Flint District NEWS Detroit Conference

Flint District NEWS Detroit Conference

The United Methodist Church

Theme: Faithfulness, Friendliness, Fruitfulness

1309 N. Ballenger Hwy., Suite 2 Dr. Andrew A. Allie, District Superintendent

Flint, Michigan 48504-7519 Jacqueline K. Euper, Project Director

Tel: 810-233-5500 Fax: 810-233-0514 Cheryl Rentschler, Administrative Assistant

Vol. 13 – No. 8 - September 2008

“Experiencing God”

In the 2007 Charge Conferences we asked and encouraged individuals to share their “God Moments.” A lawyer in one of the churches talked about how she experiences God in the court room during trials. A Trustee of a church shared his vivid experience of God when he was going for surgery for cancer. A lady from another church talked about her recovery from breast cancer. The list goes on.

At the Jurisdictional Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan, July 15-18, 2008, one of our bishops mentioned how he is encouraging people to talk about how they have experienced God or how they are experiencing God. The idea is taking off like a wildfire.

I attended a service in one of our churches on August 3, 2008. The youth group was in charge of the services of worship, during which a number of young people talked about how they experienced God in their mission trip. What a marvelous and touching worship it was!

I have just read an article from one of our churches entitled “A God Thing.” The writer pointed out that whenever something happens and the hand of God is so visible that you can’t help but notice, we call that a “God Thing.” Of course we hear about “God Moments” or the experiences of God. We need to realize that God is always reaching to human beings through books, nature, events, worship, scriptures, conversations, individuals, media, etc. & etc. The only question is: “Are we listening?” When was the last time we vividly encountered God? Indeed God is in every moment, but do we notice Him? I frequently ask and look for signs from God

and I do experience them.

What do we do with our “God Things” or God Moments? Handle them with care and share them at every appropriate opportunity. Some people may cheapen those invaluable experiences as coincidences. Our role is not to persuade anyone, but simply share your “God Thing” because it is true. Many times in scriptures when people experienced miracles by Jesus he asked them to go away and share what they had experienced.

There is a great need for us Christians to share our faith. I believe it is one way we can win souls for Christ and gain new members in our churches. We are the best source of inviting people to Christ. We ask everyone’s help in getting the “God Things” to other people so that they too may continue to become more attentive to the “God Things” of life. Amen.

-Andrew A. Allie

HERE AND THERE ON OUR DISTRICT

One-on-One

One-on-one begins on August 25, 2008. We expect Pastors to report their approaches in growing their churches and how many New Members they have received in 2008. Of course this will be in addition to the usual discussion of profiles.

District Annual Conference

On October 5, 2008 at 3:00 p.m., our District Annual Conference will be at Swartz Creek United Methodist Church. In addition to the usual business reports, Bishop Jonathon D. Keaton will preach and we will celebrate Elaine Condon’s retirement from the District Office. Churches will be expected to bring wish well cards, gifts and letters for Elaine.

Board of Missions Banquet

The Annual Banquet will be held at the Fenton United Methodist Church on October 16, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. The program will highlight the Membership Growth of our District. We will have special testimonies given by a number of Pastors.

Charge Conference

The Charge Conference season begins on September 2^nd this year. The agenda includes Membership Report – “How many New Members” received in 2008 and what approaches are being used to grow the church. -Andrew A. Allie

PLANNING FOR CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

Curriculum for Fall 2008

If you still need to make decisions for your Sunday School /Christian Education program look to Cokesbury. The District Office has samples for all age levels for your church to preview. New this year is “Rock Solid – Building a Heart of Faith” for ages 3-13. Visit Cokesbury.com to check out all the resources available.

Christian Education Sunday

September 28, 2008 is the Detroit Conference Day designated as Christian Education Sunday. The theme is: Making Disciples of Jesus Christ – Bearing Witness. Plan on doing some special activities to celebrate Christian Education ministries. Flyers with ideas were given out at Detroit Annual Conference. If you need a copy, call 800-334-0544, ext. 362. God bless you all as you continue to “Make Disciples for Jesus Christ.” -Jackie Euper

District Prayer Team

The Flint District has an email prayer chain for district concerns. email notices will be sent out once or twice per month, as well as mailing prayer cards. If you have a prayer concern or desire to be added to the prayer chain, please contact Jackie Euper at tjeuper@tm.net.

Flint District News:                          United Methodist Church – Flint District               1309 N. Ballenger Hwy., Flint, MI   48504-7519

Vol. 13   No. 8,   September   2008                                 Published 11 times a year, and sent free to United Methodist leaders.

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**welcome back event for bishop keaton**

Dear Pastors and Congregations, August 13, 2008

The Michigan Area Committee on Episcopacy was delighted to hear that at the recent North Central Jurisdictional Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton has been reassigned as the Resident Bishop of the Michigan Area for the coming 2008-2012 Quadrennium. Bishop Keaton’s leadership has been greatly appreciated and we look forward to his presence with us for the next for years.

The Committee on Episcopacy would like to invite you to join us in welcoming Bishop and Mrs. Keaton back to the Michigan Area. We invite you to participate in these ways:

Welcome Back Reception: On Sunday September 14, 2008 between 3:30 and 5:30 pm a welcome back reception will be held at the Lansing Trinity UMC. (A similar event will be held at the Sault Ste Marie Central UMC on Sunday October 26, 2008) A short presentation will take place at 4:00 pm. Please come and greet Bishop Keaton and members of his family.

Letters of Greeting: We invite you to send letters of greeting, appreciation for his leadership, and welcoming back to Bishop Keaton…individual letters and letters from your congregation. Letters should be sent to:

Welcome Back Bishop P.O. 25068 Lansing, MI 48909

A Gift To Missions: Bishop Keaton has a passion for making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. He has a true heart for mission and especially for the Haiti Hot Lunch Program. It is our hope that a substantial gift for the Haiti Hot Lunch Program can be presented in honor of Bishop Keaton. Please encourage your congregation to receive a special offering for this purpose, and send it to the Conference Treasurer, designated to the “Welcome Back Bishop Keaton Gift”.

The challenges facing the Michigan Area are great. We are blessed to have the leadership of Bishop Keaton for times such as these. Please join us in thanking Bishop Keaton and welcoming him back. If you have any questions please contact me at 231-773-3551.

Grace and Peace,

Gary Sarut, on behalf of the

Michigan Area Episcopacy Committee

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EXPERIENCE AN EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY WITH BISHOP KEATON

Paul’s Fourth Missionary Journey (Greece and Italy) – November 13-23, 2008. There is still time to register! This 11-day trip covers such sites as Athens, Corinth, Malta, Sicily and Rome. In Corinth, walk among the ruins and stand on the Bema where Paul once stood. In Rome, visit the Vatican, the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. This trip features lodging on the mv Cristal, a lovely, recently renovated, cruise ship. Bishop Keaton says, “Paul’s 4^th Missionary Journey continues to uncover sites, sounds, and experiences of this significant man who truly had a heart to carry the word of Christ to as many as he could.” Cost for this trip begins at approximately $2,500 and includes roundtrip airfare from Detroit, chartered cruise ship, guided shore excursions, 2 meals daily (3 aboard ship), entrance fees and lecture series.

A complete brochure on this event is available by contacting Rev. Ann Emerson, Director at Lake Huron Retreat Center. Rev. Emerson is assisting Bishop Keaton in leading these tours. She is available to answer questions you have. She can be reached at 810-327-6272 (w), 810-327-6468 (h) or annbythelakeshore@comcast.net Make plans now to travel with Bishop Keaton and other Christians from the Michigan area!

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Scholarship Funds

Hope United Methodist Church in Flint, Michigan, understands the importance of encouraging students to enter into the ministerial fields and the importance of providing financial aid to those in the process of studying to become pastors or to work in Christian Education, Mission Ministry or Music Ministry. In keeping with its responsibility to assist and encourage lay people to enter full time Christian ministry, Hope United Methodist Church is offering scholarship funds for students pursuing a career in Christian ministry.

All applicants must be an approved Seminary Student and a part of the Detroit Annual Conference Candidacy Program. A maximum of four grants are issued per year. Decisions of grant dispersal will be made by the Staff Parish Relations Committee of Hope United Methodist Church in accordance with guidelines established by the Administrative Board of the Church.

For more information or to obtain a Seminary Grant Application, please contact the Church Office at (810) 732-4820 or send an e-mail to bethanys@mclaren.org

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New Ministry Grant

The Board of Christian Education would to help your church start a new ministry that you may need funding for. Go to http://www.umcmice.org/ and download the grant form. Grants are reviewed for approval at their meetings in September, January and March. Complete the form and mail or fax to the address on the back of the form. The Board feels blessed to be able to help so many churches, people, and agencies.

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“A Young Adult to Young Adult Mission Experience”

Grenada – Mission Discovery

December 27, 2008- Jan 6, 2009

Young adults ages 16-26 are welcome to apply for this United Methodist Volunteers in Mission-North Central Jurisdiction

sponsored event. It is referenced as Advance Special #901375. Estimated cost is $1600 and a $100 down payment to UMVIM-NCJ is required with the application form. More information contact the North Central Jurisdiction Tel (605)-692-3390 Fax: (605)-692-3391. Email: umvim-ncj@brookings.net.

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Attention: Adults Who Work with Children, Youth and/or Vulnerable Persons

This is a reminder about the Detroit Conference Protection Policy which is in effect for all District and Conference gatherings.

Chaperones/caregivers are to be “Certified” through a “Protection Class”. The entire Protection Class Schedule is in the back

of this newsletter for your reference. Three protection classes are scheduled conveniently in the Flint District:

Tuesday, August 26, 2008 Swartz Creek UMC at 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Monday, November 3, 2008 Clio West Vienna UMC at 6:00-9:00 p.m.

Monday, January 5, 2009 Clarkston First UMC at 6:00-9:00 p.m.

To register or for more information, call Brian Kelley (810) 636-4555 ext. 210 or call Jackie Euper at (810)-233-5500

or 800-334-0544 ext. 362. All paperwork may be downloaded from the DAC website: www.umc-detconf.org.

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Detroit Conference United Methodist Church Secretaries- 2008 Annual Meeting and Fall Workshop Wednesday, October 8^th, 2008 at Flushing UMC

Keynote Speaker: Peggy Hendrickson, MA, MSA, ACSW, program of “Managing Emotions Under Pressure”. Peggy has a deep and abiding appreciation and empathy for the challenging and often overwhelming duties for which church secretaries are responsible. She will share the interpersonal skills and stress management practices that she uses as a Christian social worker to cope with stress and the demands created by multiple responsibilities, complex people and a challenging workplace.

Further information available in the “Office Connections” at DCUMCS website http://dcumcs.homestead.com/– including registration forms. Sherrie Hickman, -wbfumc@sbcglobal.net – Tel: 989-345-0210.

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LIBERIA HAITI COVENANT COMMITTEE UPDATE

July 2008, Billie Rench

Summer is here for us to enjoy, but don’t forget our covenant countries Liberia and Haiti!

Rev. Dr. James Karblee and Rev. Dr. Anthony Dioh: The Flint District covenant committee met to evaluate and celebrate our partnership with these countries. It was a delight to hear the churches response after hosting Dr. Karblee or Dr. Dioh with these comments: “I was surprised to learn of the living conditions of families, the salaries of pastors; it was so good to hear these things from a Liberian.” Another said, “The difference in the currency in Liberia and US was shocking, $1 US is $50 Liberian.” A pastor said, “We will absolutely pray for continued peace for Liberia and its people”. A home host said, “We were helped to gauge the depth of need and reevaluate our perspective on our own lives and struggles. It was a privilege to have personal conversations and to hear him express gratitude for the way we try to make a difference.” No negative thoughts were expressed only positive words like humble, grateful, powerful and appreciative.

Liberian Pastor’s Salary Support, Advance #14367A: All offerings from the events in Flint District Churches hosted went to the Advance for helping United Methodist Pastors in Liberia. Some of their salaries are about $5.00 a month. Your offerings from the nine days they were with us were $2,747.49. Thank you for making a difference in their lives. Remember the resolution was passed in 2002 for pastors and congregations to support this huge need.

Letters from partner District Superintendents Rev. Henry and Rev. Korpellah: Both superintendents expressed what the Flint District relationship meant to them. They expressed thanks for the scholarships for elementary children to be able to go to school. Gratitude for the solar radios received for pastors. Both districts encouraged VIM teams to come to their district to assist in several projects.

A theme in both letters was the need for transportation. They remembered the great gifts taken in March 2005, two motor bikes. They used them and really appreciated the ability to get to their churches throughout the district, but on Liberian roads after three and a half years, they are worn out. Do we want to try to provide a new “Jungle Bike” for each district? It is something to think about. If every church in the district could give $100.00 it would be an answer to their prayers.

2008 Detroit Annual Conference offering: Detroit Conference Treasurer, Anna Morford reports the following gifts to:

Bishop Judith Craig Home Monrovia, Advance # 11820A, $29,935.87. This wonderful village is now providing a home, food, spiritual guidance, and education for 200 orphans following the long civil war.

Haiti School Hot Lunch Program, Advance $418002, $47,978.46. This is a wonderful response to the cries of children reported to be eating clay to fill their empty bellies. What a blessing to so many children!

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“AFRICA UNIVERSITY – TASK FORCE ANNOUNCED”

Dr. David Fleming –Secretary, Flint District Global Board of Missions

Flint District has been asked by our Bishop Dr. Jonathan Keaton and our Superintendent Dr. Andrew Allie to consider a financial mission to support Africa University in Zimbabwe. Africa University is located at the Methodist Mission of Old Mutare and is the first fully accredited United Methodist – Related Institution on the African continent. Approval has been given for support of this institution by the General Conference. Our superintendent, Dr. Andrew Allie has asked me to announce a Flint District task force to support this mission

Africa University, Wow! How exciting a project and one that is unique in that it is entirely for Africans. A plea was made by the Bishops of Africa to develop a full fledged University to stop the loss of Africa’s most talented minds to the outside world. When talented students study overseas for their education they seldom return to their native land. Consequently, the mission of Africa University is to shine throughout the continent graduating students to lead the countries like Mozambique, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda and Angola, becoming national leaders in medicine, education, the church, politics, and agriculture. This unique mission is United Methodism in the forefront of cultural development of Christ passion for the people of the world.

Africa University began in 1992 out of a Methodist mission station and hospital by enrolling 40 students. The land of 150 acres upon which the school is now built was given by the church to the university, but it remains a Methodist institution. Currently enrollment is 1,300 students. The university is striving to be entirely self sufficient as it grows its own food products on the adjacent farm and also houses and feeds its own staff. The university purchases and imports needed products from the outside world such as gasoline. This policy makes it entirely a self sufficient institution, not a burden on the church, community or government.

The newly established University site was developed by retired American engineer Dick Reeves who volunteered his considerable skills in long range construction. Dick Reeves supervised the construction of the Woodie W. White Bridge over the Nyagambu River, which connects the University campus site with the Old Mutare Mission site. He worked with architects and contractors in the construction of the nineteen buildings which now comprise the campus. Volunteer In Mission teams are welcome to come and work on the continuing staff housing projects which are still currently going on.

This past month the Flint District Board of Missions hosted the meeting of F. Loyd Rollins the director of development of Africa University. Mr. Rollins who came from the Nashville office of the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry of the UMC presented his dream of financial independence for Africa University at a meeting at Lake Fenton UMC. It is the dream of the Africa University Development Office to have financial independence for the university by the creation of a self sustaining endowment.

The United Methodist Churches of the Flint District are being asked for help with this financial support through the creation of the Africa University Task Force. This will be part of a national UMC development to raise 80 million dollars for this school.

Won’t you be a part of this effort to change the world for Christ by helping build the seven degree granting programs, five on a Ph.D. level, employing 135 faculty and staff, in 31 new modern buildings. We wish this school to run without debt and without burden upon the United Methodist Church of Africa. This in our experience is Christ present mission to the world. May God bless you in your holy work. Africa University can be found on the internet at http://www.africau.edu/.

Consultation Groups for Church/Parish Leaders

Samaritan Counseling Center of SE Michigan will be offering two groups for congregational leaders beginning in September, 2008. These consultation/support groups provide a confidential and learning possibility to share matters of mutual interest and concern around work with congregations and the lives of those who lead congregations. Dr. Barbara Lewis Lakin will lead one group on the second Monday of the month, beginning September 8, 2008 and meeting the second Monday of the month, from 10:00 – 11:30, ending in June, 2009. The group will meet at First United Methodist Church in Northville, Michigan. The second group will meet the third Tuesday of the month, beginning on September 16, 2008 for lunch from 12:00 – 1:30, ending in June, 2009. Dr. Paul Melrose will lead this group, which will convene at Nardin Park United Methodist Church, Farmington Hills, Michigan. Each member is asked to contribute $25 per meeting. Space is limited; if interested please call the Samaritan office at 248-474-4701 or email us at info@samaritancounselingmichigan.com.

OUR CONNECTIONAL MINISTRY

Up-dated Flint District Calendar of Coming Events

August 21-24, 2008 – Thumb Gospel Music Convention-Bay Shore Camp is the place for some great Gospel Music sounds. You can attend for one day or camp the entire weekend. Besides lots of music there are other

scheduled activities including Bible study, coffee hour, coed mini golf tournament and craft time. Check out the web site for more information at http://www.bayshorecamp.org/ or call the office at (989)-883-2501.

August 24-29, 2008 – New Community: Sacramental Living and Common Union – A Family Camp for Young Clergy and Ministry Professionals, Lake Louise Unite Methodist Camp. Contact the District Office for

information that we have received.

September 7, 2008- Sunday 1-5pm -FAMILY FUN FEST- Seymour Lake United Methodist Church, Oxford

MI. Admission is donation of student “Schools supplies for Kids in Need in Our Community”. A family fun time with activities, games, music, food, crafts and more!

September 12-13, 2008 Fall Retreat for Pastors & Spouses- Located at the Lake Huron Retreat Center. Retreat

is to help insure a healthy transition for pastors recently moved. Contact Ron Iris at 313-928-7484.

September 14, 2008-Sunday between 3:30 and 5:30pm –Welcome Back Reception Honoring Bishop Jonathan D. Keaton for his reassignment as the Resident Bishop of the Michigan Area for the coming 2008-2012 Quadrennium. A reception will be held at Lansing Trinity UMC. A short presentation will take place at 4:00 pm. Please come and greet Bishop Keaton and members of his family. (Further details are detailed in this publication).

September 18, 2008 – Flint District Board of Missions Trustee Meeting – South Monday UMC- 7:30 PM.

September 28, 2008 – Detroit Conference Christian Education Sunday – Theme: Making Disciples of Jesus Christ: Bearing Witness (Acts1:3-8). For a copy of the flyer with ideas to help you in planning, please call the District Office (810-233-5500, ext 362). The special offering taken on this Sunday supports The Conference Board of Christian Education and the Board of Outdoor and Retreat Ministries. Offering envelopes are available at 800-334-0544, ext. 340.

September 28, 2008-Sunday 2:00-5:30 pm – Flint District UMC Youth Council “Fall Youth Rally”- at Myers Lake United Methodist Campground, Byron MI. Special Guest Rev. Jeff Nelson & Birmingham First UM Youth and music by “Subject to Change” of Flint Calvary UMC. Cost is $8.00 per person. (See flier in this newsletter).

October 5, 2008 – Flint District Conference, Swartz Creek UMC, 7400 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek, MI

3:00-5:00 p.m.

October 8, 2008 – Detroit Conference United Methodist Church Secretaries 2008 Annual Meeting/Workshop, Flushing UMC, 413 E. Main St., Flushing, MI – “Managing Emotions Under Pressure”. Contact Pat Helmer – 800-334-0544 for further information.

October 9, 2008 – Flint District United Methodist Women Annual Meeting, Goodrich UMC, 8071 S. State Rd., Goodrich, MI Speaker for the event is Pat Shepard from Fenton UMC.

October 12, 2008, Sunday 11:30 -2:30 pm – Chicken Buffet Dinner –Masonic Temple Dining Room 755 S. Saginaw St. Flint. Sponsored by United Methodist Men of Court Street UMC Flint. Proceeds of dinner go to

UMM’s Missions Projects. Tickets purchased at door or prior. Call Church office: 810-235-4651.

October 16, 2008 – Flint District Board of Missions Annual Dinner Meeting – Fenton UMC, Dinner reservations

required $10.00 per person. Dinner will be at 6:30 pm and the meeting will start approximately at 7:30 pm. Everyone

is invited to come to both or just to the meeting. Send reservations for dinner to Pat Helmer, 1309 N. Ballenger Hwy.,

Suite 1, Flint, MI 48504-7519 (810-233-5500).

October 20-21, 2008 - School of the North, “Living the Sacred” UMC School of Christian Mission. Gaylord UMC

Registration deadline October 13, 2008. Contact: Linda Andersen, Garrett Seminary, 1-800-SEMINARY

October 25, 2008 – United Methodist Women of the Detroit Conference 2008 Annual Meeting and Celebration, Central UMC 111 E. Spruce St. Sault Ste. Marie, MI. Theme: “Called into God’s Mission: Sharing Our Gifts. Keynote Speak: Glory E. Dharmaraj, a native of Sri Lanka. She is Director of Spiritual Formation and Mission Theology for the Women’s Division of the United Methodist General Board of Global Ministries. She has her PH.D from Loyola University and completed a Doctorate of Ministry. She has authored many books and articles. Celebrate our Ingathering! We are collecting socks for God’s Country Cooperative Parish, centered in Paradise, MI where Deaconess and Church and Community Worker, Katie Peterson serves. Contact your unit leader for further information.

November 1, 2008 – Web Site Workshop, First UMC, 400 S. Main, Mt. Pleasant, MI – 9-3:00pm. Cheryl Hemerle from UM communications will help in construction and maintenance of local church web sites.

Cost is $40 per person. Event jointly sponsored by the Detroit Conference and West Michigan Conference Communications Committees and PAUMCS Chapter. Questions? email: Pat Helmer at PatriciaHelmer @aol.com.

November 7-14, 2008 – VIM trip with the Haiti School Project – You are invited to join with the team and visit several sites and meet people in various settings. If you would like to join the Haiti School Project team, contact Curtis Bartz for information and an application Call 313-278-4849 or email jbartz@mich.com.

November 8, 2008 Conference Youth Rally. Watch for details in the next newsletter. (daccym.org)

November 8, 2008 – Hearts Strangely Warmed, Swartz Creek UMC, 7400 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek, MI

9:15 a.m. – 4.45 p.m. Write this date on your calendar for the best opportunity for training and inspiration for clergy and laity at the unbeatable price of $15. Sponsored by the Detroit Conference Board of Discipleship, the speakers include: Margie Berger, Aldersgate Renewal Ministry, Director of Prayer Ministries; Edgardo A. Colon-Emeric, Director, Hispanic House of Studies, Duke University School; Rev. Candace Lewis, Pastor of New Life Community UMC, Jacksonville, FL; Graham Standish, Pastor of Calvin Presbyterian Church in Zelienople, PA Author of Becoming a Blessed Church; and Jim Walker, Pastor Walker, Pastor of Hot Metal Bridge, Pittsburgh, PA who is bringing emergent worship ideas. Questions? Please call Debbie Line at 248-628-4763

Flint District United Methodist Youth Council presents:

FALL YOUTH RALLY

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2008

2:00 pm – Registration 2:15 – 5:30 pm – Rally

Myers Lake United Methodist Campground, Byron MI

US-23 to Silver Lake Road (Near Fenton & Linden).

Go west 7 miles. The camp is on the left.

Special Guests:

Rev. Jeff Nelson & Birmingham First UM Youth

Everyone BRING pennies: symbol of every person with HIV/Aids in Africa

-Goal: 23 Million (16million collected thus far)-Won’t you join the effort?

Music by “Subject to Change”

of Flint Calvary UMC

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Cost/person: $8.00/person

Fun Games Video Games Hay Rides

“Koegel” Hot Dogs Potato Chips Yummy Donuts

Pop/Water

PLEASE CALL Jackie Euper at 810-233-5500 or 800-334-0544 ext. 362

to make reservations by September 22^nd. Give name of church & how many

persons will be attending. We want to make sure there is plenty of food!

District Youth Council Meetings Conference Youth Events

     Held 2:30-4:30pm Sundays

     Sept. 14, 2008     at Goodrich UMC                                    District Youth Rally (See above Flier!)       Sept. 28, 2008

     Nov. 16, 2008    at Millington UMC                                  CONFERENCE Youth Rally (daccym.org) Nov. 8, 2008

     Jan.     4, 2009     at Flint Calvary UMC                             UNITE @ Genesys: Lock-IN                 Jan. 16-17, 2009

     Feb.     8, 2009     at Durand First UMC                     Mission Bowl-a-thon (Motorcycles for Africa) Mar. 15, 2009