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January 21, 2014 - Vol 7, Issue 3

 

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FACT moves into exploration phase

Since May of 2013, clergy and lay leaders from all corners of our conference have worked together with the Financial Advisory Consulting Team (FACT). On January 18, our first exploration FACT meeting was held with 36 laity representing all of our eight districts. Conversations took place around building trust, strategic vision, and reviving declining local congregations. This first get-together was a great start as we begin this new future of God's Mission within the West Ohio Conference. Learn more...

How to Make Sure Your Super Bowl Gathering is Legal

With an anticipated Super Bowl audience of over 111 million viewers this year, hosting a church Super Bowl viewing party is an excellent outreach opportunity. But even churches who are very aware of copyrights for typical church activities can be perplexed about copyrights and licensing relating to the Big Game. The good news: you ARE able to present the Super Bowl in your facilities...but there are a few key points you need to keep in mind to keep it legal. Learn how...

Are you ever asked to raise money for a ministry or other charity? In his book A Spirituality of Fundraising, renowned author and teacher, Henri Nouwen, reminds us that fundraising is actually a form of ministry. Join The Upper Room and the Henri Nouwen Society for " Fundraising from the Heart," a series of call-in telephone seminars featuring Parker Palmer and others. Whether you are a fund development professional or a part time fundraiser, you'll gain a fresh perspective on fundraising.  Learn more or register for this January event....

Musical brings words of Martin Luther King Jr. to life

"I Have a Dream" The Musical from TheatreSouth Atlanta, is a touring production which celebrates the civil rights movement and historical figure of Martin Luther King Jr. A lay member of the New York Annual Conference, Brigette Keane, dreams of helping the musical go on tour through United Methodist churches, organizations or annual conferences and she's ready to help. Read more....

How can we give hope and save lives?

The West Ohio Conference has joined 45 other annual conferences from across our denomination who have come together to save lives by preventing needless deaths from malaria. Our conference goal is to save 350,000 lives over the next several years by raising 3.5 million dollars. Many churches have already made a commitment to saving lives through the Imagine No Malaria initiative. Thank you for those commitments; it's why we're almost half way to our goal today!  We invite you and your church to join the West Ohio effort in saving lives! Here's how.

The West Ohio Conference Commission on Archives and History is to assist local churches in preserving their records, compiling their history and celebrating their heritage.  We do this in partnership with the United Methodist Historical Society of Ohio (UMHSO). Annually, the UMHSO recognizes the Local Church Historian of the Year and churches celebrating significant anniversaries.

Submit your nominations for the historian of the year and share your church anniversaries by clicking here.

West Ohio Camps are offering Confirmation Camp this March!. Students will be provided an opportunity to explore their own faith journey, while learning the history of The United Methodist Church. Topics include United Methodist Church History and Structure, Means of Grace, Wesleyan Tradition and Spiritual Gifts. This retreat is recommended for students in grades 6-9, participating in Confirmation within their local congregation. Details, registration....

Guatemala Mission Team Looking for Participants

A local mission team heading to Guatemala this summer is looking for more participants. Bexley United Methodist Church is planning a mission experience in San Juan Cerritos, Guatemala, from May 31-June 8, 2014. The team of young adults and adults will do construction work on a school, as well as interact with the students during play times, and build relationships with teachers and community members. The project may involve masonry, stucco completion, painting and floor installation. Team fee is $600 plus airfare (approx. $700) and immunizations ($250). A $200 non-refundable deposit is due on February 23. For more information, contact Team Leader Sandy Hoover at 614-560-5506.

England in the footsteps of John Wesley

You're invited to join the High Street United Methodist Church Chancel Choir on a tour of England "In the steps of John Wesley" this May. Stops will include London (Charterhouse, Wesley's Chapel, Aldersgate St.), Epworth (St. Andrew's Church, Old Rectory), Cotswolds (Oxford, Asbury's cottage) and Bristol (New Room, Charles Wesley's house). The choir will perform several times throughout the tour. In order to have the best performances possible, singers are preferred, but you do not need to be a singer to join the trip! Space is limited, so act now! The registration deadline is February 1. For more information, go to www.highstreetumc.com/england or contact Rev. Jeff Allen.

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