East Ohio District Church of the Nazarene
May 5, 2016
  OUR DISTRICT PASTOR

This week seems to be the week of holidays. Wednesday was a special day for all the Star Wars fans. "May the Force (Fourth) be with you." (That was on May 4th in case you didn't realize that.) I don't know lots about Star Wars but I have seen the movies. I wanted some clever things to say throughout the day but I couldn't think of anything. Instead I made Chewbacca noises at people in the elevator. It's a long ride down from the sixth floor once you've made people uncomfortable with Wookie sounds. I'll rethink that strategy for next May 4th.
 
Today is Cinco DeMayo. I read up a little on the history of this special day. Mexico won a battle against France on this day and from what I read, we celebrate this more in the US than they do in Mexico. The article I read showed lots of pictures of Mexican food so I'm celebrating at Taco Bell for lunch.
 
Sunday is the big holiday, Mothers' Day! I hope you are planning on doing something nice for your mother this Sunday. If not, I need to introduce you to a 30-day holiday that follows an uncelebrated Mothers' Day. It's called "Doghouse Month." Believe me, don't fall into the lie that Mothers' Day is just a made-up Hallmark Holiday. Celebrate your mom!
 
Let me tell you a little bit about my mom. My mom is quiet and reserved. This was in contrast to my dad who had a personality as big as the universe. Church and the Lord were everything to them. If the doors were open and something was happening, we were there.
 
Church was like my second home. My mom was on the NWMS council, taught Sunday School, played the piano when they needed someone to fill in, and helped with every pot luck and dinner the church ever had. Likewise, my dad did anything and everything he could for the church. I never remember hearing my parents complain about anything at church. They supported the pastor and were generous with their time and money.
 
When I felt called into ministry, I was nervous about telling my parents. We didn't have any clergy in our family. But they were extremely supportive and thrilled that God would use someone from our family to be a pastor. Over the years, my mom has encouraged me to do one thing...follow the will of God. She has been encouraging and supportive but all of that is secondary to her telling me, "Always do what the Lord wants you to do." My mother is a person of strong values, complete commitment, quiet strength, and God's love.
 
My mother-in-law, June, has had an interesting life. Her parents died when she was just a girl. She bounced around from relative to relative, and neighbors and friends while she was growing up. She never had a home during her teenage years. She just lived with whomever could house her. Even though her life and home situation was one big question mark, a constant was God. She was saved early in life and no matter what was happening, church and the Lord were close to her.
 
She met my father-in-law and they got married. I'd like to say from there on it was a "happily ever after-type" story, but that hasn't been their reality. Most of their years have been happy and blessed, but along the way there have been some extremely difficult times. A downturn in the economy back in the '80's caused them to have to relocate across the country and away from their daughters who were in college. There have been other hardships and tough times for my in-laws. But one thing my mother-in-law always says is, "I don't know how people get along without the Lord."
 
God has been a source of refuge, strength and comfort to her. As a little girl who didn't have a home, God provided security to her. Through adult years when plans she made were changed by life, God always provided and brought comfort. She has lived out what it means to totally depend on God.
 
I'm thankful for these two moms in my life. They are blessings to me and I hope I am a blessing to them. They are great examples of what it means to be Godly!
 
Happy Mothers' Day to all the moms out there! You make a difference and you are appreciated. I pray for the love, peace, contentment and joy of the Lord to fill you!
 
Blessings,
Dave Lutz

 
 IN THIS ISSUE   
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OUR DISTRICT PASTOR
NMI CONVENTION/DISTRICT ASSEMBLY & FAMILY CAMP 2016
YEAR-END REPORTING...(IMPORTANT)
INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS FESTIVAL
DEPUTATION DATES AVAILABLE
SPECIAL NEEDS/CHILDEN'S DAY AT FAMILY CAMP
PALCON
TOP TENS FOR MARCH
LOCAL CHURCH NEWS
UPDATED NMI EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION
LIFELONG LEARNING HOURS
PRIME TIME SPRING BANQUET
DISTRICT GOLF SCRAMBLE
EAST OHIO DISTRICT KIDS CAMP
FIELD NYI BLAST
DISTRICT YOUTH GROUP NIGHT
NYI DISTRICT MISSIONS OPPORTUNITY
EAST CENTRAL FIELD CEDAR POINT DAY
C4 CAMP 2016
PRIME TIME RETREAT WITH NCO DISTRICT
CANAAN ACRES UPDATE
NYI BIBLE QUIZ SCHEDULE 2016
THE YES CONFERENCE - MVNU
2016 CMP REGISTRATION FORM - UPDATED APRIL 14
SENIOR PASTORS AND RETIREES FAMILIES' BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES FOR MAY
 NMI CONVENTION/DISTRICT ASSEMBLY & FAMILY CAMP 2016
District NMI Convention
Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Canton First
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. - Convention begins at 8:30 a.m.

District Assembly 

District Assembly Delegate Registration
- Sunday, June 12, 2016 at Canton First - 4:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. 
NOTE - Assembly Delegates are requested to register on Sunday.  Some important voting will take place prior to the ordination service.

Ministers' Choir Practice
- Sunday June 12, 2016 at Canton First - 5:30 p.m. in the choir loft.

Ordination Service
- Sunday, June 12, 2016 at Canton First - 6:00 p.m.
Reception following service for Ordinands, Retirees and New Licensees

District Assembly -
Monday, June 13, 2016 at Canton First - 9:00 a.m.
(Registration at 8:00 a.m. for those delegates who did not register Sunday evening.)

Family Camp Opening Service -
Monday, June 13, 2016 at Canton First - 7:00 p.m.
 
Nursery will be available for all sessions and services (Infant to 5 yrs. old)
Children's Church during EVENING SERVICES in children's wing (Kindergarten - 5th grade)

Click here for a District Assembly/NMI Flyer
Click here for a District Assembly/NMI Bulletin Insert (color)  
Click here for a District Assembly/NMI Bulletin Insert (B & W)

 





























FAMILY CAMP SCHEDULE AND LINKS
Tuesday, June 14
10:00 a.m. - Bible Study & Prayer Time
7:00 p.m. - Evening Service
Wednesday, June 15
10:00 a.m. - Bible Study & Prayer Time
7:00 p.m. - Evening Service
Thursday, June 16
10:00 a.m. - Bible Study & Prayer Time
12:00 p.m. - Primetime Luncheon & Service
7:00 p.m. - Evening Service
Friday, June 17
10:00 a.m. - Bible Study & Prayer Time
7:00 p.m. - Youth Service followed by Youth Activity
Saturday, June 18 - Special Needs/Children's Day and Jr. BLAST
9:00 a.m. - Registration
10:00 a.m. - Illusionist
11:15 a.m. - Jr. BLAST
12:30 p.m. - Games, Popcorn, Sno Cones, Cotton Candy
3:00 p.m. - Mustardville & Jr. BLAST Awards
7:00 p.m. Evening Service with children showcased
Sunday, June 19
4:00 p.m. - Closing Service with Ice Cream Social Following

Click here for a Family Camp Flyer (Color)(pdf)
Click here for a Family Camp Bulletin Insert (Color doc 2up)(docx)
Click here for a Family Camp Bulletin Insert (B&W doc 2up)(docx)
Click here for a Special Needs/Children's Day Flyer



YEAR-END REPORTING  (IMPORTANT)

YEAR-END REPORTING
Deadline for All Reports Is Thursday, May 5th, 2016

1. The Annual Pastor's Report (APR)
a. If you have not yet set up a nazid, please send me your email address so this can be done right away to give you access to your church's APR. Your password should be the same as it has been in the past. If you forget your password, you will need to click the link to reset your password. (Only one address is necessary, but you may include a second one for yourself OR for another person you name to access the APR. There is a maximum of two addresses total.)
b. The email address(es) you provide will each receive a separate invitation to register for the APR. Please respond to the invitation promptly because the invitation has a limited shelf life and will expire.
c. You can find the Annual Pastor's Report at apr.nazarene.org.
d. You may print a blank copy for a worksheet, or print your completed report for your own records. Please do not mail these worksheets to the district office or to me, they are for your use only.
e. Please note this very important change!
i. Each pastor needs to write out a 1 page typed double spaced report (with a font of Times New Roman 12)
ii. These reports will be published in the District Assembly handbook!
iii. These reports must be submitted to me electronically at eosecretary@cambridgefirstnaz.org
Rev. Gregory S. Kasler - District Secretary 530 Madison Ave. Cambridge, Ohio 43725 740-584-8721
eosecretary@cambridgefirstnaz.org
iv. The deadline for these reports is the same as with other reports: Thursday,May 5th, 2016.

2. All Other Reports (must be postmarked by May 5)
a. All other Report forms are attached to this email:
*Church Directory Form. Please only fill in where there are changes to last year's form. I have attached a copy of last year's church directory file fo you to check your church. Please check addresses, email addresses, and
phone numbers carefully. If there are no changes to last year's form, please send in a blank form so that I know that you have completed it.
*Church Certificate of Election Form Please fill in the delegates names and email addresses for assembly. Use the chart on the left to determine your number of delegates. Please note, do not just assume that it will be the same number as last year, especially if your membership total has changed.
*Deceased Church Members Form. Please fill out, sign and mail the form even if you have no deceased members to report. This way I will know that you have just not sent it in yet.
*General Superintendents' Growth Award Form.
(Contact Greg Kasler immediately if you will be applying for this award as it requires more time to process.)
b. Complete these forms on your computer and print them (or print the blank form and fill out by hand)
c. Be sure to sign the forms that ask for a signature.
d. Mail ALL the completed forms together to address below.
(Since signatures are required on some of the forms, it is easier for us to handle all of these reports
 in the same way.):


Greg Kasler
530 Madison Ave.
Cambridge, OH 43725

Your servant,

Gregory S. Kasler
East Ohio District Secretary
cell: 740-584-8721
 
Click HERE for E Church directory.docx  
Click HERE for Deceased Church Members.doc 
Click HERE for Church Directory.doc 
Click HERE for Church Certificate of Election.doc 
Click HERE for General Superintendents' Growth Award form 
 

  INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS FESTIVAL

INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS FESTIVAL
Saturday, May 21, 2016 - 10:00am-1:00pm
Canaan Acres @ 8020 Nazarene Street, Louisville 44641

Registration @ 9:30am
Workshops @ 10am

Missionaries: David and Naomi Phillips  
from Southeast Asia / Asia-Pacific Region

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

The following workshops will be offered:
  • Missionary Speakers (Love offering will be taken)
  • Bandage Rolling
  • Crafts
  • Work & Witness
  • Crisis Care Kits/School Pal Packs 
Lunch can be purchased for $5.00 Adults/Kids (children under 5 FREE)
RSVP BY: MAY 13, 2016 TO Christina Kovacs @ creative2day.ck@gmail.com or 330-606-9075

Lunch includes:
Hamburger/Hot Dogs
Potato Salad
Baked Beans
Chips
Brownie
Water/Punch
 
Click HERE for a copy of the poster


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  DEPUTATION DATES AVAILABLE
  

David and Naomi Phillips from Southeast Asia

 

Available:  

  • Sunday, May 22, 2016 - PM Service
  • Monday, May 23, 2016
  • Thursday, May 26, 2016
George and Nancy Miller from Philippines

 

Available:

  • Sunday, July 10, 2016 PM Service
Kent and Kathleen Pelton from Thailand


Available:

  • Sunday, August 29, 2016 AM Service
  • Monday, August 29, 2016
  • Tuesday, August 30, 2016
  • Wednesday, August 31, 2016
  • Thursday September 01, 2016
Harmon and Cindy Schmelzenbach from Asia-Pacific

 

Avaliable:

  • Monday, September 19, 2016
Jeff and Susan Myers from Papua New Guinea

 

Available:

  • Monday, October 17, 2016
  • Friday, October 21, 2016
  • Saturday October 22, 2016
 
If your church would like to have any of these Missionaries at your church please contact
Elle Jones at 870-514-9466 or email
miss_el_one@yahoo.com

 
  SPECIAL NEEDS/CHILDREN'S DAY AT FAMILY CAMP
East Ohio District
Family Camp
Special Needs/Children's Day - June 18, 2016
 
Canaan Acres Christian Camp Ground
Cost $4 per child** (lunch is not included)
 
  • Registration & Games begin - 9am @ the Youth Center
  • Illusionist - 10am-11am
     
  • Horses - 10am-12pm
  • Jr. BLAST Begins - 11:15am
  • Games, popcorn, Sno-cones,
    Cotton Candy - 12:30pm-1:30pm
  • Pool is open throughout the day!
  • Mustardville & JR BLAST Awards - 3pm-4:30pm 
Contact: Laura Kimball
330-257-0603

Click HERE for a Special Needs/Children's Day flyer (doc)
Click HERE for a colorful MUSTARDVILLE flyer

**$4.00 helps pay for the awards and entertainment for the day.


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 QUICK LINKS  

  PALCON
 











May 31 - June 2, 2016

RENEW - Hearing Again God's Call to Ministry 
 
ReVision: Imagining a future based on hope and faith

ReTool:    Learning to understand and reach our changing culture 

ReFocus:  Seeing people the way God sees them 

ReFresh:  Feeling the excitement of being in partnership with God


Dear Pastors and Leaders, PALCON is created with you in mind. It is shaped by the reality of the transforming power of the gospel and by a commitment to create time and space for connecting with colleagues in ministry who understand the opportunities and realities of ministry.      

CONFERENCE PRICING OPTIONS:

  • FULL ACCESS. Attend the entire 3-day conference for only $179 per person, whether you elect to stay on-campus or off-campus. Includes 8 meals, beginning with dinner on May 31 (Good news! There is no additional charge for on-campus housing!).
  • ONE-DAY ACCESS. Attend Day 2 or Day 3 of the conference for only $99 per person per day. Includes 3 meals (Overnight on-campus lodging is not available to One-Day Access registrants).

  • Both Registrations Include Complimentary...
    • Alan Hirsch APEST Profile
    • MVNU LEAP Seminar on April 15, 2016 with Dan Wallace (Must register for PALCON by 4/1/16.)
    Questions? Call 800-306-7651 or email palcon@nazarene.org
    Get the PALCON APP! 
    This is a great way to keep the schedule at your fingertips, receive updates, etc. Look for the link in your registration confirmation email.

    Click HERE for PALCON registration information



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      TOP TENS FOR MARCH

    Top Numerical Gain Morning Worship:  East Liverpool First (39); Columbiana (35);
    Akron Southeast (28); Caldwell First (24); Lisbon (19); Akron Cottage Grove (18); Bethesda (15);
    Leavittsburg First (15); Rush Community (15); and Cuyahoga Falls (14).

    Top Numerical Gain SS Attendance:  Warren First (108); Niles First (28); Canton Calvary (27);
    Fishcreek (25); Akron Southeast (8); Leavittsburg First (8); Macedonia (7); Akron Cottage Grove (7);
    Mineral City (3); and New Philadelphia First (3).

    Top Percentage Gain SS:  Macedonia (233%); Warren First (115%); Akron Cottage Grove (58%);
    Canton Calvary (46%); Niles First (30%); Leavittsburg (26%); Cambridge First (16%);
    Windham (16%); The New Beginning (12%); and Fishcreek (11%).
     LOCAL CHURCH NEWS


    Tallmadge


    Click HERE or on the Picture to go to the Tallmadge Church of the Nazarene mission support page, "Helping Amanda Answer God's Call To Mission Work," where you will find opportunities to support Amanda Brant, on mission assignment to Papua, New Guinea. 

    Amanda is on assignment as a teacher to the children of the other Missionaries serving there.





    Amanda at church in Papua New Guinea 

    Please drop her a note or a card at one of the following:
    Amanda Brant
    %Nazarene Hospital
    Mt Hagen, whp
    Papua New Guinea
          OR
    email her at Everafteralb@gmail.com
    Thank you from her family and from the Tallmadge Church!


     
     UPDATED NMI EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION

    NEW!  Updated NMI educational information.

    Pastors, Please pass this information on to your NMI President or person responsible for ordering materials.

    NPH will NOT be at District Assembly this year, so materials will have to be ordered and sent to your church directly.

    NOTE: Please notice the new avenues for acquiring the mission reading books!------>
     
    Thanks,
    Rev. Bill Coker, Jr.
    EO District NMI Education Coordinator

    nmi@nazarene.org
    913-577-2970
    www.nazarenemissions.org






    The live links to access the materials mentioned in this article are available below.

    Click HERE for a description of each book and the two curricula. (pdf)
    Click HERE to see the 2016-2017 NMI Merchandise Order Form and/or descriptions of the items on the order form.
    Click HERE for the International Mission Education Journal (IMEJ) 
    Click HERE for PDF versions of the NMI missions books.
    Click HERE for licensing for the PDF books.
    Click HERE for free MP3 download versions of the books.
      LIFELONG LEARNING HOURS

    Dear Pastors,
    Here is important information regarding LIFELONG LEARNING HOURS!

    Click HERE for a copy of Rev. Harold Bradley's letter to pastors.
    Click HERE for your copy of the Lifelong Learning Hours Information Packet.   
    Click HERE for a copy of the Lifelong Learning Hours Brochure. 
    This information is also posted on the East Ohio District website - www.eastohionaz.org.

    Thank you,
    Harold Bradley
    East Ohio District Continuing Education Coordinator
    3232 Sherbrook Drive, Uniontown, OH 44685
    330-699-9766 / 330-699-2635

     
      PRIME TIME SPRING BANQUET

    "For Everything There Is A Season"

    May 5, 2016 - 5:30pm
    Canaan Acres Banquet Hall

    Program:  Jerome James

    Menu
    • Swiss Steak (option Chicken)
    • Baked Potato
    • Peas & Carrots
    • Garden Salad
    • Cream Pie
    • Iced Tea & Coffee

    Cost: $10.00 per person

    Reservations due by April 25

    For more information and/or questions,
    Please call Mila at 330-361-4748


    Click HERE for a copy of the poster (PDF)



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     DISTRICT GOLF SCRAMBLE
    SPRING HAS SPRUNG! 
    East Ohio District Adult Ministries
    GOLF SCRAMBLE
    Saturday, May 28th - 2:00pm
    at Paradise Lake Golf Course

    • WHERE: PARADISE LAKE GOLF COURSE - 1900 RANDOLPH RD., MOGADORE, OH
      PH# 330-628-1313
    • DATE: SATURDAY, MAY 28, 2016
    • TIME: 2:00pm SHOT GUN TEE OFF
    • COST: $26.00-PAY AT GOLF COURSE
    • REGISTRATION FEE: $10.00 PER TEAM
      Mail To: David Goss -18 Outlook Dr., Tallmadge, Oh 44278
    • FOOD: YES, WE HAVE FOOD AT THE PAVILION
    • SPONSORED BY: EAST OHIO DISTRICT SUNDAY SCHOOL MINISTRIES
    • Contact:  David Goss -18 Outlook Dr., Tallmadge, Oh 44278
      Phone: 330-630-9633

    Click HERE for the flyer (docx)

    Click HERE for the flyer (pdf)

     

     

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      EAST OHIO DISTRICT KIDS CAMP

    Contact the Camping Director:  preachermike60@gmail.com  or  mlkimball@sbcglobal.net

    Click HERE for the flyer
    Click HERE for the Camp Director's Letter
    Click HERE for Camper Registration
    Click HERE for Cabin Leader & Camp Helper Form
    Click HERE for Children's Camping - What to Bring
    Click HERE for NazSafe District Policy (pdf)
    Click HERE for NazSafe Ministry Application
    Click HERE for the Income Eligibility Application Form (docx)  PLEASE NOTE THIS IMPORTANT FORM
    Click HERE for the Income Eligibility Application Form (pdf)
    Pastors, please add this Income Eligibility Application Form to your kids camping forms. This form helps the camp to get discounts on food, if we get the forms in with applications then it helps them not to raise costs which means we do not have to raise camping prices. Even if your families feel they do not qualify it is important that we turn in as many forms as possible.


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      FIELD NYI BLAST

    Field NYI BLAST     June 9-11
    Awesome Job to all who participated in the District NYI BLAST.
    Below there are District Results, Field Blast Registration info and the Blast handbook with all the rules. 
     
    SEND PAYMENT TO CASSY WYNN NO LATER THAN APRIL 15TH
    • MAIL a check to Cassy Wynn:  9316 12th St., North Benton, Ohio 44449 (first-come, first-served for on-campus housing based on timing I receive the money!)
    • FEES: Participant: $50 / Spectator: $40 / Adult Sponsor: $30
    • On Campus Housing: Participant: $20 / Adult Spectator: $10
    • Meals: $35
    • All fees are non-refundable after May 1 and non-transferable after June 1.
    TENTATIVE BLAST SCHEDULE JUNE 9-11, 2016
    (Subject to change - please visit  mvnu.edu/BLAST for the most up-to-date schedule)
    • Thursday
    9:30 AM Meeting for District Presidents, District Coordinators, and Adult Volunteers
    10:00-Noon Check-In/Event Sign-In (Lunch on your own, or $6 pizza buffet at MVNU)
    12:45 PM Kick-Off! (Chapel Auditorium) and Adults Meeting (Thorne Hall)
    1:30 PM Coaches Meeting (Ariel Arena)
    1:30-7:20 PM Competition & Judging
    7:30-8:20 PM Workshops
    8:30-10:00 PM Service in the Chapel
    10:00-Midnight Late-Night Activities/Snack Midnight Curfew
    • Friday
    8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Competition/Judging
    8:30-10:00 PM Service in the Chapel
    10:00-Midnight Late-Night Activities/Snack Midnight Curfew
    • Saturday
    9:00 AM Closing Celebration & District Huddles
    12:30 PM Head Home


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      DISTRICT YOUTH GROUP NIGHT

    District Youth Group Night
    A time of Worship, Fellowship and the Word
    Wednesday, May 18

    Fishcreek Church of the Nazarene
    7pm-8:30pm
    Pastor Dan Skinner will be bringing the Word

    Questions Contact Chad Taylor 
    740-260-3380

     
      NYI DISTRICT MISSIONS OPPORTUNITY

    July 29-31, 2016
     
    District missions opportunity for the East Ohio District NYI
    $50 per participant
    Registration deadline must be postmarked by June 27th
    Coordinator: Matt Archer
    phone: 330-413-7656

    Click HERE for the Mission 1 Registration and Medical Release document


     
       EAST CENTRAL FIELD CEDAR POINT DAY
    East Central Field
    Cedar Point Day
    July 21st







    ADVANCED TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE:
    www.cedarpoint.com/affiliates
    username: ECRNYI
    password: ecrnyi
    (Username and password are case sensitive)

    DAY OF PURCHASE:
    At the Nazarene ticket window located to the right
    of the front gate
    9:30am-1:00pm

    Click HERE for a flyer (pdf)



     C4 CAMP 2016
     
    When is C4?
    July 14 - 17

    Check in is 3:30pm-�-5pm Thursday Afternoon.
    Camp Dismissal is at Noon Sunday (lunch on your own).
       
    WHAT AGES CAN ATTEND? 
    Any student who has completed 6th grade through
    students who graduated  high school in  2016.  
     
    WHERE DOES C4 TAKE PLACE? 
    Camp Cotubic
    2158  County Road 25
    North Bellefontaine, OH 43311

    If  you have any questions please feel free to contact
    the C4 event director, Chad Taylor chadtaylor84@yahoo.com.  



    Click HERE for a copy of the Information Packet (pdf)
    Click HERE for a copy of the Information sheet for Volunteers (pdf)
    Click HERE for a copy of the Poster (pdf)

    Click HERE for Online Event Registration (web)



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      PRIME TIME RETREAT WITH NCO DISTRICT

    PLEASE FORWARD TO YOUR SENIOR MEMBERS
     
    The Prime Time Ministry of the East Ohio District has been invited
    to join North Central Ohio District for their Prime Time Retreat on
    May 10-12 at the Carlisle Inn in Sugarcreek.

    The retreat begins with check-in at 3 PM on Tuesday the 10th, and concludes at 11 AM on Thursday the 12th after the closing communion service. 

    Special ministry and singing by Sue Dodge.  Sue is a pastor's wife and is regularly involved
    in minist
    ry to seniors.  Professionally, Sue was lead singer for the  Speer Family, and
    has been featured on most of the Gaither musical productions.   
     
    The registration form along with additional information is enclosed.

    Click HERE for the Registration Form and information 


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      CANAAN ACRES UPDATE

    Canaan Acres WEBSITE is back!  New design, helpful information, online contributions, interactive photo gallery, videos, contact information, printable brochure, camp map and more!

    Check it out at www.canaanacres.org

    Fred Magnus
    Executive Director
    Cell: 330-322-1608


     
     NYI BIBLE QUIZ SCHEDULE 2016

    East Ohio NYI 2016 Bible Quiz Schedule

    MAY 5-7 - Mt. Vernon  -  Field Quiz

    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
     
      THE YES CONFERENCE - MVNU

    The YES Conference
    June 8-9, 2016

    Located on the campus of MVNU.
    An opportunity to gather students leaders grades 7-12 who desire to say "YES" to God!
    Identify and recruit student leaders only.

    Registration begins at 6:30PM on Wednesday June 8.
    Event ends at 11:30AM on Thursday allowing students involved in BLAST time to get lunch and get back to campus.
    Meals covered: Wednesday - late night snack; Thursday - Breakfast

    Cost - $25 per person

    The deadline to register is 5/31.

    For any questions contact Kyle Lanham at klanham2@gmail.com.


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     2016 CMP REGISTRATION FORM - UPDATED APRIL 14

    To All Certificate of Ministry Preparation Program Participants:
    *(Note addendum 1 below for new information)

    Listed here is the registration form for the 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
    Click here for the 2016 Registration form (pdf) (updated 4/14)
    Click here for the 2016 Registration form (docx) (updated 4/14) 

    If you have any question about the program in general, feel free to contact me at togdenjohnson@sbcglobal.net. If you have questions about registration or the CMP course schedule, please contact Zach Sherman at zachary.sherman@mvnu.edu 

    Blessings,

    Rev. Tracy Ogden Johnson  

     

    ============================== addendum 1 ================================ 
     
    Hello everyone,
     
    Linked (above) is the most updated 2016 CMP Registration Form.  Some of the dates in Sessions 4-6 will be altered due to activities surrounding the holidays of Memorial Day, Labor Day, and the Fourth of July.
     
    These changes have been made due to the input of students and faculty, and we believe, will be beneficial to all individuals involved.
     
    If you have any serious questions or concerns regarding these changes, please don't hesitate to let me know.
     
    In Christ,
     
    Zachary Sherman
    Assistant to the Dean of Theology and Philosophy
    Systems Coordinator for STP Graduate & Professional Studies
     
    Mount Vernon Nazarene University
    800 Martinsburg Rd.
    Mount Vernon, Oh 43050
    740-397-9000 ext. 3615
     

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     SENIOR PASTORS AND RETIREES FAMILIES' BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES FOR MAY







    MAY
    • Lezlie Johnson-5/2 (Greentown)
    • Adam Stevens-5/2 (New Hope Community)
    • Marian Davidson-5/4/01 (Alliance)
    • Ronda Morgan-5/4 (Niles First)
    • Paul & Mickey Decker-5/4 (Retired)
    • Glen & Kim Davidson-5/6 (Alliance)
    • Darla Randolph-5/8 (Goshen Community)
    • Randy & Jullie Kelley-5/8 (Windham)
    • Mindy Salyers-5/10 (Akron Southeast)
    • Karen Spangler-5/11 (Retired)
    • Steve & Lezlie Johnson-5/12 (Greentown)
    • Antonina Frey-5/12 (Toronto)
    • Andee Hanson-5/14 (Canton First)
    • Margaret Frazier-5/15 (Akron Arlington)
    • Fred & Gigi Blauser-5/16 (Cortland)
    • Janet Fellenger-5/21 (Retired)
    • Michelle Simms-5/21 (West Point)
    • Terry Passmore, Jr.-5/23/06 (Kenmore Community)
    • Mike Hirschfelt-5/23 (Akron East Liberty)
    • Michael & Joan Adkins-5/26 (Canton Calvary)
    • Jamey & Theresa Jackson-5/30 (Calcutta)
    • Dorothy Ruby-5/31 (Retired)
    • Jan Winnale-5/31 (Columbiana)


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