ANNOUNCEMENTS
Dr. Ruth Anne Reese will be traveling to West Africa Theological Seminary (WATS) in Lagos, Nigeria to teach NT 520 New Testament Introduction. It will be taught as a two-week intensive class with students from Asbury Seminary joining about 25 WATS students. Most of the Nigerian students will have significant ministry experience and many will be currently engaged in ministry. In addition to covering the course material there will be significant opportunities for dialog and engagement and forming relationships. There will also be opportunities to visit Nigerian churches on the weekend.
Cost of the trip will be approximately $3800 including air travel, local accommodations, and meals. The dates are May 25-June 11. Deadline for making reservations is April 15. If you would like additional details please contact Dr. Reese or Mark Royster
FLORIDA CONFERENCE 2012 SUMMER MISSION INTERN PROGRAM
Applications for the Florida Conference’s 2012 Summer Mission Intern Program are now being accepted. The deadline for applications is April 13. Summer Mission Interns serve in a variety of outreach ministry settings throughout Florida, with a focus being on church-based community day camps and United Methodist district outreach agencies. A $2,000 stipend is awarded to each intern for their 10 weeks of service which runs generally from June 1 through Aug. 10 (this varies with the placement). Internship applications are accepted from students and young adults, ages 19 through 28. The Florida Conference Summer Mission Intern program is through the Office of Justice and Outreach Ministries, Rick Bennett, Director.
The application is available online. Applicants can download and print the application and mail it to Rick Bennett, 450 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33815; or fax it to 863.688.7233. For more information, e-mail rbennett@flumc.org, or call 800.282.8011, Ext. 504.
OASIS DAY RETREAT WITH DR. STEVE HARPER
In cooperation with the Canterbury Retreat Center, Asbury Theological Seminary students are invited to attend a day-long retreat centered on Steve’s book Talking in the Dark on Monday, April 16 from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. This may be a time and a theme that would be good for you and a friend (or small group) to experience together, so you can continue the conversation after the Oasis Day itself. Consider inviting others to come with you. This retreat is offered to Asbury Seminary students AT NO COST with funding through the Lilly Foundation. If you are interested in attending, please register with Dr. Kandace Brooks. Other members of your church who are not Asbury Seminary students may attend for a cost of $45, and should make reservations with Sue Grosso or 407.365.5571.
THE OFFICE OF ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT NEEDS YOUR HELP
Do you know someone who is considering seminary? Why not invite them to our Premiere Visit Day on Tuesday, April 10? During their time on campus, prospective students will interact with faculty members, learn about the admissions process and financial aid, worship with us in chapel, and more. Activities will begin at 9 a.m. and conclude by 3 p.m. We also invite you to join your guest for lunch with us that day.
Prospective students may register for the event online.
For questions or more information, see National Recruiter Emily Harris in the Enrollment Management/Student Services Suite on the first floor. She may also be reached via email at emily.harris@asburyseminary.edu or by phone at 407.482.7562.
MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES
Jesus is LORD at Plantation Community Church. The church is seeking a full-time dynamic Associate Pastor/Youth Minister. The candidate should have a heart and plan for discipling and youth to grow closer to Christ and to strengthen their Christian walk. Responsibilities include oversight of AWANA program, middle school and high school youth program including summer mission trip, vacation bible school program, children’s Sunday school, children’s church and chaplaincy of preschool. Job also includes assisting the Senior Pastor, community outreach and interacting with the entire congregation. Candidate should be a graduate of a member school of the American Association of Theological Schools. Our church is a conservative independent Christian congregation located in Plantation FL (a suburb of Fort Lauderdale). We are a loving family from various Christian and cultural backgrounds. Our focus is on prayer, missions and the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
You may send your resume to us at 6501 West Broward Blvd, Plantation, Fl 33317 or you can email at pccflorida@bellsouth.net or
find us at www.pccflorida.org.
