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1 Wilmington District News Published by Wilmington District, Peninsula Delaware Conference Rev. Joseph Archie, District Superintendent Website: Phone: (302) Office Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM February 4, 2019 Wilmington District Conference February 16 9:30 AM Asbury/New Castle Light refreshments will be served starting at 8:30 AM Voting on officers to serve on the District Committee on Urban Center Ministries. Reports from Grant recipients Information and explanations on applying for Grants Asbury UMC 300 E. Basin Rd., New Castle, DE Order of St. Barnabas Laity Celebration Saturday, May 4 Whatcoat UMC/Dover Submissions deadline: Friday, February 15, 2019 Join our brothers and sisters of the Peninsula - Delaware Annual Conference for an exciting evening of recognizing those who have shown outstanding stewardship in the areas of target prayer, time, treasure and talent. Nominations are now being accepted. Nomination Form: Wilmington District Clergy/Laity Celebration March 18 7:00 PM Cornerstone UMC The Wilmington District Board of Lay Ministries cordially invites you to the annual Laity Clergy Celebration. Each year we honor a different area of ministry, this year s themes are Youth/ Young Adult Ministries and Christian Education. You may honor One Outstanding person for each category from each local church. How the local church selects their person to honor is up to the local church. Please come and support your honoree (s). Ticket for the honoree is Free. All other tickets are $10.00 and must be purchased in advance. No one will be admitted without a ticket. Nominations for honoree(s) must be in by Monday March 4, 2019, after that date honorees name may not be published in booklet. Please write a sentence about your honoree/honorees. Details, contacts, and registration: In This Issue (Clickable Links) New This Week 2 Upcoming Events 4 General Need To Know 7 Missions 8 Classified 9 Camp Pecometh 11 Cokesbury 11 Next News Deadline 5:00 PM, February 8, 2019 Send to: wilmdistrictnews@gmail.com The Cross and Flame is a registered trademark and the use is supervised by the General Council on Finance and Administration of The United Methodist Church. Permission to use the Cross and Flame must be obtained from the General Council on Finance and Administration of The United Methodist Church: GCFA Legal Department, Post Office Box , Nashville, TN hone: Fax: District Website 1

2 GRIEFSHARE Recovery & Support Group Begins Fri., March 1 12:30-2:30 PM Ebenezer/Newark GriefShare is a 13-week program of support for anyone who is grieving the loss of a family member or friend. It is structured around group discussion with focus, video seminars on a variety of grief and recovery subjects, and personal study and reflection. GriefShare helps people meet the challenges of emotional struggles, confusion, and the isolation they may be feeling. It is the opportunity to connect with other people who can understand the deep hurt a person feels after the loss of a loved one. GriefShare is not only for people who may be feeling acute grief because of a recent loss, it is also a resource for people who may have experienced the death of a loved one some time ago but find they may have questions about the recovery process and feeling optimistic about the future. Our GriefShare group will be facilitated by Sue Katzmire, an counselor with Daybreak Counseling. For more information or to sign-up to attend the group, you may contact Sue at (302) or skatzmire@gmail.com, or contact church office at or NewarkEbenezerUMC@verizon.net Ebenezer United Methodist Church 525 Polly Drummond Hill Road, Newark, DE Printable Flyer: World Day of Prayer Friday, March 1 Noon Holly Oak Calvary UMC "Come - everything is ready" from Luke 14:15-24 written by the Women of Slovenia. Lite lunch following in Fellowship Hall. Offering will be taken to go to the World Day of Prayer work. All are invited to attend, bring family and friends. Holly Oak Calvary UMC 1511 Philadelphia Pike, Wilmington, DE Who Built the New Testament? Saturday, March 2 10:00 AM Marshallton UMC Come hear Dr. Gerald Culley s presentation on Who Built the New Testament. His lecture recounts his personal experience during the past year when he put together the pieces of a new view (at least for him) of the New Testament canon. In brief, it argues that the NT writings were nearly all completed before AD 70, and cites existing papyrus fragments of six of them from the 50 s AD, then it details clues from Scripture that suggest that the apostles themselves Peter, Paul and John collected our 27 books and formed the canon as we know it. Questions about individual books like II Peter or Hebrews lingered among some believers, but the inspired decisions had been made before the apostles died. Printable Flyer with Bio: Holistic Health, Wellness & Empowerment Forum Saturday, March 2 8:30 AM 2:00 PM Simpson UMC Honorary Chairs & Featured Speakers: Ray A. Blackwell, M.D., Chief of Cardiac Surgery Reynold S. Agard, M.D., Internal Medicine Practice Registration & Lite Breakfast Exhibitors & Free Screenings Interactive, Fun Plenaries Workshops (self care, cardiovascular health, cancer, mental health, & prevention) Nutritious Lunch Fitness & Prizes For more information us at info@simpsonde.org or call Simpson United Methodist Church 907 Centerville Road, Wilmington, DE Printable Flyer; Continued 2

3 Ash Wednesday Service Wednesday, March 6 7:00 PM St. Mark s Lutheran Guest Preacher: Bishop Peggy Johnson All our United Methodist friends are invited! It s our effort to work collaboratively in the area and live into our Full Communion partnership with the United Methodist Church. St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 501 Duncan Rd., Wilm, DE Contemporary Praise Team Singers/Musicians Christ the Cornerstone UMC, Elsmere Campus Do you have a heart that longs to worship God as you use your musical gifts? If the answer is yes, then we would love to meet with you to discuss participation in the newly formed Praise Team at Christ the Cornerstone, Elsmere Campus. The team brings Contemporary Christian music to the new 9:00 am worship service on Sunday mornings. If you are interested in exploring using your musical gifts to serve the in this capacity, please contact Sis.Tamara at (302) or tamararochelle025@gmail.com. 3

4 Conference Calendar Link: Fellowship of Assoc. Members & Local Pastors May 5-7, 2019 Pecometh Adult Retreat Center "Anxious Church, Anxious People: How to Lead Change in an Age of Anxiety" Bishop Johnson invites all Associate Members, Licensed Local Pastors, Student Pastors and Certified Lay Ministers to attend the Fellowship of Associate Members & Licensed Local Pastors Annual Retreat. Receive CEU s for attending Registration has been extended to February 4, 2019 with full payment required with registration. Online Registration Link Retreat Speaker: Rev. Jack Shitama Breakout Speaker: Rev. Barbara Auer Brochure & Registration Form: Refresh! Wednesday Community Prayer Hour Wednesday, February 6 6:00 PM Marshallton UMC He refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for His name s sake. Psalm 23:3 If you cannot be with us at this Prayer Hour, our next time to be together will be Wednesday, March 6. Join us for a respite from the cares of your day as we join together for a brief minute time of prayer and music. Join us for this midweek spiritual refreshment as we gather to pray for the concerns of our world, our nation, our community, our families and any other individuals or situations that are of concern to you. We will light candles as an act of lifting up those prayers to our God. For more information, please visit our website at or call our office at Marshallton United Methodist Church 1105 Stanton Rd, Wilmington, Delaware Songs of Grace: New Hymns for God & Neighbor Sunday, February 10 4:00 PM Asbury/Smyrna Asbury UnitedMethodistChurch is presenting a program by Rev. Carolyn Gillette on her book, Songs of Grace: New Hymns for God & Neighbor on Sunday, February 10 at 4:00 PM. Asbury United Methodist Church 20 West Mount Vernon Street, Smyrna, Delaware Wilmington District UMM Annual Bowl-a-Thon Saturday, February 16 1:00 PM Elk Lanes Our annual bowl-a-thon allows the Wilmington District UMM to raise most of its annual operating funds. This event is structured to permit each local church to simultaneously raise funds to support their own activities in any manner they wish. Churches may have one or more teams of 5 members each. The $65 cost per team, includes 3 games and free rental shoes for each participant. Typically a team obtains sponsors and receives pledges based on total pins or a fixed amount. Any funds raised by the team above the $65 registration fee are retained by the local church group. To register,a team, contact the bowling coordinator Allen Streett, at or by at astreett@aol.com by February 10, Please register as early as possible since there are a limited number of available. Registration fee of $65 per team may be paid to the bowling coordinator in advance or day of the event. Cash or checks are acceptable. If a check please make check out to Wilmington District UMM. Team consist of 5 persons each in any combination of adults and youth, men or women. Churches may more than one team. If a church has less than 5 bowlers, we can put them with another church to make a team of 5. Please provide a tentative team's composition to the bowling coordinator (when you register your team) so similar teams may be paired to maximize fun. Each team has an assigned captain responsible for paying the team's registration fee. Please arrive no later than 12:30 PM to begin promptly at 1:00 PM The bowling center has a lunch/snack bar. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the bowling coordinator, Allen Streett at or at astreett@aol.com Continued 4

5 Conference Calendar Link: Christian Meditation Workshop Sunday Feb. 17 2:30-6:00 PM Pecometh Retreat Center Join us as we explore ways to draw near to God and enrich our experience of the Holy. We will visit some of the teachings of the great Spiritual leaders through the centuries, engage in some guided practices of prayer, meditation, and contemplation, and spend some time with prayer practices of your own choosing. The cost is $35/person and includes program fees and a light snack Register for any length of overnight stay for the Silent Retreat and attend the meditation workshop for free! For more information, and to register, visit: or by calling Michael Jacobs in Concert Sunday, February 24 2:30 PM Aldersgate UMC Native American Singer/songwriter, Michael Jacob s professional music career began as a songwriter and guitarist in Nashville, TN. He started his solo career in 2002, with the release of the acclaimed CD, Sacred Nation. It received the 2003 Nammy Award for Best Independent Recording. In January 2018, Michael released his most powerful and polished work yet. The CD is called Change, and for good reason: It reflects a songwriting evolution that resulted in captivating anthems of celebration, contemplation, and defiance in the midst of struggle. Besides Michael's soar-ing vocals and solid guitar work, some of Nashville's best studio players also appear on this record. Questions? Please call (302) Aldersgate United Methodist Church 2313 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE Printable Flyer: Youth Musical School House Rock Live Too! Mar 1 7:00PM Mar 2 and 3 2:00 PM Aldersgate UMC The Aldersgate Youth Players present Schoolhouse Rock Live Too! at Aldersgate UMC, 2313 Concord Pike, Wilmington. Like its predecessor, the smart and funny show draws its inspiration from the Emmy Award-winning cartoon series. This show is full of modern lyrics and catchy melodies as Nina and her wacky friends seek a solution to save her run-down diner. With intermission, the show is about one and a half hours and is fun for all ages. Admission is free, though donations will be gratefully accepted. For more information, contact Aldersgate church office at Chicken & Dumplings Dinner Saturday, March 2 5:30 PM Ebenerzer UMC/Newark Invite your family and friends to enjoy a delicious meal and help the UMW support their missions and ministries. Dine-in or Take-out Take-out will be available at 5:00pm. Dinner will be served starting at 5:30pm. Cost: Adults - $12 Children $6 3 & under free Reservations for take-out and dine-in are needed by Feb. 27. Please make a reservation to allow us to plan appropriately. To make reservation call Carol Coney in the church office \ Ebenezer United Methodist Church 525 Polly Drummond Hill Rd., Newark, Delaware Printable Flyer: Continued 5

6 Conference Calendar Link: Clergy Lenten Day Apart Monday, March 4 8:30AM-1:00PM Aldersgate UMC Bishop Johnson would like to invite all clergy to attend the Bishop's Lenten Day Apart. The keynote speaker will be Bishop Hector Ortiz from the Methodist Church of Puerto Rico. Any clergy interested in having lunch with Bishop Ortiz must register and prepay on the provided link in the flyer. If you have questions and/or need further information, please contact Amy Botti, abotti@epaumc.org or All clergy are encouraged to bring a love offering from their churches for the Puerto Rico relief effort. The Mid-Atlantic UM Foundation will be matching all contributions up to $10,000 total across both the Peninsula-Delaware and Eastern PA Conferences. Printable Flyer, English version: Volante imprimible versión en español: Prepare/Enrich Training Tue., March 5 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Dover Presbyterian Cost: $130 Individual attendee $110 Groups of 4 or more (per person) $100 Scholarship attendee Dover Presbyterian Church 54 South State St., Dover, DE Trainer: Danny Cooper, LPC Participants will receive a facilitator I.D. number that permits use of the Prepare/Enrich inventory with pre-marital or married couples, and access to on-line resources, and support through Life Innovations. CEU s are available following the training by contacting Prepare/Enrich. *Lunch and all necessary materials are provided. To reserve a spot, please call: or by Monday February 25, 2019: dcooper@daybreakcounseling.org Training is sponsored by Daybreak Counseling Services St. Mark s Women s Retreat March 8-10 Pecometh Retreat Center Where do you go to relax and get closer to God? Why not join the women of St. Mark s UMC/Stanton, 1700 Limestone Rd., Wilmington We go to Camp Pecometh in Maryland. Just a little over an hour to get there. We don t start until 6:30 dinner on Friday night. We end on Sunday by 10am. Our theme this year is Mountain Lodge. Price is $ per person. Double occupancy. 5 meals included and rooms are like a hotel room. We will worship and fellowship. We will do a service project and have time to relax and take a walk to the river or just walk around. Even take a nap. Any questions call Judy Shores at The Holy Land - Bible Land Discovery Program December 3, Join Dale United Methodist Church and the co-chair of their Ministries of Outreach, Rev. Dr. Alfred S. Maloney, on a trip to the Holy Lands. Dr. Maloney invites you to join him on this Bible Land Discovery program that will expand your knowledge of the Bible and this sacred land. A Journey following in the footsteps of Jesus will change the way you read the Bible, and you will learn why scholars refer to the Holy Land as the Fifth Gospel. If interested and you wish to receive a brochure and/or more information, please contact Dr. Maloney at pastoral23@peoplepc.com or call at Experience a once in a life time journey as we see the Bible come to life! 6

7 Conference Council on Young Adult Ministries CCYAM is looking for young adult leaders who are willing to organize and serve in young adult ministries during the term. CCYAM is a council within the Peninsula Delaware conference, and is led by young adults for young adults. Over the course of the year the CCYAM will plan local mission, fellowship, and worship opportunities for young adults. The goal of CCYAM is to bring together active young adult ministries in local congregations, and young adults without a strong network to come together for ministry opportunities. Some of the current ministries of the CCYAM include an active blog, mission experience to Colombia, and day of fun at Camp Pecometh. Many of the roles and responsibilities of the CCYAM are new, so young adults who are servant leaders and are flexible to changes are important. Members of the CCYAM will help develop and execute the vision for young adult ministry for the Annual Conference. The CCYAM will have at least one young adult from each district within the conference. CCYAM strives to be comprised of individuals of diverse ages within the young adult scope, race and genders. This is an inclusive body and all young adults are encouraged to apply. Application Link In Search of Additional Red Hymnals St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Odessa is seeking additional red hymnals to use for their growing church. If you have any extra red hymnals that aren't being used and would like to donate to us, please contact the church office at (302) Thank you! 7

8 Donated Laptop Computers Sought Asbury UMC Mission Team Asbury is working on a partnership with a Methodist church in Liberia and attempting to help them with a need for laptop computers. The computer ministry at Mission Central is willing to recondition donated laptops and to put on new computer software for a small licensing fee. If anyone has a laptop with any version of Microsoft Windows that you are willing to donate, contact Lois Bowers ( ). Lois will arrange to pick them up or meet you at some place convenient to you, or Pastor Bonnie has agreed that you could drop them off at The HUB and it will picked up from there. We are targeting a deadline of September 15th and wanted to get the word out before people start school shopping and perhaps looking to purchase new computers. If you have any questions, please or call me at Thank you so much for any help you can give us to promote this mission opportunity!! UMCOR Kits Needed Wilmington Hub: Christiana UMC For Mission Central UMCOR needs your help. Many of UMCOR s relief supplies are running low and they are requesting that we work on: School kits: We hope that your church and/or your UMW will be able to respond either by making the kits or by buying supplies for the HUB to put together the kits. You can also find the list for the kit items at: Click on the How You Can Help line on the top for a list of the kits and the items in the kits. Bring your kits or supplies to the HUB by calling Ruth Rawlins in to arrange a time at your convenience. Church UMCOR Collection Points Flood Bucket & Personal Hygiene Kits A printable list of locations throughout the Conference for dropping off contents for Flood Buckets and Personal Hygiene kits is listed below: The HUB..@ Christiana UMC Satellite Location of Mission Central Connecting the Peninsula-Delaware Conference to UMCOR and the World. The HUB is one of our United Methodist Mission warehouses, which collects and distributes UMCOR kits supplied by our HUBs. What we do: Collect & verify kits put together by local churches Put together kits with items donated by local churches Participate in local missions work. Critically needed Kits: Health Kits School Kits Cleaning Buckets You can find the kit contents at and click on How You Can Help and then Donate Kit Items. The items in the kits must be exact due to customs regulations and to be sure that each person receives the same kit. The Christiana HUB is open the first Friday afternoon or first Saturday morning of the month for anyone who wants to come and help either verify or put together kits. Call our coordinators for confirmation of time and date, or to have a speaker come to your church and share about the HUB ministry: Ruth Rawlins Do you sew, knit or crochet? Use your talents to make school bags and infant sweaters. (Patterns are at the HUB.) 8

9 Minister of Music Position Ezion-Mount Carmel UMC The Minister of Music position must provide inspiring and motivational music ministry during all worship services and EMCUMC programs/events. Create an atmosphere of celebration and reverence to God through music for all worship services, lead the congregation and utilizing a variety of styles of music. Rehearse the Sanctuary Choir, Male Chorus and Youth Choir weekly. Lead and direct the various components of the music programs including the choir(s), vocal, instrumentals and other expressions of musical experience. Foster an innovative, blended style of music to enhance and support the worship message goals. The Minister of Music reports directly to Worship Chairperson, Witness Chairperson and the Pastor. It is estimated that this position will require a commitment of between 10 and 12 hours per week. (A complete job description is available by contacting the church office.) All interested applicants please mail resumes to the church at 800 N. Walnut St., Wilmington, DE 19801, or to ezion_mtcarmel@hotmail.com. All resumes must be marked to the Attention of Lynn Sharps no later than January 30, 2018 by 3:30 PM Compensation: 1. Starting salary range will depend on qualifications and experience; 2. This is a part-time position and does not include pension or health care benefits. Printable Job Description/Qualification: Interim Pastor Position Delaware Korean English Language Ministry Delaware Korean UMC in Hockessin, DE is in urgent need of hiring an interim Pastor for their growing English language ministry (EM). The primary responsibilities of the interim Pastor include leading worship services and providing pastoral care to the English Ministry congregation. Position would start immediately. Contact Daniel Cha, SPRC Chair at cha@udel.edu for more information. P/T Associate Pastor Position Christian Education and Youth/Young Adult Ministries Newark United Methodist Church Job Description: PT pastoral and administrative position (35 hrs/wk) serving a dynamic and diverse congregation of approximately 300 congregants. The associate pastor will coordinate, develop and oversee ministry and volunteer leaders in the areas of Christian Education Children and Families (pre-k to grade 12) and Young Adult Ministries (college to age 35). Prerequisites: - Relates well to youth and young people. - Preferred Bachelor s degree, Divinity degree or working towards one. - Experience working on the spiritual formation of children, youth and young adults. - Member of and a strong commitment to the United Methodist theology. Full job description and employment application form are available on the Newark UMC website: Compensation Package: $50,000 Submit resume and application to: Newark UMC ATTN: Bud Read SPRC Chair 69 East Main St Newark, DE Accepting applications until the position is filled. Free Standing Kneeler Sought Atonement Methodist Church Atonement Methodist Church, Claymont, DE is looking for a free standing kneeler to use at our contemporary worship service. If you have one that you are not using and would like to donate to us, please contact our church office at Continued 9

10 Child Care Provider Position St. Paul s United Methodist Church/ Wilmington St. Paul s United Methodist Church is seeking a part time child care provider to supervise children from baby through 6 years old for up to 3.5 hours on a Sunday morning. We are seeking a caring professional who truly enjoys spending time with kids. The successful applicant will be responsible for engaging with children in fun developmentally appropriate activities, keeping the rooms in order, and informing leadership of needs. The pay rate is $15 per hour. Responsibilities Begin at 9:15 am on Sunday in Children s Church room and engage children, 3 years old to 6 years old with fun activities Move to the Nursery room at 10:35 am for infant to 2 year old care until about 12:00 PM Provide appropriate care and play as necessary Notify parents via text of needs or concerns Maintain order and cleanliness of rooms after use Maintain the sign in/dismissal logbook in both rooms Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age or older, provide three valid references, and be reliable. A background check will be completed at the expense of the church First Aid and CPR certifications are recommended, but not necessary. Please submit resume or letter of intent/qualifications, along with references and certifications, to the attention of St. Paul s Christian Education: Nicole Macturk, Superintendent and Karen Pollack, Coordinator at: StPaulsUMCDE@comcast.net St. Paul s United Methodist Church 1314 Foulk Road, Wilmington, DE Nursery Director Position Richardson Park UMC Job Description: Manage and participate in childcare during regular worship hours and small group activity hours, providing care for infants to children age 4 in the facilities of RPUMC. Recruit, schedule and organize volunteers to cover hours included below. Ten to 20 hours required per week. Nursery Director (ND) must, at a minimum, pass Safe Sanctuary background check. Preferable candidate should have past childcare experience in a commercial/professional setting. ND would be responsible for working with a list of volunteers who would be available on a rotating basis (weeklymonthly) to schedule the second adult that would be required per Safe Sanctuary rules of conduct. Richardson Park United Methodist Church 11 North Maryland Avenue, Wilmington

11 Winter Silent Retreat February Pecometh Retreat Center Come experience a daily rhythm of prayer, simple meals, communing with God in nature, communion, and spiritual direction. Like river water in a jar in which the sediment falls to the bottom, revealing the clear water, allow your spirit to settle and clear by resting in God. Rates range from $59 for 1 day to $469 for 6 days/5 nights. All costs are per person and include program fees, meals (lunch on first day through lunch on final day), and single occupancy overnight accommodations. Each participant will also have one scheduled hour each day with a spiritual director. During self-directed reflection time, participants may walk the grounds, visit prayer stations, pray, reflect, rest, journal at their own pace. For more information, and to register, visit: or by calling Pecometh Summer Camp Registration Here at Pecometh, while everyone else is getting ready for the Holiday Season, we are gearing up for Summer Camp 2019! While it seems early, we know that June will be here before we know it and are ready to fill our Pecometh home with the joy and cheer of our campers once again. Registering your camper for a week at Pecometh would make a great last minute Christmas gift-registration is live and open now! You can search through our program descriptions and dates and rates matrix to help choose the right program and week for you and your camper- sign up here to receive the brochure when it becomes available. As an extra incentive, if you register now and pay in full by February 1st, 2019, you can receive a 10% discount! For more information, and to register, visit our website at or by calling Re:View Confirmation Retreat March 1-3 Camp Pecometh Designed for small confirmation classes, the retreat brings together confirmands from around the conference to review theological material, experience worship together, and reflect on how God's Grace is at work in our lives. Providing a quality confirmation program is a lot of work - let us help with one piece! You bring your confirmation class and 1 adult chaperone for every 10 students (1 male and 1 female adult). Your adult leaders are responsible for 24 hour supervision of students from your church or charge. We provide programming for confirmands to come together and Re:View the substance and sacredness of the United Methodist faith through discussion, worship, and experiential learning of key confirmation concepts. Cost is $89 per student/ $49 per adult leader- registration deadline is Friday, February 15th The retreat seems far away, but with the Holiday Season upon us, and Youth Rally coming up soon, the February registration deadline will be here before we know it! For more information and to register, please visit our website at or by calling THE COKESBURY CORNER... New Online Catalog View our Monthly e-catalogs online now! To order: Telephone (Call Center) or Log onto (website) Our Website 11