Special Prayer Need

Please pray for Happy Corner

Happy Corner Church sustained damage Thursday, January 19, when a car was driven through the main entrance of the church and into the sanctuary. They are temporarily holding worship services in their gymnasium. As they …Read More

Woodland Altars/Outdoor Ministries Info

Sponsor a Counselor Program

Summer church camp is a wonderful opportunity for kids to experience God while learning more about being a follower of Jesus and the scriptures. Woodland Altars staffs one Christian counselor for every five kids who attend …Read More

Woodland Altars/Outdoor Ministries Listening Sessions

District Conference delegates approved a committee to conduct a series of listening and discernment sessions in order to get a better picture of the vision people in the district have for the on-going ministries of Woodland …Read More

Shoes of A Fisherman Conference

Saturday, March 17, 2012

Shoes of a Fisherman

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

This event is designed to bring folks who may be considering pastoral ministry. Read More

Southern Ohio Disaster Ministries

News and Updates

Saturday, January 28, 2012

Wood Cutting

9:00 am

We will meet at Heritage Lodge at 9:00 AM. Please RSVP so we can prepare meals. Read More

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Pancake Papa's Pancake Breakfast

7:45 am – 10:00 am

Join the Mill Ridge Village's very own, Pancake Papas! Home-made special ... Read More

Sunday, February 12, 2012
Friday, February 17, 2012

Men's Retreat

Friday, February 17, 2012 at 12:00 pm – Sunday, February 19, 2012 at 1:00 pm

Download a brochure   Read More

Saturday, February 25, 2012

Wood Cutting

9:00 am

We will meet at Heritage Lodge at 9:00 AM. Please RSVP so that we can provide meals. Read More

Sunday, February 26, 2012

Grant Writers needed

We are looking for folks those who may be able to help with Resource Development Commission locate and write grant proposals.  There are a variety of grants available to enhance both congregational and district …Read More

Prayer and Praise

Prayer for Lower Miami

posted by: Lower Miami Church of he Brethren on 1/5/2012

Several people in the congregation have serious, chronic health conditions and a few people out of work, which is a deep concern. Read More

Prayer for District Congregations

posted by: on 10/6/2011

Many issues and situations continue to face us as we minister in our respective locations. Some congregations are working at their budgets for next year and faced some difficult decision. There continue to be some health issues facing various... Read More

David Shetler (District Executive)

937-475-6377
DShetler@brethren.org

Mary Boone (Administrative Assistant)

937-203-5254
sodcob@brethren.org

Mailing Address

Southern Ohio District Church of the Brethren

2293 Gauby Rd.
New Madison, OH   45346

God is moving in our midst. Will you listen anew and afresh to the Spirit-- living out the love of Jesus for each of us; finding your place in carrying out the mission to which God is calling you? Together we are greater than the sum of our parts and with the Spirit of God moving, energizing, and inspiring, great, marvelous, and wonderful things will be accomplished. We are in this together, we are God's church known as the Church of the Brethren in Southern Ohio and Kentucky . . . the church with over 50 meeting places throughout this region with more meeting places to come. 

 

January District Board Meeting Highlights

Francis Ford Coppola, a famous movie director, was once asked, “How do you make a really great movie?” He responded, “The way to make a really great movie is to get everyone involved making the same movie.” At our January meeting, Dave Shetler, our District Executive, asked the District Board, “If we were making a movie, what would it look like?” What kind of “movie” could we all work together to make?

A second question Dave presented was, “What are our assets?” and thirdly, “Why do we need a strong district?” As we discussed the answer to the third question, the answers to the other questions became more obvious. So, why do we need a strong district?  Read more . . .

Blessings for the Journey


Reflections from our District Executive

A Call to Reconciliation from Thom M. Shuman of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).


Will this year be a time of new life, new ways for us - or will we continue to live the same old way? Let us confess to our God our failures, as well as our hopes, as we begin this year.

Unison Prayer of Confession

We admit that we always find the time to fill our stomachs, God of every moment, but not our souls. We spend hours watching television, but not the wonders of your creation. We arrange outings with our friends, yet ignore your invitation to sit and talk.  We make resolutions to change every aspect of our lives, except for that which pertains to you.

Forgive us, God of Glory, and make us new.  In the moments to come this year, remind us that if there is a time for everything, than we do have those moments for grace, for hope, for joy, for a relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.


Assurance of Pardon --

It's over - last year is gone. Our words, our thoughts, our deeds are in the past. Today, we begin anew. Today, and every day, God offers us life and hope.

Here, now, forever - we are forgiven and healed. This year, let us live as such people. Thanks be to God. Amen.

Blessings for the journey!


Dave Shetler
District Executive
Southern Ohio District Church of the Brethren

 

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