IYM
Communicator

January 5, 2022
We are excited to announce that we have filled three Part-Time Director positions to complete our IYM staff. Eric Dale (Wabash Friends) will fill the role of Director of Missions. Jesse Vore (Dewart Lake Community Friends) will fill the role of Director of Mulriplication. Ross Smedly (Mooreland Friends) will fill the role of Director of Youth and Camping. Please keep them all in your prayers as they step into these vital positions and help to move IYM into new and exciting territory!
The next Youth Invasion will be on January 16, at Maple Run Friends from 5-8 pm. Youth Invasions are programs for teens to get together for play, worship, food, and some great teaching. They can be thought of as three hours of Quaker Haven Camp programming that happens in one of our churches. Contact Andrew Heald for information.
Josiah White’s is pleased to announce that they recently became a certified Best Christian Workplace through the Best Christian Workplaces Institute. 
Best Christian Workplaces Institute is an employee-engagement ministry dedicated to helping Christian leaders and organizations achieve their full potential by creating flourishing staff workplaces. 

“For Josiah White’s to best carry out the work of offering hope and transformation through Christ to children and families, we need to have engaged employees and a healthy culture. Josiah White’s has been very intentional over the past few years in developing trust by opening up lines of communication, seeking input on major decisions, and investing in the spiritual lives of our staff. We are committed to continuing the process of nurturing a healthy culture centered around our Christian beliefs and practices,” said Ron Evans, President and CEO.

Josiah White’s is honored to be a certified Best Christian Workplace and is excited for what this certification will mean for their future as an organization. If you or someone you know is interested in joining Josiah White's team, please click HERE to view open positions! 
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. The cost is $120. Contact Andrew Heald with any questions?
Kaleo Academy, since it began, has been funded by a Lilly Grant. They are raising funds to match the current grant that will end in 2023 and to sustain the ministry past the grant period. Click HERE for more news and insights from this vital program.
Friends Ministry Training (FMT):
Barclay College is now enrolling students in their Spring 2022 session. Following are the FMT courses that they have listed for that time period:
Session 10: None scheduled
Session 20: ONT102 - NT Survey (2/14 - 3/27/22)
Session 30: OPM101 - Intro to Pastoral Care and Counseling (3/28 - 5/8/22)
Session 40: None scheduled
There is opportunity to add courses if we need them.
Barclay College continues to support our training efforts. If you have questions regarding FMT, please contact Damon Seacott at dseacott@gmail.com or call 517-204-5348.

From the IYM Advancement Committee:
Happy New Year IYM! The Advancement Committee is thrilled to report that $39,072.62 has been raised so far for the 2023 operational budget. IYM is serving folks well. Your support encourages and motivates others to keep at it — Jesus Christ guiding our way.  THANK YOU!!

From the Christian Service Committee:
2022 brings more opportunities for growth and community impact for Jesus Christ. Please, keep reaching out to our hurting and broken world. The church, us — doing our Lord’s work each day.

Passion Conference: Five young adults, along with three adult sponsors, went to the annual Passion Conference in Atlanta this week. Passion is an annual event for college-aged students to be refreshed, equipped, and challenged to reach their peers for Christ.

From John Muhanji:
Every end of the year, we have a youth tournament held at Kivagala Primary School in Sabatia, Vihiga county. This is to keep the young people during the December holiday busy with sporting activities. This year we are holding the activities in memory of our late son Allan Matata Afanda who was a sportsman and a team member of the Kivagala football team, and rugby player. Even though the event has passed for this year, If you wish you can support this annual mentoring and sports evangelism activity for youth. Wishing you a happy New year.

Pastor and Spouses Mid-Winter Retreat: The due date for registrations for the Mid-Winter Retreat is January 8th. Please send registration information to Betty Ison, or contact her in the IYM office by that date with your registration information and payment.
Quaker Haven is hosting a Volunteer Day Saturday, January 29, 2022, to build, paint, and hang new shower doors in the bathhouses. This is traditionally the men's groundhog retreat weekend, but this event is open to all. For those that come on Friday, January 28, we will have pizza and activities. On Saturday, January 29, we will do the work needed. We have reserved Friendship Lodge, Oak Haven, and Red Cottage for those who volunteer and want to lodge. We will provide breakfast and lunch for all the volunteers on Saturday.
 
Anyone interested can contact Emily at Quaker Haven Camp if they plan to attend. Reserve meals and lodging at 574-834-4193 or email: contact@quakerhaven.com.

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Rosemary Matchett, 93, who went to her heavenly home, December 10, 2021. She was a member of Bethel Friends where she played the piano and organ for many years. She also had been Recording Clerk for Inidana Yearly Meeting for several years.

Upcoming Events:
January 8, Executive Committee Retreat at Liberty Friends, 9:30 am
January 16, Youth Invasion at Maple Run Friends, 5-8 pm
January 28-30, Mid-Winter Pastor and Spouses Retreat at Clifty Inn
February 4-6, Winter Sneak Teen retreat at Quaker Haven