Rev. Tom Orth 

new home address

230 W. Washington Ave., Alpena, MI49707989-356-8729

church address

First Congregational UCC, 201 S. Second St., Alpena, MI49707989-356-1795

There are several options to assist with those dealing with the aftermath of the Hurricanes:

1. Financial donations. This allows those closest to the situation to respond to the greatest need. Churches can send their money to the Association Office. It can be designed as Hurricane relief – in this case it will go to Church World Service who will distribute it as needed. It can also be designed for a specific Conference who is working with a disaster plan (such as the Florida Conference or the Ohio Conference).
2. Clean-up kits and Personal Care Kits. These are in great need!!! Below is the list of what is needed (it is also posted on the Association website at nwoa.org). Please remind folks of the importance of the quality of the Clean-up Kits. When dealing with flood clean-up, the scrub brushes need to be sturdy and the recommended cleaner is Clorox 2 (not only do cheap cleaners not work, they freeze and split in freezing temperatures because of the water content). Our closest storage area for kits is in Lima. If you have kits ready, contact Larry or Lori Creeger at 419-649-7368.

This Sunday and Monday, October 3-4 is the Church Professional Event at Templed Hills with a focus on Boundaries.Look forward to a time of learning and fellowship.

Jr. High Fall Fling will take place at Grace UCC in Fostoria on Sunday October 10 from 2:30 – 7 pm. Special Guest will be Eric “The Fish” Paton. Register by emailing Brenda Weslow at bweslow@yahoo.comor call 419-447-3191.Oct. 4 deadline.

SanduskyValley Regional Events “Proclaiming the Word” begins on October 10 at Calvary UCC in Crestline (In Drama and Dance).Regional Events continue on October 17 at First UCC in Marion (Through Music) and end with October 24 at Bloomville UCC in Bloomville (With Children). Register at the Association office by calling 419-447-8323 or email office@nwoa.org.(at this time 2 people have registered)

Auglaize Valley Region Fall Gathering will take place at St. Paul UCC, Wapakoneta on October 17, 2004 from 2 – 6 pm Speaker Rev. Dr. Martha Due “You are the Weakest link. Goodbye!”Pre-register with the Association office by calling 419-447-8323 or email office@nwoa.org by Monday, Oct. 11.(at this time 0 people have registered)

Lakeshore Region Fall Gathering will take place on October 23 beginning at 10 am at the Nu-Vizion Christian Fellowship, 2014 Cherry St., Toledo (Miracle on Cherry Street). Experience hospitality and develop your gift of hospitality. Youth are invited to breakout activities. Register by October 18 at the Association office by calling 419-447-8323 or emailing office@nwoa.org. (at this time 4 people have registered)

Gomer United Church of Christ celebrates their Annual Welsh Weekend, October 2 and 3.Saturday evening is a Noson Lawen Program with information music, drama, comedy.Sunday is the 87^th Annual Gymanfa Ganu (A Singing Festival) which begins at 7 pm.For more information contact the church at 419-642-2681

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OCWM Challenge Goals

We have received a few calls about 2005 Challenge Goals for Our Church’s Wider Mission.The materials are in process.We regret the delay in getting these to you.

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PERCEPT

Would you like more information on how to use PERCEPT in your church, your clergy cluster, your Region? Contact the Church Development Team through the NWOA office; we will contact you and schedule some personal training. KNOW your mission...

KNOW your community.