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. MINISTERS' MAILING FOR AUGUST 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 Clergy Alert Open Church List Calendar Update Parish Paper Disciples Fellowship Retreat Ohio Disciples Men s Retreat Ohio Women s Ministries Elders Workshop Ohio Interfaith Power and Light Workshop for Pastors Spiritual Life Retreat Ministerial Standing Workshops August Information & Registration Flyer & Registration Letter & Registration Flyer Green Summit Information Flyer Information Registration If you do not wish to receive the Ministers Mailing or have any questions/comments contact or jstoddart@ccinoh.org.

2 Dear Partners in Ministry, Greetings in the name of Jesus Christ. I pray that you have had a blessed summer. This is my favorite season. I love warm weather and the opportunity it brings to enjoy the beauty of God s creation through outdoor activities. This has been a great time of spiritual renewal for me personally to have time to vacation with family and prayerful discern God s direction for our ministry as a Regional Church. I continue to be excited about the vision we have in the Christian Church in Ohio. God is calling us to be: 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 You have heard me say before that I am convinced we are living at a threshold time. We are living at the threshold of a world changing at blinding speed. As people of faith and as congregations, we now find ourselves in very challenging economic times. The Regional Church is being very proactive and intentional in facing our challenge. We are tighten our belt through cutting cost by deliberate expense management, salary adjustments and efficient use of our resources. However, we are committed to not to compromise our vision and mission with a survival mentality. For, this is a great time to be a member of the Christian Church in Ohio. Even now in this time of transition, now in these financial uncertain times; I realize that God is just giving us the opportunity to develop a new discipline of stewardship, which will prepare us to do so much more with less. There is a song that is a part of the African-American faith tradition that says: Do you have any rivers that seem uncross-able? Do you have any mountains that you just can t tunnel through? God specializes in things that seem impossible. And God can do what no other power, Holy Ghost power can do. Especially now, this is a great time to be a Disciple. For I believe God is getting us ready for a great day, in which we will experience the Holy Spirit in miraculous ways. For I am convinced, that we are living in an unprecedented time of potential blessing and power. This is a great time to be a Disciple. We call ourselves disciples, as pilgrims on the way. We seek the truth in wisdom and beauty in each day. As women, men and children, we serve, Christ s path to clear. In joyful expectation we see God reign draw near. I would like to invite the Christian Church in Ohio into a season of prayer. Prayer must be the spiritual foundation for the work of transformation God is calling us to do. I hope it can be said that Disciples in Ohio are rooted in prayer. I believe that God is calling our regional church to be identified as a praying church. A praying church is a vital church, a committed 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 Regional Pastor and President Christian Church in Ohio

3 Clergy Alert If you have anything to put in the Clergy Alert (Prayer Concerns, Deaths, and don t forget JOYS) please them to ccio@ccinoh.org or call the Regional Church Office. Clergy Alerts are ed out as needed and included in every Minister s Mailing. Deaths Nancy Pigg, wife of Rev. Larry Pigg, died June 19. Below is her obituary. Larry is the Interim Pastor at Tylersville Road Christian Church in Mason and also the Chi Rho Camp Director at Camp Christian. Messages for Larry and the rest of the Pigg family may be sent through the Church, Tylersville Road Christian Church, 6771 Tylersville Rd. Mason, Ohio or pigg@zoomtown.com. PIGG Nancy beloved wife of Rev. Larry H. Pigg, devoted mother of Michael (Jessica) Pigg and the late Melissa Collinsworth. Friday June 19, 2009, age 69. A long-time resident of College Hill, Nancy was known and loved in the Cincinnati culinary community and was an avid and vibrant member of the national square dance community. Memorials may be made to the T.R.C.C. to be distributed to various charities and Nancy's honor. Rev. Keith McNeill died June 8, 2009, he was 96 years old. Keith served four years as a Home Mission Pastor at the Bethany Church in Aberdeen, South Dakota; five years as Minister of the West Side Church of Christ in Dayton, Ohio; and thirty-two years as Minister of the First Christian Church in Bellefontaine. He retired in After retirement, he served as interim minister to three different churches. He was also a leader in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) denomination, serving as President of the Ohio Society of Christian Churches, member of the Regional Board, State Commission on the Ministry, District General Chairman, and faculty member for youth camp. The funeral service was held June 13 at the First Christian Church, Bellefontaine, followed by interment at the Bellefontaine Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Christian Church, Bellefontaine, Ohio. Rev. William Kimball, died June 3, in Tainan, Taiwan, after a brief illness, he was 62. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Rev. Christine Tseng Kimball of Tainan. Bill and Christine served as Co-Pastors at Franklin Circle Christian Church in Cleveland prior to accepting a mission call in Taiwan. Fluent in the Mandarin Chinese language, the Bill served as a cultural liaison for Christian education ministries in Taiwan and other Asian countries and taught English as a second language. Memorial services were held in Tainan, and Lynchburg, VA. Prayer Concerns Rev. Ken Coy was admitted into Riverside Hospital for a few days in early July. Ken is a Retired Ohio Pastor and Regional Elder. Messages may be sent to KJCOY@wowway.com or 2109 Thistlewood Drive, Columbus, OH Rev. Chris Whitehead is recovering at home from knee surgery. Chris is the Pastor at the First Christian Church in Mansfield. Messages may be sent to the home, 20 Stewart Ave., Mansfield, OH or to heartofmansfield@gmail.com.

4 Clergy Alert Prayer Concerns Continued Rev. Terry Van Heyningen had a pace maker put in on July 9. Following the surgery he was undergoing further tests. Terry is a former Ohio Pastor and had been an Associate Regional Minister for 12 years. Please keep Terry in your prayers. Cards may be sent to 1027 Miller Rd., Beulah, MI 49617; e- mail: vanhey@netzero.net Barbara Wheeler, wife of Rev. Jeff Wheeler, had surgery in early July at Riverside Hospital in Columbus. She was in the hospital for 3 or 4 days before going home. Jeff is the Co-Pastor at Northwest Christian Church in Columbus. Messages for Barb may be sent to wheelrmom@hotmail.com or to 5486 Thorney Drive, Hilliard, OH Coleen Beasecker, associate minister of United Christian Church in Clayton, Ohio, was in a serious accident July 22 on her way to the church. She was hit head-on and suffered a shattered wrist and broken heel. She went to Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton and had surgery. Notes or cards of concern and prayers for her healing may be sent to her home at: 601 Washington Ave., Greenville, OH Joys Judy Ponting had a CAT scan done in July which revealed that her body is free and clear of Cancer. What a wonderful blessing! Judy is the Minister of Pastoral Care at North Eaton Christian Church in Grafton. Messages for Judy may be sent to judy.ponting1@verizon.net or the Church, Royalton Rd, Grafton, OH Henry Joseph Thornton was born 7 pounds, 8 ounces, to Joseph and Alessia Thornton on June 16th. Proud grandparents are Rev. Robert and Cindy Thornton. Bob is a recently retired pastor now serving as a Regional Elder for District 8. Messages for the Thornton s may be sent to revrjtucc@aol.com.

5 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 Athens First Christian Church 13/14 Steve Bentley Cincinnati Carthage Christian Church (Part-time) 12 LaTaunya Bynum Clayton United Christian Church 8 LaTaunya Bynum Findlay First Christian Church 5 LaTaunya Bynum Shadyside First Christian Church 10/11 Stephen Bentley St. Clairsville First Christian Church (part time) 10/11 Steve Bentley Stow First Christian Church 3 Bill Edwards Uhrichsville First Christian Church 7 Stephen Bentley Xenia First United Christian Church 8 Bill Edwards Youngstown Disciples Christian Church 4 Steve Bentley Churches in Intentional Interim Period City Church Name District Staff Contact Akron High Street Christian Church 3 Bill Edwards 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 Fostoria First Christian Church (part time) 1 LaTaunya Bynum Genoa Genoa Christian Church (Part-time) 1 LaTaunya Bynum Grafton North Eaton Christian Church 2 Bill Edwards Marion Central Christian Church 6 Steve Bentley Mt. Vernon First Christian Church 6 Stephen Bentley Wilmington First Christian Church 8 LaTaunya Bynum Warren Third Christian Church (Part-time) 4 Bill Edwards Churches Actively Seeking Associate Pastors or Other Positions City Church Name District Staff Contact Akron New Horizons Christian Church 3 Bill Edwards (Director of Community Ministries) Positions filled City Church Name Pastor Mason Tylersville Road Christian Church 12 Troy Sybrant Chillocothe First Christian Church 13/14 Alan & Julia Cory Lyons Lyons Christian Church (Part Time) 1 Paul Bomeli Macedonia Good Shepherd Christian Church* 3 Melanie Delaney North Jackson First Federated Church 4 Jeff Davis Rudolph Rudolf Christian Church (Part-time) 1 Ernie Umholz Steubenville First Christian Church (part time) 10/11 Jim Forbes *Good Shephard is a merger of Bedford and Shepard Rd. Christian Churches July 16, 2009

6 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. August 1 Deadline for entries into the September/October issue of The Buckeye Disciple *2 8 Miami Chi Rho Camp Christian 7 New Church Committee RCO 10:00am *9 16 Advance Camp Christian 11 Regional Church Office Task RCO 10:30am 11 Membership Development Committee RCO 12:00pm 12 Congregational Transformation Team Web 10:00am 13 Finance Committee Conference Call 2:00pm Children, Worship, and Wonder Washington Ave CC, Elyria, Ohio 15 Christian Education Commission Camp Christian 22 Anti Racism Commission RCO 25 RCO Staff Meeting 25 Regional Assembly Planning Team Conference Call 1:30pm 27 Ohio Disciples Outreach Committee RCO 10:00am September 2 Ohio Disciples Extension Corporation Committee Conference Call 10:00am 4 6 Disciples Fellowship Camp Christian 7 Labor Day, RCO Closed 9 Personnel Committee RCO 10:00am *11 13 Ohio Women s Ministries Fall Camp Christian 15 Commission on Northwest Christian Church, Columbus, Ohio 16 RCO Staff Meeting 18 Finance Committee RCO 10:00am *18 20 Ohio Disciples Men s Fall Camp Christian 19 Anti Racism Commission RCO CYF Commission Camp Christian 26 Elders Central Christian Church, Wooster 9:00am 3:00pm 29 Equipping the Saints planning RCO 3:00pm October 1 Deadline for entries into the November/December issue of The Buckeye Disciple 1 Regional Elders RCO 10:00am 3:00pm 6 Executive Committee RCO 7 RCO Staff Meeting 10 Cleveland Christian Home Work Day 19 Workshop for Gender Rd Christian Church, 9:30 3:30 20 Commission on Northwest Christian Church

7 October 2009 Continued 21 Ohio Disciples Extension Corporation Committee RCO 10:00am 21 Development Committee Church of the Redeemer, Columbus 10:00am Regional Church Council Camp Christian *26 30 Spiritual Life Silent Camp Christian *28 Anti-Racism Standing Camp Christian *29 Sexual Ethics Standing Camp Christian 31 Anti Racism Commission RCO November RCO Staff Retreat 17 Commission on Northwest Christian Church CYF Leadership The Hocking Valley Parish Thanksgiving, RCO Closed December 1 Deadline for entries into the January/February issue of The Buckeye Disciple 2 RCO Staff Meeting and Christmas Celebration 16 Ohio Disciples Extension Corporation Committee conference call 10:00am 24 Christmas Eve, RCO Closed 25 Christmas Day, RCO Closed January New Years Day, RCO Closed 1 3 Advance Conference Winter Camp Christian 10 Anti Racism RCO 12 Interim Ministers Working Group RCO 10:00am 18 Martin Luther King Day, RCO Closed 19 Commission on Northwest Christian Church 20 Ohio Disciples Extension Corporation Committee RCO 10:00am Ohio Ministries University Plaza Hotel, Columbus February Deadline for entries into the March/April issue of The Buckeye Disciple 16 Commission on Ministry Spiritual Life Retreat for Ministers & Camp Christian RCO = Regional Church Office * Online Registration is now available

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10 **** LABOR DAY WEEKEND **** SEPTEMBER 4-6, 2009 A GATHERING OF DISCIPLES, FAMILIES, AND FRIENDS OF ALL AGES AT CAMP CHRISTIAN, MAGNETIC SPRINGS, OHIO THE MARKETPLACE COME VISIT THE MARKETPLACE AT CAMP CHRISTIAN THIS LABOR DAY WEEKEND! STEP BACK IN TIME AND IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE COMMUNITY. MEET THE MERCHANTS AND CRAFTSMEN WHO PLY THEIR TRADES IN THE LIVELY ATMOSPHERE OF A GALILEEAN MARKETPLACE IN JESUS TIME. THE MARKETPLACE IS A SOURCE OF FUN AND LEARNING FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. 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 AND SNACKS. SATURDAY: MEALS, SINGING, MORNING & AFTERNOON SESSIONS, WORK PROJECTS, CRAFTS, FREE TIME, FISHING, BOATING, VESPERS, OUR DEARLY BELOVED TALENT SHOW AND A HAYLESS 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**** REGIONAL POLICY STATES: SMOKING IS PROHIBITED ANYWHERE AT CAMP CHRISTIAN *** SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE. CONTACT BEN WILLIAMS /benwilliams@woh.rr.com

11 PLEASE FILL OUT FORM AND RETURN WITH A $20.00 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT, OR FULL AMOUNT, BY AUGUST 28, 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? CONTACT BEV SAJNA /sajhome81@yahoo.com *** SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE. CONTACT BEN WILLIAMS /benwilliams@woh.rr.com REGISTRATION DEADLINE: AUGUST 28!!!!!!!!

12 OHIO DISCIPLES MEN S FALL RETREAT I Love to Tell the Story September 18-20, 2009 Camp Christian Speaker: Rev. Harry Bolen Harry grew up in Newark, Ohio and graduated from Bethany College and Drake University Divinity School. Harry served as Associate Regional Pastor for the Christian Church in Ohio in the 1970s, directing High School and College age conferences. He has served several Ohio congregations and also was the Executive Director of the Family Planning Center in Lorain, Ohio. He will be speaking about the story of Jesus and how that story relates to our everyday lives and how we can get in touch with and share our own story of Jesus. We hope all men will join us for an exciting and meaningful weekend! 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.

13 Rev. Harry Bolen Harry Bolen grew up in Newark, Ohio and graduated from Newark High School in He graduated from Bethany College in 1965 and then graduated from Drake University Divinity School in Harry served as Associate Regional Pastor for the Christian Church in Ohio from directing High School and College age conferences. He has served several Ohio congregations and also was the Executive Director of the Family Planning Center in Lorain, Ohio. Harry now works as the Executive Director of the Campus Ministry Center at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. In addition, Harry coaches congregations and works with congregational stewardship programs around the Ohio Region as well as conducting Spiritual Life retreats and workshops for local and regional events. We look forward to his presentation entitled I Love to Tell the Story. A time of: Inspiration Relaxation Fellowship Spiritual Insights And Good Food May 14-16, 2010 Spring Retreat Camp Christian 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. Ohio Disciple Men s Fall Retreat September 18-20, 2009 I Love to Tell the Story Speaker: Rev Harry Bolen

14 Friday, September 18 PM 7:30 Registration 8:30 Opening Worship 9:00 Session 1 11:00 Taps Saturday, September 19 AM 7:30 Wake-Up 8:00 Morning Worship 8:30 Breakfast 9:15 Session 2 PM 12:30 Lunch 1:30 Session 3 3:00 Free Time Cornhole Fishing Canoeing 5:30 Supper 7:30 Vespers 8:00 Movie/Fellowship time 11:00 Taps Sunday, September 20 AM 8:00 Wake-Up 8:30 Morning Watch 9:00 Breakfast 10:00 Morning Worship, followed by Closing Circle Name: Address: City, State, Zip: Phone: REGISTRATION FORM Sponsored by: Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Ohio Ohio Disciples Men (Check appropriate boxes) Fri-Sat $75 Saturday $60 Sat morning $75 Entire $100 Under 30 Discount (Subtract $20 if under age 30.) Early Bird Discount (Subtract $5 before August 19) Late $5 (After September 11) Total Please fill out the above form for each person coming to the Fall Retreat. Just mark the checkbox for days you will be attending (Fri-Sat includes snack, lodging, breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Sat. includes breakfast, lunch and dinner. Sat-Sun includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, snack, lodging, and breakfast), add up any other items you have checked, including Discounts or Late Fee, and put the TOTAL in the box. SCHOLARHIPS ARE AVAILABLE. Contact the Regional Office for info. UNDER-30 DISCOUNT: There is a discount for Men 29 years old or younger; you may subtract $20 from the total. Registration is also available online at Make checks payable to Christian Church in Ohio and mail to: ODM Fall Retreat Christian Church in Ohio 355 W. Campus View Blvd, Suite 110 Columbus, OH DEADLINE TO REGISTER: September 11, 2009 Registrations received after September 11, 2009 will be charged $5.00 more List any special dietary needs: 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

15 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

16 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

17 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.

18 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

19 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.

20 Saturday, September 26, 2009 Registration 9:00 9:30 am Session I 9:30 11:45 am Lunch 11:45 am 1:00 pm Session II 1:00 3:00 pm Registration Fee (including Lunch): $20.00 per person if received by August 1 $25.00 per person if received by September 1 $30.00 per person (if space allows) after September 1 Featuring Richard Hamm Former General Minister and President of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada, Executive Administrator of Christian Churches Together in the US Author of books, Mainline to Front Line, 2020 Vision for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), and Recreating The Church: Leadership For The Post-Modern Age Save the date: September 27, 2010 Presenter is Dr. Randy Harris, Instructor at Abilene Christian University, Abilene, TX Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 407 N. Market Street Wooster, Ohio (330) kevin@cccwooster.org

21 Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 407 N. Market Street Wooster, Ohio (330) NAME: ADDRESS: CITY, STATE, ZIP: HOME CONGREGATION: AMOUNT ENCLOSED:

22 October 2, 3, and 4, 2009 GREEN SUMMIT Building Gratitude & Reverence for the Earth, Energy & Nature Procter Camp and Conference Center S.R. 38 SE London, OH October 2 Conversation and Dinner with Keynote Speakers October 3 Welcome, Plenary Session, Workshops and Displays October 4 Blessing of the Animals & Presentations from Madison County FFA The keynote speakers will include Michael Schut, Economic and Environmental Affairs Officer of the Episcopal Church USA, author of three compelling books: Simpler Living, Compassionate Life - A Christian Perspective; Food and Faith Justice, joy, and Daily Bread; and Money and Faith The Search for Enough. Also, previously on the staff of Earth Ministry in Seattle, Schut will provide inspiration and guidance for clergy and lay leaders involved in environmental work in faith communities. J. Matthew Sleeth, former emergency room doctor, contributor to the introduction of The Green Bible (Harper Collins publ.) and a leading national speaker on faith and the environment and author of Serve God, Save the Planet. He and his wife Nancy (author of the forthcoming Live Green, Save Green) will bring a stimulating dynamic to the discussion on stewardship of the earth. Saturday will include an all-day expo with workshops on sustainable agriculture, green energy, energy efficiency, and related topics. On Sunday participate in the blessing of the animal s celebration in honor of St. Francis Day and hear special presentations from Madison County Future Farmers of American. The summit will underscore a vision of the Procter Camp and Conference Center which is to become a self-sustaining facility that will decrease its carbon footprint by the incorporation of energy efficiency, green building techniques and the use of renewable clean energy resources and by the initiation of organic agriculture and sustainable husbandry. Procter s vision also includes the development of an ecological and sustainable living academy and retreat center on site. The summit will bring together persons interested in sustainable living, in congregational ecoministries and in clean energy and energy efficiency advocates. Sponsors include: The Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio, Ohio Interfaith Power and Light, GreenFaith and the Madison County Future Farmers of America. If you or your organization is interested in either attending of participating in the Green Summit by offering a workshop, display or presentation, please contact The Reverend Frank A. Edmands ( ) or fedmands@sbcglobal.net subject "Green Summit." Areas of interest: Sustainable Living and Organic Agriculture Energy Efficiency and Conservation Environmental Spirituality and Stewardship Renewable and Clean Energy Eco-justice and Grass Root Advocacy

23 Christian Church in Ohio (Disciples of Christ) Ohio Conference United Church of Christ Ohio s Interim Ministry Working Group presents another quality Workshop for Pastors Responding to Skeletons in the Church Closet Workshop! How to deal with unspoken congregational pain which suddenly comes to your attention October 19, :30 AM 3:30 PM at Gender Road Christian Church 5336 Gender Road, Canal Winchester, Ohio Well-known consultant, Tim Savage, will guide us in learning about: The communication processes that create such closeted pain The patterns of beliefs, values, and behaviors that perpetuate the closeted problems Developing strategies for how to deal with the hidden problems What to do with that which you have cleaned out of the closet, and what you replace it with Guidance for dealing with one s own personal secrets The power of unprocessed congregational corporate pain (Watch for further details!) Don t miss it!

24 Spiritual Life Silent Retreat Paths to the Holy October 26-30, 2009 Camp Christian Retreat Leader: Reverend Carol P. Vaccariello D. Min, LPC Paths to the Holy is an opportunity to step into an alternative reality of quiet, inner reflection and inner work. It is a time to rest and be refreshed. A time to remember and recall who you are and what you are doing with your wild and precious life. Mary Oliver, The Summer Day Have you ever considered a Silent Retreat? Does it sound awesome to actually claim some quiet and sacred inner time to listen to the still small voice of Spirit? Are you secretly afraid that there will be no voice or is it that you would rather not hear after all you are already too busy. In October there is a very special opportunity being offered for our clergy and spiritual leaders. Carol Vaccariello will be our retreat leader. She has vast experience in spirituality and spiritual direction. This retreat time will begin with YOU dreaming the theme of your Silent Retreat and then applying your time during the week to your inner silence. Reverend Doctor Carol Vaccariello and other spiritual directors will be available to assist you in your deep process. Begins on October 26 th, Monday at 1:00 p.m. with registration. Closing will be at noon on October 30 th, Friday. Open to Clergy and Spiritual Leaders and anyone that the Spirits urges to attend. Included in the $295 fee: Overnight accommodations at the Herald B. Monroe Lodge for four nights. All meals (12 total) beginning with dinner on Monday and ending with a box lunch on Friday for those who want to leave immediately after the closing ritual. There is a single supplement for anyone who would like a private room of $ One private Spiritual Direction Session is included in your registration fee. This is a $25.00 value. Additional Sessions are available throughout the week for $25.00 per half hour. There will be a list of directors available at registration. You may choose your director. You may want to plan to have a session each day so that you can explore the different styles of the directors who will be available. Use this time and this opportunity to the fullest. There will also be a Massage Therapist and a Reiki Practitioner available during the week. These services are provided at an additional fee. Names and sign up lists will be available at the Registration Desk when you check in. There is so much more that cannot be shared in words, but only through experience. Come and give yourself the gift of TIME to REST IN THE HOLY. More information, including how to register, coming soon!!!

25 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 ANTI-RACISM PRO-RECONCILIATION & SEXUAL ETHICS STANDING WORKSHOPS REGISTRATION Print Your Name DOB Address City State Zip Church City Phone Tuesday, October 27, 2009 $23.00 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, October 28, 2009 $17.00 Registration Fee (Lunch included) $13.00 Dinner Cost (Optional) $23.00 I will be staying Wed. night at Camp (Optional) Next day breakfast is included in this fee SEXUAL ETHICS at Camp Christian 9am 5pm Thursday, October 29, 2009 $35.00 Registration Fee (Workbook & Lunch included) $. Total Enclosed ANY DIET/OTHER CONCERNS? Registration Deadline Monday October 19, 2009, Make Checks Payable to Christian Church in Ohio and return with Registration to 355 E. Campus View Blvd, Suite 110, Columbus, OH Any registration received October 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