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Yadkin Valley District E-News February 2018
Volume 7, Issue 2
In This Issue Health Conversations Toward
the Way Forward……………..page 1
Celebrations – Pinebrook
Connections………….…….pages 2-3
Apportionment Honor Roll …page 4
FaithHealthNC..……………...page 4
Lay Servant Training…....pages 5-6
Health Heart Tea……………page 7
Lenten Services……………..page 8
Deeply Rooted………………page 9
Info for Families…………..page 10
VBS Workshop….……..….page 11
Shining Light on
Mental Health…………….page 12
Interfaith Tour……………page 12
Consignment Sale………..page 13
Job Openings……………..page 14
Joys and Concerns…….…page 15
Upcoming Dates………....page 15
Healthy Conversations Toward the Way Forward
The General & Jurisdictional Conference Delegation from the WNCC is
sponsoring Healthy Conversations Toward the Way Forward in each district.
These conversations are an opportunity for local church pastors and one laity
from each church to come together, learn more about the work of The
Commission on a Way Forward, and receive resources to take this
conversation back to your local church or missional network.
The event in your district will be held:
Sunday, March 18
3:00 – 5:00pm
Mount Tabor United Methodist Church 3543 Robinhood Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
Who is invited:
Local church pastors
One laity from each church who has the ability to help
facilitate discussions in the local church
Clergy in extension ministry or appointments beyond the
local church
Clergy staff in local churches
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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 2017:
CORRECTION to the listing in last month’s newsletter: Mount Tabor UMC did pay 100% of their
District and Conference apportionments in 2017. However, due to a computer glitch, the report did not reflect
their payment. We apologize that they were not included in the 2017 listing.
Congratulations to the following churches who have paid 100% of their
District AND Conference apportionments for 2018:
Center (Mocksville) Cherry Street New Union Yadkin College
Congratulations to the following churches who paid 100% of their District
apportionments for 2018:
Centenary (W-S) Shiloh (Germanton)
Curious about FaithHealthNC? Then the Learning Forum on Monday, April
30th, 2018, is for you! This educational event is held at Bio-tech Place, an
incubator for innovation and change, in downtown Winston-
Salem. Professionals from other hospitals as well as lay persons interested in
how the faith community relates to wellness and relationships in their
communities are invited to attend.
An adjunct to the FHNC spectrum of offerings is Pivot Ministry which is
designed to develop a new approach to life and work for single adult women
with no children in the home. Participants attend weekly classes in life
skills, job skills and Bible study with one-on-one mentors.
To register for the Learning Forum or recommend a candidate for Pivot
Ministry, contact Donna Cooke, UM Connector,
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Yadkin Valley District 2018 Lay Servant Training Registration
Location: Trinity UMC, 725 W. Dalton Road, King, NC
Two Saturdays (March 3 and March 17, 2018), 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Please check one: Basic Course __________
Advanced Courses: “Transforming Evangelism” __________
“Living Our United Methodist
Beliefs” __________
Location: Midway UMC, 9795 Old Hwy. 52, Lexington, NC 27295
Two Saturdays (March 3 and March 17, 2018), 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Please check one:
Advanced Courses: “Afire with God” __________
“Leading Missional Small Groups” __________
Location: Smith Grove UMC, 3492 US Hwy. 158, Mocksville, NC 27028
Two Saturdays (March 17 and March 24, 2018), 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Please check one:
Advanced Courses: “Accountable Discipleship” __________
“Called to Preach” __________
Cost is $40/course. The cost of the course includes text and lunch both days.
Name _______________________________________________________________
Address _______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
Telephone ____________________________ Church __________________________
E-mail ____________________________ Amount Enclosed: $_______________
Approved: _________________________________________________________
Signature of Pastor
Make checks payable to Yadkin Valley District Office
1031 Reynolda Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27104
Registration due by February 23, 2018. THERE WILL BE NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION.
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2018 Lay Servant Course Descriptions
The Basic Course acquaints you with your gifts, calling, and responsibilities as a follower of Christ. It offers
guidelines for best practices as a church leader and in mission and ministry in the community and in daily life.
This course is the foundational course for lay speaker training and is a pre-requisite for any Advanced Course.
This course will only be offered at Trinity UMC in King and will be led by Rev. Bart Milleson.
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The Advanced Courses being offered at Trinity UMC in King:
“Transforming Evangelism” will be led by Rev. Janet Dixon. This course leads participants to learn from John
Wesley how to practice relational evangelism. They will discover that evangelism involves not only sharing our
faith with others but also welcoming people into a community where they can grow in faith.
“Living Our United Methodist Beliefs” will be led by Sara Williams. Participants will explore the beliefs and
practices of The United Methodist Church and will develop a deeper understanding and experience of the
Christian faith as they embrace the United Methodist way.
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The Advanced Courses being offered at Midway UMC:
“Afire with God” will be led by Rev. Chuck Ireson. This course focuses on stewardship. Church members need
to be encouraged to go beyond thinking in terms of dollars contributed in order to see stewardship as becoming
living examples of the gospel. Included in this study are examples for faithful stewardship of the earth, ways to
reinvigorate stewardship in worship, long-range planning ideas, and plans for individual ministry growth.
“Leading Missional Small Groups” will be led by Rev. Sandra Ireson. The text for this study is
“Transforming Community.” This course teaches the Wesleyan way to form missional communities and
congregations. It is based on the conviction that just as holiness of heart leads to holiness of life, it is
communities of holy love that participate in God’s mission in the world.
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The Advanced Courses being offered at Smith Grove UMC in Mocksville are:
“Accountable Discipleship” will be led by Rev. Gary Elrod. This course focuses on the concept of the
household of God, the importance of scripture as divine revelation, Wesleyan understandings of grace, and the
importance of the office of class leader in the development of the Methodist movement. You will be encouraged
to look at your own faith community and see how it is (or is not) a reflection of genuine Christian community.
“Called to Preach” will be led by Rev. Darren Crotts. This course is designed for those who have not
completed formal preaching training. Participants will learn guidelines for developing and delivering a sermon.
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Caregivers Need Care, Too!
Shining Light on Mental Health
Lunch and Learn
Tuesday, March 20th at Noon
Centenary UMC Winston-Salem
The guest speaker for this program will be Dr. Elizabeth Allen, a behavioral and developmental pediatrician.
Her topic will be "Caregivers Need Care, Too!" Debbie Pilson, Director of DAYBreak Respite Care at
Centenary, will be a part of a discussion on this topic with Dr. Allen. All caregivers – including parents – are
encouraged to attend.
The program is in Centenary's dining room. Please park and enter at 4 ½ Street. A soup/sandwich/beverage
lunch is $7.00. Please register online at www.centenary-ws.org/sign-up. For help with online registration,
contact Stacy Holley at 336-397-1359. Registration deadline for lunch is Thursday, March 15th. After that
date, you may still sign up and bring your own meal.
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Fair Grove United Methodist Church, Thomasville, N.C., the oldest
Methodist congregation in Davidson County, is currently seeking a creative
and energetic director for our Youth Ministry (6th – 12th grade). He or she
will work with the Youth Leadership Team to vision, plan, develop, and
implement all aspects of a balanced youth ministry in the areas of group
building, worship, discipleship, mission, and outreach.
Our mission at FGUMC is to make disciples of Christ who worship God,
grow in their faith, and serve in the church and world. This is a part-time
position. Please forward a cover letter and resume to: Marvine Myers, Staff
Parish Relations Committee at [email protected].
Fair Grove UMC also has an opening for an Administrative Assistant. Experience in bookkeeping, MS Excel,
Publisher, MS Word, and QuickBooks are required. Ideal candidate possesses a positive attitude, ability to
work well with others, and adheres to a high standard of confidentiality. This is a part-time position. Please
forward a cover letter and resume to Marvine Myers at [email protected].
Pine Grove UMC in Kernersville has an opening for a part-time Director of Children’s Ministry. See the
attached job description for more information.
Chestnut Grove UMC in King has an opening for a Director of Youth Ministries and Coordinator of
Children’s Ministries. The Director of Youth Ministries and Coordinator of Children’s Ministries will provide
spiritual leadership to develop and lead a comprehensive youth ministry and coordinate a comprehensive
children’s ministry that is consistent with the mission of the church. The Director/Coordinator will advocate
and model United Methodist theology, doctrine, and policy.
The Director of Youth Ministries and Coordinator of Children’s Ministries will serve under the supervision of
the pastor, the Staff-Parish Relations Committee, and the Youth Council and will report to the Administrative
Council regularly about ongoing activities and projects.
See attached job description PDF.
**Submit resume and at least three references to [email protected]**
Kingswood UMC in Rural Hall has an opening for a part Youth Director. See the attached job description for
more information.
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District Joys and Concerns
We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the family of Nancy Bunch (widow of Rev. Robert Bunch)
on her death February 13.
We extend get well wishes to several of our ministers who have been in the hospital for various
reasons: Rev. Charles Turner (Bailey’s Chapel UMC), Rev. Wesley Durrell (Central UMC,
Thomasville), Rev. Tyler Hege (Salem-Epworth Charge), Rev. Harry Sammons (Dobson-Oak Grove Charge).
Upcoming Dates February 23 – Registration Deadline for Lay Servant Training
March 3 and 17 – Lay Servant Training at two locations: Trinity UMC in King
and Midway UMC, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
March 17 and 24 – Lay Servant Training at Smith Grove UMC, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
March 18 – Healthy Conversations Toward the Way Forward, Mt. Tabor UMC,
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Clergy and one laity from each church are invited,
as well as clergy serving in extension ministries and on church staffs)
Yadkin Valley District Staff
Michael F. Bailey, District Superintendent, 336-725-4502, [email protected]
Rene Wilt, Church Vitality Specialist, 304-771-0123, [email protected]
Amy Johnson, District Administrator, 336-725-4502, [email protected]
Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Closed on Friday