“PEOPLE, LOOK EAST” (UMH #202)
WEEKLY NEWS FROM THE EAST DISTRICT INDIANA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH September 12, 2017
EAST DISTRICT CENTER PO BOX 2464 MUNCIE, IN 47307 EAST DISTRICT WEBSITE (765) 282-2322 OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY – WEDNESDAY 8:00 AM UNTIL 3:00 PM, THURSDAY 8:00 AM UNTIL 4:00 PM
CLERGY COVENANT DAY OCTOBER 25
EARLY RESPONSE TEAM TRAINING CLASSES: COMING IN SEPTEMBER
LEADERSHIP TRAINING “DISCIPLES MAKING DISCIPLES”
LAITY DAY WITH THE BISHOP
SPECIAL OFFERING SUNDAYS IN 2017
CLERGY ASSESSMENT PROCESS
TRAINING OPPORTUNITY FOR CHURCH TREASURERS
MENTOR TRAINING
2 ND ANNUAL ACADEMY OF PASTORAL CARE
LOCAL CHURCH HISTORIAN’S SCHOOL
IMPORTANT DATES FOR CLERGY CALENDARS
STUDENT LEADERSHIP ACADEMY NOVEMBER 17-19
THE CULTURE OF THE CALL CHURCH AWARD
EAST DISTRICT FALL LAY ACADEMY—SAVE THE DATE—OCTOBER 21 & 28
2017 SERMON CONTEST OPEN TO LAITY
BISHOP’S 2018 ISRAEL TRIP
IRS LOWERS MILEAGE RATES FOR 2017 2017 DATES AND INFORMATION FOR CHURCH TREASURERS
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
CERTIFIED LAY MINISTER PROGRAM
EAST DISTRICT UMW NEWS AND EVENTS
PASTORS – HAVE YOU ACTIVATED YOUR INUMC EMAIL ACCOUNT?
VITAL CONGREGATIONS GOALS
ABUSE PROTECTION POLICY RESOURCES
LOCAL CHURCH NEWS AND EVENTS
YOUTH MINISTRIES
IMPORTANT DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR
IMPORTANT LINKS
2015-2016 EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
CLERGY COVENANT DAY OCTOBER 25 Our Bishop, Leadership Development and Chairs of the Indiana Conference Clergy Orders call for a gath ering of all clergy and clergy candidates (certified candidates, deacons, elders, local pastors, retirees and seminarians) to cultivate our clergy covenant.
All clergy, active and retired, including Elders, Deacons, Local Pastors, Certified Candidates, Seminarians and clergy serving in various Extension Ministries need to attend this important gathering. While this is no t a "mandatory" event, all clergy are strongly encouraged to attend.
Zionsville UMC 9644 Whitestown Rd. Zionsville, IN
Advance registration is requested. Onsite registrations will not have lunch available.
This event is for clergy only; we are unable to accommodate spouses.
Cost: There is no cost to attend
Lunch is optional at a cost of $5.00 and must be requested and paid for during the registration proc ess.
Optional Child Care: Child care is available for purchase during the registration process for $25 per chil d. Parents will need to pick up their child(ren) during the break for lunch. We are unable to feed children t heir lunch.
Registration deadline: Sunday October 15, 2017 at 11:59 pm
Click here for registration EARLY RESPONSE TEAM TRAINING CLASSES: COMING IN SEPTEMBER Those interested in becoming certified Early Response Team members or would like to be re-certified, no w have several opportunities. Early Response Team training classes are emerging all around Indiana with the current need for certified personnel in the wake of recent extreme weather events. ERT teams are spe cially trained teams that offer assistance in the days following a weather disaster. They can assist with cle an-up work, tasks that help prevent further damage from occurring, and helping to muck out flooded home s. All members of an ERT team are required to complete a training course and undergo a background che ck. Here’s a list of ERT training classes coming soon in a church near you:
ERT Training Re-Certification class - Floyd Knobs: September 14 ERT Training Certification class - Floyd Knobs: September 15 ERT Training Certification class - Anderson: September 30
Find out more and register at inumc.org/disasterresponse
LEADERSHIP TRAINING “DISCIPLES MAKING DISCIPLES” September 16th from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Muncie College Avenue UMC, 1968 W Main Street, Muncie.
"Disciples Making Disciples" with Steve Manskar from the General Board of Discipleship Ministries.
You must register on the Conference website before September 13. Click here for registration.
Lunch will be provided.
LAITY DAY WITH THE BISHOP October 7, 2017 Christ UMC 8540 US 31 S Indianapolis
Laity Day with the Bishop is a day for all lay persons in the church to further develop in their leadership, worship and grow in their faith, and connect to other laity from around Indiana.
This year we will be focused on the theme "Together We Are More". We will hear from Bishop Trimble a powerful reminder of our connection to one another and to our faith. We will recognize the many ways laity throughout the conference are serving Christ and making a difference in their neighborhoods, our state, the country and around the world. We will celebrate that "Together We Are More" and embrace the role lay persons have to make a difference for Christ.
Click here for complete information SPECIAL OFFERING SUNDAYS IN 2017 Imagine No Malaria (August) Ministerial Scholarships (September) World Communion Sunday (October 1, 2017) provides scholarships for U.S. racial- and ethnic-minority students and international students, on both undergraduate and graduate levels. United Methodist Student Day (November 26, 2017) furnishes scholarships and loans for students attending United Methodist-related and other accredited colleges and universities. Christmas Offering for Children (December)
CLERGY ASSESSMENT PROCESS It is that time again for the Clergy Assessment. The Clergy Assessment Process began August 1 and will conclude on November 30. All appointed local church pastors (elders, deacons, and local pastors) are en couraged to complete the Clergy Assessment, along with their S/PPRC.
On August 1, you should have received an email from the INUMC Online Portal User Information. If you h aven’t already done so, you can set up your password any time prior to taking the Clergy Assessment. set your password
Once set, you will automatically receive a 2nd email asking you to verify your password within 72 hours. (This online portal and password will also be used to access Charge Conference forms this fall.)
An information page, which includes updated instructions for both clergy and S/PPRC, can be found at Cl ergy Assessment Instructions. When you are ready to begin the Clergy Assessment, use the followin g link to begin. INUMC Online Portal
TRAINING OPPORTUNITY FOR CHURCH TREASURERS The East District will have a training session for Church Treasurers on Thursday, September 28th at Hager stown UMC, 199 S Perry Street, Hagerstown from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Heidi Harding, Associate Direct or of Financial Services for the Indiana Conference, will be providing the training. Although this is planned for the church treasurers we would also like to invite the finance chairs to attend as well. Please let me kn ow no later than Thursday, September 21st if you plan to attend. You may email me at east.district@inu mc.org or telephone (765) 282-2322.
MENTOR TRAINING All Full-Elders, Full-Deacons, Associate Members and Local Pastors who have completed Course of Stud y are invited and encouraged to attend dCOM Mentor Training on Monday, September 25th from 9:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at New Castle First UMC, 1324 Church Street, New Castle. Those who have previously attended mentor training are also encouraged to attend.
Please let Bernie know by Monday, September 18th if you are planning to attend. You may email east.dis [email protected] or telephone (765) 282-2322.
2ND ANNUAL ACADEMY OF PASTORAL CARE 2nd Annual Academy of Pastoral Care Date: Thursdays, September 14, 21, 28 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm Theme: Chaplaincy supporting Community: Police & Emergency Services, Congregations, and our Popul ations Location: IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, Outpatient Medical Pavilion Click here for flyer and registration information.
LOCAL CHURCH HISTORIAN’S SCHOOL Hoosier church historians will go “back to school” this fall, as the second offering of the Local Church Historian’s School will get underway from September through December. The School is designed for United Methodists who are serious about caring for and improving their church’s program of history. Twelve weekly lessons will be delivered by e-mail. No fees, travel, meetings, deadlines, or exams are involved—just solid learning in the comfort and privacy of one’s home. There will be opportunities to apply the learning right in one’s own church. The only prerequisite is access to dependable email service. Minimal computer skills are needed, and a certificate of completion will be awarded at the end.
Registration deadline: September 1, 2017
Contact Richard Stowe at [email protected] with questions about the event.
Click here for registration.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR CLERGY CALENDARS October 25, 2017, Clergy Covenant Day at Zionsville UMC from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. February 10, 2018, CLM Orientation February 16-17, 2018, Our Life Together at Indianapolis Marriott East April 13 & 14, 2018, CLM Academy October 6, 2018, Laity Day with the Bishop
STUDENT LEADERSHIP ACADEMY NOVEMBER 17-19
The Student Leadership Academy Fall Retreat is a weekend retreat for high school youth (grades 9-12) to explore what they are passionate about, what problems in the word get them fired up, what gifts and tools God has given them, and what amazing ideas they have now for sharing Christ's love. Recommend a high school student leader from your church for an empowering weekend that emphasizes God's calling in his or her life both now and in any future vocation. Learn more
THE CULTURE OF THE CALL CHURCH AWARD The Culture of the Call Church Award seeks out these churches so that we might highlight their ministr y and provide local church leadership with a platform from which they can encourage and equip other faith communities for this life-transforming, church-transforming work.
Know a faith community that excels in identifying, supporting, mentoring and encouraging young people age 35 and younger who are called to Christian service? We need to hear from you!
Anyone from the local church, district or conference may make nominations. Self-nominations are also we lcome, but we need them no later than September 15th to be considered for 2017. Click here to learn more or submit nominations .
EAST DISTRICT FALL LAY ACADEMY—SAVE THE DATE—OCTOBER 21 & 28 New Castle First UMC 1324 Church Street New Castle, IN 47362
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Lunch included
Classes: Basic Lay Servant Ministry, United Methodist Polity and Leading Worship
Click here for brochure/registration form.
BISHOP’S 2018 ISRAEL TRIP Pastors, join Bishop Julius Trimble and First Lady Racelder Grandberry-Trimble in Israel. The dates are January 29 through February 7, 2018. You would be out of the pulpit for one Sunday unless you choose an extension to Egypt or Jordan.
Pastors can earn a trip for every 5 full-paying passengers that accompany them. This does not add to the cost for those traveling with you. There are savings for those passengers who register in the next 5 months. Brochures are now available by registering for the cruise with Educational Opportunities Tours. If you are not yet a tour host it is easy to do so.
Feel free to contact Norm Nellis if you have interest or questions. He is the Trip Coordinator for the Bishop and is currently serving Pine Village UMC. He would be glad to talk with you or help you promote the trip. Contact Info: Norm Nellis, 765-491-5011 or [email protected]
IRS LOWERS MILEAGE RATES FOR 2017
The mileage rate has been lowered to 53.5 cents per mile for business miles driven. Details here.
2017 DATES AND INFORMATION FOR CHURCH TREASURERS The 2017 East District Tithe Form is available on the website at www.inumc.org/eastdistrict. The Church asking for 2017 is 1.15% of your tithable income.
January 15 Last day for prior year tithe payments January 31 4th quarter 941, W2s to employees, W3, W2s to SSA (Earlier deadline!!), 1099s to Independent contractors February 15 Year end reporting closes, 1096, 1099s to IRS February 28 WH3s to IN Dept of Revenue April 1 Property tax exemptions to local assessor’s office (if changes) April 30 1st Quarter 941 May 15 Form NP20 to IN Dept of Revenue, Personal property tax forms to local assessor’s office May 31 Local church audit form to Conference Center July 31 2nd Quarter 941 October 31 3rd Quarter 941
Useful websites Audit/Financial Report Form click here Financial forms on Indiana Conference website http://www.inumc.org/financialforms General Council on Finance & Administration www.gcfa.org Indiana Conference www.inumc.org UM giving www.umcgiving.org Indiana Department of Revenue www.in.gov/dor IRS forms www.irs.gov General Board of Pensions and Benefits www.gbophb.org
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Albany UMC – Albany, Indiana (20 minutes northeast of Muncie or 25 minutes southwest of Portland) is looking for a part-time Church Secretary (up to 20 hours/week). If you enjoy crafting high-quality worship bulletins, keeping an office running smoothly, making people feel valued, and working closely with a pastor, this position might just be for you! Starting pay is $10.00 per hour with opportunities for raises, and we can help you set a work schedule that fits your other weekly responsibilities. Contact Pastor Jake Ohlemiller ([email protected] or 765-637-8965) for more information--please have a resume handy.
The Compass UMC – The Compass Church Seeks Contemporary Worship Director for Selma Campus (full-time)
The Compass Church is a contemporary, multi-site United Methodist ministry with three campuses in east central Indiana with a vision of “reaching, teaching, and releasing disciplers and leaders for Jesus Christ.” We are seeking a full-time Worship Director for our Selma Campus. Are you a creative, inspiring, team-bu ilding person who loves to worship Jesus? Would you like to join a growing, multi-campus ministry that foc uses on developing leaders who develop leaders and making disciples who make disciples? Does leading worship and overseeing a network of worship leaders across three campuses intrigue you? If so, we woul d love to have you join our team! If full-time, this position will be coupled with another area of ministry that matches your gifts and talents with the church's needs. Part-time inquiries for the worship position alone will be considered. Please go to www.thecompass.church/about-us/position-openings for more infor mation.
The Compass Church Seeks Youth Ministry Director for Selma Campus (full-time) The Compass Church is a contemporary, multi-site United Methodist ministry with three campuses in east central Indiana with a vision of “reaching, teaching, and releasing disciplers and leaders for Jesus Christ.” We are seeking a full-time Youth Ministry Director for our Selma Campus. Does leading youth ministry at a large church and overseeing a network of youth ministry leaders across three campuses interest you? Are you a motivated, Christ-honoring, leader-inspiring, teacher of Scripture who loves middle school and h igh school teens? Would you like to join a growing, multi-campus ministry that focuses on developing lead ers who develop leaders and making disciples who make disciples? If so, we would love to have you join our team! If full-time, this position will be coupled with another area of ministry that matches your gifts and talents with the church's needs. Part-time inquiries for the youth ministry position alone will be considered. Please go to www.thecompass.church/about-us/position-openings for more information.
Eaton UMC in Eaton, Indiana (about 20 minutes from Muncie) is looking for a pianist and/or organist to play during Sunday morning worship service from 9:30 to 11:00 AM. Pay is negotiable. If interested please contact Jesse Bivens @ 765-768-6848 (leave a message and will get back to you).
The Compass Church Seeks Children’s Ministry Director for Yorktown Campus (part-time) The Compass Church is a contemporary, multi-site United Methodist ministry with three campuses in east central Indiana with a vision of “reaching, teaching, and releasing disciplers and leaders for Jesus Christ.” Does leading children’s ministry at a medium-sized church and working with a network of children’s ministry leaders across three campuses in a large church interest you? Are you an organized, fun-loving, leader-inspiring, teacher of Scripture who loves children from birth to fifth grade? Would you like to join a growing, multi-campus ministry that focuses on developing leaders who develop leaders and making disciples who make disciples? If so, we would love to have you join our team! This is a part-time position (10-12 hours / week), beginning as soon as the candidate is available. Please go to www.thecompass.church/about-us/position-openings for more information.
HARTFORD CITY TRINITY UMC is seeking to hire a worship leader. The worship leader works with the l ead pastor to plan, organize, and lead worship. Trinity Church has a blended style of worship that uses tr aditional elements of worship in a modern way. We are looking for someone who will help us build up the music portion of worship. If interested or you know someone who would be interested please contact Pas tor Dustin Jones at 765-618-5344.
A good candidate will: - be able to play guitar and/or piano as well as vocally lead - be willing to try new things - be willing to play hymns as well as contemporary music - have a teachable attitude that is open to learning from others - be able to work with and lead others
MUNCIE HIGH STREET UMC (219 S. High Street, Muncie) is seeking a Financial Administrator who will manage the financial operations for the church. This includes accounts payable, payroll, budget management, database management, and reporting. Prior accounting and bookkeeping experience required. Please email resumes and cover letter to Rev. Stacee Fischer Gehring ([email protected]) and check the church website for more information http://www.munciehighstreet.com/.
EAST DISTRICT UMW NEWS AND EVENTS
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PASTORS—HAVE YOU ACTIVATED YOUR INUMC EMAIL ACCOUNT Vital Congregations/GCFA will be using inumc.org email addresses for pastors exclusively. So now your inumc.org email is a necessity. Once activated you can have it forwarded to your personal email address. Eventually this will be the only email address used by the District as well. Carla (877-781-6706) at the Conference Center will be happy to help you if you experience problems.
VITAL CONGREGATION GOALS
Based on the email address you submitted when you enrolled you will receive a weekly email reminder to submit your information. You may submit it weekly, bi-monthly, or monthly.
REPORTS - Once you enter and save your weekly information, you can click on the “Reports” tab at the top of your screen to see your local church’s dashboard of information.
QUESTIONS - Email [email protected] if you have further questions or call 317/564- 3254.
ABUSE PROTECTION POLICY RESOURCES
Click here for policy resources. There is also “Safe Sanctuaries” material available through Cokesbury at www.cokesbury.com.
LOCAL CHURCH NEWS AND EVENTS
Connersville First UMC – Connersville First UMC has 20 red polyester, dry cleanable choir robes made in Jacksonville, FL, available to another UM church. The robes are assorted sizes, are in excellent condition, and have gray collars with the cross and flame as well as gray sleeve inserts. If interested, please contact the Connersville First secretary at (765) 825-8506.
Covenant Partners Ministries – Community Day at Covenant Partners provides groceries, cleaning sup plies, and personal care items, along with breakfast, legal advice, hair cuts, and blood pressure checks to people in need of those services, on the fourth Wednesday of each month except December which is the t hird Wednesday.
A meal is provided after the 4:00 Sunday worship service. If you are interested in making/serving a meal, please contact (765) 284-2545 at set up a Sunday evening. Clothing and household items are made available to the community the 1st Friday of each month May thr ough October 11 a.m. – 2:0 p.m. You are welcome to bring clothing and household goods to Covenant P artners the week of the give-away. Any questions, just call 284-2545 M-F 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Food List for Community Day 2 small cans of tuna 1 18-oz jar of peanut butter 1 jar of jelly 2 cans of vegetables (any kind) 1 box cereal (any kind) 1 can applesauce or other fruit 2 cans of soup 1 box spaghetti 1 jar spaghetti sauce 1 box of corn bread mix
Cleaning/Personal Care Supplies 1 bar or bottle of unscented hand soap Laundry detergent (small bottle or box) Dish detergent (16 oz) Facial tissue (1 box) Toilet paper (4 rolls) Shampoo/conditioner
Place in brown bags with handles, if possible.
Greetings from Covenant Partners Ministries, We are in need of two people who would be willing to serve God through Covenant Partners by teaching our youth on Sunday evenings.
The teens and tweens meet at the same time as the worship service...Sundays from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Please contact Pastor Linda McBride at 284-2545, 759-4986, or [email protected] if you are interested and have prayerfully considered this request.
I will then meet with you and we can discuss it further.
I can hardly wait to see who God brings into the lives of these wonderful young people.
Hagerstown First UMC – On Thursday, September 14th, Saturday, September 16th and Sunday, September 17th, Hagerstown First United Methodist Church will be hosting Mission Conference Weekend. This special weekend is dedicated to highlighting the unique mission work of our church and other missionaries who have devoted their lives to making a difference. Several exclusive speakers will be joining them for a weekend to share authentic stories about their calling to reach God’s people. Join them to learn more about how God uses His people for His Kingdom, how aching desire can become beautiful and how one relationship can change lives for Christ. Click here for a flyer and complete information. Muncie High Street UMC – High Street Travelers 2017 Trips: September 14, Lacomedia: Mega Broadway Hit; October 18, Mystery Trip #4; November 15, Lacomedia: Timeless Christmas Memories. For pricing and information contact Deb Heeter by email [email protected]
Muncie Industry UMC – “All You Can Eat” Ham and Bean Supper, Saturday, September 9th, 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Industry UMC Fellowship Center, 1912 S Mock Avenue, Muncie; $7.00 Adults, $4.00 Children under 10, FREE for children under 3; Menu: Ham & Beans, Cornbread, Fried Potatoes, Cole Slaw, Dessert and Drinks. (Hot Dogs may be substituted for Ham & Beans). (765) 288-3016. Click here for poster.
CORRECTION! Craft Bazaar/Soup Luncheon, Saturday, October 21st, Craft Bazaar: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Lunch: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Industry UMC Fellowship Center, 1912 S Mock Avenue, Muncie. Lunch will be all you can eat soup (6 kinds), crackers, cornbread, coffee and iced tea. Desserts and sodas are available for $ .50 and $1.00. Adults $6.00, children (under 10) $4.00, children under 3 are free. We will be selling all kinds of homemade crafts, unique items, antiques, etc. Homemade candy will be available for sale (Toffee, Peanut Brittle, Rock Candy, Fudge, Peppermint Bark). Booth space is still available. Call (765) 288-3016. Click here for poster.
Muncie Riverside UMC – Wood Carvers & Crafters at Riverside Wood Carvers & Crafters come together at Riverside UM Church on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays each month at 10:00 am to work on their projects and share ideas with one another. Beginners always welcom e. Bring your projects and necessary project materials. Riverside is located at 1201 N. Wheeling Ave., Mu ncie, IN. Call 288-4257 for information.
Muncie St. Paul’s UMC – Come to Muncie St. Paul’s UMC for Lunch, Good Food, Fellowship & Fun. Open to public 4th Friday of each month at noon. RSVP by Wednesday prior to lunch at 765/288-6454. Cost $3.50.
Richmond Central UMC – “A Man Fully Alive”- Men’s Conference Hosted at Richmond Central UMC September 29th-30th plan to attend “A Man Fully Alive” Men’s Conference here at Central. The conference will be Friday 7:00-9:00pm and on Saturday 9:00am-3:30pm. This conference will be led by Todd Braschl er, a Christian speaker and author who travels the country to speaking at conferences. (For more informa tion on his ministry visit: www.toddbraschler.com). This would be a great opportunity to invite friends! Re gistration is $25, which can be paid at the time of registration or on the day of the event. To register, plea se call the church office at (765) 962-8543. If you might be interested in assisting with this event or would like more information, please contact Pastor Curtis Banker at [email protected]
Richmond Central UMC – Laugh, love and learn to be…Forever Fruitful. God’s blueprint for marriage. A ugust 18th, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. and August 19th, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sponsored by Centerville, Richmond First a nd Richmond Central United Methodist Churches. The cost is $40 per couple or $25 per single. Lunch wi ll be provided.
To make your marriage the fruitful covenant God originally designed. Join Pastor Tim and Pam Johnson s they explore God’s three commands in Genesis 1:28. For more infor mation visit www.foreverfruitful.or or contact : Tom Ream (Richmond Central UMC) at 765/962-8543 or Ted Chalk (Richmond First UMC) at 765/962-4357.
YOUTH MINISTRIES
For resources www.youthministryconnection.org
Events www.inumcyouth.org
To order brochures www.getkidstocamp.com
IMPORTANT LINKS
Sign up for e-HUM, calendar, etc. – http://indiana-email.brtapp.com/subscribe
Camping – www.beacamper.com
Interpreter Magazine – www.interpretermagazine.org
Church Leadership Job Descriptions from GBOD - http://www.umcdiscipleship.org/leadership- resources/local-church-officer-job-descriptions
Secretary of State-Business Entity https://secure.in.gov/sos/bus_service/online_corps/corp_report/default.asp
UM Foundation of Indiana - [email protected]
Vital Congregations - http://www.umvitalcongregations.org/
2015-2016 EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Clergy: Identify three clergy friends who will sign up for Financial Peace University. Call Mary Ann Moman to find a clergy class near you.
Laity: Go to DaveRamsey.com (click Financial Peace University). Add your zip code to locate a Financial Peace University course near you.CEU’s for clergy:
For complete information on Continuing Education and forms click here.