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May 7, 2012 - Vol 5 Issue 87
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43rd Session of the
West Ohio Annual Conference
June 10-13, 2012 Lakeside, Ohio
Clergy Session
May 16, 2012 Ginghamsburg UMC
Registration for both
required in advance
Go to www.westohioumc.org and click on 2012 Annual Conference link
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| 2012 General Conference Wrap - Up | |
United Methodists from five continents addressed a wide range of challenging issues, including church structure and human sexuality, and engaged in an Act of Repentance toward indigenous people during their 10-day legislative gathering.
Meeting in the Tampa Convention Center, steps away from the waters of Tampa Bay, the 988 delegates recalled through worship, song and sermon the healing and transforming ministry of Jesus beside the Sea of Galilee.
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The Revs. Mike Slaughter (front) and Adam Hamilton speak at the denomination's 2012 General Conference in Tampa, Fla., They supported legislation, which would have acknowledged that United Methodists disagree on issues of sexuality. The proposal was rejected. A UMNS photo by Mike DuBose. |
In addition to restructuring and the Act of Repentance, General Conference addressed a wide range of topics during its April 24-May 4 gathering. The delegates:
- Retained the church's position regarding homosexuality, deciding not to adopt language that would have said United Methodists are not of one mind on this issue;
- Did away with "guaranteed appointments" for clergy;
- Rejected a proposal for setting aside a bishop to serve as full-time president of the Council of Bishops;
- Entered into full communion with a number of historically black pan-Methodist denominations;
- Approved making the United Methodist Women an autonomous organization rather than operating it under the church's missions agency;
- Created a national ministry plan for Pacific Islanders;
- Adopted a $603.1 million budget for the 2013-2016 period; and
- Decided not to divest from three companies whose products are used by the Israeli military in the occupied Palestinian territories.
The delegates, from more than 60 nations, processed some 1,200 petitions during the assembly. General Conference meets every four years and is the only body that speaks for the 13 million-member denomination.
For more information on General Conference, including daily videos, photos, articles, and conversation, visit www.gc2012.umc.org |
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| Pre-conference sessions for 2012 Annual Conference | |
Sunday, June 10, 2012 from 3-5 p.m at Lakeside.
No pre-registration required - just show up!
An Invitation to the Spirit-Filled Life
Dr. Jason Vickers, Associate Professor of Theology and Wesleyan Studies at United Theological Seminary
 This inspiring and educational workshop will focus on the significance of the Holy Spirit for the Christian life. We will explore several aspects of the work of the Holy Spirit, including the Spirit's work in creation, in the life of Jesus, in the sanctification of believers, and in the giving of special gifts for the edification of the church in love. Workshop participants will be challenged to join the Holy Spirit in the work of renewal in both the church and the world. Lakeside United Methodist Church Sanctuary
 Strategies for Worship that Sticks
Jason Moore, Ohio River Valley Media Specialist
Wouldn't it be great if every worship service we create could live on well past the weekend? The best way to drive worshipers toward personal faith development and world changing mission is to engage them in creative worship that is deep and meaningful. In this workshop, we'll look at practical, easy to implement strategies for creating "sticky worship". Learn how to make worship an experience that is retainable through 4 time-tested communication forms. This workshop, which is best experienced as a team, is intended for pastors, musicians and anyone involved in the worship design process. Lakeside United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.
For more information about workshops at Annual Conference visit the West Ohio website at www.westohioumc.org and click on 2012 Annual Conference. |
| 2012 West Ohio Cooperative School of Christian Mission |  Exciting Mission Studies, great music, multicultural and intergenerational fellowship, enrichments, passionate worship, interaction with Persons in Mission, crafts, movies, mission projects, beautiful surroundings, private rooms, good food and lots of ice cream are just some of the features that make the Cooperative School of Christian Mission a great experience for people of all ages. Make this the year you bring family and friends to Ohio Northern University and join in. [more]
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Plan to come to Aldersgate, Register this week! |
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We invite you and your family to the
Aldersgate Conference. It is a place where the person and ministry of the Holy Spirit is embraced and where God's people can receive God's divine power for life and for godliness (2 Peter 1:3-4). At Aldersgate, God is given the place and space where His grace is evident in healing, prayer, worship, equipping and faith sharing during ministry to all ages!
So come, get away with God and recover your joy, your strength, your peace, and your rest. www.aldersgate2012.org/ |
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Mrs. Hope Vandegriff, surviving spouse of Rev. Paul Vandegriff (deceased 2003), died on April 27, 2012. Memorials may be made to Westwood UMC or Armstrong Chapel.
Mrs. Esther Stratton, wife of Rev. Percil Stratton (deceased 2012), died on April 24, 2012. Messages of condolence may be sent to her daughter Rebecca Alge, 10 Balcomie Way, Springboro, OH 45066.
Mrs. Vera Mae Nelson, wife of Rev. Lowell E. Nelson, died on April 23, 2012. Memorials may be sent to St. Mark's UMC or a charity of choice. Messages of condolence may be sent to 7730 East Wartermark Drive, Findlay, OH 45840.
Mrs. Joyce Hensley, wife of Rev. William E. Hensley (retired 1971), died on July 27, 2009.
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