North District UMC » District News 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. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:36:04 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 February Quadrant Meetings http://www.northdistrictumc.org/2012/02/february-quadrant-meetings/ http://www.northdistrictumc.org/2012/02/february-quadrant-meetings/#comments Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:36:04 +0000 Webminister http://www.northdistrictumc.org/?p=1300 The book for discussion at the February Quadrant Meetings is:

Focus by Lovett Weems

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March 24 & 25

Lakeview Baptist Assembly in Lone Star, TX

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You can now receive updates concerning North District Youth on your cell phone! Click on the link below to get signed up!

 

Tommy Earl Burton

North District Youth Coordinator

903-701-7407 cell

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Tommy Earl Burton

North District Youth Coordinator

903-701-7407 cell

 

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Lone Star, Texas

Lakeview Baptist Assembly Center

10 am to 4 PM

With Rev. Dr. Richard Heyduck

Fee: $15 for lunch

Materials online at:

http://coursekit.com/app#course/clm-d.heyduck 

Code: HKUSFK

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Primarily for times other than Sunday mornings (Sunday night, Wednesday night, Wednesday morning), but would need to work occasionally on Sunday mornings.  Contact Esther Brown at 903-759-3831 or estherb@greggton.org. Greggton UMC of Longview

 

Part-time Administrative Assistant Needed

FUMC, Hughes Springs, TX, PO Box 818, Hughes Springs, TX 75656

Contact Rev. Heidi Cain, 903-639-2131, bnh072801@gmail.com

 

Part-time Youth Director Needed

Cornett UMC, near Naples, TX, PO Box 818, Hughes Springs, TX 75656

Contact Rev. Heidi Cain, 903-639-2131, bnh072801@gmail.com

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The Bear Creek fires in September 2011 forced the postponement of this event, but we’re back on track and excited to have Scott Atnip, National Development Director for UM Army, returning to our district. Scott will be here at Linden UMC on Thursday evening, February 16, at 6pm. We’ll continue the conversation we began last summer, working together to strengthen the ministries of UM Army in our own district and beyond. We’d love for you to join us, and hope that you will invite enthusiastic laypersons from your congregation to come with you as well.

Appetizers will be served, prepared by Linden’s own Keenan Attatway, a culinary arts graduate and veteran of UM Army. We will appreciate your RSVP (to desiree@lindenumc.org) so that we might prepare appropriately for all who will be in attendance.

Please print this invitation (Click Here). It can be used on your refrigerator as a reminder. It can also be shared as an invitation to laypersons from your congregation.

I hope you’ll be able to join us.

 

Sincerely,

Rev. Kevin Young

Linden UMC

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Attention Clergy and Church Finance Staff:

Once again Heartspring Methodist Foundation and the Texas Conference Center for Connectional Resources will co-sponsor seminars covering clergy tax filings and general financial and legal updates for the local church. Active clergy members, and those responsible for local church finance, such as business administrators, financial secretaries, treasurers, etc. should consider attending.

Reserve your seat today! For more information or to register and pay online, use the link below or visit www.heartspringmethodist.org.

REGISTER ONLINE

Thursday
February 23, 2012

HOUSTON

TYLER

St. Paul’s UMC

Marvin UMC

5501 Main Street

300 W. Erwin Street

Houston TX 77004

Tyler TX 75702

Speaker: Amy Hume

Speaker: Frank Sommerville

 

SCHEDULE:

08:45am – Registration
09:15am – CLERGY TAX SEMINAR (3 hours)
12:15pm – Lunch on your own
12:45pm – Registration (PM session only)
01:30pm – CHURCH FINANCE SEMINAR (2.5 hours)

FEES:

The cost is $45.00 for one half-day session (either Clergy or Church Finance) or $80.00 to attend both sessions. Tuition includes all books and materials.

DETAILS:

CLERGY TAX SEMINAR:
There are no pre-requisites to attend. Attendees should expect to gain knowledge about relevant changes to current tax laws, and learn about payroll issues related to ministers such as employment status, housing allowances, reimbursible expenses, tax free benefits, retirement plans, and more. The presenter will be using the 2012 version of Zondervan’s Minister’s Tax and Financial Guide, a copy of which is included in your registration fee.
Currently, this seminar is pending approval to offer 3-credit hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Credit.

CHURCH FINANCE & LEGAL UPDATE SEMINAR:
There are no pre-requisites to attend. Attendees should expect to gain specific knowledge about relevant changes to current tax laws, and learn more about the basics of general church finance, including how to handle unique issues related to church employees and contractors, reimbursement plans, charitable gifts, tax deductible contributions, expense reimbursement, financial records and reporting, and more. The presenter will be using the 2012 version of Zondervan’s Church and Non-Profit Tax and Financial Guide, a copy of which is included in your registration fee. Currently, this seminar is pending approval to offer 2.5-credit hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Credit.

 

Visit www.heartspringmethodist.org for more information about the upcoming 2012 Tax Seminars or contact Krystol Brockermeyer at 713-533-3780 (800-521-9617) or office@heartspringmethodist.org.

Heartspring Methodist Foundation | 5215 Main St., Houston, TX 77002
713.533.3780 www.heartspringmethodist.org
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Leaders:  Rev. Mike Cave (clergy), Carleen Alderman (laity), and Pat Miller (Chrysalis)

Location: Tennison UMC, 313 N. Church St., Mt. Pleasant, TX 75455

Dates:

Friday, Jan. 20, 5-9 p.m. Clergy Training

Lay folks are invited and welcome to join the clergy (lay board members especially )to discover how the clergy partner with the laity and the walks are designed to lead the pilgrims to a closer walk with Christ.

Saturday, Jan. 21, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Lay Training

Laity will look at reunion groups, sponsorship, training, weekend planning, and more.

Meals:  Will be provided.

RSVPs are essential!!! RSVP to Rev. Debbie Riggsby, email at

deborah817@suddenlink.net, call 903-243-3333 (cell), or text 903-243-3333.  Please include your name and number attending.

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Thursday, February 9, 2012

A website is the new front door to your church. Patrick Steil, Webmaster for the North Texas Conference and owner of ChurchBuzz.org, will walk you through 10 Commandments that transform your website into the BEST outreach and communications tool that has ever been possible. Please visit the Committee Resources page for more in depth information regarding webinar details and system requirements.

Location: Online

For more information: contact: Betsey Heavner or call 615.340.7295

 

Webinar – Healthy Church Leaders – Key Factors

Thursday, February 23, 2012

SPRC has a key role for health of body, mind and soul for your pastor and leaders. GBPHB’s Center for Health shares key factors for a healthy ministry environment. Please visit the Committee Resources page for more in depth information regarding webinar details and system requirements.

Location: Online

 

The Singing Church: Current Practices and Emerging Trends in Congregational Song

Monday, March 19, 2012 – Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Join a renowned ecumenical group of outstanding scholars and musicians to explore the emerging practices, leadership skills, and repertories of congregational song.

     •Discover, renew, and reinterpret traditional worship-song

     •Learn to sing another’s song: an ecumenical and intercultural exchange

     •Sing and imagine a church that is still unfolding

Location: Candler School of Theology, Emory University, Atlanta GA

Sponsored by: Candler School of Theology

For more information: contact: call 404.727.8276

 

For more information: contact: Betsey Heavner or call 615.340.7295

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