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Suzanne Spolarich, Missionary to France
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Itineration News
March 2011 |
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| Greetings!
During the month of March, I shared my ministry with churches all over the Potomac District. First, I traveled to the Eastern Shore of Maryland and proceeded to Lutherville, Maryland for the Fine Arts Festival. Next, I went to Richmond and then to Norfolk, Virginia for the Tidewater North and South Ministry Forums. I also had a few days of fun and tourism in Jamestown, VA, with a friend visiting from France.
After returning to the Potomac Park Camp at Falling Waters, West Virginia, I headed to Bedford, Pennsylvania and afterwards returned to Hagerstown, Maryland. At the end of March, I visited Cornerstone Assembly in Bowie, Maryland, where the Lord first beckoned me with the missionary call and launched me forward in 1988. What a privilege it is to serve the Lord in France!
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| Fine Arts Festival, Lutherville, MD | |
Junior and Senior High School students from all over the Potomac District preached short 5-minute sermons on the theme "Compelled by Love" at the Potomac District Fine Arts Festival, March 11-12, at Trinity Assembly of God in Lutherville, MD. I got to listen to them, offer my encouragement, and give constructive comments. Several of the candidates await the National Fine Arts Festival to be held in Phoenix, Arizona in August. Go for it!
Many thanks to John May, Potomac District Youth Director for the invitation. It was a joy!
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| Potomac District Ministry Forums |
Glad Tidings Church in Norfolk, Virginia hosted the Tidewater North and South sections for the Potomac District Ministry Forums on March 17th. Each section voted on its representatives. We heard encouraging reports and inspiring messages from Superintendent Larry Hickey and Secretary-Treasurer Ken Burtram.
As one of the missionaries attending the forums for the day, I was asked to share a report of my ministry in France. It was a joy to pray for our churches to continue in the mission of reaching the world for Christ.
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| March Ministry Tour |
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Ocean City Worship Center in Berlin, Maryland, was my first port of call in March. Next, Trinity Assembly in Richmond, Virginia welcomed me. Then, Bedford Valley Assembly in Bedford, Pennsylvania featured me at their Missions Convention and Banquet. Afterwards, Valley Assembly in Hagerstown, Maryland, opened the door for me to share my ministry with them for the first time. Cornerstone Assembly in Bowie, welcomed me for my final church visit in March. What a diversified district we have!
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Pray for France
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Operation World-Pray for France
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| Jamestown, CBN, and Regent University | |
While I was in the Norfolk area, I got to visit with Beatrice Potes, a friend from France. Together, we toured Jamestown, CBN studios, and Regent University.
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Many thanks, pastors, friends, brothers and sisters in the churches all over the Potomac District for your warm greetings, generous offerings, faithful prayers, and contstant support. You're the best!
If you would like to schedule a visit, you can reach me at 240-818-2824. Sincerely,
Suzanne Spolarich
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| Remembering the Beginnings ... Experiencing the Advancements |  |
Visiting Cornerstone Assembly of God in Bowie, MD last month reminded me of just how far I had come along in my walk with the Lord! This was where the Lord planted me back in the late 70's. The church has grown in number and in vision. Pastor Mark Lehmann has kept alive and nurtured the mission's vision initiated by Ken Burtram, the founding pastor. I served as worship leader until I left in 1986 to pursue God's call on my life as a missionary to France. Ken is now serving the Potomac District as secretary-treasurer. I'm glad God permits us to return to our beginnings to show us how we have grown in Him.
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Coming Events in April 2011
4/1 to 2 Women in Ministry Retreat, Falling Waters, WV
4/3 Jubilee Christian Center, Fairfax, VA
4/5 Capital VA LFTL Banquet at Jubilee Christian Center, Fairfax, VA
4/10 Potomac Valley Assembly, Germantown, MD
4/14 Wellspring Women's Group, Grace Lutheran, Bowie, MD
4/16 Word of Life International Church, Ashburn, VA
4/17 Glory International Church, Silver Spring, MD
4/19 Freedom Church, Spotsylvania, VA
4/30 Women's Breakfast at Jubilee Christian Center, Fairfax, VA
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