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AN District News.....UMC Buzz...... April 5, 2019

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Prayers of the People

Clergy appointments are being announced. We pray for Bishop LaTrelle Easterling, the Cabinet, and all those who are appointed to new ministries in the coming year. See the appointments. 

 

Congratulations.....and Best Wishes!

We want to send Evan off in grand style! Join us as we bid farewell to our Annapolis District Superintendent, Rev. Dr. Evan D. Young. Please come celebrate with Dr. Young, Annapolis/Washington East District Clergy and Laity as we wish him continued success in his ministry. Celebrations will be held on April 14, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at West River Camp: 5100 Chalk Point Rd., West River, MD 20778.

 To RSVP be register: https://arenaweb.bwcumc.org/default.aspx?page=3452&event=4201

From the Annapolis District Super-intendency Committee:

As we farewell Reverend Young, we have been honored and blessed by his service and devotion to the Annapolis District.  We wish him and Donna all the very best as they embark on their new journey to Nashville, Tennessee.  Please join us in lieu of a love offering to donate to a cause close to his heart. The deadline for donations to be submitted is April 7, 2019. 

If you wish to honor Rev. Young, please make a donation to the BWC camping ministry fund called “Young’s Youngsters”. These camper-ships are for children and youth in need who live in the Southern Region, so they may attend any BWC Summer Camp Program. Camper-ship information can be found at: http://www.bwccampsandretreats.com/westriver/summer-camps/camperships/.   

Checks may be made payable to “BW Conference Treasurer” [please put “Young's Youngsters” in the memo line] and mailed to The West River Center, P.O. Box 429, Churchton, MD 20733. On-line donation may be made at: http://www.bwccampsandretreats.com/donate/.  You may also reach out to the super in-tendency committee chair, Chip Wright, for further information on donations/ love offerings at   or you may call 301-639-6199.

Discipleship Opportunities

 Annapolis District Lay Servant Academy

Lay Servants are to serve the local church or charge in any way in which their witness or leadership and service inspires the laity to deeper commitment to Christ and more effective discipleship. This includes the interpretation of scriptures, doctrine, organization, and ministries of the church. While one doesn't have to be certified to serve, there are opportunities for those who feel called to become Certified Lay Servants, Certified Lay Speakers or Certified Lay Ministers. One of the strengths of our connectional system is the trainings we offer.

The classes offered may be taken by anyone: member of a congregation, local church leader, or lay servant. All class offerings except Introduction to Lay Servant Ministries: The Basic Course may be used as a re-certification class for Certified Lay Servants, Certified Lay Speakers and Certified Lay Ministers.

You may attend classes outside of your district, based on your own needs.

Course Fee: $35

How to register: https://arenaweb.bwcumc.org/default.aspx?page=3452&event=4242

BWC Discipleship Agency Realignment Listening Sessions: Last year, the 2018 Annual Conference session overwhelmingly gave conference leaders permission to test a simplified way of being in ministry with one another. The interim boards have been at work and are ready to provide an update to clergy and lay members to Annual Conference and to receive your thoughts and ideas during lunch at Leadership Days. Learn more about the realignment . 

 

Leadership Development

  • Leadership Days provide an opportunity for local church leaders to expand their horizons, grow in faith, improve their leadership skills and revitalize their congregations. In addition to interesting speakers and plenary sessions, each of the regions offers a number of workshops on a wide arrange of topics that leaders will find meaningful. 
  • While it is a challenging time in the church, there are still people called by God to ministry. Wesley Theological Seminary believes God's call is constant, and Wesley wants to be there to answer their questions on being formed to serve God's church and world. If you know someone struggling with a call and questions about seminary, encourage them to attend Wesley's next on-campus open house, "Window on Wesley," this Saturday, April 6. Learn more. 

Abundant Health

  • Ferndale UMC, 117 Ferndale Road in Glen Burnie, in conjunction with Refuge Church Ministries II, will hold an Opioid Crisis Community Forum on Saturday, April 13, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Speakers include Maryland State Troopers and other first responders. On-site narcan training will be available. The event is free with lunch included. Contact the Rev. Iantha Brown at 240-320-9538 for more information.
  • The first BWC-sponsored Seeds of Security Golf Tournament will be held at Hobbit's Glen in Howard County on Monday, April 22, from noon to 5 p.m. This event, and the gala to follow, will help raise awareness of Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence.  Learn more about ticket pricing and register yourself or a team of four.  Also, Buy your tickets today for the Seeds of Security Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence Prevention Gala, to be held at Turn House in Columbia at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 26. If you would like to become an event sponsor and or know someone who would like to sponsor this vital ministry, contact Rev. Stacy Cole Wilson.

Young People's Ministry

 

Annual Conference: May 29 - June 1 in Baltimore 

Online registration is open for the
Annual Conference Session   

Pre-Conference Briefing Sessions will be held Saturday, May 18, at Jackson Chapel in Frederick from 9:30 a.m. to noon, and at St. Johns United Church in Columbia from 2 to 4:30 p.m. 

All members are encouraged to attend.

 

 

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