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East Ohio District Church of the Nazarene
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September 24, 2015
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| OUR DISTRICT PASTOR | 
Thank you. Thank you for the prayers that you have lifted to our Lord on my behalf. It seems like a day doesn't go by that someone doesn't tell me, "I'm praying for you." And I believe them. I know that often people use that comment as a way of wishing a person well, but I've seen the sincerity in many people's eyes as they have said this. And believe me, prayer makes a difference! Let me share with you a Bible story that you might remember from Sunday School. It comes from 2 Kings 6. Israel and Aram were at war. Israel always won because God revealed the battle plans of Aram to Elisha. When the King of Aram found out that it was Elisha's insight that was causing their continued defeat, he decided they needed to do something about Elisha. The King and his soldiers surrounded Elisha and his servant and were going to kill them. Elisha was sleeping but his servant woke up and saw that they were surrounded by the enemy. "What shall we do?" the servant asked Elisha. Have you ever asked that question, "What shall we do?" Have you ever felt surrounded by doubt, discouragement, confusion, fatigue? Have you ever turned around in a circle and thought, "I don't see any way out?" I know there are times we ask that question, "What shall we do?" and the only answer we can imagine is, "Give up." If you haven't felt that way in the past or feel that way now, I have some news for you...at some time you will! Elisha calmly replied to his servant, "Don't be afraid. Those who are with us are more than those who are with them." This probably seemed odd because the servant saw two people on his side and armies on the other side. In what kind of math is two greater than armies? Then Elisha said, "Open his eyes, Lord, so that he may see." When God answered that prayer the servant saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire that were all around them. The resources and battalions of God are greater than the challenges and discouragements you face! Your prayers have made that kind of difference in my life. There have been some situations I've faced that I felt like Elisha's servant. I've turned around in a circle and thought, "I don't see a path to victory." But then it's like things turn into 4-D and God reveals another layer of reality and His plans and power are revealed. In the last few months I have personally experienced the power and presence of God in ways I never have before. God has given me courage. He has given me insight into difficult situations. He has given me wisdom. He has guided me and protected me. He has strengthened me physically. He has spoken encouragement and hope into my soul and mind. Why have I experienced these things more now than ever before? I believe the difference is one thing--I have more people praying for me now than I have ever had in my life. Prayer makes a difference!
Pastors, if you find yourself asking that question, "What shall we do?" and don't know where to turn, maybe it's time to call your church to prayer for you as a leader. If you are a layperson, I encourage you to do more than just say, "I'm praying for you," and actually pray for your pastor and church leaders! Pray until you can see the hills filled with the horses and chariots of fire. It's made a difference in my life and I believe it will make a difference for us all.
Praying for YOU! Dave Lutz |
| NO EZINE PUBLISHED NEXT WEEK |
Due to office schedules, there will be no Ezine published next week.
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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.
Due to the District Office schedule next week, reservations need to be emailed or phoned in by tomorrow, Friday, September 25. It is imperative that I hear from you by the end of this week.
Your payment of $15.00 (which includes lunch) is to be sent before the event to: East Ohio District Church of the Nazarene-4450 Belden Village St. NW, Suite 600, Canton, OH 44718. Make checks payable to: East Ohio District Church of the Nazarene.
Email ( beth@eastohionaz.org) or phone the district office (330-491-0115).
Thank you for your help with this.
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 |
Warren Zone
End of summer blues? You are invited to join us for some fresh fire.
WARREN ZONE REVIVAL
With Rev. MIKE ADAMS
Sunday, October 4th at 6:00 PM
Monday, October 5th -- Wednesday, October 7th at 7:00 PM
CHILDCARE PROVIDED
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Children's Worship with Laura Kimball
Location: Warren First Church of the Nazarene 4179 Parkman Road, Warren, Ohio 330-898-4771 Click HERE for a flyer (doc)
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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
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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 |  
Please use the attached or linked 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.
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
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 REGISTRATION Due 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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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 AND OCTOBER
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 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)
OCTOBER
- Bonnie Gean Graham-10/1 (Retired)
- Randy Kelley-10/1 (Windham)
- Gage Aston-10/1/07 (Woodsfield)
- Gary and Ronda Morgan-10/6 (Niles First)
- Cindy Campitelli-10/7 (EOD
- Mike and Rachel Hirschfelt-10/7 (Akron East Liberty)
- Fred Wallis-10/7 (Fishcreek)
- Raven Skinner-10/8 (Canal Fulton)
- Clint Jones-10/9 (Warren Morgandale)
- Dennis Ballentine-10/10 (Leavittsburg First)
- Marcy Brewer-10/10 (Retired)
- Mike Moore-10/14 (EOD)
- Larry Brewer-10/17 (Retired)
- Janet Lutz-10/17 (EOD)
- Jim & Bonnie Burns-10/20 (Retired)
- Mark Deneen-10/20 (Retired)
- Chris Patton-10/20 (Cuyahoga Falls)
- Terry Passmore-10/20 (Kenmore Community)
- Joni Byus-10/21 (Hubbard)
- Tammi Gainer-10/21 (Retired)
- Rick & Sandy Swiger-10/24 (Leavittsburg)
- Tim & Gay Lee-10/24 (Massillon First)
- Marlene Deneen-10/25 (Retired)
- Pat Long-10/25 (Retired)
- Kelly & Sharon Green-10/27 (Wintersville)
- Karen Anderson-10/27 (Retired)
- Brian Brown-10/29 (Lisbon)
- Nate & Tonia Womack-10/30 (EOD)
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