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Mission and Vision of the CAS District 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. Read the Revised CAS Strategic Plan by clicking HERE. |
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Methodist Theological School Offers Online Courses
The Methodist Theological School (MTSO) is offering two online courses this spring:
Congregational Song: Music from Around the Globe taught by Dr. Robin Knowles Wallace.
Course dates: April 25-May 20.
Tuition: $100.00
CEUs: 1
Faith and the Natural World taught by Dr. Tim Van Meter.
Course Dates: April 25-May 20.
Tuition: $100
CEUs: 1
Contact Barbara Smigelski at bsmigelski@mtso.edu or 740-362-3482 for more information or to register.
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Developing Effective Leadership Workshop Offered
The Town and Rural Resource Program (TARRP) is sponsoring a leadership conference for pastors and church teams in smaller membership congregations. The event will be held on Saturday, April 2, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, at the Old Washington UMC (just east of 70/77). The Rev. Sharon Schwab, District Superintendent of the Indiana (Pennsylvania) District will lead the workshop.
Click HERE for a registration brochure.
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CAS District Announces New Partnership in Liberia
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Children of Liberia
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The Capitol Area South District has launched a partnership with ministries in Liberia. Two congregations in the district (Christ UMC, Columbus and Groveport UMC) currently have partnership ministries in Liberia.
A team consisting of representatives of those congregations along with District Superintendent Hank Stringer and Assist. to the Superintendent Jim Waugh have determined a way forward to invite the congregations of the district to become involved in these ministries.
Click HERE for more news about this new partnership ministry.
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Jim's Tool Box
Spiritual, But Not Religious --
A Challenge to the Church
In this month's Tool Box, Jim takes up the category of persons in our society that label themselves as "Spiritual, But Not Religious." Some of these folks are sitting in the pews of our congregations. Many other SBNR folks live in the neighborhoods and communities around our congregations and never think about  darkening the church doors. What does the church have to offer to these spiritual seekers? How can your church make room for them in your congregation? Check out Jim's article by clicking HERE .
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News from United Methodist Community Ministries
Community Gardening -- A Ministry Possibility for Your ChurchHave you or anyone from your church  thought about starting a garden? Does your church have a food pantry or donate food to a pantry? Does your church have a children or youth group? Imagine donating fresh vegetables to food pantry persons or others in your community. Gardening is a great way for individuals from your church and community to work together and have fun. Now is the time to start planning a community garden: we have gardening resources available through UM Community Ministries. Click HERE for more information. Check out this video about creating community gardens:  | | Ever-Green Gardening Ministries 2010 Video Test.wmv |
Training Event Schedule:Click HERE for the schedule of upcoming UM Community Ministries training events (including Bridges Out of Poverty and UM Community Ministries Grant Training). Beth is now on Twitter, and you can follow her tweets at twitter/umcommin.
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Dr. Zan Holmes to Preach at Glenwood UMC
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On Sunday March 27 through Tuesday, March 29, Dr. Zan Holmes will preach at a three night revival meeting that will be held at the Glenwood UMC, 2833 Valley View Dr, Columbus. The theme for the three nights of preaching is "Reaching for Spiritual and Social Renewal in the Lenten Season."
Click HERE to download a flyer for the preaching services.
In addition, Dr. Holmes will lead a workshop and preach at Parkview UMC, 344 S Algonquin St, Columbus on Monday, March 28, from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm. The theme for the one day conference is "Fanning the Flames of Hope." Dr. Holmes is Pastor Emeritus of St. Luke "Community" United Methodist Church in Dallas, Texas. Click HERE to download a registration brochure for the workshop.
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CAS Lay Speaker Training Set for April 29-30
 The Capitol Area South District will offer three lay speaker opportunities during the weekend of April 29-30. The training sessions will be held at Pickerington Trinity UMC, Pickerington. The following classes will be offered: Basic Lay Speaker Training: This introductory class is a required class for all persons who want to enter the ministry of lay speaking. Advance Lay Speaking Class: Those who are Local Church or Certified Lay Speakers may take the Advanced Class. The class this spring is entitled "Lay Speakers Lead Small Groups." Basic Lay Speaker Recertification Class (a new option!): This class will meet on Saturday only. It is aimed Local Church Lay Speakers who need to take a class to continue their certification. Click HERE to download an information/registration sheet. Registrations are due by April 4. |
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Meet Romeo del Rosario WOC Missionary to Cambodia
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Romeo del Rosario serves as the Country Director for the United Methodist Church in Cambodia. As Country Director, Romy is administrator and supervisor of mission programs/projects with a team of workers that includes Cambodians and eleven UMC missionaries from different parts of the world. Hear stories of the incredible way in which the church is creating disciples and transforming the world. Romy will speak at Linworth UMC during the morning worship services on Sunday, April 10. On the afternoon of April 10, he will speak at the Church of the Messiah, Westerville. Click HERE to download a flyer for the event.
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United Methodist Men's Retreat Scheduled for Oct. 8
 The West Ohio Conference United Methodist Men is planning an event for men in congregations of the conference. The one day retreat will be held on Saturday, October 8, fro 8:30 am to 4 pm, at the North Broadway UMC, 48 E. North Broadway, Columbus. The guest presenter for the day will be Gil Hanke, General Secretary of the UM Men, Nashville. The theme for the day is "Creating a Men's Ministry for Every Man in Your Church." Click HERE do download a flyer for the event. |
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Apportionment Update
Click HERE to see the congregations that have paid at least 16% of their conference apportionments as of 2/28/11. Thanks to all for faithfulness in the payment of apportionments.
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Recent Appointments
The following are recent appointments by Bishop Bruce Ough to congregations in the Capitol Area South District:
The Rev. Calvin Alston, Jr. to Christ UMC, Columbus.
The Rev. Kevin Pees to Village Chapel UMC, Ashville.
The Rev. Rick Stuhmer to New Zion UMC, Baltimore.
The Rev. Wayne Stuntz to Faith UMC, Canal Winchester.
The Rev. Tim Burden to Trinity UMC, Pickerington.
The Rev. Michael Denman to First UMC, Newark.
The Rev. Vera Welker to Jackson Chapel UMC, Grove City.
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Prayer Concerns
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Rev. Nancy Draves as she recovers from knee surgery. Our prayers are with the Rev. Barbara Wood Salyers in the death of her father-in-law recently. Kathy Smalley, spouse of the Rev. Jeff Smalley was hospitalized recently. She is now recovering at home. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Rev. Tim Heaton in the death of his mother Evelyn Heaton. Evelyn was the deceased West Ohio clergy member Dana R. Heaton. We remember the Rev. Charles Rader in the death of his sister Very Greenwalt. Our prayers are with the Rev. Rich Rothemich. He is recovering from injuries that he received in a fall at the church following the Ash Wednesday service at the Kirkersville UMC. Vera Close, spouse of retired pastor Virgil Close, is now under hospice care. We remember the Rev. Eugene Brundige as he recovers from complications he experienced following recent surgery. |
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