October 9, 2019
Congratulations to Seth and Hannah Wenger with the birth of Luke William on October 4, 2019! Seth serves as the Minister of Music & Young Adults at Friends Church: Willoughby Hills. Also, congratulations to Pastor Jerry (East Richland Friends Church) and Robin Wenger with the birth of their grandson!
Ascend Leadership Conference
Malone University's Leadership and Staff Dynamics class (MIN 424) is planning a fabulous event for the leaders of your church. Professors Marva Hoopes and Bill Quigley and their students will lead a variety of workshops for leaders of all age groups. Leaders, you will have the opportunity to pray together, sharpen your ministry skills, receive help and encouragement as you serve in the name of Jesus, take home practical ideas, and enjoy fun games and prizes.

This event will take place Saturday, October 26, 2019, at the ONE Center for Leadership  in Canton, OH from 8:30am to 3:30pm. Find out more about the sessions by downloading the brochure here .

The cost is $15 per person before October 11, or $20 per person after October 11, and will be paid at the door. To register and ensure a lunch, RSVP by Friday, October 18 to [email protected] with your name, address, church, and email address.
North Olmsted Evangelical Friends Church has about 200 Pfaltzgraff  plates and bowls (pictured right) available to go to a good home for a donation. If you are interested, contact Pastor Rich Bennett.
We pray for Pastor Dan Hanny and his family with the passing of Dan's mom, Evelyn Hanny, who passed away Tuesday, October 8. Dan is the Pastor of Discipleship at Jackson Friends. The family is not planning to have calling hours, and the funeral will be family only.
Babir Gautam - Please pray for a new house fellowship that recently began meeting in Janipur, India. One of Babir's workers named Habil has been visiting the community regularly for six months. Recently a family invited Habil to help them set up a Christian gathering in their home. Please pray for Babir, Habil, and all those who will be a part of this new work. 
Visit the events calendar on our website at www.efcer.org/events .

* October 11-13 - Northern WMF Women's Retreat in Sugarcreek, OH. More info here .
* October 19 - One Day Equipping Workshop in Portsmouth, VA. Details available here .
* November 4-9 - EFC-NA/EFM Fall Meetings hosted by Northwest Yearly Meeting.
* November 28-29 - Evangelical Friends Headquarters Closed
* December 24-25 - Evangelical Friends Headquarters Closed
* January 1 - Evangelical Friends Headquarters Closed
* March 2-5 - Pastors Conference at Exponential 2020 in Orlando, Florida. Details at www.efcer.org/pastorsconference .
Quote for the Week

"Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me bring love.
Where there is offense, let me bring pardon.
Where there is discord, let me bring union.
Where there is error, let me bring truth.
Where there is doubt, let me bring faith.
Where there is despair, let me bring hope.
Where there is darkness, let me bring your light.
Where there is sadness, let me bring joy."
-St. Francis of Assisi