March 15, 2020
NACCC NEWS
The Messenger
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Coronavirus and the NACCC
Michael Chittum, Executive Director
James Waechter, Moderator
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All of us in leadership of the NACCC, like all of you, are aware of and concerned about the developing news related to Covid-19 and its impact on the health and safety of individuals, especially those at elevated risks, and on potential restrictions on travel and meetings that may come.
At this point, the Oak Creek staff, the Moderator and Vice-Moderator, and the Board of Directors and Leadership Council are continuing to monitor developments and to stay in contact with representatives of the various meeting venues for upcoming gatherings.
Currently, no meetings have been cancelled. As we continue to monitor the situations, we will consider factors such as these in making a decision to cancel:
- A government ban on travel
- Quarantine of the Portland Maine area by the State Department of Public Health
- Closure of our host hotels.
In all of our deliberations, we will keep all parties as informed as we are able.
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Happy Life
Children's Home
Julie Robie, Missions Administrator
Kenya – In 2019, Happy Life Children’s Home celebrated its 18th anniversary “Providing the abandoned children of Kenya with a Home or Hope for Adoption”. Highlights include rescuing 73 children and reuniting 39 with family. An additional goal of “Providing quality Christian education to students so that they can impact the World for Christ” saw 408 students in pre-K to 8th grade with 19 teachers. Happy Life also celebrated the first graduating 8th Grade Class. Other ministries and activities include the Jesse Kay Children’s Hospital, the dedication of a new school building and the Juja Farm Campus which is home to 105 school age children. Find them on
Facebook
, their
website
or their
blog
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NACCC Prayer Circle
Shawn Stapleton, CCL Workshop Coordinator
The Center for Congregational Leadership (CCL) and Growth Ministry Council invite you to join us every Monday at 8PM CDT, for an exciting new way to connect with fellow Congregationalists around the globe through a time of prayer.
Each week, leaders will convene a video conference accessible on your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or other electronic device. Whether you’re in Alaska, Alabama, or even Antarctica, as long as you have a way to access the internet, you’ll be able to join in!
To join the prayer circle, just
click here
. You may be prompted to download the Zoom app/software if it’s your first time with Zoom. The app/software is free.
If you have difficulty, or have questions, contact Shawn Stapleton at 727-403-3663 or by
email
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We look forward to praying with you soon!
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2020 Women's Retreat of Central Michigan Association of Congregational Christian Churches & Ministers
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Shared Ministries Fund Giving Deadline:
March 31, 2020
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What is your church doing to commemorate 400 years of Congregationalism in America?
Email us
with your plans and we will highlight member church events over the coming year!
Congregational History Bulletin Inserts
Find them all on our
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ebsite
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The Congregational Library & Archives
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The 2020 Women’s Retreat of the Central Michigan Association of Congregational Christian Churches and Ministers was held on February 21 & 22 at The Lodge at Youth Haven Ranch. Forty-one women from Michigan, Ohio and Indiana attended the overnight event representing fourteen churches. Their speaker, Ellen Harbin, was well received with her presentation on Firm Faith (
If you are not firm in faith, you will not be firm at all. Isiah 7:9
). Meals were provided by Horton Congregational (Horton, MI), Mayflower Congregational (Lansing, MI) and Olivet Congregational (Olivet, MI).
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Submissions for the April issue are due by March 25, 2020
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National Association of Congregational Christian Churches
8473 S. Howell Avenue, P.O. Box 288
Oak Creek, WI 53154
800-262-1620 ext. 1610
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