To learn more about Mike and his music, check out his website at www.mikefarrismusic.com.  His music is soulful, genuine and filled with grace for all who hear him.  He has a personal testimony of experiencing release from addictions.  He captures the gospel--good news--in a moving and
heart-felt way. 

Have a prayer request to share with the conference? Email brookm@atlanticcoastconference.net to share.

The ACC office is looking for a few volunteers to help update the conference's website. If you are familiar with WordPress and would enjoy teaching and helping staff to make a few changes or providing occasional support for website issues, please contact Brook Musselman at the ACC office. 

For our Mennonite World Conference Assembly 2015 we are seeking workshops and seminars that challenge, inspire and unite the church as a global peace church for mission and faithful witness. 

The theme for the Assembly is Walking with God. We are looking for tobics and workshop leaders that reflect the cultural and linguistic diversity of our global communion and are interactive, dynamic, and interesting to a broader audience. In addition to the theological and historical workshops, we are particularly interested in including cultural or creative workshops and stories of lived experience.   

Workshop info and application

The International Guest House in Washington, D.C. http://igh-dc.com/ needs hosts beginning July 2015 for a one year term.  This ministry of Christian hospitality is operated by Allegheny Mennonite Conference to provide a "home away from home" for DC visitors.  Other volunteers (one month or longer) are also needed.  Volunteers receive room and board; full year volunteers receive stipend and health insurance.  Responsibilities:  welcoming guests, serving breakfast & tea, baking, cleaning, laundry, maintenance. Enjoy sightseeing during free time. Contact: International Guest House igh-dc@juno.com (202) 726-5808

An interdenominational Marriage Encounter "weekend" for just pastors and their spouse will be happening January 22-24, 2015 in Havre de Grace, Maryland.  Starting on Thursday evening and ending Saturdayevening, this is perfect for pastors who need to be with their own congregation on Sunday morning.  The weekend will be hosted by Mennonite & Brethren, Presbyterian, and United Methodist faiths. Visit www.marriageencounter.org or call 717-569-5676 for more information or to apply.    

Attached is the CCCG overview PDF that you can begin to use to share more about this with your pastors and let them know this is in the works.  We will have room for 10 teams. Any pastor that is interested in having their church participate in this 1 day CCCG should contact me to get on the list. 
 

Overview 

Saturday, March 7, 2015 at Lancaster Mennonite School

Registration begins at 8 am

You can expect a wide variety of workshops that offer practical, relevant, useful information from a biblical, Christ-centered, Anabaptist approach.

Contact Kevin Nofziger, Everence Church and Member Relations Representative at kevin.nofziger@everence.com

Save the Date Flyer 

Aging in Supportive Community

Instructors: Gerald and Marlene Kaufman
Location:  EMU Lancaster
Dates: Mondays, 7:00pm-9:00pm,  Nov. 3, 10, 17 

Rise of the Nones: Conversations with the Spiritual, but not Religious

Instructor: J. Brian Miller
Location:  Garden Spot Village, New Holland, Pa.
Dates: Wednesdays, 7:00pm-9:30pm,  November 5, 12
Information and to register:  Call Garden Spot Village, (717) 355-6000

The Spirituality of Aging

Instructor: Marcus Smucker
Location:  Souderton Mennonite Homes, Souderton, Pa.
Dates: Tuesday, 8:00am-10:30am, November 11
Information and to register: www.livingbranches.org or (215) 368-4438

Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Relations in Israel and Palestine 

Instructors: Elias George and David Miron
Location:  Parish Resource Center, 633 Community Way, Lancaster, Pa.
Dates: Tuesdays, 7:00pm - 8:45pm, January 13, 20, 27; 

Feb. 3, 10, 17
Information and to register: Call Parish Resource Center,

 (717) 299-1113 

Nov 6 topic - Practicing good self-care during the holidays
 

 meets the 4^th Sunday of each month,  3-5pm, at Rossmere Mennonite Church, 741 Janet Ave, Lancaster.  FMI please call 390-4891.

Nov 23 topic: Practicing goof self-care through

the holidays, presented by Bob Musser, NLAM Program Director. Care and Share Groups follow presentation.

EMM's CALLED Retreat

Take two days away to discern your missional call. Jimm and Kaylene Derksen will lead conversations on direction, preparedness, and timing. November 7-8 at MCC's Welcoming Place in Akron, Pa. Learn more and register at emm.org/events or contact Jessica Mueller at 717 898-2251.