May 25, 2010
Iowa Conference News
Thank You Note – Lifeline Ministry, Bourne TX
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Imagine No Malaria – Are you involved in this initiative?
I am interested in connecting with anyone in the Iowa Conference who is working with the Imagine No Malaria initiative that was launched by the UMC on World Malaria Day, April 25. I am a member of Lake City Union Church, Lake City, Iowa. I lived in West Africa for 20 years and have a strong interest in working to eradicate malaria in Africa.
If you or someone you know is involved in this initiative, could you please contact me?
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> Thank you,
> Marquita Klaver
> 203 East Monroe St
> Lake City IA 51449
> 712-464-3256
> marquita_klaver@sil.org
Peace with Justice Sunday May 30
Jessica, a shy 12-year-old, is just one of the sensitive souls Susan Stouffer encounters at Peace Camp sessions at United University Church in Los Angeles. "Peace Kids" like Jessica graduate from this unique camp -funded in part with Peace with Justice Sunday offering money--inspired to teach their friends to be kind to each other and to treat the earth - and its people--with respect. The offering on this Special Sunday empowers United Methodists to work for peace, love and compassion for God's children everywhere.
Bishops Arthur Kulah, Rueben Job and Rev. Doug Ruffle to be conference special guests
Bishop Arthur Kulah, Bishop Rueben Job, and Rev. Doug Ruffle will be the special guests of the 2010 Iowa Annual Conference session Bishop Julius Trimble announced. Dr. Ruffle will be the preacher for the opening worship service, Bishop Kulah will preach at the Ordination and Commissioning service and Bishop Job will be at Conference for a special presentation.
Bishop Arthur Kulah currently serves as the United Methodist Resident Bishop in Nigeria. (Click here for a full biography.)
Bishop Rueben Job served as Resident Bishop of the Iowa Annual Conference from 1984-1988. (Click here for Bishop Job’s biography.)
Rev. Doug Ruffle, author of Roadmap to Renewal is the director of the office of Congregational Development for the Greater New Jersey Annual Conference. (Click here to see Dr. Ruffle’s “Join the Journey” website.)
United Methodist and Other News
CHILE: Times of Re-Consecration
Once Pastor Lemuel Acuña got to his feet after the February 27 earthquake in Chile, he left his parsonage and, taking a lantern with him at that pre-dawn hour, went to check on his neighbors. He left the doors of the church open.
Those doors of the Methodist Church of Talca have remained open ever since: inviting the community to worship, offering workshops to deal with trauma—especially in children—and consoling the unemployed and those steeped in loss. “These are times of re-consecration,” says Acuña.
Accompany the Chilean people as they rebuild their lives. Your generosity will support the restoration of communities in Chile, including the reconstruction of homes and places of worship. Please give generously to Chile Emergency, UMCOR Advance #3021178.
Commission takes aim at clergy job guarantees
The lifetime job guarantee for United Methodist elders is a promise the church can no longer keep, according to a study group. “Guaranteed appointments” are a major factor contributing to mediocrity and ineffectiveness and emphasize the needs of the ministers rather than the mission of the church, declared the interim report of the denomination’s Commission to Study the Ministry: 2008-2012. {268} Read more
Interactive map spotlights Change the World
More than 1,000 United Methodist congregations participated in Change the World weekend April 24 and 25. From repairing houses to collecting shoes to sleeping out to end malaria, United Methodists put their faith into action. Curious about what they did? Go to http://umc.org/changetheworld. Click on the interactive map under “Results” for locations and descriptions.
UMPH releases Discipline revisions
The United Methodist Publishing House has released revisions to the 2008 Book of Discipline. Recent Judicial Council decisions are included in the changes. The "errata" document can be downloaded at http://www.cokesbury.com/pdf/2008_Errata_Book_of_Discipline.pdf?tr=y&auid=6377386
Subjects include the status of retired local pastors, complaints against Central Conference bishops and Articles of Religion. Previously unpublished additions appear in red.
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