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Members of the ECA attending the 2006 International Conference experienced an unforgettable evening that included a sumptuous meal, an eye-opening presentation and deeply moving testimonials from victims of a little-known vestige of the old Cold War.
On Wednesday, August 9, attendees were given complementary tickets to a banquet sponsored by the Christian Friendship Mission, part of a comprehensive exchange program between North American Evangelical leaders and the North African nation of Morocco. The
unique outreach was started two years ago after ECA board member Rob Schenck joined a
delegation that visited Morocco at the invitation of its Royal Government.
“I knew nothing about Morocco when this first invitation was extended,” said Rob. “A lot
of bad things were happening in the Arab speaking world at the time and I was frankly quite
nervous about it. But in the end, I accepted and I’m so glad I did.”
Rob says once he was in Morocco, he met some of the “warmest, most hospitable people
on earth.” He said of the 40 countries he has visited during his 25 years of ministry, none
Moroccan television crew members were part of the
treated him as kindly as Morocco.
entourage participating in the Christian Moroccan Friendship
Morocco is surprisingly America’s oldest ally. It was the Sultan of this Islamic land that in
Banquet held at ECA’s International Conference
1777 was the first to officially recognize the newly independent United States of America.
The Kingdom protected American ships from the Barbary pirates, filling a void left after the
break with Britain. America maintains its oldest continuous treaty of friendship with Morocco.
World Wars I and II and both Gulf Wars were won in part because Morocco allowed its soil to be
used as a staging ground for our military. In the days after 9/11, hundreds of thousands of
Moroccans flooded the streets of their major cities to demonstrate support for its U.S. partner.
The Moroccans are also cooperating extensively with the U.S. in the war on terror.
The Christian Friendship Mission is an effort to express the love of Jesus Christ in a tangible
way to the suffering Sahrawi people of Morocco’s Southern Provinces, sometimes called the
Western Sahara. The project grew out of an ongoing series of exploratory visits by Rob and teams
he has recruited through both his Faith and Action ministry network and its related National
Clergy Council in Washington.
“On our third mission to this remarkable land, we were taken for a visit to Laayoune, the
capital of the South,” Rob explains. “While there, we learned how tens of thousands of the native
Sahrawi people have suffered because of a 30-year reign of terror by the communist-inspired
separatist movement called the POLISARIO Front. The Bible says, ‘when it’s in the power of your hand to do good, do it.’ We couldn’t turn our backs
on these precious people.”
After the Spanish ended their 90-year occupation of the Western Sahara in 1975, Morocco
reasserted its 1000-year old sovereignty over the region. At the same time, an unholy alliance
between Cuba’s Fidel Castro, Libyan strong man Muammar Gaddafi and the former Soviet
Union recruited disaffected students, training them as rebel guerillas to fight the Moroccans.
The so-called POLISARIO Front lost the struggle for the territory, but succeeded in frightening the local population into camps across the nearby Algerian border that soon became prisons.
Since then, thousands of Sahrawi children have been forcibly taken to Castro’s infamous “Island
of Youth,” where they undergo socialist indoctrination and weapons training. Most never return
to their families.
In addition to these crimes against humanity, the POLISARIO Front has duped many
Christian organizations by diverting millions of dollars of humanitarian aid and selling it on
the black market. POLISARIO leaders then enrich themselves at the expense of the people
Banquet attendees sit spellbound as Moroccan nationals they claim to protect in the squalid camps.
(such as the woman in above right photo) share of the
Mission Possible continued on page 7
atrocities experienced for decades
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Communication, Communication, Communication
“He who answers before listening that is to his folly and shame.” Proverbs 18:13
“It is not good to have zeal without knowledge nor to be hastry and miss the way.” Proverbs 19:2
“Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak...” James 1:19
ECA
Serving Ministers Since 1887
The Evangelical Church Alliance
By Dr. Dale Goodman, Executive Director of Eden Group International
As pastors, chaplains, ministry
leaders, healthcare workers, husbands and wives we all are facing
an epidemic fallout in communication. The breakdown in many lives
and relationships can be traced
back to unhealthy and unskilled
communication.
Good communication takes
work. There are no short cuts.
Good communication takes time,
skill and constant effort. Your assumptions can ruin you and another. Good communication gets
to the heart of the matter, two
people being heard and understood.
At the heart of good communication is the ability to be heard
and understood. In most relationships, even as leaders, we are failing to understand and to hear the
heart of another.
How often have you confirmed
what you thought you heard another saying? We make assumptions based on what we think we
heard, without ever challenging or
clarifying our assumptions. Assumptions can kill the heart of any
relationship, resulting are hurt, superficial and embittered relationships.
My friends, no relationship will
become any closer than its communication. The difficulty with
most leaders, couples and families
face is often due to
a deficit in skill and
knowledge to communicate. After all,
who taught you
how to be a good
communicator?
Most of us have
come from families
that did not model
good communication. We are
bearing forth the fruit of dysfunctional, unskilled and unhealthy communication. This
combined with our own faulty
belief system, past hurts and fear
is destroying intimacy, dialogue
in our relationships. No wonder
we all run, dodge, fight and hurt
one another.
We no longer speak the truth.
Very few risk vulnerability. The
truth be known, we no longer
speak truthfully from the heart.
We often communicate through
layers of subtle innuendos, suggestions or nonverbal expressions. No one is heard, no one is
understood and the breakdown
continues in relationships in
marriage, family, ministry, business and so forth and so on.
The toxic waste of distrust and
denial accumulates, leading to a
poisoning of the heart. The result is a death in our feelings,
care and commitment. Issues left
undone will be our undoing and
ultimately lead to diminished and
destroyed relationships. We
play games, manipulate and go
underground often in a cold lock
down mode. We fear rejection,
hurt, failure and even change and
we dare not open our hearts to
another. It is so sad, self-defeating and dishonoring to God and
to each other. It’s paralyzing
hearts, poisoning commitments
and perpetuating a slow death in
our culture.
Gone in the wind is the courage to talk from the heart. We
would rather withdrawal, run,
defend, attack, blame and deny
our hearts desire to connect. Losers we become,
and winners,
there are none.
Let’s become
winners in our
communication.
Learn to become
a better communicator by first
looking within
yourself. Is there anything keeping you from being vulnerable
with your heart? Are there unresolved issues in your life sabotaging your ability to have healthy
communication? What skill may
you be lacking that could hinder
your ability to hear and understand
another’s
heart.
Good
communication
is a lost
art today. Be
a leader,
w h o
leads
w i t h
good,
healthy communication. Work on
your issues, take communication
workshops, read and become a
good communicator. It will make
a huge difference in our lives and
the lives of others.
Dr. Goodman provides Christ-centered counseling, speaking and teaching resources through Eden Group. He
is also an Ordained Minister and board
member with the ECA, and a Licensed
Clinical Pastoral Counselor - Advance
Certification through the National Christian Counselors Association.
Dale and his wife, Linda, are members of Perimeter Church in Duluth. They
have one daughter, Shannon and three
grandchildren Ryan, Austin & Nicole.
Eden Ministries website is
www.edengroupinternational.com.
The Evangel
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of the ECA.
(The Evangelical Church Alliance.)
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to spread the Gospel of our
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,
and to build up the church by
carrying out the Great Commission as stated in Matthew
28:19-20 by credentialing,
training, encouraging, and
supporting ministers of the
Gospel who are committed to
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“My Father’s Business” 2006 ECA Annual Business Meeting Highlights
During the Business Session of
the 2006 conference, President,
Dr. Goebel reported that ECA’s
membership included 2293 individuals, 17 churches and 11 parachurch ministries. Vice President,
Dr. Henry (Hank) Roso presented a report which included
227 persons completing the application process, with another
234 presently in process.
Dr. George Miller also reported
that the ECA has 66 active duty
chaplains serving throughout the
U. S. Military, with 38 Reserve
Chaplains; 55 in the Chaplain
Candidate Program and 20 endorsed chaplains waiting for selection.
The Financial report indicated a
total of $380,387.06 paid in expenses and $390,084.73 received for
income. All the reports were accepted as presented.
The following members were
nominated to the board and elected:
Dr. George L. Miller - Bourbonnais,
IL; Dr. Samuel S. Goebel - Kankakee,
IL; Dr. Rene Moreno - Bellflower,
CA; Rev. David Voshell - Ft. Morgan, CO; Dr. Scott Preissler - Flower
Mound, TX; Rev. Randolph N.
Neptune, Jr. - Burlington, ON,
Canada; Rev. Randy Brown - New
Hudson, MI; Dr. Dale Goodman Cumming, GA; Chaplain (MAJ)
Elmon R. Krupnik - Chandler, AZ;
Rev. Gordon L. Milburn -California, KY; Dr. Rob Schenck Manassas, VA; and Chaplain (CPT)
Member Services
Mission With a Vision Seminar
Transformation Ministries
An excellent resource for
churches, colleges, students,
or men and women who desire
a dynamic discipling ministry
in their churches. Seminar
teaches and develops the key
spiritual principles that
contribute to making a disciple
a transformation of a heart.
For more information:
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churches and parachurch ministries
During a special board meeting
are encouraged to send a voting dellater that Wednesday, the followegate.
ing officers were elected for the
Board: Dr. George L. Miller,
Board Chairman; Dr. Rene
Moreno, First Vice Chairman; Rev. David Voshell,
Second Vice Chairman; Dr.
Scott Preissler, Standards
and Credentials and Rev.
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Business Session is held
each year on Wednesday
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News, Information and Opportunities for ECA Constituents
Part Time Chaplains
Needed - Grand Rapids, MI
Available for
Pulpit Relief
Seeking “Ministry type”
people, male and female in
Grand Rapids, MI who may be
available for part time ministry
in the workplace.
Ohio and Pennsylvania
Contact:
Richard Harper,
Division Manager
Marketplace Chaplains USA
72 Scenic Circle
Ringold, GA 30736
Ph: 706-866-5448
Fax: 706-861-2165
Cell: 423-718-5021
Email:
[email protected]
Minister available to speak
for pulpit relief and special
events in Eastern Ohio and
Western Pennsylvania.
Experience in local city
mission, state prison and
various local churches.
Contact:
Rev. Peter J. Squillo
Ph: 724-656-0871
Email: [email protected]
To have news or information considered for placement in the
Evangel email [email protected] with the details in a similar format as listed above.
Items will be placed as space is available.
Ordained Minister Seeking
N. E. Illinois Position
M. Div. Vespers Liturgist,
Prayer and Care Minister, and
Small Group Ministry Leadership Teacher/Trainer seeks full
time or part time pastoral/staff
position within 25 mil. of
Naperville, IL that includes
opportunities for ministry
through preaching, teaching,
discipleship, education,
intercessory prayer, spiritual
formation, and pastoral care.
Resume, sermons, references
available upon request.
Contact:
Rev. Stephen W. Cornell,
Ph. D.
Pastoral Teaching Partners
605 Leesburg Ct.
Naperville, IL 60540
Ph: 630-357-2894
Email: [email protected]
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“Front Lines”
“Chaplains...are a living, breathing
reminder that God is with us.”
Since I joined the Evangelical
Church Alliance in the summer of
1989 as a chaplain candidate in the
U.S. Army Reserve, my ministry
has taken me to different places. I
have been literally around the world.
Today I find myself back home
where I belong. I am currently serving with the Arizona Army National Guard in support of the border mission – “Operation Jump
Start.” As I complete my twenty
Inspiration and News of the ECA’s Military Chaplains
By CH (MAJ) Elmon R. Krupnik, serving on the Mexican Border with “Operation Jump Start”
as Reported to Dr. George Miller, Military Chaplain Commission Director
years of active and reserve service, one question I get asked
more than any other is “What do
chaplains do”? The best way I
can explain it is by example.
A few years ago, my father-inlaw had triple bypass heart surgery. During those critical days
before and after surgery, I was
with my mother-in-law. On the
first day after surgery, I was in
intensive care with in-laws giving pastoral care and encouragement. As I left with my motherin-law, she grabbed my hand and
said, “Now I understand what
you do!”
Chaplains fill a void of the intangibles and uncertainties of life.
We are a living, breathing reminder that God is with us. We
serve as a symbol of faith and
confidence. Just last week I was
visiting a group of soldiers that
were very close to the border.
Just across the border in Mexico,
(less than 25 yards away), we
heard gunshots. One of the solders yelled out, “We have nothing to fear! The chaplain is with
us.” God is always with us, but,
as his representative at that time,
I was having the same apprehen-
sion about the situation as the
soldiers.
Because I have been deployed
a few times to the gulf region in
support of “Iraqi Freedom” and
work with units that are being
deployed, another oft-asked
question is, “What can we do to
help deployed soldiers?” As
Christians, one of the most important things you can do is to
pray for the chaplains. Chaplains play a very interesting role,
especially during deployment.
Deployed soldiers who otherwise
never set foot in the door of a
church are often very willing to
talk to a chaplain about spiritual
matters, especially due to the
risks that they are facing. Life
and death often seems much more
real in these settings. When I was
stationed at an air base in Iraq,
we would randomly get shelled
by rockets. Those types of
events make people evaluate their
relationship with God. Therefore, chaplains have unique opportunities not often given to
other people.
Also, pray for the deployed
soldiers and their families. It is
Chaplain
very difficult on soldiers to miss out
on births, deaths, weddings, graduations, and other momentous occasions in life. It is also painful to
miss out on the day-to-day joys.
Since 9/11, the importance of chaplains has risen because of the uncertainties of the current conflict of the
war on terrorism. I close all of my
religious services with this benediction: “May the peace of God that
passes all understanding be with you
now and forevermore.” Although we
live in a world without peace, we
can still have that peace with God
wherever we are. Chaplains are
God’s reminder of His peace.
CH (MAJ) Elmon R. Krupnik
has served on active duty
and in the reserves for
twenty years. He has been
ordained with the ECA since
1989. He is married to Lynn,
his wife of twenty-five years.
They have four children and
one grandchild. They live in
Chandler, Arizona. He was
recently elected to serve on
ECA’s Board of Directors.
Streams in the desert...
“Just across the border in Mexico, (less than 25 yards away), we heard gunshots.
One of the solders yelled out, “We have nothing to fear! The chaplain is with us.”
ECA’s Chaplain Goutier writes from the desert of
Iraq, “Since I have been here, people have come to
know the Lord, and I baptized one Soldier last week,
and will baptize one when I return in two weeks from
my mission. Continue to pray for me...”
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Missions Perspective:
Indian Christians Face Big Challenges...
minority, implementing the rulings still has
to be done village by
village and city by city
in
states
like
Rajasthan where religious extremists have
gained control of the
government.
On Monday August
7, Dr. Samuel Thomas, president of the
Following his recent release from prison,
indigenous mission
Dr. Samuel Thomas exclaimed, “Glory to God!
partner of Hopegivers
That’s all I can say. Amen! All glory to God!”
International, was
(Photo Courtesy of Open Doors UK)
granted bail on
charges that had kept him
COLUMBUS, GA (Sepfrom public activity since May
tember, 2006) – Christians
20.
throughout India are girding
Then, on Tuesday August 8,
for a long period of intense
in a separate judgment, the
persecution as a Hindu fascourt granted relief from bucist party known as the BJP
reaucratic restrictions that
has extended their efforts to
had frozen bank accounts
persecute Bishop M.A. Thoand prevented Christians from
mas of Emmanuel Missions
operating Hope Home orInternational (EMI) in Kota,
phanages, schools, a hospiRajasthan.
tal and other institutions in the
Believers all over India restate.
joiced in August as lawyers
“Glory to God!” exclaimed
for Emmanuel International
Dr. Samuel Thomas, “that’s
emerged from the High
all I can say. Amen! All glory
Court in Jaipur, Rajasthan
to God!”
with positive rulings revoking
In February, authorities rea series of injunctions that
voked operating permits for all
had crippled the EMI huthe institutions operated by
manitarian and educational
Emmanuel in Rajasthan and
outreaches in Kota since
supported by Hopegivers InFebruary 20.
ternational based here in CoSince the original flush of
lumbus, Georgia.
victory, however, the ChrisLawyers who are representtian community has learned
ing the Christians say that
that even when the courts
the criminal and civil cases
rule in favor of the Christian
By Rev., Dr. Bill Bray
have reopened but actions by
have not yet been disreligious terrorists continue
charged. The legal process
to threaten Christian civil
will continue while the misrights, liberty and freedom of
sions resume full operaevangelism and worship.
tions, but the High Court rulings are seen as a sign that
the case is moving in favor
of the Thomas’ and the ministries of Emmanuel and
Hopegivers.
“The lawyers are still working on the cases,” said Dr.
Samuel Thomas, “but meanwhile we have the right to go
back to work, the registrations have been restored and
our bank accounts are unDr. Bill Bray (pictured with
frozen. The government obhis wife, Ivy) is an orservers will have to leave all
dained ECA minister and
a veteran missionary with
of our campuses and propover 40 years of full-time
erties.
service. He is currently
“All things can return to
serving on staff with
the way they were back in
Hopegivers International
January. This is truly a rewhich supports indigenous outreaches in Haiti
sult of the prayers of Chrisand Malawi as well as extians around the world—so
tensive
missions
please continue to pray for
throughout Rajasthan and
our safety and that the rulnorth India.
ings of the court this
week will be implemented fully.”
Dr. Samuel Thomas
asked Christians
throughout India and
around the world to
continue to pray that
all the cases against
the ministry and personnel will be dismissed and full freedom restored.
Rev. M. A. Thomas with orphans of EMI’s
The Bible School
and seminary in Kota Emmanuel Orphanage (Photo Courtesy of Open
Doors UK)
...Even After Double Victories in Rajasthan High Court
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Dr. Delong’s New Book Features History of the ECA
“It Ought To Be Written” is the history of Dr. Charles S. and Mrs. Minnie George Hanley. This unusual, factual story of a Christian
minister and his family used of God in rural Shenandoah, Iowa, tells of their unswerving devotion and commitment to Christ. In spite of
extreme trials and struggles, the Hanleys were faithful. The Lord Jesus worked with and through C.S. and Minnie Hanley and their
associates to establish a “foothold” in the Kingdom of God that caused many to turn to Christ. From meager beginnings as newspaper
publishers, the Hanleys’ conversions to Christianity and the transforming work of the Holy Spirit, set the stage for the World Faith
Missionary Association (WFMA) which later became The Evangelical Church Alliance, Inc.
Author Joe Delong, D.Min., an ECA member from Virginia, gives a glimpse into the lives of the early founders and other prominent
Christians, both men and women, who became “firebrands” for the proclamation that “Jesus is the Christ”. This book is a fascinating
adventure to inspire and encourage men and women to pursue the “heavenly vision”.
After being honorably discharged from the U.S. Air Force in May 1972, Dr. Delong received an MS in Higher Educational Administration, from (SUNY) The University at Albany (1980). Joe has an M. Div. in biblical studies/practical theology from Regent University
(1988). He has an earned Doctor of Ministry from Wesley Theological Seminary (1999), Washington, D.C. He has been an administrator
and is a adjunct faculty member at several colleges and universities (Tidewater Community College, Thomas Nelson Community College,
and St. Leo University). Books may be purchased at www.lulu.com/ecahistory or from the ECA.
Welcome To Our New Members
Victor S. Jacobs – Mt. Laurel, NJ
Joel R. De Graeve – Boerne, TX
Chun-Ho Youm – Cerritos, CA
Bang C. Yi – Downey, CA
Joo Hyoung Lee – Rowland Heights, CA
Peter Chan Woong Song – Chin Hills, CA
Kevin Alex McGinnis - Quincy, IL
John Hoos – Loveland, CO
Douglas C. Bretschneider – Grant, MI
Christopher A. Koepke – New York, NY
Kyong Rok Kim – Dallas, TX
Bryce A. Lund – Kingsburg, CA
Ralph C. Fisher, Jr. – Newville, PA
Helene Dallaire – Cincinnati, OH
David C. Park – San Jose, CA
Michael D. Finney – Highlands Ranch, CO
Truitt C. Andress – Penns Grove, NJ
Carlton E. Bowden – Eaton, IN
Brett R. Casino – Bourbonnais, IL
Jung Nam Hyun – Torrance, CA
Donald Levi Friederichsen – Lexington, KY
Janet L. Rolofson – Mt. Zion, IL
Seok Ki Choi – San Jose, CA
Russell L. Cambria – Buffalo, NY
Robert R. Cornelison – Grand Rapids, MI
Michael R. Phillips – Deerfield, IL
Robert A. Tucker – Red Lion, PA
Golda S. Dunn – Spokane Valley, WA
Geofrey Tio – Union Beach, NJ
Michael R. Unger – Hanford, CA
David S. Signor – Youngstown, OH
Lori A. Tate – Oregon, OH
Geun Sang Cho – Duluth, GA
Karen E. Roberts – Aurora, IL
B. Daniel Kim – Houston, TX
“My brother/sister,
you have heard
how great a work
is that
of the ministry
to which you are called.
We are assured
in the Holy Scriptures
that he who desires
such an office
desires a good thing,
yet it is an office
of great responsibility,
and we lovingly remind you
of that responsibility...
And we pray that
you may approve yourself
as a minister
of the Gospel of Christ,
sacred before
both God and men.”
ECA Ministers Manual
Ordination of a Minister
Dihan Lee – Herndon, VA
Jason Green –Corvallis, OR
Gene Sellards – Glendale, AZ
Richard H. Court – Furnersville, NJ
Marty Allen Clary – St. Joseph, MO
Sam Seung Bum Kim – Reston, VA
Linda Leonard – Mississauga, ON Canada
Thomas Julian Belke – Virginia Beach, VA
Bonnie L. Cary – Palmetto, FL
Simonette Cherepanov – Knoxville, TN
Ovidiu Peter Cotuna – Forest Grove, OR
Nathan G. Drake – Gallatin, TN
Bruce E. Hill – Florence, KY
Linda Harris – Memphis, TN
Soonki Hwang – Keller, TX
Laurie Lechlitner – Elkhart, IN
Yongseok Lee – Oakton, VA
Jose Mendez – Miami, FL
James H. Parker, Jr. – Palmetto, FL
Nancy Ann Pickens – Catonsville, MD
Albert R. Rausch – Sale Creek, TN
Ronald L. Miller – Little Rock, AR
David Anthony Hill – Loudon, TN
Miriam Smith-Stanley – Atlanta, GA
Gale R. Buchholtz – Little Rock, AR
Douglas Alan Grace – Annapolis, MD
Peggy G. Goulet – Wise, VA
David F. Souther – Dallas, TX
Charles R. Hawkins – Las Vegas, NV
Taesang Kim – Las Vegas, NV
Jason A. Davis – Evansville, IN
William P. Caddell – Selma, CA
William F. English – Maple Grove, MN
Mark Green – Springfield, VA
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When Sahrawi leaders in Morocco heard of the exchange their
country was undertaking with the
Evangelical Christians from
America, they reached out asking for help in bringing their plight
to the attention of the world.
“The Sahrawis have never once
asked us for money,” Rob explains. “In fact, the Kingdom of
Morocco has provided funds to
facilitate any costs associated with
helping their people. All the
Sahrawis want are our prayers,
our friendship and our voices.”
Rob believes helping the Sahrawi
people will accomplish even more than
simply ending their
earthly suffering. He
says it’s a first step in
the delicate process of
helping the whole of
Morocco’s population to understand the
Christian message.
“It’s the Moroccans
that first extended the
An appeal to assist the Moroccans was
hand of friendship to
made; requesting prayer, informing others
American Christians,”
and letters to be written to the U.S. Ambashe says. “They have
sador for Religious Liberty, John Hanford.
graciously invited us to
share the
love of God
with them as
we understand it in
the Gospel.
They are vitally interested
in
Christian religion. The
New Testament says
true religion
includes taking care of
the widows
and orphans.
Randy and Marli Brown renew friendships formed from
We need to
ministry with Moroccans in Washington D. C.
Regisfirst
demonstrate
our faith before we gain a
investigation of why Sahrawis
Registration
hearing of it. This situation in
are not allowed to leave the detration
Western Sahara is a God-given optention centers in neighboring Alportunity to take this first step.”
geria, and 3) Join one of the upAs explained at the conference
coming Christian Friendship
banquet, the Christian Friendship
Mission trips to Morocco. The
Mission is asking church and minfirst such trip is scheduled for
istry leaders to do three things: 1)
November 7-17.
Educate ourselves and others in
To find out more about the
our sphere of influence about the
Christian Friendship Mission,
crisis in Morocco’s Southern
contact project director Tanie
Provinces, Western Sahara (webGuy at [email protected].
site: www.speakforsahrawis.org),
A sample letter to send to John
2) Write a letter to the U.S. AmHanford may be obtained by
bassador for Religious Liberty and
emailing
the
ECA
at
fellow Evangelical John Hanford,
[email protected].
urging him to undertake a full-scale
ECA Staff & Member News
Following an extensive
search, the ECA was blessed
early this summer with a new
staff member. Chrystal
Seccombe accepted an offer
to serve as a Bookkeeper/Receptionist for the ECA this
June.
Chrystal and her husband ,
Scott have been married for
nine years and have a busy
family life surrounding one
boy and two girls; Tyler, age
7; Victoria age 6; and Morgan
age 4. They are a vibrant part
of Believers Church in
Matteson, IL where Chrystal
teaches preschool age Sunday School.
Chrystal and Scott, a Union
Electrician, felt God’s leading
her back into the work force
after she had been a stay at
home mom for seven years.
This proved to be excellent
timing and an answer to
prayer for the ECA.
During the past few months
since Chrystal has joined
ECA’s staff, she’s proved herself to be a hard-working and
knowledgable asset and a joyful addition. Welcome
Chrystal!
Chrystal Seccombe Joins ECA Staff
The Evangel / 8
Our Commitment to You
ECA Events
October 14, 2006 - Ohio
Regional Conference
Akron/Canton, OH
October 20, 2006 - Northern Plains
Regional Conference
Courtyard by Marriott, Bloomington, MN
October 21, 2006 - Shenandoah Valley
Regional Conference
Suffolk, VA
We want you to know that we take seriously the trust
you put in us when you make a contribution to the
ECA. We are accountable to you and God to honor
that trust by being excellent stewards of these financial resources.
We pledge:
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February 10, 2007 Florida Regional Conference √
Delray Beach, FL
April 1, 2007 Annual Ministerial Reports Due
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May 9, 2007 Canadian Conference
Toronto, ON
July 1, 2007 Membership Dues Deadline
July 24-26, 2007 Annual Conference
Branson, MO
To use your gift carefully and wisely
Not to ask for money that is not needed
To abide by the strict accounting standards of
the Evangelical Council for Financial Account
ability (ECFA)
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