October 26, 2005

 

 

 

 

Auglaize Valley Event, “Sandwiched in Faith” happens on Sunday at St. Paul’s UCC, Van Wert.  If you have not registered, do so immediately.

 

Stewardship Questionnaire.  This was included in the September and October Monthly Mailing.  Please return by November 15.

 

Fall Youth Event (“It Only Takes a Spark”). Are your registrations in for this terrific conference-wide senior high event?  November 18-20 at Round Lake Christian Assembly, with Josh and Andra as guest speakers.  Registrations due November 7.

 

Nu_Vizion and Events of October 15 in North Toledo

Here is a link to a pastoral letter from Pastor Will regarding his experiences during the events in North Toledo on October 15, and also articulating the deeper issues involved in the situation in our neighborhood. Feel free to share the attached in your own context as you see fit.  Any and all questions regarding these documents can be addressed via email nuvizioncf@sbcglobal.net or by phone 419-241-9358.

 

Visiting Missionary - Erin Larsen, who serves with Global Ministries in Paraguay, will be visiting congregations in the Ohio Region on January 20 - February 22, 2006.  If you are interested in seeing if a visit to your congregation would be possible, please contact Debbie McDonald by phone at (330) 864-4256 or by e-mail at drm1011@hotmail.com.  All the Sundays are already reserved so please keep in mind any mid-week or other opportunities that your congregation might create.

 

Gatherings to welcome the Rev. Dan Busch.  We are seeking two churches in each Region who will be willing to host “An Evening with the new Association Minister”.  This involves coffee, cookies and a warm welcome to Dan and to your neighboring churches.  Hopefully these will happen over the next 3-4 months.  If you are interested, contact Joan Davidson at the Association office for more information.

 

Char Burch will be moving to Missouri on October 26.  As of October 25, any emails or contacts should be made directly to the Association Office.  Thank you!

 

Ordination Anniversaries in 2005

Rev. David Noss          55th Anniversary           Sept. 10, 1950

 

RECENT EMAIL & MAIL CHANGES and ADDITIONS

If your personal (or church) email address or mailing address has recently changed, let us know!

 

 

Prayer Requests

 

 

Deadlines and Meeting Dates

 

 

Upcoming

October

30        Small Church Cluster Choir Fest - Fairhaven, Upper Sandusky, 3 pm

30        Sandusky Valley Regional Event - Fairhaven, Upper Sandusky, 3pm

 

November

1          Church and Ministry

1          Lay School 7:15 pm

5          Finance & Budget 9 - noon

6          Auglaize Valley Fall Gathering - St. Paul’s, Van Wert  2:30-6:30 pm

7          Sandusky Valley Clergy - Pour House, Upper Sandusky 11:30 am

7          Monthly Mailing Deadline

8          CUE Meeting 9:00 am

9          Timely Topics 10:30 – 1:30 pm

10                Auglaize Valley South Clergy - Lima 11:30 – 1:30 pm

15        Personnel 9:30 – noon

15        Lakeshore RCT  Castalia  5 pm

15        Lay School 7:15 pm

16        Periodic Support Consultation  - Zion-Fireside UCC, Bellevue

17        Faith Formation 10 - 2 pm

17        Church Development Team 2-4 pm

17        Executive Committee 4 pm

18-20   Ohio Conference Fall Youth Event

24-25   Office Closed

29        Nominating Committee 2 – 4 pm

30        Firelands Clergy

 

 

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