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West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church
November 17, 2008 - Vol 1, Issue 9 |
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| Tents of Hope Send Message of Love to Sudan |
 Brightly painted expressions of love transformed plain canvas tents into unique works of art on the National Mall Nov. 6-9. The Tents of Hope event was the culmination of a yearlong campaign to bring attention to the genocide in Sudan. Full story
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| Alternative Giving: Two Gifts in One |
 $20 can offer tutoring and Christian education to at-risk children who are hungry, uneducated and endangered by life on the streets in Brazil. Alternative Giving through The Advance is really two gifts in one: a gift to the people it helps and to the person it honors. Because of local church apportionment giving as well as One Great Hour of Sharing, 100 % of your Advance gift reaches its intended mission and ministry. Full Story Flyer |
| MTSO Harding Scholarship |
Methodist Theological School in Ohio has opened its competition for the Harding Scholarship, offering full tuition plus a $10,000 annual stipend to a student entering in the fall of 2009. Its purpose is to attract the nation's most capable students to MTSO for full-time graduate theological study in one of four Master's degree programs. Details. | |
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| Phone Cards Still Helping Soldiers Remain Connected |
 The people of The United Methodist Church have donated more than 13 million minutes of conversations with loved ones to those serving overseas. The Phone Card Project is five years old. With holidays coming up, these cards are vital. The Endorsing Agency developed a card with the United Methodist logo and a message stating that the card is provided by the people of The United Methodist Church, who are also praying for the safety of the troops. Full story. |
| Bishops Adopt Guidelines for Granting Deacons Sacramental Authority |
 The United Methodist Council of Bishops has approved guidelines for interpreting the circumstances for allowing deacons to administer Holy Communion and perform baptisms.The new sacramental authority for deacons-granted by the denomination's top legislative body at the 2008 General Conference-becomes effective in January. Full story. |
| United Methodist Student Day |
 Each year, the General Board of Higher Education & Ministry awards scholarships and loans through the United Methodist Student Day offering to students attending United Methodist and other accredited colleges and universities. In addition, a portion of the United Methodist Student Day offering is returned to annual conferences for merit scholarship awards to students of their choosing. Full story. |
| Otterbein Student Receives National Award Serving at UM Children's Home |
 Two United Methodist affiliated institutions work together to make the world a better place for West Ohio children. Each week, Otterbein College students visit the United Methodist Children's Home and interact with the children. Recently, Otterbein College senior Chelsea Merriman was awarded the 2008 Spirit of LASSIE Award for her contributions to national service. Merriman leads United Methodist Children's Home service project at Otterbein and helped create an Agape Garden with the children this summer. Full Story United Methodist Children's Home Otterbein College |
| New Book Offers Framework for Prison Ministry |
 A new book on United Methodist prison ministry suggests a holistic framework for ministry with the incarcerated, their families, and victims of crime. I Was in Prison: United Methodist Perspectives on Prison Ministry, published by the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry, will be the subject of a panel discussion at the 2008 Criminal Justice Summit at the Renaissance Hotel in Washington, D.C., in Nov. 20-22. Full story. |
| Volunteers in Mission |
| Primetimers to Offer Six Events in 2009! Details.
Church Construction, Puerto Rico - Jan. 21-Feb. 4, Feb. 11-25 , 2009. Details.
Construction, Cuba - June 27-July 10, 2009. Details. |
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Katie Bichsel, died suddenly November 7, 2008 in Burlington, VT. Katie was the granddaughter of Rev. Dr. Dale (retired) and Josephine Bichsel. Condolences will reach Dale and Jo Bichsel at 189 Willow Brook Way South, Delaware, OH 43015.
Patricia (Pat) Watson, mother of Brent Watson, died November 14. Brent is the Assistant to the DS of the Foothills District. A memorial service will be held at Hilltop UMC (1930 W. Galbraith Rd., Cincinnati) at 11am on Saturday, November 29. Friends are invited to greet and visit with the family at a luncheon to be served following the service. Condolences may be sent to Brent and Susie at 135 Byers-Winters Rd., Wellston, OH 45692.
Rev. Clyde E. Huther (retired) died November 16. His memorial service is at 11am this Wednesday at Howard UMC in Findlay. Condolences may be sent to Clyde's family in care of Dorothy Huther, 354 Rosewood Avenue, Findlay, OH 45840. | |
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