IYM
Communicator

February 2, 2022
Winter Sneak Teen Retreat: The annual Winter Sneak teen retreat will be held at Quaker Haven Camp from February 4-6. This is a 7th-12th grade event. Registration with CampDoc is now up and running. You can go to qhcyouthprograming.com to register online. Cost is $120.


The Christian Education committee is setting up a Zoom entitled Coffee and VBS for anyone to join to talk about collaboration amongst IYM churches when it comes to VBS Programs. Contact CE member, Nikki Drage (ned120608@live.com) with any questions.
IYM Church News:
Farmland Friends is seeking to fill the part-time position of Worship Ministry Team Leader. Responsibilities require sensitivity to the leading of the Holy Spirit, musical proficiency, and ability to ready the Worship Ministry Team to be “lead worshipers.” For more information please email Keith Huffman at pastorkeith@farmlandfriends.org. Thank you!

Maple Run Friends reports two exciting pieces of news. First, they have paid off the mortgage for Iglesias Amigos building. Praise God! Second, they have hired two part-time Youth leaders: Betsy Mills (Middle School Leader) and Ben Johnson (High School Leader).

Some Wabash Friends happenings: A Superbowl Party, February 13, with delicious soups; a ski trip in Michigan, March 6; and "girlFriends" Women's Ministry meeting February 11, discussing "Living Intentionally" with a dinner provided.
IYM Sunday:
Each year we set a Sunday in the Spring to observe IYM Sunday. This is a day where we ask our Churches to bring some awareness of IYM and talk about the value that comes with being a part of our Yearly Meeting. This year IYM Sunday will be April 24. If that date does not work for you, please choose another Sunday. If you would like for an IYM leader to come and share with your church on that day, please contact Pat Byers at the IYM office. We will be sending out electronic ‘packets’ with many materials for churches to use in this observance. If you would rather get a hardcopy packet, please contact Betty Ison at the IYM office.
From the IYM Advancement Committee:
In a recent meeting it was good to consider how the funds we raise serve the IYM mission. We remain grateful for the generosity and support IYM members are providing. Please let us know if you have any questions about our fundraising efforts or how the funds raised by this committee are utilized by IYM. This is where the 2023 budget stands now -- $28,842.68 cash received; $14,640.00 pledged; with a $43,482.68 total

From the Christian Service Committee:
We hope each IYM church continues to impact their community, sharing the love of Jesus Christ. We still plan to offer a webinar to IYM in the near future. We will hopefully have some details in the next IYM Communicator. If you have a story to tell or need any support from us, please let us know. Contact damon at dseacott@gmail.com or call 517-204-5348.
Josiah White's:
Growing up at Wabash Friends and being part of IYM has been a major piece of my discipleship and desire to follow God wherever he leads. Some of you may already be familiar with my family as we served for ten years on the mission field in Belize. Through this journey, we have seen and felt the blessing of IYM, and I’m excited to continue in this partnership serving God with you through my new position as Director of Donor Relations at Josiah White’s!
“God has declared one principle; two principles I have heard:  
God is strong, and you, O Lord, demonstrate loyal love.”
Psalm 62:11-12
This verse stood out in my daily reading today as I began to think about writing this letter to introduce myself and my new position at Josiah White’s. I love how God is ever present (if we look) and leads us with His Spirit. I have been blessed to see God’s loyal love and His strength as I begin a new season in His ministry. 

My new role will look similar to that of our missionary role — to encourage the Body of Christ to join into His service. Much like connecting people to God’s work in Belize, my desire is to help connect people to the mission field started by Josiah White here in Wabash, Indiana. I’m excited as this new role doesn’t entail long travel to foreign places, but instead allows me to empower the Body of Christ to show God’s strength and loyal love to those being served in my hometown at and through Josiah White’s.  

In my new role of donor relations, I hope to provide encouragement by visiting with each of you and sharing how God is moving and working in the lives of the students and staff. I look forward to continuing our partnership!
Andy Stout
Friends Summit is an event for young adults aged 16-25 and older adults who come along-side those young adults. It is billed with the thought that at the Summit, these young adults may have, "Conversations that will change their lives." The event happens every 4 years. The next one is set for December 28, 2023-January 1, 2024 in Houston, Texas. Click HERE for a full press release about the event.

Paonia Friends Church in Colorado is searching for a Student Ministry Pastor. If you would like more information, please contact their pastor, Chris Stanfield, at revchrisstan76@gmail.com.
Plans are coming together for the youth summer camping season at Quaker Haven Camp. Registration will be open soon. If you have questions, contact Ross Smedley at mfcfamilyministry@gmail.com.
Upcoming Events:
February 4-6, Winter Sneak Teen retreat at Quaker Haven
March 7, Committee Day, Marion First Friends, 9:30 a.m.
March 14, Executive Committee, IYM Office, 6:30 p.m.
March 19, Coffee and VSB Webinar, 10:00 a.m.
April 24, IYM Sunday
May 10, Committee Night, Marion First Friends, 6:30 p.m.