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East Ohio District Church of the Nazarene
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August 28, 2015
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OUR DISTRICT PASTOR
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I've been around East Ohio for a little over a month now. I thought it might be nice to give you an update on how things are going and what is happening around the district.
- We have a lot of challenges with many open churches. But I am very encouraged as I have talked with churches and pastors about what God is doing behind the scenes! I could fill this article up with stories about how God is moving, preparing, shaping, and fulfilling. My faith has been strengthened over this past month as I have witnessed the hands of God at work. My biggest challenge isn't the open churches, but it's the time constraints of trying to keep up with all God is trying to accomplish!
- Working with churches and pastors, my hope is to do the right thing the right way. I don't want to stick band-aids on things to accomplish quick fixes. I met with a church board last Sunday and told them, "I have one agenda. Let's find out what God's will is for your church, pray through on that, and then let's do it!"
- We have great people and churches on our District! I have been blessed meeting people and visiting churches and I always come away thinking, "What a great group!" The common threads I see in people are loving God, loving one another, loving their churches and wanting to reach the lost. Personally, I think God smiles and is pleased at this!
- Beth Nichols holds us together as a district! All of you know this, but Beth works tirelessly to organize us and she does it all with a wonderful attitude. Just last night she was here at the office until after 8pm taking care of some situations. If you see her or talk to her, make sure you share your appreciation.
- Speaking of Beth, she is making all appointments and meetings. It helps us all that she is keeping things organized. If you need to talk to me please call or email Beth and she can take care of you. That way I don't frustrate you by making appointments on top of other appointments.
- On the personal side, Brad is 2 weeks into boot camp for the Air Force, Rachel is back at college, and house hunting is.....going. Many have asked where we are looking for a home. We've looked in the Canton and North Canton area, Louisville, Uniontown, Green, Massillon-in other words, all over! In the meantime, I am staying at a cottage at our campgrounds, Canaan Acres. Janet is staying in Napoleon at our home until it sells.
- Thanks for praying for me and my family. It means a lot to me when you share that you pray and it truly makes a difference. Jesus taught us, "Apart from me you can do nothing." I know that's true and want to do everything in the power of the Spirit.
I thank the Lord for all of you and what you do in the name of Christ. Don't grow weary in doing good because we will reap a harvest for His Kingdom!
God Bless,
Dave Lutz
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TEAM MEETING - HOLINESS PASTORS' LEADERS' DAY
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The October TEAM meeting is October 6
Holiness Pastors' Leaders' Day - at Malone University.
Featuring Dr. Ron Smith
United Methodist Church Senior Pastor & Former President of Wesley Biblical Seminary and Francis Asbury Society
Pastors are encouraged to bring a lay leader from their church with them. Since we are using Malone University's catering service, the deadline for reservations is September 28, so please email (beth@eastohionaz.org) or call the district office (330-491-0115) soon to let us know how many from your church will be attending and that the money is on its way.
Thank you for your help with this.
Click Here to download the Holiness Pastors' Leaders' Day Flyer.
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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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CANAAN ACRES FALL FESTIVAL
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CANAAN ACRES FALL FESTIVAL
Bring your friends and family out to Canaan Acres Fall Festival September 26th 2015, 10am to 3pm
If you want to show your classic car or would like to set up a craft or vendor table call for more information. 330-875-1660
Karen Magnus Canaan Acres Christian Camp 8020 Nazarene St. Louisville, OH 44641
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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 LAY FALL 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
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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 AND SEPTEMBER
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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)
SEPTEMBER
- Broe & Patty Davis-9/1 - (Warren First)
- Kendra Jackson-9/5/99 (Calcutta)
- Don & Tammi Gainer-9/8 (Retired)
- Ed Spangler-9/9 (Retired)
- Ernie Creamer-9/11 (Retired)
- Bethany Angel-9/11/97 (EOD)
- Sydney Patton-9/11/08 (Cuyahoga Falls)
- Thelma Medley-9/12 (Retired)
- David Peters-9/12 (Retired)
- Dan & Raven Skinner -9/12/11 (Canal Fulton)
- Dennis Hancock-9/14 (Shadyside)
- Ray & Bea Hassinger-9/16 (Retired)
- Anita Taylor-9/21 (Atwater)
- Mike Travis-9/21 (Uhrichsville)
- Neil & Anita Taylor-9/22 (Atwater)
- Joe Frank-9/29 (Norton Community)
- Mickey Decker-9/30 (Retired)
- David Arnott-9/30 (EOD)
- Fred & JoAnn Kirchner-9/30 (Retired)
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