Tres Dias of North Georgia
Pescadore Pages
May, 2013 |
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Come, Holy Spirit, fill our hearts and kindle them in the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And you shall renew the face of the earth.
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FROM OUR CHAIRMAN'S HEART
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George is currently reviewing the responses to the Sponsorship Survey and that will be the topic of his contribution to the newsletter. In order to give him more time to review and pray over the responses, we will publish his article in a special edition later.
Please keep George, and the rest of the Secretariat, in your prayers as they process your responses to the survey.
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SECRETARIAT POSITIONS OPEN
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The TDNG Secretariat is the body that oversees and supports the activities of the Tres Dias of North Georgia community.
Treasurer - open Dec 31, 2013. This is a one person position. This position is responsible for recording all financial transactions of the Community, ensuring that all bills are paid and receipts are deposited in a timely manner. This position keeps records and provides reporting to the TDNG Secretariat concerning the financial condition of the Community.
Women's Leader (Alpha Team) - open Dec. 31, 2013. The purpose for the Leaders position is to guide, direct, and support the upcoming Rectors in team selection, training and weekend execution. The person in this position helps the upcoming Rectors understand and commit to following the Secretariat guidelines from the Policies and Procedures. The Leaders person must have previously served as a Rector in the TDNG community.
Requirements for service on the Secretariat vary according to the position, however, requirements that cover all Secretariat positions are:
Maintain a lifestyle commensurate with Biblical leadership.
- Demonstrate a record of support of the Tres Dias movement.
- Have worked at least three (3) teams, preferably in different areas.
- Possess the skills required by the Secretariat position job description.
These are outlined in greater detail in the TDNG Constitution & By Laws.
TDNG Secretariat positions are three-year terms.
If you would like to investigate these open positions further, please contact any member of the Secretariat (listed at the end of this newsletter) and we will be glad help you!
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UPCOMING TDNG WEEKENDS
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2013
Men's #113 - May 16-19
Al Eckhardt , Rector
Women's #127 - May 23-26
Terri Kemp , Rector
Men's #114 - July 18-21
John (Doc) Soliday, Rector
Women's #128 - July 25-28
Sue Surdi, Rector
Men's #115 - October 10-13
Kenny Watson, Rector
Women's # 129 - October 17-20
Maria Bailey, Rector
2014
Men's #116 - February 6-9
Tim Langston, Rector
Women's #130 - February 13-16
Susan Brown, Rector
Send-offs are Thursday at 6:00pm
Serenades are Saturday at 6:30pm
Closings are Sunday at 4:30pm
As team information becomes available, it will be posted at www.ngtdteams.org
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TDNG SPONSORSHIP SURVEY
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Thank you to everyone who responded to the recent survey concerning sponsorship in the TDNG community. The results have been given to all members of the Secretariat for their review.
Tres Dias only exists to provide the "Jesus with skin on" experience for candidates...and candidates only exist because someone sponsored them.
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SPONSORSHIP
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Several of the comments from the survey expressed the need to know more about what is involved in sponsorship. To address those questions, we are going to repeat the series "Sponsorship and the Responsibilities of a Sponsor". If you have any questions about Sponsorship that are not addressed in this series, feel free to contact any member of the Secretariat (listed below). What is Tres Dias?Tres Dias is a lay-led non-profit Christian ecumenical movement and seeks the participation of persons from all Christian denominations. The movement endeavors to bring Christians (sometimes we refer to them as candidates or pilgrims) to a closer, more personal walk with the Lord Jesus Christ and encourages them to Christian "Leadership". It encourages Christians to worship and serve as leaders in their home organizations. Sponsorship
Sponsoring candidates is only one of the many joys we have as members of the Tres Dias of North Georgia community. However, sponsorship brings with it several responsibilities to the candidates, the community, and ultimately, to God. It has been said that the most important part of Tres Dias is sponsorship. Responsible Sponsorship - Sponsorship is an integral part of Tres Dias; however, responsible sponsorship is often taken for granted. We assume that everyone knows the how and why of sponsorship. Sponsorship is the first act of Palanca before the weekend ever begins. A candidate's experience with his or her sponsor impacts the experience they will have of the Weekend. Please keep this in mind as you handle your sponsorship. Sponsorship is vital - Tres Dias operates on sponsorship. Personal sponsorship ensures the personal care and commitment of God to each Candidate/Pilgrm, and provides personal acts of love such as prayer and Palanca. The topic of sponsorship should be an active topic of discussion in every Reunion Group. Why sponsor - To bring spiritual revitalization to Christians who will, in turn, bring new life and vision to the work the church, home, workplace, and community. Sponsor wisely - Wise sponsorship is prayerful and purposeful. It will eventually produce a balanced, theologically-centered movement of the Holy Spirit. Tres Dias will then have its greatest impact on local churches, homes, and workplaces. Careful, discerning sponsorship will prevent Tres Dias form becoming a "religious fringe group" or Para-church organization. The harvest from Tres Dias should become a positive influence in the church or community, bringing unity into the Body of Christ. More next issue..... |
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MY SPONSORSHIP STORY
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Several Sponsorship Survey responses dealt with the issue of husbands needing to attend a weekend before the wife can. I know this is a knotty issue and not all 3-day organizations have this requirement, although one of the original purposes of the Cursillo movement was to get more men involved in the church.
In the mid-Eighties, a close friend of ours from church attended North Georgia #2. As of #2, there weren't a lot of people to choose from to form a reunion group, so she decided to "build" her own by sponsoring her friends. My wife was really excited and couldn't wait to go. There was only one problem - me.
We had several "open and honest" discussions about our attending. One day, Becki said to me "You won't even give me three days of your life so I can do something important to me?" This struck me deeply and as a husband, I knew it was a small price to pay for her being able to attend. So, I said "If I go, do you promise that you will never mention anything about Tres Dias to me again?" She promised, I went and it was one of the best decisions I ever made. I have been involved with Tres Dias, Vida Nueva and the Camp of Colors ever since.
So, if you encounter a couple in this situation, maybe, instead of encouraging him to attend as a benefit for himself, maybe he will attend for his wife.
Just a thought.
Anson Fields
TDNG #6
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SECUELA NEWS
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The next Secuela will be June 8th at North Atlanta Church of Christ. We will start at 6:00!
Bring your favorite covered dish and help us welcome our newest Pescadores, reunite with old friends, enjoy Praise and Worship, a meditation, and communion.
Secuelas are a wonderful way to stay connected to your Tres Dias community. Please make them a priority! For the address and more information you can go to the community website, www.tdng.org.
The Secuela dates for the remainder of the year are:
August 10
November 2
December 7
All Secuelas begin at 6:00pm
North Atlanta Church of Christ
5676 Roberts Dr.
Dunwoody, GA 30038
Mark your calendars and plan to join us for an evening of praise, fun, fellowship and seeing old (and young) friends. You may contact Joan Kiger at joan4given@yahoo.com if you have questions or need more info.
We hope to see you there!
Tim and Joan Kiger
Alpha couple for Post Weekend/Fourth Day
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CAMP OF COLORS
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As we reported, last month, the sidewalk has been widened, drainage improved, and the "drop-offs" eliminated. The railing approaching the pavilion is complete. This may not seem like a large item, but it addresses a safety issue in this area. The golf cart has been replaced. As always, we would like to remind anyone using the cart to exercise caution and be safe. Improvements have been made to the general landscape and appearance of the front, and is underway outside the storeroom and side area. Nicer window covers for the Rollo room have been obtained and are being installed.   Also, a new furnace for the chapel is onsite, and will be installed this week. Work continues on addressing the leak in Dorm E, and we are hopeful that it will be fixed by the next set of weekends. We are soliciting quotes and will be making decisions concerning the carpet in the Rollo room and floor covering in the storeroom in the near future. We are actively addressing the leaks and moisture problems in the storage area and will also have news on that soon. We would like to remind everyone that absolutely no food items should be stored except in airtight and critter proof containers. We still need a contractor to address the buildout of a bathroom in the storeroom off the prayer cha dorm. If you are interested in performing this work, or know of someone, send an email to news@tdng.org.
There are always opportunities for maintenance and improvements when you are dealing with a building this old holding large crowds 35 weekends a year. We appreciate your patience as we continue to investigate and prioritize the work that needs to be done. If you have any comments or suggestions concerning the Camp of Colors, contact your COC Representatives, Ray Skibba at ray.skibba@comcast.net and/or Hank Gravitt at gravitt1218@gmail.com.
The Camp of Colors exists to be a place for Three Day Movements to hold weekends. The Board is comprised of members from each community that holds weekends at the Camp as well as "at large" positions. For information about the Board of Directors, the history of the Camp, weekend schedules, etc., visit www.campofcolors.org
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Each year, the Tres Dias International Secretariat holds an Assembly. At this Assembly, TD Executives and delegates from the local communities conduct the business of Tres Dias, and have training sessions on a variety of topics. Each year, a local community hosts the Assembly. The 2013 Assembly is hosted by Birmingham Tres Dias and will be in Birmingham, Alabama on July, 12-14. For more information go to www.btresdias.org.
The next year, 2014, the Assembly will be in Atlanta!!! The Secretariat of Tres Dias of North Georgia has agreed to host the Assembly and has approved a core group to plan and organize the meeting.
This group consists of:
- Jim (LCUR 9) and Cathy (LCUR 7) Brooks
- Dan (TDNG 5) and Gayle (TDNG 5) Moss
- Anson (TDNG 6)and Becki (TDNG 8) Fields
Beau (TDNG 29) Bruce is our liason with Tres Dias International. If you have any questions, or would like to be involved in helping with this meeting, email us at 2014assembly@tdng.org |
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ALL NEW WEBSITE FOR TDNG
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Thanks to our new webmaster, Daniel Thomas, we have an all new web site. We think you will find it more current, informative, and easier to use.
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REUNION GROUPS
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We are pleased to announce that there is interest in starting three new reunion groups for women. The areas involved are East Cobb/Roswell/North Fulton, West Cobb/Paulding, and Calhoun/Dalton. If you are interested in being in a reunion group in one of these areas, please contact postweekend@tdng.org.
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TDNG SECRETARIAT RESOLUTION
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The TDNG By-laws call for the publishing of any proposed changes at least 30 days in advance of their becoming effective. The below is published in accordance with that requirement:
TRES DIAS OF NORTH GEORGIA, INC.
SECRETARIAT RESOLUTION
RESOLVED, that the bylaws of this corporation shall be amended by adding the following paragraph to 6.5.1 Qualifications: All Secretariat members must possess the following qualifications:
A li fes tyle co mmensur ate with Bib li cal lea de rsh ip,
- Must be living a life that is not in a state of rebellion against God. A state of rebellion against God can best be described as an unrepentant, open and active participation in or advocacy of activities contrary to the commands (for example, "The Ten Commandments") and guidelines in Scripture* for holy living and Christian leadership. Some examples (although not limited to these areas) are:
- Dependence upon alcohol or illegal drugs;
- Involvement in illegal activities, whereby such involvement knowingly violates federal, state or local laws, statutes or ordinances;
- Involvement in lustful, immoral, or perverted activities, such as, but not limited to pornography and/or any sexual relationship outside of a lawful marriage between a man and a woman;
- Involvement in the occult or Satanic worship;
- Openly professes allegiance to any non-Christian religion or organization which denies the deity of Jesus Christ.
- Must have additional qualifications approved by the Secretariat and the Assembly.
*Note: for purposes of standards and principles, Tres Dias ascribes to those stated in the "Authorized King James Version" of the Bible of 1611 (KJV).
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CHECK US OUT ON FACEBOOK
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Tres Dias of North Georgia has a Facebook page. Stay in touch with other community members at "Tres Dias of North Georgia". This is an excellent place to share news with your community, especially "Needs and Seeds", such as job openings, help and/or employment needed, etc.
It is a closed group and you must ask permission to join.
There is also an "unofficial" prayer and praise group for Tres Dias and Vida Nueva. Share your praise reports and prayer requests at "TD/VN Prayer & Praise".
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TDNG APPLICATION
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The TDNG Sponsorship Application is available online at: www.tdng.org or by clicking here.
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UPCOMING VIDA NUEVA WEEKENDS
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The next North Georgia Vida Nueva Weekends are:
Young Women's #47
Jodi Elzey, Director
TBA, Youth Director
Nov. 8-10, 2013
Young Men's #47
Robert Arnold, Director
TBA, Youth Director
Nov. 15-17, 2013
Young Women's #48
TBA, Director
TBA, Youth Director
March 7-9, 2014
Young Men's #48
TBA, Director
TBA, Youth Director
March 14-16, 2014
For more information go to http://www.ngvn.org
and click on Upcoming Weekends. If you are considering sponsoring a young person to VN, you can also view a short informational video by clicking here .
For information, contacts, etc., for other VN Communities, visit www.vidanueva.net
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VIDA NUEVA ALL COMMUNITY MEETING
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North Georgia Vida Nueva and Georgia Mountains Vida Nueva are co-hosting a meeting for all Vida Nueva communities. The meeting will be held at the Camp of Colors this August 16-18. This will be an opportunity for representatives of all Vida Nueva communities to get together and share their experiences and goals for this ministry. If you would like to be involved with helping host this event, let us know at info@vidanueva.net. |
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TRES DIAS GUIDE FOR TEAM MEMBERS
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The following continues a series of excerpts from The Tres Dias Guide for Team Members.
THE TALKS OF THE THREE DAYS
Each day begins with a meditation, given by clergy, which presents the direction of the day. All rollos for the remainder of the day pursue that direction. The final rollo is given by a lay member who has made the message of that day a personal living testimony of living the Christian faith. This rollista demonstrates that the message is worthy and workable.
THE TALKS OF THE SECOND DAY (Cont'd)
Reading and study, however, are only part of the answer. We also come to know God in Christ through various methods which HE has chosen and provided. In Tres Dias, we refer to them as: SACRED MOMENTS OF GRACE. These acts and/or events are known in various traditions as Sacraments, Ordinances, Covenants, Church Rites, Means of Grace, And Signs of Grace. In some traditions, they are not even named; nevertheless, most of them are practiced in the various denominations and churches. This clergy rollo presents these acts of God as visible signs of God's presence and power and as a means of grace for our journey from our birth to our physical death. A worship service including the celebration of Holy Communion is conducted during or following this rollo.
The ACTION rollo states the truth that we learn to know Christ through the loving acts of HIs people. This rollo speaks of "making a friend and bringing our friend to Christ". If those listening to this rollo remember nothing else, it is hoped that it would be that phrase. (Ed. note: you probably heard "make a friend, be a friend, bring that friend to Christ"). The Holy Spirit leads us in ways that help us bear witness to our faith. Examples are given of how the rollista has influenced others, and how the rollista has been challenged, converted and strengthened by such Christ-directed actions.
Next issue - The last talk of the Second Day - Leaders
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SECRETARIAT REMINDERS
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 The Secretariat would like to remind you that it is inappropriate to bring children to send-off, closing, serenade or other Tres Dias functions that are not "family affairs".
Further, only those that have attended a recognized 3-day weekend may attend Tres Dias functions.
We appreciate your understanding and compliance with these Tres Dias requirements.
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Also a reminder to sponsors - Please urge your candidates to leave all cell phones & electronic devices at home so that they can block out the outside world & spend 3 days focusing totally on God and what He has in store for them.
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There has been a growing issue with sponsors bringing candidates to send-off that have not been called for the weekend by the Secretariat. We would ask that, to avoid embarrassment to yourselves and your candidate, that you NOT bring anyone to attend a weekend that has not been called by the Secretariat. If you have a candidate that can attend at the last minute, write "last minute" on the top of the application and the application will be handled accordingly. For questions about this, or any area of sponsorship, contact the appropriate Secretariat member.
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We would like to remind everyone in the community that names and addresses from weekend rosters, team lists, and or the TDNG database are for TDNG use only. This information should not be used for solicitation, or any other purpose not related to TDNG business.
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If you have a need to inform the community of a ministry, prayer need, employment opportunity or need, we encourage you to use the Facebook page mentioned elsewhere in this newsletter.
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TDNG SECRETARIAT MEMBERS
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THE WORD
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"Unless the Lord build the house, its builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the watchmen stand guard in vain."
Psalm 127:1
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