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Issue #4 - April, 2014 
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Lent Into Easter

 

 

The journey may have been long for you. The past few weeks may have been tedious. The scripture texts have been about Jesus' ministry.  As we approach Holy Week and then the Sunday of Resurrection, we may find ourselves burdened with lots of church services to lead, or attend; or we may find a holiness in these days.  Whatever your journey, may you be filled with great joy experiencing the all-encompassing love of God.  Thanks be to God!   


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April Calendar

 

2   NW OH Denom-       inational Leaders

13  Palm Sunday

17  Maundy Thursday

18   Good Friday

19   Great Vigil of 

       Easter

20   Easter

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Upcoming Events

Vision to Victory

MLK Photo April 8-9, United Theological Seminary in Dayton.  An annual celebration of the ministry of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Featured speaker is Dr. Otis Moss, Jr.  For more information, click here 

 

Handling the Tsunami of Religious Diversity Change

April 13, 2:00-5:00 p.m. at the Noor Islamic Cultural Center, 5001 Wilcox Road, Dublin, OH. Workshop Director - Rev. Bud Heckman, Executive Director of Religions for Peace USA and an ordained minister in the UMC, West Ohio Conference.  No fee, but advance registration is requested:   Click here  

 

2014 Assembly - Hunger Network in Ohio

Sunday, May 18th, 3:30 at St. John's Episcopal Church in Worthington, Ohio (700 High Street at Rt. 161/Dublin-Granville Road). The theme is "SEEDS OF HOPE AND CHANGE: Advocates Seeking Justice to End Hunger," expressed through leadership from both church and state.  The speaker will be Ohio Senator Charleta B. Tavares from the 15th District in Columbus.  Click here for more information about Hunger Network in Ohio. 

 

Festival of Homiletics
May 19-26, Minneapolis, MN.  Be inspired by God's Word proclaimed by some of the nation's finest preachers and teachers. Experience the fellowship of more than a thousand preachers. Learn and worship in an atmosphere that's dynamic, friendly, nurturing and prophetic. Click here to find out more about this five day event and to register. 

 

"Do You Really Believe What You Preach?"

May 20-22, Hyatt Regency, Columbus.  The 2014 theme is "Do You Really Believe What You Preach?"

 

Featured speakers include Dr. Charles E. Booth, Dr. Robert Charles Scott, Dr. Raquel St. Clair-Lettsom, Dr. Patrice Turner, Dr. Sir Walter Lee Mack, Jr., and Dr Kenyatta Gilbert. For more information or to register, visit  Preaching Conference. 

 

The Children's Defense Fund's 20th Annual Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute for Child Advocacy Ministry
July 14-18, 2014 at CDF Alex Haley Farm in Clinton, TN.  Join pastors, seminarians, child advocates, educators, and other who are working for justice with and for children.   Learn more about this upcoming summer event here. 

 

 
Give a Great Gift this Mother's Day!
Be a part of something bigger through the Church World Service (CWS) Blankets Program. 

Plan your Blanket Sunday offering now for Mothers' Day, Fathers' Day, or any day! Order your Blankets resources today. Contact Andrew Gifford at the CWS Ohio Regional Office: 614-481-4416 or email him.  Find out more here.