Today Is the Deadline to Take the Yearly Meeting 2019 Survey.
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We would love to hear what you thought of Yearly Meeting 2019! Your input is valued as it helps us plan for next year. Today, August 21, is the deadline to fill out the
online survey
. You are welcome to complete the online version too if you filled out the paper survey.
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Christian Law Association
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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
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EFC-ER Missionaries Available to Speak
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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
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Ministry Opportunities In Our Churches
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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.
Other Lead Pastor Positions
These churches have openings for a lead pastor: Mansfield (Ohio), Martinsville (Virginia), Pelham (Ontario, Canada), and Putnam (North Carolina). Contact Randy Heckert (330-493-1660) for more information.
EFC Newport: Worship Leader
EFC Newport in Newport, RI is looking for a worship leader. The candidate will be a mature follower of Jesus Christ who affirms
EFC-E
R
's
theological tenets and
EFC
Newport
’s
mission, vision and values. The position is for 10-12 hours per week. It entails leading a mid-week rehearsal with EFC’s worship team and leading worship for two Sunday services. Contact Pastor
Paul Hoffman
for more information about the position and the application process.
North Olmsted: 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 (
[email protected]).
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Our sympathy and prayers are with the family of Pastor John and Suzanne Grafton in the passing of Suzie's mother, Dolores Crosby on August 14, 2019. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, August 20 at Battle Creek Friends. The obituary can be read
here
on the Kempf Funeral Home website.
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Ed and Linda
We thank God for Ed and Linda’s faithful service of 18 years on behalf of ER and God’s kingdom. Please pray for the Zinn family as they continue to transition back to the US. Pray for God’s favor in securing employment, purchasing a home, and Deanna’s adjustment to a new school and friends. (Ez 7:6b, 9b)
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Leadership Development Team Online Class Opportunity
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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.
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Men's Retreat September 13 - 15, 2019 at Camp Gideon - Register Now!
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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 special speaker will be Pastor Bruce Bell.
We will be providing more updates as they come by email, social media and website. Questions? Contact Justin Carpenter (614) 296-7335.
"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!
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* September 13-15 - Men's Retreat
at Camp Gideon in Mechanicstown, OH. Info
here
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* September 20-22 - Southern Women's Retreat
in Kitty Hawk, NC. Event info available
* 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
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Quote for the Week
" 'And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words. Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him.' "
Matthew 6:7-8 NIV
"Listen, my friend! Your helplessness is your best prayer. It calls from your heart to the heart of God with greater effect than all your uttered pleas. He hears it from the very moment that you are seized with helplessness, and He becomes actively engaged at once in hearing and answering the prayer of your helplessness."
Ole Hallesby
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