CAMP MEETING @ CAMP PINEROCK

 

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SUMMER REPORT

 

All four of our camps were well-attended this year, with many children and teens committing their lives to Christ, some for the first time. Camps are  amazing times for everyone involved, and function as both evangelism and disciple-making tools.  Thanks to each of you for your prayers and support of our camps.

 

A special thanks to all of the NYI and Children’s Council members, counselors and camp leaders for their service to this ministry.  Summer camps are hot and exhausting, but you have invested your time and energy in a life-changing event, and you have been a witness and an influence for Christ. You will find lasting benefits and blessings for spending your time and energy with our young people, and we thank you.

 

The district Impact Team had a successful trip to Mexico in June, and I was delighted to be able to go with them.  I was impressed with the open hearts and willing hands of all the team members and sponsors of this event.

 

One of the highlights of the district year took place in Prescott in July.  Dr. Jack Eyestone and Rev. Gary Haines faithfully preached the Word with both humor and tears, and there were seekers at every service.  The worship times were blessed with praise songs and the hymns of the church, led by Jeff Fillis, Brent Waldfogel and Kristan Farley and our praise band, and our musicians are the best!  Our children's workers ministered to 49 children over the first weekend, and a comparable number during the week and following weekend.  The youth had their own services and speaker, but joined the evening services; they were led by Kurtis Strunk and a team of adult volunteers..

 

Despite a few rain showers the first weekend, the days were clear and beautiful.    You can click on the link to view some photos of CampMeeting.

 

 

On the fourth of August, some of our local school bells started ringing, and the days are just getting hotter than usual.  On the 8th, the Olympics began with a bang – what an outstanding opening! -- and baseball fans have started thinking about end-of-year standings.  Stores are already displaying fall decorations and Halloween costumes – autumn will be here soon.

 

Family Camp is the next “big” event on the district calendar, and we hope to see you in Camp Pinerock on Labor Day weekend.  Marcie Leitsch has been working with her council and our camp staff for this special times for families, and Tim Green will be arriving to be the speaker.  If you’ve never been – this would be a good year to start!

 

 

A number of churches are celebrating anniversaries this fall, and of course, our own denomination is celebrating 100 years.  If you click on the photo for prayer in left sidebar, you will see a note of congratulations from a sister denomination.  AND you will see an important note from our Board of General Superintendents concerning the General Assembly to be held in Orlando in 1009. 

 

As for the local churches, please contact the church office for information concerning the following:

 

Willcox – 50th – September 21

Peoria – 90th – September 27-28

Scottsdale First – 50th – October 4

 

 

SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO:  A PrimeTime Laymen’s Retreat in February – the 20th and 21st – at Mesa First.

 

 

 

Byron Schortinghouse

District Superintendent

 

 

 

Where in Arizona-Southern Nevada are we?

 

I have a $5 gift card for the first person to e-mail me at lschortinghouse@arizonadistrict.org and correctly identify this church photo below (and is NOT the pastor of said church).

 

Bob Wilton of Scottsdale First Church correctly identified the church below as Gilbert Family - we have another winner!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2008-2009

Arizona District Calendar

 

 

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Ladies in Fellowship for Evangelism

 

Newsletter Fall 2008

 

 


 

We have some video equipment for sale if anyone is interested. Click on link below for more details.

 

Equip For Sale_Aug 2007.doc

 


Sean Johnson is going to be in AZ this Summer.  Contact him at sean@houseofjames.org if you are interested in having him share at your church.

 

There are so many needs in the world... where do we begin to help?  How do we begin to help?  These are questions that some of us ask ourselves when we see so much suffering in the world.  "House of James Ministries" is one place to start. 

 

Many homeless children in the Ukraine are in need of your help.  At the "House of James" our mission is to provide shelter, food, clothes, education, a warm bed and a message of hope and love through the gospel of God.

 

It is a vital part of our ministry to show the children on the streets the same love and compassion that Christ gives.  It is our philosophy to provide physical needs hand in hand with spiritual needs.

 

For more information or to make a donation, 

http://www.houseofjames.org


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