07/23/07

Council-of-Bishops provides documents for study
The Council-of-Bishops has provided a copy of the statement by Pope Benedict XVI on June 29 and response from the executive committee of the council.  The council is suggesting the documents be used in worship services and study groups, including Sunday school classes.  The full documents are available for downloading from: Pope, Council Statements

Two conference positions open
The MERCI Board of Directors announces a job opening for Program Director.  Applications should be mailed to Dr. Charles M. Smith, executive director of Conference Connectional Ministries, P.O. Box 10955, Raleigh, NC, 27605.  A job description is posted at Program Director .
A permanent, part-time receptionist/administrative assistant is needed at the United Methodist Building in Raleigh.  Twenty-five hours a week. Friendly, professional receptionist skills required and MS Office knowledge preferred.  To apply, send summary of qualifications and experience to helpdesk@nccumc.org .

Annual Conference reports, actions available on Internet
Have questions about Annual Conference action taken on resolutions, want to read the Bishop's State of the Church address, wanting to see all appoints or look over reports?  The answers can be found at www.nccumc.org . The latest wrap-up report on Monitoring and Accountability at Annual Conference can be read at: Monitoring Wrap-up

Golf tournament proceeds to assist MERCI
NC Conference United Methodist Men have partnered with MERCI to hold a golf tournament on Sept. 6 in Goldsboro at Lane Tree Country Club.  Proceeds from the tournament will help support the ministry at MERCI.  For details: http://merciumc.org/ . To register call: 1-888-449-9167.

SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS
Becoming an effective disciple-making, equipping church
"Shifting to a Culture of Equipping in your Congregation" is the title of a seminar for clergy and lay leaders from small, medium, and large-sized churches who are seeking to learn how to become an effective disciple-making and equipping congregation.  The leader is Charlie Halley a layperson and executive director of Covenant UMC, Winterville. Date and time: Oct. 30, 9 am -4 pm at St. Mark's UMC, 4801 Six Forks Road, Raleigh.  Cost: $49 registration fee includes lunch, copy of Halley book, and course materials.  Register at ibrownlee@nccumc.org and find more detailed information at www.nccumc.org/academy.htm.


Health Ministries Conference set for Sept. 23-26
"Empowering Ministries of Health: Starting, Implementing and Advancing" will be the focus of the third annual National Congregational Health Ministries Conference Sept. 23-26 in Wichita, Kansas. Two scholarships per annual conference are available and spaces are still available. The registration deadline is Sept. 1. Workshops will be offered in four tracts, including a self-care covenant workshop. For more details and online registration, go to   Empowering Ministries .

SPECIAL SUNDAYS
Golden Cross Reaches Out to Our Neighbors
Medical bills can absolutely devastate the financial and emotional health of a family.  At a time when so many of our neighbors lack adequate medical coverage, Golden Cross reaches out to laity in the Conference who have no where else to turn.  Golden Cross Sunday will be Aug. 5.  Please provide the opportunity for church members to give to this ministry.  Simply make a gift to Golden Cross, Advance #S-00153. To download bulletin insert, click here:  Golden Cross Inserts . 

Legacy Building Sunday is Sept. 9
Resources for observing Legacy Building Sunday in local churches on Sept. 9 are available at Legacy Partners .  Included is an explanation of the observance and bulletin inserts.