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 Announcements:

Youth-a-Palooza 2012 - Boundless, Faith Without Limits was the theme for the Youth Assembly at Epworth-by-the-Sea at Saint Simons Island.  Check out the photos from the event:

 Georgia News:

Milk and Honey - The January Newsletter of the Craddock Center. 

High School Seniors - Higher Education and Leadership Ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) invites high school seniors interested in new kinds of Christian leadership to apply to join the 12th class of HELM Leadership Fellows.  Leadership Fellows experience an ongoing relationship with the Church that adds value to their educations through organized opportunities for fellowship, training, and service to the church. With the help of a campus mentor, fellows design and conduct projects on or near their campuses, participate in an annual conference focused on shaping a Church for the future, and receive a $2,000 annual scholarship grant.  

St. Andrew Christian Church in Macon has called a new minister.  The Rev. Terry Theus will be installed on Jan. 29th, 2012.

Ray and Wendy Miles - a Thank you note to the Congregations and members of the Region of Georgia from Ray and Wendy Miles.  

Mission for Biblical Literacy - November - December Newsletter. 

Meet the Regional Interim Ministers - Revs. Bob and Karen Frank-Plumlee began their interim Regional ministry on January 1.  Learn all about Karen and Bob. 

Counselor forms - Summer Camp 2012 season - You can now download applications forms to be a counselor or director at Camp Christian.  Campers forms coming soon.  Check the camp page for dates for Camp Christian and Camp Kicklighter and mark your calendar now for another great summer of camping!  NEW - CIT Forms now available. 

The Parish Paper - a newsletter for pastors.  December Issue. 

Spirit of Joy - undergoing revitalization and renewal. 

Pam Van Dusen's father, Harry Tolliver, passed away on Monday, December 5. Pam is the Administrative Assistant for the Region of Georgia.  Cards may be sent c/o the Christian Church in GA, 2370 Vineville Avenue, Macon GA 31204.

Church Organ Available - First Christian Church in Marietta has an organ which they are willing to donate to any congregation interested. As far as is known it is in good working condition. If you know of interested congregations, please contact Rev. Donna Kremer at First Christian in Marietta. donna.kremer@wellstar.org

The Rev. Fred Craddock's stories revolutionized preaching, but few know about the pain behind them.CNN Profiles Rev. Dr. Fred Craddock - In it's Monday Profile series, CNN Web Site has a wonderful and inspiring article about Dr. Craddock titled A preaching 'genius' faces his toughest convert.  

Regional Youth Ministry Director Position Filled - Stephen Westbrook and Katie Gibson have agreed to share the position. They began their ministry at the conclusion of Youth-a-Palooza. 

The Christian Messenger - December 2011 - December 2011 Edition - With stories on our new Interim Minister, an interview with Rev. Ray Miles and more!  This is a WEB ONLY issue, please share with members of your congregation. 

Sandy Springs Christian Church - Sandy Springs Christian Church officially called the Reverend Danny Gulden as their Senior Minister during a congregational meeting Sunday, November 13. Danny, who has served as Sandy Springs Youth Director then Associate Minister from 2004 till 2008, begins his new role with Sandy Springs on January 16, 2012.

 Verse of the Day:
 Featured Congregation:
First Christian Church of Glennville
  9224 Highway 23
  Glennville, GA 30427-5653
  (912) 654-2972
  Wendell Miller, Senior Minister
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 Events:

Spiritual Gifts Workshop - Using Our Gifts to Answer God’s Call
Disciples Women’s Winter Workshop 2012
January 28, 2012 First Christian Church Waycross, GA 

Voices 2012
Clergy and Seminarian Retreat
February 3 - 4, 2012
Camp Christian Conference Center

Disciples Men's Retreat
March 23-25, 2012
Christmount

Xtreme Faith, Bold Action
July 13 - 15, 2012

a gathering of Disciples men at
Bethany College, West Virginia

22nd Biennial Session of the
National Convocation

July 26-29, 2012
Houston Texas.

Save the Dates:
2012 Disciples Women Spa Days
"Finding the Balance"

March 31 at Decatur First
April 14 at 
Valdosta First
April 28 at Sandersville First 

2012 Disciples Women Retreat
September 28-30
GA Baptist Conference Center at Toccoa
Speaker: Rev. Amy Gopp

 

 

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