LEADERSHIP UPDATE of the Southeast Region
Volume 4,
Issue 3
March 2009
Pastors:
Please distribute copies to your delegates, leaders & congregation
MORE LIGHT
Im more than ready for a little
more daylight in my life; how about you? Sunset by 5:30pm during the winter
months always tempts me to stay inside in the evening and adopt a sedentary
lifestyle. But on Saturday night, March 7, well solve that well simply move
our clocks forward one hour when going to bed, and awaken Sunday to a sunnier
day.
I wish we could increase the amount
of light in other aspects of life as simply as re-setting a clock. But being
distributors of Gods light in this world takes more intentionality and effort
than that. As individuals and as congregations, we need to constantly resist
the temptation to hunker down and become sedentary believers who venture out
only to attend church services. To be true followers of Jesus, we need to
follow Christs example, and move into the neighborhood (John 1:14; Rev 21:3), intentionally looking for those places and
people who are in need. When we respond to needs by taking a risk by offering
God our resources, life experiences, and availability - we release Christs
light, as we beam help, hope, and healing to those who are experiencing
frustration and fear. Here are a few diverse examples of ways we have already,
or can start, sharing more light:
Our
Super Salad Bowl Sunday emphasis on
February 1 focused some much needed light . . . and dollars . . . on
The
As
the financial recession continues,
provide practical helps for both those in your congregation as well as in the
community around you. Three key articles are attached to this newsletter,
providing you with guidance on how your church can be a bright light to others
during dim financial times. (Thanks Pastor Rex Bullock for uplifting these
articles)
I
challenge you to participate, with other FM congregations, in World Water Day, March 22, through the Clear Blue Global Water Project. It all
began when one FM church in
Supt/ Darrel Riley
. . .
I have made you a light for the nations,
that
you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth. Acts 13:47
INWARDLY
HEALTHY & OUTWARDLY FOCUSED:
MISSIONAL RESOURCES
& OPPORTUNITIES
THE NEXT PHASE IN
PASS CHRISTIAN, MS
In the past 3.5 years since
Hurricane Katrina brought devastation to the MS Gulf Coast shore, the FM focus
has been upon relief and recovery from a base in Pass Christian. First Lewis
Bunn, then Greg Nitchman led the clean up and rebuilding effort. Now a new day
has come as the emphasis in Pass Christian shifts toward strengthening the Word
of Hope FM Church Plant, under the leadership of Pastor Tommy & Mickie
Gammill.
The Nitchmans will relocate to
Prayer and financial support for church
planters Pastor Tommy & Mickie Gammill during this time of transition are
especially critical. Email, phone and contribute to the Gammills at
PARTNER with our
SOUTHEAST REGION MISSIONARIES:
Recent
newsletters, blogs and support information on each family are available on-line
at www.fmwm.org
(then click on Missionaries tab). You can also personally email them:
Josh & Susy
Fajardo (
Mike & Maria
Long (
Jack & Jeanne
Munos (
BE FILLED and SPILLED through PRAYER
Pray
daily for the following churches. Send greetings to one another. When you are
the prayer focus, please contact the Rileys to share your personal & church
prayer requests.
|
MARCH 2009 |
|
AL-GA or GCC CONFERENCE |
|
March
1 - 7 |
Pastor
Anthony Owens (Lidia) aowensmia@aol.com |
Pastor
Emitte Belgard ( Pastor
Dale Robinson (Cassie) emittebelgard@hotmail.com |
|
March
8 - 14 |
Pastors
Maria Oliveira, J. Miguel Pereira, Rubens & Neuseli Rodrigues valeriafs@msn.com |
Provencal, LA Pastor
Mike Marbut (Sue) MProGuns@bellsouth.net |
|
March
15 - 21 |
Destin Brazilian Pastor
Jerbson Pinto (Ana Claudia) jerbsonkennedy@hotmail.com |
Under
the supt. Cfm2755@hotmail.com |
|
March
22 - 28 |
Pastor
David Dor (Myrlande) |
Pastor
Ken Lukens (Evangelene) 2166 Highway 135, Winnsboro LA 71295 |
|
March
29 April 4 |
Ft. Lauderdale
Haitian FMC Pastor
Jean Claude Novius (Josette) jnovius@yahoo.com |
Chaplain
Philip Cartrette (Patricia) pcartrette@bellsouth.net |
100%
PARTICIPATION in the ON PURPOSE PROCESS in 2009
Each
local church pastor and delegate are to be involved in the year-long On Purpose Process of meeting
together regularly to discuss their congregations ministries and to pray
together for Godly discernment. This is not an optional exercise all clergy
appointed to a local church have signed a covenant agreement stating that they
will lead the following process:
Monthly: The pastor and delegate meet to talk and
pray, recording their discussion notes and action steps on the Monthly
On Purpose Form and keeping it for future reference.
May & September: On these two months, a larger group
of church leaders join the pastor and delegate, and together they discuss and
pray through the Trimester On Purpose Form, reviewing the previous four months
(January April, and May August). Keep a copy of the completed Trimester form
for your records, and turn in a copy to your District Leader by the May &
September Regional Training Events.
In
late November or early December, each churchs largest leadership group
gathers for a two-part process: (1) evaluation of the current year, and (2) prayerful
discernment for the coming year. Keep a copy of the Annual On Purpose Form
for your records, and turn in a copy to your District Leader by the January
Regional Training Event.
INDIVIDUAL CONFERENCE
NEWS
Reminders:
Delegate Credentials
each
senior pastor will receive the Delegate Credentials form shortly. Send Peggy
Riley the names & contact information of any new delegates. Make sure your
current delegate(s) are planning on attending Annual Conference April 24-25.
Upcoming Biggie Events:
Mon, March 23: LAKELAND
WORK TEAM Appreciation Reception in
Fri - Sat, April 24 25: ANNUAL CONFERENCE at Light & Life
FMC in
This
is going to be an unbelievably power-packed, hands-on, inspirational, equipping
event! Make sure your delegate and all lay leaders participate. Learn how the
construction theme of Supt. Rileys messages the past three years will
culminate in this years State of the Work message. Bishop Roller will bless us
as he sends us into our neighborhoods and throughout the
Thurs Sat, May 14 16: SAC LADIES RETREAT will return to the
2009
theme: Freedom in Christ. Cost: $135
for 2 nights lodging and meals; $110 for 1 nights lodging and some meals. Two
and three bedroom condos are available; registration form and fees are due by
March 14 to Ellen Brito: c/o Grullons,
Thurs Mon, June 11 15: SAC YOUTH CAMP: REFUEL at
In
late January all camp information and registration forms were mailed out to
each church. Contact 2009 Camp Director Genniser deVega if you have any
questions. All churches are encouraged to provide
INDIVIDUAL CONFERENCE
NEWS
AL-GA MISSION
DISTRICT:
March 15 - 16: Supt
Riley is in the AL-GA Mission District:
Sun,
March 15: The EXECUTIVE
TEAM will meet with Supt Riley at 4:00 Central Time at the Comfort Suites, 125
Mon,
March 16:
AL & GA PASTORS MEETING @
Comfort Suites in
9:00 Central / 10:00 Eastern Time.
The meeting will conclude with lunch.
Fri
Sat, May 1 - 2:
ANNUAL CONFERENCE at
Pastors:
bring your delegates and your lay leaders to attend this inspirational weekend!
Ÿ
Well
begin with registration Friday evening, May 1 at 6pm, followed by a
worship service led by Bishop David Roller at 7pm; a reception will conclude
the evening.
Ÿ
Saturday morning, May 2 registration begins at 8:30am, with
the Annual Meeting session beginning at 9am. Well focus upon worship, share
ministry stories and take care of conference business items.
Sun,
July 12:
Shelter house 3pm dark; bring side
dishes & desserts to share. Meat provided.
GULF COAST CONFERENCE:
March 6 8: Supt Riley is in the
Fri,
March 6: MEG Bd interview Friday afternoon, 5pm, at
Edgewood FMC in Pineville
Administrative Co. Mtg
Friday evening, 6pm, at Edgewood FM
Sat, March 7: I AM
THE CLAY workshop will be led by spiritual director Jane Knight, at the
Pineville: Edgewood FMC. This is a hands-on, experience in renewal for all
adults, 8am 3pm; breakfast & lunch included. This event will take the
place of our March Pastors meeting. Cost: $15 / person. Pastors, invite other
adults in your church to attend with you! Contact Cindy Robinson ASAP to
reserve a spot 318-339-8209
Sun, March 8: Supt Riley will
preach in morning worship at
Fri, April 10: GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE at 5:30pm at Edgewood FMC in Pineville, followed by a cake auction all
proceeds go to Gulf Coast Youth.
Sun, Apr 19 or 26: FAMILY
Sat, May 16: DL Monty Bower will
lead the PASTORS MEETING,
tentatively at Winnsboro: Liddieville FMC with host pastor Ken Lukens
Mon
Fri, June 8 12: FAMILY CAMP at the
Lucien Behar will be this years
Fri
- Sat, June 19 - 20: ANNUAL CONF. with Bishop Roller (
Note that this year Annual Conference is a
two day experience. Well begin with an evening worship service on Friday followed
by a reception with Bishop & Yvonne Roller. On Saturday well conduct
conference business and hear stories of ministries which have touched lives for
eternity. Those pastors and delegates living further out should make overnight
lodging plans in order to participate both Friday & Saturday.