Introducing Bishop Tracy S. Malone

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1 SOUTHERN HILLS DISTRICT NEWS SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2016 Introducing Bishop Tracy S. Malone On September 1, 2016 Bishop Tracy S. Malone will become Resident Bishop of The East Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church We welcome Bishop Tracy S. Malone as our new episcopal leader of the East Ohio Conference. In the words of Bishop Hopkins She is just a wonderful gift of God who is coming to serve among you. She has been serving as the District Superintendent of the Chicago Southern Region of Northern Illinois. Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan and raised in Chicago, IL. Bishop Malone received her call to ministry at the age of 13. She attended Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary and graduated in May of Bishop Malone is married to Derrick Malone and they have two daughters, Ashley and Alexis. Southern Hills District Hours Mon Thurs Southern Hills District Join us on Facebook at Southern-Hills- District-UMC For more information and to view her video greeting check out Ohio Valley, Southern Hills and Three Rivers are planning a joint Service of Welcome and Reception. Come and meet Bishop Malone and her family on Sunday, September :00 pm Newcomerstown Christ UMC 648 Oak Street, Newcomerstown The mission of the United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

2 LAY SERVANT TRAINING Are you interested in attending Lay Servant Training Or are you a Lay Servant who needs to renew? Saturday, November 12, 2016 New Concord UMC Saturday, March 11, 2017 Location TBD Saturday, November 4, 2017 Location TBD Being a Lay Servant DOES NOT mean you have to preach. God has blessed each of us with gifts that are meant to further His kingdom and there are many ways in which to do so. If you are interested please speak with your pastor and contact Deaconess Sherri Buehl, Southern Hills District Director of Lay Servant Ministries slbuehl@gmail.com LAY SERVANT TRAINING ACADEMY For Certified Lay Servants Leading in Prayer South Academy October 1 Newcomerstown Christ UMC North Academy October 15 Wadsworth UMC Deadlines approaching fast Please feel free to send us articles about the good works of your church..such as this HOW ARE YOU BEING THE PRESENCE OF JESUS IN YOUR COMMUNITY Antrim has celebrated the summer school break with a variety of church and community activities that expresses the Christian way of life. One was a food stand for local auction. Organized, prepared and manned by not only the adults of the church but along with the youth of the church also. The net profit was used to pay for a tour a the Wilds for 48! With 23 of those being children and youth. They helped out at the Antrim Fireman s Festival by preparing baked beans and delivering to the festival for all three nights. Some of the youth and adults also help by serving food for the Firemen. They rounded up the summer with an annual picnic. Adults cooked the youth set up the tables and chairs for lunch. Outside was bounce houses (wet and dry), and a wet slide. Around 75 joined in this fellowship for the afternoon. They were joined by their newly appointed lay Pastor David Morrow and family and Clayton Coffee and wife. The Sunday School gave out 48 gift cards to the children for their back to school needs during the picnic. Antrim values their youths participation in church. They have a children s sermon, the youth take part in lighting the candles leading in the responsive reading and collecting offering. They feel it s important to place the children and youth at the top of the list in Christian education and development.

3 AVA SUMMER CONCERT Ava UMC 7:00pm Wraps up their schedule on: October 13 The Whisnants from Morganton, North Carolina ANCHORS AWAY! Beverly UMW is hosting this wonderful one day retreat. Saturday, September 17 1:00 3:00 Many great workshops with lunch also provided. No cost for the day but registration is requested. See web page or call CHANDLERSVILLE UMC Celebrating 200 Years of Ministry Saturday, September 24 10:00-2:00 fun activities and lunch (crafts and games of Times Past!) Sunday, September 25 9:30 special music and worship REVIVAL Caldwell UMC 537 Main, Caldwell October 16, 17 and 18 7:00 pm Sunday Pastor Sturman Moore Monday Pastor Tom Snodgrass Tues Pastor Courtnie Mackie Morton Come as you are and bring a friend! REVIVE US AGAIN POSITION OPEN IN YOUR DISTRICT First Church of Barnesville is seeking a music professional to become the Director of Music Ministry. This position works closely with the Pastor to plan, develop, lead and grow the music ministry of our church. We hope that you are interested in this opportunity. For more information and highlights of the possibilities of this position please call Greg Pohl, or Sue Ward, Brianne "Bree" Blum The new Executive Director of Epworth Center. Bethesda, Ohio Bree began her journey in Christian Leadership as a young UM camper out of Wheeling, WV. She brings skills in communication, marketing, website development, contemporary worship development, teaching, camp staff leadership, as well as a variety of other areas. Are you looking for a local mission project? Bree at epworthcenterohio.com or call UMW Human Trafficking, It is Real Caldwell UMC-October 7pm Leslie Doerfler & Dr. Harry Caplinger will share their experiences with Human Trafficking Leslie will share her experiences as a member of the Sexual Assault Response Teams in Belmont and Guernsey Counties, and as an Expert Witness during criminal trials. She sees firsthand what trauma individuals experience at the hands of their captors and abusers. Dr. Caplinger is a retired Law Enforcement Officer and Academy Instructor. He is currently a member of Phoenix SOG a tactical strike force that focuses on Human Trafficking. His stories are heart wrenching, helping you to understand the depths of the problem. **UMW Members: there will be a District meeting in the fellowship hall prior to the event. The Pledge Service, District Officer Installation, Offering and Local Unit Packets will be distributed. ALL EVENTS & REGISTRATION FORMS ARE ON OUR WEB PAGE OR CALL THE DIST

4 Cost: $10 per person-covers workshop materials and lunch. BRING A TEAM! Saturday, September 17th 9:30am-4pm East Ohio Conference Area Center 8800 Cleveland Ave NW North Canton, PART 1: FOUNDATIONS This session will introduce the core definition for discipleship, differentiate between discipleship and Christian Education, describe six dimensions of a life lived as a disciple, present a flow of moving disciples toward maturity, and introduce the Discipleship Growth Survey as a tool to support personal discovery and opportunities for congregational growth. PART 2: MOVEMENTS- Differentiate between membership and discipleship, make observations about the movement toward maturity, identify catalysts for spiritual growth, explore the practices necessary to move a disciple toward maturity between phases of development. PART 3: DISCIPLESHIP A CONTACT SPORT- Discipleship is not a one-size-fits-all but it does require a relational component. Explore a variety of discipling relationships, the value of each, and where each best fits in the discipleship process. PART 4: EQUIPPING FOR TRANSFORMATION- (How do we support the Discipling Process) Discover what types of relationships and educational support work best for supporting disciples in the various phases of development. Understand the five components every disciple needs to grow and how the church can help. PART 5: BUILDING AN INTENTIONAL DISCIPLESHIP PROCESS Learning from the best in history, participants identify the key elements of a transformational discipleship process, identify strengths and gaps in their current context, and build a plan for moving forward. To register Kelly Brown at kbrown@eocumc.com Time Management for the Christian Leader Thursday Oct. 27 at Camp Wanake 9463 Manchester Ave. SW Beach City, Or Friday October 28 at East Ohio Area Center 8800 Cleveland Ave. NW, North Canton Both sessions 9:30 am 4:00 pm Listen. Can you hear it? The more you try to squeeze into your day, the better the chance you have of hearing time fly by!! There's nothing we an do to add more hours to the day, so we ve got to find a way to use our time more effectively and efficiently. Abingdon Press author Ken Willard will take us through some of the key concepts from his book. Each section will include practical applications along with a strong focus on biblical principles. Areas covered will be The Journey; Strategic Planning; Smarter Goals; Prioritizing; Productivity; New Habits and Margin.

5 Charge Conference and Leadership Training Schedule 8/15 Sunday, October 2, 2016 at Duncan Falls United Methodist Church 2 p.m. Charge Conference for Muskingum area churches: Chandlersville, Cumberland, Hiramsburg, Claysville, Duncan Falls, Gaysport, Rural Dale, Norwich, Salem, Sonora, Pleasant Grove 4 p.m. Charge Conference for Morgan & some Washington area churches: Beverly, McConnelsville Trinity, Ebenezer, McConnelsville Grace, McKendree, Pisgah Sunday, October 9, 2016 at Woodsfield United Methodist Church 2 p.m. Charge Conference for Monroe area churches: Moffett-Fletcher, Greenbrier, Lewisville, Chapel Hill, Hannibal, Clarington, Sardis, Mt. Olive, New Matamoras, Salem Hall, Woodsfield, Stafford, Graysville, Mt. Ephraim, Somerton 4 p.m. Charge Conference for Belmont area churches: Barnesville First, Batesville, Barnesville Main, Pleasant Ridge, Belmont, Real Life, Bethesda, Morristown, Armstrong Mills, Jacobsburg, Jerusalem, Beallsville Sunday, October 23, 2016 at Old Washington United Methodist Church 2 p.m. Charge Conference for Koinonia Team churches: Cambridge Ninth Street, Senecaville, Middlebourne, Fairview, Salesville, Quaker City, Old Washington, Lore City, Chalfant s Chapel, Antrim, Winterset 4 p.m. Charge Conference for Guernsey area churches: Center, Londonderry, Byesville Main, Bethlehem, Derwent, Belle Valley, Camb Beckett, Pleasant City, Kennonsburg Sunday, October 30, 2016 at Caldwell United Methodist Church 2 p.m. Charge Conference for Noble area churches: Ava, Caldwell, Macksburg, Dexter City, Mary Reed, Reinersville, Dungannon, Keith, Sarahsville, East Union, Ragan s Chapel, Bell s 4 p.m. Charge Conference for Rev. Karen Graham s group and Washington area churches: Cambridge: First, Christ, New Concord, Faith, Lowell, Smith s Chapel, Hills, Bloomfield, Lebanon, Lower Salem, Pleasant Hill, Sand Hill, Newport, Beech Grove (Please call the District Office by Sept. 1 if you must trade to one of the other dates. Sunday, November 13, in Cambridge is the only alternative for churches who cannot attend any of the scheduled Charge Conference meetings. Laity from each church must attend one and vote.)

6 Southern Hills District Office 641 Steubenville Avenue PO Box 340 Cambridge OH RETURN REQUESTED Non-Profit Organization US Postage PAID Cambridge OH Permit #5 ARE YOUR CONGREGATIONS BEING THE HANDS AND FEET OF JESUS in your communities? Do you have a program that is WORKING? -share that with us so other churches can hear. How much easier is it to be connectional and not have to reinvent the wheel? Let s DO this and let s DO this together!!! The mission of the United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

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