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In the midst of staffing changes, Noel Santiago, executive minister announced the following realignments for conference ministry responsibilities, effective immediately.

Walter Sawatzky has been named as an associate conference minister on a contractual basis serving with Line Lexington, Plains, Rockhill, Souderton, Vietnamese Gospel congregations.

Steve Kriss, Director of Communication and Leadership Cultivation, will serve as primary liaison with Lakeview, Mennonite Bible and New Life (Athens, PA) congregations as well as an emerging faith community in the Poconos that has its roots in the former Spruce Lake Fellowship. Kriss will continue to serve as primary contact with Philadelphia Praise Center.

Noel Santiago will now serve as conference minister with Partner in Ministry congregation, New Hope Fellowship in Alexandria, Virginia. He will continue to serve the congregations of the Berks-Montgomery area, the Lehigh Valley as well as Nueva Vida Norristown New Life and Perkasie congregations.

These appointments emphasize the conference’s commitment to congregations and relationships. These shifts, though to some degree temporary, represent commitments to serve with congregations in ways that uphold Anabaptist and missional convictions while new conference ministry models are explored.

Conference Assembly digital
Conference Assembly DVDs will arrive to all congregations via Priority Mail next week, in time for use in worship on November 19 as a digital production from Jay Delp. Please plan to use in your worship services or for discussion. Also watch www.mosaicmennonites.org for downloads and updates.

MEA Announcement
Mennonite Education Agency’s Youth Census is coming to you soon.  Please take time to complete the forms or have someone from you congregation do so.  If you have not received the Youth Census forms or wish to receive them electronically, contact MEA toll free at 866-866-2872, or email youthcensus@mennoniteeducation.org.  The information your congregation provides strengthens the church for the future by keeping youth and young adults of all ages in touch with the various ministries of our church and our schools.  Thank you for taking the time and effort to respond!

Cancellation of Missional Leadership Course

Due to limited enrollment, the course on Missional Leadership is canceled. Some aspects of this course may be offered in other formats and settings over the coming months.

Ordination Service

Chris Nickels will be ordained as youth pastor in a worship service on Sunday, October 22, at 1:30 p.m. at West Swamp Mennonite Church. Guests are also invited to the fellowship meal which begins at 12 p.m.

Men’s Retreat at Spruce Lake Retreat

Dr. Charles H. Zimmerman, Professor of Practical Theology at Biblical Theological Seminary, is the Men’s Retreat speaker at Spruce Lake Retreat, January 18-19, 2007. A gifted communicator, Charles will make biblical principles clear, meaningful, and relevant as he invites men to “Live the Legacy: A Life Without Regret.” Register by December 15 for a retreat package of $94.40. A reduced package of $45 is offered for pastors. For reservations, call 800-822-7505 or visit the web site at www.sprucelake.org.