Weekly Updates         January 15, 2016
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Scholarships for Undergraduates
  Two scholarship opportunities are available to West Ohio undergraduate students attending accredited institutions of higher education during the 2016-17 academic years.They are the  Call to Leadership Scholarship ($2,500 to $5,000)  and the Ethnic Minority Scholarship ($3000). 
 
All applicants must be a member of a West Ohio United Methodist church and meet the criteria and application deadlines for the scholarship. More information is available here.
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Capitol Area North and South Leadership Training Day
February 6, 2016
8:30 am-12:30 pm Worthington UMC
600 High Street
Worthington  43085   ( Map Here )
 
  • Doors Open at 8:30 AM
  • Opening will be held in the Sanctuary at 9:00 AM 
  • There is no cost to attend the workshops
 
Workshops:
Session 1     9:15 - 10:45 am
Board of Trustees: Property, Building Projects and Loans - Rev. Roger Grace, Rev. David Griebner, and Rev. Rachel Miller
Breakthrough Prayer Intitiative - Rev. Curnell Graham
Discipleship Pathways: Building a Spiritual Growth Plan in Your Church - Rev. Bill Lyle
Emergency Response Teams: Serving Communities During Times of Disaster - Mr. Mike Fogle, Mr. Jeff Walker
Social Media in Ministry - Rev. Steven Swisher
United Methodist Community Ministries: Starting New Ministries in Your Community - Rev. David Cady and Ms. Ginny Shimrock
Staff/Pastor Parish Relations Committee - Rev. Kathy Brown and Rev. Linda Middelberg
 
Session 2     11:00 am - 12:30 pm
All in Community: Prison Re-entry Ministry - Ms. Kenya Cummings and Ms. Christine Money
Christian Education and Godly Play - Ms. Carla Fox-Chiles, My Alycia Orcena, and Ms. Pam Douce
Church Secretary 101 - Ms. Carol Wilson and Ms. Jill Philipp
Finance Committee: Auditors are Our Friends.. So are Financial Internal Controls - Ms. Ginny Shimrock and Ms. Jeri Seabaugh
Multimedia in Worship - Rev. Mike Donnally, Ms. Becca Donnally
Preparing for the Unexpected: Responding to Crisis Situations in the Church -- Mr. Jeff Walker, Law Enforcement Officials
Youth Ministry Partnerships: Working Together to Reach a New Generation - Ms. Rebecca Hug

Ohio Ministries Invited to Covenant With Us
 
The West Ohio Conference Advance Special (WOCAS) designation is open to United Methodist ministries that partner with United Methodist churches and others in their community in effective ways that make disciples for Christ. The selected organizations, limited to 10 ministries located within the Conference boundaries, enter into a covenant relationship with the Annual Conference. As part of that Covenant the door is open to appeal to all churches within the Conference. 
 
The 2016 application period is now open and Ohio ministries who believe they fit the qualifications are invited to apply. 




You're Invited!

  • What? An educational and inspirational WALK experience focusing on helping adults and children of all ages to better understand poverty and homelessness in Appalachian Ohio.
  • When? Saturday, February 20, 2016 from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm.
  • Where? The WALK starts and ends at First United Methodist Church, 2 South College St., Athens, OH. See the map
  • Why? To raise money for the Good Works Timothy House, the only shelter assisting people who experience homelessness in 8 rural southeast Ohio counties.
  • How?  Through the participation and donations of people like YOU!, together, we can provide tangible hope and support to people who are feeling hopeless and in need of shelter. Can you help by spreading the word?
Learn More about the 14th Annual Good Works Walk.   

February 27, 2016
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Peace United Methodist Church
235 Diley Road
Pickerington, OH 43147

All part-time and full-time licensed local pastors are required to attend the Local Pastors Retreat.  Workshops will be offered on worship planning, preaching, and self/spiritual care.  This will also be your yearly interview with the District Committee on Ordained Ministry for candidacy re-certification and renewal of your local pastors license.  The expectation is for each local pastor to be in attendance for the entire day.

There is no cost, lunch will be provided.  Please update your autobiography and email it to [email protected] by January 25th for the committee to review prior to your interview.
Opportunity for Building a House in the Henderson Settlement Area during the Spring and Summer of 2016
 
What: West Ohio Conference VIM construction project - SOWER (Sharing Our Witness - Enriching Relationships)
Objective:   To construct a house from the foundation up for a family in need
Where: Henderson Settlement, Frakes KY (Part of the Red Bird Missionary Conference)
When:   May 8-14 & 15-21; July 10-16 & 17-23; August 14-20 & 21-27 of 2016
Cost:   $250/volunteer (covers room and board at Henderson Settlement)
Materials:   Funds/pledges are needed to  cover the ~$45,000 materials cost
Contact:  Ralph and Carolyn Brandon - 740-344-5581 or [email protected]
  More Information
Columbus, OH VBS Showcase
February 4, 2016
5:30-7:30 PM
Hilliard UMC
5445 Scioto Darby Rd, Hilliard, 43026

Contact Brooke Hilliard, 
Community Resource Consultant  (614)361-2901 or  [email protected]
to RSVP or schedule a showcase in your church
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