The Beacon
A Light of Hope in Over-the-Rhine October 2018
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As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace.
1 Peter 4:10
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Breakfast of Light
There's still a place for you at the table
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You're invited to Wesley Chapel Mission Center's Breakfast of Light! This year's theme is "Building for 15 Years . . . Character, Community, and Kingdom.” Come and see how God is working in the Over-the-Rhine community. Come and be inspired by stories of hope and love.
Come, give your support.
When:
Friday, October 5, 8:00-9:00 am (
7:30 am registration and coffee
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Where:
Good Shepherd Catholic Church (8815 East Kemper Road 45249)
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High School Parent Meet and Greet
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On Thursday, Sept.20th our high school students hosted an open house for their families. Each of the students had a part to play in the event. When guests walked in, they were greeted by the hosts and directed to the evening's activities.
Students presented a video they created about what they do at WCMC each day. (Watch it
here) They also took great pride in serving the appetizers and dinner they prepared for their family and friends.
Participants then played games to get to know one another better and had fun taking pictures with all the props the decorating committee had gathered.
It was a blessed time where students, families and Wesley Chapel family were able to be in fellowship and grow their enthusiasm for the year ahead.
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Volunteer Spotlight...
David Eppele
Education:
Civil Engineering Student at University of Cincinnati
Hometown:
Cleveland, Ohio
Hobbies:
Marching Band, dancing with the kids
How did you find out about WCMC?
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Through UC's Community Engagement website."
What do you enjoy most about volunteering?
"I love working with the kids. It takes me back to my days as a Den Chief with the Boy Scouts."
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2411 Boudinot Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45238
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Please present this flyer to a Team Member to participate.
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A note from STAR Club
My name is Brandon Brown and I am the STAR Club Coordinator for this school year!
A bit about myself: I previously worked on staff at Wesley Chapel in 2015. I always had fond memories of my time here. I am presently working toward the completion of my Bachelor’s degree in social work at the Northern Kentucky University. I plan to graduate in the spring of 2019 and will pursue my MSW in Clinical Social Work.
Thank you to everyone who has previously volunteered with us. You are truly appreciated here at Wesley Chapel. We are excited to start STAR Club again.
If you
would like to learn more about STAR Club
or if you are interested in signing up to volunteer please contact me at (513)721-6204 or email at
[email protected]
Best Regards,
Brandon C. Brown
STAR Club Coordinator
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Strategic Plan Approved!
The WCMC staff and board began working on a new strategic plan in March. At this initial full day meeting, we revised our mission and vision and formed committees to continue laying out plans for focus areas.
Over the following months these committees worked to align strategies, measures and tactics with the vision, mission and objective of WCMC. The board brought all of
the work together to form the 2018 Strategic Plan which was approved by the board in August.
In a note finalizing this process, Vicki Moseley, WCMC board president, stated, "I thank God for what each of you bring to WCMC. We truly exemplify the body of Christ. We all have different strengths that make WCMC a Beacon in OTR. "
As WCMC executes the 2018 Strategic Plan, the core of our organization will be strengthened and our ministries will be enhanced. Our neighbors will benefit and God's Kingdom will expand.
To obtain a copy of the 2018 Strategic Plan, contact Vicki Moseley at
[email protected]
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Once again, Sharon Mitchell led us. Thank you, Sharon!
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When:
Friday, October 12th from 4:30pm-8:30pm.
Where:
Duke Energy Convention Center, 524 Elm St. Cincinnati 45202.
Who:
Men, women and children over the age of 14 are welcome to volunteer. 🐝
What:
Our volunteer jobs will include: distributing QUEEN BEE participant shirts, registration packets and donated products. Exact assignments will be given to us when we arrive at the Convention Center.
Why:
The QUEEN BEE will donate a minimum of $350 to Wesley Chapel for our efforts!
If you have any questions about registration or the volunteer experience,
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Registering to volunteer is easy to do; just follow the steps below.
2. Find and select Wesley Chapel Mission Center from the Group list
3. Complete required volunteer application
4. Use wesleyqb as the group password when asked near the end of the application
5. Click"Get me Registered" to submit your information
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Please pass along the following information. We still have several openings.
Program Assistant (grades K-6)
Part-time
Work with the Program Coordinator and Assistants to implement an after school program that meets the needs of Over-the-Rhine children in grades K – 6.
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Oct.4 "Take your Bible to school" day
Oct. 5 Breakfast of Light at Community of the Good Shepherd Catholic Church
Oct.7 Abundant Fruit Gathering at
St. Paul Community UMC, 3:00 pm-6:00 pm
Oct. 11 LaRosa's Fundraiser,
2411 Boudinot Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45238
Oct.12 Queen Bee Half Marathon Volunteer Opportunity, 4:30-8:30 pm
Oct. 22 No Programming-CPS Schools closed
Oct.24 RENT Event at Rhinegeist,
6:30-10:00 pm
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A fun night out to support
Mannequin Boutique
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Mannequin is a hip women’s and men's clothing and accessory boutique, featuring upscale and vintage merchandise with all proceeds going to charity. "RENT" here refers to raising the money to run this charity boutique, so ALL sales can go to the 8 charities it supports. One of those eight is Wesley Chapel Mission Center. This will be the 6th and last RENT event as Mannequin is going from a brick & mortar to an online store, Etsy MannequinBoutique (therefore not needing to pay RENT!).
The 6th Annual "RENT" Fundraiser
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
6:30-10 Rhinegeist
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Office Supplies
- Post-it Self-Stick Easel Pad
- Certificate Paper
On-going Needs for the Center
Light bulbs-60 Watts or lower
Paper products
- Paper towels
- Toilet paper
Cleaning Supplies
- Bottles of bleach
- Window cleaner
Snacks
- Individual packages of:
- Packs of cheese/peanut butter crackers
- Pudding cups
- Applesauce cups
- Fruit cups
- Rice Krispy Treats
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Snacks
- Nacho Chips
- Nacho Cheese
- Salsa (mild, please)
- Cookies
- Pretzels
- Cheez-it Crackers
- Goldfish Crackers
- Granola Bars
- Pizza Sauce
- Peanut Butter
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Click the logos for more information on how you can start supporting Wesley Chapel Mission Center at no cost to yourself. Each of these organizations will give a percentage of your purchase cost to WCMC.
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