The Window

November/December 2013

An online publication of The East Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Board of Higher Ed & Campus Ministries Letter from Higher Ed Board Pastors, Administrative Council, Youth Leaders, Youth .......................................................................... 3 Scholarships East Ohio Merit Scholarship Pastors, Christian Education, Camp Contact, Youth, Youth Leaders ................................................. 4-7 Civil Rights Scholarship Pastors, Christian Education, Camp Contact, Youth, Youth Leaders ............................................... 8-13 Racial Ethnic Merit Scholarship Pastors, Christian Education, Camp Contact, Youth, Youth Leaders ............................................. 14-17

Camps and Retreats Confirmation Retreat 2014 Pastors, Christian Education, Youth Leaders........................................................................................ 18 Fall Family Weekend at Wanake Pastors, Christian Education, Camp Contact........................................................................................ 19 Live Nativity at Wanake Pastors, Christian Education, Youth Leaders........................................................................................ 20 Christmas Cookie Baking Pastors, Christian Education, UMW...................................................................................................... 21 Wanake Fall Work Day Pastors, Missions, UMM........................................................................................................................ 22 Horse Immersion Days Pastors, Christian Education, Youth Leaders........................................................................................ 23 Youth Connection Pastors, Christian Education, Youth Leaders........................................................................................ 24

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Congregational Vitality Seeds of Discipleship Pastors, Administrative Council, Youth Leaders, Youth ................................................................... 25-26

Epworth Center Scholarships SOWER Work Mission First-Steps Scholarship Pastors, Administrative Council, Youth Leaders, Youth ........................................................................ 27 SOWER Work Mission Scholarship Pastors, Administrative Council, Youth Leaders, Youth ........................................................................ 28

Media Center Membership Form Pastors, Missions, Youth Leaders ........................................................................................................ 29

Ohio Ministries Convocation Human Trafficking Flyer Pastors, Missions, Social Concerns ................................................................................................ 30-31

YOUTH Sustainable Youth Ministries Pastors,Youth Leaders ......................................................................................................................... 32 Pastors, Administrative Council, Lay Leaders

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east ohio conference of the united methodist church

date:

november 2014

to:

new & Continuing students

from:

the Board of Higher education and campus ministry

subject:

Board of Higher education scholarships

enclosed you will find the scholarship applications from the Board of Higher education.   

racial ethnic merit scholarship merit scholarship dr. martin luther King, Jr. merit scholarship

please check the Conference website http://www.eocumc.com/ for scholarship forms. the forms will be in a pdf format for easy access and downloading. you may also complete the forms on line and submit via the internet. please follow the directions on our website for submission. information on scholarships and loans available through the general Board of Higher education and ministry office in nashville can be found at http://gbhem.org/. the scholarship application and accompanying materials must be postmarked by march 14, 2014, in order to be considered by the east ohio Conference Board of Higher education. it is the recommendation of the east ohio Board of Higher education that the applicant gather all data requested and personally mail in one packet by the above listed deadline. doing this allows the applicant to know that all materials have arrived to the Conference office in a timely way. the Board will not process applications that do not have all requested materials. those who are awarded scholarships will be sent notification by June 1, 2014 by way of e-mail or postal mail (please do not call before this date).

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2014-2015 EAST OHIO MERIT SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES The East Ohio Merit Scholarship is administered by the Conference Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry which awards scholarships to students based upon merit. The Board will award up to five (5) $5,000 Scholarships. These are one year scholarships, yet a student may apply each year of their schooling. Notification of scholarship awards will be made to all applicants no later than June 1, 2014. (Please do not call the office).

Questions concerning the East Ohio Merit Scholarship or other United Methodist scholarships and loans should be directed to Rev. Gary W. Jones at 800-831-3972 Ext. 120 or e-mail gary@eocumc.com with your questions.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED IF TYPED OR SUBMITTED ONLINE 1. The student must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Attached current Transcript.

2. The student must be an active member of a United Methodist Church in East Ohio, and admitted to or attending a United Methodist college or university for the 2014-2015 college year.

3. Each student applicant must be recommended by a local United Methodist Church. A form is attached for the student to give to their local church Administrative Board/Council. Form is to be filled out by church officers and returned to student.

4. The Student Application form MUST be completed by the student and not by a third party (such as parent). Attention and care should be given to spelling, punctuation, correct grammar and coherent content. It is recommended that the applicant request conversation and mentoring with their pastor or church lay leader as they create their essay.

5. All materials should be sent to East Ohio Merit Scholarship, 8800 Cleveland Avenue N.W., P.O. Box 2800, North Canton, Ohio 44720, postmarked no later than March 14, 2014. (There are NO exceptions to this deadline, please do not ask).

6. The student MUST submit ALL material for the application to be considered. A complete application will include: _____

Student Application Form – with all sections completed. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

_____

Attach current Transcript.

_____

Administrative Board Recommendation Form

_____

A personal letter of recommendation from a pastor or lay person (who is not a relative) who knows you well which states: a) The length of time you’ve known the applicant b) How you have worked/related with the applicant c) Why you feel the applicant is deserving of a scholarship.

It is the APPLICANT’S responsibility to make sure recommendations and forms are submitted on time.

All scholarship application material should be postmarked by MARCH 14, 2014 and mailed to: East Ohio Merit Scholarship 8800 Cleveland Avenue N.W. P.O. Box 2800 North Canton, OH 44720 09/2013

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Administrative Board Recommendation Form Dear Administrative Board Chairperson, We are asking the Administrative Board of the local church of each applicant to interview the applicant and to consider a formal recommendation. If the Board does not have a regular meeting prior to the scholarship deadline of March 14, 2014 then we do approve of this process being handled by at least the Ad. Board Chairperson, Pastor, and the church Lay Leader (or the local church Board of Higher Ed.).

The Board, or the group of persons listed above, shall interview the student concerning his or her commitment to Christ, involvement in the United Methodist Church, career goals and college plans. It is our hope that every interview team will take seriously this responsibility and not sign these forms until said interview takes place (a phone conversation may also suffice when student is attending school away from home).

Please GIVE this completed form to the Applicant, so that they may turn it in with all their materials by March 14, 2014. PLEASE do not send separately!

It is not required of a church to contribute to the United Methodist Student Day offering for a student to receive an East Ohio Scholarship. However, such a contribution is strongly encouraged as the amount available for scholarships is related to contributions. If you have any questions, please contact Rev. Gary W. Jones at 800-831-3972 Ext. 120.

Sincerely, East Ohio Scholarship Committee

This is to certify that the Administrative Board/or representative body of the __________________________________ United Methodist Church located at (church address)________________________________________________________ met on (date) ___________________ to recommend applicant _____________________________________________ for an East Ohio Merit Scholarship.

The applicant was received into membership in this congregation on ______________________ Date

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__________________________________ Board Chairperson's Signature

Board Chairperson’s Printed Name

__________________________________ Pastor's Signature

Pastor’s Printed Name

___________________________________ Pastor’s Phone Number

___________________________________ Pastor’s E-mail Address

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2014-2015 EAST OHIO MERIT SCHOLARSHIP Student Application Form (Please type - applications will not be accepted unless they are typed or submitted online. All sections must be completed for consideration.)

Name in Full _________________________________________________________________Male _____ Female _____ Home Address______________________________________________________________________________________ City _________________________________________________________ State

Zip ________________

Telephone Number (___)___________________________ Social Security#_____________________________________ E-Mail_______________________________________________________________ GPA Local Church:

District: _______________________________

Church Address: _____________________________________________________________________________ College/University__________________________________________________________________________________ 2014-2015 Class (circle one)

College Freshman

College Sophomore

College Junior

College Senior

1. Please list School Activities and Achievements/Honors: High School:

College:

2. Please list Church Involvement (Local, District, East Ohio):

3. Please list Community Volunteer Service (not church):

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List college honors, achievements and goals (applies only to upperclass students).

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List of scholarships already received for the 2014-2015 year.

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Career choice or major interests.

7. Please tell us how your faith journey has helped you and impacted your personal faith – be specific. This essay should reflect upon your personal journey of faith through the following experiences of spiritual formation (as well as others that you feel have been important); prayer and study of scripture; worship with your local church congregation; mission/service experiences through your church and the larger community (examples: work camps, Scouting, Red Cross volunteer, volunteer in local hospital/nursing homes; tutor for young children, VBS). Write no less than 1500 words and not more than 3000 words using the suggestions above to tell us how and where you see God in your life and what God's presence means to you. Attention and care should be given to spelling, punctuation, correct grammar and coherent content. It is recommended that the applicant request conversation and mentoring with their pastor or church lay leader as they create their essay.

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2014-2015 EAST OHIO MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. MERIT SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES The East Ohio Martin Luther King, Jr. Merit Scholarship is administered by the Conference Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry which awards scholarships to students based upon merit. The Board may award up to one (1) $5,000 Scholarship. This is a one year scholarship, yet a student may apply each year of their schooling.

Notification of scholarship awards will be made to all applicants no later than June 1, 2014. (Please do not call the office).

Questions concerning the East Ohio Martin Luther King, Jr. Merit Scholarship or other United Methodist scholarships and loans should be directed to Rev. Gary W. Jones at 800-831-3972 Ext. 120 or e-mail gary@eocumc.com with your questions.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED IF TYPED OR SUBMITTED ONLINE 1. The student must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Attach current Transcript.

2. The student must be an active member of a United Methodist Church in East Ohio, and admitted to or attending a United Methodist college or university for the 2014-2015 college year.

3. Each student applicant must be recommended by a local United Methodist Church. A form is attached for the student to give to their local church Administrative Board/Council. The form is to be filled out by church officers and returned to the student. It is strongly encouraged that the final paper be shared with the Administrative Board/Council which is recommending the student.

4. The Student Application form MUST be completed by the student and not by a third party (such as parent). Attention and care should be given to spelling, punctuation, correct grammar and coherent content. It is recommended that the applicant request conversation and mentoring with their pastor or church lay leader as they create their essay.

5. All materials should be sent to East Ohio Martin Luther King, Jr. Merit Scholarship, 8800 Cleveland Avenue N.W., P.O. Box 2800, North Canton, Ohio 44720, postmarked no later than March 14, 2014. (There are NO exceptions to this deadline, please do not ask).

6. The student MUST submit ALL material for the application to be considered. A complete application will include: _____

Student Application Form – with all sections completed. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

_____

Administrative Board Recommendation Form

_____

A personal letter of recommendation from a pastor or lay person (who is not a relative) who knows you well which states: a) The length of time you have known the applicant b) How you have worked/related with the applicant c) Why you feel the applicant is deserving of a scholarship.

It is the APPLICANT’S responsibility to make sure recommendations and forms are submitted on time.

All scholarship application material should be postmarked by MARCH 14, 2014 and mailed to: East Ohio Merit Scholarship 8800 Cleveland Avenue N.W. P.O. Box 2800 North Canton, OH 44720

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Administrative Board Recommendation Form Dear Administrative Board Chairperson, We are asking the Administrative Board of the local church of each applicant to interview the applicant and to consider a formal recommendation. If the Board does not have a regular meeting prior to the scholarship deadline of March 14, 2014 then we do approve of this process being handled by at least the Ad. Board Chairperson, Pastor, and the church Lay Leader (or the local church Board of Higher Ed.).

The Board, or the group of persons listed above, shall interview the student concerning his or her commitment to Christ, involvement in the United Methodist Church, career goals and college plans. It is our hope that every interview team will take seriously this responsibility and not sign these forms until said interview takes place (a phone conversation may also suffice when student is attending school away from home).

Please GIVE this completed form to the Applicant, so that they may turn it in with all their materials by March 14, 2014. PLEASE do not send separately!

It is not required of a church to contribute to the United Methodist Student Day offering for a student to receive an East Ohio Scholarship. However, such a contribution is strongly encouraged as the amount available for scholarships is related to contributions. If you have any questions, please contact Rev. Gary W. Jones at 800-831-3972 Ext. 120.

Sincerely, East Ohio Scholarship Committee

This is to certify that the Administrative Board/or representative body of the ___________________________________ United Methodist Church located at (church address)_________________________________________________________ met on (date) ___________________ to recommend applicant ______________________________________________ for an East Ohio Merit Scholarship.

The applicant was received into membership in this congregation on _____________________ Date

__________________________________ Board Chairperson's Signature

Board Chairperson’s Printed Name

__________________________________ Pastor's Signature

Pastor’s Printed Name

___________________________________ Pastor’s Phone Number

___________________________________ Pastor’s E-mail Address

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2014-2015 EAST OHIO MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. MERIT SCHOLARSHIP Student Application Form (Please type - applications will not be accepted unless they are typed or submitted online. All sections must be completed for consideration.)

Name in Full _________________________________________________________________Male _____ Female _____ Home Address______________________________________________________________________________________ City _________________________________________________________ State

Zip ________________

Telephone Number (___)___________________________ Social Security#_____________________________________ E-Mail_______________________________________________________________ GPA Local Church:

District: _______________________________

Church Address: _____________________________________________________________________________ College/University__________________________________________________________________________________ 2014-2015 Class (circle one)

College Freshman

College Sophomore

College Junior

College Senior

Directions: Using the information provided below and from your own research, please write an essay about your understanding of the life and work of Martin Luther King, Jr. How has this research impacted your personal faith? Write no less than 1500 words and no more than 3000 words. Attention and care should be given to spelling, punctuation, correct grammar and coherent content (reminder: any quotes need to be cited properly when used). It is recommended that the applicant request conversation and mentoring with their pastor or church lay leader as they create their essay. 

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Scripture o Micah 6:8 – “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you?

To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” o Isaiah 1:17 – “Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.” o Psalm 89:14-16 – “Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne; love and faithfulness go before you. Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, LORD. They rejoice in your name all day long; they celebrate your righteousness.”

The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name.

Thy Kingdom come.

Thy will be done in earth, As it is in heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive them that trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil.

For thine is the kingdom, The power, and the glory, For ever and ever. Amen.

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Definition of Justice (from Dictionary.com) 1. The quality of being just; righteousness, equitableness, or moral rightness: to uphold the justice of a cause.

2. Rightfulness or lawfulness, as of a claim or title; justness of ground or reason: to complain with justice.

3. The moral principle determining just conduct.

4. Conformity to this principle, as manifested in conduct; just conduct, dealing, or treatment.

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This is an excerpt of the “I Have A Dream” speech by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (Printed with permission) Five score years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand, signed the Emancipation Proclamation.

This momentous decree came as a great beacon light of hope to millions of Negro slaves who had been seared in the flames of withering injustice. It came as a joyous daybreak to end the long night of captivity.

But one hundred years later, we must face the tragic fact that the Negro is still not free. One hundred years later, the life of the Negro is still sadly crippled by the manacles of segregation and the chains of discrimination….One hundred years later, the Negro is still languished in the corners of American society and finds himself an exile in his own land….

There will be neither rest nor tranquility in America until the Negro is granted his citizenship rights. The whirlwinds of revolt will continue to shake the foundations of our nation until the bright day of justice emerges.

I say to you today, my friends, that in spite of the difficulties and frustrations of the moment I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream.

I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: ‘We hold these truths to be self-evident; that all men are created equal.’

I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood.

I have a dream that one day even the state of Mississippi, a desert state sweltering with the heat of injustice and oppression, will be transformed into an oasis of freedom and justice.

I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.

I have a dream today.

I have a dream that one day the state of Alabama, whose governor’s lips are presently dripping with the words of interposition and nullification, will be transformed into a situation where little black boys and black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and white girls and walk together as sisters and brothers.

I have a dream today.

I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, every hill and mountain shall be made low, the rough places will be made plains, and the crooked places will be made straight, and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together….

And if America is to be a great nation this must become true. So let freedom ring from the prodigious hilltops of New Hampshire. Let freedom ring from the mighty mountains of New York. Let freedom ring from the heightening Alleghenies of Pennsylvania!

Let freedom ring from the snowcapped Rockies of Colorado!...

Let freedom ring from every hill and mole hill of Mississippi. From every mountainside, let freedom ring.

When we let freedom ring, when we let it ring from every village and every hamlet, from every state and every city, we will be able to speed up that day when all of God’s children, black men and white men, Jews and Gentiles, Protestants and Catholics, will be able to join hands and sing in the words of the old Negro spiritual, ‘Free at last! Free at last!

Thank God Almighty, we are free at last!’

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The Social Principles of the UMC – paragraph 162, section 3 o “We affirm all persons as equally valuable in the sight of God. We therefore work toward societies in which each person’s value is recognized, maintained, and strengthened. We support the basic rights of all persons to equal access to housing, education, communication, employment, medical care, legal redress for grievances, and physical protection.” o For the full text of The Social Principles, go to UMC.org

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Historic Information Reference Point: Understanding Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was a prophet for justice who made the ultimate sacrifice in order to transform a society that was steeped in a racial injustice that had permeated the entire social and political structure of America and had led to a history of social inequality relative to African Americans.

Dr. King became morally convicted to transform this society of racial injustice and prejudice. Dr. Martin Luther King called for America to look deep into herself and to live up to the moral and ethical foundation on which this nation was built.

Dr. King stood for what he believed was right. He stood up for African Americans who were being discriminated against. He helped to change our society by giving African Americans the same opportunities that all citizens had, which meant Blacks no longer had to sit in the back of the bus, go to segregated schools, or were limited to work at only menial jobs. He brought to the world's attention how unfairly blacks were treated.

Dr. King did not just stand against the oppression and segregation of Black people in the South, but for justice and equality for every American, everywhere. As it is written in the Declaration of Independence “We are “‘all created equal’ and have certain ‘unalienable rights that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.”’ And it's every American's duty to defend these rights whenever and wherever they are violated.

These social variables were the impetus that sparked a young southern Christian preacher, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., to pick up the torch of liberation and activism and to work on behalf of the “least of these” in the society of the 1960’s. Dr. King taught a social Gospel and was deeply concerned for the very people that Jesus stood for in his time. King was not interested in building mega churches and sanctuaries. Rather, he was more concerned about building human character and used his brilliant oratory skills to challenge a modern day Roman Government (American Government) that was even more powerful than Pilate’s. The Prophet lost everything, but they never lost their faith in God; - this was the faith of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Poor People's Campaign: Jobs, income and housing were the main goals of the Poor People’s Campaign. The campaign would help the poor by dramatizing their needs, uniting all races under the commonality of hardship and presenting a plan to work toward a solution. Under the "economic bill of rights," the Poor People's Campaign called for the Federal Government to prioritize helping the poor with a $30 billion anti-poverty package that included a commitment to full employment, a guaranteed annual income measure and more low-income housing. The Poor People’s Campaign was part of the second phase of the civil rights movement. While the first phase had exposed the problems of segregation, King hoped to address the "limitations to our achievements" with a second, broader phase.

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2014-2015 EAST OHIO RACIAL ETHNIC MERIT SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES The East Ohio Racial Ethnic Merit Scholarship is administered by the Conference Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry, which awards scholarships to racial ethnic students (Native American, Asian American, Black American or Hispanic American) based upon merit (GPA of 3.0 or higher). The Board will award up to one (1) $5,000 scholarship. This is a one year scholarship, yet a student may apply each year of their schooling. Notification of scholarship awards will be made no later than June 1, 2014. (Please do not call the office).

Questions concerning the East Ohio Merit Scholarship or other United Methodist scholarships and loans should be directed to Rev. Gary W. Jones at 800-831-3972 Ext. 120 or e-mail gary@eocumc.com with your questions.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED IF TYPED OR SUBMITTED ONLINE 1. The student must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be of one of the following racial ethnic origins: Native American, Asian American, Black American or Hispanic American. Attach current Transcript.

2. The student must be an active member of a United Methodist Church in East Ohio, and admitted to or attending a United Methodist college or university for the 2014-2015 college year.

3. Each student applicant must be recommended by a local United Methodist Church. A form is attached for the student to give to their local church Administrative Board/Council. Form is to be filled out by church officers and returned to student.

4. The Student Application form MUST be completed by the student and not by a third party (such as parent).

Attention and care should be given to spelling, punctuation, correct grammar and coherent content. It is recommended that the applicant request conversation and mentoring with their pastor or church lay leader as they create their essay.

5. All materials should be sent to East Ohio Racial Ethnic Merit Scholarship, 8800 Cleveland Ave. NW., PO Box 2800, North Canton, Ohio 44720, postmarked no later than March 14, 2014. (There are no exceptions to this deadline, please do not ask.)

6. The student MUST submit ALL material for the application to be considered. A complete application will include: _____

Student Application Form – with all sections completed. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

_____

Attach current Transcript.

_____

Administrative Board Recommendation Form

_____

A personal letter of recommendation from a pastor or lay person (who is not a relative) who knows you well which states: a) The length of time you’ve known the applicant b) How you have worked/related with the applicant c) Why you feel the applicant is deserving of a scholarship.

It is the APPLICANT’S responsibility to make sure recommendations and forms are submitted on time.

All scholarship application material should be postmarked by MARCH 14, 2014 and mailed to: East Ohio RACIAL ETHNIC Merit Scholarship Attention: Rev. Gary W. Jones 8800 Cleveland Avenue N.W. P.O. Box 2800 North Canton, OH 44720

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Administrative Board Recommendation Form Dear Administrative Board Chairperson, We are asking the Administrative Board of the local church of each applicant to interview the applicant and to consider a formal recommendation. If the Board does not have a regular meeting prior to the scholarship deadline of March 14, 2014 then we do approve of this process being handled by at least the Ad. Board Chairperson, Pastor, and the church Lay Leader (or the local church Board of Higher Ed.).

The Board, or the group of persons listed above, shall interview the student concerning his or her commitment to Christ, involvement in the United Methodist Church, career goals and college plans. It is our hope that every interview team will take seriously this responsibility and not sign these forms until said interview takes place (a phone conversation may also suffice when student is attending school away from home).

Please GIVE this completed form to the Applicant, so that they may turn it in with all their materials by March 14, 2014. PLEASE do not send separately!

It is not required of a church to contribute to the United Methodist Student Day offering for a student to receive an East Ohio Scholarship. However, such a contribution is strongly encouraged as the amount available for scholarships is related to contributions. If you have any questions, please contact Rev. Gary W. Jones at 800-831-3972 Ext. 120.

Sincerely, East Ohio Scholarship Committee

This is to certify that the Administrative Board/or representative body of the __________________________________ United Methodist Church located at (church address) ________________________________________________________ met on (date) __________________ to recommend applicant ______________________________________________ for an East Ohio Racial Ethnic Merit Scholarship.

The applicant was received into membership in this congregation on _____________________.

Date

__________________________________ Board Chairperson's Signature

Board Chairperson’s Printed Name

__________________________________ Pastor's Signature

Pastor’s Printed Name

__________________________________ Pastor's Phone Number

Pastor’s E-mail Address

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2014-2015 EAST OHIO RACIAL ETHNIC MERIT SCHOLARSHIP Student Application Form

(Please type - applications will not be accepted unless they are typed or submitted online. All sections must be completed for consideration.)

Name in Full _______________________________________________________________Male _____ Female _____ Home Address ____________________________________________________________________________________ City _____________________________________ State

Zip _______________

Telephone Number (___)______________________________________ Social Security#_________________________ E-Mail_________________________________________________________________ Local Church:

GPA

District: _______________________________

Church Address: _____________________________________________________________________________ College/University__________________________________________________________________________________ 2014-2015 Class (circle one)

College Freshman

Racial Ethnic Origin (circle one)

Native American

College Sophomore Asian American

College Junior

College Senior

Black American

Other

Hispanic American

1. Please list School Activities and Achievements/Honors: High School:

College:

2. Please list Church Involvement (Local, District, East Ohio):

3. Please list Community Volunteer Service (not church):

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List college honors, achievements and goals (applies only to upperclass students).

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List of scholarships already received for the 2014-2015 year.

6.

Career choice or major interests.

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Please tell us how your faith journey has helped you and impacted your personal faith – be specific. This essay should reflect upon your personal journey of faith through the following experiences of spiritual formation (as well as others that you feel have been important); prayer and study of scripture; worship with your local church congregation; mission/service experiences through your church and the larger community (examples: work camps, Scouting, Red Cross volunteer, volunteer in local hospital/nursing homes; tutor for young children, VBS).

Write no less than 1500 words and not more than 3000 words using the suggestions above to tell us how and where you see God in your life and what God's presence means to you. Attention and care should be given to spelling, punctuation, correct grammar and coherent content. It is recommended that the applicant request conversation and mentoring with their pastor or church lay leader as they create their essay.

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Confirmation Retreats 2014

Camp Asbury

February 7 - 9, 2014

Camp Aldersgate

February 21 - 23, 2014

Camp Wanake February 28 March 2, 2014

At all three of our East Ohio Camps sites, Aldersgate, Asbury and Wanake, we will be hosting Confirmation Retreats. There will be an interview with John Wesley, a life sized Jenga game, interactive sessions, video elements, fun and reflective conversation, worship and devotionals. We will focus on United Methodist History, understanding of sacraments, and more.

Cost is $97 per youth and $89 per adult.

One adult chaperone is required for every 6 youth.

Contact Us: East Ohio Conference Camping Office at 1-330-499-3972 extension 108, Camp Wanake at 330-756-2333 Camp Asbury at 330-569-3171 Camp Aldersgate at 330-627-4369 18

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Seeds of Discipleship Academy Sponsored by the East Ohio Conference Congregational Vitality Team

FEBRUARY 1 or 8, 2014—Planting Seeds of Faith—Intentional Faith Development REGISTRATION INFORMATION BELOW Topics to be discussed around Intentional Faith Development PART 1: FOUNDATIONS- This session will introduce your discipleship team to a core definition for discipleship, differentiate between discipleship and Christian Education, describe six dimensions of a life lived as a disciple, present a flow of moving disciples toward maturity, and introduce the Discipleship Growth Survey as a tool to support personal discovery and opportunities for congregational growth.

PART 2: MOVEMENTS- Differentiate between membership and discipleship, make observations about the movement toward maturity, identify catalysts for spiritual growth, explore the practices necessary to move a disciple toward maturity between each of the phases of development.

PART 3: DISCIPLESHIP A CONTACT SPORT- Discipleship is not a one-size-fits-all but it does require a relational component. Explore a variety of discipling relationships, the value of each, and where each best fits in the discipleship process.

PART4: EQUIPPING FOR TRANSFORMATION- (How do we support the Discipling Process) – Discover what types of relationships and educational support work best for supporting disciples in the various phases of development. Understand the five components every disciple needs to grow and how the church can help.

PART5: BUILDING AN INTENTIONAL DISCIPLESHIP PROCESS - Learning from the best in history, participants identify the key elements of a transformational discipleship process, identify strengths and gaps in their current context, and build a plan for moving forward.

This workshop is led by Dr. Phil Maynard. Phil serves as Director, Path 1 Coaching Network (General Board of Discipleship) and Director, Church Leadership Training Institute (www.churchleadershiptraining.com) . He also serves as a coach consultant with Epicenter (www.epicentergroup.org ) and partners with other coaches to lead a variety of training and congregational transformation activities.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Who should attend?

Pairing the 16 Drivers of Vital Congregations and The Five Fruitful Practices, the Academy is designed for a team of laity from a church to attend with their pastor. The same people do not have to attend every session. For example, if you want to bring your worship team/committee to the day we discuss Passionate Worship, while bringing your education committee /team to the day about Intentional Faith Development that is fine. However, A count of the number of people attending each session is needed so we can plan for the lunch meal.

Do we need to attend all the sessions?

Of course to get the most benefit out of the academy, attending all the sessions is important. If your church would like to attend only one session or a few sessions that is allowable but the registration fee is the same no matter how many sessions you attend.

Where are the sessions held?

We have two sites reserved for the sessions. They are Newcomerstown Christ UMC, 1st Saturday of each meeting month, and Montrose Zion UMC. 2nd Saturday of each meeting month. 2ND SATURDAY MOVES TO GRANGER UMC IN FEBRUARY What is the fee for the academy?

The fee is based upon worship attendance. Each church that attends will pay $1 per person of average worship attendance. You pay this fee once no matter how many sessions you attend or how many people you have attending.

When are the sessions held?

The sessions are on the first or second Saturday of October, February and April beginning October 2012.

What is the schedule for each gathering?

Registration- 8:30am-9am.

Lunch- 12:15pm-1:00pm Worship- 9:00-9:30am Separate Laity Session- 1:15pm-2:30pm Plenary Presentation- 9:30am-12:15pm Separate Clergy Session- 1:15pm-2:30pm Ministry Accountability Groups- 2:40-4:15pm Is Lunch Provided?

Yes, lunch is provided at no cost to the participants.

Who will lead the plenary discussion sessions?

Each session will include a large group plenary session which will be led by pastors and laity from the East Ohio Conference as well as speakers from other conferences.

What are ministry accountability groups?

The ministry accountability groups are a key component to the academy. For the final 90 minutes of each session church teams will meet in a ministry accountability group with other churches and talk specifically about what they learned and how they will apply what they have learned. This is a important time of sharing and reflection for all who attend.

TO REGISTER CALL OR EMAIL JENNI DODGE AT THE EAST OHIO CONFERENCE OFFICE WITH THE NUMBER IN YOUR GROUP TO: dodgej@eocumc.com or 800-831-3972 ext 133

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Yvonne Zimmerman is Associate Professor of Christian Ethics at the Methodist Theological School in Ohio, and author of the book Other Dreams of Freedom: Religion, Sex, and Human Trafficking (Oxford University Press, 2012). Prior to focusing her academic work on human trafficking, Yvonne worked with rape crisis centers in Atlanta, GA and Denver, CO, Letitia M. Campbell is completing a PhD in Christian ethics at Emory

and for the Victim Offender Reconciliation Program (VORP) in Elkhart, IN. She holds degrees from Goshen College, Candler School of Theology (Emory University) and earned her PhD from The University of Denver and The Iliff School of Theology.

Yvonne and Letitia are currently working together to develop ethical resources for progressive Christian responses to human trafficking.

University, where she also serves on the teaching and program staff for the Masters in Development Practice (MDP) program. Her dissertation research focuses on the history and ethics of Christian short-term mission trips. Letitia is a former journalist and has written about human trafficking for Sojourners and Presbyterians Today. She holds degrees from Davidson College, Oxford University and Union Theological Seminary in New York City.

OHIO MINISTRIES CONVOCATION LEADERSHIP

 How can we listen more carefully to the groups who are most affected by human trafficking?  How can churches address human trafficking in their communities in new and creative ways?  What kinds of social action can churches take to empower people who have experienced trafficking?

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Registration and Refreshments Plenary 1: Dr. Yvonne Zimmerman and Ms. Letitia M. Campbell.

Lunch – Guided discussion over lunch Experiences and Resources Plenary 2: Dr. Zimmerman and Ms. Campbell Closing Worship Adjournment

Schedule

Building an effective movement to resist human trafficking requires a diverse coalition that honors the voices of communities and individuals who are most vulnerable to exploitation and harm: young people, poor people, immigrants, and LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer) people, among others. Yet the perspectives, insights, and recommendations of these groups rarely shape mainstream anti-trafficking activism and advocacy. How can we listen more carefully to the voices of those who are most affected by trafficking? What sorts of alternative approaches to addressing human trafficking might these voices lead us to consider? And what will these approaches look like on the ground?

How can churches take action to fight human trafficking and empower those who have experienced trafficking’s harms?

Join us for a conversation about human trafficking, anti-trafficking activism, and resources for responding to human trafficking that foreground feminist, queer-affirming, and antiracist commitments.

Attention Pastors and Youth Leaders We are coming together to discuss, share and learn how to provide our churches with a foundation of youth ministry that will be sustainable over the years.

Who: Senior Pastors, Youth Leaders, PPR/SPR, Lay Leaders What: Training/Discuss on Mark DeVries, “Sustainable Youth Ministry” When: New blogs will be posted every Thursday from September thru the first week in December. ***Three webinars will be held Oct. 3, 31 and Dec. 5 @ 10 a.m.*** (These will be posted on the blog via youtube to view at a later date if you are not available live)

Where: You can find the information at www.ylneoc.wordpress.com and you do not need to leave your office/home…jump on when it is convenient for you!

Why: What church doesn’t want youth ministry that is successful!?

It is one of the keys to a healthy church! And it is more simple than you think.

Cost: The book can be found on Amazon (paperback or kindle edition) for $9.00.

A VERY affordable training tool.

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November/December 2013

Deadline for the January/February Window will be December 9, 2013 Please submit your publication to Paul White at paulw@eocumc.com for approval.

The East Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church www.eocumc.com