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Information About Annual Conference -- Have You Received Registration Information?
Carol Wilson, Administrative Assistant in the CAS District, is asking for your help to contact folks going to Annual Conference who do not have (or did not provide) an email address.
All information regarding Annual Conference was sent by email, so those without email have not received any details. Please ask folks in your church who are lay members, lay members-at-large or youth members to go to the West Ohio website www.westohioumc.org to register or request housing (click on the "Register for Events" link)
Thank you!
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Sprague Lecture Series
for 2013
2013 Sprague Lecture
at
North Broadway
United Methodist Church
48 E. North Broadway Columbus OH 43214
Dr. Helene Slessarev-Jamir Prophetic Activism
Saturday, April 13, 2013
9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Click HERE to download
a flyer for this event.
Click HERE to download
a brochure about this event.
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Church World Service Blanket Sunday on
Mother's Day
Mothers all around the world do everything they can to ensure their children have everything they need to live healthy lives. Some mothers do this with limited resources in the face of major disasters.
Help CWS give hope this Mother's Day by hosting a CWS Blankets Sunday in your congregation. Give people in your congregation the opportunity to give the gift of hope and warmth in honor of their mothers!
To find out more, visit www.blanketsplus.org or call the CWS Ohio Regional Office at
614-481-4416.
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Denman Awards
The West Ohio Annual Conference is now accepting nominations for The Harry Denman Evangelism Award
for Clergy, Lay, and Youth. The Harry Denman Evangelism Award recognizes a person whose life and ministry exemplifies the teaching of Christ and the Great Commission.
Recipients of these awards, nominated by individuals, churches, or districts, and selected by the Annual Conference, live their call to "Offer Them Christ" daily as modeled by Dr. Harry Denman, founder of The Foundation for Evangelism that sponsors these awards.
You can learn more about the award and download forms below:
Denman Award Brochure
Denman Award Checklist
Denman Award Nomination Form for Youth
Denman Award Nomination Form for Clergy
Denman Award Nomination Form for Laity
Nominations must be received no later than April 19 to be considered for the 2013 awards. Please forward all nominations to Grace Gerber at the conference office at ggerber@wocumc.org
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Positions Available
Powell UMC
Minister of Congregational Vitality
Part-time position with a focus on sharing the gospel story. Involves community outreach, worship leadership, preaching, teaching, and administration duties.
Position begins July 1, 2013. If interested, send resume to Rev. Larry Brown,
Worthington UMC
Director of Children and Young Families Ministry, Part-time
This position would begin on June 2nd, 2013. If interested, please send a resume to Cyndylg@aol.com or Cyndy Garn, 600 High St. Worthington, Ohio 43085
Maize Manor UMC
Christian Education Director
Immediate part-time opening for Christian Education Director of 291 member Maize Manor United Methodist Church, 3901 Maize Road, Columbus, OH 43224.
Responsibilities will include planning and overseeing Christian Education Program and Small Groups for Children, Youth, and Adults. Salary negotiable based on education and experience. Please contact the Church office at 614-267-4939 or by e-mail at information@maizemanorumc.org to receive a detailed job description.
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Spring Equip Now Available
Check out the trainings and events planned throughout the West Ohio Conference this spring. Click here. |
UNITED METHODIST HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF
OHIO ANNUAL CONVOCATION & MEETING
Friday, April 19, 2013 Historical Tour at the Wright Brothers Interpretive Center, Dayton, OH Saturday, April 20, 2013 Annual Meeting at United Theological Seminary, Trotwood, OH Details are available at www.umhso.org |
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Upcoming Events
April 26-27 Lay Speaker Training at Crossroads UMC.
May 5 District Conference
June 9-12 West Ohio Annual Conference
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Check Out Opportunities for Summer Camp at a UM Church Camp
 Camp Open Houses If you've never had the opportunity to visit one of our beautiful West Ohio Camps, consider spending a spring afternoon visiting one of them. Enjoy a hike, explore the grounds, meet some leaders, play some games, eat some food. Bring the kids or just come and enjoy the view! 2013 Summer Camp Season catalog. For directions to each camp, fun videos and photo galleries, visit the camps website. To open a digital copy of the 2013 Summer Camp Season catalog click HERE. |
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Jim's Tool Box
 MissionInsite Updates
This month Jim examines the refresh of the homepage of the MissionInsite website. Most of the tools and links are still there, but they are now found in different locations. Jim also dicusses some other updates and changes to the website including the latest version of the Mission Impact Guide for use in understanding what persons in the various Mosaic lifestyle groups prefer when looking for a church.
Click HERE to read Jim's article.
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News from United Methodist Community Ministries
UM Community Outtreach Grant Applications Available for Funding in 2014
For congregations and ministries interested in applying for a Capitol Area Community Ministries Outreach grant in 2013, the grant forms are now available. Click HERE To download the newly revised grant application for local church outreach ministries. Click HERE to download the grant application for ministry partnerships ( a group of churches doing an outreach ministry together). Both are due July 8, 2013.
If you are applying for the first or second time you will need to attend our Grant Workshop on either May 4th at Indian Run UMC (6305 Brand Rd, Dublin 43016) or May 18th at Pataskala UMC (456 S Main St, Pataskala 43062). Both are from 10am-12pm and will include MissionInsite Demographic Training led by Rev. Jim Waugh, Financial Budgeting Training led by Ginny Shimrock as well as step by step information on filling out the grant applications. All congregations are welcome to attend this free and helpful workshop.
You can also download a Community Ministries Grant Guidelines that offers additional helpful information in completing the grant request form. Click HERE to download the guidelines.
Taking It to the Next Level Training
When: April 13, 2013, 9am-12:30pm
Where: Broad Street United Methodist, 501 E Broad St Columbus, OH 43215
What:
Learn best practices and ways to Widen the Welcome for your outreach ministry. We will break into three groups:
1) Pantries, Meals and Health
2) Children and Youth
3) Persons with Disabilities and Older Adults
A Panel of experts will lead each group. You will come away energized to serve and partner in new ways! Feel free to send participants to each group!
Register at www.umcommunityministries.org. Or call Beth Weisbrod, 877-228-0521 to register. Please register by April 9, 2013.
Click HERE to download a flyer for this event.
2013 Community Ministries Brochure
Here is the new 2013 United Methodist Community Ministries brochure. Click HERE to download a copy.
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District Conference Set for @ 3:00 pm Sunday, May 5 @ Warehouse 839/Hilliard UMC
 The Capitol Area South District Conference will be held on Sunday, May 5, at 3:00 pm, at the Warehouse 839/Hilliard UMC. The meeting will be held in the Warehouse 839 building and NOT in the church sanctuary building. The Warehouse 839 is located at 3691 Main Street, Hilliard, OH, between the McDonalds and the HUMC sanctuary building.
Pastors, lay members to annual conference, and other church officers are expected to be present. Other members of local congregations are also invited to attend. |
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How to Apply for West Ohio Grants for Church Revitalization, New Church Starts, and Hispanic Ministries
If your congregation wants to apply for a Revitalization Grant, Hispanic Ministry Grant, or New Church Start Grant in 2014, representatives from your church MUST attend one of the Grant Writing for Disciple Making Churches Grants Workshops.
The workshops are scheduled for March 8/Chillicothe; March 13/Dayton; March 20/Defiance; April 12/Worthington.
Click HERE to download a copy of the grant workshops schedule.
Click HERE to download a copy of the Revitalization Grant Application.
Click HERE to download a copy of the New Church Start Grant Application.
Click HERE to download a copy of the Hispanic Ministries Grant Application.
You can register online for these workshops by clicking the "Register for Events" link on the West Ohio Conference website.
Grant requests are due in the West Ohio Conference office by June 1, 2013.
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Terry Teykl Encounter: A Blueprint for the House of Prayer
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The Rev. Terry Teykl
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The Rev. Terry Teykl will be at Riverside UMC, Saturday, April 13, 9:00 am - 2:30 pm. Cost is $20 per person, lunch provided. (Scholarships are available.)Terry is a United Methodist pastor called by God to a ministry of prayer. Through the Spirit Terry will inspire us to pray for our loved ones, our church, our city, our world, ourselves and especially for God's kingdom as never before.
Ten years ago several members at Riverside attended a similar conference led by Terry and I can personally testify to how their passion for prayer has positively impacted Riverside. If you are longing for your church to become more prayer centered begin to encourage some folks to attend. You can register by calling the church office (614-486-5201) or by email at rumcua@rrohio.com or dgriebner@gmail.com.
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Stewardship 201 Training Event Scheduled for April 20
Stewardship 201:
Next Steps for Growing Generous Givers
Are you ready for the next step? You have been informed and enlighten in Stewardship 101, but now discover how to make it real in your congregation! Stewardship 201 equips you with the tools to take Generous Giving to the next level.
What will you get by participating?
- Understand your personal theology and objectives for growing your personal generosity.
- Discover how to complete and apply a Generosity Audit to the stewardship initiatives for your local church.
- Gain insights as to what is going on with charitable giving in the current economy/culture.
- Fill your toolbox to grow generous givers with an Annual Worship Plan, Communication Plan, How to customize appeals, and Appropriate Fiscal Reporting.
- Up, Up & Away with significant donors. Is it acceptable to treat them differently? Who are they? What will or will not motivate them? What are some sample strategies?
- We Won't Leave You Stranded: What if I want coaching/mentoring for development and implementation of a strategy?
Stewardship 201 walks through "Next Steps" for Growing Generous Givers. This will be a working session for local church leaders to develop a customized strategy for their local church. Stewardship 101 is not required to participate. Key regional church and conference leaders will be presenters and guide brainstorm/small group dialogue.
Refreshments will be provided upon arrival and lunch will be served.
When: Saturday, April 20, 2013, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Where: North Broadway UMC, 48 E. North Broadway, Columbus, 43214
Cost: $5.00 per person, with a maximum of $20 per church (payable at the door).
Registrations are due by April 16. Please email Jill Philipp at jphilipp@wocumc.org.
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Lay Servant Ministry Classes Set for April 26-27
 The Board of Laity will offer Lay Servant Ministry Training Classes on April 26-27 at the Crossroads United Methodist Church, 1100 S Hague Ave, Columbus, OH 43204.
The following sessions will be offered:
Basic Lay Servant Training
This introductory class is the required class for all persons who want to enter the ministry of lay servant. Upon completion of the class, the participant is eligible to become a Local Church Lay Servant. Approval of the pastor of the participant's church and the charge conference or church council of the local church is also required for one to become a Local Church Lay Servant.
Advanced Lay Servant Class
Those who are Local Church or Certified Lay Servants may take the Advanced Class that will be offered. The advanced class is entitled "Living Our Beliefs: The United Methodist Way." Through this course participants will share in a basic exploration of the beliefs and practices of The United Methodist Church as defined in Part II of The Book of Discipline and explore a deeper understanding and experience of Christian faith in the United Methodist way.
Basic Lay Servant Recertification Class
This class will meet on Saturday only. Registration will begin at 8:00 am (along with continental breakfast). The class will conclude with the closing service for the entire lay servant school at 5:00 pm. The recertification class is "Opening Ourselves to Grace." It is a four-session group study on the Means of Grace in the Wesleyan tradition. This class is intended for current local church lay servants who need to take a class to continue their certification as local church lay servants. Local church lay servants may still take the Advanced Certified Class if they choose to do so to meet their requirement.
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S.O.W.E.R. Update
 The SOWER VIM construction project has completed it's 12th home in the vicinity of Henderson Settlement, Frakes, KY.
The SOWER VIM Team is in the planning stages for constructing the 13th home for a family in 2013. The cost of materials to build one of the 28' x 28' or 28' x 32' houses from the ground up is approximately $38,000 to $42,000. The SOWER VIM Project is in need of both funding to cover material costs and volunteers for the build, please see registration form attached. The SOWER VIM Leadership Team is requesting that the churches of West Ohio prayerfully consider supporting this worthwhile project in Southeastern Kentucky financially with a pledge of support as well as providing volunteers to do the actual construction. Those that have served on SOWER work teams comment that, while they have helped a family by serving, they gained much from the interaction and relationships with the family and fellow team members. West Ohio Conference churches are invited to participate in this rewarding project with your prayers, your volunteer labor, and your financial support.
Work weeks for the house construction have been scheduled for May 5-11, May 12-18, July 7-13, July 14-20, August 11-17, and August 18-24 of 2013. The attached Build Schedule outlines the anticipated work to be done each week. The registration fee is $250/person and covers food, lodging and required VIM insurance from the General Board of Global Ministries. While there is no requirement for volunteers to contribute to the cost of materials, it is suggested that each volunteer or their church contribute at least $350 toward the cost of materials. Volunteers without materials to work with are not very effective!
Click HERE to download more information and a registration/material donation sheet for the S.O.W.E.R. VIM project.
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A Course for Preachers, Pastors and Worship Designers
April 23-24, 2013 Toledo, Ohio
Today, worship looks, sounds and feels different than it did 5, 10 and 20 years ago. The people coming to worship are different, too. So are the ones who might come to worship but are skeptical about coming. Sunday morning worship is rapidly changing. In fact, Sunday Worship isn't even limited to Sunday morning anymore. Some of us worship on Saturday night, Sunday afternoon, or a mid-week lunch hour. Creative preachers, pastors, and worship designers who want to keep pace with the culture have to constantly re-tool and develop new skills. Dr. Karyn L. Wiseman, preaching professor from Lutheran Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, and Pastor Cheri Holdridge, new church start pastor and coach, invite you to come to an innovative new church start, The Village Church in Maumee, Ohio, for a two day course on preaching and creative worship design that engages the heart, emboldens the spirit and lifts the faith of those present and those we are striving to reach.
Click HERE for more information and registration brochure.
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Church for All People Hosts Mission Discovery July 13-20
 The Church for All People in Columbus will be hosting a 'Mission Discovery' North Central Jurisdiction youth/young adult VIM team this summer, July 13-20, 2013. Mission Discovery is a great opportunity for youth from smaller congregations to join in mission! The week will include worship, service in the community, meals with community members, and a fun day. The cost for the week is $250 each (excluding transportation), with a max of 20 people (youth and adults). Each team member will be responsible for getting themselves to and from the mission site. Adults and youth 18 and over are encouraged to take the UMVIM team leader training option that will be given during the week, enabling them to be ready to lead a team themselves. A deposit of $50 should be sent to UMVIM-NCJ, 920 4th St Suite D, Brookings, SD 57006. For more information, contact Lorna Jost, NCJ VIM Coordinator, at Umvim-ncj@brookings.net or 605-692-3390. Click HERE for a flyer about the event. |
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Additional Mission and Training Opportunities
VIM TEAM TO NICARAGUA
A VIM team endorsed by the Ohio River Valley District of West Ohio Conference will continue its work in Managua, Nicaragua June 18-26, 2013.
This will be the sixth annual June VIM team working with the Foundation AMOS (A Minsitry Of Sharing) which has ministries directed toward medical and educational needs in poor Nicaraguan communities. These VIM teams do a variety of ministries which will involve possible construction at a Christian school, public hospital ministry in maternity, oncology and pediatric wards (giving love gifts of layettes, health kits and toys), support of a physical therapy clinic, and Bible school and child feeding ministry supporting the Nicaragua Methodist Church. There will also be time allotted for worship and community engagement in the Nejapa barrio, the team's home base, plus sightseeing and shopping. The expected cost per person will be $1,300. Most departures will be from Columbus Ohio, however, other departure points can be arranged where available.
A brochure and application form is available from jack.reif@zoomtown.com.
VIM Trip to Bolivia
VIM Team to Bolivia: Improving Educational Opportunities for Students with Disabilities
Rich Shultz, member at Christ UMC in Kettering, will be leading a team to Bolivia this summer to conduct a conference on Improving Educational Opportunities for Students with Disabilities. This will be a 10 day mission during the end of July/beginning of August. Specific dates will be determined based on school schedules of those interested.
Interested people should contact Rich Shultz at schultz5@aol.com; 937-304-6333
Description of Mission Experience
At the request of the Principal of the Walter Henry Educational Complex (a Methodist school) we will conduct a multi-school 3-day conference to increase the inclusion of disabled students in Methodist schools and provide practical teaching techniques, materials and facilities for special needs students and to better educate teachers, administrators, students and families about disabilities. After returning home, we hope to continue the relationship and mentoring through emails, technical assistance, information exchange, Skype, social media, future mission teams, etc.
Opportunities for serving include:
1. Assist in the development of the materials and program.
2. Being a member of the team to lead the program.
Interested people should have knowledge of and interest in the education of disabled students, including special needs teachers, social workers, public health personnel, and, industrial arts teachers. Youth who have an interest in special needs education are also welcome to help out in the classrooms and conference. Knowledge of Spanish is not required. We will be accompanied by Susie Henry, former long-time United Methodist missionary to Santa Cruz. Interested people should contact Rich Shultz.
Mission Trip to Piedras Negras, Mexico
October 10-14, 2013
Poverty is a fact of life for many families and children living on the outskirts of Piedras Negras, Mexico, a border town located three hours west of San Antonio, TX. But the children who live at Casa de Misericordia orphanage, and the families who attend worship at Templo Aleluya Methodist Church, have discovered an identity beyond that poverty. Joy radiates from the faces of children who know they are loved by the house parents at the Casa, and gratitude fills the gazes of parents whose children receive a daily nutritious meal at Templo Aleluya.
Both ministries are supported by the Mexico Oriental Conference of the Methodist Church, and through our mission partnership, by the West Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church. Volunteers in Mission teams regularly visit Piedras Negras, playing with the children, doing construction projects at the orphanage, and worshipping with the congregation at Templo Aleluya. Now, an open invitation is being issued to any United Methodist congregation in West Ohio to participate in an upcoming trip to Piedras Negras, October 10-14, 2013. The trip is being organized by John Keeny, pastor at King Avenue United Methodist Church. For more information, email jkeeny9@hotmail.com.
Click HERE to download a brochure
Early Response Team Training
Would you like to volunteer your services and provide physical labor to assist survivors of natural disasters and help them rebuild their lives?
Early Response Team training will teach you how to assist survivors of natural disasters in their time of need. You will provide a Christian presence while taking steps to prevent further damage to a family's personal property, tarping, debris removal, cleaning out flooded homes, etc. FEMA recognizes this training to be able to enter a disaster scene. Certification from UMCOR and UMVIM will be issued to attendees. All participants must complete the West Ohio Conference initiated background check prior to issuance of ID badges. Cost for training is $35.00.
Upcoming ERT Training Event:
Upcoming ERT Recertification Events:
For more information about ERT Training on the West Ohio Conference website, click HERE.
Festival of Sharing Report for 2012
All 8 districts in the West Ohio Conference participated this year. Ohio collected 1/3 of all kits collected in the US. Next year's Festival of Sharing will be on Saturday, September 28, 8:30 am - 12:00 noon at Otterbein University in Westerville. Click HERE for instructions about kit contents on the Church World Service website.
"Green Thumb" Seed Ministry
The Green Thumb Seed Ministry is in its 41st year. Consider doing a seed collection during Lent. "When we launched the vegetable garden concept back in the early 1970's, 43 families participated, while in 2012, 4,049 plots were established. It is amazing that if you were to determine that each garden generated $200 worth of produce, then the total value of this ministry would be $809,800. This is a miracle through the generous donations of individuals." If your church is interested in participating contact jamajar@midohio.twcbdc.com or (888) 237-3141. Click HERE to go to the Green Thumb page on the JAM website. The deadline for seed donations is April 15.
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New Appointments in the CAS District
The following appointments have been made by Bishop Gregory V. Palmer in the CAS District. All appointments are effective June 30, 2013 unless otherwise noted.
Jay Anderson to Crossroads UMC (5/1/13) Joseph Barker to Resident Associate at Pickerington Peace Mark Chow to Assistant to the Superintendent of the CAS District Karen Cook to Associate Pastor at the Church for All People (5/1/13) Seth Oiler to Senior Pastor at Newark First Joseph Payne to Senior Pastor at Hilliard Steve Rath to Associate Pastor at Newark First David To to Associate Pastor at Grove City Jason Wellman to Senior Pastor at Scioto Ridge (3/1/13) Casey Wilson to Asbury South |
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Apportionment Update
Click HERE to see the congregations that are on track to pay 100% of their West Ohio conference apportionments or who as of 3/11/13. Click HERE to see the congregations that are on track to pay 100% of their combined CAS district apportionments (the CAS District Apportionment and the UM Community Ministries Apportionment) as of 3/11/13. Thanks to all for faithfulness in the payment of apportionments. |
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Prayer Concerns
We rejoice with the Rev. Kevin Koske and his wife Tami are the proud parents of baby girl: Courtney Kelly. Courtney joins her brother and sister Gabriel and Gwen.
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