All laity and clergy leaders are invited to First UMC Easley on November 23, 2014 from 3-5:30PM. We will begin our time together in worship and transition into workshops at 4PM.

The following workshops will be offered:

• Apportionments
• Church Council
• Communication
• Finance
• Lay Leaders
• Meeting Well
• Messy Church
• Mission & Outreach
• SPRC
• Trustees
• Worship

After the workshops, helping agencies throughout the district will be available. Drop in to ask questions, pick up brochures, and see if there are opportunities for your church to serve. Refreshments will be offered.

Keeping Our Promises

What does a “More Excellent Way” of Stewardship look like…

• In your life?
• In the life of your local church?
• In the life of the SC Annual Conference?

Join keynote speaker Rev. Ken Sloane for our Stewardship Summit as we explore these issues together. We will spend time in worship with Bishop Holston, time for learning, and time for discussion.

Important Details

• September 20, 2014 from 9AM – 3PM
• Shandon UMC (3407 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29205)
• For Clergy, Lay Leaders, Trustees, Finance and Stewardship committees

Join us for worship each Sunday at 9AM.

Worship will be led each week by:

• May 25- Mr. Don Louis
• June 1- Rev. Joyce Murphy
• June 8- Dr. Carolyn Briscoe
• June 15- Rev. Jeff Roper
• June 22- Rev. Bob Carlisle
• June 29- Rev. Bob Norris
• July 6- Rev. Andy Bullions
• July 13- Rev. Susan Leonard-Ray
• July 20- Rev. Herb Franklin
• July 27- Rev. Kurt Stutler
• August 3- Dr. Sinclair Lewis
• August 10- Rev. Tom Richie
• August 17- Rev. George Strait
• August 24- Bishop Jack Meadors
• August 31- Mr. Don Louis

Thank You from United Way

Every one of the recipients were so excited to be given such a wonderful gift. All of the groups involved are:

• United Way of Greenwood & Abbeville Counties
• United Way of Oconee County
• United Way of Pickens County
• United Way of Anderson County
• Anderson County School Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
• South Fant & West Market Early Childhood Centers
• DCEC (Developmental Center for Exceptional Children)
• Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club
• Anderson YMCA
• Anderson County Childcare Centers: Carolina Kids, Granniez Kids, Kiddieland, Kid’s Stuff Academy, Learning Town, Momma Lee’s, Love-n-Care

The director of Momma Lee’s was so surprised to learn that the books she had donated at her church were coming back to her! She said that she wondered what would happen to all the books that were given to the project. God is good, give and He gives back 10 fold!

Thank you again for allowing us the opportunity to help with this project.

In His service,
Tammie Willmore Collins
Community Impact
United Way of Anderson County

Distribution Day

2014 Archie Morgan Memorial Golf Tournament

Registration: Sign up at www.campprovidence.com

When: Saturday, May 3 at 8AM

Where: Stone Creek Cove Golf Course

Why: Supporting the ministry of Camp Providence

Questions: Call Tim at (864) 221-1447

Mission

The United Methodist Church exists to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. The District Office exists to support and resource clergy and churches so that they are stronger, more vibrant communities of faith that are making disciples of Jesus Christ and, in turn,

Values

A description of our District at its best; the unique personality of our District.

• Our life together as a district starts with a deep conviction that the most meaningful life there is found connected to God whose love is revealed in Jesus.
• Our life together demands that we know, share and live the life-giving ways of faith that are contained in scripture. We must be the people of God before we can do the work of the people of God.
• Our life together thrives on a commitment to excellence in our worship. We realize that if the stories of faith are not communicated with relevance and clarity through song, sermon, sacrament and sight (visual arts), we will diminish our ability to help people encounter the Living God.
• Our life together calls for risk-taking mission that connects the church to our communities. The doors of our churches open to invite others in and also swing open to send people out because we are compelled to extend the love, hope and welcome of Christ to others.
• Our life together requires intentionality and integrity, resilience and courage. We strive for leadership that rejects complacency and senses the urgency of the mission in an age of significant change. We value the humility that allows us to see the world as it is and the audacity to imagine that world as God longs for it to be.
• Empowered by the Holy Spirit, the United Methodist Church of the Anderson District is committed to connecting people to God and to one another so that our churches are places of help, hope, and home.

Vision

What we are called to do now, in this particular place, given our mission and values.

1. We will tool, retool and resource clergy to think about, develop and plan meaningful and authentic worship experiences so that we create opportunities for followers and seekers to encounter the Living God.
2. We will create and cultivate places of Christian community both within and beyond the church where people can share life together with all its joys, tragedies, loves and longing.
3. We will coach churches to move beyond the walls of the church to engage with the community around them so that we participate in God’s mission of helping earth look more like heaven.

Here is a list of current events for the Anderson District of the United Methodist Church: