Maumee Watershed District
January 13, 2016
Dear ,
The MWD office will be closed on Monday, January 18 in recognition of
Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT DAY

Saturday, January 30
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Maumee UMC

Dear Clergy and Laity,
I invite you to be part of our annual Leadership training event. Saturday, January 30 will be filled with great presentations on pertinent topics for ministry in your local church. We have invited Pastor Owen Ross as our keynote speaker. He comes to us from Texas where he is involved in a very effective and growing Hispanic church plant. There are many other fulfilling workshops for effective ministry planned for you on this day. This event promises to be a great day well worth your time investment. I encourage your presence and participation.
For His Church,
Rev. Scot Ocke
District Superintendent

Please note that registration has been extended to January 18.  For additional information, including a description of all the workshops available, see the flyer attached here!  To register, visit the MWD webpage by clicking here!
ADVANCE SPECIAL OFFERINGS

The United Methodist Church designates a number of Sundays throughout the year as opportunities for recognizing and supporting particular ministries. These are referred to as Special Sundays and most include an offering used to fund the work of these programs.

Our next Special Sunday, Human Relations Day (Sunday before Dr. Martin Luther King day) strengthens United Methodist outreach to communities in the United States encouraging social justice and work with at-risk youth.

Click here to read the entire message from District Superintendent, Rev. Scot Ocke. Or click here for more information, resources, and supplies. 
PRAYING FOR OUR SICK LOVED ONES

Have you been struggling recently regarding a sick loved one or friend? You may find this message from District Superintendent Scot Ocke helpful. Click here to read about his personal experiences and recommended bible verses.
A UNIQUE CELEBRATION OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.'S BIRTHDAY

Monday, January 18
7:00 p.m.
St. Paul's UMC - 1201 Madison Ave, Toledo, Ohio 43604

St. Paul's UMC and Monroe St. UMC will gather together for a special dialogue to learn more about the Middle East, its culture, the global tension we now live in, and how the US policies affect ongoing issues internationally and domestically especially when it comes to terrorism within the world.  See the full description on the MWD webpage by clicking here!
MONROE STREET NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER FUNDRAISER

Saturday, January 23
6:00 p.m. - Doors Open
7:30 p.m.  - Movie Starts
Valentine Theater

Come early to hear your favorite Blues Brothers tunes performed by Start's Jazz Ensemble and shake your tail feathers with MSNC's line dancing group.  Tickets are $10 and cover the movie and pre-party fundraiser for Monroe St. Neighborhood Center & Roy C. Start High School Music Program. For additional information, visit the MWD webpage by clicking here!
CHURCH OF ST. ANDREW'S IS HIRING!

The Church of St. Andrew's in Toledo is hiring a Youth Ministries Coordinator and a Children's Ministries Coordinator!  They're looking for strong Christian leaders to help their growing church develop a passionate thriving Youth Ministry and Children's Ministry.   These leaders will connect youth or children to Christ, church, and community.   If you feel called to learn more about this opportunity please read the description on the MWD webpage, click here for Youth Ministries Coordinator info and click here for Children's Ministries Coordinator info. 
COOKING CAMP AT CHRIST UMC

Last summer we offered a series of themed day camps instead of the usual Vacation Bible School. They were so successful we decided to offer a Cooking Camp during Christmas break. Forty-six children in grades K-5 spent three days learning to make dinner rolls, no-bake peanut butter bars, apple pies, spaghetti, and more. On the evening of the final day, the children and their families came together to share a family dinner. The children helped prepare and serve the meal. Over 125 people attended, and many said they hope we will offer this camp again!
HOW TO SUBMIT AN ARTICLE TO THE MWD NEWSLETTER

If you'd like to submit an article, event, or classified ad to be featured in the Maumee Watershed District E-Newsletter, please use the submission form found by clicking here or by going to the News & Events section of our website!
UPCOMING MWD EVENTS:

MWD Office Closed
Monday, January 18
Saturday, January 30
at Maumee UMC
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Local License & Supply Pastor Training & Interviews
Saturday, March 5
at Sylvania First UMC
8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
 
Maumee Watershed District Committee on Ordained Ministry
Thursday, February 11
at Maumee Watershed District Office 

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