T Salisbury o District Sharinge Life t h e r May 21, 2014 Volume 3 Issue 10 Peninsula –Delaware Conference Annual Conference June 5-7 UMES Princess Anne, MD Meal & Room Registrations Due No Later Than May 23rd Live Streaming If You Cannot Attend DISASTER RECOVERY APPRECIATION AND CELEBRATION On June 2nd, there will be an appreciation dinner and celebration for all the churches, volunteers, and staff that have worked so diligently during the past 18+months on the Somerset County Disaster Recovery project. As this is in honor of the Crisfield people and churches, we need volunteers from the other parts of our District to help serve the meal, wait tables, and be hosts / hostesses for the affair, so that our honored guests don’t have to. They are being honored! If you can help at all, we would really like to have you there. Please call my office, (410-749-3331) or email be back as to your availability. Everyone will need to be there no later than 5 pm since it starts at 6 pm with dinner. DS Rev. Fred Duncan See Page 7 Gratefully Remembering… Inside This Issue: May 26, 2014, Memorial Day St Peter’s UMC 2 Congrats! 6 Bates Memorial Position Available 15 Shorebirds - Faith and Family Night 21 Barratt’s Chapel Summer Services 25 Pecometh Events 27-28 Next Newsletter June 4, 2014 Being the Hands and Feet of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ Clergy Connection **Note: Evening Meeting Mt Hermon UMC 31353 Mt Hermon Road Salisbury, MD Rev. Jack Savage, Pastor Wednesday, May 28, 2014 7:00 - 9:00 pm Mt. Calvary UMC 205 N. Division Street Fruitland, MD A special invitation to all Pastors whose schedule does not allow daytime participation! Piano Concert Singing and Sharing By Cheryl Thompson June 1, 2014 10:30 am Transforming Lives Through Jesus Christ In The Christ centered, in service to our community. St. Peter’s UMC —New Mission Statement— 27160 Oriole Road Princess Anne, MD Rev. Sally Stewart Pastor Salisbury District APPOINTMENTS ANNOUNCED: Rev. Baron Hopkins From: Middletown: Dale Memorial and Townsend: Lee Haven To: Princess Anne: Trinity and Princess Anne: St. James Rev. Jonathan Whitney From: Pocomoke City-Mt. Zion To: Wilmington: Brandywine Community Clergy Pension & Insurance Payments Due 15th of the Month Arrearages occur after the 15th. Jeffrey Dulis To: Sharptown-Mt. Vernon Foster, Rev Anna From: Fruitland-Allen Charge To: Pocomoke City-Mt Zion MEN OF THE SALISBURY DISTRICT LAY ACADEMY NEWS UM Men’s Cookout Kevin Smith, Lay Academy Director, has announced the following dates for the Salisbury District Fall Lay Academy: Saturday, May 31 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Held on the Grounds of Christ UMC 211 Phillip Morris Drive Salisbury, MD Please call the District Office 410-749-3331 To let us know the approx. number attending Opening Night September 29th Additional Class Nights Oct 6, 13, 20, 27, and Nov 3 Lay Academy Banquet Nov 10 Course Information will be distributed in the Summer. MARK YOUR CALENDAR ——- CALENDAR OF EVENTS ——May 22, 2014 Wilmington District Pre-Conference Orientation Meeting at Cornerstone UMC, Bear, DE - 7:00 pm (C) May 23, 2014 Union UMC (Delmar) - Sandwich Sale 11:00 am - 2:00 pm (F) May 25, 2014 Shiloh UMC (Pocomoke City) - Women’s Day 3:30 pm - Dinner Served at 2:00 (F) May 26, 2014 Memorial Day - District and Conference Offices Closed May 27, 2014 Pecometh - Ecumenical Clergy Day 10:00 am - 1:00 pm (C) May 28, 2014 Clergy Connection - 7:00 - 9:00 pm (C) May 31, 2014 Safe Sanctuaries Workshop - At St Paul’s UMC Cambridge 10:00 am - 12 noon (F) May 31, 2014 Salisbury District United Methodist Men’s Cookout - 11:00-2:00 at Christ UMC (Salis) See Front Page May 31, 2014 Union UMC (Delmar) - BBQ Dinner 11am - 4pm (F) Jun 1, 2014 Mt Hermon UMC (Salisbury) - Piano Concert, Singing & Sharing with Cheryl Thompson 10:30 am (C) Jun 1, 2014 St James UMC (Pocomoke City) - Angelic Voices 45th Anniversary 3:30 pm (C) Jun 2, 2014 Appreciation Dinner for Somerset County Disaster Recovery Project Jun 5-7, 2014 Peninsula-Delaware Annual Conference Jun 7, 2014 Rockawalkin UMC - Bike Trip (Relay for Life) 7:00 am (F) Jun 7, 2014 Mountaire Faith & Family Night at The Shorebirds - 6:35 pm (F) Jun 7, 2014 Stevenson UMC (Berlin) - Quarter Auction 6:00 pm (F) Jun 13, 2014 St Stephens UMC (Delmar) - Golf Tournament (F) Jun 13, 2014 Stevenson UMC (Berlin) - Crab Cakes 4:00 - 7:00 pm (F) Jun 14, 2014 Mt. Calvary UMC (Fruitland) - Women’s Retreat 8:00 am (F) Jun 15, 2014 Mt Hermon UMC (Salisbury) - Concert with Homeland Singers 10:30 am (C) Jun 21, 2014 Sharptown-Zion Charge - Retirement Celebration for Rev. Dr. George Moody (F) Jun 21, 2014 Strengthening the Black Church—Juneteeneth Church BBQ 1:00-4:00 pm (F) Jun 28, 2014 Union UMC (Delmar) - Annual Car-Truck-Bike-Tractor Show 9:30 am - 3:00 pm (F) Jun 28, 2014 United Methodist Night at Phillies (F) Jul 6, 2014 Mt Zion (Quantico) - Annual UMM Car & Bike Show 8:00 am until (C) Jul 6, 2014 Union UMC (Delmar) - Fashion and Dinner Event 3:30 pm (F) Jul 11-12, 2014 Christ UMC (Salis) - Women’s Retreat at Riverview Retreat Center (F) Jul 12-13, 2014 Developing Your Tool Kit - African American Preaching, Practices & Principles (F) Jul 27-Aug 3, 2014 Smith Island - Annual Campmeeting (C) Aug 22, 2014 Peninsula-Delaware Conference Night at The Shorebirds - Save the Date Sep 20, 2014 Conference Spouse’s Retreat - Mark Your Calendar Jan 9-11, 2015 Youth Rally - Masterpiece (F) - See Flyer in this Newsletter (C) - See Clip in this Newsletter Mt Hermon UMC Invites You... YOUTH RALLY 2015 Jan 9-11, 2015 Concert by Homeland Singers June 15, 2014 MASTERPIECE 10:30 AM Peninsula Delaware Conference Annual Conference June 5-7 Princess Anne, MD Healing God’s World: Physically & Spiritually 31353 Mt Hermon Road Salisbury, MD Rev. Jack Savage Pastor 2014 Mileage Rates The 2014 standard rate for miles driven for the following purposes is : 56 cents per mile for business miles driven 23.5 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes 14 cents per mile driving in service of charitable organizations Effective January 1, 2014 CONGRATULATIONS! Rev. Ray Rogers Rev. Bob Miller Rev. Ray Rogers and Rev. Robert (Bob) Miller have completed the rigorous requirements and been certified by DCOM to become Licensed Local Pastors in the United Methodist Church. Congratulations and Best Wishes!! Rev. Ray Rogers receives congrats and his license from DS Rev. Fred Duncan. Rev. Ray is appointed to the Pittsville-Willards Charge. Rev. Bob Miller receives congrats and his license from DS Rev. Fred Duncan. Rev. Bob is appointed to the GirdletreeStockton Charge. Annual Conference Sessions Streamed Live! All sessions, including the laity session, at this year's Peninsula-Delaware Annual Conference will be streamed live. For those who wish to experience all that is Annual Conference, here is a perfect opportunity. Additionally, this is also an excellent opportunity for churches having their clergy Commissioned or Ordained to watch and be part of that wonderful event. For churches with the capability, gathering as a congregation at the church to view any or all of the Conference Sessions would be a wonderful experience in our "Connectionalism" as a Methodist Church. To participate in this year's Annual Conference sessions, log in using the address below: http://umc.adobeconnect.com/pendel/ Select "Enter as a Guest", type in your name, and click on "Enter Room" Join us for Annual Conference this year - share in the experience! Below is a list of the sessions and their start times: Thursday, June 5, 2014 8:45 AM - Laity Session 1:45 PM - Holy Conferencing Session (business) 5:00 PM - Dinner 6:45 PM - Teaching Session #1 John Hill (GBSC) Friday, June 6, 2014 8:30 AM - Teaching Sessions #2 & #3 (w/ break) Olu Brown 12:00 PM - Lunch 1:45 PM - Holy Conferencing (business) 3:30 PM - Celebration of Ministry (retirees) 5:00 PM - Dinner 6:45 PM - Ordination & Commissioning service Saturday, June 7, 2014 8:15 AM - Holy Conferencing (business) 10:30 AM - Service of Remembrance - Bishop Ernest Lyght 12:00 PM- Lunch 2:00 PM - Holy Conferencing (unfinished business) Ecumenical Clergy Day May 27, 2014 10:00 am - 1:00 pm The day will begin with a tour of the property, including lodging and activity areas, the 200' Living Shoreline, the 1.5 acre sustainable garden and the new 26,000 sq. ft. Riverview Retreat Center (RRC). There will be a brief presentation, along with a Q&A, detailing how Pecometh helps local churches in their disciple-making efforts. The day will conclude with lunch at the RRC prepared by Chef Chris Shultz. This is a FREE event but registration is required. St. James UMC 1513 Colona Road Pocomoke City, MD Angelic Voices 45th Anniversary Sunday, June 1, 2014 at 3:30 pm Guest Preacher: Rev. Tamela Wise New Macedonia Baptist Church Bloxom, VA Rev. Jonathan Whitney, Pastor Just Sharing... I remember when I stumbled in the wind, You heard my cry to you And you raised me up again. And every tear I've cried You hold in Your hand You never left my side And though my heart is torn I will praise You in this storm Praise You In This Storm - Casting Crowns CCLI 296167 One of Life’s Little Lessons... Believe you can and you’re half way there Theodore Roosevelt Please share your events and activities at your church. E-mail/send/call your info, flyers, etc: [email protected] or call 410-749-3331 Smith Island Annual Campmeeting July 27 - Aug 3 Church groups are invited to come for a day of preaching and singing. Call Pastor Rick Edmund (410-968-3517) for boat schedules and any other questions. Mt. Zion UMC Annual UMM Car & Bike Show Sunday, July 6, 2014 8:00 am - Until Oyster Fritters, Fried Fish Sandwiches and Other Goodies Available ‘Come Party at the Pavilion’ 6101 Quantico Road Quantico, MD Rev. Lawrence Purnell, Pastor St. Stephens UMC 101 East State Street Delmar, Delaware 19940 You Are Invited 7th Golf Tournament 2014 Friday June 13th 2014 Registration 8:00 - 9:00 am New Location this year : Newsletter Schedule June 4 June 18 July 2 July 16 Flyers and Info Due Two Days Before Newsletter Date Green Hill Golf & Country Club 5471 Whitehaven Road Quantico, MD 21856 Shotgun Start at 9am Contact: 302-846-9501 [email protected] www.ststephensumc.com Benevolence Forms Please remember to submit a Benevolence form whenever submitting a payment to the Conference Office. (All payments are sent to the Conference Office.) For anyone who is interested in learning Korean, our church offers Korean School every Friday night 4:30-6:30 pm at Salisbury Korean United Methodist Church, 6130 Hobbs Road, Salisbury, MD 21804. For questions, contact Pastor Paul at 443366-2111 Checks without a Benevolence form may be returned to the church, resulting in late postings. 2014 forms are available on the Conference website, www. pen-del.org. Bates Memorial UMC 116 N. Washington Street Snow Hill, MD 21863 Rev. Tina Whaley, Pastor Outstanding Job Opportunity Please e-mail a letter of interest, your resume, and three references to: [email protected] by June 11. 2014 No Phone Calls, Please God is Everywhere “Come and see what God has done, His awesome deeds for mankind!” Psalm 66:5 Don’t you love God’s sense of humor? These flamingos live in the Salisbury Zoo. They seemed to be having a very intense (in your face) conversation with each other the day I took this picture at the zoo. :) We need your help! God is all around us and in our busyness we don’t often stop to appreciate what He has given us. So here’s how we need your help. If you have a picture of something that you feel is a beautiful gift from God, please share it by e-mailing it to: [email protected] Please let us know your name and church and where you took your picture. Be creative! If you or anyone that you know would like to receive the District Newsletter by e-mail, please call the district office (410-749-3331) or send the e-mail address to [email protected] If you are looking for information about a c Registration is now open for Summer Camp… Send a kid to camp!! There are many different options for retreat and program planning at Pecometh. Come prepared with your own retreat programming and do it all yourself, or add components led by Pecometh staff. If you are looking for information about a camp or retreat program run by Pecometh, see the Pecometh Programs tab on the Pecometh website (www.pecometh.org) 2014 Pecometh Events Friends & Family Camp Dates: June 27-29 and August 1-3 Experience all the fun and joy that kids at Camp Pecometh do! Gather friends and family and join us for a weekend of Splashdown, s’mores, kayaking, campfires, music, and all the beauty and joy of Pecometh! You can bring a tent, stay in a cabin, or experience our new Riverview Retreat Center. June 15 Youth Summer Kick-Off June 20-22 Single Parent Family June 20-21 Top Chef Adults June 22 Christian Yoga Retreat June 22 Summer Camp Starts June 27-29 Friends & Family Camp July 27 Farm to Table Dinner August 1-3 Friends & Family Camp August 4-10 Summer Silent Retreat Sept 9-11 River of Life October 5 Auction Dinner October 21-23 Voice of the Heart Session 2 October 26 Fall Youth Bonfire December 13 Pecometh Christmas Dinner There is more information about these events on the Pecometh website (www.pecometh.org). Note! Change in Time Psalm 126:5 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells. P S A L M S Psalm 46:4 Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy. DISTRICT OFFICE HOURS Salisbury District Office Peninsula-Delaware Conference Annual Conference Week [email protected] (June 2-6) 211A Phillip Morris Drive Salisbury, MD 21804 410-749-3331 Monday (6/2) 8:00 - 4:30 District Superintendent Rev. Fred Duncan Tuesday (6/3) 8:00 - 4:30 Wednesday 6/4) 8:00 - 12:00 Thursday (6/5) Closed Friday (6/6) Closed See you at UMES Administrative Assistant Charlotte Hastings Office Hours M-T 8:00am - 4:30 pm Fri - Closed The District Office will be closed on Memorial Day, May 26
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