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Dear Michelle ,
By
the time you receive this EC Newsletter, I will be on
vacation. I don't know about you, but getting out of the town
is probably the hardest part! I had a "to do" list about a
mile long and finishing up the July newsletter is about the
last thing on my list!
My destination is Lake Talquin, just
outside of Tallahassee. This small two bedroom Lake Cottage on
a quiet finger of Blount Creek is what I like to call my
personal "Brer Rabbit Briar Patch." While I pretend that
here's much to be done: painting the porch, repairing the
swing, endless yard work; the truth is . . . none of it is
urgent. It's a list that enables me to "piddle," an activity I
think I inherited from my father.
My
three weeks will consist of numerous trips to the dump,
straightening out my tool shed, lying in the hammock,
practicing on my new fly rod, sailing my sunfish, and taking
out the boat for a moonlight cruise or enjoying the laughter
of friends and family enjoying a tube ride or learning how to
water-ski.
The other thing I will surely do is
paddle my canoe to the other side of the lake. It's quiet over
there . . . undeveloped wetlands. And there, among the cypress
stumps and cranes, I will rest my mind. I will remember the
activity of Jesus who got in his boat and went over to the
other side of the lake to escape the crowds. (Matthew
8:18)
It is
my hope and prayer that you are taking some time to find the
still waters this summer. It is vitally important for your
mental and physical health to simply rest.
While I'm piddling this month,
inadvertently, I will complete one of my many ongoing
projects. When it's done, I will sit back and admire the fact
that I have actually finished a task! Something, by the way,
in ministry, we never seem to have the opportunity to do!
I
Love Being Your District Superintendent,
Wayne
2 Timothy 1:7 "For God did not give us a spirit of
timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of
self-discipline.
P.S. I will return to the office on July 24.
There are several retired District Superintendents on call
should you need some help while I'm away. Contact Donna
Kaschalk in the District office at flumc-ec@flumc.org or by calling the East Central District
Office at 407.896.2230 |
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District Welcome Party
Saturday, August 4 at Coronado UMC, New
Smyrna Beach. Lunch, Special Door Prizes, Special Gifts for
PK's, 11am-1pm. After the party enjoy an afternoon on the
Beach or visiting the shops in the quaint village of New
Smyrna Beach. Please RSVP no later than August 30 to
welcomeparty@gmail.com
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| New Pastoral Appointments to the EC District (July
1)
Clare
Chance - Broadway, Orlando (Full Time)
Tony Chance - Azalea
Park, Orlando
Tim Farrell - Associate, University
Carillon
LeeAnn Inman - Associate, St. Luke's
Orlando
David Juliano - Grace Lake Mary,
Sanford
Fernando Malave, Jr. - Genesis Hispanic Mission
(Part-Time Supply)
Drew Parsons - Orange City
Sandra
Parsons - First Deltona
Jim Thomas - First Apopka
Ken
Zimmerman - Community, Daytona Beach
Kandace Brooks-
(Part-Time) Trinity, Orlando
Amparo Garay - (Part-Time)
Christ Hispanic, Orlando
Sedrick Harris - (Part -Time)
Trinity, Sanford
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 Celebrate Jesus Mission:
DeLand Area, July 21-28
Team members are needed for the
Celebrate Jesus Mission in the DeLand Area this summer.
Celebrate Jesus is a ministry that partners with local
churches to reach out to their neighborhoods in loving,
non-confrontational ways for Christ. No experience
is necessary and the fee is only $100 per person. Come
learn how to become more comfortable sharing God's love with
others and discover new evangelistic techniques to take back
to your church. We welcome all ages - from age 5 (with a
parent or guardian) to 100!
For an application and more information
please visit www.cjmission.org
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 UMW School of Christian
Mission:
July 17 - 20 (week long); July 20 - 22
(weekend), at Bethune-Cookman University, Daytona Beach. The
Mission Studies this year are three of the Major Chords of the
World: Music and Mission; Israel and Palestine;
Globalization. Please [click here] for information and
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LIMITED WILLOW CREEK REGISTRATIONS AVAILABLE -
$135
The East Central District has pre-purchased a
group of registrations to the 2007 Willow Creek Leadership
Summit. This year's Summit is Thursday - Saturday, August 9 -
11, 2007.
We plan to attend at Satellite Location
#30: Discovery Church, Orlando, 4400 S Orange Ave,
Orlando, FL 32806 Cost: $135
Summit times:
Thursday 10:00
- 6:00 (lunch break 1:30 -
3:00)
Friday
10:00 - 6:00 (lunch break 1:30 -
3:00)
Saturday 10:00
- 1:30
For more information visit www.willowcreek.com/summit
You won't want to miss this
ANNUAL, AFFORDABLE, ACCESSIBLE event!
To hold your
seat, please e-mail jkelley@flumc.org or call 386-527-1988 today. Don't delay as we
purchased a limited number. |
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| District Clergy Meeting, August 30, Pineridge Fellowship.
Theme: Transformation -
Personal and Congregational. Special Presenters: Dr. Tim
McNeil and Dr. Jeff Stiggins. (9am - 1pm). Special Orientation
for New Pastors from 1-3pm. Attendance is Mandatory. RSVP to
flumc-ec@flumc.org
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 Pastors' Appreciation
Luncheon
You are cordially invited to be our
guest at our next Pastors' Appreciation Luncheon at 11:30 am
on Monday, July 23, 2007. You are invited along with
three other guests from your church and the invitation
includes the entire day at the Holy Land Experience from 10am
to 5pm. Please RSVP to Ginny Woodburn, Asst. to Director of
Ministries at 321-206-6003 or 407-872-2272, Ext. 266
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CONNECT THE DOTS
The EC District
is planning a Christian education event on September 8,
2007 at University Carillon UMC in Oviedo. This
event will be for any Sunday school teacher, youth worker,
children's worker, adult small group leader, or volunteer from
all 80 of our United Methodist Churches. Our theme for
the day is "Connect the Dots" as we unpack our educational
ministries as a way to connect people of all ages to a healthy
relationship with God through Jesus Christ! Contact Kim
Shockley to register contact kshockley@flumc.org
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Making
Stewardship A Two-Way Conversation
September 15th, 8AM to 2PM at St. Luke's UMC,
Orlando. Excellent seminar for Finance Committees. The summit
will help you address your local church stewardship issues, develop
a language and culture of giving, foster a congregation of 'cheerful
givers' and establish a tradition of giving within your church.
For information contact the United Methodist Foundation at
866-363-9673
Email:
Foundation@fumf.org
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DARFUR FILM IN ORLANDO - THE DEVIL CAME
ON HORSEBACK
The Interfaith Council of Central Florida is going
to collaborate with the Global Peace Film Festival (that is hosted
in Orlando) on Sunday, September 30. The film The Devil Came on
Horseback, a film about Darfur, will be screened followed by an
interfaith dialogue. There will be opportunities for each faith
group to have a table sharing how their particular group is
responding to the genocide and a call to action. The call to action
will involve an advocacy piece (writing letters to officials) and
hopefully a follow-up interfaith service opportunity. For additional
information, Contact Lynette Fields at St. Luke's UMC,
407-876-4991.
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UPCOMING TRAINING EVENTS FOR CLERGY &
LAITY
A MANDATORY workshop on Ageism is
required of all active clergy this fall. These will be led by
Rev. Gary Bullock (The Villages UMC) and Rev. Warren Langer (Sun
City UMC). There will be a workshop in the East Central
District on September 24, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at
Asbury Seminary, Orlando. If you cannot attend this one you will be
expected to sign up for one of the others offered around the
conference.
UMM Leesburg Retreats: October 12-14
(Scott Smith and Ed Diaz, speakers); October 19-21 (Denny Heiberg
and John Riley, speakers); and October 26-28 (Riley Short and Philip
Short, speakers). These weekends fill up fast so register
early. For more information and registration call Don Heishman
at 877-815-3692.
Real Ideas Workshop, October 5-6, at
Van Dyke UMC, Tampa. This workshop offers practical ideas for all
areas of ministry in your local church: worship; small groups;
health care; children, youth and adult ministries; newcomers;
building community; and many more. For information/
registration go to www.vandyke.org or call 813-968-3983, ext. 145.
Creative Worship and Design Matters
Seminar at Hyde Park, Tampa, November 2-3. This two-day
seminar features Len Wilson and Jason Moore of Midnight Oil
Productions. It combines the most cutting-edge thinking for
creative worship and media design, including everything from
overview and foundational principles to nitty-gritty of
how-to. For information and registration [CLICK HERE]
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LAITY SUNDAY RESOURCES
One in Spirit, All in Ministry;
In the Spirit of Stewardship by Sandy Zeigler is the suggested theme
for this year's Laity Sunday message. October 14th, 2007 has been
designated as Laity Sunday in the United Methodist Church. Complete
details on Laity Sunday can be found on [the
website] | |
