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East Ohio District Church of the Nazarene
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August 6, 2015
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OUR DISTRICT PASTOR
|  Dear EOD Family, A friend told me about something they began doing in their worship service that changed the culture of their church. It didn't cost any money, it didn't take any volunteers and it didn't involve technology. All it took was a basket, some index cards and pens. Oh, and prayer. Lots of prayer! During the worship time, they created time and space that people could come forward and write their prayer requests on index cards and place them in a basket at the front of the church. It was kind of like the "open altar" time many churches do, but people would write out their requests when they came forward. Some people would pick up cards as they came into church and had them ready so they would just come forward, place the card in the basket and go back to their seat. I stole their idea. It was amazing how many people participated every single week. We put index cards on the altars. We had index cards on a table as you came into the sanctuary. We had index cards by the basket. And people snatched them up and wrote out their needs and praises. As a pastor, I never read the cards, but I did pray over the basket almost every day. And guess what happened? God began to answer those prayers! People were healed. People found jobs. Families were strengthened. Wisdom was given. I started getting emails and having conversations about how God was answering prayers and it was amazing! I'm not sure why I was so surprised because the Bible tells us over and over if we will pray, God will answer our prayers.  A couple of months ago we as pastors were given cards and asked to turn them in at District Assembly. They were the VISION 2020 cards. These cards said this:
With God's help, our FAITH PROJECTION for 2020 is: Members___________________________________ Worship Attendance__________________________ SDMI Attendance____________________________ New daughter church(es)_______________________ You have no idea how excited I was to have a new set of cards to pray over! I asked Beth Nichols if she would put the cards on a ring that I could carry around, keep with me and pray over. She did and I have been doing just that. However, I have one problem. Not everyone turned in a card. In fact, barely over half turned them in. I know many probably thought it was just another thing to do that doesn't really matter. Or some may have just forgot. But I am taking this seriously and want to be in consistent prayer for you and your church. If you didn't turn in a 20/20 card would you please email our district office at beth@eastohionaz.org with your name, church name and the answers to those four questions. We will put your responses on a card and add it to our ring. You can be assured that someone is praying for you. If you aren't sure if you did it or not, do it again and we'll double check with what we have. I believe God is going to do amazing things among us and it starts with prayer. So do me a favor and fill up our Inbox here at the district office and I'll start praying for you and your church! With God's Help, Dave Lutz |
| THE TOP TENS | 
We congratulate the following churches who led our district statistically for the month of July:
Top Numerical Gain Morning Worship - Carrollton (66); Akron Cottage Grove (17);
Barnesville (11); Rush Community (9); Lisbon (8); New Covenant (4); Martins Ferry (3);
Leavittsburg First (3); and Canal Fulton (2).
Top Numerical Gain SS Attendance - Niles First (56); Carrollton (18); The Resistance (17);
Caldwell First (7); Greentown (6); Warren First (6); Fishcreek (3); Lisbon (3);
Leavittsburg First (3); and Grace (3).
Top Percentage Gain SS Attendance - Carrollton (450%); The Resistance (212%);
Niles First (122%); Greentown (19%); Caldwell First (18%); Windham (13%);
Leavittsburg First (11%); Shadyside (10%); Uhrichsville (10%); and Lisbon (8%).
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| LOCAL CHURCH NEWS |
Norton Community
REKINDLE: A Night of Music
Where: 1177 Norton Avenue Norton, Ohio at Norton Community Church of the Nazarene When: August 15th at 6:00 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM) Special Guest: Joe Vitale from classic rock band the "Eagles"Speaker: Pastor Shawn TwardzikCost: FREE with any donation Performances by: - Dogwood Lane
- Purpose
- Calvary's Love
Contact: Scott Rowe Associate Pastor:Norton Community Church of the Nazarene (330)510-0719 Click HERE for a flyer (PDF) Click HERE for a bulletin insert (PDF) Sebring GOSPEL CONCERT
Sebring Naz will be holding a gospel concert featuring Brent Kimball August 16th at 6pm
Contact Pastor Mike Kimball if you need more information or would like to know how to have Brent at your church. You can hear a few videos of Brent singing on Sebring Naz facebook page. Pastor Mike- preachermike60@gmail.com or 330-248-1589 Click HERE for a Concert Flyer (pdf) Woodsfield KIDS' FUN DAY! Great News from Woodsfield Church of the Nazarene |
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Pastor Joe and the kids
making "salvation bracelets"
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On Saturday, August 1st, the Woodsfield Church of the Nazarene hosted a Kids' Fun Day. The Theme for the event was "One Day, One Way."
The children were treated to carnival games with lots of prizes, hot dogs, cotton candy and popcorn. They got to make crafts, play games and win some really cool tablets and MP4 players. They also watched puppet shows, made salvation bracelets and had Bible study on the Prodigal Son.
Now here is the really great news. Many of the children that attended do not go to church anywhere and at the end of the day 28 first-time decisions for Christ were made by children and their parents! In the next couple of days another 2 adults came to Jesus making a total of 30 decisions for Christ! Praise the Lord for His faithfulness!
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| 35th ANNUAL OHIO NAZARENE SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT |
Your team or teams are invited to participate in the 35th Annual Ohio Nazarene Softball Tournament. When: Saturday, August 8 Where: Smith Park, Delaware, OH Cost: $250 per team Deadline for rosters and entry fee: July 28 Make checks payable to: Marion First Church of the Nazarene Mail roster/check to: Marion First Church of the Nazarene 233 W. Church St. Marion, OH 43302 For more information or questions please call John at 740-225-5874 or Dan at 740-360-1767. Click here for Letter of Invitation Click here for Tournament Rules and Information Click here for Official Team Roster Due July 28 Back To Table of Contents |
| ANNUAL PASTORS' BREAKAWAY |  
Where: Cedar Lakes in Ripley, W.Va.
When: September 28- October 1, 2015
Cost: $155 Double Motel Room ... Same buildings as last year!
Dorm Room $110
Cost includes 8 meals and lodging.
The linens and blankets are provided in double hotel room. Bring them for the dorm.
Deposit: $25 before August 31st. Bring remainder or full payment with you.
Please register and have all costs paid at Breakaway.
Bring items for the auction on Monday night! The auction will help pay for late night pizzas!
- Casual dress
- Golfing, Hiking, Fishing, Tennis, Basketball etc.
- Disc Golf
- Annual Goose Bowl Football Game (2 hand tap of course)
- Free time for renewal, recreation and fellowship
- Meetings each evening
Use this form to register:
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Name _____________________________Phone______________
Church_______________________________________________
Deposit $25_______ In Full $120______Dorm $95________
Room Mate ________________________
No Room Mate preference_____________
All prices are per person - Cost for Motel Room based on 2 people
Check payable to: East Ohio District Church of the Nazarene
Send to: Michael Adkins 1200 Smith Ave SW, Canton OH 44706
Click Here for The Annual Pastors' Breakaway 2015 Information and Registration sheet (doc)
Click Here for The Annual Pastors' Breakaway 2015 Map (pdf)
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| LADIES' RETREAT |
The District Ladies Retreat
Friday & Saturday, October 9-10, 2015
Special Speaker: Jeannie McCullough
Worship Leader: Heather Eastin
You will find additional information on Registration Form and Flyer for the retreat linked at the end of this paragraph. Early registration can save you money. Call Barbara Wallis with questions at: 330-673-8538 or 330-401-8039.
Click HERE for the flyer.
Click HERE for the registration form
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Early bird registration by August 10, 2015: $45 each
After August 10, 2015: $50 each
Ten or more registering together: $45 each
Price includes lunch on Saturday and all 3 sessions with Jeannie and Heather. Supper Friday night and breakfast Saturday are on your own. The Grace Cafe will be have donuts and coffee for sale.
Extend the retreat experience by staying with your friends at a local hotel before the sessions begin. Special rates of $99 are available at the Hampton Inn located at 4331 Lakepointe Corporate Dr. in Stow, OH. Call 330-945-4160 and ask for the Church of the Nazarene room block before September 8. All rooms will be released after that date. They offer a complimentary breakfast, heated indoor pool and exercise equipment. You are responsible for all expenses at the hotel.
Location of Retreat and Payment Address:
Fishcreek Church of the Nazarene
4669 Fishcreek Rd.
Stow, OH 44224
www.fishcreeknaz.org
Barbara Wallis
East Ohio District Women's Ministries Director
330-401-8039
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| DISTRICT FALL GOLF SCRAMBLE | 
2015 EAST OHIO DISTRICT NAZARENE FALL GOLF SCRAMBLE
CONTACT: DAVID GOSS
18 OUTLOOK DRIVE
TALLMADGE, OH 44278
PH# 330-630-9633
PARADISE LAKE GOLF COURSE
1900 RANDOLPH RD.
MOGADORE, OH
PH# 330-628-1313
DATE: SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2015
TIME: 2:00pm SHOT GUN TEE OFF
COST: $26.00-PAY AT GOLF COURSE
REGISTRATION FEE: $10.00 PER TEAM
Mail To: David Goss-18 Outlook Dr., Tallmadge, Oh 44278
FOOD: YES, WE HAVE FOOD AT THE PAVILION
Click HERE for a flyer
SPONSORED BY: EAST OHIO DISTRICT SUNDAY SCHOOL MINISTRIES
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| DISTRICT FALL LAY RETREAT |
DISTRICT LAY FALL RETREAT 
November 6-8 Mohican State Park Lodge Jonathan White - Speaker / Singer REGISTRATION INFORMATION  EARLY REGISTRATIONDue by September 7, 2015
Double Occupancy.....$400
Single Occupancy......$300
LATE REGISTRATION
September 8 - October 7
Double Occupancy.....$415
Single Occupancy.......$310
*** PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE ***
Make checks payable to Laymen's Retreat Please use the link below for more information Click Here for brochure, registration, and payment form (pdf) Back To Table of Contents |
2015 AND 2016 CMP REGISTRATION FORMS and LATEST UPDATE
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To All Certificate of Ministry Preparation Program Participants: Listed here are the registration forms for the 2015 and 2016 CMP classes as well as a link to the MVNU CMP website. Please make note that you can register ahead of time for all classes, or you can register one session at a time. However, the registration deadline for each session is the Monday of the WEEK PRIOR to the start of the session.
Click here for the CMP page at MVNU website (the "Register Here" tab is for the 2015 CMP courses. The "2016 Registration" tab is for the 2016 CMP courses.) Blessings,
Rev. Tracy Ogden Johnson
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| CHURCH PLANTING TRAINING EVENT - MVNU |
Pastors, Church planting can be one of the most exciting and faith stretching ministries in which you participate. In recent years over 1,000 Nazarene pastors and leaders have been trained to be part of the church planting movement. On the MVNU campus we are hosting our second training event August 10-14, 2015. Dates/Times: Monday, August 10, 2015 - 1:00pm to Friday, August 14, 2015 - 11:30am Participants have three track options at this church planting training: - Church Planting Essentials
- Churches Planting Churches
- Becoming a Mentor.
Additionally, there will be Certified Trainer training before and after this event. Church Planting Essentials is church planting "basic training." It is ideal for church plant pastors. The materials were created by Dynamic Church Planting International, based upon years of working in mission areas where the church is expanding rapidly. It is 3 full days, and teaches how to: - Organize and refine your vision, purpose, strategies, and timeline early,
so that you have a clear plan for the future. - Use Biblical principles for church planting in everything you do.
- Recognize and avoid common church planting "land mines".
Churches Planting Churches is church sponsorship 101. It is ideal for pastors of sponsoring churches. It was also developed by Dynamic Church Planting International and lasts 3 days. The sessions in this training equip you to: - Answer fears and objections to church planting
- Determine the involvement of the mother church
- Find resources needed to fund the daughter church
- Overcome common barriers in the new work
- Recruit a church planter and leadership
- Create your own personalized V.I.P. (Vision-Involvement-Plan)
Becoming a Mentor is three full days that train mentors to coach, shepherd, and supervise church planters.
In addition to these training tracks, there is Certified Trainer training that equips and certifies participants to re-teach the materials in their local context. It is provided at no extra cost. Those wishing to be certified must attend a session before their track begins, and another session when their track has finished. Certified Trainer training is identical for both tracks and need only be taken once. Click HERE for the USA/CANADA REGION (MVNU) website where you will find more details regarding Schedule, Cost, Lodging, and Registration Looking up, Mike Williams MVNU Back To Table of Contents |
| MVNU COLLEGIANS CHORALE SINGS AT INDIANS GAME |
MVNU COLLEGIANS CHORALE SINGS NATIONAL ANTHEM AT CLEVELAND INDIANS GAME FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2015  Collegians Chorale will sing the National Anthem at the Cleveland Indians vs Chicago White Sox game
Friday, September 18. Game time is 7:10pm; Collegians Chorale will sing by 6:45pm. All tickets must be purchased online at the link below. $4 is added to the discounted $18 price to help with the choir's transportation. Please inform family members, alumni, friends and church groups to assemble a large crowd to support MVNU and Collegians at this game. Contact Bob Tocheff with any questions. btocheff@mvnu.edu Click this link below to purchase: Cleveland Indians Game password: TRIBE Robert Tocheff Professor of Music 740-397-9000, ext. 3005 740-392-1689 (fax) 740-398-3392 (cell)
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SONFEST 2015 - MVNU
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This year's outdoor festival takes place on Saturday, September 26 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Doors will open at 12:00 p.m.
- General admission price is $15 per person in advance.
- Groups of 10 or more are $12 per person in advance.
- All tickets purchased at the gate will be $20 per person (cash/check only).
A special VIP ticket is also available for $40. This includes a festival laminate, a t-shirt, prime seating, and artist meet and greet opportunities. VIPs also get early entry to the event starting at 11am.
Click on the footer below for the MVNU Sonfest website!
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TRAVEL TO ISRAEL AND JORDAN WITH MVNU
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Friends,
The School of Theology and Philosophy will be traveling to Israel and Jordan in the Spring of 2016. This is an amazing trip which will offer once in a lifetime opportunities for district leaders, pastors, lay leaders and anyone interested in learning more about the Biblical lands. This is your special invitation to join our MVNU faculty and students!
You can take this trip as a leisurely activity but if you sign up for a class (undergraduate or graduate, audit or for credit, courses) offered with this trip, it can count towards lifelong learning hours and continuing education. Certificate of Ministry Preparation credit in Bible can be earned on this trip as well.
It is our desire to introduce many of our pastors and people to the Holy Land and we hope that you can help us promote this wonderful trip. For more information please visit our website at mvnu.edu/bibletrips.
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Itinerary Includes:
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Tel Aviv
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Sepphoris
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Mount Carmel
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Caesarea
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Petra
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Jordan River
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Nazareth
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Bethlehem
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Sea of Galilee
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Caesarea Philippi
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Jerusalem
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Dead Sea
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Capernaum
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Qumran
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Gethsemane
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We will visit many of the most sacred and significant sites of the Bible including the Mount of Beatitudes, the Church of the Nativity, the Mount of Olives, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Dome of the Rock, and much more. Check out our full itinerary here.
Contact:
Dr. C. Jeanne Serrao, Dean of the School of Theology and Philosophy
800 Martinsburg Road | Mount Vernon, OH 43050
740-392-6868, ext. 3600 | Email: jeanne.serrao@mvnu.edu
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DISTRICT PASTORAL AND RETIREES BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES FOR AUGUST
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AUGUST - Gigi Blauser-8/2 (Cortland)
- Mike Moore-8/2 (EOD)
- Theresa Jackson-8/4 (Calcutta)
- Pat Cummings-8/4 (Retired)
- Donna Fish-8/5 (Retired)
- David Johnston-8/8 (Retired)
- Lisa Kasler-8/10 (Cambridge First)
- Paul & Evelyn Bowlby-8/10 (Retired)
- Robert & Sherrie Smith-8/11 (Retired)
- Jeff & Raquel Clay-8/12 (Crossroads Community)
- Dan Skinner - 8/12 (Canal Fulton)
- Janet Peterson-8/13 (EOD)
- Isaac Lee - 8/14/98 (Massillon First)
- Gary Peck-8/14 (EOD)
- Dave & Janet Lutz-8/15 (EOD)
- Jeff Clay-8/16 (Crossroads Community)
- Greg Mondok-8/16 (North Jackson)
- Bob & Bea Donato-8/16 (Grace)
- Fred Blauser-8/16 (Cortland)
- Vernon & JoAnn Morse-8/17 (Retired)
- Matt & Deb Doerle-8/17 (Salem First)
- Wayne & Pat Cummings-8/19 (Retired)
- Greg & Lisa Kasler-8/23 (Cambridge First)
- Tim Lee-8/25 (Massillon First)
- Dave & Joyce Johnston-8/26 (Retired)
- Mike Simms-8/26 (West Point)
- Michael Adkins-8/27 (Canton Calvary)
- Karen Mondok-8/28 (North Jackson)
- Charles Leasure-8/28 (Retired)
- Joan Adkins-8/28 (Canton Calvary)
- Joyce Johnston-8/29 (Retired)
- Aislinn Frazier-8/29/96 (Akron Arlington)
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