JOYS and
PRAYER CONCERNS
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For the last couple of years First Christian Russellville, AR has been
including in the Prayers of the People, prayers
for churches in the Great River Region. Beginning the First Sunday of Advent, we
began offering prayers for the clergy
of the Region. (Two each week.)
Prayers for all who will be travelling this holiday season.
Remember those who feel special loss at this time of year.
Disciples in Oklahoma and Kansas (ice), Oregon & Washington (flooding)
For clergy and leaders of congregations during this Advent season.
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NEWS
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Jones on Study Leave January –
March: The Regional Board approved a study
leave for Executive Regional Minister Barbara Jones. She will be taking three courses through Capella University:
Diversity in the Workplace, Roles of Nonprofit Board and CEO, and
Marketing and Strategy for the Nonprofit. Administrative and leadership
responsibilities will be covered by regional pastors during this time.
Shirt Sale.
We have a very limited number of Great River Region Logo shirts left
and ON SALE!
Yellow,
Green, and Light Blue Polo style shirts in Men’s XL and Women’s XL and XXL
sizes are available in limited quantities at the bargain price of $20 each!
Please call the office for color availability as quantities ARE
limited. (501)562-6053
First Christian Church in Jackson,
MS has church
pews that they can no longer use. Any congregation interested can
contact the church for more information. 601-977-9477.
Click on
this link for an article in Disciple World about re-building efforts taking
place through Grace DOC in Covington,
LA http://www.disciplesworld.com/article.html?v=6&i=10&s=Living%20Faith&id=946
Need a Robe & Cap?
Charles Poole in Shreveport, LA has a black and white clergy robe
and cap to donate. He can be reached
at 318-868-2860 or charlesmpoole@bellsouth.net.
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EVENTS
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On
Sunday, December 16 at 10:45 am, Parkview Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 9300 Geyer Springs Road, Little Rock, AR will celebrate the birth of our
Lord with festive hymns and music that will be accompanied by a brass quartet
and timpani. There will be a guest organist and flutist. It
will truly be an uplifting service of music celebrating the upcoming birth of
the Christ child! For more
information, please contact the church's office at (501) 565-5005. Rev. Dan Thornhill is the Pastor.
GRR
Disciples Men Retreat will be January 25-26, 2008 at Westside Mission Center
in New Orleans, LA.
Rev. Steve Wallace will be our leader. The theme will be
"Spirituality for Men." Cost will be $50.00 a person. We will be
sending out registration forms after Thanksgiving.
SESSIONS 2008.
Disciples Men…don’t forget
to plan now for next year’s SESSIONS
2008 event to be held July 17-20, 2008 in Oklahoma City, OK. Our General Minister and
President, Rev. Dr. Sharon Watkins, Rev. Dr. Rick Lowery, Mark Briley and Rev. Bill Lee will be the featured
speakers. What a wonderful Christmas/birthday gift for the man in your
life. There is also a discounted registration fee for young adult men.
International
Affairs Seminar: Now is the time to begin fundraising for IAS 2008.
The weeklong trip to Washington D.C. and New York City will take place March 15-22 and
will cost approximately $1500. The trip is open to High School Juniors
and Seniors and is a powerful way to help older teenagers connect their faith
with major issues in the world. If you are interested, know of a youth
who should attend, need fundraising ideas or would like more information,
please contact IAS Director Ronny Nowell (ronny@arkansas.net)
or visit the website: www.iasdisciples.com. THE NEW DEADLINE FOR $500 DEPOSIT IS
DECEMBER 1ST!
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STAFF UPDATES
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From
Barbara Jones: Will be on vacation December 17th
– 21st and on Study Leave January – March 2008.
Rick
Hamilton: This Sunday I will be at First
Christian Church in Rogers, AR.
Search
Committees I am currently working with:
Lakeshore Drive CC, Hot Springs, AR
FCC Jackson, MS
FCC Mountain Home, AR (Assoc)
FCC Rogers, AR
FCC Stuttgart, AR
FCC West Memphis, AR
From
Vivian Bryant: Attended
the National Convocation Board meeting in Indianapolis, IN. This is the board which
sponsors the Annual Black Minister’s Retreat and the National Convocation
held biannually.
From
Michael Elmore: I joined the rest of the staff this week in
Little
Rock for our staff meeting and annual Christmas party.
From
Lara Blackwood Pickrel:
MidWinter Mission Weekend forms are in the mail! Be on the lookout for the
registration packet and remember that the registration deadline is January 7th. This mission event
for 7th-12th graders will take place over the Martin Luther King Jr.
long-weekend at Westside Christian Church & Mission Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Camp & Conference 2008 brochures are heading your way soon!
Keep an eye out for these important registration materials. Deadlines for
Counselor/Steward/Youth Commissioner/Intern applications is April
14th. Deadlines
for camper registrations is
May 19th.
Check out the youth page on the regional website (www.grrcc.org).
We have added the new youth event calendar, information on a great retreat
for adult youth workers and links to many youth ministry resources!
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