North Central District News
Registration Deadline Extended to February 8
“An Experience in Prayer”
With Dr. Terry Teykl
Saturday, February 13, 2010
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Carmel United Methodist Church, 621 S. Rangeline Road, Carmel, IN
Registration Fee - $25.00 (Deadline - February 8)
Dr. Teykl holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Sam Houston State University where he graduated summa cum laude. He earned his Master of Theology at Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University and his Doctorate of Ministry with honors from Oral Roberts University.
Terry has been a pastor for 27 years. He has a burden to produce quality prayer resources that teach people how to pray with purpose and understanding, and how to make prayer exciting. Out of this burden have come many resources to guide people as they pray.
He is married to Kathleen and they live in Houston, Texas. Their two sons and two daughters are grown and have blessed the family with several beautiful grandchildren.
Dr. Teykl has authored several books including:
Making Room to Pray
Pray the Price
Blueprint for the House of Prayer
Outside the Camp
Acts: 29
Preyed on or Prayed For
How to Pray After You’ve Kicked the Dog
The Presence Based Church
Schedule
9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. – Pastors/Laity in Groups
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Lunch (Lunch provided)
12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Pastors and Laity
Child Care is provided by calling 765-864-0655 by February 1.
Please send your $25 registration fee (checks made out to Indiana Conference) with your name, address, phone, email, church attending, District, and if you will be eating lunch by February 8 to:
North Central District
2735 Albright Road
Kokomo IN 46902
For more information, please call the North Central District (877-781-6710) or email at northcentral.district@inumc.org. A registration form is attached to this email.
Year End Reports (Check Day)
The 2009 Year End Report information is now online at the Indiana Conference website, http://inumc.org/enewsletterarchives/detail/591. The deadline for entering the reports online is February 15. All churches must submit this information.
UMM Lenten Breakfast Series Kick-Off
Rev. David V. W. Owen will be the speaker at the “Rethink Church” Lenten Breakfast Series Kick-Off, Saturday, February 20 at 7:00 a.m. at the University of Indianapolis, 1400 E Hanna Ave., Schwitzer Student Center. The cost is $7.00 per person. Registrations are sent to Robin Brown, INUMC Central District Center, 3901 N. Meridian St., #210, Indianapolis, IN 46208. Checks made payable to “Metro Ministries”. The deadline is Friday, February 12. A registration form is attached to this newsletter.
Boone County & Hamilton County United Methodist Churches – Lenten Breakfast Schedules
Boone County
The breakfasts will start at 7:00 a.m.
Saturday, February 20 – First Saturday in Lent – Centenary UMC, Lebanon
Saturday, February 27 – Second Saturday in Lent – Whitestown UMC
Saturday, March 6 – Third Saturday in Lent – Thorntown UMC
Saturday, March 13 – Fourth Saturday in Lent – Milledgeville UMC at IUMCH
Saturday, March 20 – Fifth Saturday in Lent – Salem UMC, Zionsville
Saturday, March 27 – Sixth Saturday in Lent – Indiana United Methodist Children’s Home – Lebanon
The offering taken up at each breakfast will go directly to the Indiana United Methodist Children’s Home.
Hamilton County
The breakfasts will start at 7:00 a.m.
Saturday, February 27, St. Mark’s UMC, 4780 E. 126th St., Carmel, IN – Speaker: Rev. William (Bill) Keith, Sr. Pastor, St. Mark’s UMC
Saturday, March 6, Christ UMC, 318 N. Union St., Westfield, IN – Speaker: Rev. Patti Payntor, Assoc. Pastor, Carmel UMC
Saturday, March 13, Noblesville Union UMC, 19090 DeShane Ave., Noblesville, IN – Speaker: Dr. Frank J. Beard, North Central District Superintendent
Saturday, March 20, Fishers UMC, 9690 E. 116th St., Fishers, IN – Speaker: Mr. Matt Hantelman, Youth minister, First UMC, Noblesville
Saturday, March 27, Emmanuel UMC, 16000 Cumberland Road, Noblesville, IN – Speaker: Rev. Rick Kassel, Chaplain, Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Dept.
Volunteer in Mission Team Leader Training
There will be a “Volunteers in Mission Team Leader Training”, March 20 at Bloomington First UMC and April 10 at New Life UMC, Mexico, IN from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Penny Krug will be the trainer. The training is for leaders and/or participants of work teams, youth leaders. The cost is $15 (includes lunch and materials) plus $25 for VIM Training Manual (only one per church). Topics include how to plan a mission trip, where to go when your church wants to send a team, spiritual enrichment, insurance and liability forms, issues of risk, etc. To register, contact Bonnie Albert at bokay@hotmail.com.
Haiti Earthquake Relief
Offerings received in congregations for the Haiti Earthquake Relief need to be sent to Indiana Conference, PO Box 2125, Kokomo, IN 46904. Checks sent to the conference office should have “Haiti Emergency” or “Advance #418325” in the memo line. One hundred percent of gifts go directly to Haiti Earthquake relief efforts. Administrative cost has been paid through the One Great Hour of Sharing special Sunday offering.
The drop-off sites for the North Central District are:
Fairmount UMC, 301 S. Walnut St., Fairmount, IN 46928-2046 - 765-948-4253
Sheridan UMC, 207 E. 2nd St., Sheridan, IN 46069-1147 - 317-758-4195 - sheridanumc@sbcglobal.net - Pick up date - February 26
Please call these locations before dropping off kits.
If you are interested in making up the kits, the information follows:
Please be sure all items are new.
Health Kits – Suggested shipping donation $1 per kit to defray costs. 1 hand towel (not finger-tip or kitchen size), 1 wash cloth, 1 comb (regular size, not pocket size, no rat-tail combs, no barber combs; suggestion – Little Goody 2 Pack), 1 fingernail clipper or file (no emery boards), 1 bar of soap (3 oz. or larger in original wrapper), 1 toothbrush (in original single wrapper, no multiple packs), 1 tube of toothpaste (3.5 oz or larger, in original wrapper. Check expiration dates; it must be at least ONE YEAR ahead.), 6 adhesive bandages (*Band-Aids; no pictures or colors, regular size and wrapped in a rubber band). Wrap the items in the hand towel. Items may be placed in a one-gallon plastic zip-closure bag. All new items please. Please make sure all items are correct sizes. If they are not the correct size they are unusable.
Layette Kits – Suggested shipping donation $1 per kit to defray costs. All new items. Many women do not have clothes with which to welcome a newborn into the world. Layette kits provide them with basic supplies. Include: 6 cloth diapers (3-ply birdseye, new), 2 undershirts or onesies, 2 baby washcloths 2 gowns or sleepers, 2 diaper pins, 1 sweater, and 2 receiving blankets (no quilts or knitted). Bundle the items inside one of the blankets and secure it with diaper pins.
Mark Your Calendar - Cluster Leaders’ Training
There will be Cluster Leaders’ Training for the North Central District churches on February 21 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The location will be announced later.
Bishop’s Confirmation Rally
The Bishop’s Confirmation Rally is Saturday, March 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Noblesville First UMC, 2051 E. Monument St., Noblesville, IN 46060. (Check-in and pictures with the Bishop begin at 9:00 a.m.) Confirmation students (including those confirmed in the fall of 2009, mentors and youth leaders from across the state are invited to gather for a day of worship, exploration and connection. The celebration of our faith will include praise and worship, an appearance by “John Wesley” (founder of Methodism), plus questions and answers with Bishop Mike. The day will close with a communion service. You may register online at www.inumcyouth.org/connect. If you have questions, please contact Brian Durand at 317/564-3249.
2010 Clergy Spouse Retreat
The 2010 Clergy Spouse Retreat will be September 19-21 at Turkey Run State Park, Marshall, IN. The speaker will be Jackie Chandler, “Body, Mind & Spirit Care: Being a Healthy Clergy Spouse”. The retreat is an opportunity to get-away, fellowship with other clergy spouses, and enjoy a wonderful speaker. Please direct any questions to Lauren Ice ltice1021@yahoo.com and Melissa Padgett melissapadgett@yahoo.com (Co-chairpersons) or Donna Wilfong/Registrar dfwilfong@yahoo.com.
Upcoming Dates to Remember:
Our Life Together – April 26 and 27
Annual Conference – June 10, 11, 12, 13
Becky Rees
North Central District Administrative Assistant
United Methodist Church
2735 S. Albright Road
Kokomo IN 47902
(877) 781-6710
(765) 319-3704