AN District News.....UMC Buzz...... March 8, 2019
Prayers of the People
It’s not Goodbye….It’s See Ya Later!
Join us as we bid farewell to Annapolis District Superintendent, Rev. Dr. Evan D. Young. Dr. Young will begin a new season of ministry at Discipleship Ministries, a general agency of the denomination, in Nashville, TN. Please come celebrate with Dr. Young, Annapolis District Clergy and Laity as we wish him continued success in his ministry. Celebrations will be held on April 14, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at West River Camp: 5100 Chalk Point Rd., West River, MD 20778.
To RSVP be register: https://arenaweb.bwcumc.org/default.aspx?page=3452&event=4201
Clergy appointments are being announced. We pray for Bishop Easterling, the Cabinet, and all those who are appointed to new churches in the coming year. See the appointments.
Featured this Week
United to Love: Praying Our Way Forward: This past Saturday, Bishop Easterling and other leaders from across the BWC gathered for a town hall meeting following the 2019 Special Session of General Conference. The 3-hour meeting was recorded, and is now available on our website. Visit https://youtu.be/d0v6VZjo1iQ to watch. In addition, a series of PowerPoint slides from Tom Starnes, BWC Chancellor, that was shown during the meeting, is also online.
A "highlights" video of the 2019 Special Session of General Conference is also available from United Methodist Communications, along with talking points for pastors.
The Baltimore-Washington Conference United Methodist Men will hold their Annual Prayer Breakfast Saturday, March 16, starting at 9 a.m., at Calvary UMC in Annapolis. Experience the power of prayer and hear the testimonies of men who have been healed, changed and discovered God from the depths of grief and despair. Dr. Gregory L. Parham will give the morning message, teaching men what it means to be sound in our faith, in love and in endurance. Tickets are $20. Learn more.
'We are One: United to Love': Online registration for the 2019 Annual Conference is open. Resolutions to be considered by the members the Annual Conference are due April 1. Learn more and see the resolution submission form. Elections for delegates to the 2020 General Conference will be held at the May Annual Conference session. Clergy or lay members wishing to nominate themselves or others as delegates should fill out an online form and send it to the Conference Secretary by April 1. Learn more.
Discipleship Opportunities
Celebrate Excellence at Annual Conference 2019! Applications and nominations are now being accepted for a wide variety of awards (Applications are due by April 1), including:
- Congregational awards for Abundant Health, or Advocacy and Action, with $1,000 given for reinvestment in ministry;
- United to Love Moral Courage Award for Young and Older Adults who do the right thing, even in the face of their fears;
- Youth Group Leader of the Year who grow and multiply disciples in middle and high school;
- The Harry Denman Evangelism Award for laity and clergy who many people credit for helping to start or reignite their faith journey.
- Learn more and apply for these Annual Conference Awards.
Leadership Development
- The BWC's United Methodist Women will celebrate their 150th anniversary of United Methodist Women with an "Honor the Legacy -- Hope for the Future" event Sunday, March 24, from 3 to 5 p.m., at the BWC Mission Center in Fulton. The most senior UMW members will be honored and new leaders will be recognized. There will be music and entertainment. A contribution of $18.69 is requested. For more information, contact Daisy Farmer at 240-533-6448.
Southern Region Annual Leadership Day April 13, 2019
The Southern Region will host our annual training for clergy and laity on April 13, 2019 at Nichols-Bethel UMC, 1239 Murray Rd, Odenton MD. This year our keynote speaker will be Matt Lake, Lead Pastor of the First United Methodist Church of Williamsport, PA—an urban congregation that consists of a mix of traditional and contemporary worship experiences. First Church also currently hosts a network of fresh expressions of ministry called the Acts Network in which people meet in places such as homes, gyms, and coffee shops.
Annapolis District Lay Servant Academy
Lay Servants are to serve the local church or charge in any way in which their witness or leadership and service inspires the laity to deeper commitment to Christ and more effective discipleship. This includes the interpretation of scriptures, doctrine, organization, and ministries of the church. While one doesn't have to be certified to serve, there are opportunities for those who feel called to become Certified Lay Servants, Certified Lay Speakers or Certified Lay Ministers. One of the strengths of our connectional system is the trainings we offer.
The classes offered may be taken by anyone: member of a congregation, local church leader, or lay servant. All class offerings except Introduction to Lay Servant Ministries: The Basic Course may be used as a re-certification class for Certified Lay Servants, Certified Lay Speakers and Certified Lay Ministers.
You may attend classes outside of your district, based on your own needs.
Course Fee: $35
How to register: https://arenaweb.bwcumc.org/default.aspx?page=3452&event=4242
Resolutions to the 235th Session of the Baltimore-Washington Annual Conference
All resolutions set to come before the 235th session of the Baltimore-Washington Conference are due to the Conference Secretary by April 1, 2019. The session will be held May 29-June 1, 2019.
Resolutions should be submitted using the BWC Resolution Submission Form available at: http://tiny.cc/bwc-resolution-form
Please note:
You must first consult with Mark Gorman, Chair of the Rules Committee, prior to submitting resolutions pertaining to Rules of the Session.
For resolutions that have budget implications, you must first consult with Phil Potter, Chair of CFA prior to submitting the resolution.
FUND BALANCE REPORT ARE DUE JUNE 30th
The Committee on Finance is required to make provision for an annual audit of the records of all the financial officers (including the financial secretary or church business manager and treasurers) of the church and all its organizations and shall report to the Charge Conference. Guidelines for handling of an accountability of funds can be found in the 2017-2020 United Methodist Church Financial Records Handbook and in Guidelines for Leading Your Congregation: FINANCE
Young People's Ministry
- The Baltimore-Washington Conference is looking for student leaders who are willing to step up to serve their peers and grow in their faith as members-at-large to Annual Conference 2019. Learn more about the process and fill out the application. Questions? Contact Cheryl Cook.
- College scholarship applications are now online. The deadline is March 7. Learn more.
Davidsonville UMC is looking for drummer and guitarist/bassist for its 9 a.m. blended (contemporary) Sunday worship service. Send inquiries to .