Around the District: July 2020
EVENTS
District & Prayer Conference: October 5-7, 2020
Although we are continuing to monitor COVID-19 regulations in Minnesota, we are looking forward to seeing everyone in-person for this year’s District and Prayer Conference in the fall!
Location: Hmong American Alliance Church (2515 Maplewood Dr W, St Paul, MN 55109)
Price: $25/person for official workers and lay delegates; free for retired workers and corresponding delegates
Registration: click here
Hotel Options: click here
REGIONAL NEWS
3 Churches Videocast
As coronavirus restrictions continue to be lifted, we are continuing to have conversations every other week discussing how 3 churches of 3 different sizes in 3 different settings are dealing with the pandemic. Tune in to our North Central C&MA YouTube channel on Wednesdays at 9:00 AM. We would love for you to watch and comment about how you are dealing with these topics as a church. We know that God is up to something good in this time and that we are better together. Let’s learn from one another and spur each other on! We will be sending these videos out via email as well as posting them on our Facebook page.
Dream Incentive Grant (DIG)
What is your dream for your church’s impact for Jesus Christ on your community? Is there something that you believe may result in people coming to know Jesus, but you simply don’t have the resources? The National Office of the C&MA is once again providing grants of up to $30,000 to churches with a 300 average weekend worship attendance and under. All applications will go to our District Superintendent and the National Office for review and approval. We can’t wait to hear the dreams that the Lord is stirring in your hearts!
For: Churches with a 300 average weekend worship attendance and under
Due: September 15, 2020
Awarded: December 15, 2020 Apply Now!
Alliance Theological Seminary (ATS)
While on-campus courses have been taught for more than 60 years, within the last decade we have been building a robust roster of online classes as well. Considering the restrictions on travel, online courses at Alliance Theological Seminary (ATS) offer a convenient solution to earning a degree—whether prospective seminarians live across our nation or around the world. In addition to being convenient and undisruptive to the demands of other obligations, ATS degree programs are affordable. Think of the countless needs in society that extend beyond the current medical crisis. I’m sure you’ll agree that a holistic seminary education that combines faith and learning with spiritual formation is needed in our leaders now more than ever! We make that kind of experience accessible by offering a 50 percent tuition discount to all licensed Alliance workers and members of good standing in a C&MA church. This means that both your staff members and congregants are eligible to receive this financial support while completing an accredited degree at the ATS online campus. Are you ready to take the next step to fulfill God’s call on their lives? We would love to share how being a part of the ATS community can be a life-changing experience with benefits to our students personally as well as for those they will serve. To begin the application process, click here. For further information, please email Jessica Mitchell in the C&MA’s Admissions Office at jessica.mitchell@nyack.edu or call (845) 376-2898. We look forward to supporting all who are eager to advance God’s Kingdom. Be safe and steadfast in the work of the Lord!
Crown College
To view Crown’s newsletter, click here.
Big Sandy Camp
For more information, please visit the Big Sandy Camp website.
International Workers
To view a prayer update for the International Workers in the North Central District, click here.
Bible Quizzing
For more information, please visit the NCD Bible Quizzing website here.
CHANGES IN THE DISTRICT
Anders Ames
Transfered from River of Life Church to Plymouth Alliance Church (WGLD) on June 2, 2020.
Myra Fisher
Fisher, Myra (Otis), age 95, went home peacefully to be with her Lord on June 16, 2020. She faithfully served alongside her husband, a pastorfor 56 years (1950-2006) with The C&MA, including 17 years as a missionary in Vietnam. Her Celebration of Life Service was held on Thursday, June 25th, 1:00 PM at Washburn~McReavy, Eden Prairie Chapel. To view her full obituary, click here.
Jeannine Mae Crocker Gordon
Jeannine, age 79, died and went to be with Jesus on June 27, 2020 at her home in Grimes, Iowa surrounded by family. Dennis and Jeannine served in the C&MA for 42 years pastoring in several churches. She is survived by her husband, Dennis Gordon, Denise and David Bubeck of Grimes, IA, Matthew and Beth Gordon of Lingle, WY, Michelle and Steve Nawrocki of Eden Prairie, MN, and Jolene and Mark Nawrocki of Wheat Ridge, CO. Click here to read obituary.
John Barkman
Barkman, John, age 90, passed away on June 29, 2020. John served for many, many years as an International Worker in New Zealand for The C&MA and then “retired” as a pastor in the North Central District in 2006. They are just planning a very small family gathering due to COVID-19 restrictions.