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. . .The Canal District United Methodist Church Newsletter. . . 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 .
Simply Say “Thank You”
Greetings Friends! A few weeks ago, I received a Facebook inbox mes-sage from someone I don’t know. The message said, “I am looking for a decedent of Joseph Hrabko.” Thinking that it might be a distant relative doing genealogy re-search, I said, “Yes. Are you a relative?” The man re-plied, “No. I was hired by a realtor to clean out a house in Youngstown.
The owner went into a nursing home. The realtor told me to take what I wanted and throw the rest in the dumpster. I found this beautiful old jewelry box made by Joseph Hrabko, and am trying to re-turn it to someone in his family.” I said, “Yes, that is my great-grandfather! An old Hungarian cabinet maker.” My great-grandfather brought his family to the USA in the early 1900’s, when my grandmother was a child. He worked as a cabinet maker all of his life, making furniture. In those days, no scrap of wood was ever wasted. So, he would save small scraps of wood that were left over from projects, and make things to give away to family and friends. He made step stools, picture frames, tables, and jewelry boxes; all out of bits and scraps of wood. Turns out the jewelry box that was found belonged to a very distant relative. My great-grandfather probably gave it her as a Christmas present years ago.
I am hoping to meet the man who found the jewelry box in the next few weeks, to receive the box and to thank him for all of the effort he took to find me. It will be a wonderful keepsake for our family. For me, it has been a bit of a struggle to be on the receiving end of such gracious-ness and generosity. It is much easier to
give, than to receive. It is often a struggle for us to be the recipient of someone’s kindness. We don’t like to owe anyone, or be beholden to anyone. It is the awkward place we find ourselves in as people of faith. We are all the recipients of God’s unmerited and unearned grace, love and mercy. We can never pay God back for that. All we can do is say, “Thank you.” The New Year is a good time to begin new habits. Let’s resolve to look for the ways that God extends little kindnesses to us every day, and to simply say “thank you.”
Love ya’
Ed
FEBRUARY/
MARCH 2019
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
R e s i d e n t B i s h o p E a s t O h i o C o n f e r e n c e :
T r a c y S . M a l o n e C o n f e r e n c e w e b s i t e :
w w w . e o c u m c . c o m
Ed Peterson
Please lift in pray-er the following churches and clergy in the coming weeks:
February 3: Lake Brady UMC, Rev. Tina Nees February 10: Lakemore UMC, Rev. Jeff Gindlesberger February 17: Lakeview UMC, Pastor Fred Higgins February 24: Lockwood UMC, Pastor Dale Gharky March 3: Macedonia UMC,
Rev. Russ Ham
March 10: Manchester UMC,
Pastor Dale Gharky
March 17: Marshallville UMC,
Lay Servants
March 24: Medina UMC:
Rev. David Tennant,
Rev. Heidi Welch
March 31: Mogadore UMC,
Rev. Eric Kluth
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Canal District & East Ohio Conference
► Web Page: http://www.eocumc.com/canal/umw.html ► Elizabeth Feldman, President, Canal District UMW
330-465-5782, email: [email protected]
Spring Gathering/Legacy Tea: March 23, 2019, Macedonia UMC - 1280 E. Aurora Rd (Rt 82) Macedonia. Registration & Fellowship 9:30 a.m. Program 10 a.m. Tea 11:30 a.m. Respond to [email protected] Check website below for Jan. news-letter with details. Each Unit please bring salad or finger foods.
Tuesday, February 12 - Thursday, February 14: Cabinet Thursday, February 21, 9:30 a.m.: District Mission meeting Tuesday, March 5 - Thursday, March 7: Cabinet Saturday, March 9, 10:00 a.m.: General Conference debrief meeting Saturday, March 9, 2:00 p.m.: General Conference debrief meeting Sunday, March 10, 4:00 p.m.: General Conference debrief meeting Thursday, March 14, 10:00 a.m.: District Finance meeting Saturday, March 16: Transitional Workshops Wednesday, March 27: dCOM at Medina UMC
Save the Date - Canal
Moving Forward in Mission … Bishop Malone is calling all lay and clergy of East Ohio to attend one of the following informational gatherings led by her and members of the General Conference delegation. Specific locations will be announced soon. You can check with your local church office.
• Saturday, March 9 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Southern Region of the Conference • Saturday, March 9 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Central Region of the Conference • Sunday, March 10 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Northern Region of the Conference
We will present the facts of what happened at the Special Session (what decisions were made) and Bishop Malone will share how we move forward – what comes next – as we live into the mission of the Church which is, and will be, still yet alive! Message from Bishop Malone—http://www.eocumc.com/bishop/movingforwardinmission.html
Churches: 2018 Audits - Let’s all practice good stewardship and fiscal responsibility by making sure your annual audit for 2018 is completed and submitted to the district office by the deadline of March 25.
Thank You!
Monday, May 20, 2019 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Main campus of Ashland University, Ashland Ohio
Sunday, April 7, 2019
Year End Reports were due in January - If you have not completed your year-end report, please contact Debbie Bryant at the district office: 330-252-0299 or [email protected]
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Lay Servant M inistr ies News
Courses: Advanced: “Living Our Beliefs—UM Heritage” February 22 (6:30 - 9 pm) , February 23
( 8:30 am - 4:30 pm) and March 9 (8:30 am - 4:30 pm) 2019.
Registration Deadline: January 24, 2019.
Location: Lockwood UMC, 3680 Manchester Rd., Akron, OH 44319.
Basic: April 5 (6:30 - 9 pm) April and 6 (8:30 am - 4:30 pm) 2019.
Registration Deadline: March 14, 2019. Location: Lockwood UMC.
Registration forms for courses are available on the district website: www.eocumc.com/canal, District Ministries Tab - Lay
Servant Tab, or contact Debbie Sloan (Registrar) by email at [email protected], or by phone at 330-283-6893.
Lay Servants Facebook page : https//m.facebook.com/LayServantsEOCUMC/
DYC (District Youth Council) Meetings (open to any youth or adult who participate in a Canal District church) April 14, 2019 - Johnson UMC 3 PM - Johnson UMC, 3409 Johnson Rd. Norton, OH DYC (District Youth Council) Events (open to any youth or adult who participate in a Canal District church) ► March 8, 9, 10, 2019 - Canal District Youth Retreat Camp Wanake ► May 5, 2019 - Sky Zone and Election of Officers, 6217 Chittenden Rd., Boston Heights, OH,
Cost $20 a person (NOTE: 2019 rates may change) -Includes pizza and beverage. All jumpers MUST have a Waiver form completed by parents. NOTE: Waivers are good for 1 year only.
Conference Events (open to any youth or adult who participate in a Canal District church) http://www.eocumc.com/youngpeople/index.html June 7- 9, 2019 Youth Annual Conference 2019: Lakeside, OH July 10 - 14, 2019 Youth 2019, Kansas City, MO July 20 - 23, 2019 Peace with Justice DC Trip District Youth Coordinators: Brian Riggs, 330-389-1089, [email protected] & Rev. Ruth Roth 330-947-2367, [email protected]
Find Your Truth: North - Youth Leader's Network Retreat
March 15, 7 p.m. – March 16, 5 p.m.
The Youth Leader’s Retreat is a 24 hour event designed just for adults, volunteer or paid, who lead teens. Come learn tools that will
help you with the stress and anxiety of life and take away ideas to teach these tools to your teens. We have built in some down time so you walk away from our time together feeling rejuvenat-ed. This is a great opportunity to worship and connect with others who have a passion for youth. Don’t miss out.
Register, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/east-ohio-youth-leaders-retreat-2019-tickets-43995833723 for this affordable retreat TODAY! Registration Deadline: March 1, 2019
Kaye Wolfinger Director of Young People's Ministries East Ohio Conference UMC [email protected]
July 2019 Appointments Canal Distr ict (a lphabet ica l order)
Tal Lewis to Medina UMC from Johnson UMC Tim Monteith to Johnson UMC from Cadiz Scott Memorial UMC (OV)
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February 22 and March 30, 4 - 6 p.m., Homemade Soup, Salad and Dessert Dinner, Manchester UMC, 330-882-4818.
JOB OPENINGS in the CANAL DISTRICT
For more details on jobs listed above or other job openings in the conference, check the classified page on the conference website: http://www.eocumc.com/classified/index.html
Preschool Administrator/ Teacher, Rittman UM Preschool. For the 2019-2020 school year. School runs August ( Set up) - May. Planning Monday; Classes - Tue, Wed. Thurs. 2 ½ hours per day with students (9:00-11:30 am). Paid approx. 80 hours per month. Must have experience as Administrator or Associates degree in Early Childhood. Send Resume to: Betty Winchell, 211 North Metzger, Rittman, Ohio 44270.
Director of Teen Ministry, Medina UMC. Seeking a highly motivated and organized individual. Part-time position, approximately 25 hours/week. This position is tasked with organizing and leading an engaging, cohesive program for teens, grades 7-12, that guides teens in our vision of loving, living, and sharing the message of Jesus Christ. Contact Pastor Heidi Welch with questions or to apply - 330.725.4943, [email protected]. Detailed job description—church website: https://medinaumc.com/. Organist, Family of Faith UMC. Part-time (year-long position) to play the Sunday Morning traditional service and to accompany the Chancel Choir which rehearses on Thursday evenings. Other additional duties throughout the year including evening ser-vices during Lent, Advent, and other various events as needed. The hired candidate will have first opportunity to all church events such as funerals and weddings. Pay is commensurate with experience. Contact the church at: [email protected].
2 Ryan Osier 2 Don Ebert 4 Russ Ham, Maxine Hayes 5 Frank Woodrum 6 Martha Baillis, David Tennant, Stan Wallace 7 Bethany Lewis 10 Brett Bartels, Kirsten Hoverstock 11 Lydia Cooper 14 Sue Atkinson 21 Terri Wilhelm 22 Allyson Raynes 26 Kris Patt
4 Ruth Priebe
9 Christian Kesler, Kenny Kesler
10 Susan Ebert
16 Joy Priebe
20 Patricia King
21 C. Dwight Hayes
22 Mike Grant
28 Jonah Mitchell
31 Jenny Croft
Camps and Retreat Ministr ies
Aldersgate, Asbury, and Wanake are looking for Summer Staff Our summer program requires a great number of qualified staff members to be successful. We are look-ing for outstanding Christian women and men for summer staff positions. We are looking for counselors, lifeguards, and program, food service, administration and maintenance staff. Visit www.EOCSummer camps. org and click on the “Staff & Volunteer” tab for more information. Or call the camps directly: Aldersgate, 330-627-4369; Asbury, 330-569-3171; Wanake, 330-756-2333
Canal Distr ic t Clergy and Famil ies Bi r thdays and Anniversar ies
February
15 Charles & Joyce Fast
21 Paul & Linda Beal
March
6 Larry & Tami
Toothman-Shoup
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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.
We will usually combine two months, depending on the amount
of news we have to share.
“The Connector” February/March 2019
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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/
Our ERT Trailer Traveled to Florida and West Virginia in 2018!
Our Canal District ERT (Emergency Response) Trailer has been busy in 2018! Doylestown United Methodist Church took a team to Florida and Tallmadge United Methodist Church took a team to West Virginia. Our trailer can accompany teams from the Canal district that respond to emergencies, etc. The trailer was purchased with district funds. Tools were donated by local churches in our district. We thank Chris Bunn for handling the upkeep of our trailer and arranging for churches to borrow. If your church is interested in using the trailer, contact Chris at 216-695-8033 or email: [email protected].