Conference Committee on Leadership Chairperson: Carlen Blackstone Report submitted by: Carlen Blackstone Email: blackstonec@verizon.net Phone: (484) 767-5477 Date submitted: 04/02/2019 Recent Events & Activities The Leadership Committee met on April 1 to finalize the slate of nominees to be presented …
Seminar profs to teach Art of Preaching, April 9
The Eastern PA Conference Cabinet will offer a half-day seminar titled The Art of Preaching on Tuesday, April 9, 8:30 AM to 1 PM, at West Lawn UMC. The Rev. Thomas Long will keynote…
UMCOR grants aid initial cyclone response
United Methodists are starting to respond to those affected by Cyclone Idai, which left devastation in parts of three African countries and killed 500 people, with hundreds more still missing. The United Methodist Committee on Relief has allocated three $10,000 grants for immediate, …
Health and Healing Council Report: Work of Health and Healing Council – 03/29/2019
Health and Healing Council Chairperson: Barbara E. Drake Report submitted by: Barbara E. Drake Email: bedrake15@aol.com Phone: (610) 446-1394 Date submitted: 03/29/2019 Recent Events & Activities Worked on next edition of Wellspring newsletter. Attended Abundant Health session at GBGM Conference …
Church and Society Work Team Report: Church and Society Work – 03/29/2019
Church and Society Work Team Chairperson: Barbara E. Drake Report submitted by: Barbara E. Drake Email: bedrake15@aol.com Phone: (610) 446-1394 Date submitted: 03/29/2019 Recent Events & Activities Reviewed accomplishments and considered possible follow-up of Social Justice Conference “Building Connections for …
Global Ministries Committee Report: Conference Secretary of Global Ministries report – 03/29/2019
Global Ministries Committee Chairperson: Barbara E. Drake Report submitted by: Barbara E. Drake Email: bedrake15@aol.com Phone: (610) 446-1394 Date submitted: 03/29/2019 Recent Events & Activities Attended GBGM’s Mission Ambassadors Summit Dec. 3-5, 2018 in Atlanta, learning about the Bicentennial of …
Board of Ordained Ministry Report: Work of Board of Ordained Ministry – 03/29/2019
Board of Ordained Ministry Chairperson: Rev. Gary Knerr & Rev. Johnson Dodla Report submitted by: Barbara E. Drake, Secretary Email: bedrake15@aol.com Phone: (610) 446-1394 Date submitted: 03/29/2019 Recent Events & Activities Prepared for and participated in interviews of candidates for …
Congregational Development team Event: New ministries and redevelopment – 03/29/2019
Congregational Development team Chairperson: Mike Netznik Report submitted by: Gordon Hendrickson Email: gordonacts6@gmail.com Phone: (267) 258-9507 Date submitted: 03/29/2019 Recent Events & Activities Four Stations of the Holy Spirit training at tools in South and west districts and Elam on …
Quest Diagnostics “Blueprint for Wellness” Screenings
A. Quest Diagnostics Blueprint for Wellness – June 14 & 15, 2019 We encourage all members enrolled in HealthFlex to sign up for a “Blueprint for Wellness” screening provided by Quest Diagnostics during Annual Conference. The Blueprint for Wellness screening …
Urban Commission Update: End of 2018, Beginning 2019 – 03/28/2019
Urban Commission Chairperson: David Eckert, Myra Maxwell Report submitted by: David Eckert Email: pastor.messiahchurch@verizon.net Phone: (215) 900-3463 Date submitted: 03/28/2019 Recent Events & Activities The Urban Commission ended 2018 by awarding $37,500 in grants to five Urban Initiatives at local …