September 29, 2009
Iowa Conference News
Women’s Retreat
Are you in need of a relaxing weekend where you can fellowship with others, worship God, and have a little fun? Join us for just that!
Teaching sessions will be led by Rev. Celestyne DeVance. Worship will be led by the Grimes UMC Praise Band.
Please feel free to take time during the day to spend in solitude with God. All activities are optional.
Call us at 515.961.4162, email: wesleywoods.camp@iaumc.org, or go to our website to register by October 23rd. $45 registration fee for weekend.
Happy 30th Birthday, Thanksgiving Ingathering! November 7, 2009
This year marks the 30th Birthday of the Thanksgiving Ingathering, a way for Iowa United Methodists to address hunger problems locally and around the world.
Can your church make 30 kits each for this year’s event to celebrate 30 years? If each church does this, what a party it would be! Did you know that there is a new kit that was added this year? Be sure to check out the new Birthing Kit for our Iowa Nigeria Partnership. 30 kits would be a great start!
Join in the fun and fellowship on November 7th at one of the following sites – there will be food, worship services, youth events, crafts, baked goods, woodcrafts and handmade quilts sold at auction.
We look forward to seeing you in Cherokee, Cedar Falls, Webster City, Greenfield and Mt. Pleasant! Click here for additional information.
2010 United Methodist-Sponsored Camp in SE Iowa
The Iowa Annual Conference Board of Camps needs your help. Yet, our primary purpose is to serve you. How can we best meet the needs of families of young children in the Southeast District with a safe and fun camp experience where they will make new friends and have a fun-filled Christian faith encounter? Our ability to provide such an experience depends on the quality of information we receive from you. We are asking that you or someone you know who has early-elementary children interested in having a quality Christian experience to PLEASE complete the survey below by October 31. Your reply will help us plan camping experiences that will your meet YOUR needs. Thank you.
http://www.iaumc.org/surveys/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=llL0492
Does Your Church Need a New Loan or to Refinance an Existing One?
The Iowa United Methodist Church Building Fund Trust makes loans to local churches for the purposes of building new buildings, renovation or additions to existing facilities, repairs, purchasing land or even buying a parsonage. The Trust also has refinancing options for high-interest loans.
Rates currently starting at 5.5% as of October 1, 2009
Please contact us for more information:
Iowa United Methodist Church Building Fund Trust
churchloan@iaumc.org
2301 Rittenhouse Street
Des Moines, IA 50321
515-974-8927
The Iowa United Methodist Foundation is offering the Current Investment Rates* Effective: From 10/1/09
Fixed Rate Fund
Available for Churches and Agencies minimum deposit $2,500
3 Months 1.22%
6 Months 1.55%
1 Year 1.94%
2 Year 2.33%
3 Year 2.75%
4 Year 3.01%
5 Year 3.28%
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 3.25%
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
Upcoming RETHINK Church Events
If you’re new to the "Open hearts" ministry, or if you’ve been involved since the beginning, there is something valuable for you at a "Welcoming" training event. Anyone interested in growing a more welcoming lifestyle – inside and outside the church – should attend the training.
These events, co-sponsored by United Methodist Communications and the annual conferences of these areas, offer three different training options at the same time. You can bring a team and cover all the sessions or just catch up with the newest "Welcoming" information and resources.
Welcoming Training for Rethink Church - Minnesota
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Location: Plymouth, MN
Site Coordinator: Victoria Rebeck
Email: victoria.rebeck@minnesotaumc.org
Registration Deadline: 10/11/09
Learn More
Rethink Church Conference - Nebraska
November 13-14, 2009
Location: Lexington, NE
Contact: Kathryn Witte
email: kwitte@umcneb.org
Registration Deadline: 11/8/2009
Learn More
Bringing Global Music into Worship
Thursdays, October 22, 29; November 5, 12, 19, 7:00-9:00 pm
Messiah United Methodist Church in Plymouth, Minn.
Global music has exploded into our lives and the music scene over the last couple of decades. A wealth of beautiful, colorful world music--ancient, new, and adapted--is available for worship services and of great interest to churches looking for ways to break down walls and open doors to a wider community. This very practical workshop is for those eager to bring global music into worship by examining questions of culture and performance, surveying available materials, and exploring how to use them in your church. This class is not only for musicians, but for anyone interested in the topic.
Arthur Clyde, has spent a lifetime in music and arts ministries and is well versed in the use of music in worship. In addition to his experience in congregations, he has created numerous resources and workshops as minister for worship, music, and liturgical arts for the United Church of Christ (UCC) and is editor of The New Century Hymnal, one of the most culturally diverse hymnals ever created.
Fee: $175.00
Registration: www.unitedseminary.edu/CommunityPrograms/academy.asp
Questions: rflesner@unitedseminary.edu or 651.255.6138
Creating Significant Worship Through Design and Collaborative Planning
Saturday, November 14, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
Steckel Learning Center at United Theological Seminary
Worship teams, pastors, musicians, and laypersons eager to bring new interest and vitality to worship in the church will find immediate use for this all-day workshop in worship design and collaborative planning. This fresh look at how worship can flow and engage through senses and imagery is applicable to all styles of worship and liturgical models, whether your worship is thematic or lectionary-based. A presentation rich with examples and worship experiences will provide inspiration and creative ideas. The concluding session provides an opportunity for congregations to work in teams on worship planning for the seasons of Lent and Easter 2010. Ideally, congregations are encouraged to attend in teams of four to five people—such as a team of clergy, lay, music, and youth—although individuals are welcome.
Arthur Clyde, United adjunct faculty, is a life-long church musician, composer, and conductor. In 1991, he joined the UCC national staff as editor of The New Century Hymnal and remained on staff until 2006 as minister for worship, music, and liturgical arts, creating resources, holding workshops, and designing worship for national UCC and ecumenical gatherings.
Group Fee: $190.00 for teams of 3-5 (lunch included)
Individual Fee: $65.00 (lunch included)
Registration: www.unitedseminary.edu/CommunityPrograms/index.asp
Questions: rflesner@unitedseminary.edu or 651.255.6138
Habitat for Humanity Project in El Salvador
Perry Shull member of St Joseph UMC in Fort Wayne, Indiana will be leading a mission trip to El Salvador for a Habitat for Humanity project. It will have two teams with in one. The 8 day trip (COST = $1528) departs would be on Saturday March 6, 2010 and return on Saturday March 13, 2010. For those that want to stay longer, the 11 day trip will COST $1650 and leave on Wednesday March 3, 2010 and return on Saturday March 13, 2010. The fee structure is based on a small administration fee, a tithe payment, registration fees, insurance, R & B, free days transportation, and any outside meals that we partake in and assumes a flight leaving and returning via Detroit.
There are three seats left for the 11 day trip and 7 for the shorter trip. 22 folks have already signed up and paid their deposits. Please contact Perry Shull, 260-482-5212, bpshull1@verizon.net for details on how to sign up!
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