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August 13, 2013 Vol 6 Issue 8
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| Conference awards student scholarships | |
 Eighteen students from congregations across the West Ohio Conference will receive Next Generations Leadership scholarships for the 2013-14 academic year. Through the generous donations received during United Methodist Student Day Special Sunday Offering and the faithful Connectional Giving of our local churches, the conference provides scholarships to qualified West Ohio undergrad students who are attending accredited institutions of higher education. Read more.....
Please give generously on United Methodist Student Day. Thank You!
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| 5K for a cause | |
Between play practice, track meets and soccer games last spring, Christy Finney found time to organize her community for a 5K race to support Hurricane Sandy survivors through the work of the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR). Ms. Finney, 18, is a member of Urbana United Methodist Church and the congregation's youth group. "After seeing the devastating effects on the lives of people impacted by Hurricane Sandy," she said, "I decided I wanted to help them." Facebook Photo Gallery
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| Terry Heck to direct Harriet L. Miller Women's Center | 
United Theological Seminary has announced that the Rev. Terry Heck will become the Director of the Harriet L. Miller Women's Center. Rev. Heck is an ordained Elder in the West Ohio Conference, where she has served in pastoral ministry since 1990. Recently retired from ministry, Terry still serves in leadership in many capacities. She is a part-time Care Pastor at Ginghamsburg United Methodist Church; Assistant to the Superintendent of the Miami Valley District, and serves in leadership positions on several district, conference and denominational boards.
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| Stay in touch with retirement 24/7 |  The General Board of Pension and Health Benefits' new Benefits Access Mobile App for Apple iPhone®, iPad®, iPod touch® and Android™ smartphone users is designed to do exactly that-to help participants stay in touch with their General Board retirement accounts 24/7. Participants can download the free Benefits Access Mobile App from the App Store with their Apple devices or from Google Play with their Android smartphones. Learn more.... |
| Take a prayer journey with our new prayer lab | |
 Start a new, groundbreaking training movement that could place your church on a transformational journey. Alongside experienced coaches and mentors, pastors and congregations will be led on prayer initiative retreats, practical ministry training, and design and implement their own prayer movement. Learn more...
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| Explore your call to leadership |
 Is God calling you to lead or serve in your church? Are you interested in building a ministry team for community impact?
Have you thought about receiving theological or practical ministry training?
The Certified Lay Ministry Academy was established for spiritual formation, community connections and academic training. Certified Lay Ministers (CLM's) are trained, equipped and certified to fulfill their unique God calling. Learn more about becoming a CLM...
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| History of Hymns: "Nothing but the Blood" |
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Hillsong United - Nothing But The Blood
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Robert Lowry (1826-1899) has provided us with many of the most venerable nineteenth-century texts and tunes from the United States. He became known for his gospel songs while ministering in Brooklyn, producing some of the most popular Sunday school song collections of his day. Lowry's "Nothing but the Blood" has all the earmarks of a classic gospel song. It focuses on a single theme and hammers it home. Read more....
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Upcoming Events
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- August 16-17, Limitless West Ohio: Redefine Tomorrow, Amlin United Methodist Church, Dublin
- August 17, School of Congregational Development via Satellite, Ginghamsburg United Methodist Church, Tipp City
- August 22, Free webinar: Safe Sanctuaries: Children, Teachers and Media, General Board of Discipleship
- August 22, Free webinar: Generosity in Emerging Generations, General Board of Discipleship.
- August 22, Walk in Her Shoes: A Domestic Violence Simulation, Broad Street United Methodist Church, Columbus
- August 22-24,: Crucible Class 3 Event 5, Spiritual Center of Maria Stein, Maria Stein
- August 23-25, Healing Weekend, West Ohio Aids Taskforce, Widewater Retreat & Ministry Center, Liberty Center
- August 24, Early Response Team Recertification, Community United Methodist Church, Circleville
- August 27, Free webinar: Charting a Course for Discipleship, General Board of Discipleship
- September 7, Stewardship 201, St. Andrews United Methodist Church, Findlay
- September 17, Free webinar: Creative Thinking in Faith Formation: An Ancient/Future Approach, General Board of Discipleship
- September 20-21, Global Village Leadership Summit, Eden Chapel United Methodist Church, Cincinnati
- September 21, Volunteers in Mission Team Leader Training,West Ohio Conference Center, Worthington
- September 24, Crucible Class 4 Event 1, Spiritual Center of Maria Stein, Maria Stein
- September 25-27, Leadership Institute, United Methodist Church of the Resurrection, Leawood, Kansas
- September 25-28, North Central Jurisdiction Disaster Response Academy, Camp Asbury, Hiram
- September 28, Festival of Sharing, Otterbein University, Westerville
- September 30, Freedom Schools: Be a Part of the Movement, Grace United Methodist Church, Dayton
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Passages
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Mrs. Marilyn L. Deal, July 4, surviving spouse of Carvey Ike Deal, condolences may be sent to
Mrs. Deane Cardoso (daughter), 110 Nichols Street, Sevierville, TN 37862
Alice Tannehill, July 5, wife of Rev. Robert Tannehill, condolences may be sent to Robert at 960 Braumiller Rd., Delaware, OH 43015.
Rev. Lowell Elsworth Nelson, July 8, condolences may be sent to Mr. Stephen Nelson (son), 240 E Sawmill Rd., Findlay, OH 45840
Mrs. Vera Grimm, July 17, surviving spouse of Rev. Henry B Grimm (Deceased-1996), condolences may be sent to Mrs. Phyllis Solack (daughter), 5643 Shannon Place Lane, Dublin, OH 43016-4301
Rev. Newton H. Fritchley, July 25, condolences may be sent to Dr. Rodney Brent Fritchley, 4212 N 16th St., Phoenix, AZ 85016
Marsha Elsen, July 26, local pastor, survived by husband, Jim. Memory page
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