910 E. Third St., Ottawa, OH 45875 Telephone: 419.523.9901 / 800.589.7828 Fax: 419.523.3479 Email [email protected]Website: www.nwpumc.org Weekly Bulletin March 23, 2016 Leipsic Leadership Series Weekly Prayer A Call to Prayer TARRP Event Spiritual Formation Retreat Emmaus Local Church & Community Events News from around the Connection 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 Leipsic Leadership Series Saturday, April 23, 2016 9:00 AM—4:00 PM Leipsic United Methodist Church 127 W. Main St., Leipsic, OH Presenter: Dr. Leonard Sweet Clergy and Church Leaders The Leipsic Leadership Series provides the opportunity to hear leading voices in the area of building leaders for the 21st Century church. This year the speaker is Dr. Leonard Sweet and he will be focusing on the need for the leader to be driven by Vision. Dr. Sweet’s latest book, “From Tablet to Table ”, will be available to all participants on the day of the event. This event is co-sponsored by the Leipsic United Methodist Church and the Northwest Plains District. Register online at http://www.northwestplainsdistrict.org/district/ northwestplains/ Cost is $35.00 (includes seminar & lunch) Scholarships are available. Please contact the district office for details—800.589.7828|419.523.9901.
Leipsic Leadership Series Saturday, April 23, 2016
9:00 AM—4:00 PM
Leipsic United Methodist Church
127 W. Main St., Leipsic, OH
Presenter: Dr. Leonard Sweet
Clergy and Church Leaders The Leipsic Leadership Series provides the opportunity to hear leading voices in the area of building leaders for the 21st Century church. This year the speaker is Dr. Leonard Sweet and he will be focusing on the need for the leader to be driven by Vision. Dr. Sweet’s latest book, “From Tablet to Table”, will be available to all participants on the day of the event. This event is co-sponsored by the Leipsic United Methodist Church and the Northwest Plains District.
Register online at http://www.northwestplainsdistrict.org/district/northwestplains/ Cost is $35.00 (includes seminar & lunch) Scholarships are available. Please contact the district office for details—800.589.7828|419.523.9901.
Town and Rural Resources Program From Charity to Changing Lives
April 9, 9am-4pm at John Stewart UMC, Upper Sandusky Enabling others is part of the disadvantage of charity. Learn how to move beyond enabling to help improve and change lives. Dr. Mike Linger will present how toxic, demeaning, and dependent charity can be and how the House of the Carpenter helps with immediate needs, yet moves people beyond receiving basic charity toward changing lives. Rev. Debra Ketcham will also share a format which has improved and changed lives in amazing ways. Each participant will come away with specific ways to shift away from charity to being ‘change agents’ which improve lives. Cost is $20.00/person or $15.00/per person with three or more from the same church/charge. Find brochure here or contact [email protected] or 614.580.2382. Deadline is March 28.
Town and Rural Resource Program is a consortium of clergy from East and West Ohio Conferences
dedicated to providing educational opportunities and ministry enhancement programs to town and
country congregations across the state of Ohio. TARRP's mission is to create workshops/academies/
training that develop stronger leadership in town and country places, so there is more effective procla-
mation, nurturing, and outreach taking place, all for the transformation of the world in Jesus' name.
TARRP trainings are offered to you at a greatly reduced cost, provided by your apportionment dollars
through grants from East and West Ohio Conferences and the General Board of Global Ministries
Clergy/Laity Spiritual Formation Retreat
The Northwest Plains Spiritual Formation Team invites you to a Spiri-tual Formation Retreat to be held April 25-26 at the Spiritual Life Center, Maria Stein, OH (located in Mercer County).
We have invited Rev. Dr. Dwight Judy, Professor Emeritus of Spiritual Formation at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois, and retired Elder in The United Methodist Church to lead the retreat.
Come away for a time of retreat. Experience personal renewal as Christ’s love again meets our own heart’s deepest longings. In our noisy and anxious culture, we invite you to a time of quiet. Join us for respite and inspiration through Centering Prayer and “praying the scriptures” together. Teresa of Avila’s methods of prayer will guide us, leading us through the Prayer of Quiet into Divine Presence. Perhaps the “peace of God which passes all understanding” will visit us (Phil. 4:7). Registration information at http://www.northwestplainsdistrict.org/district/northwestplains/event/nwp-clergylaity-spiritual-retreat
The historical Jesus will be considered at Lifetree Café on Thursday, March 31, 7-8pm. The program, titled “Who Was Jesus—Really?” features a filmed interview with Greg Stier, author of Out-break , and Richard Lawrence, author of The Jesus-Centered Life.
Admission to these 60-minute events is free. Lifetree Café is located in The Bachwell Center for Music and Dance at 116 N. Washington Street, Van Wert, Ohio.
Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual,
comfortable setting. Questions may be directed to Van Wert First United Methodist Church at 419.238.0631
Pastor Bill Cronk sermon titled: "What Makes Good Friday Good"
Communion will be observed
Public Welcome!
Free Community Breakfast at Westside UMC, Lima map Saturday, March 26, 9:00 -11:00 am Public Welcome!
Community Meal at Pandora UMC map
The Pandora United Methodist Church will be hosting a FREE Community Meal on Wednesday, March 30,
5:30 to 7:00 pm in the church fellowship hall, 108 E. Washington Street, Pandora. The meal this month is
provided by Sprunger Insurance. The menu is spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, dessert, and beverage.
Yada, Knowing God Seminar, May 20-22 at Silver Creek UMC map
Friday evening: Worship and Prayer @ 7 pm (Free and Open to the public) Don and Kathy Hershman will begin with Don leading us Friday evening with Prayer and Worship
Saturday Seminar: Begins at 9 am worship (snacks and meal included) Last session on Saturday is scheduled for 3:15 -5:30pm Cost is $20 per person (CEU’s may be available for an additional $5) Scholarships are available upon request.
Saturday evening healing service: 7pm (Free and Open to the public)
Sunday morning service: 9 am at Silver Creek UMC (Free and Open to the public) Don and Kathy will bring the message and a time of Prayer and Worship to conclude their visit.
The Hershmans have taught in various Conferences and Districts of the United Methodist Church as well as Aldersgate Renewal Ministries national conferences.
To register for Saturday’s seminar or for more details, please phone Pastor Mark Bishop at 419.788.5698, [email protected].
Embark on a VBS Adventure That Will Light Their Way! Group’s VBS FunShop—Training With a Twist!
This is your team’s chance to learn about Group’s Cave Quest VBS, and get connected with other VBSers from area churches. At our VBS FunShop, we’ll help jump start your VBS! You’ll learn time-saving and budget-stretching tips from Group’s VBS veterans. This hands-on-training gives practical pointers on everything VBS—including what’s new, fundrais-ing, recruiting, decorating, and cleanup! You’ll learn to plan, coordinate, do effective follow-up, and pull off your church’s best VBS ever! And you’ll experience a full day’s worth of station rota-tions and receive exclusive decoration tips and ideas! Plus, these networking sessions help you coordinate sharing high-cost items and decorating resources with other churches in our area. Learn how to transform your church into a colossal cave without having to mine for gold! Advance Online Registration: $20 per person until March 26 through group.com/vbsfunshop. Registration at the door: $28 per person. BONUS: • Exclusive giveaway for participants • Win FREE Group products If you are using Cave Quest this year, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to make some new friends in ministry or reunite with your VBS buddies. Join our spelunking team and get lots of rock-solid tips for your 2016 VBS! See you there!
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April 2, 2016 from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM Paulding United Methodist Church
Creating a Legacy Seminar April 16 Does your church have a legacy-building plan designed to equip your future
ministry? Join us for a seminar dedicated to helping you understand why the
development of a proactive planned giving program is essential to your future.
Held at the West Ohio Conference Center, Saturday, April 16, 10:00am–3:00
pm. Information and registration http://tiny.cc/yk029x.
Harry Denman Nominations Sought The awards honor United Methodists in each conference whose exceptional
evangelism brings people into a life-transforming relationship with Jesus Christ.
Each year, annual conferences join the Foundation for Evangelism in recognizing one youth, one clergy member
and one layperson in their conference. Be praying about this opportunity. The WOC will announce the deadline
soon.
Read more http://foundationforevangelism.org/grants/harry-denman-evangelism-award/
Young Preachers Festival and Conference July 21-22, Leawood, Kansas Raising up the next generation of young preachers For The United Methodist Church
The Young Preachers Festival is part of a movement to raise up the next genera-tion of young preachers for The United Methodist Church. The United Method-ist Church of the Resurrection, Leawood Kansas, is honored to host this second
annual event in partnership with the General Board of Higher Education Ministry (GBHEM). You are invited to this do not miss gathering designed for young leaders 16-34 who are exploring their call to min-istry or current leaders looking to take their preaching gifts to the next level. Info and registration—www.youngpreachersfestival.org, [email protected]—913.232.4139.
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2016 West Ohio Annual Conference
This year's session is again held at Lakeside Chautauqua and will begin on Sunday, June 5 at 5:30 pm with Laity Session and end with Closing Worship on Wednesday, June 8 at 5 pm. To register, go to westohioumc.org and click on Register for Events.
More information about this year’s session http://www.westohioumc.org/ac/2016.
Holy Thursday — On this night, Christians commemorate the supper Jesus
shared with his disciples before his crucifixion, when Jesus washed the disciples'
feet and instituted the sacrament of the Holy Communion. Worship resources
from Discipleship Ministries http://www.umcdiscipleship.org/worship/church-
civic-holidays/holy-thursday-2016.
Every day to us is Easter: Experience resurrection all year long On Easter, many United Methodists sing, “Every day to us is Easter, with its resur-
rection song.” These words open the last verse of “Easter People Raise Your
Voices” (United Methodist Hymnal #304) penned by United Methodist pastor the
Rev. William M. James. The hymn reminds us that we celebrate renewal every day.
Read more http://tiny.cc/k8b99x.
Support Global Health Through Turbo Tax The General Council on Finance and Administration (GCFA) is offering a Turbo Tax
discount for the denomination.
According to GCFA, “a portion of your purchase price will be donated by Turbo Tax
to support a global health initiative as part of the Four Areas of Focus of The
United Methodist Church. This is an initiative led by the General Board of Global Ministries in an effort to pro-
tect children globally from preventable causes of death and diseases through prenatal and pediatric care in
some of the most remote areas in the world.”
Complete your taxes online and support the Global Health Advance #3021770.
VBS: 10 TIPS FOR BUILDING A SUCCESSFUL VOLUNTEER TEAM
1. Pray before enlisting team members, and then pray for team members regu-larly.
2. Be interested in them personally, not just the job they can perform. It’s all about relationships.
3. When a team member responds to an idea or responsibility negatively, don’t assume the person’s negative reaction is about you. Do not let negativity derail you, your team meetings and your team. Read more http://tiny.cc/yyf99x.
VBS: 10 TIPS FOR BUILDING A SUCCESSFUL VOLUNTEER TEAM
Contemporary Worship Leader St. Paul’s UMC in Findlay is seeking a worship/band leader who has a strong faith in Christ for our contemporary service. This is a part time position which includes the following responsibilities:
Lead the praise band in rehearsals and during Sunday morning worship
Must be able to lead vocally as well as instrumentally (guitar, keyboard, or other instrument)
Coordinate and plan the music for the service in conjunction with the pastors. Please send resume to [email protected] with Worship Leader Search in the subject line. For more information, please contact Barry or Laurie at 419.422.4131.
Praise and Worship Leader Vaughnsville Community United Methodist Church is in need of a part-time Praise and Worship Leader
for the contemporary worship service. Worship Leader will need to lead with a keyboard or guitar.
Interested persons should contact Rev. Tom Brown, 419.604.3854.
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