Embracing Our Mission
By Rev. Doug Conley
General Council in Orlando is just six weeks away. I hope you are planning on attending! It will be a great time of worship, inspirational preaching, insightful seminars, meaningful conversations about where the Alliance is heading in the future as well as important times of fellowship and networking. One of this year's seminar speakers will be our own Jen Ashby serving at Derwood Alliance in Rockville. We will also be hosting an evening reception. It is a good time to connect with Mid-Atlantic workers present and past. Council pre-registration ends on April 24 so make sure to
register!
One of the highlights of this year's Council will be the commissioning of 60 new international workers (IWs), the largest group of new workers sent in many years. 9 of those new workers will be from our district. These workers will be carrying the gospel to places in the world with the least access - to those who truly have never heard. Your presence would send a message of strong support to those who are following God's call to difficult and dangerous places.
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Join Us to Pray on May 10!
 Come join Rev. Doug Conley and the District Family to pray for the city of Wilmington, DE in the morning of May 10th. The location and specific time will be provided in the next Monday Memo and will be on our website soon!
We also invite you to pray with us on the same day at 7pm at First Alliance Church in Hockessin, DE. Satellite sites are available in Maryland and Virginia.
Click here for more information.
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Lawrence's In Paris on Facebook Live!
The Lawrence family is excited to be hosting another Facebook Live Broadcast on May 19th at 2:30pm EST. To watch the broadcast, all you have to do is follow "Lawrences in Paris" Facebook page. They will be talking about their life and ministry in France and the viewers will also have the opportunity to ask questions live! Don't miss out!
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Missions Emphasis Dates 2019-2020
Don't forget to sign up for your Missions Emphasis!
Your church should have received an email with a link to sign up for Missions Emphasis 2019-2020.
If you have not chosen your dates for Missions Emphasis, please use the link below to select your dates. There are only 6 spots left!
If you are arranging your own Missions Emphasis rather than using the District Office, please complete the following form:
Click here.
Any questions regarding Missions Emphasis please contact:
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District Youth Retreat Registration is Open!
When:
April 26-28, 2019
Where:
Rockbridge Alum Springs Camp
170 Spring House Rd. Goshen,
VA 24439
Cost & Registration Date:
Now $165 for late registration (after April 4)
Watch the promo video
here!
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GREAT COMMISSION DAY 2019: We're Sending!
Back in November, John Stumbo issued a challenge to U.S. church leaders to rally together and send 60 new international workers who were called by God, vetted, prepared, and eager to take the gospel where little to no access yet exists. And the Alliance family responded through the 2018 Alliance Year-End Offering-more than doubling what was received from the previous year's offering and conveying the clear message: WE WILL SEND! With this bold assurance, the C&MA Board of Directors, at its February meeting, approved 50 of these 60 workers to go.
Now we have an opportunity to come together once again to make sure all 60 new workers are approved and sent to live and work among the world's least reached and most over-looked. In April, Alliance churches will receive the Great Commission (GC) Day Offering materials, themed We're Sending.
Will you encourage your congregation to continue the momentum?
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Family Camp at Summit Grove
When: July 20-27, 2019
Where: Summit Grove Camp
140 South Front Street
New Freedom, P 17349
Come enjoy this event overnight or for the day.
No registration is required if only joining for the day.
For more information:
Contact: Darren or Jen Weller
at
717-964-8077.
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cmallianceKiDS Missions Giving Project
Back by popular demand-our cmalliancekids missions giving project! This is a great opportunity to point your churches to specific giving from kids to kids. The project works well as a part of VBS, Sunday school, or a midweek children's program. This year funds will go to the Family Village Orphanage in a Southeast Asian country. We have more information (including printable handouts and videos) about the orphanage, its needs, and how to give at
www.cmalliancekids.com/missions.
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Looking for a training for your congregation that teaches them a simple, effective way to share their faith? If so, interested participants can attend one of numerous training's to be held across the United Sates or your church may even host one!
Equip America is a day-long teaching by Evangelism Explosion International that empowers Christians to share their faith in a nonthreatening way, with kindness and confidence. It provides on-the-job training and experience in just 7.5 hours (including a free one-hour lunch). By the end of the day, each participant will have a taste of how to be an effective witness for Christ.
Church Ministries shared information about this program with all district superintendents and association presidents during the November 2018 InterChange meeting. Still have questions or want to know more? Contact Jeff Reecer, Equip America coordinator, at
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April 23
Budget & Finance |
April 26-28
District Youth Retreat |
May 9
Church Planting Team |
May 10
Prayer for Wilmington, DE |
May 10
The Gathering |
May 13-14
LO&CC |
May 27
Memorial Day
OFFICE CLOSED
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May 28- June 2
Alliance Council 2019 |
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The SDI Training that was scheduled for April 29 - May 1 has been postponed. More details will be provided soon!
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From Gary Friesen/C&MA General Counsel
Attached is the decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit, upholding the clergy housing allowance. This ends the latest-
and certainly not the last-attempt to overturn this tax benefit. Since this is a frequent question from our licensed workers, you may want to consider distributing this information in some way.
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A Fresh Look at Our Founder
A. B.: The Unlikely Founder of a Global Movement-a "must-read" for every Alliance family member-will be released at Council 2019 in Orlando.
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Update and Prayer Request
D. Mason and his family are very pleased with the results and recovery of the his recent spinal surgery.
Pray for his continued recovery and pain management.
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Summit Grove is hosting a summer camp for student leaders on
July 28-August 2, 2019. This week is specifically designed to develop qualities in teens entering grades 8-12. If you see potential leaders in your youth, sign them up! Space is limited to 9 campers.
Cost: Registration by May 20th - $549
After May 20th - $569
For registration, go to www.summitgrovecamp.org/salt.
*Registration covers cost of all activities, food and transportation from and back to Summit Grove*
They are looking for a male and female leader to be part of this summer camp. Preferably a youth pastor or someone who can mentor the teen campers. They need to be willing to sleep in a tent, go white water rafting and spelunking. If you are interested, please contact Bill Klees at 570-647-9605.
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Fairhaven Ministries is currently in the process of searching for a Director of Operations as well as another staff couple (see the attached position descriptions). If you or someone you know might be interested in these positions, please contact Ed Gore.
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Date: Friday, August 2, 2019
Location: Summit Grove Camp
140 Front St
New Freedom, PA 17349
Get away on this Friday in August and let behind the usual to enjoy GOD's creation in a tent! Experience a time sharing life with others while making new friends.
Must be 18 to register and a camp rules agreement must be signed.
Click here for contact and event information.
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Executive Director - Open Position
Summit Grove Camp and Conference Center is seeking a new Executive Director. If you are interested, you can contact the chairman of the search committee, Joe Burchill at
jburchill@lancastercma.org
or complete and return the attached Application. Applications and resumes will be received until May 1.
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Personnel and Church Updates
Personnel Updates:
Church Closures or Status Change:
Church Location Changes:
New Church Plants:
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Fair Share & Church Planting Update
March 2019
Fair Share (YTD):
Budget: $281,784.68
Received: $269,259.78
Deficit: $12,524.90
Church Planting (YTD):
Budget: $131,250.00
Received: $126,537.37
Deficit: $4,712.63
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Share Your Stories!
Mid-Atlantic District Churches! We would love to share what God is doing in our churches to encourage and inspire other workers and churches in the district.
Send your church's social media account information and newsletter signup links to Yenory Orozco at
yorozco@cmamad.org. Or, if you have a specific story you would like to share, please send it to us!
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