The Northern District United Methodist ChurchWest Virginia Annual Conference

District Conference SessionMay 6, 2018

Sandra Steiner Ball, Resident BishopMartha Ognibene, District Superintendent

Sharon Miller, District Lay Leader

TABLE OF CONTENTSDistrict Conference Worship Blue Section

Worship and Business Service Page 1 – 2 Order of Business Yellow

Section

2017 District Conference Minutes Page 1Leadership and Nominations Page 2 - 5Presentation of the 2019 District Budget Page 6 - 7Setting of the 2019 District Fair Share Page 8-13Churches that gave 100% of Fair Share in 2017 and Those Churches that Improved over 2016 Page 14-15The Work of the District Committee on Ministry Page 16

Thank Yous, Good Byes and Welcomes Orange Section

Special Mission Emphasis Goldenrod

Section

UM Education Funds

Leadership Team Reports Turquoise Section

District Superintendent’s ReportLay Ministry TeamReport on Lay Servant Ministries and TrainingC. O. M. E. ReportDisaster Response ReportUnited Methodist WomenCommunication CoordinatorBrooke/Hancock ParishWetzel ParishWheeling/Ohio ParishDistrict VIM Report

2018 – 2019 Certified Lay Speakers/Servants Pink and Lilac Section

(OVER)Other Reports from Around the District Salmon

Section

House of the CarpenterWest Liberty University Campus Ministry

Upcoming District and Conference Events This Summer Green Section

Northern District Cornhole Tournament Northern District Tea at Annual Conference Calendar of Events

Northern District ConferenceSunday, May 6, 2018 3:00 PM

Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, Wheeling, WVGathering; Greetings from Rev. Keith Forkey, Host Pastor

*Call to WorshipL: Sing praises to God, O you saints, and give thanks to God’s holy name!P: We praise you, O God, for you have restored us to life!L: We may cry through the night, but your joy comes with the morning.P: You hear us, O God, and you strengthen us in our distress.All: O God our Savior, all your people throughout the ages give thanks to you!

*Hymn “For All the Saints” UMH #711

Opening PrayerLord, let us not give up your cause, nor abandon your work. Let us not give up the fight. Let us persevere, until we see your kingdom come and enter into your glory. Amen. -prayer of Bishop Francis Asbury (1745-1816)

Sharing of our Glory Sightings, Joys, and Concerns

Pastoral Prayer; The Lord’s Prayer UMH #895

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Sermon: “Witnesses”-Rev. Shea James, Director of Young Disciples and Outdoor Ministries

Business of the District Conference-Election of District Conference Secretary-Approval of Minutes of 2017 District Conference-Election of District Officers-Approval of 2019 Budget-Setting 2019 District Fair Share Apportionment

-Report of the District Committee on Ordained Ministry-Other Business of the District Conference

OfferingToday’s offering will support our district mission emphasis: Education Funds, supporting the Ministeial Education Fund, Africa University, and the Black College Fund. Please make checks out to “Northern District UMC” and put “Education Funds” on the Memo line. Please be generous!!Celebration of Ministry Barb Cover

-Vicki Ballengee, Executive Director, Heart +Hand Outreach Ministries, Charleston, WV

-Rev. Cliff Schell, Tyrand Cooperative Ministries, Mill Creek, WV

Announcements

*Hymn “Go, Make of All Disciples” UMH #571

*Benediction

Postlude

MINUTES OF THE NORTHERN DISTRICT CONFERENCE

April 30, 2017Christ UMC, Wheeling 3PM – 4:30PM

Rev. Martha Ognibene, District Superintendent

The Northern District Conference was held at Christ UMC, Wheeling. This year’s District Conference Business Session was done in context of the Worship Service, which is in the yellow section from pages 1 – 2 of the

District Journal. We had 83 people registered.

The Work of the Church throughout the Northern District:

Business of the District Conference -Election of District Conference Secretary Peggy Klages

(Recommended and Approved by.)-Approval of Minutes of 2017 District Conference Martha

Ognibene-Election of District Officers Martha Ognibene-Approval of the 2019 Budget Martha Ognibene

--Setting of the 2019 District Fair Share Martha Ognibene

-Other Business of the District Conference

All the above reports and all additional Reports were accepted as written in the District Conference Journal, and slated officers elected. Reports are

included in the attached book.

We shared in the rest of the worship service and received an offering for The UM Education Funds.

The meeting adjourned at approximately 4:30PM.

__________________________Peggy Klages, Secretary

______________________Rev. Martha OgnibeneDistrict Superintendent

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The Northern DistrictLeadership2018 - 2019

District Superintendent: Martha OgnibeneAdministrative Assistant: Peggy Klages

Parish Coordinators:

Brooke/Hancock Kara RoweMarshall Sharmune BurgessTyler Kathy AmblerWetzel Sheri KernikWheeling/Ohio Alan Flaitz

District Connectional Team:

Martha Ognibene Peggy KlagesBart Thompson Susan GatesConnie Macek Sharon MillerLiz Hartman Rick Hyre

Communication Coordinator: Tom Fonner

Lay Leader: Sharon MillerTreasurer: Peggy KlagesPresident, UMM: Gene HoltPresident, UMW: Peggy LaingDisaster Response: Carolyn ClementsDistrict VIM: Bart Thompson

Clergy Support and Pastoral Care Team:

Chairperson: Elizabeth CarsonMembers: Alan Flaitz

Kara RoweKathy AmblerJacob Steele

2C. O. M. E. Team

Chairperson: J. J. Otto

Team Members: Penny Calmbacher Sharon Miller Amy Williams Shelby Straub

Ex-officio:President, UMW and UMMAdams House Ministries, Susan PelikanHouse of the Carpenter, Mike Linger

Lay Leadership Team

Chairperson: Sharon Miller

District Co-Directors of Lay Servant Academy: Carol Miller

Dennis MehaffieTeam Members: Verna Tarr Mary Frances

TennantDon Rush Mary Ann Nolte

Leon Cox Marilyn Kennedy Pat Ramsey

Jean Van Camp

District Committee on Lay Servant Ministries

Chairperson: Carol Miller

Team Members: Dennis Mehaffie Sharon MillerMartha Ognibene Bob

Neidhardt Jeff Mauck

District Committee on Ministry

Chairperson: Debra Dague

Clergy Members: Bryan Carpenter Kathy AmblerJohn Morrison Doug

Liston Judy ListonErnest Watkins

Bart Thompson Tim KelleyJacob Steele

Lay Members: Bruce Phillips Peggy LaingKathy Rohm Rick HyreMary Frances Tennant – CLM Coordinatior

DS Martha Ognibene

3Youth Ministry Team

Chairperson: Annette CarperMembers: Kara Rowe Molly

Kopa Molly BareshBailey Nickerson Lacey

Gonzalez

District Youth Representatives to CCYM:

Morgan Fox and Kali Minor

Superintendency Committee

Chairperson: Charlie ClementsSecretary: Lay Leader: Sharon Miller

Charlie Clements Dennis Mehaffie Don Rush

Beverly Carpenter Bob Hunt Keith ForkeySheri Kernik

Retired Clergy: Bob Staub

Church Building & Location Team

Class of 2019 Class of 2020 Class of 2021

John Brenneman John Morrison Charlie DeLauder

Judy Liston Karen Joseph Charlie Clements

Board of Trustees

Class of 2019 Class of 2020 Class of 2021

Bill Wade April Forkey Kim WatkinsCarolyn Clements Emily Steele Penny

Calmbacher

4District Lay Equalization Members to Annual Conference

Lynn Hellstern Michelle Lucarelli Rick Hyre

Alex Staub (Youth) Kathy Neidhardt Barb Cover

Nikki Richardson (Young Adult) Sharon McDougal Chuck Sapp

Rosemary Bucher Lisa Stilgenbauer Brenda Crow

Gerald Martin Helena Hubbs Ron GambleMatt Jennings Fred Wade Mike

Piekarski

Pages to Annual Conference

Ryan Stilgenbauer Chey Morris Emily Adams

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2019 Northern DistrictBudget Proposal

Line Item 2017 2018 2019

I. House of the Carpenter $ 4,500 $ 4,500 $ 4,500Children’s Ministries and Camping Program

II. District Superintendent’s $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ 5,000 Discretionary Fund

III. Covenant Council/ $ 6,500 $ 6,500 $ 5,900Program Ministries/Mission

IV. Cabinet Mission Teams $ 1,000 $ 1,000 $ 1,000

V. Clergy Evaluations ______ _____ $ 600

VI. District Office Operations $10,300 $10,300 $10,300

VII. District Parsonage Repairs and $ 3,500 $ 4,500 $ 4,500Maintenance Fund

VII. District Parsonage Mortgage Fund $11,025 _______ _____

TOTAL $41,825 $31,800 31,800

Explanation of the Budget

I. House of the Carpenter: Children’s Outreach Programs and Camping Ministry: $4,500.00

The House of the Carpenter ministers with children in need through a variety of programs. The single largest program is our summer camping ministry. The HOC will offer camp to more than 200 children which will include day camps and resident camps in the Ohio Valley.

Other specific children/youth ministries are the strings lessons class providing instruction in guitar and violin on a weekly basis. The school supply program makes educational supplies available in the fall and then again the first of each year. During Christmas each year, we reach and provide gifts for over 500 children and anticipate more requests in 2014. Children/youth also benefit directly and indirectly through the ongoing food pantry, clothing center, underwear room and utility assistance that are all part of the ministry of the HOC.

II. The District Superintendent’s Discretionary Fund $5,000.00

The funds from this line item support the ongoing work of the District Superintendent in and with leadership, work, teaching, and ministry in the Northern District. This fund is also used to provide resources to supplement unfunded programs. At times this fund is also used to assist pastors and local churches in times of need, and provide scholarship assistance for youth events and for pastors and churches enrolled in healthy vital conference workshops.

6III. The District Program Ministries $5,900.00

This area supports the ongoing work of our District’s program, ministry, and mission teams and committees. Our goal is to find ways to be in ministry and mission to all. This is done through our programs, training events, and spiritual growth opportunities for pastors, laity, and congregations.

IV. Cabinet Work Teams $1,000.00

One of Bishop Steiner Ball’s emphases is on mission work throughout the connection, and she believes that the Cabinet should lead by example in this area. Last quadrennium, the Cabinet helped with Hurricane Sandy relief in New Jersey; helping with ministry in McDowell County, WV; with an eyeglasses clinic in Haiti, and on a House of the Carpenter ramp-building team and making apple butter at Burlington United Methodist Family Services in our Conference. This year we’ll be working flood relief. This line item provides funding for these mission opportunities.

V. Clergy Evaluations $ 600.00

After piloting, other instruments, our Conference has settled on conversation and evaluative questions prepared by the Lewis Center for Church Leadership. One year will be a paper-and-pencil process, and the next year will be a computer-assisted process called the Lewis Pastoral Leadership Inventory; this two-year cycle will

continue over the years. This line item in each district budget spreads the cost of clergy evaluation evenly throughout the conference.

VI. The District Office Operations $10,300.00

Though some of the cost of the District office is defrayed by the Conference, the District continues to absorb the largest percentage of the operating expenses for the District Office. This line item covers operations, communications, the annual purchase and/or lease of equipment in the District Office, as well as the upkeep of all equipment. Also, from time to time Equipment and Furniture wears out and needs replaced and the cost is budgeted from this line item. Ongoing needed supplies and materials are also purchased from this budget line. This line item also provides funds for a person to work as needed for the Administrative Assistant during illness or vacation leaves.

VII. District Parsonage Maintenance Fund $4,500.00

Our District, as all Districts throughout the Annual Conference, is responsible for providing a parsonage for our District Superintendent. In addition, it is our responsibility for maintaining the parsonage. Funds from this line item are for the regular maintenance of the home, repairs, service contracts, and ongoing improvements that may arise.

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2019 District Apportionments without Educational Funds Added60113 Alma Ripley Chapel UMC (60113) $123.00 60102 Alvy UMC (60102) $89.00 60201 Archers Chapel UMC (60201) $89.00 60121 Bowman UMC (60121) $142.00 60310 Calvary UMC (Moundsville) (60310) $957.00 60130 Cameron UMC (60130) $102.00 60141 Castlemans Run UMC (60141) $128.00 60470 Christ UMC (Weirton) (60470) $787.00 60520 Christ UMC (Wheeling) (60520) $2,548.00 60421 Clouston UMC (60421) $56.00 60160 Colliers UMC (60160) $865.00 60171 Dallas UMC (60171) $290.00 60331 Ebenezer UMC (60331) $505.00

60530 Elm Grove UMC (60530) $1,790.00 60251 Fairview UMC (60251) $169.00 60440 First (Sistersville) UMC (60440) $1,200.00 60150 First UMC (Chester) (60150) $535.00 60222 First UMC (Hundred) (60222) $118.00 60480 First UMC (Weirton) (60480) $898.00 60180 Follansbee UMC (60180) $742.00 60541 Fourth Street UMC (60541) $1,153.00 60191 Franklin UMC (60191) $629.00 60203 Friendly UMC (60203) $220.00 60210 Glen Dale UMC (60210) $1,239.00 60303 Graysville UMC (60303) $208.00 60577 Greggsville UMC (60577) $130.00 60515 Hope UMC (60515) $425.00 60195 Independence UMC (60195) $66.00 60143 Kadesh Chapel UMC (60143) $63.00 60246 Laurel Point UMC (60246) $63.00 60295 Lazear Chapel UMC (60295) $153.00 60248 Limestone UMC (60248) $115.00 60205 Little UMC (60205) $146.00 60223 Littleton UMC (60223) $140.00 60123 Lynn Camp UMC (60123) $24.00 60260 McMechen-Benwood UMC (60260) $625.00 60281 Middlebourne UMC (60281) $785.00 60228 Mt. Herman/Thomas Chapel UMC (60228) $46.00

860561 Mt. Olivet UMC (60561) $1,007.00 60650 Nessly Chapel UMC (60650) $224.00 60600 New Life UMC (60600) $735.00 60361 New Martinsville UMC (60361) $2,007.00 60390 Newell UMC (60390) $204.00 60338 Oak Grove UMC (Moundsville) (60338) $395.00 60565 Pleasant Hill UMC (60565) $320.00 60490 Pleasant Valley UMC (Weirton) (60490) $321.00 60345 Point Pleasant UMC (60345) $384.00 60580 Ruble UMC (60580) $108.00 60227 Rush Run UMC (60227) $218.00 60178 Sand Hill UMC (60178) $285.00 60114 Shirley UMC (60114) $85.00 60645 Short Creek UMC (60645) $249.00 60320 Simpson UMC (Moundsville) (60320) $1,761.00 60458 St. James UMC (60458) $81.00 60410 St. Paul (Pine Grove) UMC (60410) $220.00

60400 St. Pauls UMC (Paden City) (60400) $1,052.00 60610 Triadelphia UMC (60610) $249.00 60341 Trinity UMC (New Cumberland) (60341) $817.00 60436 Trinity UMC (Reader) (60436) $369.00 60117 Victory UMC (60117) $53.00 60620 Warwood UMC (60620) $896.00 60301 Washington Lands UMC (60301) $482.00 60428 Waymans Ridge UMC (60428) $119.00 60630 Wellsburg UMC (60630) $524.00 60641 West Liberty UMC (60641) $281.00 60288 Wick UMC (60288) $96.00 60255 Wood Hill UMC (60255) $91.00

$31,996.00

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2019 District Apportionments with Educational Funds Added

Church # Church 2018

Ed. Funds 2019

60113 Alma Ripley Chapel UMC (60113) $123.00 $24.60 $147.60 60102 Alvy UMC (60102) $89.00 $17.80 $106.80 60201 Archers Chapel UMC (60201) $89.00 $17.80 $106.80 60121 Bowman UMC (60121) $142.00 $28.40 $170.40 60310 Calvary UMC (Moundsville) (60310) $957.00 $191.40 $1,148.40 60130 Cameron UMC (60130) $102.00 $20.40 $122.40 60141 Castlemans Run UMC (60141) $128.00 $25.60 $153.60 60470 Christ UMC (Weirton) (60470) $787.00 $157.40 $944.40 60520 Christ UMC (Wheeling) (60520) $2,548.00 $509.60 $3,057.60 60421 Clouston UMC (60421) $56.00 $11.20 $67.20 60160 Colliers UMC (60160) $865.00 $173.00 $1,038.00 60171 Dallas UMC (60171) $290.00 $58.00 $348.00

60331 Ebenezer UMC (60331) $505.00 $101.00 $606.00 60530 Elm Grove UMC (60530) $1,790.00 $358.00 $2,148.00 60251 Fairview UMC (60251) $169.00 $33.80 $202.80 60150 First UMC (Chester) (60150) $535.00 $107.00 $642.00 60222 First UMC (Hundred) (60222) $118.00 $23.60 $141.60 60440 First UMC (Sistersville) UMC (60440) $1,200.00 $240.00 $1,440.00 60480 First UMC (Weirton) (60480) $898.00 $179.60 $1,077.60 60180 Follansbee UMC (60180) $742.00 $148.40 $890.40 60541 Fourth Street UMC (60541) $1,153.00 $230.60 $1,383.60 60191 Franklin UMC (60191) $629.00 $125.80 $754.80 60203 Friendly UMC (60203) $220.00 $44.00 $264.00 60210 Glen Dale UMC (60210) $1,239.00 $247.80 $1,486.80 60303 Graysville UMC (60303) $208.00 $41.60 $249.60 60577 Greggsville UMC (60577) $130.00 $26.00 $156.00 60515 Hope UMC (60515) $425.00 $85.00 $510.00 60195 Independence UMC (60195) $66.00 $13.20 $79.20 60143 Kadesh Chapel UMC (60143) $63.00 $12.60 $75.60 60246 Laurel Point UMC (60246) $63.00 $12.60 $75.60 60295 Lazear Chapel UMC (60295) $153.00 $30.60 $183.60 60248 Limestone UMC (60248) $115.00 $23.00 $138.00 60205 Little UMC (60205) $146.00 $29.20 $175.20 60223 Littleton UMC (60223) $140.00 $28.00 $168.00 60123 Lynn Camp UMC (60123) $24.00 $4.80 $28.80 60260 McMechen-Benwood UMC (60260) $625.00 $125.00 $750.00

1060281 Middlebourne UMC (60281) $785.00 $157.00 $942.00 60228

Mt. Herman/Thomas Chapel UMC (60228) $46.00 $9.20 $55.20

60561 Mt. Olivet UMC (60561) $1,007.00 $201.40 $1,208.40 60650 Nessly Chapel UMC (60650) $224.00 $44.80 $268.80 60600 New Life UMC (60600) $735.00 $147.00 $882.00 60361 New Martinsville UMC (60361) $2,007.00 $401.40 $2,408.40 60390 Newell UMC (60390) $204.00 $40.80 $244.80 60338 Oak Grove UMC (Moundsville) (60338) $395.00 $79.00 $474.00 60565 Pleasant Hill UMC (60565) $320.00 $64.00 $384.00 60490 Pleasant Valley UMC (Weirton) (60490) $321.00 $64.20 $385.20 60345 Point Pleasant UMC (60345) $384.00 $76.80 $460.80 60580 Ruble UMC (60580) $108.00 $21.60 $129.60 60227 Rush Run UMC (60227) $218.00 $43.60 $261.60 60178 Sand Hill UMC (60178) $285.00 $57.00 $342.00 60114 Shirley UMC (60114) $85.00 $17.00 $102.00 60645 Short Creek UMC (60645) $249.00 $49.80 $298.80 60320 Simpson UMC (Moundsville) (60320) $1,761.00 $352.20 $2,113.20

60458 St. James UMC (60458) $81.00 $16.20 $97.20 60410 St. Paul (Pine Grove) UMC (60410) $220.00 $44.00 $264.00 60400 St. Pauls UMC (Paden City) (60400) $1,052.00 $210.40 $1,262.40 60610 Triadelphia UMC (60610) $249.00 $49.80 $298.80 60341 Trinity UMC (New Cumberland) (60341) $817.00 $163.40 $980.40 60436 Trinity UMC (Reader) (60436) $369.00 $73.80 $442.80 60117 Victory UMC (60117) $53.00 $10.60 $63.60 60620 Warwood UMC (60620) $896.00 $179.20 $1,075.20 60301 Washington Lands UMC (60301) $482.00 $96.40 $578.40 60428 Waymans Ridge UMC (60428) $119.00 $23.80 $142.80 60630 Wellsburg UMC (60630) $524.00 $104.80 $628.80 60641 West Liberty UMC (60641) $281.00 $56.20 $337.20 60288 Wick UMC (60288) $96.00 $19.20 $115.20 60255 Wood Hill UMC (60255) $91.00 $18.20 $109.20      

$ 31,996.00

$6,399.20

$38,395.20

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2016 District Apportionments Paid in 2016 When We Were Still Paying on the District Parsonage

Mortgage2016 District

Apportionments    # Churches 2016

60113 Alma Ripley Chapel UMC (60113) $

163.00

60102 Alvy UMC (60102) $

122.00

60201 Archers Chapel UMC (60201) $

123.00

60121 Bowman UMC (60121) $

182.00

60310 Calvary UMC (Moundsville) (60310) $

1,346.00

60130 Cameron UMC (60130) $

217.00

60141 Castlemans Run UMC (60141) $

146.00

60470 Christ UMC (Weirton) (60470) $

1,105.00

60520 Christ UMC (Wheeling) (60520) $

3,586.00

60421 Clouston UMC (60421) $

69.00

60160 Colliers UMC (60160) $

1,103.00

60171 Dallas UMC (60171) $

375.00

60331 Ebenezer UMC (60331) $

731.00

60530 Elm Grove UMC (60530) $

2,412.00

60251 Fairview UMC (60251) $

208.00

60150 First UMC (Chester) (60150) $

729.00

60222 First UMC (Hundred) (60222) $

239.00

60440 First UMC (Sistersville) (60440) $

1,587.00

60480 First UMC (Weirton) (60480) $

1,110.00

60180 Follansbee UMC (60180) $

1,018.00

60541 Fourth Street UMC (60541) $

1,632.00

60191 Franklin UMC (60191) $

837.00

60203 Friendly UMC (60203) $

259.00

60210 Glen Dale UMC (60210) $

1,594.00

60303 Graysville UMC (60303) $

269.00

60577 Greggsville UMC (60577) $

134.00

60515 Hope UMC (60515) $

553.00

60195 Independence UMC (60195) $

79.00

60143 Kadesh Chapel UMC (60143) $

79.00

60246 Laurel Point UMC (60246) $

81.00

60295 Lazear Chapel UMC (60295) $

209.00

60248 Limestone UMC (60248) $

151.00

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60205 Little UMC (60205) $

206.00

60223 Littleton UMC (60223) $

178.00

60123 Lynn Camp UMC (60123) $

30.00

60260 McMechen-Benwood UMC (60260) $

734.00

60281 Middlebourne UMC (60281) $

971.00

60228 Mt. Herman/Thomas Chapel UMC (60228) $

59.00

60561 Mt. Olivet UMC (60561) $

1,309.00

60650 Nessly Chapel UMC (60650) $

294.00

60600 New Life UMC (60600) $

960.00

60361 New Martinsville UMC (60361) $

2,566.00

60390 Newell UMC (60390) $

280.00

60338 Oak Grove UMC (Moundsville) (60338) $

504.00

60565 Pleasant Hill UMC (60565) $

408.00

60490 Pleasant Valley UMC (Weirton) (60490) $

432.00

60345 Point Pleasant UMC (60345) $

486.00

60580 Ruble UMC (60580) $

144.00

60227 Rush Run UMC (60227) $

287.00

60178 Sand Hill UMC (60178) $

359.00

60114 Shirley UMC (60114) $

116.00

60645 Short Creek UMC (60645) $

359.00

60320 Simpson UMC (Moundsville) (60320) $

2,447.00

60458 St. James UMC (60458) $

101.00

60410 St. Paul (Pine Grove) UMC (60410) $

243.00

60400 St. Pauls UMC (Paden City) (60400) $

1,400.00

60610 Triadelphia UMC (60610) $

352.00

60341 Trinity UMC (New Cumberland) (60341) $

1,045.00

60436 Trinity UMC (Reader) (60436) $

499.00

60117 Victory UMC (60117) $

70.00

60620 Warwood UMC (60620) $

1,197.00

60301 Washington Lands UMC (60301) $

603.00

60428 Waymans Ridge UMC (60428) $

154.00

60630 Wellsburg UMC (60630) $

700.00

60641 West Liberty UMC (60641) $

382.00

60288 Wick UMC (60288) $

126.00

60255 Wood Hill UMC (60255) $

119.00      

$

42,568.00

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NORTHERN DISTRICT CHURCHES THAT PAID 100%

OF THEIR FAIR SHARE in 2017100%

(54 out of 67 Churches Paid 100%) Alma Ripley Chapel UMC Archer’s Chapel UMC Bowman UMC

Cameron UMC Christ UMC, Wheeling Clouston UMCDallas UMC Ebenezer UMC Fairview UMC

First UMC, Chester First UMC, Hundred First UMC, SistersvilleFirst UMC, Weirton Follansbee UMC Fourth St. UMCFranklin UMC Friendly UMC Glen Dale UMCGraysville UMC Greggsville UMC Independence UMC

Kadesh Chapel UMC Laurel Point UMC Lazear Chapel UMCLimestone UMC Little UMC Littleton UMC

Lynn Camp UMC McMechen/Benwood UMCMiddlebourne UMC

Mt. Herman/ Nessly Chapel UMC New Life UMC

Thomas Chapel UMCOak Grove UMC Pleasant Hill UMC Pleasant Valley UMC Point Pleasant UMC Ruble UMC Rush Run UMCSand Hill UMC Shirley UMC Short Creek UMCSimpson UMC St. Paul’s UMC, Paden City Triadelphia UMCTrinity UMC, NC Victory UMC Warwood UMCWashington Lands UMC Wayman’s Ridge UMC Wellsburg UMCWest Liberty Federated Wick UMC Wood Hill UMC

14CHURCHES THAT INCREASED

THEIR APPORTIONMENT PAYOUT FROM 2016 TO 2017

(9 Churches Increased their payout from 2015 to 2017)

Alvy UMC 57% to 60%Colliers UMC 17% to 33%New Martinsville UMC 8% to 41%Newell UMC 37% to 65%St. James UMC 2.32% to 47%Triadelphia UMC 14% to 100%Trinity UMC, Reader 57% to 67%

West Liberty Federated 33% to 100% Church

CHURCHES THAT DECREASED THEIR APPORTIONMENT PAYOUT

FROM2016 TO 2017

(7 Churches Decreased their payout from 2016 to 2017)

Calvary UMC 100% to 84%Castleman’s Run UMC 100% to 97%Christ UMC, Weirton 63% to 53%Elm Grove UMC 100% to 49%Hope UMC 77% to 15%Mt. Olivet UMC 14% to 11%St. Paul UMC, Pine Grove 100% to 77%

15Northern District Committee on Ordained Ministry

West Virginia Conference of the UMC2018 District Report

The theme in the West Virginia Annual Conference is “Cultivating a Culture of Leadership that is Hopeful, Innovative, Invitational, and Generative.” The NDCOM is happy to be doing our part in cultivating a culture of leadership. It has been a blessing to meet with the people below and see how they are being led by God and how their faithfulness to that leading is making a transformation in the world.

The following pastors were approved to seek Provisional Membership with WVBOOMDon Stilgenbauer Sharmune Burgess

The following pastor’s licenses were renewed this year:Jim Rahr Tony Peace Bob Macek Alan Flaitz Penny Calmbacher Mary Ann Nolte Sheri Kernik

Don Rush Barb Theodoro Mike Palmer April Forkey

Ray Klages (R)Darlene Anthony (licensed but not serving) Ernest McDougal (licensed but not serving)

The following people were approved to attend Local Pastor’s Licensing School in Spring 2018Mike Piekarski Chuck Sapp

The following person is Assigned Supply and met with committee Sharon McDougal

The following people will meet with the NDCOM on May 17, 2018 Elizabeth Carson – Local pastor seeking license renewal Rosemary Bucher - Assigned SupplyRon Gamble-Former Local Pastor in East Ohio Conference seeking reinstatement

Thank you to the NDCOM Team: Debra Dague Kathy Rohm Bruce Phillips Tim Kelley Peggy Laing Earnest Watkins Doug Liston Judy Liston John Morrision Bart Thompson Martha Ognibene Kathy AmblerBryan Carpenter

Submitted by: Debra Dague, Chairperson DCOM 16

Thank Yous, Good Byes and Welcomes

Thank you to the people of Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, Wheeling and

Rev. Keith Forkey for hosting us today and welcoming us into your midst.

*********************************************************************** We would like to thank those Clergy who have served in our District

and are moving to new ministries July 1, 2018

Carl Tribett – St. John UMC – Spencer, Little Kanawha DistrictDon Stilgenbauer – Clendenin Charge, Midland South District

***********************************************************************A warm welcome

to the new Clergy families (known at this time) coming into appointment in

the Northern District July 1st to serve with us

Andrew Tennant – Sistersville/Friendly CircuitScott Mapes – Colliers UMC

**********************************************************************Changes Within the District

To Clergy families moving within the District

Tim Kelley – Wellsburg/Franklin UMC

**********************************************************************Congratulations

To Persons Who Went to Licensing School and will become Local Pastors

Chuck SappMike Piekarski

************************************************************Congratulations

To Persons Who Will Be Commissioned Members of the Annual Conference

Sharmune BurgessDon Stilgenbauer

Special Mission Emphasis 2018 – 2019

This year the Northern District has the opportunity to support all three of the United Methodist Church’s Education Funds. We are asking each church to receive a special offering, do a fundraiser or add money to your budget for these funds. Please make your checks payable to the NORTHERN DISTRICT and send to the Northern District UMC Office, 1060 Chapline St., Room 111, Wheeling, WV 26003 and put on the memo line UM Education Funds. We are also asking each church to give $1 per average attender and either mail that check in or present it to the D. S. at Charge Conference.

The Ministerial Education Fund

Educational Scholarships for Students going into ministtry Supports our 13 United Methodist Seminaries in the United States Offers programs that encourage persons to respond to the call to Ordained Ministry Provides funding for Continuing Education opportunities for Pastors across the

connection Helps to fund our Annual Conference Course of Studyeducation for Local Pastors

Africa University Fund

Today Africa University has 1500 Students. These students choose 1 of 6 undergraduate or 5 postgraduate programs. The Management & Administration and Humanities & Social Sciences have the most students. Nearly 100 students are currently enrolled in the Health Sciences area. Africa University has 135 faculty members and, additionally, multiple permanent and visiting lecturers.

Black College FundSupports our traditionally Black Colleges relating to the United Methodist Church

Maintain solid, challenging academic programs; strong faculties; and well equipped buildings.

Create vibrant spiritual environments that encourage pride and self-esteem in the accomplishments of African Americans.

Provide the opportunity for approximately 16,000 students to interact with academic staffs that serve as strong cultural and spiritual mentors.

Prepare and educate people for the new global technological world – never veering from an academic excellence based on the Christian perspective of community, service and social responsibility.

For More information on the Educational Funds visit:www.umcgiving.org

District Superintendent Report“And so, brothers and sisters, I could not speak to you as spiritual people, but rather as

people of the flesh, as infants in Christ. I fed you with milk, not solid food, for you were not ready for solid food. Even now you still are not ready, for you are still of the flesh. For as long as there is jealousy and quarreling among you, are you not of the flesh, and behaving according to human inclinations?” –I Corinthians 3:1-3

Soooo…we’re finding that it’s harder to make disciples than it is to sign up members, huh? To get someone to agree to some words in the hymnal and to put their name on a membership roll-that’s not really a hard sell. But to get members to get up out of their pews (or out of their beds!) and go into the community to work, to witness, to build relationships with others who are different than they are is a considerably tougher task. Even getting church folks to behave like church folks in the church can be a difficult job!

Why is it so hard for the people of God to live as the people of God? There are lots of reasons, and Paul touched on two of them in his letter to the church at Corinth: jealousy and quarreling. We are so afraid that somebody’s going to take what we have, or to get more than we’ve got: more of the pastor’s time, or the better worship hour, or ‘our’ money-and so we react jealously, as if there wasn’t enough of God’s grace to go around! And quarreling-my goodness, it seems as if church people can fight over anything: who is ‘worthy’ to receive a bereavement dinner; what type of music is acceptable in the worship service; how shall Communion elements be offered; why did you overspend your budget line item? If I were writing Paul’s letter today, I’d include the Spirit-quenching sin of selfishness: I want everything at church to be my way; I want to ‘be fed’ at worship; I want the pastor and the church to be available at my every beck and call… but don’t ask me to do any work myself because I’m just so very, very busy. My dear friends, this is not how the people of God are supposed to act!

So how we are supposed to act? Who are we called to be? We have been called by God to live our lives graciously, peaceably, and selflessly. We’re called to love and forgive others as God loves and forgives us. We’re called to go out beyond our sanctuaries and reach out beyond our current circle of friends. We’re called to grow into the very likeness of Jesus Christ. Friends, we’ve been babies, and we’ve been babied, long enough. It’s time for us to grow up and to live as spiritual adults, serving and loving as Christ has commanded us.

Cordially,Rev. Martha S. Ognibene

LAY LEADERDear Friends in Christ,

As district lay leader, I have the honor and responsibility to advocate for the laity of our district. The ministry of the laity is the work of mission and ministry to which each believer is called. As Christians we are all called to this ministry. Each of us has a responsibility to proclaim the Good News and reach out to others in love. My goal is to support the laity in becoming better able to make disciples for Jesus Christ in their own communities.

This year the Northern District Connectional Team sponsored a series of workshops throughout the district on identifying spiritual gifts. God has given special gifts to every believer and they are to be used to glorify God, to strengthen and serve others and to build up the body of Christ. The various spiritual gifts are listed in Romans 12 and elsewhere in the Scriptures. Spiritual gifts include such things as teaching, administration, service, hospitality, discernment and many more. In the hour-long workshop, participants completed a survey which identified their strongest spiritual gifts. The workshops were well received and people came away with a better understanding of how they can best serve God and others.

On March 17, 2018 the Northern District Leadership Academy was held at New Martinsville UMC. Leadership is an extension of discipleship. It calls for Christians who are committed to increasing their leadership skills and deepening their spiritual practices. Those in leadership need to understand their roles and then carry out their roles effectively. Leadership in the church begins with a personal and growing faith and a passion for sharing God’s love for all people. We need leaders who can equip their congregations to live out God’s mission in the world. Classes were offered in Administrative Council by Dr. Ken Krimmel; Trustees by Rev. Jeffrey Taylor; Finance/Treasurer/Financial Secretary by Mr. Jim Berner; and Staff/Parish Relations Committee by Dr. Bonnie MacDoinald. The day began with Rev. Jake Steele, pastor of Christ UMC, Wheeling, leading the worship service and preaching. Almost 80 folks from around the Northern District attended the Leadership Academy. All the class leaders are on the West Virginia UMC Conference Staff. As Rev. Martha Ognibene, our District Superintendent, pointed out—“this is our conference dollars at work!” Our thanks to the conference staff for leading the classes and to all who attended this wonderful day of training. Thank you also to New Martinsville UMC for their outstanding hospitality!

I am also a member of the Northern District Connectional Team. The team is preparing for its fifth visit to all the churches in the Northern District. This year the team will visit a cluster of churches in the same geographic region of the district. All churches will be hearing soon from their Connectional Team representative.

Thank you for all you are doing in Jesus’ name all across the Northern District. Thank you for your faithfulness and love for our Lord!

In Christian Love, Sharon Miller, Northern District Lay Leader

LAY SERVANT MINISTRIESEACH YEAR LAY SERVANTS RENEW

THEIR COMMITMENT TO SERVE PURPOSEFULLYThe following laity completed Basic and/or Advanced Courses in 2017-2018, and either became a Local Lay Servant, a first time Certified Lay Servant, a Recertified Lay Servant, or a Certified Lay Speaker.

Fall Lay AcademySeptember 22-23, 2017

Simpson UMC, MoundsvilleBASIC COURSELeader: Mary Tennant, Certified Lay Speaker

1. Charlene Brown (R)2. Willie Day3. Ken Games (R)4. Kendra Huffman (R)5. Dawn James6. Malinda Laugh7. Nancy Murphy (R)8. Crystal Welsh (R)

(R) = Recertification per New Lay Servant Guidelines

September 30 & October 1, 2017Simpson UMC, Moundsville

ADVANCED COURSE—LEADING WORSHIPLeader: Rev. Phil Dukes

1. Ben Casteel2. Leon Cox3. Sharon McDougal4. Patricia Ramsey

ADVANCE COURSE—YOU CAN PREACHLeader: Rev. Dennis Mehaffie

1. Jeannie Blake2. Mark DiGiacinto3. Charlotte Forester4. Tammy Harris5. Gene Holt, Jr.6. Jan Jones7. Nikki Richardson

ADVANCED COURSE—UNITED METHODIST BELIEFS-HERITAGELeader: Carol Miller, Certified Lay Speaker

1. Tom Harris 2. Kendra Huffman3. Christopher Miller4. Chuck Sapp5. Crystal Welsh

Spring Lay AcademyMarch 23-24, 2018

Follansbee UMCBASIC COURSELeader: Patricia Ramsey, Certified Lay Speaker

1. Ron Baird (R)2. Karen Gaiser3. Richard Goodman4. Susan Haught5. Gregory Keith 6. Carol Tarr (R)

(R) = Recertification per New Lay Servant Guidelines

April 7 & 21, 2018Follansbee UMC

ADVANCED COURSE—DISCOVERING YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFTSLeader: Coley Dize, Certified Lay Speaker

1. James Clark2. Mark DiGiacinto3. Tammy Harris4. Tom Harris5. Diane Kopa6. Sam Lucarelli

7. Rebecca Moore

April 7 & 21, 2018Sistersville UMC

ADVANCED COURSE—DISCOVERING YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFTSLeader: Carol Miller, Certified Lay Servant

1. Karen Gaiser2. Gregory Keith3. Beth Mencer4. Nancy Murphy5. Becky Pancake6. Debbie Weekley

ADVANCED COURSE—LEADING IN PRAYERLeader: Rev. Phil Dukes

1. Connie Ferrell2. Barbara Hopkins3. Crystal Welsh4. Michael Williamson

There is a complete list of all Certified Lay Servants and newly Certified Lay Speakers provided in this booklet with contact information for your convenience. Please feel free to call on these laity if you are in need of assistance. NEW LAY SPEAKERS

I am pleased to report that the Northern District has had four (4) more individuals successfully complete the new requirements for becoming a Certified Lay Speaker. They are:Jeannie Blake—Fairview UMCSharon McDougal—St. Paul’s UMCPatricia Ramsey—Wellsburg/Franklin ChargeCrystal Welsh—Warwood UMCIn trying to accommodate persons throughout the Northern District to meet course requirements, we offered some courses that had to be cancelled. A Basic Course was scheduled this Spring in Sistersville and the Advanced Course, Leading Worship, was scheduled in Follansbee. Due to insufficient registration, they were cancelled.Serving takes many forms. In order to offer these courses to the laity, there are many people who worked to prepare the classes and classrooms for us to use. I would like to thank the following people for planning, organizing, setting up, and/or teaching this year’s classes: Rev. Dennis Mehaffie, Rev. Phil Dukes, Mary Tennant, Pat Ramsey, Coley Dize, Rev. Penny Calmbacher, Rev. Tim Kelley, Peggy Klages, Karen Estep, and Rhonda Robinson. In addition, the ladies and gentlemen at Sistersville UMC served us lunches and beverages. I appreciate the generosity and hospitality of both Follansbee UMC and Sistersville UMC for hosting Lay Academy for the first time. I am sure there are others behind the scenes who had input into

making the academy a success. This is truly an example of connectionalism in the District. Thanks to all of you.We continue to refine and improve our wealth of information and reports for lay academy in the data base and through technology. Thank you Phil Dukes. Just a reminder that we have a private facebook page for the use of our lay academy students and for posting pertinent information for its members.We will continue to try to meet the needs of the laity of the Northern District by reviewing all course evaluations and incorporating suggestions as appropriate. I would challenge each of you to send one person from your church or charge to take the Basic Course if you have not done so this past year. It is an excellent opportunity for laity in leadership roles in the church to add to their knowledge and skills in order that we may continue to touch lives and make disciples for Christ.

Blessings and peace,

Carol P. MillerDirector, Lay Servant Ministries

C.O.M.E. REPORT

The 2018 C.O.M.E. Challenge was for each and every church in the Northern District to participate. All churches were asked to contribute $100 for our two missions, Heart + Hand Outreach Ministries and Tyrand Cooperative Ministries. If you have a small church with few members, you were to give what you can. The idea was for all churches to give so that we could have 100% participation of love for our missions.

As of April 17, I have received checks from 16 of our 67 churches. The deadline is April 30 so I am positive that I will be hearing from more churches. The churches that have sent their contributions so far are: Alma Ripley UMC, Fairview UMC, First UMC, Weirton, Follansbee UMC, Graysville UMC, Kadesh UMC, Mt. Herman/Thomas Chapel UMC, New Martinsville UMC, Point Pleasant UMC, Ruble UMC, Rush Run UMC, St. Paul’s-Paden City UMC, Trinity-New Cumberland UMC, Warwood UMC, Washington Lands UMC and Wayman’s Ridge UMC. Together they have contributed $1000 for our missions.

Thank you,Barbara CoverNorthern District C.O.M.E. Coordinator

Disaster Response Report The beautiful days of summer 2017 brought with them flooded areas in Ohio, Marshall and Wetzel counties.As many as 400 homes and businesses in Marshall county sustained water damage. The worst of it was in McMechen. It was reported to have between 2 and 3.5 inches of rain. In the town of Hundred, Wetzel County where the community spent the last two years raising money for a new fire hall, the building flooded. Five feet of muddy water soaked the brand-new building and damaged or destroyed emergency vehicles.

When a call went out, the people of Northern District came together. People of all ages came together and provided meals for those in need. Flood buckets became a welcoming sight to those in need.

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN

Leg-a-cy – n. a thing handed down by a predecessor:

On March 23, 2017 United Methodist Women organization turned 148 years old! Our predecessors have certainly handed down more than a thing to us. They taught us how to love one another, care for the least and marginalized at home and abroad, worship in communal fellowship, become educated about issues through the Reading Program and even to leave a financial legacy in the form of a permanent endowment so our mission can go on for another 150+ years. Here’s the good news. On March 23, 2017 West Virginia United Methodist Women ranked 6th in the nation in the amount of money donated on Day of Giving! We ranked 3rd in the Northeast Jurisdiction and we actually overpaid our Mission Pledge for the year as a Conference! Let’s keep that strong showing going in 2018 and into 2019 to guarantee funding for future women and children mission projects such as those described in Response and New World Outlook magazines.

West Virginia United Methodist Women contributed $185,924.84 to Missions with our Northern District contributing $12,265.33 of that amount. This represents just over 81% of monies pledged to Mission by our district in 2017. It is important to make and keep your Pledge to Mission in order to share God’s gifts to us with women, children and youth in the United States and around the world and this also gives witness to the love of Jesus.

“The nicest thing we can do for our heavenly Father is to be kind to one of His children.” (Mother Teresa) United Methodist Women are known for their compassion, service and kindness to mothers and children in more than 100 countries in the world. This must make God smile. Our Northern District ladies are allowing the Holy Spirit to lead them to be kind, supportive and compassionate to women and children in our district, our state, our country and our world. What a blessing it is to be part of this great organization of our United Methodist Church!

Communication CoordinatorThe conference communication’s team has been busy this year covering events around the state. They have done it in a way that has brought national recognition. Deborah Coble won the United Methodist National award as communicator of the year.

In the Northern District we have been working on sharing ministry and mission events that are unique and / or give an old idea a different twist. We have shown that in the Northern District we are making disciples for Christ by reaching new people in new ways. The sharing of ideas has made doing God’s work truly a connectional experience.

Respectfully submitted,Sheri Kernik

Brooke/Hancock ParishGreetings from the northern most parish of the Northern District:It is always a pleasure to serve in ministry with my fine colleagues in the parish. Our churches cover a distance of 40 miles in Brook and Hancock Counties. The churches have a variety of ministries for each of their respective communities. For all the work done by all the churches and ministers in my parish, I give thanks to God! It is with sadness that we are losing two of the pastors in the parish. We thank God for the relationships we have had with Rev. Carl Tribett and Rev. Don Stilgenbauer. We pray for you, your families, and your charges as you relocate to continue your ministries in more southern areas of the Annual Conference. We also would like to congratulate Pastor Bob Macek as he has retired from Arcelor Mittal. We pray that God will bless you and the family as you transition. Respectfully, Kara Rowe

Wetzel ParishThis year we have been meeting once a month. This has been a time of learning about one another and our collective churches. We have time in prayer, sharing, snacking and planning. Our churches did a coat drive at the end of October and the beginning of November for the flood victims in the Hundred, WV area. We are currently working on boxes of Hope to place in Wetzel County. We pray that we can continue to reach into our county with the Gospel message, ~ Peace Sheri Kernik

Wheeling/Ohio ParishIn this age of instant communications, the role of “Parish Coordinator” seems quaint. Every church has the ability to send text messages throughout their constituents to remind everyone of an event. No need for a ‘coordinator’ – or is there?

Here in the Wheeling/Ohio Parish, I have tried to gather information from as many churches as possible for the sole purpose of getting the word out. In this past year there have been efforts to communicate via email, printed newsletter, district drop-box notifications, and good ol’ word-of-mouth.

Prayerfully, as we enter this next Conference year, more churches in the parish will participate and look to this office for parish-wide events, fund raisers and times for fellowship.

Respectfully submitted,Rev. Alan F. Flaitz

District VIM ReportAny mission work being done by any United Methodist group could be considered Volunteers in Mission. For this reason, this report is in no way to be considered a complete report of all of the mission work done by the Northern District, as much of the mission work is not done through the Volunteers in Mission title. Many groups work in and through their own church or ministry instead. Knowing this, I am happy to report that there have been 15 people who have been on some sort of work team through VIM and five more who were critical in getting the two Alaska mission groups into the air and back to their vehicles. There were, as I have already said, two groups from the West Virginia Annual Conference who traveled to Alaska; one to Anchorage and one to Fairbanks, with two people from the Northern District taking part. There was a team which partnered with the House of the Carpenter to learn how to install their temporary handicap ramps, and there was another team from the Northern District which went to work at the New Vision Depot that consisted of four people. I have been to the flood recovery area three times in the past year as well as one trip to the Conference office to work on a project there. For the three trips and the one to the Conference center, I joined teams from the disaster response and flood recovery as well one from the annual conference.

Things to come:Plans are in the works for another team to go to the New Vision Depot later this spring, date tbd. If you are interested in being a part of this work team please contact Bart Thompson at (304) 813-7213 or bartompson@aol.com

There is again this year a group going to Fairbanks, Alaska which still has a few slots available. If you are interested in being a part of this amazing experience please contact David Stilgenbauer at Revdaves@yahoo.com

There is also a trip to Puerto Rico being planned for early next year, date tbd.

If you are interested in being a part of this ministry please contact David Stilgenbauer at Revdaves@yahoo.com

A VIM Spiritual Growth Trip to Ireland in September 2018 is sold out. To get on the list for the next trip to Great Britian, probably in 2020. Please contact Bart Thompson at (304) 813-7213 or bartompson@aol.com

2018 – 2019 CERTIFIED LAY SPEAKERSBLAKE

JEANNIEFAIRVIEW UMC1110 Beams LaneMoundsville WV 26041304-639-8963 (H)304-845-4425 (C)jblake1229@gmail.com

CORBITTEDWARD

CHRIST-WHEELING14 Meadow DriveWheeling WV 26003304-238-8210 (H)corbittej@comcast.net

CRISWELLLINDA

MT. OLIVET UMC113 Locust LaneGlan Dale WV 26038304-232-1196 (H)lindaleecris113@gmail.com

DIZECOLEY

GLEN DALE UMC62 Clearview Heights DrMoundsville WV 26041703-477-0269 (C)cbdize@gmail.com

HARRISBETTY LOU

FRANKLIN UMCPO Box 95Wellsburg WV 26070304-737-1018 (H)blh0245@frontier.com

MAUCKJAMES, JR (JEFF)

WARWOOD UMC1900 Warwood Ave

Wheeling WV 26003 304-277-2356 (C)svwarwood@aol.com

MCDOUGALSHARON

ST. PAUL'S UMC123 Wetzel StreetPaden City WV 26159304-771-8444 (H)sharon17wv@yahoo.com

2018 – 2019 CERTIFIED LAY SPEAKERS

MILLERCAROL

SIMPSON UMC415 Alta Vista AvenueGlen Dale WV 26038304-843-1181 (H)304-639-4088 (C)cpmiller3822@comcast.net

NEIDHARDTKATHY

NEW LIFE UMC123 Hollie DriveTriadelphia WV 26059304-547-4000 (H)khneidhardt@msn.com

NEIDHARDTBOB

NEW LIFE UMC123 Hollie DriveTriadelphia WV 26059304-547-4000 (H)304-559-9459 (C)bullmoose_3@msn.com

RAMSEYMARY JO (PATRICIA)

WELLSBURG UMC549 Marker LaneWellsburg WV 26070304-737-3776 (H)304-374-2425 (C)rramsey549@frontier.com

STEWARTED

ELM GROVE UMC3 Wolfe DriveWheeling WV 26003304-232-4039 (H)304-639-3479 (C)stewartje@afo.net

TENNANTMARY FRANCIS

SIMPSON UMC1300 7th StreetMoundsville WV 26041304-845-8109 (H)

WELSHCRYSTAL

WARWOOD UMC511 Fulton StreetWheeling WV 26003304-233-8324 (H)zookeeper511@comcast.net

2018 – 2019 CERTIFIED LAY SERVANTSBAIRD

RONDALLAS UMC428 Juniper AvenueMoundsville WV 26041304-845-9333 (H)304-238-4906 (C)RonBaird59@yahoo.com

BILBAYVICKIE

CALVARY UMC2109 Hancock StreetMoundsville WV 26041304-845-8081 (H)vickie26041@comcast.net

BROWNCHARLENE

POINT PLEASANT316 Meadowood DriveNew Cumberland WV 26047304-564-3522 (H)304-374-1019 (C)charlene.bud@frontier.com

BUCHERROSEMARY

READER UMCPO Box 73Reader WV 26167304-386-4200 (H)Bucher1979@live.com

CAINTAMMY

PLEASANT VALLEY91 Culler RoadWeirton WV 26062

304-670-6958 (H)nyoob@yahoo.com

CASTEELBEN

NEW LIFE UMC111 North York StWheeling WV 26003304-771-3733 (H) poeticlicensetokill@gmail.com

CLARKJAMES

COLLIERS UMC306 Walker Manor CircleColliers WV 26035304-529-0618 (H)304-670-9871 (C)jamesaclark40@yahoo.com

2018 – 2019 CERTIFIED LAY SERVANTSCOX

LEONWELLSBURG UMC122 White Bell CircleWellsburg WV 26070304-737-2005 (H)lcbumbles@aol.com

DIGIACINTOMARK

COLLIERS UMC2922 Eldersville Rd.Follansbee WV 26037304-527-4037 (H)304-374-2849 (C)mdigiaci@brdband.com

ELLERCARL

ALVY & ST. JAMES7 Marbo CourtMoundsville WV 26041304-845-2031 (H)304-280-2585 (C)reverendcarlleller@comcast.net

FERRELLCONNIE

WICK UMC1374 Bearsville RoadMiddlebourne WV 26149304-758-2300 (H)ferrellconnie@hotmail.com

GAISERKAREN

SISTERSVILLE UMC2047 Oil Ridge Rd.Sistersville WV 26175304-652-1203 (H)304-266-4702 (C)kagaiser@frontier.com

GAMESKENNETH

SIMPSON UMC1031 Morton AvenueMoundsville WV 26041304-843-0985 (H) KGAMES@frontier.com

GILBERTSUSAN

ST. PAUL'S UMC2264 Oil Ridge RoadSistersville WV 26175 304-771-1186 (C)susangilbert81@gmail.com

2018 – 2019 CERTIFIED LAY SERVANTSGODDARD SR.

ROBERTMCMECHEN UMC126 N 20th StreetWheeling WV 26003304-277-3842 (H)304-639-4265 (C)lrgoddard73@gmail.com

GORRELLSTEVE

SISTERSVILLE UMC601 McCoaches LaneSistersville WV 26175304-652-4020 (H)steven.gorrell@momentive.com

HAMRICKJUDI

SISTERSVILLE UMC211 East StreetMiddlebourne WV 26149304-758-4433 (H)heyjudewv@yahoo.com

HARRISTAMMY

SIMPSON UMC1101 7th StreetMoundsville WV 26041304-639-9902 (C)Tamjoharris@aol.com

HARRISTOM

SIMPSON UMC1101 7th StreetMoundsville WV 26041304-639-0397 (H)304-455-2200 (C)Thomppg53@aol.com

HOLMANCHERYL

TRIADELPHIA UMC2547 Dixon RunTriadelphia WV 26059304-547-0015 (H) holmancheri@aol.com

HOLT, JR.GENE

CALVARY UMC12 Mulberry AvenueMoundsville WV 26041 304-238-3199 (C)greenbeanJoke12dog@gmail.com

2018 – 2019 CERTIFIED LAY SERVANTSHOPKINS

BARBARANMUMC634 S Second AvenuePaden City WV 26159304-337-8742 (H)304-771-1176 (C)mrshoppy38@gmail.com

HOWELLEDWARD

FRIENDLY UMC3101 Cowhouse Rd.Sistersville WV 26175304-777-3300 (H)edcon1951@yahoo.com

HUFFMANKENDRA

SHORT CREEK UMC231 Clear Creek HollowWheeling WV 26003304-277-1284 (H)304-639=2918 (C)kendra7575@gmail.com

JONESJAN

NMUMC521 Martin AvenueNew Martinsville WV 26155304-455-6315 (H)304-299-6315 (C)

KEITHGREGORY

LIMESTONE RIDGE2293 Limestone Ridge Rd.New Martinsville WV 26155304-455-2735 (H)gkeith0326@yahoo.com

KOPADIANE

CHRIST-WEIRTON131 Marsha StreetWeirton WV 25062304-797-7044 (H) 304-794-9972 (C)diane.kopa@yahoo.com

LAUGHMALINDA

NMUMC85 Lanham AlyNew Martinsville WV 26155304-455-4971 (H)mlaugh933@gmail.com

2018 – 2019 CERTIFIED LAY SERVANTSLOEW

JAMESKADESH CHAPEL UMC307 Harvey RoadValley Grove WV 26060304-336-7790 (H)jwloew@gmail.com

LUCARELLISAM

MT. OLIVET UMC425 Bennet StreetBridgeport OH 43912 740-391-3240 (C)samuellucarelli@yahoo.com

MALONEPATRICK

SISTERSVILLE UMC311 S Chelsea StreetSistersville WV 26175304-652-2554 (H)pmalone@suddenlink.net

MASTDORIE

NEWELL UMC511 Grant StreetNewell WV 26050304-374-1183 (H)

MENCERBETH

MCMECHEN UMC216 Thorn AvenueMoundsville WV 26041304-312-7423 (C)pastormoo537@gmail.com

MOOREJEFF

CHRIST-WEIRTON54 Main St. Ext.Burgettstown PA 15021412-287-2730 (H)724-255-1527 (C)jeffmoore80@hot.mail.com

MOOREREBECCA

HOPE UMC31 Haddale AveWheeling WV 26003 304-312-2501 (C)grumper27@aol.com

2018 – 2019 CERTIFIED LAY SERVANTS

MURPHYNANCY

WASHINGTON LANDS UMC8 Rodriguez LaneMoundsville WV 26041 304-845-6368 (C)siamesecats99@aol.com

PANCAKEBECKY

SISTERSVILLE UMC57 Cherry St.Sistersville WV 26175304-652-1299 (H)dbpancake@suddenlink.net

RICHARDSONNIKKI

WICK UMC252 Bluebird DriveMiddlebourne WV 26149304-758-0562 (H)304-790-5328 (C)nicolejrichardson3@gmail.com

ROGERSONMARY JANE

HOPE UMC245 White's LaneWheeling WV 26003304-242-7109 (H)mjanestan@gmail.com

RUSHJULIA

RUSH RUN UMCPO Box 474Hundred WV 26575304-775-5962 (H)juliakay5@hotmail.com

SAPPCHARLES (CHUCK)

SISTERSVILLE UMC703 Slicker Falls RoadFriendly WV 26146304-758-0529 (H)chucksapp7@gmail.com

STOFFELDAVID

SIMPSON UMC4566 Fork Ridge RoadMoundsville WV 26041304-312-8422 (C)davidstoffel@gmail.com

2018 – 2019 CERTIFIED LAY SERVANTS

STRONGRALPH

GLEN DALE UMC51777 Gamble Hughes RoadJacobsburg OH 43933740-686-2203 (H)mds2203@exede.net

TARRCAROL

CHRIST UMC48 Hickory LaneWheeling WV 26003304-242-6723 (H)304-280-8531 (C)tarrcr@comcast.net

WALLACEMICHELE

WEIRTON-FIRST319 Heaslett AvenueWeirton WV 26062304-797-7939 (H) 304-374-0439 (C)mwalled@comcast.net

WEEKLEYDEBBIE

SISTERSVILLE UMC131 Cherry LaneSistersville WV 26175304-652-1094 (H)304-771-6351 (C)weeklde@frontier.com

WILLIAMSONMICHAEL

SISTERSVILLE UMC3 Locust StreetFriendly WV 26146304-652-3016 (H)304-771-7830 (C)williamsonmichael77@yahoo.com

WORTHYDORIS

ST JAMES UMC480 Mobley Run RoadSmithfield WV 26437304-889-2719 (H)djw.wv50@hotmail.com

The House of the CarpenterAs I was in worship last week, the pastor asked the question, “What joys do you have to share?” I was

appreciative of the many blessings the congregation was sharing. It is exciting when we share good news. As you review the report from the House of the Carpenter, I hope you can feel the excitement and share the joy of our shared ministry.

First, we want to congratulate Julie Polley and all the volunteers who work with the Thrift Store. WV Best recently released a list of the 10 Best Thrift Stores in WV. The HOC Thrift Store was listed as the 3rd best thrift store in the entire state and the only one mentioned in the Northern Panhandle. The store has clothes, household items, furniture and a wide array of items. Over 500 people a week shop in the store. Julie also helps keep the Food Pantry and the Underwear Room running smoothly. We are thankful to be able to provide these basic essentials to so many people each week.

Our second joy is the first Teen Cooking Boot Camp. This six-week class taught teenagers the basics of cooking, kitchen safety, nutrition and meal planning. The participants learned to prepare a meal during the class and then took home all the ingredients to prepare the meal for their families. Not only did the youth learn to cook but the families were introduced to nutritious meals at the same time. The youth also did a grocery store tour, a shopping challenge and did a group meal preparation for all the members of their family. Michelle Lucarelli did a great job with the class and we already have people asking when will the next one be held.

The third celebration is the preparations for the Pre-work program are almost complete. This is the 3rd year for the program that introduces middle school students to vocations and education opportunities throughout the valley. They also take a class in financial management, resume writing and participate in a mock interview. Kate Rhodes is organizing this for the summer.

Last year we announced the beginning of the Capital Campaign to construct the Youth Center on Wheeling Island. This is our fourth celebration. When you enter the parking lot and see the expanse of grass, it is easy to wonder “Is anything happening?” In the last year we have purchased the lot, torn down the decaying house, leveled the lot, submitted an application to the City of Wheeling for a variance that will allow us to construct the Youth Center, completed the survey of the property and the elevations of the current facility and completed all of the geotechnical sampling necessary to complete the construction drawings. The construction drawings will be completed by mid-June.

We also celebrated our Groundbreaking on April 25th. If you weren’t able to attend, I hope you watched on Facebook Live. I’m writing this prior to the 25th, but the intent was for the students from Madison Elementary to play a major part in the event. We invited the Student Council from Madison to participate. They agreed, but they wanted to bring their friends, all 240 of them. So, the Groundbreaking was built around the students of Madison Elementary because they are the ones who will benefit from the Center once it is completed.

We have also been active in raising funds for the facility. In the first year of the Capital Campaign, the HOC has pledges and donations totaling more than $1,268,000. I never cease to be amazed at how eager people are to participate in this process if given the opportunity. One pastor informed the congregation he was donating $100 and challenged the congregation to match it. A week later $1,000 had been raised. Another pastor invited the congregation to be part of the campaign and expressed his commitment to the ministry. Again, a week later over $2,700 had been raised.

Our final thanksgiving is for the myriad of people who pray for us, who come as volunteers, who donate to the ministry, who share the good news of the ministry and who truly care about all the children, youth and families that are part of the ministry at the House of the Carpenter. You are truly the ones who make this shared ministry real.

If your congregation would like to know more, please contact the HOC. My preaching schedule is full into August but there are still some openings for this fall.

Mike

FUSION Campus Ministry @WLURev. Debra Dague

The 2017-18 academic year has again been both life giving and challenging for Fusion Campus Ministry. On July 1, 2017 I was appointed to the West Liberty Federated Church, as well as the Campus Pastor at WLU. I strongly believe

that God’s vision and plan has always been for local churches and campus ministry to do ministry together. Fusion still needs the support of the local churches to provide programing that will allow us to mentor students. The connection with WLFC simply provides other avenues to bring our vision to life. A great example of that is Fusion’s call to work with those discerning their call to ministry. This new connection opens up a place for a person to explore the local church and the responsibilities of a pastor. They may preach, lead groups, and participate in administration. Fusion is also working with the WLU Community Education Program. The connection between the local church, West Liberty VFD and Community Education Program has allowed Fusion to offer many opportunities to carry the love of Christ into the world, while teaching students how to be community leaders and leaders in time of crisis. The unfortunate flooding in our area opened up the opportunity for students to see how to organize flood relief efforts. They learned how to deal holistically with families. God has called us into new avenues of service, but we continue to do service beyond the West Liberty community. The highlight of our service is helping monthly with the food pantry at Hope UMC. It has been great to see the opportunities to serve become available, as well as the relationships and mentorships that have been formed. Kayla Seidler has been instrumental in mentoring young ladies as my Associate Sponsor of Kappa Phi, as well as mentoring young leaders who lead the newly formed WL Community Youth Program. Students also experienced God at work during the holidays breaks. Students who could not travel home were invited to spend the holiday with members of the WLFC.

Fusion is pleased with where God is taking this ministry. Yes, it has been a challenge, especially being true to the new while keeping with past ministries that we feel God is still calling us to provide. But in the end, Fusion is excited to see the fruits of our faithfulness. 80% of the youth who attend Community Youth Group are unchurched. They are asking the hard questions as they figure out Christ in their life. The college students are on the other side of the questions helping the youth discern. Our new ministry vision has more “special” programs. Our attendance in these programs include people from ages 18 to 75, representing many different cultures and religions. These programs have opened eyes wider to just who God is and a respect for other’s beliefs and situations in life. When I sit back and evaluate what we have done, I see fruits in the people involved. Recently, I was having a rough day when a student cancelled on me and left me in a bind. I was trying to figure out how I would make things happen when another student walked in because she had a cancellation in her schedule. I shared with the second student I would need to leave and she asked if she could tag along. Of course, I said yes. I have to admit that I was focused on the task and the person who cancelled on me. We were leaving the chapel when the second student shared about how she always thinks about the question I ask the students, “Where have you seen God today?” She said “every day I now see God. Today, God freed me up so I could help you!” I knew in that moment that although this year has been challenging, it has also been life giving. It is moments like that that keep me humble and pressing on towards the goal.

Fusion Campus Ministry could not happen without you! Thanks you for your continued support. Please consider making Fusion part of your budget of giving. Donations can be sent to WLU Fusion Protestant Campus Ministry; 208 University

Drive; CSC 110; West Liberty, WV 26074. ministry@westliberty.edu

Fusion’s Weekly Events:Worship @WLFC- Sundays at 11 AM Youth Group @WLFC- Sundays at 6:30 PMKappa Phi- Mondays at 7 PM Fireside Chats- Mondays at 7 PMFree Lunch @WLU- Wednesdays at 11:30 AM Bible Study @WLFC- Wednesdays at 6:30 PM

Fusion’s Special Events:Interfaith Roundtable Seder Meal Ash Wednesday ServiceRock Painting Fellowship “Carry the Love” Concert Flood Relief LunchesIce Cream Social Student Care Packages Seder Meal“Mental Health Matters” Seminar Hope UMC Food Pantry Community Painting Projects

Northern District Conference Kick-off Cookie Bash

Be sure to join your friends and colleagues at our Conference Kick-off Cookie Bash at Annual Conference!! You and your family, your lay members and their families, are welcome to drop by Chambers Lounge (across the hall from the Chapel Office) on Thursday, June 7 from 12:45 – 1:25PM. There is no charge; this event is courtesy of the Northern District.

Share some time in fellowship before the hustle and bustle of the business sessions! Enjoy some cookies before you brave the opening of Annual Conference! Make every other district jealous of the cordial, genteel, forward-thinking, fun Northern District!

Be sure to mark your calendar, and join us for cookies, Thursday, June 7 at Annual Conference!

What to Do this Summer: Upcoming Events!!Mark your calendars today-don’t miss these opportunities! Several of them are

FOR YOU!

May 23: Bishop Sandra Steiner Ball discusses the work of the Commission on the Way Forward, Christ UMC, Wheeling, 6:30 PM-Everyone is Welcome

May 31: Substance Use Disorder Conference, WVWC 10AM – 3:30PM

June 3: Northern District Cornhole Tournament at Elm Grove UMC at 3PM

June 7-10: Annual Conference, West Virginia Wesleyan College. NORTHERN DISTRICT CONFERENCE KICK-OFF COOKIE BASH!!!, June 7, 12:45-1:25 PM, Chambers Lounge (in Martin Religious Center, across from Chapel Office)

June 10-August 3: Camps for all ages and interests, Spring Heights, Spencer, WV

June 21: Clergy Move-out Day

June 22: Clergy Move-in Day

July 12-15: Rally on the Mountain Conference Youth Event, Winterplace, Flat Top, WV

July 19-21: United Methodist Women “Mission U”, West Virginia Wesleyan College

August 3: District Clergy Family Picnic, Grand Vue Park, 250 Trail Drive, Moundsville, WV, 5:00 PM

September 17-19: Stewardship and Generosity Conference, Stonewall Resort