Annual Conference dates
The North Carolina Annual Conference will meet June 11-14 at the Greenville Convention Center. Please make a note of the date, June 11-14, because it is different from the date announced at the end of the 2007 conference.
Clergy, update your directory information
All pastors that are moving to new appointments are asked to go on-line and update their personal information for the 2007-2008 Conference Directory. Pastors can also e-mail the updated information to smedlin@nccumc.org . What is needed is the home/parsonage address, home phone number, church mailing address, phone and fax numbers, and your email address. The conference directory information is accessible from the On-Line Data Collection System. Only directory information can be updated. Brown Bag and other options have bee locked to prevent changes. If changes are needed in that area, call your district superintendent to request access.
Project AGAPE Vehicle Need
Several congregations through our Conference have joined in an effort to provide Project AGAPE with a new vehicle for the very important work of refugee relief. A very generous donor is willing to match a large portion of the vehicle cost. If you wish to join this important facet of the AGAPE Advance, you can give by placing your gift in your Sunday offering and noting on the check: AGAPE Vehicle - #S-00181 or mail to: NC Conference/Raleigh Area, The United Methodist Church, PO Box 60053, Charlotte, NC 28260-0053 . Please include the Advance number, church and district name on the check so your church will receive Advance credit. One hundred percent of the gift will go to this effort.
Liberian Missionaries Herbert & Mary Zigbuo Itineration
The Zigbuos will be itinerating in the NC Conference during October and November 2007. This is an opportunity to learn more about our ministry in Liberia, to hear stories of the movement of Jesus across that broken land, and to meet Jesus in the stories or miracle and grace. To schedule Herbert and Mary, please contact the Rev. Bill Haddock at revbillh@nccumc.org .
Nothing But Nets
Malaria kills. Every 30 seconds a child dies from malaria, more than a million children a year. Yet, we can act to change this nightmare. For only $10, you can engage in one of the most effective preventive measures for malaria, you can purchase a mosquito net. Nothing But Nets is our UM outreach effort to change this reality. Donations can be made by placing a gift in the Sunday offering and noting on the check: Nothing But Nets - Advance #982015. 100% of your donation will go toward this gift of nets. You can also donate on-line and find out much more information, including downloadable resources at: Nothing But Nets
Project AGAPE
Project AGAPE continues to be the difference between life and death for so many in Lachin, Karabagh, and across Armenia. Please consider supporting this wondrous ministry. This can be done by placing your gift in the Sunday offering and noting on the check: Project AGAPE - Advance # #S-00004. For more information, please see: http://nccmission.org/project_agape.htm
ZOE opportunities for VBS Directors and Mission Coordinators
This summer, ZOE Ministry (Zimbabwe Orphans Endeavor) has an emphasis that can be incorporated into any VBS curriculum. ZOE is collecting student/teacher school kits for orphaned and vulnerable children of Africa that will help supply them with basic supplies needed for their education.
ZOE VBS Mission Kit will contain: 1) Short, inspirational, and informational videos designed for children with music and images of African children, 2) Scripted dialog for daily mission moments with prayers, 3) Interactive object lessons about ZOE orphans in school, 4) Orphan stories, and 5) Set-up instructions for packing school kits. For further information contact- Beth Jenks beth@zoeministry.org or (919) 550-0275
Feed our hungry neighbors North Carolina
Contact the Society of St. Andrew at: sosanc@endhunger.org or call (866) 453-2662 to learn how your congregation can help to feed the needy through hands-on work. See: http://www.endhunger.org/north_carolina.htm . Please give to NC Advance, (#S-00081) and see the Rainbow Covenant for more information: http://nccmission.org/nc_conference.htm#HUNGER_HUMANITARIAN_RELIEF/MEDICAL
Frido Kinkolenge our latest Conference Supported Missionary
Frido Kinkolenge in Liberia has been commissioned as a United Methodist missionary. His Advance number is 15152Z. You can give to Frido's support by simply placing your gift in the Sunday offering plate. Please note on your gift: Missionary Support - Frido Advance 15152Z. Please consider Frido for a Covenant Relationship. To see more information on the Covenant Relationship program, please see: Covenant Relationship.
Care for ex-combatant children in Liberia
Frido Kinkolenge, missionary in Liberia, serves two mission programs: Feed My Lambs (Advance #S00178) a feeding and teaching ministry for street children and Brighter Future Children Rescue Center (Advance #S00179) a ministry of spiritual and physical health, wholeness, and empowerment for ex-combatant children. Be a partner in these ministries by mailing your gift to the Conference treasurer or simply placing it in your Sunday morning offering plate. To mail: NC Conference/Raleigh Area, The United Methodist Church, PO Box 60053, Charlotte, NC 28260-0053. Please note the Advance on your check and envelope. One hundred percent of the gift will go to the Advance. If mailing, please place your church and district name on the check and your church will receive Advance credit.
Liberian Pastors Annual Conference Giving
Wonderful! A gift of $12,440 to support pastors in the Liberian was collected at Annual Conference. If you would like to participate further, please consider an offering to Liberian Pastors Salary Support - Advance #15124A. Donations can be placed in the Sunday offering and noting the advance number and ministry name on your check or envelope.
Peru Covenant Building Projects
Two building projects in Peru need your assistance. A sanctuary with the congregation at Jose Olaya in Lima and roofing a church with the Peralvillo congregation are in process. Both projects need support. Give to the project by making a donation to Peru Building Ministry Advance #S-00113. To learn how you can be part of this exciting hands-on ministry in Peru, please contact Rev. Lucho Reinoso at: reinosol@nccumc.org
