In this issue
- Haiti Update
- News from Camp Mechuwana
- Statistical Report Reminder
- Appointments Announced
- Whats New on www.UMCWorship.org
- Submission Deadline Nears For New Worship And Song Collection
- Local Church Events
- Classifieds
Haiti Update
Rev. Gesner Paul, President of the Methodist Church of Haiti, has sent a letter expressing thanksgiving from the Church in Haiti for the response UMCOR is leading after the devastation of the earthquake. You are invited to share this letter with your local churches. The letter is helpful in clarifying both the need for volunteers in the future and the wisdom of responding at the most appropriate time. Please continue your prayerful support and encouragement for the people of Haiti as the United Methodist Church continues planning for the most effective response. Click Here for the letter.
Wesley United Methodist Church invites you for the Prayer Service for Haiti on February 6th at 6 pm to be held at 100 Cummins Hwy, Roslindale, MA 02131. Please contact Pastor Michelle Pierre (857-492-7072) for more information.
News from Camp Mechuwana
Last Call for February Rally Grades 9-12
If you are interested in going to Senior High Rally Camp you must contact the camp ASAP Email at mechuwana@fairpoint.net or call 207-377-2924.
Statistical Report Reminder
Statistical Reports from all local churches are due on-line by February 14th. If you did not receive your letter with username and password information, please contact the Conference Statistician, Joy Mueller at joyemueller@comcast.net
Appointments Announced
Appointments are announced on the Conference website as the Communications Team is notified. Click Here for announced appointment changes.
Whats New on www.UMCWorship.org
Music Scholarships from The Fellowship of United Methodists in Music and Worship Arts (FUMMWA)
http://www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?act=reader&item_id=8002
Music Musings #228: Doxology for Haiti
http://www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?act=reader&item_id=48457&loc_id=17,1003
A Contemporary Service for Ash Wednesday
http://www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?act=reader&item_id=48456
Hymn: Earth-Shaken People
http://www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?act=reader&item_id=48455
Prodigal Worship Conference, Baltimore-Washington
http://www.bwcumc.org/prodigalworship
A Prayer with Survivors
http://www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?act=reader&item_id=48445
Submission Deadline Nears For New Worship And Song Collection
Although work on a new UM hymnal was suspended in May 2009, the UM Publishing House and the General Board of Discipleship are developing a shorter, different type of resource to be published in Feb. 2011. The forthcoming collection, said Gary Alan Smith, general editor, will offer the best of the best of the newest worship resources to The UMC and beyond. . . . traditional hymns, praise and worship songs and choruses, Taiz chants, worship music from various racial-ethnic and global communities, and even some hymns from older generations that warrant a revival. Also included in its own volume will be non-musical worship resources (prayers, litanies and other liturgical acts of worship) intended for pastors and worship leaders as they plan worship. February 28 is the deadline for submissions. Persons desiring to submit original hymns, songs, service music and worship resources for publication consideration in the new collections may send submissions to Smith at gsmith@umpublishing.org
Local Church Events
Christian Rock/Blues Band "Driving Reign" in Benefit Concert
Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 7 pm
Calvary UMC, Arlington, MA
For More Info, Click Here
Salma Hasan Ali Speaks on Journey to Pakistan
Sunday, February 28th at 2 pm
Wilmington UMC, Wilmington, MA
For More Info, Click Here
Classifieds
For Sale:
4 Gregory Norbet Tapes
For More Info, Click Here
