Salisbury District February 21, 2018 Volume 7 Issue 4 T o Sharing Life e t h e r Inside This Issue: Emmanuel UMC 2 Leadership Training 5 Spring Lay Academy 6-8 Board of Pensions Financial Seminar 15 Care for the Cause 19 All About Autism 20 Bishop s Confirmation Rally 28 Salisbury District Conference Saturday, March 17 10:00 am - Noon Mt Zion UMC 6101 Quantico Road Quantico, MD Details on Page 3 Being the Hands and Feet of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ
Clergy Connection Schedule Thurs, Mar 29 Zion UMC San Domingo 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 Welcome all into our fellowship, Nurture and Strengthen disciples of Jesus, and Reach Out into our community with love. Charge Mission Statement Emmanuel UMC 310 Main Street Mardela Springs MD Rev. Evan Clark, Pastor
District Conference March 17, 2018 10:00 am Agenda Opening Worship Praise Team of Higher Hope in Christ Election of 2 New District Trustees Active Shooter Preparedness Presentation By: Lt. Wesley Forchion, Asst. Commander Special Operations Division - Maryland State Police Closing Worship Praise Team of Higher Hope in Christ Dismissal with Prayer All are welcome to attend! The election of District Trustees will require a vote. Trustee nominees are solicited from district churches. Lay Members to Annual Conference will vote as well as Ordained Pastors and Licensed Local Pastors. The location is: Mt Zion UMC 6101 Quantico Road Quantico, MD
Calendar of Events Feb 24, 2018 Safe Sanctuaries in a Virtual World-Whatcoat UMC (Dover) 8:30 am - 3:00 pm (F) Feb 24, 2018 Union UMC (Delmar) - Soul Food Dinner 12 noon - 3:00 pm (F) Feb 24, 2018 Shiloh UMC (Crisfield) - Colors Jubilee 5:00 pm (F) Feb 25, 2017 Salisbury Urban Ministries - Care for the Cause 3:00 pm at Christ UMC (F) Feb 25, 2018 Mt Zion Charge (Pocomoke City) - Black History Celebration 11:00 am (C) Feb 28, 2018 Asbury UMC (Salis) - Recital Series for Lent - Michael Stefanek 12 Noon (F) Mar 3, 2018 All About Autism at Cornerstone UMC, Bear, DE (F) Mar 3, 2018 Union Wesley UMC (Frankford, DE) - Celebrating Black History 6:00 pm (F) Mar 7, 2018 Asbury UMC (Salis) - Recital Series for Lent - Ben Boellner 12 Noon (F) Mar 7-9, 2018 Sharptown Zion Charge - Spring Revival At John Wesley UMC 7:00 pm Nightly (F) Mar 10, 2018 Union UMC (Delmar) - Men s Day Celebration 5:00 pm (F) Mar 10, 2018 St James UMC (Pocomoke City) - Spaghetti Dinner 11:00 am - 4:00 pm (F) Mar 11, 2018 Union UMC (Delmar) - Annual Women s Day 9:00 am & 4:00 pm (F) Mar 13-15, 2018 Union UMC (Delmar) - Spring Revival 7:00 pm Nightly (F) Mar 14, 2018 Asbury UMC (Salis) - Recital Series for Lent - Woodwinds/Vocal 12 Noon (F) Mar 17, 2018 Salisbury District Conference at Mt Zion UMC (Quantico) 10:00 am - 12 noon (C) Mar 17, 2018 State of the Black Church at Hurlock UMC - 9:00 am - 1:30 pm (C) Mar 17, 2018 Clarion Call to Pray 2018 - Battle Against Addiction 6:00 pm at Civic Center (F) Mar 18, 2018 St John s UMC (Berlin) - Homecoming 2018 3:30 pm Dinner at 2:00 (F) Mar 21, 2018 Asbury UMC (Salis) - Recital Series for Lent - Veronica Tomanek 12 Noon (F) Mar 24, 2018 Bishop s Confirmation Rally at Barratt s Chapel (C) Mar 24, 2018 Wheatley UMC (Rhodesdale) - Fun and Fellowship 5:30 pm (C ) Mar 25, 2018 Mt Zion UMC (Pocomoke City) - United Methodist Men s Day 11am/3pm (F) Mar 27, 2018 Board of Pensions Financial Seminar 8:30 am - 4:00 pm (F) Mar 29, 2018 Clergy Connection at Zion UMC (San Domingo) 12:00-2:00 pm Mar 30, 2018 Union UMC (Delmar) - Good Friday Service 12 Noon - 3:00 pm (F) Mar 31, 2018 Union UMC (Delmar) - Easter Egg Treasure Hunt 11:00 am (F) Apr 9, 2018 Spring Lay Academy - Opening Night Apr 13-15, 2018 Young Adult Summit - Don t Leave-LEAD! Save the Date (F) Apr 14, 2018 Young People Ministries - 1 Day Service Project Graveyard Shift (F) Apr 14, 2018 UMM Salisbury District Spring Event 9:00 am (F) Apr 25, 2018 Clergy Connection at Bates Memorial UMC (Snow Hill) 12:00-2:00 pm May 16, 2018 Order of Elders Meeting - Details to Follow May 22, 2018 Salisbury District Pre-Conference Briefing 7:00-9:00 pm May 24, 2018 Clergy Connection at St Paul UMC (Berlin) 12:00-2:00 pm May31-Jun2,2018 Pen-Del Annual Conference at UMES in Princess Anne (F) - See Flyer in this Newsletter (C) - See Clip in this Newsletter
A Great Day on the Salisbury District Leadership Training 2018 Saturday, February 17 The annual Salisbury Leadership event too k place on Saturday at Community Church at Ocean Pines. Approximately 200 folks from the Salisbury District and Dover District participated in 8 workshops. Pictured above is DS Rev. Fred Duncan leading the opening devotion. Rev. Boyd Etter (pictured left) is welcoming everyone to Community Church. A huge thank-you to Rev. Etter and the wonderful folks at CCAOP for outstanding hospitality. Members of the Board of Laity and Mrs. Pat Duncan welcomed the 200 participants by providing class materials, registrations, and direction for the workshops. A very special thank-you to Nancy Tuttle and Lou Ann Trummel and folks at CCAOP for their hospitality and for providing the delicious snacks and refreshments.
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Just Sharing... Love, will, hold us together Make us a shelter to weather the storm And I realize just how beautiful You are And how great Your affections And I'll, be, my brothers keeper So the whole world will know That we're not alone Hold Us Together - Matt Maher CCLI 296167 One of Life s Little Lessons... Let today be the day you give up who you have been for who you can become. Please share your events and activities at your church. E-mail/send/call your info, flyers, etc. to: salisburydistrict@comcast.net or call 410-749-3331
God is Everywhere The Whole World is Full of His Glory Isaiah 6:3 A beau ful day at the Salisbury Zoo! Tomorrow, these geese will be wondering where spring went!! 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 e-mailing 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 e-mail, please call the district office (410-749-3331) or send the e-mail address to: salisburydistrict@comcast.net
Free Health Screenings Peninsula Regional Medical Center s Wellness Van is on-site at Salisbury Urban Ministries, 326 Barclay St, Salisbury, Maryland the 1 st Thursday of each month from 10 AM 1 PM. A nurse practitioner offers to low income individuals living in the tri-county area a variety of free health screenings. If you know of a family member, neighbor, or church member who is struggling to meet their health care needs, encourage them to visit the Wellness Van. For additional locations and dates to seek these services, contact Salisbury Urban Ministries, 410-749- 1563. 27 Days Until
More details and registration info - www.pen-del.org BLACK HISTORY CELEBRATION Nurturing Wholeness in Community Level 1 Training Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Sunday, February 25, 2018 11:00 a.m. The Pocomoke City/Mt. Zion Charge proudly presents Dr. Clara Small, Emeritus Professor of History at Salisbury University as guest speaker. Rev. Dr. Anna Foster, Host Pastor 409 Oxford St, Pocomoke City March 6-8, 2018 Brochure and Registration Info on Pen-Del Website
Meets Requirements for Level 1 or Level 2
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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 19946 Why: To gather with other youth in an historic chapel to learn and grow together! Wheatley UMC 5802 Wheatley Road Rhodesdale, MD Fun and Fellowship March 24th @5:30 pm Sing into spring held at the Wheatley Community Center, Fun and fellowship with a sing a long, covered dish meal, cake auction, Easter Bonnet contest, and other fun activities. So don your favorite Easter Bonnet and join us for some old fashioned fun and laughter! There is also a rumor that the church is making a Easter Bonnet for Pastor Don. Come have Fun Fun Fun and praise God at the same time.
Mt. Zion United Methodist Men s Day 407 Oxford Street Pocomoke City, MD 21851 Rev. Dr. Anna Foster Annual Men s Day Program March 25, 2018 11AM Rev. Paul Klaverweiden 3PM Rev. Dr. Baron Hopkins Rev. Paul Klaverweiden Friendship United Methodist Church Berlin, Maryland Rev. Dr. Baron Hopkins St. James United Methodist Church Westover, Maryland
Clergy Retirement Transition Retreat Dates: March 22-23, 2018 (Thursday - Friday) Location: The Riverview Retreat Center VOLUNTEER Day SATURDAY,APRIL 14 Spouses, if applicable, are encouraged to attend and participate fully. In everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven Ecclesiastes 3 What is my vision for the next phase of life? What will it be like to not have my identity tied up in what I do? The Transition Retreat will help you to answer these questions and more. Led by retired Elder and Army Chaplain, Rev. Tom Carter, the retreat will help you re-imagine your identity, roles and relationships. Rev. Carter has led retreats to help hundreds of chaplains to make the transition from active duty to retirement and can help you, too. www.pecometh.org 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. E-mail to: salisburydistrict@comcast.net
CHURCH MUSIC DIRECTOR Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Newark, DE. seeks full time Music Director, reporting to the Sr. Pastor. Responsibilities include but are not limited to Organist, Pianist, Direct Sr. Choir, Youth Choir, Hand bell Ensemble, Preschool Music Program, special music and attendant responsibilities. BA Music Degree required, advanced degree and experience in Music Ministry preferred. Salary commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include paid vacation, continuing education time, health or retirement program. Position open June 2018. To arrange a preliminary interview, contact by (1): Mailing resumes to: Search Committee, C/O SPRC Chair, Ebenezer United Methodist Church, 525 Polly Drummond Hill Rd. Newark DE, 19711. Or (2) send Email responses to: Newarkebenezerumc@verizon.net. Please list SEARCH COMMITTEE in the subject line. Applications requested by March 1, 2018 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 Clergy Pension & Insurance Payments Due 15th of the Month Arrearages occur after the 15th.
P S A L M S Whom have I in heaven but You? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. Psalm 73:25 Next Newsletter March 7, 2018 Salisbury District Office Peninsula-Delaware Conference salisburydistrict@comcast.net 211A Phillip Morris Drive Salisbury, MD 21804 410-749-3331 District Superintendent Rev. Fred Duncan District Administrator Charlotte Hastings Office Hours M-T 8:00am - 4:00 pm Fri - Closed