Salisbury District. April 11, Welcome to Salisbury Rev. Dr. Rob Townsend. T o Sharing Life. e t h. Volume 7 Issue 7. Inside This Issue:

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1 Salisbury District April 11, 2018 Volume 7 Issue 7 T o Sharing Life e t h e r Welcome to Salisbury Rev. Dr. Rob Townsend Inside This Issue: Friendship UMC 2 Annual Conference Info UMW Annual Spring Event Young Adult Summit Applebees SUM Fundraiser Missionpalooza 17 A Way Forward 21 Bishop Peggy Johnson would like to announce the appointment of the Rev. Dr. Rob Townsend as the District Superintendent for the Salisbury District of the Peninsula-Delaware Conference effective July 1, He will succeed the Rev. Fred Duncan who has been appointed to Trinity UMC in Salisbury. Rev. Dr. Rob Townsend has served on all four districts in our Annual Conference. Rob currently serves as Senior Pastor of Hockessin United Methodist Church in Hockessin, DE. He has served there since July of He previously served as Senior Pastor at Bethesda UMC, Salisbury, MD from , pastor at Grace UMC in Millsboro, DE. from 2003 to 2008 and as pastor of Asbury UMC in Millington, MD., Crumpton UMC in Crumpton, MD and Double Creek UMC outside of Crumpton, MD from 1999 to Rob grew up on a farm on Maryland s Eastern Shore in Rock Hall, MD and was called into ministry his senior year of high school. Rob s home church is Rock Hall UMC. Continued on Page 3 Being the Hands and Feet of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ

2 Clergy Connection Schedule Wed, April 25 Bates Mem UMC Snow Hill Thurs, May 24 St Paul s UMC Berlin 12:00 Noon - 2:00 pm In The... Transforming Lives Through Jesus Christ We will promote unity by having community activities, opening the doors of the church to all cultures and showing the love of Jesus Christ Mission Statement Friendship UMC 3819 S. Upper Ferry Road Allen, MD Rev. Sheneatta Whittington, Pastor

3 Continued from Page 1 He holds a B.A. in Religion from Wake Forest University (1992), a Masters of Divinity (1999) and a Doctorate of Ministry (2017) from Asbury Theological Seminary. Rob was commissioned a probationary member of the Peninsula-Delaware Annual Conference in 2001 and ordained a full member elder in He was inducted into the Order of the Flame of World Methodist Evangelism of the World Methodist Council in In 2011 the Northeastern Jurisdiction of The United Methodist Church awarded Rob along with the covenant pastors of Salisbury Urban Ministries, the Kim Jefferson Award for significant and effective urban ministry. Rob has served the Annual Conference on many teams over the years, including District and Conference Hispanic ministries task force. Rob was on the initial conference team sent to begin a relationship with United Methodists in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He served as the Vice Chair of the Bishop Peter D. Weaver Congo Committee from Rob has been a part of Peninsula-Delaware Annual Conference Board of Ordained Ministry since On the Board Rob has served as Conference Relations Chair (3 years), Vice Chair (1 year) and for the past 5 years as Chairperson of the full board. Rob also currently serves as a member of the following committees: Board of Pensions, Insurance/Investment Committee, Vision Team, and Sessions team. Rob was a member of the Conference s 2016 delegation to General and Jurisdictional Conference. Rob has been married to the love of his life, Elizabeth, since 1993 and they have three children: Sarah, a college freshman, Leanne, a high school senior and Joel, an eighth grader. Rob is a diehard fan of the Baltimore Orioles, Baltimore Ravens, Wake Forest Demon Deacons, and Auburn Tigers. He has a love for missions, reading, gardening, hunting and smoking meat. Rob competed for 6 years on the Kansas City Barbeque Society competition circuit with his team the Holy Hogs. They were "Smokin' for Jesus." His life verses are Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. (NIV) and Amos 7:15 "Then God took me off the farm and said, 'Go preach to my people." (MSG) 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 Apr 13, 2018 Apr 13-15, 2018 Apr 14, 2018 Apr 14, 2018 Apr 14, 2018 Apr 20, 2018 Apr 21, 2018 Apr 21, 2018 Apr 21, 2018 Apr 22, 2018 Apr 25, 2018 Apr 27-28, 2018 Apr 28, 2018 Apr 28, 2018 Apr 28, 2018 May 3, 2018 May 4-6, 2018 May 5, 2018 May 5, 2018 May 6, 2018 May 6, 2018 May 15, 2018 May 16, 2018 May 17-20, 2018 May 19, 2018 May 22, 2018 May 24, 2018 May 29-30, 2018 Calendar of Events Stevenson UMC (Berlin) - Crab Cake Dinner 4 6:30 pm (F) Young Adult Summit - Don t Leave-LEAD! Save the Date (F) Young People Ministries - 1 Day Service Project Graveyard Shift (F) UMW Salisbury District Spring Event 9:00 am (F) Mt Wesley UMC (Snow Hill) - United Methodist Women Service - CANCELLED Grace UMC (Salisbury) - All You Can Eat Breakfast 8:00-10:30 am (F) Salisbury Urban Ministries - Applebees Fundraiser 8:00-10:00 am (F) Asbury UMC (Salisbury) - Ben Boellner & Paul Binko, Duet Recital 4:00 (C) Missionpalooza at Wesley UMC Dover - 8:30 am - 2:00 pm (F) St Matthews UMC (Girdletree) - Women s Day Celebration 9:00 am (F) Clergy Connection at Bates Memorial UMC (Snow Hill) 12 noon - 2:00 pm Rockawalkin UMC - Women s Retreat 6-9 pm / 8am - 12 noon (F) Zion UMC (Salisbury) - Yard Sale/Chicken BBQ 7:00 am / 10:00 am (F) Asbury UMC (Salisbury) - Music Program Ascension Oratorio of S. Bach 4:00 (C) A Way Forward Forum Event at Aldersgate UMC (Wilmington) 1-4 pm (F) Salisbury Events - Prayer Breakfast 7:00 am / Observance Noon (F) Wheatley UMC (Galestown) - Revival Fri/Sat 6:30 pm & Sun 2:00 pm (F) Bethany UMC (Berlin) - Outdoor Flea Market 8 am - 1 pm (C) Shiloh UMC (Pocomoke) - Lunch & Fashion Show at Salem UMC 3:00-5:00 pm (C) Rockawalkin UMC (Hebron) - 2nd Annual Ladies Tea 2:00 pm (F) Christ UMC (Salis) - Chicken Salad & Soup Sale Pre-Order by 5/6 - Pick-up 5/9 (C) Asbury UMC (Salisbury) - Year End Children & Youth Concert 5:30 (C) Order of Elders Meeting - Details to Follow UMW - Assembly 2018 (F) United Methodist Men - May Annual Gathering 9:00 am (F) Salisbury District Pre-Conference Briefing 7:00-9:00 pm Clergy Connection at St Paul UMC (Berlin) 12 noon - 2:00 pm African American Summit - Sponsored by BMCR (F) May31-Jun2,2018 Pen-Del Annual Conference at UMES in Princess Anne (F) - See Flyer in this Newsletter (C) - See Clip in this Newsletter

5 2018 Annual Conference The Peninsula-Delaware Conference will celebrate their annual conference at UMES in Princess Anne, Maryland on May 31-June 2, The Theme will be: Leading as Followers of the Way Materials - All information and materials will be available on the Peninsula Delaware Conference website ( Click on 2018 Annual Conference on the right side of the screen under Quick Links. Some information is available now with additional info coming as finalized. Preconference materials discs will not be provided. Please download and print material as they become available on the website. Registration - All Clergy, Lay Members and Reserve Lay Members to Annual Conference, and Equalization Members are already registered to attend Annual Conference. (Lay Members and Reserve Lay Members are those listed on your Key Leadership List approved at your Charge Conference - Fall 2017.) Meals and Lodging on Campus - A mailing was sent on Thurs, April 5, to all Clergy, Lay Members and Reserve Lay Members to A/C, and Equalization Members with details about purchasing meal tickets or reserving rooms at the dorm on campus. If you do not want meal tickets or dorm rooms, there is no response needed. Pre-Conference Briefing for Salisbury District Tuesday, May 22 7:00-9:00 pm Zion UMC / Salisbury Korean UMC Zion Road Salisbury, MD

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7 Clergy Connection at Zion UMC San Domingo Pastor Ervin leads the devotion Many thanks for the warm hospitality and great lunch for the Clergy Connection on March 29 at Zion UMC at San Domingo near Mardela Springs. Pictured are (l-r) are: Sheila Carter, Rev. Ervin Wallace, Devoy Taylor, and Sylvia Stanley. Thanks for hosting!! 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!!

8 Barratt s Chapel Summer Series June 7 - Bishop Peggy A. Johnson June 14 Rev. James Whittaker, Waugh Chapel June 21 Rev. Earle Baker, Bethel UMC June 28 Rev. Ed Kuhling, Grace UMC July 12 Singing and Praying Band of MD & DE July 19 Pastor Janice Herman, Friendship UMC July 26 Rev. Karin Tunnel, St. Paul s UMC Nightly 7:00-8:00 pm - Refreshments will follow the service 6362 Bay Road Frederica, DE 2017 Journals Are Now Available Order yours today - Order Forms on the Pen-Del Website (

9 Beautiful Music at Asbury UMC April 21 at 4:00 pm Ben Boellner & Paul Binko Organ & Piano Duet Recital April 28 at 4:00 pm Ascension Oratorio of J.S. Bach With Choir, Soloists & Orchestra May 15 at 5:30 pm End of Year Children & Youth Concert Followed By Dinner Rev. Dr. Benita Harris, Pastor 1401 Camden Ave Salisbury, MD LIKE us on Facebook! Salisbury District of the Peninsula-Delaware Conference Chicken Salad and Soup Sale At Christ UMC Pre-Order by May 6 Pick-Up May 9-8am - 1 pm Chicken Salad - $8 per Pint Peas & Dumplings - $9 per Pint Bread Pudding with Raisins - $4 Corn Bread - $4 To Order, Call Irene at or Church Office at Phillip Morris Drive Salisbury, MD

10 Just Sharing... No matter what you've done You can't erase His love Nothing can change it You're not separated No matter where you run He's always holding on And I realize just how beautiful You are And how great Your affections You're still a daughter, You're still a son NO MATTER WHAT No Matter What Ryan Stevenson CCLI One of Life s Little Lessons... If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else. Booker T. Washington Please share your events and activities at your church. /send/call your info, flyers, etc. to: salisburydistrict@comcast.net or call

11 God is Everywhere The Whole World is Full of His Glory Isaiah 6:3 This beautiful cross was a part of the SonRise Service at Remson UMC (Girdletree) on Easter Sunday. As part of the service, Beth Heller led a flower communion. Beth s husband, Al, and Beth (mostly Al) built the cross out of hardware cloth (it's like chicken wire) and filled it with the leftover branches from Palm Sunday. During the service, everyone added daffodils that were collected from Wesley UMC's lot to signify times when God had proven their hope in Him was justified and to thank Him for His many blessings in our lives. Everyone was asked to remember the flower cross when they hit difficult times ahead. It was a wonderful and very touching service. Thanks, Beth, for sharing!! 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

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

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19 OUTDOOR FLEA MARKET Saturday, May 5, 2018, 8 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 40+ vendors, Breakfast sandwiches and coffee, Lunch--pulled pork sandwiches, BBQ meatloaf, hot dogs, and cole slaw, Bake table and more. Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Hwy, Berlin, MD (Rte. 611 and Snug Harbor Rd.) For Info & Table Rental, contact: Bethany Church, Shiloh UMC Invites You Mothers Day Eve Luncheon and Fashion Show Saturday, May 5-3: PM Held at: Salem UMC 500 2nd Street - Pocomoke City, MD Donation $25 Rev. Joanne Maxwell-Jenkins Pastor at Shiloh UMC

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27 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

28 Pecometh Fishing Derby This is your chance to fish at Camp Pecometh! Come join us Saturday April 28 th from 8am-11am for our annual Fishing Derby. Young and old alike have a great time fishing at Riverside and from our pier. Lunch is included in the registration cost, and the Grand Prize is a free week of camp! The age brackets are 10 and under ($10 registration fee), ($10 registration fee), and 18 and over ($15 registration fee). Prizes will be handed out for different categories within each age group. Be sure to bring your fishing gear along with you, including poles, extra hooks, and bait. We will have some bait for sale, but it goes quick! Proceeds go towards our campership fund, which helps as many kids come to camp as possible. Please note that participants 16 and over will need to bring a Maryland Fishing License to be in accordance with Maryland DNR laws. To learn more and to register, please visit us at or call us at Pre-registration is encouraged, but we do accept day of registration between 8am-8:30am. Youth Ministry Training June 30 For we walk by FAITH not by sight

29 P S A L M S Taste and see the Lord is good; blessed is the person who takes refuge in Him. Psalm 34:8 Next Newsletter April 25, 2018 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 - 4:00 pm Fri - Closed