Weekly Updates         January 22, 2016
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Art as Worship Premiers 
Saturday, January 30 at 10:30 am 
St. Mark's United Methodist Church
5200 Sullivant Ave, Columbus, OH 43228 (near Hilliard-Rome Rd) 
614-878-6520

Art as Worship - an opportunity to worship God through creativity. Every Art as Worship
gathering provides an environment where participants can express their faith through art.
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

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.




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.   

West Ohio Conference UMW
January Newsletter available here.

The Summer Impact Program
at Hyde Park Community UMC in Cincinnati is a program set up to invite youth from all over the country to come join us in making an impact on those living in poverty and homelessness in Cincinnati. Appropriately named, Summer Impact offers six week-long experiences that immerse both ourselves and our friends in building relationships that will leave an impact on the hearts and minds of all involved. Following a pattern of Bible Study, Service, and Celebration, each day has a heartbeat of its own while still having a connecting thread to the week's events. We work alongside nine city ministry partners ministering to children in a camp setting or literacy setting, adults recovering from sickness while experiencing homelessness, alongside a furniture bank distributing furniture to families who have just obtained permanent housing, as well as many other partners and experiences. Throughout the week you will have the opportunity to work with ministry partners and take part in a full range of experiences with them. In the evenings we will gather back together and celebrate all that God has done, is doing, and will do in and through us via worship and sharing.
 
In order to allow the experiences to run smoothly for youth groups who come to the city, we employ 3-5 interns each summer. Interns are the heart and soul of the experience. They spend their time leading Bible studies, serving alongside the teams for the week, helping to coordinate and lead nightly worship, and ultimately serving as the connection point between the teams who come to serve and our ministry partnerships. If you have completed their first year of college (or equivalent experience), have a growing relationship with Jesus, are interested in working with middle and high school youth during the summer, and have a heart for mission,  you can find more internship specifics and information at   hydeparkchurch.org/summer-impact-internship/.
 
If you are part of a church group looking for an unforgettable mission experience of building relationships with those in the city, visit   hydeparkchurch.org/summer-impact for more information about the program, then venture over to   hydeparkchurch.org/2016-dates-registration-cost/ for available dates, cost, and to submit a group application.
 
Additionally, please check out our video for a look at the heart of Summer Impact.
 
With internship or group trip questions, please contact Sarah Putman at [email protected] or 513 979 8162. 

Saturday, February 27, 2016
8:00am - 2:30pm
Armstrong Chapel UMC
5125 Drake Road, Cincinnati, 45243
At Super Charge 2016, you're going to experience what it is like Playing for an Undefeated Coach. You'll hear from men who are playing for this coach, Jesus Christ, right now.  They'll share with you the secret to winning life.
You can learn more about speakers and  Register Here
Presentation on the Muslim Understanding of God
Nicol Ghazi from Noor Mosque will be with us on Sunday, January 24 at 1:00 p.m. to offer a presentation about the Muslim understanding of God, of Jesus, and of their mission.  There will be time for questions and answers following the presentation. 
 
Join us for an opportunity to learn more about our Muslim neighbors in a non-judgmental open forum.   Contact Pete Elliott ( [email protected]) with any questions. 
 
Broad Street United Methodist Church
501 E. Broad St.  Columbus, OH
614-221-4571

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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.
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
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