Monday, June 01, 2009

PEORIA AREA PASTORS MEET FOR FELLOWSHIP

A luncheon and fellowship for Peoria Area Pastors, ordained and licensed, convened at the Peoria Church of the Brethren, Wednesday May 20. Several Pastors were unable to attend because of work schedules or other commitments but Host Pastor Dana McNeil welcomed Greg Beach, Pastor Woodland Church, Kevin Kessler, District Exec., Bob DeBolt, Assoc. Pastor Washington Community Church (Was Pastor at Oak Grove) and Gil Crosby, Moderator.

Bob Debolt led devotions taken from Ephesians 3 talking about "..strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being." Many minutes was spent on this discussion as ideas of the inner power of the Spirit were explored. At the end of our devotions the group prayed for each other, their congregations and the Church.

It was decided to explore the reading of a book to discuss for the next meeting scheduled at the Woodland Church of the Brethren on June 17th. Pastors are encouraged to suggest books to read before the meeting.

ALL Peoria Area Church of the Brethren Pastors and licensed ministers are encouraged to attend and share in knowledge and fellowship.