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March 4, 2013 Vol 6 Issue 4
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| Incoming Text Message from God: U there? | 
Dear West Ohio Church families:
Our 2013 West Ohio summer camp curriculum is built around this favorite passage of mine from 1 Samuel.
"Then the LORD came and stood there, calling just as before, 'Samuel, Samuel!' Samuel said, 'Speak. Your servant is listening'." I Samuel 3:10
In much the same way as Samuel, our campers will explore the two-way communication with God that leads our own faith journeys. "TXT Messages from God," will use Scripture to examine six "messages" that one might expect to receive from God throughout our lives, and how to respond in faith and with positive actions. Read more of the Bishop's letter....
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| Church fires challenge United Methodists |
 | | Edgerton United Methodist Church after July 17 fire |
It's every congregation's worst nightmare. Fire strikes and the church building that members have loved for decades is suddenly gone or seriously damaged. Two churches in the West Ohio Conference - First UMC in Ada and Edgerton UMC in Edgerton - along with churches in six other states understand that nightmare all too well as they recover from recent fires. Read more of this series on church fires
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| Cessna Caravan has arrived in Ohio |
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For more photos click on the image of the plane.
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The Cessna Caravan purchased for the North Katanga Wings of the Morning has arrived in Ohio. Mechanics will now begin the process of refitting the plane for use in the Congo.Throughout this season of preparation, we invite you to continue keeping this ministry and Gaston Ntambo in your prayers. It is our prayers that make miracles possible.
As you look at the picture of the Caravan ...Imagine whole villages hearing and experiencing the redemptive love of Christ...Visualize the many lives that will now be saved-- transforming tears of grief into shouts of joy! These are the miraculous gifts YOU have made possible through your prayers and sacrificial giving. Thank you for believing in miracles!
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12 Vietnamese ordained local elders in mission
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Although the government has not yet recognized The United Methodist Church in Vietnam, the church in this Southeast Asian country is experiencing phenomenal growth, in part because of the commitment of its local leadership. Twelve of those leaders were ordained Local Elders in Mission in early January. The Vietnam Mission Initiative is one of several in Southeast Asia with which the West Ohio Conference partners. Rev. Wade Giffin, Director of the Office of Ministry, traveled to Vietnam to witness the ordination and brought with him a greeting from West Ohio and Bishop Palmer. Video Greeting Read story
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Sierra Leone fire
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The Sierra Leone Annual (regional) Conference sustained an estimated $40,000 in damage to its conference office in a fire Feb. 15 that caused the death of a Sierra Leone National Power Authority worker. The conference is preparing for its annual conference session March 5-10 and has been forced to work outside its office to try to finish preparations. Read more
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Stewardship and Disciple Making Church Grant Training Events
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Training on two very important topics for church leaders - stewardship and grant writing - are being offered four times this March and April at various locations across the conference. Participants may attend either or both. Church leaders who are intending to submit 2014 Grant Applications for Disciple Making Churches must attend one of the grant writing workshops.
Both workshops will be presented on these dates in these areas of West Ohio:
- March 8/Chillicothe; March 13/Dayton; March 20/Defiance; April 12/Worthington
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| Success that matters....for men |
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 Emotionally, spiritually, mentally and physically, many men feel tired. Off balance. Under pressure. And many have a lingering feeling that something just isn't right--that there must be more to life than this. The problem for many men isn't that they aren't achieving their goals. The problem is that they're often the wrong goals. This event provides a clear, biblical direction for men. It is designed to encourage them to examine their priorities and lives and find a deeper level of meaning and purpose. Session titles include:
- Finding the Purpose for Your Life
- Finding Respect and Honor at Home
- Finding a New Best Friend in Your Wife
- Finding a Deeper Personal Relationship with God
Seminar will be held at: Leipsic United Methodist Church, 127 W. Main St., Leipsic Ohio 45856
March 15 6:30-9:00 -Saturday March 16th 7:30-4:00
Cost of $10.00 a person to cover meals
You can register by calling the Church office (419) 940-3556 or Pastor Tom (419) 890-8154
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Mission Opportunities
| Mission...it's not just a trip. As United Methodists, the understanding that "we are called" and "we are sent" is at the foundation of our faith. Scripture is full of stories of persons who responded to a call and were sent on mission for God. By being a volunteer, you can make a difference in the lives of others, and your life and faith will be forever changed. Learn more about ways you can get involved!
Holy Land Mission, September 21st - October 4th 2013, Holy Land Mission Discovery (Ohio), July 13-20, 2013 Improving Education for Disabled Students (Bolivia), Late July-August, 2013 Templo Aleluya Methodist Church and Casa de Misericordia Orphanage, Mexico, October 10-14, 2013 For more opportunities visit our website at Volunteers in Mission. |
| New Events |
March 9.... Early Response Team training, learn how to assist survivors of natural disasters in their time of need, Hilliard United Methodist Church, details at westohioumc.org, Click on Register for Events.
March 16....Early Response Team training, learn how to assist survivors of natural disasters in their time of need, Worthington United Methodist Church, details at westohioumc.org, Click on Register for Events.
March 16... Developing Effective Leadership for the Small Membership Church, Understanding Ourselves & Others plus Conflict Management & Dispute Resolution, sponsored by Town & Rural Resource Program of East & West Ohio Conferences (TARRP), Waterford United Methodist Church. Brochure
April 8-11... The National Workshop on Christian Unity coming to Columbus for the first time since its inception in 1963, celebrates the spirit of ecumenism. Topics will deal with Christian unity, ecumenical discussions, interchurch conversations, regional leadership, networking and celebration. Read more
April 11-13... Congregational Care Team Seminar, Church of the Resurrection United Methodist Church, three-day seminar designed to prepare lay volunteers to work alongside pastors and staff to minister to and care for your congregation as Congregational Care Ministers.
CCM Seminar webpage
April 18-19...Light the Fire! 2013, sponsored by United Theological Seminary and Ginghamsburg UMC, hosted by Ginghamsburg in Tipp City. Divine Healing featuring a dynamic group of speakers including leading theologians, counselors, biblical scholars, pastors and bishops. For more details and to register visit: lightthefire.org.
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Rev. Fred C Whitley, February 19, Proctorville, Ohio, surviving spouse Alice Whitley, daughter Kohnna Winfield. Messages of condolence will reach them at the following address:
Mrs. Alice Whitley, 61 Township Road, Proctorville, OH 45669
Mrs. Kathryn Snell Everson, surviving spouse of Rev. Sydney Everson (Dec'd 1981), February 19, in Centerville, Ohio. Messages of condolence will reach the family at the following address:
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Everson, 2925 Hillview Ave, Dayton OH 45419
Rev. Sandy Huber's father, Glain Lingafelter, on February 13. Condolences can be sent to Rev. Sandy and Brian Huber at 7127 Trillium Drive, Lewis Center, Ohio 43035
Anna Lamb, 71, Feb 23, mother of Myra Wheeler and mother-in-law of Rev. Gary Wheeler of Germantown UMC, condolences may be sent to: 46 Hickory Pointe Dr, Germantown OH 45327.
Mary Haley, mother of Pastor Don Clinger, February 25, expressions of sympathy will reach Don and Tracy Clinger at PO Box 122, Mendon, OH 45862,
Rev. James Hartland, February 10, cards can be sent to Marilee Hartland Lake, 5991 Sterling Ct. Tipp City, OH 45371. A Second Memorial Service and burial will be in Johnstown, PA, May 18th at 1:00 p.m. at Grove Avenue United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Helen Eilar, surviving spouse of Rev. Norman Eilar (Deceased - 1995) January 30, messages of condolence will reach her son at the following address: Mr. Ralph Eilar, 1616 N Encina Avenue
Rialto, CA 92376
Lillie "Ruth" Deel, mother of Rev. Keith Deel, January 24, words of sympathy will reach Keith and his family at 14941 SR 104, Ashville, OH 43103.
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