Missionary Renegade: The Great Plains Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church March Small Membership Churches enewsletter for Tuesday, 24 March 2015 with Reverend Micki McCorkle

The Great Plains Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church March Small Membership Churches enewsletter for Tuesday, 24 March 2015 with Reverend Micki McCorkle

VBS internships still available!

Internships are still available for any young adult ages 18-23 who would like to travel around the Great Plains leading VBS this summer! Go to the internship page on our website or contact the Rev. Micki McCorkle if you have questions. She can be reached at 316-210-3996 ormmccorkle@greatplainsumc.org.

Small Wonders – Oct. 2-3, 2015

Excellence in Worship in Small Churches

With the Rev. Dottie Escobedo-Frank as our keynote speaker at Small Wonders 2015, we are guaranteed to learn a lot and have a good time. A pastor and District Superintendent with the United Methodist Church, Dottie is on the leading edge of church transformation and reStarts, including with small membership congregations.

Workshops will be developed soon. Email Micki McCorkle and let her know what topics related to worship you would like to see at the Small Wonders conference.

If you would possibly like to lead a workshop, email your suggested topic with a one paragraph description to Micki by June 1, 2015, or sooner!

Download a flier. There will be more information and online registration in the coming months.

Mission Trips for small church high school youth groups!

The Great Plains Annual Conference will offer an exciting Volunteers in Mission opportunity this summer. The staff of United Methodist Ministries and the Micah Corps young adult interns will co-facilitate this comprehensive mission experience that will cover topics including food security, the environment, immigration, peace & non-violence, and poverty.

This VIM experience is specially geared for single-digit youth groups. These groups will join together for a shared mission experience in Omaha, NE June 22-26 and will include hands-on learning, simulation activities, team building, and group discussions & reflection.

Open to high school-age youth groups numbering 6 or fewer

Registration deadline is May 15th

$150/person covers all food, dorm lodging, and programming

Financial assistance is available through the Great Plains Mercy & Justice VIM grants

All adult chaperones must be certified through the Safe Gatherings process (online, $35)

A minimum of 2 adults must accompany every group

Each group will be responsible for driving their own vehicle within Omaha

Groups must purchase VIM insurance through the Great Plains Annual Conference ($.50/person/day)

Contact dkeeney@bigmuddyumc.org to register, or for more information. Download a poster.

Resources

What laity deeply need pastors to do:

http://after.church/a-letter-i-wish-every-pastor-would-read/