Joe. Hand-in-Hand in the Rock Hill District

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1 South Carolina United Methodist Conference Hand-in-Hand in the Rock Hill District October 2014 Rev. Joe N. Long, Jr., District Superintendent Lollie Haselden, District Secretary 139 Elizabeth Lane, Rock Hill, SC fax NEW District Website Inside this issue: Important Dates and Local District News 2-12 Conference Announcements LJA/Asbury Hills Billy Graham Library Flyer 26 Are we raising funds or raising generous disciples? Ken Sloane asked this crucial question at the recent Stewardship Summit. Vital congregations develop disciples who are generous givers. Creating a culture of generosity means shifting the church s focus in six ways. SHIFTING THE FOCUS From Seasonal to Continual. Since Jesus talked so much about money and possessions, what if churches gave people the opportunity to have conversations about money when we were not asking for money? From Scarcity to Abundance. What if we shifted the focus from talking about what we don t have to celebrating all that God has given us? From Got to to Gratitude. Giving is more than an obligation. Giving is a natural expression of gratitude for God s grace in our lives. From Purse to Purpose. People want to matter. Focus on how we give people purpose in their lives through the church s mission. From Numbers to Narrative. Shift our stewardship reporting to telling stories of people helped, and people making a difference, because of our generosity. From Mortar to Mission. Move your church s focus from maintaining a building to growing in Mission. Every step we take in these shifts of focus help move us to the tipping point to being generous disciples. Joe

2 Page 2 Important Dates: Important Dates and Local District News October 2014 October 2-4, Thurs-Sat Doubletree, Columbia Summit on the Black Church *register online at umcsc.org October 11-12, Sat-Sun Lay Servant Training 9:00 4:00 Sat India Hook *registration info coming soon 2:00 5:00 Sun October 18, Saturday Bishop s Laity Road Show 9:00 2:00 Philadelphia, Fort Mill with Bishop Holston Congratulations to Rett and Lollie Haselden in the birth of Thomas Rogers Haselden. Thomas was born September 19. Rett is St. John s, Rock Hill, Associate Pastor and Lollie is the District Administrative Assistant. District office hours will vary through October. During this time call ahead to determine when the office will be open and schedule your visit. Lay Servant Ministries Session is October 11 (9am 4pm) and October 12 (2pm 5pm) at India Hook UMC, Rock Hill. Bishop Holston will meet with our district Lay Leaders and Lay Servants October 18, 9 am 2 pm, at Philadelphia UMC, Fort Mill. Every local church should be represented. Register at or Bishop Holston will be leading sessions and conversation on What Does a Healthy Church Look Like in the SC UMC Annual Conference? Remember Apportionments. It is our way of making Kingdom Investments Sweetly Shared. As of September 25 th with the third quarter of the year almost complete the Rock Hill district churches have submitted 55.55% of our apportionments. Twenty-two congregations have given 70% or more. Nine have already reached 100%. Well done! Let s all do our part to empower God sized ministry.

3 Page 3 The Next Gathering of the Fellowship of Clergy Thursday, November 13, :50 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Lexington United Methodist Church Spiritual Life of A Leader Steven W. Manskar, D. Min., Guest Speaker $10.00 REGISTRATION ONLINE ONLY District Office Modified Hours Beginning Friday, September 19 th, Lollie Haselden, district secretary, will be out of the office on maternity leave. s and phone messages will be returned as quickly as possible during this time. If you need to come by the office, please call first to make sure someone is here, as there will be modified hours during September and October. Charge conferences and pastor consultations will continue as scheduled. rhdist@umcsc.org or Barbara Baker, the Cokesbury representative for the Columbia, SC Area will open a Cokesbury display area in the United Methodist center located at 4908 Colonial Dr. in Columbia on Monday August 18th from 10am to 2pm. This will be an excellent time to tour the display room, meet Barbara and the upstate representative Matt Jones. Photo courtesy of Rev. Linda Dunn The products in the displays Photo are courtesy for viewing of Rev. Linda only, Dunn but if you would like to order anything you can go online to or contact Barbara Baker at or at baker@cokesbury.com Her schedule to be at the Conference center will be: Monday September 8, :00am-2:00pm Monday October 6, :00am-2:00pm Monday November 10, :00am-2:00pm Monday December 8, :00am-2:00pm Photo courtesy of Rev. Linda Dunn

4 Page 4 Mt. Holly United Methodist Women will hold their annual Vendor Bazaar on November 22,2014 from 7:30 a.m. till 2:00 p.m Mt. Holly Road, Rock Hill. This event will host vendors, bake sale, and trash to treasure sale. Will also be serving breakfast & lunch. If you or someone you know would like to join us as a vendor, please get in touch with us. B_Williams@comporium.net -- phone or The Waccamaw Indian People invite you to attend their 22 nd Annual Arts and Crafts Festival and Pauwau on November 1 st and 2 nd, 2014 on their tribal grounds at 591 Bluewater Rd, Aynor, SC. Gates open at 11am both days and Grand Entry on the 1 st is at 1pm and 6pm and at 2pm on the 2 nd. The Grand Entry is actually the start of the Pauwau. Just prior to the Grand Entry, the Grass Dancers are called to Dance the Grass Down. We use the ancient method to prepare the arena for the actual entry of the visiting dignitaries, veterans, tribal officials, and others who hold positions of honor. These honorees are followed by a long line of dancers who practice and represent all of the dance styles from many tribes in the country. After the procession stops, we honor our country with a Flag Song, our veterans with a Veterans Dance, and we have a word of thanks to the Creator for giving us this day and each other. After the Grand Entry we will have the Friendship Dance. The dancers form a long line while holding hands. Lead dancers lead the dance through various movements and tie the line of dancers into various knots and formations inside the dance arena. Everyone is invited to participate. After the Friendship Dance, the master of ceremonies will call for dancers to dance the various styles of dance and the dancers will twirl, dip and repeat movements that their ancestors did before them. There will be 20+ Native American vendors selling their arts and crafts and several food vendors. Admission: $6.00 for Adults, $3.00 for seniors and children 7-14, children 6 and under are free. For more information visit our website at waccamawindians.us or leave a message at

5 Page 5 Charge Conference Reminder: Charge conferences will begin mid-september. Please make sure you are preparing for this important time in the life of the church. Online forms will be available beginning this month. Clergy should attend set-up meeting for further information. If you have questions, call or the district o f f i c e o r rhdist@umcsc.org

6 Page 6 September 14th was a special day indeed! We celebrated 150 years of ministry in York and the beginning of our church, Kings Mountain Chapel UMC. We had wonderful singing from the mid 1800 s, meaningful worship, great fellowship and food with all who returned to celebrate with us. We would like to thank Rev. Joe Long for being our guest speaker at our 150th Celebration and thankful a few of our previous ministers returned to celebrate. Pictured left to right: Rev. Brian Preveaux, Rev. Mickey Bell, Ret., Rev. Anne Parrott, Ret., Rev. Eddie Usher and Rev. Joe Long, Rock Hill District Superintendent. We look forward to 150 more years in ministry! ~ Rev. Brian Preveaux and 150th Celebration Committee ~ Kings Mountain Chapel UMC

7 Page 7 What is an Emmaus Walk and a Chrysalis Flight? It is a... A Journey with Christ While they were talking and discussing, Jesus himself came near and walked with them. - Luke 24:15 The walk to Emmaus is an experience of Christian spiritual renewal and formation that begins with a three-day short course in Christianity. It is an opportunity to meet Jesus Christ in a new way as God s grace and love is revealed to you through other believers. The Walk to Emmaus experience begins with the prayerful discernment and invitation from a sponsor. After one accepts this invitation they complete an application. The Emmaus leaders prayerfully consider each applicant and in God s time, the person is invited to attend a three-day experience of New Testament Christianity as a lifestyle. Following the three-day experience, participants are joined in small groups to support each other in their ongoing walk with Christ. Through the formational process of accountable discipleship in small groups and participation in the Emmaus community, each participant s individual gifts and servant-leadership skills are developed for use in the local church and its mission. Participants are encouraged to find ways to live out their individual call to discipleship in their home, church, and community. The objective of Emmaus is to inspire, challenge, and equip the local church members for Christian action in their homes, churches, communities and places of work. Emmaus lifts up a way for our grace-filled lives to be lived and shared with others. Want to learn more? Talk with your minister, or with someone in your church who has taken the Walk to Emmaus, or contact the District Office today!

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13 Page 13 Conference Join Bishop Holston on an 11 Day Journey Through the Holy Land. March 11, 2015 March 21, 2015 Starts at: $2,999 Call or for more information. This 11 day tour is exciting as you will see some unique sites not available on other tours. It includes an over night at the Dead Sea to enjoy the spas.

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15 Page 15 The spirit singers have released their Weekend Tour Schedule. Please help support this incredible youth ministry by attending a concert and by sharing this information. For more information on the Spirit Singers, visit. or watch this video the-spirit-singers-video-released/ Saturday, November 8, :00 PM Mt. Vernon UMC 2160 Smithford Rd. Hickory Grove Sunday, November 9, :00 AM Trinity UMC 22 East Liberty St. York Saturday, January 10, :00 PM First Marion UMC 307 East Godbold St. Marion Sunday, January 11, :00 AM Macedonia UMC 402 North Main St. Mullins Saturday, March 21, :00 PM Philadelphia UMC 1691 Hwy. 160 West Fort Mill Sunday, March 22, :00 AM St. John UMC 321 South Oakland Ave. Rock Hill

16 Page 16 We would love for you or your church to support the largest gathering of South Carolina Methodist Youth. Revolution 2015 will see over 2000 youth come together at the Township Auditorium in Columbia, SC on January 30-February 1 for worship, committing their life to Christ, and answering a call to Ministry. We are asking that local churches and individuals sponsor Revolution with a donation of at least $200. All sponsoring churches will be mentioned from the stage at Revolution 2015 plus on the Revolution website and Facebook page. Also all sponsoring churches will be given a special registration website where their first five registrations will be free and all other registrations will only be $40 (regular registration is $50) and t-shirts can be preordered for $12 (regular price of $15) until midnight January 15th. Sponsorships will only be available until November 10th. Do CTRL and click the image above to become a sponsoring Revolution is set for January 30th February 1st, 2015 at the historical Township Auditorium in Columbia, SC. Check for more details, but make plans now to join us for another GREAT EVENT! scmyp on twitter for the most up to date info.

17 Page Summit on Black Church October 2-4, 2014 Ministry with the Poor Register for the Summit on the Black Church The Summit on the Black Church is a conference gathering of African American clergy and laity held every other year for the purpose of celebrating the presence and ministry of the African American congregations in the SC and providing resourcing and training that would further strengthen, equip, and empower local congregations to make disciples for Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. This will be our third summit. The gathering features keynote worship addresses, several plenaries, a banquet, and practical workshops for clergy and laity focusing on leading effective ministry in the local church. The 2014 Summit will focus on Ministry with the Poor. The goal of this conference is to equip and empower congregations to impact the variables that cause poverty in their local context. In particular, this conference will focus in on children in poverty (Pan Methodist Campaign on Children and Poverty), Homelessness, and HIV & AIDS. Our energies will center on how congregations can directly impact their communities and the variable related to poverty. The dates for this event are October 2-4, 2014 The Keynote speaker for this event is Bishop Gregory V. Palmer, Resident Bishop of the West Ohio Annual Conference. View workshop descriptions and leaders. View Summit Schedule Ethnic Local Church Concerns (ELCC) will award ten (10) clergy scholarships and ten (10) laity scholarships for the 2014 Summit on the Black Church, October 2-4, The scholarship will include one night of lodging at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Columbia, South Carolina and registration. Remember, ELCC scholarships for this event are on a first come basis and available only for small membership churches. Please click on the appropriate ELCC link below and complete the necessary paperwork. SC ELCC Laity Scholarship Form SC ELCC Clergy Scholarship Location & Accomodations: DoubleTree Hotel in Columbia, SC. CAECSDT-SBC /index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG Registration Rates: $ per person (Non-refundable and inclusive of the banquet ticket) $ per person for SBC21 Teams (Non- refundable and inclusive of the banquet ticket)

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21 Page 21 Ski Lake Junaluska DECEMBER 2014 MARCH 2015 Worship, ski, and create lasting friendships at Ski Lake Junaluska! Lake Junaluska Youth Events offers incredible winter programming, while Cataloochee Ski Area, just minutes away from Lake Junaluska, provides excellent customer service, thrilling skiing, and convenience for our winter ski retreats. REGISTRATION OPEN! 2015 SCHEDULE December 30 January 1: New Year s Celebration: Dr. Derrick-Lewis Noble and TransMission January 16 19: Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend: Celia Whitler and The Wayne Kerr Band January 30-February 1: Andy Lambert and Second Hand City February 6-8: Lane Davis and Second Hand City February 13 16: President's Day Weekend: Mark Oestreicher and Second Hand City February 20 22: Steve Keaton and Forgotten City PROGRAM QUESTIONS Jennifer Martin, Director of Program Ministries jmartin@lakejunaluska.com RESERVATIONS / REGISTRATION reservations@lakejunaluska.com CATALOOCHEE SKI AREA There are several things you can count on when you bring a group to Cataloochee. Small town hospitality, a helping hand at every stage of your visit, excellent facilities, and of course, great skiing and snowboarding. Lake Junaluska is proud to partner with Cataloochee for our winter ski weekends. Snowboarding is available at no additional cost

22 Page 22 Thanksgiving at Lake Junaluska Thanksgiving Packages Start a new tradition this Thanksgiving at Lake Junaluska. Enjoy an exquisite Thanksgiving feast in the mountains of Western North Carolina. While you are here, choose and cut your own Christmas tree from one of the many tree farms to take home with you. Add a Biltmore Estate ticket and make your trip truly unforgettable. Two night packages start at $81 per person, based on double occupancy. 2 Night Thanksgiving Package includes: 2 Night's Lodging Thanksgiving Day Feast 3 Night Thanksgiving Package with Biltmore Estate ticket just $119 per person, based on double occupancy. CALL TO BOOK TODAY! Thanksgiving Buffet Reservations Thanksgiving is a time to gather with your family and friends for fellowship and a sumptuous meal. If you would like to spend the day enjoying the festivities instead of in the kitchen, then come celebrate Thanksgiving at beautiful Lake Junaluska and let our staff handle the details! Make reservations for the buffet at Purchase tickets at the Bethea Welcome Center, open 9 a.m. 5 p.m. daily. THANKSGIVING BUFFET THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2014 TERRACE HOTEL 3RD FLOOR, 11:30AM-2:30PM Salad Offerings Mixed Green Salad with Assorted Dressings Cranberry Congealed Salad Red Potato Salad Deviled Eggs Fresh Spinach and Strawberry Salad Broccoli Salad Main Offerings Roasted Tom Turkey with Sage Dressing and Gravy Chef Carved Roast Beef Baked Salmon Herb Mashed Potatoes Apple and Cranberry Casserole Vegetable Medley Green Beans Almandine Macaroni and Cheese Dessert Offerings Pecan Pie Pumpkin Pie Banana Pudding Carmel Cheese Cake Pie Coconut Sour Cream Cake Chocolate Éclair Cake Oreo Cheese Cake Many other Desserts including Sugar Free Selections Side Display Offerings Fresh Fruit Display Assorted Cheese Display Including Cheese Gourmet An Assortment of Sweet Breads and Homemade Rolls Adults $21.95

23 Page 23 Every year, Asbury Hills celebrates our Fall Festival as way for people to reconnect, remember, and have a blast in what will hopefully be the peak weekend for autumn colors. We'll cook up and serve apple butter on the fire, open up a ton of activities for all ages, and plan to have live bluegrass band. All the activities are free, but there is a charge for lunch. We will also have store items for purchase. When: Saturday November 1, from 10am to 5pm What You Need to Know Activities are available on a first come, first served basis including: archery, hayrides, canoeing, rock climbing wall, tree climbing, giant swing*, Leap of Faith*, Alpine Tower*, and more. *participants must be 11 years or older Do you need to bring money? Activities are free. Our camp store (t-shirts, water bottles and camp fun) will be open. Will have also have a lunch available for purchase. Adult BBQ lunch = $9.00 per person Child (ages 6 and under) BBQ lunch = $5.00 per person Adult Hot Dog lunch = $7.00 per person Child (ages 6 and under) Hot Dog Lunch = $4.00 per person When the apple butter is ready, we'll serve everyone free apple butter on warm biscuits. What to bring: to participate in any of our high adventure activities you need to be wearing closed toed-shoes and complete our liability release form. If you're coming with a large group or bus, please let us know by calling or ing retreat@asburyhills.org to get copies of our liability release for any minor coming without their parents and let us know how many are coming. This really helps in our planning process. We look forward to seeing you!

24 Page 24 SAVE THE DATE Hands & Feet Youth Service Weekend February 27-March 1, 2015

25 Page 25 Library Events O C T O B E R 1 8, : 3 0 A. M. T O 3 : 0 0 P. M. BIKERS WITH BOXES Mark your calendars now for the 7th annual Bikers with Boxes! This charity ride to the Billy Graham Library will take place on Saturday, Oct. 18. N O V E M B E R 1 1, : 0 0 T O 1 1 : 0 0 A. M. VETERANS BREAKFAST & TOUR We invite veterans of all ages to join us for our first Veterans Breakfast and Tour at the Billy Graham Library on Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 8 a.m. N O V E M B E R 1 5, : 0 0 T O 3 : 3 0 P. M. BOOK SIGNING WITH DR. JAMES DOBSON AND SHIRLEY DOBSON Come meet renowned authors and speakers James and Shirley Dobson at the Library on Saturday, Nov. 15, at 2 p.m. N O V E M B E R 2 1, : 3 0 T O 8 : 3 0 P. M. LADIES NIGHT OUT Come prepare for the Christmas season as Liz Curtis Higgs, author of The Women of Christmas, reveals details in the story of Christ s birth that you may have missed. D E C E M B E R 1 T O 2 3, CHRISTMAS AT THE LIBRARY 2014 Bring your family and friends for a joy-filled experience this Christmas! Featuring a live nativity, horse-drawn carriage rides, light displays, caroling and more. Christmas at the Library was named one of the Top 100 Events in the U.S. by the American Bus Association (ABA). D E C E M B E R 6, : 0 0 T O 3 : 0 0 P. M. TEDDY BEAR TEA Join us for our 7th annual Teddy Bear Tea! Children ages 5 and older are invited to a Christmas tea at the Billy Graham Headquarters Dining Hall.

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