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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 IRS Mileage Rate

NEW MILAGE RATE: Beginning January 1, 2010, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car will be 50 cents per mile for business miles driven

God is moving in the Tuscarawas District!
Here are some of the activities...

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2010 Charge Conference Forms Now Available Online

For this years forms please Click Here

Mountain Dulcimer Workshop offered at Beach City UMC

Join us for individual and small group instruction followed by a "Slow Jam" for practice and fun. If you own a dulcimer or would just like to learn about one join us.

Call for further information.Bob Hawes (330) 359-5178

The workshop will be offered at Camp Wanake on September 19, 2010
Schedule for the workshop:
4:00 p.m. Instruction for new players
5:30 p.m. Break for Hot Dogs and sides you bring to share
6:00 p.m. Group Playing

Other acoustic instruments that complement the players and listeners are welcome. Suggested donation for the use of the camp, music and supplies is $5.00 - RSVP by 9/17/2010

Imagine a movement that mobilizes tens of thousands of people in 10 days.

It's called 10-Fold.

10-Fold is about multiplying ministry and mobilizing passionate people to stand up and be counted for the causes they believe in. The event will launch on October 10, 2010 and last for 10 days. Every day will focus on a different project supported through The Advance, the designated giving arm of The United Methodist Church. The goal is to gain the support of 10,000 people for each of the 10 projects.

With the support of annual conferences and churches, 10-Fold will bring these global projects to the people through webcasts, streaming video, online chats and other media. For 10 days, these ministries will be on your doorstep. You can provide tangible support just by registering your interest with one of these Advance projects. During the event, $1.00 will be donated for every person that signs up as an advocate for a 10-Fold project, up to $10,000 per project.

It’s time to step out and be someone who stands for something. Be counted. Be a part of the movement. It’s in your hands to multiply God’s work; Turn 10 to 10,000 and make it a movement 10-Fold.

What will you do?



For more details visit... The 10-Fold Website
Or download The 10-Fold Participant’s Guide

Awakening! Hope! Freshness and Renewal!

This is what it's all about as the Canton congregations sponsor special services.
Mark the dates of September 26 - 29 (Sunday - Wednesday). Each evening, at 7:00, services will be held at the Westbrook Park UMC.

Each night special music and congregational singing will be provided by local music ministries.

This event is for the entire district and you are encouraged to bring your congregations.

For details click to see the Informational Brochure

DivorceCare and DC4K at Church of the Lakes

Divorced? Separated? You don’t have to go through it alone. You can discover hope and experience healing during the 13 weekly sessions of DivorceCare.

The next DivorceCare series will begin at the Church of the Lakes on Wednesday, September 1, 2010. The series will run though November 13th. There will also be a Saturday session on November 13th. The Wednesday night sessions will be from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Church of the Lakes, 5944 Fulton Road in Canton. There is a $15.00 registration fee that includes the workbook. Scholarships are available to cover the fee.

DC4K (DivorceCare for Kids) will be offered at the same times as the Wednesday Divorce care sessions. DC4K is for children, ages 5 – 12, whose parent is going through or has gone through DivorceCare. There is no fee for DC4K, but pre-registration is required. Child care for younger children will be available at the church.

For more information or to register, please call the church office at 330-499-8972.

You or someone you know can benefit from DivorceCare! Call to reserve your spot in DivorceCare today.

Save the date…

Saturday, February 5, 2011 – District Leadership Training Event
North Canton Faith UMC
Plenary speaker Rev. Paul Borden

Watch for more information...

Lay Speaker Fall Training Schedule Announced

Tuscarawas District Lay Speaker Training for the Fall has been set up. For more details click here...

Position Open for Director of Communications

East Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church is seeking a Director of Communications. Candidates should possess excellent writing and editing skills, understanding of internal and external communications, social media and public relations. For job description and application information go to http://www.eocumc.com/classified/positions_items.html Resume for the position should be sent to Rev. Paul R. White by July 1, 2010 and should include the applicant's name, address, telephone and email contact information along with educational background, specific skills/experience for the position, and three - four persons of reference with contact information. It is preferred to receive resume by email to PaulW@eocumc.com For further information contact Rev. Paul R. White at PaulW@eocumc.com or 800-831-3972, ext. 136.

The Treasurer’s Connection April 2010 Issue is Available

Treasurer’s Connection April 2010

Conference Delegates Elected

At the District Conference on Sunday, April 25, the following persons were elected to represent the Tuscarawas District at the 2011 East Ohio Annual Conference. We were to elect 28 persons the remainder being elected as alternates. Persons are listed in order of their election (ties are listed in alphabetical order)

Delegates: Diane Spencer, Linda Tonkovich, Shirley Foster, Gracie Murphy, Patti Deems, Sue Leach, Debbie Sponseller, Claire Springer, Marie Senften-Deitz, Bob Leach, Doris Brown, Connie Clark, Pat Hogue, Nancy Russell, Velma Hissom, Tim Beck, Lynne Biery, Ed Cochran, Jean Lewers-Brail, Deborah Jamerson, Stan Thomas, Richard Radosevic, Jong Ahn, Lynne Carper, Brenda Widder, Donna Brandon, Chris Yarnell, Tom Butcher.

Alternates: Erin Mahaffey, Terry Selby, Clarence Penick, Phyllis Prado, Rick Sampson, Jane Bailey, Derrick Kelsey.

Canton Christ Gave a Firm Foundation in the Faith to Many

With the closing of Canton Christ UMC comes, sadness, many memories and joy for the lives touched by the ministries and teaching there. Mrs. Patricia Hogue, a former member of Canton Christ and now the spouse of a United Methodist pastor wrote of her experience, spanning six decades.

The article is available here.

United Methodist Communications Announces InfoServ Change

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...

GOT FISH?

Evangelism Academy 2010 All clergy and laypersons are invited and encouraged to attend! Three sessions will be held on Saturdays at North Canton Grace UMC, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM with registration at 8:30 AM. $5.00 registration fee includes lunch. Sponsored by EOC Evangelism Committee. For Details, Click here...

" I Need To Save Money, Where Do I Start?"

There is no cost to any church or attendee. It covers basics of proper planning to reach one's lifetime goals and how to provide the foundation for this plan. The foundation is key to the overall plan so the plan can complete itself even if life throws roadblocks at us. There will be interesting and challenging ideas presented and is appropriate for all ages from young adults to senior citizens. If you care for yourself and any child, parents, or relatives you do not want to miss this presentation.

To schedule please contact Richard E Elvin, member of Canal Fulton United Methodist Church, at:
330-819-4596(cell) or 330-493-3211 Ext138.

He is a CLU, LUTCF and represents The Guardian Life Insurance Co. and Park Avenue Securities through the Sirak-Brockett Agency in Canton.

Attn: Finance Committees

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 R. Dieterich, Jr
Relationship to Conference: Elder
Date of Death: September 1, 2010
Address: Bedford, OH

Calling Hours: Wednesday, September 8, 2010, 4:00p at Bedford UMC, 79 Center Rd, Bedford, OH 44146

Funeral/Memorial Service: Wednesday, September 8, 2010, 5:00p at Bedford UMC 79 Center Rd, Bedford, OH 44146
A meal will be served following the service.

Next of Kin: He is survived by his wife Connie, daughter Kate and son David.

In Lieu of Flowers: Memorial gift may be made to Bedford UMC 79 Center Rd, Bedford, OH 44146

Served East Ohio at: Christ, Vocational Counselor, South Boston Action Center, Missionary Sierra Leone, Struthers, Western Reserve, Maple Heights and Bedford First.

Condolences may be sent to: Connie Dieterich, 840 Wellman Ave, Bedford, OH 44146

Name: Ellen Wheeler
Relationship to Conference: Spouse
Date of Death: August 23, 2010
Address: New Philadelphia, Ohio

Calling Hours/Funeral/Memorial Service: Were held in August in New Philadelphia Ohio.

Next of Kin: She is survived by her husband Wayne Wheeler, daughter Dawn Roberts, Karren Tinius, Becky (James) Perkins, 4 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

Condolences may be sent to: Wayne Wheeler, 1282 Independence Cir SE, New Philadelphia, OH 44663

Name: Phillip Gillis
Relationship to Conference: Retired Elder
Date of Death: July 28, 2010
Address: Cleveland, OH

Calling Hours/Funeral: Calling hours will take place before the funeral on Saturday, August 7, 2010 at 10a, Church of the Redeemer, 2420 S. Taylor Rd. Cleveland Heights, OH 44118. Funeral will follow at 11:00a, family will visit with guests following the service.

Next of Kin: He is survived by his wife Joanne, children, Steven (Maureen), Elizabeth (Bob), Everet and 1 granddaughter Mairead.

In Lieu of Flowers: Memorial gifts may be made to

Church of the Redeemer
2420 S. Taylor Rd
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118

OR

Flat Rock Homes and Care Center
7353 County Road 29
Flat Rock, OH 44828

Served East Ohio at: Ashley, Amsterdam, McDonald, Willowick: Shoregate, Epworth Euclid, Cleveland District Superintendent, Vice President for Development-Flat Rock Homes. He retired in 1997.

Condolences may be sent to:
Joanne Gillis
14014 Shaker Blvd. Apt 102
Cleveland, OH 44120

Name: Gladys B. Strawn
Relationship to Conference: Surviving Spouse
Date of Death: July 15, 2010
Address: Sebring, OH

Funeral Memorial Service: Sunday, August 1, 2010, 2p at Copeland Oaks Bennett Chapel, 800 S. 15th St., Sebring, OH, 44672 with Rev. Dr. Bruce Irwin and Rev. Dr. John Capper officiating.

Next of Kin: She was preceded in death by her husband Rev. Herman Strawn, survived by her daughter Rev. Dr. V. Elaine Strawn and Jane Harkey.

Memorial Contributions:
Care Fund of Copeland Oaks
800 S. 15th Street
Sebring, OH 44672

OR

UMCOR
PO Box 9068
New York, NY 10087

Condolences may be sent to: Rev. V. Elaine Strawn, minister@uufwc.org

TUSCARAWAS TIES

Official Publication of the Tuscarawas District
East Ohio Conference — The United Methodist Church


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