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Bishop Palmer Visits Conference Office
Bishop Gregory V. Palmer, new West Ohio bishop starting September 1, visited the conference center two days last week to meet with the Cabinet, staff and other conference leaders. After meeting the staff - most for the first time - the staff surrounded the new bishop with prayers for his transition and ministry here. In his message of greeting, Bishop Palmer shared his excitement for the opportunity to serve in West Ohio and continue the outstanding ministry already in progress. The Bishop and Mrs. Palmer also toured the conference center and visited their new home in Worthington.
Methodists Join in Olympic dreams
All along the length and breadth of the United Kingdom, Methodists have been running in the official Olympic torch relay, serving up perfect cups of properly brewed tea to visitors, and presenting official arts events for the year-long "Cultural Olympiad" - a major international festival of arts and culture. Among those selected to carry the Olympic torch in the North of England was Tom Clayton, a 26-year-old Methodist. [read more]
Looking for new resources for your small group? The 2012 EcuFilm Back-to-School cataloghas many new resources (like "Stuck" and "The Jesus Movie" pictured) for adults, youth and children.
The 2012 Festival of Sharing will be held on September 29 this year at Otterbein University Campus Center. West Ohio local churches have supported this outreach for years with participation in the day's festivities and by providing needed health kits, school kits, emergency clean-up buckets, and baby care kits.
Rev. Forrest Merle Garner (retired-1989) died on August 9, 2012. Messages of condolence may be sent to his wife Linda, 1200647 Ura Lane, Northglenn, Colorado 80234.
Looking Ahead:
Sept. 5-Oct. 17...UMC Online Training; registration open through August 30. Start each course when it best fits your schedule and move at your own pace. Each course includes 4-6 weeks of instruction. A course facilitator will respond to your work and answer questions via forums. Courses include: Web Ministry 101; Welcoming Ministry 101 and Turning Connectional Living into Connectional Giving.[more]
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