Office of Connectional Ministries E-Newsletter, 4/28/10

Office of Connectional Ministries
New York Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church 

 
April 28, 2010

 
In This Issue
Bishop's Confirmation Rally
The Harry Denman Evangelism Youth Award
You Have Received "Giving Toward a Vision" Magazines
We're Now on Facebook!
"Change The World" Events Pictures
3 VBS Teacher Training Workshops Left!
Monthly Retreat for Wellspring
Last Chance for May Online Safe Sanctuary Workshops
Upcoming Safe Sanctuary Workshops
It Worked for Us
The UM City Society 2010 Urban Ministry Scholarship Program
Volunteers in Mission Trip Opportunities 2010
Natural Photography for Professional Reproduction
Helpful Materials
Resources
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You are receiving this email newsletter from the New York Annual Conference because of your leadership position in your local church.  It is our hope that you will share this information with the people of your church. 
Quick Links...
Bishop's Confirmation Rally
May 8, 9:30 AM-3:00 PM at Jesse Lee UMC, 207 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT.  For all new confirmands!  Admission is free.  Everyone should bring his or her own lunch.  For more information click here>>.
The Harry Denman Evangelism Awards Applications Due Immediately 
For information on The Harry Denman Evangelism Awards, go to www.FoundationForEvangelism.org or you may call (800) 737-8333 to receive information by mail. 
You Have Received "Giving Toward a Vision" Magazines
Five copies have been sent to each church.  If you need additional copies, please contact Jean Strong in Connectional Ministries either by email at jstrong@nyac.com or call 1-888-696-6922, ext. 228 or direct: (914) 615-2228.  Please state how many additional copies you need.
We're Now on Facebook!
Become a Fan!!  Click here>>.
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"Change The World" Events Pictures
 
Our Vision Editor, Joanne Utley, is looking for photos from the April 24-25, 2010 "Change the World" events to use in The Vision and also on the web site.  She is looking for:
 
  1. "Action" shot pictures rather than group photos.
  2. Choose the best one or two photos to send.
  3. Email the photos to:  thevision@nyac.com, no later than April 30.
  4. In the email, include a couple of sentences about the event and the church name and location. 
Thanks for your help. 
3 VBS Teacher Training Workshops Left!
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For a schedule click 2010 ScheduleTo register, call Lynda Gomi at (914) 615-2219 or email her at learningcenter@nyac.com.
Monthly Retreat for Wellspring VIII - Class of 2010-2012
Wellspring is offering its eighth class this September.  For further information including a link to an application and formal dates, click Wellspring.
Last Chance for May Online Safe Sanctuary Workshops 
For information go to www.beadisciple.com/workshops.html#Sanctuary.  More enrollment is being sought for the May online sessions so please don't wait.  Enroll your church now.  
Upcoming Safe Sanctuary Workshops
May 22 Safe Sanctuary Workshop at NYAC Learning Center, White Plains, NY.  Registration 12:30 pm; Workshop 1:00 pm-4:00 pm. 
 
For registration information, please contact Lynda Gomi at
lgomi@nyac.com or LearningCenter@nyac.com; toll free: 
1-800-696-6922, ext. 219 or direct at 914-615-2219.
It Worked for Us
Please share your best ideas with concise descriptions and pictures by email attachment to apearson@nyac.com for posting on our Web site.  For viewing submissions go to click on "Resources" above, and in the column on the left select "It Worked for Us."
The United Methodist City Society 2010 Urban Ministry Scholarship Program
For an information letter on the Program, click Scholarship Letter.  For a list of requirements, procedures, click GuidelinesFor an application click Application then "Open."  Application deadline:  May 4th.  Scholarship Awards will be announced at the New York Annual Conference Session during the UM City Society Report.
Volunteers in Mission Trip Opportunities 2010 
VIM logoThe United Methodist Volunteers in Mission (UMVIM) currently send VIM teams to the following countries: Biloxi, Iowa, Chile, Haiti, Ghana, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Mozambique, Youth Ambassadors, Thailand/ Cambodia. For a general schedule of missions, dates, leaders and contact information click here to go to the NYAC Web site mission page and click "Volunteers in Mission Trip Opportunities 2010" in the left column or click on the country you are interested in.
Nature Photography for Professional Reproduction - New NYAC Camping Event
DSC_0097 Natural Photo Camping Event 6-28-10June 28-July 2, 2010 - Kingswood Campsite, Hancock, NY, is offering a nature photography course for adults. For information click on  
Helpful Materials
  1. WORSHIP PLANNING CALENDAR for 2010 is available free simply by downloading it.  It is extremely helpful for worship leadership teams, church school and others.
  2. FROM THE GENERAL BOARD OF DISCIPLESHIP:
    • Revised Common Lectionary for 2010 is available free simply by downloading it.  This is a helpful reference for Altar Guilds, worship leadership teams, and others. 
  3. 2010 INTERCESSORY PRAYER CALENDAR is now available for downloading.  Click 2010 Intercessory Prayer Calendar.
Resources
  1. UM SPECIAL SUNDAY RESOURCES are only available online.  Go to www.umcom.org; click "Store" then click "Special Sundays."  Posters and envelopes are free and may be shipped directly to your church.
  2. ASBURY THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY:  www.asburyseminary.edu/campuses/florida and select "News & Events."
  3. NEW DREW UNIVERSITY LEARNING PROGRAMS:  Click here  to view a full program list.  
  4. THE LEARNING CENTER RESOURCE LIBRARY at 20 Soundview Avenue, White Plains is now on line.  You may view a list of the resources by going to the NYAC.com Web site,  click on "Resources" and then "Resource Library" to search for resources that meet your needs.
  5. FREE PREACHING RESOURCES!  The Festival of Homiletics agenda is now at Good Preacher.com.
  6. VIDEO LICENSING - Legally show movies for church activities.  Click here to visit the Christian Video Licensing Web site for more information>>.
Sincerely,
Ann Pearson
Director of Connectional Ministries
New York Annual Conference