Melt our hearts, O God
January 20-22, 2012
Come together this winter for a combined youth retreat with our Southwestern Ohio NYI family at Higher Ground. You can find the UnFrozen registration form UnFrozenRegistrations are to be sent to:
SWO NYI
7943 Tylersville Rd.
West Chester, OH 45069

Checks may be made payable to SWO NYI.For a copy of the flyer for printing and sharing purposes

For any and all young adults, age 18 to to 20 somethin’…
To register for Element click on the event registration to the right of the page and follow the prompts OR contact Pastor Alex Mahaffey by phone (513) 673-1673 or email alexmahaffey@hotmail.com

Cost: #75.00

Register today!

Registration after April 25 add $10.00

Friday afternoon will include a number of activities to join in. Whether you’re a motorcycle rider, golfer, sports buff, or just want to kick back and relax, there’s something for everyone. There will be…Golfing, Motorcycle Riding, Fishing, Tour of Creation Museum, Canoeing, Tour of Reds Hall of Fame, Archery, Basketball, Pistol/Rifle Shooting, Video Games and much more!

Registration will begin January 3, 2011. We are partnering with the Northwestern Ohio & Eastern KY districts for this event so you will want to register early. To register click here.

After Jesus was baptized in the Jordan by John the Baptist, He was led into the wilderness and tempted by Satan. From that moment in time, Jesus began His public ministry, calling twelve men to follow in His footsteps. The disciples followed Jesus so closely that the dust from His sandals left a residue on their clothing. For the next three years, Jesus’ disciples were immersed into a new way of life. The imprint of Jesus was burned into the fabric of their being.

This upcoming Sunday School emphasis is all about immersing people into the way of Christ. Through the power of the Holy Spirit you will be equipped with tools and ideas to lead others in the footsteps of Jesus Christ.

Everything you need to promote and carry out this emphasis can be found by clicking here . You will notice that the new design of the Sunday School emphasis page is quite different from the past format. This new manner of delivering emphasis ideas has been created to give small and large churches flexibility in using the Strategic Discipleship Methods and Ideas most applicable to their local church. You will find dates and a general theme for each semi-annual emphasis, but the weekly focus will be of your choosing. The Strategic Discipleship Methods and Ideas are divided into six categories, each of which could be a weekly focus for the current emphasis: Bible Reading, Prayer, Workplace & School Outreach, Encouragement, Service, and Fellowship.
Also, please don’t forget about The Discipleship Place website. This site has so many great resources such as: discipleship links, church ministry studies, lay ministry studies, small group curriculum, and denominational wide studies where you can download leader’s guides, power point presentations and more. Make good use of this free material. Make it available to your people. It costs you nothing and it provides another resource of making disciples in the nations.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about any of these updates.

Tom Zile
SDMI Chairman

A letter from Daniel D. Ketchum, Director of Nazarene Missions International regarding the change in the formula for World Evangelism Fund (WEF)
Please read the letter by clicking here.

For a copy of the flyer click here

September 22, 2010

SEE YOU AT THE POLE

It is Biblical for a church to recognize and honor the godly ministers who serve faithfully the flock of God. Paul wrote the following words to the church at Thessalonica:

“Now we ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you. Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work…” (I Thessalonians 5:12-13)

It is clear from scripture that the faithful and dedicated ministers of our churches are worthy of appreciation and honor. Pastor/Staff Appreciation Day provides an excellent opportunity for your church to affirm her love and appreciation for those who are called by God and your church to lead them in fulfilling the Great Commission. Traditionally, the month of October has been designated as Pastor/Staff Appreciation Month. National Clergy Appreciation Day is the second Sunday of October each year.

September 11 – John 1-4 (Kick-Off Quiz and Workshop) Cincinnati Springdale
October 9 – John 1-6 (Cook-out) Tri-County
November 6 – John 1-10 (Kids Against Hunger) (TBA)
November 19-20 – John 1-10 (Tri-State Quiz) Mount Vernon
December 4 – John 1-12 (Senior Recognition Tournaments) Cincinnati Lockland
January 8 – John 1-17 (Tournament of Champions) West Carrollton
February 5 – John 1-21 (District Qualification Round 1, Local Team Championship) Miamisburg
March 5 – All (District Qualification Round 2) Dayton First
March 20 – (Top 20 Quiz Off) Blanchester
May 5-7 – (Regional Championship Quiz) Mt. Vernon/Lakeholm

The Southwestern Ohio District will be gathering together for the Nazarene Youth International (NYI) Convention, Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at the Springdale Church of the Nazarene; Nazarene Missions International (NMI) Convention Wednesday, July 11 and Thursday, July 12; District Assembly beginning Thursday, July 12 -July 13. The Convention will take place at the West Chester Church of the Nazarene, 7951 Tylersville Rd., West Chester, OH 45069.
Presiding General Superintendent will be Dr. Eugenio Duarte.

Bring your Children ages 5-12!

Wednesday, June 15, 2010
Higher Ground Conference and Retreat Center
7:30 PM in the Barn

2010 Global Children’s Missions Offering (VBS)

Millions of kids throughout the world find themselves surviving or living on the streets. Many of them struggle each day for the basic needs of life–food, clothing and shelter. Through the Kids Reaching Kids 2009-2010 Mission Offering, The Hope Project, your kids will have the opportunity to show these children on the streets that they are not forgotten by God.

As children give their nickels, dimes, quarters, and dollars for The Hope Project, children on the streets will have many of these basic holistic needs of life met. In addition, many of them for the first time will also hear and learn how Jesus Christ can make a difference in their lives. They will experience the depths of Jesus’ love.

The Hope Project will provide funds for street children in each of the seven world regions of the Church of the Nazarene. This includes Africa, Asia Pacific, Caribbean, Eurasia, Mexico and Central America, North America, and South America.

Working with the regional coordinators for Connecting a New Generation, The Hope Project will help to fund holistic efforts for children around the globe. In addition, the funds will help these regional coordinators train and equip new workers to reach these children on the streets.

“But the needy will not always be forgotten, nor the hope of the afflicted ever perish (Psalm 9:18, NIV).

Children on the streets will know they have not been forgotten, they will feel the hope that comes from Jesus Christ, and they will have access to the basic needs of live. To get promotional posters and videos go to www.nazarenemedialibrary.org and search for “Hope Project.”

District Children’s Missons Project (VBS)
Medical Clinics and Equipment for Haiti – Send to SWO District Treasurer

51st Southwestern Ohio District NMI Convention
July 14-15
Springdale Church of the Nazarene

Memorial Roll

Please email your pictures for our memorial roll presentation to bryanl@cinci.rr.com. These can often be obtained from the funeral home’s website. Mail pictures to be scanned to Lisa Bryan, 2278 Hale Rd., Wilmington, Ohio 45177.

Mass Choir

Our music Director Deb Crabtree (West Chester Church) is planning a mass choir number for our Wednesday evening service. Please be watching for information on the District’s Team Update newsletter or contact her at crabtree.dj@wccn.cc

Theme Presentation

For our theme presentation on Wednesday night, we will be featuring the outreach ministries of the local churches. We need your pictures and videos to make this happen! Video TAPES: VHS, Mini-DV, DVC-PRO (Sorry, no Hi-8 or 8mm. I have no way of playing them back) Any tapes that are sent can be returned. If someone has a DVD of a video, there is a good chance that we can use that as well. I know some cameras record onto DVDs. IF that is the case, the DVD would need to be finalized before it is sent or it won’t be playable on my machines. Video FILES: Quicktime (.mov, .mp4) Windows Media (.wmv), MPEG-1, MPEG-2. All files should be no smaller than 640×480. Preferred size is 720×480 or 720×486. If someone has a file format other than those listed, there is still a chance I can convert it and use it. They can contact me via e-mail or call my cell: (937)903-6910 with any questions. Still pictures: Just about any format can be used but the most typical are: .jpg, .tiff, .bmp, .png. I would prefer not to have actual photos sent so that we don’t run the risk of losing them. These can all be sent to the church office: West Carrollton Church of the Nazarene, 550 S. Elm St., West Carrollton, OH 45449 Attention: Rob McNally or they can be e-mailed to Rob McNally’s home e-mail address: rmcnally@woh.rr.com

NMI Luncheon

Once again we will have a luncheon catered by Funky’s. Tickets will be available as soon as we get a final cost from the caterer and the luncheon planner!! Reserve your tickets online by July 2 at www.swonaz.org click on “Events” and then “Register”.

Jay Sunberg Featured Speaker

This year we welcome Jay and Teanna Sunberg serving in Bulgaria. They have ministered in Sofia for seven years. Since that time, growth in member ship has gone from 27 to 320 and growth in churches from two to 18. We are looking forward to hearing what God is doing in Bulgaria!

LINKS

Please remember to bring $30 for our LINKS missionaries to the convention. We will have a March to receive the offering during the business session on Thursday.

Centerpieces

Once again we look forward to centerpieces made by our SWO kids. The theme this year is “Making Christlike Disciples in Your Jerusalem.” Please put the centerpieces in the Activity Center where we will be having the luncheon. If the children want them back, they need to be removed immediately following the luncheon.

Target Dayton

Always a highlight of the convention, Target Dayton Choir will be singing. We will be collecting non-perishables for them. Please see list below.

24 pack Coke Products
Self rising flour
Vegetable oil
Baking powder
Sugar
Brown sugar
Bottles of hot sauce
Catsup
Mustard
Salt
Vanilla
Cooking spray (like PAM)
Quick grits – canister size
Napkins
Paper towels
Coffee – French roast
Reading glasses (any prescription)
PLEASE BRING TO CONVENTION!

Changes are coming!

We in the missions business know the importance of flexibility, so limber up, my friends! Here is the first: we are going paper-light. Because of the decrease in the number of churches paying their district dues to NMI, we can no longer justify the cost of printing and mailing. Most of our communication with you is going to be electronic. So, in order to receive your delegate packages, you will need to provide us with one email address per church when you register. You will have the option to get paper copies at cost.

Join us in celebrating 30 wonderful fun-filled years at the Southwestern Ohio District Higher Ground Conference and Retreat Center.
Evangelists: Norman Moore, Dr. Harold B. Graves Sr., Dr. Carlton D. Hansen and Rev. Gary Jones
Music: SWO Churches
Soloist: Amie Weethee
Bible Study: Troy Martin
Collingsworth Family will be singing on Sunday, June 20, 4:30 PM

“Prime Timers Luncheon” on Thursday, June 17, in Ferguson Dining Hall following a 10:30 a.m. morning service in the Graves Life Center. Cost is $6.50 for a nice dinner-sized lunch.

Higher Ground Conference and Retreat Center 3820 Logan Creek Lane, West Harrison, IN 47060

For a copy of the Camp Meeting Poster click here.
For a copy of the Camp Meeting Schedule click here.

Churches of the district will soon be electing officers for the new district assembly church year. Nominating committees are faced with the task of determining qualified candidates, and they are quite reluctant to judge other church members in spiritual and financial matters. Perhaps it would be best to allow candidates to judge their own qualifications in harmony with MANUAL provisions:

F. Church Officers. 39. We direct our local churches to elect as church officers only persons who profess the experience of entire sanctification and whose lives bear public witness to the grace of God that calls us to a holy life; who are in harmony with the doctrines, polity, and practices of the Church of the Nazarene; and who support the local church faithfully in attendance and with tithes and offerings. (113.9-113.10, 127, 145, 146).

The nominating committee could distribute a form to each prospective nominee, giving each individual opportunity for either being considered or gracefully declining. The following suggested form would include, but not exceed, the legal specifications of the MANUAL:

I hereby declare that:

a. I profess the experience of entire sanctification,

b. My life bears public witness to the grace of God that calls me to a holy life,

c. I am in harmony with the doctrines of the Church of the Nazarene,

d. I am in harmony with the polity of the Church of the Nazarene,

e. I am in harmony with the practices of the Church of the Nazarene,

f. I do, and will continue to support this local church faithfully in attendance,

g. I do, and will continue to support this local church faithfully with tithes and offerings.

June 21-26 King’s Domain

All registrations are due by June 14. Camper and Sponsor forms should be mailed to the district office 7943 Tylersville Road, West Chester, OH 45069 c/o Candice Corwin.

Cost $175 for campers
Cost $150 for counselors
Camper registration forms due by June 14
Counselor applications due by May 28.
Housing counselors needed: 34 (14 in guys cabins, 14 in girls cabins, 6 in the dorm)
Worship leaders: Rob and Tyler Walls
Payment information: All individuals are required to make payment to their local church and the church will write NYI one check. Checks are to be made payable to SWO NYI and accompany registration forms.
Any questions can be directed to Candice Corwin at princesscandicepooh@yahoo.com
Housing is on a first come-first served basis. For registration and or counselor forms visit

Monthly Report

District Assembly will be held at Cincinnati Springdale Church of the Nazarene
11177 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati, OH.
July 13-16, 2010
Dr. Jesse Middendorf, General Superintendent will be presiding

Guest Speaker: Friday afternoon will be Rick Rusaw, Senior Pastor of the LifeBridge Christian Church. Rick Rusaw has been senior minister at LifeBridge Christian Church, Longmont, Colorado, for 15 years while church attendance has grown from 700 to about 3,300. As an “externally focused church,” LifeBridge has become connected to the culture of its community by providing volunteer services for a wide variety of agencies. Rick’s new book, Living a Life on Loan (coauthored with Eric Swanson), chronicles the journey a Christian can experience in such service.

District Assembly Poster is available by clicking here.

We have contracted with Drury Inn & Suites, Cincinnati North 2265 East Sharon Road, Cincinnati, OH 45241 (513) 771-5601 to book your room as soon as possible; the Nazarene block rate will be $90.00. We have blocked 35 rooms that are available for you. The cut off date for booking is Monday, June 14, 2010.
Special amenities at no extra cost to you are:
Hot Breakfast (eggs, sausage, biscuits, gravy, Belgian waffles and more)
Free Long Distance
Evening beverages and sancks served daily from 5:30-7:00 PM
High-Speed Internet

SWO Summer Camp

Richardson (West Carrollton) is the SWO District Camp Director for Children’s Camp.

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