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Capitol Area South District
Weekly Updates August 4, 2017
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A Bias Opinion
While I read the Gospel lection for last week, Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52, I was thinking about the phrase, "perception is reality." I think that most people think their perception is correct, on most, if not on all issues.
The reality is our perceptions are way off...our perceptions are often not reality.
The scriptures help us see reality, especially in regard to relationships and spirituality. In this parable, maybe all the parables in Matthew's gospel, names reality within his context.
Taking that truth, we can name reality as well. Read more...
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Harry Denman Evangelism Award Recipients Featured
The Harry Denman Evangelism Award is presented to an individual who displays a passion and commitment for sharing the love of Jesus Christ with others. This year's West Ohio Denman Award winners are Rev. Dr. Stephen L. Swisher, Rev. John Keeny, Conner Ewing, and Cami Mohler. Each will be featured in NewsNET in the coming weeks.
To introduce people to someone who loves them unconditionally is one of the most exciting things anyone can do, said the Rev. Dr. Stephen Swisher, senior pastor at Etna United Methodist Church (UMC). "It's all about helping people make their lives better, inspire them to get closer to the Lord," he said. "What happens on Sunday morning should be the most significant thing that happens all week." That enthusiasm and passion for evangelism was recognized in June at the West Ohio Annual Conference Session when Swisher received the Harry Denman Evangelism Award. The award honors United Methodists in each annual conference for their exceptional ministry of evangelism that brings people into a transforming relationship with Christ. But for Swisher, while it's his name on the award, the recognition is shared with the Etna UMC congregation and his family,
both whom have been "supportive and encouraging of outreach for Jesus. My name is on the award, but I share it with everyone because it's certainly been a team effort."
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s Your Church Welcoming of People with Disabilities?
There are United Methodist churches that are inclusive and are advocates for people with disabilities, and there are others that would like to do better. In this video, Takura Farera, a graduate of Africa University, opens a discussion about advocating for, welcoming, and including people with disabilities within society and within our church homes. Some questions to keep in mind: Has your church taken steps to be welcoming to people with disabilities? Does your church have members with disabilities? If so, how does your church support them? How has your church advocated for persons with disabilities outside of the church and within the general society? To learn more, click here.
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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
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United Methodist Community Ministries is pleased to announce that it's 2018 Local Church Grant application will be available August 1, 2017.
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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
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ce Cream and Conversations
"Franklin County"
Church pastors and laity fro
m Franklin 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
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Lead Like Jesus Encounter is August 11-12 at Camp Wesley
The West Ohio Conference United Methodist Men and Capitol Area North District are sponsoring the 'Lead Like Jesus Encounter' on August 11-12 at Camp Wesley in Bellefontaine, OH. Open to both men and women, this workshop is packed with 10 hours of action-oriented learning followed by weekly online E-lessons. Encounter is a highly interactive, participant-driven leadership development workshop that exposes common leadership misconceptions and offers a practical model based on the greatest leader role model of all time, Jesus. The event will be held Friday, August 11, 7:00 - 9:00 pm, and Saturday, August 12, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Cost is $90, which includes the course, breakfast, and lunch. Overnight accommodations at Camp Wesley available for an additional $35. Click
here
to register. Contact Ben Shaeffer with questions at
rbshaeff@yahoo.com.
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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
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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
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Michael English
ETNA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Sunday, August 20th at @ 10:30 am
FREE ADMISSION
Michael English is a Multi-Plantium recording artist and is bringing the Redemption Tour to Central Ohio. Everyone is welcome!
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Register Now for New Traction Tracks in August & September
"Traction Tracks" are specific training/resourcing/coaching/implementation components developed within West Ohio's Missional Church Consultation Initiative (MCCI), now available in individual short courses for churches of any size and setting. Does your congregation need to gain a new specific aspect of traction in order to begin moving forward into renewed vitality? Consider which of these next Traction Track offerings might be right for you. Every Traction Track involves your pastor plus a team from your church. Click here to find out more, and to register online. All start in August or September.
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"When Kids Come Out" - A Four-Session Class for Parents of LGBT Children
What happens when a child comes out to his/her parents? The experience often
raises many questions for both the child and for the family. For example:
* What does it mean for the family when a child comes out to his/her/their
parents?
* What does it mean for the parents' relationship to their church?
* What does it mean for the parents' own faith?
* How do parents navigate their own "coming out" after their children have
come out to them?
These questions are among those that will be addressed in the four-session
class that will be held on Wednesday evenings from September 6 through
September 27 at the Worthington United Methodist Church. The meetings will
begin at 7:00 pm and conclude by 8:30 pm. The church is located at 600 High
Street, Worthington. Parking is available at the church. Look for signs directing
you to "Kids Coming Out" class.
The aims of the group include:
1. Providing a safe place for parents and family members to share their stories
about their LGBT sons and daughters and their relationships with them.
2. Offering support and encouragement for parents as they support their child
who has come out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender.
3. Helping parents navigate relationships in the local congregation in which the
parents participate after a child has come out.
4. Supporting parents as they come out as parents of an LGBT child to other
family members and friends, and those in the church.
The Rev. Jim Waugh, retired pastor in the West Ohio Conference, will lead the group.
Jim and his wife, Carol, have an adult daughter, Lisa, who came out to them several
years ago. Jim is also a member of the Steering Committee for the Parents
Reconciling Network.
Participants in past groups report that the group was helpful to them. A few
comments include:
"Learning about how others have navigated 'coming out' (as parents)."
"The brochures/readings as well as general discussion around these topics."
"Just being able to share and know there would be no judgment.
While the main focus of the class is parents of LGBT children, other family members
(such as grandparents, siblings) will benefit from the discussion and sharing in the
class.
If you have questions or need more information, please feel free to email Jim:
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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.
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REVIVE &
RENEW FOR
RELEVANT
MINISTRY
Town and Rural
Resource Program (TARRP) of
East & West Ohio
Conferences invite UM
Clergy & Lay to join us
for a day apart to:
What are the goals of this event? Click
here for more information and registration.
Sat., Sept. 30, 2017
9:00 am-4:00 pm
at
CAMP WESLEY
just north of
Bellefontaine, Ohio.
Plus an option to
come early on
September 29th
to rest, relax, hike,
fish, and enjoy the
facilities, with
supper, & vespers!
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Commission Seeks Feedback Regarding the LGBTQ Question
The feedback to the Commission on a Way Forward gives a sense of the task ahead. The commission asked various United Methodists to describe their constituency's "preferred future for our denomination regarding the nature, conditions and extent of the inclusion of LGBTQ people within the church." Among those asked for feedback were unofficial advocacy groups and the 13 general church agencies as well as various local church pastors, lay leaders and seminary students. The commission sent out questionnaires and in some cases held focus groups. Each central conference - church regions in Africa, Asia and Europe - decided its own process for gathering input. Read More
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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.
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ChurchOrganist/Pianist
Glenwood United Methodist Church in west Columbus is seeking a part-time organist/pianist for weekly worship services..
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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..
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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..
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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 ...
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Choir Director
Neal Avenue United Methodist Church is accepting application for a Choir Director to lead the choir..
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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 (currently inactive),
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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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