Maumee Watershed District
April 13, 2016
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BREAKFAST BY THE SEA SERMON
  

District Superintendent Scot Ocke preached, "Breakfast by the Sea" at Mt. Galilee United Methodist Church in Buchanan, Liberia in Africa on April 3rd.
4 ONE CONCERT       
  
4 One Quartet
You're invited to join Trinity UMC on Sunday, April 17 at 6:00 p.m. for a spring concert. The 4 One Quartet will be performing classic southern gospel.  Their mission is to encourage, uplift and serve.  A freewill "love offering" will be received to support their ministry. For more information, contact the Trinity UMC office at 419.826.2492.

Trinity UMC is located at 210 N. Main St. Swanton, OH 43558
2ND ANNUAL QUARTER AUCTION & SILENT AUCTION 
  
Friendly Center
On Saturday, May 7 at 11:30 a.m. the MWD United Methodist Women are hosting a Quarter Auction and Silent auction at Maumee UMC.  Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. with the auction beginning at 1:00 p.m. All proceeds benefit The Friendly Center.  If you'd like to donate, please contact Terry at 419.644.2563.

Maumee UMC is located at 405 Sacket St., Maumee, OH. 
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MWD UMM FUND RAISER
         
The MWD UMM are selling red geraniums for Pentecost Sunday, May 15. Adorn your church with these beautiful blood red geraniums, two or three blossoms per plant, for $5.00 each. Individuals can take their ordered plants home or plant them around your church.  All proceeds will benefit the district truck fund. This will work the same as the Christmas and Easter Flowers. Order deadline is Friday, May 6 with delivery May 12 & 13.  The order form is below, e-mail your order to George "Tater" Jensen,  or call 567.249.4090.
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ERT RE-CERTIFICATION
         
On Saturday, May 14, Hilliard UMC will be hosting an ERT Recertification.  This training is for current ERT badge holders whose badge has expired or is due to expire in 2016. Please download the Permission to Release Information form and complete so that a current background check can be run. Follow the instructions at the bottom of the form as to how to send the form. 

Permission to Release Info form   Training Flyer
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FREE VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL MATERIALS         
VBS doesn't have to cost a fortune to be great, you just need a program that works for your congregation. Time is flying, but you can still have an amazing VBS this summer!  The Society of St. Andrew's Abundance Orchard VBS curriculum is FREE and was rated a "Top Pick for 2016"-ranked higher than many very expensive VBS programs!  If you have questions, contact Lynette.
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PRESCHOOL TEACHER/ADMINISTRATOR POSITION
      
Beautiful preschool in Delta, Ohio is seeking a high energy, fun-loving part time lead teacher/administrator.  The position will teach children ages 3-5, for the 2016-17 school year.  This is an excellent career opportunity for someone with a true passion for working with children. Applicants must be dedicated to providing the best education and care for our students and must be willing to work collaboratively and have a desire to learn and grow.  E-mail your resume to sunnydayprek@gmail.com by April 30, 2016.
 
PASTORS NEEDED FOR CHRYSALIS FLIGHTS

Findlay Chrysalis is looking for Pastors to serve as Live-in team and to give talks for upcoming Chrysalis Flights. If you have been through Chrysalis or Emmaus you are eligible to serve. Please contact David Burkhart at djburkhart@gmail.com or call/text 419.303.6286. Don't miss out on an opportunity to lead our youth to our Lord.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL MATERIALS WANTED
       
Do you have new or used Sunday School materials, Christian books or magazines, daily devotionals, bibles, DVD's or CD's?  Are the cluttering up your shelves and running out of room?  We have all saved studies, devotionals, and Sunday school literature that is too good to throw away. Let's make Love Packages.  The MWD UM Men would like to help by picking up and delivering your new/used Christian materials for this mission project this September.  
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CRAFT AND VENDOR SHOW       

SAVE-THE-DATE  The Portage Valley United Methodist Men are sponsoring a Craft and Vendors show to benefit our 'Meals For Millions Truck." Join us on Saturday, July 30 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Friendship Park.  Breakfast and Lunch will be available for purchase. 
 
Interested in being a vendor? Spaces are either 10' x 10' or 20' x 10' and the cost is just $30 for either sized space.  To reserve your spot e-mail Richard Jensen or find us on Facebook. 
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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:

Saturday, April 23 through Sunday, April 24
at Camp Widewater
6:00 p.m. Friday to 4:00 p.m. Saturday

Attention Pastors: Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) 
May 8 - 13
Appalachian area of Eastern Kentucky

Sunday, May 15
at Church of St. Andrew UMC in Toledo
2:00 p.m. Gathering, 2:30 p.m. Conference

Sunday, June 5 - Wednesday, June 8

Boys:  March 18 - 20  &  November 18 - 20 
Girls:  June 24 - 26  &  November 4 - 6
at Maumee UMC in Maumee

Mens: February 11 - 14  &  October 13 - 16
Womens:  March 10 - 13; July 7 - 9  &  November 10 - 13
Mar. & Nov. at Wesley UMC in Bryan
July at Maumee UMC in Maumee

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