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Weekly Bulletin June 15, 2016

Annual Conference highlights

Weekly Prayer

Remember in Prayer

Pastors FYI

Emmaus

Local Church & Community Events

West Ohio Connection and Beyond

Resources

Classifieds

IN THIS ISSUE

Northwest Plains District Website

West Ohio UMC Website

West Ohio You Tube

Lay Ministry

Local Church Officer Job Descrip-tions

The United Methodist Church

United Methodist VIM

United Methodist Women

Church World Service

Rethink Church

Find A Church

MissionInsite

UMCom Tech Shop

Church Communications Training

UMCOR’S YouTube

Friendly Center, Toledo

Bread for the World

Society of St. Andrew

Stop Hunger Now

Upper Room Dailey Devotional

God bless the people of our annual conference. We saw and heard some

great preaching, teaching and music. We met old

friends and made new ones. You, the people,

donated 3,078 pounds of potatoes and $898.25. The

potatoes went to Seagate Food Bank in Toledo to

hand out at Wednesday's Veteran's Food Give Away.

The money, Tater sent on to the Society of St.

Andrew to help provide tractor trailer loads of pota-

toes throughout this country to help feed the hungry.

Again, God bless you all.

In His Service, George "Tater" Jensen Hunger Relief Advocate West Ohio Society of St. Andrew 567.249.4090

West Ohio Annual Conference

Forty-Seventh Session

June 5-8, 2016

West Ohio YouTube Channel with all videos

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?

list=PLMPOI6r4CbfmQpYQ5U_v8s_rjcAzBbe8g

Live Stream Archive of all Sessions

http://www.westohioumc.org/ac/2016/blog/live-streaming

Miriam Ruth (Jeffers) Wagner, 88, who died June 1. Miriam was preceded in death by her hus-band of 62 years, Rev. John Calvin Wagner, who was an Elder in the West Ohio Conference. She is survived by three children, John Christopher (JoAnn) Wagner; Patricia Ann Wagner, David Jeffers (Judi) Wagner; grandchildren, Nicole, Leah, Ben, Anna, William and Rose; great-grandchildren, Victoria and Lucas; devoted nieces and nephews and many friends. Miriam was a top surgical nurse at Ohio State University Hospital and spent 24 years in low-income clinics in Columbus and Dayton. She was a fierce advocate for those on the margins. A committed and active United Methodist, Miriam was the daughter, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, wife and mother of West Ohio United Methodist pastors. Two of those pastors are still alive and

serving in West Ohio - children, Rev. John Wagner (First United Methodist Church, Middletown) and Rev. Patricia Wagner (Maynard Avenue United Methodist Church). Miriam served alongside her husband at Green Camp (1956); First (Richwood, 1961); Interboard Council, Council on Ministries in the Ohio Conference (1966); and United Theo-logical Seminary (1973) before he retired in 1996. Obituary. A memorial service will be held at the Summit Room of Willowbrook at Delaware Run, 100 Delaware Crossing West in Delaware, on Saturday, June 25, at 3:00 p.m. with visitation preceding at 1:30 p.m. Memories and condolences may be shared online at Snyder Funeral Homes or by sending to Rev. Patty Wag-ner, 321 East Maynard Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43202-3119; Rev. John Wagner, 4308 Lisa Lane, Middletown, Ohio 45042-2839; or David Wagner, 215 1st Avenue, Apt. 718, Seattle, Washington 98119.

FYI Save the date! Clergy Day Apart (West Ohio Conference), Wednesday, October 5, 2016.

The Clergy Self-Evaluation and the SPRC Clergy Evaluation is due to the district office June 1, 2016.

Clergy County Gatherings will NOT meet for breakfast or lunch during the months of June, July, August, and

September. We will resume again in October. Dates will be announced in the Weekly Bulletin and Compass

newsletter.

An onsite nurse is needed for the Lakeside Junior High Camp (Lakeside, OH), July 4-8, 2016. Must be able to administer meds. This is a volunteer position. If interested please contact Camp Director, Pastor Neal Whitney, 419.231.0226.

“The Right Start” handout (for newly appointed pastors)

http://www.northwestplainsdistrict.org/district/northwestplains/resources-pastoral-moves

Let us remember in prayer those grieving the loss of their loved one, and remember in thanksgiving the life and ministry of:

Loving God,

In a world of senseless violence, our hearts cry out to you this day. Your beloved children are

being gunned down, beaten, abused, and ignored from Orlando to Chicago to even our local

communities. Some are named and remembered on the evening news; many are mourned

only by close friends and family. Our society no longer values each and every life. Instead we

disregard those we label and treat as “other.”

Forgive us, O God, for not valuing every life around us. Forgive us, O God, when we wound

with words of division and hatred. Comfort all who mourn. Guide us to find new ways of

managing our differences. Restrain us from returning violence with violence, even with our

words. Empower us to fight hate with love, indifference with compassion, violence with

peace, sorrow with hope. May we share the light and love of Christ wherever we may be and

with all we may encounter, in person and online. Guide us by your Spirit, O God. Amen.

Emmaus Events

Findlay Emmaus Gathering (always the third Tuesday) Sidney Emmaus Gather-

ing

Tuesday, June 21, 7 pm Tuesday, July 12, 7 pm

St Marks UMC First UMC

800 S. Main St., Findlay 230 E. Poplar St., Sidney

419.422.4236 937.492.9136

http://www.findlayemmaus.org/ http://www.sidneyemmaus.org/

Emmaus Walks ~ A Journey with Christ

While they were talking and discussing. Jesus himself came near and walked with them. - Luke 24:15

A program of the Upper Room division of the General Board Discipleship which calls forth and renews Christian

discipleship. The Walk to Emmaus is a three-day experience, a highly structured weekend, which takes a New

Testament look at Christianity as a life-style. The program is designed to strengthen and renew the faith of

Christian people and through them their families,

congregations, and the world.

Findlay Emmaus Walks @ St. Marks UMC, Findlay, OH

Women's Walks Dates

Women's Walk #98 June 23-26, 2016

Women's Walk #99 October 6-9, 2016

Men's Walks Dates

Men's Walk #75 November 3-6, 2016

Sidney Emmaus Walk @ First UMC, Sidney, OH

Women’s Walks Dates

Women’s Walk #69 July 7-10, 2016

Women’s Walk #70 October 13-16, 2016

Men’s Walks Dates

Men’s Walk #65 August 4-7, 2016

Men’s Walk #66 November 3-6, 2016

Bryan Emmaus Walks @ Wesley UMC, Bryan, OH

Women’s Walks Dates

Women’s Walk #86 July 7-10, 2016 (Maumee UMC, Maumee, OH)

Women’s Walk #87 November 10-13, 2016

Men’s Walks Dates

Men’s Walk #70 October 13-16, 2016

Chrysalis

St. Andrew’s UMC, Findlay

Girls Flight #47 July 6-10, 2016

Boys Flight #46 July 22-24, 2016

Greene Street UMC, Piqua

Girls Flight #62 July 8-10, 2016

Boys Flight #62 July 29-31, 2016

(always the second Tuesday)

LOCAL CHURCH AND COMMUNITY EVENTS Lifetree Café “Tell Me the Real Story: The Amazing Power of Honesty ” www.vanwertfirst.net

Whether honesty really is the best policy will be examined at Lifetree Café on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 7-8 pm.

This program features conversations surrounding whether telling the truth is best in all circumstances.

“There are times it’s obvious you should tell the truth,” said Lifetree Café national direc-tor, Craig Cable. “But in other situations, there seems to be some gray area. In this Life-tree program, participants will discuss when confessing the truth is best, and when it might not be—especially in relationships.”

During the program, Lifetree participants will be given the opportunity to share experi-ences of when honesty, or a lack of it, has impacted their lives.

Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Lifetree Café is located in The Bachwell Center for Music and Dance at 116 N. Washington Street, Van Wert, Ohio 45891. Please enter the handicap accessible entrance on Court Street. Park-ing is available in the courthouse lots.

Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual, comfortable setting. Questions about Lifetree may be directed to First United Methodist Church at 419.238.0631 or firstchurch@wcoil.com.

Topic for June 30 will be “Temptation: Why Good Men Go Bad.”

Annual June Jubilee at Trinity UMC’s Family Life Center, Delphos map

June 15, 4:00-7:00 pm 702 Ambrose Drive (turn at Arby’s) Please mark your calendars and come with a hearty appetite!

Menu items include: shredded chicken and shredded beef sandwiches, homemade

macaroni salad, baked beans, homemade strawberry shortcake, angel food cake,

assorted fruit pies, strawberries, lemonade, sun tea, coffee and water.

A special feature will be ice cream from “The Dairy Hut” of Delphos. The public is

welcome!

Informative meeting on Elder Abuse map

An informative meeting on Elder Abuse will be held on Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at

6:30 pm at the Leipsic United Methodist Church, 127 W. Main St., Leipsic, OH. Becca

Peckinpaugh, LSW and elder victim advocate with the Crime Victim Services, will pre-

sent a general overview on Elder Abuse: What it is, how to recognize it, and how to

report an incident, as well as financial exploitation such as scams and identity

theft. This event is free to the public, and refreshments will be served. For more infor-

mation, call Becca Peckinpaugh at 419.523.1111 or the Leipsic church at 419.943.3556.

Pandora United Methodist Church Hosting FREE Community Meal

On Wednesday, June 29, 5:30-7:00 pm Pandora UMC is hosting a free community

meal in the church fellowship hall, 108 E. Washington St., Pandora. The meal this

month is provided by Riley Creek Pharmacy. The menu is hamburger/hot dogs, baked

beans, assorted salads, dessert, and beverages . Map

June June

JubileeJubilee

WEST OHIO CONNECTION AND BEYOND A sobering reminder of the cost of hatred Message from Bishop Palmer Like all of you I awakened on Sunday morning June 12 to the tragic, devastating, jaw-dropping reports of yet another mass shooting. This time the worst one in recent American history. But this is not a competition or race that is worth winning. READ MORE http://www.westohioumc.org/conference/blog/sobering-reminder-cost-hatred.

You are invited to come out and hear Esther Gitobu as she visits congregations in West Ohio. Learn how the Methodist Church in Cambodia is sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ in a predominately Buddhist country teaming with young people. Hear how hope and new life continues to unfold in the after-math of the genocide in which 2 million Cam-bodians were killed. Be inspired, and reflect on how God is calling you to make a differ-ence. Make a difference.

MONDAY, JUNE 27 - Sylvania UMC, 7 pm, 7000 Erie Street, Sylvania OH - contactus@sylvaniafirst.org|419.882.2205

TUESDAY, JUNE 28 - Delta UMC, 7 pm, 101 Northwood Drive, Delta, OH - deltaumc@gmail.com|419.822.4195

Bishops Reorganizing Ecumenical Staff

The United Methodist Council of Bishops is reorganizing its staffing structure related to ecumenical and interfaith rela-

tions. The plan includes eliminating all of the eight current staff positions in New York to make way for a new staffing

model based at the United Methodist Building in Washington.

Read press release http://www.umc.org/news-and-media/council-of-bishops-announces-staff-reorganization.

Upper Room offers new program for young adults ~ Journey to the Table

The Upper Room is introducing a new ministry of spiritual formation for young adults, Journey to the Table. Registra-tion is now open for the first such gathering July 8-10 at the headquarters of The Upper Room in Nashville.

Learn more http://journey.upperroom.org/2016/04/27/register-to-be-a-participant-on-the-first-public-journey-to-the

-table/.

THE FIRST EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT DEADLINE IS JUNE 22ND.

RESOURCES We’re getting a new pastor! What can I do? A UMC.org Feature by Joe Iovino*

Related podcast episode: "Changing Pastors? It’s Going to be Okay" with Rev. Bob Kaylor is available at umc.org/podcasts

One Sunday during worship, you notice a visitor who looks vaguely familiar. Sud-denly the pastor invites her forward to address the congregation. Now you remem-

ber. She is your District Superintendent. Oh no! Why is she here?

A numbness overcomes you as you hear the words. Your pastor is leaving. In several weeks, he will move to a new church. The DS then promises to return soon to introduce you to your new pastor. United Methodist churches repeat this scene whenever elders are appointed to new churches.

READ MORE http://tiny.cc/z436by

Quiz about John Wesley and more

The founding father of Methodism, John Wesley, was born in June. Our quiz ques-

tions will help you learn more about him and church history.

Take the quiz! http://tiny.cc/ya46by

Father’s Day has Methodist ties By Joey Butler*

Editor's Note: This story was originally published in 2010, the year often referenced as

the centennial of the first celebration of Father's Day. Information regarding the centen-

nial has been updated to reflect this.

To all you dads out there: While you're relaxing in your recliner and watching sports

on June 21, and your kids are on their best behavior to honor Father's Day, don't for-

get to thank a United Methodist.

That's right. Not one, but two United Methodist churches with the same name, oddly

enough can lay claim to originating the celebration of all things paternal.

Read more http://www.umc.org/news-and-media/fathers-day-has-methodist-ties

Pre-Order The Book of Discipline & The Book of Resolutions of The United Methodist Church 2016 2-Pack—$39.99 This 2-Pack includes a copy of The Book of Discipline 2016 and The Book of Resolu-

tions 2016.

The Book of Discipline details the plan by which United Methodists govern them-

selves, and describes their understanding of what is expected of laity and clergy as

we seek to be effective witnesses in the world and make disciples of Jesus Christ. As

the product of more than 200 years of General Conferences of the denominations

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Sonora Smart Dodd (second from right) visits with Boy Scouts and a Civil War veteran in Spokane, Wash., in this undated photograph. Dodd played a pivotal role in the creation of a national Father's Day celebration. Photo cour-tesy the Dodd family.

Piano Accompanist Westside UMC is looking for a piano player to accompany the choir and play on Sunday Morning when the Music Di-rector is absent. For more information, call Westside UMC 419.223.2881.

Free Choir Robes The Vanlue Christ UMC has choir robes for free to a good home. There are 20 medium blue choir robes in good condition-with reversible gold/white stoles-one extra stole.

Sizes: Small - 4 Medium - 11 (one is elastic cuffed for the choir director) Large - 4 Extra Large - 1

Also 16 red cotton children's size robes (no stoles) in good shape.

Please contact Julia at dsajla@tds.net for more info.

Piano Accompanist Journey at Christ Church in Findlay is seeking a piano accompanist for their 9:00 am Traditional Service for the 2nd, 4th, and 5th Sundays of the month. September through May also includes choir practices during the week. If interested please contact the church office at info@ourjourneycommunity.org.

Youth Ministries Position (Part-time) Westminster UMC is seeking an individual with enthusiasm for youth ministry to develop, lead and manage youth ministries that connect Westminster with Christ, each other and our community. This is a part time position. Application Process: To apply for the Youth Ministry Position, please complete all components below and submit the completed package via E-mail or USPS. If via e-mail, send to pprc@Westminsterumc.org and include “Youth Ministry Leader” in the subject line. If via regular mail, send to Westminster UMC, attention Kay Hawk, 6650 Faulkner Road, Harrod, Ohio 45850. The application deadline is August 1st, 2016. Application Package: Resume and Cover Letter Download and complete Faith Questions @ www.westminsterumc.org Phone: WUMC 419.648.8151 Phone: Pastor David Burkhart 419.303.6286 Phone: PPRC Chair Kay Hawk 419.649.3375

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