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September 2007 Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors. Volume 37 The people of The United Methodist Church® Number 7 Clergy take to the streets for janitors in Indianapolis By Daniel R. Gangler that janitors in Indianapolis have access to affordable heath care?” INDIANAPOLIS – Saying an Janitors also deserve a voice in the emphatic “NO” to economic seg- workplace and full-time steady regation, more than 250 pastors, employment, Cushman-Wood janitors and supporters of social said. justice joined in an hour-long prayer vigil rally Aug. 15 on Mar- Rights of workers ket Street just west of Monument At issue for more than 125 In- Circle near the Market Street Tow- dianapolis clergy are the rights of er, a building workers, sub- that does not standard pay pay a living and lack of af- wage to its jan- “We believe this is fordable itors, accord- a God ordained health care in- ing to the Indi- surance for anapolis Cler- thing for us to do.” janitors em- gy Committee – Kim Tillman ployed by Ex- of Interfaith ecutive Man- Worker Jus- agement Ser- tice. vices, an Indianapolis-based jani- This is the same building where torial service that contracts with five pastors, including the Rev. HDG Mansur, Indianapolis Pow- Darren Cushman-Wood, senior er and Light, The Children’s Mu- pastor of Speedway United Meth- seum, Roche Diagnostics and odist Church, were arrested May 17 Dow Agra Sciences. during a sit-down prayer vigil held Former EMS employee, Dar- at the entrance of the building. nale Tillman said he made $7.25 Cush- an hour (biweekly pay of $310) man-Wood and had no health benefits. He said Together photo co-hosted he was fired by EMS for trying to Darren Cushman-Wood, senior pastor of Speedway UMC, leads 250 clergy, janitors and supporters of social the August organize workers. justice during a noon-time prayer vigil rally on Market Street in downtown Indianapolis. rally with Tillman and other janitors also “If we can spend a billion dollars Bishop T. cited a lack of training and inade- on a stadium, surely we can give Garrott quate safety and cleaning equip- decent wages to a janitor who Benjamin, ment to do their jobs. cleans up our mess,” he said to senior pas- Tillman’s wife, Kim, told those loud applause. tor of Light gathered, “We believe this is a The pastors are working to of the Cushman-Wood God ordained thing for us to do.” support justice for janitors with World Christian Church. Other Hamm said to the applause and the Service Employees Interna- speakers included Disciples of cheers of the lunchtime crowd, tional Union, which is working Christ ministers Richard Hamm “Something is wrong when a per- in Cincinnati, Cleveland and In- and Linda McCrae, Fr. Tom Fox son works full-time and still dianapolis for janitors. of Hispanic Ministries in the Ro- makes wages under the poverty man Catholic Archdiocese of In- line of $15,000 a year.” He fur- Some success dianapolis, Indiana State Rep. ther noted that CEOs on the aver- David Orentlicher and Craig Clergy have had some success age in the U.S. typically bring with Indianapolis businesses. Dur- Jones, head of the Cincinnati jan- home some $14 million in com- itors’ union, which recently won ing the rally they celebrated that pensation while increasing their business leaders like Eli Lilly, Si- better pay and benefits conces- profits by “moving to places sions from that city’s largest jani- mon Malls, Duke Realty and Sal- where there is no voice for labor.” lie Mae have responded positive- torial companies. Tim James, associate general minister and administrative secretary of Benjamin who heads the larg- ly to the needs of Indianapolis jan- “We come here today to de- the (Disciples of Christ) National Convocation, encourages supporters est Disciples congregation in In- itors. nounce economic segregation. Is dianapolis, added, “A first-class to sign a pledge to fight for better wages of janitors in Indianapolis. it not too much to ask that janiors In an open letter to the “India- city cannot have citizens locked napolis Community” shared at the Methodist clergy, have led a “Jan- its janitorial company, EMS, in Indianapolis earn a living out of a decent wage, locked out wage?” Is it not too much to ask rally, clergy asked, “We want to itors for Justice” campaign, seek- which opposes a union for jani- of affordable health care,” added know why building owners would ing to improve janitors’ poor wag- tors. McCrae reported that IPL employ janitorial companies that es, scant benefits and long hours. officials received the petition Living wage knowingly and purposely prevent During the rally Hamm, Mmo- without response. She said the “The United Methodist Church recognizes the responsibility our community’s transformation ja Ajabu, a minister at Light of the group would press ahead for an of governments to develop and implement sound fiscal and mon- from poverty-wage jobs into the World, McCrae and Fox delivered agreement with companies that etary policies that provide for the economic life of individuals. kind of jobs that will benefit our a petition to the Indianapolis Pow- have not signed with a union. Every person has the right to a job at a living wage” (Social city.” er and Light Building on nearby For more information about the Principles, 2000 Book of Resolutions, p. 55). For more than two years, Indi- Monument Circle, asking IPL to campaign, log on to anapolis clergy, including United investigate the labor practices of www.interfaithworkerjustice.org www. inareaumc.org Hoosier United 2 Methodists FROM THE BISHOP together September 2007 We are coming together Two things seem to be happening at the sions planning and celebration. I will be some goofy games. The theme of the Conference and Area offices. same time here in Indiana. privileged to celebrate Holy Commun- event will be “Living the Wesleyan Way Our two Cabinets had a summer plan- First, the Imagine Indiana Design Team ion with them. in a New Day” including some serious ning retreat together, with excellent con- is working on an Implementation Plan to ♦ The laity of our two conferences will presentations and worship, but also sultation by Dr. Kennon Callahan, author bring to the North and South Indiana Con- join together for a “LEAP Event” on much of the retreat will be about having of Twelve Keys to an Effective Church. The ferences in 2008 for a vote on the details of Feb. 29 and March 1, 2008. The name fun together and getting to know one two Cabinets and many of the two confer- creating a new, unified Indiana Conference “LEAP” is not just because Feb. 29 is another. ence staffs went to Mississippi this past in 2009. This work is going well leap-year day, LEAP also means In addition to these events, other things January on a joint mission trip that allowed and the result of the overwhelm- “Let’s Establish a Priority” and are happening that bring us together, too. those groups to get to know one another in ing votes received during our that priority is Evangelism. The Our two Outdoor Ministry Teams are work- the midst of providing service to families two 2007 annual conferences to Boards of Laity of the North and ing to develop a state-wide plan to use all recovering from Hurricane Katrina. move toward a new conference. South Conference, led by our of our current campgrounds in a unified It is interesting that even as the Imag- I am now visiting in all 18 dis- Lay Leaders Kayc Mykrantz plan to grow more disciples by reaching ine Indiana Design Team is working on a tricts to bring updates about this and Ike Williams, are planning larger numbers of children, youth and adults detailed plan for a new Indiana, we are work and to hear your concerns, a great event of sharing and fo- through our camping programs. already “living into” a new sense of com- new ideas, hopes, dreams and cusing upon the role of laity in Our two Boards of Pensions and Insur- ing together as The United Methodist fears about this process. evangelism. ance are working together to find a way for Church in Indiana. We seem to be discov- Second, while this official work is mov- ♦ The clergy of North and South confer- all of our clergy, spouses and surviving ering that we are already united by Christ ing forward, it seems that something else ences are joining together for an “Our spouses to be covered fairly and equitably for ministry to the whole state, and we is happening. People and groups in North Life Together” retreat on April 7-8. by our pension and insurance programs. seem to be enjoying getting to know one and South Indiana are meeting together, While clergy from both conferences Our two Councils of Finance and Ad- another as we work side-by-side. We are working together, getting to know one an- have had “Our Life Together” days in ministration have visited one another’s coming together. other and planning events for us to become the past three years, this will be the first meetings to learn from each other and to Bishop Michael J. Coyner better acquainted. time all clergy will come together for enhance our ministry of finance and stew- Indiana Area of Here are some examples: such an event. Dr. Greg Jones, Dean of ardship. The United Methodist Church ♦ The United Methodist Women of North Duke Divinity School, will be the key- We even had a meeting of all staff mem- Making a Difference in Indiana and South Indiana are having their An- note speaker, a whole series of home- bers from the North Conference, South and around the world. nual Day together on Nov. 3 in India- grown workshop leaders will offer great napolis. This will be a great day as the opportunities, and there will be a “Fun UMWs join together for worship, mis- Night” with food, fellowship and even HOOSIER UNITED METHODISTS

September 2007 Vol. 37 No.7 MISSION STATEMENT: To reflect the teachings of Christ through stories and pictures, thereby sharing key moments and concerns in the life of his Indiana church and its people. To share joy, to share personal faith, to share challenges, and to refresh the spirit.

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Owen more on a plan of union to be voted on at the 2008 Indiana North and Indiana Ida Easley Bruce Palmer Mark Eutsler Robert Sharp South Conferences. Chip Gast Matthew Stultz This month the team will convene on Sept. 28. Coyner will continue to meet Mark Gough Bert Talbott with the 15-member young leaders’ group as part of the Imagine Indiana planning process. Permission is hereby granted to United Methodist congregations to reprint stories, not Young leaders participating in the Aug. 17 meeting included: Amanda Conuitt, previously copyrighted, in church newsletters. Together is supported by connectional giving. Matt Stultz, Chiyona Bourne, Brian Durand, Shalimar Holderly, Matt Oats, Aaron Hobbs, Clarinda Crawford, Heather Clinger, Rebecca Fisher, Ben Borruff. www.inareaumc.org Hoosier United WELCOME Methodists 3 www.inareaumc.org together Do we know who we are? Chances are your congregation duced growth of institutions, but ists, we not only proclaim the probably doesn’t offer a study The United Methodist we have been reluctant to start love of God through Jesus Christ, about United Methodist identity. new congregations but also proclaim social Chances are it doesn’t offer a Church has an opportunity to and create new faith justice to those treated course in Christian identity either. grow spiritually and communities. unjustly by a material- With the continual seculariza- Wesleyan churches istic secular society that tion of American society, our iden- numerically to once again grew in the 19th cen- is more interested in a tity as both Christian and United become a formidable force in tury, because leaders profit margin than what Methodist seems to be waning. of the denomination the biblical prophets Secular elements continue to American culture. placed a priority on taught about social jus- erode not only the sanctuary with beginning new con- tice to all, especially stagnant to decreasing worship gregations with the those marginalized by attendance, but also the accep- vices are tailored to be short and Bishop Coyner preaches that influx of immigrants society. tance, by members of United convenient – then we need to ask evangelism is job one, not just to and the westward expansion of the Once we get our Wesleyan Methodist and other historic Prot- ourselves, what does it mean to add people to our pews, but to of- American frontier. If approved by house in order according to the estant and Anglican churches, of be a United Methodist in Ameri- fer new generations a Christ-cen- the General Conference, the top words and deeds of Jesus, we have secular values such as legalized ca today? Do we know who we tered, Spirit-driven life and the abil- legislative body of The United the potential for genuine growth, gambling, injustices toward the are? Or have we become a mix ity to show that new life in Christ Methodist Church, our church will not just by transferring new mem- poor and minimizing the impor- of secular and sacred expressions to all. As Hoosier United Method- once again commit itself to start- bers from other denominations, tance of faith expressions in the of a feel-good culture? ists, we are in the process of unit- ing one new congregation a day but by transforming the lives of public arena, to mention a few. With the millennial generation ing our two existing conferences across the United States. That goal Americans who may have only ex- Like secularized Europe more attuned to spirituality than into one new and unified confer- will stretch us. But if we don’t perienced the church during wed- where more tourists are present their boomer and buster parents, ence across the whole state. Again, reach out to a new generation ea- dings, funerals, baptisms, confir- in churches than worshippers, The United Methodist Church has not only to reverse 40 years of ger to experience the Christian mations and a place for Scouts, America continues to secularize an opportunity to grow spiritually membership decline, but also to faith, other churches open to AA and the annual fish fry. a culture once centered in Juda- and numerically to once again be- base mission and ministry in con- Christ’s call will claim the inevi- For growth to become a norma- ic-Christian norms. When we are come a formidable force in Amer- gregations. table growth of Christianity. tive reality, we must want to grow, encouraged to examine Starbucks ican culture. But to fulfill this chal- We know we need to do church We begin by claiming the realizing that our special guests as a role model for post-moderns lenge, United Methodist Christian differently because what we have identity of being United Method- are images of Christ who died to to revitalize the church’s out- identity must be claimed and pro- done for 40 years has not pro- ist Christians in a growing secu- redeem the world. reach, when the class of new claimed not only to our youth, but duced the image of a New Testa- lar culture that is more intent on We need to know who and members consists primarily of also to our neighbors, friends, rel- ment church taught by Jesus and collecting things than experienc- whose we are so that we can make members transferring from other atives and professional colleagues the Apostles. We have placed too ing Christ-centered relationships a difference in Indiana and around churches rather than by profes- for the transformation of society much emphasis upon the institu- within families and throughout the world. sion of faith, when worship ser- one faith profession at a time. tion of the church, which has pro- communities. As United Method- – Daniel R. Gangler Wet, battered Midwest cleans up after floods Disaster News Network others. Five people were reported supplies and money are also August and worked with United cal United Methodist Church to www.disasternews.net injured. Several other tornadoes needed. Methodist Church volunteers and the United Methodist Committee were reported to have touched The city of Findlay in Hancock local United Methodist pastors. An on Relief (UMCOR) and desig- CHICAGO – Residents across the down in the state. County experienced its worst American Red Cross worker in nated to Domestic Disaster Re- Midwest continued cleaning up In Ohio, volunteers were being flooding since 1913, officials said. Eyota, Minn., said that 97 percent sponse, UMCOR Advance and assessing damage the last sought to assist in cleanup efforts Other towns in northern Ohio of the homes in that small Olmst- #901670. Receive an offering in week of August after nearly a in the northern part of the state were also hard hit, including Shel- ed County town were affected by your congregation and designate week of heavy rains swamped the after severe flooding inundated by, Ottawa, Bucyrus and Mans- the flooding. Eyota has a popula- it for the area you wish (such as region, causing flooding and the area, the Ohio Voluntary Or- field. tion of about 1,700 residents. Ohio, Minnesota, Wisconsin, etc.) widespread power outages. ganizations Active in Disaster Woodward said the Ohio Donations for flood disaster re- Send the offering to your confer- The storms pummeled Illinois, (VOAD) has announced. VOAD was responding to those lief can be given through any lo- ence treasurer. Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Minne- As many as 30 towns in Ohio in need as well as helping conduct sota, Iowa and Wisconsin. At least were affected by flooding, accord- damage assessments. 12 storm-related deaths have been ing to Gov. Ted Strickland, who In southeastern Minnesota, reported across the Midwest and spent the last days of August vis- 4,200 homes were flooded in a thousands of homes have been iting the hard-hit communities. six-county area, according to es- Fast flooded. Strickland has declared a state of timates from the American Red Flood warnings were in place emergency for Hancock, Allen, Cross and state Department of Sunday, Aug. 26, for at least Crawford, Hardin, Putnam, Rich- Emergency Management. They Easy eight counties in Ohio. Similar land, Seneca, Van Wert and Wyan- reported 256 homes were de- warnings were downgraded to dot counties. He said a federal di- stroyed and another 338 had ma- small stream advisories for sev- saster declaration would be re- jor damage. Some 475 other Free eral areas in Illinois and Indiana quested. homes remained inaccessible. as creeks and rivers continued to Mary Woodward, chairman of FEMA representatives and recede. the Ohio VOAD, said volunteers state officials were in Minnesota Keeping You Connected. In Michigan, residents in Eaton will be needed to help thousands and Wisconsin conducting prelim- With vital information about Hoosier United Methodists County were also assessing dam- of affected residents in nine Ohio inary damage estimates. Three ages after a tornado Aug. 24 de- counties clean up after historic FEMA disaster recovery centers Hoosier United Methodist News is electronic stroyed 12 homes and damaged 17 flooding. Donations of cleaning opened Aug. 27 in Winona, Fill- and available to you 24/7. more and Houston counties. Connect at www.inareaumc.org A state of emergency was de- and click on Subscribe to e-HUM to sign up. Midwest Mission Distribution Center clared for six counties in Minne- For information, news and commentary including: needs flood buckets sota and for 12 counties in Wis- Bishop Coyner’s E-pistles consin. Federal aid was being Indiana Area news The Midwest Mission Distribution Center near Springfield, sought and President Bush issued Ill., a mission agency of the North Central Jurisdiction of The Disaster alerts federal disaster declarations for Upcoming events United Methodist Church, has requested flood buckets to assist five counties in Wisconsin – flood survivors in clean-up efforts. Information about assembling Mission updates and Crawford, La Crosse, Richland, United Methodists global news and shipping flood buckets is available on the center’s Web site Sauk and Vernon. at www.midwestmissiondc.org or by calling 217-483-7911, Mon- Nechama Jewish Disaster Re- e-HUM is a ministry of Indiana Area Communications day through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (CDT). sponse deployed clean-up volun- teers to Stockton, Minn., in late Hoosier United 4 Methodists INDIANA together September 2007 Family’s spirit of adventure serves them well after mom and dad answer call to ordained ministry to serve in Indiana By Charlie Lehman Of course, answering their call First UMC in 1991. They imme- has been costly financially. After diately got very involved in church EVANSTON, Ill. – He came from leaving a life on the sea for Indi- life. Eleven years later they began Dort in the Netherlands. She came ana, Ed earned a degree in com- talking quietly to each other about from Crown Point in Indiana. puter science at Purdue Universi- their calls to ministry. It wasn’t They came together while work- ty and became a Chicago-based long before they stood together ing on a Dutch cruise ship – he as consultant. Traveling every week before the congregation and artic- a radio operator, she as a nurse. to help companies implement hu- ulated their calls. Fifteen years later in Lowell, man-resource software, Ed earned Two of their best friends, Tom Ind., this husband and wife – this a substantial income. and Kathie Stoner, had been talk- Ed and Mary – these parents of That changed abruptly. They ing together about their call to young children responded togeth- lived their first of five years as stu- adopt a child or bring foster chil- er to their separate calls to min- dents off of their savings. Since dren into their home. Immediate- istry. That is, you see, their style: then, their income has been Gar- ly after that service in August together. And their answers, ar- rett-Evangelical Leadership 2002, the Stoners said they would ticulated before a loving United Scholarships for both, a Faculty help care for the van Wijk chil- Methodist congregation during Honor Scholarship for Mary, part- dren while Mary and Ed were in the same service in 2002, time jobs at First UMC in Lowell, seminary. launched an adventure that would Photo courtesy of Garrett-ETS The van Wijk family (from left) – Ed, Michael, Johan, Mary and Cecilia – and student loans. “It was very powerful,” Mary stretch across five years at Gar- celebrate the May 11 graduation of Ed and Mary from Garrett-Evangeli- “We still have a mortgage pay- said, tearing up as she described rett-Evangelical Theological cal Theological Seminary in Evanston, Ill. ment due every month and chil- the conversation. “It was a strong Seminary and, of course, at dren who like to eat,” quipped message of affirmation,” said Ed. home. they’re in different time zones. “Then Cecilia got very quiet. She Mary. Ed: “We are called to ministry Mary and Ed van Wijk (pro- If this grand adventure hasn’t knew it would mean moves – Ed’s call to parish ministry together.” nounced van Wike) graduated been confusing enough for the moves plural, and she didn’t like came gradually from the time he Mary: “It’s not an easy call to from Garrett-Evangelical May 11, three van Wijk children so far, that. It didn’t phase Johan at the was a young boy actively involved discern and to face because it each with a master of divinity de- consider this: Their parents’ Sun- time. During five years, there have in the Christian Reformed Church means massive change in your gree. day morning services occur at the been gradual, incremental shifts. in the Netherlands. life. With God we are called to Both were commissioned to same time, even though this is in We’ve allowed them to voice their “Ed was born and raised in a think outside the box and be cre- ministry during the North Indiana different time zones. No problem. concerns, griefs and excitement as pew,” Mary said. “I was not. I ative.” Annual Conference session in Cecilia van Wijk was 8-years- well. Ed and I have adventurous was baptized, and that’s about it. Ed: “We have faith in God that June. This summer they began old when her parents explained spirits. They also have adventur- I had prayed for a Godly man to we are following the path that God their new appointments from their calls to become pastors and ous spirits.” come into my life. And boom.” has called us to.” Bishop Mike Coyner and the described their path to get there. Ed said: “Doing it together They met on Sept. 1, 1987 aboard No doubt with God’s blessings North Indiana Conference. Mary, Her brother, Johan, was 6. Almost made it possible. As family we a Dutch cruise ship preparing for the inspiring van Wijk family ad- 48, serves as pastor at the UMC a year after they began their stud- have supported each other, explor- a voyage out of Vancouver, Brit- venture will continue – together. in Remington; Ed, 51, serves as ies in January 2003, Michael was ing this new adventure, experienc- ish Columbia. Charlie Lehman serves as a pastor at Trinity UMC in Kent- born on Dec. 6. ing it together” “in ways,” adds Married and in Indiana, Mary public relations officer at Garrett- land. While the churches are sep- “They (Cecilia and Johan) were Mary, “that will deepen our fami- and Ed visited a number of Evangelical Theological Semi- arated by only a 15-minute drive, very excited at first,” Mary said. ly relationships.” churches before joining Lowell nary in Evanston, Ill. General Conference host committee issues call to prayer By United Methodist News Service “People might pray this par- prepare, deliberate and discern, and for every other large ticular prayer or they might be and small thing that goes into General Conference. United Methodists around the world are asked to pray led to pray for General Confer- Please join us. We pray that our work before and dur- for God’s guidance for the church in the time leading up to ence in another way,” Tutt said. ing General Conference 2008 may itself be an act of prayer and during the denomination’s 2008 legislative assembly. “They might be led to Ephe- and that we will be attentive through it all to God’s Pres- The Central Texas Conference host committee, which is sians 3:14-21, or other portions ence in the Holy Spirit. We pray that through it all, we preparing for the assembly next spring in Fort Worth, has of Scripture may speak to them more clearly. Our hope is may follow the lead of the Good Shepherd, Jesus the Christ, issued a “A Call to Prayer for General Conference 2008.” that more and more United Methodists will lift up General and that we are able to let go as we offer and entrust all “Just as prayer is as essential to the Christian life as Conference during all of their regular prayer time and Bi- things to the Holy One. breath, so prayer is essential to our shared life together as ble study in the coming months.” we prepare for General Conference 2008,” the committee The committee is planning several types of prayer spaces said in its call. at General Conference, including “Second Breath” prayer North Conference presents “We on the General Conference Hosting Committee tents near the convention floor, Delony said. The prayer 2007 Bread and Basin Awards spaces are designed to help the church experience Gener- Prayer Ministries Team invite you to pray daily for Gener- Each year, the North Indiana Conference honors al Conference as a time of “holy conferencing,” he said. al Conference 2008 and for all the preparations and delib- several United Methodists in the conference with the Here is the text of the call to prayer: erations leading up to it so that in all that we do we are Bread and Basin Award for their outstanding contri- A CALL TO PRAYER FOR GENERAL ‘rooted and grounded in love’,” the committee said. butions to the church. This year CONFERENCE 2008 FROM THE CENTRAL Nearly 1,000 delegates from around the world will meet Kayc Mykrantz, NIC Lay Lead- TEXAS HOST COMMITTEE April 23-May 2 in Fort Worth to revise The United Meth- er of Logansport, announced “To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible odist Church’s Book of Discipline and Book of Resolu- the recipients made by nomina- than to be alive without breathing.” tions, approve a budget for general ministries, speak to tions from each of the confer- – Martin Luther King, Jr. issues of the day, worship and celebrate the church’s work. ence’s nine district at the annual Just as prayer is as essential to the Christian life as General Conference meets every four years. conference session during an breath, so prayer is essential to our shared life together as “We feel that the prayers of all United Methodists are all-conference banquet. we prepare for General Conference 2008. crucial as we approach General Conference,” said Judy The 2007 Bread and Ba- We on the General Conference Hosting Committee Tutt, co-chairperson of the Prayer and Discernment Min- sin recipients are named by Prayer Ministries Team invite you to pray daily for Gener- istries Team. “If we are to discern God’s will for our de- District: Calumet – Don Cop- Mykrantz al Conference 2008 and for all the preparations and delib- nomination, it is important for every member to be informed ple and Champ Merrick, Fort erations leading up to it so that in all that we do we are about and to pray about the issues that will come before Wayne – Deb Miteff; Huntington – George “rooted and grounded in love.” the conference. That’s why we are trying to disseminate and Juanita Rapp, Kokomo – Shirley Dominick, We as a church need the cleansing, healing and guiding the Call to Prayer to as many United Methodist publica- Lafayette – Norma Crane, Marion – Rev. Brian breath of prayer as we tend to all of the details in prepara- tions and Web sites worldwide as we possibly can.” Wise, Muncie – Earl and Louise Luke and War- tion for General Conference 2008, as we elect General Tutt’s co-chairperson, Len Delony, wrote the prayer saw – Holly White. contained within the committee’s call to prayer statement. and Jurisdictional Conference delegates, as the delegates Hoosier United INDIANA Methodists 5 www.inareaumc.org together Statewide clergy renewal program to continue for 10th year INDIANAPOLIS – The Lilly En- riety, but the point is always re- cipients will be notified by late dowment Inc. has announced that The program is open to all Indiana newal – of body, mind, and spirit May 2008. the popular Indiana Clergy Re- – in the deepest possible sense.” An information meeting about newal Program will continue for congregations that have an ordained the program for Indiana pastors, its tenth year. So far, more than pastor. Bonded beyond their spouses and congregational 280 Indiana congregations have expectations representatives will be held Sept. received grants that have enabled One pastor echoed Dykstra’s 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. at North Unit- them to send their ministers far usually very busy people who per- their denominations, renew fami- statement. “The most prevalent ed Methodist Church, 3808 N. and wide on voyages of renewal form many diverse duties,” said ly and friendship ties, read, write, impact on the congregation was Meridian St., Indianapolis. Those and refreshment. The congrega- Craig Dykstra, the Endowment’s worship and pray – whatever helps that we bonded beyond any expec- who would like to attend need to tions, too, through their own pro- senior vice president for religion. them draw more deeply on the tations we could have had. By complete the invitation card that grams and plans during the sab- “Most of them have never taken a sources of renewal that give them working together and intentional- accompanies the application (or baticals often experience renewed sabbatical. These are not ‘burned- energy and sustain them in their ly putting God and the church that is available on the Endow- energy and purpose. out’ pastors but hard-working peo- ministries. first, we grew as one and accom- ment’s Web site) and return it to Through the program the En- ple whose duties have left them “These are intentional times of plished things that we were not the Endowment by Sept. 20. dowment offers up to 40 grants of little time to stop – just stop – for replenishment,” Dykstra stressed. sure were possible,” he said. For details about the informa- up to $45,000 each to support re- a while. As one pastor told us af- “They are not vacations. Success- The program is open to all In- tion meeting or to gain access to newal programs for pastors of In- ter his sabbatical, ‘If you think ful proposals combine a sense of diana congregations that have an the application brochure, interest- diana congregations. Up to $15,000 you’re too busy to get away, coherence among the proposed ordained pastor. Also, if a pastor ed persons should view the En- of that amount may be used to help you’re busier than you need to be. activities, usually drawn together has benefited from a previous cler- dowment’s Web site, www.- the congregation fulfill pastoral The renewal program can help in a thematic unity that is appar- gy renewal program grant received lillyendowment.org and click on duties during the pastor’s absence you understand that.’” ent in the proposal. This is not a in or before 2002, that pastor’s Religion; call 317-916-7350; e- and/or to support renewal activities fill-in-the-blanks application. It current congregation is eligible to mail indianaclergyrenewal@- for the congregation itself. Pastor’s travel worldwide takes time for the pastor and con- apply for a grant to support a sec- yahoo.com; or write Jean M. “It can go unrecognized – even With these grants, pastors trav- gregation to put together a well- ond renewal for that pastor. Smith, Program Director, Lilly among some members of congre- el to places anywhere in the world, thought-out plan. Among the pro- Applications must be post- Endowment, 2801 N. Meridian gations – that good pastors are explore the historical traditions of posals there is a great deal of va- marked by Jan. 29, 2008, and re- St., Indianapolis, Ind. 46208. Annual conferences focus on starting new churches By Linda Green stewardship matters. They also members in the United States and by the end of the year. was forwarded to the Africa Cen- A UMNS Report elected most of the 992 clergy and 11.5 million members worldwide. Since 1995, Florida has creat- tral Conference and General Con- lay delegates that will attend the In all, at least 32 annual con- ed 86 new churches-56 percent of ference for review. Concerns over shrinking 2008 General Conference, the top ferences celebrated plans to start which are congregations with ra- Indiana United Methodists United Methodist membership lawmaking body of The United new churches and revitalize and cial, ethnic or language diversity. voted to combine their north and in most of the church’s regional Methodist Church that meets once redevelop existing ones. At least Much United Methodist south conferences after a decade U.S. jurisdictions-and strategies every four years and will convene 13 began campaigns to support growth in recent years has been of discussion and debate. They for reversing those overall next spring in Fort Worth, Texas. camping and campus ministry or in Africa. The North Katanga will consider a plan of implemen- trends-were pervasive as the de- Sixty-six United Methodist received reports about campaigns Conference in the Democratic tation at next year’s annual con- nomination’s annual conferenc- conferences outside of the United and efforts under way. Republic of Congo reports start- ference sessions and could meet es convened in 2007. States meet annually as well, but ing 150 new congregations in the as a new unified conference as Sixty-three U.S. conferences, not always during May and June. Celebrating new churches past year. early as 2009. including Indiana’s North and The issue of church growth was The sessions also included cel- Five new church groups were Conversations among the South conferences, met during frequently addressed-consistent ebrations of new church growth registered during the East Russia Troy, New England, North Cen- May and June as lay and clergy with the denomination’s plan to and updates on initiatives already and Central Asia Annual Confer- tral New York, Western New representatives from local church- make building and revitalizing in place. The Florida Annual Con- ence session. York and Wyoming annual con- es gathered to approve regional congregations one of its four areas ference celebrated the launch of Indiana United Methodists ferences are under way to ex- budgets, speak on social issues, of emphasis at the dawn of the 21st nine churches in 2006 and 10 new chartered the first Hispanic con- plore jurisdictional boundaries. establish conference programs century. The United Methodist churches in 2007. The conference gregation in Indiana as the Chris- There is growing interest in the and address administrative and Church has more than 8 million has a goal of 23 new church starts tian Getsemani United Methodist possibility of all or part of Ver- Church in Fort Wayne, and the mont merging into the New En- South German Annual Confer- gland Conference. A special ses- Wesley Seminary announces D. Min. ence gave the green light to found sion of the Troy Annual Confer- a special church for young people ence will be held Oct. 6 to act in campus ministries, the poor in 2008 in Karlsruhe. on the proposal and, if approved, In addition to new church starts, the plan will be submitted to the WASHINGTON, DC (WTS) – faculty and participants will dis- “Making Disciples: Theological 11 annual conferences celebrated 2008 Northeastern Jurisdiction- Wesley Theological Seminary cover solutions and create best Foundations and Best Practices” growth in membership through al Conference. announces the approaching ap- practices for campus ministry in beginning in May 2008 and “Pas- profession of faith, baptism or United Methodists in the two plication deadline of Oct. 1 for coming decades. toral Theology, Care and Counsel- transfer of membership, plans to annual conferences in Michigan two unique Doctor of Ministry Recent nationwide surveys ing” and “Arts and Theology” be- grow members and efforts to stem received an update from a transi- tracks beginning in Washington, show that nine in ten Americans ginning January 2009. the rate of membership loss. tion team developing a plan for a D.C. in January 2008 – “Cam- want churches to be more active Applications are being ac- new single annual conference in pus Ministries” and “Wesley and in ministry to and with the poor, cepted through Oct. 1. Details 2009, and the annual conferences the Poor.” and eight in ten want churches are available at Unions in the Northeast passed petitions “Campus Ministries” is de- to be more active in giving poor www.WesleySeminary.edu, and Spring and summer are the and resolutions to include Bermu- signed for those called to minis- people a voice in public affairs program questions can be direct- most common months for getting da within the boundaries of the try on a college or university and addressing the roots of pov- ed to Dr. Lew Parks at married, and United Methodist Northeast Jurisdiction. campus. Unique challenges are erty. “Wesley and the Poor” ad- [email protected] or conferences got engaged or are Mergers of churches and de- named and studied such as work- dresses that call by helping 202-885-6481. For application moving toward unions. Thirteen commissioning of churches in ing in the shadow of secular sci- church leaders stand in the heri- materials and information, con- annual conferences approved Louisiana are due to damage from ence, witnessing in a pluralistic tage of John Wesley with re- tact the Office of Admissions at plans to reduce districts, increase Hurricane Katrina, paving the way environment, meeting the respec- newed vision and tools for lead- Wesley Theological Seminary, districts, maintain districts, exam- for new emerging ministries.. tive needs of traditional and non- ing the church in ministry to and 4500 Massachusetts Avenue, ine conference boundaries or re- Linda Green serves as a United traditional students, connecting with the poor. NW, Washington, DC 20016. organize in other ways. Methodist News Service news with local congregations and es- Other upcoming Doctor of Admissions may be reached by The size of the East Africa An- writer based in Nashville, Tenn. tablishing long-term financial Ministry tracks at Wesley include phone at 202-885-8659 or 800- nual Conference compelled mem- This story was compiled from an- support for ministry. Through “Life Together: Spirituality for 882-4987 or by e-mail: bers to vote to divide into four nual conference reports. seminars and innovative projects, Transforming Community” and [email protected]. annual conferences. The action Hoosier United 6 Methodists INDIANA together September 2007 First in a series of reviews on the Bishop’s Bundle Starbucks parity a good wake-up call but not total Gospel By Daniel R. Gangler gations. For laity, this book will illus- Christian faith in 21st century trate, with the Starbuck’s parity, that The Gospel According to Starbucks ®: Living with a Christian faith in 21st century North Grande Passion by Leonard Sweet (Water Brook Press North America must be more America must be viewed with more 2007) is a good reality check, but not total Gospel, for practice and experience than practice and experience than dogma historic mainline Protestant churches in a creative com- and statements of belief. Knowing the parison with Starbucks – the coffee people. dogma and statements of belief. Gospel theologically is one thing, but Sweet has creatively woven his E.P.I.C. theme, intro- living out the Gospel in daily life be- duced nearly a decade ago, comparing it with the success- comes a transforming experience for ful and growing Starbucks chain of coffee houses and prod- E.P.I.C. spirituality. E-P-I-C is the acronym for Experi- both believers and the society in which ucts. Sweet postulates that the church can be revived by ence – Participatory – Image-rich – Connecting they live. giving her members a similar experience, which he terms This parity is written on the premise that one book Both Starbucks and the church are about community. doesn’t stand in line at Starbuck for a four buck cup of Both have their own languages, decor and mannerisms. coffee, but for the coffeehouse experience gendered by Both are learned experiences. Both need to be inviting to Sweet to speak at DePauw one of the most successful companies in America. Star- exist and grow. University’s Mendenhall lecture Oct. 9 bucks not only understands culture, but also is beginning Putting Sweet into our own context as United Method- DePauw University’s Mendenhall Lecture will be to shape part of American culture. ists, the church needs to be passionate and renewing with on Tuesday, Oct. 9, at 7:30 Sweet’s writing is light, light hearted and filled with enriching experiences to the extent that we, as its mem- p.m. This year’s lecturer will helpful sidebars which contribute to thought but not nec- bers, are compelled to share our faith with all within and be Dr. Leonard Sweet. A 5:30 essarily to his theme. It’s a fast and easy read but one read- beyond the church. Our passion is driven through an abid- p.m. meal will be served as ers will want to return to read again or share with a friend ing relationship with the Creator and Savior of the world well. For further information, or colleague. experienced in our relationship with others. contact Lesley Lytle at The I agree with Bishop Mike Coyner wanting Sweet’s book The Gospel According to Starbucks ®: Living with a Office of Spiritual Life at in the Bishop’s Bundle of Books as one of five books for Grande Passion is an important read for both clergy and [email protected]. area-wide discussion. Of the five, it was the one that caught laity especially as Hoosier United Methodists imagine a Sweet is founder and presi- my attention first. Maybe it’s because I enjoy Starbucks, new conference for the 21st century. dent of Spirit Venture Minis- but also because I have experienced Sweet in person and For on online discussion of this book, Mark Eutsler has tries and serves as the E. Stan- Sweet heard his EPIC thesis in 2000 at a conference of United provided a blog that can be accessed at ley Jones professor of evangelism at Drew Theolog- Methodist communicators. www.gospelaccordingtostarbucks.blogspot.com. View re- ical Seminary in Madison, N.J. For pastors, I hope the Starbucks’s gospel will awaken sponses to this book and add your own response, if you the passion for Christ’s Gospel in the life of their congre- wish to do so.

Vectren provides outdoor classroom Response Editor Dana Jones to speak to UE for environmental studies Indiana By Marsha Jackson United Methodist Women

EVANSVILLE, Ind. – The Unit- to celebrate together ed Methodist related University of Nov. 2-3 Evansville and Vectren announced this summer a new way for stu- United Method- Guest Speaker: dents at UE to study the environ- ist Women’s Con- Dana Jones is a ment. UE and Vectren have en- ference CELE- United Methodist tered into a unique partnership in BRATION will be deaconess and di- which Vectren is providing the use held on Nov. 2-3, rector of Commu- of 1,100 acres of land along the at St. Luke’s Unit- nications for the Wabash River just north of Grif- ed Methodist Women’s Division fin, Ind., in Gibson County. Church, 100 W. of the United Meth- “This outdoor learning envi- Photo courtesy of UE 86th Street (one odist General ronment made possible by Vectren Students are marking off part of the meadow area to create a plot to block west of Me- Board of Global Jones will provide University of Evans- study. Within the 20 square meter area, there are 12 randomly selected ridian) in Indianap- Ministries. She ville students with invaluable op- subplots. The same thing is being done in the forest areas, so differenc- olis. served as editor of Response portunities to study ‘green’ issues es of species, dominant plants and invasive plants can be studied. The Celebration will start Magazine from 1992-2006. and positively impact the environ- on Friday, Nov. 2 with an af- At the Celebration, there ment,” said UE President Stephen ternoon tea with Dana Jones, will be a collection box for Jennings. “We are grateful for They hope to start restoring parts of the guest speaker. Following the dry milk (expiration date of Vectren’s generosity to be able to site to native wetland meadow. tea there will be a choice of 2008-2009) for the Kissy Nu- use this large piece of land and are either a tour of Lucille Raines trition Program in Sierre Le- excited about the possibilities for Residence or focus groups: one, West Africa. The goal is our work with the environment.” you today, the ‘doors’ are open at professor of biology and environ- Igniting a Fire for Mission, 2,007 boxes. Niel Ellerbrook, Vectren chair- the 1,100-acre classroom that has mental science, along with three Mission Stories, Young Child Care will be available. man, president and CEO, said, been named: The Vectren Conser- students, have already begun sur- Women’s Group, Prayer For more information “Several months ago, the Univer- vation Park, University of Evans- veying the plant diversity on the Shawl Ministry, Health Kits, please contact: Janis Bohnst- sity approached us about the idea ville Environmental Research land. Soon, they hope to start re- White Cross Guild heart pil- edt, in the North Indiana Con- of an outdoor classroom for stu- Lab.” storing parts of the site to native lows, or Current issues of ference, at 260-485-6632. or dents in the environmental studies Arlen Kaufman, director of the wetland meadow. “We want to try Women’s Division. The day [email protected] or Vick- program; and after some delibera- Environmental Studies Program to create some restored prairie will conclude with a banquet. ie Newkirk, in the South Indi- tion, we believed we had the per- and associate professor of chem- with native grasses,” Hochwend- The CELEBRATION con- ana Conference, at 317-861- fect setting in the Wabash Valley istry at UE, said the land will di- er said. tinues on Saturday., Nov. 3, 1525 or [email protected]. flood plains in Gibson County. rectly affect the studies of UE stu- More information about the with worship, singing, Dana Check out the respective “We became excited about this dents in the sciences, particularly University of Evansville is avail- Jones, as the guest speaker, conference UMW Web sites at opportunity, as it was apparent that those in the environmental stud- able by logging on to Holy Communion with Bish- www.gbgm-umc.org/nicumw we could play a role by providing ies program, but it will also even- www.evansville.edu. op Coyner, and North and (North Conference) and a unique learning environment – tually be a location for study for Marsha Jackson serves as the South UMWs Annual busi- www.gbgm-umc.org/sicumw where nature and knowledge are students across the disciplines. news director at the University of ness meetings. (South Conference). combined. It is my honor to inform Cris Hochwender, associate Evansville. Hoosier United INDIANA Methodists 7 www.inareaumc.org together Wesley Foundation at Purdue celebrates 90 years of ministry WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – The Wesley Foundation at Monterey skillet casserole, baked potatoes/sweet potatoes, Purdue University – the United Methodist Student Center cinnamon apples, glazed carrots, coleslaw, rolls, fruit cob- – celebrates its 90th year of ministry in 2007-2008. bler and drinks to be prepared by the Buck Creek UMC The foresight of four Purdue faculty members – two Missions Team. members of Trinity UMC in Lafayette and two members Cost for this event is $25 four singles; $50 for couples; of First UMC in West Lafayette – led to the creation of the $10 for students. To RSVP, please call Betty Jo Townsend second-oldest Wesley Foundation in the United States. at Wesley at 765-743-5066 or e-mail purduewesley@- Throughout the years, many members from Trinity have verizon.net. A check should be sent immediately follow- been involved through mentoring, serving the students and ing the RSVP to The United Methodist Student Center, serving on the board of directors. P.O. Box 2396, West Lafayette, IN 47996-2396. Foundation members request all to join them as the Following dinner, a short program honoring alumni, foundation not only celebrates its past, but also its present students and other leaders will be presented. Indiana Area and future. United Methodist Bishop Michael Coyner also plans to A homecoming-celebration dinner is scheduled to take present a brief program. place on Friday, Oct. 26 at First United Methodist Church, Photo by Together 1700 W. State St, in West Lafayette with a social hour Celebrating 90 years of ministry, the Wesley Foundation at beginning at 5:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. Purdue University is a visible presence of The United Method- The menu includes roast pork loin or vegetarian: ist Church across from Purdue’s campus in West Lafayette. Volunteers important to food rescue, hunger relief mission By Sharon Dunten

Handling an industrial-sized “This is larger than oneself, but I felt skillet to cook 600 meals may God’s call for me to do it.” seem like a tremendous task re- – Dick Bender served only for professional cooks; but for Hale Cole and Dick Bender, it is in their blood. sure of where or when their next tion line,” said Cole. Working As volunteers at Second Help- meal will be eaten. from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Cole ings, a food rescue and hunger re- In Indiana, more than 10 percent and Bender and approximately 10 lief organization in Indianapolis, of the state’s households have no to 20 volunteers cut vegetables, the task was second nature. Both food; therefore, the center strives to fill food trays and may prepare men grew up working in their par- work with partners in the Indianap- food for the following day. Cole ents’ family restaurants. Though olis food service industry – distrib- said there is a need for additional both men selected a vocation in utors, caterers, restaurants and gro- volunteers especially in the sum- education, the bustle of working in cers – to collect surplus and perish- mer due to vacation schedules. a professional kitchen came back able foods to feed hungry people. All volunteers working in the easily when they volunteered to Since 1998 Second Helpings, kitchen must be 16-years-old in Photo by Sharon Dunten Inc. has collected more than 8 mil- accordance with the Marion help produce nutritious meals for Second Helpsings’ David Vuurman loads food in the agency’s van for dis- 60 agencies who feed the hungry lion pounds of donated food pro- County Health Department. Sec- tribution. The Indianapolis food rescue and hunger relief organization feeds ducing 3.7 million meals. The pro- ond Helpings also requires a train- in Greater Indianapolis. Both men 2,500 to 3,000 meals a day and delivers food six-days-a-week. are members of the Southport UMC duction kitchen, located at 1121 ing program for all volunteers to and The Journey in Indianapolis. ducing huge casseroles and meals brainstorm on what meal to make Southeastern Avenue, assembles complete before handling food. “I can cook as long as it is for to feed from 2,500 to 3,000 peo- for the day,” he said. Cole’s family both hot and cold food trays which For many volunteers, cooking 3,000 people,” said Dick Bender, ple a day, with 46 percent of the owned two restaurants in Illinois. are delivered six days a week to for hundreds reaches far beyond retired director of the guidance meals distributed to children un- various agencies feeding children, the physical work. “When one department at Perry Meridian der the age of 14. 27 percent in landfills families and senior citizens. thinks of missions, you think of Middle School. Bender’s family “We used whatever is avail- According to Second Helpings, missions overseas, but we need to owned several restaurants in able,” said Hale Cole, former prin- more than 27 percent of Ameri- Volunteers crucial recognize now is that there is an Bloomington, Ind. The two self- cipal at Southport Middle School. ca’s available food supply is end- “Volunteers are crucial to Sec- immediate need in our community proclaimed retirees volunteer each “The chef goes into the cooler and ing up in landfills while 33 mil- ond Helpings to cook and deliver for our time and talents,” said Cole. Wednesday morning to aid in pro- checks the supplies and then we lion people are going hungry un- food,” said Becky Fox, director of His first impression of Second volunteers. A 400 volunteer base Helpings was that of appreciation including a long-term, half-day and encouragement, says Cole. Bishops Jung, Kiesey, Dyck to preach core group working weekly at the As a bonus, Second Helpings kitchen provides approximately developed Just ‘Cause Catering $30,000 in saving per year for in 2005 to provide a catering ser- at jurisdictional conference agencies that do not have the bud- vice for business or corporate GRAND RAPIDS, will preach Thursday, July gets for food, says Fox. events as well as private events. Mich. – Three North Cen- 17 and will focus on the To the workers in the kitchen All profits go to support the work tral Jurisdiction bishops second theme – Tri God: and the delivery drivers, the col- of Second Helpings. For more elected in 2004 are sched- Become Like Christ. laboration of volunteers makes a information about Just ‘Cause uled to preach at the 2008 Completing the Tri God positive imprint. “This (Second Catering, call 317-632-2664 or North Central Jurisdiction- theme on Friday July 18 Helpings) is larger than oneself, www.justcausecatering.com. al Conference next summer will be Bishop Sally Dyck but I felt God’s call for me to do Second Helpings accepts do- in Grand Rapids. of the Minnesota Area. it,” said Bender, “The impact is nated perishable and overstocked Sandra Douglas and Dav- She will focus on Tri God: great but it’s not about you; it is food to prepare nutritious meals id Wiltse, NCJ conference Heal about the synergy.” for thousands of hungry children Jung Kiesey local arrangements commit- The The center serves Indianapo- and adults every day, and distrib- tee co-chairs, recently announced the NCJ Col- World. lis agencies such as Area Youth utes them free of charge through lege of Bishops has chosen the three worship The North Central Juris- Ministry, Christamore House Se- local social service agencies in service preachers. dictional Conference will niors, Fuzzie Bear Childcare Greater Indianapolis. Second Bishop Hee-soo Jung of the Northern Illi- meet in Grand Rapids, Centers, Horizon House, Light- Helpings, Inc. is a United Way nois Area will preach on Wednesday July 16. Mich. July 16- 19. For up- house Mission, Primelife En- Agency. For more information, Bishop Jung will focus on the first of the Tri dated information, visit the richment, Inc., Wheeler Mission call 317-632-2664 or log on to God conference themes Tri God: Journey With NCJ conference Web site at and many more agencies. www.secondhelpings.org. the Sprit. www.ncj2008.org “We have become part of a Sharon Dunten serves as a Bishop Deborah Kiesey of the Dakotas Area Dyck family, a support group of differ- photojournalist and writer. She ent people working in that produc- lives in Indianapolis. Hoosier United 8 Methodists MISSION NEWS together September 2007 Hoosier volunteers build Indian churches, strong ties By Bill Sherman “They have enabled us to be more CLAREMORE, Okla. – Age and arthritis have caught up with a effective in our ministry to reach Indian group of Indiana volunteers who people for Christ.” have been building American In- – David Wilson dian churches and parsonages in northeast Oklahoma every sum- mer for 40 years. workers. is what the Lord’s called us to do.” This summer was the volun- “We never hired any help,” Betty Gordon, 77, who has teers’ last. Price said. been coming with her husband, “The group has gotten smaller They raised money in Indiana Ike, since 1994, said she loves to and older, but we wanted to do one to purchase the materials. In re- do volunteer work. last project,” said Mary Price, cent years, some of the Indian “We meet a lot of nice people,” team leader who has been com- churches have helped with the she said. ing since 1992. “It’s breaking my cost of materials. Rod Lester, a member of Christ heart, because we want to keep The group has dwindled be- Methodist Church who coordinat- doing it, but we just can’t.” cause of age and health issues, ed with the group, said their work The group, members of a num- Price said. This year 18 people means thousands of dollars to the ber of United Methodist churches came. small congregation. Photo courtesy of the Tulsa World in Indiana, recently installed side- “I’m 65, and I feel like one of Two years ago, the group fin- Ike Gordon supervises from behind as Jim Lefforge (center) and Darrell walks, a driveway and guttering the younger ones,” she said. ished the interior of the new par- McGriff install guttering at Christ UMC in Claremore, Okla. Through the years, group mem- and did other jobs at Christ Unit- sonage, which had been framed in “We owe a debt of gratitude to bers have paid their own way and end,” he said. ed Methodist Church in Clare- next to the church before they ar- the Indiana team,” he said. “They used their vacation time for the “They were overwhelmed that more, an Indian congregation. rived. have enabled us to be more effec- trip. Now, many are retired. we were celebrating them.” Known as the Indiana Oklaho- tive in our ministry to reach Indi- The evening ended as the group ma Indian Missions Work Project, Honored at dinner Sleep in campers, motels, an people for Christ. formed a circle for the traditional they always come for two weeks, Two weeks ago, the volunteers “Many of our people were Creek Indian farewell handshake. from late July into August. churches were honored at a dinner and ser- moved to tears during the service. Bill Sherman serves as a reli- “We’re basically on our own,” They sleep in campers or mo- vice at the Northeast District Cen- “And many of the Indiana peo- gion writer for the Tulsa World in Price said. “We’re just an individ- tels, or at the churches where they ter of the Oklahoma Indian Mis- ple had a hard time talking with- Tulsa, Okla. This story was re- ual group that comes out here.” are working. sionary Conference in Preston. out being moved to tears, reflect- printed with permission from the “It has been one experience af- Superintendent Wilson orga- ing on how this has gone on for Tulsa World © 2007. All rights Built half of UM Indian ter another,” Price said. “We’ve nized the event. so long, and has now come to an reserved. churches met so many beautiful people. It They have built about half of just seems like God sent us here. the United Methodist Indian You really can’t explain it.” Covington VIM team helps build churches, parsonages and fellow- Wilbur Eiler, 75, climbed down ship halls in the Tulsa-Muskogee from a ladder at Christ United area, said David Wilson, superin- Methodist Church, where he was church school in Haiti tendent of the Oklahoma Indian repairing siding, to talk about the Pastor Tom Hoehner of the Missionary Conference of the project coming to an end. Covington UMC led a team of United Methodist Church. “I’m sad. I’ve got leaks behind ten members this summer on For most of the 40 years it has my eyes,” he said, as he dabbed at their first third-world mission been coming to Oklahoma, the his eyes. “I can’t explain it.” trip. The volunteer trip to Haiti group averaged about 60 to 80 Sharon Dickman said people provided labor for a construction people. think they are crazy to use their phase of a church school being That number of people enabled vacation time to drive to Oklaho- built at the Methodist Church of them to build an entire church, ma to work. Thor, a community on the out- fellowship hall or parsonage in “We’re serving the Lord,” she skirts of Port au Prince, the Hai- two weeks. said. “We’re just one big happy tian capital. Covington UMC Among them were electri- family. It’s a lot of work, but we contributed $4,500 toward labor cians, plumbers and other skilled have a lot of fun. We feel that this and materials. Port au Prince is a city of 1.7 Photo courtesy of Covington UMC million people. Haiti is among Covington UMC volunteers to Haiti are (front from left) Cheryl Orr, Kirstin Olson elected to lead church’s the most poverty-stricken coun- Montgomery, Fauneil Bever, Nyanne Applegate, Joselyn Havilik. Back Women’s Division ties of the world. Haiti has no row: Steve Talbert, Vince Grogg, Justin Snoddy, Randy Randles, Pastor public educational system and Tom Hoehner and Joe Henderson. NEW YORK (UMNS) – Harriett Jane Olson, an executive with has unemployment of approxi- the United Methodist Publishing House, was elected chief exec- mately 80 percent. The average of the fastest growing Protestant the school at Thor are $110 a year utive of the Women’s Division of the United Methodist Board of annual salary of those employed denominations in Haiti with 148 for school and lunch. Global Ministries. is $550. The Methodist Church, Methodist Churches. The Thor The Covington UMC team’s Olson now oversees the administrative arm and policy-mak- along with other Christian de- church is one of 105 churches mission was to construct walls at ing body of United Methodist Women, a denominational organi- nominations, provides the only which have a school. School is the Thor church school. Coving- zation of approximately 800,000 members in the United States. educational opportunities for presently held in the church sanc- ton members also assisted with Its purpose is to foster spiritual growth, develop leaders and ad- Haitian children. tuary, with approximately 70 stu- funds to underwrite school schol- vocate for justice, and its members give more than $20 million a The Methodist Church is one dents. Costs for a child to attend arships and lunch program. year for ministries related to women, children and youth world- wide. Operation Classroom offers volunteer opportunities to Hoosiers She began her job Sept. 4 at the board’s offices in New York ♦ City. She succeeds Jan Love, who left at the end of 2006 to be- Operation Classroom is offering Hoosiers upcom- Oct. 11 to 26 – Bob Stoner from Valparaiso, team ing opportunities to go to Sierra Leone and partici- leader come dean of the Candler School of Theology in Atlanta. ♦ Olson was unanimously elected Aug. 17 at Scarritt-Bennett pate in a work team at the Brown Memorial Primary Nov.r 4 to 17 – Rick Chandler of Carmel, team School at Kissy. Three teams are scheduled to go to leader Center during a called meeting of the Women’s Division board ♦ of directors. go in October, November and December and pre- Nov. 24 to Dec. 8 – Bob Coolman from Valparaiso In her new job, she serves in other leadership and manage- pare classrooms so the school can be temporarily and Tracy, team leader ment roles in the Board of Global Ministries. The board’s per- relocated in order for a second story to be built on The cost for the experience will be $3,000 per sonnel committee and directors are expected to approve her nom- the present building. person. Those interested in participating in this ination at their September and October meetings. The projects will include cleaning and sweeping, very important ministry, contact Carolyn Wagner painting, some electrical work and construction. The online at [email protected] or by phone at teams are scheduled to serve: 765-436-2805. Hoosier United VIEWPOINTS Methodists 9 www.inareaumc.org together Imagine – gambling continues to expand in Indiana By Janet Jacobs Expressed, first, are reflections of is less concrete. (ABC gambling for all concerned pro- Ministries and Clarian Health reality that may remain today. By Wellness Center, Scottsdale, fessionals. Located throughout Partners, including Congrega- Under the influence of inspira- contrast, the second part includes Arizona) They, also, tend to the South Indiana Conference, tional Health Ministries Ad- tion expressed by episcopal lead- images and statements that, hope- have more difficulty with for- these training events include ministration and Buchanan ership within Together’s July/Au- fully, will continue to progress and giveness issues. spirituality components, as well Counseling Centers.” gust 2007 edition, I begin to per- flourish. ♦ The 1999 National Gambling as other treatment issues. May the Holy Spirit bless your ceive imagining-thoughts about Impact Study Commission ♦ The two addictions of the thoughts as you consider these our State of Indiana in light of the Imagine! stated that within 50 miles of a twenty-first century – gambling stated realities; and may your two articles (also, in the same is- ♦ The 1998 Louisiana State Uni- casino, the rate of problem and sex. (Workshop The Two prayers seek the Lord’s footsteps sue) that focused on gambling. versity study of problem gam- gambling doubles. Addictions of the New Millen- that travel ahead – and lead us – Interestingly, snippets from the bling in Indiana found 5.3 per- nium: The Impact of Technol- through and beyond the bend. titles provide diverging implica- cent adults were problem gam- Imagine! ogy on Problem Gambling and The Rev. Janet Jacobs wel- tions: “Problem Gambling Confer- blers and 0.8 percent were ♦ From an international trainer of Sexual Compulsivity, National comes comments and questions ence a Success” “Indiana Sinks compulsive [pathological] gambling addiction counsel- Council on Problem Gambling related to problem gambling, Deeper.” Pairing this composite gamblers … adolescents in ing: “Anything you [Gambling Annual Conference, June 2007) treatment issues, support group with Bishop Mike’s invitation for grades 6-12 had a problem Recovery Ministries] can do in ♦ Requested Action from GRM’s resources, and/or further outreach us to “keep dreaming the kind of gambling rate of 11.2 percent this field is significant!” Annual Report, approved by development possibilities. Contact Indiana that God imagines and and a compulsive gambling ♦ The State of Indiana ranks sec- South Indiana Annual Confer- her at 812-926-1052 (leave a mes- how we can become a part of that rate of 7.5 percent That was ond in the nation with regard ence 2007: “That the South In- sage) or e-mail at movement of God,” both reality 1998, prior to the Texas to tax revenues received from diana Conference encourage a [email protected]. and developing reality (sometimes Hold’em/Poker craze. the gambling industry (Ameri- networking collaboration of A three-day conference titled termed “the future”) come to mind. ♦ National trends in gambling can Gaming Association). healing and wholeness among “Partnership for the Future: Exam- Most emphatically, in January participation from 1975-1999 ♦ A proposed idea for the United the various Conference out- ining the Impacts of Problem 2001, when the proposal to initiate found adult gambling increased Methodist Conference: Each reach ministries that focus on Gambling in Society” will be held a new outreach to problem gam- from 68 percent to 86 percent District to have a lead church issues of mental and physical Sept. 19-21 at French Lick. Log blers and their loved ones was of- and women’s patterns have with pastor trained in gambling health. This network may in- on to www.inareaumc.org and go fered to me, my human instincts grown to resemble those of addiction prevention and treat- clude (but is not limited to) the to “No Gambling in Indiana” on responded, “God, Your thoughts men (National Gambling Im- ment issues. Also, this church outreach programs of Parish the home page to click on to a con- are definitely not my thoughts!” pact Study Commission of would serve as a District Re- Nursing, Gambling Recovery ference brochure. Never, could (and would) I have 1999). source Center stocked with imagined what was to develop. ♦ Often heard: “We don’t have materials on problem gam- Thus we took, and continue to too many people in our area bling. District pastors would BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT take, always-new steps within who gamble; I don’t know of receive updated information Gambling Recovery Ministries anyone who has gambling and materials on problem gam- that remains a regional (and points problems.” bling for their parishes. Domestic Gospel beyond) one-of-a-kind, faith- ♦ Disordered gambling is an in- ♦ From a recent caller to the By Todd Outcalt ed States. In the U.S. nearly based outreach in the United visible problem: gamblers can GRM office: “I called you be- one in four women has experi- States and, perhaps, in the world. chase highs for longer periods cause you’re the only one in the This past July, I had the op- enced domestic abuse (sexual, In the following, fittingly enti- without being noticed … and; phone book.” portunity to travel to Puerto emotional, physical). Domes- tled Imagine!, you will read spo- ♦ Children of compulsive gam- ♦ Coordinated by the South In- Rico on a mission trip with 30 tic violence is usually cyclical ken comments and true stories and blers have a much harder time diana Conference and GRM: other youth and chaperones – with the children of abusive reports, which have been present- understanding consequences, professional continuing educa- from our congrega- homes growing up ed to me over the past six years. as the family gambling problem tion conferences on problem tion. It was a mean- to model abuse ingful experience – themselves. full of heart, soul and Considering ‘Right here, right now, right future’ purpose. these statistics, it During my week stands to reason there, I worked in a that many in our named theme of North Indiana children’s home. This congregations place – enclosed in have either been Outdoor Ministry project chain-link fence and abused, or are cur- padlocked – was a Outcalt rently engaged in By Jean M. Brindel ministry dedicated to helping abusive relationships. Further- abused and neglected children more, when we preach or RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW, “The more things of all ages. All of the children teach the Gospel, we are RIGHT FUTURE is the theme for change, the more they there had been physically or speaking to the real hurts and the Outdoor Ministry project for all stay the same.” sexually abused at some time pains that exist inside the four camp sites. This may sound in their lives, most had been re- home. In fact, if we are look- new, but it is the same vision that moved from their parents’ cus- ing to change the church, we God has blessed the North Indiana tody and placed under the care might not have to look much Conference for generations. In fact, vey’ the farm. I found that the now and smile thinking about of the dedicated women who further than the home. the old saying is true, “The more Conference had un-loaded a truck- their faith that caused those folks cared for these children day-in- Leaving the children’s things change, the more they stay load of tents there and were ready back in 1957 to lean into God’s and-day-out – not all of whom home in Puerto Rico, I was the same.” to start camping as soon-as-pos- vision that was RIGHT HERE at were paid. struck by how resilient those This point is really made by a sible. There was no road back into Pine Creek. They were to begin Being with these children children of abuse were – how story sent to the Capital Fund team the place, just ruts in a field and RIGHT NOW by putting up tents for the week was not a discour- willing they were to reach out by the Rev. Donald S. Bowman no water available. and getting started. And we cele- aging experience. Rather, I was to us for love and acceptance. of Tempe, Ariz. “Lyle Loomis, the camp direc- brate each year, as the campers amazed at the willingness of Most of them also believed in In 1957, Bowman was appoint- tor then, wanted to start NOW. arrive that it was and is the these children to open their Jesus, and looked to Him for ed as a student pastor at Pine Vil- Some squad tents were set up, a RIGHT FUTURE. hearts, to let us express our love their help and salvation. lage, the town near Pine Creek ‘field kitchen’ but no safe drink- The more things change, the for them, and by the end of the My prayer is that we can also camp. Just a few weeks later, ing water. So, we had to haul wa- more they stay the same, because week, we were all in tears when share our help, our love and our Bowman writes “I read in a Con- ter from Pine Village or Rainsville God’s vision continues to be we had to say good-bye. assistance to those who are be- ference newspaper that the (North in 5-gallon cans. And camping RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW, Puerto Rico, like our coun- ing abused, and can find new Indiana) Conference had just vot- was soon begun. Several farmers RIGHT FUTURE. try, is a land that struggles with ways to speak to the violence ed to buy a big farm between Pine and others from the two churches Jean M. Brindel, CFRE, AFP, the realities of domestic vio- that exists in many homes. Village and Rainsville to establish were helpful as could be. That was serves as senior pastor of Saint lence. Here are some sobering Todd Outcalt is senior pas- a fine new campground! I asked the beginning of Pine Creek Matthew United Methodist Church facts. A domestic battery occurs tor of Calvary United Method- some church members about the Campground.” in Frankfort, Ind. Her e-mail ad- every nine seconds in the Unit- ist Church in Brownsburg, Ind. place, and we drove out to ‘sur- We look back on those days dress is [email protected]. Hoosier United 10 Methodists CHRONICLES together September 2007 Fort Wayne Street UMC choirs perform at The Vatican FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The Sanctuary and Handbell Choirs “Singing mass in the church of First Wayne Street UMC in Fort Wayne enjoyed a two-week where (Western) Christianity had its concert tour this summer founding roots, right over the remains of St. through Italy and Austria with concerts in some of Europe’s Peter brought many in the choir to tears.” famous cathedrals and church- – Dale Tucker es including St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome The choirs are under the di- day was reserved for touring all to enjoy shopping or their own rection of Dale Tucker, who also aspects of Vatican City including interests in each city. has served as the Northern Indi- the Sistine Chapel and culminat- But most importantly, says ana Conference organist and pi- ed with mass at St. Peter’s. The Tucker, “We spread the joy we anist for the past two annual ses- choirs also enjoyed a tour of an- share in Jesus Christ with oth- sions. This was Tucker’s ninth cient Rome and performed a con- ers abroad. We met many new concert tour and his second with cert at the historic church of Sant’ friends through our involvement the First Wayne Street church Alfonso Esquilino. with other church choirs and in- since his arrival in 2002. The choirs performed in strumentalists, and those expe- The pinnacle of the tour was Rome, Florence and Venice, It- riences enrich all our lives.” the choir’s honor of being select- aly as well as in Mattsee, The Sanctuary and Bell Choirs ed to sing mass at St. Peter’s Ba- Salzburg and Vienna, Austria. In are two of eleven music ensem- silica at The Vatican on Saturday, Photo courtesy First Wayne Street UMC addition to their “work,” they bles at First Wayne Street. June 16. Members of Fort Wayne’s First Wayne Street UMC participated in a mass enjoyed special events, dinner The tour was arranged through Tucker said, “Singing mass in this summer at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. shows, the majesty and beauty Ambassador Tours of Kalamazoo, the church where (Western) St. Peter brought many in the lo’s masterpiece, The Pieta, was of the Alps, a cruise on the Mich. a company which special- Christianity had its founding choir to tears.” another emotionally moving mo- Danube River, museums and izes in concert tours for church roots, right over the remains of Standing before Michelange- ment for tour members. One full palaces, and sufficient free time and school choirs. Author Reese to lead APPOINTMENTS workshop on evangelism Bishop Michael J. Coyner has Herrin, Cory from Mt. Vernon: Rushville to Retirement, 6/30 announced the following chang- First, Evansville to no appoint- Skiba, Ann Elaine from Fairview, in Indy Nov. 15 es within the Indiana Area. All ment, 7/31 Evansville to no appointment, The Indianapolis Center for ed research project on superb dates effective 2007 unless other- Herrmann, William J. form no 7/20 Congregations will be hosting evangelism and the resulting book wise noted. These appointments appointment to Metamora, Thompson, James W. from Nobles Martha Grace Reese, author of Unbinding the Gospel. Reese, a are based on Cabinet reports re- Rushville, 7/1 Chapel, Evansville to Unbinding the Gospel: former Indianapolis ceived by Indiana Area Commu- Lance, Rick from Francisco, McCutchanville: Elberfeld, Real Life Evangelism resident, she inter- nication during the months of July Vincennes to Discontinued 6/30 New Jerusalem, Evansville 7/1 in a workshop by the viewed more than and August 2007. Lawler, Thomas F. from no ap- Wilson, Donald A. from no appoint- same name on Nov. 15, 1,200 people in some pointment to Veedersburg/ ment to Indianapolis: Bridge- from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at of the most successful South Indiana Conference Hillsboro, Terre Haute, 7/1 port, Indianapolis West, 7/1 Greenwood United evangelistic congrega- Akers-DuBois, Janice from Paoli, Lynn, L. Ray from Retirement to North Indiana Conference Methodist Church near tions in the country. Bloomington to incapacity Indianapolis: East 10th St., In- Brookshire, Heather from No ap- Indianapolis. Reese’s All registrants will leave, 7/1 dianapolis West, 8/1 pointment to Concord 6/16 book is one of the be sent a copy of Un- Anyike, James C. from Christ May, G. Frank from new ap- Davis, Thomas from No appoint- books in the Bishop’s binding the Gospel UMC, North IN Conf, Calumet pointment to Richland, ment to Mt. Carmel, Fowlerton District to African American Evansville 7/1 6/18 Bundle of books pro- Reese (Chalice Press, 2007) moted at both North upon registration. New Congregation Explora- Newkirk, Ralph from Metamora, Freel, Jr, Phillip from No appoint- Indiana and South Indiana annual Reading the book prior to the tion, Metro Ministries 7/1 Rushville to New Castle: ment to Asbury Chapel, Hart- conferences last month. workshop is a pre-requisite. Do Clem, Victoria A. from no ap- Wiley, Rushville, 7/15 ford City 6/18 Unbinding the Gospel: Real the exercises! Discuss the ques- pointment to Shelbyville: Vine Oldstrom, Brenda from Extension Gladfelter, Michael from No ap- Life Evangelism is a workshop tions with others in your congre- St., Rushville, 7/1 Ministry: Orchard Counseling, pointment to Muncie Fountain for pastors and laypeople who gation. This book and workshop Cox, Frederick E. from disability Bloomington to Extension Square 6/16 want the truth about the state of are most effective when done in leave to Retirement, 6/30 Ministry: Center for Behavioral Rohrer, Sheri from Transitional our churches. It presents a clear- a group. Hedrick, Barbara Joan from no Health, Bloomington, 9/20/06 Leave to Delphi Associate 7/1 spoken, hopeful vision for a future The cost is $30 a person ($25 a appointment to Letts, Shaw, Stanley from Letts/Letts: Wilbur, Timothy from Pendleton of sharing our faith in Christ. All person for teams of three or more). Rushville, 8/1 Burney/Letts: Milford, First to Involuntary LOA 6/14 sorts of Christians were inter- The fee includes lunch and materi- viewed and arrive at a central als. More registration information theme. Sharing our faith is about will come. In the meantime, visit North Indiana mission team relationships with others and au- the center’s Web site for other re- thentically living out our beliefs. sources and workshops at This workshop is based on a www.centerforcongregations.org or presents WOW 2007 Oct. 6 four-year, Lilly Endowment fund- contact the Center at 317-237-7799. The Mission Volunteers Re- space to sit down with others who source Team of the North Indiana share a passion for mission. Conference Mission and Outreach Who should come? Anyone Fort Wayne District office moved Ministry Team presents WOW who love to go out and serve in- The Fort Wayne District of The United Methodist Church 2007: Winning Our World through cluding clergy, laity, mission moved its office on Aug. 22 to a new location just down the Volunteers in Mission to be held chairpersons, youth leaders, youth road from its former office in the office complex between at Epworth Forest Conference and those who just get excited Parkview Plaza Drive and DeBolt Road closest to Parkview North Center in North Webster, Ind., on about being in mission. Hospital. Saturday, Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. to For more information and reg- The new address is 3920 New Vision Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 2:30 p.m. Come spend the day with istration information, download 46845 (Located on east side of Building #8 in office complex.) mission friends. Participants will the brochure and registration form The phone, fax, and e-mail will remain the same: phones at be inspired by speakers, work- at www.nicumc.org/pdf/mi/ 260-482-8494 or 800-878-9066; Fax: at 260-482-8498 and e- shops and the chance to share their WOW2007.pdf Pastors, print out mail at [email protected]. stories. Organizers are offering a a display area for sharing mission brochures and make them avail- wide range of breakout sessions, stories, global crafts and plent of able to your congregation. Hoosier United CHRONICLES Methodists 11 www.inareaumc.org together New DVDs focus on history, beliefs, practices By Linda Green mation such as sym- cast in 1994 on Catch define the meaning bols used in Christian the Spirit, a former of baptism, the un- NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) – The me- worship and the sea- United Methodist derstanding of bap- dia distribution ministry of United Meth- sons and colors of the television show. tism and why the odist Communications has released three Christian year. The A free leader’s practice has changed new DVDs as the church responds to re- $19.95 DVD pro- guide is available in over time. quests for learning materials in new for- vides practical sug- the “study guides” A free leader’s mats about basic Christian beliefs and gestions as well, in- section of Ecufilm’s guide is available practices. cluding what an aco- Web site at http:// through Ecufilm The Ecufilm releases include a three- lyte should do when www.ecufilm.org. (www.ecufilm.org). part DVD to help acolytes, ushers and the candle will not light to how ushers The DVDs may be ordered online at greeters understand their responsibilities; should seat latecomers to worship. Baptism in The United Methodist www.ecufilm.org. E-mail orders can be an updated DVD to trace the history of Church is a companion DVD to By Wa- sent to [email protected]. To order toll free African Americans in The United Meth- Black Methodism: Legacy of Faith- ter and the Spirit, the denomination’s of- by phone, call 888-346-3862 from 7 a.m. odist Church; and a new video that ex- Revival celebrates the 40th anniversary of ficial statement on baptism. to 6 p.m. central time Monday through plains the United Methodist position on pivotal events in the life of The United The new DVD responds to requests for Thursday and 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday. baptism. Methodist Church. an updated resource to inform and edu- Faxed orders can be sent to 615-742- The video explores the legacy of faith cate all ages about baptism in The United 5499 at any time. Mail orders can be sent Acolytes, Ushers and Greeters famil- that sustained black Methodists through Methodist Church. Portions resemble an to Ecufilm, P.O. Box 440366, Nashville, iarizes worship leaders with their respon- difficult periods and “the sons of thunder” alternative-rock video that contributors say TN 37244-0366. sibilities. who first exhorted the Gospel. will appeal to confirmation-age youth. Linda Green serves as a United Meth- Viewers can learn theological rationale The $20 DVD is an update to “Legacy The $79.95 DVD includes five seg- odist News Service news writer based in behind these roles, but also general infor- of Faith,” a video first that was first broad- ments for children, youth and adults that Nashville, Tenn. DEATHS ROBERT E. CAREY, retired at the Buck Creek Church of the 23. Condolences can be sent to the Good Samaritan Fund at Wesley or the Jack Anderson Memorial Elder (SIC) died Aug. 1, 2007. A Brethren near Mooreland, Ind. Rev. D. Bradford Garrett, 4860 Manor or the Indiana UM Chil- Fund. memorial service was held Aug. Condolences can be sent to the South 450 East Wolcottville, IN dren’s Home, 515 W. Camp St., JAMES A. SHARP, son of the 4 at Orleans UMC, with burial on Rev. Sandi Lumpkin, 8946 W 900 46795. Lebanon, IN 46052. Condolenc- Rev. Earl Sharp (retired NIC), Aug. 6 at Grant Memorial Park in S, Modoc, IN 47358-9400. EVERETT L. HAINES, re- es may be sent to Opal Mills, Wes- died on June 26, 2007. A memori- Marion, Ind. Survivors include L. HERSCHEL DYER, re- tired pastor (NIC), died July 18, ley Manor, 1555 N. Main St., al service was held July 28 at Fish- wife, Cordelia Carey, 502 E Wil- tired pastor (NIC), died July 28, 2007. A memorial service was Frankfort, IN 46041. ers UMC in Fishers, Ind. Memo- son St, Orleans, IN 47452. Memo- 2007. A memorial service was held July 21 at Feller and Clark KAY NEFF, wife of the Rev. rials gifts can be made to Fishers rial contributions may be sent to held Aug. 1 in the Heritage Pointe Funeral Home in Auburn, Ind. Michael Neff (associate pastor at UMC, 9690 E. 116th St. in Fish- Orleans UMC building fund, P.O. Chapel in Warren, Ind. with inter- PEARL HAZENFIELD, Syracuse St. Andrews UMC – ers, IN 46037-2838. Condolenc- Box 144 Orleans, IN 47452-0144. ment in the Spring Hill Cemetery. widow of the Rev. Harold H. NIC), died Aug. 17, 2007. A me- es can be sent to the Rev. Earl and ARTHUR SUMMERS Survivors include two sons, Lynn Hazenfield (NIC), died June 30, morial service was held the morn- Veral Sharp, 801 Huntington Ave CLARK retired pastor (NIC), H. Dyer of Indianapolis and Lar- 2007 at Greencroft in Goshen, Ind. ing of Aug. 22 at St. Andrews #19, Warren IN 46792. died Aug. 18, 2007. A memorial ry Dyer of South Bend; and a Survivors include a daughter, Jan UMC in Syracuse, Ind., followed MAXINE TOLIVER, widow service was held on Aug. 26 at the brother, James Dyer of Durham, Hirschman of Indianapolis; and a by a graveside service at the Union of the late Rev. Max Toliver (SIC), Speedway UMC, 5065 W. 16th N.C. Condolences can be sent to son, Hugh Hazenfield of Waialua, Center Cemetery in Elkhart Co. died Aug. 21, 2007. A memorial St., Indianapolis, IN 46224. Me- Larry Dyer, 1010 S. 26th St., #5, Hawaii. Condolences can be sent Condolences can be sent to Rev. service was held Aug. 25 at the morials can be made to Taiama South Bend, IN 46615. Memori- to Jan Hirschman, 5104 Plantation Michael L Neff, 571 E. Lake View Orleans UMC in Orleans, Ind., Secondary School and sent to the als can be made to the Heritage Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46250. Rd., Syracuse, IN 46567- with burial at Mt. Horeb. Survi- Speedway UMC. Survivors in- Pointe Scholarship Fund, 801 RAY E. MILLS, retired pas- 9437.Memorials can be given in vors include two daughters, Jan clude four children: Hazel Clark, Huntington Ave., Warren, IN tor (NIC), died Aug. 12, 2007. A Kay’s honor to the St. Andrew’s Metcalf, 272 Gelletie Dr, Frank- Jim Clark, Marsha Franz and Lou- 46792. memorial service was held Aug. Matthew 25 Fund; Calvary UMC, lin, TN 37064 and Stephanie ise Clark. NANCY GARRETT, mother 16 at the Amanda Reid Chapel, 801 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, Holmes; one grandchild; and two WENDELL P. CARMICHA- of the Rev. D. Bradford Garrett, Wesley Manor, in Frankfort, Ind. IN 46567-1811; or to the Brim- great-grandchildren. EL, father of the Rev. Sandi pastor of Woodruff Grove UMC with burial at the Greenlawn Cem- field UMC, 1027 E. Summitt St., D. LOWELL TOUSSAINT, Lumpkin, pastor of Rehoboth in Wolcottsville, Ind. (NIC), died etery in Michigan City, Ind. Sur- Wawaka, IN 46794-9727. retired pastor (SIC), died July 29, UMC in the Muncie District on August 19, 2007. A memorial vivors include his wife, Opal; son, RUTH PARKS, spouse of re- 2007. A memorial was held Aug. (NIC), died July 21, 2007. A me- service was held at the Otterbien Mark; and daughter, Becky Claw- tired minister the Rev. Emery 1 at Franklin United Methodist morial was held Tuesday, July 24, UMC in Otterbein, Ind. on Aug. son. Memorials can be given to the Parks (SIC), died July 14, 2007. Community in Franklin, Ind., with A memorial service was held on burial at Greenwood Cemetery. July 18, with burial at Mt. Nebo Survivors include wife, Alverta in Martinsville, Ind. Survivors in- Toussaint, 1070 W. Jefferson St., Wesleyan ethicist to speak at clude daughter, Patricia Anderson, Franklin, IN 46131; son, David 940 E York, Martinsville, IN Toussaint; daughters, Bobbie Vore Methodist Hospital in Indy 46151; son, Richard Parks; five and Mary A. Maxwell; and 10 United Methodist Church the Methodist Health Foundation, Vaux’s scholarly work engag- grandchildren and 15 great-grand- grandchildren. Memorials can be pastors and leaders are cordially this year’s Leadership Ethics Lec- es the contemporary dialogue be- children. Memorials can be made made to Christ UMC, 8540 U.S. invited to attend the Eighth An- ture honors the 100th anniversary tween religion and science and to the First UMC in Martinsville, Hwy 31, Indianapolis, IN 46227. nual Clarian Health Leadership of the opening of Methodist Hos- brings keen insights from Judeo- Ethics Lecture, “The Gift of the pital in Indianapolis by celebrat- Christian thought into contact Wesleyan Spirit: Biomedical ing the Wesleyan tradition of in- with science and medical ethics. Theology and Ethics,” on carnational theology demonstrat- Among Vaux’s many publica- Partnering in prayer Wednesday, Sept. 26, at 3:30 ed in justice and care for the poor tions are: The First Bioethicist and At both Indiana Annual Conferences, local churches were in- p.m. in the Methodist Hospital and sick. Other Escapades (2006), Theolo- vited to partner in prayer with churches from the other confer- Petticrew Auditorium, 1701 N. Vaux currently serves as Pro- gy for Science (2006), Jew, Chris- ence throughout this conference year. Senate Blvd, Indianapolis. fessor of Theological Ethics at tian, Muslim: Faithful Unification Before those partners are notified, Conference Lay Leaders, The presenter will be Kenneth Garrett-Evangelical Theological or Fateful Trifurcation? Word, Ike Williams (SIC) and Kayc MyKrantz (NIC), would like to L. Vaux, D.Th. A reception will Seminary in Evanston, Ill., and as Way, Worship and War in the make the opportunity available once more. follow in the Methodist Hospital a member of the graduate faculty Abrahamic Faiths (2003), Dying If your church is interested, please send your church name, Noyes Pavilion Lobby. Jointly at Northwestern University. He is Well (1996) and Death Ethics: prayer coordinator name, and address (physical and/or e-mail) sponsored by the Charles Warren Emeritus Professor of Ethics at the Religious and Cultural Values in to [email protected]. Fairbanks Center for Medical Eth- University of Illinois College of Prolonging and Ending Life ics at Clarian Health Partners and Medicine. (1992). Hoosier United 12 Methodists together September 2007

Who should come? Anyone who loves to go out and serve, clergy, laity, mission chairpersons, youth leaders, youth and those who just get excited about being in mission. ™ Inspiring Speakers WOW 2007 ™ Global Crafts Winning Our World ™ Workshops ™ Displays through Volunteers in Mission Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Epworth Forest Please mail your registration form (available at www.nicumc.org), along with $12, to: North Indiana Conference Sponsored by: Mission Volunteers Resource WOW Registration Team of the North Indiana Conference Mission P O Box 869 Marion IN 46952 and Outreach Ministry Team. Registration deadline: Monday, October 1

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