Director Contemporary Christian Worship

15 hours per week. Responsible for music selection, rehearsal of Praise and Worship Team (Thurs. evening), & leading worship for 9:30 contemporary worship in The Sanctuary setting of Hilliard United Methodist Church, 5445 Scioto Darby Rd. Position available immediately and no later than July 1. $12,000-14,000/year. Contact Pastor David Ziegel, 876-2403 or dziegel@hilliardumc.org.

On-Line Devotional Begins based on United Methodist Social Principles and Creed: a call to prayer for the General Conference of The United Methodist Church

In recognition of the 2008 General Conference of The United Methodist Church, a quadrennial gathering of denominational leaders worldwide, students, alumni, faculty, and staff at Methodist Theological School in Ohio (MTSO) have initiated a project to prayerfully reflect on the denomination’s principles that address social and ethical issues. Church members and the public are invited to subscribe to an electronic “Daily Devotion” based on The United Methodist Church’s Social Principles and Social Creed. The devotions will run from Wed., Feb. 6 (Ash Wednesday) through Fri., May 2 (the final day of General Conference). Instructions on how to subscribe to the daily devotions will be available through the MTSO home page (www.mtso.edu) beginning Monday, February 4.

Each day's devotion will be based on a specific section of the Social Principles. The purpose of MTSO’s Daily Devotions is to raise awareness of the Social Principles and Social Creed, to serve as a resource for reflection throughout Lent and the Easter season, for prayerfully supporting the delegates who will gather for General Conference to make decisions for the entire denomination. The 2008 General Conference will convene from April 22 through May 2 in Fort Worth, TX. Located on U.S. Route 23 in Delaware, Methodist Theological School in Ohio is a graduate seminary of The United Methodist Church preparing people for service to the church and the world.

Substitutes Sought for Occasional Warehouse Custodial Work

We'd like to put together a list of folks to pitch in occasionally when our assistant custodian, Christie Blue, can't work her regular shift (vacation time off, etc.). There are a few Saturdays coming up in March and April when Christie needs to be out of town overnight with her daughter's volleyball team. Saturday is a lighter shift: 1-2 hours to spot-clean the restrooms, do a little vacuuming, and a couple other small tasks (anytime after 1pm, usually). If you're interested, please contact Beth Palmer, bpalmer@hilliardumc.org, 560-3808. We'll train you and pay you. Thanks!

Salt Shaker Now Available Electronically

The church's monthly newsletter, the Salt Shaker, is now available in electronic form online.  There will be a check-off box on the sign-in Cards in the Warehouse if you wants to receive the Salt Shaker electronically and stop receiving it by U.S. mail.  In this way you can help save the church a little money, and make it more convenient for you.

Warehouse/Storage Space Available

2600 sq ft, large overhead commercial door access, 20’ ceilings. Rent negotiable. Hilliard United Methodist Church 614-876-2403; or email Lynda Slyh.

A Request from the Preschool

We are joining forces with Cartridge World in a recycling effort and to earn cash for our Preschool. All we need from you is your empty inkjet and laser cartridges. Here is how it works: teachers, students, parents, friends, business leaders and community members drop off their empty inkjet and laser cartridges at the school. Periodically, a Cartridge World representative will pick up the empty cartridges collected at our school. Those cartridges will be counted and their value determined, anywhere between $1 and $5 each. A check will be sent each month to our Preschool for supplies and special programs for the children. The more cartridges collected, the more money earned. So, start saving those empty cartridges now.

What a great way to teach our children the importance of recycling and earn money for the school at the same time. Your support is very much appreciated!

United Methodist Church offers new "serve" feature

When we began redesigning UMC.org, the Web site of the people of The United Methodist Church, we found that members wanted the site to be a resource for connecting with the United Methodist community. Because one of the most effective ways we build community is through service, United Methodist Communications redeveloped the new "Serve" feature on UMC.org to connect volunteers with needs.
Whether they are interested in serving food at a soup kitchen, or being in a mission on another continent, United Methodists from around the world turn to UMC.org to find volunteer opportunities. United Methodist Communications encourages you to take advantage of this resource by posting volunteer opportunities available at your own church or at community nonprofits affiliated with The United Methodist Church.
The volunteer opportunities currently listed include:

• Restoring a historic church in Michigan
• Caring for AIDS orphans in Kenya
• Assisting with disaster response and recovery in Louisiana
• Visiting the elderly or homebound in California

just to name a few. Posting an entry is simple. Visit www.UMC.org and select the "Serve" button. From there, click on "Submit a Volunteer Opportunity" and complete the online form. If you have questions, contact volunteers@umc.org.