N E W S ‘N ’ V I E W S Published quarterly by and for the Retirees of the Memphis Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church Carroll H. Gallimore, Editor 367 Rockwell Rd. Jackson, TN 38305-1836 731-660-1551 E-mail:
[email protected] Reporter deadlines: January 15 - April 15 - July 15 - October 15 > a net gain in membership was reported by one hundred twenty-seven churches > a new streamlined format was used…some folks liked some parts while disliking other parts. I N M E M O R I A M > a new organizational model was approved for our programming staff that will be called the Connectional Ministries Team (CMT), replacing the We prayerfully remember our deceased clergy old terminology of Program Ministries Team (PMT). and spouses who have died since April 15, 2008, > a new budget was adopted, representing a one-half as provided by the Conference Secretary: percent reduction over 2007. > effective January 1, 2009, there will be a 9% Dorothy Marie Palmertree (widow of Ellis) Southaven, MS March 4 increase for The Clergy Wellness Commission (insurance); new coverage for vision needs. Timothy M. Salyers (Rosalina) The increase is the first in two years. Jackson, TN March 27 > ordained as Deacons in Full Connection: Daphne Eubanks Moses and Sammy G. Tillman Ruby Virginia Hulme (widow of Joseph C.) > ordained as Elders in Full Connection: James R. Columbia, MO [Interment, Memphis, TN] May 12 McKinney, III, and Nancy Johnston Varden. Irene Kesterson (widow of Glenn) We retirees rejoiced to see one of our very own Benton, KY June 5 recognized on the floor of the Conference.