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1 Christian Church in Ohio D I S C I P L E S O F C H R I S T A covenant network of congregations in mission: We are the Body of Christ gifted and called in covenant together as Disciples of Christ to be centers of transformation on the new mission frontier of our own communities. MINISTERS' MAILING FOR APRIL E. Campus View Blvd. Suite 110, Columbus, Ohio Phone: (614) Fax: (614) NOTE: Please post any flyers contained in this packet so that the congregation is informed of Regional events. If you are receiving this by please PRINT OFF FLYERS and post them. Message from Rev. Dr. William H. Edwards On the back of this page Clergy Alert Report to the General Board Open Church List Calendar Update Position Announcement Pentecost Offering Parish Paper Ohio Women s Ministries Convocation Congregational Leaders Equipping Conference Clergy Clinic Retired Ministers Retreat Hitchhiker s Guide to Evangelism New Ministers Workshops Disciple Men s Fellowship Retreat Disciples Fellowship Retreat Youth Scholarship Golf Outing Lombard Mennonite Peace Center Bulletin Insert & Brochure April & May Letter & Registration Registration & Information Registration Flyer Information & Registration Bulletin Insert & Information Registration Flyer & Registration Registration Flyer Registration & Flyer 2 Loose Brochures REMINDERS Fourth Annual Advance Conference Scholarship Fundraising Concert/Talent Show April 24, 2009 Northwest Christian Church 1340 Fishinger Rd Columbus, OH This is a wonderful opportunity to reunite with old friends and enjoy some wonderful talent from current and past Advance Conferees. Anyone who enjoys music and fellowship is invited to attend. All of the proceeds will go to the Advance Conference Scholarship Fund which is designed to help conferees who can t afford to go to Advance Conference pay for the expenses. If you have a talent and would like to participate or have any questions contact, Pat Fatig prfatig@msn.com, Dave Diehl hyperforam@aol.com, Randy Green rjgreen57@yahoo.com, or Jayne Hilvers jehilvers@embarqmail.com. Continued on the back

2 Reminders continued Licensed Ministry Academy: With the developing guidelines recommended by our Commission on Ministry for licensed and commissioned ministers, our next offering for training will be on Church Administration and Planning! Saturdays May 9, 16, and 23 from 9 am to 3:30 pm will be the time-frame, and location will be in the Regional Church Office conference room. Cost for the section is $40. Send your check and notice of interest to the Regional Church Office, marked "LMA". For more information or other questions, contact Jeff Gill through his , knapsack@windstream.net. Additional LMA courses are being developed for later in the year as the commission guidelines develop. You can also register online for these courses. Summer Program registration forms have gone out to all the Congregations. If your church never received their forms let me know ASAP so I can get them in the mail to you. You can also print off registration forms for all of our summer programs through our website at The Scholarship Form is also available to download on that page. If you do not wish to receive the Ministers Mailing or have any questions/comments Please contact or jstoddart@ccinoh.org. MESSAGE FROM REV. DR. WILLIAM H. EDWARDS Dear Partners in Ministry, In an in January, I shared a leadership covenant that was written and signed by Regional Ministers, General Unit Presidents, and Seminary Presidents of our church. As we reflected on our life together we were moved to state in a public way our sense of covenant with God and each other. An Affirmation of Covenant As leaders of ministries that serve the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), we make this covenant with God and each other. We do so because: God is a witness to all that we do, separately and together; We are called by God to be servant leaders in mission to the world; As the church, we are one Body in Christ. Therefore we will: Pray daily for each other; Trust and respect each ministry and each other; Communicate openly and directly; Honor the diversity of persons and perspectives; Be open to the counsel of one another. Praising God, we will live and speak with confidence and hope in the future that God is creating. I share this with you so that you will know the intention of the leaders of the church in these challenging times. I also pray that you will reflect on this commitment and embrace these principles for the way we live and work together as clergy colleagues in the Christian Church in Ohio. Our leadership as clergy is essential to the transformation of our church. I look forward with great anticipation of what God will do through us as ministers of the Gospel and leaders in Christ s church in the days ahead. May God s Blessings be with you, Bill

3 CLERGY ALERT Deaths Vena Ellis, grandmother of Brad Ellis, pastor of First Christian Church in Kenton, died February 4 in Sevierville, Tennessee (near Pigeon Forge). Graveside services were held in Sevierville February 7. Messages can be sent to Brad at the church First Christian Church, 340 N Main St, Kenton, OH or to bradellis1@yahoo.com. Christine Johnson-Anderson, died suddenly March 10 of a heart attack. Christine was serving as Student Associate Minister at Dunham Ave. Christian Church in Cleveland Ohio. She was a student at Ashland Theological Seminary and under the care of the Commission on Ministry. Christine is the sister of Rev. John Johnson, Pastor of Dunham Ave Christian Church, who serves on the Regional Church Council. Services for Christine Johnson-Anderson were held March 21 at Bethany Christian Church in Cleveland. Carol Vaccariello's husband Frank died early Tuesday, March 24. A celebration of his life took place on his birthday, March 31 at Carol's home, 89 Hartford St., Medina, OH It was a new-birth party where they shared favorite Frank stories and memories. Carol is a Disciples Pastor serving at 2 United Church of Christ Churches. Messages may be sent to the home or to snowswan12@yahoo.com. Prayer Concerns Judy Ponting is had surgery February 11 to remove cancer from the upper portion of her stomach. She was hospitalized for a couple of weeks, with additional recuperation time following at home. Judy is a Licensed Minister serving the North Eaton Christian Church. Messages for Judy may be sent to Durkee Rd., Grafton, OH or judy.ponting1@verizon.net. First Christian Church in Shelby incurred significant damage to their building during the heavy winds we had in February. Among other damage, their entrance way collapsed, and they have quite a bit of brick damage. Messages may be sent to the church at First Christian Church, 81 E Main St, Shelby, OH Rev. Richard Elwell spent some time at Lake West Hospital in Willoughby fighting off a serious infection. Richard is the Pastor at First Christian Church in Ashtabula. Messages may be sent to relwell6@aol.com or 4717 Topper Avenue, Ashtabula, OH Bill Bray, husband of Rev. Mary Jo Bray, had a successful kidney transplant several weeks ago, however within a week his body rejected it. They started a new, stronger medication and he has been traveling back and forth to receive treatments similar to chemotherapy. They are asking for prayers that this rejection can be turned around. Mary Jo is the Associate Pastor at First Christian Church in Wauseon. Messages for Bill and Mary Jo can be sent to revmj@embarqmail.com or 312 Cherry St Wauseon, OH

4 Prayer Concerns Clergy Alert Continued Joanne Arnold is had surgery March 20 Mount Carmel West in Columbus. Joanne is the Executive Assistant to Bill Edwards. She is now home from the hospital and doing really well with her recovery, but will still be homebound for another couple of weeks. Messages for Joanne can be sent to or 101 N. High Street Apt M, Canal Winchester, OH With Joanne being out of the office, we ask for a bit of extra patience with our phone coverage. If you happen to get the answering machine during the day you can dial the extension of the person you are looking for and it will ring in directly to their office. Paul Johnson has been in the hospital on and off for the past several weeks. Most recently he had emergency surgery. Paul is a retired Ohio Pastor and a Regional Elder Emeritus. Messages for Paul may be sent to State Route 278 NE Nelsonville, OH Joys Rev. Brad McBee and his wife Tammy have adopted 4 more children and have 1 more in the process of being adopted. The new additions to their family are Seth (10), Simon (8), Trinity (3), McKayla (2), and Hope (1) is the one in process. Brad is the Pastor at the First Christian Church in Shelby (also listed under prayer concern). Messages for the McBee s may be sent to manofjoyandlove@yahoo.com. Olmstead Christian Church celebrated their 50th anniversary this February 22. The church had a special service with a celebratory meal following the service. The address of the church is Olmsted Christian Church, 7140 Fitch Rd, Cleveland, OH Joseph Sams is the Pastor there. Jonathan Rumburg and Julie Barkovich will marry on Saturday April 25th in Pittsburgh, PA. Then, on Sunday, April 26, from 2-5 p.m. at Central Christian Church in Wooster (407 N. Market Street), a Wedding Reception/Open House will be held for anyone and everyone who would like to come celebrate with Julie and Jon. A brief service of prayer and dedication will be held at 2 p.m. in the church sanctuary, followed by a cake and punch reception in the fellowship hall. Come when you can, leave when you need to. All are welcome. Jonathan Rumburg is the Associate Minister of First Christian Church in Wadsworth. 116 E. Boyer St. Wadsworth, OH messages may be sent to JRumburg@fccwadsworth.org.

5 General Board Business Item No. GB-09 Title: Origin: Report of Christian Church in Ohio Dr. William H. Edwards, Regional Pastor and President The following is provided for information to the General Board of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The Christian Church in Ohio s vision as a regional church states that we are A covenant network of congregations in mission We are the Body of Christ gifted and called in covenant together as Disciples of Christ to be centers of transformation on the new mission frontier of our own communities. We are organizing our work around three regional priorities that grow out of the vision: Strengthening Relationships and Building Networks (True Community) Leadership Development (Deep Christian Spirituality) Congregational Transformation and Evangelism (Passion for Justice) The vision of the Christian Church in Ohio has called us to restructure our staff to better serve our congregations. Our new structure is based on the concept of equipping the people and congregations of the Christian Church in Ohio to live out their calling to be servants of Jesus Christ. This means that the regional pastors of the Christian Church in Ohio have shifted their tasks from being responsible for making ministry happen in the Regional Church to being the equippers of leaders from within the Regional Church who carry out the Regional Church's ministry. Also, the focus of ministry for our Regional Church is more clearly found in the local congregations of the Regional Church. Regional Pastors facilitate and resource congregations in their relationships and networking with other congregations, the development of local leadership, and the spiritual transformation and faith sharing ministries in local communities. The Regional Pastors are a central contact point for congregations relating to the Regional Church, in partnership with the Regional Elders. Regional Elders are a volunteer cadre of (mostly retired) experienced ministers who serve as an extension of Pastoral Staff in assigned Districts of the Region.

6 The Christian Church in Ohio is seeking to be intentional as we empower different commissions and committees to be inclusive of gender, race, lay/clergy, and geographical location in the makeup of such bodies. The Christian Church in Ohio is actively involved in the Northeast Inter-Regional Fellowship (NIRF), which includes the regions of the Capital Area, Canada, Michigan, Northeast and West Virginia. The Christian Church in Ohio has been consulting with Christian Church Foundation in establishing a Development Committee. This ministry team will be developing a fund raising and development strategic plan to financially under gird the present and future ministries of our regional church. The Christian Church in Ohio is an active and vital member of Ohio Council of Churches. Our regional church supports the work of the Council financially and through participation of members of our congregations in its programming. New Church The New Church Committee of the Christian Church in Ohio is beginning the second phase of our 2020 vision to add 50 new congregations in the Ohio region. We have begun this new era by re-strategizing and re-prioritizing our service to this priority ministry. The ten new congregations that emerged and are in formation as a result of our first phase initiative are all, as anticipated, experiencing the joys and challenges, frustrations and excitement of new church planting. In 2008, we continue supporting two regionally initiated new church plants in the Columbus area. This includes working in cooperation with the UCC New Church Development Committee for the area. The UCC is a partner in planting a new African- American congregation in the north/northeast section of Columbus. There is also a new church that has been launched in the Dayton Area. In 2009, a new church planter will be called to start a new church in Delaware, the fastest growing county in Ohio just north of Columbus. Congregational Transformation Taking into consideration the complexity of Congregational Transformation and the diverse nature of the conditions and scenarios that congregations within the Christian Church in Ohio find themselves, the region s Congregational Transformation Ministry Team did not identify one single "cure all" approach. The Congregational Transformation Ministry Team is exploring and initiating ways that the Christian Church in Ohio can educate and train leaders, identify and utilize resources, and network congregations and leaders to share their learnings and experiences. The role of the Regional Church is be partner to resource congregations as they discern their own unique spiritual strategic journey of transformation.

7 The Congregational Transformation Ministry Team s primary focus is to create and implement: 1) Training and Educational Experiences for pastors and lay leaders, focusing on a team approach, and partnering with pastoral leadership. 2) A Ministry Network of Coaches/Mentors 3) A Leadership Network of Transformational Pastors. Calling these groups together, orienting the process. Establish a Covenant of Collegial Support 4) A Network of Teaching Congregations and Learning Laboratory Congregations Surveying and networking congregations who are using resources for transformation. Sharing the outcomes of congregational insights related to the use of transformation resources (creating a community of learning through the use of websites, articles within the Buckeye Disciple, and regional events.) 5) Continuing Resource Development Evaluating and communicating to congregational networks the development of new transformation resources. Leadership Development In the area of leadership development, the Christian Church in Ohio continues to offer a variety of ministries to support and nurture congregational leaders. Through our CYF, Chi Rho and Children camping program, we reach close to 1,200 youth per year. Our curriculum prepares and encourages them to be leaders in their local churches. We have trained16 youth officers of the Youth Commission to be servants leaders. This workshop takes place over three days in one of our regional outreach communities. In February of 2009, the Christian Church in Ohio sponsored an International Affairs Seminar, where 39 youth traveled to Washington, DC and New York, NY to learn what it means to be people of faith active in the American political process and global affairs. Advance Conference (Young Adults 18-30), Ohio Disciples Men and Women s Ministries continue to hold spiritual leadership development retreats that empower and encourage members of Disciples congregations in Ohio as Christian leaders and people of faith. Anti-racism Pro-reconciliation The Anti-racism Pro-reconciliation Commission and Reconciliation Committee of the Christian Church in Ohio are now officially the Ohio Reconciliation Mission. The two have blended with leadership and membership (the co-chairs are comprised of leaders

8 from both former entities). The key 2007 goal is to partner with at least four or five congregations and initiate the formation of congregational teams who will develop congregational anti-racism pro-reconciliation ministries with specific strategies for each congregation becoming anti-racist proreconciled. The two congregations which have board approval are racially diverse, one in Cleveland and the other in Cincinnati. Once a congregational partnership is established, it is on-going with all congregations until the Christian Church in Ohio authentically celebrates diversity. Regional Staff: Rev. Dr. William H. Edwards, Regional Pastor and President (African-American, Male) Rev. Stephen Bentley Regional Associate Pastor (Anglo, Male) Rev. Dr. LaTaunya M. Bynum Regional Associate Pastor (African-American Female) Rev. Dr. Brenda Webster, Regional Program Minister (African-American Female) Duncan Draper, Treasurer (Anglo, Male) Joanne Arnold, Executive Assistant (Anglo, Female) Jennie Stoddart, Office Administrator (Anglo, Female) Rich Haines, Bookkeeper/Accountant (Anglo, Male) Sally Wears, Financial Clerk (Anglo, Female) Al Channell, Camp Christian Superintendent (Anglo, Male) Doris Woodson, Camp Christian Food Services (Anglo, Female) Number of Congregations: 191 Total Members: 46,767 States included in Region: Ohio

9 Christian Church in Ohio DISCIPLES OF CHRIST A covenant network of congregations in mission: We are the Body of Christ gifted and called in covenant together as Disciples of Christ to be centers of transformation on the mission frontier of our own communities. Churches Actively Seeking Pastors City Church Name District Staff Contact Cincinnati Carthage Christian Church (Part-time) 12 LaTaunya Bynum Clayton United Christian Church 8 LaTaunya Bynum Chillocothe First Christian Church 13/14 Steve Bentley Fostoria First Christian Church 1 LaTaunya Bynum Genoa Genoa Christian Church (Part-time) 1 LaTaunya Bynum Macedonia Good Shepherd Christian Church* 3 Bill Edwards Mason Tylersville Road Christian Church 12 LaTaunya Bynum North Jackson First Federated Church 4 Steve Bentley St. Clairsville First Christian Church (part time) "10/11" Steve Bentley Stow First Christian Church 3 Bill Edwards Xenia First United Christian Church 8 Bill Edwards Churches in Intentional Interim Period City Church Name District Staff Contact Akron High Street Christian Church 3 Bill Edwards Athens First Christian Church 13/14 Steve Bentley Canton Faith United Christian Church (Part Time) 7 Steve Bentley Cleveland Lakewood Christian Church 2 Bill Edwards Columbus Broad Street Christian Church 9 Steve Bentley Columbus New Fellowship 9 Bill Edwards Cuyahoga Falls First Christian Church 3 Bill Edwards Findlay First Christian Church 5 LaTaunya Bynum Grafton North Eaton Christian Church 2 Bill Edwards Lyons Lyons Christian Church (Part-Time) 1 LaTaunya Bynum Marion Central Christian Church 6 Steve Bentley Medina Remsen Christian Church 3 Bill Edwards Mt. Vernon First Christian Church 6 Stephen Bentley Rudolf Rudolf Christian Church (Part-time) 1 LaTaunya Bynum Warren Third Christian Church (Part-time) 4 Bill Edwards Youngstown Disciples Christian Church 4 Steve Bentley Churches Actively Seeking Associate Pastors City Church Name District Staff Contact Positions filled City Church Name Pastor Lyons East Chesterfield/Winameg (Part-time) 1 Floyd Vincent Lisbon First Christian Church 7 Michael Sinclair *Good Shephard is a merger of Bedford and Shepard Rd. Christian Churches March 4, 2009

10 Christian Church in Ohio D I S C I P L E S O F C H R I S T A covenant network of congregations in mission: We are the Body of Christ gifted and called in covenant together as Disciples of Christ to be centers of transformation on the new mission frontier of our own communities. April 1 Deadline for entries into the May/June issue of The Buckeye Disciple 1 RCO Staff Meeting *3 5 Advance Conference Spring Camp Christian (Clusters & Dining Hall) 3 4 Youth Council Camp Christian (Monroe Lodge) 4 ART Camp Christian 10:00am 4 Cleveland Christian Home Work Day 9:00am 10 Good Friday, RCO Closed 12 Easter Sunday 14 Personnel RCO 10:00am 14 Christian Education Commission Conference Call 7:00pm 16 Development Church of the Redeemer UCC, Westlake 10:00am *18 Ohio Women s Ministries Gender Road Christian Church 8:30am 21 Commission on Northwest Christian Church, Columbus Coaching Camp Christian 24 Advance Conference Scholarship Fundraising Northwest C.C., Columbus 7:00pm *25 Congregational Leader Equipping Conference: Christian Education and Gender Road C.C. 28 Ohio Disciples Extension Corporation Committee RCO 10:00am 28 Regional Elders RCO 10:00am *30 Clergy Clinic: Introduction to Camp Christian 10:00am May 2 New Church Committee Saint Andrew Christian Church, Dublin 10:00am 4 Interim Ministers Working Group RCO 10:00am 2:00pm 6 RCO Staff Meeting 7 Retired Ministers Camp Christian 7 Ohio Disciples Outreach Committee RCO 10:00am 9 Licensed Ministry RCO 9:00am (3 part course May 9, 16, & 23) 12 Christian Education Commission Conference Call 7:00pm *12 New Minister s RCO *13 Anti-Racism Workshop for New Camp Christian 13 Youth Scholarship Committee Scioto Reserve 11:30am *14 Sexual Ethics Workshop for New Camp Christian *15 17 Disciple Men s Fellowship Spring Camp Christian 16 Licensed Ministry RCO 9:00am (3 part course May 9, 16, & 23) NIRF Camp Christian 19 Commission on Northwest Christian Church, Columbus Disciples Fellowship Camp Christian 23 Licensed Ministry RCO 9:00am (3 part course May 9, 16, & 23) 25 Memorial Day, RCO Closed UCC Conference and Regional Church Gathering June 1 Deadline for entries into the July/August issue of The Buckeye Disciple 1 RCO Staff Meeting 2 Executive Committee RCO 10:00am 3 Ohio Disciples Extension Corporation Committee Conference Call 10:00am Continued on the back

11 June Continued *6 Youth Scholarship Golf Scioto Reserve Golf and Athletic Club, Powell, Ohio 6 Anti Racism Commission RCO 10:00am *7 13 Hocking Chi Rho Camp Christian *14 20 Otter Partnership Camp Christian Adult Northwest Christian Church, Columbus, Ohio 16 Commission on Karl Road Christian Church, Columbus *21 27 Hiram CYF Camp Christian *28 July 4 Phyo CYF Camp Christian July 3 Fourth of July Observed, RCO Closed *5 11 Adventure Camp Bicycling *5 11 Portahoga Chi Rho Camp Christian *12 18 Badger Partnership Templed Hills *12 18 Maumee Chi Rho Camp Christian 14 RCO Staff Meeting *19 25 Lakeside CYF Camp Christian 21 Ohio Disciples Extension Corporation Committee RCO 10:00am *26 Aug 1 Beaver Partnership Pilgrim Hills *26 Aug 1 Wilmington CYF Camp Christian *29 Aug 2 General Assembly, Indianapolis, Indiana August 1 Deadline for entries into the September/October issue of The Buckeye Disciple *2 8 Miami Chi Rho Camp Christian 4 RCO Staff Meeting *9 16 Advance Camp Christian Children, Worship, and Wonder Washington Ave Christian Church, Elyria, Ohio 15 Christian Education Commission Camp Christian 16 Commission on Northwest Christian Church, Columbus, Ohio September 2 Ohio Disciples Extension Corporation Committee Conference Call 10:00am 4 6 Disciples Fellowship Camp Christian 7 Labor Day, RCO Closed 9 RCO Staff Meeting Ohio Women s Ministries Fall Camp Christian 15 Commission on Northwest Christian Church, Columbus, Ohio Ohio Disciples Men s Fall Camp Christian CYF Commission Camp Christian October 1 Deadline for entries into the November/December issue of The Buckeye Disciple 6 Executive Committee RCO 7 RCO Staff Meeting 10 Keep the Fire Burning Celebration and Camp Christian (details TBD) Camp Christian Carnival (details TBD) 19 Interim Ministers Working Group 20 Commission on Northwest Christian Church 21 Ohio Disciples Extension Corporation Committee RCO 10:00am Regional Church Council Camp Christian RCO = Regional Church Office * Online Registration is now available

12 Christian Church in Ohio D I S C I P L E S O F C H R I S T A covenant network of congregations in mission: We are the Body of Christ gifted and called in covenant together as Disciples of Christ to be centers of transformation on the new mission frontier of our own communities Position Announcement The Christian Church in Ohio is seeking a New Church Pastor for Starting Disciple Church in Delaware County, Ohio 1. The Candidate will have ordained ministerial standing in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and shall be in good standing. 2. The Candidate will have a clear theology and commitment to Christ. 3. The Candidate will have a passion for evangelism and will have the ability to develop team leadership for the areas of Mission, Ministry, and Discipleship. 4. The Candidate will demonstrate knowledge of the basic mission support offerings (Disciples Mission Fund) and the special offerings of our denomination. The Candidate will be clear that the new church will support the ministries of Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). 5. The Candidate will have leadership development skills and will encourage the development of a team ministry within the new congregation 6. The Candidate will need to build relationships with colleagues in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). One way to do this will be through attendance at the gatherings/ meetings of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). These include District Clergy events, District events, Regional Assembly and other Regional events, and General Assembly. 7. The Candidate will utilize the resources of the wider church (Region; General staff) and will encourage the congregation to learn about and support the ministries of the wider church. 8. The Candidate will encourage members of the congregation to participate in Regional and District events and committees.

13 Qualifications Education The New Church Pastor must have completed a college Bachelor s Degree program and an M. Div. graduate seminary degree or its equivalent. Personal Must be a mature person of spiritual depth who is a dedicated Christian with a deep personal faith in Jesus Christ, of any race, sex, or age who meets the qualifications set forth. Have a deep and lively personal commitment to Christ, be a person of creativity and vision. Skills and Abilities - This person will have the ability to work in a collegial style, personal skills, be self-motivated, have the ability to deal with stress, well organized, excellent skills in both written and verbal communication, consulting and strategic planning skills, time management and have highly developed interpersonal skills. Application Interested applicants should send letter of interest or to: Rev. Dr. William H. Edwards Regional Pastor and President Christian Church in Ohio 355 Campus View Blvd. Suite 110 Columbus, Ohio bedwards@ccinoh.org Applicants must have an updated Ministerial Profile completed with the Office of Search and Call by May 31, 2009 in order to be considered. Application Deadline: May 31, 2009.

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15 It s not your ordinary dinner table! It was a scene like no other New Church Ministry planters with various backgrounds and a multitude of life experiences gathered around an expansive dining room table while visiting Alexander Campbell s home in Bethany, W.Va. In this moment of Disciples history, the guests came to the table as ministers of Christ with a common goal to bridge the Disciples past to a new and exciting future. As Disciples, we welcome all to our expanding table open to everyone who wants to experience the uncompromising gospel and love of Jesus Christ. We offer an expanding table that reaches beyond social and economic boundaries and welcomes individuals to come to Christ just as they are. This is our witness! Through the Pentecost Offering, we support the New Church Ministry of the Disciples of Christ with a witness that expands throughout the United States and Canada, including right here in our region. The New Church Ministry movement helps in the recruiting and training of New Church planters. We share in the fruits of their ministry, bringing God s message to new places and new communities. By Expanding the Table, we share the witness of Christ. New Church Ministry 130 E. Washington St. 9th Floor Indianapolis, IN en español

16 You may also visit the New Church Ministry website at to obtain additional information and to download other resources, including: Adult Pentecost Offering Sermon, by Amy Piatt, pastor of Milagro Christian Church, Pueblo, Colo. Children s Pentecost Offering Sermon by Amy Piatt Pentecost Offering Songs for New Church Ministry provided courtesy of Amy Piatt List of Scriptures to use for the Pentecost Offering Pentecost Offering Articles, highlighting new church plants and people being served. This is excellent material to use for local church newsletters and bulletin inserts. Talking Points, lifting up key points to share with church members about New Church Ministry and the goal to start 1,000 new Disciples congregations by New Church Ministry and Pentecost Offering Logos Pentecost Offering Poster Pentecost Offering Bulletin Insert Thank you for supporting the Pentecost Offering. In this packet you will find a variety of resources to help you promote the Pentecost Offering, including: Pentecost Letter of Greeting and Introduction Pentecost Worship Bulletin Inserts Pentecost Poster Envelopes 1,000 new congregations 1,000 transformed congregations The leadership development necessary to realize these new and renewed congregations All within a context of being an anti-racist/pro-reconciling church 2020 Vision For more information about New Church Ministry, visit

17 New Church Ministry New Church Ministry provides spirited permission-giving leadership for a revival of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) that will break down barriers and result in the formation of more than 1,000 new congregations by: Creating energy for the Great Commission in the whole church Calling, equipping and empowering gifted and committed lay and clergy new church planters, launch teams, congregations and regions Planters touching the plaque on the west door of the old meeting house at Cane Ridge Children s program at a new church The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) is Expanding the Table in all expressions, as individuals, regions, local congregations and general ministries become passionately involved in nurturing planters and encouraging sustainable new churches in as many ways as possible. As of January, 2009, there are 583 new churches Expanding the Table! Of those 583 new churches, 80% are still viable. Disciples congregations by decade How can I Expand the Table? Consider being part of a new church launch team Encourage potential new church planters Become a new church planter Make a donation to New Church Ministry Approach your congregation about volunteering as a host congregation Challenge your congregation to help start a new church Organize a gathering of nearby congregations who are potential partners in the Churches Starting Churches movement Tell us about a potential planter, a location needing a new church or a congregation ready to start a new church Expanding the Table at a new church

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22 Greetings to all Disciple Women, March 5, 2009 The Ohio Women s Ministries (OWM/CWF) Convocation Planning Team invites you to attend the 2009 OWM Convocation. The theme of the day is: WOMEN ACTING OUT! Our keynote speaker is Rev. Dr. Diane Lobody, professor at Methodist Theological Seminary. You will love her! The Ohio Women s Ministries Convocation is an annual one-day retreat sponsored by the OWM Commission. It is an opportunity for women from Disciples of Christ congregations throughout the region to come together and share in good fellowship, learning, make new friends, and worship as one body of Christ! In the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), each woman in the local congregation is a member of Ohio Women s Ministries. We are actively focusing on the 21 st Century, looking to the present to see who we are as women, as well as looking to the future to see who we want to be as Christian women serving God. We seek to better serve the variety of faith and life needs of all persons and encourage inclusive participation in our ministries of mission, service, bible study, prayer, stewardship and leadership. We are open to the Holy Spirit to let God guide us on our life journey! Again this year we are encouraging you to bring younger women of your congregation to be a part of the Convocation! That is, women 30 years and under. The first 15 women who register before the Early Bird deadline of March 27 th will receive 50% scholarship toward their registration. That s a 50% savings! So please, bring some young women from your congregation, friend, daughter, grand-daughter, daughter-in-law, niece, etc. (See the registration form for other prices and deadline dates.) On-line registration using a credit card is also available. Just go to and click on registrations. The cost of registration includes a Continental breakfast, lunch and childcare if needed. There are a limited number of scholarships available for First time attendees (see registration form for more information.) You can save if you register Early Bird, and it helps us in our planning, so register early! We are pleased to be able to hold our registration prices the same as last year! (Over)

23 The event is Saturday, April 18, 2009 at Gender Rd. Christian Church, 5336 Gender Rd., Canal Winchester, Ohio. The day will begin at 8:30 a.m. with registration and continental breakfast and will end after worship at approximately 3:30 p.m. We are also offering: Child care if needed. Lunch will be provided. (See registration form). We have made arrangements with Best Western Motel (formerly Ameri-Host Inn) for 20 rooms for April 17 th and 10 rooms for April 18 th. Price per room is $66.00 plus tax. The deadline for room reservations is March 17 th. The phone number is: (614) You will need to contact them for reservations. Make sure you mention you are with Ohio Women s Ministries Convocation. Their address is: 6323 Prentiss School Rd., Canal Winchester, Ohio, (right down the road from Gender Rd. Christian Church). Our Service Project for the day will be focused on feeding the hungry as it was last year. What better thing can we do than help feed the hungry? So, we will be Pounding! Please bring one pound of non-perishable food which will be delivered to the Mid-Ohio Food Bank. Our offering to be taken at worship will be divided as follows: One-half to the Cleveland Christian Home and one-half to the Quadrennial Fund. We are pleased that Charlotte Bougher, Choir Director at Gender Rd. Christian Church will be leading our music! Charlotte was with us last year for Convocation and Fall Retreat and is a wonderful song leader! Quadrennial Tee-shirts will be available for sale! Quadrennial will be next year, June, 2010! Come and learn more about this wonderful event! The format will be a little different this year in that we will have three breakout sessions: See the registration form for the choices you may sign up for! We are looking forward to spending the day together as Christian women sharing in fellowship, good food, and most importantly, worshiping together! We have planned this day just for you, so we hope you will come! Blessings, The Ohio Women s Ministries Convocation Planning Team

24 Christian Church in Ohio D I S C I P L E S O F C H R I S T A covenant network of congregations in mission: We are the Body of Christ gifted and called in covenant together as Disciples of Christ to be centers of transformation on the new mission frontier of our own communities Ohio Women s Ministries Convocation Gender Road Christian Church, Canal Winchester Saturday, April 18, :30 A.M. 4:00 P.M. Name Address REGISTRATION INFORMATION City State Zip Code Telephone Church address Please use the space below to complete your Convocation Registration payment information. Make checks payable to: Christian Church in Ohio 355 E. Campus View Blvd Suite 110 Columbus, Ohio City REGISTRATION COST $ EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT (EBD) March 9 - March 27, 2009 $50.00 REGULAR REGISTRATION March 28-April 10, 2009 $60.00 DELAYED REGISTRATION April 11-18, 2009 PAYMENT INFORMATION I am registering by March 27, I am paying $ $ I am registering by April 10, I am paying $ $ I am registering April 11-18, I am paying $ $ PARTIAL PAYMENT TO SECURE THE EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT I am registering with a partial payment of $ by March 27, the EBD registration date. I understand that the balance must be paid in full to the Christian Church in Ohio no later than April 17, PURCHASE YOUR QUADRENNIAL TEE S AT CONVOCATION Quadrennial Tee s will be available for purchase ($15). Will you purchase one? Yes No What size do you need?

25 Permission to share Information You may print my name and information in the directory. Yes No FIRST TIME ATTENDEE SCHOLARSHIP A limited number of partial (one-half) scholarships are available for 1 st time attendees. Complete this section if you are a 1 st time attendee and need a scholarship. I am a first time attendee. I am requesting a 50% scholarship. I understand that I must pay the $20.00 registration fee by March 27, 2009 in order to qualify. I am enclosing $ BREAKOUT SESSIONS Please mark choice 1, 2, and 3 TITLE/PRESENTER ACT III : Women s lives comprise many acts as God moves with us through life. Acts One and Two moved us from the Christian Women s Board of Mission to Christian Women s Fellowship to International Disciples Women s Ministries. Our personal lives have seen many changes too. What is God calling us to do and be in this third act of our lives? Come and see. Leader: Dr. Diane Lobody, Professor of Church History, MTSO CHOICE A CONVERSATION WITH AND ABOUT TOUNGER WOMEN IN WOMEN S MINISTRIES: What is the secret to encouraging the next generation of women, and the one after that to begin developing into the leaders the church needs? I do not have all of the answers (I do have some), but I want to talk with you about it. Come and talk... Leader: LaTaunya M. Bynum PERSONAL FINANCES IN A TIME OF CRISIS: Peace University has been highly effective in helping people understand the value of money in these financially troubled times. Com and learn ways that you can personally manage your financial resources in these days. Leader: Rev. Nancy Eichorn 1. Pre-Registration is REQUIRED. Registration/Refund Policies 2. Cancellations-Please call the Christian Church in Ohio to cancel, and state that your written refund request will be faxed, mailed, or ed. 3. Refunds- Requests for refund should be made at the time of cancellation. They must be in writing and postmarked or faxed no later than 30 days after day of the Convocation. A $30.00 processing fee will be retained by the Christian Church in Ohio on all refund requests. 4. Conferees are asked to wear name tags at ALL TIMES for all events at the Convocation.

26 Christian Church in Ohio D I S C I P L E S O F C H R I S T A covenant network of congregations in mission: We are the Body of Christ gifted and called in covenant together as Disciples of Christ to be centers of transformation on the new mission frontier of our own communities. Congregational Leaders Equipping Conference: Christian Education and Stewardship April 25, :00am 4:00pm Gender Road Christian Church, 5336 Gender Rd Canal Winchester, OH The conference, a ministry event boasting two emphases for the price of one, is a joint-venture between Ohio Disciples Outreach and the Regional Christian Education Commission. The day will afford attendees an opportunity to gather fresh ideas and insights into two vital church ministries: Christian education and stewardship. Lunch is included in the cost of the event. A staffed nursery will also be available. Pre-registration (paid by April 17) - $40.00 per person Regular registration (paid April 18 through the day of the event) - $50.00 per person Christian Church in Ohio s refund policy is in effect for this event. Workshops Offered Christian Education Crossing Boundaries of Age: Intergenerational Worship and Learning Where Two or Three Are Gathered Youth Ministry Checkpoints Stewardship Give Me the Money Planned Giving Faith and Fundraising To register fill out the bottom of this form and send it with your check (made payable to Christian Church in Ohio) to: 355 E Campus View Blvd, Ste 110, Columbus, Ohio You can also register online at Questions? Contact Regional Program Minister Brenda Webster bwebster@ccinoh.org or (614) Congregational Leaders Equipping Conference April 25 NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP BIRTHDAY / / PHONE ( ) DO NOT WRITE HERE DATE CHECK NO. AMOUNT TOTAL ENCLOSED $ CHURCH FOOD CONCERNS CHILD CARE YES NO AGE(S)

27 Congregational Leaders Equipping Conference: Christian Education and Stewardship The "Congregational Leaders Equipping Conference: Christian Education and Stewardship" is scheduled for April 25 from 9:00AM 4:00 PM at Gender Road Christian Church. Registration is $40 / person and includes lunch. A staffed nursery will also be available. Throughout the day, a Cokebury book table devoted to materials pertinent to the subject matter will be available for browsing. For those anticipating a Friday arrival, a Best Western Motel is located within easy driving distance of Gender Road. Lodging expenses are not included in the registration fee. The conference, a ministry event boasting two emphases for the price of one, is a jointventure between Ohio Disciples Outreach and the Regional Christian Education Commission. The day will afford attendees an opportunity to gather fresh ideas and insights into two vital church ministries: Christian education and stewardship. The conference agenda will include keynotes by Dr. Sharon Warner, Professor of Educational Ministry at Lexington Theological Seminary and Rev. Todd Adams, Associate General Minister and Vice President Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). In addition, afternoon workshops will afford attendees an opportunity to glean important ministry innovations from notable persons serving in the field. Registration materials for this important event will be forthcoming. This is a conference you will not want to miss. Christian Education Workshop Offerings Crossing Boundaries of Age: Intergenerational Worship and Learning Both worship settings and teaching/learning settings will be explored as shared experiences with different generations. Practices, resources, and ways of designing will be presented. Workshop Leader: Dr. Sharon Warner, Professor of Educational Ministry at Lexington Theological Seminary "Where Two or Three Are Gathered" - The focus of this workshop will be how a church with minimal resources can offer excellent Christian education to elementary age children. Also included in this workshop will be nursery needs, intergenerational Vacation Bible School ideas, and Chi Rho age suggestions. Attendees are encouraged to bring successful experiences of their own to share. Workshop Leader: Maureen Mattern, former English teacher of 18 years, has been active in Christian Education for over 35 years. She has been a church school teacher, Camp Christian counselor (Chi Rho), Christian education chair of several churches, and is serving on the Christian Education Commission for her sixth year. Maureen has developed Christian education programs, written Vacation Bible School material and with her husband, Rev. Dr. Perry Mattern, has written & presented several puppet sermons and other Christian education programs. Maureen s in the trenches experiences with declining church school attendance have led to the development of this workshop. First Christian Church, Ravenna, Ohio "Youth Ministry Checkpoints" - Come enjoy this youth ministry workshop that will focus on the many crucial checkpoints in youth ministry. This workshop will include ideas on starting and maintaining an effective youth ministry as well as focusing on the many relational aspects of youth ministry including relationships with the teens, parents, and other youth workers. The workshop will also focus on the highs and lows of youth ministry, and keeping yourself in check through it all. Workshop Leaders: Kelly Adams, Director of Student and Sports Ministries, and Matt Adams, her husband and partner in ministry. Champion Presbyterian Church, Champion, Ohio Stewardship "Give Me the Money" - How to talk to your congregation about giving. Workshop Leader: Rev. Robert Thornton, Disciple of Merit Award recipient "Faith and Fundraising" - Stewardship is something different than giving. A discussion about the pastor's involvement. Workshop Leader: Rev. Kristine Eggert, Pastor of Disciples Christian Church in Cleveland "Planned Giving" - How we get people to leave permanent funds to their church? How do we develop a planned giving program in our church? Workshop Leader: Donald T. Jameson, Director of Stewardship and Foundation Development First Community Church, Dublin.

28 Christian Church in Ohio D I S C I P L E S O F C H R I S T A covenant network of congregations in mission: We are the Body of Christ gifted and called in covenant together as Disciples of Christ to be centers of transformation on the new mission frontier of our own communities Clergy Clinic Camp Christian 10:00 am 4:00pm April 30, 2009 Introduction to Coaching Developing Skills to be an Effective Leader through Coaching What is Coaching? A relationship of informed dialogue that facilitates new skills, possibilities and insight resulting in improved individual performance and organizational advancement. Chad Hall, Coaching for Christian Leaders COST: Registration fee - $20.00 per person Registration includes all program materials and lunch. Need somewhere to stay the night before? Come to Camp Monday night!! Lodging and Breakfast - $25.00 per person Registration Deadline: April 20, 2009 All registrations received after April 20 will have a $5.00 late/onsite fee added on to the amount due. Lead by the Regional Church Congregation Transformational Ministry Team. Register online at or to register via mail, please fill out the information below and return with payment to CCIO, 355 East Campus View Blvd, Suite 110, Columbus, Ohio Clergy Clinic Introduction to Coaching April 30, 2009 Name: Phone: Please Circle: Home or Cell Address: Church: Food/Other Concerns I will be staying Wednesday night at Camp Christian (be sure to bring your own bedding)

29 Christian Church in Ohio D I S C I P L E S O F C H R I S T A covenant network of congregations in mission: We are the Body of Christ gifted and called in covenant together as Disciples of Christ to be centers of transformation on the new mission frontier of our own communities RETIRED MINISTERS' RETREAT Attention all retired ministers! The annual Retired Ministers' Retreat will be held at Camp Christian on Thursday, May 7. Plan to arrive at 9:30 for registration and coffee, with opening worship beginning at 10 AM. Jim Johnson, President of Lexington Theological Seminary, will be our guest speaker, bringing us up to date on the latest news of the seminary. Registration/lunch cost is $6.50 per person, payable to the Regional Office (making sure to include the bottom portion of this page), 355 E. Campus View Blvd, Suite 110, Columbus, OH 43235, and should be in to the office no later than May 1. Jim Johnson, an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), became president of Lexington Theological Seminary in August He previously served as a congregational pastor and denominational leader and most recently was in charge of planned giving for the Mayo Foundation in Rochester, MN. Johnson received his bachelor s degree from Wabash College, Crawfordsville, Ind., in l962. He graduated from Lexington (Ky.) Theological Seminary with a Bachelor of Divinity degree in l965. He received a master s degree in Church Research and Planning from Christian Theological Seminary and Butler University, Indianapolis, in l972 and the Doctor of Ministry degree from Eden Theological Seminary (St. Louis, Mo.) in l981. He received the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designations from American College, Brawn Mawr, Pa. He is also a Certified Fund Raising Executive. After graduating from LTS, he served congregations in Missouri and Florida. In 1980, he accepted the call to be a development officer for the Christian Church Foundation, a general ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He left the Foundation in 1986 to become president of the denomination s Church Finance Council, a position he held until 1992 when he returned to the Foundation as president. During his tenure as president, the Foundation's assets grew from about $50 million to more than $280 million. He left the Christian Church Foundation in 2003 to join the Mayo Foundation, helping that institution develop a planned giving program until leaving in He and his wife, Nancy, have two adult children. Retired Ministers Retreat May 7 Camp Christian Name: Phone: Address: Church Attending: Food/Other Concerns

30 Hitchhiker s Guide to Evangelism Seminar Hosted by: Anderson Hills UMC 7515 Forest Rd., Cincinnati, OH Bring Four People and the Fifth Attends Free! Registration: $95 (register by April 30 and save $10) Bill Tenny-Brittian, author of the book Hitchhiker s Guide to Evangelism (Chalice Press) will explore how to share the Good News in a postmodern world in understandable, practical, and effective ways. Bill Tenny-Brittian and Bill Easum explore how to share the Good News in the real world in understandable, practical, and effective ways. Based on the book of the same name, this conference will help clergy, laity, and congregations come to terms with the "E" word. The sessions begin with a reminder that culture has changed and the church is largely operating as if the community is what it used to be. From there, the conference explores how effective evangelism is changing (and must change) to reach the growing population of both unchurched and never churched. The conference will help participants discover their own answer to the question "Why do evangelism?" as well as giving them practical tools for sharing their faith not just a rehearsed evangelistic "plan," but real-deal experiences with Jesus. The final sessions include practical tools for pastors and lay leaders to develop a congregation full of evangelists. Registration 8:30 Workshops 9:00-4:30 (lunch 12:00-1:00 on your own) Bill Easum: Two Metaphors Says it All - Explore the radical difference between the world into which you were born and the world after 1980 and learn the implications for evangelism. Bill Tenny-Brittian: What s My Motivation - A review of why people do evangelism and an opportunity to discern your own motivation. Is it a fire escape from hell? A promise of a heavenly future? A life of hope and happiness? A purposeful relationship? Bill Tenny-Brittian: Peter or Paul: Conversion versus Conversation - For the past couple of hundred years, Paul's conversion experience has been the church cultural norm. The emphasis has been on getting someone "saved." But conversion isn't the only path indeed, it's only one path. In this session we'll explore an alternative who's time has come again. Bill Tenny-Brittian: The Accidental Evangelist - Evangelism doesn't just happen. It takes a concerted effort time set aside to share the faith and bring people to grace. It doesn't just happen accidentally. Or does it? Has something changed? This event is designed to be a medium sized group allowing for more Q&A, so register early to avoid the cut off Your registration includes 1. Workbook 2. Breaks 3. 1 CEU 4. Time for Q&A Sponsored by Net Results 21 st Century Strategies Seminar Details Early Registration $85 Regular $95 Cancellation fee of $25 Tuition includes workbook, breaks, and 1 CEU. Pastors who bring four people attend free Register online Fax: Phone: Mail: 21st Century Strategies, PO Box 780, Port Aransas, TX 78373

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32 Christian Church in Ohio D I S C I P L E S O F C H R I S T A covenant network of congregations in mission: We are the Body of Christ gifted and called in covenant together as Disciples of Christ to be centers of transformation on the new mission frontier of our own communities NEW MINISTERS ORIENTATION, ANTI-RACIST PRO-RECONCILIATION & SEXUAL ETHICS WORKSHOPS REGISTRATION Print Your Name Address City State Zip Church City Phone NEW MINISTERS ORIENTATION at The Regional Church Office 9am 5pm Tuesday, May 12, 2009 No Charge, Lunch is also included $12.00 Dinner at Camp Christian Cost (Optional) $20.00 I will be staying Tues. night at Camp (Optional) Next day breakfast is included in this fee ANTI-RACISM at Camp Christian 9am 5pm Wednesday, May 13, 2009 $17.00 Registration Fee (Lunch included) $12.00 Dinner Cost (Optional) $20.00 I will be staying Wed. night at Camp (Optional) Next day breakfast is included in this fee Lay Leader Attending Anti-Racism $17.00 Registration Fee (Lunch included) for Lay Leader SEXUAL ETHICS at Camp Christian 9am 5pm Thursday, May 14, 2009 $35.00 Registration Fee (Lunch included) $. Total Enclosed ANY DIET CONCERNS? Registration Deadline Friday May 1, 2009, Make Checks Payable to Christian Church in Ohio and return with Registration to the Regional Church Office. Any registration received May 2 14 will have a $10.00 late/onsite fee added onto the total due. Note: Registration = Registered and Paid. Refund Policy: A $30.00 processing fee will be retained by CCIO on all refund requests. You can also register online

33 OHIO DISCIPLES MEN Spring Mission Retreat Friday, May 15 Saturday, May 16, 2009 Ohio Disciples Men s Spring Mission Retreat is a time for men of all ages and backgrounds to come together in fellowship to worship God and do God s work. After a long winter there s a lot of spring cleaning to be done to get Camp Christian back in shape for the summer and we Men make it part of our Ministry and Mission to help ready the camp for the summer season so that Camp is ready and waiting for all the campers and conferees to come. Work in the past has included mowing, weed-whacking, plumbing, retrieving Vesper Spot benches that have floated away, painting, and sweeping, No matter your age or ability there s something you can do! Nobody is too young or too old to lend a hand. This year, in addition to our usual work at Camp, we also plan to work on building new picnic tables for camp. There s a lot of prep work to be done before the official camp season can commence, and we ll need all the help we can get to accomplish this work around Camp! Come join in our mission work as we work to improve camp for this summer and for years to come! For more information, including how to register, please visit the Regional web site - Christian Church in Ohio D I S C I P L E S O F C H R I S T A covenant network of congregations in mission: We are the Body of Christ gifted and called in covenant together as Disciples of Christ to be centers of transformation on the new mission frontier of our own communities.

34 Who We Are The Ohio Disciples Men is comprised of all the men of the Ohio Region of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), regardless of age or background. ODM exists to minister to the unique needs of the men in the church, enabling them to fulfill their potential as servants of God, advancing their spiritual journey, and strengthening the total ministry of the church. Who Should Come? 1. Men of every age and background. 2. Men who are dedicated to the Ministry of Jesus Christ 3. Men who are looking to have a good time with other men. 4. Men who love Camp Christian! Men who make up the Christian Church in Ohio and Disciples, and Men s groups from churches throughout the Ohio Region. Friday, May 15 PM 7:30 Registration 8:30 Opening Worship 9:00 Movie/Fellowship Time 11:00 Taps Saturday, May 16 AM 7:00 Wake-Up 7:30 Morning Worship 8:00 Breakfast 8:45 Work-Day Begins PM 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Work-Day Continues 4:00 Free Time 5:00 Supper 6:30 Vespers 7:00 Closing Circle September Fall Retreat Camp Christian A time of: Inspiration Relaxation Fellowship Spiritual Insights Ministry for Camp And Good Food Ohio Disciples Men s Spring Mission Retreat May 15-16, 2009 Ohio Disciples Men s Mission to our youth

35 What Goes On at Retreat? The Spring Mission Retreat is a time for men of all ages and backgrounds to come together in fellowship to worship God and do God s work. After a long winter there s a lot of spring cleaning to be done to get Camp Christian back in shape for the summer and we Men make it part of our Ministry and Mission to help ready the camp for the summer season so that Camp is ready and waiting for all the campers and conferees to come. Work in the past has included mowing, weedwhacking, plumbing, retrieving Vesper Spot benches that have floated away, painting, and sweeping, No matter your age or ability there s something you can do! Nobody is too young or too old to lend a hand. This year, in addition to our usual work at Camp, we also plan to work on building new picnic tables for camp. There s a lot of prep work to be done before the official camp season can commence, and we ll need all the help we can get to accomplish this work around Camp! Come join in our mission work as we work to improve camp for this summer and for years to come! Name: Address: City, State, Zip: Phone: REGISTRATION FORM Sponsored by: Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Ohio Ohio Disciples Men (Check appropriate boxes) Both $55 Saturday $40 Under 30 Discount (Subtract 15% if under age 30: $6for Saturday Only, $8.25 for both days) Late $5.00 (After May 8) Total Please fill out the above form for each person who is coming to the Spring Mission Retreat. To Build your own Retreat just mark the checkbox for the number of days (Saturday Only includes all 3 meals Saturday and Both Days includes lodging Friday night), add up any other items you have checked, and put the TOTAL in the box. UNDER-30 DISCOUNT: There is a discount for Men 29 years old or younger; you may subtract 15% from the total. Make checks payable to Christian Church in Ohio and mail to: ODM Spring Mission Retreat Christian Church in Ohio 355 W. Campus View Blvd, Suite 110 Columbus, OH DEADLINE TO REGISTER: MAY 8, 2009 Registrations received after May 8, 2009 will be charged $5.00 more *REFUNDS: A $30.00 processing fee will be retained by the Christian Church in Ohio on all refund requests. List any special dietary needs: I would like to share a room in the Monroe Lodge (First come, first served) If you cannot attend and would like to make a gift for the support of Disciples Men s work in Ohio, enter the amount here $ DO NOT WRITE HERE AMT CHK BAL

36 **** MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND **** MAY 22-24, 2009 A GATHERING OF DISCIPLES, FAMILIES, AND FRIENDS OF ALL AGES AT CAMP CHRISTIAN, MAGNETIC SPRINGS, OHIO THE LIFE AND STORY OF ALEXANDER CAMPBELL, OUR FOUNDER, AND THE DISCIPLES CHURCH PORTRAYED BY DR. JOHN BOLEN COME, HEAR, AND SEE AS ALEXANDER CAMPBELL COMES TO LIFE (PORTRAYED BY DR. JOHN BOLEN) AS HE PRESENTS (IN COSTUME) HIS FOUNDING OF THE DISCIPLES CHURCH. ALONG WITH DR. BOLEN S PRESENTATION, WE WILL BE BREAKING OFF INTO VARIOUS GROUPS OF DIFFERENT ACTIVITES, INCLUDING FISHING, BIBLE STUDY, FUN & GAMES, HIKING, ETC. GO HOME FEELING REFRESHED AND RENEWED AFTER SPENDING TIME WITH FELLOW CHRISTIANS. WHAT A GREAT WAY TO GET AWAY FROM THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF YOUR EVERYDAY LIFE AND ENJOY THE OUT-OF-DOORS! THIS IS ALSO A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY TO COME AND EXPERIENCE CAMP TOGETHER SO YOUR CHILDREN WILL KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN THEY ATTEND PARTNERSHIP, CHI RHO OR CYF CAMP. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!! ABBREVIATED SCHEDULE: FRIDAY NIGHT: REGISTRATION STARTS AT 8:30 P.M. IN THE DINING HALL AND CONTINUES WITH FELLOWSHIP, SNACKS, AND A BONFIRE. SATURDAY: MEALS, SINGING, MORNING & AFTERNOON SESSIONS, WORK PROJECTS, CRAFTS, FREE TIME, FISHING, BOATING, VESPERS, OUR DEARLY BELOVED TALENT SHOW AND A HAYRIDE. SUNDAY: BREAKFAST, SINGING, WORSHIP, CAMP CLEAN-UP, FREE TIME, LUNCH AND CLOSING. CLOSING CIRCLE WILL BE AROUND 1:00 P.M. SO YOU CAN BE HOME IN TIME TO ENJOY THE REST OF THE HOLIDAY WEEKEND! WHAT TO BRING: WARM BEDDING AND LINENS, CASUAL CLOTHING, PERSONAL TOILETRIES, TOWELS, RAIN GEAR, FLASHLIGHT, AND BUG REPELLENT!! YOU MAY ALSO WANT TO BRING FAMILY STYLE GAMES, MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, SPORTS EQUIPMENT, CRIB OR HIGHCHAIR (IF NEEDED). PLEASE BRING VEGGIES, FRUITS, OR COOKIES TO SHARE WITH OTHERS FOR EVENING SNACKS. YOU CAN BRING THESE TO THE DINING HALL WHEN YOU REGISTER. COST: UNDER 2 YEARS ~ FREE, AGES 3-5 ~ $25.00, AGES 6-12 ~ $35.00, AND AGES 13-ADULT ~ $ THE MAXIMIUM COST FOR AN IMMEDIATE FAMILY GROUP (EVERYONE LIVING IN THE SAME HOUSEHOLD) IS $ SATURDAY ONLY ATTENDANCE (NO OVERNIGHT LODGING) IS: $25.00 PER ADULT, CHILDREN 6-12 $15.00, 3-5 ~ $ THIS INCLUDES ALL MEALS. MONROE LODGE IS AVAILABLE FOR AN ADDITIONAL $5.00 AND EACH ROOM HAS 2 SINGLE BEDS. CABINS CAN ACCOMMODATE UP TO 12 PEOPLE. IF NEEDED, YOU MAY BE ASKED TO SHARE A CABIN WITH ANOTHER FAMILY. CHECKS MADE PAYABLE TO: DISCIPLES FELLOWSHIP RETREAT REGIONAL POLICY STATES: SMOKING IS PROHIBITED ANYWHERE AT CAMP CHRISTIAN *** SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE. CONTACT BEN WILLIAMS /benwilliams@woh.rr.com

37 PLEASE FILL OUT FORM AND RETURN WITH A $20.00 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT, OR FULL AMOUNT, BY MAY 15, 2009 NAME: ADDRESS: CITY,STATE,ZIP: PHONE: CHURCH: NAMES OF PEOPLE ATTENDING AND YOUTH(S) AGES: AGE: AGE: AGE: AGE: AGE: I (WE) WILL BE ATTENDING SATURDAY ONLY I (WE) WOULD LIKE A ROOM(S) IN MONROE LODGE FOR AN ADDITIONAL $5.00 I (WE) WILL BE STAYING IN MY OWN CAMPER I (WE) WOULD LIKE TO SHARE A CABIN WITH ANY SPECIAL/DIETARY NEEDS? TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: DEPOSIT: *ANYONE UNDER THE AGE OF 19 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A RESPONSIBLE ADULT* CHECKS MADE PAYABLE TO: DISCIPLES FELLOWSHIP RETREAT RETURN TO: DISCIPLES FELLOWSHIP RETREAT %BEV SAJNA 2322 NORTHVIEW RD. ROCKY RIVER, OHIO I AGREE THAT THE DISCIPLES FELLOWSHIP RETREAT STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS WILL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY INJURIES THAT MAY OCCUR TO ME OR MY FAMILY DURING THE RETREAT,OR COMING TO AND FROM THE RETREAT. SIGNATURE: DATE: ANY QUESTIONS? CALL BEV SAJNA /sajhome81@yahoo.com *** SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE. CONTACT BEN WILLIAMS /benwilliams@woh.rr.com REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MAY 15!!!!!!!!

38 Christian Church in Ohio D I S C I P L E S O F C H R I S T A covenant network of congregations in mission: We are the Body of Christ gifted and called in covenant together as Disciples of Christ to be centers of transformation on the new mission frontier of our own communities Fourth Annual Youth Scholarship Golf Outing To help provide scholarships for all the youth programs supported by the Christian Church in Ohio JUNE 6 th, :00pm shotgun tee time for all golfers at Scioto Reserve Golf & Athletic Club Food and Fellowship right at the Golf Course!! Golfer registrations are limited to 100 so don t delay!! Overnight Lodging and Continental Breakfast Option Available at Camp Christian Friday night Hole Sponsorships Available For more information contact the Christian Church in Ohio Regional Church Office at , or visit us on the web at Scioto Reserve 7383 Scioto Parkway Powell, Ohio Christian Church in Ohio 355 East Campus View Blvd Columbus, OH ccio@ccinoh.org

39 Christian Church in Ohio D I S C I P L E S O F C H R I S T A covenant network of congregations in mission: We are the Body of Christ gifted and called in covenant together as Disciples of Christ to be centers of transformation on the new mission frontier of our own communities Fourth Annual Youth Scholarship Golf Outing Golf and Dinner at Scioto Reserve Golf and Athletic Center, June 6, 2009 The Youth Scholarship Program helps families who ask for assistance for their children to attend the Chi Rho, CYF, and/or Partnership camps, as well as other youth related events. Since 2005, over 120 families received scholarship awards totaling in excess of $ This is in addition to the dollars that our individual congregations are able to provide to youth attending camps. Our goal is to ensure that no child is prevented from attending camp due to financial issues. NAME ADDRESS CITY ST ZIP PHONE CHURCH DIETARY CONCERNS (if any) I will be signing up for: GOLF & DINNER $ Dinner Only at Scioto Reserve $50.00 Overnight at Camp June 5th $20.00 HOLE SPONSORSHIP $ Name to appear on sign I cannot participate this time but I would like to make a donation of $. *Please list the names of the other three members in your foursome. If you do not have a complete foursome we will arrange one for you. Note: Each person will still need to complete their own registration form Please return form with payment to the Regional Church Office 355 East Campus View Blvd, Suite 110, Columbus, Ohio You can also register online with a credit card at For Office Use Only Amount Received $. Check From Date Received Balance$. Paid