Christian Church in Ohio

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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 For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland. New Living Translation OHIO WOMEN S MINISTRIES FALL RETREAT CAMP CHRISTIAN SEPTEMBER 11-13, 2009 We are looking to the past to make a better future!! New Things this year Old Things too good to leave behind Sat Night Preacher - Rev. Yvonne Gilmore Essig Silent Auction The Art of Hosting Workshop Talent Night More participant interaction! High Street Cooks Sharing Our Faith Stories Cleveland Christian Home Mission Project Friday Night Bible Study Cokesbury Bookstore

2 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. For I am about to do something new. See I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland. Isaiah 43:18-19 (New Living Translation) Announcing The 2009 Ohio Women s Fall Retreat September 11-13, 2009 Theme: Back to the Future: Building Ohio Women s Ministries We are looking to the past to make a better future!! Dear Sisters in Christ, We are excited about the Ohio Women s Ministries Fall Retreat in September at Camp Christian and we would love for you to be with us for what we know will be a wonderful weekend of deepening worship, greater fellowship, and meaningful workshops. The food will be wonderful too. We will gather to celebrate and honor our past, and at the same time look to the present and future as we discover the new thing God is doing to empower the Ohio Women s Ministries. Honoring our Traditions Silent Auction create and donate your gift baskets for our very popular silent auction proceeds will go to our Ohio Women s Scholarship Fund. The talented cooks from High Street Christian Church in Akron will once again cook for us. We will participate in a Cleveland Christian Home service project the list of needed items is enclosed in this mailing. Cokesbury Book sales Continued on the back

3 Doing Some New Things There will be no keynote presentations at the retreat. Instead we will do some new and exciting things: - An enlightening Friday night Bible Study. - A skit to help us get ready for Quadrennial Assembly. - A play about the early days of Women s Ministries to help us envision the future. - A new church pastor, Yvonne Gilmore Essig will be the preacher for our Saturday night worship. Workshops The Art of Hosting LaTaunya Bynum. The art of hosting is not about how to set a table or serve a delicious meal. The Art of Hosting is about the hospitality of conversations that allow people to feel free to talk together about what is of importance to them. Retreat Choir with Charlotte Bougher and Lanie Davis Creative worship for Sunday morning Yvonne Gilmore Essig. Participants will plan the closing Sunday morning worship service. Part of the service will include women telling their faith stories. Please bring an object that represents renewal for you to place on the worship center Sunday morning. For Such a Time as This! Jackie Bunch. It was once said that we change our styles of organization as frequently as we change our dress styles. Come to this workshop to give input and share your vision for keeping OWM relevant in the lives of women and dynamic in the life and mission of the Church. Plan to arrive on Friday. Registration will begin at 3:00 pm. Since there will be no meal served on Friday night, be sure to grab a bite to eat on your way to Camp. Snacks will be served after our Friday night assembly. You will get three meals on Saturday and a substantial breakfast Sunday morning. We will then have worship and you will be on your way home renewed, refreshed, and excited to share what you have experienced with others. An offering will be taken at the Sunday morning worship and will be divided among the Cleveland Christian Home, the Quadrennial Fund, and Ohio Women s Ministries. We are pleased to tell you that registration costs will be the same as last year; the registration form and other helpful information are enclosed. We are looking forward to a great retreat and to spending time with old friends and new ones. Blessings, Your 2009 Fall Retreat Team *Mail your registration and payment to: *Address for Retreat driving directions: Christian Church in Ohio Camp Christian 355 East Campus View Blvd Maple Dell Rd Suite 110 Marysville, Oh Columbus, Ohio (Camp Phone # ) Questions? Contact the Regional Church Office at or ccio@ccinoh.org.

4 Ohio Women s Ministries FALL RETREAT Camp Christian, Magnetic Springs, Ohio September 11-13, 2009 REGISTRATION FORM NAME CHURCH CITY ADDRESS AREA CODE & PHONE ( ) CITY STATE ZIP CODE ADDRESS EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE AUGUST 21 REGISTRATION DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 4 *You must Pre-register* SCHOLARSHIPS RELEASE TO PUBLISH INFORMATION $75.00 Weekend Early Registration (SAVE $5 REGISTER EARLY) $40.00 Saturday Only Early Registration (SAVE $10 REGISTER EARLY). $80.00 Weekend Registration $50.00 Saturday Only Registration I am requesting a partial scholarship. I understand that the scholarship is $37.50 and I am responsible for the balance. There are no Saturday only scholarships available. Yes, you may publish my information in the program. No, you may not publish my information in the program. DIETARY RESTRICTIONS I have dietary restrictions. Please explain: SLEEPING ACCOMODATIONS I am requesting a lower bunk or other accommodations. If you need special accommodations please explain: WORKSHOPS Please number your choices in order of preference The Art of Hosting Creative Worship For Such a Time as This! Choir LaTaunya Bynum Yvonne Gilmore Essig Jackie Bunch Lanie Davis & Charlotte Bougher Workshop Descriptions and more information on the back

5 WORKSHOPS Title Trainer Description The Art of Hosting LaTaunya Bynum The Art of Hosting is about the hospitality of conversations that allow people to feel free to talk together about what is of importance to them. Contemporary Worship Yvonne Gilmore Essig Learn how to plan a contemporary worship, and use your new knowledge to prepare Sunday worship. For Such a Time as This! Jackie Bunch It was once said that we change our styles of organization as frequently as we change our dress styles. Come to this workshop to give input and share your vision for keeping OWM relevant in the lives of women and dynamic in the life and mission of the Church. Retreat Choir Lanie Davis & Charlotte Bougher SERVICE PROJECT These are the items we are collecting for Cleveland Christian Home New clothing only Boy s, men s, girl s, and women s sizes No dolls and no stuffed animals accepted Socks Hats Scarves Gloves Games: Uno, Yahtzee, decks of cards, memory games, Monopoly, Scrabble, Battleship, Candyland, Checkers, etc. Gift Cards: McDonalds, Burger King, Wendy s, Value City, Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Target REQUESTS AND REMINDERS REQUEST: WANTED THESPIANS -There will be a Quadrennial skit on Saturday, please bring some old clothing that you wore to a pass QA, or one of your old QA bags, bring something that can be used as a prop in the skit. There will be a rehearsal before the skit for those interested. REMINDER: Special needs requests fill up quickly. Get your registration in early to ensure accommodations. REMINDER: Scholarships are limited. Make your requests early. REMINDER: Bring something personal for the worship display. *Please mail your registration and payment to: Christian Church in Ohio 355 East Campus View Blvd Suite 110 Columbus, Ohio Questions? Contact the Regional Church Office at or ccio@ccinoh.org.