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HOOSIER UNITED METHODISTS e-NEWS
For Friday, April 25, 2008 – Sunday is sixth Sunday of Easter
This newsletter is paid for through your annual conference connectional ministries giving.
Edited by Dan Gangler, director of communication dgangler@inareaumc.org.
Deadline for submitting news items is Thursday at 10:00 a.m.
THIS WEEK’S NEWS HEADLINES
Indy’s Methodist Hospital Celebrates 100 Years of Service
General Conference Daily News Summaries Being Sent By e-Hum
Bishops Elect Goodpaster as President-Designate
Patoka UMC to Burn Mortgage at Dedication Service on May 4
Hunger in Haiti Increasing Rapidly
United Methodist Video Examines ‘White Privilege’
Fort Wayne Church Recognized As Welcoming Congregation
Indy Janitors Reach Tentative Agreement for City-Wide Contract
NEWS AND INFORMATION
INDY’S METHODIST HOSPITAL CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF SERVICE
More than 1,000 people celebrated the one-hundredth anniversary of Indianapolis’ Methodist Hospital’s opening on April 26, 1908, during a banquet held Thursday night at Indiana Roof Ballroom in downtown Indianapolis.
This tie between the church and the hospital dates back to the 1899 International Convention of the young people’s association of the Methodist Episcopal Church, known then as the Epworth League. At the close of that convention held at the Roberts Park Church in downtown Indianapolis, delegates and church leaders had extra funds left over. With those funds, those young leaders made the decision to build this special place of healing. The founders raised more than a million dollars in a two-year period to build the hospital’s first building.
Today, Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis is the world’s largest United Methodist-related hospital and part of Clarian Partners.
Clarian Partners flew Bishop Coyner back from General Conference in Fort Worth, Texas so that he could be part of the celebration. Bishop Coyner led the event with an invocation and talked about Methodist Hospitals tie with The United Methodist Church, which founded the hospital.
For more, log on to the IndyStar or go online to www.clarian.org.
GENERAL CONFERENCE DAILY NEWS SUMMARIES BEING SENT BY e-HUM
Hoosier United Methodist online news is posting daily updates from General Conference being held through May 2 in Fort Worth, Texas. General Conference is the top legislative body of The United Methodist Church and meets every four year. The first conference was held in 1784 in Baltimore.
Indiana has 22 voting delegates at the conference. Delegates from 129 annual conferences and 50 countries are meeting to establish policies for the 11.5 million-member denomination and to declare positions on social justice issues. New summaries are being archived
More stories are available online at www.umc.org, www.umportal.org and www.umnexus.org/blog/.
BISHOPS ELECT GOODPASTER AS PRESIDENT-DESIGNATE
The bishops of The United Methodist Church have chosen the leader of the Alabama-West Florida Annual Conference as their president-designate.
Bishop Larry M. Goodpaster, 59, was unanimously elected April 19 to lead the council in two years. His tenure will begin in 2010 at the conclusion of the presidency of Iowa Bishop Gregory Palmer, who will assume the presidency from Bishop Janice Riggle Huie during the 2008 General Conference this spring. Palmer was elected last November to a two-year term. – UMNS
PATOKA UMC TO BURN MORTGAGE AT DEDICATION SERVICE ON MAY 4
The Patoka United Methodist Church, in the Vincennes District of the South Indiana Conference, plans to celebrate the burning of its mortgage for its Family Life Center on Sunday, May 4 beginning with worship at 9:15 a.m. in the sanctuary. Following worship, members and guests will assemble for a group photo before Sunday school. At 11:30 a.m. everyone will gather in the Family Life Center for a carry-in meal and special program/dedication service.
In October 2004, Patoka UMC broke ground for the new facility, with construction beginning in December of that year. The first event held in the center was the annual Women’s Banquet in May 2005. Since then the Family Life Center has hosted a full calendar of church activities, as well as numerous community outreach events, touching lives and furthering a ministry that is very vital to the area.
The congregation invites everyone to be a part of the day’s activities which will include a video presentation, special music by the Kids Choir, Teen Choir and Adult Choir, remarks from special guests, members of the building committee and others. The burning of the mortgage and a dedication service is scheduled to be led by Vincennes District Superintendent Judi Purvis. Patoka UMC is located at 104 N.E. Mill Street in Patoka, Ind. For more information call 812-779-3693.
HUNGER IN HAITI INCREASING RAPIDLY
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti – Hunger bashed in the front gate of Haiti’s presidential palace. Hunger poured onto the streets, burning tires and taking on soldiers and police. Hunger sent the country’s prime minister packing.
Haiti’s hunger, that burn in the belly that so many here feel, has become fiercer than ever in recent days as global food prices spiral out of reach, spiking as much as 45 percent since the end of 2006 and turning Haitian staples such as beans, corn and rice into closely guarded treasures.
Saint Louis Meriska’s children ate two spoonfuls of rice apiece as their only meal two days ago and then went without any food the following day. His eyes downcast, his own stomach empty, the unemployed father said forlornly, “They look at me and say, ‘Papa, I’m hungry,’ and I have to look away. It’s humiliating and it makes you angry.”
That anger is palpable across the globe. The food crisis not only is being felt among the poor, but also is eroding the gains of the working and middle classes, sowing volatile levels of discontent and putting new pressures on fragile governments. — International Herald Tribune
Editor’s note: To date I have heard no word from United Methodist Committee on Relief about hunger relief in Haiti in response to this crisis. More to come. In the meantime, pray for the people of Haiti.
UNITED METHODIST VIDEO EXAMINES ‘WHITE PRIVILEGE’
In a church fellowship hall, a long line of people are beginning to realize that many of them live with "an invisible, unearned advantage" based on the color of their skin.
They listen and respond as the Rev. Marion Miller, pastor at St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Indianapolis, reads a list of commands in an exercise on "white privilege" in the United States.
"If you should need to move," she asks, "can you be pretty sure of renting or purchasing housing in an area you can afford and in which you would want to live? If this is true, take one step forward."
"If you can go shopping alone most of the time pretty well assured you will not be followed or harassed, take another step forward."
"If you can go into a music shop and count on finding the music of your race represented, into a supermarket and find the staple foods which fit with your cultural traditions, into a hairdresser's shop and find someone who can cut your hair, take three steps forward."
By the end of the exercise, all of the white participants are steps ahead of the people of color in the line.
"Sensitizing white people to an invisible system of advantage is a healthy beginning in the journey," said Blenda Smith, conference lay leader of the Wyoming Annual Conference in New York and a white board member of the United Methodist Commission on Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns.
FORT WAYNE CHURCH RECOGNIZED AS WELCOMING CONGREGATION
Simpson United Methodist Church in Fort Wayne, Ind. has been recognized by United Methodist Communications based in Nashville, Tenn., as an official “Welcoming Congregation.”
Welcoming Congregations are a select group of United Methodist congregations nationwide that meets criteria including embracing newcomers and providing opportunities in discipleship. The recognition program is part of a larger effort launched in late 2000 by UMCom, the denomination’s communications agency, to use modern technology and the common language of television to spread the Good News of Christ to a world in need.
The Rev. Larry Hollon is the agency’s top staff executive. More information is available from the agency’s Web site at www.IgnitingMinistry.org or by calling toll free 877-281-6535.
INDY JANITORS REACH TENTATIVE AGREEMENT FOR CITY-WIDE CONTRACT
More than 1,500 Indianapolis janitors reached a tentative agreement for their first-ever city-wide union contract with the city’s five largest cleaning companies. Details of the agreement, which includes dramatic gains in pay, access to health care, work hours and paid time off for workers will be presented to janitors for their approval at a ratification vote at Central Christian Church in Indianapolis at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 19. The agreement was reached after two days of intense contract talks that ran until nearly 9 p.m. Thursday night.
Many faith, community and political leaders, including the Rev. Darren Cushman Wood of Speedway UMC in Indianapolis, have stood with janitors from the beginning and have been a part of bringing a brighter future to Indianapolis.
INDIANAPOLIS CHURCH HONORS ORGANIST FOR 68 YEARS OF SERVICE
Members, colleagues and friends of the Meridian Street United Methodist Church in Indianapolis, gathered April 15 to honor organist Dorothy Scott’s 68 years of being “at the console.” As well as the honor shown her by Indianapolis Mayor Ballard, Scott was awarded the title of “Distinguished Hoosier” by Governor Mitch Daniels.
Dorothy Scott and her late husband Farrell began their church related music careers when both were asked to assume the positions of organist and Director of Music, respectfully, by the Meridian Street Methodist Church in 1941. At the start of her tenure with the Meridian Street church, she also briefly played for the First Baptist Church. Both of the Scotts also were involved with the music program at the Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation for 27 years, located ten blocks north. – MSUMC
UE STUDENT TEAM TOPPED NASA MOON BUGGY COMPETITION
A team of 10 students from the United Methodist-related University of Evansville topped the competition at this month's NASA Moon Buggy competition in Huntsville, Alabama, marking the first time a UE team has won the competition.
More than 30 universities from across America - and a few from overseas, including two from India – competed in this year's event. And with a time of four minutes, 17 seconds, the UE team beat their nearest competitor by more than 30 seconds.
NASA started the Moon Buggy competition as a way for engineering students across the country to face a real-life design challenge. Creating transportation on the moon was a problem NASA itself tackled through the lunar missions; the competition requires students to follow many of the same rules NASA had to follow to safely travel on the moon at that time. – UE
BIBLE PASSAGE FOR SUNDAY
Can anyone really harm you for being eager to do good deeds? Even if you have to suffer for doing good things, God will bless you. So stop being afraid and don't worry about what people might do. Honor Christ and let him be the Lord of your life.
Always be ready to give an answer when someone asks you about your hope. Give a kind and respectful answer and keep your conscience clear. This way you will make people ashamed for saying bad things about your good conduct as a follower of Christ. You are better off to obey God and suffer for doing right than to suffer for doing wrong.
-- 1 Peter 3:13-17: Contemporary English Version (CEV)
WORSHIP RESOURCES
TWO OLD FAVORITE GOSPEL SONGS
“Love Lifted Me”
- Words by James Rowe, Music by Howard E. Smith, 1912
- This old standard gospel hymn was probably thought of as quite contemporary when it was published in the original Cokesbury Hymnal of 1923. What is surprising is that in the recent new hymnal research surveys conducted by GBOD, we asked, “What hymns or songs would you like to appear in a new hymnal that are not now contained in The UM Hymnal or The Faith We Sing.” ”Love Lifted Me” tied for first place, the other most requested title being the contemporary song “Open the Eyes of My Heart, Lord.” So, here is the old gospel hymn, now 96 years old, not so contemporary anymore but still one of the favorites of our denomination. For more information, log on to www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?act=reader&item_id=46205&loc_id=17,823.
“Will the Circle Be Unbroken”
- Words by Ada R. Habershon, 1907, Music by Charles H. Gabriel (1856-1932)
- This well-known and popular song recorded by Johnny and June Cash and many others was originally written as a rollicking gospel song, with words based on Matthew 22:32. It is presented here with all five original verses so that it can be sung by unaccompanied voices, accompanied on a keyboard, or using the chord symbols provided. www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?act=reader&item_id=46204&loc_id=17,823
GENERAL CONFERENCE
PLEASE PRAY FOR GENERAL CONFERENCE DELEGATES, BISHOPS
Please pray as the General Conference of the UMC gathers in Ft. Worth this coming Tuesday, April 23 and runs through Friday, May 2.
Pray for the 972 delegates and alternate delegates from around the world including 22 from the Indiana Area.
Please pray for our Bishops as well. This event sets the direction and budget for The United Methodist Church for the next four years (2009-2012).
For more information on what General Conference is/does go to www.gc2008.umc.org.
For a prayer guide from April 22 to May 3, log on to www.inareaumc.org/2008_Conferences/GC_daily_prayer_guide.pdf.
COMMUNICATION READY FOR ONLINE VISITORS TO GENERAL CONFERENCE
United Methodist Communications is prepared for thousands of online visitors to watch and gather information on the denomination’s 2008 legislative conference in Fort Worth, Texas.
About 1,000 delegates from around the world will gather April 23 to May 2, 2008 to determine priorities and set a direction for the 11-million member denomination. The General Conference’s proceedings will be available through GC2008.umc.org or www.umc.org. Worship, special addresses, celebrations, and other selected plenary sessions will be available on live video streaming. – UM Communications
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
NORTH INDIANA GAMBLING CONCERNS LUNCHEON TO FEATURE TOM GREY
The Gambling Concerns Team invites everyone to attend the Gambling Concerns Luncheon at Annual Conference on Friday, May 30 at 12:30pm. Cost is $12.75. Our lunchtime speaker will be Rev. Tom Grey who has spearheaded anti-gambling expansion movements all across the U.S. In light of the recent expansion passed by our own state legislature and a bill signed by Gov. Daniels, this timely luncheon will inform and energize you about what your church can do to finally put the brakes on the spread of gambling in our state. If we don't stop it, it won't ever stop!
Reserve your tickets with the annual conference forms mailed to the pastors and lay delegates.
NORTH INDIANA CONFERENCE FORMS AVAILABLE
The theme of the 2008 North Indiana Annual Conference Session is “Friends with Christ.” The 2008 session will take place at Purdue University in West Lafayette, May 29-31. More information will be forthcoming as we get closer to Annual Conference time.
Here are some North Indiana Annual Conference forms that are available in Abode PDF format. Adobe Reader is required to view and/or print these forms.
BISHOP TO SPEAK AT NORTH INDIANA CONFERENCE UMW BREAKFAST
North Indiana United Methodist Women are honored that Bishop Mike Coyner will speak at their breakfast in the John Perdue Room in Stone Hall at Perdue University on Friday, May 30 at 7:00 a.m. The cost is $6.25 and reservations deadline is May 16. Contact Margaret Woody, P. O. Box 42, Stockwell, IN 47983 – Phone 765-523-2816. For registration form online go to: www.gbgm-umc.org/nicumw/forms.html and click on the Annual Conference Breakfast link.
SOUTH CONFERENCE WORSHIP TEAM NEEDS PICTURES FOR CONFERENCE
The Rev. Lynne Renne, a member of the South Indiana Annual Conference Worship Team, needs digital pictures of pastors doing an act of ministry or mission. These images will be used during a worship service at an annual conference session in Bloomington. Please e-mail your digital images to her at LRenne@aol.com. Thank you.
WOMEN PLAN PRAYER VIGILS DURING INDIANA CONFERENCE SESSIONS
United Methodist Women of North Indiana and South Indiana Conferences will be participating in an intentional prayer vigil during both North and South conference sessions.
United Methodist Women of Indiana will be in prayer from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 29 and June 5 and Friday, May 30 and June 6; and from 9 a.m. until noon on Saturday, May 31 and June 7.
We are privileged to be able to support our Conferences, enveloping each one in prayer. – On behalf of Jeanie Park, UMW President and Cheryl Cole, UMW Spiritual Growth, North Indiana and Kyle DeWeese, UMW Spiritual Growth and Vickie Newkirk, UMW President, South Indiana.
2008 SOUTH INDIANA CONF. LAITY MANUSCRIPT CONTEST ANNOUNCED
Each year the Board of Laity offers the opportunity to all laity of the South Indiana Conference to express thanks and praise God by submitting a sermon manuscript for judging. The deadline for entries is April 30. This year the theme is “One in Spirit, All in Ministry: In the Spirit of Fellowship.” Manuscripts are judged on how well the theme is followed and developed, as well as the use of creative writing techniques. The author will present the winning manuscript at the Laity Session of the Annual Conference on Thursday June 5 in Bloomington. Two other manuscripts will be given Honorable Mention.
Manuscripts are to be sent to Ike Williams, Conference Lay Leader, 1515 Cool Creek Drive, Carmel, IN 46033-2318. Name, address, phone number, local church name, and district name should be on a cover letter. Manuscripts will be assigned a number and be judged anonymously by the selection committee. The winners and two runners up will be notified by May 21. All entries must be postmarked by April 30. Additional information concerning the contest can be obtained by contacting Bob Pimlott, Columbus District Lay Leader at 812-273-3081 or by e-mail at rpimlott1@verizon.net.
MINISTRY RESOURCES
DISCIPLESHIP RESOURCES NEW DISTRIBUTOR FOR OSL PUBLICATIONS
Discipleship Resources, a ministry of the United Methodist General Board of Discipleship based in Nashville, Tenn., is the new distributor for OSL Publications, the publishing unit of the Order of Saint Luke. An affiliate of GBOD, OSL primarily offers resources related to worship and the sacraments of the church.
“We are grateful that OSL has entrusted GBOD – through Discipleship Resources – with distributing their valuable content and materials that support and strengthen local churches,” said the Rev. Karen Greenwaldt, top executive for GBOD.
In an agreement forged a few weeks ago, Discipleship Resources will begin distributing OSL resources immediately.
INVITATION TO GET INVOLVED IN MICROCREDIT PROGRAMS
Microcredit – Empowering women, families, and nations.
Microcredit is programs extending small loans, and other financial services such as savings, to very poor people for self-employment projects that generate income, allowing them to care for themselves and their families. It’s found that, time and again, microcredit is particularly empowering to women who are working to keep their families together and healthy in extremely trying times. If your church’s women’s group would be interested in an hour’s program on microcredit and how people worldwide – particularly people of faith – can get involved, please feel free to contact the Rev. Lisa Marchal at 317-489-9173 or lmarchal@results.org.
INTERPRETER MAGAZINE NEEDS YOUR HELP
Interpreter, the program magazine of The United Methodist Church, needs your help. The July-August cover package for Interpreter will be on family ministries. The editors plan to focus on:
Faith Formation at Church and Home: What are ways churches are teaching and assisting parents to be “faith formers” in their homes?
Breaking Out of the ‘Sunday Box’: We know about Saturday worship times, but what other innovative ways are churches approaching scheduling (for example, events on Friday nights), using small groups to do what Sunday School classes have traditionally done. How is the Web allowing families to worship and learn even when they cannot be physically n the church?
Family Ministry during Crisis and Celebrations: Models for helping people of all ages cope with specific problems (death, grief, loss of a child, financial difficulties, divorce, chronic illnesses, special needs children) and milestones (children leaving home, newlyweds, birth of a child/grandchild/retirement).
Family Ministry with Singles
Bringing Generations Together: Going far beyond the all-church picnic and internationally creating intergenerational experiences and groups. Why and how are churches doing this?
These features will be of different lengths, but these are among the subjects Interpreter wants to cover. Obviously they want models/examples of ministries that are working – but are also looking for unique, innovative – and most important, effective – approaches. If you have an innovative ministry in your congregation under one of these headings, please contact Dan Gangler at dgangler@inareaumc.org.
COKESBURY CELEBRATION DAYS
This weekend, April 24-26, Cokesbury will be celebrating the value of their customers with the annual Cokesbury Celebration Days. All books, Bibles, recorded music, and greeting cards are 25 percent off. Come in and enjoy the celebration. Indiana’s Cokesbury Bookstore is located at 8808 E 116th Street in Fishers. Phone 317-849-1551.
NORTH INDIANA CONFERENCE MEDIA CENTER PICKS FOR MONTH OF APRIL
Any one of us is capable of offering the most sacrificial act any human can give to their pastor, their church or their fellow members – A PRAYER ROOM. Here are a few resources that may spark some interest in your congregation. We have many more so feel free to browse the North Indiana Conference online media resources catalog at www.nicumc.org. If you do not find what you are looking for, call Angel at 800-783-5138. Or, feel free to e-mail any questions regarding the latest resources or availability to Angel Rea.
Can You Hear Me? – looks into the broken hearts and lives of real people and focus on prayerful ways to listen better for God’s comforting voice. – One episode in The Big Picture.
Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference? – The very heartbeat – of your relationship with God. Explore the mysterious intersection where you and God meet and relate. – Philip Yancey
When God’s People Pray. Jim Cymbala shows viewers a tiny struggling inner-city congregation as it transforms into a vital, thriving community of believers who pray with passion. — Jim Cymbala
Other prayer resources include: Celebration of Discipline, Faith and Reason: Living Your Faith, How to Have a Prayer Ministry, Intercessory Prayer, Let Prayer Change Your Life, Living Your Power, New Believer’s Growth Course, Place to Pray, Prayer of Jabez, Praying in Color, Praying in the Midst of Life, Seven Circles of Prayer, Spiritual Disciplines, Teach Me to Pray, The Four Acts of Prayer, What Good is Prayer?, Wrestling With Angels and more.
SOUTH CONFERENCE MEDIA CENTER TO BE CLOSED MAY 5-9
The South Indiana Conference Media Resource Center in Bloomington will be closed from May 5 through May 9. Mary Barnes, Media Center Director, will be away from the office for vacation time during this period. Please call now for resources you need during that period and please return all items to the Media Center by May 2 if they are due back by that date. Thank you for your assistance and for your use of the South Indiana Conference Media Center.
SOUTH INDIANA MEDIA RESOURCE CENTER PICKS FOR APRIL
The South Indiana Conference Media Resource Center’s latest acquisitions can be found online at www.sicumc.org. Click on “Media Center” (on the first two screens) and explore all the available options, including “Newest Resources,” “Bibliographies,” and “Picks of the Month.” April “Picks” have been posted. Highlighted are these titles:
Devotion to Jesus: Divinity of Christ in Earliest Christianity; Golden Rule Politics: Reclaiming the Rightful Role of Faith in Politics; Liquid: God’s Word Flowing Through Your Life; Painting Revelation: Visual Exploration of the Last Book of the Bible; $imply Enough: Straight Talk from Tony Campolo and Shane Claiborne on Simple, Just Living; Stories from the Circle of Life; Streams of Living Water: Celebrating the Great Traditions of Christian Faith (Richard Foster); and 3:16: Numbers of Hope (Max Lucado).
By calling the Media Center toll-free at 800-919-8160, you can order these and other resources from a selection of more than 4000 videos and DVDs. Your only cost is return postage. This service is provided through your connectional tithe. Contact Mary Barnes, Media Center Director, for more information/consultation. For the complete catalog resources, log on to www.sicumc.org and click on Media Center.
DEATHS
JOHN MARTY, father of the Rev. David Marty of Faith Chapel UMC in Huntington, NIC), died April 17, 2008. A memorial service was held April 21 at the Reynoldsburg UMC in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Condolences can be sent to the Rev. David Marty, 2978 W. 1100 N., Huntington, IN 46750-9759.
NEIL E. PARTAIN, retired Elder (SIC) and Educational Opportunities coordinator for Holy Land tours, died Wednesday, April 24, 2008. Visitation is scheduled for Saturday, April 26 from 4-8 p.m. at the Voss Funeral Home, 316 N. Chestnut Street in Seymour, Ind. A memorial service will be held Sunday, April 27 at First UMC, 201 East Third Street in Seymour, Ind., with burial at Fairview Cemetery at Brownstown, Ind. Survivors include: daughters, Diana Talbert, 248 E Jackson St, Orleans, IN 47452 and Mary Jane Vandeventer; and four grandchildren, Sara, Ben, Aaron and Luke.
RALPH E. SMITH, father of the Rev. Jeffrey Smith of West Point UMC (NIC), died April 20, 2008. A memorial service was held Thursday, April 24 at Meeks Mortuary in Muncie, Ind. Condolences may be sent to the Rev. Smith at 3301 E. 1400 N., Attica, IN 47918.
MARY ANN STAFFORD, mother of the Rev. Deb Rousselle (associate pastor at Portage First UMC, NIC) died on, 2008 April 16. A memorial service was held Saturday, April 19 in West Virginia. Condolences may be sent to Pastor Debbie Rousselle, 2301 Deerview Dr., Portage, IN 46368.
GLADYS LOUISE TAYLOR, 99, of Independence and mother of the Rev. Judy Fuller of Daleville UMC in the Muncie District, NIC) died on Wednesday, April 23. A memorial service will be at 3 p.m. on Friday, April 25 at Maus Funeral Home, 704 S. Council St. in Attica, Ind., with burial at Riverside Cemetery in Attica. Condolences may be sent to the Rev. Judy Fuller, 8301 S. Asbury Lane, Daleville, IN. 47334-9430. Memorial contributions are preferred to Riverview United Methodist Church, 7763 East 4th Street Attica, IN 47918-7786.
MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENTS
Bishop Michael J. Coyner has announced the following changes within the Indiana Area. All dates effective 2008 unless otherwise noted. These appointments are based on Cabinet reports received by Indiana Area Communication during the week of April 25, 2008. The Cabinets will not meet until after General Conference.
North Indiana Conference
- Grayless, Timothy from Michigantown, Lafayette to Leiters Ford/Monterey, Warsaw, 5/1
- Harris, Mark from Salem Chapel, Calumet to Berne Trinity, Huntington, 7/1
- Powers, Timothy from Monroe, Huntington to Peru Parkview, Kokomo, 7/1
- Stone, Alex from Hobart Trinity, Calumet to Salem Chapel, Calumet, 7/1
South Indiana Conference
- Goen, Lonny from Scipio/Westport, Columbus to Scipio/Elizabethtown, Columbus, 4/15
NEW EMPLOYMENT LISTINGS
GENEVA CHURCH SEEKS MUSICIANS FOR SERVICES
First United Methodist Church in Geneva is in need of a musician(s) that is able to play at least one of the following: organ, keyboard and/or piano. You must be able to play for any one of the following services or you may choose to play for more than one or all of the following services. Our services include a 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship Service, an 11:30 a.m. Contemporary Praise Service and an 8:00 a.m. outdoor service beginning June 8 through August 24. Salary is negotiable.
Please send your resume to Pastor Jason Gross, P O Box 705, Geneva IN 46740 or you may fax it to 260-368-7164. If you have any questions please call Pastor Jason Gross at 260-525-4627.
SEYMOUR CHURCH SEEKS FULLTIME PAID ORGANIST
The Trinity United Methodist Church of Seymour (South Conference, Columbus District) is currently seeking a fulltime (preferable) or part-time paid Organist. Duties would include playing for Sunday morning Worship at 9:30 a.m. and assisting in choir rehearsals on both Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings prior to worship. For questions or to arrange an interview, please contact the church at 812-523-3072 or trinityum@verizon.net.
MUNCIE CHURCH SEEKS DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRIES
High Street United Methodist Church seeks a Director of Youth Ministries.
The position's purpose is: To inspire our young people to participate fully in the youth program, nurture a deeper passion for Christ, inspire greater discipleship, develop spiritual gifts, and empower broader outreach and service to others.
Youth Programming includes oversight of Junior High and Senior High youth programs including Sunday Youth Fellowship, weekly Bible Studies, Mission Trips, various outings, service projects, weekend retreats, and periodic day and evening programming.
The Youth Director’s position is a 20-hours-per-week responsibility with flexible hours to accommodate youth and youth programming.
The position is available immediately. Experience in Youth Leadership is highly desirable.
For a full job description or to submit a resume please contact Pastor David Neuen at 765-747-8500 or davidneuen@sbcglobal.net.
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT LISTINGS
- None listed this week.
Other employment opportunities previously listed can be found at www.inareaumc.org/job.htm.
Last updated on 04/25/2008Compiled as a service of Indiana Area United Methodist Communication in Indianapolis.