Great Plains Conference Episcopal Area ~ Weekly Update ~
Kansas East Conference of the United Methodist Church - Wednesday, 23 October 2013 ~ Communiqué 493
Featured events
Youth Lock-in at Bishop’s Round-up for Hunger, Nov. 15-16
The Bishop’s Round-up for Hunger Youth Lock-in for mid-high and high-school youth will be Nov. 15-16 at Lawrence First UMC West Campus. The youth will be able to enjoy food, games, fun, informational sharing and fellowship, and then have the opportunity to help ensure food gets to people who need it.
The Bishop’s Round-up for Hunger Youth Lock-in for mid-high and high-school youth will be Nov. 15-16 at Lawrence First UMC West Campus. The youth will be able to enjoy food, games, fun, informational sharing and fellowship, and then have the opportunity to help ensure food gets to people who need it.
On Saturday morning, the youth will be involved in mission by helping with the Bishop’s Round-up for Hunger activities.
Be sure to register by Nov. 8. The only cost is $5 for pizza.
Learn more at www.kansaseast.org/events/detail_ke/4518.
Bishop’s Round-up for Hunger, Nov. 16
Join other churches in the Kansas East Conference in providing food and other necessities to people in need through the Bishop’s Round-up for Hunger Nov. 16 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Lawrence.
Join other churches in the Kansas East Conference in providing food and other necessities to people in need through the Bishop’s Round-up for Hunger Nov. 16 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Lawrence.
Find out what items that are needed at www.kansaseast.org/roundup.
Young Clergy Leadership Forum, Jan. 26-29
Up to two young clergy, elders or deacons, from each conference are invited to participate in the Young Clergy Leadership Forum Jan. 26-29 in Washington, D.C., hosted the General Board of Church and Society.
Up to two young clergy, elders or deacons, from each conference are invited to participate in the Young Clergy Leadership Forum Jan. 26-29 in Washington, D.C., hosted the General Board of Church and Society.
There is a limited amount of scholarship funds to assist with young clergy attending this event through KEC Board of Church and Society. For scholarship information, contact Kurt Cooper at umcmesu@gmail.com.
Get the details about the forum at https://salsa3.salsalabs.com/o/50192/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=73329.
News
Enroll in health-insurance plan by Nov. 15 to be covered in 2014
The Jan. 1 merger of the Kansas West, Kansas East and Nebraska conferences into the new Great Plains Conference will have an impact on health-insurance coverage.
The Jan. 1 merger of the Kansas West, Kansas East and Nebraska conferences into the new Great Plains Conference will have an impact on health-insurance coverage.
All eligible clergy and some lay employees who work for local churches, agencies and the conference need to enroll for health insurance to have coverage in 2014.
Find out more about the plans being offered at www.kansaseast.org/news/detail/871.
Open-enrollment video available online
A video of the 2014 Great Plains health insurance open-enrollment meeting is available to watch online at www.greatplainsumc.org/videos/detail/77. If you were unable to attend one of the meetings or just want to refresh your memory, you can learn about the plan by watching this video.
A video of the 2014 Great Plains health insurance open-enrollment meeting is available to watch online at www.greatplainsumc.org/videos/detail/77. If you were unable to attend one of the meetings or just want to refresh your memory, you can learn about the plan by watching this video.
Asbury UMC hosts author, blogger
On Oct. 15, Asbury United Methodist Church in Prairie Village welcomed Rachel Held Evans, a New York Times best-selling author and renowned blogger. Evans discussed her book, “A Year of Biblical Womanhood,” which explores the many guidelines that make a “biblical woman.”
On Oct. 15, Asbury United Methodist Church in Prairie Village welcomed Rachel Held Evans, a New York Times best-selling author and renowned blogger. Evans discussed her book, “A Year of Biblical Womanhood,” which explores the many guidelines that make a “biblical woman.”
Read more at www.kansaseast.org/news/detail/872.
UM churches in southeast Kansas send mission group to Moore, Okla.
A group representing several southeast Kansas United Methodist congregations took a mission trip recently to the Moore, Okla., area to help residents affected by May tornados that did heavy damage. Making the trip were members from Frontenac and College Heights UMCS, a Korean congregation that worships at Pittsburg First UMC Gorilla Wesley at Pittsburg State University.
A group representing several southeast Kansas United Methodist congregations took a mission trip recently to the Moore, Okla., area to help residents affected by May tornados that did heavy damage. Making the trip were members from Frontenac and College Heights UMCS, a Korean congregation that worships at Pittsburg First UMC Gorilla Wesley at Pittsburg State University.
Find out more at www.morningsun.net/article/20131015/LIFESTYLE/131019895?refresh=true#ixzz2iN1XWkPX.
Add off-site Christmas Eve services this year
Many churches know they are not connecting with the world around them but don’t know what to do about it. However, on Christmas Eve, it’s as if the world stops and looks at the church and says, “We don’t pay much attention to you through the year, but tonight, we’ll listen. What do you have to say?”
Many churches know they are not connecting with the world around them but don’t know what to do about it. However, on Christmas Eve, it’s as if the world stops and looks at the church and says, “We don’t pay much attention to you through the year, but tonight, we’ll listen. What do you have to say?”
What I have learned in my experiences of reaching out on Christmas Eve at restaurants, nursing homes, prisons, football stadium parking lots and bars, is that on Christmas Eve people want to remember. If you are uncomfortable with this idea, you are in good company.
Duke task force to look more into clergy depression findings
Duke Divinity School has implemented a task force to continue reviewing the findings of a recent study by the Clergy Health Initiative. The study found that pastors are at a much higher risk for depression than the general population.
Duke Divinity School has implemented a task force to continue reviewing the findings of a recent study by the Clergy Health Initiative. The study found that pastors are at a much higher risk for depression than the general population.
5 ways churches can use Pinterest
By now, you’ve probably heard of Pinterest. It’s gaining interest among churches and for good reason. United Methodist Communications have five ways you can use Pinterest to engage your congregation. Learn more at www.umcom.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=mrLZJ9PFKmG&b=6084863&ct=13274055¬oc=1.
By now, you’ve probably heard of Pinterest. It’s gaining interest among churches and for good reason. United Methodist Communications have five ways you can use Pinterest to engage your congregation. Learn more at www.umcom.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=mrLZJ9PFKmG&b=6084863&ct=13274055¬oc=1.
5 new ideas from GBOD
The October issue of the General Board of Discipleship’s Five New Ideas newsletter to better equip vital congregations features:
The October issue of the General Board of Discipleship’s Five New Ideas newsletter to better equip vital congregations features:
Equip a Liberian seminary student with books to study the ministry.
Attend a special training experience for spiritual guides.
Help someone attend the global convocation for young people.
Plan now to organize your spiritual life during 2014.
Learn five steps for recruiting Hispanic/Latino Church Planters.
Read the newsletter at www.gbod.org/press-center/monthly-enewsletter.
Give Ye Them to Eat update
Terry and Muriel Henderson are the leaders of the Give Ye Them to Eat (GYTTE) rural development program in Puebla, Mexico. Read their most recent mission update at www.kansaseast.org/console/files/oNewsletter_Archive_HP9B4E/GYTTE-Update-Sept_7EX7XK2F._2013.pdf.
Terry and Muriel Henderson are the leaders of the Give Ye Them to Eat (GYTTE) rural development program in Puebla, Mexico. Read their most recent mission update at www.kansaseast.org/console/files/oNewsletter_Archive_HP9B4E/GYTTE-Update-Sept_7EX7XK2F._2013.pdf.
Classified ads online
Classified ads are posted on the conference website, including:
Classified ads are posted on the conference website, including:
• Media producer, Great Plains Conference
• Social media coordinator/writer, Great Plains Conference
See more classifieds at www.kansaseast.org/classifieds.
The submission deadline for the next issue of the Communiqué is 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 28.
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GREAT CHURCHES. GREAT LEADERS. GREAT DISCIPLES. TRANSFORMED WORLD.
Contact Information:
Great Plains Episcopal Office
9440 E Boston, Suite 160
Wichita KS 67207
316-686-0600
800-745-2350
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