Hoosier United Methodist updates

e-HUM Announcement

May 29, 2008

Hoosier United Methodist updates

NORTH ANNUAL CONFERENCE BEGINS IN WEST LAFAYETTE

The North Indiana Annual Conference began last night at Purdue University in West Lafayette with a clergy executive session. Daily reports will be posted at the close of each day around midnight on e-HUM. Today’s events include the Memorial Service with Bishop Mike Coyner preaching. This afternoon the Imagine Indiana Design Team report and resolutions will be presented. This evening Tom Butcher, of the General Board of Discipleship, will be speaking during a session on Church Development. Web cast of the North Indiana Annual Conference can be seen at mms://sms7.omniproductions.net/umc.

DEATH NOTICE -- VAUGHN POWELL

VAUGHN POWELL, retired pastor (NIC), died Tuesday, May 27, 2008. Visitation will be Friday, May 30 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Sheets-Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, May 31 at 4 p.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service at the Churubusco United Methodist Church.

‘SEEDS OF HOPE’ PLANTING TIME COMING TO GARY ON JUNE 7

United Methodists throughout Indiana gathered in Gary, Ind. at the ruin site of Old City First UMC for a “Service of Repentance, Reconciliation, and Appreciation,” this past Oct. 7.

During the service, participants exchanged sack cloth (representing repentance for racism practiced by the church) for a packet of seeds (representing hope for a racism-free United Methodist Church).

Participants were asked to grow the flower seeds in pots and bring the potted plants back to Gary this spring to plant the flowers in designated areas of the former church site. Its planting time, however the ruin site of Old City Church is far from ready for our plants. No progress has been made toward a ruin site garden as outlined by Gary city officials.

Therefore, the following United Methodist Church-related sites have been identified. Please contact the pastor and/or local church for the location that is best for you. Please bring your own garden tools and, yes, purchased potted plants may be used.

Planting will take place on Saturday, June 7 at 10:30 a.m. CT.

The Rev. Tracey Leslie, Marquette Park UMC, mpumc@sbc global.net, 219-938-4106
The Rev. Katurah Johnson, Christ UMC, cometochrist@sbcglobal.net, 219-884-8312
The Rev. Tommie Kimble, Centennial UMC, 219-882-2461
The Rev. Vera Johnson, Fifth Avenue UMC, 219-882-7920

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR FLOOD CLEAN-UP IN MINNESOTA

Minnesota – Winona County Flood Response. Volunteers are still needed to work on homes damaged by last year’s flooding in Winona County. Skilled leaders to lead teams of five people (a ratio of one skilled person per five unskilled volunteers is required) will work on sheet hanging, carpentry, finish carpentry, taping and mudding, and painting. Teams can come any day of the week or weekend. A coordinator will guide teams to a job. The groups are needed immediately and through July and possibly later. Adult groups are preferred but older youth with skilled leaders are welcome. If you can help with this important ministry, please call Rick Lane at 507-457-8882.

YOUNG ADULT FROM CONGO TO BE ORDAINED ON SATURDAY

Bishop Mike Coyner will be ordaining Christian Kakez– A– Kapend as a courtesy for Christian’s bishop in South Congo Zambia Conference of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The service is scheduled for Saturday morning May 31 at 10:30 am in Elliot Hall on the campus of Purdue University in West Lafayette.

An open house for Christian will be held at Wesley from noon to1:30 p.m. A light luncheon will be served. The open house will be held in the McFadden Peace and Justice Lounge on the main floor of the Wesley Foundation located at 435 W. State St., West Lafayette Ind. Parking is available in the Marstellar Garage on Sheetz Street.

Pastor Christian leaves on June 25. After spending a month back home in the DRC (Democratic Republic of Congo) and Zimbabwe, Christian will return to Dallas, Texas for seminary. He will be working on a Master of Arts Degree at Perkins School of Theology in Homiletics/Preaching and plans to go on for a Ph.D. before returning to teach and train other pastors in Africa.

FRANKLIN CHURCH SEEKS FULL-TIME YOUTH DIRECTOR

Grace United Methodist Church in Franklin, Ind., a congregation of 650 members seeks a fulltime youth director to work with a strong middle school- high school ministry of 40+ with strengths of mission outreach and spiritual growth in Christ. With a strong adult involvement and with new facilities available in the fall of 2008 this ministry will be able to grow more with God's grace and the best leadership. Key responsibilities for the Youth Director will be to:

Articulate vision for, develop, implement and lead Youth Ministry for Middle School & High School, including:

Planning and leading Sunday morning and evening youth program,
Planning and carrying out youth activities, events, etc.
Disciple and mentor youth, being available to counsel and encourage them, and providing pastoral care for their families.
Building relationships within community and area schools to reach new youth and bring them to Christ and into the church family.

We are looking for the person of God’s choice to join our staff and help fulfill our mission by giving leadership to our youth ministries and developing our connection ministry. This person should have a clear witness of personal commitment to Jesus Christ and should demonstrate a lifestyle of integrity and Christ-like character.

Please submit cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: pastorbob@franklingrace.org.

TOP OF PAGE