July 20, 2006

 

Email Address for Rev. Daniel Busch, Association Minister   dlbusch@nwoa.org

 

Rev. Daniel Busch will be preaching at First Congregational UCC in Sandusky, OH at 8:00 am this Sunday July 23rd. Also he will preach at the Installation Service for Rev. Joel Fetter at 3:00 pm on this same day.

Prayer Requests

Please remember Bill Michaels – Chaplain at Parkvue Community in Sandusky as he continues with health issues.  Bill was in the hospital, but is now home.

 

Please pray for Terry Kohanski as she returned to her duties at First UCC in Findlay after a short sabbatical to gain strength.

 

Dr. D. Ross Irons, chief of surgery at Bellevue Hospital, passed away on July 2, 2006.  The funeral service was held on Saturday, July 8, at St. Paul U.C.C. in Bellevue with Rev. Cliff Munger and Rev. Gene Hegemier officiating.   A tribute to Dr. Irons including reflections from the medical staff, employees, Bellevue Hospital Board of Trustees, and the community at large was given by Rev. Marv Rettig.  Dr. Iron was an active and life-long member of Lyme Congregational United Church of Christ.  His skill and compassion as a physician, and his faithful discipleship as a member of Lyme Church will be sadly missed.

 

 

Rev. Joel Fetter – Installation

The Rev. Joel Fetter will be installed at Peace Community UCC in Waldo as Pastor on July 23, 2006 at 3:00 pm.  All are invited!

 

Association Autumn Awakening   Saturday, August 12   10-3 pm   Hurry to register!

Evangelism-Stewardship    *How well does your church tell the good news?

*How well does your church care for what God has provided? **We Can Help!

Rev. Kathryn Matthew Huey, Minister for Covenantal Stewardship/UCC will be speaking on Evangelism in the morning and Stewardship in the afternoon. click here for information on Kathryn Huey    http://www.nwoa.org/nwoa_028.htm
This event will take place at Second UCC, 156 Jefferson St., Tiffin  Cost $5

Registration deadline August 4
 

All Team Event – Saturday, August 26, 2006  Trinity UCC-Tiffin 9:30 – 2:30 pm

For all members of: Regional Coordinating Teams, Ministry Teams, Cabinet, Church Development Team, Deans  

 

Professional Event - Monday, October 16, 2006 

(register to meet your Periodic Review commitment)

(for licensed, lay and ordained ministers)- Mark Your Calendars and plan to attend)

Leader:  Dr. David Greenhaw, President, Eden Theological Seminary

Place:  St. Francis Spirituality Center, Tiffin, Ohio

9:00 a.m. Registration        9:30 a.m. Opening Worship

10:00 am - Noon, 1:00. - 3:00 p.m. Affirmation of Ministry Issues lead by Dr. Greenhaw.

A time of spiritual refreshment and encouragement for ministry.

Lunch:  Noon-1:00 p.m.    Closing Worship (Holy Communion) 3:15-3:45 p.m.

Sponsored by Faith Formation Team      Cost:  $20.00.

Further details and registration forms will be available in the near future.

 

Golf Outing

The group that played golf June 28 is interesting in getting together again on August 9 at Bowling Green.  There is a choice of courses there.  Please let John Bock know if you are interested and available and we discuss which course to play.  419-862-2505 or irishtar@aol.com 

 

Monthly Mailing

The monthly mailing will be sent over the email beginning with the August mailing for those interested. If you would like to receive the mailing by email only please contact Joan Davidson at joan@nwoa.org

                

St. John’s UCC in Genoa

A Saturday afternoon in August 1806 became momentous when five college students gathered in a field to discuss the spiritual needs of those living in Asian countries. When a thunderstorm arose, they took shelter on the side of a haystack and prayed. This gathering came to be called the Haystack Prayer Meeting, launching the modern mission movement.  Global Ministries (of the United Church of Christ and the Disciples of Christ) traces its mission roots to the Haystack Prayer Meeting.  

 

Members of St. John’s UCC in Genoa, Ohio will celebrate the anniversary of the Haystack Prayer Meeting on Sunday, July 30 in an outdoor worship event at 10:30 a.m.  A large haystack (actually—a straw stack) will be built on the front lawn of the church grounds by members of the church prior to the service to help commemorate the event.  Pastor Steven Simpson will preach a sermon entitled, “Haystack” from the Great Commission text of Matthew 28:16-20.  Global Ministries and other missions supported by the church will be lifted up in prayer.

Lemonade and refreshments will be served after the service and children will be invited to “play in the hay.”  Wide-brimmed hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, shorts, and sandals are all welcome attire for this outdoor service.

 

“Home Coming Sunday” Trinity UCC, McCutchenville July 30^th  100^th Anniversary Celebration

Come, Worship, Share, and Rejoice – enjoy old friendships – join in or listen to the homecoming choir – stay for the luncheon following worship – celebrate and reminisce 100 years of Trinity UCC with Friends and Family. The day will begin with worship at 10:00 am. Come join in this day!

 

Grace United Church of Christ, Fostoria  Chicken BBQ, Friday August 4 from 4 to 7 p.m. 4481 US Route 23 North in Fostoria. Complete dinner and beverage and dessert for $8.00 donation.  For reservations call 419-435-6733. Everyone welcome.

 

St. John’s UCC, Milan Chicken BBQ & Bake Sale  Sunday, August 6^th  4:00 – 7:00 pm

Located on the corner of Mason & Thomas Roads, Milan 

 

Union UCC, Bascom 24^th Annual Summerfest  Friday - August 11^th  4:40 – 7:30 pm. Arthur Treachers Chicken, Fish and Shrimp, Watermelon and Ice Cream   Evergreen Building at Meadowbrook Park, Bascom.

 

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Monthly Mailing

The monthly mailing will be sent over the email beginning with the August mailing for those interested. If you would like to receive the mailing by email only please contact Joan Davidson at joan@nwoa.org.

    

Help us meet our  OCWM Goal for 2006

Goal for 2006 - $ 495,000     (as of  June 06)   $ 184,063

 

The Board of Directors of the Ohio Conference is Accepting Applications for Grants from The Ohio Conference Make a Difference Endowment Fund.  Deadline for receiving application is Aug. 15, 2006. Grants will be announced October 1, 2006.       http://www.nwoa.org/monthlymailings.pdf

 

 

Deadlines and Meeting Dates

 

Upcoming

July

22      Finance & Budget Committee 9-12 pm

23      Rev. Joel Fetter Installation- Peace Community UCC, Waldo  3:00 pm

25      Deans Meeting 10 -1 pm

31      Support Committee noon, Fairhaven Community, Upper Sandusky

August

1        Church & Ministry

2        Firelands Clergy & Families 3-6 p.m. Swim; 6:00p.m. Grilling.

          The Boitel Residence

            2253 Cedar Point Rd., Sandusky

3        Church Development The Oasis at West Elm, Lima

6        Small Church Cluster Picnic

          Camp Trinity, Upper Sandusky Potluck 5 pm

7        Monthly Mailing Deadline

10      Auglaize Valley South Clergy 11:30 am Auglaize RCT 1:30 pm

12      Association Autumn Awakening Evangelism/Stewardship Event

          Second UCC, Tiffin 10 – 3 pm

24      Sandusky Valley RCT, 5 p.m.   St. John’s UCC -Mansfield

26      All Team Leaders Event 9:30 am Trinity UCC, Tiffin

28      Lakeshore RCT  5:00 pm  Congregational UCC, Castalia

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Joan Davidson
Northwest Ohio Association, UCC
416 Wentz St.
Tiffin, OH  44883
419-447-8323
joan@nwoa.org