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Yadkin Valley District E-News February 2018

Volume 7, Issue 2

In This Issue Health Conversations Toward

the Way Forward……………..page 1

Celebrations – Pinebrook

Connections………….…….pages 2-3

Apportionment Honor Roll …page 4

FaithHealthNC..……………...page 4

Lay Servant Training…....pages 5-6

Health Heart Tea……………page 7

Lenten Services……………..page 8

Deeply Rooted………………page 9

Info for Families…………..page 10

VBS Workshop….……..….page 11

Shining Light on

Mental Health…………….page 12

Interfaith Tour……………page 12

Consignment Sale………..page 13

Job Openings……………..page 14

Joys and Concerns…….…page 15

Upcoming Dates………....page 15

Healthy Conversations Toward the Way Forward

The General & Jurisdictional Conference Delegation from the WNCC is

sponsoring Healthy Conversations Toward the Way Forward in each district.

These conversations are an opportunity for local church pastors and one laity

from each church to come together, learn more about the work of The

Commission on a Way Forward, and receive resources to take this

conversation back to your local church or missional network.

The event in your district will be held:

Sunday, March 18

3:00 – 5:00pm

Mount Tabor United Methodist Church 3543 Robinhood Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27106

Who is invited:

Local church pastors

One laity from each church who has the ability to help

facilitate discussions in the local church

Clergy in extension ministry or appointments beyond the

local church

Clergy staff in local churches

Yadkin Valley District E-News February 2018 – Volume 7, Issue 2

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APPORTIONMENT - A portion meant for the service of God.

(The above is the definition of what the word “apportionment” really means as stated by a

former Conference Treasurer, Bob Meyers.)

We will continue to add to our Apportionment Honor Roll as churches pay 100% of their

apportionments. The churches added this month are in bold lettering.

Congratulations to the following churches who have paid 100% of their District AND

Conference apportionments for 2017:

CORRECTION to the listing in last month’s newsletter: Mount Tabor UMC did pay 100% of their

District and Conference apportionments in 2017. However, due to a computer glitch, the report did not reflect

their payment. We apologize that they were not included in the 2017 listing.

Congratulations to the following churches who have paid 100% of their

District AND Conference apportionments for 2018:

Center (Mocksville) Cherry Street New Union Yadkin College

Congratulations to the following churches who paid 100% of their District

apportionments for 2018:

Centenary (W-S) Shiloh (Germanton)

Curious about FaithHealthNC? Then the Learning Forum on Monday, April

30th, 2018, is for you! This educational event is held at Bio-tech Place, an

incubator for innovation and change, in downtown Winston-

Salem. Professionals from other hospitals as well as lay persons interested in

how the faith community relates to wellness and relationships in their

communities are invited to attend.

An adjunct to the FHNC spectrum of offerings is Pivot Ministry which is

designed to develop a new approach to life and work for single adult women

with no children in the home. Participants attend weekly classes in life

skills, job skills and Bible study with one-on-one mentors.

To register for the Learning Forum or recommend a candidate for Pivot

Ministry, contact Donna Cooke, UM Connector,

[email protected].

mailto:[email protected]


Yadkin Valley District 2018 Lay Servant Training Registration

Location: Trinity UMC, 725 W. Dalton Road, King, NC

Two Saturdays (March 3 and March 17, 2018), 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Please check one: Basic Course __________

Advanced Courses: “Transforming Evangelism” __________

“Living Our United Methodist

Beliefs” __________

Location: Midway UMC, 9795 Old Hwy. 52, Lexington, NC 27295


Please check one:

Advanced Courses: “Afire with God” __________

“Leading Missional Small Groups” __________

Location: Smith Grove UMC, 3492 US Hwy. 158, Mocksville, NC 27028


Please check one:

Advanced Courses: “Accountable Discipleship” __________

“Called to Preach” __________

Cost is $40/course. The cost of the course includes text and lunch both days.

Name _______________________________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

Telephone ____________________________ Church __________________________

E-mail ____________________________ Amount Enclosed: $_______________

Approved: _________________________________________________________

Signature of Pastor

Make checks payable to Yadkin Valley District Office

1031 Reynolda Road

Winston-Salem, NC 27104

Registration due by February 23, 2018. THERE WILL BE NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION.


2018 Lay Servant Course Descriptions

The Basic Course acquaints you with your gifts, calling, and responsibilities as a follower of Christ. It offers

guidelines for best practices as a church leader and in mission and ministry in the community and in daily life.

This course is the foundational course for lay speaker training and is a pre-requisite for any Advanced Course.

This course will only be offered at Trinity UMC in King and will be led by Rev. Bart Milleson.

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The Advanced Courses being offered at Trinity UMC in King:

“Transforming Evangelism” will be led by Rev. Janet Dixon. This course leads participants to learn from John

Wesley how to practice relational evangelism. They will discover that evangelism involves not only sharing our

faith with others but also welcoming people into a community where they can grow in faith.

“Living Our United Methodist Beliefs” will be led by Sara Williams. Participants will explore the beliefs and

practices of The United Methodist Church and will develop a deeper understanding and experience of the

Christian faith as they embrace the United Methodist way.

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The Advanced Courses being offered at Midway UMC:

“Afire with God” will be led by Rev. Chuck Ireson. This course focuses on stewardship. Church members need

to be encouraged to go beyond thinking in terms of dollars contributed in order to see stewardship as becoming

living examples of the gospel. Included in this study are examples for faithful stewardship of the earth, ways to

reinvigorate stewardship in worship, long-range planning ideas, and plans for individual ministry growth.

“Leading Missional Small Groups” will be led by Rev. Sandra Ireson. The text for this study is

“Transforming Community.” This course teaches the Wesleyan way to form missional communities and

congregations. It is based on the conviction that just as holiness of heart leads to holiness of life, it is

communities of holy love that participate in God’s mission in the world.

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The Advanced Courses being offered at Smith Grove UMC in Mocksville are:

“Accountable Discipleship” will be led by Rev. Gary Elrod. This course focuses on the concept of the

household of God, the importance of scripture as divine revelation, Wesleyan understandings of grace, and the

importance of the office of class leader in the development of the Methodist movement. You will be encouraged

to look at your own faith community and see how it is (or is not) a reflection of genuine Christian community.

“Called to Preach” will be led by Rev. Darren Crotts. This course is designed for those who have not

completed formal preaching training. Participants will learn guidelines for developing and delivering a sermon.


Caregivers Need Care, Too!

Shining Light on Mental Health

Lunch and Learn

Tuesday, March 20th at Noon

Centenary UMC Winston-Salem

The guest speaker for this program will be Dr. Elizabeth Allen, a behavioral and developmental pediatrician.

Her topic will be "Caregivers Need Care, Too!" Debbie Pilson, Director of DAYBreak Respite Care at

Centenary, will be a part of a discussion on this topic with Dr. Allen. All caregivers – including parents – are

encouraged to attend.

The program is in Centenary's dining room. Please park and enter at 4 ½ Street. A soup/sandwich/beverage

lunch is $7.00. Please register online at www.centenary-ws.org/sign-up. For help with online registration,

contact Stacy Holley at 336-397-1359. Registration deadline for lunch is Thursday, March 15th. After that

date, you may still sign up and bring your own meal.


Fair Grove United Methodist Church, Thomasville, N.C., the oldest

Methodist congregation in Davidson County, is currently seeking a creative

and energetic director for our Youth Ministry (6th – 12th grade). He or she

will work with the Youth Leadership Team to vision, plan, develop, and

implement all aspects of a balanced youth ministry in the areas of group

building, worship, discipleship, mission, and outreach.

Our mission at FGUMC is to make disciples of Christ who worship God,

grow in their faith, and serve in the church and world. This is a part-time

position. Please forward a cover letter and resume to: Marvine Myers, Staff

Parish Relations Committee at [email protected].

Fair Grove UMC also has an opening for an Administrative Assistant. Experience in bookkeeping, MS Excel,

Publisher, MS Word, and QuickBooks are required. Ideal candidate possesses a positive attitude, ability to

work well with others, and adheres to a high standard of confidentiality. This is a part-time position. Please

forward a cover letter and resume to Marvine Myers at [email protected].

Pine Grove UMC in Kernersville has an opening for a part-time Director of Children’s Ministry. See the

attached job description for more information.

Chestnut Grove UMC in King has an opening for a Director of Youth Ministries and Coordinator of

Children’s Ministries. The Director of Youth Ministries and Coordinator of Children’s Ministries will provide

spiritual leadership to develop and lead a comprehensive youth ministry and coordinate a comprehensive

children’s ministry that is consistent with the mission of the church. The Director/Coordinator will advocate

and model United Methodist theology, doctrine, and policy.

The Director of Youth Ministries and Coordinator of Children’s Ministries will serve under the supervision of

the pastor, the Staff-Parish Relations Committee, and the Youth Council and will report to the Administrative

Council regularly about ongoing activities and projects.

See attached job description PDF.

**Submit resume and at least three references to [email protected]**

Kingswood UMC in Rural Hall has an opening for a part Youth Director. See the attached job description for

more information.




District Joys and Concerns

We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the family of Nancy Bunch (widow of Rev. Robert Bunch)

on her death February 13.

We extend get well wishes to several of our ministers who have been in the hospital for various

reasons: Rev. Charles Turner (Bailey’s Chapel UMC), Rev. Wesley Durrell (Central UMC,

Thomasville), Rev. Tyler Hege (Salem-Epworth Charge), Rev. Harry Sammons (Dobson-Oak Grove Charge).

Upcoming Dates February 23 – Registration Deadline for Lay Servant Training

March 3 and 17 – Lay Servant Training at two locations: Trinity UMC in King

and Midway UMC, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

March 17 and 24 – Lay Servant Training at Smith Grove UMC, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

March 18 – Healthy Conversations Toward the Way Forward, Mt. Tabor UMC,

3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Clergy and one laity from each church are invited,

as well as clergy serving in extension ministries and on church staffs)

Yadkin Valley District Staff

Michael F. Bailey, District Superintendent, 336-725-4502, [email protected]

Rene Wilt, Church Vitality Specialist, 304-771-0123, [email protected]

Amy Johnson, District Administrator, 336-725-4502, [email protected]

Office Hours:

Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Closed on Friday




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