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Weekly Update
March 15, 2012 |
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Upcoming Events | |
Save these dates and be on the lookout for details!
4/27/2012
Stewardship Cohort
for Pastors
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Registration begins at 8:30AM
Christ Presbyterian Church
530 W. Tuscarawas Street,
Canton, OH 44702
4/28/2012
Stewardship Cohort
for
Leader Teams
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Registration begins at 8:30AM
Questions?
Concerns? Corrections?
Call or Email!
(800) 693-1147
(330) 339-5515 | |
Email Shauna
Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday
8:00am to 4:30pm
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MVP Materials:
Order the
NEW
2012-2013 Presbyterian Planning Calendar before April 30th!
Planning Calendar Order Form (.PDF)
2011-2013
Book of Order
Please contact Shauna to reserve yours today!
$9.00 each
2011-2012
Presbyterian Planning Calendars are still available in the MVP Mission Center
$7.25 each
Contact Shauna today to pick up yours!
2012 Mission Yearbooks are here!
$12.00 each
Call or email Shauna today to reserve yours!
330.339.5515
1.800.693.1147
Monday - Thursday
8:00am to 4:30pm
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Ready for Summer?
Rent Camp LiMRod for your church group or family event.
It is located on 162 acres near Alliance, Ohio.
It is equipped with:
- an inground pool;
- cabins with bunk beds;
- teepees with cots;
- a challenge course;
- climbing wall;
- zip line through the woods;
- kids' mini zip line;
- showerhouse;
- lodge with kitchen;
- hiking trails;
and
- an archery range.
This is a ministry of First United Presbyterian Church of Alliance.
Contact the church office at 330-821-5340 to get an application to rent the Camp LiMRod property.
Camp LiMRod rentals flyer | | |
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Empowered Concert 2012
Date:
Saturday,
July 14, 2012
Time:
2pm-9pm
Place:
McFarland Stadium, Clairmont Ave. Cambridge, OH.
More information to come.
Thank you for your interest! | | |
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Send the Roots Deep!
The Inward Journey
Did you know that the roots of a tree mirror the visible trunk and leaves? They run deep into the ground and spread out beneath the soil, thereby providing the support needed to sustain the tree's height and breath. Hidden beneath the ground is a complex root system which provides for the nourishment, health and growth of the tree.
The image is one which has captured my attention and led me to ponder the "root system" of my own life. Do my roots run deep enough and expand far enough to sustain the full and busy life Dick, Donnie and I live? I have known for a long time now that I must set aside time just to be, time for prayer and study and reflection. The on-going challenge is to remain faithful in taking this time apart.
Time apart is an essential balance to time together. If I am to be fully present to others-family, friends, colleagues, and the strangers in my midst-then I must be present to myself. This requires times apart to ponder the rich, dark dirt of my existence that I might be deeply nourished. If my roots do not run deep, then I will find myself overturned by even the smallest of storms.
Like a tree, if I do not put down deep roots, I will eventually wither. My inner life must balance my outer life. And so I seek balance between care of self and care of others, time at work and time at play, time to be and time to do. To fail to do this is to live an unbalanced life.
In this next week, take some time for yourself to nourish and care for your soul. Send those roots deep that they might provide balance between your inner and your outer life. Such is the way to life.
Lenten blessings,
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Holy Habit: Being Mindful
What are you feeling? Close your eyes. Become aware of your breath entering and leaving your body. Listen to the sounds that are far away.
Now become aware of the sounds that are close by. Try not to interpret or judge what you hear, just be aware.
Be aware of your body-your heart rate, your muscle tension, how tired or alert you feel. Now be aware of your thoughts and feelings. Put a name to the feeling or feelings you're experiencing.
When you're ready, open your eyes and write them down. Then offer a prayer to God giving thanks for any insights you have received in this time. If you are able, return to being mindful.
Be still and know that God is God! Psalm 46:10. |
Anointing
for
New Life
A Muskingum Valley Presbytery Spring Retreat sponsored by the Retreat Ministry Team
Come to a welcoming place
where all are invited to relax in a small group.
Join others to explore practices
which will help to ground us in our life of faith,
such as anointing and the reaffirmation
of baptismal and ordination vows.
Spring Retreat - Sunday, April 29 at 4:30pm to
Tuesday, May 1 at 1:00pm
Saint Therese's Retreat Center, Columbus OH
Cost $150.00 for 2 nights and 6 meals
Deposit: $50 due by Monday, April 16th, 2012
(Scholarships available - contact Donna Robertson 330.927.2746 or donnar100@embarqmail.com)
To Register:
Mail the bottom portion of the RMMG Spring Retreat flyer with payment to:
Muskingum Valley Presbytery, 109 Stonecreek Rd. NW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663
or Email the contact information of attendees to: Shauna@MVPJourney.org
RMMG Spring Retreat Flyer (.PDF)
Please register by Monday, April 16th, 2012
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MAUNDY THURSDAY (APRIL 5, 2012) AT 7:00 P.M.
CRESTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH WELCOMES MESSIANIC RABBI ERIC LAKATOS AS HE WILL TAKE PART IN OUR SERVICE SHARING JESUS IN THE PASSOVER
Messianic Rabbi Eric David Lakatos is the founder of Light to the Nations. He is committed to Messianic Jewish revival, seeing Jewish people discipled as believers in the Messiah; and working to reconcile the Church to its appreciation of its Jewish roots. He also serves as the rabbi of Tikvat Yisrael Messianic Jewish
Synagogue in Lyndhurst, on the east side of Cleveland Ohio. He and his wife Gisela have 5 children and reside in Solon, Ohio.
Prior to his rabbinical career in ministry and his faith, Rabbi Eric was born and raised in a secular Jewish home in Toledo, Ohio. While the family did not discuss their Jewish background, Eric grew up hearing stories from his grandmother, Lucille (Forman) Lakatos, about his Jewish heritage. As Rabbi Eric shares: "Lakatos is a Hungarian ethnic name and it means, "locksmith". My grandfather was born in Budapest. Our Jewish lineage was kept mostly quiet growing up, that is until I came to believe in Yeshua, and then my Jewish heritage took on a whole new meaning for me and my family."
At age 18, Eric was first introduced to the Good News of the Messiah, Jesus and received his faith in Him. Afterwards, he began his biblical studies at Southwestern AG University, and the IAMCS Yeshiva, he also carries a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. In 1997, he became the rabbi of Adat Adonai Messianic Jewish Synagogue in Toledo, Ohio, and was licensed by the International Alliance of Messianic Congregations and Synagogues (IAMCS) and served there for 5 years. He later relocated to Cincinnati, and attended Beth Messiah Messianic Synagogue, and studied under Rabbi Michael Wolf who himself was a disciple of Martin Chernoff, who is considered a Pioneer and founder of Beth Messiah and of the modern Messianic Jewish Movement in America.
In 2008, Rabbi Eric became the leader of Tikvat Yisrael Messianic Synagogue and in 2010, he launched "Light to the Nations" a teaching ministry to all believers sharing the Good News of Messiah, the Jewish Roots of the Faith and the Restoration of Israel.
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Formational Prayer Seminar Description:
The Institute regularly holds training seminars in Formational Prayer for those men and women engaged in care-giving ministries. This seminar provides the tools for addressing dysfunctional behaviors; teaches steps for dealing with deep wounds; presents information on spirituality and world view as each relates to helping the broken; and demonstrates pathways that help people dismantle destructive false beliefs.
Link to June Formational Prayer Seminar:
http://seminary.ashland.edu/documents/IFC/june6-9-2012_broch.pdf
Explanation of the Formational Prayer Seminar:
June 6-9, 2012 we are holding a Formational Prayer Seminar. At this seminar, participants will receive in-depth instruction on Formational Prayer. The seminar is based on Dr. Terry Wardle's Book Healing Care Healing Pray. Each participant will receive a copy of the book Healing Care Healing Pray as well as a large three-ring note taking manual. You will also receive hands on experience in a small group setting. The groups are comprised of three seminar participants and lead by a caregiver. Caregivers are doctoral students in the Formational Counseling program at ATS. This seminar runs four full days, a total of 30 hours training. Wednesday you start at 8:00 with registration and end at 6:30 in the evening. Of course, you will receive a lunch and dinner break along with a few 15-minute stretch breaks throughout the day. Thursday and Friday the seminar runs from 8:00 to 5:00 and Saturday 8:00 to 4:00 again with lunch and stretch breaks throughout the day.
I have attached endorsements written by a few people who have attended the seminar in the past. They range from a Seminary president, to a professional in the counseling field, doctoral students, pastors, seminar participants, etc. I think this may give you some clarity as well. The cost for the four-day seminar and materials is $475. However, a group rate of $375 is available to groups of three or more participants who register together.
Healing Care Small Group Leaders Training:
Since seminar participants will not be in class on Thursday evening , Dr. Donna Thomas will be presenting an additional training on Dr.
Wardle's "Healing Care Group Material". Dr. Wardle has designed a 16-week small group experience that is now being widely used by caregivers with very positive results. The purpose of this small group curriculum is to offer individuals a safe place to heal from deep wounds, false beliefs, damaged emotions, and dysfunctional behaviors in a confidential small group setting.
Seminar participants are welcome to be a part of this one evening training session. While the normal cost for this training is $250, you are able to attend for the cost of the Small Group Leader's Materials. Which include a Leaders Guide, an instructional CD, copies of Dr. Wardle's books "Wounded" and "Draw Close to the Fire" and a copy of Dr. Thomas' book "The Healing Christ In Community" for $155.00. This Leaders Guide is a 250 pages color manual that provides everything you would need to do Healing Care groups.
If you are interested in registering for the Formational Prayer Seminar and additionally the Healing Care Small Group Leaders Training, please contact me as soon as possible. We will be glad to have you join us.
The Healing Care Leaders training is only available to those who have completed or are in the process of completing the Formational Prayer Seminar.
If you have, any further questions feel free to contact me at any time.
Lynne Lawson
Assistant Director
The Institute of Formational Counseling
419-207-5547
Formational Prayer Seminar Endorsements (.PDF) |
Cutting Edge Psychotherapy Conference
Mercy Medical Center in Canton
Saturday, April 14th
8:00 Registration
8:30 Mindful Solutions
Psychotherapy
Dr. Nina Kucyk
9:15 Acceptance & Commitment
Therapy
Dr. James Pontius
10:00 break
10:15 Internal Family Systems
Model Psychotherapy
Dr. Howard Humphress
11:00 Spiritual Formation
Dr. Terry Wardle
11:45 break
12:00 Panel Discussion
1:00 adjourn
These are all psychotherapies which have been developed in recent years and hold greater promise than conventional ones. The pioneers who created these psychotherapies include Jack Kornfield, Steven Hayes, Richard Schwartz, and of course Terry Wardle. Among the speakers, Howard Humphress, D. Min. is an ordained United Methodist Elder and member of East Ohio Conference, a Fellow in the American Association of Pastoral Counselors. He is the appointed counselor for ministers in his territory in the East Ohio Conference. Dr. James Pontius is a psychologist in private practice who works with the ACT model. Dr. Nina Kucyk is a psychologist who is active in the Akron-Canton Shambhala Meditation Center. As you know, Terry Wardle, D.Min. is Professor of Practical Theology at Ashland Theological Seminary. I expect that some of the pastors in the Muskingum Valley Presbytery may be interested in attending our Conference. The registration fee will be $30.00, with an additional $20.00 if CE credits are desired. A formal invitation and registration form will be sent out later, but I thought some of your pastors may want to know about this Conference and set the date aside.
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A call for generous sharing across the PC(USA)
One Great Hour of Sharing supports the Presbyterian Hunger Program, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance and the Self Development of People program of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
Below is information to help you in planning the promotion of the Offering in your congregation:
- Standing orders for One Great Hour of Sharing have been shipped. If you have not received your order by February 10, please call (800) 524-2612 or send an email to inquire about your order.
- Access the One Great Hour of Sharing website's Art page to download graphics and fun facts about the Offering for your newsletter.
- New this year are alternative ways of giving for congregants. We are now offering the option of text giving. The graphic below will help you introduce this option:
Thank you. Your support of One Great Hour of Sharing continues to make a difference in the lives of others! |
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Prayer Request:
If you or someone you know has a prayer request,
please send them to: Shauna at Shauna@MVPJourney.org
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Journeying with Jesus to touch the world...
Empowered by the Spirit to:
Make Disciples, Nurture Our Faith, and Serve the Needs of the Community!
Shauna Engeldinger, Administrative Assistant
Muskingum Valley Presbytery
109 Stonecreek Road NW
New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663
330.339.5515
1.800.693.1147
Fax: 330.339.6225
Visit our website: www.MVPJourney.org
Office hours
Monday - Thursday
8:00am to 4:30pm
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