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For Friday, July 4, 2008 – Sunday is the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
This newsletter is paid for through your annual conference connectional ministries giving.
Edited by Dan Gangler, director of communication dgangler@inareaumc.org.
Deadline for submitting news items is Thursday at 10:00 a.m.
The Area Office closes at Noon on Fridays during the summer months.
THIS WEEK'S HEADLINES
Bishop Names Imagine Indiana Transition Team Members
Building Healthy Relationships Training Required for South Clergy
South Conference to Require Parsonage Inspection for Mold
Church Agency Leaders Continue Work on Four Areas of Focus
United Methodist Church Members Asked For Input on Paperwork
Clergy Effectiveness Study Will Enhance Training, Says Leader
Michigan College Offers Scholarships to Disabled Veterans
Gambling Expansion Is a Losing Bet
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BIBLE PASSAGE FOR SUNDAY
These are the words of Jesus:
“If you are tired from carrying heavy burdens, come to me and I will give you rest. Take the yoke I give you. Put it on your shoulders and learn from me. I am gentle and humble, and you will find rest. This yoke is easy to bear, and this burden is light.”
– Matthew 11:28-30,
Contemporary English Version,
www.americanbible.org
NEWS
BISHOP NAMES IMAGINE INDIANA TRANSITION TEAM MEMBERS
Bishop Mike Coyner announced July 2 the 14 members of the Imagine Indiana Transition Team. It includes: Al Brothers, NIC layman of Leo; Herb Buwalda, NIC large church pastor of South Bend; Beverly Calender-Anderson, SIC layperson of Bloomington; Jim Coy, SIC layperson of Evansville; Brian Durand, SIC youth minister of Indianapolis; Ida Easley, Rushville DS of Rushville; Bert Kite, SIC clergy of large church of Carmel; Ashley Moreland, NIC young adult of Fort Wayne; Kayc Mykrantz, NIC Lay Leader of Logansport; David V.W. Owen, Exec. Assistant to Bishop; Kaye Patton, NIC clergy of medium church of Marion; Cindy Reynolds, Warsaw DS of Warsaw; Roger Summers, NIC layman, attorney of Fort Wayne; Ike Williams, SIC Lay Leader of Carmel. The team will be staffed as needed by both conference treasurers Brent Williams of NIC and Jennifer Gallagher of SIC, plus Directors of Conference Ministries Mark Gough of NIC and Jim Bushfield of SIC.
BUILDING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS TRAINING REQUIRED FOR SOUTH CLERGY
Building Healthy Relationships Training introduced during the clergy session at the South Indiana Annual Conference, is required for pastors in the South Indiana Conference. Training will aid in increasing self-awareness so we can grow to better appreciate our differences and improve relations in and beyond our church walls. There have been inquiries about accessing The Edge Advantage© as well as questions about receiving Continuing Education credit. Everyone must register for the program through the conference center by contacting Sharon White. There is a limit on the size of the classes and we need to monitor how and when people are registered. The conference will only cover cost for those who register through the conference office. Additionally, those who participated in the pilot study DO NOT need to repeat the on-line study, but will need to participate in the workshop. Continuing Education credits (8 hours) will be given only upon completion of both the on-line study and the follow-up workshop. If you have other questions please contact Sharon White at the South Indiana Conference Center. – South Indiana Conference
SOUTH CONFERENCE TO REQUIRE PARSONAGE INSPECTION FOR MOLD
During the South Indiana Annual Conference session in Bloomington this past month, an amendment to the Parsonage Policies (SIC Journal pp. 353-354) was approved by the annual conference session to require an inspection by churches of their parsonages for mold. The amendment to the existing policies reads: "That an air-quality test for molds be conducted every other year in each parsonage and the results reported to the Charge Conference; and that if tests show excessive mold contamination, remediation is to start as soon as possible, with the pastoral family located to clean, temporary housing." Reference to this amendment will be included in each SIC church’s charge conference later this year. – e-HUM
CHURCH AGENCY LEADERS CONTINUE WORK ON FOUR AREAS OF FOCUS
In their first meeting since The United Methodist Church's legislative assembly, leaders of the denomination's general agencies continued cementing partnerships and planning their work on Four Areas of Focus. The agencies' top executives, or general secretaries, met June 24-26 in Washington, D.C., two months after the 2008 General Conference affirmed the Areas of Focus as the emphases of the church. The group is fashioning ways to learn from local churches and annual conferences from every corner of the connection, and it is exploring innovative partnerships that will integrate those learnings and share them broadly, said Neil Alexander, chairperson of the General Secretaries Table and president of the United Methodist Publishing House. The agency executives met with Bishop Gregory Palmer, president of the Council of Bishops, and Bishop John Hopkins, president of the Connectional Table, as they began concentrated work in joint planning and action strategies.
The four areas focus on:
- Combating the diseases of poverty by improving health globally,
- Creating new places for new people and revitalizing existing congregations,
- Developing principled Christian leaders for the church and the world and
- Engaging in ministry with the poor. – UMNS
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH MEMBERS ASKED FOR INPUT ON PAPERWORK
During the next three weeks, United Methodists are invited to share their thoughts on the official paperwork of the church. The Committee on Official Forms and Records, under the denomination’s General Council on Finance and Administration, is for the first time asking for input through an electronic public comment system. The committee is responsible for overseeing the design and content of all official documentation for the worldwide 11.5 million-member denomination.
“Comments and observations will aid the committee in developing more user-friendly forms and bring the collection of data into the 21st century,” said Lisa King, the committee’s chairperson.
The forms include statistical tables, charge conference forms, local church certificate and membership records, ordination and licensing certificates, among others.
GCFA, which coordinates finances and safeguards the legal interests and rights of The United Methodist Church, will e-mail an invitation to the church’s episcopal and annual conference leaders to join in the forum. The survey closes on July 18. To participate, visit www.gcfa.org/ofrsurvey. – UMNS
CLERGY EFFECTIVENESS STUDY WILL ENHANCE TRAINING, SAYS LEADER
An analysis of what makes an effective pastor will enhance training provided this summer to United Methodist annual (regional) conferences. The Rev. Sharon Rubey, director of candidacy and conference relations at the United Methodist Board of Higher Education and Ministry, said the study would provide useful information for those who work with candidates for ministry, assign pastors to churches and do clergy supervision. The next step, according to Rubey, is to develop and distribute a survey about the underlying behaviors associated with effective ministry. – UMNS
MICHIGAN COLLEGE OFFERS SCHOLARSHIPS TO DISABLED VETERANS
United Methodist-related Adrian (Mich.) College is accepting applications for "Operation Education," its newest scholarship program benefiting disabled American veterans for the fall 2008 semester. The program will offer a disabled U.S. veteran, injured during combat in Afghanistan or Iraq, a full scholarship toward a college degree. The scholarship will be given each year and will accompany the student through his or her education at the college until graduation. The college will offer books, housing, meals, a laptop and school supplies, as well as physical and emotional support. The soldier’s spouse or family will also be provided for through the college’s benefits. Interested applicants should contact Mallory Frailing in the Office of Admissions at 517-265-5161, Ext. 4326, or mfrailing@adrian.edu. More information, including the online application, can be obtained by visiting www.adrian.edu and clicking on the “Operation Education” button. – UMNS
GAMBLING EXPANSION IS A LOSING BET
In a victory for family advocates, two pro-gambling bills were defeated in the U.S. House of Representatives this past week. The Committee on Financial Services voted down H.R. 5767, which would have legalized Internet gambling. And the full House rejected an expansion of off-reservation gambling, 121-298.
Rep. Barney Frank, D-Mass., authored H.R. 5767 and is expected to continue to fight the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 that strengthened laws to protect families from dangerous, foreign, illegal Internet gambling operations.
Chad Hills, analyst for gambling research and policy at Focus on the Family Action, said: “Frank's push is to legalize online gambling, promote it and tax it, with little or no regard for its destructive implications on children, families, crime and our nation's stability.”
For now, American families can breathe a sigh of relief.
“Internet gambling is poised as one of the most dangerous, far-reaching threats to American families,” Hills said. “We owe much thanks to the House members who stood firm on pro-family principles and integrity and defended American families in the face of audacious opponents and dangerous policies.” -- Focus on the Family
FLOODED CEDAR RAPIDS CHURCH OFFERS WITNESS IN CRISIS
The congregation of Salem United Methodist Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, isn't accustomed to being on the receiving end of ministry. Whether feeding the homeless, dispatching mission teams, hosting sports leagues or collecting special offerings, the historic downtown congregation has lived up to its moniker of being a "warm heart in the center of the city" for more than a century.
However, after the floods of 2008 filled its basement and sanctuary June 13, as well as damaging thousands of homes in surrounding working-class neighborhoods of Cedar Rapids, the mission-minded church is learning to be "on the receiving end of the body of Christ," according to the Rev. Linda Bibb, pastor.
Now that the waters have receded, volunteers converge daily near the now-gutted church building to receive cleanup assignments for the church and its residential neighbors, most of whom have no flood insurance. More than 4,000 homes were partially submerged in an area that Bibb calls "the worker bee side of town."
For information about how to help in Iowa, visit the Iowa Annual Conference Web site at www.iaumc.org/storms2008. To donate to the United Methodist Committee on Relief's work in the Midwest, drop checks in church offering plates or mail them directly to UMCOR, P.O. Box 9068, New York, NY 10087. Write Advance #901670 Midwest Flooding Relief on the memo line. Credit-card donations can be made by calling 800-554-8583 or online at www.givetomission.org.
NEWS AND INFORMATION ABOUT FLOOD RELIEF
Archived reports are available online at www.inareaumc.org.
BLOOMINGTON DISTRICT GIVES THANKS FOR FLOOD RELIEF EFFORTS
Since the floodwaters hit in the Bloomington District area, we have been overwhelmed with monetary donation, flood bucket supplies, and volunteers.
The Bloomington District office has received over $8,000 in monetary donations from churches and individuals in the community. The district has received bucket donations from community members and local UMC churches. Completed flood buckets were donated from Wesley Chapel UMC (Lawrence Co.), Batesville UMC, Linton First UMC and Unity Chapel/Wesley Chapel in the New Albany District.
Midwest Distribution Center delivered 200 flood buckets to Worthington, Ind., (Greene Co.) on June 12. District volunteers came to the South Indiana Conference Center to assemble 100 flood buckets on June 16 to be sent to Worthington. On June 25 the district had another volunteer day when another 100 buckets were assembled. The district also received 22 complete buckets from the Presbyterian Church and was able to send 128 flood buckets to Terre Haute, Ind. One hundred health kits and cleaning supplies were sent to Owen County to the Spencer UMC Mission store on June 26. Another truck load of flood buckets and cleaning supplies were sent to Spencer July 1. Bottled water has been distributed in Owen and Morgan counties. We currently have 23 complete flood buckets at the SIC Center for distribution. If you know of a need for flood buckets, please contact the district office. – Jessica Lindsey, Bloomington District AA
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED IN WORTHINGTON, TERRE HAUTE, BARTHOLOMEW
Volunteers work teams are needed in the Worthington area. By the week of July 7, they will be working on recovery building. Hosts will provide food and housing. Volunteers will be working in Worthington and possibly doing some work in Elnora. Please contact Allen Haynes at 812-239-9335 for additional information.
Volunteer opportunities are available in the Terre Haute area through Operation Blessing. Please contact Paula or Bernadette at 757-374-0944 to receive scheduling information, location and items to bring.
Beginning July 14 there will be work teams needed for the Bartholomew County area to reconstruct houses damaged by flood waters. At this time there are 70 homes that are drying out in order to have work done on them. These homes are the only that could be worked on at this time. There have been more requests but not enough workers. Volunteer work teams will be scheduled for Thursday, Friday and Saturday beginning July 14. For more information, volunteers need to contact Jennifer at asbury@asburyumccol.org. – Bloomington District
ASBURY CHURCH IN COLUMBUS REPORTS ON FLOOD RELIEF EFFORTS
Immediately after the flood on June 7, members of Asbury UMC in Columbus, Ind., congregated at the Northside Middle School shelter and organized to serve about 400 meals. On Sunday, June 8, they provided about 900 breakfasts, 500 lunches and more than 300 dinners. By Monday, June 9, they activated a work-camp procedure to mobilize flood relief efforts. During the next two weeks, 204 volunteers worked a reported 2,648 hours helping to “muck out,” clean up and tear out 34 houses. That work was largely completed by Friday, June 20.
Since then, Asbury has joined with First UMC in Columbus and North Christian Church to help our client families navigate the bureaucracies and plan their reconstruction work. In this phase of the work, we have recruited about 30 people (both administrators and caseworkers). This combined group is looking after 78 clients that we helped during the earlier cleanup. All this work is being coordinated with the United Way’s Volunteer Action Center. – Asbury UMC, Columbus
NORTH CENTRAL JURISDICTIONAL CONFERENCE NEWS, ANNOUNCEMENTS
The North Central Jurisdictional Conference is scheduled to meet July 15-19 at Grand Rapids, Mich. At least one bishop will be elected during this conference. All bishops of the jurisdiction will be assigned to an area of service. For more information and biographies of episcopal candidates, log on to www.NCJ2008.org. A list of all Indiana delegates to this conference are available by logging on to www.inareaumc.org and clicking on 2008 Conferences.
Indiana Area endorsed candidate, the Rev. Dr. Frank Beard, now has an informative Web site up and running at www.drfrankjbeard.com.
SINGERS NEEDED FOR JURISDICTIONAL CONFERENCE CHOIR
Sing Unto the Lord. For those attending the 2008 North Central Jurisdictional Conference, you are invited to participate in the volunteer conference choir. We’re hoping for a solid 50 voice choir that will participate in worship on Wednesday, July 16, at 2 p.m. and Thursday, July 17, at 8:30 a.m. Rehearsals will be Wednesday from Noon to 2 p.m. and 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. All music will be provided. We ask that you bring your robe and your voice. Please contact Conference Music Director, Brenda Austin Wheaton at Brenda@fumer.org if you are interested in being part of this glorious experience. Brenda Austin Wheaton, First United Methodist Church, 600 S. Main St., Eaton Rapids, MI 48827, phone 517-663-3524.
WORSHIP RESOURCES
DO UNITED METHODISTS HAVE A SHARED HYMN TRADITION?
Wherever and whenever United Methodists gather, we sing. We even have a reputation as “those singing Methodists.” But do we share a common heritage of hymnody or hymn singing? Do the hymns and songs we sing in worship today serve to bind us together? Can we say today that our practice and content of hymn singing help to give a shared identity to United Methodists? This article asks and discusses those and other questions. For complete story, log on to www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?act=reader&item_id=46482
GLOBAL PRAISE PROGRAM FEATURES NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
Singing the Sacred: Musical Gifts from Native American Communities is a new release from the Global Praise program of the United Methodist Board of Global Ministries. The songs are from 15 Native American communities in the United States, and about half are from the Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference. The songs can be also heard on a companion CD that includes all 21 songs recorded by people from the indigenous communities. For more information about the book, to listen to music clips or learn more about the Global Praise program go to http://new.gbgm-umc.org/resources/globalpraise/.
MINISTRY IDEA
TEN THINGS TO KNOW WHEN HIRING A YOUTH PASTOR
- Expectations
- Theology
- Interview process
- Questions
- Marketability
- Demographics
- References
- Search Committee Make-up
- Resourcefulness
- Prayer
Read the article by Gerrard Fess at www.ymexchange.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=105&Itemid=10013.
MINISTRY RESOURCES
INDY STAR OFFERS JULY 25 ‘WORSHIP PROFILE’ TO NORTH RESIDENTS
The greater Indianapolis’ north side is one of the fastest growing areas in the country with thousands of new families moving to the area each year. In order to assist congregations in introducing themselves to this new population, The North Indianapolis Star Media Group offers a Worship Profile of churches to be published in the Friday, July 25 issue of The North Indianapolis Star. This full-color tabloid format publication gives United Methodist and other congregations the opportunity to tell their own unique story with photos, and an advertisement featuring the congregations strengths, mission, staff and member information, the congregation’s “Best of the Best,” recent church changes, volunteers in mission projects, future plans and your congregations ministry focus.
Three sizes will be available for publication including:
- Two full-pages featuring full page story; four photos and a full page ad for $1,500;
- A full page; half-page story with two photos and ½ page ad for $935; and
- One-half page featuring a quarter page story with one photo and quarter page ad for $497.
For more information, contact Don Fitzpatrick, Advertising Sales Executive, North Indy Star by July 11 at 317-444-5552 office, 317-946-0434 cell, 317-444-8934 fax or e-mail at don.fitzpatrick@indystar.com.
NORTH INDIANA CONFERENCE MEDIA PICKS FOR JULY
New Online Catalog! Features include: the ability to Request a Resource on line, order more than one resources at a time, search by title, author, description or subject. Simply type in www.nicumc.org, click on the media button and begin your search. You can use the basic search and type in a title or author or you can use the advance search to refine specifics. If you need help making a selection call or e-mail Angel Rea or call 800-783-5138.
Summer Picks: Summer’s here and attendance is down with all the summer activities. I have had several calls requesting material that is on the lighter side or resources that groups can view without having to see the previous week’s episode. Try searching for these easy to lead, light hearted, amusing, TV Bible Studies, each has a lesson, scripture reference and practical application. These resources are great for varied age groups, non-churched, small groups, outreach, Sunday school: Andy Griffith, Beverly Hillbillies, Bonanza, D.V.D Dick Van Dyke Show, Gilligan’s Island, Lucy Show and Mayberry. Did you know that the creator of Gilligan’s Island based the TV show on the Seven Deadly Sins? The last segment of the Gilligan’s Island Bible Study is based on the Seven Holy Virtues. See Dick Van Dyke for family values or the Lucy Show for a refreshing twist on parables.
SOUTH INDIANA MEDIA RESOURCE CENTER PICKS FOR JULY
The South Indiana Conference Media Resource Center’s latest acquisitions can be found online at www.sicumc.org. Click on “Media Center” (on the first two screens) and explore all the available options, including “Newest Resources,” “Bibliographies,” and “Picks of the Month.” July “Picks” have been posted. Highlighted are these new titles:
1) Confronting Death with Walter Wangerin: Christian Approach to the End of Life; 2) Depot of Hope: UMCOR Sager Brown; 3) NOOMA: Shells; 4) Primetime Moments; 5) Questioning Capital Punishment; and 6) Three Simple Rules: Conversation with Rueben P. Job. By calling the Media Center toll-free at 800-919-8160, you can order these and other resources from a selection of more than 4000 videos and DVDs. Your only cost is return postage. This service is provided through your connectional tithe. Contact Mary Barnes, Media Center Director, for more information/consultation. For the complete catalog resources, log on to www.sicumc.org and click on the Media Center header. An online order form is also available to you.
DEATHS
None listed this week.
MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENTS
Bishop Michael J. Coyner has announced the following changes within the Indiana Area. All dates effective 2008 unless otherwise noted. These appointments are based on Cabinet reports received by Indiana Area Communication during the week of July 4, 2008.
North Indiana Conference
- Bales-Case, Rachel from Incapacity Leave to Kimmell/Morris Chapel, Warsaw, 7/1
- Brock, Mark Allan from Lake/Four Seasons Associate, Calumet to Wanatah Faith, Calumet, 7/1
- Crowder, Greig from Royal Center, Kokomo to Burket, Warsaw, 7/1
- Kinsler, Barbara from Kokomo Hillsdale, Kokomo to Retirement, 7/1
- Kyle, David from no appointment to Aroma, Marion, 7/1
- Lloyd, Barbara S. from Elkhart Calvary, Michiana to Incapacity Leave, 7/1
- Richmond, Nancy from Lima/Scott, Michiana to Attica First, Lafayette, 7/1
- Saunders, Lawrence S. from DeMotte, Calumet to Culver Wesley, Warsaw, 7/16
- Strong, Sylvia from no appointment to Ridgeville Calvary, Muncie, 7/1
- Ward, Lester Phillip from Hammond First Associate, Calumet to Whiting, Calumet, 7/1
South Indiana Conference
- Adams, Bessie N. from Alfordsville, Vincennes to no appointment, 7/1
- Esterline, Gordon from Freedom, Bloomington to no appointment, 7/1
- Gladish, Edgar from no appointment to Smith Park, Terre Haute, 1/1
- Harden, Colleen from no appointment to Prairieton, Terre Haute, 7/1
- Kersey, Eric F. from Monrovia, Bloomington to Mitchell: Jacob Finger, Bloomington, 7/1
NEW EMPLOYMENT LISTINGS
CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP LEADER SOUGHT
Central United Methodist Church in Richmond, Ind., seeks to employ a Christian music leader/worship leader for a weekly Sunday morning, participatory, contemporary service. This person would be responsible for planning, organizing, and leading contemporary music teams. Tasks would include meeting as a participant with others in the planning group for each service, developing the music for each service, supervising and rehearsing with volunteer musicians, and leading the music team at each service.
Applicant need to be skilled in leading worshipful singing. Experience or training in contemporary worship leadership is desirable. Christian maturity should be evident. Pay is negotiable according to experience.
Please contact the Rev. Phil Dorrell, Central United Methodist Church, 1425 E. Main St., Richmond, IN 47374. Phone: 765-962-8543. E-mail: phil@richmondcumc.com.
GREENCASTLE CHURCH SEEKS INSTRUMENTALIST
Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church is seeking an instrumentalist. Both piano and organ skills are preferred but not required. If you are interested in this part-time paid position please contact the church office at 765-658-6010 ext 3 or mail your resume to PO Box 66, Greencastle, IN 46135.
ANDERSON FIRST UMC SEEKS JR. HIGH, SR. HIGH, COLLEGE DIRECTOR
First United Methodist Church of Anderson is currently seeking a candidate/s for the positions of Junior High Youth Director, Senior High Youth Director and College Director. Each of the positions is part-time but a candidate could fill one or all of the positions. The successful candidate/s have an active, dynamic faith; an ability to relate and communicate faith to youth and the capability to build ministry teams.
Junior High Ministry is focused on grades 7-8 youth. Senior High Ministry is focused on grades 9-12 youth. College Age Ministry is focused on college age young adults.
Each program design is built around the five components of faith development, fellowship, food, fun, and service opportunities. Each program is supported by four adult teams who partner together with the appropriate director to implement the program design. General responsibilities include: provide community, encourage faith walk, maintain regular weekly contact, maintain database of youth, partner in ministry with adult teams, recruit, train and utilize adult leaders.
For more information and if you believe you are the person/s God is calling to one or more of these positions, please send your resume to the Rev. John Wortinger by e-mail at john@andersonfirst.org, or mail to Anderson First United Methodist Church, 1215 Jackson Street, Anderson, IN 46016.
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT LISTINGS
BROWNSBURG CHURCH SEEKS DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRIES
Calvary United Methodist Church in Brownsburg, Ind., is a large, growing congregation seeking a full-time Director of Youth Ministries. The ideal candidate will be a great communicator with spiritual maturity, a team worker and have a goal-oriented approach and training expertise necessary to grow a vibrant, engaging youth ministry. We offer a competitive salary with continuing education and pension benefits. If interested in an online interview form, please send resume to toutcalt@calvaryunited.org. Applicants also may wish to visit us on the Web at www.calvaryunited.org.
CASTLETON CHURCH SEEKS DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES
Castleton United Methodist Church is seeking qualified applicants to fill the full time staff position of Director of Children’s Ministries. Please submit resumes to: Ron Miller, Chair, Staff Parish Committee, Castleton United Methodist Church, 7160 Shadeland Station, Indianapolis, IN 46256. Deadline for applications is July 15.
KOKOMO CHURCH SEEKS PART TIME YOUTH MINISTRY LEADER
Shiloh United Methodist Church in Kokomo, Indiana, is looking for candidates to fill this part time position. Individuals with deep religious conviction, church affiliation, experience in working with youth, and a flexible work schedule to accommodate various youth activities are encouraged to apply. The position includes teaching youth Sunday school class, leading youth meetings, planning and participating in youth retreats, projects, outings, camps, and mission projects. Hours typically will vary from 10 up to 30 per week depending on the activities. Interested and qualified candidates please send resumes to: Shiloh United Methodist Church, 5741 W. 100 N. Road, Kokomo, IN 46901 or e-mail: shiloh_office@comcast.net.
KOKOMO CHURCH SEEKS PART TIME CHILDREN’S MINISTRY LEADER
Shiloh United Methodist Church in Kokomo, Indiana, is looking for candidates to fill this part time position. Individuals with deep religious conviction, church affiliation, experience in working with groups of children, and a flexible work schedule are encouraged to apply. The position includes providing a children’s message at two Sunday services, providing a children’s worship each Sunday, chairing annual vacation bible school, planning and conducting children’s events and projects through the Children’s Council, and various other related activities. Hours typically will range from 10 to 15 per week depending on the activities. Interested and qualified candidates please send resumes to: Shiloh United Methodist Church, 5741 W. 100 N. Road, Kokomo, IN 46901 or e-mail: shiloh_office@comcast.net.
Other employment opportunities previously listed can be found at www.inareaumc.org/job.htm.
Last updated on 07/08/2008Compiled as a service of Indiana Area United Methodist Communication in Indianapolis.