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Metro Ministries Winter Newsletter
Rethink Church
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| Mission leaders deplore massacre in Philippines |
 Two United Methodist bishops have added their voices to those deploring the massacre of 57 people on their way to register a political candidate in the Philippines. Jimmy Cabillo, a member of the First United Methodist Church of Koronadal City and a radio reporter, was among 27 journalists killed. Read the Statement by Bishops Ough & Martinez. |
| Five questions on faithful giving |
 Know that developing a congregation of faithful givers does not happen during a three to four-week stewardship drive. Valarie Willis has just five questions to ask you in her monthly Stewardship Corner. |
| Special Sunday supports work with at-risk youth |
 Human Relations Day is one of the six churchwide Special Sundays with offerings of The United Methodist Church. The day is intended to strengthen United Methodist outreach to communities in the United States, encouraging social justice & work with at-risk youth. Learn about the programs this offering supports. [more] |
| "Ministry with the Poor" Webcast |
| The first of a series of open conversations on "Ministry with the Poor," a ministry focus of The United Methodist Church, will be Dec. 16. The conversation will be broadcast live on the Internet from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The conversation, sponsored by the General Board of Global Ministries, will take place at the United Methodist Church of the Village. The discussion can be accessed online at Learning Circles. | |
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| Ethical leadership, the church and the global economy |
 The changing global economy is having a dramatic impact on our communities, our congregations and the mission of the church itself. In response Garrett-Evangelical Seminary in Illinois is offering a conference on Ethical Leadership, the Church and the Global Economy in February. Assembled are academic and clerical leaders to speak, preach and help us think together about strategic actions we can take. [more] |
| Is email the new parking lot? |
| You may be familiar with-perhaps even have participated in-"parking lot meetings." Those unofficial conversations (often held in parking lots following official meetings) that tend to undermine decisions, complain about individuals, and stir up discontent. They are extremely effective forms of communication, but they are not always helpful. In some important ways, e-mail has become the new "parking lot meeting." It spreads information (accurate or not) quickly and widely, it is impossible to stop, and it can be very damaging. [more] |
| Listening for the Holy Spirit |
 "Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us."
Millions of United Methodists, and hundreds of millions of their Christian sisters and brothers, regularly say these words - part of "The Lord's Prayer." But how many of us hope God really listens that closely? [more] |
| Hospitality: the unopened gift |
| Recognizing and receiving the gifts of all is the theme for workshops sponsored by the North Central Jurisdiction Town & Country/Urban Network from January 5-7 in Collinsville, IL. Featured presenters are Bishop Gregory Palmer of the Illinois Area and The Rev. Vance Ross, Deputy General Secretary of the General Board of Discipleship of the UMC.[more] |
| Top 10 UMTV videos of 2009 |
 UMTV video stories show United Methodists making a difference in the world. Some of the most watched and most relevant features produced in 2009 include a story on Ernestine Shepherd. At 72, Shepherd is an award-winning bodybuilder who hits the gym with a trainer and runs 80 miles a week. Shepherd wants to inspire her peers to be in the best shape of their lives at any age. [more] |
| Passages |
| Mr. Harold A. Sanders, husband of Barbara D. Sanders (reitred 1998), died on November 24, 2009. Messages of condolence may be sent to Rev. Sanders at 7921 Plantation Drive, Mason, OH 45040.
Rev. David B. Cottrill (reitred 2003), died on December 5, 2009. Messages of condolence may be sent to his wife Susan at 3991 Enterprise Circle, Cincinnati, OH 45252. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Monfort Hts. UMC Building Fund.
Rev. Ernest Allen Lucas, Jr., died on December 5, 2009. Messages of condolence may be sent to his wife Debra at 297 E. 2nd Street #C, Chillicothe, OH 45601. Memorial contributions may be sent to Hospice of Adena Health System.
Mrs. Florence E. "Betty" Crabtree, surviving spouse of Rev. H. Glenn Crabtree (deceased 1994), died on December 4, 2009.
Mrs. Ruby Roth, surviving spouse of Rev. Cleo Charles Roth (deceased 1982), died on December 2, 2009. |
| Upcoming Events in 2010 |
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July 21-26...The Global Young People's Convocation and Legislative Assembly, Berlin, Germany; young people gathering together - bridging the social, economical, religious, ethnic and political gaps and differences that often separate and divide them. |
| West Ohio Conference Center Holiday Hours |
- December 14-17...............................Open 8:30-4:30 (normal hours)
- December 18 (Fri).............................Open 8:30-Noon, Closed Noon-4:30
- December 21-23 (Mon-Wed) .............Open 8:30-4:30 (normal hours)
- December 24-25 (Thur-Fri)....... .........Closed
- December 28-30 (Mon-Wed)..............Open 8:30-4:30 (normal hours)
- December 31-January 1 (Thur-Fri).......Closed
- January 4 (Mon)................................Open 8:30-4:30 (normal hours resume)
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