The Vine - Communication from the Northwest Ohio Association UCC

Aug. 2, 2006

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

Rev. Daniel Busch was the preacher at Point Place UCC in Toledo last Sunday, July 30. He will be at St. Paul’s UCC in St. Marys at 10:00 am this Sunday August 6.

Prayer Requests

Please Pray for Tracy Hughes has she and another fellow was attacked in Hebron. She is currently a part of the Christian Peacemaker Team in that area. Read Tracy’s letter – attached to this email.

Association Autumn Awakening Saturday, August 12 10-3 pm Hurry to register! Deadline Friday, Aug. 4

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

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

Nu-Vizion UCC, Toledo Open House – September 16 1-5 pm See flyer attached

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.

The Bridge Coffeehouse Update The Oasis at West Elm, Lima August 3 See flyer attached

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.

Sandusky Valley Regional Youth The Youth of the Sandusky Valley Region are going to join together on Sunday, September 17th from 2:30-4 p.m. at Peace Community UCC, Waldo to assemble Personal Care Kits. These Personal Care Kits are distributed through the Ohio Disaster Response Team.

We need your help! Youth in 6th-12th grade are welcome to participate. We also need congregations to gather supplies for these kits. Even if you don't have youth or will be unable to participate, your help would be appreciated. You may contact Pastor Joel (740-726-2808)with questions or to make arrangements to pick up the items. EACH KIT NEEDS THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: a bar of soap, a wash cloth and a hand towel, a disposable razor, a small container of shave cream, six band aids, a tooth brush, a small tube of tooth paste, a comb, a small container of deodorant, and a nail file. 1 Gallon Zip-Lock bags are needed

The Power of Prayer – Community UCC – Fort Seneca October 21.06 See flyer attached

Community UCC-Fort Seneca celebrates with Christmas In July

On July 16^th Community UCC had a "Christmas in July" service at Ft. Seneca, and Nu-Vizion was the recipient of all the gifts. A van load of wrapped gifts were taken to Nu-Vizion (items for their "wish list") and Lily Stuart had TONS of fun opening all the "Christmas gifts'!

Nu-Vizion UCC, Toledo Request

Hello Everyone,

Many of you know that Nu-Vizion has been running a Kids Group all summer to help provide a positive way for kids in our neighborhood to spend their time. The gang presence near the church has been heightened for several months, although I know God heard our prayers about that because one gang house has been vacated. Anyway, we run program on a skeleton crew Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 1-5 PM. Some friends of the ministry have accurately described it as "Doing VBS for 12 straight weeks". It is quite tiring. But boy do we love the kids God sends to us.

We planned program from 1-5PM because with our limited resources we didn't want to have to serve a meal each day. However, we have learned that many of our kids come hungry to the program each day and then devour anything that we offer. We have begun to serve a meal in place of a "snack" each day and find our kids eating three PB&J sandwiches or hot dogs. We know God has sent them here for their daily bread.

Our staff (paid and volunteer) have been providing meals for up to 20 ravenous kids each day. After a month of programming, we need some help. Would you be willing to donate some food for their meals? It could be as simple as bread, peanut butter and jelly for sandwiches or as complicated as a home cooked meal. Our kids get very excited about fresh fruit and vegetables. You could drop something off or come down and meet the kids. We, and they, would be grateful for anything you could offer.

If you are interested, leave a message at the church (419) 241-9358.

So many of you have done so much for Nu-Vizion financially, by donating goods and clothing, or by giving your time. We are grateful for your abundant support. God Bless You.

Sincerely, Shelley Stuart

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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

August

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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