NOVEMBER 27, 2017

EOC News

Missions

Global Migration Sunday is December 3
Today more than 65 million people worldwide are displaced from their homes.  That figure is higher than at any time since World War II, according to the United Nations Refugee Agency.

In response to this global crisis, The United Methodist Church has designated December 3 as Global Migration Sunday, a day of prayer and a special offering to raise awareness and funds to aid migrants and refugees.

“This is the day for The UMC to act with conviction and courage, giving life to its commitment to be disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world,” said the Council of Bishops Immigration Task Force.  “How we respond to the immigration crisis at this moment will determine the vitality of the church for generations to come.”

View resources  for Global Migration Sunday and explore ways to give.

UMC #GivingTuesday: November 28
Remember that tomorrow, November 28 to visit UMCmission.org/give and select from UMC-related projects and missionaries who bring hope and healing to a world in need.

Cleaning Buckets and Hygiene Kits Sent to Puerto Rico
United Methodist Volunteers in Mission North Central Jurisdiction (UMVIM-NCJ) Disaster Response Liaison Jason Frazer reports that three shipping containers of cleaning buckets and hygiene kits were due to arrive in Puerto Rico on Thanksgiving Day.

The photo above shows items loaded into one of three containers at the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) Sager Brown depot in Baldwin, Louisiana during the Conference Disaster Response Coordinator Annual Meeting.  Five containers, carrying $794,000 worth of the buckets and health kits requested by the bishop and the conference in Puerto Rico, have been shipped since the deadly hurricanes struck the island in late September.

In addition, an Action Response Team (ART) recently traveled to Puerto Rico to plan with the bishop and staff there the response of The United Methodist Church.  The team took 12 satellite phones, solar lights, and solar chargers for cell phones.

July 10-24, 2018, Ukraine
United Methodist Volunteers in Mission will be traveling to Chernivsti in western Ukraine, The team will participate in the ministry of the UMC in Chernivsti, located on the border of Ukraine and Romania. Approximate cost: $2,000. Contact Kathryn Adams

Young People’s Ministry

Project Feed Packs 54,000 Meals
East Ohio Conference youth continue to fight the war against hunger here in the United States and around the world.  This year’s Project Feed – one mission in two locations – saw more than 540 volunteers flock to West Elementary School in Newcomerstown and Wadsworth Middle School for the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of people they have never met.

Over two days the teens packed 54,000 dry meals and donated 950 cans of food to Rise Against Hunger.  This is the fourth straight year the East Ohio Conference has partnered with the international relief agency formerly known as Stop Hunger Now.  In that time, our youth have packed 240,000 meals and donated more than 2,700 cans of food!

Episcopal Office

Bishop Malone Shares Her Call Story
Bishop Tracy S. Malone shares her call story, lessons she has learned in her ministry, the hope she has for future generations of clergy, and much more in an interview recorded for Strengthening the Black Church for the 21st Century (SBC 21).

Communications

Retirement announcement
Lois Speelman will retire on December 19 after more than 27 years of faithful service to the East Ohio Conference.  “Our clergy and laity have been blessed by Lois’ passion for the Church, and her dedication to help others.  She will be missed,” said Director of Communication Rick Wolcott.

UM Financial Credit Union

Skip A Payment
Our 2017 Skip a Pay is going on now! If you haven’t already, submit your Skip A Payment form to skip your December Payment now until December 31st. You may choose to skip your payment for a fee of $35 per loan. Complete the form and either mail or fax it into the credit union. Fax Number: 513-528-7480 or mail to: 431 Ohio Pike Suite 100 N Cincinnati, OH 45255

Statement Fee
Beginning in 2018, UMFCU will be implementing a $3 Statement Fee for paper statements. Avoid the fee and sign up for e-statements now! Contact one of our offices with questions. North Canton (800) 831-3972 ,Cincinnati (800) 373-1059, Indianapolis (317) 296-7177.

Updated Member Information
Have you recently had a life event? Moved, gotten married, etc? Make sure to notify your credit union! Be sure to update your address, phone number, and email address to stay up to date with credit union news and changes.

Pastoral Care and Counseling

November 27, 2017  Resources

In this edition we feature:

  • Sexual Misconduct at Church
  • New Hampshire Rep. on”Me Too” Addressing Sexual Harassment
  • Living in the Now: One Thing
  • Audio  Meditation: Aligning Yourself with Self
  • Navigating the Holidays When You Have Depression
  • Quest for a Good Night’s Sleep
  • Spiritual Practice Groups and Listings of our Spiritual Directors

Contact Us
If you have any questions or issues you would like for us to address, or would like to get email alerts when new resources have been posted, please contact Howard Humphress or use our quick contact form.

Media Center

The Media Center recently acquired the following resources:

Call the Media Center at (800) 831-3972 x 139 or send an e-mail to sarnold@eocumc.com. Browse the resource catalog at  www.rqmweb.com/eocumc

Message in the Movies

Photo by A24

Lady Bird
“I was surprised to see a film that was so respectful of religion and parochial school education. Although the students understandably mock their faith, the nuns and priests who teach the students are presented in caring and compassionate ways. There is a moment of spiritual clarity that takes place late in the film that is offered without irony.

Yes, we’ve seen all of this before, but rarely with such good humor and heart. This film is the best kind of comfort food and one of the most entertaining movies of the year.”

For full review by Rev. Bruce Batchlor-Glader

Classified

Positions available:

  • Summer Intern, Lakeside
  • Executive Director. Lake Junaluska
  • Chancel Choir and Adult Bell Choir Director, Louisville Christ UMC
  • Contemporary Worship Leader, Louisville Christ UMC

Details of the above classifieds/items wanted can be found here. 
To submit job postings and items available please email lois@eocumc.com

Events – November 27-December 11

Follow this link to the events calendar. 
To submit a calendar event.

Dates to remember

Obituaries

Please pray for the families of:

  • John A. Clouston, retired associate, who died November 6, 2017
  • Ruth Blank, surviving spouse of Thomas E. Blank, who died November 10, 2017
  • Daniel M. Cico, spouse of Pastor Karen Cico, who died  November 13, 2017 and
  • Donald C. Prather, retired local pastor, who died November 20, 2017.

For full obituary notices.

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