http://www.awfumc.org/calendar.aspnothing provideden-usTue, 9 Feb 2010 01:00:00 ESTTue, 9 Feb 2010 01:00:00 ESThttp://www.awfumc.org/event_detail.asp?PKValue=2100http://www.awfumc.org/event_detail.asp?PKValue=2100This is a time for all local church Childrens Directors to gather for a time of fellowship, resourcing and discussion. During the morning we will focus on worship and sharing resources. After lunch, we will do a TRAIN THE TRAINERS session for Safe Sanctuaries. Please invite friends, neighbors and others who may be interested in becoming a Safe Sanctuary Trainer. Cost is $6 which includes lunch.Reservations are required by February 5th by emailing Traci Herndontraci@awfumc.orgTue, 9 Feb 2010 01:00:00 ESThttp://www.awfumc.org/event_detail.asp?PKValue=2152http://www.awfumc.org/event_detail.asp?PKValue=2152no descriptionTue, 9 Feb 2010 01:00:00 ESThttp://www.awfumc.org/event_detail.asp?PKValue=2074http://www.awfumc.org/event_detail.asp?PKValue=2074Enjoy a retreat in the mountains to renew your spirit and to tap into your creativity! Faith Book Scrapbooking Retreat: February 12-14, 2010. Scrapbooking your sacred journey. Led by Clarissa Youngblood Fuentes. For more information on other events, download a brochure (see attachment)or visit www.hintoncenter.org, or call 828-389-8336 (toll free: 866-389-8336). Register by December 31, 2009 and take 10% off workshop fee. Click here to register. Tue, 9 Feb 2010 01:00:00 ESThttp://www.awfumc.org/event_detail.asp?PKValue=2233http://www.awfumc.org/event_detail.asp?PKValue=2233no descriptionTue, 9 Feb 2010 01:00:00 ESThttp://www.awfumc.org/event_detail.asp?PKValue=1846http://www.awfumc.org/event_detail.asp?PKValue=1846The Academy offers local church workers courses that affirm and strengthen the call, passion and love for children through a holistic and theological understanding of children and childrens ministry. Eight courses will be offered during a two-year cycle. By selecting all of the eight courses, participants will receive paraprofessional certification. However, individual courses may be taken. Second Year Cycle: The Other Side of the Child February 19, 2010 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. February 20, 2010 8 aTue, 9 Feb 2010 01:00:00 ESThttp://www.awfumc.org/event_detail.asp?PKValue=2036http://www.awfumc.org/event_detail.asp?PKValue=2036Where women taste and see that the Lord is good! Join us as we connect the extravagance of chocolate with the extravagance of Godrsquo;s love and grace. Yoursquo;ll grow closer to friends, deepen your relationship with Jesus, and be lavished with love. Together wersquo;ll enjoy meaningful devotions, chocolaty activities, and lots of sweet fun! At the top is a downloadable flyer Tue, 9 Feb 2010 01:00:00 ESThttp://www.awfumc.org/event_detail.asp?PKValue=2105http://www.awfumc.org/event_detail.asp?PKValue=2105no descriptionTue, 9 Feb 2010 01:00:00 ESThttp://www.awfumc.org/event_detail.asp?PKValue=2035http://www.awfumc.org/event_detail.asp?PKValue=2035The Small Membership Church: Keys To Effective Ministry. This is a vital workshop for pastors and laity featuring Ron and Bonnie Crandall. Ron Crandall grew up in Michigan and later moved to California to complete his doctorate in pastoral theology at Fuller Theological Semi-nary in 1969. He is a retired elder in the Kentucky Conference of the United Methodist Church and makes his home with his wife Bonnie in Lexington, Kentucky.Dr. Crandall has worked as a mission-ary in Vietnam, pastored churTue, 9 Feb 2010 01:00:00 ESThttp://www.awfumc.org/event_detail.asp?PKValue=2115http://www.awfumc.org/event_detail.asp?PKValue=2115no descriptionTue, 9 Feb 2010 01:00:00 ESThttp://www.awfumc.org/event_detail.asp?PKValue=2154http://www.awfumc.org/event_detail.asp?PKValue=2154CHILDRENrsquo;S MINISTRY FORUM lsquo;10 ldquo;Fill My Cup, Lordrdquo; February 23-25, 2010 Edenton Street UMC, Raleigh NC Get ready to go! Prepare for a life-changing experience in Raleigh, NC for the 2010 Childrens Ministry Forum! Come ready to be re-energized, to refocus and refuel that we might transform the world ndash; one child at a time. REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! Attend this conference that overflows with incredible opportunities, including: Experiencing a growing, downtown hoTue, 9 Feb 2010 01:00:00 EST