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October 29, 2013 Vol 6 Issue 18
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Ohio mission team a part of one family's recovery
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This video is about one family's recovery in New Jersey following Hurricane Sandy. Rick mentions people from Ohio coming to help and that team was led by David Tharpe of St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Findlay.
Find stories of hope, updates on the recovery progress after Sandy, and see more videos of work of United Methodist Church teams here: A message on the one year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy
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Church merger empowers outreach
| Located in Springfield, Ohio, a city northeast of Dayton whose economy has seen better days, Faith United Methodist Church (UMC) was born from a merger of three churches, Central, Story-Hypes, and Lagonda UMC. Merger discussions took place over five years among seven United Methodist Churches, with the goal of creating a single church whose combined resources would enable it to effectively spread the gospel and serve neighbors throughout Springfield. Three of the congregations ultimately voted to become one church in 2009. (read more)
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Change the World 2014
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A very exciting line-up of speakers and breakout sessions has been announced for the next Change the World missional conference on April 3-4, 2014. Always worth attending, this annual conference held at Ginghamsburg United Methodist Church in Tipp City is designed for all church leaders who are ready to stop playing church and start being the Church. Together you will learn how to LEAD STRONG ... leading the PEOPLE who lead the MOVEMENTS that CHANGE the WORLD. (For more information and to register)
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Global AIDS Fund urges "Just Save One"
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The United Methodist Global AIDS Fund (UMGAF) Committee asks local congregations to observe the 15th anniversary of World AIDS Day, December 1, by raising awareness of the HIV & AIDS crisis and committing to Just Save One child from contracting the disease. This year, December 1 lands on the first Sunday of Advent.UMGAF has developed resources to help churches observe World AIDS Day, including a First Sunday of Advent suggested order of worship, a four-week Advent Bible study and 40 Days of Prayers & Actions to Just Save One. [more]
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United Theological Seminary offers Hispanic Christian Academy
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The Hispanic Christian Academy (HCA), part of United's Center for Hispanic Ministry, is designed to impact the local church by equipping and training Hispanic leaders to serve as pastors, church planters, evangelists, missionaries and in other roles of ministry. It is a three-year Course of Ministry program taught online in Spanish. The basic curriculum includes: Bible, Theology, Church and Mission and Ministry. Click here for brochure.
La Academia Cristiana Hispana (HCA), parte del Centro para Ministerios Hispanos de United, es dise�ada para impactar la iglesia local equipando y entrenando a l�deres hispanos para servir como pastores, plantadores de iglesias, evangelistas, misioneros y otras funciones del ministerio. Es un programa de Cursos de Ministerio de tres a�os, con ense�anza en l�nea en espa�ol. El curr�culo b�sico incluye: Biblia, Teolog�a, Iglesia y Misi�n, y Ministerio. Haga clic aqui para el folleto.
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Mission opportunities in North Katanga
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Kamina Children's Home
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You are invited to consider whether God is calling you to participate on a mission experience with our partners in the North Katanga Conference. The following three West Ohio teams are forming for 2014.
Kamina Children's Home February 2014--Make a difference in the lives of children and youth who live at the Kamina Children's. Home.
Medical Team June 2014--Work alongside United Methodist doctors to provide medical care to people in Kamina and Kabulo and provide training for North Katanga medical personnel.
Training Team August 2014 --We have been invited to offer two tracts of training: Clergy leadership and Spiritual Formation for children and youth--particularly children at the Kamina Children's Home. Informational Flyer
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Upcoming Events
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- October 30, Regional Meeting on Health Insurance, West Ohio Conference Center, Worthington
- November 1, 17th Annual Legal Forum, Ohio Wesleyan University, Delaware
- November 2, Tribute Luncheon for Rev. Vance Summers, Broad Street United Methodist Church, Columbus
- November 2, Work day, Camp Otterbein, Logan
- November 2, Imagine No Malaria Training, Central Avenue United Methodist Church, Athens
- November 2, Imagine No Malaria Training, Grove City United Methodist Church, Grove City
- November 2, Imagine No Malaria Training, United Methodist Church of the Saviour, Montgomery
- November 3, Imagine No Malaria Training, St. Marks United Methodist Church, Findlay
- November 3, Imagine No Malaria Training, Sulphur Grove United Methodist Church, Huber Heights
- November 3, Imagine No Malaria Training, First United Methodist Church, Sylvania
- November 7, Regional Meeting on Health Insurance, Shawnee Community United Methodist Church, Lima
- November 7-9, 50/50 Partnership Roundtable, Cheviot United Methodist Church, Cincinnati
- November 8, West Ohio United Methodist Women Mission Exploration, Grove City United Methodist Church, Grove City
- November 9, West Ohio United Methodist Women Annual Celebration, Grove City United Methodist Church, Grove City
- November 9, Early Response Training, Sulphur Grove United Methodist Church, Dayton
- November 9, Early Response Training, Epworth United Methodist Church, Toledo
- November 10, Imagine No Malaria Training, Lewis Center United Methodist Church, Lewis Center
- November 11, Preaching Advent/Christmas: The Desert Shall Rejoice, United Theological Seminary, Dayton
- November 11, Regional Meeting on Health Insurance, Christ United Methodist Church, Middletown
- November 14, Faith-based Health Care with Dr. Scott Morris, Doctor's Hospital, Columbus
- November 15, Webinar: How We Handle Money in the Church, General Board of Discipleship
- November 15-17, Exploration 2013, Denver, Colorado
- November 16, Work day, Camp Wesley, Bellefontaine
- November 16, Work day, Camp Widewater, Liberty Center
- November 16, Stewardship 201, Faith Community United Methodist Church, West Chester
- November 19, Regional Meetings on Health Insurance, First United Methodist Church, Bowling Green
- November 21, Regional Meetings on Health Insurance, Walnut Street United Methodist Church, Chillicothe
- December 5, Regional Meetings on Health Insurance, West Ohio Conference Center, Worthington
- December 6, The Second Holy Spirit Seminar: Signs and Wonders, Ginghamsburg United Methodist Church, Tipp City
- December 27-29, Winter Camp for Youth
, Camp Otterbein, Logan
- December 28, United Methodist Women Limitless, Christ United Methodist Church, Kettering
- January 27, Ohio Ministries Convocation, Broad Street Presbyterian Church, Columbus
- April 25-27, 2014 United Methodist Women Assembly 2014, Louisville, Ky
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Rev. Carl V. Vorpe, retired, passed away on October 20, 2013 at the age of 84. A Celebration of Life Service was held October 23 at First United Church in Middletown with Rev. John Wagner officiating. Condolences will reach Carl's wife of 62 years, Barbara, at 120 Old Carriage Ct, Monroe, OH 45050.
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