February 2010 Events for Pastors and Churches
Southeast District Pastors Meeting
Date: February 2, 2010; Place: Alexander City First UMC Fellowship Hall
The pastors and District Superintendent will meet to discuss the 2010 plans for ministry in the Southeast District. This is a requird meeting.
5:30 PM - Gathering & dinner
5:45 PM - Devotion led by Rev. James Haskins
6:00 PM - Meeting with District Supt. Stryker
6:30 PM - Study for Lent
7:00 PM - Meeting with District Supt. Stryker (repeat of 6:00 PM)
For those pastor unable to attend these sessions, there will be a "make-up" meeting on Sunday, February 7 at Camp Hill UMC (14 Heard St. Camp Hill) at 2:30 PM.
Starting and Growing Successful Small Group Ministries
Date; February 6, 2010; Place Canterbury UMC, Birmingham.
Cost; $15.00 per person. Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The Southeast District Believes that the key place for growth in all churches is the small group. It provides the place for building relationship and the place where lay people with similar interest can help one another grow spiritually.
If you are a lay or clergy person wanting the skill to start a new group or multiply the groups you have, we want to support you in this endeavor. You are invited to attend the small group workshop "Starting and Growing Successful Small Group Ministries." If you attend a church in the Southeast District, let us know that you attended this training and we will reimburse you $5.00 towards the cost. Don't forget to take the District up on our promise. Email Debby Webb to let her know: debby@southeastdistrictumc.org
An essential part of church growth is small group ministry; register now.
Bishop Willimon will meet with pastors and key leaders during visit
Date: February 21-22, 2010
Bishop Willimon will be in the Southeast District from the February 21 to 22, 2010 meeting with pastors and key lay persons.
Sunday, February 21st: at Flint Hill UMC
3:00 PM - Meet with part-time pastors. Each pastor is asked to bring one or two key lay persons to this presentation.
4:30 PM - Fellowship meal and mingling
5:00 PM - Worship at Flint Hill with Bishop Willimon preaching.
Monday, February 22nd at Flint Hill UMC
9:00 AM - Meet with full-time pastors. Each pastor is asked to bring one or two key lay persons to this presentation
Workshop on Becoming a Welcoming Congregation through 
Date: March 6, 2010
Time: 9:00 AM
Place: Trinity United Methodist Church, 3266 Highway 280, Alexander City
Presenters: Rev. Bridget Dowdy; Rev. Dee Dowdy; Rev. Tiwirai Kufarimai
Come and learn how to help your church Invite, welcome and connect new people to the church. Learn how to create a positive identity in the community.
