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Soccer camp builds connections
By Dave Maurer Pastor, Bethel Mennonite During the evenings of July 27-30, 2015, Bethel Mennonite Church in West Liberty, Ohio, hosted its fifth annual soccer camp for the community. The camp, which took place from 6 to 8 p.m. each day, was done in partnership with the West Liberty Soccer Association, which helped the congregation get the word out about…
Sisters to share at OMW Retreat
“Where’s the Pause Button? Making Space for God in Every- day Life” will be the theme of the Ohio Mennonite Women’s Retreat Sept. 18-20 at Camp Luz in Kidron. In our busy lives, sometimes finding time to connect with God can feel like just one more thing on a long “to do” list. And when we do carve out some…
New pastors learn about Conference
Five of the new pastors serving Ohio Conference congregations, along with their spouses, took part in the New Pastor Orientation June 7-8. Sixteen new pastors and their spouses were invited, but only five couples were able to participate. The two-day orientation began with an overnight stay at the Comfort Inn in Berlin. Following breakfast the next morning, Regional Pastor Ralph…
Leadership Team plans for transition
The Ohio Conference Leadership Team is making plans for a transition in Conference staffing. On June 21 Regional Pastor Wanda Stopher informed the Leadership Team that she is a candidate for the role of lead pastor of First Mennonite Church in Bluffton. She anticipates ending her work with Ohio Conference effective Aug. 31, 2015. In recognition of Wanda’s resignation and…