e - connection - Friday, April 18, 2008
JOYS AND CONCERNS
Mary H. Bartlett, 95, the wife of the late Rev. Robert L. Bartlett Sr., died at her home in Cherryfield, Maine, April 12. A memorial service was held there April 17. Condolences may be sent to her granddaughter, Bonnie Johnson, 382 Spragues Falls Road, Cherryfield, ME 04622.
Sharon Fleet, Southern Region assistant had knee surgery last week and requests prayers. She is recovering at home and will be out of office for about six weeks. Well wishes may be sent to her at sfleet@bwcumc.org.
FROM THE BISHOP
NEW - The Baltimore-Washington Conference is making a difference: Each of you works very hard at what you do to make the Baltimore-Washington Conference the best it can be. Each of us plays a part and your contributions help to make the difference. I want to let you know, you are making a difference. Over the last three years, 272 of our congregations have achieved all of the Acts 2 fruit. That is almost halfway toward our goal of 600. When we started, we were under 100. We have had a 200% increase in Acts 2 congregations. With five more years to reach our goal of 600, you can believe that through God it is possible. This is the power of God at work through you, our pastors and our congregations.
OPPORTUNITIES AND EVENTS
Historical Society annual meeting: The United Methodist Historical Society's annual meeting will be April 19, 1-2 p.m., preceded by lunch at noon, at Lovely Lane UMC, 2200 St. Paul St. in Baltimore. The Asbury Room will be dedicated. An optional opportunity precedes the meeting: a bus tour from Lovely Lane to historical churches of Baltimore with stops at Sharp Street UMC and Old Otterbein UMC will begin at 8:45 a.m. Cost for lunch is $12, tour is $14, both are $25, payable in advance. For information, contact the Historical Society at 410-889-4458. Mail reservations and checks to Peggy Rhorer, secretary, 118 Summit Hall Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, or contact her at 301-869-9943 or prhorer@starpower.net.
Art and Music inspired worship: The Baltimore-Washington Chapter of the Fellowship of United Methodists in Music and Worship Arts will sponsor "For Everything There Is a Season," a time to share anthem and worship ideas, Saturday, April 19, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Towson UMC. The cost is $5. For further information, visit the chapter's Web site, http://www.worshipartsbwc.org/, or contact the chapter president, the Rev. David Roberts, at pastor@carolls-gills.org.
Retreat and Camping events
Special Price on Adventure Devotionals: It is time to order the 2008-2009 Adventure Devotional. Those who order by April 30, through annual conference registration or order form, will get a special price of $3.50 per book. The devotionals will be available for pickup at annual conference, May 22-24. After April 30, prices will be $4.50 for 1-50 devotionals and $4 for orders of 51-100. Orders that are mailed are subject to additional shipping and handling fees. For more information, contact Christine Kumar at ckumar@bwcumc.org.
District coordinators needed for bishop's cruise: Each district is being asked to name someone to serve as district coordinator or assistant for Bishop Schol's travel/study cruise to follow Paul's fourth journey to Greece and Italy in November. The coordinator's responsibilities include recruiting clergy, church leaders, teachers and church members to join the bishop for the cruise. Volunteer coordinator may be clergy or laity. For more information or to volunteer, contact Olivia Gross at ogross@bwcumc.org. For information on cruise, see ad in April 2 UMConnection or go to http://www.bwcumc.org/.
Re: Annual Conference
•· Volunteers at Annual Conference: Volunteers are needed to serve as Highlighters at the Annual conference to be held May 22- 24 at Gaylord National Harbor Hotel. Highlighters assist delegates in providing information about questions they may have. For more information, contact Michelle Miles at highlighters@verizon.net.
Disaster relief training: There will be Early Disaster Response training at Augusta UMC (W. Va.) Saturday, April 19, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., in Augusta W.Va., off Route 50. The training will cover equipment needs, team formation, debris removal, and chain saw safety among other topics. Cost of $50 includes manual, breakfast and lunch. Registration deadline is April 12. Checks should be made to Augusta UMC-Mission Fund. For more information, contact Sandy Rowland Binotto at 304-496-7711 or yashe4@hotmail.com.
Community collaborations with UMC: Legislative Advocates Ministry seeks to equip and inform UMC members through community collaborations. As part of these collaborations, a free conference for the church community will be held Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Greenbelt Marriott, 6400 Ivy Lane in Greenbelt, sponsored by the American Cancer Society and S. Nikki Harrison Cancer Awareness Group. Continental breakfast and lunch will be served. To register, call 202-483-2600 Ext. 161 or e-mail tawana.thomas-johnson@cancer.org.
Annual Men's Jubilee: Annapolis District UMM celebrates their third annual Men's Jubilee Saturday, April 26, from 8 a.m. to noon, at the Conference Center in Columbia. Men of all ages are invited. Those who are 80 years and older will be recognized for their discipleship. For more information, contact Richard Campbell at rcampbell@annapolisdist.org or go to http://www.ad-umm.org/.
UPDATE-COSROW Workshop to give women a voice: The Baltimore-Washington Conference Commission on the Status and Role of Women (COSROW) will offer a training workshop to assist men and women in understanding the importance of making their voices heard. It will also teach them how to effectively speak and participate at annual conference. The workshop led by Bishop Forrest C. Stith (Retired) will be held at the Baltimore-Washington Conference Center in Columbia, Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to noon, and 1 p.m., to 3 p.m., to allow people to attend their respective Pre-Conference briefings to review legislation coming before annual conference. COSROW will provide lunch; the cost is $8 per person. For more information and to RSVP for lunch, please contact Rev. Iris Farabee-Lewis at stjamesumc1@verizon.net.
Activists for Advocacy ministry are invited to the Baltimore-Washington Conference Center in Columbia, May 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. Participants are asked to bring information on issues they are passionate about and would like to educate others on. For more information and registration, contact 410-268-4122, Ext. 4, or bwcumcadvocate@aol.com.
NEW - UMCP, Wesley Foundation Alumni and Friends- Wesley Foundation alumni, University of Maryland, College Park alumni, supporters of campus ministry and their friends will come together Saturday, April 26, for Maryland Day music and lunch. A concert by Harmony's Cross, the contemporary student choir of the UM campus ministry is scheduled for 11:30 a. m., in the main chapel at the University of Maryland. For more information or to be added to the alumni and friends email list, contact Emily Berkowitz at emmyb06@gmail.com.
for directions. Suggested $10 donation, $20 includes CD. For more information, contact Kim at umc@umd.edu.
NEW - Youth Rally: Youth and their leaders are invited to a rally at Salem UMC, May 17, at 6 p.m., in Wolfsville. Dance drama, a special speaker and a youth band with be part of the worship. A barbecue dinner will be served at 6 p.m. before the worship begins. A post worship bonfire will provide an opportunity for youth and leaders to connect. For more information, contact Katie Bishop at pastorkatiebishop@yahoo.com or go to http://www.salemchurchwolfsville.org/.
"Are we there yet?"-A young adult workshop: FUMCHY Café, the young adult ministry of First UMC in Hyattsville, is sponsoring an educational workshop on effective evangelism and discipleship. The event will be held Saturday, May 17, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at First UMC, 6201 Belcrest Road in Hyattsville. The Rev. Rene Knight will speak on evangelism, Rev. Miguel Balderas will discuss discipleship and Rev. Kevin Smalls will lead the Café experience. The cost of the workshop is $10, payable to First UMC, young adult ministry. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Registration forms are available at the church or online at www.fumchy.org/. Registration deadline is Sunday, May 4. For more information, contact Greg Richards at 301-927-6133 or theyoungadults@gmail.com.
Congregations and gifts in ministry with Young Adults: Western Presbyterian Church at 2401 Virginia Ave., N.W., in Washington, D.C., will host a conference with a focus on understanding and engaging young people in their quest for passion, integrity and faith. The event will be held Saturday, May 17, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost of registration is $75 for two and $85 for three people, covers breakfast, lunch and a copy of Carol Howard Merritt's "Tribal Church: Ministering to the Missing Generation." For more information, contact Anne A. Michel at 202-885-8582 or amichel@wesleyseminary.edu.
To register online, go to www.thefund.org/calling/events or contact calling@thefund.org.
Fostering leadership and justice in young adults: The Office of Deaconess and the Home Missioner in the General Board of Global Ministries is organizing a "Living Justice" event to give young adults, ages 20-35, opportunities to explore issues of social justice. The program will be held at Alma Matthews House in New York City, from June 28 to July 2. It includes Bible study, worship, conversation, reflection and an introduction to the issues of land, poverty and community life. Application deadline is May 1. All costs including travel within the Unites States, lodging and meals will be covered. For information and application, go to http://new.gbgm-umc.org/umw/ or contact the Office of Deaconess and Home Missioner at 212-870-3850 or deaconess@gbgm-umc.org.
Web Training Opportunities
NEW - CD Release Concert- A musical celebration for the release of "Blues Gonna Show the Way", a blend of blues and gospel by the Rev. Kim Capps, featuring 12 songs with eight original tunes, will be held Friday, April 25th, 7:30 p.m. at University UMC, 3621 Campus Dr, College Park. Visit http://www.gbgm-umc.org/uumc-cp/directions.html.
Road to Damascus, an original musical composed by Bethany UMC residents Dave Kroop, Kathie Smith and John Kanahan will be held Saturday, April 19, at 7:30 p.m., at 2875 Bethany Lane in Ellicott City. There will be a free will offering to benefit the music ministry. For more information, call the church at 410-465-2919.
Concert for Life:" That's Amor! Songs of Love," an all-volunteer choir, will perform to benefit people living with HIV/AIDS Friday, April 25, at 8 p.m. The concert will be held at Foundry UMC, 1500 16th St. Washington, D.C. Concert tickets are $50. There is a discounted rate of $25 for seniors, students and people living with HIV/AIDS. Tickets including reception at 6:15 p.m., are $75. To inquire about sponsorship or purchase tickets, call 202-332-4010 Ext.606 or go to http://www.concertforlife.org/. All proceeds go to organizations working with people living with HIV/AIDS.
NEW - Joyful Noise!: The 100-voice youth choir of Oakdale Emory UMC, at 3425 Emory Church Road in Olney, will hold its annual Concerts for Compassion Sunday, April 20, at 3 p.m. and Sunday, April 27, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 and reservations may be made at 301-570-1252. All proceeds go to Compassion International to provide relief and development for children in poverty around the world.
RESOURCES FOR MAKING DISCIPLES
Kings Dominion Fun Day: The conference will be celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Family Fun Day at Kings Dominion May 3. Discounted tickets will be on sale at the Conference Center today, April 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets are valid Saturdays, May 3, 10, 17, and Memorial Day weekend May 24, 25. Cost is $25.95 for ages 3-61 and 48" tall or taller; and $24.95 for ages 3- 61 under 48" tall, or ages 62 and above. For park information or to purchase tickets online, go to http://www.kingsdominion.com/, ID is UMC1. Mailed ticket orders must be received two weeks prior to the date of attendance. For information from the Conference, contact sferguson@bwcumc.org.
Bose Church sound system seminar: Bethany UMC, 2875 Bethany Lane in Ellicott City will hold a church sound systems seminar Saturday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The seminar will cover microphones, mixes and other basics. Those in the church audio and video ministries are encouraged to attend. A registration fee of $15 includes lunch. For more information, contact Dave Armbruster at 410-747-5134 or dave@daveaudio.com.
UPDATE-World Malaria Day, April 25
Breast Cancer Screening for women 40 years and older, will be held at St. Joseph Medical Center, April 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 7601 Osler Drive, Towson 21204. The screening is for women who have not had a mammogram within the past year and do not have breast disease. It includes a clinical breast exam and a screening mammogram. It is a free screening by appointment only. For more information, call 410-337-1479.
Journaling Workshop sponsored by the Pastoral Care Department and the Sibley Senior Association at Sibley Memorial Hospital will be held May 30-31 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and July 25-26. For more information, contact Julie Potter at 202-364-7602 or jpotter@sibley.org or pastoralcare@sibley.org
Operation Classroom team to Sierra Leone: The Operation Classroom Ministries Minnesota Medical Mission Trips to Sierra Leone needs physicians to complete a team for Sierra Leone, June 26 to July 8. Volunteers will work in a UMC rural clinic addressing primary health concerns, health education and promotion. Another team will leave Sept. 27 and return Oct. 7. This team needs physicians, nurses and other health professionals. The cost of each trip is $2,800. For more information, contact Doris Acton at 952-835-7585 or dorisacton@nhylandsumc.org.
Shelter needs volunteers: Susanna Wesley, Inc., a home for formerly homeless women and their children in Baltimore City, needs at least one or two volunteers two to four days a week from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., to provide administrative office support. The volunteer may also teach office skills and computer use to the residents. For more information, contact Carol Melvin at 410-837-3787 or susannawesley@verizon.net.
NEW -National Lobby Day: Join anti-hunger advocates June 17, to help fight global hunger and poverty. For more information, go to bread.org /lobbyday
NEW -A Day at Wesley Theological Seminary is scheduled for Oct. 18, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. "A morning with St. Paul for preachers and teachers" with Dr. Craig C. Hill and "Worship Planning for Advent" ( liturgy, visuals, music) with Dr. Eileen Guether and Dr. Deborah Sokolove. Cost is $65 for each session and $110 for both, including lunch. CEUs are available. To register and for more information, call 202-885-8720 or go to http://www.wesleyseminary.edu/, and click on Equipping Lay Ministry.
CLASSIFIEDS
NEW - Math and Reading tutoring counselors are needed at United Methodist Church of The Redeemer,1901 Iverson Street, in Temple Hills, for a summer day camp program starting June 5 to August 1. College students majoring in Math and Education preferred. Five positions are available. For more information, contact Rev. Mae Harrison at 301-894-8622.
NEW -College age Sunday school Class: Calvary UMC is starting a new college age Sunday School Class for recent high school graduates beginning June 8. The class will be after the 10 a.m. worship service. For more information, contact Philip Cantrell at youth@calumc.org.
NEW -Church Secretary is needed 25 hours a week at Salem UMC. Applicant must be proficient in MS Word and Publisher. Salary is commensurate with experience. Send resume to SPRC, Salem UMC, P. O. Box 192, Upper Falls, MD 21156.
Camp Manidokan is in need of the following items: ATV, (preferably a four wheel drive), golf carts (2X), a van, a video projector and a carpet shampooer. Gently used items from the list are being sought. Cash donations could also be used to purchase them. For more information, contact Chris Schlieckert at 301-834-7244 or Manidokan@gmail.com.
Project coordinator is needed at the Baltimore-Washington Conference, to manage projects that support the conference mission, vision and strategy. Requires organizational and event-planning skills. Applicant should be a team player with the ability to develop project budgets, have intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office and working knowledge of the denomination's culture and structure. For more information, contact the Human Resource Director. For consideration e-mail a resume and cover letter to the human resource director, at hrbwc@bwcumc.org.