May 5, 2022
Disaster Case Manager needed - deadline extended to May 6
Our TWK Conference is seeking a Disaster Case Manager (DCM). The DCM position works with individuals and families who are recovering from disasters throughout the geographic area under the TWK Conference’s guidance.

Lakeshore Camp & Retreat Center | Pre-Summer Camp Work Days
Lakeshore is hosting several workdays in preparation of its summer camp. The workdays will be on May 10, 12, and 17. Lunch will be provided. If anyone is interested in participating, please call (731) 584-6102.
Connecting Neighbors | "Disaster Ready Congregations" Webinar
The TWK Disaster Response Committee is hosting the Connecting Neighbors program, which trains congregations to be prepared for action in the event of a disaster, so the church can be a blessing to others in their affected communities. This Connecting Neighbors overview will help begin identifying ambassadors to support Disaster Ministries at the local church level. This Zoom training will be on May 15 at 2 p.m. Participants will receive the Zoom link on May 14. Register now.
Clergy Spouse Luncheon
ATTN Clergy Spouses: 
The Clergy Spouse's luncheon has been scheduled for June 15, 2022, 12:00pm during the TWKUMC Annual Conference. The location is to be determined. The planning team needs your input. Please open the link below and complete the Google Form.

TWK Church & Society | The Drug Crisis and the Church's Response
The TWK Church & Society team urges churches to respond to the drug crisis sweeping the country. They ask those involved in addiction-related ministries to contact them at church.society@twkumc.org, so the team can compile a list of local churches that offer services or programs centered on recovery, accountability, and healing. Read more.
Lay Servant Ministry offerings in the TWK Conference
A Lay Servant is an active, supportive member of a United Methodist congregation who is eager to be in ministry through the church. Lay Servant Ministries offer many options for serving in roles other than the traditional pulpit supply. See the following links for upcoming courses. You may attend classes in any district.

Damage from recent Storms?
Please contact the district office as soon as possible to report any damage to your church and/or community so disaster response crews can be deployed where most needed. See contact information at the bottom of this newsletter.
TWK Annual Conference 2022 | "The River of Life Unites Us"
June 15 - 17, 2022
We are roughly three months away from Annual Conference 2022 to be held in person at Brentwood UMC from Wednesday, June 15 through Friday, June 17. A preliminary schedule and submission guidelines for reports and resolutions is available. The deadline for reports and resolutions is April 18. Our theme this year, "The River of Life Unites Us," is a celebration both of the various rivers that unite us geographically and the life that is collectively ours in Jesus Christ.

DELEGATES: if you have not received emails from the Conference Office regarding Annual Conference, please let the district office know. See contact information at the bottom of this newsletter.

Stephen Ministry Training
Stephen Ministry training is a unique opportunity to empower lay people to use their gifts to provide companionship for a person who is hurting. Fulton First and Hickman First are working together to begin a training class in May for people who feel called to be a Stephen Minister.

It's time to register for DayShore Summer Camp
McCracken County:
McCracken County UMCs will be hosting DayShore Summer Camp again! This year's event will be held June 6-10 at Lone Oak UMC. DayShore is a camp that is put on by Lakeshore Camp Counselors. Be sure to register your kiddos so they won't miss out on the fun!

Calloway County:
DayShore Summer Camp is coming to Calloway County June 13-17 at Murray First UMC! This DayShore camp experience will be for rising Kindergarten through rising 8th graders and will run from 7:30 AM-5:30 PM each day. Print off the registration form at the link below and send to Murray First UMC, Attn: Colin Moore, 503 Maple Street, Murray, KY 42071. Register by May 1st for the Early Bird cost of $50 per child. If you have any questions about DayShore at Murray First UMC, contact Colin Moore at 270-753-3812 or kids@murrayfirst.org. 
Event Reminders
Deadlines
  • Fund Balance Reports were due May 1
Tornado Relief: how you can help
A list of ways to help can be found on the on the TWK website at
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May 6-7 Yard Sale to benefit Reelfoot Rural Ministries Christmas Store, 7am-5pm Friday and 7am-4pm Saturday | Kirksey UMC
May 8 G-Men Breakfast 8am-9am | Goshen UMC
May 14 Community Breakfast 8am-10am | Kirksey UMC
May 14 Drive Thru Food Pantry 10am-noon | Kirksey UMC
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