Mariamma Sam - Please pray for Mariamma as she continues ministry in South India after her husband’s death 16 months ago. “God is enabling me, at age 76, to preach and spread the gospel on the streets and visit the poor and needy… especially widows. Please pray for my health…I love the Lord and want to continue my husband's ministry till the day I die. God has commanded us to preach the good news.” (2 Tim 4:1-2)

Being On Mission - Pray for the Western and Central Ohio area gathering at Shiloh Church this Saturday (March 9). This equipping event will focus on ways our churches can be more intentional in reaching their communities. Pray that God will empower his church to be His witnesses in fresh new ways. (Acts 1:8)

Haiti Update - William Bertrand reports that the turmoil in Haiti has subsided. We praise our Lord who hears and answers prayers.

Our mission as EFC-ER is to equip churches to make disciples, and our vision is to produce healthy, Christ-centered churches that produce disciples.

One way we seek to equip you and your church to make disciples is by sharing what it means to live missionally - to minister in the communities in which you worship, live, work, and play. The Church Health Team is hosting one-day equipping workshops in different areas throughout EFC-ER for church pastors, elders, staff members, and leaders. These events include practical, hands-on teaching as well as discussion about the things that are already working well in your church.

Visit  www.efcer.org/oneday to find out more and to register for this equipping workshop.

The Malone University Youth on the Way Leadership Academy will help high school students to deepen their understanding of vocation and calling, to explore ministry careers, and to develop as Christian leaders. The six-day on-campus summer experience will include leadership training activities, intensive teaching of the story of Scripture, field trips to explore the intersection of faith and work, theological reflection, and worship to encourage deep consideration of God’s calling. Find out more at www.malone.edu/youthontheway .

Visit the events calendar on our website at www.efcer.org/events .

* March 9 - One-Day Equipping Workshop at Shiloh Chapel Friends Church. Info here .

* March 23 - Camp Gideon Work Day

* April 8-9 - Church Health Team and Multiplication Team meetings at the EF HQ.

* April 10-11 - Leadership Development Team and Finance & Administration Team meetings at the EF HQ.

* May 6-10 - Pastors Conference in Gatlinburg, TN.

* June 9-14 - Malone University Youth on the Way Leadership Academy. More info here .

* July 20-23 - Yearly Meeting at First Friends Church in Canton, OH.

* July 22-26 - Friends Youth United at Camp Muskingum in Carrollton, OH.