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Monday, October 11, 2010
Acts 12:24 Churches Board’s Retreat
The Conference Board of Administration and MEG Board met for an overnight retreat in the Country Inn and Suites in Belcamp, MD. Friday evening, Sept 17, we were led in worship by Diogenes Cezila, pastor of Baltimore Brazilian church plant, and then led in devotions by Al Sones. Superintendent Harvey then spent some time casting vision for the future of Acts 12:24 Churches. He spoke on “What is an Acts 12:24 Church?” An Acts 12:24 church bears fruit two ways, he said; The Word of God increases as shown in the growing in righteousness and holiness in the lives of individual believers in our churches; and The Word of God spreads as groups and church multiply. On Saturday,Sept. 18, after worship and devotions the two boards met separately through the day to complete their business.
Monday, September 13, 2010
New Appointments
Al Bugos is appointed to Maplecrest, NY
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.
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
A great leadership learning opportunity is coming your way, and it's FREE! Leaders like Erwin Mcmanus, Andy Stanley, Brian Houston, Bill Hybels, Craig Groeschel, Marcus Buckingham and more will be at this year's National Leadership Forum online. LifeChurch.tv, Southeastern University and 316 Networks joined in partnership to bring this 2-day experience to computers all over the world on September 9-10.
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/
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
For 13 years, Good News FMC in Mechanicsburg, PA has sponsored summertime children's camps in Santo Domingo - in the Dominican Republic.
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.
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
In 2009 the Beaumont FMC in Buck Twp, PA purchased the building and property the church had used for more than 100 years. On Sunday, August 15th the congregation had a homecoming event in which they dedicated the property.
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."
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. Dick Devendorf has been appointed to Liberty, NY. Dick comes to us from the Nazarene Church in Bangor, Me. Dick has been pastoring for 33 years and is a certified “Walk Through the Bible” instructor. His wife Bonnie is a certified children’s instructor for “Walk Through the Bible” ministries. Dick and Bonnie have two sons and a daughter and six grand-children.
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.
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
For pastors who are new to the Free Methodist church and those working toward ordination, or for pastors looking to take some refresher courses, J- Term will be held in Indianapolis in January. Term I will be January 10-15 and four courses will be offered: Free Methodist History and Polity, Introduction to Christian Doctrine, Isaiah, and Spiritual Formation. Term II will be held January 17-22 and will include Wesleyan Theology, Homiletics, James, and Pastoral Care. For more information contact the conference office or just click here to see the brochure
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