November 16, 2007
Email Address for Rev. Daniel Busch, Association Minister dlbusch@nwoa.org
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Rev. Daniel Busch will be preaching at First UCC, Findlay this Sunday, November 18 with worship service beginning at 10:00 am and then at 3:00 pm Rev. Busch will be preaching and participating in the Installation of Rev. David Borden at the dual charge of St. John’s-Baseline UCC and College Hill UCC, Bloomville.
Prayer Requests
Rev. Gale Green’s mother, Bonna Bodosi passed away Monday, Nov. 12th. A Celebration of Life service will take place tomorrow Saturday, Nov. 17th, 11:00am at First United Church of Christ, Marion OH. Please keep Gale and her family in prayer during this difficult time. Our sympathy to this family. Gale is the Pastor at First UCC in Marion.
Our Sympathy to Rev. Gary Proietti’s on the death of his father Friday, Nov. 9th. Please keep this family in your prayers.
Rev. David Templeton, Findlay was hospitalized on Nov. 13 with heart problems. Please remember David in your prayers
Installations Scheduled
Rev. David Borden will be installed as Pastor at the dual charge of St. John’s UCC-Baseline and College Hill UCC – Bloomville on November 18, 2007 at 3:00 pm. The installation will be held at College Hill UCC, 7632 St. Rt. 4, Bloomville. All clergy who attend please bring your robe and wear red stoles.
Rev. Mary Curtis will be installed as Chaplain at Fairhaven Community in Upper Sandusky, OH on January 6, 2007 beginning at 6:00 pm.
Those new to the Association or new to their position
Sandra Goode Bricker has been called to St. John’s UCC, Fostoria as part-time pastor beginning her ministry on November 15, 2007. Sandra was presented at the 2006 Spring Meeting as an ordination candidate and will be ordained soon. Please welcome Sandra!
The Association’s financial books for 2007 will be closed Tuesday, January 8, 2008. Please see that money to be recorded for 2007 is received by this date. It is helpful if checks sent are dated December 31, 2007 so that there is no confusion of intent.
Announcing!!
A workshop dealing with this summers floods
Wednesday, December 12th – NWOA Office – 10:00 – 3:00 pm
Call the Association office if you would like to attend 419-447-8323
Title: Consider the floods: what did we learn; what to do next
Disaster Workshop will be held at Association Office at 416 Wentz St., Tiffin. Starting time is 10:00 am and will conclude no later than 3:00 pm. Bring a loose $5 bill for lunch
Speakers; NWOA Assoc. Representatives, Rev. Dr. Bob Molsberry (new Conference Minister), Ms. Florence Coppola (National UCC Executive for Disaster Response) ; Rev. George Siddall & Jim Ditzler, Directors of Conference Disaster Response Ministry.
Learn: How do we see and respond to disasters in association, conference and national settings
How is recovery happening in six different locations in NW Ohio
The importance of the faith community in recovery
How the UCC has been a major contributor
What should churches do or not do in disasters
What could churches be doing
Auglaize Valley Regional Junior & Senior High Youth Event – “Winter Break All-Niter”
January 20-21, 2008 10 pm to 7 am at the Celina YMCA, Celina, OH Cost $15
More info at: http://www.nwoa.org/KinderfestWinterBreakoct2007.pdf
Update Your MinisterialProfile
All pastors are being asked to update their Ministerial Profile with the Parish Life and Leadership Ministry at this time, even if you are not in the search process. All profiles are completed online and a background check is required by all. Go to http://www.ucc.org/ministers/profile/ for more information and the link to beginning your profile.
Looking for Your Parish Nurse
Rev. Jeanette Tangeman has been meeting with a group of Parish Nurses here in our area which is assisting a new Parish Nurse program in the New Orleans area. Jeanette would like to coordinate all the Parish Nurses in Northwest Ohio Association, UCC by collecting names, addresses, phones and emails for each Parish Nurse in NWOA so if you have a nurse on staff please send your information to joan@nwoa.org.
NuVizion UCC, Toledo
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Attached is the current edition of our "Needs List". These are items that are in constant use in the ministry for various programs. Items highlighted in red are in particular demand currently.
Additionally, We are beginning to serve breakfast on Monday mornings as an
extension of our coffee ministry. Coffee ministry is an outreach ministry
targeting the neighborhood residents and those who work in the
neighborhood. We are in need of nutritious breakfast food options
including:
Eggs (powdered or frozen would be wonderful since these can easily be
stored!)
Pancake Mix, Syrup, Orange Juice (Frozen Concentrate), Bacon or Sausage
(Frozen)
Cream Cheese Packets, Butter (Individual Servings are ideal), Oatmeal or
other hot cereal
Cold Cereal, Milk (Powdered is great!)
9X13 aluminum pans of breakfast casserole that can be reheated would be a
wonderful addition to our menu rotation. Also, the arrival of colder
weather highlights the need for winter coats and blankets. Many of our
neighborhood residents struggle with poorly insulated and poorly heated
homes. Blankets of all shapes and sizes are a blessing at this time of
year. To arrange to drop off coats or blankets please contact the church
office at 419-241-9358 or by email to
nuvizionoffice@sbcglobal.net.
Our CHEEP Store (Clothing Helps Everyone Exchange Program) continues
to be a vibrant and successful outreach program providing clothing to
individuals in the neighborhood at no cost, providing opportunities for
outreach and evangelism and providing time for fellowship.
As we move into the colder months the store becomes an essential
neighborhood resource as individuals seek winter coats, boots, hats, mitts
and spare blankets to help augment the poor heating that characterizes many
of our neighborhood homes.
In order to staff the program effectively we need volunteers able to come
on December 1st and January 5th. If you are able to help as an individual
or have a group that would be able to help we'd love to hear from you. (You
can also book any of the other first Saturdays of the month in 2008 since
they are ALL available.)
God's Grace and Peace to You,
Kathryn Helleman <>< Director of Discipleship
"Sharing Hope, Seeking Healing, Building Community..."
Nu-Vizion United Church of Christ, 2014 Cherry St., PO Box 80145,
Toledo, OH 43608
Office: (419)241.9358
nuvizionoffice@sbcglobal.net
2008 National Youth Event, “Living the Life” – July 24-28, 2008 – University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
Rev. Kelly Burd, National Youth Event- Event Coordinator, Worship & Education Ministry Team, Local Church Ministries, 700 Prospect Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115 1-866-822-8224 X-3871 email nye@ucc.org
Also Rev. Wendy Schindler-Chasney is on the planning team, coordinating the Worship and Plenary portion of NYE 2008. If you have questions Wendy is available at 419-359-1662. Visit ucc.org/youth for NYE news and updates! Cost $345.00
A Day with God and Self at Pilgrim Hills’ Pettyman Center 2007-2008 Schedule www.ocucc.org
The 2008 Ohio Ministries Convocation
Religion and Politics, January 28 and 29
University Plaza Hotel, 3110 Olentangy River Rd.
Columbus, OH 43202 614-267-7461
Register online www.ohcouncilchs.org
UCC General Synod 26
Available at the Association office are the DVD’s for the following:
Keynote speakers – Bill Moyers, Marian Wright Edelman, Renita Weems, Walter Brueggemann, Lynn Redgrave, Marilyn Robinson, Rachel Barton Pine- Violin, Peter Gomes, Barack Obama Address, Monday-Tuesday-Friday evening worship, Sunday afternoon worship, Wrap-Up DVD
Back Bay Mission
Rev. Dr. Roger Perl is the Development Associate for Back Bay Mission in Northwest Ohio and is willing to bring information about Back Bay Mission to your group. If you would like Roger to speak and bring materials to share please call Roger at 419-448-9784.
Fairhaven Community – Holiday Gala
Brunch and Buffet December 2, 2007
Woody’s Restaurant – Upper Sandusky
11 – 2 pm $12 Presale $15 at the Door
Contact Becky Blocksom for more information
419-294-4973 #320
All proceeds go to benefit Fairhaven Community and the various programs that serve our residents.
Green 3 ring binder
Do you have a green 3 ring binder in your church office labeled “A Local Church Seeks a Pastor”? If you do and you would like to recycle it please send it to the Northwest Ohio Association, UCC, 416 Wentz St., Tiffin, OH 44883. I would like to recycle it by filling it will new materials for the search and call process. Joan Davidson
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.
Deadlines and Meeting Dates
Upcoming
November – 2007
17-18 OC Youth Event Pilgrim Hills
18 Installation of Rev. David Borden 3 pm
St. John’s (Baseline) & College Hill UCC, Bloomville at College Hill
20 Stewardship & Caring Meeting 3:30 – 5 pm Tiffin
20 Lay School 7 -9 pm
22-23 Office Closed – Thanksgiving
26 Maumee Bay Cluster West group Al Smith’s Place
28 Firelands Clergy at 1st Congregational UCC in Berlin Heights 9:30 am
December – 2007
3 Sandusky Valley Clergy 11:30 am
3 Nominating Committee 1:30 pm
4 Church & Ministry Meeting Retired Holiday Event, Parkvue in Sandusky
4 Lay School 6:30 – 9:30 pm St. John’s UCC, Tiffin
8 Cabinet Meeting 9:30 am
10 Monthly Mailing Deadline
11 Lay School 6:30 – 9:30 pm St. John’s UCC, Tiffin
13 Auglaize Valley Clergy 11:30 am Old Barn Out Back, Lima
19 Maumee Bay Cluster Clergy Group, Bangkok Café - Noon
24-31 Office Closed – Christmas
2008 Ohio Ministries Convocation – January 28-29, 2008 University Plaza Hotel, Columbus, OH
NWOA Spring Meeting – Saturday, April 26, 2008
Ohio Conference UCC 2008 Annual Gathering Sunday thru Tuesday · June 8 - 10 Heidelberg College, Tiffin
2008 National Youth Event, “Living the Life” – July 24-28, 2008 – University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
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