The Charge Conference Orientation will be held on Tuesday, August 27 at 10 am at Heritage UMC (815 Baker Road, Virginia Beach).
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Update on The Learning Garden
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The Board of Directors for Learning Garden Preschool and Daycare (previously Chesapeake Ave UMC) located in South Norfolk under the direction of the Board of Missions of ERD would like to give you an update from DS Wayne Snead's report at the last District Conference.
What has been Happening!
- New board of directors has been established and they are: Bob Robinson, Dottie Thompson, Frank Holley, Tom Mercer, and Joann McClung
- Board of directors met with present staff
- Completion of renovations in two classrooms (painted/new floors/windows) by Resurrection UMC and OakGrove UMC
- In process of completing requirements for state licensure for The Learning Garden
- Currently in the process of working on registration for upcoming fall enrollment.
How YOU (Women’s or Men’s group or Youth) can HELP! !
- Financial contributions are always welcome!
- We need to establish a Social Media /internet presence, ie. Webpage, Facebook page, Instagram etc.
- Can you HELP setup and maintain?
- Renovations for three more classrooms/ bathroom and hallways this summer starting June 4th?
- Contact Dottie by texting 757-675-8958 if you are willing to help!
- Power wash and clean playground equipment and move to front play area
- Need a brick mason to repair and do maintenance on existing outside areas.
- Need 3 potholes in the parking lot filled and lot resealed
- Cleaning /disinfection of classroom toys before the fall
- Outside work day for yard and landscaping etc.
If your Women’s or Men’s group would like a presentation on The Learning contact Pastor Bob Robinson @ 757-436-1682 from Messiah UMC…..
Your prayers are coveted on this exciting new endeavor under the ERD Board of Missions!!!
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Each week you are invited to pray for a church/ministry in the District. This week hold in prayer all churches and clergy transitioning to new appointments.
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2019:
- July 13, 8 am: United Methodist Men's Breakfast (St. Andrew's - VB)
- August 3, 9 am: Shift 2.0: Intentional Discipleship (Baylake)
- August 15, 2 pm: Fresh Expressions Roundtable (Ghent)
- August 27, 10 am: Charge Conference Orientation (Heritage)
- November 2: District Conference (TBD)
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From the Episcopal Office:
Bishop Sharma D. Lewis was released from the hospital and is recovering at home. She will have home health and in-home physical therapy in the next couple of weeks, then outpatient PT. She's extremely thankful for all the prayers. Please continue to keep her in your prayers.
Cards and well wishes may be sent to:
Bishop Sharma D. Lewis
c/o Terri Biggins
PO Box 5606
Glen Allen, VA 23058-5606
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Share Your Voice – Participate in the Conference Communications Survey: The mission of the Conference Communications Office is to provide you with the Virginia Conference information you need, including conference news and events, updates from the Bishop, information on training opportunities, and local ministry stories.
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Our goal is to provide you with the information you want to see through the communications channels that are most useful to you. We have created a short communications survey to get your feedback so we can learn how to serve you better. Please visit www.VAUMC.org/survey to take the survey, and please share this link with others in your congregation. The survey will remain open until July 31, 2019.
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Please make plans to join us for the 2019 UM Men’s Spiritual Advance at Baylake UMC in Virginia Beach on September 27-28.
Our featured speaker is the Rev. Dr. Kevin Watson, author of The Class Meeting and teacher at our 2019 Virginia Annual Conference. Our guest speakers will be Greg Arnold, who serves on the deployed staff of the General Commission on Methodist Men, and Odell Horne, representing the SE Jurisdiction UMM and speaking on YoungER men's ministry. Our theme is Transforming Grace.
Special rates are available for pastors, early birds, spouses, and, if you attended last year, Bring One Get One (BOGO) for first-timers. New this year, church sponsorships are targeted for churches who have never attended the event or those currently with no formal UMM organization. Open to all churches, the challenge is to line up 12 men to come and receive both a discounted rate and a free event themed shirt. We've also added a box lunch option on Saturday so you may have more fellowship on site with your brothers in Christ.
Please see 2019 Spiritual Advance details for more information on registration, including discounts, church sponsorships, hotels, and the VAUMM/Heart Havens Golf Tournament.
Grace, Mercy, and Peace,
Andrew Kissell
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The Center for Sacred Music at VWU hosts the annual Sacred Music Summer Conference: A Worship & Arts Event July 22-27 on the campus at 5817 Wesleyan Drive, VB, steeped in the Wesley tradition of ‘training minds and warming hearts.’ The week includes more than 45 workshop sessions led by 22 guest clinicians on topics such as preaching, ‘art’ on the big screen, choral artistry, handbells, children’s music, drama in church (the good kind), Orff, choral composition, creative worship planning, drumming, and oodles of choral anthem reading sessions. Evening events include worship, a hymn festival, and a choral concert.
For further details, including a list of fascinating workshop sessions & outstanding clinicians, see www.vwu.edu/csmsummer. For information on the evening events, to which all are welcome, see www.vwu.edu/csmevening.
Join us for a day or the full-week! CEUs for clergy are available: 1 per day, and the conference can also be taken for academic credit for those working toward a degree program or seeking teacher recertification.
A full-week registration can be split among various staff or volunteers within a church. At the last conference, St. Andrew’s-VB won the prize with 11 volunteers and staff in attendance, splitting several full-time registrations. Any takers on beating that record??
Kind words from Rev. Jeffrey Witt after his participation:
“This was one of the best continuing education events I have attended in my 30 years of ministry. It's opening worship was inspiring; the exposure to new musical pieces was enlightening and supportive of our efforts at St. Andrew’s to bring refreshing and great musical offerings weekly. The courses were not only informative but were spiritually and personally rejuvenating. I needed some rebalancing and this conference offered me the time, relationships and information I needed to do just that. I left the week a better Worship leader, pastor, father, and husband, and continue to recommend this event to anyone who ministers through Worship.”
If you’d like further details, or to have a brochure mailed to you, email sbilly@vwu.edu or call Sandi Billy at 757.455.3376.
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Pianist/Choir DIRECTOR [Resurrection UMC] is seeking a salaried, part-time Pianist/Choir Director. Our church is a small - sized multi-ethnic/ multicultural church in Chesapeake VA. This is a 6-8 hour per week position. Our Sunday church is a mixed traditional/contemporary service. In addition to Sunday duties, Other duties include, but are not limited to, coordinating and conducting choir rehearsals on Thursday evenings and Sunday morning, be available for special services and events as needed, as well as assisting the volunteer leaders of Strings orchestra, Handbells, and other music groups. Pay commensurate based on skill level and experience.
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Portlock UMC, in the wonderfully diverse borough of Chesapeake, VA known as Historic South Norfolk, has two positions available:
Out of the Box Musician (part-time) who is willing and interested in creatively and courageously exploring the edges of the Wesleyan Christian worship experience while also blending more traditional styles and elements.
Child Care Worker for our Sunday morning worship services.
For details, visit the Virginia Conference website at www.vaumc.org/jobs
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Jolliff UMC, Chesapeake, has two positions available:
Church Accompanist for its 11 a.m. traditional worship service. In addition to Sunday duties, the accompanist would play for choir rehearsals on Wednesday evenings at 7: 15 p.m., as well as be available for special services as needed.
Director of Youth Ministries to grow and develop its current youth program for grades 6 - 12. We are seeking a dedicated follower of Jesus Christ with a passion for discipleship and creative learning. The ideal applicant will have a deep knowledge of Scripture and the ability to communicate scriptural truth and practical application to our youth, as well as serve as a spiritual mentor and relatable presence for youth on their faith journeys.
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ADULT MINISTRIES DIRECTOR [Lynnhaven UMC] is seeking an Adult Ministries Director. Our church is a mid-sized church in Virginia Beach, VA. This is a 20 hour per week position. Pay is commensurate based on skill level and experience. Duties include, but are not limited to, coordinating small groups system, organizing and coordinating volunteer ministry services, assist with hospitality and mission services, and assist other church staff when needed.
Please contact Bob Sterling at 5sterlings@cox.net for more details. Resumes can be mailed to Lynnhaven UMC, ATTN: Bob Sterling, Chair Staff-Parish Relations Committee, 1033 Little Neck Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23452 or emailed to 5sterlings@cox.net.
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The deadline for submissions to the e-Newsletter is every Thursday at 5pm. Email your information about your events and special programming to Jason Stanley at jasonstanley@vaumc.org. (Flyers in PDF or JPEG are preferred.)
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