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Issue: 18138                      November 15, 2018
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healthflex

  
Today is your final opportunity to review and select your HealthFlex Benefits for 2019.

Use ALEX Benefits Counselor to review and help determine your choices. To access ALEX and other helpful information, log into HealthFlex/WebMD.
 
Please note: If you do not go through open enrollment, you will default into the CDHP C2000 plan.

 
SUSUMC Benefits Office
 
ladder


Ladder Usage      

Many tasks require ladders or step stools to be accomplished, but improper selection, use, and/or care of these important tools can lead to higher risk of injury. Following are a few pointers to ensure your safety.

View Ladder Safety Notice


Anne Jackson 
Conference Risk Consultant 
 

The annual Harvest Home for World Hunger Offering is designated November 18, 2018 or on an alternative date of your choosing.
The goal is $1.00 for each member of each congregation. The offering is divided with 50% designated to support hunger projects within the Susquehanna Conference and 50% designated for UMCOR hunger projects. 

In 2018, 62 hunger programs and agencies within the Susquehanna Conference applied for grants. The need is great.

Together we can do more with each congregation supporting the offering.

Information, a bulletin insert and video can be found on the Media Quarterly as well the grant application.

Questions can be directed to Flo Waybright, 717-225-5933 or waybright5@comcast.net


Flo Waybright

bishopsretreat


 
The 2019 Bishop's Retreat will be held from January 21-23, at the Hershey Lodge. This retreat serves as a time of learning, spiritual refreshment, some free time, and a chance for church leaders to share with each other.

Our guest speaker will be Rev. Alfred T. Day, who serves as the General Secretary of the United Methodist Commission on Archives and History. Prior to his current appointment, Rev. Day served as a District Superintendent and as the Senior Pastor at the historic St. George's United Methodist Church, Philadelphia in the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference. Rev. Day will be helping us deepen our understanding of United Methodist history during the challenging times from a historical perspective which will help us enlighten the present and envision the future. 
 
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Shawn Gilgore
Director of Communications Ministry 
 
unwelcome

 AVOID THE 14 WAYS CHURCHES
SEND SIGNALS OF UNWELCOME     

Make sure your church - from the curb to the people - are welcoming and guest-ready with this review of commonly overlooked roadblocks.

Optimize your welcome

camppenn


Camp Penn, Susquehanna Conference UMC, is located in the South Central PA woodlands. We seek a person with gifts, experience, and passion to guide a team that inspires people to grow as Christian disciples who live & lead with love that actively embodies care for others & the good of the world. Camp Penn hosts other nonprofits and religiously affiliated groups who, also, transfo rm lives and better society. Strong candidates bring nonprofit management skills to effectively develop staff and volunteers, programs, facilities, finances, donor relations, etc. You will join a team with a strong shared vision and mutual support for expanding the reach and impact of 5 camp and retreat centers that are part of a unified ministry. The Camp Penn Director will be integral to this team spirit which extends even further among colleagues leading more than 800 UM congregations and extension ministries in the region. Certification in camp and retreat ministry is desirable - not required. Experienced candidates good at relationship building with a heart for hospitality and service are encouraged to apply. Equal Opportunity Employer. Salary, retirement, health insurance, etc.  
 
Send resume and cover letter to Conference Director of Camp & Retreat Ministry - kwitt@susumc.org

Deadline is today, November 15.


Kevin Witt
Director of Camp Retreat and Discipleship

 
associatepastor

MIDDLESEX UMC, CARLISLE SEEKING AN
ASSOCIATE PASTOR     

The Associate Pastor works under the supervision of the Lead Pastor and is responsible for facilitation, coordination, and development of life group ministries for adults as well as spiritual assistance in making and developing disciples in ministry. This is a staff position and works directly with the Lead Pastor and staff. Must maintain confidentiality in all areas of job responsibilities. Must complete/clear Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Clearances.

If interested, applicants can submit a resume to office@middlesexumc.com

View full job description


Rev. Rachel Keller Wong
 
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