LEADERSHIP UPDATE of the
Southeast Region
Volume 3,
Issue 9
October 2008
Pastors:
Distribute to your delegates, leaders & congregation
40 DAYS OF PRAYER & PREPARATION
This is a significant season in the
lives of our people, our churches and our nation. In recent weeks and months
there have been many challenges. Some
have experienced employment cut-backs or loss of significant income. . Fay,
Gustav, Hanna and Ike have caused disruption and often great devastation to
countless individuals, businesses and communities. . . . And in the midst of these
economic and atmospheric pressures, we as a nation are on the brink of an upcoming
presidential election.
Ive heard reports that in the 2000
In the coming days there will be
presidential debates aired on television, newspaper analysis of the candidates
views, and a myriad of other media venues to help you become an informed voter
in preparation for casting your vote on November 4. But please make the Lord
your PRIMARY source to which you turn for guidance:
Praise be to the
name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are His. He changes times and
seasons; He sets up kings and deposes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and
knowledge to the discerning. He reveals deep and hidden things; He knows what
lies in darkness, and light dwells with Him. Daniel 2:20 22
What
a wonderful opportunity and responsibility - believers have as individuals,
as small groups, as congregations, and in larger faith-based gatherings, to
unite in prayer for our nation, its people, and all presidential candidates. There
are many Christian organizations which are providing free non-partisan
resources to encourage believers to take seriously the 40 days prior to the
election as a time for prayer and preparation. One of those organizations which
I encourage all pastors and congregations to utilize is The Presidential Prayer Team, which was formed in September 2001 as
a intercessory prayer support for our nations top leaders. They recently
created a 40 Days to Pray the Vote daily devotional which offers a Scripture
and guided prayer in the 40 day countdown to election day. Find this and their
other resources at www.presidentialprayerteam.org
Ill
conclude with a prayer provided in one of the 40 Days to Pray the Vote devotionals:
Awesome God, all
things are in Your hands times and seasons, wisdom and knowledge, things
hidden and things revealed You hold them all! Only You are worthy of the
praise of our lips, yet we give our praise so readily to those who do not
deserve it. O God, Your will is perfect and supreme over all things. I ask You
to raise up the president of Your choosing this year. Work in special needful
ways to bring about Your purposes for our country, Lord, and work especially
through the president to accomplish that will. You have been so faithful and
true to us, God. May Your will continue to be revealed to us through those who
are elected this year.
In Your Holy name.
Amen
Supt Darrel Riley
DURING
OCTOBER - DID YOU KNOW?
October is Pastoral
Appreciation Month: Express
support and love for your pastor
October 19 is Sunday
School Teacher Appreciate Day:
Honor
those volunteers who are nurturing the next generation of Christian leaders
SOUTHEAST REGION
RESOURCES & REMINDERS:
CHILDRENS RESOURCES:
Thanks to Pastor Joy Mormur and the Living
Water childrens leadership for this tip. For free childrens materials, go to www.webcrawler.com
and then type in free kids bible lessons in the search box. Pages of websites
will appear, offering Bible lessons, activities, coloring pages, games,
pictures, etc. Be discerning of Scriptural interpretations as this is a
multi-denominational site. Some of their favorites:
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www.children.calvarychapel.com/site/curriculum.htm
- 325 free Bible OT & NT stories for children, available in English or
Spanish. Download your selections, or call / write the listed contact for a
free CD-ROM of all 325 lessons!
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www.kidsplays.info
free childrens plays
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www.kaboose.com
craft ideas for any theme, age level, or degree of difficulty
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www.applesaucekids.com
miscellaneous games, activities, crafts, coloring pictures
ADULT RESOURCE: Pastor Monty Bower
(Marthas Chapel, LA) may have you searching your local video store! He
recently bought a pre-viewed DVD of the movie Amazing Grace at
Blockbuster on a 3 for $20 rack. Resources on the DVD include the following
World Changer materials: 1) Interactive discussion tools for talking about
specific scenes from the movie, 2) 5 week small group Bible Study Guide, plus
the Serve Day ministry project, 3) Chris Tomlin music video, 4) How Sweet the Sound: The Story of Amazing
Grace featurette, and 5) Finding Freedom a tour of the National
Underground Railroad Freedom Center. The Public Performance License costs $150
and allows for public performances in a church for one year. This DVD is easily
a six week series and outreach tool.
ANNUAL ON PURPOSE
PROCESS:
As you continue ministry this fall, make sure you set aside time with your
church leadership to complete the ANNUAL On Purpose Process during November or
early December. This is a time to evaluate 2008 ministries, and to hear from
God as you begin planning for 2009. The Annual On Purpose Process Form is
available in English, Spanish and Portuguese at our regional website: www.seregionfmc.org, then click on the Forms & Resources tab.
FM CLASSES in
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Supt.
Darrel will teach FM History & Church Polity at Asbury Seminary in a 3-day
intensive Thurs Sat, Jan 22 24. Contact Supt. Riley for details
407-277-1428.
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These
J Term classes are also available at the
January 5 10: FM History & Polity, Minor
Prophets, or Pastoral Care
January 12 17: Letters from Roman Prison, Wesleyan
Theology, Homiletics, or Evangelism
Call 1-800-342-5531, ext. 308 for
information and registration
Reduced registration fee &
housing IF registered by December 1, 08
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
TO LEARN & BE INSPIRED in 2009:
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Feb. 2 4: Kingdom
Encounter Reaching the World, at Asbury Seminary,
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April 21 23: Exponential 2009, Church Planters
Conf, at
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August 6 7: Willow Creek Leadership Summit,
simulcast sites
2008: EVERY
PERSON A PASSIONATE
PRAY- ER
Pray
daily for the following churches. Emails are included for sending greetings to
one another; check the Yearbook or contact the Rileys if you need postal
addresses. When you are the prayer focus, please contact the Rileys to share
your personal & church prayer requests.
|
OCTOBER |
|
AL-GA or GCC CONFERENCE |
|
Sept
28 Oct 4 |
Pastor
Ed Pannell (Donna) detampa@tampabay.rr.com |
Pastor
Kenneth Lukens (Evangelene) kelukens@yahoo.com |
|
Oct
5 - 11 |
Pastor
Gonzalo Cruz (Sarah) info@IglesiaMetodistaLibre.org Pastor
Jose Del Toro ( sanidadinterior@tampabay.rr.com |
GCC Evangelists Rose
Thompson roseandwinston@aol.com Samuel
Tinsley (Lillian) saltey@juno.com |
|
Oct
12 - 18 |
Pastors
Dalzira & J. Roberto Oliveira freemethodistpastor@yahoo.com ASP
Carlos Magno Pinto (Gisele) MM
Joao Varallo (Alessandra) |
Pastor
Andy Bunn (Christi) andybunn@charter.net Pastor
Lewis Bunn (Amy) labseven@aol.com |
|
Oct
19 - 25 |
WPB: Hope
Fellowship Comm Ch Pastor
Jon Howery ( jhowery@gohfcc.org |
Pastor
Kent Schroeder ( Rev.kdavid@yahoo.com |
|
Oct
26 Nov 1 |
WPB: Pastor
Wayne Augustine (Mary) WEachOneReachOne@yahoo.com Ernie
Sullivan (Barb) Ernest_Sullivan@yahoo.com |
Pastor
Keith Cowart (Pam) keith@ccclive.org |
SOUTHEAST
REGION MISSIONARIES & RELIEF UPDATES
PASS CHRISTIAN &
GUSTAV CLEAN-UP:
FAJARDOS & SPAIN:
Josh,
Susy, Gabriela & Isabella have returned to
LONGS & GREECE: Daughters Gina &
Christi are students at
MUNOS & HAITI: Area Director Delia
Neusch-Olver, husband Paul, Jack & Jeanne Munos, and Haitian General Supt.
Clovis Momplaisir are among those traveling through the devastation of
Dessalines and on to
INDIVIDUAL
CONFERENCE NEWS:
Contact Information Changes:
Dan Hummer, chaplain at Bay
Pines, has a new email: dhummer@knology.net
Carlos P. Gonzalez is serving as interim
assistant pastor at Melrose FMC in
Newlywed
Dawn Smith Salmons has the same
phone and email, but her address
has changed to
Congratulations Blair & Dawn.
Pastor
Sueli and Charles Zuppann have a new address, but same phones & email,
2913 Blooming Alamanda Loop,
Sept 20 Leadership
Rally
Report: Packed cars, vans &
busses streamed into St. Pete,
carrying over 350 participants. Cornerstone was a wonderful host, and the
Clearwater Largo team helped with everything from parking to registration. What
a powerful day with Larry Walkemeyer. Some favorite axioms Live the
dangerous adventure of following Christ! When our identity in Christ is
accurate, then our activity is abundant! The goal is not to get people into
church. The goal is to get the church out to people.
Upcoming Dates: 2008
Sat, Oct 4: Conference BOA Mtg at
Fri Sun, Oct 10 -
12: SAC MENS RETREAT sponsored by the West
Coast District. Supt. Darrel will be the speaker; the retreat theme is TAKE IT
OUTSIDE! The retreat will be held at the
Thurs
Sat, Oct 23 25: SAC ANNUAL PASTORS & SPOUSES RETREAT
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WHERE: By popular request,
were returning to the
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Our theme this fall
is Passion for One, Compassion for All. Steve Harper, VP of Asbury Seminary
and author of several practical books on spiritual formation and holiness, will
inspire and encourage us!
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REGISTRATION: Just a few spots
left, so its first come, first serve! Lodging is in 2 bedroom / 2 bath
condos; pastoral couples will need to indicate with whom they prefer to share a
condo, or they will be assigned another couple. Postal mail your completed
registration form & check to the Rileys at
Biggie 2009 Events:
Sat, Feb 28: SAC
YOUTH RALLY (10am 4pm) at
Fri-Sat, March 20 21: SAC
YOUTH WORKERS Retreat day or overnight; details TBD
Sunday, April 12: EASTER
Fri-Sat, April 24 25: ANNUAL
CONFERENCE at Light & Life FMC in
Thurs Sat, May 14 16, 2009: SAC LADIES RETREAT at the
Thurs Mon, June 11 15: SAC YOUTH CAMP: REFUEL at
INDIVIDUAL
CONFERENCE NEWS:
AL-GA
MISSION DISTRICT:
EXEC TEAM & AL
PASTORS MTG:
Sunday Oct 5 at 3pm the AL-GA Executive team will meet at the Cracker
Barrel @
Sunday evening, Nov 23:
Georgia Pastors & Spouses
Monday evening, Nov 24:
Alabama Pastors & Spouses
PASTORS & SPOUSES
RETREAT: AL-GA
and GCC pastors will return to Edgewater Beach Resort in
GULF
COAST CONFERENCE:
LADIES DAY OUT: Saturday, Sept 20
all conference women were invited to Oak Grove FMC in Jonesville, for a Ladies
Reaching Ladies day out from 10:00am 3:00pm. Speakers included Carolyn
Pecanty, Rose Thompson and GG Wyncoop. Mickie Gammill led worship music.
SUPT. WEEKEND: Friday Sunday, Oct 17 19 Supt
Riley will be in the
Friday, 6pm: The supt. will meet with the Administrative
Co at Edgewood FMC.
Saturday, 9am lunch: GCC Pastors Meeting
with the supt. at Oak Grove in Jonesville.
Sunday AM: The supt. will preach at Oak Grove
AMAZING GRACE: During October,
Marthas Chapel will be involved in a World Changers emphasis on Wednesday
and Sunday evenings, based upon the DVD movie Amazing Grace (see p. 2).
The culmination of the series will be one or more ministry projects decided
upon by the congregation, which will be performed within their community.
Everyone is invited to join them for this outwardly focused experience.
NOVEMBER PASTORS
MEETING:
Saturday Nov 15, District Leader Monty Bower will lead the last GCC
pastors training meeting for 2008. The November location will be determined at
the October Pastors Meeting.
I AM THE CLAY: GCC Adults save Saturday,
March 7, 2009 so you can participate in a one day workshop led by spiritual
director Jane Knight, at the Pineville: Edgewood FMC. This will be a hands-on,
experience in renewal! A brochure with details is in the works.