THIS SATURDAY
UMM annual gathering is Oct. 27 in Goldsboro
NC Conference United Methodist Men will hold their annual gathering in on Saturday, Oct. 27 at St. Paul UMC in Goldsboro . Featured speaker is the new general secretary and national executive for UMM, the Rev. David Adams. A major emphasis of the gathering will be the transition of UMM from just a meet and eat fellowship to a comprehensive and all-encompassing men's ministry, reaching out to men of all ages in different ways, within and outside the church, calling them to accountability, Christian service and Spiritual growth. Registration will begin at 9:30 am with the program at 10 am in the fellowship hall of the church. Barbecue and Chicken lunch will be served. Cost is $10 per person. The program is expected to end at 2 p.m.
Great Pumpkin Run/Walk for Disciple Bible Outreach Ministries
On Oct. 27, the inaugural Great Pumpkin 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk for Disciple Bible Outreach Ministries will be held in Jamestown , beginning at Jamestown UMC, 403 E. Main Street , Jamestown , NC 27282 . The 5K Run will begin at 10 am with the Walk to follow at 10:10 am.
Registration is $15, and forms can be obtained from the DBOM website at Disciple Bible , at the Jamestown UMC office, the Ragsdale YMCA or by calling the DBOM office at 336-434-8612.
Peace Rally & Walk for victims and survivors of war and torture
United Methodist Social Principles in part reads: “ … the mistreatment or torture of persons by governments for any purpose violates Christian teaching and must be condemned and/or opposed by Christians and churches wherever and whenever it occurs.” ( Para 164 V.A.) The NC Council of Churches and NC Stop Torture Now are sponsoring a peace rally and march in Smithfield on Oct. 27. There will also be music, street theater, and multiple speakers. For more information, please see: Peace Rally and Remembrance
OPPORTUNITIES FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Robeson County Church and Community Center needs assistance
The Church and Community Center, serving the 2 nd most diverse rural county in the U.S. and the 3 rd most impoverished of its size, desperately needs assistance. Grant funding is down and the needs of the community are up. Consider a donation to this ministry serving the most vulnerable of NC neighbors. Donations can be made through local church offerings. Note on on the check: Robeson County Church and Community Center – Advance #791742 or mail a check directly to the Church and Community Center at: Robeson County Church and Community Center, 210 East 15th Street, Lumberton, NC 28358. For more information please see the Executive Directors letter: Please Help!
Frido Kinkolenge our latest Conference Supported Missionary
Frido Kinkolenge in Liberia is a Conference missionary working with ex-combatant children, whose lives were once consumed by violence. Frido needs individual support and partnership. His Advance number is 15152Z. Give to Frido by placing your gift in the Sunday offering plate. Note on your gift: Missionary Support – Frido Advance 15152Z. In addition, consider Frido for a Covenant Relationship. To see more information on the Covenant Relationship program, click on Covenant Relationship. More information about Frido and for credit card donations on-line, click on Frido's Bio.
Nothing But Nets
Malaria kills. Every 30 seconds a child dies from malaria, more than a million children a year. For only $10 a mosquito net can be purchased, one of the most effective preventive measures for malaria. Nothing But Nets is the UM outreach effort to change this reality. Donate can be placed in the Sunday local church offering. Note 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
Support the United Methodist Home for Children
The United Methodist Home for children cares for some of the most marginalized and vulnerable children of our state. For more than a century, this ministry outreach has served in multiple ways to care for the spiritual, physical, emotional needs of children and their families. Consider supporting this critical ministry to neighborhood children. For more information please see, MHFC . To make a donation on-line simply go to Donate .
Project AGAPE vehicle needed
Several congregations through the Conference 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. Donations should be sent to: Missions Office, 1307 Glenwood Ave. , Raleigh , NC , 27605 . Please note on your check – AGAPE Vehicle. One hundred percent of your offering will go to this effort.
Ganta Hospital needs emergency dollars
G.W. Harley Methodist Hospital , ( Ganta Hospital ) Liberia , is in need of emergency dollars for increasing patient loads and critically short medications. Due to deepening poverty, many patients have been unable to pay for services and the hospital is currently experiencing a $19,000 shortfall in medications. Additionally, development dollars are needed now so that the hospital can greatly lessen its future dependence on general church giving. Please give generously and enable Ganta Hospital to continue and expand its care in the name of Christ to 300,000 of the poorest people on earth. Gifts can be made through the local church offering by giving to Advance # 150385 – Ganta Hospital Emergency or you can make a donation with your credit card on-line at: Ganta Hospital Emergency
GENERAL INFORMATION / ANNOUNCEMENTS
Igniting Ministry has matching grants for advertising
Churches wanting to advertise and needed assistance with advertising cost can find assistance with Igniting Ministry. Applications for Lent 2008 advertising will be accepted Nov.1-Dec. 1. The application form is available to download at http://www.ignitingministry.org/matching/overview.aspx .
One million matching dollars ($1,000,000) are available to local churches each year to assist with TV/cable, radio, cinema or billboard advertising. By using professionally created commercials and collateral advertising from Ingiting Ministry, can save dollars on advertising. Take a look at the advertising on the Media Warehouse at www.mediawarehouse.org . Here are the steps to follow for grant dollars:
1 st Step: Call Igniting Ministry for advertising quotes in a specific area. Jackie Vaughan or Pam Buck will provide assistance: 877-281-6535.
2 nd Step: Download and complete the application.
3 rd Step: Download and complete the “narrative” outline.
4 th Step: Submit to Igniting Ministry, Matching Grants, P O Box 320 , Nashville , TN 37202 by Dec. 1 or fax to 615-742-5777.
Order UMCOR'S 2008 Calendar & Support UMCOR
UMCOR's 2008 Calendar, Hands of Hope, is now available. The calendar's rich photo journey and compelling stories show the power of hope. UMCOR produces the annual calendar to share the message of hope with those who brought about extraordinary changes to lives everywhere—committed United Methodists and others who give to our work and ministry in 81 countries.
Calendars may be ordered by clicking on: www.umcorcalendar.org . UMCOR provides emergency relief in many areas of the world. To find out more about UMCOR's ministries, visit umcor.org . Donations to any project can be made by placing a contribution in local church offering plates, by sending a check to UMCOR, PO Box 9068 , New York , NY 10087-9068 ; or by calling 1-800-554-8583, where credit card donations are accepted. On-line contributions can be made at any of the "Give Now" links. Contributions to UMCOR ate tax deductible.
Programs from 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 – 2 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. Using the dynamic Biblical Animation (created by theologian, Ched Myers) – reading scripture in today's context.
Other mission 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.
