Spiritual Formation in Youth Ministry Workshops
Workshops for adults working in youth ministries of local churches to focus on spiritual formation in youth ministry are being offered in various districts throughout the Conference as follows:
Raleigh District: Saturday, Aug. 18 from 10 am to 12pm at Soapstone UMC; Elizabeth City District: Sunday, Aug.19 from 4-6pm at Mt Olivet UMC in Manteo; Fayetteville District: Saturday, Aug. 25 from 10 am to 12 pm at Hay St UMC; and Rocky Mount District: Sunday, Oct. 7 from 3-5 pm at Englewood UMC
Pre-registration to attend is not required although the District Youth Coordinator would like to know whom to expect (a list of District Youth Coordinators and contact information is available on the "District" page of the Conference Youth Ministry website: www.nccumc.org/youthministry ). There is no cost to attend a workshop.
Church Construction Project Manager -- immediate job opening
The Board of Missions, Inc. has an opening for a Church Construction Project Manager to supervise church building projects, including subcontracted operations. Solid speaking, writing, and computer skills needed. Must have, or be willing and able to acquire an NC General Contractor's License. Applications must be received by Sept. 14. For further details: Employment Opportunity
August Advocates have been mailed
The August NC Conference Christian Advocate was mailed to subscribers early this month. Any subscriber not receiving the issue to write or call Linda Smith, lsmith@nccumc.org or 1-800-849-4433. For anyone not receiving the issue, a link to the front page is available at: Advocate Front Page
Clergy, mark your calendar - Sept. 11
The Bishop's Day Apart for clergy will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 11 at Nashville UMC (209 East Washington St., Nashville). Refreshments available at 9:30 am. Program begins at 10 am.
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE IN MISSION
Mission Team to La Esperanza Sheltered Workshop in Santiago, Chile
Slots available for a "journey inward - journey outward" with missionary, Rev. Shana Harrison, November 12 - 21. Estimated cost is $1075 for airfare, $100 for a one-time entry fee for Chile, and in-country cost will be approximately $500 (may be some slight changes.) $500 deposit is due by Aug. 30, made payable to NC Conference UMC - Chile Trip. For more information, contact Becky Biegger in the Office of Missions, 800-849-4433 ext 256 or beckybiegger@nccumc.org
Each day will begin with communion and centering prayer. Mornings will be with the participants of the workshop. The afternoons will be filled with bible study, biblical animation, and visits to historical and contemporary sites where we might engage in considerations of justice. Evenings will be reflections of the lives of individuals in Christ as incarnational dwelling. To read personal stories of the event and learn more about La Esperanza, please see: www.laesperanza.org
Project AGAPE Vehicle Need
Several congregations have joined in an effort to provide Project AGAPE with a new vehicle for the very important work of refugee relief. A 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, please send your donations to: Missions Office, 1307 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC, 27605. Note on your check - AGAPE Vehicle. 100% of your offering will go to this effort.
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. You can donate by placing a gift in your 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
Shana Harrison - NC Conference Elder - Missionary to Chile
Shana Harrison serves in the La Esperanza Sheltered Workshop and Group Home in Santiago, Chile. You can read about Shana at: Shana Harrison - Bio . To assist her in this wonderful ministry, simply place an Advance gift in your church's offering plate and mark it Missionary Support - Advance # 13089Z. You can also enter a Covenant Relationship with Shana. Please see: Covenant Relationships. Please consider supporting La Esperanza directly by making a gift to Advance - La Esperanza # 14056A.
MINISTRY RESOURCES
A few of the Ministry resources offered by the Office of Missions
All programs utilize adult popular education teaching methodology, i.e., high engagement and very interactive.
* Globalization - It's Impact on God's World & How You can Make a Difference - 4 to 6 hour in-depth study, scripturally based with high interaction & multi-media.
* Street Smarts - discerning and empowering congregations for local mission.
* Thy Kingdom Come - Moving from Charity to Justice, living in the Realm of God.
* Your Connected Ministry - Ministries you are doing as connected churches in the NC Conference (overview of mission opportunities.)
* Proclaiming Peace in a Time of Perpetual War - 2 - 4 hour workshop - scripturally based with high interaction and multi-media
* Liberia - Land of Spirit, Land of Hope, Connecting with the Least.
* Missions - A Journey of Spirit and Justice - 6 to 8 weekly sessions, journeying in the life of Jesus, considering how we make that same journey today.
Other missions presentations, support, training, and sermons are available for local churches from the Office of Missions. For further information e-mail Becky Biegger - beckybiegger@nccumc.org or Steve Taylor staylor@nccumc.org or call them at 1-800-849-4433.
