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Luke 5:6 records a miraculous moment when the disciples caught such a large number of fish that their nets began to break. At this Yearly Meeting, we will be challenging EFC-ER delegates and churches to lift their nets expecting miracles.

We hope you will join us starting this weekend, July 21-24, at First Friends Church in Canton, OH. More information is available at www.efcer.org/ym18. You can also watch a livestream of the sessions here.

Pastors, there are a couple spots left to meet with a representative from Cornerstone Capital Advisors on Monday, July 23 at Yearly Meeting to discuss your pension plan.

Advanced sign-up is required to allow the consultants enough time to review your plan. Please sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080c4aaaae2aaafd0-efcer .

We still need volunteers to help with coffee/tea, the dessert reception, and hospitality. Contact Julia McDonald ([email protected]) if you are interested in helping on the hospitality team.

We specifically need a few more drivers to help transport guests to and from the Akron Canton airport and to run errands as needed. Please contact Julie Jenkins ([email protected]) if you are able to help.

You can view other time slots and sign up to help at www.efcer.org/ym18/volunteer .

Do you have a heart for promoting EFC-ER missions in your church? Then join us at Yearly Meeting on Monday, July 23 from 5:00-6:15pm to dialogue over pizza on how EFC-ER can better resource your church in this vital ministry. A donation of $5 requested. Please note: no childcare will be provided during this time.

Please RSVP here by Friday, July 20 so we can make adequate arrangements.

Remember, t his year all meals will be on your own. Meals will not be available at Malone University. Grab some friends and check out some of the local favorites! We have listed some options at www.efcer.org/ym18/meals.

Using the five fingers on your hand, Share Your Faith Workshops from Evangelism Explosion International (EE) introduces a Gospel presentation that’s easy to learn and hard to forget.



Come hear Rev. Art Hallett present the "Share Your Faith" evangelism and discipleship seminar on Saturday, July 21 at 8:30am. We encourage you to come even if you didn't get a chance to RSVP in advance. There will be some extra workbooks on a first come, first served basis.

Rev. Hallett will also be speaking Saturday (July 21) at 6:30pm, Sunday (7/22) during both morning services at  First Friends Church , Canton, and Tuesday (7/24) at 9:00am.

Copies of the memorials will be available at Yearly Meeting in M-121 (next to the EFC-ER office room) at First Friends, Canton. Thank you, Judy Bell and Martha Edwards for coordinating the Memorial Room again this year! 

The special event during the Business Session on Saturday will be a time of celebration that you will not want to miss. We will highlight our Haitian, Hispanic, Nepalese/Bhutanese, Chinese, Central East African, and Taiwanese congregations. Join us for special music, prayer, and the celebration of the inclusion of Kent Chinese Friends Church into full church status in EFC-ER. 

Please join us for evening worship services at First Friends, Canton on Saturday, July 21 and Sunday, July 22. Speakers include Reverend Art Hallett and Dr. Tom Crawford. A dessert reception will be served Sunday evening after the service. You will have the opportunity to visit with our missionaries during this reception.

We will have sessions of Q&A Time with each of the Ministry Teams in separate rooms on Monday, July 23 at 2pm. At 3:00pm and 4:00pm, each of the Ministry Teams will present a workshop related to their area of ministry.



Information about the workshops is available at  www.efcer.org/ym18/workshops .

Pianist, director, musical producer and philanthropist, Dr. Adlan Cruz has demonstrated how the fusion of innate talent, a solid education, strong discipline, and determination can transcend all possible obstacles. Find out more about Adlan Cruz at his  website  or click on the video link to the left.

The concert is free and open to all. We hope you will join us on Monday, July 23 at First Friends, Canton! Doors open at 6:30pm and the concert will begin at 7:00pm.

* July 21-24 - Yearly Meeting 2018 at First Friends Church in Canton, OH. Information available at www.efcer.org/ym18 .

* July 22-27 - Friends Youth United at Camp Muskingum in Carrolton, OH. Download the poster here .

* July 25-27 - Evangelical Friends Headquarters CLOSED.

* July 27-30 - Piedmont District Junior Camp (PDJC) at Indian Cave Youth Camp in Sutherlin, VA. Contact: Zonya Ledyard  276-521-3711

* August 1-3 - National Friends Multiplication Conference at Barclay College.

* September 14-16 - Men's Retreat. Updates will be available at www.meninmissions.org .

* September 28-30 - Southern Women's Missionary Fellowship Retreat. Watch the promo video here . Download the brochure here .

* October 12-14 - Northern Women's Missionary Fellowship Retreat. Save the date! Questions? Contact Megan Condo . Download the brochure here.

* December 28-January 1 - Friends Summit 2018 in Denver, CO. More information available at www.friendssummit.com .