Aug. 24, 2006

 

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

 

Rev. Daniel Busch will preach at Emmanuel UCC in Sandusky this Sunday, August 27^th at 10:00 am.

Prayer Requests

Priscilla Jo Isaacs, wife of Rev. Frank Isaacs, Marion will have knee surgery tomorrow, please keep her in your prayers.

Timely Topics – September 12 – Donald C. Clark, Jr. Counselor at Law   10:30 to 1:30 pm at the Association office.  Brown bag lunch – See monthly mailing for more details.

 

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

 

The next Northwest Association golf outing is scheduled for Tues. Sept. 19 at the Red Hawk course in Findlay.  Tee times will be between 9 and 9:30 a.m.  All are welcome.  Call or email John Bock if you are interested.  419-862-2505   irishtar@aol.com

 

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.     see monthly mailing for registration

 

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.  Donations will also be accepted by sending checks to Peace Community UCC, PO Box 176, Waldo, OH  43356 to purchase kit items.

Lakeshore Regional Gathering Fall 2006 “Seeking Healing” Sunday, Oct. 15^th, St. John’s UCC, Elmore 2-5 pm.  Cost $5    Registration in monthly mailing.

Auglaize Valley Regional Gathering “Kinderfest 2006” November 4, St. Paul’s UCC-New Bremen

$2 per child with a $6 per family maximum cost   9:30 – 10:00 am registration   Event  10 – 1 pm

See attached flyer for registration

 

Jeff Patton Coming to Ft. Seneca

Nationally-known author, speaker, and teacher JEFF PATTON is coming to Ft. Seneca Community Church on Saturday, Oct. 21. Jeff is an expert on prayer, spiritual formation, small groups, and leadership development. A partner with Easum-Bandy & Associates, Jeff is in demand across the U.S. for his powerful teaching and coaching. This will be a GREAT event for church staff, prayer teams, or any church leaders and teachers. See that attached flyer for more information, or contact Pastor Barry Bordenkircher

 

 

URGENT HELP REQUEST -- FT. SENECA CHURCH

Ft. Seneca Community Church, after years of preparation, is launching a new "emergent"-style worship service, called "Breeze," on Sept. 17...but we need HELP! We are looking for several used (but in good condition) sofas, loveseats, lounge chairs, some bar stools, and small coffee/end tables. We need these before Sept. 10 (the date of our preview service). We had a supplier who backed out at the last minute! ANY donations much appreciated! Contact Barry Bordenkircher by phone (419-443-9783) OR email (bbordenkircher@woh.rr.com). We'll come and pick up any offerings at your convenience. We also covet your PRAYERS! Thanks!

 

Back Bay Mission will host Compassion Explosion: Disaster Recovery Blitz October 29 through November 11.  During these two weeks Back Bay will host work camps of groups of 5-25 of skilled persons for housing rehab in the Biloxi area.  Skilled adults are needed and encouraged to register for either week.  Licensed plumbers, electricians, experienced roofers and persons with general construction skills are needed.  Registrations for up to 75 persons will be accepted each week.  A modest fee is charged per individual to assist with the lodging and other program related expenses.  All participants will be housed at Camp Victory also located in the area.  For more information call the Mission at 228-432-0301 or email bbvol@datasync.com People come to the Mission everyday with tremendous needs – they are homeless, jobless, and in need of food and clothes.  Your help to rebuild homes after hurricane Katrina gives hope to these people who have suffered so much.

 

Parish Nurse Program – See attached flyer

 

Small Church Cluster Sponsoring a Work Trip to Louisiana

            The Small Church Cluster is sponsoring a work trip to Louisiana on October 28 to November 5, 2006 to participate in the on-going restoration efforts being coordinated by the South Central Conference.

            The group will be housed at Little Farm UCC in River Rouge. Their skills will be used out in the neighborhood. Work assignments will be determined on a daily basis, according to specific needs at the time; therefore, flexibility will be the most important component of the group’s experience.

            Even now, months after Katrina, the needs of the people are great. Some of you have asked how you can help with this outreach. The answer is twofold. First, the group asks for your prayers – for them as individuals and as a group, and for those in the devastated area, especially those who will touch and change their lives. Secondly, your financial donations are encouraged and appreciated. You may wish to sponsor a volunteer by helping to pay their expense for the week (food, gas money, insurance and $50 per person to stay at the church) or perhaps you would like to contribute toward the purchase of supplies the group will need for their work. They will need $200 a person. Donations can be sent to Ms. Luanne Newlove, PO Box 43, Bloomville, OH 44818.

            Work groups have been cautioned not to bring goods into the area to order to avoid storage problems and the need to deal with unusable items. They are encouraged to purchase supplies, including food for the group’s meals, in New Orleans to help boost the local economy. Any donations leftover at the end of the week will be used to purchase gift cards for needy residents or for the church to purchase more tools and supplies.

            If you would like to join this mission work group, please contact Rev. Roy Howell, Trinity UCC, McCutchenville, 419-981-5808. There are openings still available.

 

Mission Work at Back Bay

Becky Coileman and Deb Oehling (First Congl. UCC-Berlin Heights) recently returned from a week at Back Bay Mission and are willing to do presentations for your church. If interested please contact:

Deb Oehling   Phone: 419-557-7514  oehlind@firelands.

 

Upcoming Events in Outdoor Ministries – see attached file

 

Update your web page
Would you like to update your church webpage, ask webinfo@nwoa.org for help. Visit www.nwoa.org for more Association information.

 

Monthly Mailing

The monthly mailing will be sent over the email by require only. 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  July 06)   $ 216,719

 

 

 

Deadlines and Meeting Dates

 

Upcoming

August

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

September

4        Office Closed/Labor Day

5        Church & Ministry

7        Small Church Cluster, 7:30 pm

Trinity UCC, McCutchenville

8        Monthly Mailing Deadline

9        Finance & Budget Mtg 9:00 am

10      Rev. David Voll Installation-

St. Paul UCC-Oak Harbor 3:00 p.m.

11      Sandusky Valley Clergy

Fairhaven Community, Upper Sandusky

12      Timely Topics 10:30 am – 1:30 pm

13      Stewardship & Caring Mtg 1-3 pm

14      Auglaize Valley Clergy 11:30 am

          Defiance College, Defiance

17      Pastor Jim Oates Recognition

6:00 p.m. Dinner

17      Sandusky Valley Youth Fest

          Peace Community, Waldo

(Grades 6 – 12) 2:30 – 4:00 pm

20      Miami Erie Women Gathering

          Emmanuel, Bluffton 9:30 am

21      Faith Formation Team 10-1 p.m.

21      Church Development 1-4 pm

26      Defiance Women Gathering

          Lytton-Zion UCC-Delta 10:30 am

27      Firelands Clergy Zion UCC (Firelands) 9:30 am

28      Support Committee 11:00 am (Tiffin)

30      Cabinet 9:30 – 2 pm

 

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