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November/December 2010 Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors. Volume 40 ® Number 9 The people of The United Methodist Church Indiana, N. Katanga covenant together to assist Congo By Daniel R. Gangler in the DRC was not a civil war but an invasion of countries sur- COLUMBUS, Ind. – Two months rounding the DRC. The war and a half world away, the Rev. claimed an estimated five million Joseph Mulongo, a United Meth- lives from 1998 to 2004. odist superintendent in the North According to Walters and Mu- Katanga Conference of the Dem- longo, United Methodist Bishop ocratic Republic of the Congo, fi- Ntambo Nkula Ntanda played a nally met up with the primary role in bringing Rev. Bob Walters of troops, war lords and Friendly Planet Missi- rebels together for a ology. They met to cel- three-day meeting ebrate and share their which resulted in peace. experience of riding Talking about his 1,000 kilometers (600 trans-North Katanga miles) across North bike trip with Walters, Katanga during Febru- Mulongo said, “People ary and March and felt abandoned; when Walters experience of Mulongo they saw us coming, it riding 1,000 miles was great joy for them,” across Indiana during September. then adding that the war with guns Because of passport problems is over, but in its wake is another Photo courtesy of Friendly Planet Missiology. with the DRC, Mulongo arrived in deadly war that will claim almost Day one of the 1,000-km (600 mile) bike tour of the rural areas of North Katanga. (Left to right) Shabana Indiana in early October, a couple as many victims. Banza, Mumba Masimango, Bob Walters, Ngoy wa Kasongo, Prospere Banza. of weeks after the Indiana ride done Lack of safe water, sanitation, somebody who used them as they by Walters. (See story below.) education and medical care are all wanted,” he said. “All the people found in The United Both trips were to raise taking a deadly toll on villages deep awareness of the strong cove- in the countryside. Most of the vil- Abandoned Methodist Church the good shepherd.” nant partnership between the lages were 85 percent burned by Walters was a missionary in the – Joseph Mulongo North Katanga and Indiana con- government soldiers or rebels or Congo in 1998 when all United ferences of the church. warlord troops, Mulongo said. Methodist missionaries were Because they stayed, the people side and reinforce that with tools Together interviewed Mulongo “Women were raped. Several forced to evacuate. In the midst of put great trust in them. Many be- that are obviously missing.” during the Pastor’s Convocation women were taken from out of the war, when most people were came United Methodists. in Columbus Oct. 11. Mulongo their families for several days, fleeing, Bishop Ntambo told his “We were pastors of all the com- Extreme poverty began by clarifying that the war even for one or two years, by United Methodist pastors to stay. munity – not only pastors for the Mulongo said there is extreme United Methodist members,” Mu- poverty in the villages of the DRC. longa said. During the war, United School teachers receive salaries of Walters rides 1,000 miles across Indiana Methodists were organizing $50 per month. Pastors only re- schools, building health centers and ceive $10 a month. Some villages INDIANAPOLIS – Friend- bike, the primary means of other centers for the community. are huge and have as many as ly Planet Missiology mis- transportation by pastors in Despite the war, life continued. 100,000 inhabitants. When a vil- sionary, the Rev. Bob rural Africa is by bike. He “All the people found in The lage sees a missionary, they see Walters, biked by the Indi- seeks support to assist Unit- United Methodist Church the him or her as someone who comes ana Conference Center on ed Methodist pastors in pur- good shepherd,” Mulongo said. with resources from outside. Sept. 15, accompanied by chasing bikes and now boats One of the projects of the In- “If the missionary comes in the Rev. Ruth Waite of to continue to reach out into diana Conference was to deliver with the answer, then the mission- Greensboro, Ind., bringing rural areas. 300 bikes and sets of farming ary is responsible for delivering the needs of the North Ka- He had hoped the Rev. Jo- tools for the pastors. During his the solution. And when the mis- tanga Conference to light. seph Mulongo Ndala would trek across N. Katanga this spring, sionary leaves, the solution goes At that point, Walters have joined him, but the pas- Walters said, “When we encoun- with the missionary,” Walters said. said he was just shy of 600 The Rev. Bob Walters of Friendly Planet tor was detained in the DRC tered pastors who had received The same is true of pastors. The miles on his statewide 1,000 Missiology was joined on his 1,000 mile and did not arrive until after these tools, they literally said, goal instead is to teach the pas- mile bike trek. He began on bike trip across the state by the Rev. Ruth the state-wide bike trek. Mu- ‘You saved our lives.’” tors to engage the whole commu- Waite of Greensboro, Ind. They stand in Sept. 1 in southern Indiana longo has since arrived and “The mission of Indiana-based nity in the solution. Leadership and concluded on Sept. 30 front of the building containing the Indi- has traveled across Indiana Friendly Planet Missiology is to ana Conference Center in Indianapolis. and community development be- in northern Indiana. He vis- with Walters by car visiting put the right tools in the right come extremely important if the ited more than four dozen United Methodist con- churches that support Friendly World Missiology. hands to leverage the greatest people of the DRC are to become gregations. Walters told Together, “We were interested in change,” he added. “Money is not self-sustaining. He reported that “we (United Methodists) have learning two things: the state of the church and always the right tool. Walters plans to return to the a lot of pastors, doctors, nurses, school teachers community in districts that were overrun in the “We have seen waves of chari- DRC just in time for the next rainy in the remote districts of North Katanga that are war, and the state of mission stations that had been ty go through villages with very season. exhausted and running out of the few resources run by resident missionaries before the war,” little long-term effect and no real Kathy Gilbert, a multimedia they have.” For more information, visit their website at change,” he said. “Most of the reporter for United Methodist This is the reason Walters traveled the state by www.friendlyplanet.weebly.com. pastors do this job very well. A lot Communications in Nashville. of what we do is come in along- Tenn., contributed to this report. www. inumc.org Hoosier United 2 Methodists FROM THE BISHOP together November/December 2010 Making Christmas memories This will be our family’s first Christmas So this Christmas may be more of a after the death of my mother, so it may be “Blue Christmas” like so many of you have Christmas may be rather bittersweet. rather bittersweet. Mother always loved had your first Christmas after the death of Christmas and she and Dad always deco- a loved one. In fact, I previously have writ- rated the house thoroughly. We kids often ten to recommend to our churches that they times and periods of grief. My own memo- ♦ How will your family and your church joked that if one stood still too consider hosting a “Blue Christ- ries of Christmas are filled with images of provide alternatives to the consumerism long, they might put Christmas mas” or “Longest Night” service family, faith and fun. My best Christmas of the culture? lights on you. My folks have for those who are grieving this memories include the times when Mother ♦ In what ways will your community and always been very generous at time of year. Simply going for- and Dad had a Jesus birthday cake, which your world be blessed by what you do Christmas and other times, too. ward with the usual joyful activ- we shared on Christmas morning to help this Christmas? Even after we went to a plan of ities is not always an easy choice us young kids remember that Christmas is Those wonderful Christmas memories drawing names for Christmas when you have a lost a loved one not just about our own gift-giving and re- from the past did not happen by accident. gifts among family members, since the last year’s celebrations. ceiving – it is about the greatest gift. I re- My parents and my home church planned they always “cheated” and did I urge our churches to be sensi- member times when Marsha and I took our those events and made it possible for me to extra giving. Family gatherings tive to those who are facing these young children, Steve and Laura, to help have cherished memories that will endure at Christmas time were always holidays with the bittersweet deliver Meals on Wheels on Christmas through this bittersweet Christmas of 2010. filled with joy, sharing, game-playing, sing- feelings of both joy and sadness. morning. Of course I remember many won- How about you, your family and your ing carols around the piano and of course, However, I also know that good Christ- derful Christmas Eve worship services and church? How will you work to provide the lots of good food. mas memories can carry us through tough times of sharing the joy of the Christ Gift kinds of cherished memories which will in singing, preaching, candles and “Silent sustain you and others for years to come? Night” rituals. Make some Christmas memories this Bishop appoints Bloomington pastor to I invite you, your family and your church year. You will be glad to have them in the be Southwest District Superintendent to consider these questions: future. ♦ What kind of Christmas memories will Bishop Michael J. Coyner INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Bishop Mike Public Administration degree from the Uni- you be making this year? Indiana Conference of Coyner announced Oct. 18, the appoint- versity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ♦ What things will you do this year for The United Methodist Church ment of the Rev. George Purnell, senior (1973) and a Master of Divinity Degree Christmas which will become sustain- “Making a Difference in Indiana pastor of First United Methodist Church of (summa cum laude) from Christian Theo- ing memories for years to come? and around the world” Bloomington, to be Superintendent of the logical Seminary at Indianapolis (1986). He Southwest District effective Feb. 1, 2011. also holds honorary Doctor of Divinity de- Upon this announcement Coyner said, grees from the University of Indianapolis “George Purnell is a gifted leader in the In- (2005) and DePauw University (2008). HOOSIER UNITED METHODISTS diana Conference, who will Purnell was ordained an El- bring great skills to the role of der in the former South Indiana District Superintendent and to Conference in 1989. He has the Cabinet table. He is a native served his current appointment of Vincennes, and he has previ- since 2003 and also has served ously served in Evansville, so he Pittsboro UMC (1987 to 1995) is familiar with the Southwest and Evansville Aldersgate UMC District and personally knows (1995 to 2003). Before entering November/December 2010 Vol. 40 No.9 many of the pastors and church- the ordained ministry, he served MISSION STATEMENT: To reflect the teachings of Christ through es in that district. I look forward the Indiana Association of Cit- stories and pictures, thereby sharing key moments and concerns in to having George’s help in lead- Purnell ies and Towns and the Indiana the life of His Indiana church and its people. To share joy, to share ing the Southwest District and University School of Public and the Indiana Conference as a whole.” Environmental Affairs. personal faith, to share challenges, and to refresh the spirit. Purnell was baptized, confirmed and He is married to Diane Purnell. They Indiana Area Bishop/Publisher: Michael J. Coyner Copyright 2010 Indiana Area of The United reared in the Christian faith at First United have four grown children. Methodist Church. Methodist Church in Vincennes. He grad- Bishop Coyner previously announced on Editor: Daniel R. Gangler uated from Lincoln High School at Vin- Oct. 4 the appointment of the Rev. Glenn Editorial Assistant: Erma J. Metzler Postmaster: Send address changes to: cennes in 1967. He graduated from United Howell, current superintendent of the Conference Assistant: Roscel S. Carandang Hoosier United Methodists Together, 301 Pennsylvania Parkway, Suite 300, Methodist-related DePauw University in Southwest District, to serve the Zionsville Printed by: HNE Printers, Columbus with soy- Indianapolis, Indiana 46280 1971 with a bachelor’s degree with a polit- United Methodist Church in the Central based inks on recycled/recyclable paper ical science major. He holds a Master of District effective Feb. 1, 2011. 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(The security code is the characters in the box below the e-mail address box.) www.inumc.org Hoosier United WELCOME Methodists 3 www.inumc.org together Adding vitality to the dark days at year’s end Thanksgiving, Advent and will be distributed in early 2011: bal Ministries or as Indiana Con- Christmas add vitality to the dark Each of these holidays is punctuated by ♦ Indiana Conference Camping ference Advance Specials. Pro- days at the end of each year. We are program will re- grams supported by this coming into what I believe to be the giving of ourselves… ceive 20 percent to offering are selected by most celebrative time of the year. A go to first-time the Indiana Conference great legacy of faith left by our fore- campers and chil- Special Offerings Com- bears during the past two millennia customs and wisdom given to us and Christmas, our thoughts are dren in need; mittee in consultation fills this holiday season. by the native peoples, who con- drawn to children and their joy ♦ Indiana United with the Bishop’s of- The initial Thanksgiving feast tinue to inhabit Indiana as our counting down to and celebrating Methodist-related fice. was probably based upon the Jew- neighbors and friends. Christmas. Bishop Mike Coyner children and youth Posters, offering en- ish fall thanksgiving festival of Suk- In keeping with this emphasis, reminds us to not only to pray and homes will receive velopes and bulletin in- kot (Tabernacles) also known as the American Indians who are mem- give to our own children but pray 30 percent; sert masters to assist Feast of Booths, making Thanks- bers of The United Methodist for and give to all the children of ♦ Indiana Confer- your congregation in giving even older than Christmas. Church are in dialogue with our the world. We draw closer to re- ence-related Operation Class- giving to this offering for children Each of these holidays is punctuat- Indiana Conference Native Amer- ceiving the Indiana Conference room will receive 10 percent; will soon be sent to your church. ed by giving of ourselves, our hos- ican Ministries Team as well as the Bishop’s Offering for Children. ♦ Local outreach projects will re- Other materials will be available pitality and our resources to meet national United Methodist Native This year $100,000 was given to ceive 20 percent; on the Indiana Conference web- the needs of others. American Comprehensive Plan children’s ministries here in Indi- ♦ Bishop’s fund for emergency site. A promotion ad on the page leaders. Our American Indians ana, across the United State and children’s projects will receive 12 of this issue will give you a Thanksgiving hope to partner and create a Unit- around the world through your 10 percent; glimpse of the four-color poster Because of our Thanksgiving ed Methodist America Indiana generous gifts given to the 2009 ♦ United Methodist Advance being sent to your church. remembrances, November also is worshipping community in India- Bishop’s Offering for Children. Projects (global and national) Add to the vitality of others Native American Heritage Month, napolis. (Read the story on page 5.) This coming Bishop’s Christ- will receive 10 percent. through your generous contribu- a month first proclaimed by Con- mas Offering for Children will be These programs are among tions and celebrations this Thanks- gress in 1994. We are reminded Advent and Christmas divided differently than in previ- those endorsed by the United giving, Advent and Christmas. of the rich heritage in food, land, As we move toward Advent ous years. Here is how our gifts Methodist General Board of Glo- Daniel R. Gangler Indiana Conference finances strong at end of October By Daniel R. Gangler tithe of its monthly income receipts ceipts. Gallagher to the Indiana Conference for Gen- “We feel confident about said, “The camping INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Unit- eral Church apportionments, our program will not have ed Methodist Conference receipts global outreach as a denomination, covering our expenses for the an operating deficit were strong at the end of October. and for the programs, resources, year.” for 2010. Where re- According to Indiana Confer- missions, ministries and administra- ceipts did not hit pro- – Jennifer Gallagher ence Treasurer Jenni- tive costs of the Indiana jections, spending fer Gallagher, “Year to Conference. was held in order to stay date finances look October giving re- additional income based on the tithe million has been within budget. If the camping good. We have set the ceipts of our 1,200 con- principle between 1 and 2 percent received or 75.4 program has any gain for the year (conference) budget gregations to the con- for each of the ten districts of the percent. it will be used for future needs in- cautiously for this first ference tithe stands at conference. Each district finalizes That may seem like conference cluding facility maintenance that is year. We are on target $10.3 million. The 2010 its own percentage for district giv- income is behind a bit. But, Gal- often set aside under budget con- for the 2010. It is dif- Indiana Conference in- ing. The 2010 Indiana Conference lagher told Together, “We are actu- straints.” ficult to predict where come budget was ap- income budget for district support ally up about $200,000 from this The bottom line, according to we will end up for in- proved by the 2009 In- was approved at $1.38 million. To time last year in income however Gallagher, is that conference in- come with it being our Gallagher diana Annual Confer- date the conference has received we experienced a combined deficit come will meet conference ex- first year, but we feel ence session at $13.8 $1.14 million or 83.1 percent of for 2009 between the two former penses. confident about covering our ex- million. That means the confer- what was budgeted. (North and South) conferences.” The bonus is that Indiana’s penses for the year.” ence has received to date 74.8 per- Overall, of the $15.18 million One area of concern in the past United Methodist churches have Each church covenants with the cent of its budgeted income. income budget, approved by the has been an annual deficit in the also received more than $3.2 mil- conference to give 10 percent or a The conference also receives an 2009 conference session, $11.46 conference camping program re- lion in other giving.

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There are many ex- If you are not sure which photo to send, priate for the church or district prior to publication, but the sooner we cellent writers among Hoosier UMs and we pick two or three. Hoosier United 4 Methodists INDIANA together November/December 2010 Indiana Conference session to feature worship specialist McFee By Daniel R. Gangler The 2012 General Conference of The United Method- ist Church will take place April 24-May 4 at the Tampa MUNCIE, Ind. – “Do justice, love kindness, walk humbly Convention Center. The 2012 North Central Jurisdiction- with God” is the theme for the 2011 Indiana Annual Con- al Conference of the church will take place July 17-21 at ference Session to be held at Ball State University in Mun- the Knight Center in Akron, Ohio. cie, Wednesday, June 8 through Saturday afternoon, June Next year’s annual conference will not host a mission 11. Plenary sessions will be held in Emen’s Auditorium. outreach to the Muncie community. Instead, congregations Keynote speaker for the annual con- from across the state will be report- ference will be Dr. Marcia McFee ing on their own mission outreach (www.marciamcfee.com), who also days that took place since the 2010 will assist in worship services and with Annual Conference Session. the conference praise team. McFee is an author, worship designer and lead- Highlights er, professor, preacher and artist. Her Highlights of conference include: engaging and interactive style has been ♦ Wednesday, June 8 – late after- called refreshing, inspiring and unfor- noon and early evening A UMNS photo by Paul Jeffrey. gettable. McFee combines her back- ♦ Laity will have an informal ground and experience in profession- Marcia McFee, co-director of music for the 2008 General mixer to meet-and-greet lay candi- Conference of The United Methodist Church in Fort Worth, al companies of music, theater and dates for the 2012 General and Ju- Texas , leads singing during morning worship. dance with a variety of worship and risdictional Conferences, to be fol- preaching styles in order to bring a lowed by the Laity Session and the ♦ Thursday afternoon and evening – Plenary sessions fresh experience of the Gospel to each first ballot for laity candidate elec- ♦ Friday morning, June 10 – Recognition of retirees worship setting. She has provided wor- tions. ♦ Friday evening – Service of Remembrance and Celebra- ship design and leadership at numer- ♦ Clergy will have a separate in- tion of Resurrection ous national and regional gatherings. formal mixer to discover the views ♦ Saturday morning, June 11 – Ordination and Commis- McFee specializes in designing and leading conference of fellow clergy before the first ballot for 2012 General sioning Service worship. During the past 18 years, she has coordinated wor- and Jurisdictional delegates. The mixer will be followed ♦ Saturday afternoon – Plenary session, if needed, to con- ship for countless regional and agency conferences. Two years by the clergy session where the first clergy ballot will clude business and balloting. ago, she designed and led 22 worship services during a 10- be taken. Information about the 2011 Indiana Annual Conference day period for the 2008 General Conference of the United ♦ Thursday morning, June 9 – Opening worship and teach- Session will continue to be placed in a new tab on the Methodist Church held in Fort Worth, Texas. ing time with Dr. McFee Indiana Conference website at www.inumc.org. McFee received a Master’s of Theological Studies de- gree at Saint Paul School of Theology in Kansas City, Mo., Clergy requested to connect with Indiana Conference e-mail address with a concentration in Preaching and Worship, where she All Indiana Conference active clergy have been given For that reason, Bishop Mike Coyner and the Cabinet recently received the Outstanding Graduate Award from an e-mail address to use by the conference. All United encourage all active clergy to activate and use the inumc.org the Alumni Association. She earned a Ph.D. in Liturgical Methodist clergy in Indiana need to activate this address. e-mail address. Studies at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, Most e-mail addresses have the same format, consisting Set up for the address is fast and easy, and the e-mail can Calif. with an allied field of Ethics. She has been a guest of first name dot last name @ inumc.org and, according to be re-directed or forwarded to another current e-mail account. lecturer and adjunct faculty at nine seminaries and served the Indiana Conference Center, need to be activated by To activate an Indiana Conference e-mail account, go as the North Texas Conference (UMC) Consultant on Wor- the first of the year 2011. to http://mail.inumc.org and use your firstname.lastname ship and the Arts. Any retirees wishing to have an inumc.org e-mail ad- as the user ID. The password for the first time is in- dress may register for one by calling the Indiana Confer- umc2010. You will be prompted to change the password. Balloting ence Center toll-free at 877-781-6706 and asking for Heidi If you wish to forward this e-mail to an existing ac- Balloting for clergy and lay delegates to represent the or e-mail her at [email protected]. count, go to “Settings” and then “Forwarding.” For an- Indiana Conference at the 2012 General and North Cen- This will be the only e-mail address the Indiana Con- swers to questions about clergy e-mail addresses, contact tral Jurisdictional Conferences will be added to the usual ference Center and District Centers will use to communi- the Indiana Conference Center at 317-924-1321 or toll- business of an annual conference. cate with active clergy. free at 877-781-6706. Indiana to host national Youth 2011 conference at Purdue WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – This ♦ Host an open mic coffeehouse. coming summer, several thousand These are four ♦ Hold a cornhole tournament youth from across the United (please provide equipment). States and around the world will days of intense focus ♦ Teach square dancing. come together with top United on what unites our ♦ Host and staff a welcome fair. Methodist leaders and the best ♦ Have a gift that your church ecumenical speakers, bands and denomination: the could bring and contribute, let talent for a life-changing event. Gospel of Jesus us know. We here in Indiana have an oppor- ♦ Sign up as an individual. You’ll tunity to show our radical Hoosier Christ. find the form to register as an hospitality to the youth of our individual volunteer at churches. www.youth2011.net/volunteer. Youth 2011 is the national district to bring a group. You can also contact Brian with youth gathering for The United The registration cost includes questions. Methodist Church, and it’s com- the conference, all meals in the The members of the design ing to Purdue University in West outstanding Purdue dining halls get involved: bring and the day or days you team for Youth 2011 are often Lafayette July 13-17, 2011. and rooms in the Purdue resi- ♦ Sign up a team from your would like to come. asked to describe the event. The Online registration is open for dence halls. With youth on each church: Each day, July 13-17, ♦ Host a special activity or event: simple answer: “It is More Than.” groups of youth who would like team involved in the design of we’ll have teams who help We are looking for some spe- It’s more than a gathering; it’s a to attend at www.youth2011.org. this ministry, these are four days navigate the campus, who staff cial gifts to add to the event community to know you are not This is a once in a lifetime experi- of intense focus on what unites the workshops and labs, and experience. If you, your along. It’s more than a concert; it’s ence for youth, with hands on mis- our denomination: the Gospel of who provide logistical support. church, your cluster, or some- communion with our extraordi- sion opportunities, passionate Jesus Christ. Your church can sign up for a one you know would like to nary God. It’s more than an event; worship services, in depth labs for With thousands of youth com- day of volunteering by contact- contribute in the following it’s a commission to change your spiritual growth and connection, ing, we’re now recruiting a cast ing the Rev. Brian Durand at ways, contact the Rev. Brian life and your world. and late night fun and games. If of volunteers to welcome them to [email protected], or Durand as listed above. “But if you’re content to be you have a youth or two who Indiana. Are you ready to be a part by phone toll-free at 877-781- ♦ Host a Karaoke late night ac- simply yourself, you will become would like to go, consider partner- of a ministry that will change 6706. Please provide an esti- tivity (please provide equip- more than yourself” (Luke 14:11, ing with others in your cluster or lives? There are several ways to mate of how many you will ment, A/V). The Message). Hoosier United INDIANA Methodists 5 www.inumc.org together American Indians, advocates want UM worshipping community By Daniel R. Gangler group discussed the now defunct state Native American Indian Af- “Faith-based INDIANAPOLIS – Wanting to fairs Commission, health care provide a safe place for American concerns among native peoples in communities and Indians native to Indiana to wor- Indiana, past Volunteer in Mission faith-based ship and gather as a community, projects done by Hoosier United the Rev. LeKisha Reed, Indiana Methodists and the establishment institutions may be Conference Associate Director of of a American Indian United the way to go…” Mission and Advocacy*, con- Methodist congregation in great- – Linda Madagame vened an Oct. meeting of United er Indianapolis. Methodist and other American Adams expressed a two-fold Indian advocates of greater India- vision for Native American Min- “Faith-based communities and napolis to discuss the emergence istries in Indiana. faith-based institutions may be the of a United Methodist ministry to 1. Multicultural worship will in- way to go (to assist American In- native peoples in the Indianapolis vite some native peoples but dians in Indiana), since the discon- area. not all into our United Meth- tinuance of the state Native Amer- The meeting was held at the odist worship. ican Indian Affairs Commission,” Indiana Conference Center. It was 2. Unlike past generations, Madagame said. the first meeting of an emerging United Methodists respects na- The Rev. Darren Cushman Wood of Speedway, team leader Native American Ministries Team tive cultures and religion. He Together photo in the new Indiana Conference. said today there are more than of the Indiana Conference Advo- American Indiana Sunday educational events, like this one held earlier This meeting came into being fol- 40,000 American Indians living cacy Team, said he would like to this year at St. Luke’s UMC in Indianapolis, becomes a bridge to partner- lowing an Aug. 23 meeting be- in Indiana, with more than see three things accomplished by ing with native peoples to establish a United Methodist community. tween Bishop Mike Coyner and 5,000 of them living in greater the conference’s Native American ♦ Creating a church or worship- ference cultures. United Methodist American Indi- Indianapolis, especially on the Ministries. They include: ing community. We still have “Maybe our relationships ans connected with the American southside of Indianapolis. ♦ A Native American network conference advocacy funds that should be faith-based rather than Indian education and celebrations Linda Madagame, an American that would include Indiana con- could be used with the church government-based. Historically, Aug. 22 in Indianapolis. (See Sep- Indian and member of St. Luke’s gregations. “This would be an development team to establish there is a distrust of white culture tember issue of Together.) United Methodist Church in Indi- expansion of the mission trips a Native American congrega- including the church. We are man- Also present were the Rev. anapolis, informed the group sponsored by the conference,” tion. dated to follow Jesus Christ,” she Anita Phillips of Oklahoma, ex- about the possibility of beginning he said. Phillips outlined her agency’s said. ecutive director of the national a United Methodist community ♦ Forming goals that are based on mission. She first pointed out that *Funded by the Indiana Con- United Methodist Native Ameri- for American Indians on the south- education, cultural information native peoples are from two dif- ference tithe. can Comprehensive Plan, and the side of Indianapolis. and advocacy. Rev. John Adams, of New Harmo- She said, “I also would like to ny, Ind. and a member of the con- see the establishments of Ameri- ference Social Advocacy and Jus- can Indian health care centers. Irish honored as Missioner of the Year tice and Ethnic Ministries Team. This would be another point of McCORDSVILLE, Ind. (e-HUM) – Unit- More than 100 supporters saw and Adams outlined previous Na- growth for the church.” ed Methodist Central District-related heard a video report of the organiza- tive American ministries activity Once a ministry to American Metro Ministries honored Georganna tion’s outreach to economically hard in the former Indiana conferenc- Indians is established in the Indi- Irish of Christ United Methodist Church hit communities in Marion and sur- es, most of which sponsored Vol- anapolis area, the group speculat- in Indianapolis as its urban ministries’ rounding counties. Many of these unteer in Mission trips to the Crow ed next steps such as similar min- Missioner of the Year during the organi- ministries focused on outreach to Creek Indiana Reservation in istries to American Indians in zation’s annual meeting on Sunday, Nov. school-aged children during summer South Dakota. Evansville, Fort Wayne, South 7, at the McCordsville United Methodist months. The 12-member advocacy Bend and Gary. Church. Participants also heard reports about She was honored for her volunteer ser- the Central District Church Development vice at Brightwood Community Center, Irish activities and about the Barnes UMC Indiana’s native peoples Fletcher Place Community Center, as an active mem- Praise Stage Production Theatre Company for youth The 2000 U.S. Census found about 20,000 Hoosiers of Amer- ber of the Metro Ministries board and for engaging in the near northwest side of Indianapolis. Music ican Indian ancestry, some of them members of indigenous tribes the cluster of churches related to Christ UMC in for the meeting was provided by Agape. such as the Miami or the Wea. Others are members of the Potta- Metro Ministries activities. For more information, visit www.indymetroumc.org. watomie or Shawnee who moved to Indiana from nearby states under pressure from white pioneers. Former chairman of the state’s Native American Indian Affairs Commission and Miami Chief Brian Buchanan, said there are more than 42,000 Ameri- UMW assemble kits to assist people suffering disasters can Indians living in the state. CASTLETON, Ind. – More than 230 United Methodist Women from across Indiana attended the second UMW of Indiana Annu- al Meeting on Saturday, Oct. 9 President proclaims Native at Castleton United Methodist American Heritage Month Church. As a part of their mis- sion outreach, they assembled President Barack Obama proclaimed enough layette kits, birthing kits November 2010 as National Native Ameri- and health kits to fill a van and can Heritage Month. He called upon all small trailer. The kits were trans- Americans to commemorate this month with ported to the Midwest Mission appropriate programs and activities, and to Distribution Center in Illinois. celebrate Friday, Nov. 26, as Native Amer- The day began with worship led ican Heritage Day. by the Rainbow Junction Play- President Obama said, “As we celebrate ers puppeteers of St. Andrews the contributions and heritage of Native Americans during this UMC in Indianapolis. Speakers month, we also recommit to supporting tribal self-determination, emphasized the mission involve- security and prosperity for all Native Americans. While we can- ment of Indiana women. The fea- UMW leaders pack trailer with layette kits, birthing kits and health not erase the scourges or broken promises of our past, we will tured afternoon guest was John kits assembled during their annual meeting Oct. 9 at Castleton. move ahead together in writing a new, brighter chapter in our Wesley, portrayed by the Rev. joint history.” Bert Kite, with a challenge to participants to reach installed 2011 UMW of Indiana officers during a For United Methodist resources, go to www.gbod.org and click out into their communities. The Rev. Ida Easley on Native American Heritage Month. closing Communion service. Hoosier United 6 Methodists INDIANA together November/December 2010 Bishop announces appointments of Brindel to church, new foundation INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Upon her appointment, Coyner Frankfort, Ind. (2004-2008). She Bishop Mike Coyner announced said, “Jean has done a fine job in “Her new position will allow her to also has served other Indiana con- Nov. 5, the appointment of the helping with the Epworth Forest gregations in Leo, Lafayette, Elm- Rev. Jean Brindel, currently full- Campaign through its Phase One, continue to provide care and contact with wood, Mt. Gilead, Pendleton, time Indiana Conference Devel- which has successfully resulted in those donors who have already given to the Russiaville and Aroma. She was opment Director, Capital Funds raising funds to build the first new ordained an Elder in 1977. Campaign for Camping, to be the cabins at Epworth Forest in more Epworth Forest Right Future Campaign…” Brindel is a graduate of Ball new pastor of First than 40 years. Her new – Bishop Mike Coyner State University (B.S.). United United Methodist position will allow her Theology Seminary in Dayton, Church in Alexandria. to continue to provide Future Campaign, which will like- donor care policies and proce- Ohio (M.Div.), Christian Theolog- This is a part-time care and contact with ly move toward raising funds for dures. As the Foundation ical Seminary in Indianapolis position. The other those donors who have additional new cabins and a new progresses through the merger (M.S.T. in Pastoral Care and part of her appoint- already given to the Ep- auditorium. transition, permanent positions Counseling), and holds Certifica- ment will be serving worth Forest Right Fu- On behalf of the Foundation, will be identified and announced tion in Fundraising Management as Development Of- ture Campaign, as well Shettle made a similar state- as they become available. “ from the Indiana University Cen- ficer for the new as other donors who ment, saying, “We are pleased to The United Methodist Founda- ter on Philanthropy. She is a mem- United Methodist may want to make gifts announce that the Rev. Jean tion of Indiana, Inc. is located at ber of the Association of Fundrais- Foundation of Indi- Brindel to other ministries. In Brindel will be assisting the new 1001 North Western Avenue, Suite ing Professionals and is a Certi- ana, Inc., working addition, of course, United Methodist Foundation of D in Marion. For more informa- fied Fund Raising Executive. with Manet Shettle, the founda- Jean will be a fine pastor of the Indiana part-time through June tion about the foundation, visit Brindel is the mother of two adult tion’s new president, to contin- First UMC in Alexandria.” 2011. While she will continue www.niumf.org or call the foun- sons: James, who lives in Atlanta, ue developing potential donors The Camping Board of the In- some of her responsibilities with dation toll free at 866-669-2327. Ga., and Lee, who lives with his for the various ministries of the diana Conference will be using the the Epworth Forest Right Future Previous to her current posi- wife Candice in Washington, D.C. Indiana Conference. Both posi- next few months to design Phase Campaign, she will be assisting tion, Brindel served as senior pas- Her favorite past times are garden- tions are effective Jan. 1, 2011. Two of the Epworth Forest Right the Foundation in developing tor of the Saint Matthew UMC in ing and travel. GRM gives hope to recovering compulsive gamblers DILLSBORO, Ind. – Created in Twelve-Step Programs for gam- 2001 by the South Indiana Con- blers and their families. In addi- “It is not only a privilege, but also a ference as a District pilot program, tion, Jacobs completed the 60- Gambling Recovery Ministries hour training on Problem Gam- blessing to be able to share information (GRM) – from its beginnings – bling Counseling and Treatment about problem gambling, treatment has intended and has proven to be, Issues sponsored by the State of a life-saving outreach in Christ’s Indiana. Each year she continues resources and recovery groups…” love, to people directly and indi- to rack up professional continuing – Janet Jacobs rectly affected by compulsive education credits on the topic of gambling. compulsive gambling. In January 2001, She says recognition amount of literature on problem among the many topics found are the Columbus District and treatment of gam- gambling,” Jacobs observes. Women & Problem Gambling, Superintendent and the bling addiction are still Significantly, GRM is a minis- Teen Gambling, Senior Gamblers associate council di- in their infancy and try of prayer: God’s messages of and Counseling Information. rector of the former GRM has been widely love, forgiveness, peace and During the past nine years, South Indiana Confer- acclaimed in the field to share specialized materials and strength have become steady GRM has witnessed lives changed ence of The United for its positive contri- information on gambling addic- points, along with requested and marriages healed that had Methodist Church met butions as evidenced by tion; it’s our mission to bring help prayer. Clearly, GRM’s emphasis been damaged by gambling addic- with the Rev. Janet Ja- the many invitations to to the hopeless,” Jacobs said. addresses both the emotional and tion. cobs to discuss possi- participate in symposia the spiritual aspects of recovery. “When individuals come to us Jacobs bilities of new out- and conferences on Mission Jacobs shares, “Some time seeking help, it is not only a priv- ago, I spoke with a group of cler- ilege, but also a blessing to be able reach in southeastern Indiana. problem gambling, as well as in Very few ministries have the gy in a training session about The idea of a ministry to prob- college classrooms. Because of wide field of mission as is served to share information about prob- problem gambling. Later, a lem gamblers and their families GRM’s leadership role in this pi- by GRM. Again, GRM is unique lem gambling, treatment resourc- phone call came. The person was the farthest thing on Jacobs’ oneering area of ministry, this in its ability to reach both the peo- es, and recovery groups as GA and seeking help had been referred mind. ministry has educated and served ple who are suffering from gam- Gam-Anon. Then to see these peo- by one of those pastors. Not only ple help others step onto the path “Conceivably, an outreach to people locally, statewide, nation- bling addiction and those who could I offer hope and help, but of recovery – that is truly heart- problem gamblers and their loved ally and internationally. Presenta- seek to help them. Described as also, I knew for certain that the ones, in casino and lottery-laden tions on recovery issues extend to an emerging ministry on the cut- warming,” exclaimed Jacobs. one asking for help would be southern Indiana, was not a churches, health professionals, ting edge of outreach, GRM car- Because of Gambling Recov- upheld and supported by a pas- stretch,” Jacobs said, “however, to counselors, social workers and the ries a spiritual presence into a ery Ministries’ outreach, lives tor with an understanding to af- hatch the mission and become public at large. number of conversations many have been changed, hope restored firm and assist this person to and faith found. knowledgeable enough on the top- Within our United Methodist churches have not entered. take those early, crucial steps of For more information contact: ic of gambling addiction to edu- arena, Jacobs has traveled not only The outreach of GRM ranges recovery.” cate other professionals was non- to many churches across Indiana, from supportive and referral con- Gambling Recovery Ministries, existent on my radar screen as a but also has taken the message of sultations with individuals and Indiana Conference Advance Spe- parish pastor.” help and hope for compulsive families to community informa- Resources cial, P.O. Box 218, Dillsboro, IN Nevertheless, the vision of such gamblers to the Western New tion events, pulpit presentations GRM’s website has been up- 47018. Phone 812-926-0761 or visit www.grmumc.org. This min- a ministry turned into reality dur- York Conference, the Kentucky and professional continuing edu- dated as a tool and a help-resource istry is supported in part through ing the former South Indiana Con- Conference, a group of Iowa pas- cation for clergy, mental and pub- for problem gamblers and their ference later that year. tors, a United Methodist Women’s lic health professionals and social loved ones. At www.grmumc.org, your Indiana Conference tithe. meeting in the Red Bird Mission- workers. Educational ary Conference and to UM-relat- Materials from the well- 2010 Christmas Not surprisingly, the earliest ed missionaries serving a health stocked GRM Resource Center work was educational in nature. ministry in North Carolina. located at Mt. Tabor United Meth- Offering for Children Jacobs connected with Gamblers This year upon request, GRM odist Church in Dillsboro, have Anonymous and Gam-Anon sent numerous resources on com- been sent across the nation to peo- Resources for this special members to learn more about the pulsive gambling recovery issues ple calling for help with problem offering can be found at problems and nature of compul- to the Oklahoma Conference Ad- gambling. www.inumc.org/Christmas2010 sive gambling and the heartache dictions Ministry for its booth dur- “When folks come to the Re- which it causes. Gamblers Anon- ing its Annual Conference session. source Center for consultation, ymous and Gam-Anon are “We are very glad and blessed they are amazed at the variety and Hoosier United NATIONAL NEWS BRIEFS Methodists 7 www.inumc.org together Bishops support church reforms, accountability By Heather Hahn congregational vitality the ber church-wide advisory group, church’s “true first priority” for which includes clergy and laity, to PANAMA CITY, Panama at least a decade. address the decades-long member- (UMNS) – United Methodist bish- ♦ Dramatically reform clergy ship decline in the United States. ops endorsed recommendations leadership development, de- The Call to Action team based for widespread church reforms ployment, evaluation and ac- its recommendations on two stud- during their meeting in Panama countability. This would in- ies it commissioned from indepen- Nov. 3-4, including greater ac- clude dismissing ineffective dent researchers. One was an “Op- countability for denominational clergy and sanctioning under- erational Assessment of the Con- leaders in promoting church performing bishops. nectional Church” that found the growth. ♦ Collect statistical information church was undergoing a “creep- The Council of Bishops’ ap- in consistent and uniform ways ing crisis of relevance” and rated proval of the Call to Action Steer- for the denomination to mea- general agencies below average in ing Team Report on Nov. 4 was sure attendance, growth and fulfilling the church’s mission. heralded as a step forward for a engagement. Another study, “The Vital Con- church that has suffered decades ♦ Reform the Council of Bish- gregations Research Project,” an- of membership decline in the ops, with the active bishops A UMNS photo by Rich Peck alyzed data from 32,228 United United States. assuming responsibility for Bishop Gregory Palmer (right), chairperson of the Call To Action Com- Methodist churches in the United “What this means is that what- promoting congregational vi- mittee, shares thoughts with consultants, Mark Harrison and Frederick States and classified 4,961 congre- ever goes forward, the council is tality and for establishing a new Miller, during the group’s April 6-8 meeting in Nashville, Tenn. The 12- gations, or 15 percent, as “high- committing itself – and hopefully culture of accountability member committee is a successor to an earlier group appointed by the vital” local churches. The study the general church’s Connection- throughout the church. Council of Bishops to reorder the life of The United Methodist Church for found that four key drivers of con- greater effectiveness and vitality in “making disciples for Jesus Christ al Table will make the same com- ♦ Consolidate general church gregational vitality in the United for the transformation of the world,” and addressing the Four Areas of mitment – that yes, we are taking agencies and align their work States are effective pastoral lead- Focus endorsed by the 2008 General Conference. a stand and these are the levers to and resources with the priori- ership, multiple small groups, di- pull the church in the direction in ties of the church and the de- ation of an interim operations klin, Tenn. The Connectional Ta- verse worship styles and a high which we feel the Spirit of God is cade-long commitment to build team, which will be responsible ble helps guide funding of denom- percentage of spiritually engaged calling us,” said Illinois Bishop vital congregations. Also, the for helping to draft any legislation inational operations, including the laity in leadership roles. Gregory V. Palmer, the steering agencies should be reconsti- that will be required to enact this work of the proposed operational The United Methodist Council team co-chair. “And that is toward tuted with smaller, compe- recommendation. team. of Bishops is supported through more congregational vitality.” tency-based boards. For two days, more than 80 ac- the Episcopal Fund of The Unit- Some of the recommendations Drivers of vitality tive and retired bishops at the ed Methodist Church by your In- Recommendations will require the approval of Gen- The Call to Action Steering Council of Bishops discussed the diana Conference tithe. The major recommendations eral Conference, the denomina- Team’s recommendations go next steering team’s report. In 2009, the Heather Hahn serves as a mul- for reform include: tion’s top lawmaking body. The to the Connectional Table, which council and general church’s Con- timedia news reporter for United ♦ Starting in January 2011, make bishops also supported the cre- will next meet on Nov. 15 in Fran- nectional Table created a 16-mem- Methodist News Service. Court upholds pastor’s right to accept members By Linda Bloom UMNS The pastor in charge of a local church has A United Methodist pastor has the authority to determine a layperson’s right to determine local church mem- readiness for membership. bership, even if the decision is based on whether the potential member is gay or lesbian. Annual conferences cannot limit that right or ask the The ruling meant that the pastor supersede the previous Judicial church’s top court to set policy, the in charge of a local church has Council decision when it comes United Methodist Judicial Council authority to determine a layper- to matters of membership. ruled during its Oct. 27-30 meeting. son’s readiness for membership. The Judicial Council decided (See Decision No. 1179.) The pastor returned to his pulpit that the Northern Illinois Confer- “The General Conference is the after the court’s decisions, but the ence did not have the authority to only body authorized and able to case’s impact extended far beyond take such actions. “An annual con- resolve the issue for the (United Virginia. Various annual conferenc- ference is not permitted to devise Methodist) Church,” wrote Jon R. es and other groups have protested and define its own policies or rules Gray in a concurring opinion on the ruling, while others have sup- relating to the conditions, privileg- one of the October cases. The ported it. General Conference leg- es and duties of church member- General Conference is the denom- islation filed in response to the case ship,” the council said. “Such ef- ination’s top legislative body and A UMNS photo did not pass in 2008. forts violate the Discipline and are meets every four years. The 2008-2012 Judicial Council members from left are Ruben Reyes, unlawful.” the Rev. Dennis Blackwell, the Rev. Kathi Austin-Mahle, the Rev. Belton The council declined several Reconsider decision The council also ruled it did not Joyner, the Rev. Susan Henry-Crowe, Jon Gray, Angela Brown, Beth Capen requests to revisit a decision al- and the Rev. Bill Lawrence. The Northern Illinois, Arkan- have the authority to answer anoth- lowing a pastor to bar a gay man sas and Minnesota conferences er Northern Illinois request to de- from joining his congregation. In ond hard look” at the decision in Church until he was placed on an asked the Judicial Council to re- cide whether an action by the 2008 one case, the denomination’s top April 2006, based on 12 briefs and involuntary leave of absence by the consider the decision. What annu- General Conference “supersedes” court ruled that the Northern Illi- more than 2,000 pieces of commu- Virginia Conference. Bishop Char- al conferences cannot do, the court Decision 1032 because it does not nois Conference did not have the nication. “There should be an end lene Kammerer upheld the action. ruled, is define church law, as the relate directly to business of the authority to interpret constitution- to a controversy,” he wrote. Johnson had refused to admit Northern Illinois Conference did Northern Illinois Conference. al language to prohibit pastors But the issue has been an un- a self-avowed, practicing gay man when it passed legislation this year The full story can be read at from denying membership based ceasing source of debate within into membership in the church. on church membership and sexu- www.umc.org, click on NEWS. on a person’s sexual identity. the church for the past five years. Decision 1032, based on Para- al identity based on its interpreta- The full decisions from the Ju- When the court denied requests graphs 214 and 225 of the denom- tion of the church’s constitution. dicial Council’s October 2010 for reconsideration at this meeting Defining church law ination’s law book, The Book of During the Judicial Council’s meeting can be found online at made by the Northern Illinois and Judicial Council Decision No. Discipline, said the paragraphs are Oct. 28 oral hearings, representa- www.umc.org/jcd. This case is in Arkansas conferences, Judicial 1032, from Oct. 29, 2005, related “permissive, and do not mandate tives for the Northern Illinois Con- Decision No. 1179. Council member Ruben T. Reyes to the case of the Rev. Ed Johnson, receipt into membership of all per- ference argued that other parts of Linda Bloom serves as a United noted in a concurrence that the who had been the senior pastor at sons regardless of their willing- church law – namely Article IV of Methodist News Service multime- council had previously taken “a sec- South Hill (Va.) United Methodist ness to affirm membership vows.” the denomination’s constitution – dia reporter based in New York. Hoosier United 8 Methodists GLOBAL & MISSION NEWS together November/December 2010 Number of trained clergy not keeping pace in Africa By Heather Hahn

PANAMA CITY, Panama – The United “We have to be able to Methodist Church in Africa is growing, but tell our story because the the number of trained and licensed clergy is not keeping pace. need is so great.” In addition, money allocated for African – Bishop Daniel Wandabula theological education has been slow to fil- ter down. “We’ve been slow to get off partly because General Conference, the denomination’s we haven’t received many applications and policy-making body, approved the Africa partly because the applications we have re- Educational Initiative in 2008. The United ceived haven’t been complete,” said John Methodist Board of Higher Education and Lesesne, the higher education agency’s chief Ministry, the General Board of Global Min- financial officer and interim top executive. istries and United Methodist Communica- tions agreed to provide $2 million to sup- A great need port the initiative. During the recent Council of Bishops’ The initiative calls gathering in Panama, Lesesne met with the for each of the 12 Af- African bishops to urge them to take ad- rican bishops to re- vantage of a simplified application form. ceive $100,000 for He also encouraged the bishops to use scholarships and lo- $520,000 originally designated for an en- gistical support to ed- dowment to support immediate education A UMNS file photo by John Gordon. ucate clergy in each needs. Workers install a satellite dish at the Mozambique Annual Conference offices in Maputo. The episcopal area. But The higher education agency also is de- site is one of five planned distance-learning campuses of Zimbabwe-based Africa University. so far only $20,000 veloping resources in the three major lan- has been distributed. guages of the continent, English, French African continent. But in East Africa, which includes Bu- Liberia Bishop John Nhanala and Portuguese. Plans call for the develop- The need is great, church officials said. rundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan and Ugan- Innis used those ment of professional and institutional as- “We have a number of congregations da, some of the people who lead congrega- funds to send four students to Africa Uni- sociations for theological educators on the with untrained pastors,” said Mozambique tions have not even completed elementary versity in Mutare, Zimbabwe. Area Bishop Joaquina Felipe Nhanala. school, said Bishop Daniel Wandabula. The “Most of the churches in Mozambique are East Africa bishop hopes to launch pro- led by lay people, and those grams where church leaders can Change the World online campaign leaders need theological train- receive basic Bible education. ing. It is important that those Ultimately, the goal is to have coming May 14-15, 2011 leaders be prepared to teach the church leaders who can minister The date is set and the public an- Gospel in a good way.” in their contexts but still have a nouncements are forthcoming. Now, solid understanding of Wesley- how will your congregation partici- True connection an teachings, Wandabula said. pate in Change the World 2011? In Liberia, Innis said, most of “To be in true connection, we From food pantries to communi- the area’s 900 pastors have at need to share the same theolo- ty gardens, the local church least a bachelor’s degree in the- gy,” he said. demonstrated in 2010 a strong ology. Liberia also has Course Wandabula Lesesne expects providing the commitment to meeting the of Study schools where pastors in rural ar- infrastructure to educate African needs of its communities. eas can receive training. church leaders will require more than $2 In 2011, we will address hunger in ♦ Locally, more than 49 million Americans Innis plans to use the balance of his al- million. He hopes to obtain more funds an even larger way. While still meet- struggle to put enough food on the table. lotted theological funding to help 22 stu- from the 2012 General Conference. ing immediate community needs, to- ♦ Connectionally, more than 11 million dents attend a master of theology program “We have to be able to tell our story,” he gether we will learn about hunger’s United Methodists can be a force to end at an Episcopal university in Monrovia, told the bishops, “because the need is so root causes and project a new vision world hunger. Liberia, and help other students complete great.” for dealing with it. There is power in numbers. Will you be their education at United Methodist-relat- Heather Hahn serves as a multimedia ♦ Globally, 16 thousand children die from counted? Sign up now at www.umcom.org/ ed Saint Paul School of Theology in Kan- news reporter for United Methodist News hunger-related causes every day. changetheworld. sas City, Mo., and Oklahoma City. Service. Mission website reaches hundreds of thousands By Larry R. Hygh Jr. said, the youth “had asked questions, want- dollar to the selected project, up to $10,000. ed to make a donation to Shade through the More than 43,000 advocates were count- 10-Fold accomplished its purpose more Advance, got UMVIM information to vol- ed. An additional $30,000 was raised on- than 40,000-fold. unteer in Brazil, and wrote back to talk to line for projects related to 10-Fold. The innovative online site attracted more me about leadership roles in the church.” than 417,000 people from 92 countries dur- Strong advocate ing a recent 10-day period featuring live Online mission Terwillinger challenges United Method- webcasts about United Methodist projects 10-Fold has been described as an online ists to look for ways to make connections with throughout the world. mission movement for the 21st century. For youth and young adults. “In our connection- Two of the lives enriched were those of 10 days last month, the website featured live al church, we have so many amazing resourc- the Rev. Mark Terwillinger, pastor of Beach webcasts on church mission projects related es to plug in youth and young adults who are Lake United Methodist Church in Pennsyl- to themes including children’s health and looking for something in life,” he said. vania, and a youth from the church. wholeness, missionaries in the United States, More information about the 10-Fold ini- Terwillinger was watching a webcast for missionaries around the world, church lead- tiative is available at www.10-fold.org. 10-Fold when he noticed the status post of er training, church planting worldwide, so- Larry Hygh serves as the Associate Gen- one of his youth on Facebook. The youth said cial justice, clean water and sanitation, health eral Secretary, Director of Mission Com- she was “bored,” so he invited her to watch care in Africa and sustainable agriculture. The munications, for the United Methodist Gen- the webcast about the “Shade and Fresh website features Skype, streaming videos, eral Board of Global Ministries. Water Program,” a project featuring sports, online chats and downloadable podcasts. Patrick Friday (left) communicates via health and drama for children ages 6 to 14 During the campaign, people could help Skype with Rev. Jong Sung Kim in South from urban areas in Brazil. Thirty Methodist just by clicking the link of a particular East Asia during a 10-Fold webcast at schools serve more than 3,500 kids. project and becoming advocates. For each United Methodist Communications By the end of the webcast, Terwillinger click, various church groups donated one studios in Nashville, Tenn. A UMNS photo by Ronny Perry. Hoosier United VIEWPOINTS Methodists 9 www.inumc.org together Where do you stand – Charitable giving or Christian stewardship? By Michelle Cobb ardship is a disciplined pattern of giving that is motivated by our Christian stewardship is a disciplined Where do you stand when it identity as a child of God and be- comes to your finances and faith? comes a consistent part of the way pattern of giving… Do you view them as separate en- we live.” tities of a compartmentalized life, Where do you stand? Are you or are they viewed as part of a a charitable giver or are you a its awareness of the negative im- Conference and beyond? (www.rejuvenateindiana.org) to holistic life? Christian steward? Through Re- pact of economic challenges faced Where do you stand? Is it register for these educational op- With the aid of Scripture and a juvenate’s educational offerings by pastors on their personal and time for you to make a move? portunities. For more information, fresh look at John Wesley’s ser- for clergy and laity and its grants professional lives – economic Let Rejuvenate help you have a contact Rejuvenate Project Direc- mon “The Use of Mon- to clergy, this Indiana challenges that negatively affect positive effect on you and your tor Michelle Cobb at ey” (available online at Conference-wide the ability of pastors to lead from congregation. [email protected] or call http://new.gbgm- project is poised to as- positions of strength, including Visit Rejuvenate’s website toll-free 877-781-6706. umc.org/umhistory/ sist clergy behind pul- financial strength. wesley/sermons/50/ pits and persons in Can you imagine the positive author), James A. Har- pews to move from the effect that financially literate ODY IND PIRIT nish reminds us in his position of charitable clergy – clergy who are Chris- B , M & S primer, Simple Rules giver to the position of tian stewards – can have on con- for Money that “the Christian steward. gregations? Can you imagine difference between Rejuvenate is able to the positive effect that financial- Gifts that keep on giving charitable giving and Cobb offer educational offer- ly literate laity – laity who are By Todd Outcalt thing, so whatever shows up in Christian stewardship ings and grants because Christian stewards – can have on our stockings is golden. Great is charitable giving is a good of a generous matching grant from congregations and yes, even Now that Thanksgiving and practical gifts include a ten- thing, but it generally comes from Lilly Endowment. The Endow- communities and beyond? Can Advent chill is in the air, you pack of duct tape or Gorilla the leftovers of our lives and is ment’s motivation for providing you imagine how clergy and lay are probably thinking about glue. Shampoo and razor usually motivated by a specific such grants to 16 various faith Christian stewards can have a your Christmas gift list and the blades work well also, as we need or request. Christian stew- groups in the State of Indiana is positive effect on the Indiana people who are on it. Me, too! would never buy these items However, one of the purposes for ourselves. We wait for of this column is to women to purchase these for The Epworth Forest Project help my wife pur- us, otherwise we chase the gifts I re- don’t shower and continues to rise out of the ground ally need instead of shave. By Jean Brindel new construction at Epworth For- your check to the Indiana Foun- buying another Finally, men do a est since 1964 is under way. dation of the United Methodist package of tube have a soft spot too. Great news! The first cabin at Shawnee Construction Compa- Church, 1001 North Western Av- socks. So let me Women will find that Epworth Forest is under construc- ny has made an amazing offer. As enue, Suite D, Marion, IN 46952. provide a little men can live with tion and will be ready the two cabins are built The opportunity to glean these guidance to all the less if we know that for camp next summer. at about the same time, savings come at a great time as ladies out there others are receiving If about $150,000 in construction saving will folks are thinking about end of who may have trou- more. A gift to your cash is raised in the be realized. Shawnee year gifts. To those of you, who ble finding the per- Outcalt favorite mission, or next 30 days, the con- will pass on the saving have already given, thank you. To fect gift for their men. to a needy family, or to the struction of the second to the project. This sav- those who were waiting until the First, if you are married to work of the church can go a cabin also will begin; ings can be as much as construction actually began, it is one of those guys who says, long way in satisfying a man’s open for youth and $200,000. That window time, and to those who want to join “Really, you don’t need to get urge to be a caretaker and pro- ministry in the sum- of saving is open until in “doing everything it takes to me anything for Christmas. vider. I know I’d go without a mer of 2011 too. mid-December. Your reach the next generation for Jesus Let’s go to Hawaii instead” – gift this year if my wife want- The Epworth For- Brindel gift will allow the cost Christ,” this is a great opportuni- well, ladies, you’d better jump ed to give my tube socks to a est Project, the build- of the project to be as ty. on that one like a Texas Road- neighbor – and I wouldn’t be ing of six new cabins on the Ep- low as possible. How often are we Great news – it is not often that house potato! Forget the can of offended. worth Forest Conference Center blessed with the opportunity to one can reach kids for Christ, salted nuts and reserve your During these tough times, it campus at North Webster, Ind., so save money as vital ministry is build the future and save money flight before Thanksgiving to is helpful to remember that it’s that an additional 10,000 folks provided? This is a blessing on so with the same dollars. avoid the rush. the spirit of the gift that counts, might come for camp and retreats many levels. God truly is good! Men have to be held ac- that’s why I plan on writing my each year, has been blessed with To see pictures of the actual site The Rev. Jean Moorman countable for all the crazy wife a lot of poetry and my kids those who said they would wait and a live feed from the web cam, Brindel, CFRE, AFP, serves as things they say and Christmas are getting Chia-pets. These to give until the project was real- go to www.rightfuture.org. Development Director: The is a great place to start. Remem- will be reminders that other ly off the ground. It is off the Gifts to the project can be made Epworth Forest Project at North ber, Herod didn’t buy anything people need our generosity ground – now is the time. The first online through the website or mail Webster, Ind. for Jesus and the Magi brought more than our sympathy – we impractical gifts. Christmas is can feel sorry for ourselves. Giving down even as more apply a seasonal reminder that men And I really don’t care if I get can do better. a Christmas gift this year, I’d United Methodist students disappointed Other men expect too much. rather have my faith and my By Vicki Brown applications online in 2009,” Har- $484,188 last year. They don’t say anything, but family around me, and lots of ding said. “At the same time, in- “We turned down 954 qualified they really want the motorcy- love and laughter. I’ll bet you NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nearly vestment earnings were down due United Methodist students in 2010 cle or the chain saw instead of would, too. 1,000 United Methodists who to the poor economy, even as giv- simply because we didn’t have the dress shoes and socket Nevertheless, I’m not taking qualified for a scholarship this ing to World Communion Sunday, enough money,” Harding said. In wrench set. But ladies, don’t my wife to Hawaii. I hear Ak- year walked away empty-handed. United Methodist Student Day 2010, 2,411 students received worry, men are adaptable. If ron, Ohio is wonderful in Jan- Even more students are expected and Native American Ministries scholarships totaling $3.3 million. you are looking for meet-in- uary. to be disappointed in 2011 unless Sunday continues to decline.” Support for United Methodist the-middle gifts, don’t over- Todd Outcalt serves the Cal- giving to scholarship funds in- Money for United Methodist Student Day is crucial if we are to look items like KFC gift cards vary congregation in Browns- creases dramatically. scholarships and loans comes honor the church’s commitment to or large cans of freestone burg and is the author of many “A number of factors have con- from a variety of funding sourc- educating a new generation of peaches. Men experience ac- books including The Ultimate tributed to the problem,” said es: donations to Special Sundays Christian leaders. ceptance through their stom- Christian Living and The Best James Harding, interim executive with offerings, earnings on invest- Student Day is observed the last achs and if you do get to Ha- Things in Life Are Free. He has director of the General Board of ments of gifts from wills and an- Sunday in November, Nov. 28 this waii in December, I hear there written for magazines includ- Higher Education & Ministry’s nuities, and repayments and inter- year, or any other day a church are loads of pork. ing The Christian Century, Office of Loans & Scholarships. est on student loans. chooses. Anyone can give online Most men are practical. American Fitness, and Leader- “First, the applications sky- Student Day offerings have de- anytime at United Methodist Stu- We’re not really expecting any- ship. rocketed after we began accepting clined from $602,309 in 2007 to dent at www.umcgiving.org. Hoosier United 10 Methodists CHRONICLES together November/December 2010 Mission in Action Day sends Carmel church into community CARMEL, Ind. – St. Mark’s Unit- 250 church members of all ages with the church’s anniversary. the Hamilton County Fairgrounds. who had been in the community re- ed Methodist Church in Carmel volunteered on more than 20 Following a ‘sending forth’ At the church, volunteers sort- ported on the “God Sightings” dis- took its worship to the communi- projects throughout greater Indi- worship service, volunteers ed and packed 1,743 pairs of shoes covered during their time of service. ty through a hands-on Mission in anapolis during the church’s sec- fanned out to sort donations at collected for Soles4Souls, “Thank you for allowing me to Action Day on Oct. 10. More than ond annual event held to coincide Hamilton County Kids Coats, Sec- wrapped and filled 102 boxes for see God in the faces of children ond Starts and Fletcher Place, Operation Christmas Child and that received Christmas Child while others made repairs at The created 175 greeting cards that gifts,” said one volunteer. Anoth- Camp in Noblesville and brought Indiana Women’s Prison inmates er commented, “How wonderful Putnam County residential child cheer through song and conversa- will be able to share with loved that all these people come togeth- tion to residents in local care fa- ones. All these brought together er and for 4 hours, worked togeth- care agency director receives award cilities. In addition, food dona- all generations in service to oth- er and accomplished so much.” GREENCASTLE, Ind. – ResCare’s social services de- tions for local food pantries were ers. For more information, con- ResCare recently announced partment. During this time she collected and Good Samaritan A Community chili luncheon tact S. Mark’s Mission Coordi- that the Indiana Association of also has helped direct Chil- Network received help preparing wrapped up the morning in the nator, Liz Rix at 317-846-4912 Residential dren’s Sanc- for holiday programs to be held at church’s fellowship hall. Workers or [email protected]. Child Care tuary, a Res- Agency Care foster (IARCCA) care agency Jasonville church places food pantry float in parade has awarded in Indiana, The Jasonville United Method- the Excel- and prior to ist Church recently entered a float lence in Ser- her work in the Jasonville/Shakamak vice Award with Res- Homecoming Parade on Sept. 25. to ResCare Care, she The parade theme was ‘Seuss on Residential was em- the Loose.’ The intent of the float Director of ployed by was to raise awareness of the Back Treatment the Collette Door Food Pantry the church Services Children’s sponsors, and to collect non-per- Donna Home. ishable food items and monetary Bonath. Under donations. For their efforts, more ResCare Bonath’s than 215 pounds of food was col- Residential stewardship, lected and almost $600 in cash provides residential treatment ResCare Residential has tripled donations. Not bad for their first services to approximately 80 in size over the past six years. time of collecting along a parade children from across the State She was recognized by her peers route. Back Door Food Pantry has of Indiana. for the outstanding job she has been operating for a little more Bonath, wife of the Rev. La- done through the years serving than a year and serves approxi- Mont Bonath, senior pastor of at-risk children of Indiana, while mately 50 families a month or 250 were Bill and Karen Gaskins, Jim Photo courtesy of Jasonville UMC the Linden (Ind.) United Meth- improving service levels and people. Riding on the float is Jas- and Marilyn Flanders, Francie words of Dr. Seuss “Unless some- odist Church, has been with treatment on an ongoing basis. onville UMC Pastor Carl Leth. Barton, Lauri, Bob and Pam Chat- one like you cares a whole awful ResCare Residential program For more information about Res- Others assisting either on the float, tin with granddaughters Alexis, lot, nothing is going to get better. since its inception in 1996. She Care Residential Program, collecting food or pulling the float Halle and Jolee Brunson. In the It’s not.” is currently responsible for please visit www.rcrp.org. APPOINTMENTS

Bishop Michael J. Coyner has ment to Laurel, Southeast Dis- west District, 11/1/2010 announced the following chang- trict, 11/1/2010 Roberts, Gwendolyn C. from West es within the Indiana Conference. Irwin, Susan K. New Appointment Ohio Conference to Transi- These appointments are based on to Pretty Lake Trinity, North tional Leave, 9/30/2010 Cabinet reports received by Indi- District, 9/1/2010 Seitz, Stephen R. New Appoint- ana Conference Communication James, Myron K. from Retirement ment to New Albany Wesley during the month of October 2010. to Rosedale, West District, 8/ Chapel, Southwest District, 8/ Beedle, Edward E. from 22/2010 15/2010 Solsberry/Greene County Keck, Cindy New Appointment to Shake, Jack D. New Appointment Chapel, Southeast District to Plainville, Southwest District, to Bedford Erie, South District, Dale, Southwest District, 1/1/ 10/1/2010 11/1/2010 2011 Lapsley, Denise from Shake, Jack D. from Dale, South- Berkshire, Heather from Concord/ Monroeville, Northeast District west District to Retirement, 10/ Meese Chapel, Northeast Dis- to No Appointment, 10/15/ 31/2010 trict to Meese Chapel, North- 2010 Sinnott, Patrick J. New Appoint- east District, 10/1/2010 Lawson, James J. from Hammond ment to Leipsic/Old Union, Brindel, Emojean M. from Indi- Hyde Park, North District to South District, 9/15/2010 LaPorte cluster extends ana Conference to Indiana Perryville/Gessie, West Dis- Smith, Scott New Appointment to Conference/Alexandria First, trict, 10/15/2010 Bethesda, West District, 8/20/ North Central District, 1/1/ Link, Charles M. from Pine Vil- 2010 Christ’s love during 2011 lage, Northwest District to Re- Thornton, Joyce from Alexandria Chamness, Chad New Appoint- tirement, 7/1/2010 First/Alexandria Epworth, charge conference ment to Little York/Scottsburg Maxson, John New Appointment North Central District to Alex- LAPORTE, Ind. – The new New perintendent Cindy Reynolds (pic- Zion, South District, 10/1/2010 to Alvaroado, Northeast Dis- andria Epworth, North Central LaPorte Prairie Cluster consisting tured here) with a check for Cooper, James L. New Appoint- trict, 10/20/2010 District, 9/27/2010 of LaPorte First, Maple Grove, $6,428. The cluster also collected ment to Lewis, West District, Miller, Jack P. from Indianapolis Tristani, Ramon from Simpson New Castle, Rolling Prairie, Sa- several boxes of books, magazine 8/22/2010 Epworth, Central District to Chapel, West District to New lem Chapel and Lambs Chapel and personal hygiene items to be Cunningham, Joshua Dean New Retirement, 9/30/2010 Market/Waveland, West Dis- United Methodist churches, distributed at the two local pris- Appointment to Patricksburg, Nellis, Norman R. from Lafayette trict 10/1/2010 agreed to have a joint mission fo- ons of Westville and Michigan West District, 8/22/2010 Grace, Northwest District to Voyles, Anthony Ray New Ap- cus for their charge conference. City. Their hope is that through Gauby, Sid from St. Joseph, Retirement, 7/1/2011 pointment to Fredericksburg/ The cluster supported the Epworth this outreach mission, the love of Northeast District to No Ap- Resler, Lisa from Nobles Chapel, Hardinsburg/Fredericksburg Forest Campaign to build lodges Jesus Christ will reach others and pointment, 7/1/2010 Southwest District to Nobles Mt. Carmel, South District, 10/ by presenting North District Su- transform their lives. Hastings, Janet K. New Appoint- Chapel/New Jerusalem, South- 1/2010 Hoosier United CHRONICLES Methodists 11 www.inumc.org together We’re kin to the Wright brothers Historical Society presents interactive Portage First UMC celebrates online Indiana Heritage Map 175th anniversary Hoosier United Methodists share some- tage Map in the left hand navigation col- PORTAGE, Ind. – thing in common with aviation pioneers, the umn on the homepage. Women perform sa- Wright brothers. All are part of United As Hoosier United Methodists continue cred dance during a Methodist history in Indiana. Wilbur Wright to get to know one another in the context celebratory worship was born April 16, 1867 in rural New Cas- of new clusters and new district structures, during the 175th an- tle. His father, Rev. Milton Wright, was a they also can take the opportunity to learn niversary of First pastor of what was known then as the Mar- more about the history of our predecessors. United Methodist ion District of the United Brethren Church. This map was produced to acquaint United Church at Portage, United Methodism in the state of Indiana has Methodists of Indiana with some past and Ind. Indiana Bishop an uncommonly rich heritage. In fact, Indiana present aspects of our church. Mike Coyner was may be one of the few states to have congrega- The information provided is for those loca- the preacher at all tions from all of the major predecessor bodies tions where there is something that may be seen three worship servic- that became part of what we now think of as and/or visited. The current interactive map is es celebrating the an- The United Methodist Church. based on an earlier version that was originally niversary on Sunday, To introduce those historic places across prepared in the mid-1970s by a task force of Oct. 10. A times cap- Indiana important to United Methodist her- persons from the former Indiana conferences. sule was buried be- itage, the Indiana United Methodist Histor- Dr. Michael G. Cartwright updated that map for tween the first two services. The former McCool Methodist Church began meeting at ical Society and the Indiana Conference the purpose of making it available on the Indi- McCool’s Grove, in schools and homes with circuit riders ministering to new congrega- Communication staff have partnered to- ana Conference website. Ms. Cindy Tyree lo- tion in 1835. The first chapel was built in 1855. A second chapel was built in 1896. In gether to provide an interactive Indiana cated the geo-codes for each site. 1968 the church was renamed First UMC of Portage. In 1985 the former building was Conference Heritage Map. It’s available on- Interact with the Heritage Map at razed and a new structure was built. Five years ago, First UMC purchased the Curry line at www.inumc.org and click on Heri- www.inumc.org. Farm and renamed it Crossroads, a place for gatherings and special outreach events.

IN MEMORIAM FLOSSINE RULE BAKER, 92, wid- tributions may be made to Santa Claus UMC, al contribution may be made to American was held Nov. 1 in Redkey. Survivors in- ow of the late Rev. Paul Baker, retired 351 N. Holiday Blvd, Santa Claus, IN 47579. Cancer Society, Parkinsons Research Foun- clude: her husband, Virgil Rice of Muncie; Elder, died Oct. 22, 2010. A memorial ser- JIM HUGHES, father-in-law of the Rev. dation or the Philadelphia UMC, 2265 West sons, Tracey Rice of Redkey and Jason Rice vice was held Oct. 30. A private interment Gary Lewis, senior pastor of First UMC of U.S. 40, Greenfield, IN 46140. of Portland; six grandchildren; and six great- was in Bethel Cemetery. Survivors in- Crawfordsville and father of Gary’s wife, BONNIE MOBERLY, sister-in-law of grandchildren. Condolences may be sent to clude: her children, David E. Baker, Di- Jenny (who was the former Lafayette Dis- the Rev. Anne Rosebrock, senior pastor of Pastor & Mrs. Jason (and Vicki) Rice, 325 ane B. Lancione and Debra B. Hannon; trict Assistant), died Oct. 23, 2010. A me- Meridian Street UMC in Indianapolis, died S. Meridian Street, Portland, IN 47371. granddaughter, Erin Lancione; two step- morial service was held on Oct. 30 in Syra- Nov. 1, 2010. A memorial service was held MARILYN P. WALKER, 81 of Olney, grandchildren; and two step-great-grand- cuse, Ind. Condolences may be sent to the Nov. 4 at Meridian Street UMC. Condolenc- Ill., mother of the Rev. Dr. Douglas L. children. Memorial contributions may be Rev. and Mrs. (Jenny) Lewis, 707 South es may be sent to Bonnie’s husband, Alan Walker, pastor of Epworth UMC in India- made to Wesley Community Services in Water Street, Crawfordsville, IN 47933. Moberly, 7146 Aldgate Lane, Indianapolis, napolis, died Sept. 30, 2010. A memorial care of Wesley UMC, 3425 W. 30th Street, Memorial contributions may be sent to St. IN 46250 and to the Rev. Anne Rosebrock, service was held Oct. 2 in Olney, Ill., with Indianapolis, IN 46222. Condolences may Andrew’s UMC, 1413 Long Drive, Syracuse, Meridian Street UMC, 5500 N. Meridian burial in Claremont, Ill. Survivors include: be sent to Debra Hannon, 6494 Hunters IN 46567; The Center for Hospice, 22579 Street, Indianapolis, IN 46280. her sons, Keith Walker of Grand Rapids, Green Lane, Indianapolis, IN 46278. Old U.S. 20 E., Elkhart, IN 46516 or First AUDRA K. PINER of Muncie, 92, Mich. and Douglas L. Walker of Indianap- MARY E. DIVER of Indianapolis, 98, UMC, 214 South Fifth Street, Goshen, IN United Methodist laywoman well-known olis; five grandchildren; one great-grand- mother of Kathy Barker, spouse of the Rev. 46526. for her mission work locally, nationally child. Condolences can be sent to Dr. and Monty Barker, pastor of Bethel UMC in In- PATTY J. LACOAX, 81, widow of the and around the world, died Nov.6, 2010. Mrs. Doug (and Linda) Walker, 6450 Al- dianapolis, died Oct. 11, 2010. A Mass of late Rev. H. Leon Lacoax, died Aug. 31, A memorial service was held Nov. 11 in lisonville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46220. Christian Burial was held Oct. 15 in India- 2010. A memorial service was held Sept. 3 Muncie, with burial in Gardens of Mem- Memorial contributions may be made to napolis. Survivors include: daughters, in Markle with interment at the Highland ory Cemetery. Survivors include: children, First UMC Kitchen Fund, 335 South Fair Deanne Bengston, Mary Lou Knapp and Park Cemetery in Fort Wayne. Survivors in- Stephen D. Piner of Fla., Janet Beemer of Street, Olney, IL 62450. Kathy Barker, spouse of the Rev. Monty clude: daughter, Marquita Merchant of Mar- Fla, and Darlene K. Dyke of N.C. and New SUMMER LEWIS WALTERS, JR. of Barker. Condolences may be sent to the Rev. kle; four grandchildren; and three great- Zealand ‘daughter’ Pamela Tankersly; and Franklin, Ind., 75, retired Elder, died Oct. 21, and Mrs. Monty (and Kathy) Barker, 5252 grandchildren. Memorials can be given to four grandchildren. She was preceded in 2010. A memorial service was held Oct. 26 West 52nd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46254. Waynedale UMC in care of Myers Funeral death by her husband, Raymond Piner; in Franklin. Survivors include: his wife Eliz- Memorial contributions may be made to the Home, P.O. Box 403, Markle, IN 46770. son, Charles Eugene Piner; brother, Bud- abeth (Betty) Barfield Walters; two sons, Macular Degeneration Foundation. FUHRMAN P. MILLER, retired Elder, dy; and sisters, Vera Rankin, Thelma Ford John Richard Walters of Cheney, Wash. and LESLIE GILLESPIE of Young Harris, died Oct. 3, 2010. He also served Decatur St. and Marjorie York. Memorial contribu- Paul Lewis Walters of Bloomington, Ind.; Ga., 85, wife of the Rev. Charles Austin Marks UMC in retirement. A memorial ser- tions may be made to Gethsemane UMC, daughter, Grace Elizabeth Hamilton of St. Gillespie, a retired Elder, died Oct. 17, 2010. vice was held Oct. 7 in Decatur, Ind. Survi- the Wayside Mission, the Muncie Mission, Louis, Mo.; three grandchildren and three A memorial service was held Oct. 22 in vors include: his wife, Audra, and four sons, and/or Job’s Daughter’s Hike Foundation. great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions Blairsville, Ga. Survivors include: the Rev. Dan of Danville, Ind., Mark of Bluffton, Ind., An online guest book and condolences to can be made to Franklin United Methodist Dr. Charles A. Gillespie; two sons: Charles Alan of Fort Wayne, Ind., and the Rev. Kevin the family are available by visiting Community, 1070 W. Jefferson Street in A. Gillespie, Jr. and David C. Gillespie; and Miller, serving the Bremen UMC in the North www.gardenviewandgardensofmemory.com. Franklin, IN 46131 or to Grace UMC, 1300 five grandchildren. Memorial contributions District. Condolences may be sent to Audra BERT J. REED, 87, retired pastor, evan- East Adams Drive, Franklin, IN 46131. Con- may be made to Providence UMC, c/o Pat Miller at Woodcrest Retirement Community, gelist and military chaplain, died Oct. 21, dolences can be sent to Mrs. Betty Walters, Mason, 354 Chastain Road, Blairsville, GA P.O. Box 416, Decatur IN 46733. 2010. A memorial service was held Oct. 25 1070 W. Jefferson Street, Franklin, IN 46131. 30512. Condolences can be sent to the Rev. HOMER RAY HANK MILLER, 86, in Columbus with burial at Garland Brook EDNA MAE WOOD, 78, wife of retired Dr. Charles A. Gillespie, 7606 Highland Oaks father of the Rev. Mark Jeffrey Miller, pas- Cemetery. Survivors include: his wife, Helen Elder, the Rev. G. Leonard Wood, died Oct. Dr., Young Harris, GA 30582. tor of Cornerstone UMC in Chrisney, Ind. G. (Crippen) Reed; daughter, Cathy J. Reed 31, 2010. A memorial service was held Nov. JIM HANNAH, 83, of Ramer, Tenn., fa- and Associate Superintendent of the South- Squires of Savannah, Ga.; daughter-in-law, 2 in Owensville, Ind. Survivors include: her ther of J. Morris Hannah, senior pastor at west District, died Oct. 1, 2010. A memorial Jane Reed of Columbus; five grandchildren; husband, the Rev. G. Leonard Wood; daugh- Hartsville/Newbern UMCs, died Oct. 5, service was held Oct. 6 in Greenfield. Survi- and five great-grandchildren. Memorials ter, Cathy Robertson of Corpus Christi, Tex- 2010. A memorial service was held Oct. 9 in vors include: his wife, Mildred L. Mickey may be given to Sandy Hook UMC, 1610 as; sons, Joe Wood of Mt. Carmel, Ill. and Santa Claus. A graveside service was held (Whitesides) Miller of Greenfield; sons, the Taylor Road, Columbus, IN 47203 or the John Wood of Owensville; ten grandchil- Oct. 10 in Carbon. Survivors include: his Rev. Mark J. Miller and Kevin Miller of East Columbus UMC, 2439 Indiana Avenue, dren; several great-grandchildren. Memori- wife, Mary Jane (Morris); three sons: J. Greenfield; daughter, Dana R. Miller of Columbus, IN 47201. al contributions can be made to the Mae Morris Hannah of Columbus, Ind., William Greenfield; five grandchildren; four great- EARLENE HELEN RICE, 70, of Red- Wood Music Scholarship Fund, c/o Fifth J. Hannah of Mooresville, Ind., and Kevin grandchildren. Condolences may be sent to key, Ind., mother of Pastor Jason Rice, full- Third Bank, Owensville, IN 47665. Condo- Hannah of Ramer, Tenn.; four grandchildren; the Rev. & Mrs. Mark (and Linda) Miller, time local pastor at Trinity UMC in Portland, lences may be sent to the Rev. Leonard and four great-grandchildren. Memorial con- P.O. Box 126, Chrisney, IN 47611. Memori- Ind., died Oct. 28, 2010. A memorial service Wood, P.O. Box 167, Owensville, IN 47665. Hoosier United 12 Methodists together November/December 2010