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News and NotesFebruary 20, 2018

In This Issue

Lent DevotionalReggie's Memorial - Thank You!

District NewsEducational Opportunities

ResourcesLocal Church & Ministry Partner Events

Classifieds A Call to Prayer

Lent Devotional



"Who Do You Say that I Am?"

Ohio River Valley District clergy hadan early start to the Lenten season onShrove Tuesday. In his message titled"When Jesus Prayed Alone," Dr. ToddD. Anderson invited us to considerhow prayer shaped Jesus' identity andhow prayer shapes our understandingof Jesus' identity.

After he prays, Jesus turns to the disciples and asks them, "Who do thecrowds say that I am?" and then "Who do you say that I am?" (Luke 9:18-20).

During this Lenten season, we invite you to pray over these questions thatJesus also asks us about his identity.

Who do the people around you each day say that I am?Who do you say that I am?

Is our answer,

A superhero who swoops in to rescue us from pain and make everythingright again?Someone who is made in our image of a righteous warrior king? Just agood guy?Or, someone who prays alone, who seeks input and help from his friends?One who takes up his cross and invites us to do so as well?

May our prayers during this Lenten season deepen our faith in andunderstanding of what it means to join Peter in naming Jesus as, "The Messiahof God."

Reggie's Memorial: Thank You!

Thank you to everyone who helped with the celebration of Reggie Brown's lifelast Friday.

A special thanks to Forest Chapel for hosting and providing hospitality,

and to New Vision for their generous contributions to the meal.



Reggie's family appreciates the presence and witness of all who showed loveand support on Friday, and thanks those who contributed to offsetting the cost.

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District News

Immigration Task Force

Take a minute to get to know some of our Immigration Task Force in the OhioRiver Valley, including Rebekah Clapp, who is joining our team from theconference office to assist with Hispanic Ministry.

The team recently met to prepare for the opening of the Eclipse Legal Clinic,designed as a resource for immigrants, next week on March 1st in Hamilton.

The team focuses on ways to make Christ present to the immigrant communityin our midst.

Save the Date for our Spring Celebration! Tuesday May 22. Location TBA.

https://youtu.be/RKokoBiAQqA



Got a story to tell of impactful ministry in your church or neighborhood? Please send your latest happenings, stories of celebration, and local events [email protected]. The deadline for inclusion in a Tuesday newsletteris 3pm the previous Friday.


Educational Opportunities

#TeachingTuesday is back!

We have heard the cry! We are listening to you and continuing

to provide educational opportunities throughout the year related to all five

areas of our strategic plan.

Our Tuesday classes will be offeredboth at lunchtime and dinnertime toaccommodate a variety of schedules.

Here is a planned schedule for thenext several weeks:

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Strategic Area 1: Branding and MarketingMarch 20: Basics of Social Media

Strategic Area 2: Equip and ResourceApril 17: Safe and Healthy Communities: Ballot Initiative Training

May 1: Opioid Response

Strategic Area 3: LeadershipMay 15: All About Parsonages

Strategic Area 4: Reorganization and Collaboration ExcellenceJune 12: Cooperative Parishes

Strategic Area 5: Outreach and WitnessJune 26: Local Mission Outreach

This WeekendStewardship 101: GrowingGenerosity in a Unique Culture

This class equips local churches todevelop generous stewards toadvance their mission and vision. Theworkshop taught by Rev. GeorgeCooper has been utilized in Crucible,Licensed Local Pastors School,Starting Well, District Leadershiptraining events and individual localchurches.

When: Saturday, February 24, 2018Registration: 9:30; Training 10:00 - 2:00Where: Brice United Methodist Church, 3160 Brice Rd, Brice, OH 43109Cost: $5.00Who: Pastors, Finance Committee Members, Stewardship Team Leaders,Church Leaders

Register here.

https://www.westohioumc.org/conference/event/stewardship-101-smaller-church-0



Fresh Expressions Vision Day- May 18Parkview United Methodist Church: 3713 Benner Rd, Miamisburg, OH 45342

Register Here - Share on Facebook

Fresh Expressions is a movement that is cultivating new forms of churchalongside existing congregations in order to reach a changing world. Begun in

England 10 years ago, it has resulted in the birth of over 2,500 newcommunities in the UK alone.

At its heart, Fresh Expressions is about empowering and equipping God's

people to develop creative expressions of church that can reach the increasingdiversity of our society.

This is a great option for rural/small town churches to think about revitalization

in a new way.

Vision Day is a great way to discover more about Fresh Expressions. In aninteractive format, you will have the chance to:

- Hear how Fresh Expressions is renewing the church

- Talk about the development of Fresh Expressions US - Learn more about the Mission-Shaped Church

- Discover tools to start Fresh Expressions in your area

Learn more about Fresh Expressions here.


Resources

Due to an accounting systems change, we are unable to printapportionment statements at this time.

Payments can be sent in without the remmitance slip.If you have questions, call or email Cindi [email protected].

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/southwest-ohio-vision-day-tickets-42850526077https://www.facebook.com/events/150265642340080/http://files.constantcontact.com/f8aef7aa001/35cb43d2-db5a-4166-9d2a-638b38a63e28.pdfmailto:[email protected]



March 11, 2018 is UMCOR Sunday (formerly One Great Hour of Sharing)

Get resources for your church (including posters and several new videos) here!

Next Generations Leadership

Since its inception, the Next GenerationsLeadership Ministry Interns have beenable to discern calls to Ministry andService in a variety of ways. Internshipplacements are with engaging localchurches throughout the West OhioConference and include trips to local OhioSeminaries as well as in the Mid-Westernpart of the United States.

Applicants must be college students who are available for the duration of theInternship. Please encourage students who have expressed a desire toexplore a call to ministry and/or service to apply on the West Ohio Conferencewebsite.

The Application Deadline is March 9, 2018. For questions, please email Rev.Donnetta Peaks ([email protected]) or call 614-844-6200, 314.

Youth Mission Trip Grants

http://www.umcgiving.org/ministry-articles/one-great-hour-of-sharing?mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiWXpKalpUZGxNV0psTldVeCIsInQiOiJmb09wR2lZS0RFMnpoK1NmQmhuWHYyQk5SXC9iMHhBT1h5TVNrWkhSMzI4V1BLQ01VckhJWTVnSko4Qit1b3hqYlwvQThYUW9yR1R1QU5yNG5Nd2lzb0Q0WEJ6NE1PektQTVNxUXc3OElmcmFcL2xiVkpHZVNrTkY1ZmpUcnFJaGNpVSJ9https://www.westohioumc.org/conference/2018-next-generation-leadership-ministry-internshipsmailto:[email protected]



Churches of the Ohio River Valley District are invited to apply for a grant, up to$1,000, to offset the cost of their youth summer mission/spiritual development

trip, and/or outreach program. The grant application for 2018 is available by clicking here.

Completed grant applications are due to the district office by Friday, March 9,

2018. If you have any questions contact Rev. Dr. SuzanneAllen at 513.421.2057.

If you are looking for ideas for a summer youth missions, check out this

website: www.umcyoungpeople.org/missions.

Does your congregation need to gaina new specific aspect of traction inorder to begin moving forward intorenewed vitality? Consider which ofthese next Traction Track offeringsmight be right for you. Every TractionTrack involves your pastor plus a teamfrom your church. Click on any ofthese links to find out more, and toregister online. New Traction Tracksare launching in early 2018.

Learn more on the West Ohio Conference website.

Upcoming offerings include:

* *Local ORV Host Site! **Spring Cleaning Your Church Communications

Begins Saturday March 10 at Cornerstone UMC in West Chester (ORV)


Local Church Events

Waynesville UMC,

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Marriage Retreat - February 24 Cheviot UMC, Denver Bierman Concert - February 24

Anderson Hills UMC, How to Sharethe Gospel - February 24

Heritage Presbyterian Church, 2018VBS Preview/Workshop - February 24

Wesley Foundation WinterConcerts, February 25 @ CliftonUMC & March 25 @ Monroe UMC

District UMW/Middletown FirstUMC, Spiritual Growth & Leadership

Enrichment Retreat - March 10

Armstrong Chapel UMC, Super Charge: A Conference for

Men Building Faith - March 10

Hyde Park Community UMC, ChoosingCompassion in an Angry World: Lessons

from Jesus - March 10

Lindenwald UMC, TreacherousWaters: Navigating the Local Opioid

Crisis - March 10

Professional PastoralCounseling, Gathering for pastors &

church workers - March 13

https://www.orvumc.org/district/ohiorivervalley/event/how-share-gospelhttps://www.orvumc.org/district/ohiorivervalley/event/2018-cokesbury-vbs-previewworkshophttps://www.orvumc.org/district/ohiorivervalley/event/wesley-winter-concert-serieshttps://www.orvumc.org/district/ohiorivervalley/event/spiritual-growth-leadership-enrichment-retreathttps://www.orvumc.org/district/ohiorivervalley/event/super-charge-2018-conference-men-building-faithhttps://www.orvumc.org/district/ohiorivervalley/event/choosing-compassion-angry-world-lessons-jesushttps://www.orvumc.org/district/ohiorivervalley/event/treacherous-waters-navigating-local-opioid-crisishttps://www.orvumc.org/district/ohiorivervalley/event/gathering-pastors-and-church-workers



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