GPconnect from The Great Plains Conference of The United Methodist Church for Wednesday, 16 April 2014
In this edition of GPconnect:
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Conference offices will be closed on Good FridayEarly bird registration for Institute ends May 1
Great Plains Conference map available
Now accepting nominations for The Angie Newman Award
Childcare for Great Plains Annual Conference Session
EQUIP DISCIPLES
The Nebraska United Methodist Foundation Scholarship ProgramFirst female bishop appointed to Kaaga Synod to speak at Trinity UMC in Lincoln, Neb.
Nebraska City First UMC to host The Living Last Supper
Lay servant event well received
In the news
Quinter UMC holds procession for Palm Sunday
VBS Summer Leadership interns announced
Great Plains Candidacy Summit
MERCY AND JUSTICE
Central Nebraska to be served by Justice For Our Neighbors-NebraskaGeneva students raise more than $1,800 for Camp Fontanelle
Camp Norwesca receives $10,000 donation
Two upcoming opportunities for disaster training
Global Partnership Summit coming May 14-16
JFON-NE forms a creative partnership with Completely KIDS
Registration open for Flint Hills District Imagine No Malaria Bike Ride/Run
Cover the net for World Malaria Day
Mission trip to Kenya planned
Walking with Palestinian Christians — conference at Ginghamsburg UMC in Ohio
Mission opportunity for young men
United Methodist Churches host events with Nebraskans for Alternatives to the Death Penalty
CLASSIFIEDS
Chapel Hill UMC in Wichita, Kan., in need of preschool program directorGrace UMC in Olathe, Kan., seeks director of children's ministry
Church pews available
Weeping Water UMC seeking youth choir robes
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Conference offices will be closed on Good Friday
The Great Plains United Methodist Conference offices in Topeka and Wichita, Kan., and Lincoln, Neb., will be closed Friday, April 18, in observance of Good Friday. We wish everyone a happy and blessed holy weekend and a joyous Easter.________________________________________
Early bird registration for Institute ends May 1
Online registration has begun for Institute 2014. (You must create an account on the Camp Chippewa registration site before you can access the registration form). The "early bird" registration fee of $350 is due by May 1. Regular registration is $390 and due by June 9.
For the latest information, follow the Facebook page for Institute.
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Great Plains Conference map available
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Now accepting nominations for The Angie Newman Award
The Angie Newman Award is to honor a laywoman of the Great Plains Conference of the United Methodist Church (UMC) whose contribution to the church and the community is an example of the spirit of Angie Newman. The ministry of the recipient should demonstrate commitment, compassion and a sense of justice for all people — especially women, youth and children.
If you know a laywoman who contributes to the church and community with a ministry that demonstrates commitment, compassion and a sense of justice, nominate her for this award. Nominations should be submitted in the form of an essay explaining how she has exemplified Angie Newman’s spirit.
Download the flier with more information about the award.
Nominations must be received no later than May 14, to be considered for 2014. Send completed nominations to Bette Trumble at btrumble@greatplainsumc.org or 12400 Buffalo Rd., Springfield, NE, 68059.
You can find information on other awards at www.GreatPlainsUMC.org/ac-awards.
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Childcare for Great Plains Annual Conference Session
The deadline for childcare is May 1. Register now.Annual Conference is scheduled for June 11-14, 2014, in Lincoln, Neb. Information specific to childcare is posted at www.greatplainsumc.org/ac-childcare.
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The Nebraska United Methodist Foundation Scholarship Program
Beginning April 1, the Nebraska United Methodist Foundation (NUMF) will again be taking applications for scholarships that have been set up for seminary students. NUMF is pleased to be able to administer a total of 16 scholarships this year for the benefit of those persons pursuing an advanced ministerial degree for service in Nebraska.The Foundation will begin accepting applications April 1, for the following scholarships:
•The Albert R. Murdoch Ministerial Scholarship
•The Alice Kruse Ministerial Scholarship
•The Alice Kruse Seminary Scholarship
•The Alva Clark Seminary Scholarship
•The Baldwin F. and Amy L. Kruse Scholarship
•The Charles and Marilyn Humphrey Seminary Scholarship Fund
•The Cowles United Methodist Church Memorial Scholarship
•The Murdock Ebenezer UMC Professional Church Leader Scholarship
•The Myrtle E. Williams Seminary Scholarship
•The Verl and Sylvia Miller Memorial Scholarship
•The Scahill Family Scholarship
The application deadline is June 30, 2014, except for The Baldwin F. and Amy L. Kruse Scholarship, which is May 31, 2014.
In addition to the scholarships listed above, the Foundation administers The Andrew and Nevabelle Howe Scholarship, with the assistance of the Gateway District superintendent's office. Preference is given to students from the Gateway District. Subsequent consideration is given to applicants of the other ten Foundation scholarships that are submitted by the application process. The Foundation will also award The Cal Leeds Scholarship, The Rev. Albert W. Winseman Scholarship Endowment, The Atherton Memorial Scholarship Fund and The Ben and Martha Simmons Scholarship Fund. An application process will not be required for submission for these scholarships.
The Nebraska United Methodist Foundation would like to acknowledge additions to the scholarship program this year. Due to generous donors, the following scholarships are new to the Foundation: The Myrtle E. Williams Seminary Scholarship, The Charles and Marilyn Humphrey Seminary Scholarship Fund and The Ben and Martha Simmons Scholarship Fund. Thank you for being NUMF’s partner in ministry.
For application materials and more information, please visit The Foundation’s website at www.numf.org/scholarships. If you would like to talk to The Foundation about how you can honor the memory of a loved one or help a seminary student, please call 877-495-5545.
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First female bishop appointed to Kaaga Synod to speak at Trinity UMC in Lincoln, Neb.
Bishop Catherine Mutua, from the Kaaga Methodist Synod and the first female bishop in East Africa, will speak on April 21, from 6-7:30 p.m., at Trinity UMC, 7130 Kentwell Ln., in Lincoln. Mutua oversees 172 churches, 68 schools and a variety of other projects in Kenya, Africa.
Bishop Mutua works tirelessly with AIDS group in the United States as well as in Kenya. Previously she pastored the largest church in her synod and served as the mission and evangelism coordinator. Mutua also served on the board of governors for Meru Teachers College, Meru Technical Training Institute and Inoro secondary school. She also partners with Jan Brockley, from Lincoln, to raise money for the Kaaga Synod.Trinity UMC has developed an ongoing mission in Meru, Kenya. Sustainability is the goal — helping people to help themselves. Each year volunteers travel from the Lincoln area to Meru. Typically, 40 to 50 goats are purchased and delivered to families; 100 to 300 fruit trees planted each year; a multi-day medical clinic is set up; and volunteers teach families how to garden, compost and use rain barrels.
In 2013, Brockley and Mutua introduced micro loan financing. For more information on the Lincoln-Kenya Connection visit lincolnkenyaconnection.org or contact Laurie Fraser at 402-435-2946.
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Nebraska City First UMC to host The Living Last Supper
First UMC in Nebraska City, Neb., will be hosting The Living Last Supper presented by the Harlan, Iowa First UMC. The 20 cast members have a collective 173 years’ experience presenting The Living Last Supper, which has been presented to area churches for the past 15 years.The presentation will start at 7:30 p.m., on Thursday, April 17, 2014 and will be held in the church sanctuary. Communion will be served during the presentation. Special musical numbers will be presented by members of the Nebraska City Apple Corps.’ barbershop chorus.
A free will offering for the Hogar Del Nino Orphanage in Guatemala, will be received during the evening. Several of the cast members have visited this orphanage where they witnessed firsthand the great need for assistance.
Further information may be obtained by calling the church at 402-873-3821.
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Lay servant event well received
Gateway District Lay Servant Committee hosted a gathering of servants from a large area of central Nebraska on April 5, in Ansley, Neb. The committee met to begin establishing a multi-year plan for course offerings to celebrate the leadership of laity in the local church and to give individual lay servants an opportunity to share their passion for ministry as well as their vision for the future.The event was supported by local pastors who led mini-course sessions to give the lay servants attending a taste of the content of courses offered to lay servants. Pastor Marvin Bauer of Sargent, Neb., led a session on leading prayer, Pastor Scott Evans of Ravenna, Neb., gave help in planning worship and Pastor Joel Plisek of the ALL Parish (Ansely-Litchfield-Loup City, Neb.) led a session on United Methodist polity.
Members of Gateway District Committee on Lay Servant Ministry (LSM) conducted small group sharing sessions for testimony and goal-setting. Committee members present were Pastor Jerry Schwarz, currently serving the Greeley-Scotia-North Loup (Neb.) parish; Norma Asher, certified lay minister (CLM) serving Hazard, Neb.; Stacey Erstrom, CLM serving the ALL Parish, Neb.; and Ardith Davenport, director of Gateway District LSM.
Also present was Bob Aderholt, Great Plains Conference director of LSM. Bob provided valuable resources of materials and knowledge of certification processes. A better understanding of the current policies and practices was the outcome of a question and answer session.
Many of the texts used for courses offered to lay servants were available for browsing during the day. A brief introduction to beadisciple.com was given, along with a discussion about the advantages for completing courses online.
Plans for upcoming course offerings and locations will be made once the director has received evaluations from the event participants.
A big thank you is owed to the Ansley UMC for allowing the use of their facilities. Representatives of the Ansley UMC prepared coffee, rolls and the noon meal for the 28 participants.
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In the news
A Maundy Thursday service featuring the music of the band U2 was featured in the Grand Island Independent newspaper. See other churches in the print news at greatplainsumc.org/inthenews.________________________________________
Quinter UMC holds procession for Palm Sunday
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VBS Summer Leadership interns announced
Five young adults from the Great Plains Conference have been selected to be VBS Summer Leadership interns. Summer VBS is an eight-week summer internship to strengthen each intern's walk with God as they disciple children through VBS, open congregations to current young adult culture, sharpen leadership skills and connect with United Methodists across the Great Plains Conference.
The VBS Summer Leadership interns value your prayers as they travel, teach, learn and grow this summer.
I like the idea of VBS being a way to reach children in churches that may not have ample resources. I love working with children and am excited to meet children from across Kansas and Nebraska. — Anna Dixon, Wichita State
I would like to be a VBS Summer Leadership intern to impart to young people the importance of a relationship with Jesus Christ. — Colin Eurit, Kansas State
My strongest passion is children and I always enjoy teaching them about God. During this summer internship I want to be surrounded by children and not just teach them about God but let them teach me too! — Felicia Edson, Emporia State
I am excited to be a summer VBS intern with the conference. It is fun to help children experience God through cool activities like science and music. — Phillip Friesen, Wichita State
VBS is a great place for children to hear the stories of faith and begin or strengthen their relationship with God. I love working with kids and am excited to be part of the VBS Leadership Interns! — Kristina Heinrich, Baker University
Locations and dates for VBS 2014 in the Great Plains:
•June 2-6, in Axtell, Kan.
•June 9-13, in Meade and Kalvesta, Kan.
•June 16-20, in Chappell and Logepole, Neb.
•June 23-27, in Kansas City, Kan. (Mason Memorial UMC)
•June 30-July 2, in Wichita, Kan. (St. Paul UMC)
•July 7-11, in Farlington, Kan.
•July 14-18, in Attica, Kan.
•July 21-25, in Brookville and Culver, Kan.
•July 28-Aug. 3, in St. Mary’s, Kan.
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Great Plains Candidacy Summit
As the 100 year old hymn says, “The voice of God is calling its summons in our day!”If you or someone you know is feeling the call of God toward professional ministry the Board of Ordained Ministry has created a new event to help them enter the candidacy process.
The Candidacy Summit is a two-day retreat for people entering the path to ordained or credentialed ministry. It is for anyone feeling called to the ministry of elder, deacon or local pastor who has done some discernment work with their pastor, spoken to their district superintendent and is ready to take the next step toward professional ministry.
The first candidacy summit will be on June 27-28, 2014, at Saint Mark’s United Methodist Church in Lincoln, Neb.
The Candidacy Summit will be a place to ask questions, connect with other people who are starting the ordination process, learn about different types of ministry and begin to understand the process used to prepare for full time service to God through the UMC. Participants will also complete some of the required testing to jump start the Candidacy process.
A guide for candidacy, the summit schedule and registration are available on the Great Plains website.
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Central Nebraska to be served by Justice For Our Neighbors-Nebraska
United Methodists for Grand Island (UM4GI) invite all to celebrate the consecration of a new ministry in Grand Island, Neb. — the Justice For Our Neighbors-Nebraska (JFON-NE) clinic. On Wednesday, April 23, at 7:30 p.m., Trinity UMC will host a service to recognize and bless volunteers as well as promote this venture aimed at caring for immigrants in central Nebraska.JFON provides free, high-quality immigration legal services to low income immigrants as well as education and advocacy – serving more than 1,000 clients in Nebraska in 2013. The first legal clinic for immigrants and refugees at Grand Island Trinity UMC is on May 29. The participation of other churches and individuals is welcomed. If you are interested in helping provide hospitality, translation or other volunteer support, please contact 308-382-1952 or 308 384-5629 for more information.
The Wednesday service will be offered in Spanish, English and Sudanese languages, and will include Trinity's chancel choir, the Rev. Kelly Karges and his drum circle, Ministerio de Fe's special music, Great Plains conference staff, staff from Nebraska and national Justice For Our Neighbors, and leaders from local JFON sites. A spaghetti dinner is offered before the service at 5:30 p.m., by the youth of the churches (for a free-will donation). Trinity is located at 511 N. Elm Street, Grand Island, NE 68801. To learn more about Justice For Our Neighbors, visit www.jfon-ne.org or www.um4gi.org.
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Geneva students raise more than $1,800 for Camp Fontanelle
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Camp Norwesca receives $10,000 donation
On Friday, April 4, Ann Trail delivered a check for $10,000 to Valerie Rahrs, Camp Norwesca director, for the replacement of the roof on the chapel at Camp Norwesca. The chapel at Camp Norwesca, near Chadron, Neb., was damaged during the September 2012 fire that destroyed seven of the 10 cabins.Trail's hard work, along wtih Patty Keene's, selling prayer bead paid off nine months after the the first prayer bead was sold, God’s outdoor chapel will now have a new roof.
Camp Norwesca posted the following on Facebook:
Praise the Lord on High! We have exciting news to share with you!
Ann and Patty, who have been making Anglican prayer beads, have reached their goal of raising funds (in love) for the Norwesca Chapel! In nine months, they reached their goal of $10,000.
This project has truly had the Holy Spirit present! This roof will now be replaced by a steel roof, one that will not be affected by fire and water! Keep a look out for photos as soon as the weather turns nice!
We are so blessed by Ann and Patty of McCook UMC (McCook, Neb.). We are truly thankful for their time and talents!
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Two upcoming opportunities for disaster training
In just three days, you have the power to bless the lives of disaster survivors.It only takes a three-day commitment for an Early Response Team to be hands-on and involved following disasters. Early responders are trained and organized for leadership roles as the team leader and assistant leader, site safety, base camp food and shelter, equipment maintenance and listener. If you have a heart to get involved, this UMCOR one-day class will equip and prepare you to be an early responder.
The training in Ogallala, Neb., on May 3, will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Ogallala First UMC (421 N. Spruce St.). Register here.
The training in Grand Island, Neb., on May 10, will also be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Grand Island Trinity UMC (511 N. Elm St.). Register here.
The cost for the disaster training is $25, which covers meal, training materials, t-shirt and ERT badge.
First UMC Ogallala, Neb., spring training for disaster response
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Global Partnership Summit coming May 14-16
Church leaders — clergy and laity — can become better equipped for missional engagement locally and globally. At the Global Partnership Summit, learn best practices, training sessions and collaborative workshops to inspire and mobilize your congregation.The summit, held May 14-16, at The Church of the Resurrection (COR) in Leawood, Kan., will offer CEU credits for attendance.
Featured speakers include, the Rev. Adam Hamilton, founding pastor of COR; Bishop Eduard Khegay, bishop of the Eurasia Episcopal Area; the Rev. Kabala Chali, the Great Plains Conference’s mercy and justice ministries coordinator; and more.
Register online today. The deadline for the early bird registration at $99 per person (or the special group rate for five or more at only $79 per person) ends April 15.
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JFON-NE forms a creative partnership with Completely KIDS
Editor’s note: The following was written by Linda Langkow, National Justice For Our Neighbors’ communications and office manager.
Completely KIDS approached JFON-NE for help with this situation. What resulted is a collaboration that works with the strengths of each agency. JFON-NE secured the funding for an additional full-time attorney who specializes in immigration legal services for children and works with families connected with Completely KIDS. National JFON provided an enhancement grant to support this initiative.
Completely KIDS is in charge of spreading the news that there is affordable immigration legal assistance available. Additionally, Completely KIDS staff schedule appointments and even assist with transportation to attorney meetings. In this partnership, the JFON mission of providing hospitality through legal services meets the Completely KIDS mission to address intergenerational poverty and assist children and families in gaining the knowledge, skills and support that will empower them to overcome barriers to their success.
JFON-NE is a United Methodist Ministry and a Great Plains Conference Advance (#721). To learn more or to give a financial gift, go to www.jfon-ne.org.
Photo: Children from the Completely Kids Out-of-School Time program
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Registration open for Flint Hills District Imagine No Malaria Bike Ride/Run
The 2nd Annual Flint Hills District Imagine No Malaria Bike Ride/Run will be held Saturday, May 3, at 9 a.m., with registration beginning at 8 a.m. Registration is $20 and each participant is asked to raise $100 for Imagine No Malaria.There will be three route options, including a 10-mile bike ride, a 2-mile run and a 2-mile walk.
A barbecue will follow the run/walk and water will be provided at several locations along the routes.
Registration deadline is April 20. Please contact the Rev. Tony Hazen at thazen@greatplainsumc.org or the Flint Hills District office at flinthills@greatplainsumc.org for more information and a registration form.
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Cover the net for World Malaria Day
As World Malaria Day approaches on April 25, Imagine No Malaria is asking supporters to #CovertheNet to raise awareness across social media networks about this killer disease that claims the life of a child every 60 seconds.Imagine No Malaria has created resources that make it easy for advocates to create social media buzz about this life-saving cause. Here’s how you can join the effort to help us #CovertheNet:
•Add a special World Malaria Day Twibbon (a photo in the corner of your profile picture) to your Twitter and/or Facebook profile photos to spread the world and let people know you support the cause. (Get your Twibbon)
•Help shout out a powerful message on Twitter and Facebook via Thunderclap. If enough people sign up to support it, Thunderclap will blast out a timed Facebook post or tweet from Imagine No Malaria supporters on April 25 — all at the same time — creating a giant wave of attention. (Join the Thunderclap)
•Change your Facebook cover image using the one posted on Imagine No Malaria’s Facebook page at Facebook.com/imaginenomalaria. Like the page and check back during the week leading up to World Malaria Day for shareable videos and photo posts.
•#CovertheNet with prayers for those at risk of death from malaria by posting a prayer on Imagine No Malaria’s Facebook wall on or leading up to April 25.
Imagine No Malaria is an extraordinary ministry of the people of The United Methodist Church that is dedicated to eliminating deaths from malaria in Africa through prevention, treatment, education and communication. Through generous support, this goal has never been closer in reach. Malaria’s death rate is half of what it was in 2006; however, there is more work to be done as this preventable disease still claims a life every 60 seconds.
To learn more, follow Imagine No Malaria on Facebook, go to Twibbon, or join the conversation online using the hashtag #CoverTheNet.
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Mission trip to Kenya planned
The Rev. Dr. Charles Kathurima, pastor at First UMC in Nebraska City, Neb., and his wife, Lydia Kathurima, are planning a mission trip to Kenya, Africa in the summer of 2015. Informational meetings about the 2015 Kenya Mission trip are held each month on the fourth Sunday at 3 p.m., in Gage Hall at First UMC, 1023 First Avenue, Nebr. City, Neb. 68410. Feel free to download the flier and brochure.Questions about this trip can be directed to Pastor Charles or Lydia via the church at 402-873-3821.
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Walking with Palestinian Christians — conference at Ginghamsburg UMC in Ohio
Editor's note: The following was submitted by Andrea Paret, Great Plains peace with justice coordinator.
Join United Methodist and Palestinian Christian leaders in Tipp City, Ohio, Aug.7-8, for Walking with Palestinian Christians ... for holy justice and peace. This event is co-sponsored by the United Methodist Board of Global Ministries and Ginghamsburg Church.
Through prayer, fellowship and study, we as United Methodists in partnership with Palestinian Christians will seek to put God’s call to love all our neighbors into action for justice and peace. Conference participants will covenant with one another to demonstrate love as action as all undertake ongoing educational and advocacy actions within our respective conferences and in partnership with Palestinian Christians.
“Let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action.” 1 John 3:18
Read more information.
If you are interested/planning to attend, please contact Andrea Paret at amparet08@yahoo.com or the Rev. Chali kchali@greatplainsumc.org so ongoing educational and advocacy actions can be coordinated.
Photo: Separation wall enclosing the city of Qalqiliya in the West Bank
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Mission opportunity for young men
Those attending will gather at Calvary UMC, in Wichita, Kan., on Sunday, July 13. The group will then leave early the next morning for Camp Fontanelle, near Nickerson, Neb., where they will help with general maintenance and take advantage of the zip line, hiking trials and other recreational activities. On Thursday, they will move to the Omaha area where they will stay at St. Andrews UMC. The group will receive a guided tour of Boys Town and learn of the important mission they serve to young men and woman as well as families in need. The group will also help at a local minority church. They will return to Calvary on Sunday, July 20.
If you are interested in this great way to have fun and experience the ministry of Jesus in service to others, you can go to www.missionimpacttour.org for more info or to register for the trip. Cost is $300 per attendee but don’t let that stop you. Talk to your local church leadership to see if they will help sponsor. There is a limit of 30 attendees, so register early. Registration closes May 31.
You can visit www.missionimpacttour.org if you are interested in donating to this exciting and important ministry or if you want to consider being part of the ministry in planning or being a trip sponsor on a future trip.
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United Methodist Churches host events with Nebraskans for Alternatives to the Death Penalty
Editor's note: The following was submitted by Andrea Paret, Great Plains peace with justice coordinator.
First UMC in Lexington, Neb., and Memorial UMC in McCook, Neb., are welcoming Curtis McCarty to share about his life and help us learn about alternatives to the death penalty.
Curtis Edward McCarty was exonerated in 2007 after serving 21 years — including 19 years on death row — for a 1982 Oklahoma City murder he did not commit. McCarty was convicted twice and sentenced to death three times based on prosecutorial misconduct and bad forensics. Narrowly escaping an execution, it was only a lucky break that allowed McCarty to prove his actual innocence. Since his release, he has worked tirelessly to support efforts to repeal the death penalty in Nebraska, throughout the country and around the world.
McCarty will be at First UMC in Lexington, Neb., on Tuesday, May 20, at 6:30 p.m., and at Memorial UMC in McCook, Neb., on Wednesday, May 21, at 7 p.m.
For more information please go to http://nadp.net.
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Chapel Hill UMC in Wichita, Kan., in need of preschool program director
Chapel Hill United Methodist Church (CHUMC) Preschool in Wichita, Kan., is a Christ-centered preschool looking for a motivated leader interested in a full-time position in a church preschool setting where children are valued and loved. This person must possess strong administrative skills, gifts to develop and lead a strong preschool staff, compassion for children and their families and a commitment to deliver a quality preschool education to every child served.CHUMC preschool is committed to living the church’s mission to welcome all people to experience and share the extraordinary grace and love of Jesus Christ because CHUMC preschool is a ministry of the church. Chapel Hill preschool serves over 100 families on the foundational principle that all people are loved and cherished by God.
Under the direction of the senior pastor and in harmony with the mission statement and policies of CHUMC, the director of Chapel Hill Preschool is responsible for the supervision, coordination and delegation of core preschool programs outlined in the following key accountabilities.
Read the full posting.
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Grace UMC in Olathe, Kan., seeks director of children's ministry
Grace UMC in Olathe, Kan., a moderate to progressive congregation focused on young families, children and youth ministries (median age of congregation — 35), is accepting resumes for a director of children's ministry. The congregation is a 2,000 member, traditional ministry with multiple staff, education and worship campus, plus downtown mission center campus. A bachelor’s degree and 24 to 36 hours of seminary education and/or equivalent children’s ministry experience a must. Please send resumes and questions to nroberts@gracech.org or 913-859-0111 ext. 209. You can also mail resumes to Grace United Methodist Church, attn. Rev. Dr. Nanette Roberts, 11485 S. Ridgeview Rd., Olathe, KS 66061. Closing date is May 15, 2014.________________________________________
Church pews available
Six vintage church pews are for sale. The pews were used in a chapel on an Asbury Park, an assisted living campus in Newton, Kan., for many years and are in great condition. Pews are 33 inches tall and 12 feet long, with the seats 15.5 inches wide. Asbury Park is asking $200 per pew, or best offer. If you are interested, contact Erica Stevens at ericias@asbury-park.org or 316-841-1277.________________________________________
Weeping Water UMC seeking youth choir robes
Weeping Water UMC in Weeping Water, Neb., is looking for youth choir robes in red. The congregation has experienced wonderful growth in the youth bell choir and Sunday Singers. If you have red robes in elementary school sizes to donate or sell at a reasonable price, please contact Dorothy Smith at 402-679-6216 or dorothyloutoo@yahoo.com.________________________________________
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