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Capitol Area South District
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Weekly Updates, March 31
, 2017
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A Bias Opinion
EMPTY AND FILLED
As you celebrate Holy Communion over these next few weeks, I challenge you to reflect upon God's grace. To help with your reflection, I want the share the following:
A large prosperous downtown church in London had three mission churches under its care. On the first Sunday of each New Year, all the members of the churches, the downtown church and the mission churches, would come together for a combined communion service at the downtown church.
As you can image, there was a diversity of people kneeling at the communion rail around the same Table. It was not unusual to have persons known as thieves, drug addicts, murderers, kneeling with persons known as upstanding citizens of the city.
On one occasion, a man who had been convicted of breaking and entering and had been sentenced to seven years in a local jail was kneeling beside the judge of the Supreme Court of England who had sentenced him. After his release, the convict had been converted and become a strong Christian and Christian worker in one of the mission churches. As the two knelt together, the judge and the former convict, neither seemed to be aware of the other.
After the service, the judge was walking home with the pastor. In the midst of their conversation the judge asked his pastor, "Did you notice who was kneeling beside me at the communion rail this morning?"
The pastor replied, "Yes. But I didn't think you noticed."
The two walked along in silence for a few more moments. Then the judge said "What a miracle of grace."
The pastor nodded in agreement, "Yes, what a marvelous miracle of grace."
The judge turned and asked: "But to whom do you refer?"
The pastor said, "To the convict."
The judge said, "But I wasn't referring to him. I was thinking of myself."
The pastor was surprised and replied: "You were thinking of yourself? I don't understand."
The judge explained. "It did not cost that burglar much to get converted when he came out of jail. He had nothing but a history of crime behind him. When he saw Jesus as his Savior he knew there was salvation and hope and joy for him. And he knew how much he needed that grace and love.
"I was taught from earliest infancy to live as a gentleman; that my word was to be my bond; that I was to say my prayers, go to church, take communion and so on. I went through Oxford, received my degrees, was called to the bar, and eventually became a judge.
"Pastor, nothing but the grace of God could have caused me to admit that I was a sinner on a level with that burglar. It took much more grace to forgive me for all my pride and self-deception, to get me to admit that I was no better in the eyes of God than that convict that I had sent to prison."
The Judge understood what it meant to come empty and to leave filled with the knowledge and assurance of our forgiveness. He understood what it meant to come empty and to be filled with the grace of God centered in Jesus Christ; to be filled with hope for the future; and to be filled with God's love.
What would it take for you to come empty to God's table and to be filled with God's grace?
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Let us remember in prayer those grieving the loss of their loved one, and remember in thanksgiving the life and ministry of:
Jeanette Carol Emrick Lyttle, age 63, entered into heaven after a long struggle with cancer. She was born on April 30, 1953 in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of Bill E. and Marcella K. Emrick. Jean is preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her beloved husband, of 33 years, Rev. Ben Lyttle of Canal Winchester, Ohio; her mother, of Alcoa, TN; brother, Jeffrey (Kay) Emrick of Friendsville, TN; nieces, Melissa (Russell) Emrick of Friendsville, TN, and Heather (Brian) Peddicord of Oak Ridge, TN; great-niece, Isabella Hope; great-nephews, Rhys and Grayson; as well as many dear and faithful friends. Jean was a graduate of Brookhaven HS in 1971. She worked at Chemical Abstract as a Translator and served some 30 years as an activity director and social worker around Ohio at various nursing care facilities, receiving countless awards and recognition from her activity professional affiliations. She served as the pastor's wife in a variety of United Methodist Churches served by her husband. Jean also enjoyed creative crafting, especially with card and album-making with the Scrapbook Cordettes and she loved to cook, "shopped till she dropped", sharing her husband's love for pastoral ministry. She was an especially gifted member of the United Methodist Church most of her life, contributing much of her time, talents, and devotion to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was the best blessing that her husband, Ben, ever received from God. A visitation will be held on Friday, March 31, 2017 at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, from 4:30-7:30 p.m. A service of celebration will be held Saturday, April 1, 2017 at the funeral home starting at 1 p.m. Service will be performed by Rev. Dr. Callon Holloway, Bishop Emeritus of the Lutheran Church, interim pastor of Asbury S. U.M. Church. -
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Employment Opportunities In Our District
Director of Children's Ministry
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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),
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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:
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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NEXT GENERATION LEADERSHIP MINISTRY INTERN
It is with great pleasure that we announce the opening of the
Next Generations Leadership Ministry Intern Application process. Since its inception, the Next Generations Leadership Ministry Interns have been able to discern calls to Ministry and Service in a variety of ways.
The pay for the Internship is $4600.00 during the summer, starting May 21 and ending August 7. Internship placements are with engaging local churches throughout the West Ohio Conference and include trips to local Ohio Seminaries as well as those on the East Coast and in the Southern part of the United States. Applicants must be college students who are available for the duration of the Internship.
Please encourage students who have expressed a desire to explore a call to ministry and/or service to apply at
www.westohioumc.org. The Application Deadline is March 29, 2017. For questions, please email Rev. Donnetta Peaks (
dpeaks@wocumc.org) or call 614-505-7334, 314.
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RMA SPRING LUNCHEON
The West Ohio United Methodist Ministers' Association will be having the Spring Luncheon on APRIL 4, beginning at 10:00 a.m., at the North Broadway United Methodist Church, 48 E. North Broadway, Columbus, Ohio.
All Retired United Methodist Pastors and Spouses are invited.
Please send your reservations and checks to The Rev. Darrel Loar, 6000 Riverside Drive, Apt. A409, Dublin, Ohio 43017. The cost is $10 per person. You can also send your reservations to Cean Wilson at
catfishlcw@outlook.com
. and pay at the door.
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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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THE LAST SUPPER
A dramatization of Jesus' Final Meal
Free Performance and Communion
April 13, 2017 - 7:00 PM
Holy (Maundy) Thursday
PARKVIEW UMC
344 South Olgonquin, Columbus, Ohio
There will be a free will offering for the Parkview Food Pantry and Westside Free Store
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2017 Ohio PAUMCS Spring Conference
Spring Conference will be held on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at Oak Chapel UMC, 4203 W Old Lincoln Way, Wooster, OH.
The Ohio Chapter of PAUMCS (Professional Association of United Methodist Church Secretaries) is very proud to welcome Rev. Stan Ling presenting "Money Is A Ministry". Rev. Ling serves as Associate Director of the West Ohio Conference. He will share with us how effective stewardship is vital to our church members, our pastors and our own office ministry.
"Stories From the Front Lines" Kay Panovec is a name that both conferences will recognize. Kay served as the Director of Communications for the East Ohio Conference for 13 years. Following her years at UMCom in Nashville she has returned to serve now as Director of Communications for the West Ohio Conference.
A storyteller at heart, she offers us helpful information - and fund.
Cost for a the conference for an Ohio PAUMCS member is $25.00, Non-PAUMCS member is $30.00.
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SELF DEVELOPMENT OF PEOPLE
Need a grant for your grassroots group?
Free community workshop
Light Lunch provided
Wednesday, April 26
at 12:00 PM (Noon)
United Way of Central Ohio
360 S. Third St., Columbus, OH 43215
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o register or for more information click here
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Academy Registration Is Now Open!
NCJ Volunteer Leadership Academy
Camp Warren,
4225 Camp Warren Lane, Decatur, IL
April 27-30, 2017
Mark these dates on your calendar!
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PLEASE COME!
The West Ohio Conference United Methodist Women are presenting:
Racial Justice Spiritual Retreat
Key Note Speaker: Reverend Karen Cook
Also featuring L. Cean Wilson and Ethel Johnson
Special guest Vickie Shurelds
Date: April 29, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM check in 9:30
Where: Warehouse 839 @ Hilliard UMC
3691 Main St, 5445 Scioto Darby Rd,
Hilliard, Ohio
Registration deadline is April 19, 2017. Box lunch provided, contributions accepted to cover cost of lunch. Please send your name, district, email, phone and dietary restrictions to Sylvia Kempton at kemptonss@yahoo.com
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Dates: June 12-17, 2017
The purpose of the EXPLORE Institute at Ohio Wesleyan University is to provide rising high school juniors and seniors with six days of an academically-solid, spiritually-grounded foundation for discernment of God's calling for their life journey.
Learn More.
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LIVE YOUR FAITH
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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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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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Visit our website to find:
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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