Please send me your stories (include pictures where possible) about what you are doing at your church to break down the walls that divide people, particularly the wall between the church and the community.

Send your stories and pictures to Rev. Linda Middelberg by Monday, January 26^th. These do not need to be professional presentations, just a brief story about a ministry of your church with a picture or two.

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL? (later)... Have SOUP First!

Get Ready! On Sunday February 1st Elliston Zion will participate in the SOUPER BOWL OF CARING! We know, that is the day of the "Big game." But, this event will take place following worship ( noon - 2 PM) and the "big game" doesn't start until 6PM! We have some wonderful cooks here at Zion so please join us!!

For every bowl of soup you enjoy, make a donation. Those donations will benefit Ottawa County area food pantries.

Where: Elliston Zion UMC

18045 W William St (off Elliston Trowbridge Rd)

Elliston, OH

Contact: LisaAnne 419-250-1188 or the church 419-862-3166

Saturday, February 7, 2015

(Registration Starts at 9:30am)
Pre-registration is encouraged to assure we have adequate food and resources Event: 10:00-2:30pm

West Ohio Conference Center
32 Wesley Blvd, Worthington, OH 43085

$5.00 per person(includes lunch, refreshments and resources)

Key Note Speakers

Bishop Gregory Palmer"Creating a Legacy Vision for Advancing the Mission."

AND
Mr. Mark MengesCompass Financial Group

"Money, Passion, & the Pursuit of Significance"

Please click here for more information and the schedule!

WOC Disaster Response

There is an Early Response Team Training class scheduled on March 21^st at Neal Ave UMC in Newark.

Click here for Flyer or Registration.

In this issue

5 out-of-the-box Easter outreach ideas
5 ways to increase giving in your church
The secret to finding and sharing online content that matters
Email basics for sending urgent ministry updates
Church: There's an app for that

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