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September 17, 2013  Vol 6 Issue 13

 

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Scam targets United Methodists
Scam A scam involving someone contacting United Methodist churches and representing the resident bishop's office has been moving from conference to conference across the country and has now reached West Ohio. 

No member of the episcopal, conference or district staff of this conference or any other conference will ever contact your church and solicit money over the telephone. The conference sent two broadcast emails last week as well as posts via social networking alerting church offices and clergy to the scam. Please read more.

The "Sermons of Wesley" project
Wesley Preaching Beginning this fall, Methodist Theological School in Ohio and the East Ohio Conference Commission on Religion and Race are sponsoring an opportunity to discuss the sermons of John Wesley and their particular relevance for United Methodist people of color. The event will span eight months, October 2013-May 2014. Learn more...
International Day of Peace
Prayer

The International Day of Peace, observed September 21, is a day designated by the United Nations to strengthen the ideals of peace within and among all nations and peoples. As this day approaches, please pray for the end of hostilities around the world and remember those affected from tragic losses due to the September 11 event, the 12-year war in Afghanistan, and the more recent escalating conflict in Syria. 

 

Coloradoans shaken in body, strong in faith 

United Methodists in Colorado are asking for prayers and monetary donations in the wake of the floods that have ripped up roads, cut off communities and taken the lives of at least four people. Hundreds of people are still unaccounted for following the deadly floods according to news reports. (photo courtesy of Rocky Mountain Conference)

 Read about the experiences of Colorado United Methodists

Healing and hope weekend

Aids Sixty persons gathered in August at Widewater Camp & Retreat Center to journey with each other at the AIDS Healing Weekend. This annual event is open to persons affected and infected with HIV & AIDS and is a time for celebration of lives lost and lives living with the disease. "God's love is nowhere more evident as it is when people who are used to feeling outcast and afraid receive the warmth, healing and hope that I've seen at the Healing Weekends." says Brian Montgomery, chair of West Ohio's Aids Taskforce.  Read more

The Light of Freedom premiere

The Light of Freedom - Trailer #1 - A KICKS Flicks ProductionYou're invited to the Central Ohio premiere of The Light of Freedom, an independent film about brave Americans who were involved in the Underground Railroad during the onset of the Civil War. The story centers around the historical William Hanby family. Hanby House in Westerville is a United Methodist Historic Landmark honoring William Hanby, the 15th Bishop of the United Brethren in Christ Church and co-founder of Otterbein University. 

Generation Transformation: young adult mission opportunities

Young Adult Mission Young adults inside and outside the church today are searching for opportunities to change the world. Generation Transformation includes a variety of opportunities for young adults to serve others through Global Ministries. Programs such as Global Mission FellowsGlobal Justice Volunteers, and Individual Volunteers give individuals between 18 and 30 years old opportunities to explore their call to ministry and service. For more information, visit the West Ohio Young Adult Missionaries webpage.

Upcoming Events

Passages
June Shunk, wife of Rev. Ralph Shunk, September 11.Condolences can be sent to Rev. Ralph Shunk, 6000 Riverside Drive, Apt. A559, Dublin, Ohio 43017. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Friendship Village of Dublin Resident Benevolent Fund or Linworth United Methodist Church Memorial Fund.    

Rosemary Osborn,
widow of Rev. John F. Osborn, August 28. Survived by son John P. Osborn and sister, Miriam Wagner. 
Condolences will reach Rev. John P. and Donna Osborn at 300 Stonebend Drive, Powell, OH, 43065 and Rev. John and Miriam Wagner at 143 Delaware Xing West, Delaware, OH 43015.
 
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