Accelerating Church Growth

The Southeast District is hosting a workshop to help churches accelerate their growth potential. Participants will receive tools for working in three critical areas: Worship, Small Group and Hospitality.

Date: Saturday, February 11, 2012;
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm;
Place: Alexander City First UMC - The Arbor
310 Green Street, Alexander City, AL

Presenter: Reverend Olu Brown, lead pastor of Impact Church in  Atlanta, GA

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 Clergy Families Celebrate Christmas at Southeast District Christmas Dinner

Active and retired clergy and families of the Southeast District celebrated the joy of the season at a District Christmas Dinner on Friday, December 2, 2011. The Dinner held at Duncan Memorial UMC Club House brought families together for fun, fellowship, feasting, caroling and a special Christmas sharing by Mrs. Sarah Corson. ...MORE...

New Site UMC - Shoe Boxes for Christmas

New Site United Methodist Church dedicated more than 40 “shoeboxes” this past Sunday, November 13th. The shoeboxes were filled with items that boys and girls will enjoy. Small toys, hygiene items, coloring books, crayons and games are some of the items that were included in each box. Samaritan’s Purse is ...Read more...

Charge Conferences 5 through 7 of the Southeast District

Joint Charge Conferences for Wedowee, Sylacauga and Alexander City Circuits concluded the official charge conferences for the Southeast District. In addition to approving the business plans for the coming year, the churches in these circuits continued to wrestle with three questions: ... Read More...
 

Hillabee Campground UMC Launches New Website

Hillabee Campground UMC recently launched a new website. The church recently completed a new fellowship and educational wing to meet the needs of the new people joining the church. The website is just one more step in the church’s desire to connect with new people. 

Mr. Jim Fuller, administrator of the site, invites all to visit Hillabee Campground online at http://hillabeecampground.com/. You may also want to take a look at the history section at http://hillabeecampground.com/history.html; The first camp meeting was held in 1847.
 

Wedowee First UMC All Hallows Festival - White Christmas Campaign for UM Children's Home

All Hallows Festival provided a time of fun and Fellowship, very important information on the United Methodist Children’s Home (UMCH) and awards for costumes, chili and deserts.    On October 26^th, Wedowee First UMC hosted the festival for the church and District Churches to drum up support for UMCH 2011 White Christmas Campaign. MORE

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The Southeast District United Methodist Women held its annual meeting at SIFAT on Saturday, October15. The program included recognition of local units and individuals. ...

Officers for 2012 were installed by Gail Thompson of Fayetteville UMC.... International Students, including pastors from Haiti, attending SIFAT presented music from their countries to conclude the program. READ MORE

On October 23, Roanoke First confirmed 10 young persons who have been in our fall Confirmation Class.
Five were confirmed at the contemporary worship service, and five at the traditional worship service. Pastor Steve Baccus writes, "We give thanks to God, through Jesus Christ our Lord, for these young persons who have professed their faith in Christ."
 

Sycamore UMC Honors Service Persons

Sycamore UMC hosted a community wide Remembrance Service for the victims of the September 11, 2001 disasters...

An estimated 150 were in attendance. The Talladega Rescue Squad and the Talladega Firefighters Honor Guard were in attendance. Presentation of Colors was by the Honor Guard... MORE

Red Ridge UMC Hosted UMCH White Christmas Dinner for District

On September 22, Red Ridge UMC hosted a United Methodist Children’s Home special event to kick off White Christmas campaign in the Southeast District. Guests were treated to Italian Night and warm hospitality. READ MORE

Presenters were Cherry Johnson and Rev. Lonna Lynn Higgs of UMCH... Music provided by James and Corene Lackey of Parkdale UMC and Weogufka Center for Arts, Entertainment & Education.

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Worship & Preaching Resources:

Check out the lectionary resource from GBOD.

The Interpreter Magazine had information on You Version, a Bible resource with many versions, languages and audio. Has an app for smartphone. Take a look at http://www.youversion.com/

To Laity & Clergy: 

We would like to share stories of how the Spirit is move in the midst of your congregation. Email your good news and calendar events to dwebb@northalabamaumc.org.

Remember to share pictures from the event