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East Ohio District Church of the Nazarene
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October 22, 2015
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| OUR DISTRICT PASTOR | 
Appreciation-Definition: "The recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something."
October is Pastors' Appreciation Month. I'd like to share appreciation to a pastor who made a big difference in my life. I was a teenager when I felt God calling me into ministry. In my family we didn't have any clergy. My father worked in a factory as did my grandfathers. They were all wonderful men who worked hard and worked hard in their churches. Pillars of the church, you could call my Dad and Grandpas. My mother and grandmothers were the same. If the doors of the church were open, we were there. If a volunteer was needed, they stepped up. But, no one in my family was a pastor or preacher. When I felt the direction of the Holy Spirit, my parents encouraged me talk to our pastor, Rev. Lockard.
Rev. Lockard was a loving, joyful pastor. Whenever I picture him, I think of him smiling, laughing, and sharing joy with other people. I don't think there was anyone in our church that didn't know that Rev. Lockard truly loved them. Even so, I was extremely nervous talking to him about what I felt God was calling me to. I met him in his office and told him about "The Call" I was feeling. He smiled, he laughed, he came around his desk and congratulated me. He told me how proud of me he was and how much confidence and hope he felt. It meant so much to me to hear him say these things and see the joy my news brought him.
Rev. Lockard gave me opportunities to preach. There were Wednesday night services, Sunday evening services and in time even the Sunrise Service on Easter morning. He taught me how to prepare a sermon and gave me ideas on good scriptures for texts. I remember one of my first sermons and how terrible it was. I was so nervous and it was just bad! But Rev. Lockard bragged on me. I can still hear him out in the foyer telling people what a wonderful sermon I had preached. It means a lot to have someone believe in you, but when it's your pastor it makes you feel like you can do anything!
 About a year ago, I was speaking at a SDMI convention in West Virginia. Rev. Lockard now lives in Charleston and was there. I hadn't seen him for years. He came up to say hello after the event and we embraced. He stepped back and he smiled. Then he laughed and you could see the joy in his face. I thanked him for all he had done for me. For believing in an ornery teenager and giving me a chance. For giving me a second chance at preaching even when I was so awful (and a third when that didn't go well either!). I told him he was one of my heroes and how much I owed him. He seemed embarrassed to hear me tell him these things because in his mind, he was just being a pastor.
I love Rev. Lockard and I'm so thankful that I had a pastor in my life like him. He made such an incredible difference in my life and I could never say "Thank You" enough.
Happy Pastors' Appreciation Month, Rev. Lockard. May God bless you richly!
Pastors, you are making a difference and changing lives!
God bless,
Dave Lutz
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| THE TOP TENS | 
We congratulate the following churches who led our district statistically for the month of September:
Top Numerical Gain Morning Worship: Kenmore Community (11); Dellroy (9);
Akron Cottage Grove (7); Akron East Liberty(5); East Liverpool First (5); Uhrichsville (5);
Barnesville (4); East Liverpool LaCroft (4); Fishcreek (3); and Rush Community (3). Top Numerical Gain Sunday School Attendance: Canton First (106); Fishcreek (17);
Lisbon (11); Newton Falls (11); Warren First (11); Canton Calvary (9); Tallmadge (8);
Akron Cottage Grove (8); Akron Southeast (5); Cuyahoga Falls (3); Shadyside (3); Greentown (3);
and Mineral City (3). Top Percentage Gain Sunday School: Canton First (86%); Akron Cottage Grove (73%);
Newton Falls (38%); Lisbon (28%); Tallmadge (27%); Fishcreek (19%); Canton Calvary (15%);
Shadyside (15%); Warren First (13%); and Akron Southeast (9%).
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 East Ohio District Work & Witness
Founder's Club Offering - October 2015
Please join the East Ohio Work & Witness adventure. Over the last forty plus years the East Ohio District has participated in projects around the world. The teams have taken part in everything from construction to evangelism and Jesus Film showings.
October is one of the callings for Founders Club.
The Work and Witness Projects have a recommended cost of around $10,000.00 per team. These funds are used for materials that the team will need upon arrival. These funds are gathered through the Founder's Club. This is one way you can help support the East Ohio Work and Witness without ever leaving your home.
Each church is asked for their members to be sponsors of the Founders Club. Twice a year, in October and May, Founder's Club members contribute five dollars ($5.00) to this important ministry. Please encourage everyone to join Founder's Club and share in the blessing of this important ministry.
This April 1-12, 2016 the East Ohio District Work & Witness will be sending a team of 20 to do a Project in Asuncion, Paraguay. We will be working with missionaries Barry and Charlie Carney. It is very important that we have the funds raised and available to make this trip happen. Again we encourage your Children, Youth and Adults to get involved.
Please pray for the project, team members and the ones we will serve at Asuncion, Paraguay as we reach out to others around the world in Jesus name.
Click HERE for a copy of this article (doc)
Click HERE for a copy of this article (pdf) Click HERE for a bulletin insert (pdf)
Thank you for allowing me to serve as your District Work and Witness Coordinator. If I can be of service to you, or if you have additional questions, comments or concerns please contact me.
Ronald L. Burton
East Ohio District Work and Witness Coordinator
PO Box 93
Mineral City, Oh 44656
Phone # 330-859-2489
Cell # 330-312-4944
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| LOCAL CHURCH NEWS |
Fishcreek
INVITATIONAL QUIZ MEET - Saturday, November 14
Fishcreek Church of the Nazarene
4669 Fishcreek Rd., Stow, Ohio 44224 Registration begins at 9:30 am Cost: $3.00 per quizzer There will be a quiz bee on the memory verses! QUIZZING WILL COVER DIG SITES 1-10 RSVP: brookosborne4@gmail.com by Sept. 7 Click HERE for a copy of this flyer
Kenmore Community Members of Kenmore Community are collecting sports equipment new or used to take with us to donate to schools, communities, and individual children when we return to Nicaragua! The multi-church group that went in 2014 took "tons" of basketballs, soccer balls, jerseys, etc. and we're looking to take even more when we return in July 2016. Please share this need and pray for God to bless this effort in a mighty way so we can share God's Love with the children of Nicaragua through sports! We also have space on the trip. If you would like more information on being a team member please contact trip coordinator Harley Weidlich at 330-608-6570 with any questions or concerns .....Thank You and God Bless! Terry W. Passmore Pastor Kenmore Community
Tallmadge
Mystery Dinner To Benefit MissionaryHave you ever wanted to experience a mystery dinner or play a live game of clue? Now here is your chance. Tallmadge Church of the Nazarene is presenting "Malachi Stout's Family Reunion" on Saturday, October 24th at 6:30pm in the Church Fellowship Hall located at 191 S. Munroe Road in Tallmadge. This mystery dinner will include not only include a delicious meal, beverage and dessert, but a fun and lighthearted opportunity to help solve the mystery of Malachi Stout. Tickets are $15.00 each and can be purchased in advance from the event chairperson Karla Maple by calling (330) 860-7020. Proceeds from the dinner are to help Amanda Brant, a church member, fund her missionary work in Papua, New Guinea. For more information about her mission work please visit www.helpamandaserve.org
Trunk or Treats
The Nazarene Churches of Tallmadge are joining forces once again to offer "Trunk or Treats" on Thursday, October 29th from 6-8pm at the Southeast Church located at 771 Dunbar Road in Tallmadge, next door to Dunbar School. This event is being offered as a safe and free alternative to door-to-door trick or treat. Children and families will enjoy open decorated car trunks with volunteers passing out candy, free hot dogs, popcorn and a chance to win prizes. In the event of bad weather this event will still be held indoors in the church gymnasium. Please join us for this non-scary, family-friendly event. For more information please visit the church web site at www.TallmadgeNazarene.org
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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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November 21-22
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Tristate at MVNU
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| 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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| 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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| CHURCH PLANTING BASIC TRAINING |
Church Planting Essentials (CPE) is a three-day church planting "basic training." The materials were created by Dynamic Church Planting International (DCPI), based upon years of working in mission areas where the church is expanding rapidly. Churches Planting Churches (CPC) is a three-day church sponsorship 101. Certified Trainer Training (CT) equips and certifies participants to re-teach the materials in their local context. It is provided at no extra cost and requires attendance at a session the day before one's other chosen track and the day after (see schedule below). Please note that lay people are encouraged and welcome to participate. Why this training and not something else?- It's Simple: Basic principles to apply to a variety of church plant models in many contexts
- It's Reproducible: Geared toward creating churches that will multiply
- It's Re-Teachable: Contains sessions that certify attendees to reteach the material
- It's Low-Cost: The cost (noted below) covers your registration fee and some meals. Travel, lodging, and any remaining expenses would be on your own.
Where will it be held and how much will it cost?
Wadsworth Church of the Nazarene - 734 High Street - Wadsworth, OH 44281 - Your $39 cost covers your registration fee and three lunches (Tuesday - Thursday). Lodging is recommended at the following hotels: Holiday Inn - 231 Park Center Dr. - Wadsworth, OH 44281 - (330) 334-7666 OR Comfort Inn - 5 Park Center Dr.- Wadsworth, OH 44281 - (330) 336-7692 Breakfast is included at both hotels. Travel & other expenses are on your own.
What does the basic schedule look like for this training?
(CT)
| Monday, April 18 | 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Certified Trainer Training Part 1 |
| Tuesday, April 19 | 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | CPE & CPC Day 1 |
| Wednesday, April 20 | 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | CPE & CPC Day 2 |
| Thursday, April 21 | 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | CPE & CPC Day 3 | (CT)
| Friday, April 22 | 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. | Certified Trainer Training Part 2 |
More information, a sample schedule, and video: http://www.usacanadaregion.org/planting-training
Other questions? Contact Special Events Assistant, Joy Wilson at jwilson@nazarene.org
Click HERE for a flyer and more information (pdf)
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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 OCTOBER
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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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