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A Few Points of Information:
Monday Emergencies:
Although most of the office staff take Monday as their Sabbath, we now have a superintendent on call every Monday. Simply call the World Outreach Center and Marybeth will contact the superintendent.
Health Insurance Update:
* As many of you know, our pastors group policy had to be terminated as of April 30th. This was due to so many pastors opting for cheaper insurance plans - plus necessary policy changes related to the "Affordable Care Act."
* Our representatives at DiStefano Insurance Services have been actively working with pastors since February and they report that all former participants have coverage.
* We still have other insurance plans including: dental insurance, gap-filler insurance, disability insurance and life insurance available. Contact the WOC for more details.
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LEADERSHIP/MINISTRY DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES!
We're highlighting quality, training & leadership development opportunities being offered at a few local churches.
* May 3, 2014 - East Richland Friends Church, 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
ALONGSIDE COACHING CLINIC is based on the book, "The Ways of the Alongsider" and will be led by author and Regional Dir. for The Navigators Church Discipleship Ministry, Bill Mowry.
Cost of the clinic includes a copy of the book, breakfast and lunch! Participants will learn practical ways to come "alongside." Discipleship making does not always have to be a mentor/student situation. Registration information here, More information about Alongsider can be found at their website: www.alongsider.com
* May 15-16, 2014 - Canton First Friends SPORTS CONFERENCE
"The Sports Conference" - 3 levels of training in one conference!
Conference will cover starting sports ministry, "Ministry to the Bleacher" (ways to minister to the entire family, not just the kids), and much more! Brochures and details available on the EP & E Board webpage.
* August 14-15, 2014 - Willoughby Hills Friends Church
GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT - Willoughby Hills is a Premier Host Site for this powerful simulcast for Christian leaders who want to be better and unleash the full potential of their teams. Details available here.
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Thank you for continuing to Pray...
Spring means transitions for some church leadership. Please be in prayer for these churches with pastoral openings this spring.
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* Penn Friends Church (Michigan District) *
* Raisin Valley Friends (Michigan District)
* Goshen Friends (Western Ohio District)
* Mt. Carmel (Western Ohio District)
* Salem Southeast Friends (Northeastern Ohio District)
* Portsmouth, RI (Colonial District)
(*Penn Friends is a new affiliate, pending delegate approval.)
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Pray, too, for the up-coming Pastors Conference and Men in Missions Retreat.
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| Northeastern Ohio Golfers!
Mark your calendars to attend the Randall A. Neiswanger Memorial Golf Outing at Buck Run Golf Course in
Salem, Ohio Saturday, June 7th - Format- 4 Man Scramble
Registration Deadline May 27th.
Contact Beloit Friends Church for more information.
More details on Facebook. Search for Randall A. Neiswanger Memorial Golf Outing on Facebook.
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Staying connected with Friends, April 23, 2014
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Have you noticed the new look of our Logo?
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| Evangelical Friends around the cross, around the world.
A complete media kit with suggested guidelines, images and fonts are available.
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LET'S MOVE INTO THE DIGITAL AGE... but not leave behind those without digital skills.
Please be sure to print out copies of this newsletter for those without access to a digital copy.
Moving into the
Digital Age... means keeping current with the EFC-ER website.
* Invite your church to go to the website, bookmark it, and sign up for the Weekly Encourager. www.efcer.org
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IT'S NOT TOO LATE!
PASTORS & STAFF
There's still time to register for the Spring Pastors Conference
May 6-9, 2014.
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CONTACT US
World Outreach Center
5350 Broadmoor Cir., NW
Canton, OH 44709
1-800-334-8863
Donna Neff, Editor
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