July 7, 2016
NWC News  
Sabbatical for Superintendent Mark Stromberg begins Tuesday, July 19 
 
Please make note that NWC Superintendent Mark Stromberg will be out of the office from Tuesday, July 19, through Monday, Sept. 5 (Labor Day), on Sabbatical and unavailable throughout his time away. Upon return, he will then be at Superintendent meetings the week of Sept. 5 and will have limited ability to respond in a timely manner during that time.

His first day back in the office will be Tuesday, Sept. 13. During his time away, please contact the NWC office with any questions or needs and you will be directed to another appropriate staff person. Mark thanks you in advance for your patient understanding during his absence. 

Youth Ministry    
MUUUCE - 30 Years of Awesome!

August 4-6, Crossroads Church, Woodbury, MN

MUUUCE is less than a month away. This unforgettable, spiritual, high-energy three-day event is intentionally designed for hundreds of Northwest Conference Covenant middle schoolers and jr. highers. There are all sorts of new experiences this year as well as great speakers, amazing worship, and of course, CHAOS (Crazy Humans Attempting Outrageous Stunts).
 
The MUUUCE team at Crossroads Church (Woodbury) spends months designing an event full of moments that, by God's grace, lead students to a relationship with Jesus Christ. MUUUCE also provides NWC youth pastors and youth leaders rich opportunities to be able to build relationships with their young students.
 
For youth leader information, background check info, and registration materials, visit www.MUUUCE.com. The base cost for MUUUCE is $109 (churches sometimes add on additional fees to cover transportation). Once you're ready to register your group, click here to register online.
 
Questions about MUUUCE? Email the MUUUCE team at muuuceinfo@gmail.com (include your church's name in the subject line) or call 651.808.1711. You can find the latest MUUUCE updates on the Northwest Conference Youth Ministry Facebook page and #bettertogether  

ECC Friends of World Mission      
Appeal 229 to support New Life Radio       
 
Today, the challenges to provide Christian radio in Russia are formidable, and New Life Radio is praying our many Friends of World Mission will be able to help continue this vital mission. While operating in a highly restrictive media and religious environment, New Life Radio continues to share a Biblical worldview and perspective through its satellite, FM, and Internet broadcasts.

They would like to maintain their reach to an audience potential of 100 million homes through their radio channel on Hotbird, Europe's largest commercial direct to home broadcast satellite. They are also in need of replacing some of their critical studio equipment.

Your gifts today will help reach many more households as NLR grows stronger in its role as a speaker of Christian truth to Russian speakers worldwide. NLR gives hope to those in desperate need of Christ, who alone can give them freedom and perfect peace.

Learn more on the ECC Website 
 

Save the Date     
Oct. 3-5 at Chase on the Lake Resort       
 
The NWC Ministerial Association Retreat for pastors, church ministry staff and spouses, will be held Oct. 3-5, 2016, at the elegant, historic Chase on the Lake Resort situated on beautiful Leech Lake near the heart of downtown Walker, MN.

Speaker: Cecilia Williams
 
Registration details and materials coming soon ... 

To see the full NWC Calendar, visit northwestconference.org/events/

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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