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District Superintendent
Barb Sholis
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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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Medical Mission Teams to Mexico
The mission team is in need of doctors, nurse practitioners, physician's assistants, nurses, pharmacists, translators, cooks, drivers and helping hands. Our mission is coordinated through Manos Juntas, the licensed healthcare ministry of the Methodist Church in Mexico. This mission is open to persons of all races and religions.
Each short-term mission lasts four days - two days of travel and set up, and two days of mission service. This mission affords us the opportunity to foster Christian understanding, give medical care, and witness firsthand the living conditions
of the Mexican people.
Here are dates for
scheduled trips:
-2012-
JANUARY 12-15
Click HERE to download a brochure to register or for more information.
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Positions Available
Granville Centenary UMC Seeks Worship Leader
Applicants need to have a strong passion for connecting people to Christ through music in worship... and be able to build and work with a team that leads the congregation in worship. Strong musical and communication skills are required, as well as a faith that is compatible with United Methodist beliefs. If you have an interest in applying for this position - or know of someone who may be interested - please submit a resume to resume@centenaryumc.com by November 12, 2011. Questions may be directed to Mike Evans (740-587-7047), leader of the search team.
Click HERE for the full job description.
Groveport UMC Seeks Part-time Secretary
Groveport UMC is hiring a part-time church secretary. Applicants should possess skills in MS Office products, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. This position is part-time and applicant must be willing to work a flexible schedule, possibly including an occasional weekend
or evening. HS graduate required. Must be able to pass a background check. Please submit resume, along with three references by Nov 23rd to:
Groveport United Methodist Church
ATTN: SPRC
512 Main Street
Groveport, OH 43125
For Congregations in Need of Someone to Play the Piano or Organ (Sundays only)
If any church is in need of a person to play piano or organ on Sunday (only) I am aware of a young man who would be interested.
He works out of town during the week so is not available for Choir Practice or mid week activities.
If anyone has an interest in talking to him, please contact Eugene Brundige, Associate Pastor, New Horizons - Hilltonia Charge ebrundige@columbus.rr.com or 614.204.4125.
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Mark Your Calendar
May 17-18: Lay Speaker Training (basic and advanced class)
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Leading Beyond the Walls Event Challenges Congregational Leaders to Innovate or Die
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Teams in group discussion at
Leading Beyond the Walls
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Almost two hundred leaders of congregations representing teams from thirty-seven congregations heard Debi Nixon and Randy Meyer from the Church of the Resurrection (COR) in Leawood, KS challenge them to "innovate or die." Debi is the Executive Director of Regional Campuses and Catalyst Ministry for COR and Randy is the Executive Director of Education at the mega church in the Kansas City area. During the Friday evening and all day Saturday event hosted by the Scioto Ridge UMC, participants received teachings on the ten characteristics of growing churches. When the teams left the event on Saturday afternoon, many had made commitments to go back to their congregations and work on ways to implement many of the teachings from the event in the ministries of their congregations.
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Jim's Tool Box
A Decade of Change
in American Congregations
In this month's Tool Box article, Jim summarizes the findings of a study of American congregations during the first decade of the twenty-first century. The study "A Decade of Change in American Congregations" represents a ten-year longitudinal study of trends in American congregations Read the article and compare how your congregation has done over the last ten years in comparison to the trends identified in this study.Click HERE to read Jim's article.
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News from United Methodist Community Ministries
 Update on Job Creation Task Force
Earlier this year, the United Methodist Community Ministries initiated a Job Creation Task Force. So far the task force has connected with two catering ministries. In addition a the task group has also formed a partnership with groups that make jewelry. Click HERE to learn more about these ministries. Workshops Offered in Dealing with Job Loss and Surviving in Hard Times UM Community Ministries is sponsoring a series of workshops called "Weathering the Storm" to help persons dealing with job loss and the economic hard times. The gatherings will be held on 11/29, 12/6, and 12/13 from Noon to 1:30 pm, at the Maynard UMC, Columbus. Click HERE For more information about these events. Lunch will be provided. Beth is now on Twitter, and you can follow her tweets at twitter/umcommin.
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Clergy to Meet with Bishop Ough on December 13
 Active and retired clergy in the Capitol Area South District are invited to meet with Bishop Bruce Ough during the bishop's visit to the district on Tuesday, December 13. Groveport UMC will host the gathering beginning with lunch at 11:30 am. After lunch, Bishop Ough will speak to the pastors on the the topic "Redeeming the Connection." Pastors will be guests of the district for lunch at this gathering. Click HERE to make a reservation for the lunch. |
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Volunteer in Mission Team to Nicarauga June 15-23
 A VIM team to the Managua, Nicaragua barrio of Nejapa is scheduled for June 15-23, 2012. Applications are now being accepted. The team will work with the Fundacion El Samaritano ministry and the Nicaragua Methodist Evangelical Church on various projects. There may be light school construction/maintenance, also hospital visitations with donations of layettes, health kits and toys (maternity, pediatric, women's oncology), Bible school presentations, child feeding program, neighborhood visitations, and visits to other ministries. Time will be available for worship in the Nejapa community, sightseeing and shopping. The cost is estimated to be $1,300 per person plus materials for layettes/health kits/toys. An informative brochure and application are available from the team leader, Jack Reif, at jack.reif@zoomtown.com or phone 513/831-5550. |
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Local Church Happenings
Scioto Ridge Garners "Welcoming Church" Designation
Scioto Ridge United Methodist Church, Hilliard, has been recognized by United Methodist Communications (UMCom) as an official "Welcoming Congregation" for the 2011.
"Welcoming Congregations" are a select group of United Methodist congregations nationwide that meets criteria including embracing newcomers and providing opportunities in discipleship. The recognition program is part of a larger effort launched in late 2000 by UMCom, the denomination's communications agency, to use modern technology and the common language of television to spread the Good News of Christ to a world in need.
Brice UMC Hosts Glory Way Quartet on December 4 Brice UMC is hosting the Glory Way Quartet Dec. 4, 2011.
Entrance fee is a canned food item to support our food pantry and a love offering will be taken to support Glory Way Quartet. The church is located at 3160 Brice Rd, Brice, OH.
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Apportionment Update
Click HERE to see the congregations that have paid at least 83% of their conference apportionments as of 11/1/11. Thanks to all for faithfulness in the payment of apportionments.
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