Salisbury District. Sharing Life e t h. The Well. T o. Clergy Spouse Corner. October 5, Inside This Issue: Volume 5 Issue 20

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1 Salisbury District October 5, 2016 Volume 5 Issue 20 T o Sharing Life e t h e r The Well Oct 15, 2016 Details on Page 5 "I do not cease to give thanks for you." Ephesians 1:16 RSV Clergy Spouse Corner See Page 10 I just want to take a moment and convey my sincerest thanks for the overwhelming outpouring of love, kindness, gifts, and yes! chocolate I received on your District Day. Serving others comes so naturally for you and being the recipient of your care has truly blessed my heart. Thank you, thank you. Bishop Peggy Inside This Issue: Rehobeth UMC 2 Whaleyville Youth Group Mission Minded Bethany UMC BUMP Retreat 16 Big Daddy Weave Concert District UMW Annual Mtg Being the Hands and Feet of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ

2 You are invited!! Applebee s Flapjack Fundraiser Breakfast to support Salisbury Urban Ministries Programs for the impoverished in the tri-county area $7.00 per person WHEN: Saturday, October 8, :00 am 10:00 am WHERE: Applebee s Neighborhood Grill 2703 North Salisbury Blvd., Salisbury, Maryland For Tickets: Contact your church office or Salisbury Urban Ministries, In The Transforming Lives Through Jesus Christ Rehobeth UMC is a lovely, small church with a caring group of faithful congregation members. Although membership and attendance are low in number, the Light of Christ shines brightly. Pastors Report Charge Conference 2015 Rehobeth UMC 5435 Shelltown Road Westover, MD Rev. Pat Hanley, Pastor

3 Registration is now open! Oct 15 is the Deadline for Early Bird Registration All registration must be done at umyoungpeople.org Complete details at

4 Oct 8, 2016 Oct 8, 2016 Oct 8, 2016 Oct 9, 2016 Oct 9, 2016 Oct 9, 2016 Oct 9, 2016 Oct 11, 2016 Oct 14, 2016 Oct 14, 2016 Oct 14, 2016 Oct 15, 2016 Oct 15, 2016 Oct 16, 2016 Oct 16, 2016 Oct 16, 2016 Oct 16, 2016 Oct 21, 2016 Oct 22, 2016 Oct 22, 2016 Oct 23, 2016 Oct 23, 2016 Oct 23, 2016 Oct 23, 2016 Oct 28, 2016 Oct 30, 2016 Oct 30, 2016 Nov 1-3, 2016 Nov 5, 2016 Nov 5, 2016 Nov 6, 2016 Nov 11, 2016 Nov 12, 2016 Jan 6-8, CALENDAR OF EVENTS - Nov 17-19, 2016 New Bethel UMC (Berlin) - Prayer Breakfast 9:00 am (C) SUM Applebee s Flapjack Funraiser Breakfast 8-10 am (C) Asbury UMC (Sharptown) - Pulled Pork Platters 11:30 am (F) Cokesbury UMC (Seaford) - Homecoming Service 2:00 pm (C) Union UMC (Delmar) - 197th Annual Homecoming 10:00 am (F) Wesley Temple UMC (Salisbury) - Annual Usher s Day 3:00 pm (C) Shiloh UMC (Pocomoke City) - Timmons Family Day 3:30 pm (C) Asbury UMC (Sharptown) - Lunch & Learn 11:30 am - 1:00 pm (F) Asbury UMC (Salisbury) -1st Annual Asbury Cruise-In 4:30 pm (F) Zion UMC (Mardela Spring) - Annual Harvest Home Supper & Sale 5:00 pm (F) Stevenson UMC (Berlin) - Crab Cake Dinner 4:00-7:00 pm (F) Bethany (Pocomoke City) - Oyster Sandwiches at Elks 11am - 2pm (F) Early Bird Registration for Youth Rally (C) Riverton UMC (Mardela) - Homecoming Service 2:00 pm (C) Grace UMC (Salisbury) - Homecoming - Celebrating 108 Years 10:00 am (F) Galestown UMC (Galestown) - 161st Homecoming Celebration 2:00 pm (F) Mt Wesley UMC (Snow Hill) - Family & Friends in Pink 4:00 pm (C) Eden UMC (Willards) - Soup & Homemade Chicken Salad 5:30 7:00 pm (F) Union UMC (Delmar) - Union Gospel Group 62nd Anniversary 5:00 pm (F) UMW - Peninsula-Delaware Conference 2016 Annual Meeting 9:30 am (F) Rockawalkin UMC (Hebron) - Homecoming Sunday 10:00 am (C) Mt Zion UMC (Quantico) - Back Home Day 3:00 pm (C) Asbury/Mt Vernon (Sharptown) - Chili Cook-Off/Worship Service 4:00 pm (F) St James UMC (Pocomoke) - 151st Church Anniversary Celebration 3:30 pm (F) St John s UMC (Fruitland) - Bazaar (F) Fall Youth Bonfire at Pecometh (C) Asbury UMC (Sharptown) - Homecoming Service 2:00 pm (C) Nurturing Wholeness - Level 1 at Pecometh (C) UMW - Salisbury District Annual Meeting 9:00 am at Friendship UMC-Quantico (F) Eden UMC (Willards) - Breakfast Buffet 7:30-10:00 am (F) Union UMC (Delmer) - Annual United Methodist Women s Day 3:30 pm (F) Beautiful Offering Tour (Concert) - Sponsored by Community Church at OP (F) Atlantic UMC (Ocean City) - Christmas Bazaar & Luncheon 9:00 am - 2:00 pm (F) BUMP Retreat in Ocean City (C) Youth Rally (C) (F) - See Flyer in this Newsletter (C) - See Clip in this Newsletter

5 THE WELL We invite you to The Well, a leadership training event that combines many of the best resources of the Peninsula Delaware Conference. This year we will focus most of The Well offerings around our annual theme for 2017: Down to the River to Pray. Download the brochure (Pen-Del.org) to view the workshops that will be available this year. Please mail completed registration forms and payment to: Christine in the Conference Office. All details are included in the brochure. To Bishop Peggy Johnson, District Superintendents, Pastors, Churches and Friends of the Pen-Del and Eastern Penn Conferences Your words, cards, calls, prayers and expressions brought comfort and overwhelming love to me and my family in the sweet transition of my Mom, Shirley Fields Thanks and Blessings, Rev. Carroll Linda Fields and Family

6 Clergy Connection On Sep 28 at Christ UMC in Salisbury, Frank Robert, Mid-Atlantic United Methodist Foundation, Inc, shared an enlightening presentation on congregational stewardship - lot s of great information!! Pastors attending earned CEs!! Thanks to Tom Robinson for handling the technology. A special thanks to these wonderful ladies at Christ for their warm hospitality and fabulous lunch!! Pictured (l-r) are: Linda Steffy, Darla Thomas, Karen Timmons, Patti Green, and Irene Phillips. Mt. Wesley United Methodist Church 7002 Scotland Rd. Snow Hill, Maryland "Family and Friends in Pink" October 16, 2016 at 4:00 PM Guest Preacher: Rev. Gary Stewart of Williams AME Church, Newark, MD Rev. Frances Fitchett is Host Pastor

7 God is Everywhere The Whole World is Full of His Glory Isaiah 6:3 This beautiful sunset picture was sent to us by Geraldine Rhock (New Bethel - Berlin) and was taken by her friend/co-worker. Geraldine, thanks 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

8 The Whaleyville Youth Group made "Blessing Bags" Sunday after church to hand out to those in need in our area. These kids have huge hearts. They are always eager to serve and help out in whatever capacity they can. Pictured are: Carly McDonough, Tavey Wade, Isaiah Jones, Sarah Burke, Brendan Jones and Ryan Hall Whaleyville Youth Group - Being the Hands and Feet of Jesus On Saturday, the youth provided a local disabled vet in need with a day to remember. The youth took him shopping. They bought him a new recliner, a winter coat, clothes and a desk chair. They then took him for a meal at Outback Steakhouse. It is a blessing to be a blessing to others! Rev. Terry Fort, Pastor Shiloh UMC 2655 Worcester Hwy Pocomoke City, MD Timmons Family Day will be held on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at 3:30 p.m. The guest preacher is Rev. LeCounte Nedab II from New Diggs Chapel AME Zion Church in Rockingham, NC. Rev. Joanne Maxwell-Jenkins is the host pastor.

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10 Clergy Spouse Corner The seasons of our life are much like the seasons we live in. God said each season has a purpose: "For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven." Ecc 3:1. We are to live in each season under God's perfect design for our lives. God can lead and guide us. Each season can represent something new within our walk with Christ, within our grace journey towards his wholeness. (In His Graces, Pamela's Blog) Greetings Clergy Spouses! As spouses of clergy we are about to embark upon a new season in the church. When we approach each new season realize there will be bumps in the road. This is when we are given the opportunity to strengthen our walk with Christ. This is when we will need to lean on him more than we have ever before. Christ will see us through every situation in our lives and we will give God all the Glory, Honor and Praise! As most of you know roughly a year ago I had attempted to come together with the clergy spouses on a quarterly basis. My desire was to meet and support each other on our journey and make long and lasting friendships along the way. Due to the death of my son during the Christmas season these plans where put on hold. A few months have passed and I feel I am ready to move forward. If you feel you would be interested in coming together as a group, please call or me. I will provide my contact information at the end of this article. Also I have noted a possible date, time and place for a gathering. The seasons of our lives are beautiful and full of so many blessings from our Lord. Though each season can hold a negative, the positive far out weighs this. It is our job to travel through each season of our life completely focused on the holiness of God, perfecting ourselves by God's grace, becoming a vessel God can use. (In His Graces, Pamela's Blog) Its's a new season, a perfect opportunity to do something new, something bold, something beautiful. God Bless, Pat Duncan pdhonda1@gmail.com Gathering Date: Saturday, 10/15/16 DS Parsonage 10:00 til 12: Camden Ave Salisbury, MD 21801

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12 Mission Minded Bethany UMC - Berlin On September 8-10, members and friends of Bethany Church traveled to Crisfield, MD for a Volunteers in Mission (VIM) trip. Three teams divided up and worked at four homes during the visit. The sites are described by the focus of work: 1) Replacing a porch railing, 2) Repairing a drywall ceiling, 3) Major yard cleanup, and 4) Interior painting and ceiling repair. Our work was supported locally by Ben Botti and Gordy Taylor, who Mission Central in Crisfield coordinate VIM teams in the Crisfield area. We were also blessed to have the company of Rev. Tom Lank, VIM Coordinator for the Northeast Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church. The group worked in hot weather for three days, taking time to get to know their hosts at each site. The trip has been a blessing and learning experience for all of us. Mission Team: Tom Ayres, Megan Cooke, Jane Dell, Joe Dell, Kera Doxzon, Sue Hart, Rev. Tom Lank, Jan McKinney, Fran Murray, Rod Murray, Rev. Connie Paulson, Wesley Paulson, and Carole Schauer. We are grateful to our caterers at Bethany Church for preparing a meal each evening: Heather Nornes, Ray Nornes #1, Ray Nornes #2 and Terry Spirk. Opening orientation with Mr. Ben Botti, VIM Crisfield Disaster Team Coordinator Working on a porch railing. Repairing a door Leaving Bethany Church for Day 2 of the mission trip to Crisfield and Princess Anne

13 Raking the needles off of the roof. At this home three days were spent cleaning the yard and removing a foot of pine needles from the roof. Taking a break from the work and the heat One of many trailers full of yard material Trailer full of equipment and supplies. Rev. Tom Lank serving communion on our last day. Part of the mission group on the last day with Mr. Botti. Having supper and fellowship at Bethany Church at the end of the day Cooks who prepared nightly supper at the church.

14 Sharptown-Asbury Charge HOMECOMING TIME October 9 Cokesbury UMC Cokesbury Road Seaford, DE October 16 Riverton UMC Wharf Road Mardela, MD October 30 Asbury UMC 603 Main Street Sharptown, MD Benevolence Forms Please remember to submit a Benevolence form whenever submitting a payment to the Conference Office. (All payments are sent to the Conference Office.) Checks without a Benevolence form may be returned to the church, resulting in late postings forms are available on the Conference website, www. pen-del.org. All Services Begin at 2:00 pm Prayer Breakfast At New Bethel UMC Saturday, October 8 9:00 am Guest Pastor: Pastor Sadie Brunson Abundant Life Ministries Wilmington, DE Rev. Lucille Nichols, Pastor Germantown Road Berlin, MD

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16 Wesley Temple 1322 West Road Salisbury, MD ANNUAL USHER S DAY Sunday, Oct 9, :00 pm Special Guests: Rev. Gay Miller And Choir St. Johns UMC Atlantic, VA All Ushers are Welcome to be in Service. Rev. Dr. Bernadette Beckett, Pastor

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18 FREE OFFER OF NATIVITY SET Salem United Methodist Church in Pocomoke City is in possession of a large nativity set of figures (16 pieces). We no longer have use for this set and are offering it to any church in the Salisbury district at no charge. Just come in and pick it up. The set includes, Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, a shepherd, a king and several animals and other pieces. The pieces measure approximately 10 wide by 12 high. Most are in really good condition, the king has damage to his hand and a little damage to one or two others. Call our church office ( ) to leave contact information. The office is open Tuesday - Thursday 9:00-1:00. Calls will be given the option of taking the set in the order received at the office.

19 If you have had a special event at your church, send a couple of pictures to salisburydistrict@comcast.net. We would love to share your events in the District Newsletter. to: salisburydistrict@comcast.net 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!!

20 Just Sharing... In the eye of the storm, You remain in control And in the middle of the war, You guard my soul You alone are the anchor, when my sails are torn Your love surrounds me in the eye of the storm Eye of the Storm Ryan Stevenson CCLI One of Life s Little Lessons... God s Word is the compass that keeps us on track. Please share your events and activities at your church. /send/call your info, flyers, etc. to: salisburydistrict@comcast.net or call

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25 Homecoming at Rockawalkin Rockawalkin s homecoming Sunday is Sunday October 23 rd at 10:00 a.m. with a luncheon to follow in the Rockwalkin Community Hall. This year our guest speaker will be Rev. Dr. Vicki Gordy-Stith, our Conference Director of Connectional Ministries (which means she works to help our churches stay connected to each other and the Conference, our Conference stay connected to other Conferences and to the Global UMC through all the ministries going on in our churches and Conference). We are so excited to have her come and speak because she is a powerful and faithful woman of God but also because she is the daughter of the late Rev. Howard Gordy, one of our former pastors. Rev. Julie Lewis, Pastor 6777 Rockawalkin Road Hebron, MD

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27 Nurturing Wholeness in Community Level 1 Mission Minded Folks - If you and your church have done some mission work, your Salisbury District would love to hear about it! Please your information and some pictures to: salisburydistrict@comcast.net. Nov 1-3, 2016 At Pecometh Registration on-line Mileage Rates The 2016 standard rate for miles driven for the following purposes is : 54 cents per mile for business miles driven 19 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes 14 cents per mile driving in service of charitable organizations Note: Effective January 1, Business and medical mileage rates have changed for Peninsula-Delaware 2016 Annual Conference Videos are now available! Order forms are available on the Pen-Del website Clergy Pension & Insurance Payments Due 15th of the Month

28 Back Home Day Mt. Zion UMC Sunday, October 23-3:00 pm Guest Preacher: Rev. Dr. Lewis N. Watson First Baptist Church, Salisbury MD Rev. Lawrence Purnell Host Pastor 6101 Quantico Road Quantico, MD

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30 Registration is now open for the Youth Fall Bonfire Sunday October 30 from 4-7pm. Presented in conjunction with Young People's Ministries of the Peninsula-Delaware Conference of The United Methodist Church, this free event for area youth groups will be full of fall fun, including hayrides, dinner 'round the campfire (including s'mores), and great worship! For more information and to register online, visit our Fall Youth Bonfire page or call Megan Weston at ext 104. Newsletter Schedule October 19 November 2 November 16 November 30 LIKE us on Facebook! Salisbury District of the Peninsula- Delaware Conference Please your flyers, articles, pictures to salisburydistrict@comcast.net at least 2 days before the publish date.

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33 Whatcoat United Methodist Church 102 West Federal Street, Snow Hill, Maryland is seeking a pianist/organist to accompany our choir and play for our Worship Services. If interested in this position please contact us at the above address or us at pastorwhatcoat@verizon.net Piano Player Needed Rehobeth UMC, 5435 Shelltown Road, Westover, MD is seeking a piano player for the 11:00 am service. Please call Peggy Hess at if you are interested. Wesley Temple UMC Job Opportunity 2016 Wesley Temple UMC; 1322 West Road; Salisbury, MD is seeking a pianist to play for its Youth Choir (4 th Sundays) and/or its Men s Choir (3 rd Sundays). Applicants should be able to play gospel, contemporary, and hymns from the UM Hymnal. Interested persons should their resume to wtumc@wesleytem ple.net or send to the church at the above address: Attn: Shelley Gale, Chair SPPRC.

34 P S A L M S Psalm 139:14 I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Your works are wonderful, I know that full well. Next Newsletter Oct 19 Salisbury District Office Peninsula-Delaware Conference salisburydistrict@comcast.net 211A Phillip Morris Drive Salisbury, MD District Superintendent Rev. Fred Duncan District Administrator Charlotte Hastings Registration Deadline October 17 Office Hours M-T 8:00am - 4:30 pm Fri - Closed