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April 22, 2024 | "Transformed Lives Transform Lives"
There will be no e-connection next week, April 29, as United Methodists focus on the General Conference session.
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The 2020 General Conference opens on Tuesday. We pray for The United Methodist Church as it gathers in holy conferencing through May 3 in Charlotte, N.C. The BWC delegation is:
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Rev. Ianther Mills
Rev. Joseph Daniels
Rev. Ginger Gaines-Cirelli
Rev. C. Anthony Hunt
Rev. Giovanni Arroyo
Rev. Sarah Schlieckert and
Alternates:
Rev. Stacy Cole Wilson and
Rev. J.W. Park
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Cynthia Taylor
Melissa Lauber
Ken Ow
Daniel Colbert
Sarah Ford
Chris Schlieckert and
Alternates:
Christie Latona and
Tracy Collins
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Bishop LaTrelle Miller Easterling will preach on Thursday, April 25, at the 8 a.m. worship service. The Brass Ensemble from Trinity UMC in Frederick will perform at the opening worship service at 2 p.m. on April 23. Watch on livestream.
We pray for Bishop Easterling, the BWC Cabinet and all the pastors and congregations receiving new leaders as the appointment process continues. See the appointment list. A new listing of clear opening churches has been posted for pastors interested in applying.
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Gifting Hope: BWC outreach to Adullum Healthcare | |
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This year, in the lead-up to the 2024 Annual Conference Session in May, members of the Baltimore-Washington Conference will create a trajectory of hope by supporting the Adullum Community Healthcare Center at New Waverly UMC in Baltimore, Adullum recognizes that health and faith are inseparable parts of human wholeness and that access to health care is a basic human right. In an innovative ministry of outreach, compassion and medical expertise, they are transforming the city.
Using an Amazon wish list, individuals, small groups, and congregations are asked to purchase much-needed supplies that will be used by Adullum’s medical staff to provide care to their patients. You are also invited to contribute funds, which will go to salaries and other needs. See a story about the Rev. Dr. Irance Reddix-McCray and Adullum.
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Remembered in Love: At the Memorial Service at Annual Conference on May 30, pastors' children who died since May 2023 will be remembered during the reading of the names. The children's names must be submitted by the clergy parents to Melissa Lauber and Karen Conroy by April 30.
Standard registration for the BWC Annual Conference session closes on April 24. Late registration, which is $199, closes on May 8. Registration includes a ticket to the Orioles Game on May 29, when one thousand United Methodists will watch the Orioles play the Boston Red Sox. Register. Tickets to the game go on sale to others in the BWC on May 9. See the agenda of the session.
The BWC Korea Global Partnership will host a Korean Methodist Church Exchange Trip from July 29 to August 8. Those who are interested should apply using the 2024 KMC Exchange Trip Application form by May 3. Questions? Contact Rev. Narae Kim at 301-655-2216.
Revivals:
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Cecil & Fowler UMCs will hold a Spring Church Revival, with the theme “Revived by Fire,” April 24 - 26 at 7 p.m. and on Sunday the 28th at 9 a.m., at 816 Bestgate Road in Annapolis. The preachers include Craig Coates, the Rev. Michael A. Carrington, Jaylen Johnson, and Pastor Jerome Jones.
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The Nottingham Myers-Christ United Methodist Churches Cooperative Parish is sponsoring a "Clean Slate" Spring Revival, May 6 - 8, at 7 p.m. It will be held at Christ UMC in Aquasco. The guest preachers are the Revs. Timothy West, B. Kevin Smalls, Jr. and Joseph Daniels, Jr.
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General Conference, the global gathering of The United Methodist Church, will meet April 23 - May 3 in Charlotte, N.C.
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Additional Discipleship Opportunities | |
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Delicious camp fundraiser recognizes the best of Maryland: West River Center and Chef David Jannsen will host their second Grazing on Maryland fundraiser dinner on April 28 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the center, located at 5100 Chalk Point Road in West River. Join them for a casual evening raising funds for scholarships for summer camp. Learn more about the farmers, watermen and artisans whose food will be featured. Buy tickets.
Application season is open for the 2024 Peace with Justice Grants. Applicants must show their commitment to Social Justice Advocacy, including advocacy for issues such as voting rights, immigration reform, gun violence prevention legislation reform, human trafficking, or other justice-related concerns. Learn more and apply.
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The Seeds of Security Annual Golf Tournament, which raises funds to assist domestic violence victims, will be held on Monday, May 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hobbit’s Glen Golf Course in Columbia, Md. One option for those who want to support this important ministry of healing is to sponsor a hole during the tournament for $250. Individuals, groups, and churches can sponsor a hole and display a signature banner at the hole. Learn more.
The BWC’s Young People’s Ministry will hold a Mental Health Symposium on May 18 from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the BWC Mission Center in Fulton. The symposium, with speaker Lauren Jenkins, will provide youth and young adults ages 13 - 35 with a space to raise awareness about mental health and suicide, have meaningful discussions on the power of resilience and faith, and explore the importance of hope and connection through creative expressive activities. Register.
Step Out: Discerning A Call to Ministry Are you wondering if God has huge plans in store for your life? Are you sensing that God might have a career for you in ministry? Are you ready to Step Out and see where God is calling you? Then join us for our Step Out event on June 22 at Wesley Freedom UMC in Sykesville. You will hear from leaders in our church and have the opportunity to ask questions about all the ways you could serve God! Learn more and register.
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Level Up is a video series that provides lessons in church leadership using best-selling secular writings by the Rev. Jack Shitama of the Center for Vital Leadership. This week, he explores how "Diversity Matters: the best teams have three kinds of people." | |
Learn more about 100% of churches at 100% vitality.
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Submissions?
Melissa Lauber, Director of Communications
11711 East Market Place, Fulton, MD 20759
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