Mid-America regional assembly

October 6, 2022 @ 10:00 am – October 8, 2022 @ 2:30 pm EDT

CHRIST’S LOVE: WITHIN US, AMONG US, AROUND US

New Church Ministry is very excited about Rev. Dr. Jose Martinez, interim Minister of New Church Strategies, being able to travel this fall to the Christian Church of Mid-America (Disciples of Christ)‘s Regional Assembly. We hope you’ll join him for three days of wonderful activity. Can’t be there the whole time? The region offers registration options for portions of the event. There’s even a virtual option that brings the Assembly to you. Learn more about the assembly below.

On Thursday participants will have their choice between two educational and inspirational seminars:
Christ Within Us: Finding Your Spiritual Leadership Flow Using the Enneagram. Presenter: Frank Broyes. Each participant will receive a personal assessment.
Christ Among Us: Congregations Flourishing Conference. Presenters are seven of the Mid-America clergy speaking on: Pray, Spirit, Release, Re-Calibrate, Transfigure, Nourish, & Flourish.
Then Thursday evening is the ‘People of the Cloth’ Radio Hour. This will be a fun evening of heart-sharing storytelling, music, and dessert in the chapel.
Friday’s activity includes Bible study led by one of the new Associate Regional Ministers, a dialogue sermon by Regional Ministers Paul Koch and Ron Routledge, your choice of lunch group, and your choice of workshops. Participants are responsible for their own dinner and their choices include a Celebration Sunset Dinner Lake Cruise.
On Saturday there is another brief Bible study by one of the new Associate Regional Ministers and a message from the guest speaker Rev. Yvonne T. Gilmore, Interim Administrative Secretary of the National Convocation and Associate General Minister & President. The business session will include the treasurer’s and other reports, and the election/installation of new Regional Board and Commission on the Order of Ministry members. Then it’s the participants’ choice of lunch group and a final worship with communion.

The Christian Church of Mid-America (Disciples of Christ)

314.462.0932

https://www.mid-americadisciples.org

ccmacomm@yahoo.com

Lake Ozark Christian Church

1560 Bagnell Dam Boulevard
Lake Ozark, Missouri 65049 United States + Google Map

573-365-3366
https://lakeozarkdisciples.org

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Ohio regional assembly

September 24, 2022 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm EDT

Rev. Dr. Jose Martinez, interim Minister of New Church Strategies, will be attending this assembly. We are so excited to be attending in person once again! You can learn more about it below.

A Family Reunion

“How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!” Psalm 133:1

The Saturday, September 24 Regional Assembly has been redesigned to “A Family Reunion” at Camp Christian. Through the generosity of a donor, all of the food costs will be covered. The Christian Church in Ohio is hoping to still receive other donations to cover the program, utility, administrative, and staffing costs for Camp Christian, but the Regional Assembly Planning Committee is thrilled to offer this day of celebration at no cost to those who pre-register. *Please note: For persons who register the day of the event, or show up on-site without pre-registration, a $5.00 registration fee will be required.

This year’s Regional Assembly will be filled with worship, fun and games, a short business session, food, and wonderful fellowship with friends and colleagues from around the Christian Church in Ohio and beyond.

Adults, youth, and children are invited to attend. The Assembly is designed for all ages, and there will also be child care for children ages 4 to 12.

Registration, Music and Fellowship start at 10am with the program beginning at 11am

Basic Schedule for Regional Assembly, Saturday, September 24th

10:00am – Registration opens, continental breakfast available, and exhibit tables open.
11:00 – Opening Session
12:00pm – Fellowship and Picnic Lunch
1:00 – Business Session
1:30 – A Family Reunion!
- Activities, Tours, Green Chair Chats with the Regional Pastor & President, Free Time, Crafts, Music, Games, & more!
3:00 – Closing Worship

We would love to see as many of you as possible for this long-anticipated gathering. If you would like to join Jose at this event, make sure to register.

Christian Church in Ohio

614-433-0343

https://www.ccinoh.com/

ccio@ccinoh.org

Camp Christian

10335 Maple Dell Road
Marysville, Ohio 43040 United States + Google Map

(937) 348-2811
https://www.ccinoh.com/camp-christian.aspx

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Chuukese Youth Rally

July 1, 2022 @ 9:30 am – July 3, 2022 @ 10:30 am EDT

This year’s event will take place in Bismarck, ND. Jose Martinez (interim Minister for New CHurch Strategies) will attend.

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2022 Pentecost Offering: Turning Struggle into Steadfastness

June 5, 2022 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm EDT

Stories of struggle are nothing new to the church.

From the persecution faced by early Christians to civil rights movements led by faith leaders, the church has found its strength in times of unrest.

The COVID-19 pandemic is yet another chapter in this long history, both nothing unique and yet entirely different.

Through it all, Disciples have been steadfast. By launching emerging congregations, they have stepped up to care for communities in need.

But they don’t do it alone.

With the help of regional and general ministries, these brave leaders have been provided with facilities to conduct their outreach activities and with online educational opportunities, such as Leadership Academy.

By making a gift to the 2022 Pentecost Offering, received in most congregations on Sundays, May 29 and June 5, you can ensure that the new church movement continues to prosper in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the United States and Canada.

Each year, half of these gifts go to your own region to support local new church development. The other half goes to New Church Ministry, which trains, equips, assists, and multiplies new church leaders across the U.S. and Canada through programs such as coaching, New Church Hacks, and Water the Plants.

Planning, nurturing, and sustaining new places of worship is part of the Disciples’ vision – participation in this Special Day Offering helps this vision come to life.

Please consider making a generous gift to this year’s Pentecost Offering.

Resources, including graphics, stories to share, and videos, can be found on the Pentecost Offering page located on Disciples Mission Fund (DMF) website. Please note: No bulletin inserts, posters, or envelopes will be mailed to congregations, but they are available on the DMF website. If you need envelopes, please email supplies@disciples.org

Stories from previous years’ Pentecost Offerings can be found here.

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