Salisbury District. Sharing Life e t h. T o. January 10, Bishop Johnson

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1 Salisbury District January 10, 2018 Volume 7 Issue 1 T o Sharing Life e t h e r Bishop Johnson will be praying for the Salisbury District next week (Jan 14 20) Please e mail your Joys and Concerns to pjohnson@epaumc.org Inside This Issue: Trinity UMC 2 I do not know what still awaits, Or what the morrow brings; But with the glad salute of faith, I hail His open wings! For this I know - that in my Lord Shall all my needs be met; And I can trust the heart of Him Who has not failed me yet. Leadership Training 5 Lenten Day Apart for Clergy Order of St Barnabas Salis District UMW Officer Training A Way Forward 16 All About Autism 22 Being the Hands and Feet of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ

2 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 organiza- Note: The business and medical/moving miles rates have increased from Transforming Lives Through Jesus Christ In The To Show the Love of Christ so That Others Will Want to Follow Mission Statement Trinity UMC Mission Road Princess Anne, MD Rev. Marsha Hankerson, Pastor

3 Clergy Connections A Clergy Connection was held on Dec 13 at Wesley Temple UMC in Salisbury. Our thanks to Rev. Dr. Bernadette Beckett and the wonderful folks at Wesley Temple for their warm hospitality and a great lunch. The next Clergy Connection is scheduled for Thursday, January 25, at Asbury UMC in Crisfield. Clergy Connection Schedule Thurs, Jan 25 Asbury UMC Crisfield Thurs, March 29 Zion UMC San Domingo Wed, April 25 TBA Thurs, May 24 St Paul s UMC Berlin 12:00 Noon - 2:00 pm A special thank-you to Nettie Horsey and Julia Arrington (pictured above) for the great lunch they prepared. There will be no District Wide Ash Wednesday Service in the Salisbury District. Please attend on Ash Wednesday at your local church or in your community.

4 Calendar of Events Jan 13, 2018 Jan 13, 2018 Feb 15, 2018 Jan 20, 2018 Jan 21, 2018 Jan 25, 2018 Jan 28, 2018 Jan 28, 2018 Feb 3, 2018 Feb 3, 2018 Feb 13, 2018 Feb 17, 2018 Feb 19, 2018 Feb 24, 2018 Feb 25, 2017 Mar 3, 2018 Mar 17, 2018 Mar 17, 2018 Mar 24, 2018 Mar 29, 2018 Apr 9, 2018 Apr 13-15, 2018 Apr 25, 2018 May 16, 2018 May 22, 2018 May 24, 2018 Asbury UMC (Sharptown) - Luncheon 11:00 am (F) Early Response Team Training at Asbury UMC, Smyrna, DE 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Annual Youth Activity 8:30 am - 12 Noon (F) Salis District UMW Officers Training at Mt Nebo UMC 9:00-11:30 am (F) Shiloh UMC (Pocomoke City) - Church Anniversary 3:30 pm/dinner at 2:00 pm (C) Clergy Connection at Asbury UMC (Crisfield) 12:00-2:00 pm (C) Mt Zion UMC (Pocomoke City) - UMW s 78th Anniversary 11:00 am (F) St Luke UMC (Hebron) - Annual Color Pageant 3:00 pm (C) A Way Forward - Forum Event 10:00 am - 3:00 pm (F) Shiloh UMC (Pocomoke City) - Gospel Fest 2:00 pm (F) Lenten Day Apart for Clergy 8:30 am at St Luke s UMC, Denton (F) Salisbury District Leadership Training (F) St Luke UMC (Hebron) - President s Day Dinner (C) Safe Sanctuaries in a Virtual World-Whatcoat UMC (Dover) 8:30 am - 3:00 pm (F) Salisbury Urban Ministries - Care for the Cause 3:00 pm at Christ UMC (F) All About Autism at Cornerstone UMC, Bear, DE (F) Salisbury District Conference Clarion Call to Pray Battle Against Addiction 6:00 pm at Civic Center (F) Bishop s Confirmation Rally at Barratt s Chapel (C) Clergy Connection at Zion UMC (San Domingo) 12:00-2:00 pm Spring Lay Academy - Opening Night Young Adult Summit - Don t Leave-LEAD! Save the Date (F) Clergy Connection - Location at Bates Memorial UMC (Snow Hill) 12:00 2:00 pm Order of Elders Meeting - Details to Follow Salisbury District Pre-Conference Briefing 7:00-9:00 pm Clergy Connection at St Paul UMC (Berlin) 12:00-2:00 pm (F) - See Flyer in this Newsletter (C) - See Clip in this Newsletter

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12 Shiloh United Methodist Church Sunday, January 21, 2018 at 3:30 p.m. The guest preacher is Rev. James Israel Boyd from First Baptist Church in Mappsville, Virginia, accompanied by his choir and congregation. Dinner will be served at 2:00 p.m. Rev. JoAnne Maxwell-Jenkins Pastor 2655 Worcester Hwy Pocomoke City, MD What s Happening At St Luke UMC! Save The Date January 28, 2018 Annual Color Pageant 3pm Ecclesiasticus 43:11 Look upon the rainbow, and praise him that made it; very beautiful it is in the brightness thereof. Presidents Day Dinner Feb. 19, 2018 Chicken and Dumplings Greens, Candied Sweets Cornbread and MORE! 8034 Levin Dashiell Road Hebron, MD Rev. Lawrence Purnell, Pastor

13 Youth Rally Pictures If you have pictures from the Youth Rally that you would like to share in the next newsletter, please them to by Jan 22

14 2017 Journals Are Now Available Order yours today - Order Forms on the Pen-Del Website ( If you would like to receive the weekly Conference Newsletter, please let Charlotte in the Salisbury District Office know your address. LIKE us on Facebook! Salisbury District of the Peninsula-Delaware Conference It s a blessing to stay connected!!

15 Just Sharing... Brother let me be your shelter I'll never leave you all alone I can be the one you call When you're low Somewhere in your silent night Brother let me be your shelter... Brother - Needtobreathe CCLI One of Life s Little Lessons... I heard your prayer, trust my timing 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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18 God is Everywhere The Whole World is Full of His Glory Isaiah 6:3 The calm a er the storm how peaceful! Photo by Charlo e 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

19 Clergy Pension & Insurance Payments Due 15th of the Month Arrearages occur after the 15th.

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23 Catch the Spirit! Confirmation Rally March 24, 2018 Who: Youth participating in Confirmation in their local churches What: A Pokemon Go! themed experience to learn about the evolving process of salvation, the power of spiritual gifts, the energy of spiritual disciplines, and the gift of the sacraments, in addition to some of the history of Methodism on the Delmarva Peninsula. When: Saturday, March 24, 2018 from 10 a.m. to noon, with registration between 9:30 and 10:00 a.m. Where: Barratt s Chapel 6362 Bay Road, Fredericka, DE Why: To gather with other youth in an historic chapel to learn and grow together! Save the Dates! Spring Lay Academy Opening Night April 9 April 16, April 23, April 30, May 7, May 14

24 Coming Up - Mark Your Calendar! Free Piano Wurlitzer spinet Needs tuning Located on Bi-State Boulevard in Delmar DE Contact Lois at

25 WINTER SILENT RETREAT Come experience a daily rhythm of prayer, simple meals, communing with God in nature, communion, and spiritual direction at Pecometh. Our Winter Silent Retreat is February 18 th -23 rd, 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. Volunteer Day Saturday, April 14 The cost varies from $50 for one day to $449 for the full 6 days, 5 nights. All costs are per person, and include the program fees, single occupancy overnight accommodations, and meals from lunch on your first day through lunch on your final day. Optional Christian yoga and massage therapy are also available for an additional fee. To see all program options and to register, please visit our website at winter-silent-retreat or by calling 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

26 P S A L M S I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory. Psalm 63:2 Next Newsletter January 10, 2018 The Conference Office and the Salisbury District Office will be closed on Monday, January 15, in Celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Day Salisbury District Office Peninsula-Delaware Conference salisburydistrict@comcast.net 211A Phillip Morris Drive Salisbury, MD District Superintendent Rev. Fred Duncan District Administrator Charlotte Hastings Office Hours M-T 8:00am - 4:30 pm Fri - Closed