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Neighborhood enjoys winter slot car races at Hawk Point Community Church in rural Missouri. The congregation recognized the lack of recreation in the area in winter and decided to reach out.
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Simple slot car fun offers sense of community
by Pastor Joel Aurand
Hawk Point Community Church is located in the small, rural community of Hawk Point, MO, northwest of St. Louis. (The 2010 census counted just 669 residents.) There is little to do in town on winter weekends, so we decided to provide a fun, challenging, and community-building activity for the community for both youth and adults. The racing is challenging and the track layout changes with each racing series.
Our goal was to get to know people who might not otherwise attend a church and develop relationships with them. Nearly half of those who participated in our most recent six-week series have no church home. So far, we feel, this outreach has been a success and plan on taking the slot cars to our Community Heritage Day in early September, with the goal of promoting our fall 2016 and winter 2017 series. ________
Georgia Disciples invite you to join trip
 If you have been watching Facebook posts by Disciple leaders visiting the Middle East and wishing you could do the same, this July 2016 trip could be just the ticket. Middle East native and Georgia Disciple Isam Suleiman is organizing a 10-day trip to the Holy Land that includes visits with three of our Global Ministries partners. Reservations are due April 30. ________
Host a Disciples Peace Fellowship Peace Intern
by Phoebe Spier
Those of us, who as youth, experienced the life-changing influence of a DPF Peace Intern, or those who have witnessed their amazing affect on one or more youth whom we love, know that Peace Interns are an invaluable resource for camps, conferences and others ministering to young people.Unfortunately, not every regional leader and camp director has witnessed this amazing program in action and we need your help:
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Gifts to the Easter Offering support ministries as diverse as Communication Ministries which provides this newsletter weekly and National Benevolent Association providing ministries of care and compassion, Disciples Women fighting human trafficking on this continent and Global Ministries supporting our partners all over the world. Give online . |
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July 26-30
Registration is now open for youth 13-18 and their families and sponsors to attend the Disciples/UCC joint youth event in Orlando.
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What is DHM exactly?
We are SO many things!
Every day this month on Facebook we're sharing a little bit about the work we do at Disciples Home Missions, YOUR hands-on general ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Follow us!
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Tomorrow, March 17 - Webinar
National Benevolent Association is sponsoring a webinar on justice at 1 pm CST. Sign up here
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Interim part-time executive director position available
 The candidate will average 15 hours per week. The board anticipates the interim period is through December 31, 2017. The candidate shall be available for travel.
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Higher Education & Leadership Ministries Leadership Fellows applications available for high school seniors
The postmark deadline for applications is April 15. It also may be filled out online.
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Great River Region accepting applications for Executive Regional Minister
A Regional Profile and Position Description are posted on the following website www.grrdisciples.org/regional-minister-transition. All applicants are required to provide and/or update search and call profiles through the Office of Christian Vocation and are required to submit a Letter of Interest to the Great River Region Office addressed to: ERM Search Committee Chairperson
Great River Region Christian Church (DOC)
9203 Geyer Springs Road
Little Rock, Arkansas 72209
The application deadline is March 31, 2016
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| Events, Resources and Ministry in Action |
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Apr. 8-9, PSR, Berkeley CA
Association of Disciples Musician's Conference, Evansville IN, July 17-22 National Convocation Biennial Session, Overland Park, KS (KC area), July 21-24 National Youth Event with United Church of Christ, Buena Vista, FL, July 26-30 NAPAD Convocation, Oakland, CA, Aug. 3-6
Find more events on the calendar hosted by Chalice Press
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How you can prepareBrush up on the identity statement. Other materials you might find helpful include the Justice Primer and Justice Devotions. Global Ministries also offers a new three-session adult curriculum called REACH. Join the prayer effort and receive weekly prompts for prayer and action. Find out more and sign up for a mission gathering on the Mission First! page. You can also share your stories of mission on the Mission First! Facebook group. |
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NBA XPLOR residents share videos
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You can find ways to plug into mission and more through these ministries.....
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