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1 August 2018 Volume 7, Issue Charge Conference Schedule In This Issue Charge Conference Dates...page 1 Clergy Dinner...page 2 Apportionment Honor Roll.page 3 Celebrations.. page 3 Happenings Around the District & Conference...pages District 4 th & 5 th Grade Retreat page 11 District Day Apart for the Young at Heart page 13 Octobering..page 14 Laity Service Awards page 15 District Bus Trip....page 16 Clergy Meetings page 17 Pastor-to-Pastor...page 17 Job Openings.....page 17 Joys and Concern... page 18 Upcoming Dates.page 18 It s that time of year to begin preparing for our missional network charge conferences. Listed below are the dates, times, and places of our 15 missional network charge conferences. Sunday, October 7 3:00 p.m. NE Davidson/SE Winston MN Canaan UMC Sunday, October 14 6:00 p.m. Advance MN, Bethlehem UMC (Advance) Tuesday, October 16 7:00 p.m. Stokes MN, Palmyra UMC Monday, October 22 7:00 p.m. Davidson MN, Bethesda UMC (Lexington) Sunday, October 28 3:00 p.m. South Surry MN, Stony Knoll UMC (Dobson) Monday, October 29 7:00 p.m. Thomasville MN, Mt. Pleasant UMC (Thomasville) Tuesday, October 30 7:00 p.m. Kernersville MN, Pine Grove UMC (Kernersville) Sunday, November 4 3:00 p.m. Yadkin MN, Center UMC (Yadkinville) 6:00 p.m. Mocksville MN, First UMC (Mocksville) Monday, November 5 7:00 p.m. NE Forsyth MN, Morris Chapel UMC Sunday, November 11 3:00 p.m. Mt. Airy MN, Central UMC (Mt. Airy) 6:00 p.m. NW Forsyth MN, Faith UMC Sunday, November 18 3:00 p.m. West Forsyth MN, Concord UMC (Lewisville) 6:00 p.m. Western Winston-Salem MN, Trinity UMC (W-S) Monday, November 26 7:00 p.m. Eastern Winston-Salem MN, St. Paul UMC (W-S)

2 August 2018, Volume 7, Issue 8 Page 2 Fun Times at the District Clergy Dinner held at Arbor Acres July 26.

3 August 2018 Volume 7, Issue 8 Page 3 APPORTIONMENT - A portion meant for the service of God. (The above is the definition of what the word apportionment really means as stated by a former Conference Treasurer, Bob Meyers.) We will continue to add to our Apportionment Honor Roll as churches pay 100% of their apportionments. The churches added this month are in bold lettering. Congratulations to the following churches who have paid 100% of their District AND Conference apportionments for 2018: Bethel (Mocksville) Center (Mocksville) Cherry Street Cooleemee Delta East Bend Epworth Longtown Mallalieu-Jones Maple Grove Mountain Grove Mt. Pleasant (W-S) New Union Oak Grove (Mt. Airy) Pilot View Salem (Mocksville) St. Paul (Hamptonville) Stony Knoll (East Bend) Wither s Chapel Yadkin College Congratulations to the following churches who paid 100% of their District apportionments for 2018: Bethel (Winston-Salem) Brooks Temple Centenary (W-S) Crews Fairview (Pinnacle) First (Mocksville) First (Thomasville) Franklin Heights Good Hope Hickory Ridge Mt. Pleasant (Tobaccoville) New Mt. Vernon Shiloh (Germanton) Stony Knoll (Dobson) We want to share the good things that are happening in our churches. If you have something you would like to share with others, please let us know. This month we celebrate with Yadkinville UMC on the completion of another great Summer Fun program. Volunteers from several area churches assisted. The program met each Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. at Yadkinville UMC. The program consisted of worship, reading, PE from the YMCA, music, crafts, and lots of food. The 60 kids enrolled in the program were provided take-home food each Thursday and a book each Tuesday. This program has received funds from our District Missional Engagement grant process.

4 August 2018 Volume 7, Issue 8 Page 4 Happenings Around the District and Conference First UMC, 210 Marion Street in Pilot Mountain, will have Vacation Bible School August 19-21, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Dinner will be served each night. The theme is Hero Central. JOY Singers, a choir for adult in the Yadkin Valley District of The United Methodist Church and the community, will begin rehearsals on Monday, August 20, at 1:30 p.m. at Mount Tabor UMC, 3543 Robinhood Road in Winston-Salem. Practice will begin on a new musical with narration and two additional pieces to participate in the MLK Celebration in January Come to spread the JOY. You will be blessed. For more information, contact Donna Cook at donna.coke@mttaborumc.org. Mocks UMC, located at the corner of Mocks Church Road and Beauchamp Road in Advance, will host a breakfast on Saturday, September 8, 6:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Cost is $7.00, which includes pork tenderloin, country ham, eggs, grits, sausage gravy, biscuit, and beverage. The breakfast is held the second Saturday of each month, except for December and the summer months, and is sponsored by the Mocks United Methodist Men with proceeds benefitting their mission projects. Start your Saturday off with a delicious breakfast and good fellowship! Looking to Grow Your Leadership Capacity? For Clergy and Ministry Professionals The WNC Leadership Development Team has possibilities for you this fall! THREE PREACHING COHORTS beginning in September Preaching to Bring the Bible to Life led by Rev. Jan Brittain Preaching Well: Purposeful and Intentional Preaching led by Rev. Dr. Robert Brewer Prophetic Preaching led by Rev. Dr. Rodney Sadler Each cohort will include sermon development and presentation, as well as, peer feedback. Partnering with Laity: Improving Culture and Processes to Achieve Excellence August 29-30, 2018 Catholic Conference Center, Hickory, NC Leader: John Dyer Using Influence to Manage Change and Transition A Workshop for Clergy and Lay Leaders October 4 and 5, 2018 Catholic Conference Center, Hickory Leader: Rev. Russ Moxley

5 August 2018 Volume 7, Issue 8 Page 5 Great Ministry in the Second Half of Life A Five-Day Renewal Retreat for Ministry Leaders at Mid-Career October 22-26, 2018 Lake Junaluska Leader: Rev. Janice Virtue MINDSET FIRST: HOW TO ACHIEVE CONFLICT TRANSFORMATION Tuesday, October 23 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. St. Luke s UMC in Hickory (and other locations in the conference) Leader: Mike Merchant, a senior consultant with Arbinger Institute INVE$T YC An opportunity for young clergy (age 40 and under) to develop healthy financial practices 4 sessions in September, November, January, and May Begins with a retreat Sept in Boone, NC Spiritual Renewal for Clergy and Ministry Professionals Find a host of opportunities with $500 scholarships available Through these opportunities, you will grow in your collegial relationships, develop gifts for ministry, and strengthen your relationship with God. Information and Registration for each of them can be found at this link.

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15 August 2018 Volume 7, Issue 8 Page 15 Laity Service Award nomination forms have been provided to the pastors and local church Lay Leaders. Nominations must be submitted to the District Office by October 5.

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17 August 2018 Volume 7, Issue 8 Page 17 DISTRICT CLERGY MEETINGS Thursday, September 6, 2:00 p.m., Mount Tabor UMC, 3543 Robinhood Road, Winston-Salem. Presentations by Rev. Dr. Mark King, Conference Treasurer, and Dale Bryant regarding changes to health benefits for Thursday, October 4, 10:00 a.m., Pine Grove UMC, 1130 Jonestown Road, Winston-Salem. Bishop Leeland will be with us to share his best practices. Lunch will be included. Stay tuned for more information! The Uwharrie District and Mount Shepherd Retreat Center Present PASTOR TO PASTOR Time apart with Mike Slaughter OCTOBER 11-12, 2018 Thursday, 4:00 p.m. Friday, 4:00 p.m. Mount Shepherd Retreat Center 1045 Mount Shepherd Road Ext, Asheboro, NC EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION $85 UNTIL SEPTEMBER 1, 2018 After September 1, cost: $100 Overnight bunk bed lodging: $25 Continuing Ed. Funds are available for WNC pastors at: LIMITED SEATING OF 75. Register by ing lindentreeministries@gmail.com or by calling All meals included. Pine Grove UMC, 1130 Jonestown Road in Winston-Salem, has an opening for a part-time Administrative Assistant. The Administrative Assistant works with the Pastor providing administrative support and interfaces with the church staff, the larger church body, and the community and so must have a highly engaging and friendly personality. This position is accountable to both the SPPRC and the Pastor must have a commitment to and love for Jesus Christ. A complete job description is attached.

18 August 2018 Volume 7, Issue 8 Page 18 District Joys and Concerns We continue to pray for Rev. Ivan Peden (Lewisville UMC) recuperating from heart surgery. We also remember Denny Choplin, spouse of Rev. Patty Choplin (retired), experiencing health problems. Please remember Rev. Chad Shoaf (Baltimore UMC) and Rev. Rodney Burton (Oak Grove UMC, Mocksville) in prayer as they recuperate from knee replacement surgery.. Upcoming Dates August 18 District UMW Annual Meeting, 2:00 p.m., Trinity UMC, King August DS Mike Bailey in Cabinet meeting. Amy Johnson in Nashville for continuing ed September 3 DISTRICT OFFICE CLOSED Labor Day September 6 District Clergy Meeting, 2:00 p.m., Mount Tabor UMC September Conference UMW Annual Meeting, Lake Junaluska September District 4 th & 5 th Graders Overnight Retreat, Camp Merriwood October 4 District Clergy Meeting with Bishop Leeland, 10:00 a.m., Pine Grove UMC, 1130 Jonestown Road, Winston-Salem October 5 - Laity Service Award nominations due to District Office October 11 Registration deadline for Older Adult Day Apart October 18 District Older Adult Day Apart, 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m., First UMC, Pilot Mountain October 21 Laity Service Award Recognition Service, 3:00 p.m., First UMC, Pilot Mountain Yadkin Valley District Staff Michael F. Bailey, District Superintendent, , mbailey@wnccumc.org Randy C. Blanchard, Church Vitality Strategist, , rblanchard@wnccumc.org Jack N. Lawson, Mission Implementation Coordinator, , jlawson@wnccumc.org Amy Johnson, District Office Administrator, , ajohnson@wnccumc.org Office Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Closed on Friday