Re-“Source for the Sacred” - Lewisville United Methodist Church

The Winston-Salem District
1031 Reynolda Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27104
www.winstonsalemdistrictumc.org
Re-“Source for the Sacred”
December, 2010 E-newsletter Volume four, Issue twelve
“Available for Take-out”
“It’s A Date”
As well as book and video resources, the
District Resource Center has several other
items available for local churches.
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December 20 , District “JOY Singers”
Mt. Tabor UMC, 2:00 p.m.
Winston-Salem, NC
dcooke@wnccumc.org
rdDecember 23 January 2nd
District Office Closed
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January 10 , District “JOY Singers”
Mt. Tabor UMC, 2:00 p.m.
Winston-Salem, NC
dcooke@wnccumc.org
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January 11 , Educators Time Apart
Panera on Miller Street, 10:00 a.m.
Winston-Salem, NC
dcooke@wnccumc.org
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January 12 , Clergy/Educators
Arbor Acres, 10:00 a.m.
Winston-Salem, NC
ajohnson@wnccumc.org
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January 17 , MLK Holiday
District Office Closed
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January 20 , Educators Luncheon
District Office, 12 noon
Winston-Salem, NC
dcooke@wnccumc.org
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January 23 , District Leadership Conf.
Burkhead UMC, 2:30-5:30 p.m.
Winston-Salem, NC
SEE ATTACHED BROCHURE
dcooke@wnccumc.org
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February 4 , 5 , Confirmation Retreat
Brantley Center, The Children’s Home
Winston-Salem, NC
dcooke@wnccumc.org
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Four colorful canvas banners, 3’ x 6’
Set of 10 large multi-colored
scarves for liturgical movement
Two “Question (Beach) Balls” for
children
Various catalogues from many
publishers and suppliers
In addition, we subscribe to the following
periodicals:
• “Group” for Youth Ministry
• “IMMERSE” for Youth Ministry
• “Group” for Children’s Ministry
• “Response” for Women in Mission
• “New World Outlook” for United
Methodists in Mission
• “Mature Years” for those in or
nearing retirement
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May the peace that the Christ Child brings to
the hearts of men be with you and yours
throughout this Advent/Christmas season
and into the New Year.
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District Prayer Concerns
Please remember the following in your prayers:
• Rev. William T. Medlin, Jr. (retired) and Rev. William (Bill) Medlin III in
the death of their wife and mother, respectively, Mrs. June Medlin on
Monday, December 13th
• Rev. Larry Jones as he recovers from foot surgery
• Rev. Tom Albert as he recovers from shoulder surgery
For Clergy Only!!
*All clergy (including retirees) are expected to participate in the WNCC
Clergy Ethics Training events. If you have not done so, the upcoming dates
are:
January 25th - Williamson’s Chapel UMC, Mooresville
February 17th - Blair Road UMC, Charlotte
February 26th – First UMC, Hickory
March 10th – Jamestown UMC, Jamestown
Register with Sandy Hargett ASAP, shargett@wnccumc.org
*Your final 2010 conference and district apportionment payments and
special offerings must be in the conference office by 3:00 p.m. on Friday,
January 7th to be recorded for 2010. Go online to www.wnccadmin.org to
review you payments.
*The 2010 End of Year reports/statistical information can be entered from
January 1st – 24th. Churches will input data into the online system. Access can
be gained through log in at www.wnccadmin.org. You will be notified by the
district office in advance of other instructions and password information.
*“School of the Spirit”, Clergy Renewal and Formation, is a one-year school
of Spiritual Formation designed to equip and nurture transformation through the
ancient spiritual disciplines. Enrollment continues through January 31st for
the April 4th-5th class and is limited to 16 participants. Details are available at
www.DavidsonUMC.org/SpiritualFormation
or
from
Anne
Starrette,
astarrette@DavidsonUMC.org.
*The WNCC invites preacher’s kids ages 10-18 to Camp Carolwood in Lenoir
for the “Preacher’s Kid Weekend”, February 25th-27th, 2011. Ask all your
unanswered questions. Meet the bishop. Have fun and be yourself. For
questions and information, e-mail sdumc@wnccumc.org.
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Medlin’ Around
Here is a suggestion to “Change Lives in Local Mission” which I am recommending to
you and your congregations.
Open Arms Home Repair Ministry (OAHRM) is an outreach program designed to
raise the standard of living for those who have an established relationship with Open
Arms Ministries. Individuals who are served through this ministry often have leaking
roofs, plumbing, electrical, heating and structural issues in their homes or pest control
problems. The goal of this ministry is to respond to as many of these situations as
possible.
There are three ways in which you can participate and support this program. First, and
most importantly, is prayer. Please remember this ministry in your daily prayers.
Secondly, financial donations are needed to purchase materials for the various
projects. All of your donation will go toward the purchase of construction
materials. Checks should be made out to Open Arms with a designation in the
memo line for “Home Repair Ministry”. Store credits and merchandise cards are
also welcome. Please mail to 437 East Sprague Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27127.
Thirdly, the work cannot be accomplished without volunteers. Projects are tailored to
meet the skill sets of volunteers. You must be 18 years of age to volunteer in order to
comply with safety regulations regarding construction sites.
There are two building seasons; spring (March and April) and fall (September and
October). All work is carried out on Saturday and Sunday and is designed to be
completed within this time frame. OAHRM is currently screening repair applicants for
spring 2011. Volunteers can make a tangible difference in the life of a disadvantaged
member of our community.
If you are interested in being the hands of Christ, contact Skip Morris at
skipmorris@excite.com or call (336) 341-6359. Skip is also available for speaking
engagements for any local church or civic groups.
God be close to you,
Bill
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Prodigals Community is a Christian based program for substance abuse where lives are
transformed and hope is restored. Volunteer assistance is needed for meals, maintenance
and renovations. Financial contributions are also welcome. For more information and
ways you or your group can help, contact Rev. Dr. Patty Suggs at (336) 918-2974.
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LOCAL EVENTS AND INFORMATION
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Dr. Thomas G. Long, the Bandy Professor of Preaching at Candler School of
Theology at Emory University, will speak at Main Street UMC, Kernersville on
Thursday, January 20th from 9:00 a.m.-12 noon. This event is sponsored by
Main Street UMC and local funeral directors. Admission for clergy is free. To
register call MSUMC, (336) 993-3411.
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Bethel UMC, Winston-Salem, is seeking a drummer and bass player for two new
outreach worship opportunities.
Contact Rev. David Smith at
hamdes@yadtel.net or call (336) 765-8016. Salary is negotiable.
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The IRS mileage rate beginning on January 1st, 2011 is 51 cents per mile.
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The UMW of Centenary UMC, Winston-Salem, has a new cookbook available for
purchase. “Be Present At Our Table” has over 1000 recipes from 350 church families
and includes a section on the history of the church. The cost is $35.00 and it is
available at the Centenary Book Store, Glad Tidings, or by calling (336) 397-1338.
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WINSTON-SALEM DISTRICT
LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
SUNDAY, JANUARY 23RD, 2011
(SNOW DATE, JANUARY 30TH)
GATHER
TO
WORSHIP
TO
LEARN
TO
LEAD
BURKHEAD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
5250 SILAS CREEK PARKWAY
WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27106
SEE ATTACHED BROCHURE FOR OFFERINGS AND INFORMATION
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THE WINSTON-SALEM DISTRICT
CONFIRMATION RETREAT 2011
“THE BRANTLEY”, CHILDREN’S HOME CAMPUS
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4th - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5th
BEGINS WITH REGISTRATION AT 5:30 P.M. ON FRIDAY
ENDS WITH WORSHIP AT 3:00 P.M. ON SATURDAY FOR
CONFIRMANDS, MENTORS AND PARENTS
$50.00 REGISTRATION PER PERSON
INCLUDES ROOM, 3 MEALS, SNACKS, PROGRAMMING AND T-SHIRT
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: JANUARY 26TH, 2011
FOR QUESTIONS AND REGISTRATION FORM CONTACT
DONNA COOKE, DISTRICT EDUCATOR
(336) 727-1222 OR dcooke@wnccumc.org
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL WORKSHOP
WINSTON-SALEM DISTRICT OFFICE
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19TH, 2011
10:00 A.M. – 12 NOON
Jesus calls us to “shake up” our lives and become his followers. The Bible gives us the
recipe: be ready for God’s call, give happily to God and to others, believe fully in Jesus as
God’s Son, remember Jesus’ life and teachings, and celebrate God forever!!!
GET COOKIN’ WITH COKESBURY FOR VBS 2011!!!
JOIN DONNA COOKE, DISTRICT EDUCATION CONSULTANT AND THE
GREENSBORO COKESBURY STAFF FOR A MORNING OF TASTY FOOD,
ROCKIN’ MUSIC AND AN AWESOME SALE!!!
QUESTIONS: ASK DONNA COOKE AT:
(336) 727-1222 or dcooke@wnccumc.org
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