Salisbury District September 13, 2017 Volume 6 Issue 18 T o Sharing Life e t h e r Hurricane Relief Information Pages 7-8 Inside This Issue: Mt Zion UMC 2 Bishop s Day on the Salisbury District Monday, October 23 St. Stephen s UMC 101 E. State Street Delmar, DE Clergy Gathering - 4:00 pm Dinner with Clergy & Laity - 5:30 pm Laity Gathering - 7:00 pm Clergy and Laity are invited for dinner - please register with the District Office so we have an accurate count for the folks preparing dinner. The cost of dinner is $7.00 Trinity UMC Encouragement St Stephens UMC 150th Anniversary Dames Quarter - St Charles Back Packs SUM - Applebees Flapjack Fundraiser 5 6 10 28 Free Stuff 32 Being the Hands and Feet of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ
FAITH STORIES NEEDED The Spiritual Formation Team is seeking Faith Stories of the Peninsula-Delaware Conference for a publication that will be available in June 2018. Guidelines: 1 Write your story considering the question How and/or where have you seen God at work this past year in your life; in your family; in your community or neighborhood; in your church or ministry? 2- Length: A paragraph to one (1) page. Be advised that content may be edited for grammar and space. 3 Submit stories in electronic form (preferred), however, we will also accept in written form. Send to Rev. Bonnie Shively at revshive@aol.com, with the words Faith Stories in the subject line. 4 Deadline is November 1, 2017. *The Spiritual Formation Team reserves the right to limit the number of stories included* Transforming Lives Through Jesus Christ In The The Pocomoke Charge s mission is to prac ce hospitality, building healthy rela onships and spiritual wholeness in Christ. Mt. Zion UMC 409 Oxford Street Pocomoke City, MD Rev. Dr. Anna Foster, Pastor
Calendar of Events Sep 13-15, 2017 Sep 14, 2017 Sep 14-16, 2017 Sep 16, 2017 Sep 16, 2017 Sep 17, 2017 Sep 17, 2017 Sep 17, 2017 Sep 17, 2017 Sep 21-22, 2017 Sep 23, 2017 Sep 23-24, 2017 Sep 23-24, 20-17 Sep 28, 2017 Sep 30, 2017 Sep 30, 2017 Sep 30, 2017 Oct 1, 2017 Oct 1, 2017 Oct 1, 2017 Oct 2, 2017 Oct 7, 2017 Oct 7, 2017 Oct 7, 2017 Oct 7-8, 2017 Oct 14, 2017 Oct 14, 2017 Oct 14, 2017 Oct 15, 2017 Oct 21, 2017 Oct 21, 2017 Union UMC (Delmar) - Fall Revival 7:00 pm Nightly (F) Shiloh UMC (Crisfield) - A Night of Worship Through Songs 6:30 pm (F) New Bethel UMC (Berlin) - Annual Camp Meeting (F) Service of Remembrance for Bishop Felton Edwin May 2:00 Barratt s Chapel (F) Wesley Temple UMC (Salisbury) - Stewardship Yard Sale 6:00 am (C) Shiloh UMC (Crisfield) - Annual Brown & Collins Day 3:30 pm (F) Bethany UMC (Berlin) - Blessing of the Bikes 8:30 am (C) Asbury UMC (Allen) - Homecoming Service 11:00 am (C) Whaleyville UMC (Whaleyville) - Women s Day 11:15 am (F) Trinity UMC (Princess Anne) - Abundant Overflow Fall Revival 7pm Nightly (F) Christ UMC (Salisbury) - Crab Feast Noon - 4:00 pm (F) St Luke UMC (Hebron) - Annual Homecoming (F) Uprising (St Paul in Hebron) - Men s Summit Sat @ 6:00 pm / Sun @ 9 & 10:30 (F) Bishop Johnson Meeting - With Local Pastors, CLM Pastor, Associate Members (C) Wesley Temple UMC (Salisbury) - Stewardship Workshop 9 am - 2 pm (C) Zion UMC (Salisbury) - Women s Creative Prayer Retreat 8 am - 3 pm (F) Union UMC (Delmar) - The Anointed Five-Evening of Fellowship & Praise 5:00 pm (F) St James UMC (Pocomoke) - Pink Sunday Praise 3:30 pm (F) Mt Olive UMC (Snow Hill) - Homecoming 2:00 pm (F) Taylorville UMC (Berlin) - Free Movie - War Room 3:00 pm (F) Fall Lay Academy Opening Night (F) Rockawalkin UMC (Hebron) - Fall Festival 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (F) Bethesda UMC (Salisbury) - Fall Festival 9:00am - 2:00 pm / Yard Sale 6:30 am (F) Eden UMC (Willards) - All You Can Eat Breakfast 7:30 am - 10:00 am (F) Union UMC (Delmar) - Annual Homecoming Sat @ 4:00 pm / Sun @ 10:00 am (F) The Well - Save the Date Calvary UMC (Berlin) - Fall Carnival 12:00 pm (F) Bethany UMC (Pocomoke City) - Chicken Salad - Soup & Bake Sale 10:00 am (F) Mt Wesley UMC (Snow Hill) - Family & Friends Day in Pink @ Coolspring 4pm (F) St Stephens UMC (Delmar) - Fall Festival 10am-3pm / Yard Sale at 7am (F) Asbury UMC (Allen) - Fall Bazaar 9 am - 1 pm (C) Calendar Cont d on Next Page (F) - See Flyer in this Newsletter (C) - See Clip in this Newsletter
Calendar Cont d Oct 22, 2017 Oct 22, 2017 Oct 23, 2017 Oct 28, 2017 Nov 10-11, 2017 Jan 5-7, 2018 Rockawalkin UMC (Hebron) - Homecoming Sunday 10:00 am (F) St James UMC (Pocomoke City) - 152nd Church Anniversary 3:30 pm (F) Bishop s Day on the Salisbury District - St Stephen s UMC (Delmar) - 4:00 pm SUM - Applebees Flapjack Fundraiser 8:00-10:00 am (C) Atlantic UMC (Ocean City) - Annual Christmas Bazaar Fri @ 3:00 / Sat @10:00 (F) Youth Rally Marathon Trinity United Methodist Community Worship Center Mt. Vernon, Md. Rev. Marsha Hankerson Encouragement Bishop Peggy/ Rev. Michael Johnson/ Rev. Marsha Hankerson On Sunday August 27, 2017 We were graced by the presence of Bishop Peggy Johnson and her husband Rev. Michael Johnson.
St. Stephen s UMC Celebrating 150th Anniversary St. Stephen s UMC in Delmar celebrated its 150th Anniversary on Labor Day, Sep 4, a wonderful service, food and great fellowship! The new historical marker in front of the church was dedicated as well as their new organ that was previously owned by the late Rev. Dr. Laurence Stookey. Congrats and Best Wishes to All the Folks at St. Stephen s!! 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 302-299-8139.
Dames Quarter - St Charles Charge Back Pack Give Away On Aug 26, St Charles UMC and Macedonia UMC prepared and gave away about 100 back packs with supplies. Way to go!! Preparing all the kids in your community for going back to school!! Asbury UMC Homecoming Service Sunday, Sep 17 @ 11:00 am Fellowship Dinner to Follow Service Rev. Kelly Conner, Pastor 26679 Collins Wharf Road Allen, MD
God is Everywhere The Whole World is Full of His Glory Isaiah 6:3 A beautiful fall day! The corn is ready to be harvested. 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 e-mailing it to: salisburydistrict@comcast.net 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
Wesley Temple UMC Stewardship Yard Sale Saturday, Sep 16 6:00 AM Table Rental $10 1322 West Road Salisbury, MD 21801 410-749-4252 Rev. Dr. Bernadette Beckett, Pastor Blessing of the Bikes Event, Sunday, Sept. 17, 8:30 a.m. at Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Hwy. (corner of Snug Harbor Rd. and Rte. 611), Berlin, MD. Outdoor Worship on the front lawn. Each biker and bike will be blessed. Free Breakfast and Coffee. Love offering designated for Diakonia s Veterans Affairs. For more information, contact 410-641-2186 or bethany21811@gmail.com.
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If you would like to receive the weekly Conference Newsletter, please let Charlotte in the Salisbury District Office know your e-mail address. It s a blessing to stay connected!! Save the Date The Well Oct 14 Details on the Pen-Del Website Why host a Creative Women s Prayer Retreat? Who might attend on September 30? Any woman who wonders if there are ways to encounter God beyond falling to their knees or clasping hands! It is possible to pray and to hear God through our creative spirits and the work of our hands and hearts! The inspiration for the upcoming event came when a member of Zion United Methodist Church said: God is telling me we need to do something about prayer. We wrestled with what that meant, prayed, and planned for you! And, then came names of gifted women of faith from across the Shore! Come meet European artist and guided meditation leader, Christina Jarmolinski, hear stories from Janet Schultz, learn from passionate Millsboro Labyrinth facilitator Dottie LeCates, savor the notes of gifted musician Brittany Lewis, reflect with faith-filled Christy Frostrom and co-host Carolyn Peterson. To register for Sept 30 @ Zion UMC contact Rev. Dr. Sally Dolch sdolch@comcast.net
Asbury UMC Annual Fall Bazaar Saturday, October 21 9:00 AM 1:00 PM Oyster Sandwiches, Chicken Salad, Homemade Dumplings, Baked Goods & More Featuring Craft Vendors Allen Community Hall Collins Wharf Road Allen, MD Rev. Kelly Conner, Pastor
Just Sharing... If you don't mind broken things You can have my life If you don't mind these tears I heard that you make old things new So I give these pieces all to you If you want it, you can have my heart Broken Things - Matthew West CCLI 296167 One of Life s Little Lessons... Let s meet at my house Sunday before the game. God 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
SAVE THE DATE Applebee s Flapjack Fundraiser Breakfast For Salisbury Urban Ministries October 28, 2017 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Enjoy a short stack of all you can eat pancakes and sausage along with unlimited refills of juice, coffee or soda. Cost is only $7.00 per person Applebee s 2703 N. Salisbury Blvd. 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
Free Stuff!! 2-3 x 4 Chalkboards SunSpark Labs VBS Kit Includes All Decorations If you have an interest, please e-mail: rockawalkinumc@verizon.net Rockawalkin UMC 6777 Rockawalkin Road Hebron, MD 21830
Fall Respite for Adults with Disabilities Team Pecometh Oct 28 Oct 27-29, 2017 A weekend of fantastic, fun-filled fall days at Pecometh amid falling leaves, frosty mornings and fire lit evenings. This respite weekend is for campers over 16 who are mentally and/or physically challenged. Schedule your weekend now so you can reunite with summer camp friends and make new fall friends. These campers will stay in our climate controlled, dormitory-style retreat houses. $309/per camper. Space is limited. Mark Your Calendar! Pen-Del Youth Fall Bonfire Date: Sunday, Oct 29,2017 Time: 4:00-7:00 pm Presented by: Pecometh and Pen-Del Young People's Ministries Cost: FREE! 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
Newsletter Schedule September 27 October 11 October 25 Please e-mail 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. SALISBURY URBAN MINISTRIES DONATIONS NEEDED FOR LAZARUS FOOD PANTRY: RAMEN NOODLES HAMBURGER/CHICKEN/TUNA HELPER POTATOE SIDE DISHES DIAPERS (SIZES 5 & 6) KIDS CAFÉ: CHILDREN S GLOVES BOY S & GIRL S SOCKS (AGES 7-11 YRS) MEN S WELCOME CENTER: SPRAY DEODORANT MEN S BODY WASH DISPOSABLE RAZORS Donations can be dropped off at Salisbury Urban Ministries Office 326 Barclay St Salisbury, MD Or call 410-749-1563 Position Available at Community Church at Ocean Pines Director of Youth and Family Ministries Community Church at Ocean Pines is currently seeking to fill the position of Director of Youth and Family Ministries. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor s Degree in a related field or equivalent in experience. This is a full-time position with benefits. The ideal candidate will be capable of leading our ministries of Christian Education and Chi Rho Youth Fellowship. She or he will also recruit and train volunteers to share these vital ministries. A focal point of our program of Christian nurture is long-standing participation in the Appalachia Service Project. Therefore, experience in and/or commitment to mission trips is also vital. Please send resume and inquiry to Pastor Boyd Etter, pastorboyd@ccaop.org, or call 302-258-3647.
P S A L M S Show me your ways, Lord, teach me your paths. Psalm 25:4 Next Newsletter September 27 LIKE us on Facebook! Salisbury District of the Peninsula-Delaware Conference 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 - 4:30 pm Fri - Closed