February 17, 2016

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EPWORTH ADULT SINGLES

Adult singles (never married, widowed, divorced) from the Toledo area community are invited to join in Christian fellowship. Join us on Tuesday, February 23 for Lunch At 12 Noon & $5.00 Movie - Bar Louie Restaurant at Franklin Park Mall (Talmadge Road side) RSVP to Nancy Hauer at hauer.nancy@yahoo.com or by calling 419.885.4595.

GENERATION iY CLASS

Join Perrysburg Grace UMC (601 E. Boundary, Perrysburg, OH) for a 4 week study onSundays beginning February 28 at 9:40 a.m. OR Thursdays beginning February 25 from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Shaping Generation iY. It's on the mind of every parent. You are already familiar with Generation Y. May we introduce you to Generation iY? These are the young people born since 1990. We call them the iY Generation because of the impact of iPods, iPhones, iChat, iTunes, iMovies, iMacs, iPads... and the fact that life for them is often about "i". Generation iY faces a completely different set of challenges than the previous generations. They also have a unique set of opportunities ahead of them. Parents of IYers need practical tools to guide children through the roadblocks and equip them to reach their potential. This information is also available on the MWD calendar.

ELLISTON ZION UMC BlOOD DRIVE

Elliston Zion UMC will be holding a Blood Drive on Saturday, February 27 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Free breakfast will be served to all those who come in to donate this life saving gift! The American Red Cross also has a free gift. Appointments are encouraged but walk-ins are always welcome. Please visit redcrossblood.org or call LisaAnne at 419.250.1188 to make your appointment today!

ADRIEL FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION ORIENTATION

Families are needed for children in foster care. Adriel Foster Care and Adoption is a private, non-profit agency seeking families to care for children in your community. An open orientation will be held on Thursday March 3rd at noon and 6:30PM for anyone interested in learning more about becoming a foster parent. The meeting will be held at the Adriel Foster Care and Adoption Toledo office (3454 Oak Alley Court, Suite 308, Toledo OH). For more information please call Adriel Foster Care and Adoption at 419.724.0276, or see the flyer. This information is also available on the MWD calendar.

A WEEKEND TO SET YOUR SOUL ON FIRE

A weekend to set your soul on fire will take place a Liberty Chapel March 4-6. This is a Lay Witness Mission weekend through Aldersgate Renewal Ministries. Come if you would like to experience this weekend or if you might be interested in a Lay Witness Mission for you congregation. For more information, contact the church office: 419.533.2881. This information is also available on the MWD calendar.

AMERICAN GIRL DOLL TEA

All are invited to attend our annual on Saturday, March 12at 1:00 p.m. Bring your American Girl Doll or any other stuff animal. Sweets, sandwiches, and drinks will be served, and don't miss out on our prizes! Tickets are $10 for girl & doll, and $5 for adults. All proceeds go to support our children's programming. For more information, visit the MWD calendar.

TOLEDO CAMPUS MINISTRY SPRING TEA

Join us on Saturday, April 9 at 12:30 p.m. (2080 Brookdale Road Toledo, OH) The TCM students and volunteers invite you to take tea with them at this fun annual event. Everything is homemade and delicious and all proceeds go to Toledo Campus Ministry. For more information, see the MWD calendar.

TARRP: FROM CHARITY TO CHANGING LIVES

Join us on April 9 at John Stewart UMC. Enabling others is part of the disadvantage of charity. Learn how to move beyond enabling to help improve and change lives. Dr. Mike Linger will present how toxic, demeaning, and dependent charity can be and how the House of the Carpenter helps with immediate needs, yet moves people beyond receiving basic charity toward changing lives. Rev. Debra Ketcham will also share a format which has improved and changed lives in amazing ways. The deadline is March 28. Visit the MWD calendar for more information!

MWD 2016 SPRING LAY SERVANT TRAINING

This is an opportunity to begin your Lay Servant journey or to continue the path you have started. On Friday, April 22 from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 23 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. join us at Camp Widewater for a weekend of Lay Servant Ministry Courses. Cost is $90 for overnight and $55 for commuters and includes course materials, class sessions, meals, and lodging (if applicable.) Registration deadline is April 4! For additional information and to register, see the MWD webpage!

CHURCH OF THE CROSS COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY

Church of the Cross in Toledo is reaching out to the community with their Community Food Pantry to help those in need. See how they're striving to send the message of hope, care and love by watching their video!

ZION UMC SOUPER BOWL OF CARING

Zion United Methodist Church took part in a national effort to end hunger by hosting a "Souper Bowl of Caring." They had more than 15 homemade soups to try and a ping-pong tournament to benefit the church's food pantry. Over 40% of their congregation, ages 6 to 63 showed up to support the great cause. Read the entire article written by the Jessica Denton for the Port Clinton News Herald.

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UPCOMING MWD EVENTS:

Maumee Watershed District Committee on Ordained Ministry

Thursday, February 11

at Maumee Watershed District Office

Local License & Supply Pastor Training & Interviews

Saturday, March 5

at Sylvania First UMC

8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

MWD 2016 Spring Lay Servant Training

Saturday, April 22 through Sunday, April 23

at Camp Widewater

6:00 p.m. Friday to 4:00 p.m. Saturday