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February 28, 2011- Vol. 4, Issue 62 |
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| Annual Conference 2011 | |
Submitting Legislation:
The procedure for submitting legislation is found in the 2010 Journal, on page 390, #14. Please send recommendations to the conference secretary through Katherine Pack at kpack@wocumc.org by March 15, 2011.
Candidates for Election to 2012 General or Jurisdictional Conference
While the deadline has passed for candidates to register and have their bio's printed in the Elections Team Voter's Guide, members of Annual Conference can still chose to run for election. Visit www.westohioumc.org/2011election for information on becoming a candidate, including how to register. We ask that all candidates register so that they can receive election information and updates.
Caucus Groups Contact Information
The elections team is asking that all caucus groups provide their contact information so that we can keep you updated on election information. Visit www.westohioumc.org/2011election for access to the online form.
Other information about the 2011 Annual Conference may be found at www.westohioumc.org by clicking on the 2011 Annual Conference link on the right. |
| God's Word Will Stand Forever - updates from Haiti by Bishop Bruce Ough | |
 I recently returned from a four-day visit to Haiti. I was there in my capacity as President of the General Board of Global Ministries to review the progress of our disaster recovery work one year after the earthquake that devastated much of Port-au-Prince and left nearly 300,000 dead. This trip also provided an opportunity for further consultation and coordination with the Methodist Church of Haiti. [more]
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| Bishop Ough to guide Southeast Asia mission |  The Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church recently named Bishop Bruce R. Ough to provide episcopal oversight to the denomination's mission initiative in Southeast Asia. The Southeast Asia Mission initiative was begun by the General Board of Global Ministries in 2000 in the countries of Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and Cambodia. Bishop Ough will serve as the bishop of Vietnam, Laos and Thailand. [more] |
| Social Principles bulletin inserts | |
The General Board of Church & Society (GBCS) has developed bulletin inserts featuring individual United Methodist Social Principles. The inserts highlight positions approved by the denomination's highest policy-making body, the General Conference, on issues such as immigrants, health care, religious minorities, racism and children's rights. The new resource can be downloaded for free here. |
| Does your church qualify for a health care tax credit? | 
More information about the Tax Credit and how health care reform may impact the health plans of The United Methodist Church is available in the Health Care Reform section of the General Board website. Please submit any questions to healthcarereform@gbophb.org. You also can learn more about health care reform in general at www.healthcare.gov |
| Roberts joins General Board of Global Ministries |
Dr. Gwendolyn C. Roberts, former Director of Metro Ministries in West Ohio and a clergy member of the Indiana Conference, was recently named the Assistant General Secretary of Training and Cultivation for Mission and Evangelism at the General Board of Global Ministries, the mission agency of The United Methodist Church.
The General Board of Global Ministries has renewed its commitment to new people serving in new places as United Methodist mission workers and volunteers around the United States and around the world. Dr. Roberts will lead the agency toward achieving the 2012 goal of one new missionary every 10 days or three new missionaries every month. To find out how you can apply to become a missionary, click here: Missionary Programs and Opportunities or contact Dr. Roberts at groberts@gbgm-umc.org. |
| Rasmus' church growth tips | |
 The Rev. Rudy Rasmus' challenge: Make the most of 52 Sundays a year. So far, he has been fairly successful. His congregation, St. John's Downtown United Methodist Church, has grown from nine members to 9,000. The secret: "Don't bore 'em."
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| King James Bible: How it changed the way we speak | |
The impact of the King James Bible, first published in 1611, is still being felt in the way we speak and write. No other book, or indeed any piece of culture, seems to have influenced the English language as much as the King James Bible. Its turns of phrase have permeated the everyday language of English speakers, whether or not they've ever opened a copy. [more] |
| Volunteers in Mission | |
 According to the United Methodist Volunteers in Mission North Central Jurisdiction, there are a few teams going to Haiti that need additional members to complete medical or construction teams.
Click here for more information. |
| Connect with ministry in Haiti | |
Information in Haiti changes quickly. The best way to keep in touch with time-sensitive information related to team safety, including the presidential election and the cholera situation, is to be our friend on Facebook. It's also the place to find pictures of project progress! Just go to the main web site, www.umvimhaiti.org, to connect.Team leaders and members can use the Haiti Response Plan web site to find resources to plan their UMVIM trip. Others who are interested in following our ministry can access project status, volunteer testimonies, and more. |
| New dates of note | |
February 28... Early registration deadline for Light the Fire!, March 27-28 at United's first annual Church Renewal Conference, United Theological Seminary
February 28... Early registration deadline for Encountering God Through Emerging Worship, March 29, the conference will present an overview of the emergent worship movement, it's leaders, publications, and cultural milieu, United Theological Seminary
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