Capitol Area South District
Weekly Updates November 22, 2017
Tim, Sara and Diana
A Bias Opinion

 
Thanks
If I could give one quality gift to each of my family members and to all my friends, it would be the gift of gratitude. If I could have God do anything for you, I would ask that God make you grateful. Gratitude is the central virtue of the Christian faith. Over my 40+ years of ministry, I have never known a person who was grateful who was at the same time bitter, hurtful, mean, or vengeful.  Read more...  
 CAN and CAS District Leadership Day   
the date has been set..............
                                    Saturday, February 3, 2018 -  9:00am to 12:30pm
Powell UMC
2018 Quick Reference Guide and Conference Health Insurance Meetings

The Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits has set details for the 2018 Active and Retiree Health Insurance Plans. There are changes from the 2017 plan that you will want and need to know about.  The agenda for each meeting is the same so attend the one in the West Ohio Conference that best fits your schedule.Please continue reading...

  Winter Camp 2017
 
Thursday - Saturday, Dec 28 - 30
Drop-0ff 5pm, Pick-Up 7pm
Cost $89 students$45 adults with group
Ages: 7-17

Enjoy God's creation in winter, with winter games, ice blocking and plenty of hot chocolate.
Warm worship studying (theme it be decided)
 
Register by December 21, online or download forms at westohiocamps.org
Mental Health Training Available to Church Leaders.....
Columbus Area Integrated Health Services offers mental health training for church leadership and members, community resource materials, and links to services available in the community.  CAIHS's faith based outreach services bridge the gap between community services and faith-based organizations.   More information or for training and crisis prevention call 614-251-6954 or click here  
Local Church Events
  • Christ Church
Holiday Bazaar and Cookie Walk, December 2, 9am to 3pm. Fellowship Hall filled with crafters, Toy Box, Lunch Room and, of course, thousands of handmade cookies. Location:1480 Zettler Road, Columbus

  • Etna UMC - Book Festival
December 2, 2017 -  10:00 AM - 4:30 PM -  Faith and Fellowship Book Festival 
Several nationally known best-selling authors will join local authors to present a message of faith and hope to Central Ohio.  Find ou t more 

  • Retired Ministers
The next meeting of the Retired Ministers will be Thursday, December 14 at 11:30 am at MCL Cafeteria, 3154 Kingsdale Center, Upper Arlington 43221.
 
After lunch we will share personal memories (three minutes each) of a meaningful Christmas season experience. Give some thought to a special recollection (humorous or serious) from sometime in your ministry. All who wish to share will have the opportunity. This should be a fascinating, memorable, and fun time together!
 
All Retired Clergy and Spouses are invited to attend. For more information, contact Bill Tolliver at 614-620-6556
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Classifieds, Calendar, Resources and more!
http://www.capitolareasouth.org/district/capitolareasouth/
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