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How do we raise up the next generation of Friends leaders?
Invest in them early and often! Experiences of Camp and Mission trips offer pivotal moments in the spiritual lives of our young people. Here's a list of this summer's region-wide activities for children and youth. Programs that are carefully planned to inspire our youth.
* June 23-25 Youth Leadership Intensive*
* July 15-18 Youth Aliquippa Adventure*
* July 19-22 FY United*
* Dec. 28-Jan. 1 Friends Summit, San Diego, CA. Details here.
* Please note brochures without links are in production now. Links to more information will be posted with this newsletter when available.
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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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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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| 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 16, 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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Need a Speaker
for your church?
* Todd James,
missionary from Ireland and leader with Church Sports & Recreation Ministry (CSRM), is available to speak in churches May 11-18th for services and small groups.
Contact Julie Jenkins at 1-800-334-8863 to schedule Todd.
* Randy Heckert, chaplain at Malone U.,
is available to preach in churches. Contact Malone at 330-471-8280 to schedule Randy.
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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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