Easton District Newsletter V I C T O R I E S D O N T H A P P E N B Y A C C I D E N T Newsletter Date: May 10, 2018 32nd Order of St. Barnabas Winners Metropolitan-Zion Ministries Because of how Metropolitan-Zion works together with the limited resources that they have, they are able to accomplish so much more. We thank God our Father, for the wonderful stewardship that is practiced to supply the ministry needs of the church and community. As a beloved community, Metropolitan-Zion exemplifies the Order of St. Barnabas. For complete article, https://www.pen-del.org/newsdetail/32nd-order-of-st-barnabas-winners-11359235 As part of their Evangelism, the Laity of New Beginnings UMC in Ridgely sent baskets to Ridgely Elementary School and Greensboro Elementary School for Teacher Appreciation week. A way of reaching out and letting the community know we are there and supportive of them for the jobs they do with our youth. Easton District Pre-Conference Briefing May 15, 2018 Centreville UMC 608 Church Hill Road, Centreville, MD 21617 6:30-9pm
The Church Hill-Burrisville United Methodist Charge Outreach Ministry collected donated camping supplies. Pastor Lisa Graine blessed items during the morning service at St. Daniels UMC. The items collected were donated to the Board of Child Care of The United Methodist Church Inc., in Denton. The Eastern Shore Campus provides services to male youth, ages 14 to 20. Residents are given therapeutic, academic and behavioral support to help them overcome emotional and behavioral issues so they can function responsibly in the community after discharge. March of Dimes March for Babies May 6, 2018 Easton District Retirees and Spouses Rev. Marie Coulbourne (Chestnut Grove & Bloomery) received 1st Place in the 3 mile walk at Preston Ford. Rev. Marie raised $715 for the March of Dimes. With Rev. Marie is Brendan Dixon, Grandson of Rev. Darlene Dixon who is the Poster Child for the Preston Walk. Rev. Joan & Rod Wolff Rev. Candy Miles Rev. Oscar and Pamela Lopez
District Events 12 Elliott Island UMC, Fried Perch & Chicken Dinner, 12pm - 3pm. Contribution of $15 for Adults. 12 CONAM Rep Training Day, Nanticoke Indian Center, Millsboro, DE, 10am - 12Noon. Register by May 7. 15 Easton District Pre-Conference Briefing, Centreville UMC, 6:30pm. 16 Order of Elders Meeting, Christ UMC, Salisbury, 8:30am. Guest Presenter: Rev. Dr. Vance P. Ross. M A Y 19 Peninsula-Delaware Conference United Methodist Men Annual Gathering, Scott s UMC, Trappe 19 Heritage Day at the Nanticoke Indian Museum, 26673 John J Williams Highway, Millsboro, DE, 11am - 4pm. 20 Metropolitan-Zion United Methodist Church Ministries, Denton, Annual Appreciation Day, 3:30 p.m. The guest preacher will be Minister Michelle Wayman, Allens AME, Hillsboro, MD. 20 Asbury John Wesley UMC, Millington, Annual Women's Day, 3:30pm. Guests: Rev. Nina Johnson-Wright, choir & congregations from New Zion & St. Matthew UM Churches. Call 410-928-3096 for more information. 24 Easton District Clergy Gathering, Union UMC at Coleman s Corner, 10am. 26 Preston Walk for Water, Preston Town Park, 9am. Register at www.prestonbethesdaumc.org or call 410-673-7538 for more information. 26 Asbury John Wesley UMC, Millington, Fish Fry & Chicken Wings Dinners and Sandwiches, 11 am. Call 410-928-3288 for more information. 26 Beckwith UMC, Cambridge, Strawberry Festival, 9am-1pm, Neck District Vol. Fire House, 900 Cooks Point Rd., Cambridge. Strawberries, bake table, flea market, chicken salad, soups and fellowship. 27 Metropolitan-Zion United Methodist Church Ministries, Denton, Annual Friends and Family Day, 9:30 a.m. 31- June 2 Birthday Corner~ 2018 Annual Conference, UMES, Princess Anne. 5/17 - Gregory McLaurin (Sassafras: Wesley Chapel of Love) 5/20 - Gary Moore (Trappe-Bruceville) 5/23 - Cornelius Berry (Ridgely: New Beginnings) 5/29 - Karen Dize (Queenstown-Wye) J U N E 2 St. Luke s UMC, St. Michaels, 29th Annual Strawberry Festival and Craft Show, 10 am to 5pm. Enjoy it all: crafts, lunch, bake sale, with food and fun for everyone. There is no admission fee. For further information call the church office at 410-745-2534. 10 Metropolitan-Zion United Methodist Church Ministries, Denton, Athletes Day, 3:30 p.m. The guest preacher will be Rev. Anthony Arrington, Hillcrest-Bellefonte, Wilmington, DE. 18-22 Metropolitan-Zion United Methodist Church Ministries, Denton, Annual Vacation Bible School, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Theme: Jesus Makes A Way Everyday.
Easton District Office Mailing Address: PO Box 547 Denton, MD 21629 Physical Address: 100 S. 5th Ave., Denton, MD 21629 Office Phone: 443-448-4012 2018 Annual Conference The Peninsula-Delaware Conference will celebrate their annual conference at UMES in Princess Anne, Maryland on May 31-June 2, 2018. The Theme will be: Leading as Followers of the Way Office Email: eastondistrictoffice@goeaston.net Web Presence: www.pen-del.org Rev. Dr. Shirlyn H. Brown Easton District Superintendent DS email: dspastorb@gmail.com DS Phone: 410-924-2530 Beth Stevens Administrative Assistant Office Hours: Monday thru Thursday: 9:00 am 4:00 pm Friday: CLOSED Materials - All information and materials will be available on the Peninsula Delaware Conference website (www.pen-del.org). 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. Peninsula-Delaware Conference The United Methodist Church Bishop Felton Edwin May Resource Center 139 N. State Street, Dover, DE 19901 Website: www.pen-del.org Phone: 302-674-2626 Toll Free: 1-877-736-3351 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. Presiding Bishop Bishop Peggy A. Johnson PO Box 820 Valley Forge, PA 19482