Hand-in-Hand in the Rock Hill District

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1 Inside this issue: Important Dates and Local District 2-6 Conference Announce- South Carolina United Methodist Conference August 2014 Rev. Joe N. Long, Jr., District Superintendent Lollie Haselden, District Secretary 139 Elizabeth Lane, Rock Hill, SC fax 7-12 LJA Asbury Hills 16 Fkyers Hand-in-Hand in the Rock Hill District I am grateful for the faithful service of the pastors in our district. Called to the work of ministry, which always demands sacrifice, these men and women serve in a time of transition and landscape of a mission field. This adaptation of a saying by Richard DeHamm expresses the demands of ministry. A good pastor must have: The strength of an ox, The tenacity of a bulldog, The daring of a lion, The wisdom of an owl, The harmlessness of a dove, The industry of a beaver, The gentleness of a sheep, The versatility of a chameleon, The vision of an eagle, The hide of a rhinoceros, The perspective of a giraffe, The disposition of an angel, The endurance of a camel, The bounce of a kangaroo, The stomach of a horse, The loyalty of an apostle, The faithfulness of a prophet, The tenderness of a shepherd, The fervency of an evangelist, The devotion of a mother. And then, the good pastor cannot please everybody. Pray for our pastors. Let us support one another in the work of the gospel. Joe

2 Page 2 Important Dates and Local District News Important Dates August 2014 Aug. 5 Set Up Meeting (9:30am at Trinity, York) Aug. 15 District Office Closed Aug. 27 Local Church Administrative Assistant Workshop (9:30am at St. John s Rock Hill) Sept. 1 District Office Closed (Labor Day) Sept. 2-4 Bishop s School of Ministry (Springmaid Beach) Apportionment Update You are making a difference through your apportionment giving. To date, the Rock Hill District is 40.67% toward our goal of total support. 35 churches have submitted 50% or more. Let s do our part to accomplish God-sized ministry together. 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. 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

3 Page 3 Gathering & Training for Local Church Administrative Assistants We will spend time together as we prepare to complete and submit charge conference forms and to be in ministry during the conference years. There will be opportunity to ask questions, fellowship with one another, and learn some important information related to our connectional church. Wednesday, August 27 th 9:30 am Gathering 10 am 12 noon Workshop St. John s UMC, 321 Oakland Ave., Rock Hill Coffee and lunch will be provided. Please RSVP here by August 20 th : 40M3IHTJdGuD0pHCViQi34mcQcWBwr2I8gCbqzg/viewform?usp=send_form 2014 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. The Rock Hill District UMVIM group is holding a meeting on Monday, August 25th at First United Methodist Photo courtesy of Rev. Linda Dunn Photo courtesy of Rev. Linda Dunn in Lancaster. The meeting is at 7pm. The 2015 trip to Panama will be discussed and so will local work projects. All persons interested in UMVIM work are encouraged to attend. Contact information is kenrhudson@yahoo.com. Photo courtesy of Rev. Linda Dunn

4 Page 4 The UMW of Aldersgate UMC invite you to join them for their annual Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, August 16, Brunch will be served at 9:30am. The guest speaker will be Michelle Major. She will share the message Christian Mentoring for the Education of All Our Children. All are welcome, and a love offering will be collected. RSVP to Yvonne Lautzenheiser, 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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6 Page 6 The Mission u Youth August 9, 2014 Philadelphia UMC Fort Mill Girls ages $10.00 per person registration fee to: Clara Horton, 124 Sterling Drive, York, SC Save the Date: Keeping Our Promises Stewardship Summit Saturday, September 20, am-3pm Shandon UMC, 3407 Devine St. Columbia, SC More info coming soon!

7 Page 7 Conference Announcements 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 appver3=fi1gipl8kwx_oe1ao50jrh1gcq8oyi2pdctg_otkgurho3ivyxvvxhhjrfloeq662evvvaejqawdomk T1pbouV8bSvh5dPmn_xv8oLkv2h0= or click the Program Calendar graphic on the front of the conference website at us- The 2015 Conference Program Calendar is only $10 per calendar. You can pay online ing a check or credit card. United Methodist Men SC Teaching Churches "How to grow your church through ministry to men" What: 2nd Teaching Church Event When: August 23, :30am - 2:30pm Where: Covenant UMC, 1310 Old Spartanburg Road, Greer, SC Register:

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13 Page 13 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

14 Page 14 Listed below are two continuing education and training events that could be very helpful to your local church. Both events are being held at Lake Junaluska. Shifts: Guiding the Congregation Toward Effectiveness - August 18-20, 2014 Are you serving one of the congregations from all over the country are seeking to live into their potential, reach their communities, and transform lives in the name of Jesus? This could be just the help you are looking for! The investment of just a couple of days could transform your ministry. Let us help you take a step back to see the big picture of your ministry systems and some best practices to lead your congregation toward greater health and vitality. The workshop is built around five shifts to move your congregation forward: From Fellowship to Hospitality From Worship as an event to Worship as a Lifestyle From Membership to Discipleship From Serve Us to Service From Survival to Generosity You and your team will leave this event with a plan for moving your congregation, in its context, into a healthier future! From Membership to Discipleship - August 20-22, 2014 In a culture where the Church seems to have lost much of its relevance there is no greater need than the making of mature disciples. Yet, in spite of the fact that this is the very reason we exist, a significant percentage of our congregations struggle with how to build a process for making disciples. This seminar provides a step-by-step process for building a discipleship process in your ministry context, including: Foundations clearly defining discipleship and understanding how maturity is developed Movements understanding the catalysts and practices for supporting spiritual growth Discipleship as a Contact Sport - discipleship happens in relationships. Discover which types of relationships are most helpful at different points along the journey The Discipleship Cycle supporting the growth of disciples through phases of development A System for Intentional Discipleship learning from the best in history at making disciples (Jesus, The Apostle Paul, John Wesley) participants build a process for their ministry context Go to: ww.lakejunaluska.com For more information!

15 Page 15 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

16 Page 16 SAVE THE DATE The annual fall festival at Asbury Hills will be held on November 1, 2014.

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