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Conference News and Resources

Annual Conference Registrations Due

Registrations for the RMC Annual Conference Session are due by May 11 to receive the early bird discount. If you haven't received your registration packet, please contact Nancy Cox at NancyCox@rmcumc.com or 303-389-9455.

Also, please note there is one error: In the ad for the Celebration of the UMM and UMW on page 20, "Celebrating 100 Years Together", the price is listed as $23. It should be $22, as indicated correctly on the registration form. The complete Registration Booklet is also on the RMCUMC.org web site, under Conference Information: http://rmcumc.org/COI/ac/ac2008/

Bridge of Love Offering News

We continue the special way of funding programs and ministry in Angola through the BRIDGE OF LOVE offering. Churches and members at Annual Conference Session (ACS) are encouraged to collect coins at worship and other special meetings of the local church. Bring the money to ACS and deposit in the large kettle at the designated time. This year the money will go to support the ministry for and to children in both the East and West Angola Annual Conferences of the UMC. The focus in the East Conference is to support the Quessua Mission Boarding School. Funds are needed to purchase food since the gardens have not started to produce. More information and news about the BRIDGE OF LOVE will be available prior to Annual Conference Session in June.

CBOD Sponsors Biblical Preaching Workshop

" Biblical Preaching: A Word for Our Day" will be held on Tuesday (1 p.m.) to Wednesday (noon), May 20-21, at St. Luke's UMC, 8817 South Broadway in Highlands Ranch. Russ Brown, a retired elder in the RMC, leads the workshop. He served for many years here and then moved to South Carolina where he served an additional twelve years. Now back in our area, Russ has always been known as a gifted preacher who begins from a biblical foundation and then delivers messages that challenge and inspire those in his congregation. The workshop is sponsored by the RMC Board of Discipleship and costs $45, which includes dinner on Tuesday. This workshop is open to anyone interested in improving preaching skills--elders, deacons, local pastors, and lay speakers. Questions? Please contact Marla Kauerz, Education Chairperson, 303-797-7935 or mkauerz@earthlink.net. More information, including registration form, on Community Bulletin Board at RMCUMC.org, under "Discipleship": http://rmcumc.org/Community/YaBB.pl?num=1208193977

Ethics Education Training set for June 18

The RMC Ethical Education Task Force is pleased to announce that "Sexual Ethics: Keeping Congregations Safe" will be offered on Wednesday, June 18 from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Marriott DTC Hotel, 4900 South Syracuse, where Annual Conference Session will begin that evening. This ethics training session will fulfill the requirement for persons in ministry as per Petition AC 11 (2006) to attend once every four years. The course is presented by Dr. Karen A. McClintock, a psychologist, author and congregational consultant. She is a clergy member of the California-Nevada Annual Conference where she served as parish pastor for nearly two decades. Her new book, Healthy Disclosure in Congregations (Alban 2008) explores professional ethics, sexual boundaries, secrets in congregations, and sexual abuse prevention. She has presented abuse prevention and leadership workshops nationally for the past five years. She has also authored Preventing Sexual Abuse in Congregations (Alban) and Sexual Shame: An Urgent Call to Healing (Fortress Press). She teaches part-time at the Northwest House of Theological Studies, Pacific School of Religion, and Southern Oregon University.

The books listed in the biography material above may be purchased at Cokesbury or the publishers listed above. The Task Force recommends the reading of Preventing Sexual Abuse in Congregations prior to the training. Prior registration is required. A fee of $12 is required to pay the cost of materials provided to each attendee. You may register on line at ethicseducation.net. Space is limited, early registration is suggested. Contact Tommy Gleaton if additional information is required: 303-756-1588, or tgle105463@aol.com. Flyer and photo available here: http://rmcumc.org/News/Communications/McClintockTraining08.pdf

Annual Conference Golf Tourney Postponed A Year

Dust off your clubs, limber up those lower back muscles, buy more golf balls, … but remember that the annual golf tournament has been cancelled for this year in order that all may attend the Ethics Education training with Karen McClintock (story above). Please do plan to join in next year in this zany “competition” for the Clergy Covenant Fund, and so please donate to the Clergy Covenant Fund. Contact Bill Selby at integrity4u@comcast.net for more info.

Pathway to Retirement Seminar Announced

The Conference Board of Pensions and Health Benefits has scheduled a "Pathway to Retirement" Seminar for Thursday-Friday, Sept. 25-26. It will be held in the Denver area. This is more than just a pre-retirement seminar. It will be open to all clergy and lay enrolled in the UMPIP plan. The time to start preparing for retirement is as soon as you enter the work force so this seminar will be geared to all ages with a financial planning seminar for the younger clergy. More information will be forthcoming, but save the dates!

Treasurer Reports Second Month of Church Tithe Results

Here is an update of your efforts at the local level in administering the Tithing program. On the RMCUMC.org web (under Church Resources/Finance or CF&A), you will find the detailed Tithing report, by church, along with a graph depicting our conference revenue position. In summary, the March Tithing for February 2008 Adjusted Gross Income resulted in an overall downward trend from February 2007 of $ 43,745. On a year to date basis through February for the comparative two-month period, the shortfall is $ 28,751. We have received 95.5% of last year to date apportionment level giving. These figures do not include the "Second Mile" Giving; which is intended to cover any shortfalls during the first two years of this Tithing conversion. This amount for the first two months of 2008 is $54,354. Taking into account this component, our year to date increase over 2007 year to date is $ 25,603

A number of churches should be recognized for their efforts in increasing their giving over last year to date: Northglenn, Park Hill, Trinity-Denver, Wheat Ridge, Applewood, Central, Littleton, St. Andrew, Parker, Sunrise, First-Colorado Springs, Brighton, Christ-Ft. Collins, Longs Peak, First-Ft. Collins, First-Greeley, First-Pueblo, First-Durango, First-Montrose, Community-Pagosa Springs, Community-Ogden and Christ SLC. The number of churches reporting no tithing for the first two months dropped from 112 in 2007 to 63 in 2008, a significant improvement in participation.

If you have any questions regarding the Tithing program, please contact Laurie Day, Asst. Treasurer-Donor Services (ext. 162) or Wayne Bettendorf, Conference Treasurer (ext. 151). Link to this on the web: http://rmcumc.org/CR/Finance/. A report for the 3rd month is now available at this link.

Revised Tithe Form Available

A revised Church Tithe Form is now available on the RMC web site. Look at the drop-down menus at the top; it will be found under Resources, Forms. Otherwise, look under Church Resources, Finance. The direct link is: http://rmcumc.org/CR/Finance/index.htm#titheform

Conference Website Gets New Look

The Conference Web site, RMCUMC.org, has been getting a new look, as the navigation buttons are replaced with easier-to-read text. Those of you with web standards-compliant browsers will notice a new navigation system on the front/home page. Specifically, it has been tested with Internet Explorer 7, Firefox 2.0.0.13, and Opera 9.25. It should work also in Safari.

RMC Deaconess Elected to Women's Division

Kumja Lim, Ministry Coordinator at Asbury Korean in Centennial, has been elected as a Women's Division Director for the term 2008-2012. The election came during the Quadrennial Event of the Western Jurisdiction Core Planning Group in Honolulu, Hawaii. There were four directors elected from the eight conferences. The Women's Division is a division of the General Board of Global Ministries.

Treasurer Wayne Bettendorf Introduces New Staffer

RMCUMC Treasurer Wayne Bettendorf announces: "I am pleased to introduce Laurie Day as the Asst. Treasurer, Donor Services. Although with the conference for a while, Laurie's new duties include processing church Tithe remittances and working directly with local churches to resolve problems related to the Tithe. In addition, Laurie has direct responsibility for property insurance as the liaison between Church Mutual and the local church. She plays the primary role in all gift acknowledgments and is responsible for encouraging future gifting in the Conference. You may contact her at extension 162 at the Conference Office or email: Laurie@RMCUMC.com."

MHPP Pre-Conference Briefing to be held May 17

Mile High/Pikes Peak District Pre-Conference Briefing will be Saturday, May 17, from 10 am to noon at Tri-Lakes UMC, Monument. For all district clergy, equalization and lay members to annual conference. RSVP, by May 9, to the district office, mhpp1@rmcumc.com, or 719-481-6448. Flyer: http://rmcumc.org/CHI/DistrictSites/MileHighDistrict/Pre-ConferenceInvitation2008.pdf

Free Horses Available

Friends of the Executive Director of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association have to dispose of a number of horses as a result of a fire at their ranch in Wyoming. They are willing to give these awesome horses away for FREE as long as they know they are going to very loving homes in which they will have excellent care. So, if you know of anyone looking for a horse (either Arabians or Mustangs, most are very rideable or retired brood mares) or any rescue groups, contact John Sadwith, executive director, at CTLA, 1888 Sherman St. #500, Denver, CO 80203, 303-831-1192 or johns@ctlanet.org

Crypt for Sale

Single crypt for sale in Fairmont Mausoleum at Alameda and Quebec. Beautiful location: Tier B section 765 on main floor. Best offer. Contact Minnie Perry, 303-340-3949.

General Church News

Surviving Life With An Incarcerated Family Member: Seminar Offered

Transformation Project Prison Ministry invites you to join in this special day: "Living, Thinking, Loving: Surviving Life with an Incarcerated Member" will be held Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Healing Place Worship Center, 1401 E. Bridge Street, Brighton, Colorado. The seminar is for parents, spouses, children and any other family members of incarcerated persons, as well as anyone interested in serving the needs of the families of the incarcerated and any related professionals (clergy, counselors, social workers, etc.). Contact: Chaplain Yong Hui McDonald (303-665-3311) or Michael Spotts (303-406-8834) Much more: http://rmcumc.org/Community/YaBB.pl?num=1208557006

Bread for the World Lobby Day Briefing will be June 16-17 in Washington D.C.

Join hundreds of anti-hunger advocates in Washington, D.C. for one of the most important and exciting anti-hunger events of the year. Lobby Day is a unique opportunity to use your voice to personally address members of Congress on the issues global hunger and poverty. This is democracy in action and a faith-filled testament of our gift of citizenship. Bread for the World's 2008 Offering of Letters is pushing for more and better poverty-focused development assistance. These include long-term investments in things like education, agriculture, nutrition, health and clean water--life-giving, empowering programs that make a significant difference in people's lives. You are also invited to join our Monday evening worship program on June 16 at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Capitol Hill. On Tuesday, June 17, we will gather at Church of the Reformation, 212 E Capitol St NE, for the morning worship and Lobby Day briefing. Details: http://rmcumc.org/Community/YaBB.pl?num=1208474592/0#0

Marriage Encounter Weekend offered in both Denver and Colorado Springs

Take a vacation from the world and learn what God's plan is for your marriage: attend a Marriage Encounter Weekend on July 25-27 in Denver or October 17-19 in Colorado Springs. Rediscover the spark that was there on your wedding day! Rediscover the best friend you had when you were first married! Join the millions of couples worldwide who have learned how to keep their marriage vibrant and alive! If you'd like greater depth, growth, and enrichment in your relationships, you'll like the difference a Marriage Encounter United Methodist Weekend can make! Contact Deb and Harry Thomas at HnDThomas@aol.com or Scott & Candi Robertson robertss73@yahoo.com for more information or call 1-866-633-3862 or go to http://www.encounter.org/info/info_co.htm to register.

Missions News

Africa Partnership Committee Announces Kenya Methodist University Program

Dr. Peter Mukuccia and his wife Esther, will be in Denver late May until mid June (exact dates to be announced later). This is an excellent opportunity to invite them to speak in your church. Learn about the amazing growth of this only Methodist University in East Africa and how we can respond to one of the university's greatest needs: scholarships for the many gifted, qualified young people who are denied entrance into the university because they and their families cannot pay the tuition. Invite the Mukucccias to speak to an all-church gathering, an adult Sunday school class, UMW, Men's Group, Missions Committee, etc. Contact Dorothy Templin for more information: 303-755-7416 or adtemplin@msn.com

So, What's the Big Moo Canoe?

It's one man's personal challenge to raise awareness and donations for an amazing charity. And leading the herd is Rob Bean, an ordinary guy from First UMC in Fort Collins. Rob is going to paddle a grueling 250 miles in three days on the North Platte River in Wyoming in June. In an effort to raise both money and awareness for Heifer International, a humanitarian assistance organization that works to end world hunger and protect the earth, Bean is kicking off The Big Moo Canoe for Heifer International. Involving his passion for ultra-marathon canoeing and his favorite charity. Check out www.moocanoe.com or http://rmcumc.org/Community/YaBB.pl?num=1208557657

Missions Congratulations Given

This message was recently posted to the Celebrations area of the online Bulletin Board by a member of the Conference Board of Global Ministries: Congratulations to Crossroads UMC in Grand Junction for its new covenant with John Funk, serving in Bolivia. Congratulations to small, but mighty Mosca UMC (membership of 22) for its new covenant with Jim Campbell, serving in Alaska! Mosca UMC becomes the first current covenant with a missionary in the Sunshine District. Congratulations to Estes Park UMC for renewing its Global Mission Partnership by supporting the director of Youth Vocational Institute in Sierra Leone. Congratulations from the Conference Board of Global Ministries. More: (http://rmcumc.org/Community/YaBB.pl?num=1207872333)

UMVIM Updates

Dear Friends in Mission,

Here is some UM Volunteers in Mission and Missions Parade news for your Sunday bulletin:

• MISSIONS Dinner - Friday, June 20, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Hope UMC, Englewood, CO. You are invited! Guest speaker will be Elizabeth McKee Gore, Executive Director of Global Alliances for the United Nations Foundation and the Nothing But Nets (malaria prevention) Program. Cost is $20. Please register with Betsy Keyack, bkeyack@att.net or Ann Fort. If you are attending Annual Conference, you should still register with Betsy or Ann.
• VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS need mission teams! The following churches are requesting mission teams: Upton, WY UMC, Springfield, CO UMC, Cheraw, CO UMC, May 27-30, followed by mission work May 31 to June 3 or 4. Please contact Ann Fort to get connected.
• KEEP THOSE PICTURES COMING for the Missions Parade slide show at Annual Conference! We are looking for pictures from your church in service to your local community; on mission trips; in relationship with United Methodist Missionaries - any mission involvement! Please send photos to Betsy Keyack, bkeyack@att.net or 10317 S. Charissglen Circle, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126.
• MISSION SCHOLARSHIPS are available for people who want to go on a mission trip but would like some financial help. They are usually in the amount of $500 - $1500. Please contact Betsy or Ann to apply.
• MISSIONS FUNDRAISER - You are invited to the Burrito Bash and Silent Auction at Wheat Ridge UMC on May 31 from 4-8 pm. Please contact Bev Marter, bkmarler@qwest.net for more info.

Blessings to you in all your mission work, Betsy Keyack and Ann Fort, Co-coordinators, RMC UMVIM

Metro (Denver) Volunteers Invite You

Metro Volunteers in Denver (the premier volunteer resource center for the metro Denver area) would like to offer you information on how you and your parishioners can strengthen the metro Denver area through volunteering. While Metro Volunteers offers a variety of volunteer programs for individuals to participate in, the Impact program may be of particular interest for your church. This program is made up of all short-term or one-time volunteer projects that require no prior orientation or training. Individuals can browse our available volunteer projects on our project calendar and sign up for any project online. Because of the flexibility with scheduling, as well as the diversity of projects offered, busy adults looking for additional avenues to impact their communities find the Impact project calendar useful. Interested? More here: http://rmcumc.org/Community/YaBB.pl?num=1207693896/0#0 "Change Yourself. Change the World."

UMCOR Updates Available Online

For the latest news from the UM Committee on Relief, go to http://new.gbgm-umc.org/umcor/newsroom/hotline/ and check out the daily hotlines. Recent subjects featured have been the devastation in Myanmar, malaria in Sierra Leone and flooding in various parts of the U.S.

The Conference Community

Prayer Concerns and Caring for the Conference Community

Prayer Concerns are offered for the clergy and lay members and leadership of the Annual Conference and their immediate families, as a way to nurture the community of the Annual Conference. Prayer concerns are listed on the Prayer Concerns page on the Conference web site: RMCUMC.org/Community. More information about each of these named may be on those pages. Please keep in your prayers:

• Darrell Mount, retired RMC clergy, whose mother, Juanita Mount of Hutchinson, KS, died peacefully April 13 at age 95. She was church organist/pianist for 60 years in Kansas and Louisiana UM congregations. Expressions of care may be sent to DarrellEMount@aol.com.
• The people of Zimbabwe. See this GBCS article by that name: http://tinyurl.com/5qlzrv
• Ray Scott, retired RMC clergy and Joyce, as he continues treatment in Loveland for his cancer. Expressions of care may be sent to rayjoycescott@q.com.
• The people of Ordway, Olney Springs and Arkansas Valley. A joint community memorial service was held Saturday for the two firefighters killed. RMC pastors Jean McPherson and Jeanne Redshaw participated. Terilynn Russ, pastor at La Junta, offered this prayer concern at the RMC Prayer Corner. "Lift up residents of Ordway, Olney Springs and Arkansas Valley affected by the deaths of two firemen killed while fighting the blaze that destroyed and damaged 24 homes and businesses in Ordway. For strength and grace, Pastors Dennis Aleson (Ordway), Jean McPherson (Olney Springs), Jeanne Redshaw (Fowler/Manzanola) and Olga Hard (Rocky Ford) as they continue to minister to those affected and lead funerals and memorial services."
• Marge Sandlier, a cousin to Lora Payne, pastor at First UMC, Florence, and is like a sister to Lora. Marge was the one who was able to be there with her mother when her mother was dying. Marge has been diagnosed with colon cancer, had one lesion surgically removed and will have another removed through an abdominal incision after she goes through chemo and radiation. Marge is very active at Hanscom Park UMC in Omaha, NE. Expressions of care may be sent to Lora Payne, JLPayne84@hotmail.com.
• Janna Kershaw, spouse of Ross Kershaw, pastor of First UMC, Golden, whose father, Doyle Mitchell died suddenly on April 13 in Pueblo West. He was 75. Services were April 16 at Sonrise UMC in Pueblo West. Expressions of care may be sent to Janna at janna.kershaw@comcast.net. Doyle was a long-time resident of Canon City and was also a grandfather to Joel Kershaw, associate pastor of First UMC in Fort Collins.
• Richard Cox, spouse of RMC staff member Nancy Cox. Richard's father, Richard Cox, Sr. died in Colorado Springs April 14. Expressions of care may be sent to them c/o NancyCox@rmcumc.com.
• The family of Virginia Baker, surviving spouse of Henry Baker, former UMC clergy, who died last month. Services were April 16 at Estes Park UMC. Condolences may be sent to daughter, Marilyn Emblen, 7671 Pine Ridge Terr., Castle Rock, CO, 80108, memblen@comcast.net. Memorials may be given to the Rocky Mountain Conference Scholarship Fund or the June intergenerational VIM trip to Louisiana sponsored by Arvada UMC.
• Al Woolman, pastor at Palisade UMC, whose granddaughter Sarah Woolman has been diagnosed with cervical cancer. Expressions of care may be sent to alw@bresnan.net.
• The family of Ray Gies, the father of Ken Gies, former Metro District Administrative Secretary. Ray died after a long illness. Ken writes, "Thank you all so much for the faithful prayers, love and support you have shown to me and to my family throughout the days of mom's passing and dad's illness. Though deeply sad, it is with underlying joy and peace in my heart and those of my dear sisters that we let you know that [on the morning of April 9], dad triumphantly took his last earthly breath and joined mom in the presence of the Lord." Services were April 12 at Living Waters Tabernacle in Denver. Expressions of care may be sent to Ken and his family to krgies@comcast.net, or 800 Pennsylvania, Apt. 1112, Denver 80203.
• Keith Thompson, co-pastor with his wife Claire Childress at Boulder First UMC, who has begun a series of procedures for treating a small, non-aggressive prostate tumor. He also will be receiving two total hip replacements, the first one probably mid-summer. Keith and Claire appreciate prayers for successful treatment and support and for their ongoing ministry with the FUMC congregation. Expressions of care may be sent to revkeitht@comcast.net.
• Anne Chamness, spouse of Mike Chamness, pastor of Good Shepherd UMC in Thornton, whose mom, Virginia Coen, died last month after a long bout with dementia. Services were held at Good Shepherd UMC. Expressions of care may be sent to her c/o revmvc@yahoo.com.
• The people of Alamosa want to thank everyone for their support and assistance during the salmonella outbreak. Several people have been here to help distribute water and serve at La Puente Homeless Shelter and Food Bank. It's been difficult for the businesses, agencies, and individuals in town to manage with bottled water for everything. FUMC's Wee Care Preschool and Childcare Center was able to remain open, refilling about 40 gallon jugs each day for hand washing and food preparation, plus a large supply of bottled water for the children to drink. The long-term impact of this will be devastating to an already depressed economy. We invite you to visit our restaurants, motels and other businesses. It's a great place to visit and it's a great place in which to live. -Donna Patterson (pcejoy@earthlink.net), FUMC of Alamosa.
• Paula Freytag, spouse of Peter Freytag, pastor at Johnstown UMC, whose father, Ray Smith died in Florida March 31. Funeral services were held in Denver on April 10. Ray had been undergoing dialysis for almost nine years. Expressions of care may be sent to paula@freytagfamily.com.
• Kristie Firme, pastor at Julesburg and Ovid UMCs, who is recovering from another surgery. Expressions of care may be sent to her at pastorkristie@hotmail.com.
• The family of Barbara Kimbrough, surviving spouse of RMC clergy Barry Kimbrough, who died last month. Services were held April 8. Please keep their sons Kevin and Terry and their families and all who were touched by them in your prayers.
• Tracy Reinhard, spouse of Steve Reinhard, pastor of Mountain Vista UMC in West Jordan. Tracy's mother, Jackie Curtright, has died. Expressions of care may be sent to PastorSteve@mtnvistaumc.org.
• Sharon Cooper, spouse of WY/NECO District Superintendent Chuck Cooper, will have major cancer surgery in the near future. She would like your prayers as she goes through this. Expressions of care may be sent to her via chuck@rmcumc.com.
• Paul Rider, retired Air Force Chaplain and retired RMC clergy, and his family. His father, Marvin G. Rider, of Albuquerque NM died on March 26 at the age of 89. Services were in Gage, OK on March 29. Expressions of care may be sent to Paul at afchap@mindspring.com or 237 Rainbow Dr, #13713, Livingston TX 77399.
• Bill Bruce, RMC clergy in extension ministry, has experienced a "bleeder" in his eyes, as a result of physical and life stress (Bill and Laurie are preparing to move). He's undergone tests and will need more, but it is improving and his sight is returning. Please keep Bill and Laurie in your prayers as they experience major transitions in their lives. Expressions of care may be sent to billbruce@q.com.
• Nancy Mead, pastor at Phillips UMC in Lakewood, whose father died March 25. Expressions of care may be sent to her at nancmead1@earthlink.net.

Thanksgivings

• For the marriage of Felicia Marie George, pastor of Merritt and Alameda Heights and Daniel Webster Euell III on April 26 at Evans Chapel, University of Denver. As Felicia is both a judge and a minister, the wedding was officiated by Judge Larry Naves and Youngsook C. Kang. Expressions of congratulations may be sent to 3333 E. Bayaud Ave., Apt 720, Denver, CO 80209 or fmgeorge@msn.com.
• Suzanne Aikman, consultant for the Native Ministries Committee, expresses her thanks to folks at Eads, CO, Pueblo, and across the Conference to everyone who had a hand in welcoming and hosting the nice folks with the Longest Walk 2. Thanks also to those who donated; I delivered five shopping bags of supplies and $100 in debit cards to the walk. Special thanks to Sonrise UMC (Pueblo) for the meal earlier in the week.

Retired RMC clergy George Fort dies at age 94

George Fort, retired RMC clergy, died April 7, 2008 at the age of 94 in Colorado Springs. George served the churches of St Paul's Colorado Springs (1946-1948) and Calhan-Yoder (1948-1949). He transferred to the Nebraska Annual Conference and then retired from the California Nevada Annual Conference, transferring back to Rocky Mountain Conference after retirement. A memorial service was held at Central UMC in Colorado Springs. Memorial contributions may be made to Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative Care, 825 E. Pikes Peak Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903. Condolences may be sent to his daughter Phyllis Barron, 4737 Frost Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80916 or p2b2@comcast.net.

Appointments

• Louise Cordova will be appointed to the North Park UMC at Walden, Colorado beginning July 1. It was announced that Pastor Dawnmarie Fiechtner would not be returning to the congregation.
• Betty Nguyen, who will be commissioned at the Annual Conference this year, will be appointed Associate Pastor of Brentwood United Methodist Church effective July 1. She is joining Pat Bruns and Tan Nguyen.
• Daniel (Dan) Odell, currently appointed to Smoky Hill UMC, will be appointed pastor of Jefferson Avenue UMC effective July 1. Larry Howard was appointed to Central UMC, effective July 1. May God's blessings and guidance continue to be with both pastors during this transition.
• Tezenlo Thong will begin an appointment to Vineland UMC in the Pueblo area on July 1. Tezenlo will be commissioned towards elders orders at Annual Conference. As previously announced, the current pastor at Vineland, Arlan Johnsen, will retire on June 30.
• Kerry McCormick will be appointed as associate pastor to Parker, Colorado UMC, effective July 1. She is currently appointed to Platteville UMC.
• Jeff Rainwater will be appointed as the pastor of the Laramie UMC on July 1. It was previously announced that Dave Lillie will be a co-pastor at the Longmont UMC starting on July 1.
• Laura Easter Rainwater was introduced as the Wesley Foundation Director in Laramie, Wyoming. The appointment will begin on July 1. It was previously announced that Carol Lillie will be a co-pastor at the Longmont UMC starting on July 1.

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