September 15, 2009
Iowa Conference News
Young Clergy Retreat
Young clergy (and families), ministry can be stressful, but you don't have to do it alone! Grow your support network and recharge your spiritual batteries on retreat at Wesley Woods! We'll gather the evening of Monday, October 19 and head out the morning of Wednesday, October 21. The cost is $65 for clergy, $89 for non-clergy spouses and $10 for children. This includes two nights lodging, five meals and retreat resources. Childcare will be available on Tuesday with advance notice. Please contact Alexis Williams at revalexis@thewebunwired.com by October 15 to register.
Iowa Saint Paul Alumni and Friends Area Gathering on November 2
Saint Paul School of Theology will host a lunch and fellowship on Monday, November 2 beginning with a workshop led by Dr. Shannon Jung, Professor of Town and County Ministries, entitled "A Future for Leadership?" RSVP by Oct 26 to Leigh Precise, leighp@spst.edu or 816-245-4819. The event will be held from 10:30-Noon at Lovely Lane UMC in Cedar Rapids, IA. The event is $10, payable at the door.
YSF (Youth Service Fund) Day at Adventureland
is coming up on Saturday, September 19, 2009. YSF Day is an annual event, held each year in September for Iowa United Methodist youth, youth groups and others interested in supporting youth ministry. A portion of each ticket sold, using a YSF Day coupon, on September 19th goes to support the Youth Service Fund and enable YSF grants in Iowa and across the globe. This year’s YSF Day will include an opportunity to win one full scholarship to Youth Strike for Christ (a $150.00 value) as well as additional door prizes. Information about YSF Day and reduced price coupons were mailed to each church in early August. For more information or to request additional coupons contact DeeDee Sobotka at deedee.sobotka@iaumc.org.
Construction Volunteers Needed for VIM Mission Trip
For the February 6 - 19, 2010 Iowa volunteer work trip to Danli, Honduras, we are still looking for three more construction persons to assist with the construction of a second floor on the present Methodist Church. A variety of skills are needed. Helpers and persons fluent in Spanish can be useful.
A medical team will be part of the trip so health care professionals are welcome to join a small medical team to see and treat patients at the same location/community as the construction team. Doctors, nurses, pharmacists and medical helpers would be welcome.
The cost of the trip from Des Moines is $1,425 which is mostly all inclusive. Feel free to share this news request with other church members. For further information, feel free to call or e-mail me.
Thanks for your prayerful consideration of the mission opportunity.
Beverly Nolte
5221 Village Run Ave. #604
Des Moines IA 50317
515 266 4186 home
The Iowa United Methodist Foundation is offering the Current Investment Rates* Effective: 9/8/09
Fixed Rate Fund
Available for Churches and Agencies minimum deposit $2,500
3 Months 1.71%
6 Months 2.05%
1 Year 2.39%
2 Year 2.79%
3 Year 3.21%
4 Year 3.38%
5 Year 3.64%
Iowa United Methodist Church Building Fund Trust
Available for Individuals, Churches and Agencies minimum deposit $1,000
(Please contact us for an offering circular or visit our website www.iumcbft.org)
1 Year 3.5%
Please contact us for more information:
Iowa United Methodist Foundation
2301 Rittenhouse Street
Des Moines, IA 50321
515-974-8927
* Please note rates may change without notice
United Methodist and Other News
Laity School of Theology September 19
The Saint Paul Laity School of Theology has interactive Saturday sessions for laity that are taught by seminary faculty, built on solid scholarship, and presented in an accessible manner for persons with a variety of educational backgrounds. Dr. Young-Ho Chun, Professor of Systematic Theology, will lead the September 19th session. He will speak about two influential theologians, Karl Barth and Paul Tillich, and how their thoughts can be helpful in the 21st century. Each session runs from 9-3:00 p.m. The cost is $50 which includes lunch.
Saint Paul School of Theology 50th Anniversary Celebration
Saint Paul School of Theology will celebrate 50 years of seminary education at its Kansas City location on September 28 and 29, 2009. Come see old friends, explore campus renovations, hear Representative Emanuel Cleaver II (MDiv '76), Dr. Tex Sample, and Dr. Gene Lowry, participate in a silent auction, and have your faculty books signed by the author. Over 160 guests will join Saint Paul School of Theology faculty, staff, and students in celebrating 50 Years. Please register online http://www.spst.edu/site/about_saint_paul/celebrating.php or by calling Leigh Precise at 816-245-4819 by September 15. The cost is $50.00 for registration and meals.
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