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Don't miss the opportunity to attend this year's Bishop's Day with
keynote speaker Bishop Robert Schnase, author of 5 Practices of
Fruitful Congregations. Albion College with be hosting this event.
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One Great Hour of Sharing
One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS), a United Methodist Special Sunday, is March 14. This Special Sunday with offering enables the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) to respond to disasters around the world by covering the costs of its doing business. Because of OGHS, gifts to specific UMCOR programs go 100% to the designated project. Unlike other mission programs, UMCOR receives no World Service or other apportionment money. By giving to One Great Hour of Sharing, you enable UMCOR to keep the promise that 100% of designated gifts go to specified causes. Offering gifts over and above those used to cover administrative costs are channeled where they're most needed. UMCOR's specialized ministries responding in disaster, fighting hunger, alleviating poverty, providing relief supplies around the world, and offering hospitality to immigrants and refugees all assist the most vulnerable people whose need is greatest. Call 888.346.3862 to order free envelopes and other resources so your congregation can participate in this church wide offering. For free downloadable bulletin inserts, worship resources, children’s sermons and posters go to
http://www.umc-gbcs.org/site/apps/nlnet/content.aspx?c=frLJK2PKLqF&b=5779539&ct=7989133&tr=y&auid=5908416
One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS), a United Methodist Special Sunday, is March 14. This Special Sunday with offering enables the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) to respond to disasters around the world by covering the costs of its doing business. Because of OGHS, gifts to specific UMCOR programs go 100% to the designated project. Unlike other mission programs, UMCOR receives no World Service or other apportionment money. By giving to One Great Hour of Sharing, you enable UMCOR to keep the promise that 100% of designated gifts go to specified causes. Offering gifts over and above those used to cover administrative costs are channeled where they're most needed. UMCOR's specialized ministries responding in disaster, fighting hunger, alleviating poverty, providing relief supplies around the world, and offering hospitality to immigrants and refugees all assist the most vulnerable people whose need is greatest. Call 888.346.3862 to order free envelopes and other resources so your congregation can participate in this church wide offering. For free downloadable bulletin inserts, worship resources, children’s sermons and posters go to
http://www.umc-gbcs.org/site/apps/nlnet/content.aspx?c=frLJK2PKLqF&b=5779539&ct=7989133&tr=y&auid=5908416
TOGETHER WE CAN:
CELEBRATING UNITED METHODIST GIVING
Rev. Dr. Ken Sloane, Director of Communications at UM Communications in Nashville, TN, will be traveling around our West Michigan Conference in early May to present an uplifting and encouraging program on giving. He will be in the Albion District on Thursday, May 13. Everyone -- laity and clergy -- is welcome and encouraged to attend one of his presentations: 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Marshall UMC, and 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Coldwater UMC. The presentation will be followed by snacks and fellowship.
Download Flyer Here: Ken Sloane Stewardship Gatherings
CELEBRATING UNITED METHODIST GIVING
Rev. Dr. Ken Sloane, Director of Communications at UM Communications in Nashville, TN, will be traveling around our West Michigan Conference in early May to present an uplifting and encouraging program on giving. He will be in the Albion District on Thursday, May 13. Everyone -- laity and clergy -- is welcome and encouraged to attend one of his presentations: 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Marshall UMC, and 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Coldwater UMC. The presentation will be followed by snacks and fellowship.
Download Flyer Here: Ken Sloane Stewardship Gatherings
Lands of the Bible Cruise November 2010
Pastor Scott Manning (Constantine and and White Pigeon UMCs here in the Albion District) and Jody Pratt (Grand Rapids District Lay Leader) are organizing a 12 day cruise with Educational Opportunities Tours departing November 10, 2010 . The group will travel to Greece, Turkey, Israel and Egypt aboard the ship, Cristal.
Travel includes time at Mars Hill in Greece, the market place in Corinth, and the pyramids of Egypt. Also included is Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Galilee, with a final stop at Ephesus.
Jody Pratt will also offer an opportunity to complete the Basic and Advanced Lay Speaking classes, weaving the highlights of the trip into the required course work. For more information please contact Jody at 269.792.0481 or prattgji@hughes.net.
Pastor Scott Manning (Constantine and and White Pigeon UMCs here in the Albion District) and Jody Pratt (Grand Rapids District Lay Leader) are organizing a 12 day cruise with Educational Opportunities Tours departing November 10, 2010 . The group will travel to Greece, Turkey, Israel and Egypt aboard the ship, Cristal.
Travel includes time at Mars Hill in Greece, the market place in Corinth, and the pyramids of Egypt. Also included is Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Galilee, with a final stop at Ephesus.
Jody Pratt will also offer an opportunity to complete the Basic and Advanced Lay Speaking classes, weaving the highlights of the trip into the required course work. For more information please contact Jody at 269.792.0481 or prattgji@hughes.net.
