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News and NotesJuly 24, 2018
NEWSDISTRICT WIDE EVENTS
RESOURCESEDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
LOCAL CHURCH AND MINISTRY PARTNER EVENTSCLASSIFIEDS
Small Church Advocacy-Kick Off Picnic Tues August 21
For some time, our district has had a resourcecenter for Urban Ministry under the leadership ofRev. David Meredith. We are pleased toannounce the formation of a new group in theORV District devoted to serving small churchesin our district.
This new group is called Small ChurchAdvocacy. The Mission Statement for the groupis: "Small Church advocacy is a vital function ofthe Ohio River District consisting of a group ofboth clergy and lay persons dedicated to theexchange of ideas and methods to improve theministry of small churches within the district." Theactivities of Small Church Advocacy will include:
Providing educational opportunities.Function as a sounding board for sharing problems and ideas regarding successful ministry insmall churches.Providing opportunities for fellowship.Developing better methods of community outreach and mission for small churches.Disseminating information to small churches through District publications.
The group will be meeting bi-monthly at the District Office. The next meeting is scheduled for July 27th at 1:00 p.m. We would welcome new members,clergy and laity, small church and large church, who are interested in the preservation, continuance,
and improvement of small church ministry within the district to join us and make Small ChurchAdvocacy a success. As an opening event, we will host a district-wide picnic in August for anyone who is interested insmall church ministry. This will take place August 21st, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. (depending on theavailability of the picnic shelter) at Brecon UMC, 7388 E, Kemper Road, Cincinnati, OH 45249.Reservations are not required but would be welcomed to assist us in planning the food quantitiesrequired. Phone or email your reservations to Don Fruechtemeyer - (513) 518-8999 [email protected] . Come and join us for fellowship, good food, and a chance to getacquainted others in the ORV who share an interest in small church ministry.
National Night Out is coming up inAugust - an opportunity to connectneighborhoods and police departments. Contact your first responders (police, fire, andEMT) and let them know that you would like tosend a card. We have provided a card design,and our information flyer includes a list pairingchurches with their local police departments.
- Gift: Consider sending a fruit basket, cookies,or similar item. You will want to first contact theoffice of your first responder to confirm that theycan accept such a gift. Please contact Bill Callery with your plans toparticipate in National Night Out and/or with anyquestions. Bill can be reached at 513-222-2635 [email protected]. Download the National Night Out flyer here.
Vacation Bible School Photos and Videos Check out the theming and design of Hartzell UMC's "Camp" VBS!
Mason UMC has posted several high quality (and adorable) photographs of their VBS in their onlinegallery. Shared below are some favorites!
The Many Faces of Brad Olson: First Person Sermons
It's John Wesley! It's Martin Luther! It's Thomas Paxton! It's Brad Olson! Brad has been doing a "first person sermon" series of preaching in character of historical figures.We caught up with him and he shared a little bit about his reasons for the series:
"First, one of our very healthy outreaches is VBS. We have to limit registration because of thecapacity of the building. I wanted something to invite our guests at VBS to come back for. Secondly, a lot of people vacation in July. I figured that a first-person series would be a way ofgoing to another time and place without leaving town. Lastly, this year Romans 12:2 has been guiding me, "Be not conformed, but be transformed,"and this was one of my ideas to transform the messages."
Brad's "first person sermons" can be read on his blog: https://www.powerliftingpastor.com/blog
Resources
Two Opportunities For Webinar:July 26 and 27 Discover how to Dream Like Jesus in a life-giving, faith-building, interactive webinar. Because of an error in the time announcement,there are now two opportunities for the webinar.Once you RSVP, your Zoom link will work foreither or both days. Contact Rebekah to join a free one hour DreamLike Jesus webinar on Thursday, July 26 andFriday July 27, 1:30pm to 2:30pm MT (3:30 to4:30 EST) and learn more! Consider subscribing to Rebekah's newsletter formore transformational wisdom!
BWC True Up All churches have to "true-up" their payrollwith Ohio Bureau of Worker's Compensationby August 15, 2018 What is a "true up"? It means to reconcile, tobalance. The premium an organization pays forWorker's Compensation is based on an estimate.This estimate needs to be reconciled - "trued up"- with actual payroll expenses from July 1, 2017to July 1, 2018. Read more via BWC here Fill out your form online here:
There is no paper option- this must be processed online.Failure to file a "true up" leads to future inconveniences (higher premiums, processing delays, morebureaucracy!), and thus it is recommended to do this ASAP before August 15!
Light the WayStewardship Series We believe that congregations of Christianpeople are still the most significant arenas in
which people experience the life changing powerof Jesus Christ and relationships rooted in Him. And that is the purpose behind the Light the WayStewardship series - to have your church be avibrant, robust, effective congregation by instillingstewardship as a priority in their Christianjourney. Your participation will support the start of newchurches, revitalize congregations, and in turnmultiply the number of people who are choosingto live in the hope of Jesus Christ, being shapedfrom the inside out by the justice, love, andpeace that Jesus brings to us all.Visit http://lightthewayumc.org to learn more. Light the Way-
Intro Bumper Video with Bishop Palmer
2019 Mission Grants Non-profit Agency Grant Applicationsare now available.Local Church Grant Applications will be availablestarting August 6th. It is our privilege as a district, through the support of yourapportionment payments and the resources of TheMission Foundation, to offer grants to do Kingdom work inthe 5 counties that make up the Ohio River Valley District. These grants are offered to further the mission of TheUnited Methodist Church: to make disciples of JesusChrist for the transformation of the world.
We offer grants in these 4 Areas:
1. Non-profit Mission Partner Agency Grants (operating with a 501c3 status)2. Local Church Grants that enhance and expand the ministry of the local church3. Missional Church Grants for churches that in ministry with populations that can't afford to
support the ministry or churches that are new and have not yet built their funding base.4. Youth Mission Trip Grants (applications open in late winter)
Non-profit Agency Grant Applications have been sent by e-mail to those who have received fundingfrom us in recent years. If you are a non-profit mission agency partner, look for yours in your e-mailinbox. If you did not receive yours or you are an agency that would like to strengthen yourrelationship with the district as a non-profit mission partner, please contact Rev. Suzanne Allen([email protected]) to request an application. Applications for 2019 Non-profit Agency Grantsare due by August 3, 2018. If you are a part of a local church that would like to apply for a 2019 grant to support the mission ofyour church, please keep an eye out for the 2019 Local Church Grant Application that will beavailable starting August 6, 2018.
District Wide Events
Registration is now open for a series of evenings in our Conference: "I Believe in the Church",
featuring Bishop Palmer! There are two events in our District but you are welcome to attend any one of them (click fora full list). Events are free but registration is required!
September 5 at Groesbeck UMC in Cincinnati.September 25 at Milford First UMC in Milford.
Save the Dates! Weekend of October 5-7at St. Paul Community UMC in Madeira
Friday, October 5: Mission Awards BanquetSaturday October 6th: Workshop and Panels
Sunday October 7th: World Communion and Abundant Fruit
Last week to register for Roundtable!
If you attended a Vision Day, you've seen the Fresh Expressions from 30,000 ft view- now we needto figure out how to apply the concepts to transform our communities. Join us July 31 from 8:30-11:30AM at Waynesville UMC to dive deeper and gain understanding ofhow the implementation process can work. You will have the opportunity to ask questions, receive personal guidance on next steps for yourcongregation, and understand the theological foundations better. Even if you didn't attend a VisionDay, you are welcome to attend a Roundtable. We hope to see you there! Register here!
Discernment Retreat for ClergyAugust 13th The life of ministry is often hurried. Often, we donot make or take the time we need to reflect onour call to ministry and where that call is leadingus next. Perhaps it is to create a new ministryopportunity in our current context. Perhaps it isto invest in the spiritual life of our leadershipteam or yourself. Perhaps it is to move on to thenext season of life or ministry. Intentional time away for discernment helps us to listen more carefully and to understand what it isthat God is leading us to. Therefore, we are offering a retreat called "Is the Spirit Stirring?" to providespace and spiritual practices to help with that discernment. Portions of Parker Palmer's book, LetYour Life Speak, will provide our guide for the day. You are invited to join us on Thursday August 23rd from 10am-2pm at the Schott Pavilion atthe Jesuit Spiritual Center in Milford for this special time of discerning God's call in our lives andministry. This retreat will be helpful for all pastors but will be especially helpful for those who are consideringretirement, a change of appointment, starting a new ministry, or simply feeling restless or burnedout. Please register through Sign Up Genius by Monday, August 13th by clicking here .
Educational Opportunities
TARRP(Town and Rural ResourceProgramming)Worship Seminar on SaturdaySeptember 15 at Christ UMC, Baltimore, Ohio Sometimes we find our worship is more aboutroutine elements each Sunday rather than an
outpouring of gratefulness and praise to ourTriune God. Sometimes our worship requires
enhancement, enrichment, updating, or a tweak.Sometimes we are so used to throwing a
service together at the last minute we forget thatworshipful planning often leads to worshipful
worship services.
On Sat., September 15, 2018, TARRP will offerWorship: Plan, Enhance, & Enrich! Doing a LotWith A Little! Rev. Robin Knowles-Wallace, seminaryprofessor at MTSO, will teach Theology ofHymns for the 21st Century and CreativeWorship Planning.
Rev. Jackson Henry, the Director of Music Ministries at UM Discipleship Ministries will offer anddemonstrate detailed worship resources our denomination offers for free or affordable prices.To focus on your particular needs, you may choose one of three break-out session choices:
Planning for Advent with Rev. Knowles-Wallace; or PowerPoint and Media in the Church with Rev. Ryan Grace; or Recruit, Form or Create a Worship Team led by Rev. Barbara Cooper.
Brooke Hilliard will demonstrate UM Hymnal resources and offer Music Ministry Enhancements at the Cokesbury table.
Join us for a day of worship, learning, sharing, and equipping, so we can be all we can be in
praise and worship! Register by mail by downloading, printing, and mailing the brochure. Questions? Contact Rev. Deb Ketcham at 614-580-2382 or [email protected]. Registration deadline is Sept. 9 th ! See you there!
Local Church & Ministry Partner Events
Gaines UMC, Family Fun Day Mania - July 25 & August 1
Locust Corner UMC, Ice Cream Social - August 4
Mt Healthy UMC, Yard Sale - August 4
Clough UMC, Give Fido a Bath - August 4
Classified Ads
Paid & unpaid job openings:New Life Furniture Bank: Movers and DriversShiloh UMC: Director of Student MinistriesHyde Park Bethlehem UMC: Children's Ministry Care GiverBethany UMC/Little Lambs Preschool: Preschool TeachersLoveland UMC: OrganistCornerstone UMC: Communications DirectorArmstrong Chapel UMC: Director of Youth MinistriesWesley Chapel Mission Center: Program coordinators and assistantsHartzell UMC: Director of Music Items needed or available:
Springboro First: Free! 8ft kneeling/altar railsYork Street: Wanted! weekly bulletinsMiddletown First: Free to a good home! choir music View classifieds adsSubmit a classified ad
A Call to Prayer
Let us remember in prayer those grieving the loss of their loved one, and remember inthanksgiving the life and ministry of: Mrs. Shirley Brown who died Tuesday, July 17, 2018. She is survived by her husband Rev. Dr.Thomas Brown who is a retired West Ohio Conference pastor who served Spencerville Circuit, MillerMemorial, Rolling Plains, Hope, Lima Grace and Vaughnsville churches. Her funeral service washeld on Saturday. To view Shirley's obituary and to sign the online guest book click here. You mayemail condolences to [email protected]. Rev. Richard P. Jameson, 89, who passed peacefully on July 12, 2018. He served the UnitedMethodist Church for over 40 years at: Lorain First, Willoughby, Brimfield, Groveport, Clifton, CampDennison/Miamiville, Council of Christian Communions of Greater Cincinnati, and United TheologicalSeminary. His wife Ruth died in April 2017. Rev. Jameson's memorial service will be held August 18,2018 at 1 p.m. at Clifton United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made toVITAS Healthcare; please specify the Cincinnati location.
Ohio River Valley District of the UMC, 7388 E Kemper Road,Suite 1, Cincinnati, OH 45249
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