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.

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 .

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 .

Bhutanese/Nepalese Yearly Meeting  - Pray for Pastors Norbu Tamang and Bhakta Tamang and the gathering of Bhutanese and Nepalese believers in Columbus, OH this weekend. Pray for a fresh filling of joy, peace, and trust in Christ, and that their lives may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit (Romans 15:13).

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.

EFC Newport in Newport, RI is looking for a worship leader. The candidate will be a mature follower of Jesus Christ who affirms EFC-ER '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.

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 .