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| The Official Publication of the Capitol Area South District |
April, 2009 |
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 Greetings in the name of the Risen Lord! As we prepare to celebrate the joy of the Resurrection, may the hope and joy of Jesus the Christ be real in your heart and life in these days!
The Capitol Area South District Office Staff
Hank Stringer Jim Waugh Carol Wilson
District Superintendent Assist. to the Administrative Assist.
Superintendent
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 Captiol Area South Mission and Vision:
Our Mission: The Mission of the Capitol Area South District is to encourage and equip United Methodist congregations in their mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Our Vision:
The vision of the Capitol Area South District is that all local churches are to be disciple-making centers that mirror the demographic composition of the community in which they are located in terms of age, ethnicity, and cultural background; and that the congregations continually grow and reach new people for Christ and strive to be open and inclusive of all God's children.
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 Jim's Tool Box
New Features on Link 2 Lead (Part 1)
Jim's article this month begins a two part series on new features in the demographic data service Link2Lead. Now you can easily and quickly map the household location of the members and constituents. In this article Jim discusses the new "MemberView" feature on Link2Lead.
Click HERE to read Jim's article. |
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Leadership & Visioning Team Aligns with Four Areas of Focus
At a recent meeting the Leadership and Visioning Team of the Capitol Area South District adopted the Four Areas of Focus to align the ministry of the district with the West Ohio Conference and the wider United Methodist Church. Click HERE to read about this new alignment focus and what it means for ministry in the CAS District.
Are You Ready to Help Eliminate Disease and Poverty?
The CAS Leadership and Visioning Team is extending a call/challenge to laity and clergy in the district who will join in the effort to engage in ministry with the poor and stamp out killer diseases of poverty. Leaders are being sought to help lead and staff teams that would address these two Focus Areas. Click HERE for more details to see how you can get involved. |
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 CAS District Conference Scheduled for May 17
The District Conference will be held on Sunday, May 17, at 3:00 pm, at the Walnut Hill UM Church, 975 Rathmell Road, Columbus. Theme of this year's conference is "In Partnership with our Mexican Sisters and Brothers." The preacher for the day will the the Rev. Lupina Stewart.
We will focus on the CAS partnership wtih the Templo de Vida y Esperanza (Temple of Life and Hope) in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Click HERE for more details about the program for the day. |
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 Pre Annual Conference Briefing Planned for May 7
The briefing will focus on the thirty-two constitutional amendments that the 2008 General Conference adopted. These amendments must be ratified by the annual/central conferences before they can be part of the constituion of the UMC. Click HERE for more information about the process and the amendments themselves.
All clergy and lay members to annual conference are expected to be present for the briefing. |
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 Lay Speaking School Set for May 15-16
The Basic Lay Speaking Class will be offered for those new to the lay speaking ministry. The Advanced Class will be "Leading in Prayer." Click HERE for more details about the class and how to register. |
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 UM Community Ministry News
The Rev. Beth Weisbrod, Executive Director of the United Methodist Community Ministries of the Capitol Area Districts, writes this month about how you can get involved in launching a community garden at your church.
Beth also shares information about Transitional Housing Networks forming in Newark and Columbus.
Click HERE for details about the the community gardens and the transitional housing networks. |
Community Ministries Outreach Workshop: "Understanding Homelessness and the Culture of Poverty" April 30, 9:30 am, North Broadway UMC. Click HERE for a flyer for this event.
Community Ministries Grant Workshop: Learn how to apply for grants from the UM Community Ministriesand from other sources in our county. The event will be held at several locations around the North and South Districts. Click HERE for a flyer for this event. (This event is mandatory for all congregations applying for UMCM grants for the first or second time).
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S.O.W.E.R. Update
There have been some changes in the plans and the needs for the S.O.W.E.R. (Sharing Our Witness - Enriching Relationships) Ministry that seeks to build homes in the Henderson Settlement area of southeast Kentucky. Click HERE for details about how you can get involved and help out. |
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 Spring Fest Open House at Camp Otterbein
The annual Open House at Camp Otterbein is scheduled for Sunday, May 17, beginning at 2:30. All kinds of fun activities are planned. There will be dinner at 5:30 and a worship sevice at 6:00 pm.
Click HERE for more details.
Click HERE to download a bulletin insert for the Spring Fest. |
M.A.D. Camp sponsored by the Capitol Area South District will be held during July 26-31.
Click HERE for more details about the camp on the Camping Ministry Website.
Volunteer counselors are needed for the week of July 26-31. Training for volunteers is available. Discount prices for the children of volunteers are also available. Contact Angie for more information or if you would like to serve as a volunteer. |
| Pastors: It's Time to Sign Up for One to Ones |
Dr. Stringer will begin meeting with pastors for their one-to-one conversations on June 17th. If you would like to schedule a summer one-to-one appointment please call the District Office at (614)222-0600 or toll free (877)222-0526. Click HERE to see the list of summer times and dates available, they will be filled on a first come first served basis. |
Training Opportunities
Here are two events planned for this summer:
School of Congregational Development
July 29-August 2
Evanston, IL
This school has tracks for new church development and for congregations seeking to renew their ministry.
Click HERE for a brochure of the event. Click HERE to visit the SCD website. |
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Five Day Spiritual Academy
August 23-28
Spiritual Center of Maria Stein
An opportunity for spiritual reflection and growth
Click HERE for a copy of the event brochure. |
 Dwayne Shugert Publishes Book on Faith and Harry Potter
The Rev. Dwayne Shugert, pastor of Eastview UMC, announces the publication of a book that he has written:
"I want to let you knwo that my new book, Fierce Love: Finding God in Harry Potter, is now available through lulu.com. All you need to do is type "fierce love" (without the quotation marks) in the search box, and my book comes up. You can order it directly from that website. I also have some copies that can be purchased as well."
"I am available for any church or group that would like for me to come and speak about how we can experience God right here in our dailiy lives and through pop culture. If there are any questions, thoughts, comments, or anything else please feel free to contact me. The church number is 614-235-7895 and my cell phone is 614-607-4404. Or contact me via email at eastviewumc@sbcglobal.net." |
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 Apportionment Update
The results for apportionment giving to the West Ohio Conference for the first quarter of the year are in. These results are for "faith share" giving through March 31.
The accompanying listing shows congregations in the CAS District that have paid 100% or are on track to pay 100% through the first quarter.
Click HERE for the report. Click HERE to download the full report from the West Ohi Conference website. |
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 Joys and Concerns
We celebrate with the Rev. Tina Dietsch Fox (Hopewell, Franklin Co.) and Joe Fox in the celeration of their marriage. There were married on February 14.
The Rev. John Gray (Jackson Chapel) has been undergoing some tests recently.
The Rev. Ruben Cabanillas (Pataskala) and his father who is critically ill.
Judy Baker, spouse of the Rev. Wes Baker (retired), as she receives treatments for lymphoma. |
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Recent Appointments in the CAS District
The Rev. Greg Swan has been appointed to the Circleville Good Shepherd UMC.
The Rev. Bob Sholis has bee appointed to the Perrtyon-Smith Chapel Charge
The Rev.Kevin Quincel has been appointed as associate pastor at Reynoldsburg UMC.
The Rev. Ty Myers has been appointed to Ashville Zion in addition to Circleville Emmanuel where he is currently serving.
The Rev. Roger Nichols has been appointed to the Chatham Charge.
The Rev. Dale Lykins has been appointed to Scioto Ridge UMC.
The Rev. Desiree Carter has been appointed to Lancaster Maple Street UMC.
The Rev. Ron Dixon has been appointed to Pleasant View UMC in addition to Emmett Chapel where he has been serving.
The Rev. Jon Osmundson has been appointed to Salem Kingston.
Click HERE for an updated list of all recent appointment announcements on the WOC website. |
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