Rev. Ruth Yeaton will teach and inspire us with a study from the Book of Philippians as we seek to be “God’s Shining Stars”.  Ruth is currently the pastor of the First Baptist Church in Charles City but has been serving churches in our region for many years.  She is well known to all of us as she is our region’s Coordinator of Personal Development and part of the Mid-ABWM board.  Ruth says, “Read Philippians! in preparation for conference, and bring your Bible to the Friday afternoon, Saturday morning and Sunday sessions”.

  

COKESBURY bookstore, ABWM items from Judson and World Wide Gifts will be available for your shopping pleasure!

 

LOCATION: Wartburg College is located in Waverly, Iowa.  Entrance to the college is on West Bremer Ave (Highway 3 & 218) at Wartburg Boulevard.  Registration will take place in the Saemann Student Center, just outside the McCaskey Lyceum.  

 

EMERGENCY PHONE at Wartburg College is 319-352-8200

 

SCHEDULE:  Registration materials and room keys may be picked up in the lobby outside the McCaskey Lyceum after 12:00 noon Friday.  Conference activities begin at 2:00 p.m. on Friday in McCaskey Lyceum.  Saturday’s program will begin at 8:30 a.m.

 

LODGING: Participants will be housed in The Residence, North and South Halls.  All rooms are air-conditioned with bathrooms and showers located between each 2 rooms, 2 bathrooms per suite of four rooms.  Bedding and towels are provided.  The college charges $30 for lost keys!!  Casual clothing is appropriate.

 

Dorm Party Saturday Night:  Bring Snacks to share to add to the good time!

 

FEES AND REGISTRATION: Registration fees include meals, program events, and lodging (when requested).  Registration is due by June 30.  The college assesses a $25.00 late fee after this date.  Please register as soon as possible to facilitate planning and to avoid the late registration fee. 

 

QUESTIONS?  Ask Donna Liscum (515-824-3610) or liscum@goldfieldaccess.net

It is no secret that the way American Baptists have supported their foreign missionaries is undergoing major changes.  Learn how you can continue to be involved and supportive, both as an individual and as a church and discover what it means to be part of a Missionary Partnership Network.

 

Be Real—Be Yourself  Led by Nancy J. Wheeler

Discover how pastors and laity are real people—part of a team, not in competition, with God as their captain.  There will be sharing and discussion: How can pastors and laity support each other?  What does it mean to walk with, talk with and listen to each other?  Who has been a “shining star” in your life?

 

Star Light, Star Bright: Creating “Shining Star” Cards led by Ellen Donnolly

Come use your creative thoughts and hands to make a card affirming one of the “Shining Stars” (a person you appreciate) in your life.  Explore options for card making and design, and even if you don’t think you are “artistic” you will enjoy this chance make a card that will tell that person “tis a special happening when she comes into sight!”

 

Connecting With God’s Shining Stars - Training Leaders in Myanmar/Burma  led by Marshall Peters.

Hear about a recent trip (November, 2008) to Myanmar, answering an invitation to train seminary professors and pastors in how to incorporate the topics of peaceful negotiation and conflict transformation into their curriculum and church ministries.  Learn why this is such a timely topic as church leaders continue to minister in difficult circumstances.

 

Wooden Prayer Doll Craft led by Marlene Hess

Put together a pretty little doll that you can keep where you see it often, reminding you to pray for your concerns, reminding you that you are instructed to “ask and it will be given to you...” Enjoy a session of directed creativity!

 

Surprised by the Web led by Dawn Doerr

Media clips from American Baptist missionaries are just part of the wealth of resources available on the World Wide Web.  Come and see how these resources can be used in your churches. 

 

Connecting with God’s Shining Stars - Ranchers at Rainbow Acres led by Chris Roush

Learn about Rainbow Acres, a community based ministry for adults with developmental disabilities in Arizona, affiliated with American Baptist Churches.  Discover how “Ranchers” flourish in the love and acceptance showered on them by nurturing Christian caregivers in this family-style setting, and how you can encourage and support this ministry.

 

Hands On for White Cross led by Mary Moffitt

Put your hands to work for the Lord.  By taking time to make the rolled bandages and muslin squares that are so essential in the day-to-day workings of the hospitals in the Congo, your hands become God’s hands in Wartburg!  Take this opportunity to ask your White Cross questions, and share suggestions with others in the group.

 

Folded Fabric Stars and Fancies led by June Peters