REPORT FROM THE NW REGION MEETING.
The Northwest Region of the District of Illinois and Wisconsin held their quarterly “Eatin Meetin” Tuesday, February 3, at the home of Wilbur and Evelyn Bowman. Following a planned potluck meal, everyone gathered to hear Ellis Boughton, Pastor of Yellow Creek COB and Kyle Brinkmeier, a member of Yellow Creek COB, tell about their recent Mission Trips to Honduras. Bill Hare of the Polo COB leads this Mission Project during the month of January. There are two groups scheduled each time. Ellis was in the first group and Kyle the second group.
Several churches announced events of interest. The Rockford congregation welcomed the Sarpiya family from Hawaii. They come as “church planters” in Rockford. The Youth Spring Retreat, will be held April 17-19 at the Dixon COB. Lisa Fike, Pastor of the Freeport COB and Brian Archer, Pastor of the Cherry Grove COB are planning Junior High activities. Wilbur Bowman, Chair of the Leadership Team, began the study of church polity on the issue of deeds, by-laws, constitutions, and incorporation of congregations. Papers were handed out for those attending to research their own policies and come back to the next meeting with their findings. The next meeting is May 5, at the Bowman’s. Wilbur and Vernon Dean are the Liaisons to this NW Region of 12 churches. 30 people representing 8 churches attended the “Eatin Meetin”.. We have an advance notice of the program for the next meeting. Kevin Kessler, District Executive will be the guest presenter on the subject of church polity and the local churches. Every church should be represented as this subject is crucial in the life of the District.
Several churches announced events of interest. The Rockford congregation welcomed the Sarpiya family from Hawaii. They come as “church planters” in Rockford. The Youth Spring Retreat, will be held April 17-19 at the Dixon COB. Lisa Fike, Pastor of the Freeport COB and Brian Archer, Pastor of the Cherry Grove COB are planning Junior High activities. Wilbur Bowman, Chair of the Leadership Team, began the study of church polity on the issue of deeds, by-laws, constitutions, and incorporation of congregations. Papers were handed out for those attending to research their own policies and come back to the next meeting with their findings. The next meeting is May 5, at the Bowman’s. Wilbur and Vernon Dean are the Liaisons to this NW Region of 12 churches. 30 people representing 8 churches attended the “Eatin Meetin”.. We have an advance notice of the program for the next meeting. Kevin Kessler, District Executive will be the guest presenter on the subject of church polity and the local churches. Every church should be represented as this subject is crucial in the life of the District.
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