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. . . . T h e C a n a l D i s t r i c t U M C N e w s l e t t e r . . . . R e v . E d P e t e r s o n , D i s t r i c t S u p e r i n t e n d e n t , C a n a l D i s t r i c t
The miss ion of the Canal District UMC is to make and mature discip les o f Jesus Christ for the t ransformation of the world .
Find Time to Live into the Ant icipat ion of Advent and the celebrat ion of Chr istmas
Greetings friends!
Years ago, when I transitioned from life as an engineer to
life as a pastor, one of the things I had not anticipated was
how much work was involved in preparing for Advent and
Christmas in the church. I learned that in order for those
holidays to happen in December, planning and preparation
needed to begin months in advance. This meant that the Advent / Christmas
story was on my mind for a long time, prior to December. By the time the
holidays actually arrived, it was almost anti-climactic.
Over the years, I began to miss Christmas. As a leader in the church, I
became so consumed with “putting on” Christmas for everyone else, that I
lost Christmas for myself.
As the holidays approach, let’s not lose them
for ourselves. Let’s find time in the midst of
busyness and chaos and demands, to live into
the anticipation of Advent and the celebration
of Christmas.
God’s blessings to you and yours in this precious
Holy time.
Love ya’ - Ed
During the
coming weeks,
please lift the
following
churches and
their pastors in prayer:
December 4: Smithville UMC,
Rev. Carolyn Berry
December 11: South Ar lington
UMC, Rev. Ron Shultz
December 18: Ster ling UMC,
Pastor Tami Toothman-Shoup
December 25: Streetsboro UMC,
Rev. Annette Dimond
January 1, 2017: Tallmadge
UMC, Rev. Scott Low
January 8, 2017: Twin Falls
UMC, Rev. Van Fisher
January 15, 2017: Uniontown
UMC, Rev. Jim Nolte
January 22, 2017: Wadsworth
UMC, Rev. Don Ebert
January 29, 2017: Waltz UMC,
Pastor Les Buttolph
December 2016/ JANUARY 2017
www.eocumc.com/canal - C a n a l D i s t r i c t - U n i t e d M e t h o d i s t C h u r c h - E a s t O h i o C o n f e r e n c e
- Save the Date - Canal Spring District Conference - Sunday, April 30, 2017, 3:00 - 4:30 pm
at Lockwood UMC, 3680 Manchester Rd., Akron
Resident Bishop East Ohio Conference:
Tracy S. Malone Conference website:
www.eocumc.com
- From the District Office Staff -
Wishing all of you peace, joy, and love during this holiday season.
Debbie Bryant and Sheryl Reynolds
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Monday, December 5, 9:30 - 11:30 am - CPAC meeting - Conference Office
Wednesday, December 7- Friday, December 9 - Cabinet
Tuesday, January 3 - Thursday, January 5 - Cabinet
Thursday, January 12 - Friday, January 13 - Cabinet
Tuesday, January 24 - dCOM, Wadsworth UMC
Grants - Mission Funding
Don’t miss the opportunity to access grants for
your church’s outreach and benevolent ministry.
If you are interested in a TAP Grant, the deadline
for applying is 1-2-17. If you have a request for a Dis-
trict Strategy Grant for 2016, there may be some
funds available, contact Sheryl at the email below.
Application forms are available on our website:
www.eocumc.com/canal on the Page Grants/
Scholarships.
We should have information soon about Ministries
and Mission Grants for 2018. If you are interested in
applying, please email Sheryl Reynolds by 12-31-16.
Sheryl Reynolds -
email: [email protected]
► May 18-20, 2018 - National Assembly, Columbus
Ohio
► Web Page: http://www.eocumc.com/canal/umw.html
► Elizabeth Feldman, Communications, Canal District
UMW, 330-465-5782, or email: eflogil@gmail .com
HISTORIAN OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS/CHURCH ANNIVERSARIES REQUESTED
The East Ohio Commission on Archives and History in conjunction with the United Methodist Historical Society of
Ohio is seeking nominations for the 2017 Historian of the Year. This is an opportunity for local congregations to
recognize and celebrate the work of those local church historians who go far “above and beyond” what is expected to
preserve the rich heritage of the local church.
It is helpful to include samples of the work that has been done. It is also beneficial to say if the work has been done
by an individual or a group of people.
The Society also seeks Local Church anniversary information for those churches that are celebrating special anniver-
saries, such as 50, 75, 100, 150 etc. in 2017. The Society provides an attractive commemorative cer-
tificate to these churches.
Local Church Historian nominations and anniversary information should be sent to Rev. Don
Trigg, P.O. Box 32, Seville., OH., and postmarked by March 1, 2017.
Please note, Historian of the Year Awards and Local Church Anniversary certificates will be dis-
tributed April 22, 2017 at the United Methodist Historical Society of Ohio meeting at the Bowling
Green Trinity United Methodist Church, 200 N Summit St., Bowling Green, OH.
If you have questions please contact Rev. Trigg at [email protected], or 330-769-2836. Thank you!
Canal Dist r ic t and East Ohio Conference
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Canal District Leadership Training Event - On the Road in Discipleship
Saturday, 9 am - 2:45 pm, January 28, 2017 at Wadsworth UMC - $20 per church
Keynote Speaker: Bishop Tracy S. Malone
Brochures have been emailed to churches and will be mailed and emailed to a few key leaders in each local church.
Workshops - Morning: #101 - Slow Down - Conversation with Bishop Malone
#102 - Buckle Up - Get it in Gear—Harness the Power of what Drives
Discipleship and Evangelism
#103 - Rest Stop - How to Experience God's Presence on the Journey
#104 - Points of Interest - How Special Events Can Jump Start
Spiritual Growth
#105 - Road Open - Social Media in Discipleship
#106 - Mass Transit - TLC (Tender Loving Care) Groups for Busy
Disciples
#107 -Wrong Exit - Dealing with Conflict as a part of Christian Life
#108 -Tour Guide - Faith Coaching
Workshops - Afternoon: #201 - Share the Road - Best Practices for Treasurers, Financial Secretaries and Finance Committee Members
#202 - Survey Crew - Staff/Pastor Parish Relations Committees (Guidelines)
#203 - Road Crew - Wet Paint - Trustees at Work
#204 - Bumper Stickers - Evangelism Through the Local Church
#205 - Pedestrian Crossing - Mapping Out Classroom Basics for Children's Sunday School
#206 - Learner’s Permit - Helping Students Take the Next Step in their Faith
#207 - Off the Beaten Path - Mission - Do your part!
#208 - Danger Zone/Detour - Heroin Addition & Human Trafficking: Prevention,
Intervention and Recovery Ministries
#209 - Pot Holes - Moving Forward on your Journey (For Pastors)
Make sure to save this date on your calendar, and watch for a brochure!
You can sign up on-line at https://eocumcnews.com/2017-canal-district-leadership-training-event/ You can download a brochure by going to our website: www.eocumc.com/canal and going to the Events and then District Happenings or go directly to: http://www.eocumc.com/canal/_pdf2017/brochureleadershiptraining2017.pdf
9:00 - 9:25 am - Registration/Gathering, Coffee, Juice and Donuts
East Ohio Conference Media Center Display
9:30 - 10:40 am - Opening with Keynote Address by Bishop Malone
10:45 am - 12:15 pm - Morning Workshops - #101 - #108
12:15 - 1:10 pm - Lunch (Bag Lunch: lunch meat sandwich with cheese (ham or turkey from a nearby
Mennonite store), fruit cup, granola bar, chips, veggie tray and drinks. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches will also
be available.) Lunch $8 and the proceeds will fund the Wadsworth’s sack lunch ministry.
1:15 - 2:45 pm - Afternoon Workshops - #201 - #209
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Canal Distr ic t Leadership Tra ining Event
DEADLINE FOR PRE-REGISTRATION IS JANUARY, 23, 2017 (Pre-registration for workshops is very helpful in order to prepare materials and space. You are encouraged to still attend even if you cannot preregister, although some workshops may be full and additional lunches may not be available.)
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Canal District Clergy and Families Celebrating Birthdays & Anniversaries in
December and January
BIRTHDAYS ANNIVERSARIES
Prayer Concerns
Please keep Joshua Rittgers (son of Rev.
David and Beth Rittgers) as he recovers
from surgery.
Lay Servant Ministries -
Basic Course - February 3-4, 2017.
Registration forms for courses are
available on the district website:
www.eocumc.com/canal, District
Ministries Tab - Lay Servant Tab or by contacting the
registrar Debbie Sloan at [email protected], or by
phone 330-283-6893.
Lay Servants now have a Facebook page.
Go to: https//m.facebook.com/LayServantsEOCUMC/
December:
1 James Wiebrecht
7 Waneta Shilling
9 Tyler Bradley,
Randy May
16 Zach Burkhardt
17 Ruthie Trigg
19 Philip Raynes
21 Tami Toothman-Shoup
22 Ken Drotar
27 Titus Burkhardt,
Magdalene (Maggie) Mitchell
January:
1 Dale Patterson
2 Calvin King
7 Cindy Williams
12 Cindy Patterson
14 Augusta Lange
15 Richard Burns,
Linda Somerville
23 Jesse Ebert
24 Mary Wolf
December:
6 Mike & Linda Somerville
16 Phil & Andrea Hoverstock
16 David & Beth Rittgers
January:
15 David & Vicki
Hillman-Breckner
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H a v e Y o u H e a r d t h e N e w s … . . .
Oak Chapel United Methodist Church will be hosting the Spring Workshop for Ohio PAUMCS (Professional Association of United Methodist Church Secretaries)
Yes, right here in the Canal District - 4203 W Old Lincoln Way, Wooster
April 18, 2017- Mark your calendars! More information to come.
Position: Director of Children and Families Ministry: Copley UMC - Seeking a Director of Children and Families
Ministry to help children preschool through preteen build a relationship with Jesus Christ. Childhood educational
background is desirable. The best person for the position must have gifts in the areas of initiative, organization, com-
munication, as well as a sound grasp of optimal learning strategies for children of all ages. Most importantly CUMC
is looking for a teacher who is committed to the Christian faith and will model the love of God. Interested candidates
may contact our office by calling 330.666.8354 or email [email protected]."
Position: Youth Ministry Director: Greensburg UMC - Seeks dynamic Youth Ministry Director to oversee minis-
tries that help teens in 7th-12th grades become lifelong Christians. We believe that when Jesus transforms individu-
als, the world changes. We are a medium-sized, moderate congregation with a 200 year history in the growing com-
munity of Green. Position expected to average 12 hours/week, some flexible. Full job description at
www.greensburgumc.net . Send resume with references and cover letter to [email protected].
JOB OPENINGS IN THE CANAL DISTRICT - For more information and other job openings in the confer-
ence, check the classified page on the conference website: http://www.eocumc.com/classified/index.html
For Upcoming Tra ining Opportuni t ies and Events check the Conference websi te for more info: www.eocumc.com
or ca l l Debbie a t the Canal Dis tr ict Off ice
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Canal District of The United Methodist Church 800 E Market St Akron OH 44305
THE NEWSLETTER DEADLINE IS THE 20th OF THE MONTH. There’s
a combined newsletter March/April, June/July, Sept./Oct., and
Dec./Jan. (subject to change)
“The Connector” December 2016/January 2017
Return Service Requested
CANAL DISTRICT OFFICE STAFF—District Superintendent: Rev. Ed Peterson, Administrative Assistant: Debbie Bryant, Treasurer: Sheryl Reynolds If you would like to receive our newsletter by mail or email, please contact Debbie. Address: 800 East Market St., Akron 44305 - Phone: 330-252-0299 - Fax: 330-252-0297 E-mail: [email protected] - Web Site: www.eocumc.com/canal/
Camp Wanake - Live Nativity - December 16, 17, 18. 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Wanake Ranch, 9759 Manchester Ave SW, Beach City, OH 44608, phone: 330-756-2333.
Free Event about a Priceless Gift! Come experience what is was like the night Christ Jesus came to Earth! Hear the
miraculous story of this event. Begin in Bethlehem Square, then go on a 30-minute walking tour visiting: The Wise
Men, Shepherds, Mary/Joseph & Baby Jesus! Save time to pet some barn animals too!
Open Trail Ride & Pony Ride Days at the Wanake Ranch
Most Saturdays: January-April & October-December 9 am - 12 pm. Upcoming Dates: December 3, 10, and 31, 2016.
Make plans now to join the New Year's Eve Day Rides! Reserve a horse today!
Interested in spending some time with horses at the Wanake Ranch? Join us any or all of these Saturdays for a day
that is set aside at The Wanake Ranch just for Trail Rides and Pony Rides. Trail Rides last approximately 1 hour and
include an instruction period in the ring. Plan now to see Wanake – the beautiful, spiritual place among the hills – on
horseback. Pony Rides are a led horse ride on a full size horse in the riding arena.
Reservations are preferred but not required.
Trail ride arrival and orientation is at 8:45 am and 10:15 am each week.
Cost: Trail Ride: $30 per person; Pony Ride: $5 per person
To reserve a ride, contact the Wanake office at 330-756-2333 or [email protected].
Website: http://www.campwanake.org/