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East Ohio District Church of the Nazarene
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September 11, 2015
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OUR DISTRICT PASTOR
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Last week I spent a couple of days with another District Superintendent. Whenever a person is elected DS, the denomination sends this person to meet with them and give some on-site training. It was extremely helpful as we moved through a lot of information. He had several sessions of training material that we worked through. There was a lot of informal time that we conversed. He did a lot of listening, a lot of teaching, and a lot of affirming. When we were all done, life seemed a little bit different for me. The load seemed a little bit lighter. My confidence was a little bit stronger. My hope was a little bit higher. This shouldn't have surprised me and it shouldn't surprise you because God has created us to do ministry and life and....well, everything together!
A sociologist called us "Rugged Individualists." We are cowboy-types that like to do things on our own. That's our culture and society. We value the Lone Ranger-type who makes things happen on their own. I think we would admit that we like to get close to others, just not TOO close. We like to be in crowds with lots of people but we don't like to connect. Maybe this is because it's hard enough to be responsible for ourselves, let alone other people as well.
The Bible says, "It is not good for man to be alone." This isn't just about marriage and the idea of a man and woman coming together. It is a statement of truth about our very essence as people. We need each other. My time with this friend who traveled all the way to East Ohio to help me taught me this truth again. We need each other. Let me share a few thoughts and questions about the idea of needing one another:
--With whom can you be transparent? It's hard to be vulnerable. It's hard to let down your guard. But everyone needs a friend that we can be honest with about anything. We won't have ten of these friends. Most of the time there are only a couple of these people we are totally honest with in a lifetime. Cultivate these friendships.
--Who is teaching you? A professor I once had who I considered one of the smartest people I have ever known talked about all the people he learned from, not just people smarter than him, but he learned from everyone. We will miss a lot if we think we can only learn from people above us. We can learn from anyone at anytime. I think it's great to have a mentor and all of us should have one. But always have your mind open.
--Who are you teaching? This is the essence of discipleship. We learn and grow. We pass that on to others. Don't fall into the trap of information collector. If we are not passing on the treasures that others teach us, we don't leave the world a better place.
--We are better together! Some people don't understand the need for a denomination or why churches should be connected. There are many reasons but one very practical reason is that we are better together. Community, friendships, compassion, teaching and learning are all parts of what knits us together and makes us better.
Take some time this week to just be a friend and spend some time with someone. We weren't created to do life alone. We need each other.
Better Together,
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.
Click Here to download the Holiness Pastors' Leaders' Day Flyer.
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| THE TOP TENS | 
We congratulate the following churches who led our district statistically for the month of August:
Top Numerical Gain Morning Worship: Carrollton (28); Fishcreek (20); Hubbard (12);
Akron Cottage Grove (9); Kenmore Community (9); Canton Calvary (9); Akron Southeast (6);
Warren First (5); Barnesville (4); and Lisbon (4). Top Numerical Gain Sunday School Attendance: Niles First (64); Canton First (35);
Canton Calvary (10); Kenmore Community (8); Fishcreek (7); Caldwell First (6);
Cambridge First (5); Calcutta (5); Greene (4); and Warren First (4). Top Percentage Gain Sunday School: Niles First (133%); Calcutta (22%); Kenmore Community (21%); Canton First (19%); Canton Calvary (17%); Caldwell First (16%); West Point (15%); Greene (15%); Leavittsburg First (11%); and Cambridge First (9%). Back To Table of Contents
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NMI
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Alabaster Offering - September 2015
History of Alabaster In 1948, Rev. Elizabeth Vennum, Global Council member, was asked to think and pray about a challenging project for NMI. Rev. Vennum knew if God wanted the project to take place, He would provide the plan. On the return trip from Kansas City, God gave her His plan of giving "love" gifts. It was modeled after the sacrifice of the woman who anointed Jesus' head with expensive perfume poured from an alabaster jar (Matthew 26:6-13).
At the Global NMI Council meeting in 1949, Mrs. Vennum told of the Alabaster plan God had given her. The Council unanimously adopted the plan, and the first offering was received in 1949.
The Board of General Superintendents approved the plan for Alabaster funds to be used exclusively for buildings and properties in cross-cultural ministries.
Now, more than 60 years later, Alabaster is still strong, having provided more than 9,000 projects since 1949. Faithful Nazarenes around the world have given over $100 million dollars for this much-needed ministry.
Alabaster offerings builds: Churches, Schools, Medical Facilities and Homes of those around our World!
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| LOCAL CHURCH NEWS |
Shadyside
Shadyside Church of the Nazarene
Location: W. 38th St. and Leona Ave., Shadyside, OH 43947
BIKER SUNDAY, Sunday September 20
Speaker: "Dollar Bill" Fedorko Registration: 10:00 a.m. Service: 10:30 a.m. Lunch and fun run to Biker Memorial Wall in Hopedale Call: 740-671-9145 for further information
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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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| PRIME TIME BANQUET |
Click Here for a promotional flyer
Click Here for a Sign-Up Sheet
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SDMI CONFERENCE ON CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
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| NYI FALL RETREAT |
Experience a weekend of seclusion and rest by the lake. There will be live music,
fall activities, fellowship,and opportunities to make decisions for Christ.
COST: $85 Students & Adult Leader Postmarked by Oct. 23rd
$95 Postmarked by Oct. 30th (No Walk-ins)
Where: FFA Camp Muskingum Carrollton, Ohio
Registration November 13th 6-8pm
Dismissal November 15th after lunch around 1pm
Hoodies will be PRE-SOLD ONLY this year. Cost is $20.
Click Here for the flyer, information, and sign-up. (pdf)
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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 |  
The deadline for Pastors' Breakaway registration has been extended to September 15.
Please use the attached registration form and send to:
Michael Adkins
1200 Smith Ave SW
Canton, Ohio 44706
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 September 15. 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
Double Motel Room $155______
Dorm $110________
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 Map (pdf)Click Here for the updated Registration Form for 2015
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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 SEPTEMBER |
 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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