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Moving from paying the bills to serving God's Vision.
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 Together We Can Keep Predatory Gambling out of the State of Ohio! Your efforts count. We are convinced that the Slot Machine Proposal approved by the Ohio General Assembly and the Governor will never be implemented. We can keep slot machines and casinos out of Ohio. Here's what you can do.
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| Continuing education event with Violet Fisher |
Retired United Methodist Bishop Violet Fisher will lead Otterbein Homes' first continuing education event for clergy and laity this October. Bishop Fisher will focus on "Growing in Ministry with Older Adults." and will lead a Bible study for older adults that will serve as a learning opportunity for attending clergy and laity who work with older adults. Other sessions will focus on spiritual formation and disciplines that will aid in helping older adults grow closer in their relationship with God and steps in creating an intentional older adults ministry. [more] |
| Study guide explores faith and politics |
 In a new study guide, "Seeing Gray: Where Faith & Politics Meet," the Rev. Adam Hamilton takes a look at that gray area between the two sides even on lightning-rod issues such as health care, stem cell research and immigration. It is a companion to his book "Gray in a World of Black and White." Hamilton is pastor of the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, KS. [more] | |
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| Words have power to bless or curse, analysts say |
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Public displays of rude behavior seem to roll out daily, leading many of us to wonder if civility and good manners are dead or at least on life support. The Internet, television and newspapers are ablaze with opinions on the intemperate remarks of musician Kanye West, tennis star Serena Williams and U.S. Rep. Joe Wilson. How should their actions be judged? [more] |
| Doctor says churches need to promote health, wholeness |
 The church's role in reforming health care begins at home, a family physician told United Methodist leaders. Dr. Scott Morris, a United Methodist and founder of the Church Health Center in Memphis said the churches need to do more than check blood pressure on Sunday and host health fairs. [more] |
| Breaking Bread and Barriers |
 At Clifton UMC, immigrants and native born came to the table to celebrate and enjoy each others' cultures and to increase awareness of the barriers to justice faced by immigrants who are caught within our broken immigration system. [more]. You know how to host a good potluck, so we know you CAN host a successful Breaking Bread and Barriers event! [more] |
| Early Response Training |
 New Knoxville UMC will be sponsoring an UMCOR Early Response Team training class this October. Early Response Team (ERT) members respond to assist survivors of natural disasters and provide a caring Christian presence in the midst of chaos. The class is limited to the first 35 students. Trainers for this class will be Jim Rodgers (West Ohio Disaster Response Coordinator) and Roger Thatcher (Foothills District Disaster Response Coordinator) [more] |
| Future clergy choose United Methodist schools |
 Nearly nine in 10 elders and deacons ordained in 2008 were trained at denominationally approved seminaries. Barely more than 5 percent of the 464 newly ordained elders and deacons went to a seminary unaffiliated with The United Methodist Church, according to a survey by the Board of Higher Education and Ministry. The study found that 57.3 percent of the new elders and deacons - 248 elders and 35 deacons - attended one of the 13 United Methodist seminaries. Another 31.4 percent attended a University Senate-approved school. [more] |
| Mission News |
Feb. 25-Mar. 8...Medical Team to Mizak, Haiti. This "Mizak Medika Clinique" will serve with Haitian Artisans for Peace International (HAPI) and will conduct a medical clinic and/or health seminars. Email Terry Dewald or call 515.231.1914. |
| Passages |
| Rev. David W. Skeen (retired 1980), died on July 27, 2009. Messages of condolence will reach his wife Nina and family at 4502 Friar Tuck Lane, Sarasota, FL 34232.
Mrs. Judith Anne Baker, wife of Rev. Wesley Baker (retired 2007), died on September 9, 2009. Messages of condolence will reach the family at PO Box 201, 345 N. High St., Croton, OH 43013.
Rev. Roland Perkins (retired 1991), died on September 14, 2009. Messages of condolence will reach his wife Olga and family at 21770 Ringgold Southern Road, Circleville, OH 43113.
Rev. Martin Paxton, Jr. (retired 2004), died on September 15, 2009. Messages of condolence will reach his wife Ruth and family at 147 Glengary Drive, Delaware, OH 43015. |
| Dates of note |
Oct. 2-4...Green Summit,London, OH; Building Gratitude & Reverence for the Earth, Energy & Nature, an opportunity to network and gain resources and inspiration to green your congregation and support your faith-based environmental efforts.
Oct. 16...Turning the Tide: Charting a New Course Towards Safety, Columbus; congregations will learn how to establish a family violence prevention program and those with programs in place will learn how to expand them.
Nov. 13-15...Healing Weekend, Liberty Center; a celebration of life with those living with HIV/.AIDS and their family, friends or caregivers. Contact Mark Maras at 419.870.2320.
Jan 5-8...The Congress on Evangelism 2010, New Orleans; equipping you for making disciples - rebuild, restore, renew.
Feb. 6...Every Member in Ministry Conference, Montgomery, AL; a one-day practical seminar equipping church leaders to multiply their impact by focusing on engagning and equipping volunteers. |
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