Observe Human Trafficking Awareness Sunday on January 12
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Today, more than 27 million people live in slavery around the world, more than at any time in history. Human trafficking, which is the illegal trade in human beings for the purposes of commercial sexual exploitation or forced labor, doesn't just happen overseas - it affects men, women, and children right here in Ohio. But God has a heart for justice, and so must we. Consider asking your church to observe Human Trafficking Awareness Sunday on January 12, 2014. Worship resources, bulletins, and other materials can be found on the West Ohio Conference Human Trafficking webpage.
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Imagine No Malaria - Winter Training Opportunities!
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Imagine No Malaria: The Basics Webinars
January 14, 10-11am or January 22, 2-3pm This webinar will provide an introduction to the Imagine No Malaria initiative in West Ohio and tips for how you and your church can become involved. Attend from the comfort of your home or work computer.
Imagine No Malaria Leader Training
Tuesday, February 18, 10am-3pm Are you a district or church Imagine No Malaria coordinator? Or a Certified or Local Lay Servant or perhaps someone who would just enjoy talking to others about Imagine No Malaria? This day is for you! We'll talk about the Imagine No Malaria program fundamentals including helping churches to set God-sized goals, provide you with materials so you can make excellent presentations and discuss how to use available resources to engage your church and community.
Register for all events at westohioumc.org, click on Register for Events
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MTSO Schooler Institute on Preaching
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Rev. Dr. Mark Kelly Tyler will lead the Schooler Institute on Preaching Feb. 10 and 11 at Methodist Theological School in Ohio, 3081 Columbus Pike, Delaware, Ohio. Tyler is senior pastor of the historic Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia and a fully affiliated faculty member at MTSO, where he teaches homiletics and African-American studies. (learn more)
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Upcoming Events
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- December 27-29, Winter Camp for Youth, Camp Otterbein, Logan
- December 28, United Methodist Women Limitless, Christ United Methodist Church, Kettering
- January 3-4, Candidacy Summit Retreat, Delaware
- January 16-18, Shift Happens: Hope in the Midst of Transition, Houston, Tx
- 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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