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. Congregational Leaders Mailing May E. Campus View Blvd. Suite 110, Columbus, Ohio Phone: (614) Fax: (614) Starting February 1, 2010 the traditional Minister s Mailing was transformed into the Congregational Leaders Mailing. This expanded the mailing beyond the Pastors, to the Elders, Board Chairs, Treasurers, Youth Leaders, Deacons, and many more. If there are other congregational leaders at your church who are not receiving this mailing, please forward this to them and tell them to get in touch with us about receiving their own copy. NOTE: Please print off and post any flyers contained in this packet so that the congregation is informed of Regional events. Prayer Concerns Message from Rev. Dr. William H. Edwards Calendar Update Regional Assembly Pentecost Special Offering Retired Clergy Retreat Men s Retreat Disciples Fellowship Retreat Youth Scholarship Golf Outing & Dinner Grandparents Camp Licensed Ministry Classes Summer Camps & Conferences (ALL) Flyer Resources and Information Information & Registration Registration Brochure Information & Registration Flyer & Registration Information & Registration Information & Registration Information, Registration, Flyers Other Important Information Mark your calendars NOW for: September 3-5 September September October October Disciples Fellowship Labor Day Weekend Retreat Ohio Women s Ministries Fall Retreat Ohio Disciples Men s Fall Retreat REGIONAL ASSEMBLY (see included flyer) Spiritual Life Silent Retreat Open Church List Will now be available to Ministers upon request. jstoddart@ccinoh.org or call

2 Prayer Concerns If you have anything to put in the Prayer Concerns (Deaths, Health Issues, and don t forget JOYS) please them to ccio@ccinoh.org or call the Regional Church Office. Prayer Concerns are ed out as needed and included in every Congregational Leaders Mailing. Deaths Mary Ellen Wheeler, Mother of Rev. Jeff Wheeler, died April 25. Jeff is a Co-Pastor at Northwest Christian Church in Columbus. The address for that church is 400 College St, East Liverpool, OH Messages for the entire Wheeler family can be sent to 5486 Thorney Drive, Hilliard, OH or to revjwheel@hotmail.com. Susan Boutelle White, mother of Cyrus "Russ" White, died April 20. Russ is the President of the Church Board or Publication. Messages for Russ and his family may be sent to 867 Tuxedo Blvd., St. Louis, MO The full obituary can be found at Rev. Ed Shriver's mother-in-law, Jeanette Meador, died on April 15. Ed has Partnership Standing with the United Church of Christ and is currently serving as Associate Minister at St John's UCC in Dover, Ohio. Condolences can be sent to their home at 4052 Thompson St. NW., Carrollton, Ohio or at pastor.ed@doverstjohns.org. Charles Baesman II, son of Charles and Terrie Jo Baesman, was killed in a car crash April 18, he was 20 years old. Terrie Jo has been working in the Dining Hall at Camp Christian during the non summer months for several years now. Messages for the Baesman family may be sent to Cotton Slash Rd, Marysville, OH June M Tate, mother of Rev. Terry Tate, died at her residence in Cambridge, Ohio. Terry is the pastor of the First Christian Church in Cambridge, Ohio. Messages may be sent to the church at 1127 Beatty Ave, Cambridge, OH or to fcccambridge@hotmail.com. Keep Terry and his family in your prayers. Lydan Range, formerly active with the Ministers Wives organization of the National Convocation and Ohio Black Pastors, died April 9. A long time member of Bethany Christian Church in Columbus, Lydan was previously married to the late Rev. Dr. Ozark Range Sr., a former Columbus pastor and staff member of the Division of Homeland Ministries, now Disciples Home Mission. Shirley Elliot, mother of Rev. Doug Adams, died April 7, at her home in North Carolina. Doug is the Senior Pastor at South Side Christian Church in Lima. Messages may be sent to the church at 3300 Southside Dr, Lima, OH or to doug.adams@southsidechurch.org. Please keep Doug and his entire family in your prayers. Jim Rivers brother-in-law, Donald Starver (his wife Gwen s brother) died March 24. Jim is a lay person from First Christian Church in Wadsworth who has been very active with the Region, serving on many Councils, Commission, and Committees over the years. Messages for Jim and Gwen may be sent to 427 Westwood Avenue Wadsworth OH or jrivers1@neo.rr.com.

3 Health Concerns Rev. Dr. Howard Ratcliff suffered a minor stroke on April 5. This was a just little over a week after having an outpatient heart procedure. There was no paralysis and only minor speech issues. Howard is doing well and expected to recover fully. Howard is a Retired Ohio Pastor who had been the Regional Pastor and President from Messages for Howard can be sent to Cedar Branch Cir, North Ridgeville, OH or to howardratcliff@mac.com. Please continue to keep Howard and Sheila in your prayers. Prayers for healing are requested for Peggy Lintern, wife of Rev. Paul Lintern, who is pastor of Southside Christian Church in Mansfield. They learned recently that Peggy has a very aggressive form of cancer. Peggy and Paul are very, very concerned. Messages may be sent to 606 Barnard Ave, Mansfield, OH or sscc@kosinet.com. Charles Bentley Sr. recently had a heart procedure. Chuck is a Licensed Pastor in Kettering and is the father of Regional Associate Pastor Rev. Stephen Bentley, and the grandfather of Rev. Heather Hicks. Messages for Chuck may be sent to Charles Bentley, 3218 Indian Ripple Rd, Unit 9, Beavercreek, OH or bob@bentley .net. Kate Whitehead had heart valve replacement surgery recently. Kate is the wife of Rev Chris Whitehead, Pastor at the First Christian Church in Mansfield. Messages for Kate may be sent to 20 Stewart Ave., Mansfield, OH or heartofmansfield@gmail.com. Terri Wearstler had gallbladder surgery recently. She is doing well and recovering at home. Terri is the wife of Rev Ralph Wearstler, Interim Pastor at the North Eaton Christian Church in Grafton. Messages for Terri may be sent to 7012 Jackson St, Mentor, OH or tlw121@yahoo.com Joys Rev. Dr. Herbert Hicks and his wife Shirley celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary March 25. Congratulations to Herb & Shirley!! Herb is a Pastor with DOC/UCC partnership standing serving at Zion Reformed Church in Zanesville. Messages for the happy couple may be sent to hhicks1@columbus.rr.com. Rev. Terry Bartlett and his wife Diane are first time Grandparents! Their daughter Rachael gave birth to a baby boy on March 16th. Joey (Joseph) Zynda weighed in at 8lbs 1oz and was 21in. Terry is a Pastor with DOC/UCC partnership standing serving at South Haven UCC in Bedford. Messages for Terry and his family may be sent to TBartl2550@aol.com. Rev. Maureen Webber is a Grandma again! Maureen s daughter Angela had a baby girl, Adelle Webber Harris, at 3:25 a.m. on March 17th. Messages for Maureen may be sent to revmowebber@gmail.com. Maureen is the Pastor at the First Christian Church in Brunswick.

4 Dear Partners in Ministry, Beginning June 1, 2010, I will begin a 3 month sabbatical. In my role as the Regional Pastor and President of the Christian Church in Ohio, I have been guided in my call to be a transformational leader by the process of spiritual discernment. Spiritual discernment is calling on the Holy Spirit to lead or give direction on a matter. This has been a guiding principle and theme in my ministry with pastors, congregational leaders and with congregations in the interim period of searching for an installed pastor. My plan is to use my sabbatical time to be centered on personally experiencing, discovering and developing processes of spiritual discernment for pastors and congregations. I will divide my 12 week sabbatical into three 4 week segments for 1) rest and renewal; 2) reading and research; 3) reflection and re-creation. The rest and renewal segment will focus on time with family and the practice of spiritual disciplines. The first priority of the sabbatical will to spend time with family and rest. I plan on re-reading Richard Foster s classic book, Celebration of Discipline, to develop a new daily pattern of the practice of the spiritual disciplines. The reading and research segment will include attending conferences and holding interviews with leaders to learn deeper insights on processes of spiritual discernment. The final segment will focus on writing and renewal of personal creativity through spiritual discernment processes. Each segment will end with a 3 day personal spiritual retreat. This time of Sabbatical will be an experiential discovery of disciplines, methods, processes, means, and tools that the Spirit can work through to help me discern rightly. The study will result in identifying processes of spiritual discernment that will lead to the development of models for pastors and congregations. While I am on sabbatical, Regional Associate Pastor Rev. Steve Bentley will assume my administrative responsibilities and Regional Associate Pastor Dr. LaTaunya Bynum will cover my pastoral assignments. Please be in prayer with me and the Regional Church during this time. I look forward with great anticipation of what God will do through us as Disciples of Christ and leaders in Christ s church in the days ahead. May God s Blessings be with you, Bill

5 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. May 14 Membership Development RCO 10:00am 3:00pm *15 Camp Christian Camp Christian 18 Commission on Northwest Christian Church, Columbus 19 Personnel Committee RCO 10:00am 2:00pm *20 Retired Clergy Camp Christian *21 22 Ohio Disciple Men s Spring Camp Christian 24 Development Committee in Cleveland 12:00pm 24 Webinar for Bylaws 7:00pm 26 Regional Church Office Staff Meeting Disciples Fellowship Camp Christian 31 Memorial Day, RCO Closed June 1 Deadline for entries into The Buckeye Disciple 1 Executive Committee RCO 10:00am 3:00pm *4 5 Grandparents Camp Christian *5 Youth Scholarship Golf Outing & Fundraising Scioto Reserve, Powell *12 Licensed Ministry Class (1 of RCO 9:00am 4:00pm *13 19 Hocking Chi Rho Camp Christian Adult Northwest Christian Church 15 Commission on Northwest Christian Church, Columbus *19 Licensed Ministry Class (2 of RCO 9:00am 4:00pm *20 26 Otter Camp Christian *23 27 Quadrennial Assembly in Greensboro, North Carolina *27 July 3 Hiram CYF Camp Christian July *4 10 Phyo CYF Camp Christian 5 Fourth of July Observed, RCO Closed *11 17 Portahoga Chi Rho Camp Christian *11 17 Badger Partnership Templed Hills 14 Regional Church Office Staff Meeting *18 24 Maumee Chi Rho Camp Christian 20 Commission on Northwest Christian Church, Columbus *25 31 Lakeside CYF Camp Christian *25 31 Beaver Partnership Pilgrim Hills 27 Ohio Disciples Extension Corporation Committee RCO 10:00am

6 August *1 7 Wilmington CYF Camp Christian *8 14 Miami Chi Rho Camp Christian *8 14 Adventure Camp Photo Safari Camp Christian 10 Ohio Disciples Outreach Ministry Team RCO 10:00am 3:00pm *15 22 Advance Ministries Summer Camp Christian 17 Commission on Northwest Christian Church, Columbus CYF Camp Christian September 1 Deadline for entries into The Buckeye Disciple 3 5 Disciples Fellowship Camp Christian 6 Labor Day, RCO Closed Ohio Women s Ministries Fall Camp Christian 14 Ohio Disciples Outreach Ministry Team RCO 10:00am 3:00pm 15 Personnel Committee RCO 10:00am 2:00pm Ohio Disciple Men s Fall Camp Christian 21 Commission on Northwest Christian Church, Columbus October 5 Executive Committee RCO *15 16 Regional Columbus Marriott Northwest, Dublin Spiritual Life Camp Christian 19 Commission on Northwest Christian Church, Columbus 20 Personnel Committee Conference Call 1:30pm 26 Ohio Disciples Extension Corporation Committee RCO 10:00am 27 Anti Racism Training Workshop for Ministerial Camp Christian 28 Sexual Ethics Training Workshop for Ministerial Camp Christian November 5 6 Regional Church Council Camp Christian 9 Ohio Disciples Outreach Ministry Team RCO 10:00am 3:00pm 13 Chi Rho Camp Christian 10:00am 3:00pm 13 Ohio Disciples Men s RCO 10:00am 3:00pm 16 Commission on Northwest Christian Church, Columbus 17 Personnel Committee RCO 10:00am 2:00pm CYF Leadership Training Thanksgiving, RCO Closed December 1 Deadline for entries into The Buckeye Disciple 8 RCO Staff Meeting & Christmas Celebration 21 Commission on Northwest Christian Church, Columbus 24 Christmas Eve, RCO Closed 31 New Years Day Observed, RCO Closed 31 Jan 2 Advance Ministries Winter Camp Christian RCO = Regional Church Office * Online Registration is now available

7 ONE BODY: CLOTHED IN LOVE ABOVE ALL THESE THINGS, PUT ON LOVE COLOSSIANS 3:14-15 Regional Assembly 2010 October 15 & 16 Columbus Marriott Northwest 5605 Blazer Parkway, Dublin, OH Special Opening & Closing Preacher Rev. Dr. Sharon Watkins, our General Minister and President. Dr. Watkins delivered the sermon at the Nationalal Prayer Service for the Inauguration of President Barack Obama. Mark your calendar to be a part of this dynamic Regional Church gathering. This will be a blessed time of sharing and celebrating the transforming work God is doing in our lives as people of faith through the mission and ministry of our congregations. Bring the whole family! All activities will be at the Marriott location. Congregational Transformation Conference Friday Morning! NEW! Exciting Interactive Programming for youth and children. Discussion Forums and Educational Workshops for all ages Late night activities for all ages! More variety in meal options! Child care provided. 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. Online Registration

8 2010 Ohio New Church Resources Christian Church in Ohio

9 Dear Friends Serving Christ, 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 I continue to give thanks for the Ohio New Churches in Trimble, Greensrun, Millfield, Taylor s Ridge, Chauncey, Hebron, and Dublin. Oh, these churches were not considered New Churches when I arrived to worship God with them, but at one time a Christian disciple of Christ recognized the need at each of these locations to plant and water a congregation that would make new disciples and nurture disciples in the teachings of Jesus. Because of each of these Churches; my faith has grown; I have been received into a large Christian family; and I know that my inheritance is with Jesus forever more. I believe in the Pentecostal Spirit of New Churches that have been long established and the Pentecostal Spirit of New Churches that are bringing the Gospel of Jesus in new locations to people who have never met Jesus. The Pentecost Special Offering helps to establish New Churches and is vital to the New Churches in Ohio. Unlike established churches, they do not have long time members or large endowments to carry them through difficult economic times such as this. New Churches need our help while they are busy collecting new people to form a new congregation of Disciples of Christ. The Pentecost Special Offering is a large part of our support for Ohio New Churches. Your Ohio New Churches include: 1. Tree of Life in Delaware, New Church Planter-Roger Burns-Watson 2. Shawnee-Springs Community Church in Harrison, New Church Planter-Larry Neilson 3. Living Faith Community in Springboro, New Church Planter- Tom Parker 4. Light of the Community in Dayton, New Church Planter- Willie Barnes-Jackson 5. Brighter Day in Mantua, New Church Planter- Jeff Jackson 6. Iglesia Cristianos Unidos in Campbell, New Church Planter- Louis Morales 7. Misiòn Cristiana Emanuel in Mentor, New Church Planter- Delores Febus 8. Misiòn Cristiana Nueva Vida in Cleveland, New Church Planter- Vanessa Rivera 9. Misiòn Cristiana Faro de Luz in Loraine, New Church Planter- Crucita Marrero 10. New Song in Columbus, New Church Planter- Yvonne Gilmore-Essig 11. Iglesia Cristiana Mana in Columbus, New Church Planter- Iluminado Castillano To help promote the Pentecost New Church offering, I have included a Pentecost Call to Worship written by Rev. Ken Coy, a Pentecost Prayer and Liturgy written by Rev. Steve Brown, and some stories from our Ohio New Churches. I ask you to consider doing 3 things to help our Ohio New Churches. 1. Please promote the Pentecost Special offering in your church. 2. Pray each week for our New Churches. 3. Organize a trip with your Church members to visit an Ohio New Church near you. You will witness the excitement of The Holy Spirit washing over new Disciples of Christ. With Christian love, Rev. C. Morgan Wickizer Chair, New Church Committee Pastor of St. Andrew Christian Church

10 Pentecost Call To Worship By Rev. Ken Coy Member of the Ohio Region New Church Committee Regional Elder One: Come, O church into a sacred encounter with a Presence that embraces us. Many: With a LIGHT which reveals those truths that illumine the promises of our Holy God and gifts us with hope; One: With a WIND which cleanses the polluted air of our selfishness and sin and baptizes us in the purity of forgiveness and love; Many: With a FIRE which burns away all impurities that impede obedience and kindles in us a mighty flame of faithfulness and service; All: Come, O Church that here together we might be engaged, energized, and empowered to become the Spirit-filled community for all in this time and place. Pentecost Liturgy By Rev. Steve Brown Member of the Ohio Region New Church Committee Pastor of Hebron Christian Church Unison Prayer: Creating God, we come to you on this Pentecost morning to celebrate the gift of your Holy Spirit to us, your people. You called the first Christians to go out into the world, spreading the message of the Gospel in every language on earth. Today you continue to call us into every corner of our world, finding those in need of your word, calling us to speak in the language of this new generation, and to start new churches where your Word is missing. Help us to support those who are hearing the call to be a church planter, compel us to financially support these endeavors, and to remind us to prayerfully lift up those who are seeking your way. Strengthen us through the power of the Risen Christ, in whose name we humbly pray, Amen. Litany L: The Disciples were all gathered together in one place, and suddenly a sound like a rushing wind filled the house. Divided tongues, as of fire, rested on each one of them. C: All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages. L: Those who heard the Disciples speaking in their own native languages were amazed, knowing that the Disciples were Galileans. C: But some believed they were simply drunk with new wine. L: Speaking the language of the world can open many new doors for Christians looking to spread God s Word, but will also bring suspicion as to our motives. C: On this morning we lift up those who have heard the call to speak the language of the world by becoming new church planters. L: Their hard work, their courage, and their dedication to their call from God amazes us and gives us hope that God s Word is still being taken to those who are searching for what is missing in their lives. C: May each of us support these new churches and their leaders through prayer, finances, love, care, and encouragement. A: God, bless these ministries, pour your Holy Spirit out upon them, and continue to speak your Word in the languages of your people. Amen.

11 New Church Stories 2010 Iglesia Cristiana Mana is a new Hispanic church in Columbus. Their pastor, Iluminado (Lumi) Castellano, received a call late one night from a woman in Mexico. The woman s son had been arrested and was being held in the Franklin County jail. She had one friend in Columbus who had suggested that pastor Lumi of Iglesia Cristiana Mana might be able to visit him and encourage him in the way of Jesus Christ. Upon hearing the woman s request, Pastor Lumi planned to apply for a prison visitation identification card the very next day. The Deputy who was processing Pastor Lumi s I.D. card mentioned that there was no Spanish language worship service at the jail. This of course caused Lumi to inquire into what he could do to arrange to lead a Hispanic worship service on Sundays in the jail. The deputy helped make the arrangements and the Franklin County Jail had their first Hispanic Worship service on the first Sunday of Advent. They had 35 men attend that first service! The next week attendance grew, and the following week even more attended. Now, every Sunday morning Pastor Lumi preaches the Gospel of Jesus to between 60 and 80 men. He has received many confession of faith and has even lead some thru the waters of baptism. This is just one of the vital ministries that your new church Iglesia Mana has made possible by the Grace of Jesus Christ. (Written by Rev. Morgan Wickizer, Member of the Ohio Region New Church Committee.) New Song Community Church is moving closer to launching a Sunday worship experience. While preparing for their exciting beginning, New Song blesses the Columbus community with its continuing primary presence in worship on Thursdays at 7 p.m. at 1333 Morse Road. The spiritual excitement of New Song s worship has also led the church to temporarily join in worship on Sunday s at 5 p.m. with Karl Road Christian Church. During the months of February and March, New Song s vibrant ministry, is spreading the Good News through community service and outreach by providing meals at Rebecca s Place, a shelter for battered women on the near eastside of Columbus, and they are ministering at Villa Angela Care Center on Karl Road. New Song is a church on the move, and Rev. Yvonne Gilmore-Essig, pastor, invites our support and presence with them in the following upcoming events. Please mark your calendars for next Thursday, March 4, 2010, at 7 p.m. for Instruments of History, at 1333 Morse Road. Columbus Jazz vocalist, Mary McClendon will be featured, and half of the offering received will be sent to relief efforts in Haiti. (Written by Rev. Elaine Fennel, Member of the Ohio Region New Church Committee.) Misiòn Cristiana Nueva Vida is a new church in Cleveland led by New church planter, Vannessa Rivera. Pastor Rivera s husband worked next to a Hispanic man for several years and many times invited him to come and worship at their newly formed church. On Easter 2009, Mr. Rivera s coworker came and worshiped with them. He was so impressed by the worship service and the dedication of their pastor, who had stayed by the church when the church had lost their meeting place and struggled for over a year before being able to worship at the Cleveland Christian Home s building on West Boulevard. The next week the co-worker was back in worship with his wife and they joined the church because of the powerful Spirit that God had poured out on the church. This man and woman are now active Disciples of Christ. Each week they are in worship and volunteer as active leaders in the church. This Easter, The couple celebrated with the church, as her brother made his confession of faith. Misiòn Cristiana Nueva Vida is making new Disciples for Christ.

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 Retired Clergy Retreat Spouses of Retired Clergy are, as always, welcome to come to this event. May 20, 2010 ~ 9:30am 3:30pm Camp Christian, Maple Dell Rd, Marysville, Ohio Is there room at the Table for Retired Clergy? Registration fee - $10.00 per person Registration includes the program and lunch. Need somewhere to stay the night before? Come to Camp Wednesday night!! Lodging and Breakfast - $25.00 per person The annual Retired Clergy Retreat is scheduled for May 20, The retreat will be from 9:30am to 3:30pm and will be held at beautiful Camp Christian. The theme for this year s event is "Is there room at the Table for Retired Clergy?" In this third phase of life we can discover new forms of identity as we continue to use the gifts we have been using or as we discover new gifts. The leader for the retreat will be Rev. Paul Biery. Paul is a Regional Elder for District 2-E. He and his wife Joan reside in Euclid, Ohio. Ordained in 1966 Paul served pastorates in Ohio with thirty nine of those years in the Cleveland area. Throughout his ministry Paul has demonstrated a passion for civil and human rights, anti-racism programs, peace and justice issues and the building of bridges for ecumenical and inner-faith understanding and dialogue. He has been adjunct professor in various theological schools and is presently pursuing studies and research towards a Doctor of Ministry degree from St. Mary Seminary in Cleveland, Ohio. 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 Retired Clergy Retreat Name: Phone: Please Circle: Home or Cell Address: Church: Food/Other Concerns I will be staying Wednesday (May 19) night at Camp Christian (be sure to bring your own bedding)

13 What Goes On at Retreat? 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 each year we Men make it part of our Ministry and Mission to help ready the camp for the summer season and the campers and conferees to come. This year, in addition to our usual work at Camp, we will be installing hundreds of new bedrails to help meet camp accreditation standards. We ll need all the help we can get to accomplish this along with the rest of the work around Camp! So this year the Saturday work day is open to all, young and old, men and women! And thanks to some generous donations to cover the cost of food there will be no cost for Saturday. Past work has included mowing, weedwhacking, plumbing, retrieving picnic bench building, 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. In addition to the Saturday work day all Men are invited to stay at camp Friday night and join us in a time of worship and fellowship! Come join in our mission work as we work to improve camp for this summer and for years to come! 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. A time of: Inspiration Relaxation Fellowship Spiritual Insights Ministry for Camp And Good Food Ohio Disciples Men s Spring Mission Retreat/Workday May 21-22, 2010 All are welcome on Saturday at no cost!

14 Friday, May 21 PM 7:30 Registration 8:30 Opening Worship 9:00 Movie/Fellowship Time 11:00 Taps Saturday, May 23 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 October Regional Assembly Men s Luncheon Saturday Columbus Marriott Northwest July 2012 X-Treme Faith, Bold Action Men s Conference Bethany College, WV Name: Address: City, State, Zip: Phone: Gender: Male Female REGISTRATION FORM Sponsored by: Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Ohio Ohio Disciples Men (Check appropriate boxes) Both $25 Saturday Only Free $0 Under 30 Discount (Subtract 15% if under age 30: $3.75 for both days) Late Registration for both $5.00 (After May 14) Total Please fill out the above form for each person who is coming to the Spring Mission Retreat. Simply mark the checkbox for the number of days (Saturday Only includes all 3 meals Saturday at no cost 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 who are staying both days; 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 14, 2010 Registrations received after May 14, 2010 will be charged $5.00 more 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

15 **** MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND **** MAY 28-30, 2010 A GATHERING OF DISCIPLES, FAMILIES, AND FRIENDS OF ALL AGES AT CAMP CHRISTIAN, MAGNETIC SPRINGS, OHIO FOR THE BEAUTY OF CAMP LET US JOIN TOGETHER TO HELP GET CAMP CHRISTIAN READY FOR THEIR SUMMERTIME PROGRAMS! BRING YOUR GARDEN TOOLS, WORK GLOVES, CHAIN SAWS, SHOVELS, WEED EATERS, HEDGE TRIMMERS, SHOP VACS, RAKES, ETC. AS WE DO VARIOUS SUPERVISED WORK PROJECTS AROUND CAMP (INCLUDING CABIN CLEANUPS!) AND BEING OUTSIDE AT THE SAME TIME! THERE WILL BE SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE, YOUNG AND OLD. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO HELP, WE WILL HAVE A BIBLE STUDY JUST FOR YOU!! S ACTIVITIES WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE DURING THAT TIME. **NEW THIS YEAR: WE WILL ALSO BE PARTICPATING IN THE CWF CHURCH WORLD PROJECT BY PUTTING TOGETHER HYGIENE KITS. PLEASE BRING WITH YOU TO CAMP THE FOLLOWING ITEM: IF YOUR LAST NAME IS A-D:ONE HAND TOWEL MEASURING APPROX. 16 BY 28 (NO BATH OR FINGERTIP TOWELS) E-H:ONE WASH CLOTH, I-L:ONE WIDE TOOTH COMB, M-P:ONE TOOTHBRUSH (IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE) Q-T:ONE BAR OF SOAP (BATH SIZE IN ITS OWN WRAPPER), U-Z:ONE NAIL CLIPPER. 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. 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 IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE REMOVED FROM OUR MAILING LIST OR HAVE THIS SENT VIA , PLEASE SAJHOME81@YAHOO.COM OR CALL

16 PLEASE FILL OUT FORM AND RETURN WITH A $20.00 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT, OR FULL AMOUNT, BY MAY 22, 2010 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 ****IF NEEDED, YOU MAY BE ASKED TO SHARE A CABIN WITH ANOTHER FAMILY**** 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: MAY 22!!!!!!!!

17 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 Fifth Annual Youth Scholarship Golf Outing To help provide scholarships for all the youth programs supported by the Christian Church in Ohio JUNE 5 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

18 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 Fifth Annual Youth Scholarship Golf Outing Golf and Dinner at Scioto Reserve Golf and Athletic Center, June 5, 2010 The Youth Scholarship Program helps families who ask for assistance for their children to attend the Chi Rho, CYF, and/or Junior 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 Christian June 4th $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

19 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 An interactive Camp for Children in Grades 1-2 AND their Grandparent Theme - Stories of Jesus! June 4 th & 5 th, 2010 Camp Christian Friday night 7:00 p.m. (does not include supper) to Saturday (after supper) 6:00 p.m. Directors Rev. Margot Connor - ogram842@yahoo.com Rev. Mary Jo Bray - revmj@wauseonfcc.org

20 What to bring List for Campers and Grandparents for Grandparent and Me Camp: Swim Suit Bible Clothes & Shoes to play in and get dirty Sleeping bag/pillow/sheet Personal Hygiene Items (Toothbrush, Soap, etc) Flashlight Favorite stuffed animal (bring for bible study on Creation) Hat to protect from the sun Sunscreen Bug repellent Please arrive at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 4 for registration and games. We will conclude our time together after supper on Saturday, June 5 at 6 p.m. Do you have questions? ogram842@yahoo.com or revmj@wauseonfcc.org Thank you! God bless you! Camp Christian Maple Dell Rd Marysville, Oh Need Directions? Check out the website: or call the Regional Church Office at: (614)

21 Grandparents Camp Registration Form Camp Christian Friday 7:00pm Saturday 6:00pm June 4 th & 5 th, 2010 This camp is for children entering the 1 st or 2 nd grade. This year s theme is Stories of Jesus. This camp is an introduction to Camp Christian and is intended to be totally interactive with an adult at all times. Youth may bring more than one Grandparent; however One Grandparent may only bring one child. This is due to the one on one activities that are planned for this week. Add $50 for an additional Adult. Campers and their Grandparents or Adults will enjoy singing, eating three meals together on Saturday, Friday evening campfire, snacks, bible stories, crafts, boating, fishing, swimming in the pool, and sleeping overnight in cabins. Cost Per One Child and One Adult Regular Registration - $ Postmarked May 2 28, Late/Onsite Registration - $115 Postmarked May 29 and later or Registration received onsite. Additional adult - $50.00 You can register by filling out the registration form and sending it along with payment to Christian Church in Ohio 355 East Campus View Blvd, Suite 110, Columbus, Ohio or register online with a credit card at: ALL FEES ARE DUE WITH APPLICATION - NO EXCEPTIONS. It is very important that your registration be sent in by the deadline in order that we may have a place for you in camp. Preregistration is required no less than one week before the start of the camp week. Refund Policy: A $30.00 processing fee will be retained by CCIO on all refund requests. Youth Name Youth Address Phone DOB Grade Grandparent/Adult Name Address Adult Phone Youth Church Grandparent Church Additional Adult Name (if Applicable) By checking this line, permission is NOT given to the Christian Church in Ohio to use the above camper in any video recordings or photos for Camp Promotional material either printed or web based. Are there any medical or dietary concerns that we should be aware of for the Adult(s)? *You must fill out the medical information on the back of this form for each youth.

22 PARENT'S CERTIFICATION CONSENT FORM FOR HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL PROCEDURES FOR MINORS State law requires your consent for medical treatment and procedures as deemed necessary in case of an emergency. Please read the form carefully and fill it in completely. Ask about anything that you do not understand. I, do hereby authorize emergency treatment by a qualified physician or dentist for my daughter/son during the period to Our family physician is Dr. Address Phone( ) Our family dentist is Dr. Address Phone( ) In case of an emergency during this period, I want my son/daughter taken to Grady Memorial Hospital, Delaware, Ohio. Dietary Needs Allergies Medication now being taken *Please note, all medications brought to Camp will be the responsibility of the onsite registered adult to hold on to and administer. Last Tetanus Toxoid (If known) Camp Directors have my permission to administer basic first aid or give my child: Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Benedryl, Other: as needed without contacting me. (Circle or Cross through) Please Initial Parent's or Legal Guardian's Signature: Relationship Date Phone ( ) Business Phone ( ) Can you be reached at these numbers during the week of camp? Yes No MEDICAL INSURANCE INFORMATION Group Insurance Name Subscriber Group No. Cert./Policy No. Prescription Plan

23 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 License Ministry Academy 9:00am 4:00pm ~ June 12 & 19, 2010 Held at the Regional Church Office 355 E. Campus View Blvd, Suite 110, Columbus, OH "Biblical Knowledge: The Bible in Congregational Life" This training experience is designed to help licensed ministers and other congregational leaders to understand how the 66 books of the Protestant Canon came together as the Bible we know today, to learn an overview of the history of the Bible in English, and look specifically at how the Bible is used (and misused) in congregational study, planning, and prayer. We will consider some of the extra-biblical influences that shape our churches' view of Scripture (such as the "Left Behind" series, various study Bible tools, etc.), and will look closely at Judges 5 & 6, Ruth, Romans 16, & Philemon as case studies. Please read those four passages before the first session; also suggested is for you to obtain and start reading "In Search of Paul" by Crossan & Reed, and "The Case for Christ" by Lee Strobel. These are both available in paperback or used hardcover online for as little as $3. Cost for the two sessions and certification in this competency is $ Please note, lunch will be on your own both days. Register online at or to register via mail, please fill out the information below and return with payment to Christian Church in Ohio, 355 East Campus View Blvd, Suite 110, Columbus, Ohio License Ministry Academy Name: Phone: Please Circle: Home or Cell Address: Church:

24 Camp Christian Summer Programs Camp Christian is owned and operated by the Christian Church in Ohio to serve its needs for resident camping, retreats and meetings. Christian Education, Leadership Development, Spiritual Enrichment and Fellowship Ministries are its designated purposes. Camp Christian is located in Magnetic Springs, Ohio just 12 miles west of Delaware. Our 93 acres of camp grounds offer a peaceful setting for camping experiences. A professional staff prepares well-balanced meals and maintains the grounds. The camp cabin clusters provide comfortable housing and indoor facilities for our campers. Lifeguards are on duty during pool hours. We have two pools, one 3-5 feet deep and one equipped with a diving board for the more experienced swimmers. Other camp facilities include wooded areas, open areas for recreation, a lake, a dining hall, a craft cabin, an administration building, and a beautiful outdoor worship site referred to as Vespers. With dedicated counselors, campers will be led through a week-long Christian experience in which, through classes, workshops, and organized play, they will strengthen their knowledge, deepen their faith, and build everlasting friendships. Each camp is deeply rooted with wonderful traditions, but all have the same goal strengthening our faith in Jesus. No one shall be denied admission to our camp(s) or to the benefits of our U.S. Department of Agriculture Child Nutrition Program(s), because of race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap. Otter Junior Camp Have you completed 3 rd, 4 th or 5 th Grade? Spend a whole exciting, funfilled week with friends at Camp Christian during Otter Camp, June 20-26! We learn about God, Jesus and ourselves, as we do lots of fun outdoor activities. Singing, swimming, fishing, boating, hiking, studying nature, playing games, making crafts these are just some of the things we do at Otter Camp. This year s theme is Kids Can Too! We Can Do It! as we learn about children in the Bible, how their faith made a difference in the world and how We Can Too! Otter Camp is a wonderful way to get your summer off to a great start! There are 2 other Junior Camps offered this summer through the United Church of Christ. For more information on Badger and Beaver Junior Camps go to Chi Rho Camps Chi Rho Camp can be the best week of your life. You'll do more in one week than you ever thought possible. Experience serious times of worship, Bible Study, prayer, and discussion in our Quest Groups. Enjoy fun times of swimming in our two pools, fishing, games, singing, talent shows, and campfires. Make new friends which may last a lifetime. Grow in your Christian Faith. Each day Chi Rho Campers gather in Quest Groups during the morning hours (groups of 8-12 campers learning by studying the scripture, crafts and games); in Morning Prayers by Cabin Groups each morning; and in Evening Prayers each evening as a whole camp. The week culminates in an inspirational Consecration Service on Friday evening. Each week the camps are blessed with outstanding Christian pastors and lay persons as Assistant Directors, Counselors (cabin, table, Quest Group) who engage with the campers in study, prayer, recreation, etc., befriending young people in a way that has an impact on their lives for good. The program is blessed by the time, talent, treasure, and love extended so generously by these devoted volunteers. Christian Youth Fellowship (CYF) Conference The purpose of CYF Conference is to encourage and challenge High School youth to build a life-transforming relationship with God in Jesus Christ. This is accomplished by providing a safe place for youth to: Experience the grace of God by being fully accepted just as they are Build deep friendships with other Christian youth Build deep relationships with adult Christian role models that care for them Study and discuss biblical passages and ideas together with other youth and adults Practice spiritual disciplines, including prayer Experience meaningful youth-led worship Have fun with other Christians Build leadership skills that will help to strengthen the ministries of their home congregations Build a stronger relationship with Jesus Christ and a deeper faith in God Conference is said to have a "Spirit." When we begin to cooperate as a group, begin to really care for each other and everyone in camp, begin to sense God s presence, we begin to notice that "spirit" of conference. The Conference "spirit" is the positive affirmation and cooperation and involvement of everyone in the Conference program. Adding a sense of the real presence of God and the joy of being in God s community, we recognize the "spirit" of conference comes from God or it doesn t really come at all. It is in fact the Holy Spirit. Through our study, worship, group singing, and group recreation we begin to know each other and sense a oneness of purpose. All are designed to help us fully enjoy conference and become a living part of the Conference "Spirit." We begin to understand that we are really a vital part of something great and that all of us together, living, singing, worshipping, and working make CYF Conference. As we make our commitment to God, we know what makes CYF Conference live. Advance Ministries Conference Advance Ministries is a ministry that provides young adults, persons ages & out of High School, experiences where they can enjoy a community of Christian friends and share their love, life, and fellowship, while developing a stronger faith in Jesus Christ. Following breakfast each morning, you can join in Bible Study which ends with a time of personal and private devotions in an outdoor setting. The rest of the morning is filled with a presentation by a different Christian leader every day, followed by small group discussion time. In the afternoon, you have an opportunity to design the evening s worship service, plan the evening's recreation, or other tasks from which you can choose. Much of the afternoon is free for you to swim, fish, play volleyball, talk with friends, or whatever you choose. In the evening, the outdoor worship service designed and led by the Conferees, is one of the high points of the day. There is also a special recreation every night as well. The events of each day end with a Closing Circle led by the three officers of the week. The Closing Circle is a time of reflection, wonderful singing, and always some humor. The week culminates on Saturday night with a moving and meaningful worship experience called Consecration. Each day at Advance Conference contains opportunities for growth in your faith, for making new friends, for being at least a little silly, and for many other experiences as well. It is hoped that your personal relationship with God will become even more real. A day or a week at Advance Conference can never be adequately described in words. It must be experienced firsthand. For more information about Conference or Advance Ministries go to Adventure Camp Photo Safari Ohio The practice of photography can, indeed, become a profound spiritual practice, so that it helps the photographer and viewer become more mindful of their relationship with God, and with other human and more-than-human companions in creation. It is a way to visually celebrate or grieve what is, as well as find inspiration and motivation for what can be, as Spirit would have it; prayers without words How would you use a camera to give witness to Spirit at play in this world? Taken from Christian Church in Ohio s Adventure Camp Ministry is sponsoring a Photography Camp based at Camp Christian this summer. This camp will consist of several spiritually themed day trips around Ohio for photographers of any level. The group will be heading to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, The Hocking Hills, Downtown Columbus, the Franklin Park Conservatory, and more. There will be time set aside to review the groups photos and learn some photography skills. The images will also be used throughout the week for devotion time and worship service to wrap up the week. If you have any questions, contact Rev. Stephen Bentley at sbentley@ccinoh.org or

25 Registration It is very important that your registration be sent in by the deadline in order that we may have a place for you in camp. All fees are due with registration - no exceptions. There is an Early Bird registration rate for all registrations postmarked by May 1, All other deadlines are set as postmarked no later than 10 days prior to the start of the Camp or Conference. Checks are to be made out to Christian Church in Ohio. You can also register online with a credit card at: Scholarships and Payments Many churches award scholarships to assist with the fees. The Regional Church Office offers payment options and some scholarship assistance. You can receive more information about these Regional options by contacting Rev. Dr. Brenda Webster, Regional Program Minister at the Regional Office. bwebster@ccinoh.org or (614) Refunds A $30.00 processing fee will be retained by CCIO on all refund requests. All requests for refunds will be honored assuming they are received one week in advance of the event. Refund requests received after that time will be honored if additional expenses were not incurred. District Information Chi Rho Camps and CYF Conferences are divided based upon the district where your church is and/or where you live. Below is how the camps are broken down. Districts Chi Rho Camp CYF Conference 2, 3, 15 Portahoga Hiram 4, 7, 10/11, 13/14 Hocking Phyo 1, 5, 6 Maumee Lakeside 8, 9, 12 Miami Wilmington *If you are unsure which District you are a part of contact your pastor or the Regional Church Office. Camp Christian is owned and operated by: 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 355 E. Campus View Blvd., Suite 110, Columbus, Ohio ccio@ccinoh.org ACA Accredited Camp Christian is accredited by the American Camp Association. We are in compliance with individual health, safety and program quality standards. The criteria includes standards for living areas, food service, emergency preparation, program practices, health care, personnel, transportation and administrative procedures. This accreditation assures parents and campers that our camp practices have met national standards. For more information about the American Camp Association, go to Where is Camp Christian Located? Our 93 acre campus is located centrally in Magnetic Springs, 12 miles west of Delaware, Ohio, on Route 37. Address for online directions is Maple Dell Rd, Marysville, Oh Phone Number Adult Conference Christian Church in Ohio sponsors an Adult Conference Program during the summer that is not held at Camp Christian. Adult Conference is held at Northwest Christian Church in Columbus and is June For more information about Adult Conference see your pastor, contact the Regional Church Office, or go to

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 2010 Registration - All Summer Camps & Conferences Camper s Name (One per registration form) Home Address City State Zip Home Phone Camper s Address DOB Male Female Grade (Spring 2010) If yes, which Church Parent/Guardian Name(s) Parent/Guardian s Cell Phone Parent/Guardian s Address Allergies Dietary Restrictions Church Member (Y/N) Swimming Restrictions (if yes, please explain) Activity Restrictions (if yes, please explain) City Work Phone If you have any questions about this form or any of the camping programs, please contact ccio@ccinoh.org or (614) The reverse side of this form must also be completed for registration to be complete. Please fill in all the applicable sections. Parent & Pastor sections are required for all camps. Junior Camps - For Children in Grades 3, 4, or 5 (Spring 2010) Otter - June at Camp Christian* Badger - July at Templed Hills* Beaver - July at Pilgrim Hills* *ALL Junior Camps are priced differently from the other Camps. The deadline schedules are the same. Also, please note that Badger & Beaver Camps are held at United Church of Christ Camps and have different registration policies and procedures Chi Rho Camps - For Youth in Grades 6, 7, or 8 (Spring 2010) All Chi Rho Camps are at Camp Christian Hocking - June Portahoga - July Maumee - July Miami - August 8-14 CYF Conference - For Youth in Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12 (Grade-Spring 2010) All CYF Conferences are at Camp Christian Hiram - June 27-July 3 Phyo - July 4-10 Lakeside - July Wilmington - August 1-7 Advance Ministries Summer Conference - For Young Adults (one year out of high school) at Camp Christian Advance Conference - August There is a per day rate of $50 for those who cannot attend the full week - Please note days of attendance for this option on the back Adventure Camp - For Youth in High School and Adults of all ages, based at Camp Christian Photo Safari - August 8-14 Registration Fees for Camps & Conferences $290 - Early Bird - Postmarked no later than May 1 $300 - Early Bird for any Junior Camp (same deadline) $320 - Regular - Postmarked no later than 10 days prior to the first day of the Camp $330 - Regular for any Junior Camp (same deadline) $340 - Late/Onsite - Anything postmarked within 10 days prior or received onsite $350 - Late/Onsite for any Junior Camp (same deadline)

27 For Adventure Campers To Complete In what ways do you see this camp helping you spiritually? What, specifically, do you hope to learn at this camp? For Pastors or Youth Leaders To Complete The young person who hereby makes application is well known to me. I know that he/she meets the age/grade requirements to attend this Camp/Conference. I believe that he/she possesses the qualities of character necessary for admission to this Summer program. I, therefore, give my hearty endorsement to this application. Pastor or Youth Leader Signature For Advance Conference Campers To Complete Please identify the days you will be in attendance here: Aug For Parent/Guardian(s) To Complete It is our objective and firm commitment to treat each camper as an individual. Therefore, any information you could share with us concerning your son or daughter would be appreciated and helpful. Include comments something like these: shy or outgoing, works best alone or with a group, talkative or reflective, etc. Please do not limit your comments to these categories, but in your own words, help us to provide your child a healthy, growing, Christian camp experience. *Who is picking up the registered young person when Camp is over at noon on Saturday? By initialing this line, permission is NOT given to the Christian Church in Ohio to use the camper in any video recordings or photos for Camp Promotional material either printed or web based. Please note, there will be an extensive medical form mailed to you with a registration confirmation for all youth camps. This form will need to be filled out and brought to Camp with the registered youth. Signed: Date: For Junior Campers Complete *If you want to be with one friend, write his/her name Please write a paragraph about yourself below that will help your camp staff know you better. Contact Phone Number For Chi Rho & CYF Campers To Complete After Graduation I plan to (if College please specify) Do you have an interest in entering Christian ministry. EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS God loves and cherishes each of us, therefore, we will seek to do nothing but love and cherish each other while at Camp Christian. Consequently, insults, peer pressure, name-calling, ethnic/ racial/ sexual jokes, fighting, sexual abuse, harassment, stealing, inappropriate language, inappropriate public or private displays of affection, will NOT be tolerated. Our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, therefore, we will not use tobacco, illegal drugs, alcohol, or mutilation while at Camp Christian. Ignoring these expectations will result in your being sent home for the safety of the camp community. Life is precious, so we will do nothing to jeopardize our own safety, or that of others. We will, further, respect the order created for our safety by Camp Christian: NO swimming in the lake, NO leaving camp boundaries, NO use of cars during camp, NO weapons or intentional damage of camp property, NO graffiti and NO littering. Our goal is to build a community that as perfectly as possible reflects the realm of God on earth. Therefore, we will not use distracting electronic devices or wear inappropriate attire while at Camp Christian, and will not participate in behavior that is disrespectful of the entire community. Walkmans or mp3 players may be used with headphones for music only in beds ONLY between lights out and wake-up bell. Music must be appropriate. No use during free time. Cell phones must be left in the Camp Office for the week. Bathing suits can be 2-piece but should be modest and worn only at the pool. Appropriate cover should be worn to and from the pool. (A towel is not appropriate cover.) Clothing should be modest, not skimpy, too revealing or too suggestive. Shirts should cover all cleavage and be long enough to cover your stomach. Underwear is to be under what you wear not sticking out the top. Do not be late for activities, use any electronic devices, enter the space of others uninvited or the personal space of anyone anytime, or entertain visitors at camp during the week. Clothing promoting sex, drugs, tobacco or alcohol are considered inappropriate. Because we are children of God, and are here to learn about and worship God, we honor our times of worship and prayer, and respect the quiet times of others, such as Vespers, Morning Watch, Taps and Consecration. I have read, understand, and will abide by these expectations: Signature of Applicant (camper) Date

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 Adventure Camp Photo Safari-Ohio August 8-14 For High School age Youth and Adults of all ages! Base Camp Christian, Magnetic Springs, OH Christian Church in Ohio s Adventure Camp Ministry is sponsoring a Photography Camp based at Camp Christian this summer. This camp will consist of several spiritually themed day trips around Ohio for photographers of any level. The group will be heading to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, The Hocking Hills, Downtown Columbus, the Franklin Park Conservatory, and more. There will be time set aside to review the groups photos and learn some photography skills. The images will also be used throughout the week for devotion time and worship service to wrap up the week. For more information or if you have any questions, contact Rev. Stephen Bentley at sbentley@ccinoh.org or

29 Adult Conference Registration Continued Do you have special dietary needs? Yes No If yes, please provide details so that we may better serve you. Is there anything else we should be aware of ahead of time? Please reserve a room at the Fairfield Inn for $396 for the four nights for up to 4 persons. If applicable, list the people staying with you: Roommate: Roommate: Roommate: Please send application, $ registration fee and hotel fee of $396, if applicable, to: Adult Conference c/o Bob Thompson 746 Yorkshire Dr. Lima, OH Make checks payable to the CHRISTIAN CHURCH in OHIO STUDY AND DISCUSSION Courses will be offered each morning and each conferee will be able to choose two classes from these offerings: Spiritual Formation of Compassionate Hearts for a Suffering World Dr. David Belcastro A Tradition of Ecstasy: Mystic Theology and Poetry Rev. Yvonne Gilmore-Essig Developing Spiritual Intelligence: Five Strategies for Spiritual Intelligence Dr. John (Tim) Savage Praising God, Trusting God: Gifts of the Black Church Tradition for Purposeful, Confident Living Rev. Dr. Jack Sullivan "Exurban Transition: Who, What, Where, When, and Why?" Rev. Dr. Leslie Carole Taylor What Celtic Spirituality Has to Offer to 21st Century Disciples Rev. Denny Whiteside Wherever you happen to be on your own spiritual journey, there is something for you at Adult Conference! THE 2010 PLANNING TEAM Deb Bolen 2010 President dhbolen@gmail.com Allen Harris 2010 Vice President AHarrisCLE@aol.com Sue Chivington 2010 Secretary suechiv@woh.rr.com Bob Thompson Financial Liaison jaybeetee@wcoil.com Pat Davis 2009 President patdavis@neo.rr.com Lee Snyder 2009 Secretary smokeless@embarqmail.com At-Large Members: Charlotte Bougher Ken Coy Lynn Mattox-Baker Patty Worsham Rev. Stephen Bentley Regional Associate Pastor sbentley@ccinoh.org 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 2010 ADULT CONFERENCE June 14-18, 2010 Northwest Christian Church 1340 Fishinger Rd Columbus, Theme: Deep and Wide: Living Out the Spiritual Journey