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North Coast District News
NOVEMBER 16, 2018
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“Do all the good you can. By all the means you can. In all the ways you can. In all the places you can. At all the times you can. To all the people you can. As long as ever you can.”
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Congratulations! We survived Charge Conference!
And as you breathe a sigh of relief having fulfilled all of the administrative tasks required to complete the plethora of forms for Charge Conference, we invite you to take a moment to center yourself before Advent begins in a couple of weeks...
"Flee for a while from your tasks, hide yourself for a little space from the turmoil of your thoughts. Come, cast aside your burdensome cares, and put aside your laborious pursuits. For a little while give your time to God, and rest in him for a little while. Enter into the inner chamber of your mind, shut out all things save God and whatever may aid you in seeking God; and having barred the door of your chamber, seek him."
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NORTH COAST DISTRICT IMPORTANT DATES
2019 BUDGETS
Due
BY
December 1st
If you did not submit your church budget for 2019 with you Charge Conference paperwork, please
email/send to the District office no later than December 1st. Please contact us with questions or concerns.
HOLIDAY OFFICE CLOSURES
- Wednesday, November 21 - Thursday, November 22
Happy Thanksgiving!
- Monday, December 24 - Tuesday, January 1
*Please remember that the District Office is
always
closed on Fridays*
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Invitational Sermon Series for February 2019
for all North Coast District Churches
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Just Mercy: Conversations to Spark a Redemptive Movement
invites clergy and congregations to face the most pressing challenges in our communities, tell the truth about our fears and shortcomings, and take meaningful action together. Anchored in scripture and organized around principles outlined by author and teacher Bryan Stevenson, this
4-week series provides an opportunity for us to learn and grow together as a unified community of Christ-followers in the North Coast District.
Materials for each week (February 3, 10, 17, and 24) include exegesis of the lectionary texts, preaching ideas, music suggestions, graphics/projection templates, liturgy, prayers, ideas for children/families, recommendations for continuing the conversation in your congregation, and additional resources. You can sign up to receive resources digitally by contacting Joy Parker at
[email protected]
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While we would love for every church to embrace this series in its entirety, we understand that some churches have planned their calendars well into 2019. We invite you to use as many or as few of the resources as you are able in your context. A weekly prayer, call to worship, or offertory focus would be welcome and encouraged.
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Thomas Merton Spiritual Formation Event
at Baldwin Wallace
Saturday, November 17th,
9 a.m. - 3 p.m
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A spiritual retreat day honoring the legacy of Thomas Merton, one of the most revered spiritual figures/writers of the 20th century, will be held on Saturday, November 17th. This free event,
“A Day with Thomas Merton and Friends”
, including four presentations and lunch, is sponsored by Baldwin-Wallace University and the Cleveland Chapter of the International Thomas Merton Society. The event will be held at the Center for Innovation and Growth on the B-W campus (340 Front Street, Berea).
One of the presenters is retired EOC pastor, the Rev. Tom Snyder, who will lead one of the morning sessions: ”Thomas Merton: The Man and His Times”.
Picture from: https://www.pbs.org/video/religion-and-ethics-newsweekly-thomas-merton/
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Search for the Christ Child
at Fields UMC
Saturday, December 1st
2 - 4 p.m./5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
The Search is a live in-door presentation of the First Christmas story, and tours will run continuously during those times. Come anytime between 2 - 4 p.m.or 5:30 - 8 p.m. to experience what it may have been like on that first Christmas so long ago in Bethlehem on the eve of Christ’s birth. You will be greeted at the Friendship Inn when you arrive and led by a shepherd guide on an interactive trip following the star in the East and sharing in the experiences of the people of that time. Shepherds in the fields, heralding angels, the Wise Men, local Innkeepers, a street scene, the devious King Herod in his palace, and the manger scene are all presented LIVE with over 100 members and friends of Fields Church in costume and behind the scenes. Refreshments will be provided before your journey.
Admission is free.
Donations of non-perishable food items and money brought to the manger will be distributed to North Ridgeville Community Care.
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Parish Nurse
at Ridgewood UMC
Ridgewood UMC Parma is looking to hire a Parish Nurse for 10 hours per week, $ 20-25 dollars an hour. For job description, please contact
[email protected]
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Part-time Custodian
at St. Paul UMC
St. Paul UMC is seeking a part-time custodian. Job experience with custodial duties is preferred.
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Director of Music Ministries at East Shore United Methodist Church
Responsibilities.
1. The Director of Music shall support the pastor, who has the primary responsibility for worship planning, in developing an inspiring worship experience.
2. The position of Director of Music will include, help, and support the musical aspect of the Contemporary Worship as Keyboardist and will coordinate the selection of music with the sermon text. Prepare the PowerPoint presentation for the worship service.
3. The Director of Music will invite, recruit and encourage more participants to join the Praise Team. Instrumentalists will also be encouraged to participate in the services.
4. The Director of Music will be responsible for selecting, reviewing, preparing and coordinating all the musical aspects for the weekly services to ensure the quality of the worship experience. The Director of Music is responsible for rehearsing and accompanying soloist when needed and finding someone to do so.
If interested submit your resume to:
Attention: SPRC Chairperson
East Shore United Methodist Church
or by email to
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Administrative Assistant
Part-Time
at East Shore UMC
East Shore United Methodist church is seeking a part time Administrative Assistant to provide support to the Pastor, as well as various church organizations.
This position
requires a minimum of two years secretarial experience, preferably with a church; be familiar with Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft office and social media.
Familiarity with bookkeeping would be helpful, but is not required. We're seeking someone who is organized, detail-oriented, able to maintain confidentiality
,
is
energetic and personable, with the ability to interact with a diverse group of people.
Please submit a resume to:
East Shore United Methodist Church
Please include salary requirements.
No phone calls please.
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At Westlake United Methodist Church (Suburban Campus)
27650 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake OH 44145
An honest discussion about suicide, depression and mental health.
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Interested in what is going on throughout the East Ohio Conference? Check out all the news, events, and more at:
eocumcnews.com
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Submit your request for publication of an event, job ad, or need to Stephanie at
[email protected]
by Wednesday at 12 noon to run in the Friday NCD News. Please be aware that the less words the better! Grab attention with basic W facts (who, what, when, where, why), and if possible, provide a link to more information online. Flyers are not always easily readable in this format.
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North Coast District of The United Methodist Church
4700 Rockside Rd., Suite 300
Independence OH 44131
http://www.eocumc.com/northcoast/
NCD Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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