09:09:30 From Doug King (TMC) : doug king 09:09:33 From Vickie Yoder : Approve last years minutes. Vickie 09:09:35 From Alex Dye : I move to approve 09:09:37 From Jeff Hochstetler : I motion to approve last year's minutes 09:09:43 From Jeff Hochstetler : I second 09:09:46 From kennethsims : I second the motion. 09:09:48 From Dan Hooley : second 09:09:57 From Alysa Short, OC : Minutes affirmation https://forms.gle/QZCCQf2dETtVpqE56 09:10:01 From Kyra Keeler : second 09:10:48 From Beulah Steiner : affirm 09:10:53 From Marian Wenger : Affirm 09:10:57 From Barry, Lynne Kauffman - Martins Menn. : affirm 09:11:02 From Beulah Steiner : affirm 09:12:35 From LaVerne : affirm 09:13:38 From Alysa Short, OC : Breakout Room Introductions Please share the following with your breakout groups: Name Church/Agency and role Explain your object 09:27:42 From Paula Snyder Belousek : Welcome/Welcome back/congratulations on your new positions! 09:35:32 From Alysa Short, OC : GDM nomination form https://forms.gle/Zumvu6tLtCBgTu877 09:35:58 From Jeff Hochstetler : I make a motion to present the discernment slate for affirmation. 09:36:11 From Nathanael Hofstetter Ressler : I second 09:36:19 From Alysa Short, OC : GDM vote https://forms.gle/KMYjvMNekjo2hDwH8 09:37:05 From LaVerne : affirm 09:37:14 From Barbara Martin : affirm 09:37:37 From Gretchen : affirm 09:37:45 From Beulah Steiner : yes 09:38:06 From Marian Wenger : affirm 09:38:26 From Alysa Short, OC : GDM vote https://forms.gle/KMYjvMNekjo2hDwH8 09:38:27 From Eldina : affirm 09:39:49 From Keith Lyndaker Schlabach : Form not loading. I affirm all. 09:40:11 From Terry : Is Lynn 09:47:22 From Ohio Conference ACA to Terry King, Central, Archbold(Direct Message) : Terry, Lynn said you are hearing things when he is active. I"m not hearing it, can you describe it? 09:48:23 From Terry King, Central, Archbold to Ohio Conference ACA(Direct Message) : I am not hearing any static or other noise, Lynn. 09:48:35 From Bryan & Ann Leaman : Spending plan link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14qr4b0jQuTAX9ZzUUrIdnRl3v2TMAQ-W/view?usp=sharing 09:49:06 From Jeff Hochstetler : Can lay leadership apply to use dollars for continuing education form Ohio Conference? 09:51:37 From Alan Kauffman : I’d like to see $ available for lay leaders in the future 09:54:14 From Thomas Dunn, Crown Hill Mennonite : very low audio on my end 09:54:15 From Jeff Hochstetler : the sound is really soft 09:54:29 From Louisa Erb : no sound 09:54:53 From Jeff Hochstetler : it's getting better. Thanks! 09:55:10 From Christine : I just had to turn my volume all the way up 10:00:28 From Jared Chase - Sharon Mennonite : Great Wisdom David! Thanks for sharing! 10:01:47 From Paula Snyder Belousek : Where are the snacks? 10:02:02 From Conrad Yoder - Millersburg : In the kitchen 10:13:41 From Keith Lyndaker Schlabach : no calorie, virtual. delish! 10:18:58 From Paula Snyder Belousek : Preach! 10:20:53 From Dan Hooley : Amen! 10:22:52 From marilyn : Thank YOU, Vickie!! 10:23:45 From Haroldo : Thanks sister. Blessings!! 10:28:26 From Ohio Conference ACA to Vikki Pruitte-Sorrells--FOE(Direct Message) : Hi, the music will be done in 30 seconds. Just a heads up. I'll switch to you at that time. 10:29:01 From Alex Dye : amen! 10:30:27 From marilyn : The flowered backround is praise, life, celebration! Wow, how art can minister, too! 10:35:35 From Haroldo : are they from the church in Akron? 10:36:40 From marilyn : yes, the Congolese Church. Several were at the Ohio conference at Central several years ago. 10:38:23 From Sue Short : Love it! 10:39:35 From Ramon Lianez : Praises to God! I love their joy and abandonment to worship! 10:40:04 From Haroldo : They looked familiar to me! 10:41:04 From Terry : Awesome!!! Contagious Joy! Thanks for sharing. 10:41:21 From Haroldo : men 10:41:44 From Haroldo : Amen 10:43:50 From Thomas Dunn, Crown Hill Mennonite : Did the "Girl Named Tom" have ties to Ohio Conference? 10:44:09 From Terry King, Central, Archbold : They are from Zion Mennonite, Archbol. siblings 10:44:16 From Terry King, Central, Archbold : Archbold 10:44:44 From Thomas Dunn, Crown Hill Mennonite : Thanks! 10:46:46 From Sue Short : The first song, "Welcome Holy Spirit" was a song they recorded for us (at Zion) to use during communion. We love them! 10:58:46 From Christine Yoder : I think the Happy Hollow Gift Shop is a very noteable place in Moundridge! My favorite place to visit! 11:13:40 From jroth : Thrift Store in Archbold, check.... 11:17:13 From Alysa Short, OC : Offering Link and Information: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=MB8TSXDB5AVVG Ohio Conference PO Box 210 Kidron OH 44636 11:19:05 From Terry King, Central, Archbold : This song was written by their father, Chris Leichty (also Zion; Archbold). 11:20:45 From Ramon Lianez : God bless them and their parents for utilizing their gifts to bless us all! 11:21:19 From Ramon Lianez : AMEN! 11:21:29 From Paula Snyder Belousek : Are these folks from Cleveland Heights? 11:22:03 From Vikki Pruitte-Sorrells--FOE : Lee Heights Praise Team 11:22:36 From Ramon Lianez : Thank you brother and sisters for singing and leading us in praising our God! 11:23:17 From Paula Snyder Belousek : amen 11:23:25 From Alex Dye : Amen! 11:23:26 From Wes Graber : Amen!! 11:23:26 From kennethsims : Amen 11:23:26 From marilyn : Wonderful! We need more of this celebrative joy 11:23:42 From Haroldo : Thank you!! 11:23:48 From Thomas Dunn, Crown Hill Mennonite : Thank you! 11:24:17 From Janice Hershberger : beautiful 11:25:39 From Janice Hershberger : Beautiful worship music from all these groups!! So blessed! Thank you to them and to Brad for great sermon. 11:26:56 From Jeff Hochstetler - Berlin : Thank you everyone for this morning's worship 11:56:47 From Ken Neuenschwander : It would really be nice to have a link to Brad's message separate from the entire conference. 12:14:24 From Lucas Johnson : I have enjoyed getting ideas for a rural context. Brad was a great choice for speaker at this years missional conference. 12:17:18 From Terry King, Central, Archbold to Ohio Conference ACA(Direct Message) : Lynn, I need "none of the above". 12:17:26 From marilyn : My submit button isn't working 12:17:36 From Ohio Conference ACA to Terry King, Central, Archbold(Direct Message) : That wasn't an option I was provided.... 12:17:39 From Thomas Dunn, Crown Hill Mennonite : mine didn't submit either 12:17:44 From Terry King, Central, Archbold to Ohio Conference ACA(Direct Message) : Submit is not active unless all questions have an answer. 12:18:06 From Lyle Troyer : Scroll to the bottom 12:18:08 From Thomas Dunn, Crown Hill Mennonite : Marilyn, I guess that makes us the "I can't quite work this thing" zoomers 12:19:06 From Galen & Erika : As long as it is SWEET Tea! 12:19:52 From Mary : Ha! I agree. 12:26:32 From Alysa Short, OC : Leadership Development Information: https://ohiomennoniteconference.org/resources/leadership-development/ 12:46:51 From Alysa Short, OC : Membership Guidelines Breakout Room Discussion What feedback do you have for the Ohio Conference Leadership Team specifically regarding the proposed path forward: 1. Continuing to clarify Ohio Conference identity, mission, purpose and future vision? 2. Discerning together what denominational affiliation means? Please have someone from your group take notes and forward them to Judy King at the Ohio Conference office at ohmc@zoominternet.net later today or within the next couple of days. 12:47:27 From Jeff Hochstetler - Berlin to Ohio Conference ACA(Direct Message) : I'm no longer in table 6 12:59:22 From Paula Snyder Belousek : Breakout Room 21--affirms the path outlined by the LT 12:59:25 From Rebecca Kauffman : Can you clarify: Does question #2 mean discerning affiliation w/ MC USA specifically? Or with any denomination? 12:59:39 From jroth : What is our purpose, What brings life, not conflict. 13:00:23 From Ramon Lianez : Great break out time! We played well in our part of the sandbox, even in areas of disagreement. Would have liked more time for the group. 13:00:59 From Lucas Johnson : I would love for someone who has strong ties with MCUSA to express the benefit of being affiliated with a denomination. I clearly see the benefit of conference from personal experience. 13:02:00 From Jacob Dodson : There is hope in the relational capital and trust that has been built up with God’s help in Ohio Conference over the past several years. May this be a help to us during this time of discernment. 13:02:26 From Bill Seymour : Mission Network offers amazing people and resources -- they are MCUSA mission arm 13:02:33 From marilyn : I wonder whether our conference could use a good mediator/s to help us figure this out. 13:02:36 From Rebecca Kauffman : Lucas' question could be one for discussion and sharing in the coming year. 13:02:37 From Lucas Johnson : THank you 13:02:38 From Jeff Hochstetler - Berlin : This was the first time any of us have discussed this proposal. We all agree we need to define and focus on Ohio Conference's mission and vision. We need a lot more time to discuss - this current time was inadequate. 13:02:40 From Jared Chase - Sharon Mennonite : In full transparency, the relationships that Sarah and I have developed at the Denominational level over the years would be missed. 13:02:41 From Cliff Brubaker : How will we, OMC, keep the issues (and emottions) around same-sex marriage from overtaking our life as a conference? 13:02:43 From Lucas Johnson : I do love MMN 13:02:44 From Bill Seymour : Insurance for clergy and employees 13:02:54 From marion beyeler : Group 5 generally were affirmative of OC reviewing, discerning, clarifying in person, even though it takes energy and resources 13:03:00 From Jacob Dodson : In our breakout room Doug Zehr asked: “Did we update the conference vision statement yet?” He thinks that the work done in this area has been helpful for the conference and is valuable for the future. It will also be helpful to see how this work is embraced by the delegates and the conference. 13:03:49 From Shawn Hilliard : We don’t come to our affiliations ex-nihilo. We have a past, a story, and identity that is formed by relationships and shared journey. 13:04:25 From Thomas Dunn, Crown Hill Mennonite : It seems that MCUSA has stated that each conference should function autonomously.  Has Ohio Conference's posture and/or documentation reciprocated this movement? 13:04:54 From Jared Chase - Sharon Mennonite : Well Said Shawn! 13:05:49 From Dean : Is not the Ohio Conf. identity important as reflected within the MC USA identity worthy of maintaining affiliation? 13:05:56 From jroth : So MCUSA has taken on the old Gen Conference polity? 13:06:17 From Lucas Johnson : I appreciate the input to my question everyone. I= 13:06:47 From Ramon Lianez : Thank you Shawn. I do not take history as a unimportant.... however, we should not limit change and transition for the sake of it. JEws became Christians 13:08:19 From Paula Snyder Belousek : MC USA is a hybrid of two polities--the two denominations that merged. 13:09:51 From Thomas Dunn, Crown Hill Mennonite : filmed in Jacob Dodson's throneroom =) 13:10:15 From Jacob Dodson : Lol! :-) 13:10:33 From Paula Snyder Belousek : Looks like the Amish panel of preachers! 13:11:27 From Daniel King : Mostly black beards. :) 13:12:46 From Haroldo : I'M GLAD YOU CANNOT SEE THE COLOR OF MY SHOES!!! 13:15:04 From Barbara Martin : Recommend reading The Color of Compromise by Jemar Tisby 13:16:22 From Haroldo : An interfaith group of pastors in Orrville are doing a study in this book 13:16:37 From Rebecca Kauffman : The last comment in that video was spot on and so important. 13:16:40 From Thomas Dunn, Crown Hill Mennonite : Tisby's book is great! Recommend as well. 13:17:08 From Sue Short : How do we access these videos? 13:17:59 From Mel and Dottie : It might be helpful to let people know how to access the videos mentioned in the missional story if they are available. 13:25:03 From Nathan Beachy : Another book that I have found helpful is by Pastor Daniel Hill entitled "White Awake: An honest look at what it means to be white. 13:26:34 From kennethsims : The Color of Compromise by Jemar Tisby is an excellent resource. Our Diversity and Inclusion Team at Everence has been using this reading to help focus our discussions. 13:31:45 From Christine Yoder : Actually I'm an audiobook person! 13:31:57 From Keith Lyndaker Schlabach : infinite chocolate forever..... 13:32:07 From Daniel King : Can't have both unlimited coffee and chocolate? Hard call ! 13:32:10 From Paula Snyder Belousek : White Awake is very good--as is his follow up book, White Lies 13:32:10 From Shawn Hilliard : What is this word “vacation” 13:32:11 From jroth : the last two questions are unanswerable! 13:32:13 From Ramon Lianez : There should also be a "Country" vacation like Alaska! =) 13:32:21 From Paula Vasichko - Oak Grove Smithville : I agree Ramon 13:32:22 From Sue Short : Infinite DARK chocolate forever! 13:32:28 From Doug King (TMC) : our family enjoys nature vacations 13:32:31 From Thomas Dunn, Crown Hill Mennonite : Mountains over city or beach. 13:32:35 From Ramon Lianez : Thanks PAula! 13:32:44 From Lucas Johnson : Agreed Thomas Dunn 13:32:46 From Keith Lyndaker Schlabach : staycation 13:32:48 From Ramon Lianez : Awesome Thomas! 13:32:52 From Mel and Dottie : Our vacation this summer will include both beach and big city. 13:33:01 From Daniel King : "Some beach, somewhere" 13:33:03 From Dan Hooley : How do you drive a Mennonite crazy? Ask them to answer unanswerable questions. 13:33:12 From Ramon Lianez : LOLOLOL! Daniel! 13:33:21 From Bryan & Ann Leaman : Keith, it sounds like this last year has been right up your alley 13:33:52 From Christine Yoder : Our vacations usually take us to Moundridge KS to visit our daughter and family! 13:34:01 From Jacob Dodson : Below are the links for the Series on Solidarity videos. The study guide is attached. Part 1: What is Racism?: https://youtu.be/62bkzIo0uvc Part 2: Microaggression: https://youtu.be/1Jj-Tsrv2Ps Part 3: Privilege: https://youtu.be/6cb_10nxQMc Part 4: Racism Among Us: https://youtu.be/KoK65F8Fv44 Part 5: Black Lives Matter: https://youtu.be/p8uAyWAnAQA Part 6: Hope: https://youtu.be/rMagFjgMsF8 13:34:21 From Lucas Johnson : Thank you Jacob 13:34:41 From Jacob Dodson : The series on solidarity videos are meant to be a discussion starter and not something to share on social media. 13:36:18 From Alysa Short, OC : Peacemail link: https://us1.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=97f16d9c230780d6354d01572&id=a9e5b91c91 13:38:47 From Alysa Short, OC : Missional Story Breakout Room 1) What did you hear that got you really excited? 2) What did you hear that triggered an idea that you can use in your setting? 3) What did you hear that causes concerns in your setting? Please have someone from your group take notes and forward them to Judy King at the Ohio Conference office at ohmc@zoominternet.net later today or within the next couple of days. 13:50:17 From Ken Gruenhagen : I'll second it 13:50:25 From LaVerne : second 13:50:28 From Alysa Short, OC : Spending Plan vote https://forms.gle/ZWWhhvYSL9zcZm559 13:50:44 From LaVerne : affirm 13:51:23 From Barbara Martin : afffirm 13:51:38 From Dean : Clarification: MDT grants are to serve the mission of a congregation which may not assist in individual study. 13:51:42 From Marian Wenger : affirm 13:52:39 From Ramon Lianez : It will be AWESOME!!!!! 13:52:49 From Alex Dye : Live, laugh, love? 13:52:52 From Keith Lyndaker Schlabach : WOOWOO! 13:53:05 From Ramon Lianez : WWWWWWOOOOOHO! 13:53:39 From jroth : Pastors seem pretty excited! 13:54:28 From judy : Here is the link to the workshop descriptions and signups: https://ohiomennoniteconference.org/2021/02/ohio-conference-to-offer-free-online-workshops/ 13:57:56 From Paula Snyder Belousek : Jewel!! 13:58:08 From Bryan & Ann Leaman : Hi, Jewel! 13:58:25 From Alex Dye : 2 conferences in one day, you are a saint! 13:58:58 From Ramon Lianez : Jewel is AWESOME! 13:59:28 From marilyn : Agree, Ramon! 13:59:50 From Jeff Hochstetler - Berlin : Thanks Jewell! 14:01:09 From Darrin Snyder Belousek : Congratulations, Jeremy! 14:01:17 From Jeff Hochstetler - Berlin : Congratulations! 14:01:29 From Lynn Miller : Congrulations! 14:01:33 From Bill Seymour : Congratulations!!!! 14:01:48 From Wes Graber : Congratulations!! 14:02:05 From Haroldo : Congrats Jeremy!! 14:02:13 From Ken Sims : Congratulations Jeremy! 14:02:51 From Paula Snyder Belousek : Wahoo!! Congratulations 14:03:28 From Thomas Dunn, Crown Hill Mennonite : Well done Jeremy & Jacob! 14:03:56 From Wes Graber : Way to go, Jacob! 14:05:58 From Haroldo : Thanks Jacob!! 14:10:26 From Alysa Short, OC : If you would have interest in helping to plan Engaging Mission 2022, or if you have the name of someone who may be, PLEASE contact me at alysashort@gmail.com 14:16:50 From Daniel King : THANK YOU, SO MUCH, TO EVERYONE WHO PUT TOGETHER THIS EXCELLENT ACA ! 14:17:20 From Alan Kauffman : 👏🏼👏🏼 14:17:32 From Mel and Dottie : Great job, everyone! 14:17:38 From Thomas Dunn, Crown Hill Mennonite : Thanks all!! 14:17:45 From Haroldo : Thanks so much to everyone involved in the planning of this conference!!! 14:17:47 From Vickie Yoder : Great job!, very thorough and enjoyable! 14:17:54 From Shawn Hilliard : Well done. 14:17:54 From Conrad Yoder - Millersburg : Great job on the tech work! 14:17:54 From Matthew W. : Thanks to everyone planning! 14:28:36 From Barbara Martin : Thanks to all who participated. 14:30:51 From Paula Snyder Belousek : Thank you, Lynn! 14:30:52 From Ken Sims : Thank you Lynn! 14:30:56 From Lucas Johnson : You have done a fantastic job Lynn 14:31:00 From Sue Short : Thank you, Lynn! You are appreciated. 14:31:01 From Jeff Hochstetler - Berlin : Thank you, Lynn! I appreciate the good work you've done. 14:31:10 From Daniel King : Thank you, Lynn. 14:31:16 From Barry, Lynne Kauffman - Martins Menn. : than 14:31:19 From Thomas Dunn, Crown Hill Mennonite : Thank you Lynn and Dean for your leadership on the Leadership Team 14:31:21 From Doug King (TMC) : thank you Lynn...well done! 14:31:22 From Darrin Snyder Belousek : Thanks, Lynn--God bless! 14:31:52 From Janice Hershberger : good job Lynn thank you 14:31:54 From Alysa Short, OC : ACA evaluation https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSerhVKK9biavBuJmUOph4EF-ZorTI8BbxxgFhTJrpWd8_W_2g/viewform?usp=sf_link 14:32:04 From Tony Doehrmann : Blessings Lynn! 14:36:10 From Lyle Troyer : Dean Falb, 14:36:45 From Lyle Troyer : Dean Falb Thank you for your leadership !