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Capitol 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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Shrove Tuesday Celebration Set
Again this year, the clergy of the Capitol Area North and Capitol Area South Districts will gather for a Shrove Tuesday Celebration on Tuesday, February 16, at 11:00 am, at the Bexley UM Church. Guest speaker for the service will Bishop Bruce Ough.
Mark your calendars, more information will be available later. |
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IRS Mileage Reimbursemetnt Rate Set for 2010 The Internal Revenue Service has announced that the standard mileage rate for auto expenses for 2010 will be 50 cents per mile. | |
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Training Sessions for Local Church Leaders to be Offered in February
 On Saturday, February 27, the Capitol Area South District in cooperation with the Pohly Center for Supervision and Leadership Formation will offer two training events. The training will be held at Crossroads UM Church, 1100 South Hague Ave, Columbus. The morning session (9:00am to noon) will focus on the work of Staff/Pastor Parish Relations Committee. This workshop will explore the roles and responsibilities of the committee per The Discipline and give practical suggestions for ways to improve the committee's overall ministry and effectiveness. The workshop is intended for pastors, committee chairs and committee members. Bring as many members of your committee as possible.
The afternoon session (1:00pm to 4pm) will feature a workshop to help sharpen the skills of leaders on the Board of Trustees, the Committee on Finance, and the Nominations and Leadership Development Committee. Supporting the church's mission and holding effective meetings will be explored in a large group format. Break-out sessions will provide guidance on the specific duties and ministry for each administrative committee. The workshop is intended for committee chairs and members of the administrative committees.
Leadership for both training sessions will be provided by Roger and Marilyn Evans and Rev. Ed Wilder of the Pohly Center for Supervision and Leadership Formation at United Theological Seminary, Dayton, OH.
A lunch will be provided for those persons participating in both sessions. The cost of the lunch will be five dollars at the door.
Registration is available at the Capitol Area South District website by clicking HERE. Registrations are due by Friday, February 19. |
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Jim's Tool Box
 Turning Around the Cycle of Decline
In last month's issue discussed the life cycle of organizations including congregations (click HERE to read last's month's article. In this month's Tool Box article Jim focuses on what it takes to turn around a church depending on where the congregation is on the life cycle curve. Click HERE to read Jim's article to see if you can place your congregation on the life cycle. |
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Support for Clergy Through Employee Assistance Program
 For clergy who are under stress in their work or because of family issues, the West Ohio Conference has a new program available at no cost. The West Ohio Conference has established an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that is specifically to deal with such issues. The EAP, called Matrix EAP, is a program designed to help clergy in getting over some hurdles in seeking help.
Click HERE for more information about this program.
Click HERE to for the information about this program on the West Ohio Conference website.
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UM Community Ministries: Workshops Scheduled for 2010
 Community Ministries is collaborating with several partners to offer serveral training events in 2010. Events will range from "Every Member in Ministry" to how the church can be a center for mental health and healing.
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Deadline for Year End Reports
 Watch for a new look in the 2009 Year End Reports. The conference office will be mailing hard copies of the forms and instructions to senior pastors. All forms can be submitted online through the General Council on Finance and Administration website. Once the information has been submitted online, a variety of reports and charts can be created with the information that has been entered . As an alternative, hard copies of the reports can still be mailed to the conference office. Reports must be submitted online or received in the conference office by February 8, 2010.
The deadline for mailing Conference Apportionments is January 4. The deadline for Conference Apportionments to be received in the Conference Office is January 8.
Click HERE for a sheet that includes all the year end deadlines for apportionments and year end reports. |
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Lay Speaker Classes Set for May 21-22
 The spring CAS Lay Speaker Training will be held on May 21-22, at the Asbury South UMC, 4760 Winchester Pike, Columbus, OH 43232. The Basic Course will be offered. The Advanced Class will be on preaching. Registration information will be available after the first of the year. |
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WOC Metro Ministries Newsletter Available
 The Winter issue of the WOC Metro Ministries is now available. It features an article about the ministry of New Life UMC, Columbus. In addition, this edition includes information about upcoming workshop and training events that will be offered in 2010. Click HERE to download the newsletter. |
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Brice UMC Partnering to Bring Dead Serious About Life to the Area.
Brice UMC is partnering with other area churches to bring the drama Dead Serious About Life to the area on January 23-24. This drama is performed by youth with a message for youth. It will be performed at Pickerington Central High School.
A flyer is attached. If you have questions, please contact Theresa Lee (614-563-7650) or call Brice UMC (614-866-3025).
Click HERE to download a flyer for the play. |
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Apportionment Update
 Click HERE to see a list of those congregations in the Capitol Area South District that have paid at least 90% of their West Ohio Conference Apportionments through December 30, 2009. Remember some congregations do not send in their payments until the very end of the month so all giving may not be reflected in this report.
The deadline for mailing Conference Apportionments is January 4. The deadline for Conference Apportionments to be received in the Conference Office is January 8.
The February issue of The Connection will include the final report for the Conference Apportionments for 2009.
Thanks to all congregations in for their giving in support of the the wider mission of the church through their giving to the apportionments. |
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Prayer Concerns
 The Rev. Danny Dahl (honorable location) is now at home recuperating from serious injuries to his right leg as the result of automobile accident in November. He relates to the Hilltonia-New Horizons Charge. | |
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