http://franconiaconference.org/blog Equipping Leaders to Empower Others to Embrace God's Mission Fri, 05 Mar 2010 21:51:32 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en To the Franconia Conference Community March 5, 2010 We wish to continue communicating regarding the planned process that is underway and the additional face-to-face meetings that are forthcoming. After the March 8 and March 9 meeting for all Credentialed leaders of Franconia Conference, additional meetings will be planned for all Franconia Conference Delegates, ... http://franconiaconference.org/blog/publications/notes-to-pastors/office/notes-to-pastors-106 Franconia Conference Board March 3, 2010 The Conference Board is deeply saddened with the confusion that has been created in parts of the Franconia Conference Community and beyond. We take responsibility for not communicating quickly enough and with clarity. • The news has gone out that Franconia Conference Board has made a decision to ... http://franconiaconference.org/blog/publications/notes-to-pastors/office/notes-to-pastors-105 Franconia Conference Board March 3, 2010 The Conference Board is deeply saddened with the confusion that has been created in parts of the Franconia Conference Community and beyond. We take responsibility for not communicating quickly enough and with clarity. The news has gone out that Franconia Conference Board has made a decision to ... http://franconiaconference.org/blog/news/jess/conference-board-communication-to-constituency Thank you for your prayer support of Mennonite education. The Mennonite Education Agency has posted new Prayers for Faith and Learning for the month of March at www.MennoniteEducation.org/PRAYERS. Subscriptions are available online by visiting www.MennoniteEducation.org/Subscribe. “Dock’s Got Talent” will raise money to help Nations Worship Center, a Franconia conference church, ... http://franconiaconference.org/blog/news/office/bulletin-announcements-151 Click on the image above to download a PDF of the event flyer. To register for this event by mail, download the registration form here. To register online click here. http://franconiaconference.org/blog/news/jess/special-event-celebrate-women-joining-together from Biblical Seminary Over 70 pastors, educators, and leaders from Franconia Conference recently explored the past, present, and future of Mennonite churches with author Conrad Kanagy. Dr. Kanagy, author of Road Signs for the Journey: A Profile of Mennonite Church USA, writes and speaks about the changing realities facing churches ... http://franconiaconference.org/blog/news/jess/kanagy-encourages-local-leaders-to-think-missionally by Laura Lehman Amstutz Michael A. King, a long-time writer, editor, publisher and pastor from Telford, Pa., has been named the new vice president and dean of Eastern Mennonite Seminary, Harrisonburg, Va. Dr. King will begin his new role July 1, 2010. He succeeds Ervin R. Stutzman, who held the position nine ... http://franconiaconference.org/blog/news/jess/michael-king-named-ems-vice-president-and-seminary-dean Haitian Medical Evacuees Update Thank you to those who responded with interest and open hearts to assist Haitian medical evacuees and their escorts. At this point Pennsylvania is no longer on call to receive medical evacuees. The majority of medically needy persons were evacuated to Florida. There ... http://franconiaconference.org/blog/publications/notes-to-pastors/office/notes-to-pastors-104 A Photo Club is being held at Wellspring Church of Skippack. The club will meet in the Fellowship Hall. The next meeting is Thursday, March 4 at 6:30 p.m. Come for mutual support, do monthly photography projects, and receive constructive critique of each other's work. There ... http://franconiaconference.org/blog/publications/bulletin-announcements/office/bulletin-announcements-150 by Linda Espenshade, MCC New Coordinator Mennonite Central Committee continues to ship relief supplies to Haiti despite obstacles that slow delivery. The Port-au-Prince port is still only operating at about 10 percent of the capacity it had before the earthquake, said Darrin Yoder, Material Resources manager. Alternate ports are available, but delivery ... http://franconiaconference.org/blog/news/jess/mcc%e2%80%99s-relief-kits-comforters-meat-and-more-en-route-to-haiti