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June 25, 2012 - Vol 5 Issue 92 |
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| The Miracle at Lakeside |
 God's miracles were abundant at the 43rd Session of the West Ohio Annual Conference, evidenced through the breakthrough spirit, unity and faithfulness of its members. The focus was global health: eliminating the diseases of poverty. In attendance were 2,142 lay and clergy members and 485 guests who found many ways of demonstrating this year's theme, "Unleashed! Proclaiming the good news and healing people everywhere." A highlight of the week was the miraculous giving by the people of West Ohio of more than $1M for the purchase of a new plane for Wings of the Morning. Read more about our miraculous week |
| Celebration of Life and Ministry Service |
 The Celebration of Life and Ministry began as the Bishop, Cabinet, clergy, and two Deacon, nine Provisional Elder, and thirteen Elder candidates formed a processional joined by candidates' families behind vivid, brilliant banners. Bishop Ough laid hands on each candidate, offering a blessing to their lives and ministries. Memorial candles were lit while a solemn bell rang in honor of each of 32 clergy members from the conference who passed away within the last year. Forty-four retirees were also honored and, as Bishop Ough stated, "their witness and work, sacrifice and service, have set a standard for all." Read more and view photos |
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| 2011 Missional Report: How Together We've Unleashed Our Shared Mission |
This 2011 Missional Report was provided to all in attendance at the 2012 Annual Conference. The report illustrates how together we are putting into action both Jesus' Great Commandment and the Great Commission by focusing our ministry on four key Breakthrough Ministry areas. Please share this very important report with your congregations by sharing this link www.westohioumc.org/missionalreport to either read the report online or download. |
| Bishop Ough Delivers Final Episcopal Address to West Ohio Members | |
 Bishop Ough began his final West Ohio Episcopal Address reflecting on his own personal experiences and development through his service to the conference. "These past twelve years you have been our teachers," he says, echoing the words of his favorite verse from Isaiah, "we have heard your loving, gentle and persistent voice behind us urging us to walk in Christ's way." Read more about the address Order the DVD
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| Bishop's Health Challenge Culminates in 5K Run | |
 Rising with the dawn on Wednesday, nearly 400 members of the West Ohio Conference gathered before 7 o'clock to participate in the 5K run and walk event. The race took place as a finale to the Bishop's Health Challenge, and Bishop Ough officiated the start of the race. In the end, West Ohio walkers and runners added enough miles to have Walked to the Four Corners of the World more than 6 times! Read more and view photos
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Week in Review and other Media Resources |
 To help pastors and lay members share information with church members about the important events at annual conference, we've posted resources like videos, photos, and written summaries of each day. All Daily Media is available for your use in your church. |
| Pastor rides "North to Alaska" for Vietnam Clergy | |
 Friends, clergy and family gathered for the "North to Alaska Send Off" Sunday, June 24. Grove City United Methodist Church pastor, Dr. Dennis Miller, and friend Bill Bartram left following the Bishop's blessing on a 15 day, 6,200 mile (10,000 kilometer) motorcycle trip to Hyder, Alaska to raise money for the purchase of motorbikes for United Methodist pastors in Vietnam. Prior to their departure, Miller presented Bishop Ough with a check for $16,000 he had raised for the purchase of the motorbikes. Track their journey online at http://dennisalaska.wordpress.com/ (you can still donate too!). Photo Gallery
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| Monitoring Report for 2012 Annual Conference | |
The Inclusive Body of Christ Lead Team has been working on developing a fuller understanding of increasing diversity and what monitoring would need to look like to assist us in reaching out to our diverse neighbors. For the past 3 years, we have diligently monitored our annual conference sessions providing a statistical report with observations and questions. We have also found this to be a frustrating experience, because in general, the diversity appearing on the stage exceeds the diversity represented in Hoover and our congregations. This, however, is not acceptable when we also look at Census data as it regards ethnic and age diversity within our communities. Because the West Ohio Inclusive Body of Christ lead team is committed to increasing the diversity throughout our church, we have made several commitments as we move into the next 4 years. Read more |
| Passages | |
Rev. Richard Ward (retired 1996), died on June 21, 2012. Messages of condolence may be sent to his wife, Georgiana, at 4684 Thrush Ct., Lebanon, OH 45036
Rev. James D Kuhn (retired 1997), died on June 18, 2012. Messages of condolence may be sent to his wife, Nancy Lee, at 116 Steeplechase, Lima, OH 45807.
Rev. Harold McSwain died on June 17, 2012. Messages of condolence may be sent to Joyce McSwain, 2871 Lakewood Drive, Columbus, OH 43231.
Rev. Louis Buckalew (retired 2002), died on June 14, 2012. A memorial service is planned for June 30, 10:30 am, on his birthday, at King Avenue UMC, 299 King Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201. Messages of condolence may be sent to his wife Martha at 509 Cliffside Drive, Columbus, OH 43202.
Rev. Jeffrey Haverfield died on June 13, 2012. Messages of condolence may be sent to his wife, Roberta, at 1548 Canterbury Rd., Marion OH 43302.
Reverend Ronald Leroy Foulk (retired 1995), died on June 11, 2012. Messages of condolence may be sent to his wife, Virginia, at 110 Lakengren Drive, Eaton, OH 45320.
Reverend Ray C. Rainsberger, died on June 11, 2012. Messages of condolence may be sent to his his wife, Mary Lou, at 3417 Dresden Street, Columbus, OH 43224.
Rev. Paul Soung-Wook Kim (retired 1989), died on June 3, 2012. Messages of condolence may be sent to his wife, Doris, at 2209 Victoria Park Drive, Columbus, OH 43235. |
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