Capitol Area South District
DS Rev. Dr. Tim Bias
A2DS Rev. Dr. David Cady
               
        
        Weekly Updates  
            July 8, 2016


COMMUNITY MINISTRIES
2017 GRANT PROGRAMS
In 2015, United Methodist Community Ministries (UMCM) awarded 80 grants for a total of $243,650.  The UMCM Board and Local Outreach Committee are pleased to announce the 2017 Grant Program.  By way of grant funding, UMCM encourages congregations across Capitol Area North and South Districts to reach out and serve those in your local communities via missional ministries. Please pass the word along about this opportunity to help fund new ministries to reach new people right in your neighborhood.
 
GRANT APPLICATIONS AND DEADLINES
The grant forms for funding in 2017 will be available by August 1, 2016, and the deadline for submission will be October 3, 2016. During October,every Ministry program will have a site-visit by a member of the UMCM Local Outreach Committee (LOC).  On November 2, 2016 the LOC will review the applications and make determinations on which grants and amounts will be recommended for funding to the UMCM Board, who will give final approval at their November 9 meeting. Notice of awards will be sent after that meeting.
 
Micro-Grants are still available for 2016.  Some of the "Other Grants" programs also have funds still available for 2016.  Same as for 2017, talk to your Assistant to the DS to inquire.  Click HERE for information about Grants and money available.

Beesigye Fulani, wife of Rev. Sokoto Fulani (Hilltop UMC) has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
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Feeling Called to Lead A VIM Team?
Come and learn how to organize and lead a mission team in Ohio, the United States or around  the world. Join experienced team leaders to learn skills and information for planning and leading  a mission team. This training will also look at the role of the Spiritual Guide and provide practical  resources for nurturing the spiritual life of team members. When engaged in mission, it is important  to intentionally use the serving experience as a tool for spiritual formation. This training will equip  you to lead others in mission where you will see and experience the abundant miracles of God's love.  Read more...
How You Can Serve- Right Now!
  Our hearts go out to all of those who are affected by the flooding in West Virginia. Many of us want to help right now ! First responders, local authorities and others are still very busy with emergency and early relief efforts. Clean-up efforts will likely continue for  weeks and months. If interested, you may register your volunteer team with the state's volunteer site www.volunteerwv.org  and wait to be invited. In the meantime, should you wish to engage in disaster response and recovery ministries, consider volunteering with one of our many recovery projects listed below where your help is very much needed " right now "!  More information is available HERE.
VIM PROJECT - NICARAGUA
A Volunteers In Mission team is forming for work in Managua, Nicaragua.  The dates are October 8-16 with an optional 4-day extension for sightseeing.  The team will be working with Fundacion El Samaritano with whom Methodist teams have been working annually since 1997.  Work will focus on children in a Christian school operated by the foundation.   There will be additional humanitarian projects with maternity and women's oncology hospital visitations, and a children's feeding program at a Nicaragua Methodist church.  Time for worship, shopping, sightseeing will also be included.  The cost is $1450 per volunteer.  If you have questions about this mission or would like a brochure and application, contact Jack Reif at [email protected]  



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15th Annual Summer Preaching Seminar, 
Featuring Dr. Marvin A. McMickle
Dayton, OH - United Theological Seminary is now registering for its 15th annual Summer Preaching Seminar, taking place Aug. 16-18 on United's campus at 4501 Denlinger Road, Dayton, OH. During this three-day preaching retreat, guest speaker Dr. Marvin A. McMickle, president of Colgate Rochester Theological Seminary, will guide participants through a rich experience in homiletics centered on the theme "Be My Witness: A Theology of Preaching for the 21st century."   Based on Acts 1:6-8, in which Jesus tells his disciples, "Be my witnesses," this year's Summer Preaching Seminar will challenge 21st century leaders to think about the content and context of their sermons through the lens of 1st century discipleship. Continuing education units (CEUs) are available for the seminar.   Click to learn more on United's website.
One-to-One Conversations
It is the time of year for each pastor serving a church to meet with the District Superintendent or the Assistant to the District Superintendent.  DS Tim Bias will meet with elders and full time pastors ( sign up here ) and Assistant to the DS David Cady will meet with retired and part-time pastors( sign up here ).  Invitations were sent this past week to direct you to the correct sign up link.

All One-to-Ones will be held in CAS churches, so please pay close attention to the location when you sign up.

You are asked to complete a Leadership Profile  and return it to the District Office one week prior to your 1-1 and bring a hard copy with you.  If you have questions or need assistance please call Carol at the District Office.

Church and Ministry Resources - Clergy Evaluations, Leadership Profiles
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