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UPDATED May 13, 2014 - Vol 7, Issue 18

  

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West Ohio gets missional!
The current issue of North Central Jurisdiction United Methodist Volunteers in Mission News is jammed full of highlights about West Ohio mission! See if you can find all these West Ohio people, missionaries, teams, missions and trainings mentioned in the newsletter: Camp Otterbein, Elliott Ott, Stevey Willey, Roberta Eddy, Jane Wise, Kurt Tomlinson, Ginghamsburg United Methodist Church, Willie Berman, Ken Bowers, Urban Plunge, Christ United Methodist Church, Elizabeth Heft, Mary Fry, Camp Wesley, Judith Craig, Ken Overholser, Scott Seese, Heather Brake, Jim Burns, Mary Blackstone, Randy Fahey. If we missed one be sure and let us know!
Miller across America
On Saturday, May 17, incoming Superintendent to West Ohio's Foothills District, Dennis Miller, will embark on a 13 day, 5,000 mile solo motorcycle trip across America for The United Methodist Church in Vietnam. Over the past two years, Dennis' fundraising rides have brought awareness to the mission and supplied approximately 35 motorbikes for United Methodist pastors in Southeast Asia. The distribution of these bikes is being managed by our denomination's mission agency, General Board of Global Ministries. Learn more and follow Dennis' blog as he crosses the country at milleracrossamerica.com
Join in changing the world

The hands of thousands will join together in service during Change the World weekend by working to help communities all around the world. For the fifth year, United Methodist churches from 1,500 locations worldwide will take on service projects that improve the circumstances of others and spark public interest in volunteer activities during this annual event. This year Ginghamsburg United Methodist Church is offering over 15 unique serving opportunities during Change the World weekend. The idea for Change the World started back in 2010 when Ginghamsburg pastor and author Mike Slaughter wrote a book called Change the World: Recovering the Message and Mission of Jesus, and United Methodist Communications' Rethink Church initiative adopted the concept. Learn more about the Miami Valley District events

Open house features boating safety
Boating Safety is our theme for this year's Camp Open House Day at all three West Ohio Camps, Otterbein, Wesley and Widewater, this Sunday, May 18 from 1-4pm. Thanks to a $30,000 grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, all three camps have new watercraft for the 2014 summer season. Come out and visit the camps for a wagon ride, camp tours, campfire, snacks and to meet our Camp Directors and summer staff. And we will also be demonstrating our new watercraft, including Stand-Up Paddleboards at Camp Wesley. Check out our webpage at www.westohiocamps.org for camp locations and directions. 
Exemplary teacher awards given
Seventy-seven professors and instructors at United Methodist-related schools, colleges, universities and theological schools have received the Exemplary Teacher Award from the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry in the 2013-2014 academic year. Congratulations to the Ohio educators from Baldwin Wallace University, Ohio Wesleyan University, Otterbein University and the University of Mount Union who were among those included in receiving the award. Learn more
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Let us remember in prayer those grieving the loss of their loved one, and remember in thanksgiving the life of:

 

Rev. Dr. William E. (Edward) Smith, retired United Methodist elder and educator, who died May 8. Bill is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary Louise (Claxton) Smith; a daughter, grandson, niece and grand-nephew. His son, Craig Claxton Smith, predeceased him in 1971. 

 

Bill received his M.Div. and Th.D. at Boston University School of Theology, where he met his wife and became friends with classmate, Martin Luther King, Jr. After serving as pastor of University Methodist Church and director of the Wesley Foundation at the University of Maryland, Bill became the vice president of Wesley Theological Seminary. "Dr. Bill" served in the West Ohio Conference at North Broadway United Methodist Church in Columbus for 17 years beginning in 1965, then as superintendent of the former Columbus South District until his retirement in 1987.

 

Obituary. Condolences may be left at Boles Funeral Home or sent to Mrs. Mary Lou Smith, Penick Village, PO Box 2001, Southern Pines, NC 28388 

 
 
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