June 4, 2008

 

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 preached at St. Paul’s UCC in Bellevue on May 25^th and then on June 1^st attended the celebration for Rev. Walter Clausing honoring his 70^th Ordination Anniversary at St. Paul’s UCC in St. Marys during the morning service.  Dan will be attending the Ohio Conference Gathering at Heidelberg College this Sunday, will be off on vacation June 10 through June 24^th and will then return and preach at St. Paul UCC in New Bremen on Saturday evening - June 28^th 5:00 pm and Sunday morning – June 29^th 10:15 am. celebrating the 175^th Church Anniversary with this church.

Prayer Requests

 

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Rev. Dennis Fredriksen, Interim at St. Stephen UCC in Sandusky on the death of his father. Please keep this family in your prayers.

 

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Rev. Bill Smith, First UCC in Findlay.  Bill’s father in-law passed away.  Please keep this family in your prayers.

 

Rev. Terry Kohanski was hospitalized for blocked bladder duct which resolved in surgery.  Terry is home now and doing well.  Please keep her in your prayers.

 

Mrs. Sharon Flickinger, member of the Church and Ministry Team had surgery on Monday.  Please keep her in your prayers.

 

Rev. Bob Bottoms, St. Paul’s UCC in Bellevue is having some health concerns.  Please remember him in your prayers.

 

Wendy Brown’s ten year old daughter Alexa is receiving treatments for malignancies which appeared during a recent routine MRI.  Alexa was originally treated at age eight for a medulla blastoma. Wendy is the Coordinator for Congregational Life at St. Paul’s, Bellevue. Please keep this family in your prayers.

 

Rev. Scott Johnson’s father had quad-duple bypass surgery. Please keep him in your prayers.

 

Rev. Gale Green had surgery and is now home recovering.  Please keep her in your prayers.

 

Here's a nice note about UCC in action--with appreciation   May 23, 2008

How delightful to look out my window here at St. Paul's this a.m. and see carloads of people from different UCC's coming to Bellevue to help with our flooding disaster.  I was not personally hurt by the flooding myself but have gotten enough phone calls and read enough horror stories.

Thank you, UCC, for your help.

 Cindy Wright,  St. Paul's UCC,  Administrative Assistant/secretary

 

Serrv Sales is looking for a new home Rev. Elmer Novak and his wife Ruth have attended the SERRV SALES for around 10 years now and are ready to pass this on to the next willing person.  Anyone that is interested please call Elmer and Ruth at 419-625-7722.

 

Vacation Bible School Resources

In the April Monthly Mailing you received a flyer titled “ Willing to Share? Vacation Bible School Resources”

Here is a result of the VBS Sharing Questions:

We are beginning to put together our "shopping list" for Power Lab resources.  We order 100+ music CD's each year to get the best price of $4.99 each.  In order to get this good price, we need several other churches to request CD's.  Our church generally needs 30.  If you know of other churches using Group's Power Lab that would like to order CD's with us, please let me know.
Thanks!
Marilyn Deever, DCE
St Paul UCC,  Wapakoneta OH

419-738-2215

 

Delegates vote to start new UCC church in Northwest Ohio

On April 26, delegates to the 45th annual meeting of the NWOA-UCC voted to go support the Church Development Team (the same team that helped “birth” Nu-Vizion” a few years ago) in going forward with a new church start in Toledo. The name of the church will be “The Village Church of Northwest Ohio” and it will be shepherded by Pastor Cheri Holdridge, a United Methodist pastor seeking dual standing in the UMC and the UCC (United Methodist Church and United Church of Christ). This “regional” congregation will have its epicenter in South Toledo, with primary outreach ministry in Old South Toledo. It will have a long-term vision to expend its energy to become a multi-site movement that will spread across the region. The Village Church of Northwest Ohio will reach persons who live and work in the city, who long for authentic relationships and community, who seek balance in their lives of prayer and action, and who will offer compassion and seek justice for persons living in poverty. Pastor Cheri says The Village Church of Northwest Ohio will not build its own church facilities, but will partner with other churches and organizations to share worship space.

 

 

Mark your Calendar !

Boundary Training – Friday, August 1, 2008 from 9:30 am – 2:30 pm at the Association Office.   The event is for those unable to attend the trainings in Feb. 2008. Registration form attached

 

ST. PAUL UCC, NEW BREMEN, CELEBRATES 175^TH ANNIVERSARY

June 11, 1833 – that’s the birthday of St. Paul United Church of Christ in New Bremen. The village of New Bremen and the church were founded in 1833 by German settlers, with the church’s initial congregation numbering only 16 members.

This past January, celebration plans for the year were made including, the 5^th annual confirmation reunion in May, a special worship service and picnic in the church park in June, a float in the Bremenfest parade in August and the Wing Ding dinner event in November.  A historical book will also be produced and banners to publicize our anniversary will be placed on the front of the church.

On Sunday, June 29, a special service of celebration is planned.  The day will start with family worship at 10:15 a.m.  Former ministers and sons and daughters of the church have been invited to attend and Rev. Daniel L. Busch, Association Minister will be preaching.  Following worship, there will be a proclamation by Mayor Jeff Pape with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the front steps of the sanctuary.  Then, our church picnic will get underway with food, entertainment and games in the church park.  All are welcome to join us for this historic event.  St. Paul UCC, 119 North Franklin St., New Bremen, OH  45869

Support Group for Depression and Anxiety

On June 18 this Support Group will gather at Bloomville UCC, 31 North Marion St., Bloomville, OH. If you are interested in attending this support group for those clergy who have or have ever had depression and anxiety please contact Rev. David Culp at his home, 419-447-9548.  This group will be led by Rev. Jan Kucera, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a fee will be involved.

 

Nu-Vizion will be holding its annual summer kids program during the month of July. 

We are once again seeking craft supplies.  Please find that list below. 

We are grateful for all of your help!  Have a blessed day!

 

Nu-Vizion UCC

Children’s Summer Program 2008

Supply Needs List

 

If you can help by donating any of these items, please contact Nichole at clapsaddle@toast.net or by leaving a message at the church (419) 241-9358.  Items are needed by June 26.

Gel Pens- Variety of colors

Markers- Washable, variety

Permanent (various colors including metallic)

Sharpies (black fine tip)

Craft Foam- Large Yellow sheets, various smaller colors

Glue     - Glitter pens, Craft glue

Posterboard- Large white,    Various other sizes and colors

Rubberbands- thick and thin

Foam Shapes- Hearts  - Various peel and stick shapes

Tape - Clear packing tape,   Double Sided tape,  Electrical (yellow and other colors)

Colored Pencils

Key Ring Tags- metal rimmed (20)

Push Pins

Paper Fasteners

Stickers – Hearts

Various Gems   - Small and Large

Plastic Coins- Silver and Gold

Cardstock- White,  Multicolored

Toothpicks – Colored               Dowel Rods - ½ inch by 3-foot (20)

Sunflower Seeds                       Black Ribbon

Balloons - small yellow,  11 inch clear

Bingo Daubers – red and pink (3 each)

Plastic tablecloth- white (3)       Faux Fur- Black and Brown

Wiggle Eyes – ½ inch               Child Socks- fuzzy, white, black, brown

Confetti- metallic, various shapes

Plastic headbands- child size (20)

Band-Aids- small (6 boxes)      Clear film canisters with lids

Red Satin Cord                        Lollipops – flat

Flower pots- plastic 4-inch (20)

Baby food jars with lids            Fiberfill (3 bags)

CD-ROM disks blank (50)       Burlap

Lacing- Faux leather                 Soup cans- clean, no lid

Mailing labels- white                 Fishing Line

Jingle bells (4 packages)           Elastic Cord