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| Church leaders speak out on economic suffering |
 In a message to the people of The United Methodist Church, three church leaders say the denomination's focus areas of ministry are among the effective responses to the world's financial crisis. United Methodists must engage in ministries with the poor, tackle the diseases of poverty that limit life, health and wholeness, as well as develop principled Christian leaders for the church and the world, said Bishop Gregory Palmer, Bishop John Hopkins and Neil Alexander, publisher of the United Methodist Publishing House. [more] |
| Dayton church hosts Gaza humanitarian relief dinner |
 The Emerging Ministries Team of South Park UMC planned a dinner that included other churches, the nearby neighborhood and the International Studies Program of the University of Dayton to raise money for humanitarian relief in Gaza. Over 80 people were served with the assistance of a Palestinian and an Iraqi woman. The event generated over $2,000. [photos] |
| Mission agency to cut $3.9 million from budget |
 The United Methodist Board of Global Ministries is reducing its 2009 operating budget by $3.9 million, or seven percent, because of a combination of economic factors. "This is stressful but essential to keep within our means in this time of global economic downturn," said the Rev. Edward W. Paup, the mission agency's top executive. [more] |
| Report on 2008 general church apportionments |
 Seventeen U.S. annual conferences gave 100 percent or more in 2008 to The United Methodist Church's apportioned funds, and 37 conferences increased their giving over 2007 figures, according to the United Methodist Council on Finance and Administration. [more] | |
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| Assistance needed for Annual Conference |
 Communications is looking for some volunteer talent to assist in production and media for this June's Annual Conference. If you are interested in any of the following areas, please contact the listed leader. All will require attendance at Annual Conference June 7-11 except for the media editing area, which takes place in May. |
| Calling all young leaders with ideas and passion! |
You are invited to join the Youth Ministry Taskforce of the West Ohio Conference to help plan conference programs and events and engage the church with the world of today and tomorrow. Taskforce members would be willing to commit to a retreat on April 3-4, attend the Annual Conference event at Lakeside on June 7-11, and attend taskforce meetings. [more] |
| West Ohio people and affiliates receive national recognition |
The United Methodist Association of Health & Welfare Ministries (UMA), a national network of United Methodist related organizations, has announced the following awards:
- Mr. Donald L. Gilmore has been selected as Administrator of the Year for Older Adult Ministries.
- Otterbein Homes will be recognized as 2009 Organization of the Year.
- United Methodist Children's Home will be recognized as 2009 Order of Good Shepherds (OGS) Chapter of the Year.
- Rev. Dr. Paul L. Yeun, who was ordained and served in West Ohio has been selected as Chaplain of the Year.
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| Lenten initiatives focus on water |
 Instead of "doing without" during Lent, Christians are being encouraged to think about what others in need can "do with" access to water resources. The Ecumenical Water Network has developed the "Seven Weeks for Water" initiative as a concrete way for congregations and denominational organizations to focus on water justice over the Lenten Period. The World Council of Churches, Church World Service and the All Africa Conference of Churches are members of the network's steering group. [more] |
| Deepening your effectiveess |
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"I started attending church because I wanted my life to be different but all I got was a job in the nursery. Isn't there more to church than this?"
Deepening Your Effectiveness will completely change your understanding of how people move from unchurched to fully committed followers of Jesus, and how you can restructure the local church to move them forward on the most exciting adventure of their lives! You are invited to join authors Dan Glover & Claudia Lavy for a ministry-changing workshop . [more] |
| Coaching training and certification |
 Coaching, both individual and team or organization, is rapidly becoming a preferred method to insure adaptability and success in a changing business, ministry, global marketplace and economy. West Ohio offers courses to become a certified coach, beginning with Coaching Foundations I this March. Led by guest presenters George Howard and Suzanne Goebel (right), Coaching Foundations 1 provides training on the basic principles and practices of coaching. Recommended for pastors and others. [more] |
| Mental health awareness training for faith communities |
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Ohio (NAMI Ohio) offers FREE Mental Health Awareness training for members of faith communities. Following this workshop, participants will be able to demonstrate a greater awareness and knowledge of mental illness; identify the role that the faith-based community must play in combating mental illness and stigma; understand the process of recovery and resiliency; and identify local resources available in the community to provide support and intervention. Specialized training is also available for African American audiences within the faith community. In this effort, NAMI Ohio partners with Tova's N.E.S.T., a statewide organization that primarily serves the faith community. Tova's N.E.S.T., which was inspired by an African American mother's unconditional love for her daughter who lives with mental illness, provides workshops that cover all of the topics identified above, while incorporating the importance of the African American family in diagnosing and treating mental health disorders. For more information or to arrange for a trainer to come to your place of worship, please contact Betsy Johnson.
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| New Dates of Note |
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Mar 15-17...Women in Ancient Religion a tribute to Adela Yarboro Collins, who has greatly influenced the study of ancient religion and Christianity; also includes "Women and Social Class in the World of the New Testament".
March 30-31...Coaching Foundations 1, first step in West Ohio's coaching certification process, training on the basic principles and practices of coaching.
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