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2012 Celebration Banquet
Hyatt Regency O'Hare - Rosemont, IL
March 29, 2012
6:30pm
The Lord has done great thing for us, and we are filled with joy.
Psalm 126:3
For Table Host or Hostess Packet Information, contact Nate Baggett, 847-692-4125
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Dear Converge Family,
On February 18th last year, my brother Godfrey had a traumatic brain injury, fell into a coma, and underwent a series of dangerous surgeries. It was a painful experience for our family and community, and it was the beginning several difficult months to follow. In many ways, the memory is too fresh and the wounds of that season are still open, especially as we reach this milestone. We still have many unresolved questions and we're waiting for God to show up in specific ways, especially in our family relationships. But the questions haunting a suffering person, "Where is God?" or "Lord, where were you?" (John 11) had a clear, immediate answer through each of you. Because of your steady prayer, encouragement, and generosity, we never doubted that God was with us. It was one of those special times when a family of pastors needs to be cared for by others and sense the presence of the Good Shepherd while in "the valley of the shadow of death". We know for certain that this would be a very different anniversary if not for your ministry to us, so we thank God for you.
You'll be glad to know that my brother's condition has improved significantly in the past year. He's not yet standing or walking, but he's able to use the internet and has just started vocalizing a few words. And while there are always financial and emotional challenges, we're praying that Godfrey would persevere in faith, continue in recovery, and soon return to leading his family. And of course, he's closely following the first-place Chicago Bulls and the widespread LinSanity. =)
Sowing in tears, reaping in joy.
Jay Catanus
Donations to the Godfrey James Catanus Family can be here
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PRAY FOR UPCOMING ASSESSMENT CENTER
April 30th - May 3rd, 2012
Hosted by:
Chicago, IL
What:
An intensive four-day event staffed by trained assessors to encourage and observe church planting candidates. Candidates have the opportunity to preach, cast vision, work in team settings, and meet with counselors and assessors to prepare for life as a church planter. Assessors provide a personalized and thorough assessment of church planting candidates. Typical assessment center participants include:
Who:
- pastors in transition
- restart pastors
- church planters
- youth pastors
- associate pastors
- missionaries
- para-church workers
- second-career lay leaders
- anyone interested in church planting
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Pray for New Church Planters Raising Support
Todd & Yolanda Bush, Hendersonville, TN
Pray for New Pastors
Jim and Stephani Peterson
Cornerstone Baptist Church
Ludington, MI
Pray for Churches in Transition
Grace Missionary Baptist Church, Markham, IL
Covenant Baptist Church, Marengo, IL
West Hills Community Church Westmont, IL
To Join the Converge MidAmerica Intercession Team
Contact: Nate Baggett @ nate@convergemidamerica.org
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