May 8, 2019
District Disaster Team in Action
Read Paducah Sun story about March tornado and disaster response work of United Methodist volunteers in Western Kentucky

Judicial Council & Traditional Plan
The UMC's top court has found that while some provisions of the newly adopted Traditional Plan remain unconstitutional, the rest of the plan is valid as church law.

VBS Kits Available to Borrow
VBS kit "To Mars and Beyond" is now available for Purchase District churches to borrow. Call Samantha to find out which other VBS kits are also available.

Help Broadway Help Port St. Joe
Broadway UMC is taking a group to Port St. Joe to work hurricane relief at the end of May. Churches are invited to donate hymnals and Bibles to replenish those that were lost.

Support Sought for Summer Fun
Help support summertime fun at Lakeshore Camp for foster kids and Venture River outdoor activities for foster kids and their families.

Harry Denman Evangelism Award
Applications are now available for making Clergy, Laity and Youth nominations for the Harry Denman Evangelism Award. Deadline is May 10th!

Annual Conference, Jun. 2-4
-Laity Lunch tickets available online
-Delegate registration deadline May 10
-New voting procedures and devices - watch video for details

Free Health Screenings
BFW health screenings will be offered during Annual Conference on Tuesday, June 4 between 8 and 11 a.m. at Collierville UMC. Registration will close on May 21, 2019. 

2019 Lenten Hunger Offering
In order for funds to be distributed as soon as possible, churches were asked to remit their gifts to the Treasurer's Office by April 30.

Memphis Conference Youth Council
Deadline update - Applications will be accepted for the 2019/20 Youth Council until May 17. Youth who would like to be a part of this amazing ministry need to check out the application process.

Local Job Openings
Accompanist/Musician
Arcadia UMC - Paducah, KY |  Details

Organist/Pianist
Lone Oak UMC - Paducah, KY |  Details
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