Salisbury District April 15, 2015 Volume 43 Issue 8156 T o Sharing Life e t h e r Bishop Peggy Johnson is praying for the Salisbury District this week (Apr 12-18). Prayer requests and joys can be shared with Bishop Johnson at pjohnson@epaumc.org. Inside This Issue: Washington UMC 2 Men and Women s Day 5 Barratt s Chapel Services Are Back! Each Thursday evening from May 1 through October 8, at 7:00 pm worship services, led by ministers of the Peninsula-Delaware Conference will be held at Barratt s Chapel. Various musicians will provide special music and lead congregational singing. Light refreshments in the Vestry follow the service. May Schedule May 7 May 14 May 21 May 28 Boe Harris & Ragghi Calentine Rev. Fred Duncan - Salisbury DS Rev. Elmer Davis - Whatcoat UMC Rev. Mike Hurley - Conley UMC See battattschapel.org for complete schedule Women s Day 5 Paint Nite 8 Deal Island Revival 17 Basic Chaplain Course 20 Next Newsletter April 29, 2015 Being the Hands and Feet of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ
SMALL But. MIGHTY Small Membership Church Seminar Saturday, April 18, 2015 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Union UMC 2 N Laws Street Bridgeville, DE Just a reminder It s this Saturday! Clergy Connection Wednesday, April 22 Noon - 2:00 pm Lunch is $7.00 Bethesda UMC 406 N Division St Salisbury, MD Transforming Lives Through Jesus Christ In The Believing, Seeing, Sharing by the river of God s Grace - - From Washington UMC Charge Conference Reports - - Washington UMC 28240 Riverside Drive Ext Salisbury, MD Rev. Carol Carlson, Pastor
2015 Peninsula Delaware Conference Night at the Shorebirds Friday, July 17, 2015 Cost is $23.00 An evening of fun, fellowship, and great Shorebirds Baseball Arthur W. Perdue Stadium Salisbury, MD Mark your calendar more details to follow Peninsula-Delaware Annual Conference June 4-6, 2015 UMES, Princess Anne, MD Annual Conference is just around the corner and preparations have begun. A recent mailing was sent to pastors, lay members to annual conference, and reserve lay members to annual conference. The purpose of this mailing is for registration if you wish to stay at UMES and/or purchase meal tickets. If you are not planning to stay at UMES or eat in the Student Services building, there is no need to respond. Pastors, lay members to annual conference, and reserve lay members to annual conference are automatically registered to attend the annual conference. (The lay members and reserve lay members registered for annual conference are those reported on the key leadership reports at your charge conference.) Annual Conference materials will be mailed via disk closer to Annual Conference but prior to the Pre-Conference Briefing on May 19. The materials will also be available on the Pen-Del website (www.pen-del.org) as soon as they are ready. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Charlotte at the District Office (410-749-3331).
- CALENDAR OF EVENTS - Apr 17-21, 2015 Apr 18, 2015 Apr 18, 2015 Apr 18, 2015 Apr 18, 2015 Rock Creek UMC - Revival Events in Deal Island Area (F) Volunteer Day at Pecometh 8 am- 4:30 pm (C) Small But Mighty Workshop at Union UMC Bridgeville 9am - 3pm (F) Union UMC (Delmar) - Second Generation Choir in Concert 6:00 pm (F) Metropolitan UMC (Princess Anne) - Give Away Yard Sale 7-10 am (C) Apr 19, 2015 Mt Zion UMC (Quantico) - Men and Women s Day 4:00 (C ) Apr 19, 2015 Apr 21, 2015 Apr 22, 2015 Apr 22-24, 2015 Apr 24, 2015 Apr 25, 2015 Apr 25, 2015 Apr 25, 2015 Apr 25, 2015 Apr 26, 2015 May 1, 2015 May 2, 2015 May 12, 2015 May 16, 2015 May 17, 2015 May 19, 2015 May 20-21, 2015 Jun 4-6, 2015 Jul 16-18, 2015 Jul 17, 2015 Jul 25, 2015 Community Church at Ocean Pines - Worcester County Choral Concert 3:00 pm (F) Order of Elders Meeting at Cornerstone UMC, Bear DE (C) Clergy Connection at Bethesda UMC (Salisbury) - 12 noon (C) Mt Zion & St James (Pocomoke City) - Spring Revival 7:00 pm Nightly (F) Mt Nebo UMC (Delmar) - Fish Fry 12 Noon - 6:00 pm (F) First to Organize and First to Merge Banquet 4:00 pm at Whatcoat UMC, Dover UMW - Deaf Ministry within Church and Society 8:30-11:30 am at Newark UMC, Newark, DE (F) Pecometh Day 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (C) Union UMC (Delmar) - Prayer Breakfast 8:00 am (F) Wesley Temple UMC (Salisbury) - Annual Women s Day Service 11:00 am (C) Annual Clergy/Laity Banquet5:30 pm at Calvary UMC Milford, DE (F) UMM - May Annual Gathering Held at Prospect UMC (Harrington) 8:30 am (F) Basic Chaplain Course Begins at PRMC (F) Stevenson UMC (Berlin) - Paint Nite Fundraiser 10:30 am (F) Oriole & Deal Island Charges - Reflect, Reclaim, Rejoice Event 4:00 pm at St. John s Fellowship Hall (F) Pre-Conference Orientation - 7:00 pm at Trinity UMC (Salisbury) Wesley Temple UMC (Salisbury) - Spring Revival Service 7:00 pm nightly (C) Annual Conference at UMES, Princess Anne, MD Mission u - United Methodist Women Event at Wyoming UMC (Near Dover) (F) Peninsula-Delaware Conference Night at The Shore Birds Casting Crowns Concert at the Delaware State Fair (F) - See Flyer in this Newsletter (C) - See Clip in this Newsletter
Coming Up at Mt Zion... Men and Women s Day Sunday, April 19 at 4:00 pm Rev. Dr. Carl Edward Davis First Baptist Church of Ken-Gar Kensington, MD Mt Zion UMC 6101 Quantico Road Hebron, MD Rev. Lawrence Purnell Host Pastor Metropolitan UMC 30522 Dr William P Hytche Blvd Princess Anne, MD GIVE AWAY YARD SALE Sat, April 18, 2015 7:00-10:00 am Anyone who has items they would like to give away is welcome to join. All items will be FREE! In the Church Parking Lot Annual Women s Day at Wesley Temple UMC April 26 at 11:00 AM Elder Clarice Mathies Guest Preacher Zion Baptist Church Cambridge, MD Rev. Dr. Bernadette Beckett Host Pastor 1322 West Road Salisbury, MD
Salisbury Urban Ministries Mother s Day Fundraiser When looking for that perfect gift for Mother s Day, shop at smile.amazon.com. Smile.Amazon offers the same products as Amazon.com. A portion of your purchase price.5% will be donated to Salisbury Urban Ministries. Mother s Day gifts such as jewelry, flowers, and electronics are available. To go directly to Salisbury Urban Ministries donation link use: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/52-2043085 Thank you for supporting Salisbury Urban Ministries outreach programs to the impoverished families in our community. We wish you and your family a wonderful Mother s Day. Spring Revival at Wesley Temple UMC May 20-21, 2015 7:00 PM Nightly Guest Preacher is Rev. Clarence Wayman St. Matthews UMC, Easton, MD Rev. Dr. Bernadette Beckett, Pastor 1322 West Rd Salisbury, MD
Just Some Reminders This Saturday (April 18 - Small Membership Church Seminar Wednesday, April 22 - Clergy Connection Saturday, April 25 - First to Organize First to Merge Banquet Saturday, May 2 - United Methodist Men Gathering Tuesday, May 19 - Pre-Conference Briefing June 4-6 - Annual Conference Happy Spring!! NATIVE AMERICAN MINISTRIES SUNDAY IS APRIL 19, 2015 Call Charlotte at the District Office (410-749-3331) for complete info on the classes and presenters
Reflect, Reclaim, Rejoice Get your copy of the documentary produced by The General Board of Discipleship to connect the past and present, preserving Black sacred music. This was filmed on location in Methodist churches in Maryland, Georgia, and South Carolina, including our own Macedonia UMC. See our own local stars while you enjoy hearing the beautiful old hymns. We have a few copies of the videos left in the Salisbury District Office.
Order of Elders Meeting April 21, 2015 Cornerstone UMC Bear, DE Gathering at 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Speakers: Rev. Dr. Vicki Gordy-Stith District Superintendent, Dover District The Simplicity of Clergy Frugal Living Rev. J. Christopher Pennington Aldersgate UMC, Wilmington DE A Holistic Approach to Clergy Emotional, Mental & Physical Stress Our own Rev. Dr. Bernadette Beckett, Wesley Temple UMC, is Chairperson of the Order of Elders Newsletter Schedule April 29 May 13 May 27 Flyers and Info Due Two Days Before Newsletter Date Clergy Pension & Insurance Payments Due 15th of the Month Benevolence Forms Please remember to submit a Benevolence form whenever submitting a payment to the Conference Office. (All payments are sent to the Conference Office.) Checks without a Benevolence form may be returned to the church, resulting in late postings. 2015 forms are available on the Conference website, www. pen-del.org.
Just Sharing... When I walk through deep waters I know that you will be with me When I'm standing in the fire I will not be overcome I am not alone, You will go before me, You will never leave me. I Am Not Alone - Kari Jobe CCLI 296167 One of Life s Little Lessons... Embracing God s love for us is the key to loving others. Please share your events and activities at your church. E-mail/send/call your info, flyers, etc: salisburydistrict@comcast.net or call 410-749-3331
God is Everywhere Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of His Glory Isaiah 6:3 A Beautiful Sonrise! Rev. Pevey is preparing for Communion at the Sunrise Service at Christ UMC (Salisbury) on Easter Sunday. 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
Salisbury Urban Ministries Programs Kids Cafe Provides a safe, learning environment for children in the community to help them flourish academically, socially and civically while exposing them to activities and services that promote overall growth and development so that they may become productive, successful citizens. Lazarus Food & Fund Program Food Pantry-provides food assistance to the economically deprived citizens in Wicomico County Hours of Operation: Tuesdays and Thursday 10 AM 2PM Prescription Assistance-for economically deprived citizens in Wicomico, Somerset and Worcester counties Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 AM-2PM Men s Welcome Center Homeless men are invited on Saturdays, 10 AM 2 PM to do laundry, take a shower, get a haircut and take part in Christian fellowship. God s Kitchen A community outreach program hosted by Grace UMC addresses the need for meals and health services for the Salisbury Urban Ministries P.O. Box 1792 326 Barclay Street Salisbury, MD 21802 Fax: 410-749-9956 E-mail: sbyurbanministries@gmail.com Web: sbyurbanministries.org homeless and impoverished. Thirty-two organizations host a lunch each Saturday, 11:00 am- 12:30 pm. 2015 Mileage Rates The 2015 standard rate for miles driven for the following purposes is : 57.5 cents per mile for business miles driven 23 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes 14 cents per mile driving in service of charitable organizations Effective January 1, 2015
Get the 2015 Camp Brochure Pecometh Day Saturday April 25 11 am - 3 pm Bring your family and friends! A Lifetime at Pecometh. Part of our mission is to provide programming for people of all ages! Camp Pecometh, our summer program for children and youth, has been in operation since 1946 and continues to be at the heart of our ministry. In addition, our retreat programs for children, youth, adults and families throughout the year, providing opportunities for fun, faith formation, and leadership development. Check out all the programs at Pecometh.org Re:View Confirmation Retreat Coming up in just a few weeks is our Re:View Confirmation Retreat here at Pecometh. From Friday, May 1 to Sunday May 3, this retreat is designed for small confirmation classes, and is geared towards early adolescents, specifically students in grades 7-11. This event will be facilitated by our staff and led by Rev. Megan Shitama Weston. We'll review theological material, worship our Lord together, have fun, and reflect on how God's Grace is at work in our everyday lives. Hurry! Space is limited and the deadline to register is this Friday. April 17. For more information on this retreat, visit us online. We look forward to seeing your group here in May! www.pecometh.org Become a Pecometh Ambassador!!
Organist Position Available Bethany United Methodist Church at Snug Harbor Rd. and Route 611 near Berlin, MD is looking for a full time organist. The applicant will be responsible for providing organ music (Allan Protege) at Sunday services, special worship services, and choir practice. He or she is expected to work in conjunction with the pastor of the church and the choir director. Applicants will be asked to audition for the position. For more information, please contact Dorothy Shelton at 410-208-3884, email: Dshelton0247@verizon.net or Gloria Taylor at 410-641-2605; email gdawn40@comcast.net. Church website is at https://sites.google.com/site/bethanyinberlin/ Job Opportunity - Church Keyboardist Needed! Mt. Zion United Methodist Church 409 Oxford Street, Pocomoke City, Maryland 21851 is seeking a part time Keyboardist who can play gospel music, contemporary music, and hymns. He/She must be dedicated, dependable, and a team player. Salary is negotiable, depending on qualifications and experience. Interested persons should contact: Reverend Anna Foster, Pastor Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P. M. Tele. 410-957- 9441 E-Mail - revafoster49@gmail.com or Karen Purnell, Staff Parish Relations Committee Tele. 443-614-2148 E-Mail - kepdtc@verizon.net
P S A L M S Psalm 16:11 You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy. Next Newsletter April 29, 2015 Salisbury District Office Peninsula-Delaware Conference salisburydistrict@comcast.net 211A Phillip Morris Drive Salisbury, MD 21804 410-749-3331 District Superintendent Rev. Fred Duncan Administrative Assistant Charlotte Hastings Office Hours M-T 8:00am - 4:30 pm Fri - Closed