Lay Speaker Training Event

HERTFORD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

is hosting this year's district Lay Speaker Training event.

200 Dobbs Street, Hertford, NC 27944
Saturday, May 9, 2009
8:45 a.m. to 4:00 p.m

I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For God did not give us a spirit of timidity but a spirit of power, of love, and of self-discipline. – 2 Timothy 1:6-7. ... Are you looking for a way to "Fan into Flame" the gifts that God has given you? Are you looking for the spiritual power that Paul is speaking of? Whether you are seeking to witness to a lost and dying world as a Local Church Lay Speaker or as a Certified Lay Speaker, or whether you are seeking ways to build faith communities these training sessions will equip you with the tools that you need.

Both BASIC & ADVANCED sessions will be held.

REGISTRATION (Includes lunch) : Received by May 6, 2009

For more information call District Lay Speaking Ministries Leader: Ron Heiniger, 217-9418 or the Elizabeth City UMC District Office at 335-2415.

Gates County Mobile Food Pantry

location: Gates County Community Center - 130 Hwy 158 West Gatesville, NC 27938
date and time: Thursday April 16th 5:00 pm
The Food Bank of the Albemarle, the North Gates Charge MFP and Churches of Gates County are sponsoring a Mobile Food Pantry grocery distribution. Free groceries to the first 175 families. Must have an ID showing Gates County residency and one distribution per family. Bring boxes or containers to carry food home. For information call Pastor Mike Askew at

333-8811. Volunteers and sponsors are needed.

Kill Devil Hills <<<>>> Mobile Food Pantry

On Wednesday, April 15, 2009 (5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.)

the Food Bank of the Albemarle, in partnership with Colington

United Methodist Church, will bring the Mobile Food Pantry

to First Flight High School in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina.

The Mobile Food Pantry will serve area residents that struggle

to make ends meet.

Who is eligible?

§ Senior Citizens living on fixed incomes.
§ The Disabled.
§ Any Individual or family currently receiving food stamps.
§ Working Families that are making tough choices between buying food or paying for necessities, such as rent, utilities, medications and gas to go to work.

What do I need to do to get food from the Mobile Food Pantry?

§ Bring picture identification.
§ We recommend that you arrive prepared to carry your groceries back to your home, a laundry basket or wagon or small cart may be needed.

We would appreciate any contribution of excess plastic grocery bags you would like to contribute.

In accordance with Federal law and USDA policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. “To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Ave, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call 1(800) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6382. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”

District Children and Youth Workshop

This is the brochure for the children and youth workshop Saturday, April 25th at Edenton UMC. All pastors are asked to let their laity know about this event which will empower and equip their people to engage in exciting powerful disciple-making. Although there is a $ 15.00 registration fee, lunch will be included and there are scholarships available. For more details, please contact Susie Fitch-Slater or Toni Wood. Send in your registration paperwork and check to the district office at P.O. Box 1662, Elizabeth City, NC 27906 by April 20th. Thank you!

sfitch-slater@nccumc.org / twood@nccumc.org

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