| | | | | E-Newsletter of the Ohio Conference of Seventh-day Adventists | February 2012
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| | | | | | | | | | | Charitable Giving How Planned Giving Can Help Your Church Grow Heidi Shoemaker "I would like to help my church, but isn't my estate too small to really help?" This is the sort of question Harry Straub, Planned Giving Director for the Ohio Conference, receives on a regular basis. His response? "No. Everyone needs a will, no matter how big the estate." Many people are often unaware of the free services provided by their conference. In Ohio, the Planned Giving department offers free to its constituents POAs (Power of Attorney) for healthcare, durable POAs for assets, and will preparations which are important for members of any age. Wills allow families with children under 18 to name their own guardians for their children, rather than the courts. "Children can be raised as the parents desire, not how others desire," said Straub. Wills also offer peace of mind for the children or parents of the deceased. One adult daughter recently expressed to Straub "I want to thank you for the work you do. I can't imagine having settled my mother's estate without having the proper legal paperwork taken care of. You have been a blessing to many." According to statistics, only 30% of the nation has a will; a recent survey showed 43% of Ohio constituents have a will, well above the national average. "This is a good start, but we have a long way to go," said Straub. (click here to read full article) |
Town Hall Meetings Scheduled
The schedule for our 2012 Area Town Hall Meetings, below.
All meetings are from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm.
April 10: Toledo First Church, 4909 W Sylvania Ave, Toledo OH 43623-3355 April 12: Akron First Church, 655 E Waterloo Rd, Akron OH 44306-3934 April 17: Lakewood Church, 1382 Arthur Ave, Lakewood OH 44107-2435 April 19: Kettering Church, 3939 Stonebridge Rd, Kettering OH 45419-1135 April 24: Columbus Eastwood Church, 6400 S Sunbury Rd, Westerville OH 43081-9567 April 26: Chillicothe Church, 510 Metzger Ave, Chillicothe OH 45601-1537
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Experience the largest gathering of Ohio Adventists for the year!
September 22, 2012
Roberts Centre, Wilmington, Ohio
Featuring Elizabeth Talbot, and special musical guests Grace Notes
Hear one of the most compelling voices within the Adventist Church tell the story of the carpenter's Son from Nazareth as if you were hearing it for the first time!
Revel in the message of the Gospel of Luke, where the common response to the revelation of the good news is to praise God!
Like the shepherds on the hills of Bethlehem, trade your doubts, fears, and uncertainties for the MEGA JOY OF THE REDEEMED HEART!
Program Features:
- Inspirational praise and worship music
- Four inspiring sessions on the Gospel of Luke, between 10:00 am, and 5:00 pm
- A gift copy of Elizabeth Talbot's book, Luke: Salvation for All
- Dynamic age-appropriate programs for children
- This program will have strong appeal to your friends and family who are not Adventists
- Free luncheon for all registered attendees*
*Register for your free lunch online at www.ohioadventist.org after March 1, or call 740.397.4665, ext 111. |
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