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MISSIONSCALVARY MISSION OUTREACH
Greater Grand Forks CRU (Campus Crusade for Christ) TODD & KAMAYA SINGER January 17, 2012 TCX 2011 1,396 college students ran into the ballroom of the Hilton hotel in down-town Minneapolis, Minnesota for our annual TCX conference held December 28—January 1. During these four days, students were challenged spiritually by three different speakers, students worshiped together, students were trained in how to share their faith, students heard stories of how God has been working in people’s lives all over the world, and students were challenged to seek the Lord for what He has for their future. Senior Seminar One afternoon during TCX, graduating seniors had the option to attend a special event called Senior Seminar. During this time 250 seniors re-ceived a free lunch and then they spent the afternoon learning about what life after college would be like. Seniors heard about finances and budget-ing, how to find a church and get plugged into community wherever they’re at, and they learned about how to live their life on mission. It was a wonderful afternoon complete with testimonies from recent graduates who found the real world harder than expected. They even heard a testi-mony from a Target employee who is part of a Bible Study that was started within the corporate headquarters in Minneapolis. The time was also great for discussion around tables to talk about putting these ideas into action.
1. Over 1,300 students attending TCX this year. 2. 91 people in Minnea-polis putting their trust in Christ. Pray For:
1. New students to get connected during this new semester. 2. Students on campus to share their faith regularly with new students. 3. Students considering Summer Missions Projects. 4. Us as we seek the Lord to provide a team of partners to join us in ministry. Todd & Kamaya Singer
***The Nurture, Outreach, Witness Committee designated 2011 Advent Offerings for support of Interfaith. This organization, supported by area churches, serves as a ‘clearinghouse’ to provide assistance to the needy of the community.***
DAKOTAS CONFERENCE NEWS
Sowers of Love provide holiday cheer Minot, ND -- Vincent United Methodist Sowers of Love recently sewed and assembled 125 Christmas stockings for the Lisbon Veterans Home. Small stockings with a red, white and blue patriotic themed fabric were sewn and each stocking had Chap Stick, toothbrush, tooth paste and a candy cane inserted inside it with the following poem. SANTA CLAUS, MISTLETOE, AND HOLIDAY CHEER BEST WISHES, GOD'S BLESSINGS IN THE UPCOMING YEAR OUR TIME TO SAY THANKS FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS TO EACH AND EVERYONE!!! These veterans have made a huge sacrifice for us and during this Christmas season the Vincent UMC and the Sowers of Love just wanted to let the veterans in Lisbon know how much we care! Submitted by Jackie Slagle, Vincent UMC
Laity Elections I will soon be completing two terms as Conference Lay Leader (CLL) thus it is time to elect a new Dakotas Conference Lay Leader. Election will also be held for Associate CLL and four district lay leaders and will take place at the laity session of Annual Conference, Wednesday, June 6, 2012 in Sioux Falls. Please give thought and prayer for laity with the gifts to serve. Contact me for information about these lay leader positions @ jljones@rushmore.com by Janelle Jones, Conference Lay Leader
Bishop Deborah Lieder Kiesey makes formal announcement of all appointments made within the Dakotas Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. Appointments are effective July 1, 2012 unless otherwise noted. - Rev. Cody Schuler from sabbatical leave to Pastor of Young Adult Ministries at Fargo First UMC. - Rev. Bob Ruedebusch from Prairie Hills District Superintendent to Senior Pastor at Sioux Falls First UMC. - Rev. Randy Cross from Global Board of Higher Education and Ministry to Prairie Hills District Superintendent. Jan. 27-28, 2012 - Winter Connection (Overnight Event for Senior High Youth grades 9-12). A fellowship retreat for youth at which the CCYM elections will take place. January 27-28, 2012 at these regional locations: McCabe UMC in Bismarck, ND; The Gathering in Fargo, ND; Storm Mountain Camp near Rapid City, SD and Asbury UMC in Sioux Falls, SD. For more information go to www.dakyouth.com
General Conference rule changes proposed NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) - The Rules Committee of the Commission on the General Conference has announced its recommendations for changes to the "Plan of Organization and Rules of Order," which provides the governance structure for the 2012 General Conference. The changes will be presented to delegates for consideration at the opening session. General Conference is the denomination's top lawmaking body.
United Methodists score high in survey NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UMNS) - United Methodists rank highest in favorability among five different faith groups in a new survey conducted by the Southern Baptist Convention's research arm. Ed Stetzer, who heads LifeWay Research, says the church "can turn a good reputation into a gospel opportunity." OPEN DOOR
Michele Unrath from our congregation was elected as the new President of the Open Door Board of Directors at its meeting on January 24. Congratulations, Michele. Let’s offer our moral support to Michelle in this responsible – and worthy – endeavor she has agreed to undertake. Other board members from Calvary are Pastor Perry and Marty Ketterling.
The Open Door Witness, is now available on-line at http://www.mccabeumc.com/opendoor/news.html. Please click on that address, or copy and paste it into the address line of your browser. The Open Door Community Center in Bismarck is a special mission project of the Dakotas Conference and is supported by UMC churches in North and South Dakota. Our mission is "Through the Open Door Community Center, children and families receive Christian-based education and support services, enriching them to become responsible members of their families and community." We welcome your comments and questions about the newsletter, programs and services. Contact me at 701-222-3004 or opendoor@btinet.net. Jolene Stading Puhalla, Director of Open Door Community Center.
CALVARY CHURCH MISSION CONTRIBUTIONS · The offering received for Dakota Wesleyan University 2011 Peru Mission trip amounted to $509.00 (see related article in Dakotas Conference News section of this newsletter).
· A note received from Don Asheim, who spoke on behalf of the Gideons International on March 20, 2011 stated “…Your church gave $421.00. That’s about 325 scriptures put into the hands of the lost. Thank you…may this all be to God’s Glory.”
SHOE BOX CHRISTMAS 2011
Thanks to everyone who participated in this project. We had 18 gift boxes to deliver to the collection site.
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