Preaching with Power
June 15, 2019Faith UMC, 512 Hughes St
Bellefonte, PA 16823
Leader: Dr. Dilip Abayasekara
Pastor - Do you have a word for me today?
Bring your outline for your next sermon to this seminar and right then and there begin to apply the principles you learn on how to craft an message that makes your congregants want to listen. Learn a few simple but powerful ways that you can convert pedestrian delivery into persuasive power. Claim biblical fundamentals so that you don’t depend on personal cleverness but on the power of God unleashed through you and despite you! Will that be a worthwhile investment in your ministry?
Register at http://bit.ly/PreachingWithPower
Peace with Justice Sunday
June 16, 2019www.umcgiving.org/ministry-articles/peace-with-justice-sunday
Mission u 2019
July 10, 11-13, 27tinyurl.com/yxufxovd
Mission u Express
July 10 or July 27
Designed to give clergy and laity a condensed version of the 3-day school, Mission u Express begins at 8:45 a.m. with registration and refreshments. A two-hour overview will be presented for each of the two studies. Lunch will be served between the two sessions. The day ends at 4 p.m. Time is allotted for viewing mission displays and to browse study materials.
Mission u Seminar
July 11– 13
Gather with other United Methodists for a unique learning opportunity and spiritual renewal. This annual event will motivate, inform and enrich your commitment to global ministry. Join us for Mission u on the campus of Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA. The Mission u 3-day seminar is a multi-generational gathering offering studies oriented to adults, youth having completed grades 6-12 and children who have completed grades K-5.
Adults of all ages participate in the Spiritual Growth study as well as the Special UMW study. Learn from trained, experienced teachers as well as from each other. Enjoy delicious meals with friends and browse the Book Room and Resource Room, as well as shop for fair trade items in the Marketplace. Expect fun activities in the evening, and time to relax and reflect as well.
Studies are also available for children, Grades K-5 (accompanied by an adult) and Youth, Grades 6-12 (new this year - accompanied by an adult).
Brochure with registration form: tinyurl.com/yxufxovd
NAVIGATE
August 22-24, 2019Radisson Hotel Harrisburg
1150 Camp Hill Bypass
Camp Hill, PA 17011
www.susumc.org/navigate/
VIM Team Leader Training
Learn how to lead an UMVIM Team locally, nationally, or globally. Topics include: Best Practices, Cultural Awareness, Health & Safety, Team Orientations, Useful Forms, Fundraising, and the connectional system of United Methodist Volunteers In Mission.
Open to all: those who have led teams, those who have never been on a team. Training does not require you to lead a trip but equips you for service. We’ll learn to become better missionaries and servants from the course materials and from one another.
9am - 4pm
Light breakfast and materials provided. Please bring a bagged lunch.
June 15
Scranton/Wilkes-Barre DistrictClarks Summit UMC
1310 Morgan Hwy., Clarks Summit, PA 18411
June 22
Williamsport DistrictSt. John’s UMC Newberry
2101 Newberry St., Williamsport, PA 17701
July 27
Altoona DistrictFirst UMC
801 Allegheny St., Hollidaysburg, PA 16648
August 17
York DistrictGettysburg UMC
30 W. High St., Gettysburg, PA 17325
September 14
Lewisburg DistrictTrinity UMC
84 Lombard Ave., Danville, PA 17821
October 19
Harrisburg DistrictGrace UMC
309 Herman Ave. Lemoyne PA 17043
November 2
State College DistrictFirst UMC
200 E. 3rd St. Lewistown, PA 17044
RSVP to Michelle Schwartzman, Director Volunteers in Mission
2 weeks prior to the training.
vim@susumc.org or 717-766-7441 ext.3105
Give Ye Them To Eat - Mission Opportunity
October 11-20, 2019
Puebla & Tlancualpican, Mexico
You are invited to become “AWARE” (Alternative Work/study Awareness Program) in Mexico, October 11-20, 2019. This trip is open to anyone age 18 or older who has a desire to work and learn in another culture.
Working with staff of the Give Ye Them To Eat program (www.gytte.org ), we will work alongside new Mexican friends on construction projects, repairs and upgrades in and around the Tree of Life Training Center in Tlancualpican. We will visit villages, participate in health programs, learn about agricultural & livestock development, participate in worship at local Methodist Churches as well as have some time to shop and do some touring.
Cost for the trip is approximately $2000. Costs include all transportation, meals, lodging, tips and admissions to tourist attractions.
Contact Rev. Marian Hartman at mhartman@susumc.org for more information or an application.
Please note that this area of Mexico is NOT a high risk area for violence.
Clergy can receive 3.3 CEUs for participation in the AWARE program. Funds for continuing education can be used. The Board of Ordained Ministry also has continuing formation grants for clergy.
