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February 2002 |
Bishops' reflections on Sept. 11
A study guide initiated by the United Methodist Council of Bishops is available to help local congregations deal with hard questions in the aftermath of Sept. 11.
The 12-page book, Be Not Anxious: A Guide for Study from the Council of Bishops, contains personal reflections by bishops, as well as suggested Scripture readings and questions for discussion and reflection. The United Methodist Board of Discipleship produced the guide at the bishops' request.
The study sections cover key topics that have emerged since the terrorist attacks on America: anxiety and comfort; suspicion and hatred; the war on terrorism; lasting changes in American life; asking the questions of life; and Christians and patriotism.
The optional cassette contains expanded comments from the bishops taped during the council's fall meeting, and the cassette was developed with production support from United Methodist Communications.
The book can be downloaded from the board's Web site at www.gbod.org . The book and cassette can also be ordered together or separately by calling 800/972-0433. Copies of the study guide and tape are available at no charge while supplies last.
Seeking News Bulletin
The DePauw Archives is looking for copies of the News Bulletin, the newsletter of the SIC of the Evangelical United Brethren (EUB) church from about 1951 to 1968. It appeared in booklet form, about 6x9 inches, 16-20 pages. If you have copies you would be willing to donate, write to Wesley Wilson, Archivist, DePauw University, 400 South College Avenue, Greencastle, Ind. 46135 or to wwwilson@depauw.edu , or call 765/658-4406.
UMW Assembly 2002
The quadrennial gathering of the United Methodist Women will take place in Philadelphia, Pa., April 25-28. For information contact Georganna Irish, 65 Church Street, Southport, Ind. 46227, 317/784-6974.
NIC evangelism grants
Is your church launching an outreach ministry that invites people to make personal commitments to Christ? If so, your new ministry may be eligible for an evangelism grant from the NIC. A limited number of grants for up to $500 will be given this spring. An application is available at the conference Web site, www.nicumc.org Click on Cross Points under the Area section at the top of the home page. Deadline is March 1.
Youth (in)VADE Indy
Stand Up: The Invasion is coming to Indianapolis April 19-20 at the RCA Dome. The event begins Friday evening with (in)VADE, a live theatrical event that uses drama, comedy, music, dancing, multimedia and the latest in technology to bring youth closer to Christ. This is an opportunity to recharge a youth group and to bring unchurched youth to an event where they will hear the message in a way that relates to them personally.
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NIC camps brochureExtreme Faith 2002, the NIC summer camp directory, is available online at www.extremecamp.org or by calling 800/783-5138. |
SIC summer camp advanced scheduleThe advanced provisional SIC summer camp schedule is available online for download at www.sicumc.org/gocamp |
Christian music festival
Camp Adventure will sponsor its yearly trip to Wilmore, Ky., for the Christian music festival Ichthus. The dates for the event are April 25-28, 2002. The cost is $110 by Feb. 28, $120 by March 28 and $140 by April 23. This cost includes all meals from Friday breakfast to Sunday breakfast, tickets, nightly snacks and Ping-Pong tables. There is a $60 non-refundable deposit per person to reserve one of the 150 available spots. Reservations over the phone with a major credit card only. For more information call 1/888-CAMP.ADV.
NIC call to local choirs
A call is going out to all local church choirs and choir directors to participate in two mass choir opportunities for the 2002 Annual conference held at the Elliot Hall of Music, Purdue University. The first opportunity will be Thursday evening, May 30, when the North Indiana Annual Conference will honor retiring pastors and remembering those clergy and spouses who have died this past year.
The second opportunity to participate in a mass choir is the Friday evening ordination service. This is an opportunity to show your support to all of the men and women who are dedicating their lives to serve in the local churches. The choirs will rehearse both days at 3 p.m.
Those choirs, individuals, and directors interested in participating should contact Chuck Scott at 6004 Reed Road, Fort Wayne, Ind. 46835; 219/485-9681.
NIC seeking musicians and singers for praise band and vocal team
The North Indiana Conference Session Committee is looking for vocalists and instrumentalists to comprise the praise band and vocal team during the Annual Session. Those interested may submit a pre-audition cassette tape (vocal or instrumental), consisting of two contrasting styles, one slow and one fast. Final auditions will be held at Fort Wayne's St. Joseph UMC. All rehearsals will be held in Ft. Wayne.
Send pre-audition tapes to Chuck Scott at St. Joseph UMC, 6004 Reed Road, Fort Wayne, Ind. 46835. For more information, Chuck Scott at 219/485-9681 or 219/704-4035.
Colorado mission camp
Operation Colorado is a 12-day youth mission camp experience that will take place July 25-Aug. 5. The camp will take Indiana youth to Towaoc, Colo., to work with Ute Indian children and adults during their Vacation Bible School.
The group will leave from Marion and be in Colorado Springs in two days. In Colorado Springs they will visit Pikes Peak Cograil, Garden of the Gods, Flying "W" Ranch and Seven Falls. They will then drive over the Rocky Mountains to Cortez, where they will spend a week, commuting about 16 miles toward the desert to Towaoc, headquarters of the Ute Indian tribe.
Operation Colorado was born out of a desire to enable youth and adults to share the love of Jesus in various settings. With the intention being able to bring the Operation Colorado experience home to their local congregations, the homes, their schools and their work places.
The cost of $450 includes everything except spending money. Participants must be entering the ninth grade or be accompanied by a parent or youth leader (with a recommendation from a pastor). A $100 deposit is required. Scholarships are available from the Board of Camps and Conferences. Contact Ruth Ellen Needler at 765/664-5138 or 800/783-5138.
NIC apportionment brochure
The 2002 Church Apportionment Brochure is available for download on the North Indiana Conference website, at www.nicumc.org/site/finance.php3. You will need Adobe's Acrobat Reader (version 4 or above) to read or print it. This brochure explains where offerings and gifts went and where local church apportionments go. It also lists the 2002 budget figures
'Transforming Lives, Transforming Africa'
The following promotional resources for the Africa University Fund Apportionment are available by calling 888/862-3242:
- An 8-minute video with four 60- 90-second vignettes
- Bulletin inserts, a set of four, 50 each
- Poster brochure in color, 17 by 22 inches
- Postcard booklet of four tear-out mail-able cards of AU photos
Spirit of Simplicity shares joy of simpler living
A new collection, "Alternatives' Spirit of Simplicity: Quotes & Art for Simpler Living and Global Justice," shares the joy of simpler living, the urgency and practicality of sustainability and the need for social justice. It includes humorous, serious, religious and secular quotations and images. This collection encourages and equips individuals and editors in the quest of living more simply for their own happiness and for the health of Earth and all its creatures. The collection in a packet sells for $15; the CD is $15; both paper version and CD in a binder with tab dividers is $30. It is available from www.simpleliving.org or by calling 800/821-6153.
United Methodist polity course
Earlham School of Religion is offering a course in United Methodist polity during the spring semester. Taught by the Rev. Paul Kern, retired United Methodist pastor and former Evansville District superintendent, the course will meet Thursday afternoons. For more information call Sue Axtell at 800/432-1377.
Faith in the face of suffering
Last updated on 01/14/2004"Good Lord, Deliver Us: The Praise of God and the Problem of Evil," a new book by Dr Rowan Crews, searches the liturgical texts of United Methodists, Presbyterians, Lutherans, Episcopalians and Roman Catholics to discover how Christians grapple with their faith in God in the face of evil and suffering. Using an accessible narrative style, Crews explores the formational power of corporate worship:
In this time of national grief and suffering, "Good Lord, Deliver Us," from OSL Publications, offers a well-grounded, theological approach to the problem of evil. A resource for pastors, chaplains and Sunday school classes, "Good Lord, Deliver Us" weaves stories and reflections into a garment of hope and faith.
"Good Lord, Deliver Us" retails for $14.95 and is available through Cokesbury or directly from the publisher at P O Box 22279, Akron, Ohio 44302-0079 -or- 330/535-8656, or- books@Saint-Luke.org.
OSL Publications is the publishing ministry of the Order of Saint Luke, a religious community and affiliate organization of the United Methodist General Board of Discipleship.