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June 3, 2014 - Vol 7, Issue 22

  

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We are blessed as we come to annual conference

 

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ Jesus:

 

The 45th session of the West Ohio Annual Conference is upon us. It is my hope and prayer that our annual conference session will be a blessing to you, the church and the world. Together in the power of the Holy Spirit, God has blessed us to bless every community where we are planted in Ohio and around the world. What a sweet privilege. 

 

Thank you to those of you who are preparing to arrive soon at Lakeside and will be fulfilling your role as a member of the annual conference. To those of you at home, please pray for our session and our members as they perform this rewarding and important work.

 

Your servant in Christ,

Bishop Gregory V. Palmer 

Lakeside Chautauqua welcomes West Ohio

The residents, vendors and staff of Lakeside Chautauqua have been making preparations for our annual conference next week, when more than 2500 United Methodists from West Ohio descend upon their community. Here's a sneak peek at the upcoming article about us in the Lakeside Chautauqua newspaper.  

 

We are most grateful for their hard work and hospitality, and all the behind-the-scenes effort that goes into preparing for our conference. And, of course, for the chance to enjoy the beauty of Lakeside.  If you are new to Lakeside, read its history.
 Special guests at annual conference this year

We are blessed as always to have several special guests joining us at annual conference. Featured worship and teaching leaders are: (click on photo for bios)

Bishop Robert E. Hayes, Jr.
Episcopal leader for the Oklahoma Annual Conference
        
Rev. Eric H. F. Law
Executive Director of the Kaleidoscope Institute
Rev. Bobbi Kaye Jones
Senior Pastor of Tarrytown United Methodist Church

In addition we are honored to have many guests from across the denomination joining us, including representatives from the General Board of Church and Society, the General Board of Global Missions, United Methodist Communications, the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits, and Karen Vo To and Ut To who serve as missionaries in Vietnam. 

Why Imagine No Malaria is a key priority of West Ohio
Anticipation and Appreciation For Sierra Leone Nets People are sharing the good news about lives saved thanks to insecticide-treated nets and more education about ways to fight malaria. In 2010, Imagine No Malaria played a key role in a health campaign that saw the distribution of 3.5 million nets in Sierra Leone. In June 2014, Imagine No Malaria will, once again, help to implement the distribution of medical care and bed nets - replacing the worn out nets with new ones and further cementing the church's commitment to global health. 
 
For a Sierra Leone congregation, it is first the worship, then the work as they gear up to help distribute more than 350,000 insecticide-treated nets. Pictured at left are children working on a Sunday school lesson at Charles Davies Memorial United Methodist Church in Freetown, Sierra Leone on the Sunday prior to the distribution of the nets provided by Imagine No Malarai. Read how Work to eradicate malaria deaths starts with God.

Learn how your church can be still be a part of the offering at annual conference.  Learn more about our Imagine No Malaria campaign in West Ohio.
"Holy Currencies" teaching to be featured at annual conference

Rev. Eric Law will be leading teachings throughout our annual conference session on Holy Currencies: Six Blessings for Sustainable Missional Ministries. The Holy Currencies process promises possibilities for your church team to arrive at exciting ideas for missional ministries. Additionally, this process prepares the church team, with a fresh approach, to create a realistic action plan to implement at least one of these missional ministries. Learn more

Vote for the Telling the Story video People's Choice award winner
TTS Award Our judges spent the last month carefully (and independently) reviewing all the wonderful Telling the Story video submissions and the field has now been narrowed to five finalists for the top award. Now is your chance to vote for your favorite church video for the 2014 People's Choice Video Award! Visit www.westohioumc.org/vote to cast your vote. Voting is open June 1-6. The People's Choice Winner will be announced and played for the  members at Annual Conference.

Live streaming all sessions at annual conference
Every year our "home" audience has grown for annual conference as more and more people watch parts or all of the annual conference session at Lakeside Chautauqua on our Live Stream webpage. This year we'll be live streaming all of the annual conference sessions which take place in Hoover Auditorium, beginning with the Laity Service at 7pm on Sunday, June 8. Please join us when you can - it's a great way to watch (from the comfort of your air conditioned home or office) the ordination of friends, the worship services, the business of the annual conference and to hear Bishop Palmer's Episcopal Address. The sessions will also be available to view later on video. Bookmark this page www.westohioumc.org/livestream and join the conversation there and on Facebook and Twitter. #westohioac  
Family fun events at Lakeside

Your family won't want to miss a chance to check out all of the awesome Family Fun events at annual conference this year! Movie night, family worship, Splash Park and more! Be sure to stop by the special Family Fun booth to register, decorate a name tag and lanyard and grab a yummy treat. All kids will receive special welcome gifts that include discount coupons to Lakeside businesses and local community attractions. 

 

Click here to learn more and download the brochure.

5K walk/run has become a tradition

The annual early morning walk/run has now become a tradition at annual conference and this year we've added the opportunity to benefit Imagine No Malaria. Participants are encouraged to purchase a mosquito net for sub-Saharan African families in need. The race will be held on Tuesday at 7 am starting at The Patio Restaurant and looping around the scenic Lakeside grounds. Register when you check-in at annual conference.  Details about this year's race

Check-in and other good things to know before you arrive

  • Please note check-in has moved this year to South Auditorium so that the lodge can be used for our ever-expanding schedule of events at Lakeside. South Auditorium is located on Sixth Street between Walnut and Central Avenue. Check-in at South will be from Sunday 1-7 pm and Monday 8 am-noon.
  • Walking and biking are the primary mode of transportation at Lakeside, however, for information about parking and shuttle service click here.
  • There is no air conditioning in Hoover Auditorium where all the official sessions are held. Dress accordingly. Check the weather.
  • Hospitality tents will be outside Hoover Auditorium where you can meet and greet speakers and presenters and ask questions.
  • WiFi service provided by Lakeside is available in Hoover Auditorium and other places at Lakeside.
  • Make the most of annual conference by attending new member orientation on Sunday at 5:30 pm at Lakeside United Methodist Church.
  • Enjoy being the first ever West Ohio members to have the opportunity to vote electronically at annual conference. We'll give you time to practice! It's easy and secure.
Stay cool at camp this summer

School is out and Camp Wesley is the place to be this summer! The lake and swimming pool are calling for campers to use them with exciting camps such as Wacky Water Week, Extreme Outdoor Adventure and the Guys Only or Girls Only camps that start this weekend! Wesley has all new lake inflatable water toys, plus the new Stand-Up Paddleboards. Stay cool this summer, beat the heat and surround yourself with God's great creation. www.westohiocamps.org 

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

 

Mrs. Jane Betsy Adams, wife of Rev. W. Charles Adams Jr. (retired), died on June 1. Mrs. Adams served alongside her husband at Fort Recovery Bethel/Celina West Old Town EUB Churches 1951; Pasco EUB 1953; Cloverdale/Webster Charge EUB 1955; Benton Ridge Calvary EUB 1957; Sycamore First EUB 1959; Lakeview Trinity EUB 1963; Sidney Memorial EUB 1965; Montpelier First (D) 1969; Xenia Evangelical (DS) 1976; Zanesville Euclid Ave (N) 1980; Ohmer Park (DS) 1989. A  memorial service will be scheduled at a future date. 

 
 
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