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 September 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 2-12 Conference LJA/ Asbury Conference UMW When the University of South Carolina and Texas A & M football teams play, the winner is awarded the Governor s Cup Bonham Trophy. James Bonham went as a young graduate of USC to Texas and was a hero at The Alamo. Do you know the story? In 1836 Texas was part of Mexico and fought for independence. A group of less than 200 Texans were defending a mission fort called the Alamo. Over one thousand members of the Mexican army laid siege to the Alamo. Greatly outnumbered, Jams Bonham left to seek reinforcements. When help was denied, he returned to the Alamo. He did this twice. The second time, he returned knowing death was certain. The Alamo was conquered and James Bonham and the other defenders were killed. Remember the Alamo became a rallying cry for Texas. They won their independence. Bonham is remembered for his sacrifice. I share this with you partly because I grew up in Saluda county, as did James Bonham. But, there are two more reasons: James Bonham s pleas for reinforcement fell on deaf ears. How often have we not responded to the desperate pleas of others? Lord, have mercy. James Bonham sacrificed his life for the people and the cause he held dear. We follow Jesus, who gave his life for our salvation and calls us to take up the cross. How do we show self-giving in Jesus s name? I suppose not many will notice the trophy presentation after the USC v. Texas A & M football game. Even fewer will know about the man for which it is named. But be sure of this; God hears the cry of the needy and takes note of every sacrificial act done in His spirit. Joe Fkyers 22-24

2 Page 2 Important Dates: September 2-4, Tues-Thurs Bishop s School of Ministry Springmaid Beach Important Dates and Local District News September 2014 September 18, Thursday Monthly Clergy Meeting 9:30 Gathering First, Lancaster 10:00 Meeting September 20, Saturday Stewardship Summit 9:00 3:00 Shandon UMC, Columbia *register online at umcsc.org September 27, Saturday October 2-4, Thurs-Sat Doubletree, Columbia District UMW Annual Meeting at Woodland UMC 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 Attention Lay Leaders and Lay Servants: The Bishop s Laity Road Show is coming to our district on Saturday, October 18, 2014 from 9am-2pm (lunch will be served). Look for more information being sent to you via and/or postal mail this month. You won t want to miss this awesome learning opportunity with Bishop Holston and other leaders in our conference and district. Apportionment Update You are making a difference through your apportionment giving. To date, the Rock Hill District is 46.68% toward our goal of total support. 43 churches have submitted 50% or more. Let s do our part to accomplish God-sized ministry together. 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 office or rhdist@umcsc.org What is Discipleship?

3 Page Bishop s School of Ministry Our Clergy Covenant: Living into a more Excellent Way! September 2-4, 2014 Springmaid Beach Resort Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Register Online Here Keynote speakers include The Rev. Meg Lassiat, Dr. Carl Arrington and Dr. Earl J. Nichols, D. Min. Room reservations must be made directly with Springmaid Beach Resort. Room deadline is August 16, Springmaid Beach 3200 South Ocean Blvd. Myrtle Beach, SC PHONE: To download the Bishop s School brochure, including the schedule, click here. 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. If you have any important questions or needs, please try to have those addressed prior to September 19. Call or Lollie and she ll be happy to help you! 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 Photo courtesy of Rev. Linda Dunn The products in the displays are for viewing only, 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

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7 Page 7 York Cluster Senior Citizens Fellowship Dinner Saturday, Sept. 27th at Trinity UMC - York Meal at 5:00 p.m. with program and entertainment. How do you live out discipleship? Food Fest Mt. Vernon UMC 2160 Smithford Road, Hickory Grove, SC Saturday, Sept. 20th 8 am - 1 pm. For sale will be breakfast, baked goods and frozen casseroles. Proceeds benefit Mt. Vernon Fellowship Center mortgage. How can District Connectional Ministries (DCM) help you in the Discipleship process? Help us help you Answer the 4 questions in the blue boxes by ing to Joy Preveaux at ThePreveauxFamily@yahoo.com Today! UMW Rock Hill District Annual Meeting Saturday, September 27th Woodland UMC Rock Hill Registration 9 a.m. Speaker: Deaconess Selena Smith

8 Page 8 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!

9 Page 9 CORNERSTONE UMC 2697 HECKLE BLVD. ROCK HILL, SC Greetings Vendors, We are excited to once again be raising money for Missions and invite you to join us. Vendor Fair: Saturday, October 11, am - Set up: Saturday, October 11, am - We are offering inside and outside booth options this year. Outside booth area $10 for 10x10 space, no electricity Inside booth area $15 for 8x10 space, no electricity Inside booth area $20 for 8x10 space with electricity Inside spaces will be given as requested on basis of order in which registration fee received. Thank you so much for participating! Your hard work and talent are what make events such as these a success! If you have any questions, please don t hesitate to ask. In keeping with United Methodist Church policy, we ask that no raffles be held. Please contact karendavis@comporium.net with any questions. Thanks and we are looking forward to October 11th!

10 Page 10 If you're an active duty military service-member, Billy Graham Training Center at the Cove is offering a free seminar. Refresh your spirit as you stroll winding trails, connect with friends, and experience life-changing Bible teaching from respected Christian speakers. To take advantage of this offer, make sure you reserve your spot as funds and space are limited. For more information, a schedule of speakers, or to make reservations, visit TheCove.org or call A Great Example in Serving Others Posted on July 14, 2014 by GodSpeaks Team ( More than 15 years have passed since her death, yet Mother Teresa s legacy continues to grow. In addition to inspiring countless acts of charity, she earned the Nobel Peace Prize. Yet this Catholic nun spent most of her 87 years in Calcutta s slums, treating the sick, the dying, and lepers, and caring for orphans and homeless youth. In no time word of her work spread, attracting recruits and charitable donations. As interest spread, so did hospices, orphanages and leper houses across India. By 2012, the Missionaries of Charity she founded in 1963 numbered more than 4,500 Catholic sisters and was active in more than 130 countries. No matter what your faith background or if you check the none box for religious preference you may have known someone like Mother Teresa. Probably in much quieter ways. Like the mother who read you bedtime stories, cooked your meals, and cleaned up the mess when you got the flu. The father or grandfather who raised you, tossed the ball with you, and chased the monsters out of your bedroom. The teacher who made sure you could spell, read and do math. The coach who cared as much about you as a person as your athletic skills. The world will tell you greatness comes from becoming rich and powerful, getting your name etched on a gold plaque, or occupying the corner office in the penthouse suite. Or, running for high political office and achieving the power to rule others lives, appear on national television, and have millions of Twitter followers. Or, being so famous you everyone can identify you by your first name. There is a vast difference between what the world teaches and what Jesus did. Following the world leads you towards a self-centered, me-first lifestyle. In the end, this will leave you feeling empty and alone. Following Jesus philosophy will lead to freedom and fulfillment. The choice is yours. Choose to be truly great. Go and serve others. Find those around you who are hurting, sad, or hungry. Listen to them, help them, and befriend them. You will find fulfillment. A Challenge For You Who has symbolized servant hood in your life? What qualities did this person display that so impressed you? How did he or she inspire you to do the same? Why not call or that individual and tell them? Let s Talk About It: Do you want to know more about how serving others can be so rewarding? We have friends ready on live chat lines to explain why this is God s method to greatness. Connect with people who want to talk with you right now.

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13 Page 13 Conference Dear Friends, The South Carolina United Methodist Conference office of Connectional Ministries is now taking orders for the 2015 South Carolina Conference Program Calendar! To order your calendar online please go to cgi-bin/vanco_ver3.vps? appver3=fi1gipl8kwx_oe1ao50jrh1gcq8oyi2pdctg_otkgurho3ivyxvvxhhjrfloeq662evvvaejqawdomkt1 pbouv8bsvh5dpmn_xv8olkv2h0= or click the Program Calendar graphic on the front of the conference website at The 2015 Conference Program Calendar is only $10 per calendar. You can pay online using a check or credit card. The South Carolina Conference Council on Finance and Administration is holding a Stewardship Summit on September 20, 2014 at Shandon UMC (3407 Devine St. Columbia, SC 29205) from 9am to 3pm Clergy, lay leaders, finance committees, trustees and stewardship committees are encouraged to attend. The Summit will include time for worship with Bishop Holston as well as a time for learning and discussion. The Summit s keynote speaker will be Rev. Ken Sloane from GCFA To Register for the Summit Click here.

14 Page 14 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, September 6, :00 PM Cokesbury UMC 4990 Dorchester Rd. N. Charleston Sunday, September 7, :00PM St. Mark UMC 843 Geddes Ave. Charleston 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

15 Page 15 YOUTH SERVICE FUND SUNDAY Youth Service Fund Sunday A day set aside by the SC United Methodist Conference and youth groups in their mission to raise funds for youth who are not able to attend conference youth events, to purchase school supplies, clothing, medicine and much more. They also support organizations such as The Alston-Wilkes Society. This youth mission has been a success over 20 years! 70% of YSF monies collected are designated to youth in the SC Conference, while 30% is sent to the GBOD (General Board of Discipleship). Please give generously on September 21, 2014! All donations should be sent to the Conference Office.

16 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)

17 Page 17 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

18 Page 18 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

19 Page 19 SAVE THE DATE The annual fall festival at Asbury Hills will be held on November 1, nd Annual Meeting of South Carolina Conference United Methodist Women October Carteret Street UMC Beaufort, SC See pages 18 and 19 for registration.

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23 Hand-in-Hand in the Rock Hill District September 2014 Page 23 Mission Response Center (The Mission Response Center will be closed July 31-August 24. We will reopen on August 25.) The Mission Response Center receives humanitarian aid items and UMCOR kits. All items must be ready for shipment and packed according to UMCOR and Mission Response Center guidelines. See more about UMCOR Kits or download the packing guide for clothing, kit and food donations (pdf) Groups wishing to help sort mission materials should contact Dwaine Morgan, , Manager and GBGM Church and Community Worker. [March Bulletin] MISSION RESPONSE CENTER Important Notice (Fall 2013)- Until further notice, the Mission Response Center suggests that churches collecting UMCOR kits concentrate on supplying Bedding Kits, Layettes, and Sew- ing Kits. These are the most needed for UMCOR ministries. More cleaning buckets are NOT needed at the Mission Response Center at this time. We currently have a stock of over 6,500 cleaning buckets and are in overflow at the moment. The MRC will give notice when more buckets are needed. Needed - Volunteers: Volunteers are needed at the the Mission Response Center in Terrell to sort and pack humanitarian aid items. Please contact Dwaine Morgan, , to schedule a time. Needed - Wooden Pallets: Either 40" X 48" or 36" X 48" wooden pallets for shipping UMCOR Cleaning Buckets. If anyone has access to pallets of these sizes, please contact Dwaine Morgan, , at the Mission Response Center. Hours: Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and first Saturday of month, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. dmorgan@wnccumc.org Phone: Call in advance, in case the manager needs to be away during those times. Mail: PO Box 284, Terrell NC 28682

24 Hand-in-Hand in the Rock Hill District September 2014 Page 24 Directions: 8973 Greenwood Road, Terrell NC: From I-77: Travel west on Hwy 150 (exit 36) for approximately six miles. You will see a Michelin tire dealer on the right, just before Greenwood Road on the left and the Marshall Steam Station. Turn left on Greenwood Road. The entrance to the MRC is about 1/2 mile down Greenwood Road on the right. From Hwy 16: Travel east on Hwy 150 for approximately seven miles. Just after passing the Marshall Steam Station, turn right on Greenwood Road. The entrance to the MRC is about 1/2 mile down Greenwood Road on the right. MEETING THE NEEDS The Western North Carolina Conference responds to human needs all over the world, answering God's call to provide food, medicine, shelter, clothing and other resources to help alleviate human suffering. In order to meet WNCC disaster response and human assistance ministries, the centrally-located Mission Response Center, a permanent and secure facility, is owned and operated by our conference to store equipment when not deployed; sort, repack and ship resources overseas; warehouse building materials and supplies; and offer a hands-on mission project for volunteers in the conference. 2,800 sq. ft. building for shipping/receiving 3,200 sq. ft. canopy for vehicle storage 7,800 sq. ft. warehouse/storage building Approximately seven acres of land WANT TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE MISSION RESPONSE CENTER? Make a financial pledge or contribution as an individual to pay for the operation of the Mission Response Center. Encourage your church, Sunday School class, UMM, UMW, UMYF or other group to make a financial pledge or contribution. Volunteer at the Mission Response Center to help sort, pack and load items being sent to the mission field. Pray for the Western North Carolina Conference's mission/outreach ministry.