MEN'S BIBLE STUDY SEMINAR Pine Bush Bible Camp in Bloomingburg, NY is planning an intensive Bible study seminar Aug 29-Sep 2 with Randy Amos (NY). This session for men who are serious about the study of God's Word begins with Sunday dinner and ends with breakfast on Thursday. The theme is Highlights of "Galations and I Corinthians: Foundation and Building Structure of the Christian Church" and the cost is $100.
Contact: Charles Myers ph: 732-451-9444
After Jul 1, call the camp directly at 845-361-1871.
CAMP HOPE YOUTH CONFERENCE
Camp Hope in Dahlonega, Georgia will host their annual Youth Conference Sep
3-5 in the will of the Lord. Nathan Bramsen (SC) will be the speaker. Cost: $60/person.
Contact: Jamie Wolfgram ph: 706-650-2693 Camp Hope ph: 770-536-4787
or web for a registration form.
LABOR DAY CONFERENCE IN TN The annual Mid-South Labor Day Conference is scheduled to be held at
Horton Haven Christian Camp in Chapel Hill TN Sep 3-6. This conference
is for the entire family. Larry Price (FL) will minister to the adults,
Justin Phelan (IA) will be speaking to teens and Art Manning (IA) will
provide teaching for the children. Plan to attend and enjoy teaching
from the Word of God, fellowship with other believers and a variety of
activities for all ages. For registration information contact Wendy
Phelan ph: 931-364-7656
BC LABOR DAY CONFERENCE Christians gathered in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ as Horse Lake Christian Fellowship in 100 Mile House, BC, extend a warm invitation to a Bible conference Sep 4-6. The theme, “Lord, Teach Us What It Means to be Men and Women in Christ!” is a fresh look at Biblical teaching for the 21st century about gender roles and responsibilities in the assembly, at home, and elsewhere. Speakers include Craig Shakarji (MD) and Joe Reese (ON). Workshops and seminars are planned for Saturday, plenary sessions on Sunday and Monday and sessions for youth.
Contact: Rob Brennan ph: 250-791-5657 or Don Street ph: 250-395-4230
ATLANTIC / LYMAN BIBLE CONFERENCE Atlantic Gospel Chapel, Lyman Assembly and Sunnyside Bible Chapel are pleased to announce the 97th annual conference to be held Sep 10-12. The invited speakers are John Heller (AR) and Steve Price (KS). The conference begins Friday evening at 7:30 pm (Atlantic Gospel Chapel) and continues Saturday (Cass County Community Center) beginning at 10:00 am with lunch and dinner provided. It will continue on the Lord's Day with the Breaking of Bread beginning at 10:00 am. Again, lunch will be provided on Sunday afternoon. Children's ministry will be available on Saturday and Sunday afternoon, with a youth social held on Saturday night (bring your sneakers). For accommodations, contact Dennis Oathoudt ph: 712-243-6303
CAMP HOPE LADIES CONFERENCE
Camp Hope will have their annual Ladies Conference in the will of the Lord Sep 24-26. Ruth Schwertfeger will be the speaker. The conference begins Friday with registration at 7:00 pm and ends Sunday at 10:00 am. Cost: $60/ person
Contact: Barbara Thorpe ph: 706-359-6297
Camp Hope ph: 770-536-4787
or web for a
registration form.
ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN PENNSYLVANIA
Grace Gospel Chapel in Gilbertsville, PA will be hosting their annual conference Sep 25 from 10 am to 4 pm with Doug Pilgrim from Renfrew, ON, Canada. All are welcome.
Contact: Keith Keyser ph: 484-769-2152 or
to RSVP.
WOMEN’S MISSIONARY CONF IN MI
The Annual Southern Michigan Women’s Missionary Conference will be held at Carriage Hill Bible Chapel, Sep 25 from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. The speakers are Joyce Baronowski (GA), Ann Bjorlie (MI) and Mary Watson. Topics include ministering to our sisters serving the Lord on the foreign mission field, sharing the gospel where we live and caring for neighbors around our chapels and homes. Lunch provided.
Contact: Anne Kohl
MISSION SPRINGS CONFERENCE The annual Pacific Bible Ministries Conference will be held Sep 27 -
Oct 1 at the Mission Springs Christian Conference Center, 75 miles
south of San Francisco, CA in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The conference
begins Monday with dinner at 6:00 pm and ends Friday with lunch. Speakers: Alan Parks (SC) & Fred Kosin (SC) Contact: Max Krieger ph: 323-256-1992
JERSEY SHORE BIBLE CONFERENCE
John Gordon (NC) will be the speaker for a five-day end of the summer Bible conference at the Jersey Shore. The dates for this annual Know the Word event will be Lord willing, Monday, Sep 27 - Friday, Oct 1 at Harvey Cedars Bible Conference situated on the scenic Barnegat Bay in Ocean County, NJ. The cost is $325 per person and includes all conference meals and deluxe accommodations at Bay View Lodge. Also included with the ministry and fellowship will be a day trip option to historic Cape May, renowned for its quaint Victorian charm. Other activities and events have been planned - sure to make an enjoyable, but relaxing end of the summer getaway.
Contact: To register, send full amount made payable to Know the Word and mail to: Mark Kolchin, Know the Word, Box 305, Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734-0305
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ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN MAINE
A cordial invitation is extended to the 52nd annual Bible conference at Spring Hill Gospel Hall, Westbrook, Maine on Oct 8-10. Speakers are expected are Bruce Hulshizer (Pa) and Jim Paul (ON). Overnight accommodations are available upon early request.
Contact: John Stultz, 30 Allaire Dr., Limerick ME 04048 ph: 207-432-8881
ANNUAL FALL CONFERENCE IN ALBERTA
Good News Bible Chapel in Calgary, AB, will host their conference Oct 15-17. Jorge Ferreira (BC) and Steve Kember (AB) will speak on eschatology.
The believers at the Bible Chapel of Shawnee (KS) invite you to their Fall Bible Conference being held Oct 22-24. In the will of the Lord, Chris Schroeder (MI) will share from I Peter. Friday will be ministry and fellowship beginning at 7:00 pm for high school, college & career. Meetings begin Saturday at 1:00 pm, with dinner served at 5:00. Overnight accommodations and nursery care will be available.
Contact: Danny Chavez ph: 913-599-1358
CONNECTICUT FALL CONFERENCE
The annual Fall Bible Conference at Wellspring Bible Fellowship, Welles Road, Old Mystic, CT will be held Oct 22-24 with Randy Amos (NY) as the expected speaker. The conference begins Friday at 7:30 pm and continues with 4 sessions on Saturday. Lunch provided. Brother Randy will also speak at the Sunday morning meeting.
Contact: John Clifford ph: 860-445-0622
FALL FAMILY CONFERENCE IN GEORGIA
Camp Hope will hold their Fall Family Conference Oct 29-31. Scott DeGroff (KS) will minister God’s Word to the adults and Nate Thomas (SC) will minister to the children. The conference begins Friday with registration at 6:00 pm and ends Sunday with lunch. There will not be a set charge or suggested offering to the camp. It is realized that many young families would not be able to meet the expenses of such a camp weekend but that the Lord would move in the hearts of others to give above the cost of their coming in order to supply the needs of others. Registration form available on the web
Contact: Steve Roys, 7011 Pony Lake Rd. Dahlonega, GA. 30533 ph:
770-536-4787
IOWA-NEBRASKA ANNUAL MEN'S RETREAT
The 2010 retreat will be held Nov 5-6 at Willowbrook Bible Camp, 4375 NE 38th St. in Des Moines, IA. Steve Witter of Emmaus Bible College will speak on the topic of prayer. The retreat begins on Friday night with supper at 7:00 and ends on Saturday afternoon following the 1:15 message. The cost of $40. per person covers meals and lodging at Willowbrook camp.
Contact: Tom Baird ph: 515-276-1309
or Mike Eells ph: 712-243-2439
METROPOLITAN MISSIONARY CONFERENCE Good Tidings Gospel Chapel, 345 Malcolm X Blvd., Brooklyn, NY will host their conference Saturday, Nov 6 beginning at 10:30 am. The scheduled speaker is Emmitt Corneilus (PA). Contact: Jim McCall, 1775 Bussing Ave, Bronx, NY 10466 ph: 718-994-1318
FALL CONFERENCE IN GEORGIA
The conference at Three Oaks Bible Chapel in Macon, GA is planned for Saturday, Nov 6 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm with Mike Attwood speaking. Lunch and a nursery will be provided. Location of the Chapel is 3350 Avondale Mill Rd., Macon, GA. A map is available at ThreeOaksBibleChapel.org. Contact: John Moore ph: 478-956-4328 or Tom Skillen ph: 478-923-2131 or Bob Lehmann ph: 478-971-4622
ELDERS CONFERENCE IN MN
The elders of the local assembly and those showing shepherding exercise are invited to the North Central Elder’s Meeting to be held Dec 4 from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm at Believer’s Bible Chapel in Coon Rapids, MN. A few brothers have been burdened to plan a time for elders of New Testament assemblies in the Upper Mid-West to meet for prayer, teaching and fellowship. The goals are to help equip elders to better mentor and shepherd, to encourage better unity and cooperation amongst assemblies in the region, and to affirm biblical principles and standards to enhance spiritual growth. Jack Spender (CT) will speak on relevant shepherding issues.
Contact: Larry Sax
ph: 605-759-5781
MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES
SOUTH DAKOTA EVANGELISM TEAM
Are you a young man looking for an opportunity in evangelism, follow-up and working with a new assembly? Consider coming to South Dakota for a year. Lord willing, the fire lit by the Lord through GNOM will continue as regional efforts in the gospel work take root. We are inviting young men to join us in Brookings, from Sep 2010 thru Jul 2011 for a learning and service opportunity. Our goals are to equip believers who desire to gain additional experience with evangelism, follow-up and working with a new assembly, and to spread the gospel, see souls saved and added to the local church. Additionally, there will be opportunities to help other assemblies in the upper mid-west with evangelism and follow up work. We are asking the Lord to provide 2-6 young men who will devote a year of their life to this work. Contact: Larry Sax
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INTERNATIONAL PLOWING MATCH OUTREACH
Plans are underway for an outreach at the IPM to be held in St. Thomas, ON from Sep 21-25, where tens of thousands of visitors are expected. The cost of gospel materials has already been provided, but volunteers at the booth would be welcomed. Please continue to be in prayer for this special effort.
Contact: Gary McBride
Randy Hoffman
GREAT GOSPEL CALENDAR DROP September 24th is a date to mark on the calendar… actually on lots of calendars. Halton Hills Bible Chapel in Georgetown, ON will host the 2nd Annual Great Gospel Calendar Drop Sep 24-25 (Friday and Saturday). More than 10,000 calendars containing Scripture, words of encouragement and the gospel will be dropped in mailboxes around Georgetown. If you came last year, we’re hoping to see you again and if you’re a newbie, come out for a weekend of working alongside fellow Christians to help spread the gospel, enjoy some great food, ministry and fellowship. We need lots of willing hands to help get these calendars out and above all, prayer!
Contact: Anthony Capuano
Hanniel Ghezzi
GOSPEL SURGE IN IOWA
Believers in Clinton, Iowa are planning a two week Gospel Surge Sept 26-Oct 10. Every kind of ministry opportunity is available: prayer teams during the surge, stuffing packets, distributing packets to every home in Clinton, door-to door evangelism, street evangelism, car wash, free food, paint boards, pantomime, water distribution, etc. There will be a ministry need for your gift mix! Wouldn’t it be tremendous if an area wide effort emerged that would bond believers regionally for outreach to the towns and communities in this part of the Midwest! Please attend and consider what part the Lord might have you play not only in Clinton, but also in a wider regional outreach ministry that we pray will emerge as we find solidarity in doing God’s will in obeying His glorious commission! To register online, visit web and click on the link for Clinton, Iowa. Contact: Jim Fullan ph: 563-321-0323
Chuck Harrison ph: 563-663-7100
Tom Major ph: 563-581-6818
Gateway Bible Chapel ph: 563-447-0372 web
CROSS CANADA CRUISERS: Team C3 is on the road again! Focusing on Ontario, the team is working with assemblies in both southern and northern Ontario. We are looking to the Lord for His provision of the following:
• Individuals and assemblies willing to pray for the Lord’s blessing on all aspects of this venture for Him.
• Assemblies who might be interested in hosting the team and having the team partner with them in their gospel outreach.
• Those who might be interested in serving with the team in a leadership or teaching role. Contact: Randy Hoffman
or Fil Capuano
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The Calendar Project provides calendars with Scripture verses in twelve languages. The goal of the Project is to enable missionaries to get Scripture verses into homes. The calendars are available to assembly missionaries and nationals via a network of volunteer workers throughout the U.S and Canada. In 2007, more than 40,000 calendars were sent all over the world. New workers are always needed. Visit www.calendarproject.info
CLOTHING DONATIONS NEEDED
Due to Hurricane Katrina, the shelters for homeless children and shelters for battered women in New Orleans, LA lost all the clothing they had. Most items have been replaced except children’s pajamas (infants through mid teens). Because of the shortage, most of the children go to bed in dirty clothes. Lake Park Chapel is providing some pajamas as the Lord provides. Your prayers and support are desperately needed. Pajamas or funds can be sent to Lake Park Chapel, 201 Schlief Dr., Belle Chasse, LA 70037. ph: 504-393-7083
The distribution of the "Up for the Cup" soccer booklet ended when the World Cup final game took place in South Africa on July 11. We praise the Lord for the responses that are already starting to arrive. Here at DIME, we were involved in the printing of 550,000 copies in three Spanish versions and two in English. Also printed in other countries were 35,000 in South Africa, 20,000 in Holland, 10,000 in Israel (in Arabic) and 10,000 in Guatemala (625,000 total). Beside the ones printed and distributed locally in Holland, Israel and Guatemala, 260,000 were distributed in México and 135,000 in South Africa. The booklets were also distributed in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, El Salvador, Spain, Honduras, Paraguay, Uruguay and the United States. We thank the Lord for supplying all that was needed to take care of the project with the support and prayers of many believers. We are working on another similar project related to the Soccer World Cup. Anyone who would like more information can contact us at
SPECIAL NOTICES
BIBLE LANDS STUDY TOUR
You’re invited to join Rex & Nancy Trogdon on a Bible Lands Study Tour Nov 7-18, 2010. Flights will originate out of Charlotte, NC or Philadelphia, PA direct to Israel. Enjoy twelve days of onsite teaching and fellowship as we walk the land and learn more about the Lord and His Word together. Space is limited so contact us soon. For a brochure email Rex at
or ph: 704-843-9632.
2011 BIBLE BOOK CHALLENGE ECS Ministries invites your assembly to fellowship with other
assemblies across the country in studying the book of Ecclesiastes, all
at the same time using the 10-lesson ECS course "Ecclesiastes: Is There Meaning to Life." Register your assembly or group by Nov 30. For more details visitwebor
BIBLE FOR CHILDREN
"Bible for Children" is a website featuring sixty illustrated Bible stories written for children (in over thirty languages, with forty more in process). In the three years since BFC has been incorporated, the site has grown to now have over 3 million downloads annually. Christian workers across the world find the down loadable stories and color-book formats useful in small group ministry. BFC also provides (through Evangelical Tract Distributors) many of the stories in print format. All the BFC resources are free. Visit web
TORONTO CONFERENCE RECORDINGS
Audio resources of
the 2010 Toronto Easter Bible Conference are available on CD, DVD or
MP3. A charge of $20. covers all costs of seven messages and postage.
The speakers are Steve Hulshizer ministering on "Christ - His First
and Second Coming and Cross" and Bill Yuille on "Jonah".
Orders can be sent to Bill Allison, 3199 Sovereign Road, Burlington ON,
L7M 2W1
ph:
905-336-8101
WORKERS AND ELDERS CONFERENCE RECORDINGS
The 2010 Worker's and Elder's conference was held at Hopedale Bible
Chapel in Oakville, ON recently. All of the messages and the seminars
are available on 14 CDs or one MP3 for a cost of $20. including postage
anywhere. Orders can be sent to Bill Allison, 3199 Sovereign Road,
Burlington ON,
L7M 2W1
ph:
905-336-8101
WORLD EXPO IN CHINA
Believers visiting Shanghai, China for the World Expo who are looking for Christian fellowship, please call John at 86-13918679281.
NEW ASSEMBLY RESOURCE ECS Ministries is pleased to announce that the 2010 Assembly Address Book & Commended Workers Directory is now available. The Address section lists many assemblies of Christians throughout the United States and Canada including addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, websites, meeting times, and persons to contact. The 80-page Commended Workers section includes contact, commendation, and ministry details. Entries are organized by state and alphabetized by last name within each state. The 320-page book sells for $12.95. Local church fellowships and ministries receive a 25% discount.
Contact: Toll-free ph: 888-338-7809 web
BOOKS COLLECTING DUST?
Did your parents or grandparents leave a library collection of Bible teaching? Please consider making these valuable books accessible to other believers who would put them to good use. Assistance with the shipping cost is available. Contact: Doug Engle
VOICES FOR CHRIST
The Voices for Christ website features over forty thousand audio sermons from brethren dating back to the 1950’s, all conveniently in mp3 format for easy download to a personal computer or an mp3 player. They are actively searching for audio messages on reel-to-reel, cassette or CD, both classic and modern, to restore, digitize and distribute. Their work is free of charge, and they are willing to return the original material along with the messages on CD or optional hard drive which could be utilized on a chapel’s website in addition to the VFC website.
Contact: Dwight Beavers
web: www.voicesforchrist.org
ASSEMBLY UPDATES
NEW MAINE MEETING
A new assembly, Garland Christian Fellowship, is meeting in Garland, ME for worship and fellowship. Meetings are on Sunday mornings starting at 9:45 and Thursday evenings for prayer. Contact: John Hebert ph: 207-924-3332 or Michael Supp ph: 207-924-3390
NEW ASSEMBLY IN NY Westchester Brethren Assembly is a new Indian assembly, meeting at 2170 Saw Mill River Rd, Elmsford, NY, 10523. There are many with Indian backgrounds settled in this county and the assemblies desire is to reach out to the community with the gospel.
Contact: Box 285, Elmsford, NY, 10523 ph: 914-347-2696
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NEW ADDRESS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE
The Berean Gospel Assembly, formerly meeting in homes, now meet at the Langdon Town Hall, 122 N. H. Route 12A in Langdon, NH. The remembrance of the Lord's Supper is Sunday 9:30-10:30 am followed by a season of prayer and Bible Hour 11 am - noon. Visiting believers are invited and welcomed.
Contact: Bob Gentile
ph: 603-835-6189
Spruce Hill Bible Chapel in Kansas City, Missouri has closed and is no longer meeting as an assembly. Believers from Spruce Hill Bible Chapel are now meeting with believers at The Bible Chapel of Shawnee in Shawnee, Kansas. Please remove Spruce Hill Bible Chapel from your mailing lists.
NEW WORK IN CALIFORNIA Seeking believers to begin a New Testament assembly in the Modesto CA area.
Contact: Paul Burgio
ph: 209-577-2846
NEW NAME IN CLERMONT The believers who have gathered to the Lord’s Name in Clermont, FL for the past three and a half years as New Testament Believers’ Fellowship are now known as Clermont Bible Fellowship. Same group of believers; same beliefs; same location; and same warm welcome; just a new name. Meeting location is Suite 110, 355 Citrus Tower Blvd., Clermont, FL Contact:web Lanny Evans ph: 407-469-2712
Alan Chidester ph: 603-495-1415
TEMPORARY LOCATION IN NB
The Christians meeting in the Gospel Hall, 195 Mountain Road, Moncton, NB, Canada are pleased to advise that they are in the process of finalizing plans for the construction of a new building on the western outskirts of the city. Their present building has been sold. Meetings will be held at 161 Salisbury Road (Route 106) in Moncton during the construction period. Please note the mid-week meeting will be held on Thursday evening instead of Wednesday during this transition.
Contact: Jim Stuart
SOUTHEAST KANSAS MEETING
Seeking like minded New Testament believers for a Remembrance meeting unto the Lord Jesus Christ in southeast KS. Col.1:18b “that in everything He might have the preeminence.” Contact: Clyde & Wanda Longan ph: 620-423-2509
