Rock Hill District UMC
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Hand-in-Hand in Ministry Together
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Across our District there are individuals and groups with a wide variety of skills and talents. Maybe you'd like to invite them to your church to share.
The role of Congregational Specialist is to connect annual conference resources with the local congregations seeking to strengthen their ministry. Perhaps your congregation or leadership needs training or guidance in a specific area of ministry (such as Sunday school, missions, age-level areas, stewardship, etc). The congregational specialist can either provide the training and guidance or connect you with the conference staff member or others who have the expertise in that area. Also, Rev. James can provide leadership in visioning, goal setting, strategic planning, or assessing the health of your congregation. Her office hours will be generally from 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM, but she can be available earlier or later by appointment. Rev. James' office is located at the Rock Hill District Office on Elizabeth Avenue in Rock Hill, SC. Her cell phone number is 803-493-6192. Email: kljames@umcsc.org
United Methodist Communications Email Newsletter: http://www.umcom.org/commtools/com_resourcedesc.asp?resourceid=1002 The Foundation supports United Methodist Communications in its mission to tell the stories of the church and its people. Using communication, technology, media outreach and training, together we seek to inspire the people of God to deepen their faith, to build community with others, and to make a difference by taking action. Learn more about our work to bring people to Christ, to support new churches and to strengthen the church in Africa.
- Contact the District Office for current list. (803) 328-0218.
Christian Clowns:
- Kaki the Clown: Carolyn Vinson, Rock Hill, SC. home (803) 325-1713; cell (803) 448-3622. A clown for over 10 years, trained under Ringling Brothers, gospel ministry since 2000. Ministry is non-denominational. email: carovinson@aol.com
- Peanuts shares the Gospel using her magic bag that only works with prayer. And then continues using balloons to complete the message. Peanuts has her very own guitar that she plays and sings, with several children up on stage playing her other instruments. You can also find peanuts using Bubbles to teach about missions at home and around the world. This is lots of fun! ( Seniors really enjoy it when Peanuts comes with this message ) If you would like to know more, please feel free to email me. I will come to your church event for, My Transportation, (or cost of), the cost of my supplies, meals and lodging if needed, and an honorarium according to your churches budget. Looking forward to hearing from you and coming to your church or event. http://morethanjustpeanuts.homestead.com/Peanuts.html
- Sally Bangs: Family Entertainment for all ages. Contact Susan Ritch - member of the Red Nose Ranch. 803-285-0986
Education: - Bishop's Initiative on Children and Poverty trained resource persons in Rock Hill District:
Community with Children and the Poor: Juliette Phillpot
A Church for All God's Children: Imogene Steele, Kathy James
Safe Sanctuaries for Children's Ministy: Michael Walker
Financial Peace University: www.daveramsey.com/fpu/home/. The program is a biblically based accountability curriculum that teaches you to manage God's money and resources in a godly way. It empowers you to make the right financial decisions to achieve your financial goals, teaching you to eliminate debt, build wealth, and give like never before. Fiancial Peace University consists of a 13-week video curriculum taught by financial expert Dave Ramsey that incorporates small-group discussions to encourage accountability and discipleship. It is highly entertaining for everyone, with a unique combination of humor, informative financial advice, and biblical messages. The course is easy to facilitate and there is no certification required to become one of our volunteer coordinators. Dave does all the teaching via video with volunteer coordinators leading the discussions after the videos.
- The Speaker's Bureau at Catawba Area Agency on Aging is a public service offered to groups in Chester, Lancaster, Union and York counties that want to learn more about aging related issues. Agency staff are available to speak on a variety of topics.. Brief, informative and educational aging presentations are available without charge to churches, human service agencies, senior groups or other community organizations as part of our public awareness and outreach programs. www.catawba-aging.com/
Gifts:
Christian Tools of Affirmation: www.CTAinc.com
Liturgical Dance:
- Woodland UMC, Rock Hill. A troupe of middle school and senior high school girls. Contact church office for mor einfo: 803-328-1842 or email at ministry@comporium.net
Marriage Enrichment:
"Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage" DVD resources = Small group study leaders book with DVD ($32.99 + shipping). Mark Gungor www.laughyourway.com. Laugh and learn as you explore the underlying dynamics of male/female relationships and his practical solutions to common woes. Couples will learn insights, discuss and interact with each other, and be able to make positive changes in their marriages. Great for pre-marital instruction also. Sessions include The Tale of Two Brains and How to Stay Married and Not Kill Anybody.. See Resources link on website to order.
Outreach:
- Hand in Hand Tutoring Program with elementary school. St. John's, Rock Hill. (803) 327-3113.
Praise Bands:
- First, Clover. (803) 222-3496. Meets on Wednesdays at 5:00 PM.
- B.A.S.I.C. (youth band) St. John's, Rock Hill (803) 327-3113
Puppets:
- First UMC, Lancaster, Puppet Team.
- H.I.S. Puppet Team (Hands In Service): St. John's, Rock Hill. (803) 327-3113.
- Mount Holly. (803) 327-5779.
- One Way Street, Inc. Provides training for both beginning and advanced puppeteers, organizational workshops for directors, workshop dealing with props - music - etc, children ministry area workshops, creative ministry, etc. Regional festivals annually. www.onewaystreet.com Soloists & Groups:
- Change of Heart. Gospel group. (Have sung at Camp Creek UMC). www.changeofheartgospel.com - Kool Kats: 16 older adults from Sisk Memorial Baptist Church of Ft. Mill. They sing, play instruments, and do skits.
- Matt Tollison Music: Southen Gospel at its best. Day: (803) 517-6918. Night (803) 548-7011. Email: mattrtollison@hotmail.com
- Susan Sherlock: Dulcimer. http://www.susansherlock.com/. Susan has taught and performed at numerous festivals across the US and the Cork Dulcimer Festival in Ireland. Her debut recording, Wateree was released in 2001, and her original tune “Garden Cafe Waltz” from that album was featured in the Feb 2002 Dulcimer Players News Magazine. Her recent release Under The Winter Moon, has received excellent reviews. Susan is the founder/organizer of the Yorkville Music Weekend in York, SC and she and is an alum of has published two instructional articles for Indiegrrl. Susan is also very active the local music community where she teaches private lessons, organizes jams and concerts, serves on the Arts and Science Council Talent Bureau 2004-2005, is a performing member of the Charlotte Folk Society Board of Directors.PO Box 1281, York, SC 29745. 803-628-0543. SVSherlock@aol.com
- Dances from Mexico by Latin Heritage Dance Company , Fort Mill. A group of 12 dancers, both children and adults who perform authentic Latin dances.
- The Osceola Boys Band of Osceola UMC, Lancaster. - Bluegrass Bands: http://www.ibluegrass.com/bg_bands.cfm
Substitute Organists in the Charlotte area:
NC:
John Apple 704-567-1066
Dr Martha Asti 704-289-3792
Gail Berry 704-281-1383
Louise Cobb 704-556-7471
Joanne Daykin 704-596-6876
Robert Fertitta 704-225-3439
Horace Fishback 704-896-1419
Dr. Catherine Hicks 704-347-3936
Robert Kennedy 704-568-3358
Francis Salisbury 704-637-6719
Marian Morrison 704-553-9538
Marcia Newlin 704-375-6870
Christopher Rusk 704-601-6165
Bill Schaffer 704-795-1500
Cassandra Shuford 704-921-6659
Justin Smith 704-477-1575
Roger Stigall 704-372-3336
Alice Swicegood 704-395-1576
Elizabeth Vincent 704-563-0461
Marylynn Wade 704-567-1004
Ruth Woodend 704-334-8946
Ginger Wyrick 704-948-4363
SC:
Johnny Guy Davidson 803-222-4112
Mickey Johnson 803-789-7464
Worship:
- Worship Arts Team: Trinity, York. (803) 684-4100.
- Worship with Wesley Foundation: During the academic year, as schedules permit, the students of Wesley Foundation at Winthrop will come and lead worship with your congregation or group. They can do as little or as much as the occasion needs: prayers, children's sermon, sermon, music, etc. Email Rev. Narcie Jeter at winthropwesley@gmail.com for more information.
Youth Choirs:
- First, Clover. 4:00 PM Sundays. (803) 222-3496.
- First, Lancaster. (803) 283-8406.
- Mount Holly, Rock Hill. (803) 327-5779.
- St. John's, Rock Hill. Quest Kerygma Youth Choir. (803) 327-3113.
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