, Oliver has led the Women’s Studies program, helped to enhance the New Faculty Orientation Program, and developed a Brown Bag Lunch Series and other workshops. She has published articles on the topics of theological vision, religious truths, ethics, religion, and ecology. Oliver also has written and edited a book with Dorothee Soelle in the Modern Spiritual Masters Series, entitled The Dorothy Soelle Writings and published by Orbis Books.
WABASH RECEIVES $1.5 M TO ESTABLISH PASTORAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
Wabash College of Crawfordsville, Ind., a private, independent, four-year liberal arts college for men, has received a $1.5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to establish the Wabash Pastoral Leadership Program. The program will target Indiana pastors with between five and ten years of experience following their graduate seminary studies and invite them to participate in a two-year program of leadership development and pastoral reflection. The focus of the Wabash Pastoral Leadership Program will engage pastors in explorations of critical economic, educational, and political challenges facing Indiana communities and help them develop the knowledge and skills to become stronger leaders in their congregations and communities.
The program will be housed in Trippet Hall on the Wabash College campus. Please contact Dr. Williams ( williamr@wabash.edu or 765-361-6336) for additional information.
UE PROFESSOR RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE BY HIGHER ED. & MINISTRY
The University of Evansville announced Bob Dion, associate professor of political science, as the recipient of this year’s Exemplary Teacher Award.
The Exemplary Teacher Award is presented each year by the United Methodist General Board of Higher Education and Ministry as a way of recognizing excellence in teaching at United Methodist Church-related institutions of higher education. Dion was honored with the award Dec. 19, during the UE Winter Commencement ceremony.
Dion came to UE in 2001 from Sycracuse University as an assistant professor of political science. He received tenure and was promoted to associate professor in March 2007. – UE
INDIANA STATE LAWMAKERS STUDY CHURCH PROPERTY TAX BAN
Lawmakers are considering a proposal to amend the state's constitution to exempt churches from property taxes – even though they are currently exempt and there seems to be little threat of that changing.
Sen. Patricia Miller of Indianapolis sponsored the resolution, which would start the years-long process of amending the state constitution. The amendment would prohibit property taxes from being charged on buildings and personal property used for religious worship.
About $24 billion worth of assessed value in Indiana is exempt from property taxes for various reasons, including religious purposes. With recent property tax increases across much of the state, some have questioned whether some of that exempt property should be subject to taxes in an effort to ease the burden on other taxpayers.
The Senate Judiciary Committee could vote on the proposal in January once the legislative session begins. Any proposed amendment to the state constitution must win approval in two General Assemblies and then go up for a public vote. – Associated Press
CROWN POINT COUNCIL APPROVES SMOKE-FREE WORKPLACE ORDINANCE
By a 6-to-1 majority, the city of Crown Point approved a smoke-free workplace ordinance last night that makes most workplaces, restaurants [including restaurants with attached bars] and bowling centers, and enclosed public places smoke-free this coming April 1. Among the items exempted from coverage by the ordinance are bars, not-for-profit membership clubs, and retail tobacco stores.
This is the first smoke-free workplace ordinance in a city or town in Lake County. Crown Point is the county seat. A public opinion poll prepared in November by the IU Survey Research Center showed that 72 percent of the public supports a smoke-free workplace ordinance for Crown Point. The Crown Point city council came a long way in adopting the ordinance it considered Monday night. Two weeks ago, the council committee that was considering the smoke-free proposal strengthened the ordinance before the council by removing some problem language and exemptions from the original proposal, thus making the ordinance stronger.
PROPOSED BILL WOULD LET A GARY CASINO MOVE TO STEUBEN COUNTY
Indiana State Sen. Robert L. Meeks of LaGrange has filed a bill that would allow a casino to move from Lake Michigan to a lake in northeastern Indiana’s Steuben County.
Meeks said he was approached some time ago by Don Barden, who owns two side-by-side Majestic Star casinos in Gary, about the possibility of relocating one of his licenses to Clark County in Southern Indiana. But Meeks was opposed to that move, in part because of the increased competition for the five riverboats already on the Ohio River.
Barden could not be reached for comment Sunday, Dec. 16.
Meeks said he already had been approached by Steuben County residents interested in a casino, perhaps at Buck Lake Ranch in Angola, but no licenses were available. He said he encouraged Barden to discuss the possibility of a move with county officials.
Such a move would have to be approved by county voters in a referendum. – AP
DARFUR DIVESTMENT BILL PASSES HOUSE AND SENATE, NOW TO BUSH
Following unanimous action last week in the U.S. Senate, the House of Representatives this week overwhelmingly passed the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act, clearing the bill for White House action. The bill would authorize state and local governments to divest from companies that support the Khartoum government at the expense of marginalized populations in Sudan and prohibit federal contracts with those companies.
In a joint statement, Darfur activist groups – including the Save Darfur Coalition (which assisted an Interfaith coalition in Indiana to help pass a Sudan Divestment Act here), Genocide Intervention Network, and American Jewish World Service – said the president has an opportunity to make a difference for the people of Darfur by signing this bill.
“The House of Representatives wasted no time in passing this key bipartisan measure and Darfur activists applaud their swift action,” the groups said in a joint statement. “Representatives Frank, Lee and Bachus all played key roles in ensuring this legislation was tough, thorough, and was singularly focused on helping the people of Darfur. The measure is now ready for White House action and Darfur activists across the country expect nothing less than for President Bush to swiftly sign and implement this legislation.” -- www.savedarfur.com.
INDIANA TEENS ARE SHAPING UP WITH EXERCISE, BETTER DIETS
Indiana’s youth are heeding messages to exercise more and eat healthily, a survey of the state’s teenagers shows. For the first time in recent years, the percentage of overweight teens declined, dropping to 13.8 percent from 15 percent in the 2005 survey.
The 2007 survey of 2,331 high school students found that close to half of those who responded exercised for at least 60 minutes a day, five or more days a week. Two years ago, fewer than a third of students achieved that level of physical activity.
There was other good news:
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TV: Fewer teens reported watching more than three hours of television a day, suggesting they are more physically active.
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Diet: More are eating fruits and vegetables. More than 18 percent of teens surveyed said they ate at least five servings of fruits and vegetables a day, up from 15.5 percent in 2005. – The Indianapolis Star
UNITED METHODIST FINANCE LEADER PLANS TO RETIRE EARLY
The chief executive of the finance agency for The United Methodist Church will retire Dec. 31 instead of next June as earlier planned. Sandra K. Lackore, who is on leave to care for her husband as he battles leukemia, has headed the General Council on Finance and Administration since 1996.
“In the months that Cecil has been ill, it has become abundantly clear to me that I must give my full attention to him,” Lackore said in a Dec. 14 statement to her staff. She said her husband, the Rev. Cecil Lackore, is responding to treatment, and she thanked her staff for the time and space to care for him.
A search committee for her successor will begin its work early next year, said Bishop Mary Ann Swenson, president of the council. In the meantime, said Swenson, the Nashville-based agency will operate under the leadership of its current team structure including the Rev. Terry Bradfield, deputy executive for operations; John Goolsbey, deputy executive for administration; and Marsha Base, associate executive for organizational development. – UMNS
RJ REYNOLDS AGREES TO STOP ADS IN NEWSPAPERS, MAGAZINES IN 2008
As 2007 comes to an end, we can look back over the year and be proud of the work INFluence has accomplished. Since the first INFluence Women's Health Forum in Indianapolis on April 18, many additional forums have been held in communities across the state, hundreds of letters have been written to editors of women's magazines, and leaders across the country have taken notice of the work being done by INFluence to address tobacco marketing to women and girls. Thank you for your role in this important public health initiative!
Now it appears that even the tobacco industry has been influenced. In November, R.J. Reynolds, the Creator of Camel No. 9 and the second-largest U.S. cigarette manufacturer, agreed to stop print ads in newspapers and consumer magazines in 2008. R.J. Reynolds spokeswoman Jan Smith said the decision was made before October and was unrelated to the recent Rolling Stone controversy (eight states’ attorney generals have filed a multimillion-dollar suit over a nine-page advertising spread that included cartoons, allegedly a violation of the Master Settlement Agreement). She did say the company had taken into account, at least in part, the protests over the Camel No. 9 ads. -- Governor's Council for Physical Fitness & Sports
NOTE – Jessica Lindsey, administrative assistant in the Bloomington District office, has become the “virtual” administrative assistant in the Terre Haute District office, too. She can be contacted at 800-919-8161 or by e-mail at bladmin@sicumc.org.
More stories are available online at www.umc.org and www.umportal.org.
BIBLE PASSAGE FOR SUNDAY
The angel said, “Joseph, the baby that Mary will have is from the Holy Spirit. Go ahead and marry her. Then after her baby is born, name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” So the Lord’s promise came true, just as the prophet had said, “A virgin will have a baby boy, and he will be called Immanuel,” which means “God is with us.”
– Matthew 1:20-23
(Contemporary English Version)
www.bibles.com
WORSHIP RESOURCES
CHRISTMAS EVE HOSPITALITY – 12 WAYS TO WELCOME
Here is a handy guide to welcome guests on Christmas Eve distributed by the Board of Discipleship. Log on to www.gbod.org/worship/TextOnly.asp?item_id=3732
MINISTRY RESOURCES
TWO CHRISTMAS QUIZZES ON FOR PARTY OR FAMILY FUN
Need a fun activity for a Christmas party or a family get-together? Here are two Christmas quizzes on the General Board of Discipleship Web site as free downloads:
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Christmas Music Quiz -- www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?act=reader&item_id=1840&loc_id=9,612,45
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Christmas Carol Quiz -- www.gbod.org/worship/music/articles.asp?act=reader&item_id=23769&loc_id=17,823
INTERPRETER SEEKS STORIES OF VITAL MEN’S MINISTRIES IN CHURCHES
The cover package for the March-April issue of Interpreter magazine, the leadership journal for United Methodists nationwide, will feature stories about vital men’s ministries in local churches that are making a difference. If your church has such a dynamic men’s ministry, please send that information to me at dgangler@inareaumc.org. Thank you.
CHRISTMAS GOODIES – RESOURCES FOR CHURCH COMMUNICATORS
Here is a helpful list of links to resources for communicators. Log on to: www.ccmag2.com/2007_12/ccmag2007_12ministrycommunication.pdf
NEW BOOK HELPS CONGREGATIONS CONSIDER BUILDING CHALLENGES
Holy Places: Matching Sacred Space with Mission and Message, by Nancy DeMott, Tim Shapiro, and Brent Bill, is the kind of practical guide congregations need to help them with the challenges of renovation, remodeling, expansion, or building.
Authors Nancy DeMott, Tim Shapiro, and Brent Bill draw from the experience of the Indianapolis Center for Congregations’ work over the past decade with more than 300 congregations on building issues. No matter how extensive the project, the authors encourage congregational leaders to keep mission and message at the forefront of any building project.
Holy Places offers a step-by-step process for any congregational building team. The process helps teams look at where they are now, where they want to be, and how to move to that next level. Each phase of this process — discern, decide and do — consists of a series of questions that congregations must address. The book’s process assumes no particular level of prior knowledge about building issues.
With in-depth advice, illustrative examples, and detailed descriptions of how to proceed, Holy Places makes what could seem a monumental project manageable. The book includes sections on Identity, Trends and Assets, Financial Concerns, Oversight, Spiritual Discernment, Communication, Project Delivery, Clergy Involvement, and more. A glossary of terms, informational appendix section, and resource list provide additional support for readers considering congregational building projects. Click here to purchase Holy Places.
COKESBURY AVAILABLE TO HELP YOU WITH RESOURCE NEEDS
Now is the time to start thinking about curriculum and VBS supplies for 2008! Landon DeCrastos, Key Account Manager for the Cokesbury in Fishers, would like to make himself available to you. Landon is available to come to your church to give learning sessions regarding different types of curriculum that are available. He is also able to help you with any other church supplies or growth resources you may need. If you are interested in meeting with Landon, you may contact him by e-mail at ldecrastos@cokesbury.com or by telephone at 317-849-1551.
NORTH INDIANA MEDIA RESOURCE CENTER PICKS FOR DECEMBER
New Releases:
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Team For Peace-Israeli/Palestine Youth Soccer Team Plays for Peace
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Outflow Youth Leader’s Kit, Everyday Outreach for everyday Youth (Includes DVD, Leader’s Guide & Youth Journal,
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After the Storm-Power & Peace in the Middle East,
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Advent Calendar,
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Disciple-Training for Effective Discipleship Leaders,
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God Rocks Series:
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Because God gave me RULES I am Responsible,
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Because God helps me, I am Confident,
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Because God Created me I am Special-DVD/CD-Rom curriculum for grades 1-6, 5 sessions for each DVD/CD-Rom
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Christmas Favorites:
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A Christmas Carol-Bible Study,
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The True Christmas Story,
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Noel-A magical ornament comes to life, a story of love,
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Alabaster’s Song-Max Lucado,
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Cosmic Christmas,
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Jacob’s Gift,
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Lightening the Way- Multi-Cultral Approach,
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My Favorite Christmas and many more!
We look forward to serving you! Call 800-783-5138 or e-mail angel@nicumc.org.
SOUTH INDIANA MEDIA RESOURCE CENTER CLOSED UNTIL JAN. 2
The South Indiana Conference Media Resource Center in Bloomington will be closed from Dec.17 to Jan. 2. Mary Barnes, director of the center, will be away from the office for holidays and vacation time during this period. Thank you for your assistance and use of the center.
MOVIE REVIEW
THE KITE RUNNER (Starts today, Dec. 21)
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Production Company: Paramount Vantage
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Director: Marc Forster
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Cast: Khalid Abdalla, Homayoun Ershadi, Shaun Toub, Atossa Leoni, Saïd Taghmaoui, Zekeria Ebrahibi, Ahmad Khan Mahmoodzada, Ali Danish Bakhytari
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Rating: PG-13 for strong thematic material including the rape of a child, violence and brief strong language
By Gregg Tubbs
(UMC.org)—“I forgive you.” With the exception of “I love you,” could there be another phrase more filled with healing and release? Receiving forgiveness — release from a terrible debt and the burden of guilt — is the message at the heart of Khaled Hosseini’s acclaimed 2003 novel, “The Kite Runner,” a parable-like tale of childhood friendship shattered by guilt and betrayal that finally leads to poetic redemption. The question is: could a film do it justice? For the book’s legions of fans, as well as those new to the story, the news is good. Director Marc Forster’s The Kite Runner is a striking success—told with grace, sensitivity, and lyrical power.
For the complete review with study questions, log on to www.umc.org/site/c.lwL4KnN1LtH/b.3744605/k.3B61/Movie_Review_iThe_Kite_Runneri.htm.
DEATHS
MARY JANE COHEE, widow of the late Rev. Kenneth Cohee (NIC), died Dec. 9, 2007. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
JANET YVONNE DEAL, 73, wife of the Rev. David Deal, retired supply pastor to Breden UMC in Terre Haute, Ind. (SIC), formerly of Plainville, Ind. died Monday, Dec. 10, 2007, at her home in Marshall, Ill., following an extended illness. A memorial service was held Dec. 14 in Marshall, Ill., with graveside services at the Plainville (Ind.) Cemetery.
Memorials can be given to a scholarship fund for her grandchildren. Survivors include: husband, the Rev. David Deal; two sons, Larry Deal of Springfield, Ill., and Deacon Deal of Sullivan, Ill.; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; three brothers, Roger Denbo of Florida, Monte Denbo of Rising Sun, Ill., and Phil Denbo of Bloomington, Ill.; and three sisters. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Lynn Deal. Condolences can be sent to the Rev. David Deal, 302 Holly Street; Marshall, IL 62441.
THELMA F. GENTRY, 93, mother of retired pastor and district superintendent the Rev. James E. Gentry of Indianapolis (SIC), died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007, at Franklin United Methodist Community. Survivors include three sons, the Rev. James E. Gentry of Indianapolis, Ralph E. Gentry of Meidian, Idaho, and Chuck L. Gentry of Ormond Beach, Fla.; a daughter, Doris J. Anderson of Louisville; a sister, Fern Higdon of Crandall; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Visitation is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 22, from 2 to 8 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 23, after 11 a.m. at Swarens Funeral Home, 1405 Highway 64 NW, in Ramsey, Ind. A memorial service is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 23, at 2 p.m. at the funeral home followed by burial in Zoar UMC Cemetery near Corydon, Ind. The Rev. James E. Gentry will be officiating. Condolences can be sent to the Rev. & Mrs. James E. Gentry, 6431 Shamel Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46278.
DAVID TRIPP, pastor of Rolling Prairie UMC in the Michiana District (NIC), died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2008. Visitation is planned for Thursday, Dec.20, from 2 to 6 p.m. (CST) at the Rolling Prairie UMC, 3376 E. US Highway 20, Rolling Prairie, Ind. A memorial service to share in the celebration of David Tripp’s life is scheduled for TODAY, Friday, Dec.21 at 11 a.m. (CST) at the First UMC, 1225 Michigan Ave. in LaPorte, Ind. Condolences maybe sent to David’s widow, Diane Karay, at 3376 E. US Highway 20, Rolling Prairie, IN 46371- 8883.
MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENTS
No appointments listed this week.
NEW EMPLOYMENT LISTINGS
CHURUBUSCO CHURCH SEEKS DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRIES
The Churubusco UMC seeks a director of youth ministries. Part-time from 10 to 15 hours per week. For information and application, call the church office at 260-693-2154. Or, mail resume to CUMC, 750 N Main St, Churubusco, IN 46723.
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT LISTINGS
YORKTOWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SEEKS CHOIR DIRECTOR
Choir Director’s basic responsibilities are during the school year and include selecting music and directing adult choir as well as working well with organist/pianist accompanying choir. Also includes helping schedule other vocal music ministry for worship experiences. Applicants for this part-time position should forward resume and cover letter to yumc@att.net.
Last updated on 04/01/2008Compiled as a service of Indiana Area United Methodist Communication in Indianapolis.