There are also other hotels and campgrounds nearby. The congregation of West Shore has also offered to host some guests in their homes. Please notify the district office if you are interested in this option.
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Conference Meals
The Culinary Team at West Shore, led by Georgette Musser, has planned a delicious menu for the conference. Lunch and Dinner will be available both days, by advanced reservation.
Boxed Lunch- $7.50
Choice of Sandwiches
Vegtables & Dip
Chips
Fruit
Desert
Soft Drink
Buffet Dinner- $12.50
Wed.-Beef Tips and Noodles or Cheesy Chicken
Thur.- Vegetable Lasagna or Baked Ham
2 Vegetables
Salad
Beverage
Coffee
Assorted Desserts
Wingate guests can enjoy a free continental breakfast at the hotel. There are also many local restaurants to choose from.
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Conference Electives and Affinity Groups
Elective Session 1– Weds. 1:00 pm
Preparing for the Peace - Ending the Worship Wars
- In any war, the most significant strategy we can adopt is to plan for the peace. That is, to find ways in which we, as leaders, can go forward into a considered tomorrow, where we can set a healthy expectancy and create good habits in the devotional lives of our fellow believers. Led by Geoff Twigg.
Ministering to the Poor - Far more is said in the Bible about God’s heart for the poor than nearly any other topic. Dan Reeve and Renee Young will be sharing in this two part workshop on practical ways your church can take steps to touch those suffering from poverty in your community.
Queen for a Day (Pastor’s Wives only) - A time set aside for pastors' wives to enjoy an afternoon of encouragement - and a special surprise!
Elective Session 2– Weds. 3:00 pm
Making the Peace- This will be continuation of this two-part workshop. It is not necessary to have participated in the first half to attend this session.
Ministering to the Poor - This will be continuation of this two-part workshop. It is not necessary to have participated in the first half to attend this session.
Women’s Ministry Forum- Do you have questions or need new ideas about your Women’s Ministry? This is the place to get them answered! Ruth Solberg will be facilitating this question and answer time.
Elective Session 3– Thurs. 2:00 pm
Reports from the Front Lines - Hear first-hand testimonies of how God is moving in our district churches; to minister to young adults.
Bullpen with David Kinnaman - Have the morning sessions just whet your appetite, or left you with burning questions? This is one more chance to talk with our speaker on his research and findings.
Harrisburg Prayer Walk Bus Trip - Join us on a school bus as we travel 20 minutes into the neighborhoods in Harrisburg targeted by Community EFC for a new Hispanic Church Plant. We will be doing a prayer walk around the community and hear stories of how God is touching lives. (Maximum of 40 people)
Affinity Group Discussions
Thurs. 4:00 pm
Student Ministries
Worship Leaders
Children’s Ministry
Women’s Ministry
TIU/TWU Information Session
Pastors- Personal Spiritual Formation
Pastors– Nuts and Bolts of Ministry
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Annual Business Session
Agenda
(coming soon)
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Conference Delegates
A significant part of our conference is the annual business session. It is in this session that reports are given on the district activities, churches are approved for membership, the budget is approved, elections for board members are held, and other district business is conducted. We strongly encourage every church to have representation at this meeting. To be a certified delegate, you only need to be a member of your church and appointed by them as delegate. Please check with your pastor or church chairman about your church’s procedure for appointing delegates.
Every church is entitled to be represented by its pastor or pastors (maximum of two) and a minimum of two other delegates. If a church is over 100 members, it is entitled to an additional delegate for every one hundred people with the maximum number of delegates being two pastors and five delegates.
Examples:
Main Street EFC, 90 members, Delegates Pastor Smith and Mr. & Mrs. Jones.
Washington Street EFC, 500 members, Delegates Pastor Smith, Pastor Charles, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Jones, Richard Right, Gary Greene, Jessica Blanchard
To register as a certified delegate - NEW Procedure!
If you are appointed by your church as a delegate, please indicate that on the registration form. That’s all you need. No additional forms. No stickers. We’re so glad you’ll be participating in this significant way!
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Sonlife Youth Worker Training
We are pleased to be offering the latest Sonlife Training Event, Enroute.
(www.sonlife.com )
Enroute is a one-day learning experience inspiring youth workers toward life and ministry in the way of Jesus. With the Story of God as our backdrop, we will look at Jesus' example of loving God and people...and at the early church as a guide for transformational youth ministry.
Spend a day with youth workers from your church and community being equipped and encouraged for the road ahead!
Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2008 10am to 5 pm
$59 per person - includes lunch (3 or more from the same church, $49 per person)
Click here to register.
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