Rev Herbert Olver passed way

Rev. Herbert Olver, a long-time pastor and past superintendent of the New York Conference passed away on April 17, 2009 at Heritage Village where he had been living since his retirement. Herbert and his wife Grace, who proceeded him in death served the New York Conference well in many different capacities. Much of the conference's multi-cultural distinctiveness was formed in the years that Herbert Olver was the superintendent. Two of his sons, Howard and Paul, and his daughter in law Delia, have also pastored in the New York Conference. Funeral arrangements are pending. Keep the family in your prayers.

Last Call to register for MINE 2009

MINE 2009 will happen from 04/21 to 04/23. If you did not register yet, you can click here.
MINE 2009 brings from California Denny and Cheryl Wayman as our guest speakers
We hope to see you there!

Multiplication Training Event CDs

On Thursday, March 26th, the Mid-Atlantic Region hosted Glenn Smith of New Church Initiatives for a dynamic, day long training event. We are making CD recordings of this seminar available to leaders in the Mid-Atlantic Region at cost. If you were at the event, the CDs are available to you at the cost of $8.00. Folks who did not attend the event can receive the CD's for $10. To order e-mail alsones@aol.com with your name and mailing address. The CD's will be mailed to you. Send your check made payable to New York Conference Office, PO Box 96, Belcamp, MD 21017.

MULTIPLICATION TRAINING EVENT

A one-day training event for Free Methodist pastors and other church leaders of the Mid-Atlantic Region. Featuring Glenn Smith of New Church Initiatives providing:
1. Inspiration to take specific steps to start new groups and churches
2. An experience path that makes multiplication doable
3. Identify the next step you can personally take to start a new group or a new church in your ministry
This event is provided without charge to pastors and leaders of the Free Methodist Churches in the Maryland-Virginia and the New York Conferences. There will be a mid-day break for participants to get lunch nearby.
The trainnig will be Thursday, March 26, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. at the Wingate Inn, 1326 Policy Drive, Belcamp, MD 21017
So now, save the date on your agenda and let us know that you are coming as soon as possible by calling the Conference Office at 410-297-8017 or by e-mail: marfmc@aol.com

2008 Annual Reports Due

The annual reports are due soon. By now, each pastor should have recieved instructions on filling out their Annual Reports online at www.fmdata.org. If you have not recieved this information, please contact the Conference Office at 410-297-8017. The final due date to submit your church's Annual Report is January 31, 2009.

Haven Community Church gathers 187 for its first Christmas Eve Service

Haven Community Church gathers 187 on Christmas Eve service. Because this is the first year of the church plant on the leadership of pastor Jack Cohen the attendance number was great.
Haven Community Church is located at North East Middle School 200 East Cecil Ave., North East, MD 21901
You can know more about their ministry visiting their website at: http://www.havencc.org/

NCD coaching Webinar available

Here is an E-mail I received from Al Wachter regarding an NCD coaching webinar. If you are using NCD in your church, check this out.

Dave,
Coaching net is providing a free webinar concerning NCD tomorrow night. Didn't know if any of the churches might be interested in this. I know its short notice but maybe some of your churches might be interested.
https://coachnetevents.webex.com/mw0305l/mywebex/default.do?nomenu=true&siteurl=coachnetevents&service=6&main_url=https%3A%2F%2Fcoachnetevents.webex.com%2Fec0600l%2Feventcenter%2Fevent%2FeventAction.do%3FtheAction%3Ddetail%26confViewID%3D278195793%26siteurl%3Dcoachnetevents%26%26%26

-- Dr. Allen Wachter DVM
CMAssociate Professor SUNY DelhiDepartment of Veterinary Sciences
Senior Pastor- Horton Brook Free Methodist Church