New manager at MERCI
The Rev. Jim Huskins began work as program manager at MERCI on Tuesday, Sept. 4. Huskins retired as a full-time pastor in June. During more than 20 years as a pastor, he was active in disaster response/recovery and worked with MERCI, the center for conference disaster response.
RESPONDING TO DISASTERS
Caribbean : Hurricane Dean & Felix Response
Hurricane Felix came ashore on Monday, Sept. 4, as a Category 5 Hurricane, the first time in recorded history two Cat Fives have made landfall in the same year. It is feared that the death toll from Felix may be catastrophic. Once again, your UMCOR will respond and will continue to provide assistance for long-term recovery. Please give generously to support UMCOR's work through Hurricanes 2007, UMCOR Advance #982511 by simply placing a gift in the Sunday offering. If mailing a check, along with the Advance name and number, note the church and district on the check and send to: The NC Conference/Raleigh Area; Attention; UMCOR Advance #982511 - Hurricanes 2007; PO Box 60053, Charlotte, NC 28260-0053
Response to Peruvian Earthquake
In the recent earthquake in Peru, over 600 people were killed, an entire region was devastated, and many of our Methodist churches have been heavily damaged or destroyed at a time when they are needed the most. You can respond to help alleviate the massive suffering.
Please give to United Methodist Committee on Relief Advance - Peru Earthquake #982450. Please see Earthquake Response at: Peru Earthquake For more information please see Peruvian Bishop Bravo's letter of solidarity found at: Letter from Bishop
REMINDERS
ZOE School Kit Packing Party! You are Needed!
ZOE Ministry is asking for volunteers to help pack school kits on Saturday, Sept. 8, beginning at 9:30 am at the MERCI Center. Any help will be greatly appreciated. For further questions, please contact Beth Jenks @ 919-550-0275 or beth@zoeministry.org
Need A Speaker for Legacy Sunday?
As plans are completed for the Legacy Sunday observant on Sept. 9, consider inviting a member of the Legacy Partners group to speak during the worship service or during Sunday school. For more information, or to submit your request for a speaker, please contact Jim at jmentzer@nccumc.org . You may also call him at 1-800-555-4718 or 919-836-0029. For information on the Sunday, visit Legacy Partners .
Bishop's Day Apart
Tuesday, Sept.11, Nashville UMC is the date and location of the Bishop's Day Apart for clergy under appointment. Refreshments will begin at 9:30, program starts at 10 am. Box lunches will be provided. The Day Apart will end around 3 pm.
INFORMATION / TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Missionary Covenant Relationship
E xperience the ministry of presence through face-to-face encounters with mission personnel during their scheduled periods of itineration. Learn how to be a part of their ministry, making it possible to share the love of Christ in some of the world's most demanding and difficult circumstances. To covenant with a missionary or learn more, please see: Covenant Relationship Program
For pastors of small congregations
The Summer Collegium, a project in support of small congregations, is now accepting applications for the Summer 2008 event, which will take place at Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria, VA, from June 25-July 3, 2008 . This nine-day, all expenses paid conference for clergy and their spouses is open to those who pastor small congregations (100 or fewer average Sunday attendance) and are committed to small church ministry. There are 25 openings. Applications may be downloaded from Education Collegium , or contact Marilyn Johns, mjohns@vts.edu or 703-461-1760); applications must be postmarked by Dec.15.
