North Coast District News
FEBRUARY 9, 2018
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“Do all the good you can. By all the means you can. In all the ways you can. In all the places you can. At all the times you can. To all the people you can. As long as ever you can.”
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LEADERSHIP ACADEMY TRANSFORMS INTO TRAINING MODULES FOR CHURCH LEADERSHIP!
The Leadership Academy is being reformed into four training modules focused upon the specific areas of: Staff Parish Relations, Trustees, Finance, and Office Administration. Each of these topics will be the focus of a half day training event in the coming months.
The first module for SPR members and pastors is set for Berea UMC on Saturday, March 10
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from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Future modules will be announced closer to the dates. If you have been holding the date and you are not a pastor or SPR member you may remove it from your calendar. If you are on the SPR committee or Pastor of a congregation please plan on attending this important event -- you should be receiving a special email of invitation with RSVP details. We will be trained in “The Rule of Christ” – a means of handling conflict and several other resources will be shared.
For several years we have held wide focus events that have attracted many participants to a wide variety of workshops. But at the same time the congregations of the North Coast District have struggled with these four foundational areas. In an effort to improve the effectiveness of our ministry, we are stepping away from the wide focus and honing in on these four vital areas.
There will be no cost for these training events and it is our hope that by giving greater specific attention to the basic administrative functions of each congregation that you will be better resourced for success and cooperative ministry.
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MINISTRIES AND MISSIONS 2019 APPLICATIONS
Have a special project or program at your church that you think could use a little extra financial support to get it off the ground? Please consider completing an application which will be evaluated by the District Mission Committee.
Note that not all applicants receive funding.
Also, there is a three-year limit for new funding. Ministries that received new funding for 2016 and continued to receive it through 2017 and 2018 will not be eligible for funding in 2019.
DEADLINE
for your application: Due at the North Coast District office by the end of business day on
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2018 (Happy President's Day!)
You can submit your applications via email, snail mail, or in person.
Applications in PDF can be found
HERE, or
please check with your church office for a hard copy. You can also contact the North Coast District office to receive a Word version of the application by
email
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2018 NCD DATES TO GET ON YOUR CALENDAR NOW!
February 10 & 24: Spring Lay Servant Training at Church of the Saviour
Registration has closed.
February 19: Ministries and Mission Applications for 2019 due to the North Coast District Office
March 10: SPR Leadership Training Module at Berea UMC, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
March 30: 2017 Audits due to District and EOC offices
April 21: Spring District Conference at Westlake UMC at 9 a.m.
May 30: EOC Clergy Executive Session at Mount Union in Hoover-Price Center
June 10-14: Annual Conference at Lakeside
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Questions? Comments?
Please email Stephanie at office@northcoastdistrict.com
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Guest Readiness Seminar
presented by EOC
Friday, February 16th
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
at Berea UMC
$12 cost
It’s been said that every church wants to grow. If that statement is true, are we really poised for it in the way we treat and attend to our new visitors?
While you might not think it, guest readiness is one of the most important issues facing the church today. Without really meaning to, the majority of churches are blind to the things that visitors consider when deciding whether or not to return for future visits.
No matter how good/powerful worship is, it’s only half of the battle. Insider language, unspoken rituals, confusing signage, and unpreparedness are all huge factors in why visitors don’t come back to participate in our faith communities.
Like going to a restaurant for a meal – even when the food is spectacular – if the experience surrounding the meal is bad, patrons are unlikely to return. It simply doesn’t have to be that way!
Join nationally known worship coach and author Jason Moore as he shares lessons learned from years of providing “secret worship consultations” in churches large and small. Jason will help your church identify what the 5 most pressing issues for new visitors and how to address them with easy-to-implement ideas and systematic steps.
5 Things will include instruction on how to develop and train a more intentional/welcoming hospitality team, how to/why to develop a formal child check-in procedure, how to conduct a signage audit, and what to do with your existing space. All of these things and so much more will help you recognize the things that you may have been missing for years.
Bring your whole team for an experience filled with laughter, fun and practical learnings. Come ready to engage in hands-on role-playing exercises, work to improve visitor conversations, move from transactional to relational interactions and even learn how to secret worship at partner churches.
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BLACK HISTORY CONTEST
Theme: What Does Black History Mean to Me?
Students will write, submit and give an oral presentation which will be judged on content and presentation. Submission and presentation dates:
Sunday, February 18
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by 12:30 pm at Celebration United Methodist Church
Wednesday, February 21
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at the Bible Club at Shoreview Elementary School
Wednesday. February 21
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at 6 pm at Celebration United Methodist Church
The person submitting the top essay in each grade category will present it at the
Black History Program at Celebration United Methodist Church Sunday, February 25
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at 11:00 am.
Winners must be present at service to receive the prize award.
Grades K-3 Students
- Students will write a one paragraph essay with at least five (5) sentences based on the theme.
- The student submitting and presenting the top essay will receive an award of $20.00.
Grades 4-6 students:
- Students will write a two (2) paragraph essay with at least five (5) sentences in each paragraph based on the theme.
- The student submitting and presenting the top essay will receive an award of $25.00.
Grades 6-8
- Students will write a three (3) paragraph essay with at least five (5) sentences in each paragraph based on the theme.
- The student submitting and presenting the top essay will receive an award of $35.00.
Grades 9-12
- Students will write a four (4) paragraph essay with at least six (6) sentences in each paragraph based on the theme.
- The student submitting and presenting the top essay will receive an award of $50.00.
Celebration UMC
Rev. David A. E. Whitt, Pastor
771 East 260
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Street
Euclid, Ohio 44143
(216) 797-1990
Mrs. Cynthia Rose,
Family Life Coordinator --
(216) 299-3696
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Bridges Out of Poverty Workshop
with OhioGuidestone
Next Workshop
is May 7th
Join us for a day long exploration of poverty and its impact. Bridges Out of Poverty uses the lens of the economic class to provide employers, community organizations, social agencies, educational institutions and individuals concrete tools and specific strategies to prevent, reduce and alleviate poverty.
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FREE PIANO!
MTSO has a free piano available for own pick-up (pic above ^^).
Please contact
Rev. Yvonne Conner,
Adjunct Field Education Professor at
Methodist Theological School in Ohio
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HELP WANTED!
Part-Time Administrative Assistant at Hope UMC
Hope United Methodist Church, located at 79 Center St. in Bedford is looking for a part time Administrative Assistant.
It is a 15 hour position (Tuesday-Thursday 9:00-2:30) that requires
experience in MS Office (knowledge of Power Church is a plus!!).
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HELP WANTED!
Part-time Church Secretary
at St. Paul UMC
A Part Time Church Secretary is needed who is able to start at the beginning of the year.
The recommended hours for the secretary are Monday through Thursday, 10:00am - 2:00pm.
If you know someone who is available, please have them submit their resume to St. Paul United Methodist SPRC.
or mail to:
St. Paul UMC
4740 Lee Rd.
Cleveland OH 44128
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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, a 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 how 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 so that a Crisis Team can 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. 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 aware of opiates you and family members are prescribed.
On Sat. March 3, 2018, in Cambridge, Ohio, TARRP (Town and Rural Resource Program) of East & West Ohio Conferences 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. Plan to bring a team! Discounts for 3 or more.
Please see the above brochure or email Rev. Debbie Ketcham at
revdsk@frontier.com
for more information.
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On March 15-17 Henderson Settlement will be hosting a gathering of youth and mission pastors and leaders at our main campus in Frakes, Kentucky. This is an opportunity for you to come and learn about us, and what we have to offer your ministry. But it's also a chance for you to get away and visit one of the most beautiful parts of God's creation. While you are here you'll be blessed by the messages of Rev. Buzz Trexler and the music of Kevin Derryberry.
We will start Thursday evening and be through by Saturday morning. There will be plenty of time to rest, to fellowship, to hike, to read, to drink coffee and to look at the mountains. All meals and lodging will be provided and there is no cost to you for the event. This is an opportunity for youth pastors, mission leaders, and small group leaders in the church. We are limiting the number of participants to 50 persons, and preferably no more than 2 per church (though we're flexible) CEU credit available.
Questions? Need more info? Ready to register?
We look forward to hearing from you!
Registration will end on March 2, 2018 or when occupancy is full.
The event is free. Your travel costs will be your individual expense.
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Resisting Racism is an enriching and challenging event for lay and clergy who seek to find ways to implement the totality of Jesus’ message and ministry.
There is a way to register for the event online at:
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Interested in what is going on throughout the East Ohio Conference? Check out all the news, events, and more at:
eocumcnews.com
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Submit your request for publication of an event, job ad, or need to Stephanie at office@northcoastdistrict.com by Wednesday at 12 noon to run in the Friday NCD News. Please be aware that the less words the better! Grab attention with basic W facts (who, what, when, where, why), and if possible, provide a link to more information online. Flyers are not always easily readable in this format.
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North Coast District of The United Methodist Church
6500 Rockside Rd., Suite 150
Independence OH 44131
(216) 441-4527 • office@northcoastdistrict.com
http://www.eocumc.com/northcoast/
NCD Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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