Southeast District News and Events - August 2012

 

Local United Methodist Churches Feed 10,000

In about an hour-and-a-half on Sunday, June 24th, 150-plus youth, children and adult volunteers from several local Methodist Churches in the Valley area met at Hopewell United Methodist and bagged more than 10,000 meals that will end up in one of 76 countries within a couple of weeks. MORE...

New Site UMC: Sonrise National Park VBS

The sanctuary was tranformed into a national park complete with all kinds of animals and foliage. We even had our very own Park Ranger, Pastor Paul Vick. MORE...

 

UMW Welcomes Pastors

The SE District UMW gave a brunch to welcome pastors and their families to their new appointments. The brunch was held on Saturday morning, July 7, and was very well attended. The ladies provided a scrumptious buffet and the food and fellowship was enjoyed by everyone who attended. MORE...

Mitchell Springs UMC Fellowship Day

Mitchell Springs UMC in Lanett, Alabama, enjoyed a day of fellowship and fun at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, Georgia.

Pastor Julia Marbury and members of the congregation enjoyed viewing different underwater creatures..MORE...

Goodsell UMC Celebrates Juneteenth

The Goodsell United Methodist Church held it's second annual Greater Valley Juneteenth Celebration on June 8th and 9th 2012. The Leadership Banquet Speaker on June 8th was Johnny Ford who serves as the President of the World Conference of Mayors. MORE...

EVENTS


Growth Through Follow-up Workshop

You are invited to attend this workshop on church growth; Learn strategies for making new disciples for Jesus Christ

Saturday, August 11, 2012
Time: 9:30 AM – 12:00 noon (Eastern/ 8:30 AM. Central)
Presenter: Dr. Richard L. Stryker
Place: Goodsell United Methodist Church

Please register by calling 256-409-9210 or email: dwebb@northalabamaumc.org

Print an invitation or read more

WORSHIP Workshop set for November

Rev. Barbara Day Miller will lead a workshop geared towards enhancing the experience of congregants as they seek to worship Christ, our Lord. Pastors, worship team member and leaders of churches are invited to participate in this practical training event.

Save the date, November 3, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. Place: Sylacauga First UMC

Rev. Day Miller is associate dean of worship and music and teaches in practical liturgics. She is also the director of the Candler Singers. MORE...

2012 Joint Charge Conferences in Southeast District:

Sunday, September 30 – Ashland Circuit CC – 2:30 p.m.
Sunday, October 14 – LaFayette Circuit CC – 2:30 p.m., at Powell Chapel UMC
Sunday, October 21 – Valley Circuit CC – 2:30 p.m. EDT at Lanett First
Sunday, October 28 – Roanoke Circuit CC – 2:30 p.m. at Roanoke First
Sunday, November 4 – Wedowee Circuit CC – 2:30 p.m. at Wedowee First
Sunday, November 11 – Alex City Circuit CC – 2:30 p.m. at Dadeville First
Sunday, November 18 – Sylacauga Circuit CC – 2:30 p.m. at Sylacauga First

White Christmas Kick-off Dinner

Sylacauga First UMC will host a White Christmas Kick-off Dinner on behalf of the United Methodist Children’s Home on Wednesday, October 24 from 6:00-7:30.

More information later. Click for more on White Christmas offering

 

 


 

Bread & Butter Youth Ministry Training

August 25

SBC21 Training Event

Sept. 15


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