Financial Peace University Coming to Union Chapel this Spring!

Union Chapel United Methodist Church, located at 1012 old Joppa Rd Joppa Md 21085 will be hosting a spring session of the Financial Peace University!

For more information contact Union Chapel at 410-877-3246, sign up online at www.daveramsey.com or message me here!

The Previews are free, the course material is $100.00.

What is Financial Peace University?

FPU is the most important step to changing your financial future. It is your Total Money Makeover Program. It takes the knowledge from God and turns it into real action in our lives through a step-by-step process taught by best-selling author and financial counselor Dave Ramsey.

FPU is a 13-week life-changing program that empowers and teaches you how to make the right money decisions to achieve your financial goals and God's plan for your life. The course includes practical lessons on eliminating debt building wealth giving like never before and much much more!

Who is Financial Peace University for?

It's for EVERYONE!...from the financially secure to the financially distressed. Over 650000 families and individuals have attended Financial Peace University.

Applying God's Word radically changes your life. On averageFPU graduates have paid off over $5300 in debt and saved $2700 during the 91-day program!


Previews

1. FPU Lesson Preview 1 : 7:00 PM 03/02/2010

2. FPU Lesson Preview 2 : 1:00 PM 03/07/2010



Lessons
1. Super Saving : 6:00 PM 03/14/2010

2. Relating With Money : 6:00 PM 03/21/2010

3. Cash Flow Planning : 6:00 PM 03/28/2010

4. Dumping Debt : 6:00 PM 04/04/2010

5. Credit Sharks In Suits 6:00 PM 04/11/2010

6. Buyer Beware : 6:00 PM 04/18/2010

7. Clause and Effect : 6:00 PM 04/025/2010

8. That's Not Good Enough! : 6:00 PM 05/02/2010

9. Of Mice and Mutual Funds : 6:00 PM 05/9/2010

10. From Fruition To Tuition : 6:00 PM 05/16/2010

11. Working In Your Strengths : 6:00 PM 05/23/2010

12. Real Estate and Mortgages : 6:00 PM 05/30/2010

13. The Great Misunderstanding 6:00 PM 06/06/2010

Called To a Revolution!

Opening night began with almost an hour of music from an combined choir of local churches. The music and voices excited all who were gathered to move from quiet contemplation of such Gospel Hymns as Order My Steps In Your Word, to a stirring rendition of Ava Maria with a Southern twist.

By the end of the music the attendees were more than ready for the speaker of the Pastor Rudy Rasmus is pastor of St. John’s United Methodist Church in Houston, TX. Pastor Rudy used the story of the Good Samaritan to challenge us to go beyond the normal everyday experience of church. He called us to be like the Samaritan, willing to reach out to the "other", no matter who that "other" might be.

He suggests that the Church is in need of a revolution, a revolution of Love. He reminded us that there is no one among us who is where they are except for the gift of Grace from a God who freely gives. If thats the case,then how can anyone pass by one of Gods children in need?

So, are you ready for a Revolution? One that reminds that all we have is a Gift from God, a gift we are called to freely share!

Opening Tonight.

The Congress will be in full swing tonight at 6:30 p.m. There will be a Welcome from Dr. David Kerr,the President of the COE, followed by Opening Worship with Pastor Rudy Rasmus.

I have seen a number of Pastors a leaders form the Baltimore Conference here today. Hopefully all of us will find something helpful and exciting to bring back home.

There are some interesting displays from various groups that work in the area of evangelism, as well as some very creative banner and worship materials. I hope to by a pattern or two to bring back for all my crafter to take a look at and see what they can do.

I spent some time walking along the Riverwalk. Sky was very blue, but it is the coldest its been in a long time according to the locals. It figures, I go south for warmth and I get weather in the 20's and 30's.

Take Care, more tomorrow.

Made it to the Big Easy!

Well, I made it. Slight hiccup at the airport, we were 20 minutes late leaving, but other than that it was a good flight.

Got to the Roosevelt hotel OK. Boy, it sure is nice. Now I feel like I am part of the "other half".

Looking forward to the workshops and speakers. I hope to have a little time to look around- at least at what I can walk too. One small disappointment. Its COLD! I knew I should have brought my scarf and long heavy coat.

Off now to find dinner.

Where is Pastor Vic????

The Congress on Evangelism is sponsored by the Council on Evangelism and the General Board of Discipleship with the support of The Foundation for Evangelism. The congress meets every January at different locations presenting motivational speakers and workshops based on evangelism. This year the Congress will meet in New Orleans, Louisiana. Primary Lodging will be provided by The Roosevelt Hotel. Please pry that God will use this time as a time of blessing and leaning. I will be posting updates on my Pastor Blog as I am able to this week. See you next Sunday!

Blessings,

Pastor Vic

Speakers

Bishop Minerva Carcaño

In 2004, Bishop Minerva Carcaño became the first Hispanic woman to be elected to the episcopacy of The United Methodist Church. Not forgetting her roots and early hopes, her ministry has always involved work with the poor, with farm workers, immigrants, and refugees, even as she encourages congregations to work ecumenically and to be active in community organizing.

Desert Southwest Conference website – desertsouthwestconference.org

Rudy Rasmus

Rudy Rasmus is pastor of St. John’s United Methodist Church in Houston, TX. In his 17 years at St. John’s the congregation has grown from 9 to over 9,000, one-third of which are or were formerly homeless. It is considered to be one fo the most culturally diverse congregations in the country and is the base for numerous ministries serving the poor and homeless.

Visit St. Johns Downtown website - www.stjohnsdowntown.org

Bishop Will Willimon

Bishop Will Willimon is the Episcopal leader for the North Alabama Conference. Prior to his appointment, he was the Dean of the Chapel and Professor of Christian Ministry at Duke Divinity School. He is an editor for the Wesley Study Bible and author of 60 books.

Visit North Alabama Conference website – www.northalabamaumc.org Visit Bishop Willimon’s Blog – willimon.blogspot.com

William P. Young

William “Paul” Young is the author of the book The Shack. Born in Alberta, Canada to missionary parents, he holds an undergraduate degree in Religion from Warner Pacific College in Portland, Oregon.

Young had written primarily as a way to create unique gifts for friends, until his wife repeatedly urged him to write something for their 6 children in order to put down in one place his perspectives on God and on the inner healing Young had experienced as an adult. The resulting manuscript (which later became The Shack), was intended only for his 6 kids and for a handful of close friends. Young initially printed just fifteen copies of his book. Two of his close friend encouraged him to have it published and assisted with some editing and rewriting in order to prepare the manuscript for publication. Rejected by 26 publishers, Young and his friends published the book under the name of their newly created publishing company, Windblown Media in 2007. The company spent only $300 in advertising; word-of-mouth referrals eventually drove the book to number one on the New York Times trade paperback fiction best-seller list in June 2008. The Shack was the top-selling fiction and audio book of 2008 in America through November 30.

Visit The Shack website – theshackbook.com

Visit William Young’s Website – www.windrumors.com

Jim Walker

Jim Walker is co-pastor of Hot Metal Bridge in Pittsburg, PA, a faith community that reaches young people through drama and alternative worship forms as well as traditional practices. Jim is a Full Ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church.

Visit Hot Metal Bridge website – www.hotmetalbridge.com

Kenda Creasy Dean

Kenda Creasy Dean is an ordained elder in the Baltimore-Washington Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church, and Associate Professor of Youth, Church and Culture at Princeton Theological Seminary, where she works closely with the Institute for Youth Ministry. Her most recent books include Oblivious: What the Faith of American Teenagers Is Telling the American Church (Oxford, forthcoming) and Generation OMG: A Youth Ministry Handbook, ed. (Abingdon, forthcoming). s.

Bishop William Hutchinson

Bishop William Hutchinson is the Episcopal leader for the Louisiana Conference and was the acting bishop following Hurricane Katrina’s destruction on New Orleans. Hutchinson led the effort of rebuilding the city following the aftermath of the destructive storm.

Visit the Louisiana Conference website – www.la-umc.org

Jonathan Dow – Worship

Jonathan serves as the Executive Director of Aldersgate Renewal Ministries in Goodlettsville, Tennessee. He is a worship leader and teaches and preaches on Biblical worship at retreats and conferences. He comes with a passion to see people deepen their intimacy with God through worship.

Workshops ( I'm Taking)

Workshop 1 Wednesday, January 06, 2010 - 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM (Eastern Time)

Selection: 4 Welcome ... Beyond Walls - Kwasi Kena..

Workshop 2 Wednesday, January 06, 2010 - 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM (Eastern Time)

Selection: 2 Building Bridges to the Kingdom of God - Jim Walker

Workshop 3 Thursday, January 07, 2010 - 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM (Eastern Time)

Selection: 3 Evangelism as Initial Spiritual Direction - Tom Albin

Workshop 4 Thursday, January 07, 2010 - 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM (Eastern Time)

Selection: 9 Small Groups for Small Churches - Joe Peabody Jr.

Each morning and evening is filled with times of worship, study and fellowship. for those in attendance.