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September 16, 2011- Vol. 4, Issue 69 |
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New Conference Director of Camps & Retreats | |
 Jeremy Stanford began as full time permanent Director of West Ohio Camping & Retreat Ministries on September 1, 2011 after serving this last year in the dual role of Interim Conference Director of Camping and Retreat Ministries and Director of Camp Wesley.
As West Ohio's Director of Camping & Retreat Ministries (a part of Connectional Ministries), Jeremy will ensure the success of day to day operations at our three West Ohio Camp & Retreat Centers and their respective directors, as well as be responsible for the alignment of this vital ministry with the vision and mission of the West Ohio Conference and The United Methodist Church. [read full article] |
| Telling Our Story - Creating Our Future | |
 The African American Methodist Heritage Center, Inc. (AAMHC) is announcing a very important event in early October called Telling Our Story - Creating Our Future. The AAMHC is
an organization that is committed to assisting congregations, conferences, districts and all United Methodists discover opportunities to creatively explore and collect the history of their churches.
Letter from the President, Bishop Forrest C. Stith
Flyer Brochure |
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4Corners: Healing Every Sickness | |
 The Global Health Initiative of The United Methodist Church is grounded in the concept of holistic health, emphasizing that physical, emotional, and spiritual health are dependent on each other. Within the mission partnerships of the West Ohio Conference, The United Methodist Church in Congo and Russia and the Methodist Church in Mexico are combining determination with innovation while focusing on ministries of health and wholeness.
Discover how the presence of The United Methodist Church in these West Ohio global mission partner areas contributes to "healing every sickness". To learn more click here. |
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VIM Team Leader Training | |
 The West Ohio Conference Volunteers in Mission is ready to assist you in learning the ins and outs of gathering a team for service in Ohio or around the world.
Join experienced team leaders for a Team Leader Training Day of education, fellowship and spiritual growth. The sessions will include skills and information for being a team leader as well as ways to provide effective spiritual leadership, appropriate ways to share leadership and how to create a worshipful mission atmosphere. Offered this October & December. [more] |
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New at United: Seminary for seniors | |
 United's new Seminary for Seniors, an exciting new learning opportunity for adults 50 and older, is being offered in Dayton and at Otterbein Community in Lebanon, OH. Courses for the program focus on issues related to the intersection of faith and culture and are designed to stimulate students intellectually while building fruitful relationships. Subject matter includes theology, cultural studies, literature and the arts, religious studies, science and philosophy. The next six-week session will begin in October. Contact the registrar at 937.529.2256 or visit Seminary for Seniors.
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UMCOR's 9/11 aid lifted Pentagon corridor |  In the neighborhoods around the Pentagon, there still are signs of the fallout of the terror attack 10 years ago. Signs of ministry done in the area are less tangible, of course. But thanks to more than $1.1 million from the United Methodist Committee on Relief in the form of "Love in the Midst of Tragedy" grants after 9/11, United Methodists did ministry and made an important impact in the area. [more] |
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Trafficking victims need your support | | There are an estimated 27 million slaves in the world today - more than any other time in history. But there is a simple step you can take now to ensure that this number starts to change. In 2000, Congress passed an innovative bill called the Trafficking Victims Protection Act to combat modern-day slavery around the world. This year, the law must be renewed in order to sustain the life-saving programs it established. Please urge Congress to endorse the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2011 (TVPRA). Click here to take action and contact your Senators and Representative today! |
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Research participants needed! | |
A research team at the University of Louisville is conducting an online survey study about the association between well being and prayer. You will not be asked to divulge your name and responses will be kept completely confidential. The information provided will help us to learn more about individual well-being and beliefs about prayer, if any, and help direct further research regarding individual well-being and prayer beliefs. To access the survey click here. |
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New dates of note | |
Sept. 17...Gleaning Alert (Northwest Ohio Gleaning Project) - Joe Smucker's Amish Farm, Edon; . Meet at 8:30 a.m., Edon UMC, 301 N. Church St., Edon. Questions? George "Tater" Jensen, 567.249.4090.
Oct. 7-8..."The Art of Marriage", West Chester; an event sponsored by Bethany UMC designed for couples who wish to strengthen their relationship. |
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Passages | |
John "Jack" Drodge (retired), died on September 4, 2011. Messages of condolence may be sent to his wife Lois, 6411 Alp Ct., Huber Heights, OH 45424.
Mrs. Edna P. Harper, surviving spouse of Rev. R. David Harper (deceased 1985), died on September 3, 2011. Memorial contributions may be directed to the United Methodist Women Missions, 61 E. Main St., Suite 4, Wilmington, OH 45177. Messages of condolence will reach the family c/o Rev. G. David & Carol Harper, PO Box 222, RIpley, OH 45167.
Varina W. Lone Riley, surviving spouse of Rev. Sumpter M. Riley, Jr. (deceased 1988), died on August 30, 2011. Memorial contributions may be directed to Church of the Redeemer, 2420 South Taylor Rd., Cleveland, OH 44118. |
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