September 27, 2007
Email Address for Rev. Daniel Busch, Association Minister dlbusch@nwoa.org
Rev. Daniel Busch will be preaching at Peace Community UCC in Waldo this Sunday, September 30 at 10:30 am.
Prayer Requests
Our deepest sympathy to Rev. Jim Van Brussel and his wife Dorothy from Toledo. Their son, Dirk Alan passed away September 20th from a ruptured aneurism. Jim had served as Interim at Faith Community UCC in Toledo. Please keep this Toledo family in your prayers.
Rev. Jane Hillman’s mother had heart surgery last week and is starting to turn the corner to recovery. Please keep this family in your prayers.
Rev. John Mummert was dealing with kidney stones last week. Please keep John in your prayers.
Kathryn Adams took a fall last week and broke her arm and will be having surgery to repair the damage. Please pray for a speedy recovery.
Church Professional Event! October 1, 2007
Licensed, Lay, and Ordained ministers, Christian Educators, Chaplains and Church Leaders
Speaker Rev. John Thomas, General Minister and President of the UCC
Location: Heidelberg College, Great Hall, Tiffin
Those new to the Association or new to their position
Rev. Ed Heilman was called as Pastor to Park Congregational UCC in Toledo beginning Oct. 1, 2007.
Rev. Keith DuVerney is the Interim Pastor at Sycamore UCC.
Rev. Leah Matthews will begin at St. Paul UCC in New Bremen as Interim Pastor on Oct. 1st.
Rev. John Miller is the Supply-Interim Pastor at Zion UCC-Fireside in Bellevue.
Timely Topics
Learn About Issues that Matter to You & The Church!
At the NWOA Association Office, 416 Wentz St., Tiffin, 10:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Bring a Sack Lunch – Drinks Available
October 10th
Workshop Title: “Safe Church: What can local churches do to prevent abuse?”
Workshop Summary: What steps can our church take to prevent child abuse? What policies should we institute? How do we develop our local policies? Come to this workshop to get answers to these questions and more. Unfortunately, the risk of abuse is a reality that local churches can’t ignore. This workshop will help you understand the risks, and identify practical steps that can be taken to make your church safe for all.
Workshop Leaders: Cathy Green, President & CEO, UCC Insurance Board – Cathy is originally from Northwest Ohio, and was raised in St. Paul’s UCC, St. Marys. Many of you may know her parents, Philip and Mary Maurer, who have both been active in the Association. Cathy is a past moderator of the Central Southeast Ohio Association, and has been President of the Insurance Board since April 2006
Tentative Topics coming up:
The Lakeshore Regional Fall Gathering – October 27, 2007 - St. Stephen UCC-Sandusky
See flyer and registration card attached.
ongoing request for Cleaning Kits and Personal Care Kits
To insure enough supply and replace those used. Check the Ohio Conference Disaster Relief website: <click here> ; or go to the Ohio Conference website: www.ocucc.org and then to the link for Disaster Relief. Download the basic <brochures> for instructions of what to include. Make sure you include Clorox Clean-up in your bucket. All others need to be removed and replaced with the Clorox Clean-up.
Nu-Vizion UCC, Toledo
Dear Friends,
During our spring work day, one of our members marveled at all the people who had come to help Nu-Vizion from the greater community and from our churches near and far. She wondered why they helped us, and more importantly, "do we ever help them?" Pastor Will preached this last weekend at Buckland UCC about being "Stupid for Jesus." As Christians, we often do things society would consider "stupid", like driving two hours to help clean up an inner city church or donating 10% of our income to Christ's church. In the spirit of our young member's idea of helping our supporters, and in the spirit of doing God's will by being "Stupid for Jesus", Nu-Vizion is launching an effort called: Giving Back the Vizion
We are seeking opportunities from our churches to give back our time and talent through service to reflect our gratitude for what God has done for us in Nu-Vizion UCC. This week a group of seven women traveled to Sylvania UCC to cut and sew uniforms for Love INC. and had a fabulous time working and fellowshipping! Can we help you? Here are some ideas of what we can do:
--Help serve at your church's dinners or events --Cleaning --Yard work --???
Our group works hard and is willing to learn new things. If we can help you, please email Shelley at loveneverfails@netzero.net or call (419) 241-9358 and leave a message. Thanks for all that you do and we look forward to Giving Back the Vizion soon!!
All Peace, Love & Blessings;
your brother & servant in Christ-Jesus,
-will-
Will Stuart, pastor
"Sharing Hope, Seeking Healing, Building Community..."
Nu-Vizion United Church of CHRIST
Location: 2014 Cherry Street/Toledo, OH 43608
Mailing Address: PO Box 80145/Toledo, OH 43608
Office: (419)241.9358 Fax: (419)241.5740 NuVizionCF@sbcglobal.net
Taste and See What the Spirituality Network Has to Offer
Saturday, September 29, 2007, 9am-3:30pm
Hosted by Gender Road Christian Church, 5336 Gender Road, Canal Winchester
Registration fee is $20 per person; Groups of 5 or more are only $15 per person;
Seminary students may attend for only $10. Scholarships are available, so please inquire you need assistance.
Descriptions of all sessions and registration forms are available at our
website: www.spiritualitynetwork.org or phone us: 614-228-8867
Rev. Jeanette Tangeman will be a presenter during one session.
Ohio Conference Senior High Fall Youth Event November 16-18 at Pilgrim Hills.
Go to the web page for more information. http://www.ocucc.org/YouthEducation/FallYouthEvent.htm
“Trinity Talks”
October 7, 2007 -7:00 pm - In the Resource Center At: Trinity United Church of Christ, Tiffin, Ohio
Presents Rev. Joe M. Thomas- Rev. Thomas was raised in the Mar Thoma Church of Kerala, the oldest church in the world. He will share information about this church. Rev. Thomas has preached in countries of five continents. He is an expository teacher of the Word, who has been a university/seminary teacher for the past ten years in Ohio. There is no cost for this event. For more information, call Trinity United Church of Christ
at 419-447-3191
Templed Hills Women's Cluster Fall Rally
St. John's United Church of Christ, 120 South Lane Street, Bucyrus Ohio 44820
Thursday, October 18. The Theme is Woven In Faith.
There will be two workshops:
Missions by Rev. Jeanette Tangeman, a retired minister from the Wapakoneta area
Peace by Rev. Gale Green, the pastor at First UCC in Marion
Registration and coffee hour at 9:30 a.m. Gathering and program at 10:00 a.m.
Communion at 11:45 a.m. Lunch at 12:30 p.m.
Lunch will be $5.00 Register by Monday, October 15 by calling St. John's UCC, Bucyrus at 419-562-8271.
Remember to bring your church's Love Gift.
90th Annual Gymanfa Ganu, Welsh Festival of Song
Sunday, October 7, 2007 7:00 pm Gomer UCC, 7350 Gomer Rd., Gomer, OH
Trefor Williams, Director Nancy Glick and Emily Seilschott, Harpists Sharon Barr, Soloist
A Noson Lawen Program will begin at 7:00 pm on Sat., October 6th, The Welsh Museum will be open from 4 -7 pm both Sat. and Sunday and a light supper, sponsored by The Welsh Socity, will be served starting at 4:30 pm on Sunday. Free will donations will be accepted. More information call 419-642-6845
October Fest at St. Stephen UCC, 905 E. Perkins, Ave., Sandusky Sun., Oct. 7 4-7 pm
Roast pork, Deep fried turkey, Apple cake, Baked beans, Cheesy potatoes, Soft drinks
Featuring: The Squeezebox Polka Band with dancing in the shelter.
Adults $10 Children $5 All you can eat.
Sponsored by St. Stephen UCC, 125th Anniversary Committee
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Deadlines and Meeting Dates
Upcoming
October – 2007
1 Church Professional Day, Heidelberg College, Tiffin
Rev. Dr. John Thomas Speaker - 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
2 Church & Ministry Meeting
2 Lay School 7 – 9 pm
4 Auglaize Valley Clergy – Old Barn-Out Back in Lima 11:30 am
4 Auglaize Valley Regional Coordinating Team 1:30 pm (Same restaurant)
8 Sandusky Valley Clergy 11:30 am
8 Monthly Mailing Deadline
10 Timely Topics 10:30 am “Creating Safe Churches”
11 Lakeshore RCT 5 pm St. Stephens, Sandusky
16 Personnel Committee 1:00 pm
16 Stewardship & Caring Meeting 3:30 – 5 pm Tiffin
16 Lay School 7 – 9 pm
17 Maumee Bay Cluster Clergy – Noon – Bangkak Cafe
18 Templed Hills Program District Women’s Rally, St. John’s UCC-Bucyrus 9:30 am.
20 Finance & Budget Meeting 9:00 am
21 Installation Rev. Ed Heilman 3 pm Park Congregational, Toledo
25 Witness & Proclamation Meeting 4 pm
27 Lakeshore Event 9:00 am–3:30 pm “Unwrapping Our Gifts”
St. Stephen UCC, Sandusky
28 Small Church Cluster Choir Fest Bloomville UCC 3:00 pm
28 Auglaize Reformation Music Event First UCC, New Knoxville 4 pm
30 Nominating Committee 1:30 – 3:30 pm
30 Lay School 7 – 9 pm
October 27th The Lakeshore Regional Fall Gathering –- St. Stephen UCC-Sandusky
November 10th Auglaize Valley Kinderfest Children’s Event, St. Paul UCC, New Bremen
2008 Ohio Ministries Convocation – January 28-29, 2008 University Plaza Hotel, Columbus, OH
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