January 21, 2012
Extreme Makeover -Church Edition Workshop (Registration Form)
From Visitor to Member
“E”-TOOLS TO…Create belonging and form disciples
Rev. Bill Lee, Guest Preacher
Rev. Bill McConnell, Keynote Speaker
Hosted at:
Seventh Street Christian Church
4101 Grove Ave.
Richmond VA 23221
Sponsored by the Evangelism and New Church Ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Virginia
WORKSHOPS: Hospitality and Belonging -Sara Snowden; Children and Belonging -Kaye Edwards; Building a Path to Church Membership -Bill McConnell; The Spirituality of Evangelism- Bill Lee; Welcoming Military Families -Steve & Donna Doan; Beyond Car Wash and Lock-in Youth Ministry, Michael Weeks; Creating Passion and Belonging with Youth
February 3-4, 2012
Winter Lock In (Grades 6-12) Registration – Winter Lock In
Winter Lock in FLyer
Bethany Christian Church, Richmond
Cost $10.00 per person (including adults)
February 12-14, 2012
Mid-Winter Sabbath Registration and info
February 23-25, 2012 - www.childrenwelcome.org
Children Welcome! Conference: From Stumbling Blocks of Faith to Building Blocks of Faith
Kansas City, Missouri
Children Welcome! From Stumbling Blocks to Building Blocks of Faith is happening in Kansas City, February 23-25, 2012. This conference is being jointly sponsored by The Presbyterian Church (USA) and The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The cost is $130 for the two and ½ days, inclusive of an evening banquet and lunches.
This fifth Children Welcome! Conference will be an opportunity for personal and congregational renewal as together we explore how best to respond to the needs and gifts of children. The time will be filled with music, worship, the learning of new skills, theological discussions, Biblical reflections, networking and much, much more.
Program Highlights
A wide array of books for sale through the Presbyterian Bookstore, addressing issues related to family and children’s ministries, including books authored by keynoters and discovery group leaders.
An exhibit hall with information and resources from agencies connected to both denominations, as well as many ecumenical programs.
Exciting learning opportunities for children, ages 3 through 5th grade.
A unique display of Children’s art.
Opportunities for outreach, including the making of comfort quilts for local distribution through Newborns in Need, a national non-profit organization that collects and distributes resources to families, hospitals and organizations caring for high-risk infants, http://www.newbornsinneed.com/. You are also invited to bring offerings of money and “newborn baby gifts” for Newborns in Need.
Challenging keynotes and exciting discovery groups.
Networking Opportunities.
March 10, 2012
Board Meeting
10:00 a.m.
East Room of the Burton Student Center at Lynchburg College
