February 2022
Where in the world is Hephzibah62:4?
Greetings!

Next month will mark three years since I was hired to steward the new mission and vision for Hephzibah62:4, to equip and mobilize local Wesleyan churches to transform the lives of vulnerable children across the U.S. and Canada. It has been an exciting, challenging, faith-building journey, where connection is a high priority. Technology meets many of our connection needs, but nothing beats in-person connections.

You may be asking, "Where do we do that?"

Our staff of two is based near Grand Rapids, MI and we get excited for opportunities to meet personally with locals or those passing through the area. Here are a few more places we invite you to connect with us in the coming months:  

  • March 5, Allentown, PA: NE District’s Excel Ministry Conference 
  • March 8, Orlando, FL: Exponential Wesleyan Shoulder Event
  • March 21-23, Central, SC: Southern Wesleyan University
  • April 21-22, Muncie, IN: Fuel (for Wesleyan NextGen leaders)
  • May 22-25, St. Louis, MO: General Conference of The Wesleyan Church
  • September 28-30, Atlanta, GA: CAFO2022 and Hephzibah62:4 Connection Dinner 

Speaking of CAFO2022 and our Hephzibah62:4 Connection Dinner, this is our primary annual connecting and equipping event for Hephzibah62:4 staff, board, church partners and champions. Grants are available to Hephzibah62:4 Partners to help make attendance possible. See more details below and start making your plans now!

CAFO2021 was a powerful time of reflection for myself and Yellow Door House. It was so impactful to be around like-minded individuals who are doing the work of serving vulnerable children, getting to hear their unique ideas and what has worked in their context.

– Pastor Nikki, Hephzibah62:4 Church Partner and CAFO2021 Attendee

Please look for us and introduce yourself during any of the above opportunities or contact us to set up a time to connect. We hope to see you soon!

Jodi Lewis and the Hephzibah62:4 Team

P.S. If you are new to our e-mail list, check out our December update for a sampling of powerful Hephzibah62:4 testimonies that we're privileged to share due to our special connections.
Featured Opportunities
Register for CAFO2022

Everyone is welcome, September 28-30 in Atlanta, GA. Grants are available for eligible Hephzibah62:4 Partner Churches, to help make attendance possible. Early Bird pricing ends March 31st. Take advantage of the low cost and register today!

Church Ministry Essentials Course Subscription

An immersive learning experience that will introduce you to the principles, practices, and people you need, to take your next steps forward in foster care, adoption, and family support ministry. Hephzibah62:4 Partners qualify for a course discount!
Not a Hephzibah62:4 Partner? Not a problem!

Check out our Hephzibah62:4 Partnership information. Don't miss the chart outlining benefits for all Wesleyan churches and a growing number of additional benefits for our official Partner Churches.

In case you missed it

In honor of Sanctity of Human Life Sunday on January 16, a special story of a woman who recently considered abortion was featured in WesLife. Update: We are thrilled to report that Amanda and family welcomed her baby girl into the world on January 29!