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| Commentary: U.S. churches still segregated |
 Rev. C. Anthony Hunt, superintendent of the Baltimore Metropolitan District, has been reflecting on the church and race relations over the past 40 years, and whether it is possible or even desirable for us to strive toward becoming color-blind, [more] |
| West Ohio's Children's Home supports families in new ways |
 Wesley Family Services is the newest and most populous program within the United Methodist Chidren's Home's Continuum of Care. The "radical hospitality" we are called to offer includes welcoming children and families into the church who seek healing and wholeness. See how you can partner with this West Ohio ministry to help families in your community. [more] [Related Story: Grant Awarded] |
| Faith leaders call for humane immigration reform |
 People of faith must stand up for immigrants or "the moral fiber of this country will be torn beyond repair," said United Methodist Bishop Minerva Carcaņo at the launching of a national interfaith campaign for humane immigration reform. The Bishop joined two members of Congress and several religious leaders from diverse faiths in announcing the launch of "Prayer, Renewal and Action on Immigration." [more] | |
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| Montanye receives professional certification |
 Thirty-six men and women from around the country, including Joy Montanye, administrative assistant with the West Ohio Conference, recently received certification as United Methodist Church Secretaries. Montanye completed the steps for certification including attending the five-day PAUMCS Institute at Candler School of Theology. Participants are introduced to business concepts required for understanding the financial operations of the church as well as relationships with the pastor, church employees and members of the congregation. PAUMCS Institute |
| Overcoming Poverty Advocacy Workshop |
 Bread for the World invites all interested United Methodists to attend one of several advocacy workshops being held across Ohio during March. Learn how you can make a difference in the lives of people who are poor through the ministry of advocacy with elected officials. Bread for the World is a grassroots effort to work with thousands of people across the nation to end hunger. Questions? Contact contact Dee Stickley-Miner. [more] |
| Russian partnership leaders visit West Ohio |
 Rev. Lena Kim and Rev. Olga Ganina, leaders from the Volga District, West Ohio's mission partner in Russia, will be traveling throughout the conference the week of March 8-15. Come and hear how our partnership is making a difference in the lives of churches and communities across the Volga District in Russia. The power of the Gospel in Russia will inspire you and God's Spirit may call you to respond. If you have any questions, please contact Dee Stickley-Miner or Laura Thie. We look forward to seeing you! [more] |
| Summer Internships |
Good Works, Inc. provides the opportunity to "come alongside our friends in rural poverty." Keith Wasserman has been engaged in ministry with the poor for over 20 years. He helps create intentional Christian Community among rural poor, interns, and church volunteer work teams. Working with the poor is one of four areas of focus of the UMC globally. [more] |
| The Reason for Wings of the Morning |
 "As long as there are people out there needing help and the government showing little hope in better infrastructure, there will always be the need and reason for Wings of the Morning for your brothers and sisters in Christ many miles way." write Gaston and Jeanne Ntambo. "The only hope for many of the 6 million people in the North Katanga area is your compassion. We need your help in purchasing the fuel necessary to maintain the life-line for these brothers and sisters." [more] |
| North Katanga fights HIV/AIDS |
 The intentional spreading of HIV/AIDS through the raping of women has been a strategy of Rebel Troops trying to secure access to the mineral rich lands of the DRC. The North Katanga Conference of the United Methodist Church and UMCOR have created a partnership to provide essential education about the prevention of HIV/AIDS. Lives are being saved and you can help.[more] |
| Passages |
| Mrs. Juanita Wrightsel, wife of Rev. Kenneth Wrightsel (retired 1988), died on February 7, 2009. Messages of condolence will reach Rev. Wrightsel at 170 N. 21st Street, Newark, OH 43055.
Mrs. Bernice Overmyer, surviving spouse of Rev. Elmer Overmyer (deceased 1968), died on February 10, 2009.
Mrs. Juanita Cress, surviving spouse of Rev. Delbert Cress (deceased 1999), died on February 16, 2009. | |
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