Tuesday, June 8
A HEALTHIER ME: BODY, MIND & SOUL
Running, walking, body prayer, aerobics, health check, workshops and the list goes on – that’s what members of the South Georgia Conference were doing Tuesday morning for “A Healthier Me: Body, Mind and Soul.” These health break options encouraged members to focus on a variety of elective activities that enhance the well being of every aspect of our lives.
BUSINESS SESSION
In the Business Session Tuesday morning, the conference:
- celebrated through “commercials” the following: New & Revitalized Congregational Ministry (New Church Starts, Hispanic Ministry & Revitalized Churches), Higher Education, Open Door Community Center, Wesley Community Centers, and Vashti.
- were reminded by Rev. Dave Hanson in a John Wesley moment that if John Wesley were speaking to us his primary concern would be our souls but his 5 ft. 3 in., 120 pound frame would tell us to take better care of ourselves.
- approved the report of the Conference Board of Pensions and Benefits.
- approved a budget of $12,302,840 for the year 2011. Other items to note that came from the Council on Finance and Administration report include:
--approved the following Special Sundays for 2011:
Human Relations Day - January 16
Andrew College Sunday - February 13
UMVIM Awareness Sunday - February 20
Kingdom Builders Promotion Sunday - February 27
One Great Hour of Sharing – April 3
Native American Awareness – May 8
Magnolia Manor Sunday - May 8
Peace With Justice – June 19
Wesley Glen Day - June 19
Golden Cross Sunday - July 3
Christian Education Sunday - August 21
Methodist Children's Home - September 18
World Communion Day - October 2
Vashti Day - October 16
Wesleyan College Day - November 13
United Methodist Student Day - November 27
Global AIDS Awareness Sunday - December 4
--passed a resolution recognizing the Dublin District for paying 100% of their apportionments and askings.
--approved the travel rate of 50 cents per mile for boards, commissions, committees, and Council of the Conference for automobile travel required in
conference work for 2011.
- took action on the church closings of the following churches, while also celebrating the impact these churches have had on many people in the South Georgia Conference: Pineview/Finleyson and Clements Chapel in the Americus District, Pine Level in the Columbus District and Cherokee Heights (Macon).
Donna Ashworth
Gary Carter
Edwin Chase
J. Randall Daniell
Paul Dupree
James Ford
Jimmy Gilbert
Marvin Goodman
Isaac Moon
Richard Newton
C. Dick Reese
Ron Register
William Reincheld
William Strickland
Charles Whatley
Mark Zeitlin
William David Blalock
John B. Carroll
J. David Hanson
Cecil E. Hazen
John E. Horton
Joseph (Joe) A. Kelley
James C. Kenney
Virgil R. Lee
Vance B. Mathis
Willis H. Moore
Thomas Tinsley Oliver
J. Brooks Partain
H. Franklin Pierce
D. Eugene Pollet
Joe Porterfield
William O. Powell
Guildford C. Prickette
James H. Rush
C. Rabon Stephens
Julian L. Tucker
W. Raymond Wilder
MEMORIAL SERVICE
A Memorial Service for those faithful servants who have served in our Conference was held on Tuesday afternoon at 2:00. Rev. C. Dick Reese was the preacher for the service and in honoring the deceased, said, “They heard the call, and they have served faithfully, and God has called them home.”
Prior to the reading of the names, he said, “Names are important. When we hear their names, we will remember all they have done for the Lord.”
Thinking about those who have gone home to be with the Lord in the past year should spur us on, Rev. Reese said. “Those who we remember today have left a legacy for us to follow.
“We as an Annual Conference will miss them because they made a difference in the life of the South Georgia Annual Conference.”
Those being remembered included:
Ministers
Thomas Harlowe Newberry
John Russell Bargeron
Weyman Reives Cleveland
Johnny Ferrell Watts
John H. Curtis
Arthur Ray Adams
Donald R. Powers
Robert G. Middleton, Sr.
Charles E. Wallace
Donald Nolan Fogal
William E. McCord
Joseph Roberson
Harold W. Hankins
Norma Jean Thomas
Betty J. Wallace
Rosa Lee Jenkins
Virginia Bruyere
Lila Skinner Erwin
Martha Joan Warren
Juanita Ruffin
Mary Lee Duck
Lenora W. Howell
Lucille G. Moore
Mary Nell Waite
Clara S. Barrett
Mary Virginia Dickens
Mercedes Norris Youmans
Dorothy P. Johnson
Catherine C. Tucker
Jane Sloat
In the Business Session Tuesday afternoon, the conference:
- celebrated through “commercials” the following: Central Conference Pensions Initiative and The Advance.
- heard about the great ministry that the South Georgia Advocate provides to the South Georgia Conference.
- approved two standing rules changes: 1) clarifying ministerial vacation and 2) moving the conference memoirs committee up under the conference worship committee.
- celebrated the ten year anniversary of the St. Marys Foundation.
Members were led in Bible Study by Bishop Richard Wilke. “It’s Acts 2:42 that’s needed,” was Bishop Wilke’s reminder to the conference.
“They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” Acts 2:42
TUESDAY EVENING
Conference members were invited to the Agrirama for a time of food, fun, and fellowship. Agrirama is Georgia’s Museum of Agriculture and Living History Museum. With authentic structures and furnishings, the attraction gave visitors the opportunity to experience 19th century-style farm-like activities, from planting and harvesting to cooking, spinning, quilt making, and more.
email this page to a friend