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February 2008
News from and for Pacific Northwest
United Methodists in Ministry Together
February 29, #23 Officer Lists
Now that Charge Conferences are complete, please send your Officer Lists to: camping@pnwumc.org; or fax: 206-870-6839; or mail them to the Conference Office at: PO Box 13650, Des Moines, WA 98198-1009
Board and Agency Chair Report Deadline
Please note: The deadline to get your reports in to the Conference Office for the Pre-Conference Handbook is April 1. Please submit your reports to: aconklin@pnwumc.org or mail to: United Methodist Conference Office, PO Box 13650, Des Moines, WA 98198-1009, fax: 206-870-6839.
Call for Volunteers (UMVIM)
Elaine Lawlor (360) 508-6300 at Adna Command Center has asked for volunteers to help this weekend with sheetrock in two houses; she also needs a couple of crews doing sheetrock the following weekend. People who can help please call Elaine directly to coordinate. Thank you to all of the volunteers who have been serving in these areas. Your servant has been noted. Ronda Cordill, UMVIM Co-Coordinator r_cordill@hotmail.com
Sager Brown Needs Kits
The UMCOR's Sager Brown resource center is in great need of a variety of kits used in its global work.There is an immediate need for 33,000 layette kits, 64,000 sewing kits and approximately 1,000 bedding kits to meet upcoming needs. To see what is included in each kit click here: http://new.gbgm- umc.org/umcor/getconnected/supplies/
February 27, #22 Officer Lists
Now that Charge Conferences are complete, please send your Officer Lists to: camping@pnwumc.org; or fax: 206-870-6839; or mail them to the Conference Office at: PO Box 13650, Des Moines, WA 98198-1009
Board and Agency Chair Report Deadline
Please note: The deadline to get your reports in to the Conference Office for the Pre-Conference Handbook is April 1. Please submit your reports to: aconklin@pnwumc.org or mail to: United Methodist Conference Office, PO Box 13650, Des Moines, WA 98198-1009, fax: 206-870-6839.
UMVIM
A pastors teaching team (through UMVIM) will be traveling to Nepal in late April/early May. If you are interested in joining please contact Kurt or Jan Kaiser at love2trvl@imbris.com for details ASAP.A team meeting is scheduled for March 5 in the Spokane area and we'd like to have all interested pastors attend, even if you cannot participate in this spring's trip. (We hope to have a follow-up team in the fall or early 2009.) The purpose of this UMVIM team is to train and equip the pastors and leaders of the emerging UMC Nepal so that they may be effective in church ministry. 6 pastors from PNW will meet with approximately 60 pastors and key church leaders in Nepal for two weeks of workshops.
Cargo Container 2008
Last year the Hope For the Children of Africa intended to send one cargo container to the DRC. Because of the generous donations from our PNW Conference we sent two and we still had some left over! Mike and Terrie Hobbs have kindly committed to coordinating the shipping of another container this Spring. We have urgent needs: 1. Donations - the cost of shipping a container is nearly $20,000. (If each church could send $50, we'd have most of what we need.) 2. Volunteers to help with sorting, packing, loading. 3. A staging locationPlease help us spread the word to your churches. Contact Terrie & Mike Hobbs at miketerriehobbs@gmail.com to volunteer. Soon we will have complete information posted on our website: www.hopeforthechildrenofafrica.com .
Automatic External Defibrillators (AED's)
Is your church considering the need for an AED in the local setting? Are you wondering about their cost? Would your church consider buying one if the price were reduced through the efforts of a group purchase? Please contact Brant Henshaw at bhenshaw@pnwumc.org or 800-755-7710 x307 with the name of our church, the number of units you would consider purchasing? And any other pertinent information you deem important. This does not obligate you to any purchase, but will give us an idea of how many we might be able to order to see about a reduced rate and who is interested
Upcoming Designated Safety Officer Training
The Wesley Foundation of Washington State University is presently accepting applications
The Wesley Foundation of Washington State University is presently accepting applications for the position of Director of The Wesley Foundation, WSU/United Methodist Campus Pastor starting July 1, 2008. WSU is a major university located in the college town of Pullman, WA amidst rolling hills and wheat fields. This position oversees a dynamic campus ministry that focuses upon spirituality, nurture, worship, and mission. For more details and contact information please download full job announcement http://www.pnwumc.org/flyer/wsupositionannounc ement.doc February 27, #21 Officers Lists
Now that Charge Conferences are complete, please send your Officer Lists to: camping@pnwumc.org; or fax: 206-870-6839; or mail them to the Conference Office at: PO Box 13650, Des Moines, WA 98198-1009
Channels
"Our next issue of Channels, Issue 10, will be released on the week of March 3. We are currently accepting submissions for Issue 11. All submissions (stories, photos, illustrations) for this issue are due on Friday, March 14.""An article on music ministry is being developed. District Superintendents: Do you know of any local churches, big or small, with a unique music ministry that would like to be featured in a future issue of Channels? E-mail Jesse Love, jlove@pnwumc.org, for submissions or story leads. Thank you!"
Pacific Northwest Connections in Interpreter Magazine
There are several Pacific Northwest connections in the March-April issue of Interpreter, the official ministry magazine for the people of The United Methodist Church.Read about Puyallup United Methodist Church, in the March-April 2008 issue of Interpreter, the official ministry magazine for the people of The United Methodist Church. The "It Worked for Us" department features the Puyallup men's ministry of making wooden toys for the Toy Chest Ministry. You may read the story on-line at http://www.interpretermagazine.org/interior.asp? ptid=43&mid=12608. . This issue of Interpreter includes several features on men's ministry. The lead story, offering models of successful ministries that provide men with ways to become part of churches, includes the ministry of Bonners Ferry (Idaho) United Methodist Church. The stories include suggestions of resources and how to make the setting comfortable for men and of resources. Read, too, about the issues delegates will consider when the 2008 General Conference of The United Methodist Church convenes in Fort Worth in April.
GENERAL SECRETARY POSITION
The General Commission on Christian Unity and Interreligious Concerns of The United Methodist Church is seeking a General Secretary for its New York office. The General Secretary serves as the chief executive of the Commission and is responsible for giving leadership to The United Methodist Church in its quest for unity and for the development of relationships with other churches, ecumenical organizations and religious faith communities.The ideal candidate will have the following experience and background: · Ph.D. or equivalent, plus a minimum of five years executive level experience with a faith-based organization. · Professing member of The United Methodist Church. · Five to seven years of work within The United Methodist Church. · Thorough grounding in theology. · Passion for ecumenism. · Demonstrated organizational leadership and team development skills. · Successful experience networking and building collaborative partnerships. · Effective communication and facilitation skills. For detailed information on this position and an application, please visit our website at www.gccuic- umc.org. Questions may be directed to Bishop Ann Sherer, President and Search Committee Chairperson via email at Bishop@umcneb.org Application deadline: March 15, 2008
February 20, #20 Disaster Relief Request
Elaine Lawlor at the Adna Disaster Relief Command Center has a need for 10 men to help shovel gravel this Saturday, Feb, 23rd (if weather permits) at an organic farm in the Adna area. The farmer will have equipment to remove piles of gravel deposited by the flood, and needs a crew to shovel the rock that machines can't pick up. If you can help please call Elaine at 360-508-6300.This does not have to be a team but individuals can offer to help with this project. Ronda Cordill, UMVIM Coordinator
February 20, #18 New Appointments
Bishop Paup has made public his intention for the following appointments:Gordon Hutchins (Leave of Absence) to Renton: Kennydale interim, effective March 1. David Tinney (Bellevue: Aldersgate) to Vancouver First, effective July 1. In addition Elaine Stanovsky has assigned Denise Roberts (returning from Garrett Evangelical Seminary) to Seattle: Green Lake UMC interim, effective February 15, pending approval for appointment as a Local Pastor, and Rev. Ron Davids (Presbyterian) to Seattle: Grace interim, effective February 17.
February 15, #17 The Pacific Northwest Conference announces an opening for the (Clergy) position of Director of New Ministry Development.
Requirements for application:* Experience in successfully developing and growing a new church start or redeveloping an existing congregation; * Well-grounded in the history and tradition of the United Methodist Church and committed to its doctrine and polity; * Experience working in a team setting and be a self- starter; * Trained in processes and models of new church starts and development in today¹s world; * Willingness to consult with others in this field who may provide guidance and information; * Ability to work consultatively with the Bishop, District Superintendents, and conference staff; * Ability to work with people of diverse cultural, theological, generational, and ethnic background; * Be an innovator with passion toward fulfilling the shared vision of an inclusive conference; * Experience in the field of ethnic/multicultural ministry; and * Strong sense of call to this ministry. Interested applicants should send a letter of application, current resume, and contact information for three professional references to the Rev. David Valera, Director of Connectional Ministries at PO Box 13650, Des Moines WA 98198 or at dvalera@pnwumc.org. Interested applicants should note that the application period is relatively brief and applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. PST, February 29, 2008. The Rev. David V. Valera Director of Connectional Ministries Pacific Northwest Annual Conference The United Methodist Church 1.800.755.7710 www.pnwumc.org For complete position description, go to http://www.pnwumc.org/news/dnmd.html
A New Heaven and A New Earth, Cultural Competency
Training for the Northwest with Rev. Eric Law, Tues. April 8, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM at Spokane Valley United Methodist Church, 115 N Raymond Rd, Spokane Valley WA. PNW Conference is in partnership with Evergreen Association of American Baptist Churches, Evangelical Lutheran Church in American Region 1, and Episcopal Diocese of Olympia in this offering. Clergy and lay are invited to attend. Cost is $50.00 per person or up to five persons from one congregation for $150. For flyer, brochure, registration and driving directions go to pnwumc.org/cctn. Space is limited. Please register soon. This fulfills the clergy requirement for cultural competency training for the 2004 to 2008 quadrennium. This requirement must be met by December 31, 2008. Watch the News Digest for additional offerings.
February 15, #16 VIM Volunteers Needed
Benton City UMC will be taking a mission team to the small community along Highway 6 out of Chehalis April 6-9. Volunteers will be staying at Chehalis UMC overnight. If interested in volunteering, please call VIM leader Laura Beaver at 509-588-3774 or email yakimariver@verizon.net.
Channels
February Channels is now available for viewing/download from our website at: http://www.pnwumc.orgDeadline for submission of articles/photos is today, February 15th for the March issue. Please send to: jlove@pnwumc.org
February 13, #15 Channels
February Channels is now available for viewing/download from our website at: http://www.pnwumc.orgDeadline for submission of articles/photos is Friday, February 15th for the March issue. Please send to: jlove@pnwumc.org
Congo Container
In case anybody wondered if sending containers to the Congo are worth the effort, please go to: http://www.pnwumc.org/Missions/africacontainer.html
February 12, #14 New Appointment
Bishop Paup has announced his intention to appoint Revs. Tori and Robert Hicks to the Alaska Missionary Conference effective July 1, 2008. Tori is currently appointed to Colfax United Methodist Church and Robert serves as Campus Minister at the Wesley Foundation at Washington State University. February 10, #13 Hey There Campers! The catalogs are in your mailboxes and bundles are on their way to churches. The website has lots of information on it for download. The snow is still falling in many places, but summer is just around the corner. We are working diligently to get our new registration system up to full speed, but the online portion is still a few weeks away from being ready. We will send out an announcement as soon as it is live and ready for you. In the mean time you can register by mail if you are anxious to get it taken care of. If you need more information, please call us at 800-755-7710 x305 or email us at camping@pnwumc.org . Please remember to check the local church events by clicking here: http://www.pnwumc.org/html/localchurch.html To check job openings, please click here: http://www.pnwumc.org/html/jobopenings.html
February 7, #12 Global Mission Newsletter H.A.I.L. (Here Am I, Lord!)
Volume 2 Issue #2 has been posted at the conference mission website: www.pnwumc.org/missions. To have future issues of this email newsletter delivered to you directly, click on "Join Our Mailing List!" under the Quick Links section and enter your email address. If you are already subscribing to other conference newsletters, you may be told: "You are already a member of the PNW Annual Conference mailing list. If you would like to update your profile, please re-type your email address below and instructions will be emailed to you." Just follow the instructions.
February 7, #11 Death Notices
Edna M. LuscombeNovember 13, 1909 - January 11, 2008 Edna M. Luscombe, beloved wife and surviving spouse of Rev. Herbert G. Luscombe, died on January 11, 2008. Rev. Herbert G. Luscombe pre-deceased her on July 24, 1974. Her only son, Herbert G. Luscombe, Jr. also pre-deceased her October 28, 2002. Edna is survived by a brother and two grand-children: Ms. Jodi Marie Koch at 32321 44th Pl. SW, Federal Way, WA 98023 and Sean George Luscombe of Carson City, Nevada. A small memorial service was previously held to honor her life. J. Wesley Sullivan April 19, 1921 - November 11, 2007 J. Wesley Sullivan, beloved husband of retired pastor I. Ruth Gray, died on November 11, 2007. He is survived by his wife, I. Ruth Gray, who lives at 1511 SW Park Ave. Apt. #811, Portland, OR 97201. He is also survived by his four children: Steve, David, Nancy and William. Wes Sullivan and Ruth Gray were married on July 27, 2004 following her retirement in the Pacific Northwest Conference. A celebration of Wes' life was held December 15, 2007 at the Salem Presbyterian Church in Salem, Oregon. Conference Board of Pensions, February 7, 2008
February 5, #10 Channels Deadline
The deadline for submission of articles/photos for the March issue of Channels is February 15th. Please email all articles to: jlove@pnwumc.org.
Officer Lists
Now that Charge Conferences have taken place, please forward your updated Officer Lists to the Conference Office. If emailing your list, please send to Sharon Meeds at: camping@pnwumc.org; or fax it to: 206-870-6839 asap. Thanks in advance for your help.
A GIFT FROM BISHOP PAUP
Again this year Bishop Paup has arranged with the Center for Parish Development for the clergy and churches of the Pacific Northwest Conference to have online access to the Center Letter. This publication has the latest thinking and research on missional church topics. Dr. Inagrace Dietterich, who was at the Bishop's Symposium in 2005, is a frequent writer. Here is how it works: Go to www.missionalchurch.org click on Center Letter on line, Registered Users Only We have access now to 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Click the Login box. When the window opens enter the following For 2005 Member name=model2005 Password=model2005 For 2006 Member name= foundation2006 Password= foundation2006 For 2007 Member name=spiritled2007 Password=spiritled2007 For 2008 Member name=reconcile2008 Password=reconcile2008 Enjoy Please remember to check the local church events by clicking here: http://www.pnwumc.org/html/localchurch.html To check job openings, please click here: http://www.pnwumc.org/html/jobopenings.html
February 4, #9 A Message from Bishop Hoshibata
My mother, Violet Teruko Hoshibata, died on Thursday night, January 31, 2008. After several days of gradual decline, her breathing stopped very quietly without much fanfare. It was gentle and very much in keeping with the way she would have wanted it. My mother was very much at peace with the fact that her illness was terminal and that death was imminent. A high school English teacher by profession, she believed in the importance of higher education and lifelong learning. She was an ardent supporter of the University of Hawaii's Medical School and so in accordance with her wishes, her body has been given to the Medical School for research. Although we at first believed our mother would have more time with us, we accept that she is now encompassed in God's love and peace and that she is reunited with her loved ones, especially our father, who have preceded her. We rejoice with hope in the eternal message of the Life Abundant made known to us in Christ Jesus. We have been uplifted by many expressions of support. My brother John joins Greta and me in expressing our heartfelt appreciation to you for your messages of love and for your prayers. Received from the UMConnector, Oregon Conference
Condolences for Bishop Hosibata & Family
Condolences may be sent to Bishop Hoshibata at the United Methodist Church Center, 1505 SW 18th Ave., Portland, OR 97201-2599.
February 1, #8 Weaving a Web of Connections
Weaving a Web of Connections, Using Internet Technology for Effective Ministry is being offered through United Methodist Communications, March 7- 8, 2008 at First UMC, Vancouver, WA. For more information visit: http://www.pnwumc.org/flyer/weavingaweb.pdf
Trip to the Holy Land
Pastor Allan Ocampo of of Beacon UMC will lead a trip to Israel and Egypt on September 14-26, 2008, This trip is through IGM Regional Tours and will provide new understanding of Christian history and the life of Christ. We will visit authentic places where Jesus lived, walked, and taught, ministered and became a sacrifice. Pastor Allan is an experienced traveler to the Holy Land. There is room for approximately two more travelers. If you are interested in receiving a brochure of this trip please contact Pastor Allan at
206.992.5780. Thank you.
Bible Study at Sea
Bible Study at Sea with Inspirational leaders Rev. Lloyd Saatjian speaking on: The Teachings of Jesus: A Middle Eastern Cultural Perspective and Bishop Jack Tuell will speak on: Hot Issues of Christianity 2008. For more information click here: http://www.pnwumc.org/flyer/alaskacruise.pdf
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