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| United Methodist Afghan expert killed in massacre |  A United Methodist layman who devoted his life to the people of Afghanistan was among the 10 persons killed on August 6 as the group returned to the city of Kabul
from an eyecare camp in a remote northeast part of the country. Daniel Terry, 64, had been in Afghanistan for 40 years, more than 30 of those under the auspices of the UM General Board of Global Ministries. [more] |
| West Ohio Intern featured in USA Today article |
West Ohio intern, Christine Montgomery | By G. Jeffrey MacDonald, Special for USA TODAY
For years, churches across the USA have prayed that more young people would explore careers in ministry as a wave of Baby Boomer pastors prepares to retire. Now it seems their prayers are being answered. This summer, 19-year-old Christine Montgomery received a $4,600 stipend from the West Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church to do a 12-week internship at First UMC of Ada, OH. [more] |
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| Amy Matzenbach leads VIM Team to Haiti |  From August 8-13, West Ohio's Amy Matzenbach, will be leading a United Methodist Volunteers In Mission team alongside Rachel Mills of International Child Care. Team members include: Bo Chrisman, Kent Stephens, Pete Stambazze and Shari Neubauer. It is a leadership trip, representing many different congregations in the West Ohio Conference, to discover new ways that teams can partner with ICC and help in post quake Haiti. The full schedule includes a "Day of Grace" at Grace Children's Hospital, spending time with the home health aides, visiting clinics in the North, distributing health kits in a tent city, helping with demolition of the original inpatient ward, and time in the Pure Water for Haiti factory that makes bio-sand water filters. The goal of this trip is to train future team leaders; give them a feel for the many different areas of need and how to develop teams to focus efforts on those needs. Follow their blog. |
| Practical Immersion: Engaging in Ministry with the Poor |
 Ever dream of your church having an atmosphere of unconditional love and hospitality...a church "for all people" that would be intentionally cross-class, multi-racial and diverse...a new model of service and worship that was "with" the poor, not just "for" the poor? Working and Worshipping Together: Creating the Body of Christ, an experiential training for persons who intend to engage in ministries with the poor and marginalized, will be held November 1-2, 2010 at the UM Church for All People in Columbus. [more] |
| Charitable Pharmacy helps bridge the gap | |
 With the recent rise in unemployment, more people are being forced to use free clinics and emergency rooms as their sources of primary care. For acute injuries or infections, these one-time options work well enough. But for the millions of Americans living with high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma, or depression, one trip to a free clinic - and a month's worth of medication - can't provide the on-going care they desperately need. Enter the Charitable Pharmacy of Central Ohio, and a group of dedicated pharmacists and other health professionals who are passionate about providing vital medications to low-income individuals who can't afford them. [more]
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| Leadership Institute 2010 |  The best years of the church are ahead of us, and in anticipation, this year's Leadership Institute will focus on "Preparing for a Future with Hope." Join Adam Hamilton, the staff of the Church of the Resurrection, and thousands of United Methodists from around the country as we seek to "Prepare for a Future with Hope" at Leadership Institute 2010 October 7-8, Leawood, KS. Special Discounts available for young adults, and leaders of new churches. [more] |
| Wesleyan Leadership Conference | |
Do you love Jesus and The United Methodist Church?
Are you a lay woman or man who wants your church to grow in vitality and mission?
Are you an ordained Deacon/Elder?
Are you a District Superintendent?
Are you a Bishop?
Do you want to be part of a Wesleyan Leadership Network?
Do you want to be part of a Methodist revival of The United Methodist Church?
If your answer was yes to any of these questions, the Wesleyan Leadership Conference is for you. We hope to see you in Nashville on October 14, 2010.
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| Kits promote cybersafety for families | 
A new training CD developed by the United Methodist Board of Discipleship is available to help churches and community groups protect children and youth from perils in the digital world of cell phones and cyberspace. The CyberSafety for Families Training Kit, which costs $35, includes a section on "what you need to know first," a planning guide, teaching plans with schedule options, handouts and a slide presentation. Subjects include safety on computers, cell phones, video games and social networking sites. The training kit is available online at both The Upper Room, Cokesbury and at Cokesbury bookstores nationwide. |
| General Conference size to be set in November |  The number of delegates at the 2012 General Conference will be determined in November. General Conference is the top policy-making body of The United Methodist Church, and meets once every four years to consider revisions to church law as well as adopt resolutions on current moral, social, public policy and economic issues. The Secretary of the General Conference, the Rev. L. Fitzgerald Reist, is awaiting analysis of the 2009 membership statistics to see how the size of the General Conference may affect representation. The 2012 meeting will take place April 24-May 4 at the Tampa Convention Center in Florida. |
| Guidebook filled with details about UM-related schools, colleges, universities and theological schools |
 A new guidebook that provides a wealth of information about the 121 United Methodist-related schools, colleges, universities, and theological schools should help high school students easily compare tuition, degrees awarded, and possible financial aid. The Guidebook of United Methodist-Related Schools, Colleges, Universities, and Theological Schools will be useful for students, pastors, youth leaders, and parents who want to learn more about United Methodist-related educational institutions.
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| Lighten the Burden III AIDS Conference |  The United Methodist Global AIDS Fund Committee would like to invite you to the third annual AIDS conference entitled Lighten the Burden. The conference is being held on October 14-16, 2010 in Dallas, TX, at the Radisson Central Hotel. Their PURPOSE: To help create an AIDS-Free World through ACTION. [register] |
| New dates of note |
Sept. 19-21...Autism Spectrum Disorder Leaders Training, Widewater Retreat and Ministry Center; interactive workshop on Creating Spaces in our congregations for those living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families.
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| Passages | |
Rev. Gerald Raymond Lewis (retired 1997), died on July 16, 2010. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family c/o Mrs. Ruth Lewis, 2042 Westbranch Road, Grove City, OH 43123.
Rev. Laurence E. Feaver (retired 1991), died on July 15, 2010. Messages of condolence may be sent to his wife Marilyn at 11520 Dove Lane, St. Marys, OH 45885.
Rev. Max L. Cindy Loescher, wife of Rev. Jim Loescher, died on June 29, 2010. Messages of condolence may be sent to the Loescher family at 318 East Sugar Street, Cridersville, OH 45806.
Rev. Abraham E. New died on June 26, 2010. Messages of condolence may be sent to his wife Georgianna at 289 Chatham O, West Palm Beach, FL 33417.
Rev. Junior Gordon Sullivan (retired 1998), died on June 15, 2010. Messages of condolence may be sent to his wife Donna at 3770 Woodlane Drive., Nelsonville, OH 45764.
Mrs. Matilda Jean Snelling, surviving spouse of Rev. Joseph William Snelling (deceased 1992), died on June 3, 2010.
Mrs. Gloria McRoberts, wife of Rev. John E. McRoberts (retired 1993), died on June 2, 2010. Messages of condolence may be sent to John at 3652 North Drive, Greenville, OH 45331.
Rev. Robert R. Kinney (retired 1977), died on January 6, 2010. Messages of condolence may be sent to his wife Helen at 10357 Van Wert-Decatur Road, Van Wert, OH 45891. |
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