DOCSLIB.ORG

Connect July 1, 2019 Aldersgate United Methodist Church “Sharing the Living Christ Through Life -Changing Service and Love ”

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Connect July 1, 2019 Aldersgate United Methodist Church “Sharing the Living Christ Through Life -Changing Service and Love ” Volume III, Issue 7 Connect July 1, 2019 Aldersgate United Methodist Church “sharing the living Christ through life -changing service and love ” Summer Preaching Series Is there any word from the Lord? There is. Jeremiah 37:17 Our summer preaching series will feature several voices of faith from within our congregation. First, however, we will here from our Episcopal Leader, The Rev. Cynthia Fierro Harvey. June 29th Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey, Area Bishop of the United Methodist Church We will hear the Episcopal Address from the 2019 Annual Conference, “The Love Of God Is Here To Stay” July 7th Dr. Eva Baham, is as an assistant professor of history at Dillard University, in New Orleans, Louisiana. She is also a long time, faithful leader and member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Eva joined Aldersgate Church in March of 1989 and has served as a Staff Pastor Parish Relations Committee Chair, a Lay Leader for the Church Council as well as a Leader for Adult Sunday School Class. July 14th Ms. Regan Horn, back fresh from the World Race will be here to share her life-changing journey. The Horn family came to Aldersgate after hurricane Katrina. Regan was a pre-teen when she arrived at Aldersgate. She immediately became active in many of the youth and mission activities of the church. July 21st Clark Malchow and Jane Kathryn Burriss will be here to share a message about friendship, love and God. Jane Kathryn and Clark are lifelong friends who met at Aldersgate during their first days of Apple Tree Preschool. July 28th Mike Rich has held a variety of teaching and leadership positions in the church. Currently he teaches one of our adult Sunday School Classes and leads a small group for men that has been active for more than 20 years. He and wife Mary are charter members of Aldersgate United Methodist Church. In addition to Mary’s many places of leadership and study groups, she is an active choir member and has created many of the worship arts visual displays and banners. 2 This is the rule of life and work of an elder. I Do So Believe Do you believe that God has called you to the SO, this happened…Monday night at Annual life and work of an elder? Conference, I found myself in the Commissioning and I do so believe. Ordination Service at First United Methodist Church. It is a service that I rarely attend. IMHO, First UMC is too Next, the Bishops and Pastors placed their hands on small a venue for Ordination. Often, as was in my case, my head and said: the church was so overcrowded that my family and friends (who had traveled a great distance) were not able Tracy Lynne MacKenzie, to be seated in the sanctuary. However, this Monday take authority as an elder to preach the Word of evening, our own Adam R. Moore was to be God, to administer the Holy Sacraments commissioned as a Licensed Local Pastor. So, I found and to order the life of the Church; myself seated in the sanctuary awaiting the service. in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Now, the service of the Commissioning of Local Pastors, Deacons and Ordination of the Elders is one And the people said, “Amen.” of the high, holy moments of Annual Conference. th As the service progressed, I found myself reading As I begin my 30 year of ministry as an elder in the and re-reading the vows of my ordination. Ordination Louisiana Annual Conference, “I still do so believe.” I is a powerful moment in the life of those who have been am so pleased and proud to be the Lead Pastor of called into the ministry of the Church of Jesus Christ. Aldersgate United Methodist Church. I am appointed to In the Ordination service, the candidates are prayed serve this church by the Bishop of the Louisiana Annual over, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and authorized Conference. I serve at the pleasure of the Bishop for the by the church for their life and work as an elder. mission and ministry of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. I have fully committed my life to Jesus Christ and I have In a moment, I was transported back to that time faithfully served my call for more than 32 years. when Bishop William Oden, Bishop Sharon Brown Christopher, Rev. Millie Feske and Rev. Kathy Dauphin As the Pastor of this church, I am ordained to the laid their hands on me and prayed over me. And, I “Word, Sacrament and Order of the Church.” I am remembered those vows that I took at the Annual empowered and ordained to preach and live the Word of Conference of 1992 as I was ordained an elder in the God, which I faithfully do. I am empowered and United Methodist Church and the Louisiana Annual ordained to consecrate and serve the Sacraments, which Conference. by their very definition is to offer “outward and visible signs of the inward and spiritual grace of God.” The Bishop: An elder very nature of the Sacrament is “God’s love, mercy, is called to share in the ministry of Christ forgiveness and grace.” I am empowered and ordained and of the whole church: to Order the life of the church. This is to put forward to preach and teach the Word of God the mission and vision of the Gospel of Jesus Christ for and faithfully administer the building of the Kingdom of God. Further, this is to the sacraments of Holy Baptism and attend to the administrative, functional life of the Holy Communion; church. to lead the people of God in worship and prayer; These are the things that set me apart as a Minister and Pastor in Jesus’ church. to lead persons to faith in Jesus Christ; to exercise pastoral supervision, I will continue to faithfully serve Jesus through my to order the life of the congregation ministry at Aldersgate. When I came to Aldersgate and the connection, UMC, I came with the intent to serve Aldersgate UMC to counsel the troubled, and declare the for 5-8 years. Beginning July 1, 2019, I begin my fourth forgiveness of sin; year at Aldersgate UMC. Through God’s grace it is my to lead the people of God intention to fulfill this commitment to serve Aldersgate in obedience to Christ’s mission in the world; UMC for many years into the future. to seek justice, peace, and freedom for all people; and to take a responsible place in the Peace and grace, government of the Church and in service in and to the community. 3 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Over the next several weeks as we worship together at our combined services, we will be celebrating the powerful ministries of our lay leadership. Every week the message will be presented by members of our own congregation - each bringing their own unique perspectives and insight into our Christian journey. While not all of us feel called to lead worship or deliver a message to the congregation, there are several ways to become involved in the lay leadership of Aldersgate! There is currently a sheet in the Mix n’ Mingle room to sign-up for more information for serving as an Usher, Scripture Reader, Communion Server, or Children’s Moment presenter. Each of these roles impacts our congregation on a weekly basis and while they may seem small or insignificant, they are vital to our connection to visitors and members alike. How are we connected to one another? How are we separated? What are ways in which we can close the gaps and spaces between us? Becoming involved in a lay ministry is a fantastic way that each of us can become connected to the weekly worshiping life of the Church - and to one another. Looking forward to a wonderful summer worshiping together! -Adam Trouard Director of Music & Worship Ministries Dear Rev. MacKenzie, We thank you for taking part in our Memorial Day Observance. The invocation was beautiful and so appropriate. It is people like you that make our observance special. Thanks, Slidell Garden Club, Linda Carbo Traditional Adult Sunday School 9:45 am-10:45 am → Cokesbury Building and Chapel Worship 8:30am Sanctuary Sunday School for Youth 9:45 am-10:45 am Youth Sunday School Class (7-12 grade) meeting in Asbury Contemporary College, Career & Coffee “C3” meet in Cokesbury 207 Worship Children’s Sunday School 9:45 am-10:45 am 11:00am Sanctuary → Susanna Wesley, John Wesley Center 4 NEW THIS SUMMER… Now through the month of July, there will be one service every Sunday at 10 AM. It will be a combined service with both Traditional and Contemporary elements. There will be Children and Youth Sunday School at 9:00 AM. Adult Sunday School classes will meet as each Sunday School class desires. JULY 2019 July 1-July 26 Camp SONshine (No Camp on July 4) July 2 Something’s Brewing-Women’s Summer Book Club July 4-5 Church Office Closed for Independence Day July 14-19 JR. High Mission Trip July 26 2019 Camp SONshine ends July 28 Last Combined Worship Service at 10am on Sunday AUGUST 2019 August 3 Men’s Club Breakfast at LA Pines August 9 First day of Public School August 9 Camellia Quilters Charity Sit-N-Sew August 11 Blessing of Bibles and Backpacks / Sunday School Extravaganza! Confirmation Parent Meeting at 9:45am in Genesis Hall August 13 Apple Tree Parent Orientation August 15 Little Lamb Parent Orientation August 16 STARC Dance in JWC August 18 Youth Share Sales Dinner August 19 First Day of School for Apple Tree (Monday-Friday & Monday/Wednesday/Friday) August 20 First Day of School for Apple Tree (Tuesday/Thursday) August 22 Grown Ups Coffee & Conversation August 24 Van Geaux XI 5 Who’s Up For A Little Bible Study? JESUS IN THE GOSPELS is a 30-week study that invites believers to look at Jesus in each of the four Gospels and ask the question, ”Who is the Jesus that you see?” Study the names, the places, and the people—and encounter the Jesus who is both hard to ignore and hard to control, as portrayed in Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Dcom Candidacyprocess
    Steps into Licensed & Ordained Ministry Steps into Licensed and Ordained Ministry • The charge conference will vote whether to recommend (¶311, 2008 Book of Discipline) the candidate to the district committee on ordained Candidacy for ordained ministry is the first formal step ministry. The recommendation must be confirmed by a toward ordination as a deacon or an elder or licensing in The two-thirds majority vote. United Methodist Church. Certified Candidacy Inquiring about Candidacy • In order to be certified, the candidate will request to meet • Persons exploring a call to licensed or ordained ministry with the district committee for an interview and approval should contact the pastor of their local church, another as a certified candidate. The following must be completed elder or deacon, or the district superintendent of the and/or prepared prior to the meeting: district in which their United Methodist setting is located ○ a written response to questions regarding God’s call to inquire about the candidacy process. and the role of the church in the call, formative • As people begin considering the candidacy process they Christian experiences, beliefs as a Christian, gifts for are encouraged to use resources such as The Christian as ministry and present understanding of the call to Minister and the Ministry Inquiry Process to learn more ministry as deacon, elder, or licensed ministry; about the ways they can serve. These resources are ○ required psychological reports, credit checks, criminal available from Cokesbury, 1-800-672-1789 or
    [Show full text]
  • Towards an Understanding of Lived Methodism
    Telling Our Stories: Towards an Understanding of Lived Methodism Item Type Thesis or dissertation Authors Edwards, Graham M. Citation Edwards, G. M. (2018). Telling Our Stories: Towards an Understanding of Lived Methodism. (Doctoral dissertation). University of Chester, United Kingdom. Publisher University of Chester Rights Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International Download date 28/09/2021 05:58:45 Item License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ Link to Item http://hdl.handle.net/10034/621795 Telling Our Stories: Towards an Understanding of Lived Methodism Thesis submitted in accordance with the requirements of the University of Chester for the degree of Doctor of Professional Studies in Practical Theology By Graham Michael Edwards May 2018 1 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The work is my own, but I am indebted to the encouragement, wisdom and support of others, especially: The Methodist Church of Great Britain who contributed funding towards my research. The members of my group interviews for generously giving their time and energy to engage in conversation about the life of their churches. My supervisors, Professor Elaine Graham and Dr Dawn Llewellyn, for their endless patience, advice and support. The community of the Dprof programme, who challenged, critiqued, and questioned me along the way. Most of all, my family and friends, Sue, Helen, Simon, and Richard who listened to me over the years, read my work, and encouraged me to complete it. Thank you. 2 CONTENTS Abstract 5 Summary of Portfolio 6 Chapter One. Introduction: Methodism, a New Narrative? 7 1.1 Experiencing Methodism 7 1.2 Narrative and Identity 10 1.3 A Local Focus 16 1.4 Overview of Thesis 17 Chapter Two.
    [Show full text]
  • February 12, 2021 RUSSELL EARLE RICHEY
    February 12, 2021 RUSSELL EARLE RICHEY Durham Address: 1552 Hermitage Court, Durham, NC 27707; PO Box 51382, 27717-1382 Telephone Numbers: 919-493-0724 (Durham); 828-245-2485 (Sunshine); Cell: 404-213-1182 Office Address: Duke Divinity School, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708-0968, 919-660-3565 Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Birthdate: October 19, 1941 (Asheville, NC) Parents: McMurry S. Richey, Erika M. Richey, both deceased Married to Merle Bradley Umstead (Richey), August 28, 1965. Children--William McMurry Richey, b. December 29, 1970 and Elizabeth Umstead Richey Thompson, b. March 3, 1977. William’s spouse--Jennifer (m. 8/29/98); Elizabeth’s spouse–Bennett (m. 6/23/07) Grandchildren—Benjamin Richey, b. May 14, 2005; Ruby Richey, b. August 14, 2008; Reeves Davis Thompson, b. March 14, 2009; McClain Grace Thompson, b June 29, 2011. Educational History (in chronological order); 1959-63 Wesleyan University (Conn.) B.A. (With High Honors and Distinction in History) 1963-66 Union Theological Seminary (N.Y.C.) B.D. = M.Div. 1966-69 Princeton University, M.A. 1968; Ph.D. 1970 Honors, Awards, Recognitions, Involvements and Service: Wesleyan: Graduated with High Honors, Distinction in History, B.A. Honors Thesis on African History, and Trench Prize in Religion; Phi Beta Kappa (Junior year record); Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Honor Societies; Honorary Woodrow Wilson; elected to post of Secretary-Treasurer for student body member Eclectic fraternity, inducted into Skull and Serpent, lettered in both basketball and lacrosse; selected to participate in Operation Crossroads Africa, summer 1981 Union Theological Seminary: International Fellows Program, Columbia (2 years); field work in East Harlem Protestant Parish; participated in the Student Interracial Ministry, summer 1964; served as national co-director of SIM, 1964-65.
    [Show full text]
  • 2016-Lay-Servant-Ministries-Catalog.Pdf
    2016_layServantCatalog_option3.indd 2 12/29/15 3:55 PM What’s Inside? What’s New? This catalog offers our latest resources designed to equip laity for their roles in ministry Lay Servant Ministries is offering a new course in this catalog: God’s Mission…Our as disciples of Jesus Christ. The “Introduction to Lay Ministry: The BASIC Course” is the Journey! In February 2016, Leading Bible Study will be available; and in April 2016, foundational course for Lay Servant Ministries. This course can also be used as part of a Lay Servants Lead in Conflict Resolution will be available! discipleship plan for other laity in the church to acquaint them with their gifts, calling, and responsibilities as followers of Christ. Consider using the BASIC course as part of your The God’s Mission… Our Journey course provides a solid foundation for those serving Christian education program in the local church. It can easily be divided into five 2-hour in mission (both locally and globally) among lay servant ministries and volunteers in or ten 1-hour sessions. Or consider hosting a lay academy in your local church offering mission. For those seeking certification as a UMVIM Team Leader, this course would then both the BASIC and an advanced course. be followed up by UMVIM Team Leader training through the participant’s jurisdiction to provide specific logistical information, policies and practices. With the exception of online courses taken through www.beadisciple.com, Lay Servant Ministries and the Lay Servant Ministries Refresher courses, all courses Leading Bible Study is a well-tested course that equips lay servants on the journey to are designed as 10-hour trainings.
    [Show full text]
  • 2016 General Conference Guide
    2016 GENERAL CONFERENCE GUIDE MAY 10 - MAY 20, 2016 | PORTLAND, OREGON CONTENTS Episcopal Welcome .................................................................. 3 General Conference: An Overview .................................................... 4 The Site ........................................................................... 6 Mobile App and Website ............................................................. 7 General Conference Schedule ........................................................ 8 A Word about Schedules ........................................................... 13 Opening Worship, Addresses, Other Special Events .....................................1 4 Main Tasks .......................................................................1 6 Key People .......................................................................1 6 Sources of Legislation ..............................................................1 9 Legislative Committees .............................................................1 9 Tracking Legislation ................................................................2 2 Major Issues ......................................................................2 3 A Message from Dan Krause, United Methodist Communications ..........................26 Portland City Center Plenary Hall .....................................................27 History of the Church ..............................................................36 Membership ......................................................................37
    [Show full text]
  • Louisiana Conference Archives
    Louisiana Annual Conference 2014 The United Methodist Church June 8-11, 2014 44th Session JOURNAL OF THE FORTY-FOURTH SESSION OF THE LOUISIANA ANNUAL CONFERENCE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SOUTH CENTRAL JURISDICTION HELD AT CENTENARY COLLEGE SHREVEPORT, LOUISIANA JUNE 8-11, 2014 AREA OFFICES OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 527 NORTH BOULEVARD BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA 70802-5720 OFFICE: (225) 346-1646 / FAX: (225) 383-2652 TOLL FREE: (888) 239-5286 Web: www.la-umc.org / E-mail: [email protected] JUDITH C. GROSS Conference Journal Editor JAN H. CURWICK Assistant Journal Editor BISHOP CYNTHIA FIERRO HARVEY LOUISIANA AREA 2 LOUISIANA MISSION CABINET 2014-2015 SEATED LEFT TO RIGHT: John A. Cannon, Kenneth W. Irby, Steven M. Spurlock, Cynthia Fierro Harvey, Ellen R. Alston, Van A. Stinson, Hadley R. Edwards. STANDING LEFT TO RIGHT: Carolyn Dove, Donald C. Cottrill, Robert A. Weber, Jan H. Curwick. 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page I. Officers of the Annual Conference .................................................................5 II. Conference Directories ....................................................................................7 III. Council, Teams, Boards, Commissions, Committees, Trustees .................15 IV. Rolls of Conference Members .......................................................................42 V. Daily Proceedings ...........................................................................................47 VI. Business of the Annual Conference ..............................................................94 VII. Appointments,
    [Show full text]
  • Council of Bishops [email protected]
    THE 2013–2016 UNITED METHODIST Directory Copyright © 2013 by Cokesbury All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system, except as may be expressly permitted by the 1976 Copyright Act or in writing from the publisher. Requests for permission should be addressed to Cokesbury Permissions, P.O. Box 801, 201 Eighth Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37202- 0801 or e-mailed to [email protected]. ISBN 978-1-4267-6614-5 This book is printed on acid-free, elemental chlorine-free paper. The Councils, Boards, Commissions, and Conferences sections refer to official agencies of The United Methodist Church. Many affiliated groups officially relate to at least one of the general agencies of The United Methodist Church and are listed with the acronym of that agency. Other groups, caucuses, and ecumenical groups are listed for your convenience but do not necessarily have an official connection to The United Methodist Church. This directory includes changes from Boards and Agencies through May 2013. Changes made after that date will be available at http://cokesbury.com/unitedmethodistdirectory. Changes can be sent to [email protected]. Those who purchase The 2013-2016 United Methodist Directory have access to the digital edition of the book. When you visit the site, please click on the link to the digital edition, and when prompted, enter the following password: UMD2013. The web page will provide instructions on either viewing the digital edition in your browser or downloading it to your computer.
    [Show full text]
  • 9781630885809.Pdf
    AMERICAN METHODISM A COMPACT HISTORY Copyright © 2010, 2012 by Abingdon Press All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechan- ical, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system, except as may be expressly permitted by the 1976 Copyright Act or in writing from the publisher. Requests for permission can be addressed to Permissions, The United Methodist Publishing House, P.O. Box 801, 201 Eighth Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37202-0801, or e-mailed to [email protected]. This book is printed on acid-free paper. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Richey, Russell E. American Methodism : a compact history / Russell E. Richey, Kenneth E. Rowe, Jean Miller Schmidt. p. cm. ISBN 978-1-4267-4227-9 (book - pbk. / trade pbk. : alk. paper) 1. Methodist Church—United States— History. 2. United Methodist Church (U.S.)—History. I. Rowe, Kenneth E. II. Schmidt, Jean Mill- er. III. Title. BX8235.R525 2012 287.0973—dc23 2012026991 All scripture quotations unless noted otherwise are taken from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1989, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved. 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21—10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 MANUFACTURED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA © Abingdon Press. All rights reserved. Contents Preface ................................................................................................vii
    [Show full text]
  • A STEP BACK OR a STEP FORWARD? the CREATION of the CENTRAL JURISDICTION Robert W. Sledge There Is an Orthodoxy of Interpretation
    Methodist History, 54:1 (October 2015) A STEP BACK OR A STEP FORWARD? THE CREATION OF THE CENTRAL JURISDICTION Robert W. Sledge There is an orthodoxy of interpretation among today’s mainstream Unit- ed Methodist historians about the creation of the Central Jurisdiction (CJ) in 1939. This orthodoxy asserts that the CJ was an unwarranted concession on the part of Northern Methodist whites to the racism of the Methodist Epis- copal Church, South (MECS). This orthodoxy holds that the CJ introduced and embedded racial segregation into the Methodist political economy. It is understood to be self-evident that the CJ was a setback for improved race relations. But consensus opinion among historians may not necessarily be true just because other eminent historians have said so. An opinion is expressed and becomes, upon repetition, a fact. After seventy-five years, perhaps it is time for another look at the realities of the decision to create the Central Jurisdiction. The Methodist Episcopal Church and Race, 1864-1936 Racial segregation and slavery are two different matters, even if overlap- ping in American history. People could and did make a strong Biblical case for slavery. That cannot be done for racial segregation; Biblical justifications for segregation were always hollow. Relations between blacks and whites in the American Methodist tradition were mostly defined by the institution of slavery until 1865 and in terms of racial segregation afterwards. The separation of the Methodist Episcopal Church into North and South in 1844 was, according to the northern interpretation, based solely on the slavery issue. Southerners argued that the split of 1844 was occasioned by internal political differences, namely the power of the General Conference vis a vis the Bishops.
    [Show full text]
  • 9781426761249.Pdf
    ACPR002401QK000.qxp 10/16/07 10:18 AM Page iv COMMENTARY DOCTRINAL STANDARDS IN THE WESLEYAN TRADITION REVISED EDITION Doctrinal Standards in the Wesleyan Tradition © 1988 Francis Asbury Press Abingdon edition © 2008 All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechan- ical, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system, except as may be expressly permitted by the 1976 Copyright Act or in writing from the publisher. Requests for permission should be addressed to Abingdon Press, P.O. Box 801, 201 Eighth Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37202- 0801 or [email protected]. This book is printed on acid-free paper. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Oden, Thomas C. Doctrinal standards in the Wesleyan tradition / Thomas C. Oden.—Rev. ed. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 978-0-687-65111-5 (pbk. : alk. paper) 1. Methodist Church—Doctrines. 2. Methodist Church—United States—Doctrines. 3. United Methodist Church (U.S.)—Doctrines. 4. Authority—Religious aspects—Methodist Church. I. Title. BX8331.3.034 2008 230’.7—dc22 2007031195 All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, NEW INTERNA- TIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. All rights reserved throughout the world. Used by permission of International Bible Society. Quotations from The Book of Discipline 2004 and from the E.U.B. Confession are from The Book of Discipline of the UMC © 2004 United Methodist Publishing House. Used by permission. Korean Creed, p. 198–99, is adapted from UM Hymnal © 1989 United Methodist Publishing House.
    [Show full text]
  • Membership Secretary Job Description
    Membership Secretary Result Expected An effective membership secretary will keep accurate membership records, will help the congregation know its current reality, and will build a plan for growth in professions of faith, baptisms, members, and discipleship. Spiritual Gifts and Qualifications Helpful for the Job The membership secretary position will be enhanced by a person who has gifts of servanthood, helping, and administration. The membership secretary needs to be an adaptable person who understands the changing cultural understanding of membership and can work with individuals and the pastor to facilitate membership categories of The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church. Skills for this position include an ability to communicate well by listening, speaking, and writing; a willingness to tend to details; experience in record keeping; and an interest in learning. Responsibilities of the Position This person works with the pastor to keep accurate records for all membership rolls (baptized members, professing members, constituents, affiliate members, associate members, people removed from the roll of professing members, people removed from the roll of baptized members), reporting annually to the charge conference. This person maintains a list of members received and those to be removed from the rolls. The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church defines categories of membership and the process for removal of members. This person is accountable to the charge conference through the church council. This person understands and maintains the membership records (¶230, Book of Discipline), helps conduct the annual membership audit (¶231, The Discipline) and provides an annual report of members attending colleges and universities (¶ 232).
    [Show full text]
  • 2020 Trade Catalog Table of Contents Social Media & Online Resources
    SPRING & SUMMER 2020 TRADE CATALOG TABLE OF CONTENTS SOCIAL MEDIA & ONLINE RESOURCES These resources exist to aid you in growing your retail CHRISTIAN LIVING 1 business and to enhance the consumer’s experience when engaging with our authors, brands, and products. BIBLE STUDIES 13 Thank you for your partnership in bringing our books to BIBLES 27 readers everywhere. For more information, please visit AbingdonPress.com. INSPIRATIONAL & SEASONAL 31 WEBSITES LEADERSHIP, THEOLOGY & 39 Abingdon Press | AbingdonPress.com BIBLICAL STUDIES Abingdon Women | AbingdonWomen.com CURRICULUM 61 Deep Blue Kids | DeepBlueKids.com Vacation Bible School | AbingdonPressVBS.com CHURCH SUPPLIES 77 Deep Blue Kids Bible | DeepBlueKidsBible.com UPPER ROOM BOOKS 81 Common English Bible (CEB) | CommonEnglishBible.com ORDERING INFORMATION 85 VIDEOS Abingdon Press | Vimeo.com/AbingdonPress Abingdon Press | YouTube.com/AbingdonBooks Abingdon Press makes its best effort to verify pricing Common English Bible | Vimeo.com/CommonEnglishBible accuracy at the time of publication, but reserves the right Common English Bible | YouTube.com/CommonEnglishBible to correct/update pricing at its discretion, due to market fluctuations impacting the cost of materials, printing, domestic or international sourcing and other aspects of FACEBOOK the publishing process. Abingdon Press | Facebook.com/AbingdonPress Abingdon Academic | Facebook.com/AbingdonPressAcademic Abingdon Women | Facebook.com/AbingdonWomen Deep Blue Kids | Facebook.com/DeepBlueKids Abingdon Press VBS | Facebook.com/AbingdonPressVBS
    [Show full text]