August 14, 2019
Yearly Meeting 2019 Survey and Lost & Found
We would love to hear what you thought of Yearly Meeting 2019! Your input is valued as it helps us plan for next year. Please take a few minutes to fill out the online survey by August 21. You are welcome to complete the online version too if you filled out the paper survey.

Lost & Found : Gray scarf, gray umbrella, eyeglasses, and paperback Bible. Contact Julie Jenkins if you misplaced any of these items at Yearly Meeting.
Christian Law Association
Dr. David C. Gibbs, Jr. of the Christian Law Association presented an informative seminar on Saturday, July 20 at Yearly Meeting. Pastors and churches can access the free services of the Christian Law Association by contacting them at 1-888-252-1969. Find out more information at www.christianlaw.org .
EFC-ER Missionaries Available to Speak
Voicu and Ana Marian , EFC-ER missionaries to Romania, will be in EFC-ER for the next few weeks. If you would like to schedule them in your Sunday church service, home Bible study, or Wednesday night service, please contact Julie Jenkins for available dates. You can learn more about the mission work of the Marians here .
Arun Massey is available to speak on September 1. Please contact Julie Jenkins to schedule. You can learn more about the Masseys' ministry here.
New Ministry Opportunities In Our Churches
Lead Pastor
Alliance Friends Church is seeking a Lead Pastor. Through prayer and their desire to prepare for their next Lead Pastor's success, they have been working with New Church Specialities who provided them with a trained interim pastor. They are now in a position to hire a new Lead Pastor. Detailed information is available here.

A/V Coordinator
North Olmsted Friends is seeking a part-time A/V Coordinator (10-15 hrs/week). Those interested in applying can download the job profile & application by visiting www.noefc.org/employment. Any additional questions regarding the position can be sent to Tim Labrado ( tim@noefc.org).
India Flooding -   Monsoons in southern India have devastated the state of Kerala. At least 100 people have been confirmed dead and 120,000 people were moved into hundreds of emergency relief camps. Benson Sam reports: “Due to heavy rain and flood all our pastors and believers of our churches are facing problems and they are suffering much. Please pray and support our people in this difficult situation.” ER will be sending an immediate gift to assist in this situation. Special gifts may be sent to the EFC-ER office marked “India Flood” or gifts may be made through our website.  
Leadership Development Team Online Class Opportunity
The Leadership Development Team will pilot a course in the fall of 2019 that will utilize online learning modules. It will entail two face-to-face, group meetings: one at the beginning of the course and one at the end. This will be a four lesson course titled “Introduction to Theological Studies – Building Your Theology.” Completion of the course will count for 5 Equipping Units for those who have received recording of ordination.

Find out more and register online or download the course description here. The deadline to register is Friday, September 6, 2019.
Living Beautifully Brave: Helping Women Embrace Their Whole Story
First Friends in Canton, OH invites you to join them for the "Living Beautifully Brave" Women's Worship & Word Event on Saturday, October 5 from 9:00am-3:30pm. This one-day women's conference features Living Beautifully Brave founder Stefanie Libertore, keynote speaker Lonette Baity, and worship leader Christa Domer.

Tickets are $25 per person, which includes coffee, donuts, and lunch. Doors open at 8:00am.

Visit www.firstfriends/org for more details or download the registration form here . Contact First Friends at (330) 966-2800 with questions.
Men's Retreat September 13 - 15, 2019 at Camp Gideon - Register Now!
Men, you can now register online and pay online. Make sure you register today and take advantage of the 20% discount by using promo code MENSRETREAT. Information and registration can be found on the website https://www.meninmissions.org/index.html

"Our challenge to you is to bring someone with you this year! We are excited for a weekend of challenge, worship and renewal. We are praying for revival!

In His Service, The Men In MIssions Team, meninmissions@gmail.com"
Visit the events calendar on our website at www.efcer.org/events .

* September 13-15 - Men's Retreat at Camp Gideon in Mechanicstown, OH. Info here .
* September 20-22 - Southern Women's Retreat in Kitty Hawk, NC. Event info available
 here . Download the brochure here .
* September 23-24- Church Health Team Meetings at the Evangelical Friends
Headquarters (EF HQ).
* September 23-24 - Leadership Development Team Meetings at the EF HQ.
* September 25-26 - Multiplication Team Meetings at the EF HQ.
* September 26 - Finance & Administration Team Meeting at the EF HQ.
* September 27 - Oversight Board Meeting at the EF HQ.
* October 11-13- Northern Women's Retreat in Sugarcreek, OH. Download the brochure
here .
Quote for the Week

"I cried out, 'I'm slipping!' but your unfailing love, O Lord, supported me. When doubts filled my mind, your comfort gave me renewed hope and cheer."
Psalm 94:18-19 NLT