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 REPORT
FROM ANNUAL CONFERENCE ROANOKE
JUNE 15-18, 2008
Since our lay delegate could not attend Conference this year due to work
related issues, I find myself responsible for reporting to you about the
226th session of the Virginia Annual Conference. As an aside, Dr. George
Lightner was attending his 74th consecutive Conference. That makes my 29
consecutive Conferences seem kind of insignificant.
About 4,000 delegates from around the state converged on the Roanoke Civic
Center to hear reports, discuss important issues, worship and celebrate
together.
In addition, we collected over 38,000 health kits, school kits, sewing kits,
layettes, flood buckets and bedding. Along with that, $74,920 was donated,
bringing the total value to over half a million dollars.
Volunteers bagged over 40,000 pounds of sweet potatoes for the Society of
St. Andrew, which will distribute them to nine regional service agencies.
This is the 25th anniversary of SoSA, which has saved over 395 million
pounds of food through its Potato Project.
The most important action of the Conference was the adoption of the “All
Things New” plan to plant 250 new churches in the next 30 years, plus aid in
revitalizing existing churches. What may impact Jamieson the most is the
formation of a Five Talent Academy, where clergy and laity would be trained
in the areas of radical hospitality, passionate worship, intentional faith
development, risk-taking mission and service, and extravagant generosity.
Grants will be available to churches that want to find ways to bring these
five talents to fruition. If the churches of the Virginia Conference decide
to take this seriously, 250 churches in 30 years will seem a very modest
goal.
I attended four optional sessions on youth and young adult ministry. Both of
these groups of young people are looking for authentic faith and fellowship.
And, evidently, food. Something to think about…
Reports about Conference will appear in our Sunday Advocate, and can be
studied at our Conference website:
www.vaumc.org. You’ll
have to look at one of these places for a final report on the Conference
Offering, which totaled a little over $222,000 as of Tuesday night. The goal
was $300,000. I’m sure more money is coming in, so keep an eye out for the
final total.
Peace and
Prayers,
Walt
From
The Jamieson Journal
July
2008
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Sunday, July 13 is the deadline for members to contribute new camp
supplies for All God's Children Camp.
All God’s Children Camp is a camping ministry for children of incarcerated
mothers. Children, ages 7-12, spend a week at camp, participating in
activities such as boating, swimming, hiking, archery, horseback riding,
music, crafts, Bible Study, and conflict resolution.
Please place the
following items in the container in the back of the sanctuary, or
contact Linda Pulliam for pickup:
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New sleeping bags
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Pillows and pillow cases
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Flat sheets
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Flip flops
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Rain ponchos
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Bath towels
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Travel size shampoo and soap
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Toothbrushes and toothpaste
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Laundry bags
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Cloth bags with handles
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Shower totes
For more information,
contact Linda Pulliam.
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The calendar below lists church events occurring during the next seven days.
Click on an event to learn more. A complete church calendar is
available by clicking here.
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Current Events
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The history of Jamieson Memorial UMC dates back to 1830 in Clarksville, with
the current structure erected in 1901.
Our
Ministry is based on the common beliefs that we share as a church. We
explore these beliefs in our services, educational programs and in prayer.
It's
our members that make the ministry and community outreach possible.
Learn more about the various groups that comprise the body of our church.
Our
church is in mission within our community and around the world.
Jamieson
has implemented a new church calendar to help its members and the community
stay informed about church events. 
Our
church is part of a much larger world and the internet provides many
resources to help us expand our faith and knowledge beyond our church and
our community.