8^th Annual Antiques and Collectibles Appraisal Fair

Saturday, February 19, 2011

10AM - 2 PM

On Saturday February 19, 2011, the Mt. Moriah United Methodist Women will sponsor the 8^th Annual Antiques and Collectibles Appraisal Fair.  We are privileged to have three qualified appraisers again this year.  They are Bob Branson, Bill Rainey and Mike Brandley.  They will be happy to look at your item and give you an honest appraisal.

The cost per item is $5.00 or 6 items for $25.00.

The following information will explain how the appraisal fair works:

New and seasoned collectors alike often have items for which the value and history are a mystery.  Finding out more about these objects requires finding an expert.  One way to do so is to take advantage of a local "Appraisal Day",

Where you can bring in your items to a roomful of experts and have them take a look at your item, or item, and give you some information about them. 

No appointment is needed.

Choose your oldest or most unusual items: examples of object to bring to an appraisal fair include things that have been in the family for generations or unusual items.

Bring pictures of large furniture in the item is too large to transport usually you can still get an informal appraisal by bringing pictures of your item take pictures from every angle front back and interior details such as a drawer.

Do some research first.  To get the most of the time you spend with your appraiser do your own research first then you can ask more detailed question

Have reasonable expectation.  With the popularity of such shows as "The Antiques Roadshow" some people get their hopes up.  It is important not to have too high of expectations.

Take notes: you will receive a spoken appraisal only so bring a notebook for jotting down information.  Besides the dollar value the appraiser can give you an overview on the history of the item.  The informal spoken appraisal is meant mainly for your enlightenment.  If you need a formal written appraisal (for insurance or probate) you'll need to schedule an appointment with an appraiser.  Expect to pay anywhere from $100 to have a few items appraised up to $1,500 to have a collection appraised.

Any questions please contact Doris Huntington at 947-0987

Food will be available.

Just for your information, the spring rummage sale will be held May 5, 6 and 7.

 This is a change to the regular schedule so we wanted to let you know early.

Wheels for the World provides a free wheelchair, along with the Gospel of Jesus Christ to children and adults affected by disability worldwide.

Since 1994, our Wheels for the World ministry has presented the Gospel by delivering wheelchairs and Bibles in developing countries. But Wheels for the World is not simply about "dropping off a wheelchair." It's about changing the hearts, minds, and lives of people. It's about transforming societies, village by village, person by person. Wheels for the World shares the love of Jesus Christ, extended through the gift of mobility, bringing hope, joy, and salvation to children and adults with disabilities around the world.

How Wheels for the World Works

Step 1

Donated Wheelchairs

Volunteers, known as "Chair Corps", collect used, but restorable, wheelchairs across the United States.

You can volunteer in the following ways: Donate a Wheelchair, Become a Chair Corps Volunteer, or Organize a Wheelchair Drive. Find Chair Corps Volunteers and Drop-Off Locations near you.

Join us for our first meeting for 2011-

Sunday Jan 23^rd in the White house.

What are YOUR New Years Resolutions?

Please come and help us make plans for the whole year. This is your youth group- What do you want to do in the name of Jesus this year?

Our meetings are the 4^th Sunday of each month from 6-8pm

Leaders - Missy Whitaker, Bruce and Diane Morris

There's snow on the ground, and the forecast calls for more.  It must be time to think about baseball, right? Actually it is!  The youth are signed up again this year for the Reds Concession fundraiser.  We are inviting the parents and leaders of the Reflections and CIA youth groups to participate this year.  It is a fun and simple way to help raise funds for these youth groups.  If you don't have a child/grandchild in any of the youth groups, but still want to volunteer - you are welcome too!  Classes for rehires (those who participated last year) and new hires will be happening very soon.  If you have questions or are interested in participating this summer, please contact Kris Byrd as soon as possible at 752-1333.

Awaken the City exists to awaken generations to serve, a city to hope, and the world to transformation through the grace of Jesus Christ.  Awaken the City equips, empowers and mobilizes people of all generations to serve in the urban core. Join us this summer for a week long mission experience in the City of Cincinnati.

We are about transforming lives and transforming the city.  We believe you have gifts to share. We believe the city needs you.  The church needs you.   Join us as we respond to God's call.  Now is the time to  awaken the City.  We have just one question, "are you awake?"

Our purpose is to equip, inspire and mobilize generations to seek transformation in the urban core by uniting the gifts of the church with the needs of the city. Together, we'll serve, worship, and grow closer to Christ.

Awaken the City is a ministry of Hyde Park Community UMC in Cincinnati, Ohio.  We serve because we see the city waking up to God's presence.  

Awaken the City is about people.  It is about our city.  Awaken the City is about partnering with God and following the Spirit into the world.

We seek to unite the gifts of the body of Christ with the needs in the city.  We are in ministry because we see the possibilities for transformation.  

We see the possibility of restoring, renewing and rebuilding the city, one life at a time. The purpose of Awaken the City is to equip, empower and mobilize people to serve in the city and across the world.  

Join the adventure.  Respond to God's love.  Together with God we will Awaken the City.

Mt Moriah wants to join in the Awaken the City missions for our city- High Schoolers and Adults - Watch for more information

West Ohio churches encouraged to fight Human Trafficking

Did you know that 1,000 American-born children and 800 immigrants are forced into the sex trade in Ohio each year? And around the world, more than 27 million people live and work in slavery today, more than in the entire history Trans-Atlantic slave trade? In 2010, the West Ohio Annual Conference adopted a resolution calling for the abolition of modern-day slavery in all forms. Here are a few concrete steps you and your congregation can take to join the fight against human trafficking/slavery:

Pass a resolution declaring that your church supports the abolition of modern-day slavery

Register with the West Ohio Conference as an 'Abolitionist Congregation' 

 ( www.westohioumc.org/slavery)

Use the Bulletin Insert (link: and other Worship Resources (available on the West Ohio website to promote awareness of human trafficking/slavery.

For more information, visit West Ohio's Human Trafficking Web Page at www.westohioumc.org/slavery

United Methodist Conference Awarded $900,000 Grant from Lilly Endowment

WORTHINGTON, OH: The West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church has received a $900,000 Transition in Ministry (TiM) grant from the Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment Inc.  The grant will be used to expand and develop next generation clergy leaders in the West Ohio Conference.

The Endowment is a private philanthropic foundation created in 1937 by three members of the Lilly family through gifts of stock in their pharmaceutical business, Eli Lilly and Company.  The goal of the Endowment's TiM program is to strengthen pastoral leadership by supporting a variety of pilot projects that test new ways for helping new pastors move through the transition from student to pastor.      

 "This summer we submitted a proposal to Lilly Endowment with what we felt was a very compelling case for support," stated West Ohio Bishop Bruce R. Ough.  "We are very pleased to learn that the Endowment agreed and our entire request is being funded.  This is truly a landmark day for our Conference and we are most grateful."

Clergy leadership development has been a top priority of the conference under the guidance of Bishop Ough.  It is also the component of the conference-wide initiative, Strength for Today...Bright Hope for Tomorrow, which has resonated with the most vigor and response among constituents. 

Rev. Wade Giffin, Conference Director of the Office of Ministry, will serve as grant project director.  "This exciting news allows us to immediately put in place many of the goals we have for clergy leadership," he said.  "I am very grateful to Lilly Endowment for this bountiful contribution to our efforts."

The West Ohio Conference will utilize $750,000 of the awarded funds to expand its existing Local Church Residency Program, $35,000 to fund transition from Associates to Residents in certain churches, and $115,000 to assist in funding its Transformational Leadership Academy.

The West Ohio Conference is the ministry office for The United Methodist Church in 58 counties of Ohio, supporting approximately 1,200 local United Methodist congregations, community centers, camps and retreat centers, as well as nearly 200,000 members.

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