September 11, 2019
Pastors Conference at Exponential 2020 - Register by September 26
Our discount conference tickets for Pastors Conference at Exponential 2020 are halfway gone! Register today to take advantage of the special discounted rate of $49 for pastors and $49 for spouses. This rate is only available for the first 50 entries who register before September 26, 2019.

We are also offering a group rate of $109 for pastors and $59 for spouses. You must register before September 26 to receive these rates. After September 26, you will need to register on your own through Exponential and pay the regular rate. Note: prices increase depending on when you register, so don’t wait!

EFC-ER pastors and spouses will gather together Monday night and Tuesday morning then join the Exponential schedule beginning Tuesday afternoon. Information on hotels and accommodations coming soon.
"Exponential has been the most powerful voice in my formation as a church planter. It's cutting edge and diverse approach to championing the spread of the Gospel is challenging and inspiring! If you think there is a call on your life to be a part of church planting in any way at all, make it a priority to attend!"
- Brian Donahue, Planter/Lead Pastor of Pursuit Friends Church (launching this fall)
Abe and Diane Bible - Pray 1) for new men to come open and expectant as Abe leads an evangelism workshop this Friday and Saturday, 2) that a good venue be identified to host up to 30 men for a provincial evangelism training event later this year, and 3) for a fruitful follow-up visit to Russia by Abe’s co-worker, Roman (Zechariah 4:6).
 
Ed and Linda - "Give thanks to the Lord for his love endures forever"  (Psalm 107:1). We thank God for His leading and provision for Ed and Linda. They are scheduled to close on a house in Delaware, OH on September 16. Ed has also accepted a position with a like-minded medical practice and will begin once all the paperwork and credentialing is completed. Please continue to pray for the Zinns in their adjustment back to the US.
Morningside Church in Port St. Lucie, FL collected water, Gatorade, nutrition bars, and clothing for individuals in the Bahamas impacted by Hurricane Dorian. The church was able to work with a local pilot in FL and a contact in the Bahamas to deliver the supplies directly to Treasure Cay Airport in the Abaco Islands.

We continue to pray for those impacted by Hurricane Dorian as relief efforts will be extensive and ongoing.
Pastors, elders, ministry staff, and ministry leaders are invited to a one-day workshop designed to help us individually to begin thinking and living missionally. The day will include practical, hands-on teaching and sharing around the things that are working well in our churches, so your participation is greatly valued! The cost is only $10 per person, which will be collected at the door. Please register at www.efcer.org/oneday .
Visit the events calendar on our website at www.efcer.org/events .

* September 13-14 - Malone University Homecoming. Schedule and details here .
* September 13-15 - Men's Retreat at Camp Gideon in Mechanicstown, OH. Info here .
* September 20-22 - Southern WMF 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 WMF Women's Retreat in Sugarcreek, OH. Download the brochure here .
* October 19 - One Day Equipping Workshop in Portsmouth, VA. Details available here .
Quote for the Week

"Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain." - Psalm 127:1 (ESV)