Barclay College wishes to ask, and answer, this question…Why does a Biblical Studies degree matter in today’s world? Click HERE for more information on Barclay’s Online Studies program. | |
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Josiah White’s recently received a $65,000 grant from the Don Wood Foundation. The grant funds are being used for a feasibility study concerning the possibility of Josiah White’s launching a private, Christian multi-track high school centered on career and technical education in Wabash, Indiana.
If it comes to fruition, this school will be unique in its focus by providing a STEAM education deeply rooted in the Christian faith while preparing students for next-generation entrepreneurship and jobs in industries such as advanced manufacturing and automation. There could be boarding and commuting options, opening the opportunity up for students from anywhere to attend.
For more information on this announcement, visit Josiah White's blog!
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IYM Sunday 2023 will be on April 30. This is a time where IYM asks the churches and meetings to highlight the work God is doing with us, together in IYM and celebrate that work. And, some churches use this as an opportunity to take up a special offering to put towards the IYM fundraising efforts. If that date does not work for your church, feel free to choose another Sunday (please let the IYM office know about these changes). Several churches will be having special IYM speakers. A virtual packet of information, including a new video for IYM Sunday, is available by clicking HERE. | |
IYM Annual Sessions will be held at Quaker Haven Camp from July 27-29. Our main speaker will be John Trimble, Director of Spiritual Life at Josiah White’s. There will be the usual business sessions, including continued discussion about our relationship with FUM. There will be workshops full of great information for our churches. There will be options to use and experience the beautiful setting of Quaker Haven Camp, including pontoon rides that will run throughout the weekend. And, back by popular demand, the Reigle Family Band returns for Feast of Faith. | |
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Sycamore Friends is hosting an open house on May 7 from 2-4 pm for Norman and Rowena Carter as they celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary. Cards can be sent to their current home at 725 W. 50th St, Marion, IN 46953.
Charlottesville Friends will hold a revival, May 21-26, 10:30 on Sunday morning; 6:00 on Sunday evening. All other days the time will be 7:00 pm. Speaker will be Dr Vic Reasoner, Executive Assistant for Francis Asbury Institute. Musicians will be song leader, Fred Powers; pianist, Rowena Holliday; and organist, Janet Shutt. if you would like to be revived, come and join them!
Quaker Haven is hosting a Daddy Daughter Dance, presented by Lakeland Youth Center. The dates are Friday May 19 or Saturday May 20 from 6-8pm. You can register online at www.lakelandyouthcenter.com.
Farmland Friends Church is holding a rummage sale, May 12-13! For those who want to donate items to be sold, the church has requested household items and small appliances rather than clothing, as they already have an abundance. Also, Farmland Friends will host John Smith and Michelle McNees as they share about their recent trip to Kenya, Africa, Monday, May 8, 6:30 pm with their Monday Night group. Everyone is welcome. Also, John and Michelle recently shared their trip to Kenya at Bear Creek Friends.
Back Creek Friends is welcoming the By His Blood quartet this Sunday, April 30 at 11:00 am. Come expecting a special experience!
Wabash Friends seeks to fill the position of "Family & Children's Pastor." For more information contact heather.edwards @wabashfriends.org.
*If you want to see news and highlights for your church in the Communicator, send your information to iymcommunicator@gmail.com
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The needs are great for Counselors and CITs for all the Quaker Haven camps this summer. Please prayerfully consider serving God and students by being a camp counselor. Also…be sure and ask anybody who is working with young people in your church about being a camp counselor. Scan the code on the graphic above, or go to quakerhaven.com to apply! | |
The Youth Invasion at Russiaville Friends (WYM) was a wonderful evening of pizza, games, worship, and a challenging message from Russiaville pastor, Jamie Lyon. 65 people were present with 45-50 of those being young people. These events continue to connect IYM young people between summer camps and retreats throughout the year. | |
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We had a Pastor Gathering scheduled to meet at Kennard Friends on May 16. But Kennard pastor, Bob Lines, recently had emergency surgery on his back to relieve extreme pain. Please pray for Bob as he recovers. Given these circumstances, we will cancel the May 16 gathering. We will take a break from these for the summer. Be on the lookout for when and where we will meet in the Fall.
YGB Camp (You're Getting Better not Older) hosted by Western Yearly Meeting (a +55 retreat) will be held Monday, May 22 - Thursday, May 25, at Quaker Haven, $250 per person. All the activities (except for meals) will be in Friendship Lodge so we can’t guarantee that all couples will have a room together, we may have to have dormitory-style rooming. The speaker will be Jane Howard, a former Quaker, and now attends the largest Nazarene Church in North America. She will lead us in devotions and also encourage us in our personal bible study and personal devotion techniques. Also, there will be worship every morning and every evening and a whole afternoon of free time! Mark Tope will be worship leader. For more information or to sign up, please contact Mark Tope at 336-226-9586 or at k9chester@gmail.com.
The Colson Center National Conference in Indianapolis will be held, May 19-21. It is "An Invitation to Encounter God and His Mighty Works." For more information and access to a conference scholarship go to events@colsoncenter.org or call 877-322-5527.
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From the Advancement Committee:
Thank you friends for your gifts and pledges totalling $88,381.68 ($79,431.68 in cash received and $8,950.00 in pledges) towards our goal of $125,000 for the IYM 2024 budget. You continue to give and support our ministries and services in tremendous ways. We are coming up on IYM Sunday, April 30. If you need anything from us as you prepare for IYM Sunday, please let us know. You can reach Damon at dseacott@gmail.com or call 517-204-5348
From the Christian Service Committee:
Please take time for personal prayer and as a church community for our broken society. Pray for hatred, fear, anger, and evilness to be met with the love of Jesus Christ, and help each of us in the IYM community to touch others with the love of Jesus. These times are troubling, yet, Jesus Christ is moving in tremendous ways. Let's join along with him in battling the evil one.
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The next Committee Night will be held at Marion First Friends on May 9 starting at 6:30 pm. We will be joined that evening by DK and Choity Sarkar, EFM Missionaries from India.
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May 9
Committee Night
Marion First Friends
6:30-8:00 pm
May 16
Pastor Gathering (Cancelled)
Kennard Friends
June 2-4
Camp-Us (Young Adult Camp)
Quaker Haven Camp
All day event
June 4-9
Junior High Camp
Quaker Haven Camp
June 5
Executive Committee
IYM Office
6:30-8:00 pm
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Memorial for Letitia Dain | |
A celebration of life service for Tish Dain is scheduled for 3 pm on Sunday, April 30, in the Activity Center at Quaker Haven. | |
A Message from our Superintendent | | |
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Good Morning,
“He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so
that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ.” Colossians 1:28
How do we know when we have “matured in Christ”? How do we lead others in finding that same status?
Perhaps the answers to these questions come right out of the same verse! Could it be that as we ‘proclaim’ who He is, while ‘admonishing’, and ‘teaching’ with ‘wisdom’, we may be able to present everyone…including ourselves…as ‘mature in Christ’?
A key word here is ‘admonish’. A quick googling of this word brings up synonyms like reprimand, rebuke, scold, criticize, and lambaste. Even though these are actions that sometimes need to be taken, they all hold a negative connotation.
A biblical definition of ‘admonish’, however, is this: to direct someone’s mind toward something that needs to be corrected.
Could it be that correction, or even getting direction on potential correction, is something that can help us find maturity, even in a spiritual sense, as we walk with Jesus?
May we all proclaim Jesus with wise words and actions as we seek maturity in Christ!
-Pat Byers
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