Salisbury District. June 13, Volume 7 Issue 11. Greetings in the Name of Christ; To the Clergy, Laity, and Friends of the Salisbury District

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1 T o Sharing Life e t h e r Salisbury District June 13, 2018 Volume 7 Issue 11 Greetings in the Name of Christ; To the Clergy, Laity, and Friends of the Salisbury District As I pondered what I would want to say in my last newsletter article to you as your District Superintendent, it occurred to me that I really hadn t written all that many newsletter pieces. Frankly, I ve never been a big newsletter contributor and have only written to you at special times of the year, like Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Then I got thinking about my five years here on the Salisbury District and how much it was like a long running TV show. The show that came to mind was M.A.S.H. You remember, that weekly comedy back in the 70s about the mobile army surgical hospital unit during the Korean War. It ran eleven years, from 1972 till I have to confess I wasn t a big M.A.S.H. fan at first and only watched a few episodes here and there, but millions of people followed every episode faithfully. Some, like myself, fell away from watching, having grown tired of the show after two, five or seven seasons. However, when final episode of M.A.S.H. was aired on February 28, 1983, a lot of the fans, current and former, including myself, tuned in to watch that final episode million people! Inside This Issue: Continued on Page 3 Metropolitan UMC 2 Salisbury Retirees 2 Farewell Clergy Connection Thank-You 5 Annual Conference 6-7 SUM - Appeal for Support 9-10 Being the Hands and Feet of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ

2 Thank-You to Our Salisbury District Retirees Please thank and congratulate our pastors on the Salisbury District who are retiring this year. Pictured above are (l-r front) Rev. Joanne Maxwell-Jenkins and Rev. Joanne Hartman, (back row) DS Rev. Fred Duncan, Rev. George and Mrs. Vera Patterson, Rev. John Stark, Rev. Paul Holland, Mrs. Willie Mae and Rev. Tim Duffield, and Rev. Tina and Mr. Kenny Whaley. Our Best Wishes Wherever Your Journey Takes You!! In The... Transforming Lives Through Jesus Christ To be stewards of God s creation, in service to all mankind, in building an improved ministry for God s Kingdom. Mission Statement Metropolitan UMC Dr. Wm P. Hytche Blvd Princess Anne, MD Rev. Jamar Jackson

3 Continued from Page1 Well, we ve come to the final episode of our time together as your DS, effective July 1. It s a date that I m sure some of you will be sad, and others will be glad. Yes, I ve made some mistakes, for which I ask for your forgiveness. I also think that we ve done a lot of good together on this District, like improve our Lay Academy attendance and participation, create a District Board of Trustees to manage abandoned and closed churches, had successful training workshops and seminars, lively District Conferences, and the formation of a racism task force. I don t really think of my term as your DS as a TV show, but, if it were, I would hope you will think it had a successful and helpful run. I must tell you that I have mixed feelings about leaving the Superintendency. I ve enjoyed it, for the most part. Yes, it s had its share of challenges, but the joys outweigh the difficulties by far. Nevertheless, we come to the end of my term (albeit a year earlier than expected). As we think about the past and look forward to the future, let s remember that God is most fully present in the eternal now! God touches our lives right now. There are needs in our district communities and around the world that can only be taken care of, in the name of Jesus, right NOW. Praise God. Right NOW! As you look forward to meeting your new DS, Rev. Dr. Rob Townsend, I encourage you to extend to him the same courtesy and kindness you extended to me 5 years ago. Celebrate the gifts and strengths he brings to the District office. Rev. Rob is an anointed leader in every respect and a person after God s own heart. He will lead you well! One of my favorite hymns is This is a Day of New Beginnings (#383 UMH). The fourth verse goes: Christ is alive and goes before us / to show and share what love can do / This is a day of new beginnings / our God is making all things news. Celebrate this new beginning. God s love still grows for each and every one of you. The light still shines. Shalom. Peace. Adios. Rev. Fred Duncan 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

4 Calendar of Events Jun 16, 2018 Jun 16, 2018 Jun 18-22, 2018 Jun 23, 2018 Jun 23, 2018 Jun 23, 2018 Jun 24, 2018 Jun 24, 2018 Jun 24, 2018 Jun 24, 2018 Jun 28-Jul1, 2018 Jun 29, 2018 Jul 8, 2018 Jul 8, 2018 Jul 8-12, 2018 Jul 11-15, 2018 Jul 14, 2018 Jul 15, 2018 Jul 15, 2018 Jul 28, 2018 Sep 23, 2018 Christ UMC (Salis) - Flea Market & Family Fun Fair 7:00 am (F) Mt Zion UMC (Pocomoke) - Father s Day Celebration 11:00 am (F) Mt Zion UMC (Pocomoke) - Vacation Bible School 5-7 pm nightly (C) St Matthew UMC (Girdletree) - Dinner 1:00 am - Until (F) Zion UMC (Salis) - Fun Kidz Day 11am - 3pm (F) Shiloh UMC (Pocomoke) - Retirement Celebration for Joanne Maxwell-Jenkins (F) Mt Zion UMC (Pocomoke) - Christian Disciple Fellowship Anniversary 11:00 am (F) St John s UMC (Berlin) - Friends & Family Day Celebration 3:00 pm (F) Coolspring UMC (Girdletree) - Friends & Family Day 3:30 pm (F) Union UMC (Salis) - Hand Bell Presentation by Teri Gregory 10:00 am (C) Powellville UMC (Powellville) - Revival 6:30 pm Nightly (F) Union UMC (Delmar) - Fish & Wingdings 11:00 am - 2:00 pm (F) Mt Zion UMC (Pocomoke) - Annual Family & Friends Day 11:00 am / 3:30 pm (C) Mt Nebo UMC (Columbia/Delmar) - Senior Citizen Day 3:00 pm (C) St Stephen s UMC (Delmar) - VBS - Rolling River Rampage 5:30-8:00 pm (F) Eden UMC (Willards - Willards Camp Meeting Nightly at 7:00 pm (F) New Beginnings Workshop for Pastors in Transition 9:00 am - Noon (C) Union UMC (Delmar) - Four Seasons Tea 3:00 pm (F) Coolspring UMC (Girdletree) - Trustees Day of Celebration 3:30 (F) Rockawalkin UMC (Hebron) - Ice Cream Social 4-7 pm (F) Installation Service For DS Rev. Dr. Rob Townsend at Bethesda UMC 4:00 pm (F) - See Flyer in this Newsletter (C) - See Clip in this Newsletter

5 Clergy Connection at St Paul UMC The Salisbury Clergy enjoyed a wonderful gathering on Thursday, May 24, at St Paul UMC in Berlin. Our thanks to Rev. Barbara Harmon and the great folks at St Paul for their hospitality and their agape gift of a fabulous lunch! DS Fred received thanks and well wishes as this was he last Clergy Connection as District Superintendent. Pictured (l-r) - Arnita Harris, Helen R. Whaley, Donald Smack, Sylvia Tunnell Thank-you for your lovely hospitality! Mt Zion UMC - Christian Disciple Fellowship Celebrating Thirty-Eight Years of Ministry Sunday, June 24, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Mt. Zion United Methodist Church 409 Oxford Street, Pocomoke City, MD Guest speaker: Mrs. Kimberly Dumpson Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff at UMES Host pastor is Rev. Dr. Anna Foster

6 Annual Conference 2018 is now history - a wonderful time of worship, fellowship, and tending to the business of the Conference. All events except the Ordination Service & Clergy Session took place in the Hytche Athletic Center. Congrats to our own Rev. Zac Wheeler (Nanticoke Charge) and others as they are presented for Commissioning as Provisional Elders and Deacon. Pictured above are: (l-r) Rev. Elizabeth Marrero, Rev. Wendy Owen, Rev. Lawrence Pelham, Rev. Chris Pettit, Rev. Wheeler, and Rev. Carlos Reyes Rev. Wheeler is commissioned a Provisional Elder (pictured right)

7 Congrats also to (l-r) Rev. Brett Pinder, Rev. Jacqueline Ford, and Rev. Jake Macklin Ordained as Full Members - Order of Elder Rev. David Webster and Lay Leader James White (Deal Island-St John Charge) received the Board of Discipleship One Matters award of $1,000. Congratulations! Way to Go!! Thank-you to Rev. Janice Humphrey (Higher Hope in Christ - Salisbury) and her helpers for the beautiful sets, table pieces, and scenery at Annual Conference. We appreciate you sharing your wonderful talent!

8 May Annual Gathering There were over 50 men attending the United Methodist Men s May Annual Gathering that was held at Scott's UMC in Trappe, MD. Greetings were extended from Allan Loomis President of The Pen-Del Executive Board for Men Ministries. Rev. Dartanyon Hines, Pastor at Scott's UMC, greeted all in attendance and did communion before closing. Morning devotion was led by Bill Patton who also was our afternoon Speaker, Building Relations is Our Future. The Scott's Methodist Men gave a mini-concert who sang from the depth of their heart. Our Morning Speaker was Rev. Joe Archie Superintendent from the Wilmington Del District who spoke on Strengthening for Service and which it was well receive and timely for the men of the Methodist Church. Jimy Reid President, Salisbury District UMM Salisbury Urban Ministries June Donation Request Summer is fast approaching and the children will be out of school soon this month. The Kid s Café is looking for individually packaged snacks that can be used for summer outings, fieldtrips and YMCA camp. Items like chips, granola bars, fruit cups, fruit snacks, cookies, crackers and cereal.

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12 Just Sharing... I was sure by now God You would have reached down And wiped our tears away, stepped in and saved the day But once again, I say, Amen and it's still raining As the thunder rolls I barely hear You whisper through the rain, "I'm with you" And every tear I've cried You hold in Your hand You never left my side and though my heart is torn I will praise You in this storm Praise You in This Storm Casting Crowns CCLI One of Life s Little Lessons... Life doesn t have a remote control - if you want to change something, you have to get up off the sofa and do something! Heard on 88.7 The Bridge Please share your events and activities at your church. /send your info, flyers, etc. to: salisburydistrict@comcast.net

13 God is Everywhere The Whole World is Full of His Glory Isaiah 6:3 This mother bird has been tending to her nest in the parking lot at Christ UMC (where the District Office is located) for the last several weeks. What commitment and persistence think about the weather we have had for the last several weeks! Photo by Charlotte Update: Since I took the picture last week, the mother bird and her family have left the nest and moved on!! 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 Please let us know your name and church and where you took your picture. Be creative! 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

14 Vacation Bible School at Mt. Zion UMC June 18, June 22, 2018, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Theme: 24/7 Jesus Makes A Way Everyday! Registration will start at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, June 18, 2018 Mt. Zion UMC 409 Oxford Street Pocomoke City, MD or Rev. Dr. Anna Foster, Pastor 2018 Mileage Rates According to the IRS, the 2018 standard rate for miles driven for the following purposes is: 54.5 cents per mile for business miles driven 18 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes 14 cents per mile driving in service of charitable organization SUNDAY OUTDOOR INFORMAL WORSHIP SERVICE Beginning May 27 through September, 8:30 a.m., Bethany United Methodist Church Front Lawn, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, MD (Route 611 at Snug Harbor Rd.) Bring your lawn chair or blanket. For information, contact or bethany21811@gmail.com

15 Sexual Ethics - Level 1 will be offered on Sep 15 Details have not been released - but Mark Your Calendar

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17 Father s Day Celebration June 16, 2018 Mt. Zion United Methodist Church 409 Oxford Street Pocomoke City, MD Rev. Dr. Anna Foster CLM Jimy Reid 11:AM Speaker: Dr. James White First Baptist Church, Salisbury New Beginnings Workshop for Pastors in Transition (For New Pastors or Those Changing Appointments) Saturday, July 14 9:00 am - Noon Whatcoat UMC 341 Saulsbury Road Dover, DE Details To Follow

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19 Union UMC - Salisbury is pleased to host nationally known musician, Teri Gregory, who will be playing the Hand Bells on Sunday, June 24 during the 10 a.m. worship service. Everyone is invited. Rev. John Stark Pastor 4218 Union Church Road Salisbury, MD

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25 Senior Citizen Day Mt. Nebo UMC July 8 at 3:00 pm Mount Hermon Circle Delmar, DE Begins June 21 Mt. Zion United Methodist Church 409 Oxford Street Pocomoke City, MD Annual Family and Friends Day Sunday, July 8, 2018 The guest speaker for the 11:00 a.m. worship service will be Shawn Elbert, Certified Lay Servant, Epworth United Methodist Chapel, Baltimore, Maryland. The Reverend Jamar Jackson of Metropolitan United Methodist Church, Princess Anne, Maryland, will deliver the sermon during the 3:30 p.m. worship service. Host pastor is Rev. Dr. Anna Foster.

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31 Needs a Home Free - King James Version Holy Bible on Cassette / Narrated Version Matthew-Revelation I Samuel-Psalms Contact: Salisbury Urban Ministries Debbie Donaway, School s Out! Pray for our kids to have a happy and safe summer! 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!! LIKE us on Facebook! Salisbury District of the Peninsula- Delaware Conference

32 Summer Camp Registration Here at Pecometh, we have a hard time believing it s already June. Our Summer Camp season is just around the corner, and we can t wait for it to start! Before we know it, campers will be pouring on to our property ready to have God-inspired, lifechanging experiences. A week of camp is filled with faith, fun, and fellowship for children and youth to grow in their spiritual journey-don t let your kids miss out! We re here to help make the process easier for you to register your camper. Below are some ways to get started! Summer Respite for Adults with Disabilities July 1-6 Please register for these events and all others at Single Parent Family Retreat July 6-8 Browse Program Descriptions to choose the best program for your camper check the Camp Program Matrix to sort by date Check out our Payment Options to help make camp affordable for all campers Head straight to our Registration page to register online If you need more info, check out our FAQ page For additional questions, please visit us at or by calling our Camp Registrar Julie Lutz at x128. Clergy Pension & Insurance Payments Due 15th of the Month Arrearages occur after the 15th.

33 P S A L M S I love you, Lord, my strength. Psalm 18:1 Salisbury District Office Peninsula-Delaware Conference Next Newsletter June 27, 2018 salisburydistrict@comcast.net 211A Phillip Morris Drive Salisbury, MD District Superintendent Rev. Fred Duncan District Administrator Charlotte Hastings Office Hours M-T 8:00am - 4:00 pm Fri - Closed