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| Dear Colleagues, |
It has been a month and seven days since the devastating earthquake in Haiti. The tremendous loss of life and the continuing suffering of the people is beyond comprehension.
With respect to Haiti, I want to report on several matters. The financial giving in these first five weeks is amazing. As of today $12,000,000 (twelve) million dollars has been received according to the Treasurer's office. There has been strong on-line giving which, we believe, includes many first time donors.
Read the rest of the letter from Bishop Martinez to the Council of Bishops. |
| Miracles of generosity - thank you West Ohio! |
 From 2005-2009, congregations across West Ohio have contributed $165,612.77 to the United Methodist Global AIDS Fund! Only two other annual conferences contributed more during this period. Because of your generosity, lives have been changed. AIDS is a global problem. Incredible ministry is occurring in 33 countries because of the United Methodist Church. Thank you for being bearers of hope and belonging. Continue to support the Global AIDS Fund - UMCOR Advance Special # 982345. [more] | |
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| B1 campaign |
 Once again, the General Board of Global Ministries' staff will be in solidarity with young people as they launch their B1 campaigns throughout Lent. Through B1, youth connect with hunger projects through The Advance. Free information resources as well as low-cost T-shirts and eco-friendly water bottles are available! Check out the B1 webpage. |
| Youth evangelism award announced |
 The Foundation for Evangelism announces the Harry Denman Youth Evangelism Award. Young people who respond to the Great Commission of Jesus as modeled by John Wesley and Harry Denman, founder of The Foundation for Evangelism, may be nominated by their local churches; annual conferences will make the final selections. To learn more about the award or to download nomination forms visit www.FoundationForEvangelism.org or call (800) 737-8333. |
| 2010 Annual Conference |
Recommendations: DEADLINE IS MARCH 15, 2010. Please send recommendations electronically to the conference secretary, Cean Wilson at lcwilson@wocumc.org with "2010 Recommendation" in the subject line. Questions? Email or call her at 614-764-1632.
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| MTSO Doctor of Ministry Program |
 Clergy or laity who have completed an MDiv degree or equivalent are invited to peruse offerings in the next level of education. MTSO is partnering with Trinity Lutheran Seminary (Columbus) to offer a DMin in the following specialty areas: Leadership for Transformational Change, Pastoral Theology and Care (new), and the Mission and Practice of Preaching (new). Students move through the program in small cohort groups, meeting twice a year for one intensive week of class for 3.5 years. Then cohorts support each other through the project writing phase for their final DMin thesis. Tuition for the degree stands at $12,000, payable in interest-free increments throughout the 4-year period. If you are interested in a conversation about this professional doctorate, call 740-362-3343 or visit this site for more information. |
| UMCOR field office opens in Haiti |
 The United Methodist Committee on Relief opened a field office in Port-au-Prince and is hiring full-time staff as part of a five-year plan to help rebuild Haiti after the Jan. 12 earthquake. The UMCOR plan includes emergency, recovery and rehabilitation work. Anthony Jones, who has 20 years of experience with humanitarian relief agencies, has been hired as an emergency response consultant. [more] |
| Socially responsible investing survey |
 United Methodists are invited to participate in an online survey about socially responsible investing. The 2008 General Conference, the denomination's highest policy-making body, established a task force to develop a common standard for determining prohibited and positive investments. General Conference decreed that the standard should be consistent with the United Methodist Social Principles, and be applicable to both individual and institutional investors. [more] |
| Westville pastor authors two new books |
 Rev. Peter Bellini, Westville UMC in Urbana, has published two new books: "Truth Therapy" - a popular read on renewing your mind with the Word of God and can be used for devotional or small group use and "Participation - Epistemology and Mission Theology" - an academic read that adds to the scholarly literature on epistemology, theology and missional church. Both books are available at Amazon or can be ordered from any bookstore. |
| Dr. Edward P. Wimberly to speak at MTSO |
 Christian educator and author Dr. Edward P. Wimberly looks at happiness through the eyes of John Wesley in two lectures on the campus of Methodist Theological School in Ohio. "The Pursuit of Happiness: Practical Theology in the Wesleyan Spirit" is the theme for Wimberly's Williams Institute lectures, to be presented at 7 p.m. March 9 and 11:30 a.m. March 10 in MTSO's Alford Centrum, 3081 Columbus Pike in Delaware, OH. The lectures are free and open to the public. [more]
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Mrs. Vanilah Parsons, surviving spouse of Rev. James M. Parsons (deceased 2002), died on December 13, 2009.
Mrs. Betty Holt, surviving sopuse of Rev. A. Martin Holtschulte (deceased 1979), died on December 3, 2009. Messages of condolence may be sent to her daughter Lucinda Elser, 7420 Winding Way, Tipp City, OH 45371. |
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