This summary does not do justice to the amazing amount of sharing and information exchanged in the meeting. In fact, the notes here only are to remind you of specific pieces of information to follow up on later or, for those who are absent, to ask about. Each of you have shared heart warming narratives of the ups and downs of your ministries. I look forward each meeting eagerly to hear how you have handled your challenges and to hear the wisdom given around the circle.
Kim Uchimura presented the devotion from the book Tea Time with God.
Matt Horan shared his current ministry at
We will all be anxious to see how this develops … and we’re suggesting that Matt chronicle their experiment for a book later.
I mentioned that we (FUMC,
The curriculum was re-written into a 6 hour course (down from 8 hours) but we have turned it into a three hour course that is more like an academic class where you move so fast that you feel like you’re skipping a lot of important stuff. True, but they can go back and pick up the rest on their own. The DVD and power point disks are terrific and usable.
Our adjusted lesson plan will be emailed out to the RIM group in another email another day. It is being proofed by one of our leaders at this time. Our next course will be offered Sunday, April 13, 8:45-12 noon. If any of you wishes to send a lay person to take the course, we would welcome them to participate, no cost.
Jeffrey Smith and his team are soon birthing a “59 minutes” worship experience at Kathleen. Plugged in acoustic. (April 1).
There was a lot of discussion, started by Dennis Roebuck about Small Membership Churches.
About the Social Covenant training, David Dodge is looking into having Integris training for pastors, which includes the process of developing a Social Covenant in your staff, committees, groups, etc.
Carol will email the Social Covenant of our staff again. There’s nothing particularly remarkable about the document itself. The process and the follow through are the absolute key to making a difference.
Dawn Anderson talked about the “Big House” ministry that is beginning at Forest Hills UMC, for the whole family.
We’ll meet again February 25-26 in
Then, our next South Central RIM meeting will be at Hyde Park UMC in
You guys are a blessing! Fondly, Carol
Carol V. Marsh
Minister of Discipleship
First United
863-686-3163 ext . 233 255-4968 cell
And what does the Lord require of you?
To do justice, to love kindness and to walk humbly with your God." Micah 6:8
