Salisbury District Aug 8, 2018 Volume 7 Issue 151 T o Sharing Life e t h e r Charge Conference News All charge conference documents are available on the Pen-Del website. The charge conference schedule has been e-mailed to all pastors and is available on the Salisbury page on the Pen-Del website. Bishop s Day On The Salisbury District Thursday, September 13 6:30-8:30 PM Community Church at Ocean Pines One Session for Clergy and Laity Bishop Johnson will be discussing the Upcoming General Conference In This Issue Hutt s Memorial 2 49th NEJ BMCR Annual Meeting American Sign Language Classes Community Bible Study UMM - Annual Connection Day 2 7-8 9 22 Enjoy The Summer Being the Hands and Feet of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ
49th NEJ BMCR Annual Meeting Thursday, October 11- Friday, October 12, 2018 Hosted by the Baltimore-Washington BMCR Caucus Meeting to be held at St. Mark United Methodist Church 1440 Dorsey Road, Hanover, MD 21076 Details and Registration Info can be found on the Pen-Del website. In The... Transforming Lives Through Jesus Christ Hutts Memorial UMC is a community of believers who celebrate God s presence and magnify His name. We strive to build Christian discipleship by proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ, spreading God s word, and fostering God s love. Excerpt from Mission Statement Hutt s Memorial UMC 4313 Red House Road Snow Hill, MD Rev. Emanuel Johnson
Installation Service for District Superintendent Rev. Dr. Rob Townsend Sunday, Sep 23, 2018 4:00 pm Bethesda UMC 406 N Division Street Salisbury, MD Shorebirds Offer Church Group Discounts Greetings, Unfortunately our plans for Faith and Family Night didn`t go quite as we hoped. We`d like to thank all of the churches that attended that night as we tried our best to get a game in but it wasn`t meant to be. We`re now entering the home stretch of our season and the push is on to finish the season in a big way. The team is currently in first place and playing great baseball. We really appreciate the year after year support churches give us and we`ve put together something special to say "Thank You!" On Tuesday and Wednesday August 28th and 29th we would like to offer our churches in the area $10.00 upper reserved seats for just $5.00 each. And, (are you sitting down?) on Thursday, August 30th we`ll offer the same $10.00 seats for only $2.00 each!! (Wait...did he just say $2.00??) Yes, $2.00 for everyone on our Fan Appreciation Night which also includes our big season ending Fireworks display!! (offers require a minimum purchase of 20 tickets). Please get your church family together and come out one more time before the season ends and root the Shorebirds on into the playoffs! Give me a call today and take advantage of this wonderful offer while we still have some great locations left to choose from. It`s been a pleasure working with each of you for the last 9 years. I thank you all so much and look forward to hearing from you soon and seeing you at the ballpark the last week of August!! Blessings, Skip Krantz Ticket Sales Account Executive and Church Group Representative
Calendar of Events Aug 12, 2018 Shiloh UMC (Crisfield) - Trustees Day 3:30 pm (F) Aug 12, 2018 Mt Nebo UMC (Delmar) - Annual Family & Friends Day 9:00 am (F) Aug 17, 2018 St Luke UMC (Hebron) - Pre-Homecoming Dinner 11:30 am - until (F) Aug 17, 2018 Night of Praise (Hebron) - Rockawalkin, Nelson s & Mt Zion Charge 7:00 pm (F) Aug 18, 2018 Shiloh UMC (Pocomoke City) - Gospel Fest 2:00 pm (F) Aug 18, 2018 Mt Zion UMC (Quantico) - Annual Mt Zion Community Reunion 11 am - Until (C) Aug 18, 2018 St Paul UMC (Berlin) - 3rd Annual Car-Truck-Bike Show 10:00 am - 2:00 pm (F) Aug 19, 2018 Shiloh UMC (Pocomoke City) - Ushers Day 3:30 pm (C) Aug 24, 2018 Mt Nebo UMC (Delmar) - Sub Sale 11:30 am - 5:00 pm (F) Aug 25, 2018 Washington UMC (Salisbury) - Gospel Music Extravaganza 6:00 pm (F) Sep 1, 2018 Bethany UMC (Berlin) - Outdoor Flea Market 8am - 1pm (C) Sep 8, 2018 UMM - 61st Annual Connection Day at Pecometh 8 am - 5 pm (C ) Sep 8, 2018 Mt Zion UMC (Quantico) - Crab Feast 12 noon - 3:00 pm (F) Sep 8, 2018 Wheatley UMC (Galestown) - Remembering 9/11 5:30 pm (F) Sep 8, 2018 Whaleyville UMC - Cruizers for Christ Car/Bike Show 9am - 2pm (F) Sep 8, 2018 Rockawalkin UMC (Hebron) - Community Outreach Seminar-Elder Abuse 9am (F) Sep 9, 2018 Galestown UMC (Galestown) - Fall Hymn Sing 2:00 pm (F) Sep 11, 2018 Dunkle Mackey Preaching Seminar - 9:00 am at Grace UMC Wilmington (F) Sep 13, 2018 Bishop s Day on the District at Community Church at Ocean Pines 6:30 pm (C) Sep 15, 2018 Sexual Ethics Class- Level 1 at Whatcoat UMC (Dover) 8:30 am - 3:00 pm (F) Sep 15, 2018 Wesley Temple UMC (Salisbury) - Stewardship Workshop 8 am - 2 pm (C) Sep 16, 2018 Mt Olive UMC (Snow Hill) - 150th Anniversary & Homecoming 2:00 pm (F) Sep 22-23, 2018 St Luke UMC (Hebron) - Annual Homecoming Weekend (F) Sep 23, 2018 Installation Service For DS Rev. Dr. Rob Townsend at Bethesda UMC 4:00 pm Sep 29, 2018 Asbury UMC (Salisbury) - Spiritual Formation Sampler 8:30 am - 3 pm (F) Oct 13, 2018 Wesley Temple UMC (Salisbury Fellowship Luncheon @ La Quinta Inn 12-3pm (F) Oct 13, 2018 Rockawalkin (Hebron) - Community Outreach Seminar-Domestic Violence 9am (F) Nov 26-28, 2018 Nurturing Wholeness In Community - Details are forthcoming Jan 4-6, 2019 Youth Rally 2019 - Protector (C) (F) - See Flyer in this Newsletter (C) - See Clip in this Newsletter
Nurturing Wholeness in Community - Level 1 Has been scheduled for Nov 26-28. Details and registration info is not yet available. If you are interested in attending this training class, please keep an eye on the Events Calendar on the Pen-Del website. FREE PIANO Small Emerson Upright Piano In Good Condition. If interested, Call Jean At 410-319-5272. Will need to be picked up right away! Salisbury Urban Ministries Note of Appreciation A special thank you to the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore for awarding 2019 funding to Kid's Café and Lazarus Prescription Assistance program. The United Way's support enables Salisbury Urban Ministries to continue to reach out to the people God has called us to serve. Debbie Donaway, Executive Director Salisbury Urban Ministries (SUM) Salisbury Urban Ministries August Donation Request Lazarus Food Pantry Donation Request Rice Products (Rice-A-Roni, bagged rice, etc.)
Note from DS Rev. Rob: I highly endorse Community Bible Study as an in depth study grounded in Scripture. I have personally seen members of my former congregation grow in their knowledge and fluency of the Word.
Just Sharing... Give me faith like Daniel in the lion's den Give me hope like Moses in the wilderness Give me a heart like David, Lord be my defense So I can face my giants with confidence I'll face my giants with confidence Confidence - Sanctus Real CCLI 296167 One of Life s Little Lessons... When you get to your wit s end, You ll find God lives there! Please share your events and activities at your church. E-mail/send your info, flyers, etc. to: salisburydistrict@comcast.net
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 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 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!! SUNDAY OUTDOOR INFORMAL WORSHIP SERVICE Beginning May 27 through September, 8:30 a.m., Bethany United Methodist Church Front Lawn, 8648 Stephen Decatur Highway, Berlin, MD 21811. (Route 611 at Snug Harbor Rd.) Bring your lawn chair or blanket. For information, contact 410.641.2186 or bethany21811@gmail.com
God is Everywhere The Whole World is Full of His Glory Isaiah 6:3 This beautiful photo was taken by Kathy Davis (Stevenson UMC - Berlin) on the closing night of the Berlin Community VBS. What a magnificent reminder of God s glory as the children finished an exciting week of VBS. Thanks, Kathy, 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 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
Annual Mt. Zion UMC Community Reunion at the Pavilion Saturday August 18 11:00 am - until Great Food for Sale: Oyster Sandwiches Fried Fish Wing Dings & Fries Snow Balls Games: Corn Hole Horse Shoes Rev. Lawrence H. Purnell, Sr., Pastor 6101 Quantico Road Quantico, MD Shiloh UMC 2655 Worcester Hwy Pocomoke City, MD USHERS DAY Sunday, August 19 3:30PM Guest Preacher: Rev. Brenda Wise St John Independent Church Temperanceville, VA Accompanied by Choir and Congregation Host Pastor: Rev. Emanuel Johnson
OUTDOOR FLEA MARKET Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, 8 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 35+ vendors. Breakfast, Lunch and Baked Items Offered. Bethany United Methodist Church, 8648 Stephen Decatur Hwy, Berlin, MD (Rte. 611 and Snug Harbor Rd.) For Info & Table Rental, contact: Bethany Church, 410-641-2186.
Mt. Zion UMC's Annual Crab Feast at the Pavilion Saturday, Sep 8 12 noon - 3:00 pm $30 - All You Can Eat Also Available Hamburgers, Hot Dogs and Drinks
Dunkle Mackey Preaching Seminar Featuring The Rev. Otis Moss III The Dunkle Mackey Preaching Seminar is delighted to announce that the Rev. Otis Moss III will be our presenter this year. The seminar will take place on Tuesday, September 11 th at Grace United Methodist Church, 900 N. Washington Street in Wilmington DE, from 9 am until 3 pm. The Rev. Moss has been named by Baylor University as one of the 12 most effective preachers in the English speaking world for 2017. He is the Senior Pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, and speaks at preaching events throughout the country and beyond. We are blessed to have him come to us to help us improve our preaching and, as is his specialty, to help us learn to preach with authentic voices. You won t want to miss this very special one-day seminar. Continuing education units will be awarded at the close of the event. The cost is $30/person. Scholarship money is available, if needed. (You can indicate that on the registration form.) A box lunch will be provided. To register for the event, click on: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/ e/1faipqlsfbxgd9no7whimf4_7utudtcpprrs 8QjXPSZ3jyRAidZXkgWA/viewform Wesley Temple Stewardship Committee Sponsors Stewardship Workshop Saturday, September 15 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Followed by workshop at 9 a.m. Theme: Sowing Seeds through Love, Faith and Commitment Facilitator: the Rev. Dr. David McLendon, pastor at St. James A.M.E. Zion Church, Salisbury Call church office, 410-749-4252
RAISING THE ROOF Here at Camp Pecometh, we work very hard to maintain and take care of the resources we have. Occasionally, some buildings need a major repair, and this October 5 th -7 th, we're Raising the Roof (literally!) on the Fellowship Hall. Volunteers are needed to help complete this task, read below on how you can help! Volunteers will work under the direction of a local contractor to strip the existing roof, then lay the new tar-paper and shingles. Persons with experience installing roof shingles are preferred for that part of the job, and other volunteer tasks will be available, as well. Overnight lodging in Talley House and meals will be provided (Friday lunch- Sunday lunch). Work will begin Friday morning at 8am for those who are available; everyone else should arrive ready to start work on Saturday at 8am. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. Fall Respite for Adults with Disabilities Oct 26-28 Please register for these events and all others at www.pecometh.org Fall Youth Bonfire Oct 20 Mark Your Calendar Clergy Pension & Insurance Payments Due 15th of the Month Arrearages occur after the 15th.
P S A L M S For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His love for those who fear Him Psalm 103:11 Salisbury District Office Peninsula-Delaware Conference Next Newsletter Aug 22, 2018 salisburydistrict@comcast.net 211A Phillip Morris Drive Salisbury, MD 21804 410-749-3331 District Superintendent Rev. Dr. Rob Townsend District Administrator Charlotte Hastings Office Hours M-T 8:00am - 4:00 pm Fri - Closed