June 26, 2008
Email address for Rev. Daniel Busch, Association Minister dlbusch@nwoa.org
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Rev. Daniel Busch will be preaching at St. Paul UCC in New Bremen this Saturday evening - June 28th 5:00 pm and Sunday morning – June 29th 10:15 am. celebrating the 175th Church Anniversary with this church.
Prayer Requests
Rev. Sam Schroeder and his wife Cathie (Defiance area) was involved in a car accident while traveling on St. Rt. 15 around Findlay this week. Sam come away with no broken bones but Cathie was not so lucky. She has a broken leg. Please keep this family in your prayers during the healing process.
We have had news that Henry Moyer passed away on Sunday, June 22 during the evening hours. Henry was a licensed lay minister at Memorial UCC in Toledo and served on the NWOA Church and Ministry Team for quite some time. A Memorial Service will take place on Sunday June 29 beginning at 2:00 pm at Memorial UCC, 1301 Starr Ave., Toledo. Our Sympathy to his daughter and family, Kathrine & Bruce Wilson of Las Vegas, Nevada.
Please keep all our churches in prayer as many face challenges at this time.
Rev. Marty Stiffler has been in the hospital. Please keep him in your prayers.
Mr. Clarence Racheter, 94 Upper Sandusky passed away Wed., June 25. Clarence was a member of the Emanuel UCC in Upper Sandusky and was the first treasurer of the Small Church Cluster serving for 22 years before retiring his office. The funeral is 10:30 am Sat. June 28 at Bringman-Clark Funeral Home with burial at Old Mission Cemetery. Visitation is 4-8 pm Friday, June 27. Our sympathy to this family.
Rev. Ken and Peg Heintzelman send a letter of farewell. - Attached -
5th Sunday Lakeshore Region Youth Event, This Sunday, June 29th from 5 – 9 pm at St. John’s UCC in Genoa. Fun, Music, Food, Worship, Games Items to bring on the flyer attached.
FLOODING: In the wake of devastating flooding and a record number of tornados striking mid-America this spring, the United Church of Christ has issued a $200,000 emergency appeal and is seeking volunteers who can assist with immediate relief and long-term recovery. Communities across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana and Iowa have been severely impacted by these unprecedented spring storms. Missouri is bracing for the flood waters which are moving downstream. Reports that many farm families have lost their homes and livelihoods as crops have been decimated by the wind and flood waters. One Great Hour of Sharing solidarity grants are now being shared with Conferences and local UCC congregations to support immediate relief efforts. Prices for materials to repair damaged homes and seed and fertilizer to replant crops are increasing steadily. The UCC has pledged our support to assist in long-term recovery efforts. Contributions can be sent through the NWOA or donate online through www.ucc.org.
ALL TEAM EVENT – August 16, 2008 at Trinity UCC, Tiffin 9:30 -2:30 pm
For all members of: Regional Coordinating Teams, Ministry Teams, Cabinet, Church Development Team, Deans
Still Open 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.
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 175TH 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 5th 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
Ice Cream Social
Marblehead Ohio's First United Church of Christ is having their annual Ice Cream Social on July 5th from 11am till 6pm at the church grounds. There will be plenty of "Grandma's Homemade Recipe" ice cream being made in our Hit N' Miss John Deere Ice Cream "Mosheen". This is a treat in itself to watch. There will be a variety of hot sandwiches with side dishes available along with Cowboy Bob's Award Winning Chili. Drinks are also being served. The women of the church are making their fabulous homemade pies to be served with the ice cream as well as other baked goods. The Ottawa County Bluegrass Band will be performing for everyone's entertainment from 1 till 3 pm. During the Ice Cream Social, the Woman's Fellowship of the church will once again hold it's "Buck-A-Bag" rummage sale. Anything you can stuff in a bag is only $1.00! This is an event not to be missed!
The church is located at the corner of James & Prairie streets in Marblehead off of Rt. 163. Just one block North of St. Joes in Marblehead.
Chicken BBQ
Trinity UCC in McCutchenville will host a chicken barbecue on Sunday, July 13 from 11 am – 1 pm. Cost is $7.00. Tickets are on sale at the church office. 419-981-5808 Carry-out or dine-in dinners will be available.
Training dates for youth leaders.
This from R. Philip Hart,
Director of the Youth Compassion Initiative, National Youth Advocate
Program, Inc.
1801 Watermark Dr., Suite 200
Columbus, OH 43215
Limited enrollment is available for interested persons. If you are interested please contact the Association office so we can contact Rev. Philip Hart.
July 18th- 9am-4pm "Youth and the Court System: Fostering the Future"
Magistrate Woodrow Hudson, Franklin County Juvenile Court
August 15th 9am-4pm: "Culture and Diversity"
Phil Hart, Director Youth Compassion Initiative
September 18-19th: Volunteer Management: Basics for Building Volunteer Programs
Joanna Huffer, Community Education Administrator, Firstlink
STEWARDSHIP - As stewardship leaders, growing generous givers http://www.ucc.org/stewardship/ begins with financial wellness. Now you can send your church members to 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy - www.360financialliteracy.org, recommended by the Pension Boards. This comprehensive web site will give your members the tools needed to help them out of a financial crisis, assist them in teaching their children about money or guide them with their retirement plans. Use this biblical reflection to introduce the subject of financial wellness - http://www.ucc.org/stewardship/images/where-your-treasure-is.pdf.
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF CHURCHES: TOGETHER IN PRAYER - A useful resource for congregations that want to hold an ecumenically-themed worship service. A Service of Prayer for member communions. http://www.ncccusa.org/languageofprayer.html
Fall Work Days at Camp
Pilgrim Hills – Sept. 20 Templed Hills – Oct. 4
Get your group together and come to camp to help out. Lunch provided. Bring work gloves and basic tools. Job details available closer to work dates. Call 800-282-0740, ext. 207 or email campregistrar@ocucc.org for details.
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Deadlines and Meeting Dates
Upcoming
June – 2008
29 Lakeshore Youth Event 5th Sunday St. John’s UCC, Genoa 5 – 9 pm
July – 2008
4 Office Closed/ 4th of July
10 Sandusky Valley RCT 5:00 pm St. John’s UCC, Bucyrus
10 Auglaize Valley Clergy 11:30 am Old Barn Out Back, Lima
19 Finance & Budget 9:00 – noon
24-28 National Youth Event Knoxville, Tennessee
August – 2008
1 Boundary Training 9:30 – 2:30 pm NWOA office, Tiffin
5 Church & Ministry Team Meeting
14 Auglaize Valley Clergy 11:30 am Old Barn Out Back, Lima
16 All Team Event 9:30 – 2:30 Trinity UCC, Tiffin
20 Stewardship & Caring Meeting 1-3 pm
September – 2008
1 Office Closed/Labor Day
2 Church & Ministry Meeting
4 Small Church Cluster Meeting 7:30 pm
8 Sandusky Valley Clergy 11:30 am Fairhaven, Upper Sandusky
9 Timely Topics 10:30 – 1:30 Paul Nickerson, Speaker
11 Auglaize Valley Clergy 11:30 am Old Barn Out Back, Lima
14 Stewardship Event 3 – 5 pm First UCC, Findlay
17 Stewardship & Caring Meeting NWOA Office 1-3 pm
18 Faith Formation Meeting 10 – 2 pm
28 Sandusky Valley Regional Event St. John’s UCC – Bucyrus 2:30 – 5:30 pm
2008 National Youth Event, “Living the Life” – July 24-28, 2008 – University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
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