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September 2009 | |
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Dear Michelle, 
Clergy Meeting
Thursday, September 24
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
When I became your District Superintendent, I promised you that we would only gather for two reasons: To learn together and to have fun.
In just a few weeks we will gather for our one and only mandatory Clergy Meeting this fall. (This means there will be a make-up if you can't attend.) Our theme will be "Salty Service" with an emphasis on servant ministries for you and your congregations. We will also have a smattering of Charge Conference and District Business thrown in just because we have to! (I'll make this part as "fun" as possible.)
Our "Order for the Morning" will include time for connecting and re-connecting with each other, worship, sharing, and the introduction of our newest clergy to the EC District. I have invited Zoe Ministries, Destiny Foundation of Central Florida , Halifax Urban Ministries, Church and Community Connection, JFON Justice for Our Neighbors, and the Foster Care ministry of our United Methodist Children's Home to teach us about how we can become more involved in their servant ministries. These will be snap shot presentations with take-aways for you and your congregation.
We are grateful to Destiny Foundation of Central Florida (Scott George), for allowing us to meet in their facility. I thought it would offer you a first hand experience of a multifaceted servant ministry in action. (Reduced Price Grocery Store, Thrift Shop, Social Service Agency, Medical Clinic [Shepherds Hope], and other need based ministries of referral).
I will send you a complete agenda next week with additional opportunities for a tour of Destiny Foundation of Central Florida after our Clergy Meeting or staying around to serve in their food warehouse or even donate blood at the nearby blood bank if your schedule allows.
Please RSVP for the day as we need to get an exact number for set up and lunch (please bring $10 for lunch which includes a donation to Destiny House). If you have not made a reservation, please [click here].
Jesus said, "the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." (Matthew 28:20)
My hope is that each of us will come away from our time together with a renewed passion for leading our congregations in Salty Service. See you on the 24th!
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. |
Charge Conferences to Celebrate
Transformational Grace
We are introducing a new format for the East Central District this fall called Community Charge/Church Conferences. In order to celebrate the ministries in our local congregations, we will gather together geographically for these Conferences. I will preside at all the Conferences and will be joined by Janet Kelley, our East Central District Lay Leader.
On the Florida Conference [Website Home Page], you will find the Fall 2009 Charge/Church Conference Icon which will link you to all the Charge Conference Forms along with the East Central District CC schedule of the date, time and place for your Community Conference. We have designed a schedule that allows us to celebrate with all of the East Central District Churches at fifteen different locations. We are hopeful that the date of your Conference is not in conflict with any other church events as rescheduling may be a bit impractical. Have questions or need assistance, contact Janet Kelley and Pam Price in the District Office. | |
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REMEMBER TO REPORT! |
Congregations were asked to begin reporting data for Intentional Discipling and Salty Service by July 1st. For complete information, click the icon above. The purpose of the MVS is to help congregations stay focused on the five practices of fruitful congregations and to track an indication of their effectiveness for each of these practices.
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Clergy Day Apart
November 16
Bishop Tim Whitaker invites all clergy in the Florida Conference to come for a day of spiritual renewal, worship and conversations with colleagues. There will be nothing to vote on; clergy are simply invited to come and connect with God and others before heading into a busy Advent season.
More details are coming soon, but plan now to save the date: Monday, November 16, 9 am to 5 pm at the Life Enrichment Center in Fruitland Park.
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Zero Increase in Health Insurance Premiums!!
 By Jenna De Marco | Aug. 31, 2009
While the nation debates the best way to provide and fund health care, the Florida Conference is finding solutions, particularly in the area of health-care costs. [full story] |
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Kudos & Congratulations!!
New Voluneer for EC District Prison Ministry Coordinator and Liaison to the AC: Robert Crowley (age 70) had a successful career in sales and management in the IT Industry, as well as being an owner of a software company and an IT consulting firm. He has been active inside the Shalom Prison Ministry of St. Luke's United Methodist Church, and is Director of Education of the Stephen Ministry Program there. He has been part of several initiatives with the Orange County Corrections Dept and the Orange County Criminal Justice Dept. He currently sits on the President's Council of Good News Jail and Prison Ministry.
Montverde UMC: Our goal has been to break 60 in worship. Praise be to God, we had 62 this morning (8/23) with 2 new visitors! I can't wait to see how things grow this fall! Also, we now have a Cub Scout pack with 42 new families in it! It is so exciting! Imagine, each week 42 families come to our church for scouting. What a great opportunity to open our doors into the community. Please be in prayer that lives will be changed through this program.
St. Andrews UMC: The Ministry Development Team wanted to reach out to young families in the neighborhood. They decided to offer an after school program one day a week to give moms and dads a break and help children with their school work. Wonderful Wednesdays was born and is a program for children ages Kindergarten through Fifth Grade. Last year was our first year and we have had amazing results! A family with four children joined our church and two other families call us their church home. One young man wrote in his journal the very first week, "I am nobody." Since then, through the love and example of the leaders and helpers, he has accepted Jesus in his heart and knows that "he is somebody!"
Servant Evangelism at Venetian Bay UMC July 5th Beach Party: celebrated their first birthday, the least-attended Sunday of the year, and the Fourth of July, by going to the beach on Sunday, July 5th! Around 50 people were there and had a blast! There were many activities, but the best part was the free hot dogs, chips, and cold water that were handed out to hundreds of beach-goers. One lady said tearfully that she had to choose between going to the beach or lunch that day for her kids. They begged her to take her to the beach. She did, not knowing how she was going to feed them. Then, a wonderful church family member offered her and her children free hot dogs, chips, juice, etc., and they were overjoyed. There was also a work team from Flagler that day, without food or much water. Again, a church member noticed their plight, offered food and drink, and they were grateful. We love outreach! |
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Justice For Our Neighbors: New Regional Coordinator
 Like many others in his small, farming town, Peter had few opportunities. He was newly married and looking forward to starting a family and giving his children the chance to move beyond the toil and struggles that came with life in their small town. But with opportunity scarce, he and his wife decided that Peter would come to the US to work, save up money, and eventually bring his wife over so that they can start a family in a place with more opportunities for them and their children. After saving up money for 8 years (!), he finally had enough money to bring his wife over. The family would be together once again!
This story is not uncommon. This is the story of many immigrants today - many of whom come to our monthly immigration legal clinic every month. This is also the story of immigrants throughout the history of the United States. You see, Peter was my great grandfather. He came to the US from Italy during the mass migration of Southern and Eastern Europeans at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th Century. I truly believe that the story of immigrants today is my story - and it is the story of America.
I am the Regional Coordinator with Justice For Our Neighbors (JFON) in Central Florida. At JFON, we provide free, high quality legal services to low-income immigrants and refugees so that, like my great grandfather did, families can find hope and opportunity that will benefit the generations to come! As the Regional Coordinator for JFON, it is my privilege to meet with pastors, mission leaders, lay leaders, and directors of various ministry and organizations to tell them about the work that we do to serve the immigrants and refugees in their communities. Even more, I share with them about how church communities can get involved in this incredible ministry.
Not only does JFON provide free legal services at our monthly immigration legal service clinics in Orlando and Tampa, but we also provide education to churches, Sunday School classes, small groups, UMW and UMM groups, meetings, and conferences. By educating communities about the issues that immigrants and refugees face, we start a conversation that approaches the issue from a biblical and theological perspective. We believe that the Bible and our faith tradition have a lot to say about welcoming the sojourner, and we believe that the Church has the privilege to serve immigrants and refugees who are in need.
I would love the chance to meet with you and share with you about the work we do at JFON. I look forward to hearing from you!
Jerry Kaufman, Regional Coordinator Justice For Our Neighbors Central Florida jfon@flumc.org | 407-697-5707 |
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Learn more about Grace Children's Hospital-Haiti
Thursday, September 10, at First UMC Winter Park with dinner at 6:30PM
 The Rev. Lynne Austin from the California-Pacific Annual Conference is presenting a program about Grace Children's Hospital of Haiti. Please RSVP to the church office 407-644-2906 for dinner reservations. If you or your church would like to get great information about this urgent need, this event is for you! Grace Children's Hospital is an Advance Special program [Project Details]. |
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Intentional Discipleship Workshop
September 11 or 12, 2009 -- THERE IS STILL TIME TO REGISTER!
"Deepening Your Discipling Effectiveness"
A workshop presented by Dan Glover & Claudia Lavy, co-authors of "Deepening Your Effectiveness:
Restructuring the Local Church for Life Transformation"
Discover how your congregation can organize to help people move from being unchurched to being fully committed followers of Jesus Christ.
September 11 September 12
First UMC of Port Orange First UMC of Punta Gorda
305 Dunlawton Ave 507 W. Marion Ave
Port Orange, FL 32127 Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Registration begins at 8 AM; Workshop is 9AM-4:30PM; $45 Cost per person including lunch & snacks. Information regarding registration is posted [HERE]. Cost of each one-day workshop is $45 per person, including lunch and snacks. For additional information, contact Vicky Valdez at vvaldez@flumc.org.
As your District Superintendent, I hope that every church in the EC District will send some people to this training. It is a wonderful opportunity to strengthen your discipleship ministry. I encourage both clergy and laity to take advantage of this one day event being held in the East Central District. I look forward to seeing you there. ~Wayne |
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Congregational Transformation in the EC District
By Kim Shockley
As you can probably tell by now, making disciples has always been a passion of mine! I am pleased to be in a place where I can be of assistance to our local churches as they struggle with how we do this in today's world. This month I wanted you to think about two things that are evidence of our disciple-making and then let you know about two up-coming events that will be helpful in your efforts!
The first evidence of making disciples has to do with whether we are talking with our Christian friends about what we are learning and how we are processing our faith and what we are doing differently because of these things. Do you pray more? Are you reading your Bible with a desire to be close to God? Do you notice a difference in how you relate to other people? Are you making a more serious effort to act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God? (Micah 6:8) Are you being transformed into a likeness of Christ? Are these things happening with other people in your congregation? [MORE....] |
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A Letter of Thanks
From Bishop Hope Morgan Ward to Bishop Timothy Whitaker
As we approach the fourth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina on Saturday, August 29, we give thanks for you and for the partnership of the Florida Conference in recovery.
The United Methodist Churches of Florida were here early on and have sustained their interest, generosity and commitment to our long recovery. We continue to remember with deep gratitude the gift of the Florida Conference for new church development in the years following Katrina. Now, four years out, we are seeing harvest from these seeds sown in our midst. We are all deeply grateful for all the ways you have blessed our lives.
Please extend our thanks to the conference staff, mission and UMVIM leaders and the entire conference for their perseverance. Through the connection of The United Methodist Church in response, over 13,000 families are back home in Mississippi.
The work continues and we look forward to seeing many of you as we press on in this good work.
With deep gratitude,
Bishop Hope Morgan Ward |
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UMVIM Leader Training
September 11-12, 2009 | Warren W. Willis Camp, Fruitland Park
Are you interested in leading a United Methodist Mission Team? UMVIM Leader training prepares volunteers to lead Volunteer in Mission teams to projects in the United States and around the world. You will learn the "ins and outs" of organizing a mission trip from recruiting the team, to picking the location, getting support, staying safe, planning the work and much, much more. You'll also enjoy a wonderful time of fellowship with other mission-minded folks in a beautiful camp setting.
Participants stay in dorm-style lodges with bunk beds. Cost is $55 per person and includes lodging, three meals (dinner, breakfast and lunch) and all training materials. Trainers include Sue Macchiarella, Florida Conference Chair for UMVIM, as well as trainers from the Southeastern Jurisdiction of UMVIM. For more information or to register, please visit the Web site: www.flumc.org/UMVIM. |
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Third Annual Stewardship Summit
Saturday, September 26 from 8am - 2pm
Harvest UMC, 14305 Covenant Way,Bradenton, FL 34202
Stewardship Summit Looks At Spiritual Roots Of Global Economic Crisis
 The 2009 Stewardship Summit, sponsored by the Florida United Methodist Foundation will examine people's relationship to money and how the current economic crisis is intrinsically rooted in spiritual crisis. The keynote speaker is financial expert Gary Moore, founder of The Financial Seminary and Gary Moore & Company of Sarasota. Moore has dedicated his life's work to helping people integrate personal financial management into a moral and spiritual framework. The program includes worship, keynote address, question and answer period, lunch and afternoon workshops designed to help you implement "best stewardship practices" in the local church. It is open to all laity and clergy in the Florida Conference. A registration fee of $50 covers all events, lunch, continental breakfast, snacks and materials for the day. [Click Here] for brochure.
Foundation staff will present four workshops, including:
- "Creating Congregations of Givers: Developing a Theology of Stewardship for the Local Church" led by the Rev. John Peterson, vice president of Planned Giving.
- "Becoming a Good Steward: Practicing Personal Financial Stewardship," led by Christian Burns, CFP®, vice president of Planned Giving.
- "Next Generation Givers: Stewardship Practices for the Home and Family," led by Tom Wilkinson, vice president of Development.
- "Stewardship De-Coded: Practical Ideas and Resources for Teaching Stewardship in the Local Church," led by the Rev. Bonnie Ogie-Kristianson, vice president of Stewardship.
Online registration is available at the Florida United Methodist Foundation [Website]. More information is available by contacting the Foundation toll free at 866-363-9673. |
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In preparation for hurricane season, Disaster Recovery is launching a new program called Project 6-4-1. For your church to be a part of Project 6-4-1, all you have to do is prepare 6 Cleaning Buckets and store them for (4) 1 year. The Florida United Methodist Conference is committed to making a difference when disaster strikes and here is a great opportunity for everyone to get involved. If you want to be a part of Project 6-4-1, please fill out [this form] and email or fax it back to: Disaster Recovery at 863-688-7233, Email: DisasterRecovery@flumc.org. If you have questions on how your church can participate, just give us a call at 1-800-282-8011 Ext. 149. |
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Community Arise: Basic Disaster Ministry Training
 September 29 & 30 (two evening sessions) at 6:00 p.m.
Community of Faith UMC - Davenport
An introduction to the unique and important role the faith community plays in disaster mitigation, preparation and response in the United States. There is no cost for this training.
Basic Disaster Ministry teaches people in the faith community how to identify and address unmet needs of all survivors, particularly people who were vulnerable before a disaster, and how to provide a larger vision of life that includes emotional and spiritual care as well as physical rebuilding to assist in long-term recovery of those in need.
At the conclusion of the training, your church will have a practical foundation for how to effectively respond to disaster in your community in cooperation with other churches, emergency management officials and the Disaster Recovery Ministry of the conference. You will understand the importance of communication and collaboration in meeting the needs of disaster survivors and the importance of being the church in the midst of crisis. [REGISTER HERE] |
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Volunteers Needed!!
Recovery work from Tropical Storm Fay (August 2008) and flooding in Daytona from heavy rains at the end of May 2009.
Volusia County: Cut-out dry wall. Must provide your own safety equipment (mask, goggles, gloves, etc.) and tools; Roofers are also needed; Housing available in local churches for nominal fee.
Seminole County: Cut out dry wall (must provide your own safety equipment and tools; Install new dry wall; Floor installation and reinforcing floor base; Install trim work; Painting; Clean mold from cabinets.
Glades & Hendry Counties: Skilled volunteers are needed for remaining home repairs: Hanging and finishing drywall; Window removal, resealing and reinstallation; Sub floor installation; Replacing toilets and showers; Roofing. Some of these repairs are from Hurricane Wilma (2005). They finally received materials but now need volunteer teams to complete the work. Housing is available in local churches.
TO SCHEDULE A TEAM, please complete the [online volunteer team registration]. We'll follow up by phone to discuss details and connect you to the local organization requesting help. Questions? Please contact Disaster Recovery Ministry (800) 282-8011 X 149. If the link above does not work, please go to www.flumc.org/DisasterRecovery and click on the tab "How Can I Help?" and click on Team Registration. This is a great way to introduce your church to missions! |
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One-day Internet Ministry Training Event Scheduled
"Weaving a Web of Connection: Internet Technology for Effective Ministry"
Saturday, October 3rd at the UMC Life Enrichment Center, Fruitland Park
 Presented by United Methodist Communications in partnership with the Florida Conference, this regional event covers the basics of starting a Web ministry in a local church, district or conference organization. The event is designed to assist local churches and other organizations to use Web and Internet technology for effective ministry. It is open to all people who want to learn how to use today's digital technology to reach seekers, visitors and stay connected with members.
The training is ideal for pastors, staff, volunteers, webmasters/webservants and communications teams. It is largely geared for beginner and intermediate skill levels, but advanced and professional techies will not be disappointed.
For more information and to register for Weaving a Web, go [HERE]. An event overview and schedule are available on this site. The cost for this event including registration, class materials, continental breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack is $75. Registration deadline: September 27. |
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"Success That Matters" Seminar for Men & Women
 Fri., October 9th from 6:30-9:00 pm, and
Sat., October 10th from 8:00 am - 12 Noon
 Conway United Methodist Church,
3401 South Conway Road, Orlando Family Life Center
Hosted jointly by First UMC of Orlando and Conway UMC of Orlando. Because many men are thinking, "There's Got To Be More To Life Than This?" Wives will attend the "Finding A New Best Friend In Your Wife" and "What Husbands Wish Their Wives Knew About Men". Reserve your table for 8 and bring 7 men with you at $30 each or individual seats are $35. Wives are invited for free on Saturday and free child care is available. Information and registration go to www.FirstChurchOrlando.com. Email your questions to Firstmen@fumc-orl.org. |
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A Weekend of Learning: Lay Speaking Ministries
October 16-17 Training at First UMC of Pine Hills (Orlando)
Three classes will be offered: 
1) Basic Lay Speaking - Lynn Campbell, Instructor
2) Advanced: Lay Speakers Lead in Mission Outreach: Revolutionizing Christian Stewardship - Rev. Steve Nolin, Instructor
3) Advanced: Focused Living Retreat - Discover your Biblical identity, your core values, and your sense where you can impact your world for God's Kingdom. - Kim Shockley and Russ Graves, Instructors. Call or email Kim for more information at 407-896-2230 ext. 101 or kshockley@flumc.org. All classes require a total of 10 hours attendance on one weekend, which includes Friday night October 16th from 5:00 to 8:30 p.m., and all day Saturday, October 17th, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sessions include dinner on Friday and lite breakfast and lunch on Saturday. To register or to get further information, email Lynn Campbell at office@tumcfl.org. Registration information will be available on the EC website in late August www.ecdistrictumc.org. |
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15 Passenger Vans for the Bahamas Conference
 The Bahamas conference would like to obtain any 15 passenger vans they can get. Five vans have already been sent and there are requests for three more. The most urgent is for a Haitian church in Nassau with seven hundred members and no transportation. There are three cars among them and one belongs to the pastor. It will be used to transport their people to the doctor, immigration, school church, etc. The Haitians have no money so if a church has any type of transportation to give, it would be deeply appreciated. The other two have about $5,000 and could pay something. However, they have to pay shipping for $1,500 and whatever customs charges them to bring it into the country. Sometimes they let it in free because it is for a church. I doubt they will do if for the Haitians because they don't want them there. There are two shipping lines that will get the vehicles to the Bahamas, one in West Palm and the other in Ft. Lauderdale. I can either come get the van or tell the church how to take them for shipment. Thanks for you help in this project. Contact Gene Zimmerman for further information at eagzimme@yahoo.com. |
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 Health & Wholeness Ministries
Focus: Alzheimer's and Dementia
There are now 5.3 million people in the US diagnosed with dementia. This means every congregation is impacted by Alzheimer's and other memory and thinking challenges in their members. Though brain stimulation is recommended as a preventive action, many of those suffering from Alzheimer's and related diseases have been very intelligent and had leadership positions in the church and community. A natural consequence of the disease is withdrawing from previous organizations and relationships. So what can the church do to support these people who have been such valuable servants and ministers as they become unseen?
The first step is recognizing that there are at least two people involved - the person with the illness and the caregiver. The disease is progressive so the needs and ability to relate will change over time. Encourage the diagosed person to participate in familiar activities for as long as they can, providing support so they are not embarrassed or in an inappropriate role so their presence becomes an obstacle to the group. The impaired person needs contacts with familiar faces in a comfortable environment. Even if the activities have to be altered, the relationships can continue. Examples include if no longer able to play bridge, [MORE....] |
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Ministers' Mates Retreat
November 5-7 at the UM Life Enrichment Center, Fruitland Park
All Ministers' Mates are invited to come and enjoy a special time away in November to have fun, connect with other Mates, and to celebrate your own journey of faith. The cost for the retreat and rooming at the LEC is $140 and must be mailed by September 30. Please download the brochure and the registration form [HERE]. Scholarships are available. We'd also like to connect with you throughout the year on FACEBOOK. Look for: Florida Conference UM Ministers' Mates. If you have any questions, please contactDarlene Waller, Retreat Chair, at kraftylady1951@yahoo.com or 386-717-3586. |
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Life Enrichment Center Celebrates 30 Years of Ministry
Join the Celebration! Sunday, November 15, 2009
The Life Enrichment Center in Fruitland Park, Fla., will celebrate its 30th Anniversary November 15, 2009. All clergy and laity are invited to attend. The celebration will begin at 2 p.m. with an open house, tours of the Life Enrichment Center and other planned programs. At 5 p.m. guests will gather for dinner and a look at the center's future. The celebration will close with worship 30th anniversary video and memories at 6:30 p.m. We will accept a donation to help cover the cost of the day.
Overnight accommodations available at a special rate: Pastors (due to the Pastor's Day Apart" scheduled the next day) can stay for $20 a person plus meals. This special rate is also being extended to anyone needing lodging the night before or after. To make a reservation to attend, please contact LEC at 352-787-0313 or by e-mail at lecretreats@gmail.com. Information about the Life Enrichment Center and its ministry is available at http://www.lecretreats.org. Our mission is to provide a sacred space filled with Christian hospitality, in a natural environment, that encourages life enriching experiences for all. |
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IMPACT Ministries of Sanlando UMC
Home repair ministry gives youth chance to serve: Putting faith into action
 By Mary Lee Downey | Aug. 11, 2009
Chad Garmin is IMPACT Ministries' executive director. He said the organization was founded in 1998 as a home repair ministry of Sanlando United Methodist Church in Longwood in response to the need for organized youth service projects in the area. Garmin said he questioned why groups were going to "North Carolina or Tennessee or even foreign countries to help people do this kind of home repair when there were needs right in our own backyard." The answer, he knew, was that there weren't any organizations providing the logistical services youth groups needed to coordinate such project, and so IMPACT Ministries was born.
The ministry celebrated its 10th anniversary last year and this year received a $4,500 grant from the United Methodist General Board of Discipleship's 2009 Youth Service Fund. The grant will be used to provide scholarships to low-income minority youth who want to participate in the ministry. [MORE...] |
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Grant Opportunities: Older Adult Ministries
These grants will be available to local United Methodist congregations, districts, annual conferences, central conferences, and United Methodist-related institutions.
Intergenerational Ministry with older adults:
August 2009 - Applications available
 December 15, 2009 - Submission deadline
June 2010 - Grant funds are awarded
Care-giving Ministry with older adults:
August 2010 - Applications available
December 15, 2010 - Submission deadline
June 2010 - Grant funds are awarded
Please note that grant applications for Intergenerational Ministry may only be submitted between August 1 and December 15 in 2009 and grant applications for Care-giving Ministry may only be submitted between August 1 and December 15, 2010. There will be no other opportunities for receiving grants during this quadrennium.
To receive your Older Adult Ministry Grant Application Form with procedures and criteria, please contact:
Teri Kline, Project Coordinator,
Center on Aging & Older Adult Ministries - GBOD
POB 340003
Nashville, TN 37203-0003
Telephone: 615-340-7177
Toll free: 1-877-899-2780 ext. 7177
Email: tkline@gbod.org
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 Hurricane Season Is Here
Is Your Church Prepared?
If you already have a Disaster Plan for your church, congratulations! Please share that plan with the Conference office by fax (863-688-7233) or via email DisasterRecovery@flumc.org. The Conference office will scan your plan into our system for safe, offsite storage. In the event of a disaster, it will be ready for you without worry or concern about where you stored it. They will also email it back to you on May 14, 2010 so you can do a quick review and update any changes! If you haven't had time to put a plan together and need assistance, please call 800-282-8011 X 149 or email at DisasterRecovery@flumc.org. They can help and have resources available to assist you. Check out their [website] for updates on what your Conference Disaster Recovery Ministry is doing to serve you better! There are training opportunities, volunteer opportunities, helpful links to other sites and so much more! Please complete this [Quick Resource Survey] for your church and email or fax it (863-688-7233) back to the Conference office in the next week or so. The form asks for some basic information they can put in their database so that WHEN disaster comes, they will have a quick snapshot of where we have resources available to offer assistance. |
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Sept 7: Labor Day - District Office Closed
Sep 11: Congregational Transformation Event, First UMC, Port Orange, 9a-3p
Sep 12: Safe Sanctuaries: Train the Trainers, kshockley@flumc.org
Sep 17: EC dCOM, Asbury UMC, Maitland, 9:30a-3:30p
Sep 18-19: Small Membership Church Event, LEC, Leesburg
Sep 24: EC District Clergy Meeting, Destiny Foundation of Central Florida, Orlando, 9a-1p
Sept 26: Stewardship Summit. Harvest UMC, Bradenton, 8a-3p
Oct 3: Weaving-A-Web: Internet Training, LEC, Fruitland Park
Oct 9-10: Man in the Mirror Seminar, Conway UMC, Orlando
Oct 13: Candidate Mentor Training, 10a-2p, Peace UMC, Orlando
Oct 16-17: EC Lay Speaking Weekend, Pine Hills UMC
Oct 22: District UMM 6:30 pm Florida United Methodist Children's Home, Enterprise
Oct 22: EC dCOM, Asbury UMC, Maitland, 9:30a-3:30p
Nov 5-7: Ministers' Mates Retreat, LEC, Fruitland Park
Nov 7: EC Leadership Council Planning Retreat, 9a-4p, Location TBA
Nov 15: Lay Leadership Conference with Greg Jones, First UMC, Winter Park
Nov 15: LEC 30 Year Anniversary Celebration
Nov 16: Clergy Day Apart w/Bishop, LEC, Fruitland Park, 9a-5p
Nov 19: EC dCOM, Asbury UMC, Maitland, 9:30a-3:30p
Nov 26-27: Thanksgiving Holiday - District Office Closed
Dec 17: EC dCOM, Asbury UMC, Maitland, 9:30a-3:30p
Dec 24 - Jan. 4, 2010: Christmas & New Year's Holidays - District Office Closed
2010 Save the Dates!
Jan 24-25: Passionate Leadership Conference for Florida Conference Clergy, First UMC, Winter Park, Speakers: Bishop Willimon, Rev. Debbie McLeod, Rev. Jorge Acevedo
Feb 6: Lay Leadership Training Event for Local Church Laity, 8:30a-12:45p, Details TBA |
| Don't forget to go to www.flumc.org to access your invoicing on health insurance, pension, workman's compensation and property/casualty every month. Look on the right side of the site for the box that says: "Billing Info for:" | |
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