Salisbury District. Sharing Life e t h. T o CHARGE CONFERENCE TRAINING. July 5, ut to the Ballgame

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1 Salisbury District July 5, 2017 Volume 6 Issue 13 T o Sharing Life e t h e r CHARGE CONFERENCE TRAINING Saturday, August 5th, 9:00 am - Noon Nelson Memorial UMC, 200 Main Street, Hebron, MD Take Me ut to the Ballgame Pen-Del Night at the Shorebirds Inside This Issue: July 28 - See Page 3 for Details Mt Hermon UMC 2 Salisbury Korean UMC - New Home 6 Missions 7-8 Union UMC - UMW Court of Colors 11 Wesley Temple Youth Revival 12 Willards Campmeeting 13 VBS 31- Being the Hands and Feet of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ

2 Local Pastors, CLM Pastors & Associate Members Bishop Johnson is meeting with Local Pastors, full and part-time, CLM's (appointed) and associate members on September 28th at 10 a.m. (Location to be determined) but it will be in the Dover area. We will be done by noon. This is a great opportunity to meet with the Bishop as she encourages us in ministry! Please make every effort to attend! For more information, please contact Pastor John Hornberger at Transforming Lives Through Jesus Christ In The Mt. Hermon UMC is commi ed to the Biblical preaching and teaching of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to all members and a endees and to reach out to the surrounding areas with the message as well. Excerpt from Mission Statement Mt. Hermon UMC Mt. Hermon Road Salisbury, MD Pastor Milbourne Buddy Adkins

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4 - Calendar of Events - Jul 8, 2017 Jul 8, 2017 Jul 9, 2017 Jul 9, 2017 Jul 9-13, 2017 Jul 9-17, 2017 Jul 13-14, 2017 Jul 14, 2017 Jul 14, 2017 Jul 14-15, 2017 Jul 15, 2017 Jul 15, 2017 Jul 16, 2016 Jul 16, 2017 Jul 17-21, 2017 Jul 22, 2017 Jul 22, 2017 Jul 28, 2017 Jul 29, 2017 Aug 5, 2017 Aug 20, 2017 Sep 9, 2017 Sep 9, 2017 Mental Health First Aid Training by Nanticoke Indian Tribe 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (F) Union UMC (Delmar - UMW Court of Colors 3:30 pm (F) Shiloh UMC (Crisfield) - 1st Pastoral Anniversary 3:30 pm (F) Mt Zion UMC (Pocomoke) - Family and Friends Day 11:00 am/3:30 pm (F) St Stephens UMC (Delmar) - VBS - Hero Central 5:30-8:00 pm Nightly (F) Eden UMC (Willards) - Willards Campmeeting 7 pm Nightly (F) Wesley Temple UMC (Salisbury) - Youth Revival 7 pm Nightly (F) Deadline for CPE Application (F) Stevenson UMC (Berlin) - Crab Cake Dinner 4-6:30 pm (F) UMW s Mission u at Holiday Inn Dover, DE (F) Seminar - Tax Saving Guidelines for Churches and Ministers 9:00 am (F) Powellville UMC - BBQ Chicken and Southern Gospel Music 4:00 pm Shiloh UMC (Pocomoke) - United Methodist Men s Day 3:30 pm (C) Coolspring UMC (Girdletree) - Trustee Day 3:30 pm (F) Stevenson UMC (Berlin) - VBS with Other Churches 6:15-8:15 pm Nightly (F) Wesley Temple UMC (Salisbury) - Community Festival 12 noon- 6:00 pm (F) Whaleyville UMC - Yard Sale and Car Wash Yard Sale-7:00 am Car Wash-9:00 am (F) Peninsula-Delaware Conference Night at the Shorebirds (F) Rockawalkin UMC (Hebron) - Ice Cream Social 4-7 pm (F) Charge Conference Training 9:00 am at Nelson Memorial UMC (Hebron) (C) Shiloh UMC (Pocomoke City) - Ushers Day 3:30 pm (F) UMM - 60th Annual Retreat at Pecometh 8:00 am (F) Whaleyville UMC - 12th Annual Cruizers for Christ Car Show 9:00 am (F) Sep 28, 2017 (F) - See Flyer Bishop in Johnson this Newsletter Meeting - With Local Pastors, (C) - See CLM Clip Pastor, in this Associate Newsletter Members (C) Get Your Tickets Now - Pen-Del Night at the Shorebirds

5 Congratulations Pastor Howard Travers!! Pastor Howard Travers recently completed Licensing School and is pictured with DS Rev. Fred Duncan and Bishop Peggy Johnson. Pastor Howard is pastor at the Pittsville-Willards Charge. Pictured above are all who participated in Licensing School, students, teaching team, and the Cabinet. Congratulations to all the new Licensed Pastors!!

6 New Home for Salisbury Korean UMC On Sunday, July 2 nd, the congregations of Zion UMC on Zion Road and Salisbury Korean UMC, formally of Hobbs Road, met together for the first time to celebrate Zion as the new spiritual home for Salisbury Korean. The reason for this is because over the last several years, Salisbury Korean has struggled due to declining membership and the local economy. Realizing that it was facing a tremendous financial crisis with a fairly large mortgage on that property, it was decided by the congregation that they would have to sell the property in order to satisfy the mortgage holder. Subsequently, the property was put on the market and within a few weeks several offers from other congregations and private companies put in offers. Fortunately, the best offer was accepted by the trustees and settlement for the property will happen on July 10 th. The congregation, realizing it needed a new home met with me to discuss their options. While attending a monthly district clergy meeting, Rev. Jung and Rev. Sally Dolch began having conversations about possibly coming to Zion. Under Pastor Sally s leadership, she worked with her trustees and church leadership to agree to welcome SKUMC to their home and share their home with them. On July 2 nd, Bishop Peggy Johnson and myself attended worship and celebrated Holy Communion with both congregations, followed by a delicious meal of both American and Korean dishes. Over one hundred people were in attendance. We thank God for these two churches, proving that when there is a need, God s Spirit shows up and good things happen! We praise God for the people of Zion for their radical hospitality and for Salisbury Korean s faithfulness and perseverance. To God be the Glory! Great things He has done! DS Rev. Fred Duncan

7 Trinity s 2017 ASP Mission Team The commissioning of Trinity s 2017 ASP mission team on June 11 th. 58 youth and 24 adults traveled to Cocke County, TN on June 24 and returned on July 1 - Being the Hands and Feet of Jesus Christ! Rev. George Patterson is Pastor High Street, Salisbury Women Society Ministry at Calvary UMC Calvary United Methodist Church in Berlin, MD...Women Society Ministry at Genesis Nursing Home in Salisbury, MD. It was our pleasure to render a few songs to the residents and they really enjoyed having us there. But most importantly God met us there!!! Sister Patricia Tull, President...Reverend Dr. Helen B. Lockwood, Pastor, located on Ironshire Road in Berlin.

8 Antioch Angels Go To Kentucky... For the 9 th consecutive year, The Antioch Angel Corps ventured to southeastern Kentucky to do God s work. This year, in conjunction with Lower Beech Fork UMC, the Angels put a new roof and new front door on a mobile home for a community member in need. As well they repaired another roof and searched for the source of a leak at yet another residence. We also conducted Wed night service and communion there and were treated to a magnificent carry in dinner. While part of the group was busy constructing, the other part of the team, in conjunction with Evarts Congregational Methodist Church, provided a Vacation Bible School for approximately 30 community children and nearly as many adult participants. As well, we continue to expand our children s outreach by driving up in the hollers to distribute toys to children and gift cards to teens living in humble circumstances. We all gathered at Evarts church for a Thur. night meal and celebration where the children presented their newly learned songs of worship. As always the blessings we received were greater than the blessings we bestowed. Our thanks to our Kentucky church family in Asher and Evarts and we look forward to seeing you again next June. Pictured - Front Row L-R: Sharon Robbinson, Christy Scott, Dick Scott, Rick Nelson, Flo Chambers, Bill Benson, Elam Burkholder, Rebecca McDade. Back Row: Garth Jones, Ben Vann, Rev. Tina Whaley, Ed Bedsworth, David Donohoe, Dean Forster

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16 Ushers Day Shiloh UMC Pen-Del Night - July 28 Get your tickets now at the District Office Sunday, Aug 20, :30 PM Guest Preacher is Rev. Tamela Wise from Macedonia Baptist Church, Bloxom, VA Accompanied by her Choir and Congregation Rev. Joanne Maxwell-Jenkins, Pastor 2655 Worcester Hwy Pocomoke City, MD United Methodist Men s Day Shiloh United Methodist Church Sunday July 16, 2017 at 3:30 pm Dinner Served at 2:00 pm Guest Preacher is Rev. Carroll Mills of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Princess Anne, MD accompanied by his choir and congregation. Rev. Joanne Maxwell-Jenkins Pastor 2655 Worcester Highway Pocomoke City, MD

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18 God is Everywhere The Whole World is Full of His Glory Isaiah 6:3 A lovely picture from the window of the District Office a couple of weeks ago. Photo by Charlotte 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: 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

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25 SUNDAY OUTDOOR INFORMAL WORSHIP SERVICE Now through September, 8:30 a.m., Bethany United Methodist Church Front Lawn, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, MD (Route 611, on the way to Assateague Island) Bring your lawn chair or blanket. For information, contact or

26 Just Sharing... America, America God shed his grace on thee And crown thy good with brotherhood From sea to shining sea America the Beautiful - Various Artists CCLI One of Life s Little Lessons... It is impossible to rightly govern a nation without God and the Bible George Washington Please share your events and activities at your church. /send/call your info, flyers, etc. to: salisburydistrict@comcast.net or call

27 Clinical Pastoral Education The Pastoral Care Department at Peninsula Regional Medical Center is pleased to offer a Fall class in Clinical Pastoral Education. Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) is clinical education for ministers, seminarians and lay pastoral leaders to develop pastoral care skills. Attention is given to meeting the spiritual needs of patients, families, staff and CPE members. This program is a minimum of 400 hours of supervised learning per unit of training. The Fall program unit is from August 4 through December 1, 2017, with 6 hours of seminar weekly. Three hundred clinical patient visitation hours are required. The educational approach used in CPE is described as action-reflection-action. Students provide pastoral care to patients, family members and staff, and then use their experiences for reflection and learning. Students participate in seminars that provide direct supervision, peer interaction, or accountability for one s professional functioning. While seminary courses provide the basis for the theology of pastoral care, CPE provides the clinical component of theological education by emphasizing learning by doing. Peninsula Regional Medical Center is affiliated with Community Care Chaplains of Arizona, and is a satellite training center, under direction of Training Supervisor Rev. Geoff Tio, accredited by the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy, (CPSP). Classes are under the instruction of Supervisor-in- Training, Rev. Dr. Helen Lockwood. More information about Clinical Pastoral Education is available through the Pastoral Care Department at Peninsula Regional Medical Center, by calling , or joyce.lecates@peninsula.org. Applications are being taken now. Deadline for application is July 14. Class size is limited to 6. Tuition for the full unit, 16 week class is $400 plus textbook fees. Application fee is $25 (non refundable) which will be applied to tuition if accepted into the program. 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

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30 United Methodist Women s Mission u Friday, July 14, 2017 to Saturday, July 15, 2017 Holiday Inn 561 N DuPont Highway Dover, DE Questions? Contact Regina Nichols renjogn51@yahoo.com Phone: Who Should Attend? Local officers and members, District/Conference United Methodist Women Officers/District Chairpersons of Outreach Ministries/Ministers All men, women, youth and children of the Church Anyone who would like to worship God, learn new things, and enjoy the fellowship of Christians. FEES (ALL ATTENDEES) Early Bird Registration Fees Before May 31, 2017 Registrations Fees June 1 June 23, 2017 Hotel Rooms 1. Hotel registration and payment is participant s responsibility 2. Nightly Rate (Code UMW)... $ (plus 8% lodging tax) 3. Double Queen (sleeps up to 5) All registrations must be postmarked by June 23, 2017 All registrations must be mailed by the above date, to: Patricia Whitney: 22 Cobble Creek Curve, Newark, DE pwhitney5@msn.com Phone: home/ cell Registration and scholarship information is available -

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34 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 2017 Mileage Rates The 2017 standard rate for miles driven for the following purposes is : 53.5 cents per mile for business miles driven 17 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes 14 cents per mile driving in service of charitable organizations

35 JUST SO YOU KNOW Programs Offered by Salisbury Urban Ministries God s Kitchen: A community outreach program hosted by Grace UMC addresses the need for meals and health services for the homeless and impoverished people. Forty six organizations host lunch at Grace UMC, 635 E. Church St., Salisbury on Saturdays, 11:00 am-1:00 pm. Volunteer Coordinator - Priscilla Jackson Kid s Café: This after-school and summer program provides a safe learning environment for "at-risk" children. This outreach program is open to children living in the Church Street neighborhood who attend East Salisbury and Beaver Run Schools. The Kid s Café meets four-five days a week. Coordinator-Carlyse Matthews Lazarus Food Pantry & Prescription Assistance Program: The program seeks to provide assistance to the economically deprived residents. Wicomico County residents may receive food from the pantry once each calendar month. The program also offers prescription assistance to residents in Wicomico, Somerset and Worcester counties. The program is open Sept-May, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:00 am-2:00 pm and June- Aug, Tuesdays & Thursday, 10:00 am-1:00 pm. Coordinator-Dawn Shores. (This program is closed the week of July 3 for our volunteers to have time off) Men s Welcome Center: The center is open on Saturdays, 10:15-2:00 pm to offer homeless men the opportunity to take showers, do laundry, get a haircut and to fellowship with volunteers. The men receive warm clothing, snacks and health referrals to local agencies. The center is a combined effort of the Covenant Churches and the Joshua House Ministries. Volunteer Coordinator - Walt Cranfield Salisbury Urban Ministries does not offer financial assistance.

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37 It s Not Too Late to Register For Summer Camp!! It's been said that a week at Pecometh has a greater impact on a camper than a whole year of Sunday School. A week of camp is filled with faith, fun and fellowship for children and youth to grow in their spiritual journey. See what makes Pecometh so Special!! Single Parent Family Retreat Date: July 14 16, 2017 Between work, caring for family, and trying to have a life, single parents have their hands full. This summer, Pecometh is offering an opportunity for single parents and their kids to get away and spend some time together and apart at camp! Programming will provide parents with spiritual support, encouragement, and an opportunity to relax, while the kids are busy doing camp activities! The schedule also includes family and big group activities, and a "Parents' Night Off" while the kids have a movie night.

38 Position Available at Asbury UMC - Salisbury Director of Youth and Family Ministries Asbury United Methodist Church of Salisbury, Maryland is seeking a full-time Director of Youth and Family Ministries (health insurance available), with a start date of July 1, This director ministers primarily to grades 6-12 including involvement of the families of the youth in the life of the congregation and the youth ministry program. Qualifications for this position are: A minimum of a bachelor s degree in Christian Education or Christian Ministry from an accredited college or university Experience in youth and family ministries Strong organizational, administrative and communication skills A self-starter, creative and able to work independently as well as with the church ministry team Strong interpersonal skills Maintain personal spiritual growth Knowledge of and comfort using The Microsoft Office package and social media The complete job description and application can be found on Asbury s web page at asburyweb.org by clicking download to print, or by calling Asbury UM Church Newsletter Schedule July 19 August 2 August 16 Please your flyers, articles, pictures to salisburydistrict@comcast.net at least 2 days before the publish date. Clergy Pension & Insurance Payments Due 15th of the Month Arrearages occur after the 15th.

39 P S A L M S Psalm 33:12 Next Newsletter July 19, 2017 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