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March 18, 2014 - Vol 7, Issue 11

  

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Prayers for the people of the Ukraine

Bishop Eduard Khegay of the Eurasia Episcopal Area requests prayers for the people in Ukraine. His prayer is for Ukraine, for peace and unity. In this politically conflicting time, the church continues to share the gospel way - the way of active ministry to people, preaching of hope and faith, proclamation of God's power and providence in the history of humankind. Read more and watch the video sent from our United Methodist brothers and sisters in Kiev.

Former Secretary of State to Speak at Assembly

Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will deliver a keynote address April 26 at the "Make it Happen" United Methodist Women's Assembly in Louisville, Kentucky. "Secretary Clinton is a lifelong United Methodist and a longtime advocate for women, children and youth," said Harriett Jane Olson, chief executive of United Methodist Women. "Her work reflects commitments United Methodist Women and our predecessor organizations have worked toward for 145 years. We look forward to hearing what she has learned in her work with women around the world." (read more)

 

Trial Conference Advance Specials

WOC logo There are many critical mission and ministries within the West Ohio Conference that do not qualify for General Board of Global Ministries Advance Special designation. With additional funding and volunteer resourcing, these ministries could expand their mission and ministry serving people in our communities and regions. Since Annual Conference rules require approval for conference wide appeals, a Special Task force has been created to develop a trial Conference Advance Special, which will allow approved mission and ministries to implement plans for conference wide appeals to churches and individuals. Application, criteria and evaluative standards for application by the May 1 deadline are available here.

Be an early bird for summer camp

WOC Camps LogoCamp registrations are gearing up for a great summer! A brand new Early Bird option this year allows a family to register for summer camp and pay only a deposit of $150 for most camps and $75 for the shorter Explorer Camps. This option hopefully will ease the burden of paying the full cost of camp all at one time. The Early Bird option is available only to campers that register by April 15, with the balance due being charged to your account on June 1, or if registered by mail, a payment is due to the Camp Office. Take advantage of this offer NOW! There are only a few more weeks to utilize this payment option to help families break up camp fees into payments. Please call the Camps Office at 1-800-437-0028 if you have any questions or email [email protected]. We will be glad to assist. Take a look at our summer camp season!

Hymn competition

United Theological Seminary is pleased to announce its third annual song and hymn-writing competition, "New Songs and Hymns for Renewal!" Writers and composers are invited to submit songs or hymns with themes of church renewal or personal spiritual renewal. Submissions are due by April 25, 2014, and winners will be announced following the adjudication.  Cash prizes will be awarded and winning compositions will be performed at United's Opening Convocation for the 2014-15 academic year.  For more information, please visit Music Competition.   

Team finds hope growing in Colombia

How can someone share or explain "amazing" when they see it? What words best describes "amazing?" What the Ohio River Valley District Mission team saw in Brisas last week was nothing short of amazing! The love and hope that is growing in what was once a devastated Brisas del Mar is beyond words. But let us try... After being detained by the Colombian military at a checkpoint far off the beaten path-and in fear of what they might want or do - they showed up every night at the time of adult Bible Study, sat down, and listened to the Word of God being taught! Amazing! To read more about the amazing blessings this team experienced in Colombia, click here

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Let us remember in prayer those grieving the loss of their loved one, and remember in thanksgiving the life of:

 

 

Bessie E. (Ashcraft) Hammons, who died on March 14. Her husband, Rev. Buster Hammons, and son, David Hammons, preceded her in death. Bessie is survived by her daughter, Cheryl (James A. Stewart) Foulk, sister Leona Baldwin, brother Ernest Ashcraft, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.  Obituary. Visitation and funeral will be held at Vorhis and Ryan Funeral Home. Visitation is on March 17 from 6-8pm, with the funeral on March 18 at 10am. 

 

Rev. David B. Sageser (retired 1984), who died on March 10. His wife, Rosemary Sageser, survives as well as a sister, three children, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Rev. Sageser served in the Kentucky Conference and West Ohio Conferences and was founding director of the Wesley Foundation. ObituaryA memorial service for Rev. Sageser will be held at 3 pm, Friday, April 4 at Faith United Methodist Church in Ft. Myers, Florida. Expressions of condolence may be sent to Rosemary Sageser, 8332 Arbor Ct, Shell Point Village, Fort Myers, Florida 33908

 
 
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