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Wilmington District News June 17, 2019
In This Issue (Clickable Links)
New This Week 2
Upcoming Events 4
NEW District Event Photos 6
General Need To Know 7
Missions 8
Classified 9
Camp Pecometh 11
Cokesbury 11 District Website
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June 17, 2019
Published by Wilmington District, Peninsula Delaware Conference Rev. Joseph Archie, District Superintendent Website: www.wilmingtondistrict.org Phone: (302) 655-8873 E-mail: [email protected]
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Next News Deadline 5:00 PM, June 21, 2019
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Bishop Praying on Wilmington District Sunday, June 16 —Saturday, June 22 The Bishop will be praying for the Wilmington District the week of June 16-22. Joys and concerns can be shared with me at [email protected].
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Church Child Care Provider St. Paul's UMC/Odessa St. Paul's United Methodist Church is seeking a part time child-
care provider to supervise infants through 5 year old children for four hours on Sunday mornings from 8:15 am to 12:15 pm. We are seeking a caring professional who enjoys spending time with children. The successful applicant will be responsible for engaging with children in fun, developmentally appropriate activities, and keeping the nursery in order under the supervision of the Family Life Coordinator. The pay rate is $15 per hour.
Responsibilities:
• Provide appropriate care and play as necessary
• Maintain order and cleanliness of room after use
• Maintain the sign in/dismissal logbook
• Notify Family Life Coordinator: of needs or concerns
• On Sundays when no children are in attendance in the nursery, assist the Family Life Coordinator with children's programs
Qualifications:
• Experience in caring for children between the ages of 0-5 years
• High School Diploma or GED
• 18 years or older & provide three non-relative references
• Completion of CPR and First Aid Training
• Background check will be completed at the expense of the church
Please submit resume along with references and certifications to the attention of: Vicki Spence, Family Life Coordinator St. Paul s United Methodist Church
PO Box 253, Odessa DE 19730
or by email to: [email protected]
Gospel Banquet: Equipping a New Generation
Saturday, June 22 3:00 PM Brandywine Community “Open Doors, A Place To Belong”
Adult Tickets $20.00
Children’s (Ages 6-12) Tickets $10.00
Brandywine Community United Methodist Church
2200 Market Street Wilmington, Delaware 19802
Rev. Jonathan Whitney, Pastor
Printable Flyer:
www.wilmingtondistrict.org/GospelBanquet.pdf
Community Yard Sale Saturday, June 29 9:00 AM-Noon Leeds UMC Please register in advance by calling the church office (410-398-
1897) and leave your name and telephone number to secure a table. A limited number of free tables will be available but sellers are encouraged to bring their own, if able. All sellers must sign-in on the day of the event and are required to remove any unsold items at the end of the sale.
Coffee and muffins will be available for sale in the church fellowship hall.
Leeds United Methodist Church
1579 Blue Ball Road, Elkton, MD 21921
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The Road to Lower Drug Costs: Right Way vs Wrong Way Tuesday, June 25 12:00-2:00 PM Medical Society DE High drug prices have been much in the news. The issue even affects faith communities, since many church members are older and more likely to be using pharmaceutical products.
Clergy, parish nurses and other faith community leaders are invited to a program sponsored by the broad coalition, We Work for Health Delaware. This is a great opportunity to learn about impending threats to Medicare and beneficial proposals that would reduce out-of-pocket costs for patients at the pharmacy counter. The program, will be offered at the Medical Society of Delaware.
The presenters will discuss the current controversy surrounding the Medicare program as well as the related discussion of pharmaceutical costs in the USA.
Please rsvp to [email protected]
Older Citizens: Possible Medicare Sudsidy Possible The Social Security Administration has sent letters to people enrolled in Medicare who may be eligible for, but not yet receiving, the Low Income Subsidy (LIS) for Medicare Part D (sometimes known as Extra Help) and the Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs). These additional benefits help many older Americans to manage better their health costs.
The letters identify those likely eligible for these two programs based upon their Social Security benefit. However, not all letter recipients may be eligible for the subsidies as they may have other sources of income or assets. It is important that Medicare enrollees consider their eligibility, since many enrollees have limited assets and can use additional assistance
For more info, contact the Delaware Ecumenical Council on Children and Families at 302/225-1040 or [email protected].
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3rd Annual JUNTEENTH Celebration June 19 - June 23 Various Wilmington Locations JUNTEENTH is the oldest known celebration com-memorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, TX with news that the war had ended. That was two years after President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. which became official on January 1, 1863. Wednesday, June 19
2019 JUNETEENTH OBSERVANCE
Service starts at 7 :00 PM
Resurrection Center, 3301 N. Market St. I Wilmington, DE
Sunday, June 23
3rd ANNUAL FREEDOM GALA
Doors open at 4:30 PM Event starts at 5:00 PM
DoubleTree Hotel, 4727 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE
Tickets $75 per person
Printable Flyer:
www.wilmingtondistrict.org/Junteenth2019.pdf
Living Waters Café Open Mic Saturday, June 22 6:30 PM Christ/Elsmere Come out and enjoy the live music! Everyone is invited to attend this fun-filled event. Anyone interested in participating, contact: Jim Booker @ 302-932-0956
Peace With Justice In The Middle East “One Day Honey, One Day Onions: Life in Palestine” Wednesday, July 10 7:00 PM St. Stephens Lutheran As United Methodists know, Peace With Justice Sunday will be observed on Trinity Sunday, which this year is June 16.
This year, the emphasis on Peace With Justice Sunday is the situation in the Middle East. The United Methodist Church has become increasingly involved in trying to promote a just peace in this war-torn land. Through the United Methodist Kairos Response, clergy and laity from conferences all over the nation have brought the plight of Palestinians, including Palestinian Christians, living under Israeli occupation to public attention.
We are invited to an enriching presentation by Dr. Michael Connor, hosted by Delawareans for Palestinian Human Rights. The program, entitled “One Day Honey, One Day Onions: Life in Palestine,” offered at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, 1301 North Broom Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19806.
Dr. Connor is a retired biostatistician who leads the Palestine Ministry at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Salisbury, North Carolina. He will talk about the struggles and frustrations of Palestinians living in East Jerusalem and the West Bank. All are invited to learn what daily life is like for Palestinians. Dr. Connor will also share testimonies of Jewish, Christian and Muslim “living stones,” who experience hope, despite decades of conflict.
Please RSVP to [email protected].
This presentation is cosponsored by St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, Delaware Churches for Middle East Peace, Delaware Episcopalians for Middle East Peace, and Pacem in Terris.
Conference Calendar Link: www.pen-del.org/events/calendar
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Conference Calendar Link: www.pen-del.org/events/calendar
Financial Leadership Academy (FLA 2019-2021) Eden Resort, Lancaster PA
Financial Leadership Academy (FLA) is the premier stewardship training program of the Mid-Atlantic United Methodist Foundation. Admission is by nomination from leadership. Since 2015, over 100 Clergy have graduated from this selective program. The Foundation is now seeking nominees for the next FLA.
Who Should Attend
Pastors and churches eager to move the church from good to great through stewardship
Large and mid-size churches exploring new funding options for ministry
Newly appointed pastors assigned to financially vulnerable churches requiring team building
Seasoned pastors willing to develop future lay leadership teams for church management Top Conference churches and pastors interested in endowing a legacy for the future
High quality authors, presenters, and certified coaches are the cornerstone of the Academy’s process. Clergy and laity are educated in advanced financial leadership skills and then together implement a customized action plan for the church with the assistance of a certified coach. The goal is to change the culture of generosity while improving financial practices. Past participants have demonstrated proven results while they earn CEU credit. In the face of denominational change, there is no better education program offered to sharpen your personal financial literacy and understanding of today’s donor.
Nominees may be directed to Frank Robert, Associate Director of Education by email to
[email protected] or call 410-309-3475
FLA Website: https://midatlanticfoundation.org/education/financial-leadership-academy/
Application: https://midatlanticfoundation.org/education/financial-leadership-academy/fla-application/
Admission is by nomination from leadership.
The Holy Land - Bible Land Discovery Program December 3, 2019. Join Dale United Methodist Church and the co-chair of their Ministries of Outreach, Rev. Dr. Alfred S. Maloney, on a trip to the Holy Lands.
Dr. Maloney invites you to join him on this Bible Land Discovery program that will expand your knowledge of the Bible and this sacred land. A Journey following in the footsteps of Jesus will change the way you read the Bible, and you will learn why scholars refer to the Holy Land as the “Fifth Gospel.”
If interested and you wish to receive a brochure and/or more information, please contact Dr. Maloney at [email protected] or call at 302-530-0322. Experience a once in a life time journey as we see the Bible come to life!
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The Salem County Brass Society awards a music scholarship to a deserving senior student, in any music discipline, from Salem County, Gloucester County, Cumberland County, and New Castle County. The senior must plan on attending college in the fall as a major in some music discipline.
For more information, contact their business manager Scott West, (856) 468-7134
Kingwood UMC held their Church Picnic Day on June 2nd. The Salem County Brass Society (under the direction of Mr. Philip Blackman) attended and shared lunch with the congregation. They are an awesome group of players. They play so they can give back to the community.
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Conference Council on Young Adult Ministries CCYAM is looking for young adult leaders who are willing to organize and serve in young adult ministries during the
2019-2020 term.
CCYAM is a council within the Peninsula Delaware conference, and is led by young adults for young adults. Over the course of the year the CCYAM will plan local mission, fellowship, and worship opportunities for young adults.
The goal of CCYAM is to bring together active young adult ministries in local congregations, and young adults without a strong network to come together for ministry opportunities. Some of the current ministries of the CCYAM include an active blog, mission experience to Colombia, and day of fun at Camp Pecometh.
Many of the roles and responsibilities of the CCYAM are new, so young adults who are servant leaders and are flexible to changes are important. Members of the CCYAM will help develop and execute the vision for young adult ministry for the Annual Conference.
The CCYAM will have at least one young adult from each district within the conference. CCYAM strives to be comprised of individuals of diverse ages within the young adult scope, race and genders. This is an inclusive body and all young adults are encouraged to apply.
Application Link
Lumina Arts Photo Fridays Fridays 3rd Floor Grace UMC The Artist’s Way Creative Cluster participants will be adding photos throughout the remaining weeks of the course, so stay tuned for more! In Julia Cameron’s book, she likens creative inspiration to a mighty river. Separate from ourselves, connected to the Source, the flow is waiting to be tapped into. When we find this river and can embrace the journey of where it will take us, rapids and all, we see how creativity truly is a spiritual practice.
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Donated Laptops Still Needed Methodist Conference in Liberia In July I wrote to ask for donations of used laptops (with their power cords) to be donated for use in Liberia in connection with the partnership between Asbury UMC in Smyrna and the Methodist Conference in Liberia. The response was good but we have learned that they need at least 10 more. The laptops will be completely wiped of all files including the operating system and Windows 10 will be installed.
The computers are being used to set up a learning center to provide computer training and office skills to enable graduates of the program to obtain employment. The average salary for these jobs is $200 per month which is very little by our standards but a hugh blessing to those in Liberia.
If you have laptops which can be donated I will be happy to arrange to pick them up. If you are in Smyrna area, they could be dropped off at Asbury UMC Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Please contact me, Lois Bowers, via email or by phone at 302-659-2910 if you have any questions or have laptops to be picked up.
UMCOR Kits Needed Wilmington Hub: Christiana UMC For Mission Central UMCOR needs your help. Many of UMCOR’s relief supplies are running low and they are requesting that we work on:
School kits: www.wilmingtondistrict.org/UMCORSchoolKits.pdf
We hope that your church and/or your UMW will be able to respond either by making the kits or by buying supplies for the HUB to put together the kits.
You can also find the list for the kit items at:
www.missioncentral.org.
Click on the “How You Can Help” line on the top for a list of the kits and the items in the kits.
Bring your kits or supplies to the HUB by calling Ruth Rawlins in 302-507-2514 to arrange a time at your convenience.
Church UMCOR Collection Points Flood Bucket & Personal Hygiene Kits A printable list of locations throughout the Conference for dropping off contents for Flood Buckets and Personal Hygiene kits is listed below:
www.wilmingtondistrict.org/UMCOR_Drop_Sites.pdf
The HUB…..@ Christiana UMC Satellite Location of Mission Central Connecting the Peninsula-Delaware Conference to UMCOR and the World. The HUB is one of our United Methodist Mission warehouses, which collects and distributes UMCOR kits supplied by our HUBs.
What we do:
•Collect & verify kits put together by local churches
•Put together kits with items donated by local churches
•Participate in local missions work.
Critically needed Kits: Health Kits
School Kits
Cleaning Buckets
You can find the kit contents at www.missioncentral.org and click on “How You Can Help” and then “Donate Kit Items”. The items in the kits must be exact due to customs regulations and to be sure that each person receives the same kit.
The Christiana HUB is open the first Friday afternoon or first Saturday morning of the month for anyone who wants to come and help either verify or put together kits. Call our coordinators for confirmation of time and date, or to have a speaker come to your church and share about the HUB ministry:
Ruth Rawlins
302-507-2514
Do you sew, knit or crochet?
Use your talents to make school bags and infant sweaters. (Patterns are at the HUB.)
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Choir Director Position Open Elkton United Methodist Church Responsibilities: Direct two adult choirs (Wednesday night rehearsals and Sunday morning worship). Building choir membership, music selection, and planning for special events.
Qualifications: Strong Christian values, strong musical skills including vocals, interpersonal skills, knowledgeable about church music, music degree preferred.
10 Hrs./week Background check required.
Please send resume to Elkton United Methodist Church at 219 East Main Street, Elkton, MD 21921
Youth Ministry Leader Position Open Elkton United Methodist Church
Purpose: Develop and administer a ministry to the middle school and high school youth of our church. We are looking for a highly energetic person with a commitment to youth ministry.
Responsibilities: Weekly discussions and activities for youth group, organize and coordinate special events, communicate youth activities via church calendar, website and newsletter, and instruction of youth confirmation class.
Qualifications: Strong commitment to Christian values, strong organizational and communication skills, strong interpersonal skills with a minimum of a high school diploma.
15/hrs./week Background check required.
Please send resume to Elkton United Methodist Church at 219 East Main Street, Elkton, MD 21921
Full Time Teacher Position Marshallton United Methodist School of Wilmington Marshallton United Methodist School of Wilmington is seeking a F/T teacher with a high school diploma (TECE1, and TECE2 preferred). Qualified person must be CPR and First Aid certified. Benefits, salary and hours will be discussed at the interview. Please send resume (Fax: (302)994-8388) or call (302)994-4188).
Student Ministries Director Hockessin United Methodist Church Student Ministries Director is a full-time, salaried position reporting to the Senior Pastor with the responsibility for planning, leading and growing the student ministries at the Hockessin United Methodist Church (HUMC). This student minister will energize youth (6th-12th grades) with innovative ways to worship, fellowship and study scripture that leads them to a lasting relationship with Jesus Christ.
Qualifications: *Highly energetic and committed to youth ministry
*Training in Christian youth ministry or seminary experience
*Previous youth ministry and leadership experience required
*Strong leadership, planning and interpersonal skills
*Meets requirement for Safe Sanctuary(background check)
Full job description is available on Hockessin UMC website: Click to view Youth Director Job Posting ==> 1. Job Description Details 2. Job Offer Details
Compensation Package: $40,000-$45,000 annually plus monthly benefit allowance
Submit cover letter, resume and list of references to: [email protected]
Nursery Director Position Richardson Park UMC Job Description:
•Manage and participate in childcare during regular worship hours and small group activity hours, providing care for infants to children age 4 in the facilities of RPUMC.
•Recruit, schedule and organize volunteers to cover hours included below. Ten to 20 hours required per week.
Nursery Director (ND) must, at a minimum, pass Safe Sanctuary background check. Preferable candidate should have past childcare experience in a commercial/professional setting. ND would be responsible for working with a list of volunteers who would be available on a rotating basis (weekly-
monthly) to schedule the second adult that would be required per Safe Sanctuary rules of conduct.
Richardson Park United Methodist Church
11 North Maryland Avenue, Wilmington
302-654-0961
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Part-Time (12 hr./wk) Administrative Secretary Mt. Joy UMC, Wilmington Provide secretarial support to the pastor, staff and ministries of Mt. Joy United Methodist Church, reporting to the Pastor and Administrative Council
Qualifications: - Know and support the mission of Mt. Joy UMC
- Commit to assisting with forward movement of said mission
- Must possess the enthusiasm for the work of the church
- Flexible, personable, compassionate and professional - Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Team player - Self-motivated, interpreter of church life and activities
- Prompt, reliable, and tactful and trustworthy
- Open to additional continuing education as appropriate
- Required to pass Safe Sanctuary background check
- Must maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
Essential Position Responsibilities: Serve as church receptionist performing the following duties: answer phones, screen calls and relay messages
route calls to the appropriate persons or committee
Coordinate and route all mail, incoming and outgoing
Update/maintain the church calendar of events and meetings
Order supplies needed for the office, staff and committees as approved by the Finance Committee and/or Pastor Monitor and order copy machine supplies (i.e. toner, waste toner baskets,staples and paper) Prepare weekly and special service bulletins
Inform appropriate people of prayer concerns, deaths, births
Type letters and other documents for the pastor and as needed, prepare mailing campaigns, form letters/ announcements/invitations for continued use. Copy, collate and distribute documents and other communication for staff, committees, organizations and other church ministries. Serve as point of contact and calendar management partner for the Pastor. Ensure Pastor needed materials for New Members classes. Learn functionality of ALL church committees for ease of communication
Schedule Pastor’s appointments, as needed
Maintain and distribute Sick & Shut-In list Maintain and prepare quarterly worship schedule
Maintain/print Bible Study list Assist with other duties, as requested
Interested persons contact Beverly Evans, SPPRC Chair at [email protected] or (302) 893-2071 or Carolyn Kent at [email protected] or (302) 353-2731
Printable Job Description:
www.wilmingtondistrict.org/Mt_Joy_AA.pdf
Musician Position Mt. Joy UMC, Wilmington We are looking for a Musician skilled at playing the piano and/or keyboard as well as offer musical direction to the choirs. The applicant should be familiar with traditional and contemporary Gospel music, hymns and other devotional songs.
The position would be for the 1st and 4th Sundays of each month as well as rehearsals.
Mt. Joy desires to have the Musician provide musical services as a “Contractor” at the Church.
If you are interested in using your musical gifts to serve in this capacity, please contact Sis. Laretta Wilson at (302)437-5777 or [email protected].
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Pecometh Summer Camp Registration We are gearing up for Summer Camp 2019! While it seems early, we know that June will be here before we know it and are ready to fill our Pecometh home with the joy and cheer of our campers once again.
Registering your camper for a week at Pecometh would make a great last minute Christmas gift-registration is live and open now! You can search through our program descriptions and dates and rates matrix to help choose the right program and week for you and your camper- sign up here to receive the brochure when it becomes available. As an extra incentive, if you register now and pay in full by February 1st, 2019, you can receive a 10% discount!
For more information, and to register, visit our website at www.pecometh.org/registration or by calling 410-556-6900.
THE COKESBURY CORNER . . .
New Online Catalog
View our Monthly e-Catalogs online now!
To order: Telephone 1-800-672-1789 (Call Center) or Log onto www.cokesbury.com (website)
Our Website
Help Camp Pecometh with an In-Kind Donation If you have used items that are in good working condition, we may be able to put them to good use at Camp Pecometh. Right now, we have two specific needs:
• Washers, dryers, refrigerators and push mowers. We can never have too many of these. We use them mainly for the summer camp program, but now is good time for us to come pick them up, before the warm weather comes. Contact Bud-d Landing at [email protected]
• Nikon digital cameras, either the D3300, Coolpix B700 or Coolpix B500 for our Photography Camp. Some of our campers are not able to afford a camera needed to get the full experience from this camp program. Contact Jack Shitama at [email protected], if you have one of these models (or equivalent) or you’d like to find out how you can help