CAS Weekly Updates

Capitol Area South District

Weekly Updates, January 27, 2017

A Bias Opinion

How Will You Be Known?

Jewish couple was arguing over the name to give their firstborn son. They finally asked the rabbi to come and intercede.

"What's the problem?" The rabbi asked.

The wife spoke first. "My husband wants to name the boy after his father, and I want to name the boy after my father."

"What is your father's name?" the rabbi asked the man. "Joseph," was his reply.

"And what is your father's name?" the rabbi asked the woman. "Joseph," was her reply.

The rabbi was stunned. "So, what is the problem?"

It was the wife who spoke again. "His father was a horse thief, and mine was a righteous man. How can I know my son is named after my father and not his?"

The rabbi thought and then replied, "Call the boy 'Joseph.' Then see if he is a horse thief or a righteous man. You will know which father's name he wears by the way he lives his life."

To call yourself a follower of Jesus is one thing. To be called a follower of Jesus by those who watch your life is another thing altogether. You are known by the fruit you produce. Jesus said, "...everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another" (John 13:35). You and I are known as followers of Jesus by the way we live in relationship to those around us. You will be known by the fruit you produce.

Paul wrote, "...the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control...There is no law against such things...If we live by the Spirit, let us also be guided by the Spirit" (Galatians 5:22-23, 25). Your inner life will be revealed in and through your relationships, by the way you live with your spouse, children, and family members. The fruit of your living will always show up in your interactions with your neighbors, friends, colleagues, other church members. It is the presence of God's Spirit that will make the difference with strangers at the grocery store, with persons with whom you work, with persons who hurt you, and with persons who make you angry. As Christians we are known by the fruit we produce: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.

Let this prayer by Howard Thurman guide you:

"Teach us, Our Father, that if we nourish within our minds and spirits those things that work against life, we shall spend our years stumbling in the darkness; that if we nourish within our minds, and spirits those things that make for life, for wholeness, for truth, for love, we shall become like Thee. To become like Thee, O God, our Father, is the be-all and end-all of our desiring."

You will be known by the fruit you produce. The world will know which father's name you wear by the way you live your life.

With that in mind, may the fruit you produce today bring peace and joy to all you meet! May you be as blessed as you are a blessing!

Friends, your prayers for Dee and her family will be appreciated.

WILLARD DEAN STICKLEY

Willard Dean Stickley , a man who deeply loved his family and, who was loved deeply by them, died at home on January 23,2017. His faith was strong throughout his life and ever-present during his brief fight against cancer.

Dean was born on August 13, 1935 in Laura, Ohio, to Freeman and Opal (Kress) Stickley. The youngest of six children, he was raised in the Potsdam Missionary Church where he led music and sang in the choir. Dean graduated in 1953 in the first graduating class of Franklin Monroe High School. Following graduation, he was an apprentice and became a journeyman at National Cash Register of Dayton (NCR). He was a pattern maker until his retirement.

Dean met Glenda Mae Snodgrass at a ballroom dance. At that moment, he knew she was "the one." The couple married on August 1, 1959. Their family grew to include three daughters. The family welcomed Carina van Pelt, an exchange student from Holland , who to this day, holds a special place in the family. Faith in God and love for each other kept the family together in good and challenging times.

A creative woodworker, Dean made furniture. This hobby and his passion for helping others resulted in the creation and distribution of 500 wooden cars and trucks donated to patients at Dayton Children's Hospital.

Dean is survived by Glenda Mae (Snodgrass) Stickley, his wife of 57 years, daughters Debra (Stickley) Karolin ( Andy ), Deanna Stickley-Miner (Ed), Donna (Stickley) Kup (Ali) and Carina van Pelt; grandchildren Chris Hughes, Allison Stickley-Miner, Sarah Kate Stickley-Miner, Lucas Stickley-Miner, Alexis Karolin and Carissa Karolin. He is also survived by his sister, Kathryn (Stickley) Mote.

Dean was preceded in death by his parents, Freeman and Opal Stickley, sisters Ruth and Olive and brothers Don and Duane.

Visitors may pay their respects 4-6 pm January 30,2017 at Hale-Sarver Funeral Home, 284 N Miami St, West Milton. The funeral will be 11 am January 31, 2017 at Hale-Sarver with grave side service following at Mote Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to either Salem Church of God, 6500 Southway Road, Clayton, Ohio 45315 or Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45420.

Lay Members At-Large to Annual Conference

Every year each District has a number of openings for the election of additional lay members to the Annual Conference. These additional lay members come from the heart of our United Methodist congregations. We invite you, the laity in our churches to consider offering your name to represent our District at Annual Conference. Our goal is to have a diverse group of individuals to represent our district. This means that we will do our best to be diverse in respect to ethnicity, age, demographic context (rural, urban, suburban, small membership church, large membership church) and more. If you are interested in serving in this capacity please contact the district office at capitolareasouth.org f or more information or to be placed on the list for consideration. If you have previously served in this capacity, please contact us to register your continued interest in serving.

For those of you who have already responded, THANK YOU!!

LEADERSHIP TRAINING DAY - GROVE CITY UMC

FEBRUARY 4, 2017 @ 8:30-12:30

Schedule:

Doors Open at 8:30 AM

Opening will be held in the Sanctuary at 9:00 AM

Session 1 Workshops start at 9:15 AM

Break at 10:45 am

Session 2 Workshops start at 11:00 AM

Session 2 ends at 12:30 pm

There is no cost to attend the workshops

REGISTER HERE

Workshops and Presenters:

Session 1 9:15 - 10:45 am

Asset-Based Community Development - Rev. Karen Cook

Board of Trustees - Mr. Chris Hogan

Children's Ministries - Ms. Carla Fox-Chiles

Church Lifecycles - Rev. Bill Lyle

Church Revitalization - Mr. Brad Aycock

Finance - Mr. Bill Brownson

Life Groups - Rev. John Wooden

Pension and Health Insurance - Mr. Mike Kremnitzer

Staff/Pastor-Parish Relations - Rev. Tim Bias and Rev. Linda Middelberg

Special Needs Ministry - Rev. Laurie Clark

Session 2 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Community Ministries - Rev. Gregory Kendrick, Rev. Matt Yoder, Dr. Katelin Hansen and Rev. Karen Cook

Discipleship Pathways - Rev. Tim Bias

Door to Core Strategies - Rev. Todd Richards and Ms. Brandy Merryman

Global Mission Partnerships - Rev. Dee Stickley-Miner

Lay Servant Ministries - Ms. Judy Hug

Leading Through Prayer - Rev. Curnell Graham and Rev. R. Scott Miller

Multi-Media - Rev. Ryan Grace

Prison Ministry - Ms. Reba Collins

Social Media in Ministry - Mr. Seth Evans

Stump the DS - Rev. Linda Middelberg

Employment Opportunities In Our District

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 could start... more

Director of Children's Ministries

Hilliard UMC has an immediate opening for a Director of Children's Ministry. We are looking for a strong leader that has a passion for children and their families.. . 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 administrative... 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 Choir (currently inactive), more

SAFETY & SECURITY IN THE CHURCH - plus

THE DIFFICULTIES OF OPIATE & HEROIN ADDICTION

So what happens in an emergency at your church-lost child, unresponsive adult, accident, disorderly

person, gas line break, smoke, tornado, utility failure, intruder or active shooter? Who directs the

members? What's the plan? Who to call? We should know. Come and learn:

· To use the Assessment Tool for safety and security in and around your church.

Develop Emergency Plans for a multitude of emergencies in and around your church.
Plan for a Crisis Team to handle any emergency, illness, or problem during worship.

Regarding Opiate & Heroin Addiction: Learn how and why persons, even 12 year olds, are addicted. Why pre-school children are addicted. Why arrests don't solve the problem. What pain killers does your doctor prescribe to you? It's important we:

Understand the depth of the opiate and heroin problem in our church's community.
Offer ways to help families affected by opiate or heroin addiction.
Be more aware of opiates you and family members are prescribed.

On February 18, 2017, in Hebron, Ohio, TARRP (Town and Rural Resource Program) is offering a very

informative workshop to help your church board, mission team, and others learn and be equipped to

help your church to make a difference in the lives of your parishioners and community.

Please see the attached brochure or email Rev. Debbie Ketcham at revdsk@frontier.com for more

information.

Stewardship 101 for the Smaller Church

West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church

Saturday, March 4, 2017

(Check-in begins at 9:30am) Event: 10:00am-2:30pm

Hope United Methodist Church
4183 E. Columbus Street, Canal Winchester, OH 43110

$5.00 per person (includes lunch, refreshments and resources)

Who Should Attend????

Pastors, Finance Committee Members, Stewardship Team Leaders, Church Leaders

Growing Generosity

The smaller church has unique cultural issues to address to grow generosity. The following topics will be addressed, customized to their unique historical practices.

* Biblical foundation for giving to God
* Understanding generosity as a lifestyle
* Holistic approach to stewardship
* Modified local church year-round strategy to grow generous givers
* What is the role of the pastor?
* What is the role of the finance committee?
* Best financial practices
* Address: "But we've always had the money when we need it!"
* Why or why not use CD's (Certificates of Deposit) as stewards?

For more information contact Council on Development at 614-844-6200

Rev. George Cooper - gcooper@wocumc.org

Rev. Stan Ling - sling@wocumc.org

Mrs. Joy Perry - jperry@wocumc.org

Sponsored by the Council on Development

or go to www.westohioumc.org
and click on Register for Events

Contact: Joy Perry

Email: jperry@wocumc.org

Click here to register on-line

Spring 2017 Lay Servant Ministries Courses:

Advanced Course: UM Polity click here for information

March 31 and April 1, 2017 at Marysville First UMC

Basic Lay Servant Ministry click here for information

April 1, 2017 at Marysville First UMC

The 2012 General Conference of The United Methodist Church adopted resolutions that changed the name of Lay Speaking Ministries to Lay Servant Ministries. Lay Servant Ministry is our United Methodist system for lay leadership development and includes lay speaking as one of the certifications. The basic and advanced courses are designed to help develop skills in witnessing to the Christian faith through spoken communication, church and community leadership, and care-giving ministries. Specific coursework is required to become a lay speaker, if desired.

All Local and Certified Lay Servants/Speakers must be approved at their church's annual charge conference. They also must complete a Lay Speaker Annual Report for inclusion with the annual charge conference paperwork. See the attachment below for a detailed explanation on the requirements to become a Local Church Lay Servant, Certified Lay Servant, or Lay Speaker.

Are you ready to answer God's calling for you as a lay servant leader? Look in the West Ohio Conference's recent EQUIP resource catalog for upcoming courses! You can take courses offered in any District. You may also take courses online here

A Message for Local Churches: Send Us Your Stories!

Every local church has stories to tell - stories of faith, of community, of sharing God's love with neighbors near and far. We want to help you tell those stories! Here at NewsNET, we are looking for stories with broad appeal (beyond individual congregations) that can inspire other churches across the West Ohio Conference (no fundraisers, please). You can send stories (and photos, if possible) to mychurchstory@wocumc.org. Thank you, and we look forward to telling your stories!

Professional Association of United Methodist Church Secretaries Feb 15 deadline

Celebrating over 20 years of service, Ohio PAUMCS is committed to their purpose of recognizing the position of the church secretary as a professional within the church. By providing leadership and educational opportunities around Ohio, the Ohio PAUMCS chapter is linking secretaries, administrative assistants, and volunteer staff as an effective support group in local ministry. Ohio PAUMCS President Vicki Miller, the officers and members invite you to use the membership application to renew or begin your association with a group of men and women who are committed to serving at the local church. Individual membership is $25.00 and a staff membership is $40.00. Applications are due by February 15, 2017 to Lisa Gleason, 1750 Eastgate Rd. Toledo, OH 43614. If you have any questions, please email me at office@cotcumc.com or visit the web site. PAUMCS is only as effective as its members. Join now and plan to attend the Spring Workshop to held at Wooster UMC (tentative date of April 18th).

Benefit Concert to Raise Funds for Schools in African Refugee Camps - March 12th.

Watoto Read invites you to join us on Sunday, March 12, 3:00-4:30 p.m., at Scioto Ridge UMC, 4343 Dublin Rd., Hilliard. Six artists will perform, including Keith Larson, TJ George, Eric Gnezda, Donna Mogavero, Teri Gray, and Jasey Schnaars.

Donations will be accepted.

All proceeds will fund the construction and furnishing of classrooms in refugee camps in Chad, "home" to over 300,000 refugees from the Darfur region of Sudan. For more information visit here. For the concert publicity flyer visit here.