| Issue: # 3 |
29/September/2008 | |
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| UNITED METHODISTS IN THE NEWS |
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BISHOP OUGH JOINS FAITH LEADERS IN TWO PRESS CONFERENCES
 West Ohio Bishop Bruce R. Ough and other Ohio faith leaders joined forces to express concerns about two Ohio ballot issues and the recent distribution of the anti-Islamic "Obsession" DVD. Read Bishop Ough's statements: Ballot Issues Obsession DVD
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HURRICANE IKE CREATES CHAOS
Hurricane Ike created chaos and destruction in Haiti, Texas, Louisiana, Indiana and Ohio and the United Methodist Church is responding. The need is great and your help is needed. Ways to Respond. |
CASINOS IN OHIO - A SOCIAL, ECONOMIC & SPIRITUAL ISSUE
There is a proposed constitutional amendment in Ohio to grant a monopoly for a commercial casino- something no other business in Ohio has...and the deck is stacked. To learn the real facts behind this amendment and how it will affect you, click here.
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TRAPPED BY DESIGN 
The PayDay Lending industry takes advantage of borrowers' desperate need for cash, making loans at 391% interest. This is not a just and fair way to do business. These predatory practices are very similar to the practices of Moneychangers found in the New Testament. Learn More | |
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 EVENTS
New UTS President to be Inaugurated - Dr. Wendy J. Deichmann Edwards will be inaugurated as the eighth president of United Theological Seminary on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 at Christ United Methodist Church.
Leadership Development Training - The General Board of Discipleship's Young People's Ministries Division will offer leadership development training for adults who work in ministry with young people on November 15-16, 2008 at the Methodist Theological School in Delaware, Ohio.
Finding God's Will For Your Life - GBHEM AND GBGM Plan First Joint Discernment Event to Assist United Methodists in Finding God's Will for Their Lives - at the Simpsonwood Conference and Retreat Center in Norcross, GA, January 22-25, 2009.
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HIGHLIGHTED WORKSHOPS & CONFERENCES 
Web Empowered Church Workshop-Oct 23 Expand your church's ministry to the web... West Ohio Communications is offering workshops across the conference to help churches develop a web ministry. Web Empowered Church (WEC) is a powerful free web software designed to empower your ministry. First workshop is scheduled for October 23 in Tipp City and is for all skill levels. Brochure
Change the World Conference, October 24-25, Tipp City, with featured speakers Adam Hamilton, Brian McLaren, Jim Wallis, Mike Slaughter. Details
Empowering Women for Ministry - October 24-25, Methodist Theological School of Ohio. Brochure. |
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PASSAGES
Mr. William Lloyd Beck (discontinued 1984) died on September 12, 2008. His wife, Linda Beck died 12/9/2006. Mr. Beck served as a pastor at the New Bethel UMC in Leipsic, OH. |
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LECTIONARY OCTOBER 5, 2008
Ordinary Time/Twenty-First Sunday after Pentecost (Green)
World Communion Sunday Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20 Psalm 19 (UMH 750) Philippians 3:4b-14 Matthew 21:33-46 Worship Planning Helps | |
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