November 27, 2007
Email Address for Rev. Daniel Busch, Association Minister dlbusch@nwoa.org
Don’t forget to visit our website at www.nwoa.org
Rev. Daniel Busch will be out of the office most of this week. You may leave a message with the office staff, leave a message on his office voice mail or email him so he can return a call to you the first week of December.
Prayer Requests
Rev. Barry Bordenkircher (Ft. Seneca Community Church, UCC) request your prayers for his participation in a Katrina-relief mission trip to Camp Victor in Ocean Springs, Mississippi (Nov. 24 through Dec.1). He will be going with a group from St. John's Lutheran Church in Celina, OH. Camp Victor (www.campvictor.org) is a ministry of the Lutheran Episcopal Services and Lutheran Social Services, is just a few miles from Back Bay Mission, and Barry hopes to visit there while in the area.
The Mission Work Team from St. John United Church of Christ, Defiance, OH, is at Back Bay Mission, Biloxi, Mississippi, this week returning December 1, 2007. Please prayer for a safe journey.
Installations Scheduled
Rev. Mary Curtis will be installed as Chaplain at Fairhaven Community in Upper Sandusky, OH on January 6, 2008 beginning at 6:00 pm.
The installation of the Pastor Jeff Cobb at St. Peter’s UCC, Millbury will be January 20, 2008 at 1:30 pm. With a reception immediately following the service.
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.
Nominations are now open for the Spring 2008 Please notice the Leadership Opportunities and the Nomination form attached to this email. If you are interested in serving on one of the Regional or Ministry Teams please complete the form and return it to the Northwest Ohio Association, UCC, 416 Wentz St., Tiffin, OH 44883
Announcing!!
A workshop dealing with this summers floods
Wednesday, December 12th – NWOA Office – 10:00 – 3:00 pm
Call the Association office if you are attending 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
Boundary Training
On November 6, 2007 the Church and Ministry Team passed a motion to require all Authorized Ministers holding standing in the Northwest Ohio Association, Ohio Conference, UCC to attend boundary training every three years to maintain standing. Watch for Dates and Locations.
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.
NuVizion UCC, Toledo
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
Christmas Time needs at Nu-Vizion UCC
Thank you so much for your
response to our Christmas project. This is to let you know that we have
been able to fill all EXCEPT 18 of our holiday requests.
If you are interested in sponsoring someone for Christmas please let us
know. We will provide a detailed list of the needs/wants of individuals.
Gifts should be approximately $20 in value and need to be at NVUCC by
December 15. Cash donations are welcome also, and our address is below.
Along with individuals we are looking to accommodate a household of 6.
Thank you so much for continuing to support our ministry with prayers,
goods, and monetary gifts. We are very grateful and God is moving mountains
with them!
Peace, Shelley Stuart
Please send checks payable to
Nu-Vizion United Church of Christ
PO Box 80145, Toledo, OH 43608 Memo: Christmas Project
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.
Update your web page
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webinfo@nwoa.org for help. Visit
www.nwoa.org
for more Association information.
Deadlines and Meeting Dates
Upcoming
November – 2007
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
January – 2008
1 New Year’s Day/Office Closed
3 Small Church Cluster Meeting Union UCC, Bascom 7:30 pm
7 Sandusky Valley Clergy 11:30 am
8 Church & Ministry Meeting
8 NWOA Books Closing
10 Auglaize Valley Clergy 11:30 am Old Barn Out Back, Lima
15 Stewardship & Caring Meeting 3:30 – 5 pm Tiffin
16 Maumee Bay Clergy Noon Bangkok Café, Toledo
17 Faith Formation Meeting 10:00 am Tiffin
20-21 Winter Break All Niter Auglaize Valley
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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