Helping Men Grow In Christ, So Others May Know Christ.

Volume 2 Issue 17

THE WV UNITED METHODIST MEN'S JOURNAL

BI- WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

FRIDAY JULY 22, 2022

Men’s ministry, scouting, stewardship

among topics at men’s Annual Gathering

The West Virginia United Methodist Men’s Annual Gathering at WVU Jackson’s Mill Sept. 9-11 will feature an outstanding lineup of speakers and music.

Speakers will include Greg Arnold, general secretary and chief executive officer of the General Commission on United Methodist Men; Steven Scheid, director of the General Commission’s Center for Scouting Ministries; West Virginia Area Bishop Sandra Steiner Ball; Dr. Rev. Barry Ball; and Jeffrey Taylor, president of the United Methodist Foundation of West Virginia.

Music on Saturday morning, Sept. 10, will be provided by Elisabeth Schiffbauer, a Morgantown native who loves to share her passion for music and the power it has to worship our Lord and unify us here on Earth.

Music at the Jackson’s Mill amphitheater on Saturday evening, Sept. 10, will be provided by the New Diesel Trio, featuring Pam Kennedy of Taylor County, and Jarrod DeVault and Greg Mason of Fairmont.

Registration for the Annual Gathering is available online at: https://scoutingevent.com/615-CircuitRider32

Those who are unable to attend the Annual Gathering in person at 9 a.m. Sept. 10 may do so via Zoom. To register in advance go to:

https://wvumc.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqcu6rrDstHNz6pFHoodC9VMLlD17UgT0n 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Click the button below to see the Speakers for this year's Gathering.

Scouts, Methodist men asked for help to help those in need

Scouts and Methodist Men who gather at WVU Jackson’s Mill in September are asked to take advantage of a service project that will benefit folks in the region who are in need.

Scouts will gather Sept. 9-11 for Circuit Rider 32, a camping weekend at Jackson’s Mill filled with wholesome activities. Methodist men from across the state will gather at Jackson’s Mill at the same time for worship, fellowship, inspiration and informative presentations.

Both groups can help those in need who are served by the Upshur Parish House, which is the United Methodist Mission in Buckhannon.

The Upshur Parish House needs household cleaning kits that can be given to their clients. Scouts and men can:

1) bring any kit “ingredients” (listed below) to Jackson’s Mill Sept. 9-10 and drop them off at the check-in on the porch of the Marion Cabin next to the Assembly Hall and/or

2) help assemble kits any time from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10, in the Assembly Hall.

Here are the kit ingredients: Dish detergent - 14-oz. to 20-oz. size; All-purpose spray cleaner (without bleach) , 32-oz. size; Dish cloth or cleaning rag; Roll paper towels; Kitchen garbage bags, 13-gal. size.

The generosity of the Scouts and Methodist Men will benefit those in need.

Golf Outing slated Sept. 9 near Grafton

This year’s Arnold Eddy Memorial Golf Outing will be on Friday, Sept. 9, at the Tygart Lake Public Golf Course near Grafton.

“Thanks to the golf course management, the price for golfers this year will not change,” said George Hohmann, a member of the Golf Committee.

The cost for a team of four people is $200, if the team registers by Aug. 20 (Francis Asbury’s birthday).

The golf outing is a key fundraiser for the West Virginia United Methodist Men. Money raised helps pay for the men’s scouting ministries.

To learn more or register for the outing, click this button:

Scouters, Men’s Executive Committee

to finish Annual Gathering, Golf Outing,

Circuit Rider plans during Aug. 13 meeting

The West Virginia United Methodist Church Men’s Executive Committee and Scout Coordinators from around the state will finish plans for the Men’s Annual Gathering, the Arnold Eddy Memorial Golf Outing and Scout Circuit Rider during Aug. 13 meetings at St. Matthew United Methodist Church in downtown Weston.

The Men will meet at Noon. The Scout Coordinators will meet at 9 a.m.

Both the Men’s Annual Gathering and the Scout Circuit Rider will occur Sept. 9-11 at WVU Jackson’s Mill. The Golf Outing, which raises funds for the Circuit Rider, will occur Sept. 9 at the Tygart Lake Public Golf Course near Grafton

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“All three of these events are coming together nicely,” said George Hohmann, president of the West Virginia United Methodist Men. “Planning began last year. These events depend on donations from small businesses and volunteers who dedicate their time and talents.

"We are thrilled that all of this year’s events will be held in person, and that a portion of this year’s Annual Gathering also will be offered online,” Hohmann said.

For more information e-mail Hohmann at g.hohmann48@gmail.com or Ralph Herron, West Virginia United Methodist Conference Scouting Coordinator, at commishralph1953@gmail.com

Men establish Prayer chain

Do you have a prayer request?

Thanks to an initiative by Prayer Advocate Jerry Meadows, the West Virginia United Methodist Men have established a prayer chain.

To get your request on the prayer chain, contact one of the men listed below. Your request will be e-mailed to the men across the West Virginia Area Conference who receive the West Virginia United Methodist Men’s Journal.

Jerry Meadows (304) 415-6510 E-mail: jwmead@frontier.com

Rev. George Webb (304) 561-4733 E-mail: gawebbclu@hotmail.com

George Hohmann (304) 419-1916 E-mail: g.hohmann48@gmail.com

Read this week's devotional by Joe Gibb by clicking on the picture below.