Maumee Watershed District
January 27, 2016
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SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY AND PING PONG FOR CHARITY AT ELLISTON ZION!

Elliston Zion will be hosting a SOUPER Bowl and Ping Pong Tournament on Sunday, Feb. 7 at 12:30 p.m.   SOUPER Bowl Sunday is a free will luncheon.  Members of Elliston Zion will be making a selection of homemade soups and bread.  Any donations will benefit the Elliston Zion Food Pantry. The Ping Pong Tournament is open to all ages!  Join us as we challenge the Zion Champions for prizes!

All are welcome at the fun and family friendly event.  Elliston Zion is located off Elliston Trowbridge Rd between SR 579 and SR 163.  This information is also available on the MWD website.
5 LOVE LANGUAGES WORKSHOP

Hayes Memorial UMC is hosting a Workshop called: The Five Love Languages on February 7, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.  Have you ever wanted to better communication in your marriage, engagement or dating relationship? If so then this workshop is for you. There are five main ways people give and receive love. We all have one dominate way in which we which show love. This is called our Love Language but we all have the capacity to speak the other four Love Languages as well. 

During this two hour workshop you will discover your own Love Language and learn how it compares to your partner. Sign up by contacting Hayes Memorial United Methodist Church 419.334.2605 hmumc@hayesmemorialumc.org (Child Care Is Provided).  This information is also available on the MWD website. 
EXPLORE YOUR CALL TO LEADERSHIP

Is God calling you? Do you desire to know how the Certified Lay Ministry Academy will further equip you for ministry?  Join us at one of these regional informational events.  Listen to personal call stories from CLMs serving across West Ohio. Learn about NEWLY designed CLMA, curriculum and course instructors, class schedule, fees, steps to certification and District Superintendent assignments.

Certified Lay Ministry Academy is recommended for paid and unpaid laity, certified lay servants, and lay speakers and is sponsored by the West Ohio Conference Lay Servant Ministries Committee and Certified Lay Ministry Task Force. For a list of all the upcoming info sessions are being offered, and how to register, visit the MWD website.
GOOD WORKS WALK

Join the Good Works Walk on Saturday, February 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.  Become aware of Ohio's rural homeless while helping to raise funds for the Good Works Timothy House, the only shelter for people without homes in the 8 southeast Ohio counties.  There are many ways to help out, you can participate in the walk, you can be a cheerleader, you can volunteer to assist, or be a sponsor!  For all the details, see Good Works Flyer, or visit the WOC website. 
JUNE MISSION TEAM TO NICARAGUA

The first of two 2016 Volunteers In Mission (VIM) teams is now forming.  The date is June 21-29.  The team will continue work with the Fundacion El Samaritano ministry in Nejapa, Nicaragua, a poor rural barrio on the southwest side of the capital, Managua.  Ohio VIM teams have been working with this foundation every year since 1997 which is dedicated to offering quality education in a Christian environment to children who cannot afford good schooling.  The work of the team will mainly be concentrated on interaction with students in grades pre-school through grade 11 at the Carolina de Sirker Christian School.  The interaction may include activities such as games, crafts, English practice and sports.  There may also be some construction and/or maintenance work.  The team will also engage in several humanitarian projects at three Managua public hospitals with maternity, women's oncology and pediatric patients; a children's feeding project with a Methodist Church; and possibly a visit to a physical therapy center originally built and now supported by Ohio United Methodists.  The cost is $1,450 per volunteer.  A brochure and application form is available upon request to Jack Reif, 513.831.5550, or e-mail jack.reif@zoomtown.com.   If you would like to participate in this Nicaraguan ministry but the June dates won't work for you, the second Nicaragua team will do similar activities October 8-16.  Both teams will offer sightseeing, shopping and worship in and around the Managua area.  There will be many opportunities to "Build Christian Relationships" with either of these teams!  Please consider joining this very worthwhile and rewarding ministry soon.  This information is also available on the MWD webpage.
HOLGATE UMC 

Check out the story written by Tim McDonough for The Crescent News, highlighting Holgate UMC, which finished an $840,000 capital campaign project late in 2015. Their new space includes: a multi-purpose room for worship seating 120, a youth "cave" room, a children's room, a kitchen, and a new lobby. Read the full article!
SPENCERVILLE TRINITY SEEKING DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY EDUCATION & SMALL GROUPS

Spencerville Trinity United Methodist Church is currently seeking a part-time (20 hours per week) Director of Community Education and Small Groups. The Director of Community Education and Small Groups is responsible for the planning, organizing, marketing, and execution of all our church's community life application classes and small groups. Since this position is funded by a grant, the Director of Community Education and Small Groups must also ensure that the spirit of the grant is followed and the benchmarks of the grant are met in their ministry. Visit the MWD webpage for instructions on how to apply and additional information. 
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UPCOMING MWD EVENTS:

Registration is Closed for this Event
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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