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Capitol Area South District
Weekly Updates November 1, 2017
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A Bias Opinion
Leadership Challenges for the Missional Church
Programs are a leadership challenge for the missional church.
"What?" you ask. "Programs are central to our church's ministry."
So let's ask different questions:
"Why so many programs?"
"How do the programs help the church focus on our mission?"
The church is a master at offering programs and filling calendars. As we move deeper into fall, Trunk-or-Treat and fall retreats are on the calendar. We may serve a meal at Thanksgiving. It's likely we've already started to plan Bible Studies and special music for Advent and Christmas. We'll leave it to you to decide which program has a direct missional impact. Yes, every program has the potential to connect people to Christ, one another, and the local church.
We have come to recognize, however, potential can function with deceptive power.
What to do?
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Regional Charge Conferences - Dates, Times and Locations - may be found
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7 Missional Questions - here
Please call the office if you have further questions at 614-222-0600
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2018 Quick Reference Guide and Conference Health Insurance Meetings
The Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits has set details for the 2018 Active and Retiree Health Insurance Plans. There are changes from the 2017 plan that you will want and need to know about.
The agenda for each meeting is the same so attend the one in the West Ohio Conference that best fits your schedule.Please continue reading...
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Winter Camp 2017
Thursday - Saturday, Dec 28 - 30
Drop-0ff 5pm, Pick-Up 7pm
Cost $89 students$45 adults with group
Ages: 7-17
Enjoy God's creation in winter, with winter games, ice blocking and plenty of hot chocolate.
Warm worship studying (theme it be decided)
Register by December 21, online or download forms at westohiocamps.org
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Flood Buckets Phase II - Here's How You Can Help
West Ohio Conference churches are continuing to respond to the ongoing need for clean-up kits (flood buckets). Hilliard, Lancaster First, and Newark First UMCs are currently serving as collection locations for Capital Area South churches (see the Conference website at http://www.westohioumc.org/conference/disaster-response-efforts for specific drop-off information).
On November 13-15, these flood buckets will be transported to the conference office to be prepared for transportation to the UMCOR Midwest Distribution Center in Chatham, IL.
Here is how you can help.
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Churches and individuals can bring completed flood buckets to the churches serving as collection locations through November 12, at the published days/times.
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Volunteers from local churches are needed to receive the donations at the West Ohio Conference Office on Monday - Wednesday, November 13-15. We recommend teams of 2-3 adults who can work 3-4 hours shifts between 11 am and 7 pm. (Youth groups could work provided they had adult supervision.) They would assist the unloading of donated buckets and then load them onto pallets on the truck and shrink wrap the pallets. Please contact Rev. Eva Marie Wolfe, CAS District Disaster Response Coordinator, at 740-344-3021 if you have a group available to help.
Flood buckets are one of several ways we can help those who have been impacted by the recent storms and by other disasters, even those that occurred years ago from which recovery is still ongoing. Please see the Disaster Response Efforts section of the conference website for other ways to help.
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Mental Health Training Available to Church Leaders.....
Columbus Area Integrated Health Services offers mental health training for church leadership and members, community resource materials, and links to services available in the community. CAIHS's faith based outreach services bridge the gap between community services and faith-based organizations.
More information or for training and crisis prevention call 614-251-6954 or click
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Fall Lay Servant Ministry Classes in November
Advanced Course: Leading Worship and
Biblical Storytelling, an advanced course NOT required for Lay Speaker Certification
November 17th and 18th, at Lancaster First UMC
163 East Wheeling Street, Lancaster
Registration information:
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Local Church Events
- Wesley Church of Hope UMC Veterans' Day Celebration
Saturday November 11, 2017 -
Time: 11am-1pm
2935 Bulen Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43207
This event is free and open to the public.
Join the Church for All People at the Hangry Turkey walk/run on November 11, 2017 at 9:00am at Three Creeks Metro Park. All money raised will go to provide a free Thanksgiving community meal at the Reeb Avenue Center. For more information contact Pastor Greg Henneman at ghenneman@4allpeople.net. Register here
December 2, 2017 -
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM -
Faith and Fellowship Book Festival
Several nationally known best-selling authors will join local authors to present a message of faith and hope to Central Ohio. Find ou
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- Reynoldsburg UMC - Fresh Grounded Faith
WOMEN'S EVENT
Friday, March 9, 2018 7:00-9:30 pm & Saturday, March 10, 2018 9:00 am-12:30 pm
Jennifer Rothschild, best-selling author and nationally-recognized Bible study teacher
Lisa Whelchel actress, probably best to find out more call or please RSVP for Kick-Off Rally:
Jeanne Bruce, Local Conference Director
jeanne@rumc.org or
614-866-5864, Ext. 115
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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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