Capitol Area South District
Weekly Updates October 25, 2017

A Bias Opinion
 
 
When we seek deep spiritual change in our lives, there is always God's invitation to walk by faith, not by sight. In Matthew's gospel, Jesus say's, "But strive first for the kingdom of God and God's righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well" (Matthew 6:33).

Deep spiritual change is what is needed to lead the church today into the future.  So, why do so many of us hesitate to embrace deep spiritual change? Read more
* Charge Conferences will begin in November *

Regional Charge Conferences - Dates, Times and Locations - may be found here

Click  here  f or instructions

7 Missional Questions - here

Please call the office if you have further questions at 614-222-0600
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...

2018 Connectional Giving

Letters were mailed to the Pastors and Treasurers which included the apportioned numbers for each Church.  If you need a breakdown of District giving please call the District Office.
Holding Up Your Corner event with Rev. Dr. F. Willis Johnson Jr.  -  November 2nd
Clergy are invited to join Rev. Dr. F. Willis Johnson Jr., author of Holding Up Your Corner: Talking About Race in Your Community, as he shares his experiences in Ferguson, Missouri and offers ways that we can bring conversations about race to our congregations.  Sponsored by CAN and CAS.  Lunch will be provided; please RSVP by Monday, October 30.  Held at Christ UMC, 1480 Zettler Rd., Columbus.   RSVP here.   
 
Flood Buckets Phase II - Here's How You Can Help
 
West Ohio Conference churches are continuing to respond to the ongoing need for clean-up kits (flood buckets).  Hilliard, Lancaster First, and Newark First UMCs are currently serving as collection locations for Capital Area South churches (see the Conference website at http://www.westohioumc.org/conference/disaster-response-efforts for specific drop-off information).   
               
On November 13-15, these flood buckets will be transported to the conference office to be prepared for transportation to the UMCOR Midwest Distribution Center in Chatham, IL. 
              
 Here is how you can help.
1)       Churches and individuals can bring completed flood buckets to the churches serving as collection locations through November 12, at the published days/times.
2)      Volunteers from local churches are needed to receive the donations at the West Ohio Conference Office on Monday - Wednesday, November 13-15.  We recommend teams of 2-3 adults who can work 3-4 hours shifts between 11 am and 7 pm.  (Youth groups could work provided they had adult supervision.)  They would assist the unloading of donated buckets and then load them onto pallets on the truck and shrink wrap the pallets.  Please contact Rev. Eva Marie Wolfe, CAS District Disaster Response Coordinator, at 740-344-3021 if you have a group available to help.

Flood buckets are one of several ways we can help those who have been impacted by the recent storms and by other disasters, even those that occurred years ago from which recovery is still ongoing.  Please see the Disaster Response Efforts section of the conference website for other ways to help.
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  
Fall Lay Servant Ministry Classes in November
     
Advanced Course: Leading Worship and
Biblical Storytelling, an advanced course NOT required for Lay Speaker Certification  
November 17th and 18th, at Lancaster First UMC
Crossroads Ministry Center, 2095 West Fair Avenue, Lancaster

Registration information:
Leading Worship click here
Biblical Storytelling click here
Local Church Events
 
  • Centenary UMC - Gates Ajar"
Sunday, October 29, 2017 Centenary United Methodist Church Main Sanctuary 6:00 p.m.,2048 Denune Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211   
  •  Wesley Church of Hope UMC Veterans' Day Celebration 
Saturday November 11, 2017 -  Time: 11am-1pm
2935 Bulen Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43207
This event is free and open to the public. 
  • Church for All People
Join the Church for All People at the Hangry Turkey walk/run on November 11, 2017 at 9:00am at Three Creeks Metro Park. All money raised will go to provide a free Thanksgiving community meal at the Reeb Avenue Center. For more information contact Pastor Greg Henneman at ghenneman@4allpeople.net.  Register here 
  • 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 
  • Reynoldsburg UMC - Fresh Grounded Faith
WOMEN'S EVENT
Friday, March 9, 2018 7:00-9:30 pm & Saturday, March 10, 2018 9:00 am-12:30 pm
Jennifer Rothschild, best-selling author and nationally-recognized Bible study teacher
Lisa Whelchel actress, probably best  to find out more call or please RSVP for Kick-Off Rally:  Jeanne Bruce, Local Conference Director  jeanne@rumc.org or  614-866-5864, Ext. 115
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