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Elizabeth River Channel Marker M A Y 2014
THE RIPPLE AFFECTS
TIDE-ings A Publication of the
ELIZABETH RIVER DISTRICT Virginia Conference United Methodist Church
THE CHANNEL MARKER
M A Y 2014
The transition has begun. How do I know this? As I write this in my office I am sitting
in the midst of boxes. Some people think that purple soon to be white is the liturgical
color of the day, but for those who are transitioning like me cardboard brown is the
liturgical color of the day.
Alan Dundes, of U.C. Berkley once wrote, “Life, it seems, is nothing if not a series of initiations,
transitions, and incorporations.” At times, we are doing all three at once. For Kay and me it seems that
we are in the midst of the middle definition: transitions. We have brown boxes that are appearing at
home. Life seems right now betwixt and between. This is a season, a time of goodbyes and hellos, a
season of change. It is a time when you know that your work in the present is not done, yet there are
thoughts of the future. To use Navy vernacular, it’s still my watch. Yet, like most of us I look forward
to what the next chapter will bring. It is exciting, yet a little scary because it is the unknown. Questions
are on my heart like, “Will the new folks accept us and accept what we want to do?” “Will we make a
difference in what we bring and who we are?” “Can we have fun in doing ministry together with the
new folks?”
The Bible is full of stories of transitioning -- Noah, Abraham, Moses, to name a few. It seems the Bible
is one big story of moving from point A to point B and all of the ups and downs that went along with
it. The people of God experienced at different times feelings of shock, confusion, anger, fear, faith,
release, hope, strength, and grace. The same is true of us as we work through transition. God will
support us, sustain us, comfort us, and lead us each step of the way.
As I am in transition so is the Elizabeth River District. The leadership will change not only with the
District Superintendent but also with some lay leadership. The district will become stronger and more
viable because of this transition. Stronger and deeper spiritual life will be possible with the exciting
changes that will take place.
I invite you all to keep Kay and me in prayer. Even more
important, please keep the district, your new District
Superintendent Wayne Snead and his family, and the lay
leadership in your prayers. Someone once said that prayer is
the spiritual Velcro to which other things stick. Prayer enables
us to see every moment as a gift to cherish. Your prayers are
truly cherished.
Love,
Brad
From our From our From our DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTDISTRICT SUPERINTENDENTDISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT
Gary Gary Denette
Associate District Lay Leader
Phone 636-3895
OUR ASSOC. DISTRICT LAY LEADER
MAY 1, 2014MAY 1, 2014
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This will be a time of celebration & appreciation as they
complete their journey on the Elizabeth River District.
A worship service followed by a reception will be held in Ebenezer’s Family Life Center.
A basket will be available for your cards and we will receive a love offering for them.
If you have photos of Brad & Kay from their years on the Norfolk & Elizabeth River Districts, please send them
In DIGITAL FORMAT to: [email protected] (Rev. Lisa Blackmonson)
Driving Directions are easier than you might think: Head N on I664, take exit 9A to Route 17 N, Bridge Rd,
go about 8 miles to turn Right on Eclipse Dr; church will be on the left.
Please join us on Sunday, June 8th ~ 3pm Ebenezer UMC
(1589 Steeple Dr, Suffolk)
as we bid farewell to
Brad & Kay Phillips
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I hope you all had a wonderful and
spiritual Easter. But there was a lot to go
through before the celebration of the
resurrection. Just as the apostles had to
be prepared for all the events that
would surround Jesus, so did we.
The Lent season is a time of inner
reflection. How have we done as
Christians? Certainly, it is now easier to
be spiritually ready for Easter than it was for Jesus’
disciples. We have the benefit of history, all the movies,
studies, and of course, the Bible. What did Peter, James,
John, Andrew and the rest have? Ok, they did have Jesus
right there with them to guide them on this journey. He
spoke to them daily and yet … somehow they didn’t quite
get it.
Imagine spending three years with someone and forty
days before they die, they tell you “do not be afraid for I
must leave you, die, and be resurrected.” How would you
feel? What would you think? What would you say or do? If
I were one of the apostles, I would surely have been
Thomas. I certainly would have been shocked by the news.
I would not want to believe it. I would have so many
questions. Ultimately, I would have been emotionally
devastated! Thankfully, I live here in the twenty-first century
among so many loving, caring, and spiritual brothers and
sisters.
I had the privilege of leading a Lenten study Give Up
Something Bad For Lent. We as a church group of about
twenty-three members studied ways to look at bad habits
and start good ones. This was one of those reflective times
before Easter. It was a wonderful study. So just as the
apostles, we as Christians prepared for holy week and
excitedly celebrated Easter, the Great Resurrection of our
Savior!
Let us maintain that joy throughout the year, moving
forward as the hands and feet in a more Christian
discipleship. God the Creator, Jesus the Savior, and Holy
Spirit our Strength and Light. Let that light shine through
you. Amen.
In Christ’s Peace,
Gary Denette (757) 636-3895, [email protected]
ASSOC. LAY LEADER
Gary Denette Associate
Lay Leader
UPDATE CHURCH OFFICERS ON EVC SITE
http://www.evc.vaumc.org/
Please continue to update your church officers on
the EVC site. The Conference office will be using
the Nominations reports from EVC site for
mailing, including the Annual Conference Lay
Member information., which is the Book of
Reports and the Registration Card/Nametag
packet.
Be in touch with Debbie in the district office if
you have any questions. Call (757) 473-1592 or
email [email protected].
SUMMARY OF EVALUATION
AND ACTION PLAN
Forms have been emailed and sent by regular mail to
you and your S/PPRC chair, the formative review by
S/PPRC and Clergy. Please complete “Report Form:
Summary of Evaluation and Action Plan” (Page 5) and
submit to the District Office no later than June 1, 2014.
If your chairperson did not receive a copy, contact the
District office as soon as possible.
ANNUAL PARSONAGE REVIEW
The Annual Review of the Church-Owned
Parsonage forms were mailed or emailed to the
Trustee Chair and S/PPRC chair in March. Those
persons and the pastor should walk through the
parsonage together to make careful inspection.
The Parsonage Review form should be completed
and signed by all three and returned to the district
office no later than Monday, June 2nd. Even if
your parsonage is being rented, you must still
make an annual review. This is to protect the
church’s liability.
To CLERGY & CHURCHES Anticipating a CHANGE in APPOINTMENT
Accountable Reimbursement should not exceed half of the annual amount established on the charge
conference clergy compensation report. Any unspent amount cannot be advanced to the pastor
without 1) approval of your church leadership, and 2) reporting it as income on their W-2.
M A Y 2014 4 Elizabeth River Channel Marker
Ellen Clements
District Program
May is Christian Home Month and the theme for 2014 is “Families: Called to Peace.”
There are resources on the General Board of Discipleship website to help congregations focus
on the Christian home and the need to strengthen families, http://www.gbod.org/planning-
calendar/christian-home-month. What does peace look like in your home or in your church?
“Love and faithfulness meet together; righteousness and peace kiss
each other.” (Psalm 85:10) Take some time this month to reflect on
this psalm and ways that you can be a peacemaker in today’s world.
This past month I had the opportunity to hear the first speaker in
the series sponsored by Courthouse Community UMC in Virginia Beach. Nadia Bolz-Weber
is the pastor of the House for All Saints and Sinners in Denver, Colorado. She speaks to the
millennial generation and all who are eager to be the church in today’s society. She shared
her congregation’s experiences living out their faith, being participating members of their
church. They are building relationships with each other and with their community. Go to
http://www.houseforall.org/ to read about the unique experiences of her congregation.
Nadia’s memoir Pastrix: The Cranky, Beautiful Faith of a Sinner & Saint is available to
borrow from the District Office.
The District Board of Discipleship has met three times now and we are eager to work
with churches around the district to partner in ministry together. Thank you to those who completed surveys. We
have used this information to choose workshops for the next District Training event to be held on January 17,
2015 at Community UMC in Virginia Beach. Before that event, we are brainstorming ideas for ministry
opportunities outside of our church buildings to minister to our communities. If you have an outreach ministry
that you would
be willing to share information about with other
churches, please send me a description of your
ministry. I would like to highlight the church in action
in upcoming newsletters. Watch for information
about a district-wide mission event this fall.
Two opportunities to help with District ministries
coming up this summer are Wesley Community
Center and Camp GOTCHA. These are summer
camps for children. To help at Wesley Community
Center, contact Pat Burns, [email protected] or
at one of these phone numbers: 399-0541 or 319-
6789. Camp GOTCHA could use another van or two
to take the children to activities around Virginia
Beach. If you love crafts or science, Camp GOTCHA
has openings for creative adults who love children.
Youth of high school age can be assistant crew
leaders and station assistants. Contact me in the
District Office for more information.
There are so many ways to be the church and
each of us is called to use our unique gifts where God
calls us to be. See other opportunities in this
newsletter to participate in the life of the
communities we serve.
Shalom,
Ellen [email protected]
DISTRICT PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Very soon you will be able....
meet
together;
kiss
each
other.
Psalm 85:10
Elizabeth River Channel Marker 5 M A Y 2014
In an effort to help churches throughout the conference with their stewardship
emphasis, the Planned Giving Officer, Stephen B. Clark will be providing
monthly articles we can share in our churches. The focus with these articles will
be to nurture a spirit of generosity through gift planning.
A charitable bequest is an easy way for you to help your local UM Church in
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It costs you nothing today to make a bequest
A bequest is free of federal estate tax
Your bequest can be changed down the road
You can still benefit your heirs with specific gifts
A bequest may produce estate tax savings
For more information contact: Stephen B. Clark, Planned Giving Officer
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2014 Annual Conference
June 20-22 The Hampton Roads Convention Center Hampton, VA
The 2014 session of the Virginia Annual Conference is being held at the Hampton Roads
Convention Center in Hampton, Va., Friday, June 20, to Sunday, June 22. Laity and Clergy
sessions will begin at 1 p.m. on Friday. First plenary session begins at 3 p.m. Ending time
should be around noon on Sunday.
Orientation will be held on June 1st at Memorial UMC in Virginia Beach.
ALL KITS are welcome; there is an
increased need for: Sewing Kits ~ Layette
Kits ~ Bedding Kits
FREE CHILD CARE Wesley United
Methodist Church in Hampton will host this
year's child care, free of charge, because of
the generosity of the York River District.
Staffed child care for day and evening
sessions will be available at Wesley UMC,
2510 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton, VA 23666,
Child care will be a mini-VBS experience
using Cokesbury’s Workshop of Wonders,
where kids will discover how to imagine and
build with God. For details and registration,
please use either the Word or pdf file
available on the Annual Conference
webpage.
4 CANS 4 CONFERENCE In the best of
Virginia United Methodist traditions, you are
encouraged to bring an offering of 4 Cans 4
Conference!
Please bring:
1)1 can of Veggies or Fruit
2)1 can of meat or fish
3)1 can of Soup or Stew
4)1 can with a pop-top (for easy
opening) contents of your choice3!
Kit instructions & patterns can be found on
the UMCOR website: http://
www.umcor.org/UMCOR/Relief-Supplies
http://vaumc.org/AC2014
Elizabeth River Channel Marker 7 M A Y 2014
ELIZABETH RIVER DISTICT
www.elizabethrivermen.org
“From the Old Testament times to today, men gather to discuss
their faith journeys and find meaning, hope and healing. Small
group ministry was an essential element of the Wesleyan movement
in England and in ‘the colonies..’
United Methodist Men shall be a creative, supportive fellowship
of Men who seek to know Jesus Christ, to Grow Spiritually and to seek daily His Will. Our
primary purpose is to declare the centrality of Christ in the lives of Men and in all their
relationships.”
It is hard to believe that five months have passed sense you provided me with the awesome opportunity to serve
as your Team Leader for the Elizabeth River District United Methodist Men. It is my ardent prayer that you know that
we've been working day and night to deliver for you. We want you to feel confident that your vote was well placed!
Our Team is committed to the cause and Mission of the Elizabeth River District. I truly feel that we have built a
championship Team and I sincerely thank them for all the work they have and will do!
The first thing I would like to share with you today is we (ERDUMM) have the largest number of Newly
Chartered Fellowships in the VA Conference and we thank you. Secondly, the VA Conference has the largest number
of UMM Fellowships in the country.
To continue the growth, the ERDUMM has established a new Program for the District,
“GRILLING FOR GOD”. We will bring the entire Ministry team to your fellowship and grill for
you. We are trying to build the established fellowships and to start new fellowships within the
district. We are requesting that the President of the current fellowship or a Member of Men’s
Group of any Church in the Elizabeth River District that would like the Elizabeth River Ministry
Team to bring our Grill to your Fellowship, please visit our Web site and make a request for our
GRILLING FOR GOD visit.
We are also very active with the Heart Haven Project. We are celebrating our relationship with Heart Haven
with a picnic on June 15th at Oak Grove UMC in Chesapeake, VA. Please come and help us celebrate our continuous
support with the Heart Haven Project.
Finally, the United Methodist
Men is the largest, most organized
men’s organization of any
denomination. We are the second
largest sponsor of the Boy Scouts of
America in the World. So, if you
have a Boys troop we thank you but
if you do not and are considering
chartering a Troop, we have the
Resources available for your
assistance.
We thank you for your support
and encourage your Fellowship to
attend our monthly ERDUMM
Meetings, held the Second Sunday of
each month at Community UMC,
Virginia Beach, VA.
Albert S. Weal, Jr.
District UMM Team Leader
Albert Weal, Team Leader
Dist. United Methodist Men
Grilling for God
Wednesday,May 28th, 2014 8:30 AM Shotgun Entry: $50.00 per player
Includes:
Greens Fees, Cart Fees, Food, Beverages and Prizes. Format:
4 Person Team Captain’s Choice
Hole sponsorships:
$50.00
Additional tickets for picnic:
$15.00 each
Entry Deadline: May 21st, 2014
Sponsorships Payable to: United Methodist Men Mail to: Ocean View Golf Course
9610 Norfolk Ave.,Norfolk, Va. 23503
8th Annual Coker Classic Golf Tournament
Send Entry Information for
your 4 players:
Name, Address, Phone, &
Email address
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CHURCH SECRETARY [Community UMC—VB] is seeking a Church Secretary.
This 20 hour per week position provides administrative support to the Pastors
and staff. For a written job description, visit website 'cumcvb.org' and click on
“forms and on-line resources” tab. Resumes may be mailed to Community
UMC, Attn: SPR Committee, 1072 Old Kempsville Road, Virginia Beach, VA,
23464, or emailed to [email protected].
P/T DIRECTOR OF YOUTH FELLOWSHIP [Larchmont UMC Norfolk] The
position is based on 10-12 hours per week. Youth ministry or similar experience
is required; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Reaching out to youth along with
an ability to build this ministry is vital to this position. For details, visit the
Virginia Conference Web site at www.vaumc.org/jobs
WORSHIP LEADER of EMERGENT WORSHIP SERVICE [Larchmont UMC
Norfolk] A part-time position, the Worship Leader will be part of the team that
designs and leads the Emergent Worship service at 9:45 AM every Sunday
morning. This person is highly creative, possesses a willingness to collaborate
and innovate a new worship service, and work closely with the Senior and
Associate Pastors. For a detailed description, check out the conference
website ... www.vaumc.org/jobs. Interested persons should send a cover letter
and their resume to Audra Mitchell, SPRC Chair,[email protected].
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION COORDINATOR [Centenary UMC, Portsmouth] to
implement and oversee a comprehensive plan for all educational ministries of
the church - for children, youth, and adults. Bachelor's degree in Christian
Education is preferred, or equivalent education and experience. Candidate must
be committed to Jesus Christ and the teachings of Scripture. Candidate must
demonstrate skills, such as organization and communication, and passion to
provide vision, encouragement, and spiritual leadership to all age groups.
Position is part-time, up to 29 hours per week. Please contact the church office,
(757)484-5051, or Pam Kelly (757) 484-7158.
YOUTH LEADER [Centenary UMC, Portsmouth] a person with strong Christian
values who will lead our youth in their spiritual journey in society. This person
must have appropriate education and experience. Please contact the church
office, (757)484-5051, or Pam Kelly (757) 484-7158.
ORGANIST [Centenary UMC, Portsmouth] to play the pipe organ for the
traditional service at 11 a.m. on SundaysPlease contact the church office, (757)
484-5051, or Pam Kelly (757) 484-7158.
COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR [Virginia Beach UMC] Part-time, 20-
hrs. Effectively create, facilitate, edit, strategize, and streamline two-way
communication from the church office to the congregation and wider VBUMC
community. If interested, email [email protected].
OFFICE CLERICAL SUPPORT [Virginia Beach UMC] Part-time, 20-hrs (M-F 8am
–Noon). operate behind the scenes supporting communications and
administrative processes for the staff, the congregation and wider VBUMC
community. Email [email protected].
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, P/T [The Virginia United Methodist
Foundation provides stewardship education and manages assets for local
churches, districts and agencies of the Virginia Conference. (Currently the
Foundation manages $47-million in assets.) They are seeking an individual with
gifts and skills in high quality administrative support in a small office setting; an
individual who is eager to learn, a self-starter, flexible & multi-tasks well;
proficient in all Microsoft office software; able to hold sensitive information
with utmost confidentiality; friendly manner & ministry service oriented toward
others. Knowledge of United Methodist Church connectional structure and
polity is beneficial but not required. The Foundation office is located in the
Virginia United Methodist Conference Center in Glen Allen, VA. Send resume
to Stephen Clark, P. O. Box 5606, Glen Allen, VA, 23058 or via email to
More job opportunities go to Conference website . . .
www.vaumc.org/jobs
CHURCH POSITIONS AVAILABLE Wesley Westminster
Foundation Board,
you all are amazing.
The fresh flowers, the
delicious food, the
friendly welcomes all
added to a beautiful
day to ask God to
bless our house.
Thank you to each of you who assisted in
some way. You are greatly appreciated.
Can't wait to fellowship with you all at our
next event. Our Retreat on May 21 is from
8:30-3pm. See you there!!
Blessings and Peace,
Pastor Joy
Rev. Dr. Joy Denise Carrington
May 2 — 3
St. Andrew’s St. Andrew’s St. Andrew’s UMCUMCUMC
717 Tucson Rd. Va Beach
Workshop Topics Include:
Creative ministries
Leading a creative ministry team
Puppetry technique
Lip synch challenge
And much more
For more information go to:
http://www.creativemin.com/
product/va1/spring?r=%5bVA14%5d
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will be here on the Elizabeth River District
Saturday, July 19th
Nimmo UMC
2200 Princess Anne Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
(757) 427-1765
Please join us for an evening of music, worship, and
mission education!
We are excited to be in ministry with you!
Voices of Youth 2014:
“Forward, Upward, Onward,
Together” Tour
MAY 26, 2014MAY 26, 2014MAY 26, 2014
MAY MAY 11, 11, 20142014
Must-have traits
How far you go in life
depends on your being
tender with the young,
compassionate with the
aged, sympathetic with the
striving and tolerant of the
weak and strong. Because
someday in your life you will
have been all of these.
—George Washington Carver
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Community United Methodist Men 1072 Old Kempsville Rd, Va Beach, VA 23464
invite you to a
Men’s Retreat
Pig
Pickin’
2 Man
Corn hole Tournament
Join us for a fun filled day of Worship and Fellowship. Our guest
speaker, Ron Clark, is a professional speaker whose topic is
“Christian Manhood: For Such A Time As This”. Please invite
your spouses to join us for our Pig Pickin’ which begins around
5:00 pm. You can register on the UMM bulletin board, on Face-
book, or by contacting David Collins @ 420-1958.
Cost of Retreat - $5.00 CUMC Social Hall
Spouses Joining for Pig Pickin’ @5:00 PM - $3.00
SATURDAY~MAY 3, 2014 3:00-7:00 PM
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ELIZABETH RIVER
DISTRICT YOUTH meeting at Oak Grove
this year!
Second Monday each
month
7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
See you there!
(427 N Battlefield Blvd,
Chesapeake)
May 29, 2014
Wednesday, June 18
1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
&
Thursday, June 19
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
HAMPTON ROADS CONVENTION CENTER
1 CEU for participation of UMC clergy and lay professionals.
Verification of attendance for others who can utilize the contact
hours.
Guest speakers:
Joy Thornburg Melton and Sherry Cothran
To register, go to www.vaumc.org/events
and choose the June dates.
The cost is $25 per individual or $80 for a team of four. A limited
number of rooms are available at the Embassy Suites (located beside
the Hampton Roads Convention Center) at a discounted rate, so
book early through the registration page on the conference website
(see above).
TRAINING
JUST BEFORE ANNUAL CONFERENCE
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Organization
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DISTRICT CALENDAR
Office Location: 815 Baker Rd. Suite 301, Virginia Beach
Phone: 757.473.1592 Fax: 757.473.1790
Email: [email protected]
District Website: ElizabethRiverDistrict.org
Conference Website: vaumc.org
In the Virginia Conference
United Methodist Church
P.O. Box 12654
Norfolk, VA 23541-0654
Send your request to
Newsletter Articles Deadline
is the 15th of every month
All articles should be submitted
BY EMAIL
to address below.
Job Announcements should be 60-words or less.
Events 100-words or less or 1/4 page flyer-format
District Officers try to limit to a half-page
VA Conference Bishop .................. Young Jin Cho
District Superintendent ........... Bradford L. Phillips
District Office Manager .......... Deborah L. Hanson
District Finance Secretary ....... Tammy A. Waters
District Program Coordinator .... Ellen J. Clements
District Treasurer .......................... Mary R. Stroh
District Lay Leader .................... Keith E. Willyard
District Associate Lay Leader ........... Gary Denette
District Webmaster... Dominica “Dee” Guagliardo
3 Dist UMW Prayer Breakfast, Oaklette 9am
6 Camp Gotcha Planning Meeting, Baylake, 6:30pm
12 Dist YOUTH, Oak Grove, 7pm
16-18 Conference Spiritual Life Retreat, Blackstone Conf & Retreat Center
22 District Committee on Ordained Ministry, district office, 9am
1 Annual Conference Orientation,
Memorial UMC (Va Beach) 2pm
1 CLERGY EVALUATION DUE
2 PARSONAGE REVIEW DUE
8 Farewell to the Phillips, Ebenezer UMC (Suffolk) 3pm
18 & 19 Safe Sanctuaries Training, (Hampton Convention Center)
18th 1:00 pm—9:00 pm & 19th 9:00 am—4:00 pm
20-22 Annual Conference (Hampton Convention Center)
1pm Laity & Clergy Sessions begin
3pm First plenary session begins
25 Moving Day
SAVE THE DATE
July 19 Voices of Youth, (Nimmo UMC, Va Beach) 7pm
