Featured at www.kswestumc.org:
Help feed the hungry Nov. 1
Kansas is ranked as the ninth-highest state for household hunger, and nearly two-thirds of food-insecure households have at least one family member employed full-time. But donations to the “Hunger Sunday” offering will help fill sacks with food at United Methodist agencies in Kansas as well as assist the Haiti Hot Lunch Program.
Find out more at http://www.kswestumc.org/news_detail.asp?pkvalue=683.
District news
West and East combine prayers with quilt
http://www.kswestumc.org/dsite.asp?dv=5&s=news_detail&pkvalue=684
East Heights UMC dedicates new communion table
http://www.kswestumc.org/dsite.asp?dv=6&s=news_detail&pkvalue=686
Resources available for H1N1 awareness
Information in the Health and Wellness section of the conference Web site has been expanded and now includes information and resources for local churches about the H1N1 virus:
H1N1 page: http://www.kswestumc.org/page.asp?PKValue=999
Health and Wellness page: http://www.kswestumc.org/page.asp?PKValue=271
‘Here I Am, Lord,’ course new start date is Jan. 24
Lay people can still join the “Here I Am, Lord: Discovering Your Call to Serve God!” course. The start date for the course has been rescheduled for Jan. 24 in the Kansas West Conference.
The Kansas Area program is designed for laity who feel God calling them to greater service in the church. The program will help participants learn more about opportunities to preach and lead. Small and rural congregations, in particular, can benefit from the program.
Get more information from the event description on the conference calendar at http://www.kswestumc.org/event_detail.asp?PKValue=3362.
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H1N1 Virus/Swine Flu: What to do and what not to do in worship
News about the H1N1 Virus/Swine Flu had diminished after the early scare of the late spring flu season. With the fall flu season upon us, it is expected that viruses will have new opportunities to spread.
Although this virus was declared “pandemic” in June 2009, that term means only that the disease has been shown to be spreading simultaneously on two or more continents. “Pandemic” does not mean “deadly.”
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that the primary means by which this virus spreads is by airborne particles from coughs or sneezes and by skin-to-skin contact spreading these particles.
The General Board of Discipleship has posted an article on what to do and not to do in worship during the flu season. Read the article at http://www.gbod.org/worship/default.asp?act=reader&item_id=48027&loc_id=9,824.
Grants available for ‘Impact Community’ events
Beginning 2010, United Methodist Communications’ Rethink Church initiative will offer partnership grants for media and marketing to United Methodist districts, conferences and clustered churches for outreach ministry events in their communities.
This new program. “Impact Community,” encourages the people of the United Methodist Church to effect change in their local communities by supporting their efforts with:
- Media planning, placement, design, customization and funds
- Event planning resources and assistance
- Event registration software
- Public Relations tips and strategies
- A training module specifically for event day volunteers.
Media services, planning, estimates and placement, are still available at no cost to all United Methodist congregations by calling toll-free 877-281-6535 or e-mailing ImpactCommunity@umcom.org .
For more information, go to http://www.umcom.org/site/c.mrLZJ9PFKmG/b.4844505/k.3F42/Support_Center__Matching_Grants.htm.
Recycle with K-State Wesley
Recycle used cell phones, ink jet cartridges, laptop/notebook computers, IPods, and digital cameras, regardless if they are working or not.
By recycling with K-State Wesley, you not only care for God's creation, you will also be financially supporting the campus ministry. Contact K-State Wesley at 785-776-9278 or kstatewesley@gmail.com for more information.
Learn more at http://www.k-state.edu/umcm/K-State_Wesley/Recycle.html.
