LEADERSHIP UPDATE of the Southeast Region
Volume 6,
Issue 8
September 2011
Please distribute
this to all delegates, leaders & congregation
LOCK
DOWN
Last week I made a quick trip to
Sams Club to see if it carried a needed office supply. No luck. I quickly darted
for the exit door and saw a long line waiting to have their receipts checked.
No problem I hadnt bought anything - so I walked around the line and made my
way for the door. I was abruptly stopped. The doors had been electronically
locked. I shot a questioning look at the employee. Were on lock-down; a childs missing.
It was amazing how those few words
immediately changed my perspective, and that of the 20
or so other customers lined up with their carts full of merchandise. A childs missing. With those words,
faces of irritation turned to expressions of concern for the worried family,
and I heard comments such as Hey, take
as long as you need, and Dear Lord,
help that poor child. After four or five minutes, the door guard got the
signal on her walkie talkie All clear - the child had
been located within the store. The glass doors released. Everyone walked smiling
from the building, realizing a tragedy had been averted.
In preparation for the fall
kick-off at your church, I hope that your leadership has set aside time to pray
and listen for Gods alerts Theres a
lonely teenager next door . . . an out
of work parent in your neighborhood. . . a
depressed adult in your congregation . Are you looking at your community,
as well as your congregation, with Gods eyes and heart? Have you gone into a
programming Lock Down to do some investigation and make sure that this coming
year youll be focusing your energies, talents, finances and time on ministries
that will more effectively reach out to Gods cherished missing the least,
the last and the lost? Dont fall into the rut of repeating programs youve
always done. The world has changed since last year there are new needs, as
well as wonderful new resources and opportunities to help you be more effective
as the people of God. Risk the untried.
You
cant have a better tomorrow, if you are reliving yesterday all the time.
(adapted quote from Charles F Kettering, American inventor
& holder of 140 patents)
Supt. Darrel
Riley
TWO PRIORITY RESOURCES for
THIS FALL
DVDs of General
Conference 2011 (now
available)
Each local church leadership team
and congregation is to view the five GC11 videos of evening messages. This
series will help your congregation break out of ruts, and inspire you to impact
those outside the walls of your church. Use in Sunday School,
evening services or small groups. It is a mandate to use them this fall. Watch
these DVDs on a TV or project on a screen; discuss together. Sources:
View
& Download all 5 messages for Free at: www.gc11.org/celebration OR
Order
each hardcopy CD for $5: contact kelly.sheads@fmcna.org
or 1-800-342-5531
The
We
all know the church isnt perfect so lets get better at what God intended!
This booklet will help your congregation understand the important balance of GATHERING
(in worship and fellowship) and SCATTERING (in service and mission).
QUIZZING ISNT JUST FOR KIDS
Students
in school arent the only ones who can benefit from quizzes take this one:
1. What is your congregation doing to help
your local community observe the 10th
ANNIVERSARY of 9-11?
2. When is NATIONAL BACK TO CHURCH SUNDAY?*
HINT: This is a campaign encouraging church
members to invite their non-church attending friends, relatives and co-workers
to try out church on this Sunday (or choose an alternative date). For more
information or resources, go to www.Outreach.com
3. When is SEE YOU AT THE POLE (SYATP) Day?*
HINT: This is a global day where
students are encouraged to identify themselves as Christians before their peers by praying together around
their school flag pole. Go to www.syatp.org
4. What is the NEW FM WEBSITE ADDRESS of
our denomination?*
Have you gone to it and explored its
great new features yet?
5. What does LLM stand for?*
How many issues of it have you
personally read?
Is your church using it as a
resource for Sunday School classes or small groups
yet?
Pass Fail Question:
Has your church downloaded / ordered the 5 GC11 DVDs yet?
* Answers at the
bottom of this page
THE
NINES 2011: A Free Ministry Online Conference
Sponsored
by Leadership Network
For
the second year, Leadership Network is offering a totally online conference,
and anyone can participate for FREE. Go to www.thenines.cc to register. On Tuesday, Sept. 27 this 9 hour, 9 topic conference will
share very practical helps around the Theme: HOW I DO IT. Each hour
will be devoted to one theme, in which you will view 10 12 pre-recorded teachings
by various pastors and practitioners, each lasting 4 5 minutes; 10am 7pm
Eastern Time. FM Pastor Brandon Hatmaker from
Check out the
following 9 hourly themes, not necessarily presented in this order:
My
Preaching & Teaching
My
Time
My
Staff
My
Marriage & Family
My
Vision
My
Money
My
Discipling
My
Gracefulness
My
Physical & Emotional Health
So
invite some fellow lay leaders or pastors to gather around your computer or
projection screen, and up your effectiveness as
ministry leaders.
PARTNER
with our SOUTHEAST REGION MISSIONARIES:
Josh & Susy Fajardo (
Mike & Maria Long (
Jack Munos (
Rick & Cookie
*QUIZ ANSWERS: 2. Sun, Sept 18; 3. Wed, Sept. 28; 4. www.fmcusa.org; 5. Light & Life Magazine
PRAY for EACH CONGREGATION
in our REGION:
The value of consistent prayer is not
that God will hear us, but that we will hear Him.
|
Sept 2011 |
|
AL-GA CONFERENCE |
|
Aug
28 Sept 3 |
Pastor
Jon Howery ( jhowery@gohcc.org |
Pastor
Timothy Coleman (Nicole) timcolement@brownsmillchurch.com |
|
Sept
4 - 10 |
Pastor
Ernie Sullivan (Barb) esullivannwc@yahoo.com |
Pleasant Grove AL:
Faith Pastor
Joe Shuffett (Wendy) joeshuffett@bellsouth.net |
|
Sept
11 - 17 |
Jonathan &
Kristen Bergman, VISA Returning
from 2 years in the ichtys95@yahoo.com |
Deville LA: Marthas
Chapel Pastor
Monty Bower (Jo) mlbower@suddenlink.net |
|
Sept
18 - 24 |
Tom Holman
(Barb), Prison Chaplain BETHolman1202@aol.com |
Deville LA: Pastor
Stanley Paulk (Jackie) spaulk51@yahoo.com |
|
Sept
25 Oct 1 |
Mark Williams
(Monica) Military Chaplain Deploying
Sept 18 to willmark@mwilliams.net |
Pastor
Emitte Belgard ( emittebelgard@hotmail.com |
INDIVIDUAL
CONFERENCE NEWS
PASTORAL UPDATES:
HOLIDAY: After weeks of
renovation and lots of sweat equity, Pastor Leland Crist
& wife Paula have moved into the
Military Chaplain Mark Williams will be deploying Sept 18 to
FALL REGIONAL TRAINING EVENT LOCATIONS:
Bring your Summer
Trimester On Purpose Report (May August review)
Sat, Aug 27 Central FL (9:30am - lunch) was held at Ocoee:
Sat, Sept 10 South FL (
Sat, Oct 8:
Blvd
(
Tues Wed, Oct 4 -
5: Southeast
Missio Intensives
are a guided working lab to help your church find the balance of meaningful
gatherings and scattered incarnational service.
Hosted by FM CP Browns Mill in
Fri-Sat, Oct 28-29:
RIP FEST 3 hosted by St Pete: Cornerstone
This is the mid-conference year highlight!
Make sure to bring SEVERAL FOLKS from your church. Featured speakers for this
SAC-wide event will be Jack Munos on Friday night and
Bishop Roller on Saturday. Electronic Fliers / bulletin inserts will be sent
out soon. Limited Friday night lodging will be available through Cornerstone.
INDIVIDUAL
CONFERENCE NEWS
MISSIONS: Congratulations to Gina Long who will be married Sat, September
3. Gina is the daughter of Mike & Maria Long, missionaries to
AL-GA
Sat, Sept 24: FALL RALLY DAY with BISHOP ROLLER
Bishop
Roller will speak to all AL-GA congregations at Christ Community Church in
Columbus GA.
Tues Wed, Oct 4 -
5: Southeast
Missio Intensives are a guided working lab to help your
church find the balance of meaningful gatherings and scattered incarnational communities. The Missio Intensive is being hosted by
Thurs, Oct 6: MISSIO
DEBRIEF
AL-GA
Pastors attending the Missio Intensive are encouraged
to stay over Wednesday night, and gather with Supt. Riley to debrief the
experience together Thursday AM.
GULF COAST CONFERENCE:
Sat, Oct 1: FALL
RALLY DAY with BISHOP ROLLER
Its
going to be an incredible event for all GCC churches. Put it on your church
calendars now! Bishop Roller will meet
with clergy, lay leaders and all congregational members at this special event,
hosted by Edgewood FMC (
OUTREACH IDEAS from
FAMILY CAMP
You
made some great suggestions at camp this summer. Which new ideas are you
implementing this new school year:
TARGETING CHILDREN & FAMILIES:
Advanced
Back to School: supplies, uniform exchange
Easter Egg Hunt
Tutoring students
Military Family help: dinners, lawn mowing, etc.
Sports Camps
VBS: Target community families, offer it in a park
Offer an
adult track, hold a VBS reunion
TARGETING TEENS:
Teen cooking class they serve family dinner at
end
Archery, clay shooting, other interest areas
TARGETING ADULTS
4 x 4
fellowship meals
Affinity Interest Short Term Classes:
Scrapbooking, gardening,
Health
checks, quilting, cooking
ESL: English as Second Language
Fall Festival: offer off site
Golf Tourney or Mens Sports Day
Grief Share advertise in newspaper
Health & Wellness Clinic or Classes
Parenting and Family Skills workshops
Block Party to interact with neighbors
Seniors Service Outreach / Faith Movers