Last update on this page was Tuesday July 1, 2008 12:36 PM

Presentation of the 2008 Derrel Dee Webb Lifetime Service Award

TO

Claude Barker Jr.

Adolph J. Stricker & Harriett I Stricker

Eleven-Circuit Labyrinth at Sionito dedicated at 1st Reunion.

DEAR YOUNG ADULT,

The Community of Christ is trying to better meet the leadership development needs of young adults (YA's). We appreciate your participation in a short online survey.

This will help to focus the educational opportunities and ministry support and that the church offers to young adults in the future.

To access the survey please use the following LINK

Dave Heinze

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The Kentucky-Indiana Mission Center is looking for four summer interns for camping ministry. We are looking for two men and two women, over 21, to serve as senior camp counselors (serving as counselors and supervising other camp counselors). This includes working with two at-risk youth camps (Community Youth Camps – part of the mission center’s ministry), junior/junior high camp (combined), senior high camp, and reunion. The positions will be six weeks in length and pay $2000, taxes withheld. The six weeks begin June 6 and end July 18. Interested persons should contact Mike Hoffman or the mission center office to receive a detailed job description and an application. Mike’s cell – 502-303-8808; mhoffman@CofChrist.org; Mission Center phone (toll free 1-877-265-5508) or kyinmc@bellsouth.net.

Information Application

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COASTAL BEND MISSION CENTER 7 ½ MINUTES NEWSLETTER – May 2008

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1. Multi-Mission Center Gathering
The Gathering is scheduled for May 23-25 in San Antonio, TX. Special classes are planned for all ages. Becky Savage (Member of the 1st Presidency); Apostle Rick Maupin, President of Seventy Ruben Landeros, Dominican Republic Mission Center President Terry Shelton, and Shenandoah CPI Pastor Jim Burdick will be leading special classes. It is not too late to register and share in the weekend festivities.

2. Summer Camps and Reunions at Camp Sionito (Celebrating 60 years of ministry!)
Please note the dates for the Sionito Summer Camps and Reunions in this historic year. You will want to take advantage of the early registration discounts. (These dates are found on the registration forms.)

June 6-8 Young Adult Reunion AUSTIN
June 15-21 Sr. High Camp
June 21-28 Reunion #1
June 29-July 5 Jr. High Camp
July 5-11 Reunion #2
July 13-19 Junior Camp
July 19-26 Spectacular (at Graceland U.)

3. 2009 Program of Ministry
In the coming days you will be receiving copies of the 2009 Program of Ministry. Presentations will be scheduled for all of the congregations as part of our budget development process. Each Congregation will be asked to prayerfully consider what their recommendation for congregational support will be in 2009.

4. Mission Center Website
If you have visited the mission center website recently you will have noticed a redesigned page. Special thanks to Larry Haywood for making these changes.

5. Thank You
Over the past couple of months our mission center has experienced the loss of a number of special persons. This has weighed heavily on our hearts. I want to thank each of you for your prayerful support that has sustained us through this challenging time. Your prayers have been a special blessing to me. Thank you!

Check out the Houston Area Congregations

Combined Events HERE

Greetings:

The 11 circuit labyrinth was painted and a meditation area was constructed at Sionito over the weekend.

Approximately 35 volunteers participated in various phases of the labyrinth project and the result is spectacular!

Additional projects undertaken over the weekend include:

Weed eating of the growth by the river
Leveling of the dirt along the main new sidewalk
Installation of the suspended ceiling grid and exit lights in the Children's Tabernacle;
Rearranging the drink dispensers and salad bar in the Dining Hall and re-ran electrical to same;
Laying of the wood floor in the boy's side of the Lodge staff suite;
Relocation of lumber to the barn;
Texturing and painting of the walls around both sinks in the girl's side of the Lodge staff suite;

and
Cleanup and furniture arranged in the Lodge staff suite.

Our heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers for a job well done!

See you @ Sionito.

Joseph F. Postnikoff

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Coastal Bend Mission Center

2008 Youth Campership

Online Registration

HERE

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Camp & Retreat Information

Camp and Reunion Flyer HERE

Corrected Reunion Registration Form, bulletin Insert

Youth Camp Registration Form

2008 SPEC Registration Form

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Doctrine and Covenants 163 Commentary Series

Forerunners of Peace
by Bob Kyser

To accelerate the work of sharing the gospel, the Twelve and the Seventy should be closely associated in implementing wholistic evangelistic ministries. The seventy are to be the forerunners of Christ’s peace, preparing the way for apostolic witness to be more readily received. Procedures regarding the calling and assignments of the Presidents of Seventy and members of the Quorums of Seventy shall be developed to facilitate the maximum level of collaboration with the Council of Twelve. The Twelve, the Presidents of Seventy, and the Quorums of Seventy should spend sufficient time together to ensure a mutual understanding of evangelistic priorities and approaches. —Doctrine and Covenants 163:5a

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March 7 1/2 Minute Newsletter

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Link to NEW Coastal Bend Mission Center Congregations Area Map

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2007 Inviting and Witnessing Survey Summary

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Visit the web for complete details on the new

Congregational LIFE Workshop (CLW)

PDF pamphlet HERE

“Reviving and Equipping Faithful Communities,”

Held at Graceland University, Lamoni, Iowa

July 27 - August 1.

The First Presidency encourages each congregation to send at least two people to CLW. The more participants from the same congregation or mission center will enable the educational and practical experiences of the week to be shared more broadly.

Several members of the World Church Leadership Council will bring ministry through classes, fellowship, and worship. The Ministerial Education and Discipleship Studies (MEADS) certificate program is also open to all CLW participants.

Please share this invitation and information with leaders and members, and look forward to a wonderful week.

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Current Positions through World Church HR

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Online World Church Events Calendar

Coastal Bend Mission Center Online Events Calendar

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My Tithing Plan

My Tithing Plan, a personal and confidential resource to assist disciples as they consider their tithing response is available for use in Australia, British Isles, Canada, and the United States. It can be used to intentionally plan contributions to Local and World Mission Tithes, and Community Tithes.

President Steve Veazey stated in his 2005 World Conference sermon, "Stewardship, discipleship, and mission cannot be separated." Principle two of A Disciple's Generous Response addresses the larger perspective of our discipleship: a disciple is faithful in response to Christ's ministry. This concept of faithful response is applicable to every aspect of our lives.

As disciples of Jesus Christ, our faithful financial response is reflected through our consistent annual giving to Mission Tithes. This is the key to funding the church locally and around the world. Principle four of A Disciple's Generous Response specifically addresses our financial response as disciples: a disciple shares generously through tithing so that others may experience God's generosity.

It is hoped that disciples in the Community of Christ will find My Tithing Plan useful as part of a spiritual process that acknowledges the generosity of God and leads to a tithing response. It can be updated periodically as income changes.

Available for download below.

United States (PDF - 520 KB)
To order a supply of My Tithing Plan (U.S. version only), use this form.

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Core Values for Mission Center Ministries

Safety, Blessing, and Mission

Downloadable PDF

Safety The spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being of each person is of paramount importance. All activities will be age appropriate, planned with the best interests of the participants in mind, and aligned with church priorities and mission. Activities will be conducted in full compliance with church policies and procedures and applicable state and federal laws.

Blessing Activities will value and affirm the worth of all persons and promote ministries of peace and justice. Activities will provide opportunities for life-changing experiences and the formation of life-long relationships with God and Christ. Activities will assist persons in discovering, cultivating, and expressing their gifts and talents.

Mission Activities will promote the mission of the church and assist persons in discipleship formation. Activities inspire persons to share their testimony of the living Christ with others. People will be empowered to witness to others, experience spiritual growth, live according to Christian principles, and participate in the life of the Church.

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Official Minutes

2007 CBMC Conference Oct 13,14 HERE

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Doctrine and Covenants Section 163 (ENGLISH) (ESPAÑOL)

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NewsPEACE is now available at:

www.cofchrist.org/newsPEACE

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Music Matters - a site dedicated to congregational musicians

www.cofchrist.org/musicmatters

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World Church News

www.cofchrist.org/news/

Current status of World Ministries contributions

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The latest issue of Emergence newsletter for young adults is now online.

Financial Harmony, written by Orval Fisher, president of the Central USA Mission Center, is a money management resource for young adults and is provided by Emergence Young Adult Ministries of the Community of Christ. Available online.

Sign up to receive email notification of updates to the broadcast archives.

Video clips from the 2006 Community of Christ seminary convocation includes the presentation of the Vision Award to Joe Serig and Barbara McFarlane Higdon by Graceland University president John Menzies, and part of the convocation address by Seminary Dean Don Compier addresses the seminary's goal of globalizing theological education.
Get the latest 10-Minute News Report here

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Faith In Action

Save Darfar Immigration

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Daily Prayer for Peace

The Coastal Bend Mission Center

is pleased to announce the availability of

Listening Circles

The goal of the Listening Circle is to cultivate understanding. All participants share their thoughts and hear one another’s perspectives in order to gain a better understanding of views. A Listening Circle will consist of 6-8 persons led by two trained Co-Facilitators. Participants will meet for 10 sessions to talk about their life experience on this important issue. Some persons have said that they do not need to participate in a Listening Circle because they already know how they feel on this issue. To the contrary, Listening Circles are designed for persons who have an opinion on this issue. Listening Circles are about
sharing your opinion in a safe environment. Listening Circles are not a decision-making process.If you would like to participate in a Listening Circle or have more
questions, please contact

"Listen carefully to the many testimonies of those around the world who have been led into the fellowship of the Community of Christ...., Listen together to one another, without judgment or predisposition...," - D&C 162:4a, 5c

Copies of this announcement for your bulletins can be downloaded HERE