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July 9, 2012 - Vol 5 Issue 93 |
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| 2012 North Central Jurisdictional Conference |  West Ohio Conference delegates will meet in Akron July 18-21 for the North Central Jurisdictional Conference, held every four years. The theme of this year's conference is "Moving Forward in Christ...Where the Rubber Meets the Road." Please visit the event website at North Central Jurisdictional Conference for details, schedule and live streaming information. Highlights of the week include:
- Thursday afternoon, July 19, Bishop Ough (Ohio West Area) and Bishop Palmer (Illinois Area) will deliver the Episcopal Address to the delegates.
- Friday morning, July 20, new bishop assignments, including West Ohio's, will be announced just prior to the worship service.
For more about the Office of the Bishop and a Bishop's role in the United Methodist Church, read this brochure. |
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| Grove City UMC Dream Comes True in Vietnam by Rev. Dennis Miller |
 In 2010, the leaders of Grove City UMC dreamed of building a United Methodist local church building in Vietnam. Two years later the dream has become a reality! The name of the church is Habau United Methodist Church and it is located in the central highlands of Vietnam. Over 1000 people are part of this congregation....most sitting on the floor during worship. [more] |
| Maternal Health Advocacy Training | |
 With the generous support of the United Nations Foundation, the Healthy Families, Healthy Planet project will sponsor an advocacy training this fall. The purpose of this training is to bring together people of faith from across the U.S. to respond to the global tragedy of maternal mortality through education and advocacy. The training will occur September 26-28, 2012 in Columbus, OH. The United Methodist Women of West Ohio are key partners in these efforts.
Given the difficulties of the current economy, the Healthy Families, Healthy Planet project will cover all costs (transportation, lodging, meals, materials, etc.) for those selected to attend. More information and the application are available at umchealthyfamilies.org. Applications are due by July 15th, 2012! |
| Shouldering Malaria Burden |
 In 1974, Guy Kasanka experienced a major turning point in his life when he was hospitalized for malaria near his hometown of Bukama in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). After receiving special medical care from hospital staff and witnessing firsthand the nurses' attentiveness, Kasanka felt compelled to help others recover from malaria just as he had. His hospital experience became a profound opportunity to answer the call of God in his life to become a doctor and fight against the diseases of poverty that plagued his community. [more] |
| Pastors Against Domestic Violence Rally | |
 Will you take a stand to save a life? A rally against domestic violence will be held July 19th in Dayton, organized by the Greater Dayton Christian Connection. This is an excellent opportunity to make a public witness and all are invited to participate at noon, Courthouse Square.
Click here to read the recommendation concerning Domestic Violence passed at the 2012 West Ohio Annual Conference Session. |
| Passages | |
Rev. Robert E. Robinson (retired 1998), died on June 29, 2012. Messages of condolence may be sent to his wife Joann at 341 Main Street, Middleport, OH 45760.
Mrs. Bonita E. Burtner, surviving spouse of Rev. Elmer E. Burtner, died on June 27, 2012. Messages of condolence may be sent to her son Robert at 7603 Forest Green Ct., Dayton, OH 45414. |
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