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East Ohio District Church of the Nazarene
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October 29, 2015
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| OUR DISTRICT PASTOR | 
Appreciation-Definition: "The recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something."
Over the last few months I have dealt with many of our churches that do not have a pastor. These churches are in transition with pastoral leadership. Some of them have been without a pastor for a short time and others for an extended period of time. I was surprised to see that in the little time that I've been on East Ohio, I've conducted over 30 church board meetings! That's almost 3 years worth of meetings in the last 3 months! I've tried to do a lot of listening and learning rather than talking. As I've listened to people talk about their churches and pastors, it's been a very eye-opening experience in a good way. Let me share a few things I've learned:
* People love their pastor. There is a unique bond between a congregation and a church
that is part affection, part admiration, part respect, and part family.
* People don't want to be driven like cattle, they want to be led like sheep.
* People love to have pastors "step on their toes." But people are discouraged when they
feel "beat up." Great pastors know the difference and how to share the tough truths.
* People are proud of their pastor. I love it when I meet people and they brag on their pastor.
* Pastors, your people love you more than you realize. Congregations, make sure you
communicate your love to your pastor often. Don't worry, they won't get "the big head."
There is enough going on in life to keep pastors humble.
* Congregations realize that a good pastor doesn't just make a church better, they make life better.
When they know that a pastor believes in them, loves them, cares about them, desires God's best
for them, people find life easier to manage.
My appreciation for pastors has multiplied over the last few months as I have seen over and over the difference they make. Pastors, you are loved and you make a difference. Never forget that!
Let me take a moment and update you on some news concerning some of our pastors and churches.
--The New Beginning is in pastoral transition. A couple of weeks ago, the supply pastor prayed with a person
before church even began to accept Christ as Savior!
--Rev. Bob Sylvies was voted unanimously by the congregation to become the new pastor at East Liverpool First.
Exciting things are happening on the river!
--I visited Canal Fulton on a Sunday evening to see what's happening with their youth group. Pastor Dan Skinner
pointed out a middle-aged couple who has been coming to the group. They were in need of a washer and
dryer and the church helped them out. They haven't come on Sunday morning, but Sunday evening has been
their time of worship and discovery. Good job reaching out Canal Fulton!
--Pastor John Stallings has resigned at Massillon First to begin a ReStart at Shepherd's Hill Church in Louisville.
He will begin on November 22. Pastor John led Massillon from an attendance of about 12 to around 80.
Shepherd's Hill better watch out 'cause Pastor John is kicking it in high gear!
--Pastor Jan Winnale (Columbiana) led a young lady to Christ at the hospital. She didn't have a church or pastor.
Pastor Jan had formed a friendship with her and her family and in this time of need she reached out.
--We have several other churches and situations that are moving forward in the process of calling a new
pastor. Those 30 board meetings haven't resulted in nothing! As situations are finalized I'll keep you
in the loop.
One last random thought that goes along with this is that while several of our churches are in transition with pastoral leadership, the moving of the Holy Spirit has not been on hold. The pause button has not been pressed because a pastor isn't in position. I'm encouraged to see the spirit, progress and enthusiasm in churches.
Pastors, you are appreciated!
Dave Lutz
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TEAM MEETING
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EAST OHIO DISTRICT TEAM MEETING
November 12, 2015
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The New Beginning Church of the Nazarene
"DONUTS, DEVOTIONS, AND DAVE"
Hey Pastors! We are going to do something a little different for Team Day. Since nearly every Sunday I have been at churches that are in pastoral transition, I haven't had a chance to meet many of you. So, our Team Day is going to be a time of friendship, hanging out and a short devotion and worship time.
It's important to be connected as friends and this time is an opportunity to make friends and connect with current ones. We will have donuts and coffee as you arrive. We will do a short worship and devotion later in the morning. But the agenda of the morning is friendship.
My hope is that this will be the most encouraging morning of your week! I look forward to meeting many of you that I haven't met, and can't wait to see others I've already made friends with!
Meet at 8:30 a.m. at The New Beginning Church of the Nazarene for coffee and donuts, then gather in the sanctuary for fellowship and worship time. Lunch will not be provided. All pastors and pastoral staff are encouraged to attend. The New Beginning Church of the Nazarene 5640 Portage St. NW, North Canton (330-494-2375) |
| 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
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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 AND NOVEMBER
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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)
NOVEMBER
- Neil Taylor-11/2 (Atwater Comm.)
- Alisha Cox-11/2 (Newton Falls)
- Jason Cox-11/3/98 (Newton Falls)
- Jim Smith-11/4 (EOD)
- Victoria Campitelli-11/11/96 (EOD)
- Reilly Davidson-11/13/97 (Alliance)
- Dorothy Carpenter-11/14 (Retired)
- Broe Davis-11/11 (Warren First)
- Karen Lee-11/16 (Akron Cottage Grove)
- Mike & Laura Kimball-11/16 (Sebring First)
- Ron & Jeannie Miller-11/16 (Steubenville First)
- Sherrie Smith-11/16 (Retired)
- Bob Smith-11/17 (Retired)
- Cathy Hawkins-11/19 (Minerva)
- Durand Winnale-11/20/95 (Columbiana)
- John Beers-11/21 (Retired)
- Kenzi Call-11/22/12 (Hubbard)
- Dave Lutz-11/23 (EOD)
- John Lee-11/24 (Akron Cottage Grove)
- Tim & Cathy Hawkins-11/24 (Minerva)
- Darryl Johnson-11/26 (Ravenna First)
- Jackie Chappell-11/27 (EOD)
- Mark & Marlene Deneen-11/27 (Retired)
- Arnie & Debbie Yost-11/28 (EOD)
- Sharon Green-11/30 (Wintersville)
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