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West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church
January 12, 2009 - Vol 2, Issue 2 |
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| Community Center and Cooperative Parish Grants |
 Grants totaling $130,000 were awarded recently by the West Ohio Let Justice Roll Lead Team. Funding comes from your local church apportionment dollars.
"Community Centers and Cooperative Parishes throughout West Ohio make the gospel real in the lives of the poor and forgotten," said the Rev. Dee Stickley-Miner, director of Connectional Mission and Justice Ministries for West Ohio.
"Through the extension of hope the giver and recipient become transformed and for a moment, distinctions that divide people become invisible" she continued. "Through the use of apportionment dollars, congregations across West Ohio participate in those moments of transformation." [2009 Community Center recipients] |
| Lowery to give benediction at Obama inauguration |
 The Rev. Joseph Lowery, 87, a retired UM pastor and stalwart of the civil rights movement, will give the benediction Jan. 20 at Barack Obama's inauguration as president of the United States. In 1957, Lowery and the Revs. Martin Luther King Jr., Ralph David Abernathy and Fred Shuttlesworth founded the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. Lowery served as the organization's president from 1977-1998. He retired as pastor of Cascade UMC in Atlanta in 1992. Rev. Rick Warren, a well-known author and leader of Saddleback Church in Lake Forest, CA., will give the inaugural invocation. |
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| Bishop Ough's Passion Play pilgrimage |
 An exciting opportunity awaits West Ohio Conference United Methodists on July 20, 2010 when Bishop and Char Ough lead an Oberammergau Passion Play Pilgrimage. A nine-day pilgrimage in the heart of Europe centering on the Oberammergau Passion Play and including visits to Innsbruck, Salzburg and magnificent historic castles and cathedrals. [Details] |
| Card sale to benefit Russia orphanage Music and Art School |
 The Russia Volga District Orphanage Music and Art School |
| Wesley Theological Seminary Governor host "The People's Inaugural" |
 On December 4, Wesley Board of Governors member Earl W. Stafford announced "The People's Inaugural", a realization of his long-held dream to throw a ball for the traditionally uninvited: the disadvantaged, the terminally ill, wounded soldiers, veterans and the homeless. His hope: "to bless those who otherwise wouldn't have an opportunity to be a part of the great celebration." His motivation: "Christ is at the center of this. There are a lot of people hurting...we need to get back to caring for one another." [Details] |
| Kamina Children's Home update |
 The Kamina's Children's Home has had a lot to celebrate recently! First, their clothes drive has been a rousing success. Final numbers have yet to come in, but the WOC really came forward and helped in a big way. Second, Stephanie Matthews, a professional photographer and Executive Director at the home, has created a traveling photography exhibit to share the Kamina experience with others. Many West Ohio Conference churches partner with the North Katanga conference (where Kamina is located) and this exhibit is a perfect way to put a tangible face on the abstractness of giving to missions. Please go to Kamina for pricing and questions about the exhibit. |
| Reserve your camp speaker today! |
Want the kids and youth in your church to experience the benefits of UM Christian CAMPING? Schedule a Camp Speaker to come help you ignite your church about the amazing opportunities your West Ohio Camps have to offer.
Speakers are trained to present a quick and engaging overview of your West Ohio Camps programs, including scholarship opportunities! They will also come ready to answer any questions before and after the service (displays are available to set up in a highly trafficked area)! We can tailor our presentation to meet your needs of time and space. Available dates are Sundays from January 25-May 31 with the exceptions of April 12 and May 10.
Don't miss out! Dates will fill up...reserve your CAMP SPEAKER today!!! Contact the Conference Camp Administrator/Registrar, Amy Matzenbach, at 614.781.2630 or 800.437.0028, x 204. |
| Grants as a source of funding for your congregation |
 Pastors and ministry leaders are always asking whether grants are available to fund the work of their congregations, and this question is arising more during these difficult economic times. Congregations that are having a difficult time meeting budget with gifts from inside the congregation are increasingly looking to outside sources for help. So, is there grant funding out there for your church? [Full story] [Webinar] |
| New Congress will have 53 United Methodists |
 Fifty-three United Methodists will serve in the 111th Congress, a decline of eight from the last three Congresses, but the denomination still ranks third in total congressional membership. While there are seven newly elected United Methodists in the 111th Congress, compared to five in the 110th Congress, an unusual number of Methodist members retired, died in office or were defeated for re-election, resulting in the overall reduction.[Full story] [United Methodist members] |
| Volunteers in Mission News |
2009 West Ohio Conference Medical Mission Teams to Clinica Buena Fe, Nuevo Progreso, Mexico. [Details] |
| Seminary News |
| United Theological Seminary invites you to our January Intensive, January 26-30. Many exciting preachers and lecturers will speak on the topic "Training and Equipping Youth for Evangelism." All events are free and open to the Public and no reservations are necessary. [Details] |
| Events |
Building and Renovation Seminar - January 31, 9-1 a.m., Reynoldsburg UMC; sponsored by the Capitol Area South District Committee on Church Location and Building. [Details]
Russia Initiative Consultation to Highlight Ministry with Youth - March 5-7, San Diego, CA. [Details]
Taste and See: A Day Away in Lent - Saturday, March 14, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., United Theological Seminary, Dayton, OH. [Details]
Professional Association of United Methodist Church Secretaries (PAUMCS)
27th Annual Conference - April 30-May 3, Des Moines, IA . [Details]
Certification Institute - July 9-24, Emory University, Atlanta, GA. [Details]
Focus 2009 - July 21-24, Indianapollis, IN, sponsored by the United Methodist General Board of Discipleship for leaders of ministries with children. [Details[
Soaring High: Cooperative Ministries Changing Live, Congregations and Communities Gathering - October 15-17, Huntsville, AL. [Details] |
| Passages |
| Dawn Nelson, daughter of Rev. Steven and Christy Nelson, died on January 8. Messages of condolence may be sent to the Nelson family at Living Faith UMC, 1240 Columbus St Box 297 Holland OH, 43528. GoshDawnIt Blog
Bradley Wilson, son of the Rev. Jim and Nancy Wilson died January 11. Funeral Service to be held 10:30 am Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at the First United Methodist Church, 110 W. Franklin Street, Troy with the Rev. L. Cean Wilson officiating. Bradley's Caring Bridge Site | |
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