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East Ohio District Church of the Nazarene
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August 20, 2015
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OUR DISTRICT PASTOR
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I found my favorite restaurant in Canton. It's called "Dog Daze." A huge thank you to Dan Skinner and Rick Bishop for treating my first of many lunches at this great place!
I realize that many of you probably turn your nose up at things like hot dogs, but I have an emotional connection to them. When I was a kid, our Wednesday evenings played out like this--Dad got paid and we went to the bank (we got suckers through the drive up window). Then we went to one of the hot dog joints and ate supper in the car. After that we went to church. So, I always equated hot dogs as something special and part of a great family routine.
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Matthew Stonie - Hot Dog Eating Champ!
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Being a hot dog lover, a few years ago we attended the event that is like the Super Bowl of hot dog eating. That's right, the 4 th of July Nathan's Hot Dog eating championship. Our family rode the subway to Coney Island and packed in with about 40,000 other people to watch grown men eat MASSIVE amounts of hot dogs. That year was historic as Joey Chestnut and Kobashayi tied after 10 minutes of eating. They went into a sudden death eat-off and Joey Chestnut won his first championship. This year, Joey was beaten by Matthew Stonie who ate 62 hot dogs! Can you imagine eating 62 hot dogs? Right now some of you are making a face like you are sick as you imagine eating that many hot dogs!
But what's wrong with eating 62 hot dogs? Well, if you ate them in 10 minutes like Matt Stonie did, A LOT! But what if you ate 62 hot dogs over a year? Or over 5 years? Or what if you ate 62 hot dogs over a lifetime? Maybe it's less about the amount and more about the pace. Context always contains the idea of "what" we are doing and also the "how" we are doing it.
One thing I learned living in Northwestern Ohio with all the farm land was the truth of the rhythm in life. There is a season to plant, a season to grow, to harvest and rest. It's a rhythm and if you shortcut the rhythm, you will pay dearly for it. God created us for rhythm. We have seasons of life. There is the Sabbath principle and the time of Jubilee. In church life, there are "seasons" which include times of Advent, Lent, and the other seasons which are part of a rhythm of the church. Some of these seasons are about celebration, some are about anticipation and some are very intense and challenging.
How are your rhythms? How is the pace of what you are doing as a church and also as an individual? Again, the question isn't always whether we are doing the right things as a church, but it can be the pace of what we are doing and how we are doing it. You may be trying to feed your congregation 62 hot dogs, but at what pace?
If you feel you are out of rhythm as an individual, let me give you a couple of books I've read that have helped me gain some health and perspective. Simple Life by Thom Rainer and Momentum for Life by Michael Slaughter are two excellent resources.
Personally, I don't think there is anything wrong with 62 hot dogs. But I believe that should be a yearly amount and not a 10-minute meal. It's all about rhythm!
Have a Great Weekend,
Dave Lutz
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NMI FESTIVAL
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Click HERE for a poster
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THE TOP TENS FOR JULY
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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 |
Calcutta
with Jonathan White
Calcutta Church of the Nazarene is holding an evening of music featuring Jonathan White.
The concert will begin at 6 p.m. on Sunday August 30th.
The congregation of Calcutta Nazarene warmly invites the public to join them for this wonderful time of praise and worship in song.
The church is located at 50131 Calcutta Smith Ferry Rd., East Liverpool, Ohio 43920.
New Covenant Worship Center
Gospel Music Night with the Victory TrioSunday, Sept. 6th, 2015 at 6 p.m. New Covenant Worship Center
1900 Canfield Rd., Youngstown, OH 44511
A gospel ministry evangelistic team from Central Ohio, the Victory Trio started this group in 2009 with George McCorkle and his wife Sharon along with Joyce Lane Piatt. God has blessed them with four recording projects, and three national radio releases. Please invite a neighbor, friend, or family member and join us for a great night of music. A love offering will be taken for them.
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| NYI BIBLE QUIZ SCHEDULE 2015-2016 |
East Ohio NYI 2015-16 Bible Quiz Schedule
September 19
| Rush | Galatians 1-5 | October 17
| Cuyahoga Falls | Galatians 1- Ephesians 2 | November 21-22
| Tristate at MVNU |
| December 12
| Columbiana | Galatians, Ephesians, thru Philippians 2 | | January 9 | Greentown | Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, thru Colossians 1 | February 13
| Orrville | Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians and Philemon | | March 11-12 | Akron Arlington | District Finals All 5 Books | April 9
| Massillon
| Top 30 Quiz-off | | May 5-7 | Mt Vernon | Field Quiz |
Bible quizzing is starting up just around the corner. Coaches' meetings will start at 8am, and quizzing will start at 8:15am. Come and Bring your teens! This is a great chance to encourage your teens to study the word of God, promote fellowship with other teens from across the district and disciple your teens in their relationship with Christ.
Costs:- District quiz meets: $3 per quizzer
- Tri-state quiz: $35.00 per team entry fee, $5.00 discount for bringing any blue or computer working jump seats, $5.00 discount per team for multiple team entries from the same church
- District finals: $3 per quizzer, $10 per team
Tim Lee, District Quiz Director
330-324-1988
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| 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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| 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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