June 20, 2007
Email Address for Rev. Daniel Busch, Association Minister dlbusch@nwoa.org
Rev. Daniel Busch is attending General Synod this week and will be back to the office on July 2nd.
Office schedule for the next couple weeks, due to vacation time.
Dan will be at out of the office until July 2nd.
Joan will be gone from June 25th until July 2nd.
Carolyn will be gone from July 3 until July 9th.
Prayer Requests
Please pray for the on going illness of Pat Danner’s family. Pat’s son is having a re-occurrence of cancer and her husband is still receiving chemo. Remember this family in your prayers.
We have received word the Dorothy Margard, widow of Rev. Werner
Margard, passed away May 30, 2007 at her home in Shelby at 100 years. Rev.
Margard and Dorothy was married on October 28, 1928 and he preceded her in
death on Feb. 6, 1961. Dorothy was a 2nd grade teacher for the
Crestline and Ontario school systems for many years. She also taught school
during the war years in the Crawford County area. She was a member of the
Calvary United Church of Christ, Crestline. She is survived by a son and
daughter-in-law, Werner L. and Joan Margard Jr., Dublin and a daughter and
son-in-law, Karen and Robert Reimsnyder, Shelby. Five grandchildren; and
eight great-grandchildren. Our deepest sympathy to this family.
UCC at 50
Resources available to your congregation as you join in the celebration of our 50th Anniversary. Call the UCC Resources Center to order 800-537-3394
A copy of our 50th anniversary hymn, God our Maker, Whose First Summons. Written by noted hymn writer, Carl Daw, this hymn can be used in UCC settings during our anniversary year as a way to reflect on our theme, “Let it Shine!”
50th anniversary DVD – The UCC@50 –yesterday’s visionaries, today’s voices. This DVD is in two parts. Part 1 is an informative and lively walk through our 50 year timeline, a great way to help your congregation learn about our 50 years as well as a resource for years to come for use with new member classes. Part 2 is a thoughtful reflection by UCC young adults about our future, challenging us to deeper connections with one another and with God. $19.99
A Unique Study Guide for the 50th anniversary of the UCC. Available for download online at UCC.ORG/50/STUDYGUIDE.PDF Order printed copies for UCC Resources. $5 each plus S&H
50th Anniverary Posters 11” x 17” 5 for $5, plus shipping
UCC @50 our history our future. 96-page keepsake can be yours for only $6.95 per copy
(We have this in the office to purchase for $6)
General Synod
UCC's 26th General Synod proceedings coming to a computer near you
Interested in the following the action of the UCC's 26th General Synod, but unable to make the trip to Hartford Conn.? You can stay in touch by tuning in on the web. The church is planning extensive web coverage of General Synod, June 22-26, when the denomination celebrates its 50th anniversary with record attendance and high-profile speakers. "We will once again provide gavel-to-gavel webstreaming at ucc.org," says the Rev. Robert Chase, the UCC's communication director. "The world is coming to Hartford, even if it means online viewing from your personal computer." All plenary sessions at the Hartford Civic Center will be shown in real time and in their entirety, and visitors to the UCC's homepage should be able to locate the streaming with little or no difficulty. (Users with dial-up modems, however, may experience slower response.)
Chase says once-emerging streaming technology now has become commonplace, even expected. "When General Synod met in Providence (in 1999), we had only 300 people watch via the internet," Chase recalls. "Four years later, that number jumped to 3,000 in Minneapolis (in 2003) and then reached 36,000 only two years later in Atlanta." The number of this year's web viewers is expected to climb, since Synod includes many high-profile speakers. Among those slated to appear are Bill Moyers, Dr. Walter Briggeman, Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill., and member of Trinity UCC in Chicago), Marian Wright Edelman and others. In addition to webstreaming, United Church News and its team of volunteer professional reporters and photographers from across the United States will provide continuously updated news stories, features and photos at during the five-day event. A daily news digest, which will be distributed to Synod goers each morning, also will be available online in .pdf form. Learn more about Synod.
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Bridge Coffee House at the Oasis on West Elm United Church of Christ in Lima, OH is back TOMORROW evening Thursday, June 21, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. The dates of the Coffee House are as follows:
June 21, 28 July 12, 19, 26 August 2, 9, 16
Nu-Vizion UCC, Toledo
HOME SHOW
Reserve Saturday, July 7th 2007 from 2:00-5:00pm for the first ever "Nu-Vizion The @ Home Show!"
This event will include a Nu-Vizion Praise Band Concert, opportunity for Q and A about worship style and contemporary music, fun, fellowship and hearty munchies! More details to follow very, very soon! Watch you email for updates! God's Peace, Kathryn
Pizza with Nu-Vizion (TOMORROW)
In case you didn't get enough the first time, Nu-Vizion will be holding another benefit night at Jo-Jo's Pizza on Monroe street on Thursday, June 21 from 4-10 PM. Please check out the attached flyer for more information!
Thank you to everyone for participating last month, and we look forward to eating with you sometime soon!
Peace Bubble comes to Northwest!
Singer-Songwriter Jerry Leggett, a UCC minister, will share a musical menu that includes classic peace standards by the Beatles, Bob Dylan and Tracy Chapman, plus a mix of his own soul-stirring Leggett originals. Jerry began a yearlong, nationwide peace mission in January, with stops at 50 UCC churches in observance of the denominations 50th anniversary celebration. His rousing, live music will take place on an intimate sound stage-a converted, tear-shaped, vintage RV that has been christened “The Peace Bubble.”
The tour is “a nonsectarian, nonpartisan effort to celebrate the ideals that make for peace in the heart and peace in the world,” says Leggett.”
sample music can be found at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=II4kyCOsllA
For more information about the concert and Jerry Leggett go to www.peacebubble.org
The people of
Steuben Church
invite you to hear Jerry Leggett and his Peace Bubble tour. His concert is
scheduled for Wednesday, July
11 at 12 noon
on the historic Steuben Square. (In event of rain, we’ll move into
the sanctuary.) You’re invited, too, to a potluck lunch at 11:30 AM. You can
find a map to Steuben on our website.
First UCC in Fremont will host the Peace Bubble Tour on July 13th with a new peace pole being dedicated at 7:00 pm followed by the concert. Picnic begins at 6:00pm, bring your own blanket or lawn chair and a picnic supper or purchase a hotdog and cold drink at the church. Sing along with the songs of the ‘60s and hear new songs. A freewill offering will be taken to support Jerry Leggett’s Peace Tour
The Peace Bubble is coming to Zion UCC, Fireside, July 19th 7 pm. Outdoor Concert on the parsonage lawn next to the church. 13525 Twp. Rd. 178, Bellevue, OH. Your are invited to bring a lawn chair, relax and envision a more peaceful world, believing that another world is possible. There is no charge. A freewill offering will be taken to support this mission. In case of inclement weather the concert will be held in the church sanctuary.
The Peace Bubble will be at First UCC in Sandusky on August 11th. From 11am to 2pm there will be a Graven Horst chicken Barbeque. The concert will begin at noon with a peace pole dedication. There will be games for the kids, ice cream provided by Big Brother/Big Sisters, and a mission fair.
Church Professional Event! Mark your calendar October 1, 2007
Speaker Rev. John Thomas, General Minister and President of the UCC
Location: Heidelberg College, Tiffin
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
First United Church of Christ, 1500 Tiffin Road, Fremont, Ohio
Wednesday July 25th 4:00pm to 7:00pm eat in the air conditioning or outside under the canopy
Chicken Noodle Soup, Vegetable Soup, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Shredded Chicken Sandwiches
Sloppy Joe Sandwiches, Baked Goods , Homemade Ice Cream, Shop at the Bazaar
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
The First United Church of Christ, Marblehead, OH will be holding its Annual Ice Cream Social on Saturday, July 7th from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be plenty of great food for sale such as bratwurst, shredded chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, homemade pies and baked goods, root beer floats, pop, coffee and of course, our very own Men’s Fellowship Homemade Ice Cream. The Ottawa County Blue Grass Boys will be entertaining the crowds from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. The Women will also be holding their annual bag sale in the church basement as well. So come for lunch and stay for supper, you won’t want to miss it!
2007 Ohio Conference Annual Gathering Saturday, July 28
Villa Milano Conference Center, Shrock Road, Columbus
The Unexpected Presence Keynote speaker: Luther K. Snow
Author of The Power of Asset Mapping, How Your Congregation Can Act on Its Gifts
Nomination of the new Conference Minister
On Saturday, May 19th the Ohio Conference Board of Directors approved the nomination of the Rev. Robert Molsberry to be the new Conference Minister for the Ohio Conference. Bob will be called by election to this position at the Conference Annual Gathering on Saturday, July 28 at the Villa Milano Conference Center in Columbus.
In recommending Bob to the Board of Directors the search committee wrote: “The Rev. Robert Molsberry brings many gifts and skills to the Ohio Conference that are particularly appropriate during this transitional time and will serve the church well throughout his tenure, if called. He is a person of strong faith. He has demonstrated an ability to adapt well to new situations. He is adept at working with diverse communities and is able to build consensus among those with whom he works. He is a strong communicator. The Committee is convinced that the Rev. Molsberry is the right person at the right time to lead our Ohio Conference.” Plan to be at the Annual Gathering to meet and call Bob as our next Ohio Conference Minister. An informal gathering to meet Bob will be held on Friday evening, July 27th at Westerville Community UCC, 770 County Line Road, Westerville.
Outdoor Ministries Sponsored Fall Work Days
Pilgrim Hills Saturday September 22, 2007 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Templed Hills Saturday October 6, 2007 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
As we get closer to the work dates we will update the web site concerning specific work projects for each site, tools and/or supplies that would be helpful to bring. Lunch will be provided for the volunteers. Please let us know how many volunteers will be attending from your church or in your group. You may contact us by email campregistrar@ocucc.org or by phone 1800 282-0740 ext. 209 or 207 Helen Schultz,Registrar
Transitions in the Ohio Conference Columbus office
When you call or visit the Ohio Conference office in Columbus, you will notice some changes made necessary by the financial constraints affecting us all. The position of Receptionist/Distribution Coordinator, held by Ann Emrick for more than 20 years, was eliminated in early May. Most of her duties will be handled by other staff. Telephone callers are now greeted by a recorded message giving automated options to reach staff members. A list of staff extension numbers is given below.
Staff Extensions: Pam Brown – 202, Cindy Cox – 214, Joyce Decker – 200, Jill Glass (CSE) – 218, Deborah Hall – 216, Philip Hart – 203, Forrest Hoppe (CSE) – 219, Lesley Jones – 209, Helen Schultz – 207, Cynthia Speller – 212
In another cost-saving measure, the Conference has given up the large and small meeting rooms, kitchen and storage areas leased for the past 12 years at 6161 Busch Boulevard. Savings will total about $20,000 a year. The Conference signed a new lease for the remaining office space that runs until the end of 2008. Meetings usually held in those rooms will need to be held in a local church or other location instead. A small meeting room (space for about 8 people) will be available in a few weeks within the main Conference office.
Pamela Brown, Administrative Assistant
Ohio Conference UCC
pamb@ocucc.org
The 2008 Ohio Ministries Convocation January 28-29, 2008 at University Plaza Hotel, Columbus, OH
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Monthly Mailing
The monthly mailing will be sent over the email by request only. If you would like to receive the mailing by email please contact Joan Davidson at joan@nwoa.org.
Deadlines and Meeting Dates
Upcoming
June
22-26 General Synod Meeting - Hartford, CT
July
4 Office Closed – 4th of July
9 Monthly Mailing Deadline
10 Church & Ministry Meeting
12 Lakeshore RCT 5:30 pm - St. Stephens, Sandusky
12 Auglaize Valley South Clergy – Old Barn Outback Restaurant in Lima 11:30 am
14 Finance & Budget Mtg 9:00 am
17 Stewardship & Caring Mtg - 3:30-5 pm Tiffin
19 Faith Formation Ministry Team 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
25 Personnel Committee 10 - Noon
28 Ohio Conference Gathering Villa Milano Conference Center
Shrock Road, Columbus
October 1, 2007 Fall Professional Event – Rev. John Thomas, Speaker
Heidelberg College, Tiffin
November 10th Auglaize Valley Kinderfest Children’s Event, St. Paul UCC, New Bremen
Theme “Let’s Go Fishing”
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