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Forgetfulness

“How much longer will you forget me, Lord? Forever? How much longer will you hide yourself from me? How long must I endure trouble? How long will sorrow fill my heart day and night? How long will my enemies triumph over me?  (Psalm 13:1,2)

Forgetfulness! I sometimes think that this has become my area of expertise. I get my exercise retracing my steps in hopes of discovering “Why did I come in here in the first place?” I’ve searched high and low for my car keys, only to find them in my hand! When I was teaching, I lived in fear that some day I’d be working contentedly in my office and forget to go teach a class. Since it appears that this trait is not going away, I’ve achieved some measure of acceptance. I am forgetful – after all, that’s why God made planners, phone calendars, and Post-It notes.

In Psalm 13, it may be somewhat surprising to us to read that David, whom we picture as one of the strong, faithful, Godly Old Testament characters, feared that God had forgotten him. It may be all right for me to be forgetful, but God? Does our God have occasional “senior moments?” Of course not. While it may be natural for us to attribute human characteristics, both virtuous traits and less worthy ones, to God, ultimately we know, as David knew, that God has not forgotten us. May we continue to trust in God’s unfailing love.

Oh Holy, Faithful God,

Like David, we have our “down” days. We pray for forgetfulness: help us forget our sorrows, our troubles, our own day-to-day disappointments. But let us never forget the source of our hope, for we trust that You never forget us. We praise You for Your faithfulness. Amen

Rev. Dr. Bobbie Yellott

Associate Regional Minister (Louisiana)

Disciples Women's Retreat 2024

September 6-8, 2024

Vines Center

1 Four H Way

Little Rock, Arkansas72223

The Registration for the 2024 GRRDW Fall Retreat is OPEN! Please register by August 21 to get a retreat T-Shirt and receive the ‘early bird discount’ of $25.00. If you are in the local area, you can register to attend without having a room. The registration costs cover your meals and the costs of programming, materials, and facility usage. We hope to see you there!

At the 135th Annual MCMC, Rev. Ronny Nowell facilitated a workshop on Disaster Preparedness. The event was well attended, and participants left with practical tools and strategies to help safeguard their congregations and communities.

Wednesday, July 24, the Bailey Institute hosted the annual Healthy Boundaries training for Clergy. The training was facilitated by Rev. Dr. Odette Woods, who led insightful discussions and interactive sessions on critical topics such as establishing and maintaining clear boundaries and effectively managing congregational relationships. About 30 participants actively engaged in these sessions, eager to improve their understanding and practice of healthy boundaries within their ministries.

This past Sunday, Bethel CC in North Carrollton, MS, honored women at their Annual Women's Day.

CLERGY TRAINING

The Great River Region usually offers Anti-Racism/Pro-Reconciliation and Healthy Boundaries once each year.

Alternate dates are offered by other regions from time to time.

A minimum five-hour training is required for Standing purposes.

Both, Anti-Racism/Pro-Reconciliation and Healthy Boundaries are required every five years

for Clergy Standing.

If your last training was in 2019 or before,

You will need to register for these.

Facilitator

Rev. Dr. Dietra Wise Baker

ONLINE ONLY EVENT

AUGUST 10, 2024

9AM-3PM

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

• Global Ministries has two positions open - Grant Writer Program Associate and Global Relations Minister, Latin America and the Caribbean. Learn more here.

• The Christian Church Foundation is hiring a Vice President for the Southeast Zone. Learn More

•  FCC, Rogers is searching for an Associate Pastor. Contact the Regional Office for more information.

Information for congregational delegates and registration coming soon.

Disciples Men's Retreat 2024

Men's Retreat

September 20-21, 2024

First Christian Church

14411 Taylor Loop Road

Little Rock, AR 72223

Pension Fund of the Christian Church

The Gathering: A Retreat for Clergy 

GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2025

SAVE THE DATE

Care for God's creation by “going green”

Disciples Church Extension Fund provides green loans of up to $150,000 to congregations who are interested in improving operations that contribute to a more energy-efficient building. If your community of faith wants to upgrade or install a new air conditioning system while protecting the planet, contact your regional Building and Capital Services Advisor, James Michel, at 317.635.6500 Ext. 2535 or jmichel@disciplescef.org.

Below are the congregations engaged in a search process to call a new pastor:

• FCC Rogers, AR, Associate Pastor
• FCC Bossier City, LA
• FCC Mammoth Spring, AR
• FCC Stuttgart, AR
• Grace Point Christian Fellowship, Lake Charles, LA

* For information regarding church positions, please contact the Regional Office.

Clergy Fellowship Opportunity

• Central Arkansas Clergy- Every 4th Monday @ 11:30 a.m.
• Northwest Arkansas Clergy- Every 3rd Wednesday
• Brown Bag Clergy Zoom Call- August 28, 2024 at 11:30 a.m.

Co-directors of Disciples Men, Greg Alexander and Alex Ruth, are excited to announce the first online men's group for Disciples Men.

"Pathway to Blessing" will be held on Zoom beginning September 10, from 8-9 PM (ET). 

Each week, participants will examine biblical and historical models of masculinity and integrate them into our lives today. 

Space in "Pathway to Blessing" is limited, so sign up today!

• Anti-Racism/ Pro-Reconciliation Zoom training - August 10, 9AM-3PM
• DW Fall Retreat - September 6-8 The Vine Center, Little Rock, AR
• DM Retreat- September 20-21 FCC, Little Rock, AR
• Regional Assembly- November 1-3 First Christian Church, Baton Rouge
• Fall Fandango- November 15-17 Camp Couchdale