July 5, 2007
Email Address for Rev. Daniel Busch, Association Minister dlbusch@nwoa.org
Rev. Daniel Busch will be preaching this Sunday, July 8th at St. John’s UCC in Kenton at 8:30 and 10:30 am.
Prayer Requests
Peggy Koons the wife of Rev. Paul Koons passed away on Friday, June 29, 2007. She had been fighting cancer for 15 years. A service is scheduled at 11:00 a.m. this Saturday, July 7, at the United Church of Bernardston, Mass., Paul's last pastorate before he retired. They are indicating the Music Department at the United Church of Bernardston to receive memorials. The church address is PO Box 503, Bernardston, Mass. 01337. Paul's home address is 353 Stonehenge Lane, Poultney, VT 05764, phone 802-287-2524. email is rpkoons2000@yahoo.com. Paul was pastor of Faith Community UCC in Toledo from 1984-1991. Peggy is survived by her husband, Rev. R. Paul Koons, son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Cerile, daughter Michelle, grandson Charlie, and brother Gary Baker of Pioneer, Ohio. Our deepest sympathy to the Koons family.
Paul Deppen to be Honored
The Rev. Paul Deppen, Pastor Emeritus of St. John’s UCC, Genoa will be honored for 55 years of ordained ministry on July 22, 2007 at the 10:30 a.m. worship service. Following worship the congregation will honor Paul, who was ordained on June 21, 1952, and his wife, Marilyn, at a reception hosted by St. John’s worship committee. Friends from other sister churches are welcome to come and join in the celebration and/or to send remembrances and notes of congratulations (to be read to Paul during the festivities) to St. John’s at 1213 Washington St., Genoa OH 43430 or by email at office@stjohnsgenoa.com .
Bridge Coffee House at the Oasis on West Elm United Church of Christ in Lima, OH
The dates of the Coffee House are as follows: July 12, 19, 26 August 2, 9, 16 7:00 p.m.
Nu-Vizion UCC, Toledo
Nu Vizion Worship Team Concert See flyer attached!
This Saturday, July 7th from 2:00-5:00pm. 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.
Volunteers needed
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Grace and Peace to you from your brothers and sisters at Nu-Vizion UCC! We are in the midst of our re-vamped summer program. Our basement is still torn back to studs and carpetless! And yet we have been blessed with average attendance of 25 children from the surrounding neighborhood. We have 40 children registered and expect the numbers to continue to grow over the remaining 8 weeks of program.
Our volunteer force is committed and gifted but we are still in need of some volunteers particularly given the growing numbers we anticipate. If you are able to volunteer for a single day or on an ongoing basis we'd love to hear from you. We need shepherds to travel with various age groups, assistant shepherds for some groups with growing numbers, assistance with crafts, games and general set up and clean up.
Program runs on Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00 pm to 3:45pm.
May God bless you all in Christ Jesus! Kathryn Helleman
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. You 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 Congregational UCC in Sandusky on August 11th. From 11am to 2pm there will be a Jerry Gravenhurst 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.
"Inspiring Generosity" Workshop by Margaret Mills and Nancy Ackley will be held at Spencerville UCC, Spencerville, OH, Sept 8, 9:30am-2:30pm, lunch included, $8. It is being sponsored by the Auglaize Valley Region Coordinating Team. Watch for monthly mailing flyer!
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!
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Emmanuel UCC in Bluffton will be hosting an Ice Cream Social on Thursday, July 19 from 4 until 7. The cost for the meal will remain the same - $6 for adults and $3 for children 10 and under. We will be serving chicken or barbeque beef sandwiches, chicken noodles, baked beans, an assortment of salads, pies and cakes and beverages, and of course ice cream. We are located at 8375 N. Phillips Road, Bluffton, Ohio.
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.
One or more American Sign Language interpreters are needed for the Ohio Conference Annual Gathering, July 27-28, in Columbus. Approximate hours: 7 – 9 pm on Friday, July 27, and 9 am to 3:30 pm on Saturday, July 28. Please contact Pam Brown — pamb@ocucc.org, 800-282-0740-Ext. 202, 614-885-0722-Ext. 202 — to discuss details and compensation.
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
The 2008 Ohio Ministries Convocation January 28-29, 2008 at University Plaza Hotel, Columbus, OH
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Deadlines and Meeting Dates
Upcoming
July
9 Monthly Mailing Deadline
10 Church & Ministry Team Meeting
12 Auglaize Valley South Clergy Old Barn Outback Rest., Lima 11:30 AM
12 Lakeshore RCT 5:30 pm St. Stephens, Sandusky
14 Finance & Budget Meeting 9:00 am
17 Stewardship & Caring Meeting 3:30-5 pm Tiffin
19 Faith Formation MT 10 am
19 Sandusky Valley RCT 5 pm St. John’s UCC, Mansfield
25 Personnel Committee 10-Noon
28 Ohio Conference Gathering Villa Milano Conference Center Shrock Road, Columbus
September 8, 2007 “Inspiring Generosity” Workshop – Margaret Mills and Nancy Ackley
Spencerville UCC, Spencerville 9:30 – 2:30 pm
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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