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April 2008
News from and for Pacific Northwest
United Methodists in Ministry Together
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April 30, #55 Correction for Memorial Service Date
Julian B. Santos, Jr. November 11, 1927 - April 24, 2008Julian B. Santos, Jr., retired pastor, died April 24, 2008 while in the Philippines with his spouse Angelina D. Santos. In addition to Angelina at 8310 NE 143rd St, Bothell, WA, 98011(when in USA); he is survived by three children: Bethel Santos, Bothell WA; Jerico Santos, Bothell, WA; and Corinthia Gregg, Vienna, VA. Rev. Santos served in the Pacific Northwest Conference from1976 to 1993 in the following appointments: Seattle: Skyway; Seattle: Shoreline; and Orting until his retirement in 1993. Services for Rev. Julian B. Santos, Jr. will be held: Sunday, May 4, 2008, 10:45 am at Bryn Mawr UMC, 8016 S. 116th St, Seattle, WA 98178. Food and Celebration after service.
April 30, #54 Global Missions Fundraising
April 30, #53 Peace with Justice Grants
Please include in the next "News from PNW Annual Conference" the application deadline for Peace with Justice grants is being extended one week from May 2, 2008 to Friday, May 9. Applications are to be sent to PwJ Coordinator Robert E. Hughes at hughes123@aol.com. Application forms can be secured by contacting Bob Hughes at the above address or Church and Society Action Team Chair Judy Dirks at judydirks@nidaho.net. Applicants will be notified by PwJ Sunday, May 18.
Summer Camp Early Bird Deadline
The May 1st deadline for the early bird discount is just a few days away. If you want to take advantage of the $20 discount please register online at http://www.pnwumc.org/Camping/2008/registration. html or call at 800-755-7710x 305 or email us at camping@pnwumc.orgThe weather is warming up and fun times are just ahead at each of your Sacred Spaces.
April 29, #52 Memorial Service
Julian B. Santos, Jr. November 11, 1927 - April 24, 2008Julian B. Santos, Jr., retired pastor, died April 24, 2008 while in the Philippines with his spouse Angelina D. Santos. In addition to Angelina at 8310 NE 143rd St, Bothell, WA, 98011(when in USA); he is survived by three children: Bethel Santos, Bothell WA; Jerico Santos, Bothell, WA; and Corinthia Gregg, Vienna, VA. Rev. Santos served in the Pacific Northwest Conference from1976 to 1993 in the following appointments: Seattle: Skyway; Seattle: Shoreline; and Orting until his retirement in 1993. Services for Rev. Julian B. Santos, Jr. will be held: Saturday, May 3, 2008, 10:45 am at Bryn Mawr UMC, 8016 S. 116th St, Seattle, WA 98178.
Memorial Service
Sarah R. Fife October 27, 1919 - April 16, 2008Sarah R. Fife, surviving spouse of Rev. Donald M. Fife, died at Wesley Homes on April 16, 2008. She is survived one daughter and one son: Patricia Raymer, 5019 Beach Dr. SW, Seattle, WA 98136 and Richard Raymer of Kent, WA. They were married on November 19, 1988 after Rev. Don Fife had retired from active ministry. Sarah was a long-time member of Tibbetts UMC in Seattle, WA. A memorial service for Sarah R. Fife will be held Saturday, May 3, 2008, 2:00 p.m. at Tibbetts UMC, 3940 41st Ave. S.W., Seattle, WA 98116.
Death Announcement
George Uyemura April 2, 1917 - March 12, 2008George Uyemura, retired pastor, died March 12, 2008. He is survived by two sons: David Lee Uyemura, 2829 SW Brixton Ave, Gresham, Oregon 97080 and Daniel Kenge Uyemura of Anguilla, British West Indies. He was pre-deceased by his spouse Ruby Shizue Uyemura in 1998 and his son John in 2003. He transferred to the PNW from Cal-Nevada Conference and served Spokane: Highland Park and Seattle: Blaine Memorial. He retired in 1981. His service was held March 15, 2008 at Epworth UMC in Portland, Oregon. -Conference Board of Pensions, April 29, 2008
April 29, #51 New Apointments
Bishop Paup has announced his intention to make the following appointments, effective July 1:Denise Roberts, currently serving Green Lake UMC in Seattle, and recent graduate of Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary, to Queen Ann UMC in Seattle. Darryn Hewson, currently serving Sandpoint UMC in Sandpoint, Idaho, to Vashon UMC. John Chae, currently serving Highline UMC in Burien, to Haller Lake UMC in Seattle.
April 23, #50 New Director of the Wesley Foundation
The Wesley Foundation at WSU is pleased to announce the hiring of Alissa Bertsch Johnson as the new Director of the Wesley Foundation, WSU and United Methodist Campus Pastor effective July 1. Alissa and her husband, Stephen Johnson, come from Los Angeles where she is currently serving as the campus minister at UCLA. Alissa is a member of the Pacific Northwest Annual Conference and served as one of our lay delegates to the 2004 General Conference as well as serving along with Rev. Elaine J.W. Stanovsky on the Jurisdictional Committee on Episcopacy. Alissa brings great enthusiasm and a love of United Methodism to this position and we are excited to welcome her in her new ministry with us.
April 23, #49 General Conference Page
We have set up a General Conference webpage at : http://www.pnwumc.org/generalconference
Hope For the Children of Africa ~ Container #5!
Several people have been working at the staging site and we're getting close to shipping time. We have two needs. The first is donations to help defray the cost of shipping the container. Checks should be written to Conference Treasurer, indicating in the memo section Advance #101000-4 / container. It should be mailed to the Conference Treasurer at PO Box 13650, Des Moines, WA 98198.We urgently need strong bodies to help load the container in mid-May at the staging site (the old Gottchalks store at Totem Lake Mall, which is just North of Kirkland). Loading will take several hours in one day. If you are able to help and / or would like more information, please contact Terrie & Mike Hobbs at miketerrihobbs@gmail.com or by phone at 360-320- 1323 / 360-320-1352 or Jan Kreidler at hfcajankreidler@aol.com or 206-523-3394.
April 23, #48 General Conference Page
We have set up a General Conference webpage at : http://www.pnwumc.org/generalconference
The Pacific Northwest's own Matt Lockett of Fairwood UMC will be one of six young people delivering the first ever Young People's Address at General Conference.
April 23, #47 Pictures Wanted
The Annual Conference Worship Planning Task Force is calling for pictures of local churches in mission: VIM teams, Lewis County clean up teams from local churches, Congo teams, Food Banks, feeding programs, shelters, demonstrations for fair housing, etc. worship, VBS, church school, etc. These will be projected during worship services at the Conference in June. The email address for the Conference office where pictures can be sent is: AC08pics@pnwumc.org. Thank you.
April 21, #46 New Appointments
Bishop Paup has announced his intention for the following appointments, effective July 1.Jerald Hemrich, currently serving Rochester and Oakville, to Longview. William "Bo" Bryan, currently on Leave of Absence, to Prosser. Todd Scranton, currently serving St. Paul's UMC in Spokane, to Simpson UMC in Pullman. Inland District Superintendent, Jo Ann Olson announces her intention to assign Rev. Stephen Johnson to Colfax UMC. Stephen is from the Christian Church/Disciples of Christ and is the spouse of Alissa (Bertsch) Johnson.
April 21, #45 Clergy Transition Workshops
Clergy Transition Workshop: Again this year, pastors who will be experiencing a change in appointments are strongly encouraged to attend a Clergy Transition Workshop designed to provide information and support for pastors during this time of change. It will be held on Monday, May 19, beginning at noon, and will conclude on Tuesday, May 20 at 1:00 p.m., at Lazy F Camp and Retreat Center, near Ellensburg, WA. Additional information, costs, and registration procedures will be mailed shortly. Questions may be directed to your District Superintendents, or Anna at the Conference Office, 1-800-755-7710.
Global Mission Newsletter
Global Mission Newsletter H.A.I.L. (Here Am I, Lord!) Volume 2 Issue #4 has been posted at the conference mission website: www.pnwumc.org/missions. To have future issues of this email newsletter delivered to you directly, click on "Join Our Mailing List!" under the Quick Links section and enter your email address. If you are already subscribing to other conference newsletters, you may be told: "You are already a member of the PNW Annual Conference mailing list. If you would like to update your profile, please re-type your email address below and instructions will be emailed to you." Just follow the instructions.
Laity Transition Workshops
This spring a number of churches in our Annual Conference will be experiencing a change in pastoral leadership. The Office of Connectional Ministries will again be offering Laity Transition Workshops later this spring to support and resource PPRC/SPRC members and other elected lay leadership as they move through this process in the local church. The workshops (2 ½-3 hours in length) will help participants explore the normal feelings and reactions during the time of a pastoral change, become familiar with the natural stages of transition, and gain tools and resources for helping congregations say an appropriate goodbye and hello. Members of PPR/SPR Committees, along with other key leadership are encouraged to attend. Gail Grossman, consultant with churches and pastors in our Conference, leads the workshops.The workshops will be held at several locations around the Annual Conference. Be watching the email News Digest (from the Conference office) for announcements about dates and locations in the coming weeks. The total cost to attend will be $25.00 per church, and each congregation can send as many key leaders as they wish for that one price.
Correct Dates of Cooperative School of Christian Mission
The dates of Cooperative School of Christian Mission posted in H.A.I.L. Vol. 2, Issue 4 should have been JULY 11-14, not June 11-14. You will still SAVE if you register before June 20.
April 18, #44 Annual Conference Update
The Pre-Conference Registration Packets have been put in the mail and should be delivered within the next week. Please return the completed forms a.s.a.p.
General Conference Info
See the following link for a United Methodist News Service story about health at the upcoming General Conference. http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx? c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2072519&ct=5202357
CONVO 2008 Early Bird Registrations
The early bird discount of $20 for CONVO registration is next Wednesday, April 23 (registrations need to be postmarked by this date). CONVO 2008, our conference-wide gathering for High School youth, will be held at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA. Registration materials, program information and scholarship forms are all available online at: http://www.pnwumc.org/html/youth.html If you have questions or need information please give us a call at 1-800-755-7710 x 305 or email at camping@pnwumc.org
Prayers Needed
Pastor Richard Hargis (Allen UMC) is currently in the Critical Care Unit at the Skagit Valley Hospital recovering from surgery and a diagnosis of Chrohn's Disease. The diseased tissue of his lower intestine and colon were so bad that they had ruptured and toxins were pouring into his body and blood. He went into septic shock. Essentially, all his major organs (brain, heart, lungs, liver and kidneys) were shutting down. He is using a ventilator and had dialysis yesterday. Your prayers for Richard and his family are greatly appreciated.If you would like to send a card to Richard and/or the family, their home address is: Richard and Ruth Hargis 16759 Allen West Rd. Bow, WA 98232
April 14, #43 2008 PNW CONFERENCE PEACE WITH JUSTICE GRANT APPLICATIONS
are now being accepted with a submission deadline of May 2. Contact Rev. Robert Hughes, PNW Conference Peace with Justice Coordinator, hughes123@aol.com, or Judy Dirks, PNW Conference Church and Society Action Team chairman, judydirks@nidaho.net, for an application form.
Camp Pricing Alert!!!
The early bird discount of $20 for camp registration ends in just over 2 weeks. Everyone can use $20 and the cut off is coming soon. Online registration is available and time is passing quickly. Don't delay, register today. If you have questions, need information, or want to register personally, give us a call at 1-800-755-7710 x 305 or email at camping@pnwumc.org
April 14, #42 New Appointment
Bishop Paup has announced his intention to appoint Rody Rowe, currently serving Queen Anne UMC in Seattle, to Aldersgate UMC in Bellevue, effective July 1, 2008.
April 13, #41 Robes Needed
Robes needed-6 clergy from the PNW are headed to Nepal May 11th-24th and we would like to be able to present the Nepali pastors with robes. We are looking for choir or pastoral robes that we can take to give each of the 35 pastors something special. If you or your church can help with old choir robes or pastoral robes please get in touch with Rev. Darryn Hewson at (208)263-4232 or email pastord@umcsandpoint.org ASAP.
The rising cost of food
The rising cost of food is affecting everyone from food banks toartisan bakeries. Around the globe, people are seeing higher food prices, from the local marketplace outside of Cairo, Egypt to the neighborhood supermarket.Starting in May, the federal government's $168 billion Economic Stimulus Act will kick-in with the first mailings of tax rebate checks to 130 million US households. Rather than putting the money in the bank for a rainy day or buying a flat-panel TV, we are encouraging people to keep the money moving by donating tax rebates to non- profit organizations they know and trust to serve the poor. Just think what we could accomplish by inviting our congregations to consider giving all, or part, of their rebate checks to local food banks, their church's ministries, or to trusted programs which reach around the world! Lynn Magnuson, PNW AC Hunger Coordinator
Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs)
A few weeks ago I posted about the possibility of getting a group purchase order together to get a discount on AED's. I now have two options for consideration.Option #1 Philips HeartStart FRx AED $1,360 Comes with carry case, long life battery, 1 set adult pads and 1 pediatric adapter Option #2 Samaritan PAD 300P Defibrillator by HeartSine $920 plus shipping Comes with carry case, long life battery, 1 set adult pads and 1 pediatric pads. If you wish to take part in this program we need to know by April 25th to qualify for option #2 and by May 16th for option #1. Please e-mail me with your church name, address, zip code, contact person and phone number. I will submit the list to our contact and they will follow-up with payment information. I am available at bhenshaw@pnw umc.org .
April 10, #40 URGENT APPEAL by PNW CONFERENCE CHURCH AND SOCIETY ACTION TEAM
The PNW Annual Conference adopted the petition "Support for the United Methodist Global AIDS Fund," Advance Special #982345, in 2006, committing to a goal of raising one dollar per member this quadrennium. General Conference in 2004 committed to establishing this fund and raising $8 million. To date, $1.3 million has been raised with $6,599 from PNW. A reminder: 25% of the funds raised in a Conference remain IN that Conference for AIDS-related programs/projects. Conference Treasurer Craig Parrish states that our PNW current level of receipts represent closer to 10¢/member than $1. Please lift this Advance to your local congregations.
April 7, #39 New Appointments
Bishop Paup has announced his intention to make the following appointments, effective July 1, 2008:J. Allan Ocampo, currently serving Beacon UMC in Seattle, as Puget Sound District Superintendent. Ann Berney, currently serving Des Moines UMC, to Puyallup First. Stephen Tarr, currently serving Simpson UMC in Pullman, as senior pastor of Bothell UMC.
April 7, #38 New Appointments
Allan Ocampo, currently serving Beacon UMC in Seattle, as Puget Sound District Superintendent.Ann Berney, currently serving Des Moines UMC, to Puyallup First. Stephen Tarr, currently serving Simpson UMC in Pullman, as senior pastor of Bothell UMC.
April 4, #37 Annual Conference Registration Packet
In response to questions regarding the Pre- Conference Registration Packet -- please note that the Annual Conference Sessions team is working out details with the University of Idaho. Watch News Digest for further updates.
Annual Conference Deadline
Recommendations/Petitions to be included in the Pre- Conference Handbook are due in the Conference Office no later than April 15th.
Legislative Committee Selection Cards are due back in the Conferendce Office by April 10th. Please fill out the card completely including your name and address. We are receiving cards back without names and addresses.
Cultural Competency Workshop
If you want to register for the Cultural Competency Workshop being held April 8, from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm at Spokane Valley UMC, please call the Conference Office to register. Do not call Spokane Valley UMC as they are not handling the registration process. Also, if you need childcare arrangements, please call the Conference Office (1-800-755-7710 ext 303). If you do not call the Conference Office to make arrangements, childcare will not be provided as we need to know the number of children attending childcare to have the appropriate number of adults available per the Safe Sanctuary policy.
Hurrrraaay!!!!! Online Camp registration is now Open!!!
After much twiddling and fiddling the online registration link for age level camps is now up and operational. You can go to www.pnwumc.org/Camping/2008/registration.html to link to the online registration system. We apologize for the delay in getting our new system working correctly and we would appreciate you telling us if you experience difficulties. Don't hesitate to give us a call at 800-755-7710 x 305 or email us at Camping@pnwumc.org so we can help you. If you have other camp questions or other needs, please use the same contact information.
April 1, #35 New Appointment Correction and Apology
The New Appointment announcement which was sent on Monday, March 31 had an error in it and we apologize.Melissa Ramming is currently serving Ocean Shores UMC, not Ocean Park.
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