Northwest District Office The 1022 B - Second Avenue Columbus, Georgia 31901 Phone 706-561-4541 Edwin M.(Buddy) Cooper, Jr. District Superintendent R. Lawson Bryan, Bishop

Dooly Campmeeting Welcome Service and Reception for September 25-28 Bishop and Mrs. Bryan September 25: 11:00 a.m.&7:00 p.m. September 18, 2016, 4:00 p.m. September 26-28: 7:00 p.m. Mulberry Street UMC, Macon Preacher: John Ed Mathieson Located 3 miles west of Vienna just Sunday, September 18, the Conference will host a off Georgia Highway 90. welcome service and reception for South Georgia’s new episcopal family, Bishop R. Lawson Bryan and Mrs. Sherrill Bryan. District Cares and All are invited and encouraged to attend. Concerns More information will be forthcoming. Our sympathy to Annette Pollock and ______family on the death of Gaston on August 10, 2016 at Columbus Hospice House. Funereal Services were August The HealthFlex Exchange Will Be Available 2017 13 at St. Luke UMC with private burial at Parkhill Cemetery. Please keep in your prayers Mike and This is not a Public Exchange, but a way that the General Board of Mildred McAfee as he recovers from Pensions & Health Benefits and South Georgia have arranged to s u r g e r y a t M . D . A n d e r s o n i n provide you with: More options, more flexibility, more support, Houston,TX. They have received good same wellness incentives, same award winning wellness programs, test results from the surgery and he is same provider networks, same health plan partners, and same cost to cancer free again. They will be returning local church. to Columbus in 6-9 days. Schedule of workshops with “Need-to-Know” information October 6, Please keep in your prayers Landry 7, and 8. Isom, 5 month old son of Lauren Isom (Columbus CF&A), who had heart surgery at Egleston Childrens Hospital Thursday, October 6, 2016 on August 19. Columbus: 9:30-11:30 a.m., Living Grace UMC, 3969 Edgewood Circle, Columbus, GA ✝ Albany: 2:00-4:00 p.m., Porterfield UMC, 2200 Dawson Road, James Gaston Pollock Albany, 31707 July 9, 1931 - August 10, 2016 Valdosta: 7:00-9:00 p.m., Park Avenue UMC, 100 E Park Avenue, Valdosta, GA 31602 Gaston served St. John UMC and Friday, October 7, 2916 Stripling Terrace UMC in the former Jesup: Jesup First UMC, 205 E Cherry Street, Jesup, GA 31598 Columbus District. For the past 16 years Savannah: 2:00-4:00 p.m., Richmond Hill UMC, 9050 Ford he was director of the Samaritan Fund Avenue, Richmond Hill, GA 31324 Outreach Program at St. Luke UMC. Saturday, October 8, 2016 Swainsboro: 09:340-11:30 a.m., Calvary UMC, 4321 S Main Street, Swainsboro, GA 30401 Northwest District Office Macon: 2:00-4:00 p.m., Centenary UMC, 1290 College Street, P. O. Box 430, Columbus, GA Macon, GA 31201 31902 Open Enrollment/Election period: November 2-17, 2016 1022B-Second Avenue, Columbus, GA www.gbophb.org telephone 706-561-4541 and log into HealthFlex WebMD D.S. cell telephone 706-315-1883 To prevent a common last minute problem, be sure that you are District Office Hours: registered and that you know your log-in information with WebMD Monday - Thursday prior to November 2. 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Northwest District Newsletter September 2016 Page 1 2016 Fall Schedule for Northwest District

Put these on your calendar and get your people excited about attending where they are invited.

We are seeking to inspire our United Methodist Men with two rallies in the district this fall. Even if you do not have a UMM group, get some of your men together and come enjoy the fellowship, the meal, and the inspiration and challenge to become the men of God we’re called to be for the sake of others. Pick the event most convenient and reserve your men’s place at the table.

We are seeking to equip our churches to witness and testify in effective and winsome ways. I will be using many of the resources of Dr. Jim Hollis in our time together. His LRE Ministry--Learning, Relating, and Encouraging--is being effectively used at Wynnton UMC in Columbus right now! Reserve a place for you and your key at the event most convenient for you and your people.

The other dates relate to the welcome and greeting of our new Episcopal leader, Bishop Lawson Bryan. Please make this a priority in your fall season and get excited about bringing your people to the events.

See attached and publicize!

Sincerely excited about this fall,

Buddy Cooper

Northwest District Newsletter September 2016 Page 2 MINISTER OF THE NORTHWEST DISTRICT Put these dates on your calendar and make your reservations. (Of course, your appointment with me and your charge or cluster conference)

September 18, 4:00 p.m. Welcome of Bishop Bryan to South Georgia at Mulberry UMC, Macon. (Bring your , or a key leader, and his or her spouse with you)

CHOOSE ONE United Methodist Men's gatherings (reservations required) (If you are a member of a local UMC you are a Methodist Man!)

I. October 3, 2016, 6:30, Americus First UMC Supper provided at our expense ($8-$10) Theme of program: “Witnessing and Testifying” (SGC Theme for 2016-17) Lead by Buddy Cooper and Eddie Middleton

II.October 17, 2016, 6:30, Wynnton UMC Supper provided at our expense ($8-$10) Theme: “Witnessing and Testifying” Lead by Buddy Cooper and Eddie Middleton

October 23, 2016 8:30 a.m. Bishop Bryan preaching at St. Paul UMC 11:00 Bishop Bryan preaching at St. Luke UMC

October 24, 2016 10:30 a.m.-Lunch Bishop Bryan meeting with NW Ministers at Ellaville UMC Lunch provided by district. (reservations required)

6:30 p.m. Bishop Bryan meeting with the NW Laity at Americus First UMC

CHOOSE ONE 2016-17 Conference Theme Workshops: “Witnessing and Testifying” November 6, 2016, 2:00-400 at Americus First UMC

November 13, 2016, 2:00-4:00 at St. Mary's Road UMC

Northwest District Newsletter September 2016 Page 3 Connectional Ministries Welcomes New Leader Rev. Earnestine Campbell joins the Connectional Ministries team as associate director after having served as associate pastor of South Columbus United Methodist Church for the past two years. A passionate teacher and preacher, Rev. Campbell earned a bachelor’s degree in human resources from Troy University in Troy, Ala. and worked in human resources management prior to entering full-time ministry. She is currently pursuing a master’s of divinity degree from Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta. Rev. Campbell’s ministry focus is on the Strengthening the Black Church for the 21st Century, missions and will work with the Advocacy Team, as well as other responsibilities.

INTERFAITH SERVICE OF MEMORY, HOPE, AND ACTION 15th Anniversary of September 11 SEPTEMBER 11, 4:00 P.M. ST. LUKE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH There will be a mass choir under the direction of Mr. Rick McKnight (rehearsal 10:00 a.m.-noon on Saturday, September 10 in the Ministry Center) in which everyone is welcome to participate. If you have questions and to respond to let them know you will be there, please contact: Cindy Garrard, Minister of Program, St. Luke UMC, PO Box 867, Columbus 31902, 706-327-4343.

United Methodist Men’s Supper and Meeting Celebrating Conference Theme of “Testifying and Witnessing” October 3, 2016, 6:30 p.m. Americus First UMC and October 17, 6:30 p.m. (identical service) Wynnton UMC This will be an important meeting with inspiration from Eddie Middleton formerly of Newsong and sharing about our witness in the community. I need you to bring a group of your men to join us at the meeting closest to your church. The two meetings are acknowledgement of how large our district is! I need to know of your support and the number you will bring. We will each pay for our own supper (probably $7- $9) but the program will be provided by the district. This is an opportunity to get a few of your men excited about their leadership in our church and in our world. Let me know how many are coming from your church or charge by September 15. Thank you for all you do in Christ’s service.

Buddy

Lifeline Ministries, Inc. Lifeline Ministries is a primary mission partner with the SGC UMMen. The church growth in China, Nuevo Leon, Mexico is our next project. The church has outgrown the original wood building. Our plan is to send the money for the floor and walls. The local church will build these out of concrete and block. Lifeline will send the team to build the roof and finish the building. Could you be a part of this by helping with materials? If we all help it is going to be done this fall. Donald E. Rhodes, SGC UMMen President 478-397-0440. Lifeline Ministries, Inc. 525 S. West St., Bainbridge, GA 39819, Office 229-228-5051. www.lifelineministries.com, Email: [email protected] Northwest District Newsletter September 2016 Page 4 Church Leader Training Opportunities There are leadership training resources available to help new leaders become acquainted with their roles: “Guidelines” that has a booklet for each church position can be purchased as one set or individually. SGC Leadership Training Archived Webinars. Visit to find archived webinars around the following topics presented by leaders in the South Georgia Conference: Local Church Treasurer 101-Derek McAleer; Lay Leader-Lois Duncan; PPRC/SPRC- Tommy Martin; Trustees-Warren Plowden; Finance-Jimmy Cason Job Descriptions: also has local church officer job descriptions and other resources available for many UMC positions. Free Downloadable Book: “Solve the Puzzle Of Copyrights” Download CCS’s “Solve the Puzzle of Copyrights: 6 Steps to Learning How to Do Music Right” free so you can learn at your own pace and identify where you are at greatest risk for possible infringements. http://www.thecopyrightcoach.com/ccsebook/ Live Broadcast Your Worship Service Online - FREE People don’t have to miss church due to illness or bad weather. With Google Hangouts video streaming is easy and your church probably already has what it takes to do it. http://www.umcom.org/learn/live-broadcast-your-worship-service-online-free New Safe Sanctuaries Video A new Safe Sanctuaries training video, produced by the Office of Connectional Ministries is available. This video explores the basics of Safe Sanctuaries and is presented by Allison Lindsey, Associate Director of Connectional Ministries. https:// vimeo.com/158648828. A handout of the PowerPoint with sections for notes can be downloaded. ______Amplified Videos Narrative videos from our Conference agencies are now available for use in your local church to help connect congregations to this vital work across South Georgia: Higher Education and Campus Ministry; Magnolia Manor; Methodist Home; Open Door Community House; Vashti; Wesley Community Centers; and Wesley Glen.

Adult Ministries Director Wanted Wynnton United Methodist Church is seeking a person to be Director of Adult Ministries to work with ministry groups of Adult Education, Family Ministries, and Church wide events. This is a part time position of about 15 hours a week, or 60 hours a month. Pleased call the church office to apply or Jerry Adams, Staff Parish Relations Committee chairman, 706-323-2658

Annual Eagles’ Retreat The South Georgia Eagles’ Fall Retreat is October 24-26 at Epworth By The Sea. Registration will begin at 3 p.m. on Monday with supper served at 5:30 p.m. This year’s theme is “A Silver Lining” with retired Bishop Richard Looney leading the sessions. All retirees of the South Georgia Annual Conference, aka "Eagles," are invited to the retreat. We ask all who can to bring a craft or food item (cake, cookies, etc.) for the silent auction, which raises funds to help with the retreat expenses. Each Eagle is responsible for making their reservations. Call Epworth (912-638-8688) to make reservations before October 12. The rates per person for the two nights in Pitts or Booth with six meals are as follows: Single-$217.00 | Double-$144.12 | Triple-$124.36 | Quad-$119.00. Payment due with reservation by Oct.12. Visa, MasterCard, and Discover cards accepted. Cancellations after Oct 12 will result in a forfeiture of $20 per person and within 72 hours will result in first night's charges.

Floods In Louisiana Many United Methodists are among the Louisianans who have been flooded out of their homes, and some United Methodist churches in the state also have had flood damage. Bishop says it’s too early for volunteers but monetary contributions are much needed. Online - make a gift now to US Disaster Response #901670; By phone - Call 1-800-554-8583; Through your local church - Place your gift in the plate at your church. Please make the gift clearly identifiable as being for the benefit of UMCOPR - US Disaster Response #901670.

Northwest District Newsletter September 2016 Page 5 Methodist Home for Children Tradition holds that once a year The Methodist Home has asked our church family for a day’s pay so we may transform the lives of the children we serve. On September 18, we are seeking your special support for our boys and girls. We are thankful for the support of our churches as you help us build better tomorrows for our children.

We will be sending more information and materials to the individual churches. Thank you for partnering with us as we provide a brighter future for our kids! We are so grateful to our donors who make our ministry possible. We are honored to do this work in the name of the Lord.

Lay Speaker Training

Coastal District Advanced Session 1: Saturday, October 3, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Session 2: Saturday, October 24, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm College Place UMC, Brunswick

South Central District Combined Course October 10, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Park Avenue UMC, Valdosta

Southwest District Advanced October 3, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Morningside UMC, Thomasville

Sexual Ethics in Ministry For Clergy

2016-2017 Schedule •September 15, 2016, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.- Thursday St. Paul United Methodist Church, Columbus, GA •February 23, 2017, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Thursday Epworth By The Sea, Nalls Building, St. Simons Island, GA. •April 25, 2017, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Tuesday Vineville United Methodist Church, Macon, GA Those in the Northwest District that are due to complete the Sexual Ethics Workshop by Annual Conference 2017 are: Anthony Bankhead, John Beck, Lowery Brantley, Patricia Bronson, Mark Carter, Bill Dupree, Jim Emery, J.P. Grantham, Michael Hammond, Mark Kinservik, Walter Lundy, Dan MacMinn, Tommy Mason, Doug Mays, Lynn Meadows-White, Tommy Odum, Lavinia Perser, Michael Powell, Emery Ramsey, Jerry Roe, Jr., Larry Rollins, Dan Smith, Peter Vermeulen and Howard White.

Northwest District Newsletter September 2016 Page 6 Charge Conference Schedule September 19-24 Cluster 3 Stand Alone Charge Conferences September 22, 6:30 pm Cluster 3 Charge Conference- Reynolds UMC

October 3-9 Cluster 4 Stand Alone Charge Conferences October 9, 4:00 pm Cluster 4 Charge Conference - Vienna UMC

October 10-16 Cluster 6 Stand Alone Charge Conferences October 16, 4:00 pm Cluster 6 Charge Conference - Shellman UMC

October 24-30 Cluster 1 Stand Alone Charge Conferences October 30, 4:00 pm Cluster 1 Charge Conference-Pierce Chapel UMC

November 7-13 Cluster 8 Stand Alone Charge Conferences November 13, 4:00 pm Cluster 8 Charge Conference - St. Mary’s Road

November 14-20 Cluster 2 Stand Alone Charge Conferences November 20, 4:00 pm Cluster 2 Charge Conference - Byron UMC

November 28-December 4 Cluster 7 Stand Alone Charge Conferences December 4, 4:00 pm Cluster 7 Charge Conference - Upatoi UMC

Cluster 1: Howard White, Elder Hamilton Charge, Waverly Hall Charge, Epworth, Pierce Chapel, St. Mark, St. Peter, St. Paul, Striplin Terrace, Rose Hill Cluster 2: Doug Mays, Elder Powersville/Wesley Chapel, Oglethorpe Charge, Montezuma, Crawford County Charge, Byron, Roberta/Dixon, Fort Valley, Marshallville Cluster 3: Wayne MacDonald, Elder Marion Circuit, Buena Vista, Butler, Howard Charge, Reynolds/Crowell Cluster 4: Daryl Brown, Elder Byromville/Drayton, Unadilla/Pinehurst, Vienna/Shiloh, Andrew Chapel, County Line, Leslie, DeSoto, Ellaville/ Corinth, Hopewell/Concord Cluster 5: Jerry Roe, Elder Americus 1st, Andersonville, Bronwood/Smithville, Concord, Dawson/Graves, Lee Street/Morningside Devoted Dozen: Peter Vermeulen, Elder Mt. Olive, Cuthbert, Georgetown/Union/Sharon, Lumpkin Charge, Richland, Shellman/Trinity, Stephens Chapel Fall Line Cluster: Sam Vernon, Elder Upatoi/Box Springs, Talbotton Charge, Evan’s Chapel/Matthew’s Chapel, Midland, Wynnton Cluster 8: Reggie Williams, Elder Cusseta Charge, Asbury, Living Grace, M.L.Harris, Midway, South Columbus, St. Luke, St. Mary’s Road, East Highland, The Ridge

Northwest District Newsletter September 2016 Page 7 EPWORTH BY THE SEA UPCOMING EVENTS . . . September 19-22, 2016“Exceptional Encounters!” An event for Older Adults Autumn Adventures From South Georgia Plankton to African White Rhinos. An opportunity to meet and greet, up close and personal cheetah, white rhinos, Asian bengal tigers, cape buffalo, okapi, Greby’s zebra and many other endangered safari animals living in large naturalistic enclosures as we visit the 600 acre WHITE OAK CONSERVATION CENTER. White Oak is a premier facility for wildlife breeding, conservation research and scientific training. Cameras welcome. Photography encouraged! AND, not to be forgotten are the tiniest sea creatures of the Georgia coast which we will also acquaint you with. Truly an exceptional Autumn Adventures experience! Primetimers November 6 – 11“Memory Keepers – Journey into the Geechee Culture” Immerse yourself in a week long exploration of the Geechee culture along the Georgia coast. Visit the Gullah Geechee Center where participants will also participate in a volunteer mission project, Sapelo Island and other locations in the golden isles. Details and registration visit: primetimers umc.org Saint Simons Island Storytelling Festival February 18-20, 2017 You are cordially invited to attend our annual "Saint Simons Island Storytelling Festival" featuring nationally known, professional storytellers! Four renowned storytellers have accepted the invitation to participate. Be prepared to laugh, shed a few tears and enjoy their stories. Storytellers: Donald Davis, Lyn Ford, Bil Lepp and Andy Offutt Irwin.

KidzQuests September 23-25 Epworth By The Sea The theme, taken fromPsalm 40: 12-3, will show students in 3rd-6th grades that God truly will lift us out of the pits, the mucky mud, and the mire as we put our trust in the Lord! Speaker and Entertainer: Jesse the Juggler Emcee: Brandon “Hey Ya!” Leaders: Camp Connect summer staff Online registration is available through September 16 or until the retreat is full. Churches will register as a group and the cost for the event is $130 per person which includes programming, insurance, food, lodging, and a t-shirt. Adult chaperones with Safe Sanctuary certification must be provided by each church group. For more information, contact Event Coordinator Suzanne Akins at [email protected] or 912-638-8626 ext 107.

NORTHWEST DISTRICT MINISTERS AND SPOUSES CHRISTMAS LUNCH SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2016, NOON MAGNOLIA ROOM MAGNOLIA MANOR AMERICUS, GEORGIA

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Church # Church Name Appor YTD Pd % Paid Bal Due 42421 Box Springs UMC 42421 1,726.00 1,726.00 100.00 0.00 42361 Collinsworth-Corinth UMC 42361 1,526.00 1,526.00 100.00 0.00 41173 Concord UMC (Hopewell/Concord Charge) 3,200.00 3,200.00 100.00 0.00 41130 Dawson UMC 41130 24,861.00 24,861.00 100.00 0.00 41170 Hopewell UMC (Hopewell-Concord Charge) 10,370.00 10,370.00 100.00 0.00 42301 Providence UMC (Lumpkin Charge) 42301 103.00 103.00 100.00 0.00 42402 Sharon UMC 42402 462.00 462.00 100.00 0.00 42401 Union UMC (Georgetown Charge) 42401 1,645.00 1,645.00 100.00 0.00 42314 Union UMC (Marion Circuit) 42314 8,782.00 8,782.00 100.00 0.00 42420 Upatoi UMC 42420 27,398.00 18,265.36 66.67 9,132.64 41430 Sasser UMC 41430 4,848.00 3,000.00 61.88 1,848.00 42281 Bigham's Chapel UMC 42281 4,076.00 2,509.10 61.56 2,069.90 42100 Pierce Chapel UMC (Midland) 42100 73,632.00 44,179.20 60.00 29,452.80 44020 Byron UMC 44020 41,708.00 24,329.69 58.33 17,378.31 44370 Marshallville UMC 44370 10,035.00 5,853.75 58.33 4,181.25 42200 Striplin Terrace UMC 42200 20,182.00 11,532.00 57.14 8,650.00 42050 East Highland UMC 42050 15,983.00 8,201.13 51.31 7,781.87 42241 Marvin UMC (Cusseta Charge) 42241 512.00 256.20 50.04 255.80 42310 Bethel UMC (Marion Circuit) 42310 819.00 409.68 50.02 409.32 42292 Charing UMC 42292 552.00 276.06 50.01 275.94 42295 Wesley UMC (Howard Charge) 42295 983.00 491.58 50.01 491.42 41020 Americus First UMC 41020 98,611.00 49,305.54 50.00 49,305.46 41470 Andrew Chapel UMC 41470 6,460.00 3,229.92 50.00 3,230.08 44040 Bethel UMC (Crawford County Charge) 44040 5,665.00 2,832.42 50.00 2,832.58 42312 Brantley UMC 42312 3,339.00 1,669.50 50.00 1,669.50 42010 Buena Vista UMC 42010 13,887.00 6,943.38 50.00 6,943.62 41090 Byromville UMC 41090 6,704.00 3,351.90 50.00 3,352.10 42282 Cataula UMC 42282 5,026.00 2,512.92 50.00 2,513.08 44392 Crowell UMC 44392 5,079.00 2,539.50 50.00 2,539.50 42240 Cusseta UMC 42240 3,202.00 1,601.04 50.00 1,600.96 44401 Dixon UMC 44401 4,648.00 2,324.04 50.00 2,323.96 41093 Drayton UMC 41093 3,802.00 1,900.98 50.00 1,901.02 42070 Epworth UMC (Columbus) 42070 32,862.00 16,430.94 50.00 16,431.06 42400 Georgetown UMC 42400 2,574.00 1,286.94 50.00 1,287.06 41131 Graves UMC 41131 2,082.00 1,041.00 50.00 1,041.00 42290 Howard UMC 42290 3,530.00 1,765.14 50.00 1,764.86 41030 Lee Street UMC 41030 17,324.00 8,662.06 50.00 8,661.94 41230 Leslie 41230 8,905.00 4,452.48 50.00 4,452.52 42060 Living Grace UMC 42060 30,379.00 15,189.54 50.00 15,189.46 42390 M.L. Harris UMC 42390 22,917.00 11,458.44 50.00 11,458.56 42090 Midway UMC (Columbus) 42090 8,452.00 4,225.98 50.00 4,226.02 41270 Montezuma UMC 41270 20,718.00 10,358.94 50.00 10,359.06 41280 Oglethorpe UMC 41280 6,928.00 3,464.10 50.00 3,463.90 42362 Olive Branch UMC 42362 3,288.00 1,644.00 50.00 1,644.00 41281 Pine Level UMC (Oglethorpe Charge) 41281 1,236.00 618.00 50.00 618.00 41381 Pinehurst UMC 41381 3,273.00 1,636.44 50.00 1,636.56 41330 Plains UMC 41330 12,080.00 6,039.90 50.00 6,040.10 44380 Powersville UMC 44380 8,336.00 4,167.96 50.00 4,168.04 41331 Preston UMC 41331 4,355.00 2,177.46 50.00 2,177.54 44390 Reynolds UMC 44390 11,022.00 5,511.00 50.00 5,511.00 42340 Richland UMC 42340 9,285.00 4,642.50 50.00 4,642.50 42350 Shellman UMC 42350 6,520.00 3,260.10 50.00 3,259.90 41391 Shiloh UMC (Vienna-Shiloh Charge) 41391 5,589.00 2,794.44 50.00 2,794.56 42140 St Luke UMC (Columbus) 42140 328,651.00 164,325.30 50.00 164,325.70 42170 St Paul UMC 42170 176,560.00 88,279.92 50.00 88,280.08

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