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SalisburySalisbury DistrictDistrict
Bethesda UMC 2
Rockawalkin Car Wash Yard Sale
6
Salem (Pocomoke) VBS Weird Animals
14
Nelson Memorial VBS Blast Off
15
Juneteenth BBQ 16
Union (Delmar) Car Truck Tractor Show
23
This beautiful backdrop that we enjoyed at Annual Conference was designed and painted by Rev. Janice Humphrey, Higher Hope UMC in Salisbury. Rev. Janice, thank-you for sharing your wonderful talent.
Being the Hands and Feet of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus ChristBeing the Hands and Feet of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ
Next Newsletter July 2, 2014
Sharing Life
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Annual Conference
Annual Conference, held June 5-7 at UMES in Princess Anne, was a joyful time of fellowship, worship, learning, and cele-
bration. We welcomed home Bishop Ernest Lyght and Bishop Sandra Steiner Ball, celebrated Rev. Sally Stewart, and hon-
ored Rev. Paul Holland. Holy conferencing was done to take care of the business of the Conference and Churches.
Looking forward to re-convening June 4-6, 2015.
PeninsulaPeninsula--Delaware Delaware Conference Night at Conference Night at
The Shorebirds.The Shorebirds.
August 22
Mark Your Calendar
Get Your Tickets
In The In The In The
Transforming Lives Through Jesus Christ
Bethesda UMCBethesda UMC 406 N. Division Street406 N. Division Street
Salisbury, MD 21801Salisbury, MD 21801
Rev. Rob Townsend, PastorRev. Rob Townsend, Pastor
Grow Deep,Grow Deep,Grow Deep,
Branch Out,Branch Out,Branch Out,
Bear FruitBear FruitBear Fruit
Salisbury District
APPOINTMENTS ANNOUNCED:APPOINTMENTS ANNOUNCED:APPOINTMENTS ANNOUNCED:
Rev. Jim Doran
From: Parsonsburg: Jerusalem
To: Parsonsburg: Jerusalem and Salisbury: Zion
Milbourne “Buddy” Adkins
To: Salisbury-Walston Switch: Mt Hermon
LAY ACADEMY NEWSLAY ACADEMY NEWS Kevin Smith, Lay Academy Director, has announced the following dates for the
Salisbury District Fall Lay Academy:
Opening Night - September 29th
Additional Class Nights Oct 6, 13, 20, 27, and Nov 3
Lay Academy Banquet Nov 10
INFO TO FOLLOW
Rev. Sally Stewart Ordained Full Elder
In a beautiful and inspiration Ordination Service at Annual Conference, Rev. Sally Stewart was ordained a Full Elder in the United Methodist Church. Achievement of Full Elder is the result of years of hard work and rigorous accountability. We congratulate Rev. Sally on her outstanding achievement!! Rev. Sally pastors the Oriole Charge, Princess Anne, MD.
Rev. Sally Stewart is congratulated by Salisbury District Superintendent Rev.
Fred Duncan after the Ordination Service.
Pictured below are Rev. Sally and her sponsors immediately following her ordination.
Summer Hours at the Conference Office
The Bishop Felton Edwin May Resource Center (Conference Office) is preparing to enter into the Summer Schedule. Beginning July 7th and continuing until September 1st, the Conference Office will be open from 8:00am to 4:30pm Mon-day through Thursday. The Conference Office will be closed on Fridays. Thank you and have a terrific summer!
Congratulations, Rev. Paul HollandCongratulations, Rev. Paul HollandCongratulations, Rev. Paul Holland
Our congratulations to Rev. Paul Holland at Crisfield: Immanuel for receiving the Francis Award recently at Annual Conference. Rev. Paul has been instrumental in initiating the program, Young Life, in the Cris-field area. Young Life reaches out to youth, high school age and beyond, to develop relationships with com-munity folks and Jesus Christ. Through his efforts, seven churches have become involved and funds raised to send youth to summer camp.
Pictured above are: Rev. Paul Holland receiving the Francis Asbury Award from Rev. Vaughn Haydon, Chairperson of the Conference Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry, along with Bishop Peggy Johnson and Mr. Richard Kellam, Salisbury District Lay Leader. Our Congrats and Thanks to Rev. Paul!!
——- CALENDAR OF EVENTS CALENDAR OF EVENTS CALENDAR OF EVENTS ——-
(F) - See Flyer in this Newsletter (C) - See Clip in this Newsletter
Jun 21, 2014 Sharptown-Zion Charge - Retirement Celebration for Rev. Dr. George Moody
Jun 21, 2014 Strengthening the Black Church—Juneteeneth Church BBQ 1:00-4:00 pm (F)
Jun 21, 2014 Rockawalkin UMC (Hebron) - Car Wash/Yard Sale 9:00-2:00 (C)
Jun 28, 2014 Union UMC (Delmar) - Annual Car-Truck-Bike-Tractor Show 9:30 am - 3:00 pm (F)
Jun 28, 2014 United Methodist Night at Phillies (F)
Jun 29-Jul 3, 2014 Nelson Memorial UMC (Hebron) - VBS - Blast Off - Nightly at 6:15 (F)
Jul 4, 2014 Independence Day
Jul 6, 2014 Mt Zion (Quantico) - Annual UMM Car & Bike Show 8:00 am until (C)
Jul 6, 2014 Union UMC (Delmar) - Fashion and Dinner Event 3:30 pm (F)
Jul 11-12, 2014 Christ UMC (Salis) - Women’s Retreat at Riverview Retreat Center (F)
Jul 12-13, 2014 Developing Your Tool Kit - African American Preaching, Practices & Principles (F)
Jul 17, 2014 Summer Health Workshop 7-9 pm (F)
Jul 27-Aug 3, 2014 Smith Island - Annual Campmeeting (C)
Aug 22, 2014 Peninsula-Delaware Conference Night at The Shorebirds (F)
Sep 20, 2014 Conference Spouse’s Retreat - Joy for the Journey - 8:00 am (F)
Jan 9-11, 2015 Youth Rally - Masterpiece
Sep 6, 2014 Mt Zion UMC (Quantico) - UMW 100 Women in Red 1:00 pm (F)
Jun 23-27, 2014 Salem UMC (Pocomoke City) - VBS - Weird Animals - Nightly at 5:30 pm (F)
Jun 29, 2014 Salem UMS (Pocomoke City) - Patriotic Picnic 4-7 pm (F)
Jul 6-13, 2014 Willards Campmeeting - Nightly at 7:30 pm (F)
Jun 27-29, 2014 Pecometh - Friends and Family Camp (F)
Jul 17-19, 2014 UMW - Mission U
Rockawalkin UMC 6777 Rockawalkin Road Hebron, MD
Car Wash/Yard SaleCar Wash/Yard SaleCar Wash/Yard Sale Saturday, June 21, 2014
9:00 - 2:00
Hot dogs, soda and chips will be sold - $5.00 per combo.
Car Washes include: vacuum, wash and dry, windows cleaned, rims cleaned, tires shined, and dashboards wiped.
Yard Sale: all crafters/vendors welcome. The Community Hall will be open at 8:00am. Just show up and set up! It will cost $10 to set up a table and $20 to rent 2 tables.
All proceeds will be donated to Relay for Life.
See Pen-Del website (www.pen-del.org) for complete details
WANTED: Info and Pictures about your VBS!! E-mail or snail mail to the District Office
NEWSLETTER
If you or anyone that you know
would like to re-ceive the District Newsletter by e-
mail, please call the district office (410-
749-3331) or send the e-mail address to [email protected]
2014 Mileage Rates
The 2014 standard rate for miles driven for the following purposes is :
56 cents per mile for business miles driven
23.5 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes
14 cents per mile driv-ing in service of chari-table organizations
Effective January 1, 2014
YOUTH RALLY 2015
Jan 9-11, 2015
MASTERPIECE
Ephesians 2:10
Clergy Pension & Insurance Payments
Due 15th of the Month
Arrearages occur after the 15th.
Men's Welcome Center Saturdays 10-2
For Homeless Men to Take Shower, Do Laundry and Fellowship
Needs: Individual Snacks (please mark
for "Men") White t-shirts sizes L and XL Disposable razors
Volunteers to assist on Saturday (contact Pastor Chuck Reynolds 443-359-1036)
Volunteering just one Saturday would be of great help
SUM 326 Barclay Street
Salisbury, MD 21804
Newsletter Schedule Newsletter Schedule
July 2July 2
July 16July 16
July 30July 30
August 13August 13
Flyers and Info Due Flyers and Info Due Two Days Before Two Days Before Newsletter DateNewsletter Date
For anyone who is interested in learning Korean, our church offers Korean School every Friday night 4:30-6:30 pm at Salis-bury Korean United Methodist Church, 6130 Hobbs Road, Salisbury, MD 21804. For questions, contact Pastor Paul at 443-366-2111
Benevolence Forms Please remember to submit a Benevolence form whenever submitting a payment to the
Conference Office. (All payments are sent to the Conference Office.)
Checks without a Benevolence form may be returned to the church,
resulting in late postings.
2014 forms are available on the Conference website,
www. pen-del.org.
We need your help! God is all around us and in our busyness we don’t often stop to appreciate what He has given us. So here’s how we need your help. If you have a picture of something that you feel is a beautiful gift from God, please share it by e-mailing it to: [email protected]
God is EverywhereGod is EverywhereGod is Everywhere ““Come and see what God has done, His awesome deeds for mankind!”Come and see what God has done, His awesome deeds for mankind!”
Psalm 66:5Psalm 66:5
Mr. Robert Johnson, Atlantic UMC in Ocean City, shared this “family” picture taken Mr. Robert Johnson, Atlantic UMC in Ocean City, shared this “family” picture taken In his neighborhood in Ocean City. Thank for sharing the perfection of nature!In his neighborhood in Ocean City. Thank for sharing the perfection of nature!
2014 Peninsula-Delaware Conference Night
At The Shorebirds
Mark Your Calendar - - - - Get Your Tickets
One of Life’s Little Lessons...One of Life’s Little Lessons...
Please share your events and activities at your church. E-mail/send/call your info, flyers, etc:
[email protected] or call 410-749-3331
Starry Night Starry Night Starry Night --- Chris August CCLI 296167Chris August CCLI 296167Chris August CCLI 296167
God loves you whether you like it or not On Sign at Ayres UMC in Pittsville ‐ Thanks Rev. Ray Rogers
Just Sharing...
I’m giving my life to the only One Who makes the moon reflect the sun
On that starry night He changed my life
I’m giving my life to the only Son Who was and is and yet to come
Let the praises ring ‘Cause He is everything
EverythingEverythingEverything
Mt. Zion UMC Mt. Zion UMC Mt. Zion UMC
Annual UMM Car & Bike Show
Sunday, July 6, 2014 8:00 am - Until
Oyster Fritters, Fried Fish Sandwiches and Other Goodies Available
‘Come Party at the Pavilion’
6101 Quantico Road Quantico, MD Rev. Lawrence Purnell, Pastor
Church groups are invited to come for a day of preaching and singing. Call Pastor Rick Edmund
(410-968-3517) for boat schedules and any other questions.
Smith Island Annual CampmeetingSmith Island Annual Campmeeting
July 27 July 27 -- Aug 3Aug 3
Bates Memorial UMC 116 N. Washington Street Snow Hill, MD 21863 Rev. Tina Whaley, Pastor
OutstandingOutstanding
Job OpportunityJob Opportunity
Please e-mail a letter of interest, your resume, and three references to: [email protected] by June 11. 2014
No Phone Calls, Please
There is more information about these events on the Pecometh website
(www.pecometh.org).
Registration is now open for Summer Camp…
2014 Pecometh Events
June 20-22 Single Parent Family
June 20-21 Top Chef Adults
June 22 Christian Yoga Retreat
June 22 Summer Camp Starts
June 27-29 Friends & Family Camp
July 27 Farm to Table Dinner
August 1-3 Friends & Family Camp
August 4-10 Summer Silent Retreat
Sept 9-11 River of Life
October 5 Auction Dinner
October 21-23 Voice of the Heart Session 2
October 26 Fall Youth Bonfire
Friends and Family Camp
Dates: June 27-29 and August 1-3
Experience all the fun and joy that kids at Camp Pecometh do! Gather friends and family and join us for a weekend of Splash-down, s’mores, kayaking, campfires, music, and all the beauty and joy of Pecometh! You can bring a tent, stay in a cabin, or experience our new Riverview Retreat Center.
Send a kid to camp!!
Salisbury District Office Salisbury District Office PeninsulaPeninsula--Delaware Delaware
ConferenceConference
[email protected]@comcast.net
211A Phillip Morris Drive211A Phillip Morris Drive Salisbury, MD 21804Salisbury, MD 21804
410410--749749--33313331
District SuperintendentDistrict Superintendent Rev. Fred DuncanRev. Fred Duncan
Administrative AssistantAdministrative Assistant
Charlotte HastingsCharlotte Hastings
Office HoursOffice Hours MM--T 8:00am T 8:00am -- 4:30 pm4:30 pm
Fri Fri -- Closed Closed
District Office will be District Office will be District Office will be closed on July 3closed on July 3closed on July 3
PP SS AA LL MM SS
There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place
where the Most High dwells.
Psalm 46:4
Enter His gates with thanksgiving
and His courts with praise;
Give thanks to Him and praise
His Name.
Psalm 100:4