Connection - March 20th, 2008
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· Camp Counselors Needed
· Area Board Meeting
· Scott Killgore Presents Pictures and Stories of the Holy
Land
· Year Book Reports
· CRY 2008
· National Legal Training Project
· Spring Women’s Retreat
· NW Area Women’s Spring Assembly
· Camp Dates
· Calendar of Events
· Legal Issues for Congregational Leaders
· Week of Compassion Update
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CAMP COUNSELORS NEEDED
We are looking for those amazing people who are called to be
camp counselors. We particularly need male counselors for 123
Go, Junior and Chi-Rho. These are the people who help kids to
profoundly connect with God and they are among the most highly
respected and cherished servant/leaders in the Church. If you
would like to be a counselor at one or more of the camps please
contact Sue Jameson,
nwchurchcamp@yahoo.com
Camp Counselor training on Saturday, May 3, 2008 at Cameron.
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AREA BOARD MEETING
Continuing Education opportunity for you and a
team from your church!
On Saturday, March 29, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. we
will have the semi-annual Area Board Meeting. Dick Hamm, former
General Minister and President of the Christian Church
(Disciples of Christ) will be speaking about transforming
churches to meet the challenges of our times and the coaching he
is doing in the Northwest Area. This meeting is a great one to
bring several leaders from your church. We will also have
updated information on the Pulliam land and the exciting
prospects this presents for the area.
We sent out packets to the Churches, Pastors and Area Board
Representatives that we have listed. If you get a packet and are
no longer the representative, please give the packet to the
correct person and notify the office so we can update our
records.
Each church may have 2 voting delegates, but everyone is
welcome to attend the meeting. Come and be a part of the
revitalization of the Northwest Area. If you are planning to
attend please notify the office by Tuesday, March 25, 2008, to
help us prepare for you.
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Scott Killgore Presents Pictures and Stories of the Holy
Land
Scott Killgore, Senior Pastor at Wyatt Park Christian Church,
St. Joseph , recently returned from a 2-week tour of Israel . He
has prepared a presentation of photos and stories of the Holy
land tour and would welcome to the chance to share it with your
study group, fellowship group, or congregation (not available on
Sunday mornings). For more information, contact Scott by e-mail
at
scott@wyattparkcc.org
or at the church, 816-232-3374.
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YEAR BOOK REPORTS
It is time for all churches that have not completed your Year
Book report form to get them sent in as quickly as possible.
Remember, “Your listing in the Year Book and Directory is the
basis of your 501(c)(3) tax exempt status.”
To date we have received the reports from 41 of our 69
churches. We really appreciate those of you who took the time to
get the report in promptly and look forward to receiving the
others very soon. If you are one of the 25 churches that have
not responded, please take the time today to do this report
either by email or snail mail. Thanks so much for your help.
To electronically submit your Year Book report form go to:
http://www.disciples.org
scroll down and click on “Year Book Reports”
click where it says “Click here to login to congregational
report form”
It will ask who is submitting report – enter your name
It will ask for your Church Pin and Serial Number
Make corrections at this point if necessary.
You will need to fill in total membership, etc. – dollar
figures
The next page has questions regarding membership and a space
for you to describe one of those ministries (this is not
required) –
After getting to the bottom, click on submit – and you have
now submitted your information to the General Office.
If you have any further problems, let me know. Dorothy,
Administrative Assistant
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Missouri Judicatory Leaders:
Missouri IMPACT Legislative Briefing and Lobby Day
Monday, April 7, 2008, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m
Rickman Center (morning) & State Capitol (afternoon)
Jefferson City, Missouri
Theme: Health Care and Medicaid Reform
Morning Session Speaker: Rep. Judy Baker, Columbia
Afternoon: Lobby Visits with State Legislators
Registration Fee: $15/person
See the attachment
for full schedule, registration form, and additional
information.
To register use the attached registration form or
send name, address, email, and religious affilitation
with registration fee to:
Missouri IMPACT
P.O. Box 839
Jefferson City, MO 65102
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Get Ready for CRY 2008
July 21-24, Columbia College , Columbia , MO
Registration Deadline July 10, 2008
Cost $200.00 if you register before May 16
After May 16th registration will be $225.00
CR is open to youth who have completed grades 8-12
Workshops will be offered to help you learn more
about yourself and your faith
Keynote Speaker, Dr. Kris Tenny-Brittian will speak
to the entire group and is anxious to share her faith
and understanding of God with you.
Each church is asked to bring an item or items that
can be used to create a worship center as part of our
time together in worship. (Fabric, cross, chalice,
candle etc)
There will be worship, singing, free time and small
group time with a Family Group
A talent show (come prepared to share your talent). A
talent show sign up sheet will be available for you to
schedule your audition.
There will be a dance and the theme will be shared
with you in the near future.
Youth must have an adult sponsor to attend CRY! If you are
the only one from your church attending CRY, you are responsible
for contacting a nearby church and asking if they will sponsor
you. Contact the CRY Coordinator if you need assistance in
finding a sponsor, 573-449-9974 or
machon3@aol.com.
If your church sends three or more youth, the church must send
their own adult sponsor. Do not send in your form without a
sponsor’s name OR the signature of your pastor.
All adults participating in the event must have a complete
set of Risk Reduction forms on file at the Regional Office.
Forms must now be renewed annually.
You must stay for the entire CRY festival (Monday 1:00 p.m.
to Thursday noon). We do not permit late arrivals or early
departures and absolutely no short-term departures. Cars are to
remain locked throughout the duration of CRY.
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National Legal Training Project
Tuesday April 8 – Issues in Guardianship
Wednesday, April 9 – Elder Abuse & Law Enforcement Response
Registration Required
Location: Governor’s Office Building
Room 450
200 Madison
Jefferson City MO
See attached flyer for more information and registration
form.
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Spring Women’s Retreat
March 28-29, 2008
Rickman Center
KEYNOTER: Rev. Colleen Carroll
MUSIC LEADER: Rev. Emily Bowen
Come to the Table – Retreat begins on Friday with
registration at 4:30 pm, dinner at 6:00 pm and concludes at 3:00
p.m. Saturday afternoon.
Deadline for registration – March 24, 2008
Costs: Staying at Rickman - $85.00
Staying in Cabin - $75.00
Commuter – includes 3 meals $65.00
See attached flyer and registration form.
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NW Area Women’s Spring Assembly
NW Area women will “Dare to Dream” together on Saturday,
April 19, 2008 at First Christian in Odessa . The four workshops
will include opportunities to share ideas/ministries that are
working in women’s groups. Good food, worship and conversations
will be awaiting you. Watch for more information in upcoming NW
Connections.
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CAMP DATES 2008
The dates for the camps are as follows:
(All camps begin and end at 10 a.m.)
1,2,3 – Go!
(Completed Grades K-2)
July 16-18 or July 24-26
Jr. Camp
(Completed Grades 3-5)
June 30-July 4 or July 11-15
Chi Rho
(Completed Grades 6-8)
July 6-10 or July 19-23
CYF
(Completed Grades 9-12)
June 24-29
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Calendar of Events
Area Board Meeting – Saturday, March 29 at Cameron 10
a.m. to 2 p.m.
Women’s Spring Retreat Rickman Center March 28-29
NW Area Women’s Spring Assembly – April 19, 2008 at
Odessa
Camp Counselor Training Saturday, May 3, 2008 at Cameron
Summer Camps June 24 Through July 29 2008
Women’s Mini Retreat July 11-13, 2008
Sessions for Men July 17-20, 2008
C.R.Y. 2008 Imagine, July 21-24, 2008
www.mid-americadisciples.org
For more information on MSR courses email:
KrystalMSR@earthlink.net
or
www.msr-crm.org
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Legal Issues for Congregational Leaders
Thursday, April 3, 2008 - 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Rickman Center, Jefferson City
Attorney and pastor Carla Fletcher will explore church legal
issues in a continuing education event for pastors, church board
chairs, treasurers and moderators. She will cover a range of
need-to-know issues, including the importance of good governing
documents. She will also address, why (besides avoiding
lawsuits) should church leaders care about legal issues, the
best practices for preventing problems, recognizing red flags
and knowing when and how to get help. Areas to cover include:
· Laying the foundation for good governance
· Implications of being a church-related nonprofit
· Handling finances
· Property
· Employment-related matters
· Privilege, confidentiality, and mandatory reporting
· Appropriate and inappropriate relationships
· Insurance
· Sources of help
Date: Thursday, April 3, 2008 Times: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $60 (includes lunch) Location: Rickman Center ,
Jefferson City
For a registration form or more information contact:
Krystal Jacobs,
573-635-1187.
Spiritual Well-being for Church Leaders
This course is an opportunity for church leaders, clergy and
laity, to consider their personal spiritual well-being and
growth. Stretched over several months, the small group size
provides an ongoing spiritual support system beyond local
congregations.
Understanding spiritual well-being to include body, mind and
soul, the course will consider a different aspect of that health
and growth in each session. Sapattu, the home place of
the instructors, provides an atmosphere conducive to
introspection, reflection and thoughtful interaction.
Course Objectives:
Explore various aspects of spiritual well-being
Provide opportunity to experience inward, outward and
corporate spiritual practices.
Experience various aspects of prayer, including contemplation
and meditation.
Offer the opportunity for the establishment of support and
companionship for spiritual life.
Focus on various visual and poetic images that might offer
insight for spiritual well-being and personal relationship with
the Divine
THIS COURSE IS NOT A THERAPY GROUP. PERSONAL AGENDA WILL
FOCUS ON SPIRITUAL DIMENSIONS OF LIFE.
Third Thursdays: April 17, May 15, June 19, July 17, August
21, September 25*, October 16, 2008
*one exception
Time: 1:00 p.m. concluding no later than 5:30 p.m.
Location: Sapattu, near Jefferson City (Directions
sent prior to sessions)
Cost: $125 For all sessions
Attendance: Participants are expected to attend all the
sessions. Continuity of participation is necessary for the
establishment of the desired support community
Instructors: Roger and Nancy TannerThies Phone: (573)
634-3770
For a registration form or more information contact:
Krystal Jacobs,
573-635-1187.
Spiritual Well-being; Living Life in the Presence of God
This course is an opportunity for individuals to consider
their personal spiritual well-being and growth. Stretched over
several months, the small group size provides an ongoing
spiritual support system.
Understanding spiritual well-being to include body, mind and
soul, the course will consider a different aspect of that health
and growth in each session. Sapattu, the home place of
the instructors, provides an atmosphere conducive to
introspection, reflection and thoughtful interaction.
Course Objectives:
Explore various aspects of spiritual well-being
Provide opportunity to experience inward, outward and
corporate spiritual practices..
Experience various aspects of prayer, including contemplation
and meditation.
Offer the opportunity for the establishment of support and
companionship for spiritual life.
Focus on various visual and poetic images that might offer
insight for spiritual well-being and personal relationship with
the Divine
THIS COURSE IS NOT A THERAPY GROUP. PERSONAL AGENDA WILL
FOCUS ON SPIRITUAL DIMENSIONS OF LIFE.
Saturdays after the 3rd Thursday: April 19, May 17, June 21,
July 19, August 23, September 27*, October 20, 2008
*one exception
Time: 10:00 a.m. (including lunch) Concluding no later than
3:00 p.m.
Location: Sapattu, near Jefferson City (Directions
sent prior to sessions)
Cost: $150 For all sessions including lunch
Attendance: Participants are expected to attend all the
sessions. Continuity of participation is necessary for the
establishment of the desired support community.
Instructors: Roger and Nancy TannerThies Phone: (573)
634-3770
For a registration form or more information contact:
Krystal Jacobs,
573-635-1187.
Order of Ministry Constituency
Sisyphus and the Boulder of Hope
April 24-26, 2008 - $150 with lodging, $100 Commuter
Rickman Center, Jefferson City
Pressure to "grow" is a constant, and mounting. The church
needs more people, more money, more energy, more visibility,
more momentum. The church down the street is doing "sexier"
ministry, with more sophisticated technology, and are now
building an addition to the youth wing. And now clergy are
charged with the ominous responsibility for "leading
transformation." And Sunday comes around with "ruthless
regularity." We push the rock up the mountain one day, only to
find it back at the bottom the next. Ministry, today, is
tiresome, confusing, at times disillusioning, and often devoid
of much that feels like "ministry" at all. Through stories,
music, shared experiences and reflection, our conversations
together in this workshop will focus on wellsprings of
hopefulness in ministry. We will not so much look for motivation
to keep "pushing the stone up the mountain," but rather
concentrate on ways to remain spiritually healthy and pastorally
vital. This time will be less about conducting the "business" we
are /hired /to do, and more about contributing ourselves to the
ministry we are /called /to do.
Timothy Cap Diebel is, in every sense of the word, a child of
the church. Reared in West Texas as the younger son of a
Disciple minister and his Christian educator wife, he grew up
quite literally among the pews. After graduating from high
school in Abilene, TX, Tim earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree
from Texas Christian University, a Master of Divinity degree
from Brite Divinity School, and later a Doctor of Ministry
degree from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Formative
work relationships have included ministry with congregations in
Stephenville, Fort Worth, Corpus Christi and Waco, TX as student
internships, and full-time ministry in Houston, Athens and
Lufkin, TX, and since 1993 Des Moines, Iowa. Tim’s wife Lori is
an educator in the West Des Moines Community School District,
having earned her PhD from Iowa State University in Educational
Leadership. Two adult children, Merryl and Christopher, live and
work in Des Moines. Tim and Lori are certified instructors in
Couple Communication, and have conducted “Romance” and
communication workshops in Iowa, Missouri, and Texas integrating
what one participant described as “a broad and somewhat
disturbing musical collection.”
For a registration form or more information contact:
Krystal Jacobs,
573-635-1187.
Dates for the 2008 Boundaries training have also been sent
contact me for a registration form.
For registration forms or more information contact:
Krystal Jacobs, Office Administrator
Missouri School of Religion
Center for Rural Ministry
P.O. Box 104685
Jefferson City, MO 65110-4685
Phone: 573-635-1187
Fax: 573-636-2889
Email: krystalmsr@earthlink.net
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