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1 Salisbury District October 11, 2017 Volume 6 Issue 20 T o Sharing Life e t h e r Documents Due on Nov 1 Bishop s Day on the Salisbury District Pastor Performance Review Pastor Comp Form Church Profile Pastor Advisory SPRC Advisory Monday, October 23 St. Stephen s UMC 101 E. State Street Delmar, DE Clergy Gathering - 4:00 pm Dinner with Clergy & Laity - 5:30 pm Laity Gathering - 6:30 pm Inside This Issue: John Wesley UMC 2 Clergy and Laity are invited for dinner - please RSVP to the District Office by Monday, Oct 16. The cost of dinner is $7.00 Docs Due on Nov 1 3 Congrats to Rev. Dr. Foster 6 Bethany UMC - Chicken Salad & Soup 10 St James UMC 152nd Anniversary 14 Rockawalkin UMC Homecoming 17 Being the Hands and Feet of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ

2 FAITH STORIES NEEDED The Spiritual Formation Team is seeking Faith Stories of the Peninsula-Delaware Conference for a publication that will be available in June Guidelines: 1 Write your story considering the question How and/or where have you seen God at work this past year in your life; in your family; in your community or neighborhood; in your church or ministry? 2- Length: A paragraph to one (1) page. Be advised that content may be edited for grammar and space. 3 Submit stories in electronic form (preferred), however, we will also accept in written form. Send to Rev. Bonnie Shively at revshive@aol.com, with the words Faith Stories in the subject line. 4 Deadline is November 1, *The Spiritual Formation Team reserves the right to limit the number of stories included* Transforming Lives Through Jesus Christ In The To know Jesus and to make Him known. To be a safe refuge, wherein we learn to walk in righteousness with renewed minds; thus being a light unto a dark and dying world. Mission Statement John Wesley UMC Holland Crossing Road Marin Station, MD Rev. Cynthia Bonneville, Pastor

3 IMPORTANT IMPORTANT IMPORTANT ATTN: PASTORS, PPR/SPRC COMMITTEE CHAIRS AND COUNCIL CHAIRS There are several annual documents due to the District Office by November 1. These documents are: 2017 Church Profile (one for each church) 2017 Pastor Performance Review 2018 Pastor Compensation Form 2017 Pastor Advisory Form 2017 SPRC Advisory Form All of these documents are available on the Pen-Del website ( - look under Quick Links on the right side and click on Forms. We need these documents by Nov. 1 even if your Charge Conference is scheduled later than Nov. 1. Nurturing Wholeness in Community - Level 2 A seminar to further equip participants on the journey to greater forgiveness, reconciliation and inclusion Nov 7-9, 2017 For Details and Registration Information, go to The Nurturing Wholeness In Community Level 1 Seminar is required prior to taking the Level 2 Seminar.

4 Calendar of Events Oct 14, 2017 Oct 14, 2017 Oct 14, 2017 Oct 14, 2017 Oct 15, 2017 Oct 15, 2017 Oct 20, 2017 Oct 21, 2017 Oct 21, 2017 Oct 22, 2017 Oct 22, 2017 Oct 22, 2017 Oct 22, 2017 Oct 23, 2017 Oct 25, 2017 Oct 27, 2017 Oct 27-29, 2017 Oct 27-28, 2017 Oct 28, 2017 Oct 29, 2017 Nov 1, 2017 Nov 4, 2017 Nov 5, 2017 Nov 8, 2017 Nov 10-11, 2017 Nov 11, 2017 Jan 5-7, 2018 The Well - Held at Avenue UMC, Milford, DE (F) Calvary UMC (Berlin) - Fall Carnival 12:00 pm (F) Bethany UMC (Pocomoke City) - Chicken Salad - Soup & Bake Sale 10:00 am (F) Bethany UMC (Berlin) - Italian Dinner and Auction 5:00 pm (C) Mt Wesley UMC (Snow Hill) - Family & Friends Day in Coolspring 4pm (F) Grace UMC (Salisbury) - Homecoming th Anniversary 10:00 am (F) Wesley Temple UMC (Salisbury) - Soup & Sandwich Sale 11:00 am - 4:00 pm (C) St Stephens UMC (Delmar) - Fall Festival 10am-3pm / Yard Sale at 7am (F) Asbury UMC (Allen) - Fall Bazaar 9 am - 1 pm (C) Rockawalkin UMC (Hebron) - Homecoming Sunday 10:00 am (F) St James UMC (Pocomoke City) - 152nd Church Anniversary 3:30 pm (F) Wesley Temple UMC (Salisbury) - Friends and Family Day 11:00 am (C) Trinity UMC (Princess Anne) - Annual Homecoming 4 pm / Dinner 2:30 pm (F) Bishop s Day on the Salisbury District - St Stephen s UMC (Delmar) - 4:00 pm Pastoral Care Appreciation Breakfast - 7:30 am (C) St John s UMC (Fruitland) - Fall Bazaar 9:00 am (F) Handy UMC (Marion) - Revival with Praise & Worship Service 30 minutes prior (F) Taylorville UMC (Berlin) - Annual Yard Sale 7:00 am - 2:00 pm (F) SUM - Applebees Flapjack Fundraiser 8:00-10:00 am (C) Washington UMC (Salisbury) - Homecoming Celebration 2:00 pm (C) Due Date for Church Profiles, Pastor Eval & Comp Form, Pastor & SPRC Advisories Union UMC (Salisbury) - Fall Bazaar 9:00 am - 2:00 pm (F) Union UMC (Delmar) - United Methodist Women s Day Service 3:00 pm (F) Wesley Temple UMC (Salisbury) - Praise Dance Jubilee 5:00 pm (C) Atlantic UMC (Ocean City) - Annual Christmas Bazaar 3:00 / (F) Community Church at Ocean Pines - Christmas Bazaar 9:00 am - 2:00 pm (F) Youth Rally Marathon (F) - See Flyer in this Newsletter (C) - See Clip in this Newsletter

5 If you would like to receive the weekly Conference Newsletter, please let Charlotte in the Salisbury District Office know your address. It s a blessing to stay connected!! Don t Forget - This Saturday Italian Dinner and Auction, Saturday, October 14 at 5:00 P.M. in the Fellowship Hall, Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Hwy, Berlin, MD. Chicken Parmesan or Spaghetti and Meatballs, Italian Bread, Tossed Salad, Cake and Drink. Adults - $10 advance/$12 at the door; Ages $6; Age 4 and under - Free. Auction to follow dinner--- Food and Fun Gift Baskets, Theater Tickets, Holiday Wreaths, Gift cards, Pies and more. For information, call

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9 God is Everywhere The Whole World is Full of His Glory Isaiah 6:3 A beautiful picture of a fall day at Old Sturbridge Village, Massachusetts, taken by Robert Johnson, Atlantic UMC, Ocean City. Thanks Bob for sharing! Camera People!! We need your help! God is all around us and in our busyness we don t often stop to appreciate what He has given us. If you have a picture of something that you feel is a beautiful gift from God, please share it by ing it to: salisburydistrict@comcast.net NEWSLETTER If you or anyone that you know would like receive the District Newsletter by , please call the district office ( ) or send the address to: salisburydistrict@comcast.net

10 Wesley Temple UMC Soup & Sandwich Sale Friday, Oct 20 11AM - 4PM Sponsored by Children & Youth of Wesley Temple 1322 West Road Salisbury, MD Rev. Dr. Bernadette Beckett, Pastor Wesley Temple UMC 1322 West Road Salisbury, MD FRIENDS & FAMILY DAY Sunday, October 22 at 11:00 AM Guest Speaker: Dr. Deacon James White Dinner Will Follow Service Rev. Dr. Bernadette Beckett, Pastor

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14 Asbury UMC Annual Fall Bazaar Saturday, October 21 9:00 AM 1:00 PM Oyster Sandwiches, Chicken Salad, Homemade Dumplings, Baked Goods & More Featuring Craft Vendors Allen Community Hall Collins Wharf Road Allen, MD Rev. Kelly Conner, Pastor

15 Just Sharing... God is on the move, on the move Hallelujah God is on the move, in many mighty ways God Is On The Move - 7eventh Time Down CCLI One of Life s Little Lessons... Make peace with your past so it won t disturb your present. Please share your events and activities at your church. /send/call your info, flyers, etc. to: salisburydistrict@comcast.net or call

16 SAVE THE DATE Applebee s Flapjack Fundraiser Breakfast For Salisbury Urban Ministries October 28, a.m. to 10 a.m. Enjoy a short stack of all you can eat pancakes and sausage along with unlimited refills of juice, coffee or soda. Cost is only $7.00 per person Applebee s 2703 N. Salisbury Blvd Mileage Rates The 2017 standard rate for miles driven for the following purposes is : 53.5 cents per mile for business miles driven 17 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes 14 cents per mile driving in service of charitable organizations

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22 Homecoming Celebration at Washington UMC Sunday, Oct 29 at 2:00 pm Message by Rev. Bill Kniceley Music by Charles Paparella and Group Pastor Courtland Cropper Riverside Drive Ext Salisbury, MD Wesley Temple UMC 1322 West Road Salisbury, MD Praise Dance Jubilee Sat, Nov 8 5:00 PM Rev. Dr. Bernadette Beckett, Pastor

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27 Mark Your Calendar! Pecometh Christmas Dinner Dec 9 Pen-Del Youth Fall Bonfire Date: Sunday, Oct 29,2017 Time: 4:00-7:00 pm Presented by: Pecometh and Pen-Del Young People's Ministries Cost: FREE! Our Vision is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world through Christcentered peace and play in our unique Eastern Shore setting. If you have had a special event at your church, send a couple of pictures to the Salisbury District Office. We would love to share your events in the District Newsletter. to: salisburydistrict@comcast.net

28 Newsletter Schedule October 25 November 8 November 29 Please your flyers, articles, pictures to salisburydistrict@comcast.net Clergy Pension & Insurance Payments Due 15th of the Month Arrearages occur after the 15th. SALISBURY URBAN MINISTRIES DONATIONS NEEDED FOR LAZARUS FOOD PANTRY: RAMEN NOODLES HAMBURGER/CHICKEN/TUNA HELPER POTATOE SIDE DISHES DIAPERS (SIZES 5 & 6) KIDS CAFÉ: CHILDREN S GLOVES BOY S & GIRL S SOCKS (AGES 7-11 YRS) MEN S WELCOME CENTER: SPRAY DEODORANT MEN S BODY WASH DISPOSABLE RAZORS Donations can be dropped off at Salisbury Urban Ministries Office 326 Barclay St Salisbury, MD Or call

29 P S A L M S He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun. Psalm 37:6 Next Newsletter October 25 LIKE us on Facebook! Salisbury District of the Peninsula-Delaware Conference Salisbury District Office Peninsula-Delaware Conference salisburydistrict@comcast.net 211A Phillip Morris Drive Salisbury, MD District Superintendent Rev. Fred Duncan District Administrator Charlotte Hastings Office Hours M-T 8:00am - 4:30 pm Fri - Closed