District Potluck - May 1, 2010

Peoria Church of the Brethren
4714 N. Sheridan Rd., Peoria, IL 61614

Schedule
8:00 – 9:00 - Registration
9:00 – 9:45 - Opening Worship
10:00 – 10:45 - Workshop Session 1
11:00 – 11:40 - Worship
11:45 – 12:55 - Potluck Lunch
1:00 – 1:45 - Workshop Session 2
2:00 – 2:45 - Workshop Session 3
2:50 – 3:20 - Closing Worship

Following is the list of workshops and times. Please choose one workshop from each time frame to attend. Ordained persons may receive CEU credit for attending these workshops.

10:00 – 10:45 – WORKSHOP SESSION 1

1. A Brother Who Sins Against You: A Meditative Bible Study - by Donna Kline – Matthew 18 offers excellent guidance for conflict transformation. We will explore a section of this chapter using a contemplative spiritual practice to help us discern, individually, and congregationally, what this portion of the Word of God means to us in the context of restoring unity to our congregation.
   
   
2. Home Computer Safety And Security – by Bill Williams – Is your computer sick? Do you have control of your home computer? Find out ways you can help protect your computer and your personal information from unwanted sources.
   
   
3. The Church, A Place For An Intercultural Masterpiece – by Ruben Deoleo – In this workshop, we will explore the tools needed to understand people of other ethnic groups as we understand our own cultural makeup.
   
   
4. Why Music Matters – by Jonathan Shively – This session will build understanding about the impact that music has on us as individuals and communities, seek to understand the differences among styles of music, and provide clues to understanding why it is that music can become a focal point of conflict for churches.

1:00 – 1:45 – WORKSHOP SESSION 2

1. What’s Going On Here? The Process Of Congregational Conflict Analysis – by Donna Kline – Before a conflict can be resolved, it must be fully identified. To do that well, it’s critical that a fair process is prayerfully created and implemented. This workshop will describe the components of such a process, the principles of conflict resolution, and how a good process and set of principles can serve to prevent conflicts from arising in the future in our congregation.
   
   
2. Wireless/Wired Home Networking Basics – by Bill Williams– Find out what components are needed for a simple wired or wireless home network. Figure out how to put them together and configure them. And, included will be steps in keeping your network secure.
   
   
3. Separate No More – by Ruben Deoleo – Learn about the Annual Conference 2007 paper in reference to becoming an intercultural church. This document guides the steps for members, congregations, districts and agencies of the Church of the Brethren to be an ethnically diverse church. Be informed on the events done, and brainstorm ideas about other events that you and your church can do to become an intercultural church.
   
   
4. Beyond The Notes: Practical Tips For Musicians – by Jonathan Shively – This session will explore the ways music is used in worship and demonstrate techniques to help the congregation sing better and move deeper into worship with the help of musical elements.

2:00 – 2:45 – WORKSHOP SESSION 3

1. Restoring A Healthy Congregation – by Donna Kline – With tools including behavioral covenants and spiritual guidelines, this workshop will identify the attributes of both healthy and unhealthy congregations. We will also discuss how deacons can help to empower others to reach successful conflict resolution.
   
   
2. Facebook – by Kevin Stachnik and Dana McNeil – Are you wondering about this thing called “Facebook” and wondering how to use it? Come and see.
   
   
3. Strangers No More – by Orlando Redekopp – The church: we are strangers no more – there is no single home to which we might return – because home is now wherever two or three are gathered in Jesus’ name.
   
   
4. A Greater Purpose: Pastors And Musicians Working Together – by Jonathan Shively – This session will identify keys to the relationship between committees, pastor/worship planners, and musicians in order to plan strategically, utilize leadership gifts fully, and release worship vitality for the whole congregation.

REMEMBER: Bring a potluck dish to share for lunch!