E-News from Maumee Watershed District

The American Camp Association (ACA) has announced the official renewal of the accreditation for West Ohio's Camp Widewater in Liberty Center. The inspection process takes place every three years and was held while summer camp was in session last July. Camps awarded with the ACA accreditation have met very high standards in health, safety and risk management in the operation and programming of the camp. Congratulations to Widewater Camp Director Eric Witte, a 20 year veteran in camping leadership, and his staff team. West Ohio's two other camps, Camp Otterbein and Camp Wesley, are accredited as well. For information on camps or retreats please visit the website at westohiocamps.org or email camps@wocumc.org.

Double Your Donation!

Mission Agency Will Match $1 million

on UMC #GivingTuesday

The United Methodist General Board of Global Ministries announced that on Dec. 2, 2014, it will match up to $1 million in gifts made online to any project through The Advance as part of UMC #GivingTuesday. - Read more...
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The Toledo Choral Society

Join the Toledo Choral Society as we celebrate Christ's birth!

Most Blessed Sacrament Parish, 2240 Castlewood Dr, Toledo

Tickets $20 from a member or at the door

Discounts available! AARP, Senior, Military, Student, AAA, Golden Buckeye, Children (under 15)

More information on our website www.toledochoralsociety.org Click here for bulletin insert

Utility Trailer for Sale

The Portage Valley UMMen have a Utility Trailer for sale. It measures 94 1/2 inches long and 70 inches wide 9 [inside dimensions]. It is a tilt trailer with a drop down tailgate. The tires are 570X8 and a spare is included. It has ladder sides about 30 inches high. We are asking $350.00. Click here for more pictures.

For more info contact "Tater" at 419-494-5321.

A Mark Known the World Over

Suppose you are vacationing far from home. You drive around, looking for a church in which to worship Sunday morning. Suddenly you see a familiar sight: a Cross and Flame insignia on a sign, pointing you to the nearest United Methodist Church. You've just proved how symbols and pictures provide instant recognition, meaning and a sense of belonging.
Click here to learn more our Cross & Flame.

Safe Sanctuaries coming to a site near you...

The West Ohio Conference is offering Safe Sanctuaries classes and to date many churches have received the training.

Two more Safe Sanctuaries training dates have been scheduled - one in Fostoria, February 21, at Wesley UMC and another February 22 in Liberty Center at Liberty Chapel UMC. Watch Register for Events to get your reservation in.

Resources Resources Resources

United Methodist Communications provides communication resources and services to local churches and annual conferences. Click here to visit a site with seemingly endless resources.

Sincerely,

Casey Smith