Capitol Area South District
Weekly Updates July 14, 2017

A Bias Opinion

An Exclusive Walk Down Memory Lane

Last week, Tim began a series, 
This week Sara continues exploring one of the three barriers to naming our current reality: nostalgia.
 
Nostalgia

Let's take a little walk. You may know this place well. But you haven't experienced it like this before. From the corner of your eye, you catch the street name, Memory Lane. It's a beautiful place. Everything is just like you remember it. The people - oh the people - they are happy, joy-filled, and most importantly focused on you.
 
You keep walking...
 
Until.
 
Until someone or something attempts to hijack your memory.
 
It happened to me earlier this week. It's likely happened to you, too.  
 
 
Be A Disciple is a ministry of the Richard and Julia Wilke Institute for Discipleship at Southwestern College, a United Methodist institution in Winfield, Kansas.  Many of the courses offered are approved by Disciple Ministries and qualify as advanced course work in Lay Servant Ministries.

G o to the web site BeADisciple.com t o see all present month and future courses being offered; There are two on prayer:  Lord, It's Boring in My Prayer Closet and Prayer: Finding the Hearts True Home. And a brand new course:  Afire With God: Becoming Spiritual Stewards.
Pickaway County and Surrounding Area

Church pastors and laity fro m Pickaway County and the surrounding area are invited for a time of coffee and conversation around visioning for mission and ministry in your area, and how Capitol Area Community Ministries can partner with you! We welcome everyone to join us for this informal time of visioning and dreaming. 

Wednesday, July 19, 2017, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm at Scioto Valley Coffee. 216 W. Main St., Circleville, OH 740-474-6400  
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Contact Rev. Karen Cook, Director, Capitol Area Community Ministries, with any questions, kcook@wocumc.org, 614-222-0602
 
 
New UM Handbook Available

The new United Methodist Church Handbook for this quadrennium is available, providing a detailed overview of the denomination's beliefs, mission, structure and history. The handbook is a free, go-to resource for anyone in search of information about The United Methodist Church and is helpful for leaders and new members. The handbook offers a holistic overview of the church and the ways that all United Methodists are an essential part of the denomination's work around the world. It also explains the church's connectional nature, includes denominational maps and graphics, answers frequently asked questions, provides a glossary of key denominational terms, offers communication and connectional giving information and suggests resources to further mission and ministry. A copy of the handbook can be ordered here  or by calling 1-888-346-3862.
 
United's 2017  Summer  Preaching Seminar will feature Dr. Paul Scott Wilson, speaking on the topic of "Getting to Grace: The Joy of  Preaching." Dr. Wilson is the author of numerous books including The Four Pages of the Sermon, which is the primary  preaching textbook used at United, and The Practice of  Preaching, which is used for West Ohio Conference licensing school. 
 
The event will take place August 9-11, on United's campus in Dayton, Ohio. Additional speakers include Dr. Richard Eslinger, Dr. Elise Eslinger and Dr. Joni Sancken. This seminar is ideal for pastors, lay speakers and seminary students seeking to enhance their preaching skills. Continuing Education Units are available.  View the full schedule and register online at 
 
Check the Service Times for your Church here and email us to make any changes at:
 capitolareasouth@WOCUMC.org 
Campaign kicks off at Annual Conference

The Light the Way campaign is focused on developing new faith communities and increasing the number of vital existing congregations throughout the West Ohio Conference. The total 5-year plan is to raise $5 million with the goal of planting 12 new churches or multi-site ministries and strengthening 310 churches through the MCCI/Traction Tracks program. For more information on the Light the Way campaign, visit the West Ohio webpage here.
Traditional Music Director
Hilliard UMC  is looking for a leader, passionate about the ways that sacred music from a variety of styles and traditions can draw the congregation into.. .more

Office Administrator
Crossroads UMC is searching for a person that acts as administrative assistant to the senior pastor and staff and manages church communication. They also disburse.. more

Administrative Coordinator for Connectional Ministries
  This role supports the Director of Connectional Ministries (DCM), a member of the bishop's executive staff. It enhances the DCM's effectiveness by...more     

Church Organist/Pianist
Christ United Methodist Church is accepting applications for a Organist/Pianist.  Please contact them at:  Christ United Methodist Church,1480 Zettler Rd.
Columbus, Ohio 43227 

Worship Leader/Director of Worship Arts
  Village Chapel United Methodist Church is accepting applications for a Worship Leader/Director of Worship Arts who will lead Village Chapel in ... more

Choir Director
Neal Avenue United Methodist Church is accepting application for a Choir Director to lead the choir.. .more        Application

Intern for Youth Group and Music/Worship Leadership
Chatham Charge UMC is searching for a dynamic musically inclined individual to assist with their weekly Wednesday afternoon youth group as well as... more

Church Accompanist
Maple Street United Methodist Church in Lancaster, Ohio is in search of an accompanist for piano (mostly) and organ (occasionally).  This paid position ... more

Assistant for Children and Student Ministries
The Assistant for the Children and Student Ministries Pastor is responsible for assisting the Children and Student Ministry Pastor and volunteers in the...  more 
 

Director of Music
Alexandria UMC in Alexandria OH is seeking a Director of Music.  This part-time paid position inc
ludes directing the Chancel Choir and Bell  (currently inactive), more
United Methodist Community Ministries is pleased to announce that it's 2018 Local Church Grant application will be available August 1, 2017.   Read more

Your apportionment dollars to UMCM have made it possible for us to make $78,700 available for grants across the CAN and CAS Districts.  We are looking to fund ministries that are creative and innovative to reach new disciples for Jesus Christ. 

The deadline for submission is October 3, 2017.  Funding limit per church will be $5,000 and will be renewable for 2 years.  In addition, we still have funding available for "Micro Grants", it's a simple one-page application that can be used as startup money for a new ministry or emergency funding for existing ministries. For more information, visit https://umcommin.org 
 
I ce Cream and Conversations
"Franklin County"

Church pastors and laity fro m Pickaway County and the surrounding area are invited for a time of ice cream and conversation around visioning for mission and ministry in your area, and how Capitol Area Community Ministries can partner with you! We welcome everyone to join us for this informal time of visioning and dreaming. 

Contact Rev. Karen Cook, Director, Capitol Area Community Ministries, with any questions, kcook@wocumc.org, 614-222-0602  

August 8, 2017 - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
 
Graeter's Ice Cream   
2555 Bethel Road    
Columbus, OH 43220
(614) 442-7622
Fall Lay Servant Ministry Classes Announced
   
Basic Course and the Advanced Course: Spiritual Gifts
September 22nd and 23rd, at Centenary UMC
Registration coming soon
 
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 coming soon
Special Grief Recovery Course for those affected by Opiate Addiction
 
Grief Recovery Method specialists in Central Ohio are offering a 10-session course for family members of those affected by opiate and other related drug addiction.   This course will help participants reckon with all the losses that come with addiction, as well as other losses they have faced.  This remarkable, transformational, non-sectarian program is open to all. 
 
Starts:              Tuesday, August 1  
Classes:           7 - 9 p.m.  Tuesday and Thursday evenings in August.  Participants will                           be present for all 10 sessions. 
Where:            The Church of the Messiah, 51 North State Street, Westerville, Ohio 
Cost:               The only cost is the handbook: $25.  Scholarships help is available. 
 
Questions/Registration: Contact Lois Hall,  public health and grief recovery specialist:   email:  lhall@eachmatters.com
 
Franklin County
Coffee and Conversations
   
Church pastors and laity fro m Franklin County and the surrounding area are invited for a time of coffee and conversation around visioning for mission and ministry in your area, and how Capitol Area Community Ministries can partner with you! We welcome everyone to join us for this informal time of visioning and dreaming. 

Contact Rev. Karen Cook, Director, Capitol Area Community Ministries, with any questions,  kcook@wocumc.org, 614-222-0602
 
August 11, 2017    /     10:30am-12:00pm
 
Root's Café
280 Reeb Ave.
Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 468-9300
 Opiate Round Table

Please secure this date for an opiate
resource round table meeting for faith-based groups that will be held at
 Scioto Ridge UMC 
September 14th from 11:00 AM -1:00 PM

                                                      More details to follow.
South Carolina Needs Flood, Hurricane Recovery Help

The South Carolina United Methodist Disaster Recovery program needs your help now through the end of 2018. Twenty-four of the 46 counties in the state were affected by the flooding in October 2015. Additional families were affected by the damage caused by Hurricane Matthew in October 2016. Both individuals and teams of volunteers are needed to help repair homes and make them safe, sanitary and secure again. Please contact Ward Smith, Director of Recovery Ministry, or Special Young, Administrative Assistant, at  screcovery@umc.org or 803-888-3051 for more information on how you can help.
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