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HOOSIER UNITED METHODISTS e-NEWS
For Friday, May 2, 2008 – Sunday is seventh 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 HEADLINES
Faith Groups to Celebrate Success for Janitors in Indy
Michiana District Honors 2008 Cross-And-Flame Award Recipients
NEWS AND INFORMATION
FAITH GROUPS TO CELEBRATE SUCCESS FOR JANITORS IN INDY
Many faith, community and political leaders in greater Indianapolis have stood with local janitors from the beginning and need to be proud of having a part of bringing a brighter future to Indianapolis.
A celebration of community leaders’ success in gaining better wages and benefits for janitors will be held this Saturday from 4 p.m. until dark at Garfield Par located at 2450 Shelby St. – near the corner of E. Raymond St. and S. Shelby St. Please do come the janitors would like to thank you and to have you celebrate with them.
More work is still needed. Some 60 percent of the cleaning companies are on board. There are still a few large cleaning companies that need to be part of the contract with janitors. If you can help with this endeavor, please contact the Rev. Kate Cullinane at katecullinane@sbcglobal.net or by phoning 317-690-3238.
The next planning meeting is scheduled for 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 22 at Central Christian Church in downtown Indianapolis. – Justice for Janitors
MICHIANA DISTRICT HONORS 2008 CROSS-AND-FLAME AWARD RECIPIENTS
The Michiana District has honored district United Methodists with a Cross and Flame Award at this year’s District Conference on April 20. These outstanding United Methodists were recognized for their dedication as a disciple of Jesus Christ and work in their local church. This year’s recipients include:
- Claudia Albaugh of Scott UMC (nominated by Pastor Nancy Richmond)
- Jerry Albaugh of Scott UMC (nominated by Pastor Nancy Richmond)
- Myrna Everill of Rolling Prairie UMC (nominated by Pastor Dorothy Jones)
- Ralph Everill of Rolling Prairie UMC (nominated by Pastor Dorothy Jones)
- Richard Frantz of Albright UMC (nominated by Pastor Warren Kirkwood)
- Karen Grossman of Woodruff Grove UMC (nominated by Pastor Brad Garrett)
- Georgia Johnson of Albright UMC (nominated by Pastor Dennis Ingle)
- Ann Kirkwood of Albright UMC (nominated by Pastor Dennis Ingle)
- Pat Kyle of Broadway UMC (nominated by Pastor Mary Hubbard)
- Judy Mark of Albright UMC (nominated by Pastor Warren Kirkwood)
- Dawn Miller of Lima UMC (nominated by Pastor Nancy Richmond)
- Faye Miller of Albright UMC (nominated by Pastor Dennis Ingle)
- Richard Miller of Lima UMC (nominated by Pastor Nancy Richmond)
- Ruth Nichols of South Bend Faith UMC (nominated by Pastor Keith McFarren)
- Tracy Pelton of Scott UMC (nominated by Pastor Nancy Richmond)
- Rae Wright of Elkhart St. Paul’s UMC (nominated by Pastor Bill Hemmig)
PLANTS OF HOPE TO BE PLACED AT OLD CITY CHURCH SITE IN GARY
This past fall more than 200 United Methodists met at the site of the Old City First United Methodist Church ruin site in downtown Gary, Ind. During the service of hope and resurrection led by Indiana Area Bishop Mike Coyner, Calumet District Superintendent Michelle Cobb distributed packets of flower seeds asking participants to plant them with a plan to bring them back to the downtown church ruins in the spring. It’s now spring and time to plant those flowers. That planting will take place on Saturday, June 7 at 10:30 a.m. CT.
Wrap-up stories about General Conference are being issue daily from e-HUM.
Other stories about The United Methodist Church are available at www.umc.org.
BIBLE PASSAGE FOR SUNDAY
Be humble in the presence of God's mighty power, and he will honor you when the time comes. God cares for you, so turn all your worries over to him.
Be on your guard and stay awake. Your enemy, the devil, is like a roaring lion, sneaking around to find someone to attack. But you must resist the devil and stay strong in your faith. You know that all over the world the Lord's followers are suffering just as you are. But God shows undeserved kindness to everyone. That's why he appointed Christ Jesus to choose you to share in his eternal glory. You will suffer for a while, but God will make you complete, steady, strong, and firm. God will be in control forever! Amen.
-- 1 Peter 5:6-11: Contemporary English Version (CEV)
WORSHIP RESOURCES
TWO HYMNS FOR MOTHERS DAY ON MAY 11
“God, We Praise You for the Women”
- Dan Damon is a United Methodist pastor in Richmond, California, and a gifted musician, piano player, composer, arranger, and hymn writer. In this hymn he has put his gifts to the task of writing a Mother’s Day hymn that celebrates mothers, their roles and gifts, reflecting the demands placed upon them and the strength they often exhibit.
- www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?act=reader&item_id=45589&loc_id=17,823
“Arise All Mighty Women”
- This text by Lisa Quoresimo is based on Julia Ward Howe’s original “Mother’s Day Proclamation,” which led to the creation of Mothers Day as we know. It uses the music of another hymn text by Howe, “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” (UM Hymnal no. 717). Lisa Quoresimo is the Music Director at Temple UMC in San Francisco.
- www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?act=reader&item_id=34163&loc_id=733,1151,54
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.
The General Conference’s proceedings are 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. Today is the final day of General Conference – 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.
CALDWELL TO SPEAK AT RECONCILING MINISTRIES AT SOUTH CONFERENCE
Members of the Reconciling Ministries Community of the South Indiana Conference (RMCSI) will meet for a Dinner at the South Indiana Annual Conference on FRIDAY, JUNE 6, at 5:30 p.m. in the Memorial Union at Indiana University.
Our speaker will be the Rev. Gilbert Caldwell, a founder of the United Methodists of Color for an Inclusive Church. Caldwell has been active in the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and other civil/human rights activities. He has led "outside the center" Communions on behalf of GLBT inclusive persons at several past General Conferences.
If you area a lay/clergy member of the South Indiana Annual Conference please make your reservation (and any guests you wish to include) on your Conference Registration Form. Cost is $17.75 per plate. The form is available at www.sicumc.org.
If you are a person wishing to attend the dinner, send a letter with name/s of all who wish reservations and a check for $17.75 for each reservation to Lynn Oliver, 8792 N. Briarwood Lake West Dr., Monrovia, IN 46157. The check should be made out to "Indiana University-Conferences H19-08." Her e-mail address is packerbackerinin@yahoo.com. The deadline for reservations is May 19.
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.
MINISTRY RESOURCES
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 MAY
“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.” May “Picks” have been posted. Highlighted are these titles:
Embracing Aging: Families Facing Change; Finding Hope in Recovery: Families Living with Addiction; NOOMA: Open; and Tex Mix: Stories of Earthy Mysticism (with Tex Sample).
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 the Media Center header.”
DEATHS
LOUISE BENNETT, wife of retired pastor, the Rev. Richard L. Bennett (NIC), died April 24, 2008. A memorial service was held April 29 with the Rev. Wray McCallister officiating. Survivors include: Husband, Richard L. Bennett; daughter, Virginia Davidson of Angola; son, Michael Bennett of Leesburg; and sister, Nancy Radigan. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister. Condolences can be submitted online at www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com.
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 May 2, 2008. The Cabinets will not meet until after General Conference.
North Indiana Conference
- None this week
South Indiana Conference
- Bahney, Lee from no appointment to Mineral, Bloomington, 4/1
- Beauchamp, Eugene from Midway, Evansville to Retirement, 6/30
- Bond, Curtis from Lebanon: Otterbein, Lebanon Otterbein: Milledgeville, Indianapolis West to Brookville, Rushville, 7/1
- Clark, Sandra Lee from Taylorsville/Taylorsville: Clifford, Columbus to no appointment, 4/30
- Hannah, James Morris from Central Barren/Central Barren: New Salisbury, New Albany to Newbern, Columbus, 7/1
- Hesseman, Janice from Knightstown, Rushville to Poseyville/St. Paul’s, Evansville, 7/1
- Houston, Gary from Newbern, Columbus to Retirement, 6/30
- Houston, Gary from Newbern, Columbus to Taylorville, Columbus, 7/1
- Martin, Carl Addis from Moores Hill/Delaware, Columbus to Retirement, 6/30
- Meunier, John from no appointment to New: Prairie Chapel, Bloomington, 4/15
- Norwood, Mitchell from Heidelberg, New Albany to Columbus: Asbury, Columbus, 7/1
- Parrott, Roger D. from Vevay, Columbus to Retirement , 6/30
- Powell, Mark A. from Greensboro: Sugar Grove/Greensboro, Rushville to Connersville: Grace, Rushville, 7/1
- Soper, Damon L. from Aurora, Columbus to Aurora/Moores Hill, Columbus, 7/1
- Stiles, Kevin from Shirley-Wilkinson Community, Rushville to Indianapolis: Otterbein, Indianapolis East, 7/1
- Sweet, Marvin from Georgetown Christ, New Albany to North Vernon: First, Columbus, 7/1
- Tedrow, Lawrence from no appointment to Bridgeton, Terre Haute, 1/1
NEW EMPLOYMENT LISTINGS
None listed this week.
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT LISTINGS
INDY CHURCH SEEKS DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, Indianapolis, a progressive congregation of 6000+ members, is seeking a full-time Director of Children’s Ministry. Building on the current ministries, the Director will be responsible for leading and growing a program that instills Christian values and creates faith memories for infants – 5th grade students (currently totaling 1,659 children). Working in partnership with parents, volunteers, and staff, this ministry promotes the spiritual growth of children and their families through religious education, fellowship, and outreach opportunities.
For more information or to request a job description, contact Terri Coe, Growth Team Leader, St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 100 W. 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260, 317-846-3404, or e-mail coet@stlukesumc.com.
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.
Other employment opportunities previously listed can be found at www.inareaumc.org/job.htm.
Last updated on 05/09/2008Compiled as a service of Indiana Area United Methodist Communication in Indianapolis.