The conference wishes to celebrate the many ministries of our local churches.
We would like to make “Celebrating the Church” a regular
feature of the E-News. If you have an exciting ministry you would like
to share please e-mail your story to
paulw @ eocumc.com
NEW MILAGE RATE: Jul. 1 through Dec. 31, 2011, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car
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Tuscarawas District activities and events... Faith in Action!
This workshop will change your understanding of how people develop from unchurched to fully committed followers of Jesus, and how you can help them move toward spiritual maturity.
Help the people in your congregation move out of their comfort zone and forward on the most exciting adventure of their lives!
Thursday April 19, 2012 8:30 am – 4:00 pm (Lunch included)
Church of the Lakes
5944 Fulton Dr. NW
Canton, OH. 44718
For the full brochure and registration Click Here
Late Winter Overnight
8:00 p.m. Friday, March 30 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday, March 31
Grace United Methodist Church, 1720 Schneider Rd. NW, North Canton
MISSION PROJECTS -FUN-FELLOWSHIP-WORSHIP
The event will end by serving dinner at Canton Calvary Mission 1345 Gibbs Ave. NE, Canton
Each person needs to bring: Sleeping bag & items needed for overnight, clothes for Saturday, instruments to play, games to share, a smile and something to throw into a pot of Stone Soup (such as carrots, onion, potatoes, celery, peas, corn, tomatoes, green beans, broccoli, cauliflower)
To register: Cost is $5/person or $30/group maximum (This will pay for Calvary Mission dinner food & supplies, with any extra going to Youth Service Fund)
E-mail church name, contact person, phone number, and number of kids and adults coming to Marie_calvary@ameritech.net by March 23.
Payment can be made that evening by cash or check (written to Marie Senften).
If you have questions, please contact Marie or Rod by e-mail or phone. Home number (330) 837-1651, Work number (330) 454-8610
Winter is just starting, but it's never too soon to start thinking about summer camp. As camp costs have increased so has the need for campership financial aid. So, we want to be sure each child has an opportunity to receive financial aid, if needed.
The focus for summer camp season is "Heading down the right path…" There are limited funds from the district for financial assistance. The deadline will be MAY 4th to receive those requests. That's weeks before the first week of summer camp, so PLAN AHEAD!! A district financial aid application is available here... Be sure to use this form (2012 FORM)! Remember, the form must be completely filled out and have appropriate signatures or it will be returned!
Camp Aldersgate; Camp Asbury; and Camp Wanake; will be happy to welcome you and your family to camp. Check out the web sites and watch for the Open House dates at each of the camps.
Also, watch for the new camping brochures to be arriving at your home (if you were at camp last summer), or at your church.
Hope to see lots of you "Heading down the right path" to camp.
Linda Tonkovich
District Camping Contact
Forming Faith: Building up the Body - Breaking Ground
January 21, 2012
What: Transformational leadership strategies, presented by motivational speaker, leadership trainer and author Hugh Ballou. To find out more about Hugh Ballou, visit www.hughballou.com
The workshop will include:
* Recruiting: How to Get 'em and How to Keep 'em
* Meetings: Creating Energy and Staying Focused
* Goals: It's Not Just Theory, It's Empowerment
* Conflict: Prevention and Prescription
* Process: Laying Out the Process and Staying on Track
* Communication: Who Needs to Know What
Why: To build strong leaders with fine-tuned leadership skills that are motivated, focused and highly effective in setting and implementing powerful goals.
Who: Pastors and lay persons desiring to strengthen the church through outstanding leadership. All churches in the North Canton area of any denomination and in the Tuscarawas District of the United Methodist Church are invited.
When: Saturday, January 21, 2012, 8:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Where: Faith United Methodist Church, 300 9th St. NW, North Canton, OH
Please RSVP by calling 330-499-6040 by Sunday January 15th. A $7.00 donation is requested to cover the cost of materials and a continental breakfast. Childcare is available by request.
"MAKING VITAL CONGREGATIONS"
Four Key Drivers of Vitality
Engagement of Disciples
Worship
Pastor
Lay Leadership
Lay and Clergy Leadership
Connectional
To be held on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Louisville Christ U.M. Church, 600 E. Gorgas Street,Louisville,OH 44641
8:00 Registration/Refreshments * 9:00 – 10:15 Workshop I * 10:45 – noon workshop II
You can find full information and a registration form Here
The Pathways to Ministry Internship Project of East Ohio Annual Conference was established through the Board of Ordained Ministry with the following purposes:
* To identify a diverse group of young adults looking to explore their gifts for ministry
* To nurture the young persons through the process of discerning or clarifying their call or vocation
* To provide a means for a variety of practical ministry experiences
* To assist in building relationships between younger generations of leaders and the church
The Ministry Internship Project is for those who are genuinely open to the idea of God's calling. It is an opportunity to discover whether their gifts and graces match the needs and requirements of ministry within the church.
The program will provide experience in Christian ministry within the United Methodist setting with a peer and mentor group for further reflection and discernment.
At least five college students who have completed two years of study and are between the ages of 19-24 will be selected from applicants from across the East Ohio Conference.
Applications and further information available from:
Tim Morrison tmorrison@spencerchurch.com
Or online by clicking here
Are you growing world-changing disciples or just filling seats in the sanctuary?
Join Dan Glover & Claudia Lavy for a full day workshop:
Deepening Your Effectiveness
Restructuring the Local Church for Life Transformation
You will discover a new understanding of the principles of discipleship; The primary facts about the 6 stages of spiritual development; Practical ways to apply the principles through a discipleship pathway...
Help the people in your congregation move out of the pews and forward on the most exciting adventure of their lives!
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Church of the Lakes UMC ~ Canton, OH
An Informational Brochure is Available Here
www.deepeningyoureffectiveness.org
To learn more about the Christian Educators Fellowship, Click Here
The Tuscarawas District Spring Conference was held on Sunday, April 10, at Westbrook Park United Methodist Church. The following individuals were selected for the at-large delegate list for the 2012 Annual Conference. Individuals are listed in order of election with alphabetical listing where the same number of votes were received. The district will not know the number of at-large delegates needed until January or February. At that time, delegates will be selected from highest votes until the delegation is filled.
At-Large Delegates: Clair Springer, Linda Tonkovich, Diane Spencer, Lynn Carper, Gracie Murphy, Connie Clark, David Hartong, Bob Leach, John Murphy, Marie Senften-Deitz, Patti Deems, Doris Brown, Pat Hogue, Clarence Penick, Leland Spencer, Lynne Biery, Ed Cochran, Sally Murry, Sue Leach, Terry Selby, Linda Slutz, Jean Lewers-Brail, Marianne Reiter, Debbie Sponseller, Nancy Russell, Tom Strauch, Velma Hissom, Ahn Jong, Sandy Macarie, Erin Mahaffey, Brenda Widder, Richard Radosevic, Stan Thomas, Tim Beck, Donna Brandon, George Kellym Tom Middaugh, Rick Sampson, Karen Karns, Derek Kelsey
In addition: The following lay persons were endorsed by the lay persons in attendance at Spring District Conference as nominees for General/Jurisdictional Conference. The General/Jurisdictional delegation will be voted for at Annual Conference in June.
Iris Andrews, Lynn Carper, David Hartong, Sandra Lutz, Judy Ren and Thomas Strauch.
You are invited to join Bishop John and Elaine Hopkins for a pilgrimage to the Holy Land in January, 2012. The 10 day pilgrimage will depart on January 31 with visits to Jerusalem, Galilee, Bethlehem, Jericho and many other Biblical Sites. If you would like a brochure or more information, please contact Bill McFadden, at 440-934-5676 or email mcfelyria@aol.com
The Charter has been the uniting instrument of United Methodist Men units for over 50 years. The concept to unite Methodist Men through a national office was a grassroots idea at the beginning of men’s work. Men gladly join and support many diverse civic and service clubs and support these organizations with dues as well as many hours of volunteer service in their communities. They do this willingly year after year, reaping the spiritual reward of contributing to the welfare of humankind. They enjoy the association with others and often cultivate their own welfare in the business world.
For the Complete Document and details of the United Methodist Men Charter please Click Here
NASHVILLE: InfoServ, the official information service of The United Methodist Church, will become exclusively an e-mail and online information service effective April 1, 2010. At that time, telephone support services will be discontinued. For the complete News Release Click here...
Effective January 1, 2009, General Conference requires that finance committees
of local churches have written internal control policies in place. Do you
have one?
You can find a sample policy here:
Internal Accounting Controls for Local Churches (pdf)
Internal Accounting Controls for Local Churches (doc)
Death Notices
Name: Robert L. Smith
Relationship to Conference: Retired Elder
Date of Death: January 10, 2012
Location: Sebring, OH
Funeral/Memorial Service: A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, at Copeland Oaks Bennett Chapel, 800 S. 15th St., Sebring, OH 44672 with the Rev. Hoyte Wilhelm and the Rev. David Parry officiating.
Next of Kin: He is survived by his wife, H. Jean (Thompson) Smith; three daughters, Linda (Gerry) Leb of Stow, Karen Currey of Lawrence, Kan., and Judy (Brian) Torrence of Warren, Ohio; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Memorial Contributions: May be made to the Copeland Care Fund C/O Copeland Oaks.
Served East Ohio at: Collins/West Hartland, Amherst, Lorain: Christ, Ashland: Emmanuel, Ontario and as the Norwalk District Superintendent. He retired in 1989.
Condolences may be sent to: Mrs. H. Jean Smith, 800 S. 15th St. # 1606, Sebring, OH 44672-2043
Name: Netty D. Burkey
Relationship to Conference: Retired Elder
Date of Death: January 4, 2012
Location: Mansfield, OH
Funeral/Memorial Service: A celebration of life will be held on May 27, 2012.
Next of Kin: Preceded in death by husband, James L. Burkey. Rev. Burkey is survived by three daughters, Eleanor Dixon (Marshall) Wade, Marianne (James) Daniel, Martha (Ron) Adkins-Lemon; five grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Memorial Contributions: May be made to All God's Children, c/o First United Methodist Church, 12 N. Diamond St., Mansfield, OH 44902.
Served East Ohio at: Bucyrus: Mt. Zion, East Springfield: Christ-United Church of the Cross, Conesville/New Moscow, West Austintown, Tiro and Fulton. She retired in 1990.
Condolences may be sent to:
Eleanor Dixon Wade, 1157 Sunset Blvd, Mansfield, OH 44917
Name: Edna M. Biglow
Relationship to Conference: Surviving Spouse
Date of Death: January 2, 2012
Location: Lima, OH
Calling Hours: Friday, January 6, 2012 from 11am-1pm at the Bartley Funeral Home, 205 W Lincoln Way, Minerva, OH 44657.
Funeral/Memorial Service: Friday, January 6, 2012 - 1:00 pm at the Bartley Funeral Home, 205 W Lincoln Way, Minerva, OH 44657 with Rev. Tim McCollum officiating.
Next of Kin: Preceded in death by husband Rev. Terence Biglow, survived by a daughter, Arvilla Hooks; son, Terence Biglow Jr; 7 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Memorial Contributions: May be made to the Otterbein UMC Memorial Fund, 156 Beaver Ave , New Philadelphia OH 44663.
Condolences may be sent to:
Terry Biglow, 1171 12th St NW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663
Name: Rev. David L. Sperry
Relationship to Conference: Associate Member
Date of Death: December 18, 2011
Funeral Arrangements: Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville, Ohio on Tuesday, December 20, 1-4 & 7-9 p.m. and on Wednesday, December 21, at Brentwood U.M. Church, 148 Stephens Street, Wintersville, from 10 a.m. until time of services at 11 a.m. with Rev. Bill Westling, Rev. Larry Hukill, Dr. Gary George and Dr. Richard Parks officiating. Burial at Fort Steuben.
Memorials may be directed to: Mercy Hospice, 7568 Whipple Ave. NW, North Canton, OH 44720 -or- The American Cancer Society.
Next of Kin: Rev. Sperry is survived by his wife Cindy DeSantis Sperry; daughter and beloved son-in-law Jessie & Todd Kirkpatrick; and two grandchildren.
Condolences: Condolences may be sent to Cindy Sperry, 406 Adelaide Street, Minerva, OH 44657-1314.
Rev. Sperry served the following churches: Bethel, Wintersville: Brentwood, Simpson, Mt. Zion, Pleasant Grove, Cambridge: Faith and Bolivar.
TUSCARAWAS TIES
Official Publication of the Tuscarawas District
East Ohio Conference — The United Methodist Church
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"Tuscarawas Ties" to:
Judy Hartley
Or VIA US Mail:
Judy Hartley, Editor
221 Pearl Place SE
N Canton, OH 44720
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