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Capitol Area South District
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Weekly Updates, February 24, 2017
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A Bias Opinion
Paul wrote to the Ephesians, "
Do not use harmful words, but only helpful words, the kind that build up and provide what is needed, so that what you say will do good to those who hear you."?
(Ephesians 4:29 (Todays English Version)
Fl
orence Littauer, in her book,
Silver Boxes: The Gift of Encouragement,
tells a story about her mother-in-law. She says she was alone with Mother Littauer and was just making conversation when she asked Mother Littauer, "What would you have been if you could have done anything?"
Her mother-in-law replied, "an opera singer." Mother Littauer went on to say that her parents discouraged her by saying that studying opera was a waste of time. After all, she would not make much money. They encouraged her to marry and raise a family. And that she would find happiness in her family.
Florence Littauer said it was a few years later that Mother Littauer's brilliant mind faded. Her memory left her and her ability to articulate ceased. When the family would visit her, she would sit silently, smiling pleasantly. Florence said, "To see this woman whom we remembered as dynamic and powerful sitting silently and staring beyond us gave us an eerie feeling."
On one occasion Florence asked the nurse who cared for her mother-in-law, "Does Mother ever talk?" The nurse replied, "Oh no, she never says a word." Florence reflected, "As we discussed the tragedy of a once brilliant mind gone dead, the nurse made an interesting comment, 'It's the strangest thing. She can't talk, but every so often she sings opera.'"
The night before Mother Littauer died, she stood by her chair after dinner and began to sing. She put on a moving performance, and the nurse clapped in approval as Mother bowed and smiled. The next morning when the nurse went in, Mother was lying with her hands folded across her chest with a smile on her face. Mother Littauer had talent that was never developed, a music box that was never allowed to play, a career that was never begun.
Oliver Wendell Holmes once wrote, "Many of us die with the music still in us."
As I think about you reading this, I can imagine all the songs that have not been sung, the brokenness, hurt, fear that could be overcome with a little encouragement. I can imagine the talents and careers that still can bloom with a little encouragement.
Paul teaches the Ephesian church to encourage one another with their words, "
Do not use harmful words, but only helpful words, the kind that build up and provide what is needed, so that what you say will do good to those who hear you."?
What is the song within you that you were meant to sing? Maybe it's time for you to sing your song.
Let me encourage you to sing it!
*Story adapted from
"Silver Boxes: The Gift of Encouragement,"
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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!!
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UMCM 2017 Grant Funds A
vailable !!
If you missed out on the fall 2016 grant application cycle, you may be in luck. United Methodist Community Ministries still has a limited amount of 2017 Local Church and Ministry Partnership grants funds available. Applications can be found on the website at
https://umcommin.org, and are due in the District offices by April 3, 2017. Site visits will take place in April, and the Local Outreach Committee will review and award funds in May with Board approval on May 24, 2017. Grant disbursements will be July 1 and Oct 1. Please call Karen Cook at 614-228-1010, or email her at
kcook@wocumc.org with questions.
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Employment Opportunities In Our District
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
WFSM Store Manager
Setting:
The Westside Free Store Ministries is seeking qualified applicants to serve as its Store Manager. The part time position averages 15 hours per week...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 could start...
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
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* Free Singer Piano *
A
ntique upright Singer piano with a rich history, available for FREE to a Capitol Area District Church who will continue to love it. Located in Dublin in a ground floor apartment, must be moved out by the church before March 31. Contact Jerry Stine @ 614-441-5470.
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Spring 2017 Lay Servant Ministries Courses:
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
March 31 and April 1, 2017 at Marysville First UMC
April 1, 2017 at Marysville First UMC
Friday, April 21, 2017 - 6:30pm
to
Saturday, April 22, 2017 - 5:00pm
Saturday, April 22 and 29, 2017 - 8:30am to 5:00pm at Hebron UMC
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FAITH.HOPE.LIFE
THE ROLE OF FAITH COMMUNITIES IN SUICIDE PREVENTION
Date: February 23, 2017 @ 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Faith communities of all traditions have an important part to play in fostering mental health and helping prevent suicide. Faith leaders are on the "front lines"-the first people many turn to in times of emotional or spiritual crises. Moreover, our congregations offer the faith and hope needed to get through the most difficult of times. This webinar offers practical information about suicide prevention for faith leaders and it highlights the many ways congregations foster mental health-through "communities of connection," narratives of hope, worship and educational resources, and advocacy in the wider community. To learn more and register click here
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Project Dawn
FREE NALOXONE KIT
St. Mark's UMC - February 28th @ 8:30 pm - 5200 Sullivant Avenue, Columbus, 43228
It's no secret that there has been an overwhelming surge in opiate overdoses and fatalities within our communities. It's a saddening and devastating problem, and Mount Carmel wants to be part of the solution. That's why Mount Carmel Outreach and the Mount Carmel Mobile Medical Coach have joined forces with Project DAWN (Deaths Avoided With Naloxone), a community-based overdose education and Narcan (naloxone) distribution program.
Through generous donations to the
Mount Carmel Foundation our Project DAWN program provides Narcan kits free-of-charge to those without health insurance and limited financial means. Narcan is a safe medication that can reverse an overdose caused by prescription pain medication or heroin and save lives.
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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
83 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
Sponsored by the Council on Development
Contact: Joy Perry
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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.
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Madison County Coffee with UM Community Ministries
Church pastors and laity 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. We will be joined by special guest Sharon Ware, Assistant Impact Director for the United Way
Tuesday, March 21 at 10:30 am at the London Coffee Peddler, 127 S. Main St., London, 614-578-1040
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Contact Rev. Karen Cook, Director, Capitol Area Community Ministries, with any questions,
kcook@wocumc.org, 614-222-0602.
Date:
03/21/2017 (Tue.)Time:
10:30am - 12:00pm ESTLocation:
London Coffee Peddler, 127 S. Main St., London OH Sign up here
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Coming
April 4th & 5th 2017
The Capitol Area South District and Christ United Methodist Church
Featuring: Telley Lynnette Gadson
National Preacher of Preachers
Stand Still & Take Your Position in Christ
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1480 Zettler Road, Columbus
Tuesday, April 4th @ 7:00 pm -
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Wednesday, April 5th @ 6:30 pm - Fellowship Meal
(reservation required for the meal)
7:15pm -
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NEW in 2017!
West Ohio Conference "Traction Tracks"
T
o help your congregation gain traction and begin to move forward towards new vitality!
West Ohio's Missional Church Consultation Initiative (MCCI), a focused training/coaching/resourcing initiative of the Episcopal office and cabinet that has included several dozen congregations and pastors over the last six years, has identified a number of key components that we've seen can provide a congregation of any size and setting
with a dose of traction to begin to move ahead in vitality.
Read more
To find events in Equip and register your team
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lick here
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Praying together with you, in Christ's name, for the unleashing of God possibilities beyond imagination in and through all of our congregations--
Rev. Sue Nilson Kibbey
Director, Office of Missional Church Development
West Ohio Conference
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Classifieds, Calendar, Resources and more!
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Please share these updates with others in your congregation!
If you have anything you would like to have shared or posted in our Newsletter, feel free to email your request to me by Wednesday at Noon.
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