Men’s Weekend - October 14-17
Women’s Weekend - October 21-24

The Way of Christ is a spiritual renewal event sponsored by Mennonite, Brethren, and Church of the Brethren believers in Illinois. Through this three-day event participants share in a vibrant portrait of the grace-filled life Jesus lived and taught. It is a time where the hope of Christ is celebrated, the believer's purpose in life claimed, the love of God in Jesus proclaimed.

Purpose of The Way of Christ

In today's world, does our faith permeate all areas of our lives? Can it be sustained in our living? Can it grow there? Can it transform the hearts of the people with whom we share our lives? Is it relevant for this time?

The Way of Christ movement does not propose a new type of spirituality. It reinforces a simple intentional one through which the believers grace-filled life may; in a natural loving way, be lived and shared with others.

..the Way of Christ, A lay led, Believers’ Church, Cursillo movement of Brethren & Mennonite Christians…

CONTACT:

Phil Kaufmann at 815-646-4889 or ppkman@comcast.net
Judd Peter at 630-554-1217 or juddpeter@EarthLink.net
Dan Rusmisel at 815-238-3421 or d_rusmiselle@yahoo.com
Cal Zehr at 815-646-4287 or cczehr@juno.com

“Get in line with Jesus”
Now when all the people were baptized,
and when Jesus also had been baptized … Luke 3:21

Cherry Grove/Yellow Creek Church of the Brethren
Shannon, Illinois
November 5-7, 2010

We will gather November 5-7 to discern anew God’s mission, and how God’s church might more fully contribute to that mission. The theme for this year’s district conference is “Get in line with Jesus!” The theme is based on Jesus getting in line like all the others before him—the crowds, the tax collectors, and the soldiers—to engage in a discipleship that participates in God’s mission in this world.

Join us for Friday evening worship led by our Moderator Elect, Lisa Fike, pastor at the Freeport Church of the Brethren. Browse through the exhibits to see what new things are being offered to help our church grow in mission. Take your place Saturday as a delegate or observer, as we, led by the Spirit of Jesus, deal with the business before us.

The Yellow Creek and Cherry Grove congregations, with the Program and Arrangements Committee, have prepared a wonderful Saturday evening with Joseph Helfrich. In Sunday worship, we will welcome our Annual Conference Moderator, Robert Alley, who will be both our pastor and preacher for the day.

Pray for those working to prepare the conference, those who will lead, participate and discern, those who will bring messages, and those who come in the Spirit of love, humility, kindness and faith. The Church of the Brethren is God’s church here in Illinois–Wisconsin. May it be even more so this year!

Conference Packet information and forms are available online.

A regional CONFERENCE for
Church of the Brethren
MIDWEST YOUTH

NOV. 13-14, 2010 MANCHESTER COLLEGE,
NORTH MANCHESTER, INDIANA

Sustaining and developing ministry (mission) within congregations, as well as maintaining property (mortar), is sometimes hindered because of inadequate financial resources. The Illinois/Wisconsin District, whose mission is to support the growth and development of member congregations, realizes that this dilemma exists and desires to financially support congregations that are in good standing with the district and have specific needs. Congregations in good standing are those that for the past two years have sent delegates to district conference and have supported the district financially with undesignated gifts of at least $100 per year for the past two years.

The Gifts Discernment and Call Committee seeks your help. We are commissioned to call active, informed, and committed members of congregations or fellowships from within our District to positions of service. These persons, both pastors and lay members, are to be called from all parts of the District and to represent the diversity among us. Our committee's knowledge of members eligible and capable to serve is limited. Therefore, we make this appeal for assistance.