Preaching, Teaching, and Living the Way of Salvation with Rev. Dr. Ken Loyer

 The way of salvation, as John Wesley termed it, was central to his theology. With its threefold account of grace--prevenient, justifying, and sanctifying--this deeply biblical vision of the Christian life represents a crucial part of our theological heritage in the UMC.  But what practical meaning does the Wesleyan understanding of salvation have for the church today?  How can we reclaim this understanding of salvation in order to proclaim it and ultimately live it?

Join us for an interactive exploration into how a renewed emphasis on the way of salvation can help us bear fruit for Christ today. REGISTER HERE by April 10th.

 Where: Yorkshire UMC, 125 Edgewood Rd.

When: Tuesday, April 17 following Clergy Worship

Cost: This is a free CEU event - .3 CEUs will be given for your participation

 Schedule:  9:30 – Clergy Worship

                    11:00 – CEU Event part 1

                    12:00 – Lunch (provided)

                    12:45 - 2:30 – CEU Event part 2

If you have not received a new Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois ID card, you  should be  receiving one within the next few days. The new ID card will have a new Group Number but your personal Identification Number should remain the same. This mailing is due to the fact that we have changed plans for both the active and retired participants effective January 1, 2012. You may continue using your existing ID card until your new card arrives. Do not be alarmed if, for a short period of time, a provider may tell you that your insurance has been terminated. Yes, your coverage under the current plans is terminated effective December 31, 2011. Make sure you show the doctor your new card as the Group Number has changed. 

Note that if you have a 2011 debit card from healthflex for medical reimbursement, KEEP THAT CARD, it will just be loaded with your dollar amount for 2012.

Insurance questions? Zedna Haverstock 717-766-5275 (office)

 On Jan. 1, 2012, the standard mileage rates will be:

55.5 cents per mile for business miles driven

23 cents per mile driven for moving purposes

14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations

Individual Study and Small Group Study may qualify for continuing education credit. For details on how to plan such studies and how to arrange for credit, see the Continuing Formation Manual,, pages 3-6. The manual can be found in PDF format on the Continuing Formation Committee's page of the Board of Ordained Ministry website. To get there, go to www.susumc.org, click on the link for Board of Ordained Ministry, then click on the link for Continuing Formation.