May 23, 2016

Children & Family Ministry   
Families from NWC churches come together for day of service and learning at Go: Serve 2016

Twenty-six families from 13 different churches converged on First Covenant Church in St. Paul, MN, on May 7 for NWC Family Go: Serve, a day of service and experiential learning for families.

This is the third year for NWC Family Go: Serve, an event designed for families with children in PreK-upper elementary school. The day was an opportunity for families to learn and grow together in a family-friendly, yet stretching environment suitable for younger children.

One parent summarized the most meaningful part of the day this way: "
Being able to expose my children to some of the brokenness of our world and what it means to help make those things right. I find meaning in seeing my children find joy in helping others in need. Loved the exposure to other cultures!"

Read the full story online

See pictures from Go:Serve 2016 on flickr 

Covenant Pines Ministries
Covenant Pines Ministries calls Brad and Brooke Shannon to serve at Adventurous Christians

Brad Shannon, the new Camp Director at AC, has served as Lead Pastor of New Life Covenant Church in Saginaw, MN, for the past 13 years. An ordained Covenant pastor, he has previously served on staff at Bloomington Covenant Church and Covenant Pines Bible Camp.
 
Brad is no stranger to camping, having been on summer staff at Bluewater Covenant Bible Camp, summer and full time staff at Covenant Pines Bible Camp, on the board of Covenant Park Bible Camp, as well as on the Adventurous Christians Commission.
 
Brooke, who will serve as Guest Services Director at AC, has worked alongside Brad as a significant volunteer at New Life Covenant, coordinating the VBS program and Women's Bible studies. She has been through Tentmakers training, led multiple mission trips and served as a backpack guide in Colorado. Brooke has also worked the past 10 years as Town Clerk.
 
The Shannons have three children, J (11), Ryan (10) and Katie (5). Brad made news two years ago when he snowmobiled over 1,800 miles from Twig, MN, to Churchilll, Manitoba, as a fundraiser for a new church building.

"I have known Brad for many years and am excited to work alongside him and Brooke at AC," said CPM Executive Director Dave Cairns. "Brad has a heart for ministry and a love of God's creation. I'm excited for what the future holds at Adventurous Christians under his leadership."
 
The Shannons will begin in early July.

The End of the Year Connection!  
Tuesday, May 24 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
 
This is a joint, celebratory event for all those who participate in NWC Connections - Children & Family Ministry, Youth Ministry, Church Planters, and Congregational Vitality Connections.
 
Special guest: Bob Stromberg! Bob is an internationally-known comedian, storyteller, author and actor.
 
Bring your own lunch.


To enhance connections among those serving in NWC churches and other types of ministry, we offer this Life Events feature. Pastors and ministry staff are encouraged to send news of births, adoptions, weddings, and deaths (immediate family only) to Jeff Burton, Director of Pastoral Care & Development.

Births

Orin K Malley

Born: May 16, 2016
Parents: Bryan and Denae Malley (Bryan is Director of Communications for the Northwest Conference).



Serve Globally   
Covenant Hostel in Cameroon seeking dorm parent/s and teacher      
 
In light of our recent Annual Meeting emphasis on serving globally, there are two opportunities through the Evangelical Covenant Church in Cameroon that are rather urgent ...
  1. Covenant Hostel is seeking dorm parent/s for the 2016-17 school year (Aug. 1 to early June) in Yaounde, Cameroon, Africa, at Rain Forest International School. This involves living in the hostel, being a parent to teenage students, driving them in the van when needed and grocery shopping. You don't need to cook or clean. They have a full hostel at this point but without a dorm parent they will have to turn away students.
  2. An elementary school in the same town of Yaounde is seeking a 1st and 2nd grade teacher. They have 18 students but no teacher. A teaching license isn't required but experience is.
Both positions need to be filled very soon. Each person needs to raise their own support. For more information or to discuss details email Heidi.boeckel@covchurch.org.
 
To see the full NWC Calendar, visit northwestconference.org/events/

May 23, 2016
CHET NWC Graduation - Minnehaha Academy, Upper School
 
June 18-25, 2016
Adventures in Leadership - Adventurous Christians, Grand Marais, MN

June 23-25, 2016
Gather 2016 - Phoenix, AZ

July 28-31, 2016
Triennial XV - Kansas City, MO
 
August 4-6, 2016
MUUUCE - Crossroads Church, Woodbury, MN

September 7-9, 2016
CRIM Retreat - Covenant Pines Bible Camp, McGregor, MN

October 3-5, 2016
Ministerial Association Retreat - Chase on the Lake, Walker, MN

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