Huntingburg United Methodist Church

This year's Indiana Annual Conference will be held on June 7-9, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

May 21, 2012

5:30pm-6:30pm

Sloppy Joes

Salads/Vegetables

Desserts

"Sloppy Joes" - Hamburgers that don't clean their rooms - LOL

The emphasis on May 27 will be to remember the many men and women who fight and have faught for our freedoms and rights along with those who have paid the ultimate price with their own lives.

Join us for worship and song to celebrate our great nation.

8:00am Worship - Leland Room (casual)

10:00am Worship - Sanctuary (traditional)

Worship in the Grove followed by music by the Better Believe It Singers and lunch

Acts 2:38

A woman had just returned to her home from an evening of chruch services, when she was startled by an intruder.  She caught the man in hte act of robbing her home of its valuables and yelled, "Stop! Acts 2:38 ! (repent and be babtized, in hte name of Jesus Christ, so that your sins may be forgiven)"

The burglar stopped in his tracks.  The woman calmly called the police and explained what she had done.  As the officer cuffed the man to take him in, he asked the burglar, "Why did you just stand there?  All the old lady did was yell a scripture to you."

"Scripture? replied the burglar. " She said she had an axe and two 38s !"

The Southwest District of the United Methodist Church will host a Mission Trip to repair hearts and homes in Henryville, Indiana.  Our Mission Week is July 15-20, 2012.  The trip has been arranged through the Hope Crises Response Network.  The team will arrive Sunday evening and leave mid day on Friday.

For more information, click on the "Missions tab" on the website

Annual Santa Claus Golf Scramble

Thursday, June 14, 2012

12:00 NOON

It's time - start planning for your Christmas shoeboxes. 

Each month we will be collecting specific items to include in the boxes

This month we are collecting:

Children's and youth jewelry

Stuffed animals and small toys (no military or violent items please)

Small games and cards

We will, of course, accept other items.  As items are found "on sale" or when cleaning, please feel free to drop them off at church.  Used items - as long as they are clean and not broken - will be accepted also.

* - For more information about this project visit the "Missions" tab on the website

Congratulations to our 2012 Graduates ! 

Graduation Day May 20, 2012

Join us in recognizing our graduates' many accomplishments!

Congratulations to Molly Steinkamp, Daughter of Scott and Jane Steinkamp,  graduating from Southridge High School and plans to attend Buttler University to pursue a degree in Pharmacy.

Congratulations to Emily Braunecker, daughter of Steve and Deanna Braunecker,  graduating from Southridge High School and plans to attend Vincennes University in pursuit of a degree in Paralegal studies.

Congratulations to Sami Schmitt, daughter of Gret and Lucinda Schmitt,  graduating from Jasper High School and plans to attend the Univeristy of Evansville to pursue a degree in Criminal Justice.

Maple Grove will gladly "clean up" after your yard sale.  Bring your leftover / unsold (but still in saleable condition) items to Maple Grove Campgound  after the sale is over.  We can then sell them at our annual rummage sale which helps to maintain the hostoric church's campgrounds.  All donations are greatly appreciated.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

VBS

Saturday, June 9th

9:00am-3:00pm

"Fishin' Mission"

FUN and WET !

DON'T MISS IT !

HUNTINGBURG UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

YOUTH DIRECTOR

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position title:    The Youth Director (Y.D.) is a part-time, year round, hourly paid position who serves at the will of the Staff Parish Relations Committee.  The successful applicant must be dependable, able to relate to youth, trustworthy, pass a police background check, and adhere to the requirements of the Child & Vulnerable Adult Physical & Sexual Abuse Prevention & Reporting Policy of the Huntingburg United Church (H. U. M. C.).

Job Description Prepared by:    Staff Parish Relations Committee and adopted March 4, 1912.

Principal function of position:  Plan and implement a Christ centered program for the youth of the church that will provide guidance and encourage them in their spiritual development.  

Oversight of position                    The Y. D. is responsible to the Staff Parish Relations Committee. Oversight and approval of program planning and implementation will be in consultation with the Pastor and the Youth Council. Program financing requirements will be done in consultation with and approval of the Finance Committee.

Principal Duties:             The Y. D. will meet with church youth on a regularly scheduled and consistent basis. The Y. D. will plan, develop, organize and implement activities oriented toward the various youth age groups within the church. Programming must include Biblically oriented activities including mission work and working with or assisting in various local church activities. The activities and programs developed must engage the youth and guide them as they build their relationship with God.  The Y. D. will communicate with other church committees to minimize scheduling conflicts with other church activities.   Safety of the youth is a primary factor in all programming.  Chaperones must be provided when appropriate.

Regular Duties:                              The Y. D. will meet with Conference, District or other local church personnel for training and to take advantage of youth activities they provide.   From time to time, the Y. D. will provide an update of plans and activities to the congregation of the H. U. M. C. during regular Sunday services.

Occasional Duties:         To attend meetings of and submit regular reports to the Administrative Board concerning activities that have transpired and to share future plans.  The Y. D. will attend any Charge Conferences of the H. U. M. C. and prepare and submit an annual budget to the Finance Committee.

Specialized Knowledge, Training and Skills:      The Y. D. must have a background working with youth, a minimum of a high school education, and a desire to serve God by working with youth in their spiritual development.