Week of May 13, 2009

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News From Around Our Churches - May 13, 2009

FLORIDA
On Saturday, May 9, 2009, Pastor Bruce Arnold, of the Beachville Advent Christian Church, ran 11 miles for Penny Crusade. Bruce had challenged the church to pledge an amount per mile based on how far they thought he could run. He had planned on trying to run at least 10 miles and ended up running one extra. The church ladies prepared a delicious breakfast after the run. The total amount raised for the run will be more than $600, making the total Penny Crusade giving for Beachville more than $1,200 this year. Thanks to all who gave and also prayed for Bruce as he ran! Bruce's son, Jedidiah rode his bike the entire 11 miles, carrying a drink bottle so Dad could stay hydrated. Good job Jed - thanks!

World Outreach - May 13, 2009

At 40,000 feet above sea level, flying across the Pacific on the way home, I found myself thinking about what we had experienced during the last two weeks in the Philippines. It was like digital photos floating through my mind. We were a dental team of eight: one dentist, his wife, a dental hygienist and five support workers returning from clinics in Mati, Cagayan de Oro and Claveria, on Mindanao Island in the Philippines. There they were, images flashing through the brain, one after the other:

Upcoming Events and Announcements - May 13, 2009

WHFMS HONOR SOCIETY ADDITION
Announcing that the Sunshine Advent Christian Church Home & World Outreach, obtained the highest award of “Honor Society” for their commendable mission activities during 2008. This church is located in Deer Isle, Maine, and is pastored by Rev. David Davis.

MINISTRY IS THE MISSION

“Ministry is the Mission,” presented by Dick Grillo, will be a visual and musical presentation of the ongoing ministry of Advent Christian Village (ACV) in Dowling Park, Florida. Come and see how your church has helped ACV to be the hands and feet of Christ in various areas of ministry such as intergenerational ministry, benevolent ministry, senior adult ministry, children’s ministry, families with special needs ministry, and outreach ministry. Dick will present “Ministry Is The Mission” at First Advent Christian Church, Lenoir, N.C., on Wednesday, May 13, at 7:00 p.m; Tabernacle Advent Christian Church, Lenoir, N.C., on Sunday, May 17, at 11:00 a.m.; and Calvary Advent Christian Church on Sunday, May 17, at 7:00 p.m. All are invited and welcome to attend.

IF Update - May 13, 2009

By the time you read this week’s IF Team, our team will have been in Liberia for more than a week and well on our way to putting up the new church in Buchanan, Liberia.

Throughout this past week, we have not only worked physically but have been busy sharing the gospel message with our Liberian brothers and sisters. I was here once before and can still remember the warm reception as we experienced God’s presence in our midst.

A Word From Our Executive Director - May 13, 2009

There are times when even the most joyous giver can wonder, "Is it worth giving at all?" Dawn Rutan, Director of Finance at ACGC, recently shared with me the following snippet written by Michael Parris. It was a powerful encouragement to me that we are on the right track – it is definitely worth giving!

Your brother,

Russell Carle

Coordinator of Stewardship and Tithing

”As an atheist, I truly believe Africa needs God” by Michael Parris. " . . . It inspired me, renewing my flagging faith in development charities.

But traveling in Malawi refreshed another belief, too:

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