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Trinity UMC 2
Leadership Training 5
Lenten Day Apart for Clergy 6
Order of St Barnabas 10
A Way Forward 16
All About Autism 22
Salis District UMW Officer Training 11
Being the Hands and Feet of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ
Inside This Issue:
January 10, 2018January 10, 2018
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Salisbury District
I do not know what still awaits,
Or what the morrow brings;
But with the glad salute of faith,
I hail His open wings!
For this I know - that in my Lord
Shall all my needs be met;
And I can trust the heart of Him
Who has not failed me yet.
Bishop Johnson will be praying for the
Salisbury District
next week
(Jan 14‐20)
Please e‐mail your
Joys and Concerns to
In The In The In The
Transforming Lives Through Jesus ChristTransforming Lives Through Jesus Christ
To Show the Love of Christ so That Others Will Want to Follow
Mission Statement
Trinity UMCTrinity UMC
27818 Mission Road Princess Anne, MD
Rev. Marsha Hankerson, Pastor
2018 Mileage Rates
According to the IRS, the 2018 standard rate for miles driven for the following purposes is:
54.5 cents per mile for business
miles driven
18 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes
14 cents per mile driving in service of charitable organiza-
Note: The business and medical/moving miles rates have increased from 2017.
Clergy Connections
A Clergy Connection was held on Dec 13 at Wesley Temple UMC in Salisbury. Our thanks to Rev. Dr. Bernadette Beckett and the wonderful folks at Wesley Temple for their warm hospitality and a great lunch. The next Clergy Connection is scheduled for Thursday, January 25, at Asbury UMC in Crisfield.
Clergy Connection Schedule
Thurs, Jan 25 Asbury UMC Crisfield Thurs, March 29 Zion UMC San Domingo Wed, April 25 TBA Thurs, May 24 St Paul’s UMC Berlin
12:00 Noon - 2:00 pm
A special thank-you to Nettie Horsey and Julia Arrington (pictured above) for the great lunch they prepared.
There will be no District Wide Ash Wednesday Service in the
Salisbury District. Please attend on Ash Wednesday at
your local church or in your community.
———— Calendar of Events Calendar of Events ———— Jan 13, 2018 Asbury UMC (Sharptown) - Luncheon 11:00 am (F)
Jan 13, 2018 Early Response Team Training at Asbury UMC, Smyrna, DE 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Feb 15, 2018 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Annual “Youth Activity” 8:30 am - 12 Noon (F)
Jan 20, 2018 Salis District UMW Officers Training at Mt Nebo UMC 9:00 - 11:30 am (F)
Jan 21, 2018 Shiloh UMC (Pocomoke City) - Church Anniversary 3:30 pm/Dinner at 2:00 pm (C)
Jan 25, 2018 Clergy Connection at Asbury UMC (Crisfield) 12:00 - 2:00 pm (C)
Jan 28, 2018 Mt Zion UMC (Pocomoke City) - UMW’s 78th Anniversary 11:00 am (F)
Jan 28, 2018 St Luke UMC (Hebron) - Annual Color Pageant 3:00 pm (C)
Feb 3, 2018 A Way Forward - Forum Event 10:00 am - 3:00 pm (F)
Feb 3, 2018 Shiloh UMC (Pocomoke City) - Gospel Fest 2:00 pm (F)
Feb 13, 2018 Lenten Day Apart for Clergy 8:30 am at St Luke’s UMC, Denton (F)
Feb 17, 2018 Salisbury District Leadership Training (F)
Feb 19, 2018 St Luke UMC (Hebron) - President’s Day Dinner (C)
Feb 25, 2017 Salisbury Urban Ministries - Care for the Cause 3:00 pm at Christ UMC (F)
Mar 3, 2018 All About Autism at Cornerstone UMC, Bear, DE (F)
Mar 17, 2018 Salisbury District Conference
Mar 17, 2018 Clarion Call to Pray 2018 - Battle Against Addiction 6:00 pm at Civic Center (F)
Mar 29, 2018 Clergy Connection at Zion UMC (San Domingo) 12:00 - 2:00 pm
Apr 9, 2018 Spring Lay Academy - Opening Night
Apr 13-15, 2018 Young Adult Summit - Don’t Leave-LEAD! Save the Date (F)
Apr 25, 2018 Clergy Connection - Location at Bates Memorial UMC (Snow Hill) 12:00—2:00 pm
May 16, 2018 Order of Elders Meeting - Details to Follow
May 22, 2018 Salisbury District Pre-Conference Briefing 7:00 - 9:00 pm
May 24, 2018 Clergy Connection at St Paul UMC (Berlin) 12:00 - 2:00 pm
Feb 24, 2018 Safe Sanctuaries in a Virtual World-Whatcoat UMC (Dover) 8:30 am - 3:00 pm (F)
Mar 24, 2018 Bishop’s Confirmation Rally at Barratt’s Chapel (C)
(F) - See Flyer in this Newsletter (C) - See Clip in this Newsletter
Register on the
Pen-Del Website:
www.pen-del.org
on the Pen-Del website.
What’s Happening At St Luke UMC! Save The Date
January 28, 2018
Annual Color Pageant 3pm
Ecclesiasticus 43:11 Look upon the rain-bow, and praise him that made it; very beautiful it is in the brightness thereof.
Presidents Day Dinner Feb. 19, 2018
Chicken and Dumplings Greens, Candied Sweets Cornbread and MORE!
8034 Levin Dashiell Road Hebron, MD Rev. Lawrence Purnell, Pastor
Shiloh United
Methodist Church
Sunday, January 21, 2018 at 3:30 p.m.
The guest preacher is Rev. James Israel Boyd from First Baptist Church in Mappsville, Virginia, accompanied by his choir and congregation.
Dinner will be served at 2:00 p.m.
Rev. JoAnne Maxwell-Jenkins 2655 Worcester Hwy Pastor Pocomoke City, MD
Youth Rally PicturesYouth Rally Pictures If you have pictures from the Youth Rally that you would like to share in the next newsletter, please e-mail them to [email protected] by Jan 22
If you would like to receive the weekly
Conference Newsletter, please let Charlotte in the Salisbury District
Office know your e-mail address.
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2017 Journals Are Now Available
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Order Forms on the Pen-Del Website (www.pen-del.org)
One of Life’s Little Lessons...
Please share your events and activities at your church. E-mail/send/call your info, flyers, etc. to:
[email protected] or call 410-749-3331
Just Sharing...Just Sharing...
“I heard your prayer, trust my timing”
Brother Brother -- Needtobreathe CCLI 296167Needtobreathe CCLI 296167
Somewhere in your silent night
Brother let me be your shelter I'll never leave you all alone I can be the one you call When you're low
Brother let me be your shelter...
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Camera People!! We need your help! God is all around us and in our busyness we don’t often stop to appreciate what He has given us. If you have a picture of something that you feel is a beautiful gift from God, please share it by e-mailing it to: [email protected]
Please let us know your name and church and where you took your picture. Be creative!
“““The Whole World is Full of His Glory” Isaiah 6:3The Whole World is Full of His Glory” Isaiah 6:3The Whole World is Full of His Glory” Isaiah 6:3 God is EverywhereGod is Everywhere
The calm a er the storm ‐ how peaceful!
Photo by Charlo e
NEWSLETTER If you or anyone that you know would like receive the District Newsletter by e-mail, please call the district office (410-749-3331) or send the e-mail address to: [email protected]
Clergy Pension & Clergy Pension & Insurance Payments Insurance Payments
Due 15th of the MonthDue 15th of the Month
Arrearages occur Arrearages occur after the 15th.after the 15th.
Catch the Spirit! Confirmation Rally March 24, 2018 Who: Youth participating in Confirmation in their local churches What: A Pokemon Go! themed experience to learn about the evolving process of salvation, the power of spiritual gifts, the energy of spiritual disciplines, and the gift of the sacraments, in addition to some of the history of Methodism on the Delmarva Peninsula. When: Saturday, March 24, 2018 from 10 a.m. to noon, with registra-tion between 9:30 and 10:00 a.m. Where: Barratt’s Chapel 6362 Bay Road, Fredericka, DE 19946 Why: To gather with other youth in an historic chapel to learn and grow together!
Save the Dates!
Spring Lay Academy
Opening Night April 9
April 16, April 23, April 30, May 7, May 14
Coming Up - Mark Your Calendar!
Free Piano
Wurlitzer spinet Needs tuning
Located on Bi-State Boulevard in Delmar DE
Contact Lois at 443-614-4477
If you have had a special event at your church, send a couple of pictures to the Salisbury District Office. We would love to share
your events in the District Newsletter. E-mail to:
www.pecometh.org
Come experience a daily rhythm of prayer, sim-ple meals, communing with God in nature, com-munion, and spiritual direction at Pecometh. Our Winter Silent Retreat is February 18th-23rd, 2018. Like river water in a jar in which the sediment falls to the bottom, revealing the clear water, al-low your spirit to settle and clear by resting in God. The cost varies from $50 for one day to $449 for the full 6 days, 5 nights. All costs are per person, and include the program fees, single occupancy overnight accommodations, and meals from lunch on your first day through lunch on your final day. Optional Christian yoga and massage thera-py are also available for an additional fee. To see all program options and to register, please visit our website at www.pecometh.org/winter-silent-retreat or by calling 410-556-6900.
WINTER SILENT RETREAT Volunteer Day
Saturday, April 14
Salisbury District Office Peninsula-Delaware
Conference
211A Phillip Morris Drive Salisbury, MD 21804
410-749-3331
District Superintendent Rev. Fred Duncan
District Administrator Charlotte Hastings
Office Hours M-T 8:00am - 4:30 pm
Fri - Closed
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Next Newsletter January 10, 2018
I have seen you in the sanctuary and beheld your power and your glory.
Psalm 63:2
The Conference Office and the Salisbury District Office
will be closed on Monday, January 15,
in Celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr Day