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• Congratulations to Jeremiah & Elisha Kutz on the birth
of Eden Naveh. She was born May 5, 2007.
She weighed 8 lbs., 2 oz. and is 21 1/2 inches long.
• Congratulations to Jim & Carmen Lang on the birth of
Abigail Mae. She was born May 30, 2007.
She weighed 9 lbs., 4 oz. and is 19 1/2 inches long.
• Our sympathies to the family of Carol Coleman Lansing,
(Carol is the daughter of Rebecca Coleman.) Memorial service was Saturday, May 26th. Carol was 59 years old and
died from complications of an automobile accident
that she was in several years ago.
• Our sympathies to Pastor Bill and Marilyn Williamson of
Salem Southeast Friends Church on the recent death of
Bill’s mother. She was 82 years old.
• Our deepest sympathies to the family of Edith Salter
Wendt, life-long member of Raisin Valley Friends and former Secretary to the Mission Board. She was 104 years old.
• We wish a special “Happy Birthday” to Evangline Stanley
who celebrates her 100th birthday June 17!
Birthday cards may be sent to the following address:
• Bath Manor • Room 412 •
• 2330 Smith Rd. • Akron, OH 44333 •
We’re adding two features to the
EFC-ER Website Homepage
• “Church Website of the Week” link and
• “Devotional/Bible Study Help of the Week” links
Interested in sharing your favorite websites with
the wider Friends Family?
Contact Donna Neff with the links via e-mail:
[email protected]
Check out the new information beginning next week!
www.efcer.org
A Matter for Prayer...
Every spring, churches begin the process of prayerfully selecting their pastors. Listed below are the
newly filled or still available pastoral positions:
Pastoral Positions recently filled:
• Pelham (Canada) welcomes Jim Beard
• Barberton (OH) welcomes Tom Showalter
• Mt. Carmel Friends (OH) welcomes Michael Will
• Brewster Friends (OH) welcomes Vance Weeks
• Putnam Friends (VA) welcomes Larry McEntire (1yr. call)
• Longview Friends (VA) welcomes Ed Dodson (2 yr. call)
• Newport Friends (RI) welcomes Paul Hoffman
Pastoral Positions yet to be filled:
• Providence (VA Beach) • Rock Hill (NC)
• Battle Creek (MI)
Please remember to keep these churches in prayer
as they seek God’s will in this important matter.
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Malone’s Chancel Players Available:
The Malone College Chancel Players is a group
of five students who perform faith-based drama
in schools and churches as well as for various
community organizations.
They are celebrating their 27th year of touring drama ministry. For more information, or
to book a performance of the Chancel Players,
please contact the Malone College Department of
Campus Ministries at 330.471.8441.
Congratulations to the following
EFC-ER youth winners of the
2007 EFI-NA
Publishers of Truth Essay Contest
Rachel Privatte of Ypsilanti Friends
Ypsilanti, MI
1st Prize in the 5th - 8th grade divison
Tyler Jefferies of Immanuel Friends
Eden, NC
2nd Prize in the 5th - 8th grade divison
Kristy Watson-Ables of Shiloh Chapel
Marysville, OH
2nd Prize in the 9th - 12th grade divison
E-Mail Address Update:
Voicu & Ana Marian have a new e-mail address:
[email protected]
Please note and forward this information to
mission-minded members of each congregation.
Note the Dates for Friends
Adult Ministries 2007 Events:
August 16: Friends Adult Min. Ohio River Cruise
Oct. 18: Friends Adult Ministries 12th Annual Fall Retreat
2007 CALENDAR
June
18-23Jr & Sr High Youth Camp, Heartland Camp
27-30 E
FC-ER Youth Mission Trip - Extreme Home Makeover
July
3-9EFC-ER Youth Mission Trip: Tijuana, Mexico
12-14Adult Friends to Lancaster, PA
17Piedmont District, DEC Mtg, Hunter Hills
20New Pastor’s Orientation, WOC 9:30am
20Executive Board, WOC
21Yearly Meeting Board Meetings (AM)
21Yearly Meeting Missionary Banquet
21-24Yearly Meeting
• Dr. John P. Williams, Jr., General Superintendent • Dr. Wayne Evans, Florida & Western Area Superintendent
• Chris Jackson, Eastern Area Superintendent (effective 7/1/07) • Ken Albright, Piedmont and Virginia Area Superintendent
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Saturday & Sunday
Special Guest Speaker: Reggie Dabbs
Monday & Tuesday
Pastors & Youth leaders interested in
reaching future generations for Christ
won’t want to miss the Monday afternoon
“Think tank” with Reggie.
Friends Disaster Service Update:
• Mark your calendars for our Annual Fall Banquet to be held
September 8, 2007, at Winona, Ohio. Come and visit old acquaintances, meet new friends and enjoy a scrumptious meal.
Attention Ladies---
The 2007 Fall WMF
Retreat Brochures have been
mailed to every church.
Yes! The brochures were mailed
earlier this year. Please get
registered soon and beat the
“fall rush!” Expect a fantastic weekend as we worship, share, laugh, and cherish our time together
in beautiful Pennsylvania’s
Seven Springs Resort.
WHEN: September 14-16
WHERE: Seven Springs Resort, PA
WHO:Glenna Salsbury
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Looking for
We have two missionary families visiting
Eastern Region this summer:
• David & Tricia Howell (Ireland)
The Howells have availability in the Southern
Districts June 24 - July 5. They are open for services,
VBS, men’s & women’s missionary fellowships,
Bible Studies, etc.
• Ed & Linda Zinn (China)
The Zinns have limited speaking times still available.
Missionary Speakers Available Sunday,
July 22, Yearly Meeting Sunday:
• Ed & Linda Zinn (China) • Vicki Hinshaw (EFM)
Two missionary families this fall:
In September: •Edwin & Maria Giron (Mexico)
In October: • John & Sangi Van Lal (Nepal)
The Van Lals do not have drivers licenses for the U.S. and will
need transportation during their visits to churches.
Contact Julie at the office for details.
News
from Jamaica:
Frank Carter writes:
“The Lord has provided us with a 14 bedroom home in St. Catherine’s Parish in
the village of Burke Hill. Today I went over
to paint the place and discussed with the
pastor the idea of having a national Friends
Youth Conference this summer. They were
thrilled with the idea and plans are now in
progress for this dream to become reality.”
Lots of help will be needed:
• musicians • cooks • teachers
• preachers • lots of support groups.
Those interested in helping with this exciting ministry
need to contact Frank Carter as quickly as possible.
Hey Parents & Kids!
It’s not too late to
reserve your spot
for a great time!
Mini Camp 1 ( 2-4)
Mini Camp 2 ( 2-4)
Adventure Camp ( 4-6)
Mother/Daughter Camp (3-9)
Day Camp (K-2)
Mother- Son Camp ( K-6) Challenge Camp 1 ( 7-9) Family Camp ( k-8)
Splash Camp ( 3-5)
Challenge Camp 2 (6-8)
Mother/Daughter Camp(K-5)
Kids Camp (5-6)
Staff Closing
June 17- 19
June 20 -22
June 24 – 29
June 29 – July 1
July 2,3,5,6
July 6 -8
July 8 – 13
July 13 – 15
July 15 – 20
July 21 – 26
July 27 – 2
July 29 – Aug. 3
August 3-5
Let’s all be in prayer that God will protect, inspire, and
change lives of our children during Camp Gideon this year!
Camp Website is up and running!
www.campgideon.org/2007
• Dr. John P. Williams, Jr., General Superintendent • Dr. Wayne Evans, Florida & Western Area Superintendent
• Chris Jackson, Eastern Area Superintendent (effective 7/1/07) • Ken Albright, Piedmont and Virginia Area Superintendent