Monday, December 6, 2010
Our Calendar
There you can find our next events and look throughout 2011 for scheduled meetings. Take a look!
Vida Santa CPP
They reached an attendance of 65 in November 2010, but pastor Fernando wants to further. His plan is to plant churches all over the Baltimore/Washington DC area, wherever there is a English speaking FMC he wants also to plant a Spanish speaking church. Pray for Vida Santa Church and pastor Fernando's ministry and family!
Reminder: Save The Date - Multiplication Training Event
This year, our guest speaker is Dr. David Earley. He is a very down-to-earth pastor who led a team of 12 people to plant a church that grew to 2000 and planted five other churches. David Earley is one of God's servants with an everyone everywhere anointing. Click here to download the flyer and registration form that provide complete information about MTE on March 24, 2011 in Rising Sun, MD. A limited number of scholarships are available upon request.
Monday, November 29, 2010
Vital Print Shop

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Vital Print Shop offers great prices and the opportunity for you to help to change the world one print at a time!
Schedule of Sesquicentennial Videos
Video 2, "Inquire" Featuring Free Methodist Higher Education
Release date: Jan. 3, 2011 for Sunday, January 9.
Video 3, "Embrace the world" Features FM Missions
Release date: February 7, 2011 for Sunday, February 13.
Video 4, "Equal" Features the theme of justice
Release date: March 7, 2011 for Sunday, March 13.
Video 5, "Lift" The poor, development and compassion- enabling the recipients to live lives of meaning and joy as God intends and Jesus demonstrated.
Release date: April 4, 2011 for Sunday, April 10.
Video 6, "Room"-our space in the world, in the kingdom.
Release date: May 2, 2011 for Sunday, May 8.
From Free Methodist World Missions
Choose one of these three convenient ways to enter your commitments:
You may enter the commitments yourself in Missions Connect using your church's user name and password. Go to: www.fmwm.org/give to access your account. (If you need to be reminded of your log in information, contact Pam Sheads at 1.800.342.5531, ext. 236 or pams@fmcna.org.) Click here to view the Missions Connect Users' Guide for instructions, if needed.
Complete the online commitment form. We will then enter your commitment into Missions Connect for you.
Email your commitment/s to pams@fmcna.org. Be sure to include the following information:
· Your name and contact information
· Missionary Name (MSA) or Country Name (CSA)
· Total Annual Amount for each MSA or CSA
· Frequency of payment: Annual, Quarterly, Monthly
· For MSA - If Prayer Partner: Yes or No
Thank you for your faithful support!
Monday, November 15, 2010
Connection Conference Stories
We want to keep the focus of the Connection Conference on the work of God to take the Gospel to everyone everywhere. We believe that God "connects" people in our churches with new people - and oftentimes those new people have connections in relationship networks, neighborhoods, town, cities and nations that provide new opportunities for the Gospel of Jesus to advance.
At the Connection Conference we want to hear stories from your people who have relationships that take the Gospel of Jesus to new places. In other words, we want to hear the stories of relationships that have a global impact for the Kingdom of God.
Action Steps: Think about your people. Tell us about anybody in your church who has a great story of a relationship that has a global impact for the Kingdom of God. E-mail this information to marfmc@aol.com.
New Pastors Joining The Conference
· Jarad Bivins is in Allentown, PA.
· Dick Devendorf is in Liberty, NY.
· Craig Hendrickson is in Brooklyn, NY.
· Paul Nilsen is in Grooville, NY
· Stephen Reyner is in Ironia, NJ.
· Rick Slingluff is in Rockville, MD.
Welcome!
Everyone, Everywhere
Here is a sample of the everyone everywhere work of God:
· We've heard great reports from a world missions conference in Alexandria, VA. (Pastor Doug Cross)
· The recent Kingdom Ministries Network event in Forestville, MD had a national and international impact. (Overseer Kenny Martin)
· Faith Community Church in Harrisonburg, VA is getting ready to move to newly purchased facilities. This college community sends folks all around the world. (Pastor Keith Hulton)
· El Remanente Church is in the Bronx but has planted a new church in Paterson, NJ. (Pastors Joel Guzman/Estaban Lora)
· Our new pastor in Rockville, MD helps oversee church planting ministry in Nairobi, Kenya. (Pastor Rick Slingluff)
· Horton Brook, NY FMC is nurturing church planting work in Africa. (Pastor Allen Wachter)
Monday, November 1, 2010
Multiplication Training Event
Each Spring we bring a guest speaker into the Acts 12:24 Churches for a Multiplication Training Event (which we call MTE). We look for a guest speaker whose ministry God has blessed with abundant multiplication of disciples, groups and churches.
This year, our guest speaker is Dr. David Earley. He is a very down-to-earth pastor who led a team of 12 people to plant a church that grew to 2000 and planted five other churches. David Earley is one of God's servants with an everyone everywhere anointing. Click here to download the flyer and registration form that provide complete information about MTE on March 24, 2011 in Rising Sun, MD. A limited number of scholarships are available upon request.
Action Steps: Register to come to MTE. Also register some of the key leaders in your church to come with you.
Scholarship for FM Pastors Children Entering Ministry
Since the FMF Board meets in November, anyone interested in applying for this scholarship should immediately e-mail Judy Strange at the Free Methodist World Ministries Center at judys@fmcna.org . The e-mail should contain paragraphs that include the following:
(1) School attending, degree program and their current year;
(2) Describe their ministry while attending school;
(3) Tell about their call and family history ; and
(4) Plans after graduation
Monday, October 11, 2010
A Course on Wesleyan Theology
This class will help Licensed Ministerial Candidates, Conference Ministerial Candidates or Licensed Pastors fulfill the requirement for a three-credit course in “Wesleyan Theology” in the ministerial track with the Free Methodist Church.
This three weekend format fulfills the course requirements in a way that many folks find to be more convenient than taking the class by correspondence, or attending a January-Term class. The course requirements include some reading assignments and a project.
A brochure that provides details on the class is available on our website, (www.midatlanticfmc.org). You can also download a copy of the Registration form, complete it and e-mail it to marfmc@aol.com.
If you’d like to attend this class, we will reserve a place for you in this class as soon as we receive your registration information. The cost of this course is $120 which represents a cost savings from other course options. Please make out your check to “New York Conference” and mail it to our office at P.O. Box 96, Belcamp, MD 21017 before the course begins.
If you have any questions about this course or the credentialing process with the Free Methodist Church, please feel free to contact Pastor Al Sones at alsones@aol.com.
Heritage Ministries
The MEG Board Serves in the Development of Pastors
There are many interviews to conduct between now and Annual Conference in June 2011. Some folks want to become Conference Ministerial Candidates. Others are asking to work toward ordination using the Apollos Track. A number of pastors are in transition and need to talk to the MEG about their futures.
Any individual who is taking coursework in preparation for a CMC interview or an ordination interview will need to finish that coursework by February 28, 2011 if you want to be scheduled for an interview in time for Annual Conference.
Please call the conference office at 410-297-8017 or e-mail the MEG Board Chair, Al Sones, if you have questions or are requesting an interview.
Acts 12:24 Churches Board’s Retreat
Monday, September 13, 2010
New Appointments
Al and Karen Bugos have moved from Rockville, MD to Maplecrest, NY. After four years of good ministry at Rockville, Al and Karen are looking forward to getting back to New York State and closer to their family. Al began his ministry in Maplecrest on August 22, 2010
Rick Slingluff is appointed to Rockville
Rick and Debra Slingluff have been appointed to the Rockville, Maryland church. Rick and Debra come to us by way of Nairobi, Kenya, where Rick trained church planters to work in the Kibora slums of Nairobi. Rick continues to oversee this ministry that is providing church planting trainers and oversight for multiple church plants in Kibora. Debra is a teacher and is looking for a teaching job in the area. Rick and Debra have three children, Bethany, 15; Timothy, 13; and Josiah, 10. Rick began his ministry in Rockville on August 22, 2010.
Stephan Reyner is appointed to Ironia
Stephen and Cindy Reyner have begun their ministry in Ironia, New Jersey. Stephen was previously pastoring the Carthage United Methodist Church in California, Kentucky. Cindy has a degree in Fine Arts and enjoys painting in addition to her work in the church. Stephen and Cindy also enjoy sailing on their sailboat. Stephen began his ministry in Ironia on August 29, 2010.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Free Leadership Webcast
Free registration is required and space is limited, so sign up now for this one-time special webcast and share the opportunity with your friends and leaders at your church!
To register, please go to http://www.forumwebcast.com/
2010 National Leadership Forum Webcast Promotional Video from Michael G. Barrett on Vimeo.
Children's Camps - DR Orphans
They also send a ministry team to help staff the camps. This summer, 260 children attended the camps. 61 children prayed to receive Jesus Christ as Savior. 26 children re-dedicated their lives to Jesus. Most of these children live in orphanages. One orphanage is for HIV positive children. Six children have been healed from HIV in the past year. Next year's DR Missions team trip will be July 15-25th. If you are interested in sponsoring Orphans to camp or being part of the missions team, contact Pastor Al Sones at alsones@aol.com.
Beaumont Church - Land Dedication
Interim Pastor Joe Gandia writes, "The power of God was so evident as we dedicated the land at Beaumont for the use of God's kingdom. We had four elders of the church with a vial of oil each, each one stood at the four corners of the tent symbolizing the borders of the property, I had asked Rev. Winston Hall to please bring his shofar, and he blew it four times, for each blow a vial of oil was poured out to anoint the ground for God's use. Talk about the power of God. People wept, others praised the Lord. And a strong spirit of solidarity in God, was felt. We had people there that had not been in the church for more than 10 years."
Monday, August 2, 2010
New Appointments
Rev. Paul Nilsen has been appointed pastor at Grooville, NY. Paul and his wife Sherri have been serving as church planting missionaries in Malaga Province in Spain for eight years. Paul and Sherri own a Bed and Breakfast in the area.
Rev. Jarad Bivens has been appointed pastor at Solid Rock church in Allentown, Pa. Jarad has recently finished Asbury College and just returned from Study in Israel. Jarad has pastured the Grooville, NY church and has served as an intern with Doug Cross at the Alexandria, Va. Church.
Rev Craig Hendrickson has been appointed pastor at Brooklyn Living Hope (16th st.) church. Craig and his family have been part of Light and Life Free Methodist Church in Long Beach, Ca. He has been serving as the director of Multiethnic Church and Leadership Development for Church Resource Ministries. Craig and his wife Mary have one daughter.
Time to Register for J-Term
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Camp Timberledge Schedule 2010
July 11 - 17, 2010
For youth entering grades 4 or 5 in Fall 2010
Intermediate Camp:
July 18 - 24, 2010
For youth entering grades 6 or 7 in Fall 2010
Young Teen Camp:
July 25 - 31, 2010
For youth entering grades 8 or 9 in Fall 2010
Senior Teen Camp:
Aug. 1 - Aug. 7, 2010
For students entering grades 10, 11, or 12 in Fall 2010 and 2010 High School graduates.
Leadership Training at Camp Timberledge (LT@CT):
July 11 - 17, 2010
(1st, 2nd or 3rd year LT@CT candidates)
Leadership Training at Camp Timberledge (LT@CT):
July 18 - 24, 2010
(2nd or 3rd year LT@CT candidates)
For more information go to http://www.camptimberledge.org/
FMCNA Training Event

The Church Consulting Network of the FMCNA is promoting a training event featuring Nelson Searcy.
Searcy is an experienced strategist, coach and speaker. He serves as a regular consultant to churches across America. He is the author of dozens of articles and training resources on leadership, evangelism, church planting, and church growth. In addition, he is an author of many Christian books on church leadership and numerous resources for pastors and other church leaders. He is also the founder of Church Leader Insights, an organization that provides training and resources for pastors.
Searcy will be sharing strategies to become a Great Comission Church on September 28&29, 2010
The Registration cost is $99.00 for individual and 120.00 for couples.
Click here to see the brochure and details about the Training Event
Monday, May 17, 2010
First Chinese Service
livethestorytellthestory.com
If you haven't signed up click on the above link and have fun while enriching your Ministry.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Multiplication Training Event - REGISTRATION STILL OPEN!!!!
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Nelson Searcy Webinar
Here is a link for Nelson Searcy's webinar called The Ignite Webinar. It will take place on Tuesday, May 4, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.. The cost is $49.00. Here is a description of the Webinar:
Nelson sets forth a step-by-step, biblically grounded, proven plan for creating immediate church growth by utilizing a "Big Day" to mobilize the church for evangelism. This event will show you what you need to do to reach the unchurched in your community and break through the debilitating growth barriers that are holding you back.
In this webinar, Nelson will teach you:
How to DOUBLE your church in a day (it can be done)
How to immediately raise the evangelism effectiveness of your church
How to mobilize your congregation to reach their friends
How to spark growth in a stalled church
How to keep momentum year after year in a growing church
How to excite your people, even if they've not been motivated in the past
How to influence your leaders to reach out to the community
How to plan and implement a proven BIG DAY process
And much more . . .
Join Nelson for this live WEBINAR without ever having to leave your office or home!
Webinar participants will need a phone and a computer with Internet access to participate
For more information or to register use this link:
https://nelsonsearcy.infusionsoft.com/cart/store.jsp?view=4&i=p1300&navicat=27
Friday, April 30, 2010
Korean Plant
Acts 12:24 has churches in 9 languages or distinct cultural groups. We have recently added a tenth group. Rev. Daniel Lee has been appointed a church planter in
Overflow Recap
The annual conference of the Acts 12:24 churches of the Mid-Atlantic Region of the Free Methodist Church was held on Friday afternoon with Bishop Matt Thomas presiding. During the conference we highlighted pastors and churches who are involved in multiplication. Superintendent Harvey was re-elected to a four year term.
We have a few copies left over of the booklet with the reports for Acts 12:24 Churches conference. If you would like one please request one by e-mailing Kerrie at marfmc@aol.com.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Multiplication Training Event - May 13, 2010 Featuring Brandon Hatmaker
A Kingdom Multiplication Training Event
A one-day training event for Free Methodist pastors and other church leaders of the Mid-Atlantic Region. Featuring Brandon Hatmaker of Austin New Church providing skills and perspective regarding:
1) Renewing Kingdom Vision: Expanding the boundaries of your church’s ministry (Church Planting & Networking)
2) Developing a Missional Theology: Balancing the gathering with the sending (Structuring for Mission)
3) Creating Incarnational Community: Transforming culture through small groups (Multiplication through Community Groups)
This event is provided at the per person charge of $15 to pastors and leaders of the Free Methodist Churches in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Some scholarships are available in cases of need. Lunch will be provided.
Meeting at the Chesapeake Bay Golf Club, 28 Karen Drive, Rising Sun, MD 21911, and a short distance from Exit 100 off I-95 (toward Rising Sun).
Please RSVP by April 30, 2010.
Upon request, Kerrie in the MAR Office will reserve lodging in the Rising Sun area for those who attend. However, everyone needs to pay for his/her own lodging costs.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Overflow Conference

• DOUBLE TREE UNIVERSAL: 5780 Major Blvd. Orlando FL 32819 407-351-1000
• REGISTRATION: Overflow registration opens at 2:00pm Thursday, April 22. All Double Tree guest rooms will be available no later than 4:00pm. The Vendor area will be open by 5:00pm
• MCO (Orlando International) AIRPORT TRAVELERS: Be aware you are on the 3rd level of the airport when getting off the plane. Go down to baggage claim (2nd level) and look for the volunteer in the bright yellow Overflow vest who will direct you to our shuttle service (ground level) which runs 2:00 – 7:00pm Thursday. Anyone arriving after 7:00pm will need to take a taxi or rent a car to get to the hotel
• DRIVE-IN TRAVELERS: The Double Tree Hotel has a gated parking lot ($9/day discounted rate). The first flagged entrance is the hotel lodging guest lobby. The second entrance is the Overflow Conference Center lobby.
• HAITI OFFERINGS: Thursday night’s offering will go for tents for homeless Haitians. Our goal is to provide tents for 50 families ($5,000 goal). Friday night’s offering will go for recovery efforts in Haiti through Eden Reforestation. Checks should be made out to FREE METHODIST EAST.
• TIPPING: Be a gracious witness to all service personnel and Double Tree staff. This includes shuttle bus drivers, bellmen at the hotel ($1/bag) and guest room housekeepers ($1/day/person)
• DRESS: Lightweight, business/casual clothing; swimwear for heated outdoor pool, sunglasses
The CANCELATION DEADLINE has now passed so no additional refunds are possible. For hotel guest same gender substitutions may be a possible option to replace a cancelation. Notify Darrel Riley seregionfmc@aim.com
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Chinese Outreach Ministry in Baltimore City

The Baltimore First Free Methodist Church has a Outreach Ministry with chinese speakers in the area. The Bible study starts at 11:30 pm on fridays at a chinese restaurant and it is attended by the workers and other chinese that come to the meeting.
This Ministry is striving! On their last meeting they had 20 attendants, 9 of them are christians. Pastors Loren and Pam have worked hard for the Kingdom and the fruits of their ministry with the Chinese can be seen. Praise the Lord!
After the Bible Study, they enjoy noodle and fish ball. Last meeting ended at 2am!
Pray for Pastors Loren and Pam Edwards and for their Ministry in the city with both Americans and Chinese.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Overflow Reminder

The Overflow Conference is NEXT MONTH! Have you finished all the details necessary for your aplication? Remember that you have to provide your flight information for the shuttles that will be picking up at the airport.
Please go to the Overflow Conference Website to finish your registration if you did not do it yet.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Monday, February 1, 2010
Mailing List
If you did not receive any invitation and want to be in the list, please click here to go to the page where you can sign up.
Blessings!
Haiti Update
Overflow Conference Registration

Last Sunday, Jan 31, began the "Week of Grace". If you did not register or if you registered and did not pay yet, you have until midnight Feb 7th to get the Early Bird Rate Discount. After the 7th all registrations and payments made will be charged as "Regular Registration".
Also as you are making your final payments please enter your travel plans. The shuttles to and from the Orlando airport and the hotel are being scheduled on Thursday and Saturday based upon the information you provide in your registration account. Your response will enable us to be sure there is adequate transportation for you.
Please visit the Overflow Conference Website for the registration and payment.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Reports due
Also if you had a salary or any other change in your status at the beginning of the year that also needs to be submitted by January 31. You can submit your change of status online by clicking here
Any questions, please call us at 410-297-8017 or by e-mail on doc@midatlanticfmc.org
Thursday, January 14, 2010
CUE 2010
Among other speakers, Bishop Roller and Alma Cordova. For registration and more info click here
Help Haiti Heal
We want to continue to be in prayer for the people of
Pray also for the people in our Haitian churches here in the
You will find a link below to the denominational web site that has been set up to provide information. It has a message from Bishop Roller with information from
http://www.fmwm.org/give/help_haiti_heal.php.
The denomination is trying to produce a video of the devastation that may be used in your church by this Sunday, but they are not sure they will be able to meet that deadline. We will let you know when it is available,
Please be faithful in prayer and giving to our Haitian brothers and sisters and our missionaries in the next days and weeks.
Please share this information with your congregation.