North District UMC http://www.northdistrictumc.org Our Mission Equip congregations to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world to the glory of God. Tue, 22 May 2012 17:21:54 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 northdistrictumc/izmEhttp://feedburner.google.com PACK YOUR BAGS FOR ANNUAL CONFERENCE! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/northdistrictumc/izmE/~3/gY-RV6hnTYA/ http://www.northdistrictumc.org/2012/05/pack-your-bags-for-annual-conference/#comments Tue, 22 May 2012 17:21:54 +0000 Webminister http://www.northdistrictumc.org/?p=1498 No, we are not talking about your personal suitcases.  We are talking about the burgundy bag you received at annual conference last year (or any year).  Pack it (or a paper or plastic sack) full with those 15 ounce canned goods you need to bring to support our missions food drive for the Galveston County Food Bank.  Let’s give back to the Galveston area by giving generously to this event and help the least of these our brothers and sisters in need.  Volunteers will be available to take your donations as you enter the convention center.  No need to carry them far.  We will greet you at the entrance and relieve you of your burden.  You will be blessing others as you enter annual conference.  What a great way to begin the week!  See you there!

The Center for Missional Excellence

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Flea Market Trade Days

Friday & Saturday, June 1 and 2, 2012

Items of Every description: Treasures, crafts, produce, collectibles and more. Also food items, drinks and snacks.

This is a community event providing a space and location for community members to offer their products for sale. Come and shop. Reserve your free space. We will be collecting for Helping Hands of Kilgore.

Mary Clark 903.649-4539  Church Office 903.984-9555 Marsha Lee 903.984-5240

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Contact Doug Wintermute at dwinterm@yahoo.com as soon as possible so we can plan some practices.

]]> http://www.northdistrictumc.org/2012/05/lets-start-a-band/feed/ 0 http://www.northdistrictumc.org/2012/05/lets-start-a-band/ Deadline Extended for Clergy Spouse Luncheon http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/northdistrictumc/izmE/~3/1dG9RSanPH4/ http://www.northdistrictumc.org/2012/05/deadline-extended-for-clergy-spouse-luncheon/#comments Mon, 21 May 2012 15:02:01 +0000 Webminister http://www.northdistrictumc.org/?p=1490 Hey Spouses!

The deadline for getting a ticket to our clergy spouse luncheon at conference has been extended to Thursday, May 24th.  Our luncheon is on Tuesday, June 5th, in Ballroom C of the Galveston Convention Center.  The luncheon is at 11:30, doors open at 11:00.

It is so easy to get a luncheon ticket online.  Just go to www.heartspringmethodist.org , then click on the “Other Ministries” tab, then click on “Clergy Spouses”.  You will register as a guest.

Or you can mail a check made payable to “Heartspring” for $19.50 and a self addressed envelope to Rebecca Prather (600 Heath Street, Normangee, TX, 77871).  Your ticket will be mailed to you.  If you have any questions, please contact Rebecca at 936-396-2531.

Hope to see you there!  May the Lord encourage us all as we come together.

Margaret Fort, president of the clergy spouses

]]> http://www.northdistrictumc.org/2012/05/deadline-extended-for-clergy-spouse-luncheon/feed/ 0 http://www.northdistrictumc.org/2012/05/deadline-extended-for-clergy-spouse-luncheon/ Webinar: Introducing “Extravagant Generosity” to Your Congregation http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/northdistrictumc/izmE/~3/u21-x8XvOY4/ http://www.northdistrictumc.org/2012/05/webinar-introducing-extravagant-generosity-to-your-congregation/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 22:37:24 +0000 Webminister http://www.northdistrictumc.org/?p=1487 It’s one of the key practices of fruitful congregations, and it’s also an exciting stewardship program available for your congregation. Join us and see if “Extravagant Generosity: The Heart of Giving” is right for your church!

Please visit the Committee Resources page for more in depth information regarding webinar details and system requirements.
Start time: 6:30 pm CDT
Duration: 1 hr
For more information contact:  Ken Sloane or call 615.340.7165

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 Hope everyone is doing well.  I wanted to take a minute let you all know that we will have a food drive at annual conference to benefit the Galveston County Food Bank.  I have been told that we will have a space to collect donations in the lobby of the convention center near registration.  I am sending with BT copies of the attached flyer that I hope he gives to everyone in attendance at the district meetings to start spreading the word.  Diane wants us to be giving back to the community as we converge on Galveston in a few weeks.  We will be taking monetary donations but she hopes to be able to see lots of 15 oz. canned goods arriving to fill the donation boxes.

 

We would appreciate your help to remind people of this mission project on your website or in group e-mails as we draw closer to the opening service at annual conference.  Also, we need volunteers to help greet people and take the donations.  My schedule is attached and you can see I have very few volunteers at this point though I have been promoting the need for several weeks.  If you can promote the need for volunteers in any way I will greatly appreciate it.  Just have anyone who might say they will help to e-mail me their availability.  Thanks for your help.

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Pre-Conference Delegate Meeting

Saturday, May 5 at 3 PM

At Hughes Springs First United Methodist Church

301 Taylor

Hughes Springs, Texas 75656

With Rev. B. T. Williamson, Assistant to the Bishop

All are welcome!

 

Directions to Hughes Springs First UMC

Hwy 259N out of Longview drive to Daingerfield; turn East (right) onto Hwy 11, travel 5 miles to Hughes Springs. At the first stop light in town turn left onto Hwy 161N, the church will be on the left.

 

Hwy 59N out of Marshall drive to Linden; turn left onto Hwy 11. Follow directions above, turning right onto Hwy 161N. Church will be on the right.

 

Church phone: 903.639-2131 Pastor: Rev. Heidi Cain

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REVIVAL With Evangelist GARY WRIGHT Founder & President of World Renewal International

May 5th through May 8th at 6:30 PM

Light meal served each night at 5:45 PM

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It’s time to submit the forms for this year’s awards – the deadline is May 7!

 

The 5 Star award is an annual program for United Methodist Churches sponsored by the Texas Chapter of Christian Educators Fellowship and the Texas Annual Conference Committee on Faith-Forming Relationships as a tool to support local congregations in:

            + evaluating the effectiveness of the educational ministries,

            + developing strategies for growth, and 

            + celebrating and promoting achievements and strengths of your ministries.

The deadline for returning the completed application is May 7, 2012.  Awards  are presented during Annual Conference. Churches that have received the award in the past are encouraged to participate every year.

Application forms are attached and available online at txcumc.org (Congregational Excellence) or tccef.org. Forms can be completed by lay leaders and staff in children’s, youth or adult ministries, the Church Council, or any group overseeing educational ministries.

A “Rising Star Award” is for churches growing toward meeting the 5-Star criteria.  The “Shooting Star Award” is for 5 Star congregations reaching for a higher level.

Contact the program administrator for information or suggestions or for assistance in completing the forms:

          Ellen Edwards at St. Paul’s UMC, 5501 Main Street, Houston, TX 77004

          713-528-0527 or eedwards@stpaulshouston.org

 

5 Stars of Excellence Application 2012

 

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Plans are underway for SUMMER Boys and Girls Chrysalis Flights! 

 

Boys Flight July 20-22 @ FUMC Sulphur Springs

Girls Flight July 27-29 @ FUMC Paris

 

Chrysalis is the youth version of the Walk to Emmaus and is a great opportunity for students to spend three days with other youth and adults growing in their faith. The aim of this weekend is spiritual renewal expressing itself in spiritual leadership in the local church. 

 

This flyer provides more information about Chrysalis (to give to people who are interested) and this flyer can be used to  ”advertise” the flights – post it in your youth room and around your church! Put the information in your Sunday bulletins and church newsletters! Applications for TEAM SERVICE  and APPLICATIONS TO ATTEND a WEEKEND can be accessed online as well. 

 

For more information about these summer events contact Becky Hand at 903-563-6747.  

 

Learn more

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