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April 17 – First Baptist, Johnson City – 125th Anniversary Celebration
April 18-19 – Spring Ministry Conference: Money and Ministry - Glen Baptist Church, Watkins Glen
April 24 – Unadilla Forks Baptist, West Winfield
May 1-8 – NF Senior Adult Bermuda trip May 14 – Deacons Forum – with Pastor LD
Maxson at Ministry Center in Big Flats
May 15 – First Baptist, Horseheads May 17 – Youth Seminar leadership meeting
at the Ministry Center
Our Latest ItineraryMay 19 – Preaching Practicum - session
four, at Tabernacle Baptist church in Ithaca
May 22 – Christian Writers Conference and family vacation wk – South Carolina (thru June 4)
June 5 – Grandview Baptist, Ft Plain June 9 – Consult – Elton Baptist June 12 – First Baptist, Horseheads June 16 – Preaching Practicum – follow up
meeting – Tabernacle Baptist, Ithaca
June 13 – First Baptist, Horseheads June 26 – Independent Baptist, Indian Lake
• May 14 Deacons Forum at the Ministry Center
• September 23-24 Ladies Advance Theme: Facing the Future with Faith
• October 1 Volunteer Youth Workers Conference, Co-Sponsored by the NF and Camp BaYouCa, Held at the camp
• October 17-18 Fall Bible Conference Speaker: Jim Showers, Exec. Director of Friends of Israel Location: Calvary Baptist in Preble
• February 17-18 Men’s Adventure
• March 17-18 Youth Seminars
Upcoming Events
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2016
4.28.2016 NORTHEAST FELLOWSHIP NEWSLETTERNetworking Churches - Equipping Leaders - Fostering Church Health
Dear friends, While attending a 125th anniversary for an NF church, we saw a slide show highlighting various people who contributed to the success of the church. Interestingly, not everyone pictured was a pastor or even deacon. It highlighted the fact that in the local church, everyone has an important function. I Cor. 12 explains that when people work together, God can do great things and He alone gets the glory. We have been overwhelmed recently by the generosity of various men and women who have given time, effort, funds and expertise to help the NF go forward in our efforts. Some volunteered at conferences, some laid flooring, some taught workshops, some gave money, but all made a difference. Since we do not have a large staff, our ministry is blessed by all of you who partner with us to serve the Lord and assist us in our mission of spreading the gospel through healthy local churches. Thank you for your partnership with us. Your Co-Laborers, Jim and Jeannie
2017
Deacon ForumMay 14, 2016 10 AM to 2 PM
@ The Ministry Center Elmira, NY
$50 per church Open to the first 5-6 churches
to register (contact Jim)
1. Praise for our 2016 Winter/Spring events and conferences: the Men’s Adventure, Youth Seminars and the Money and Ministry Conference were again well received.
2. Pray for our churches in summer ministries – VBS, camping, community outreach, regular services, etc.
3. Praise & Prayer regarding the completion of our facility renovation project - the training and hospitality area at the 13 Charles Storch Rd (in Big Flats) Parsonage/Ministry Center property. All funding has come in (Thank you!!) and we are close to being done - with only the furnishings and final flooring yet to be installed!
4. Pray for the Vogels in travel/ministry in the churches. 5. Pray for our revitalization works in Belfast and Unadilla
Forks. 6. Pray for our pastors - for wisdom and encouragement in
the important ministry that God has given to them. Please pray for their families as well.
7. Pray for our many churches without pastors as they seek God’s man for their leadership needs.
Network Executive Director DR. JIM AND JEANNIE VOGEL
Contact Information: Address: 2293 Grand Central Ave
Horseheads, NY 14845 Phone: 810-853-9204 Jim’s email: [email protected] Jeannie’s: [email protected]
Prayer Requests and Praises
Facing the Future with FAITH
Sept. 23-24, 2016 First Baptist, Johnson City
3 Keynote Speakers: Jeannie Vogel, September
McCarthy, and Debbie Scott Info: NFIBC.org/ladies-advance
Fall Bible Conference - Oct.17-18 Hosted by Calvary Bap1st Church
in Preble, NY
SPEAKER: Jim Showers, Exec. Director of the Friends of Israel
TOPIC: Israel and the Church Pastors and Wives Pre-‐Conference on the 17th No cost for the conference – Free childcare
Church REVITALIZATION Ini1a1ves We conBnue to develop a two level approach to helping our churches move toward greater health and growth. • No Church LeG Behind Ini1a1ve – For churches that are viable
but may need help moving beyond a plateaued or declining ministry. The focus is on three workshops for pastors and leaders on: UpdaBng ministry wisely, strategic planning made simple, outreach acBon plan ideas. About 20 churches have been involved in this program across the state.
• New Life Ini1a1ve – For churches that are seriously declining and face the possibility of closure unless they get help. Our strategy brings together a revitalizaBon pastor, a mentoring pastor and church, NF partnering churches -‐ to help facilitate new life & vitality in such a ministry. Last year we launched two sites and are open to help others. Contact us!
Please join us in prayer for God’s blessing and provision – and contact Jim for more info on how your church could help others as a mentoring or partnering church. We could use your help!!!!
Upcoming Trip to Sight and Sound to see Samson. One-‐Day Op1on (Aug 25): $130 per person for the show, bus, Bps, and lunch at Shady Maple. Two-‐Day Op1on (Aug 25-‐26): $250 per person -‐ also includes hotel stay on Aug 25 with shopping, sightseeing, and more on Aug 26. See NF website for details and registraBon form.
We have established a “give-away” library of books and SS/CE ministry materials at the Ministry Center in Big Flats. Any donated books or materials will be redistributed free to other churches in our Network - or to our missionaries internationally. Contact Jim or Jeannie for more details.
Northeast Fellowship Ladies Advance
Plan now to attend this great gathering of women. Workshops on parenting, marriage, health & fitness, living in God's love, and more are available. We again welcome women who have homemade craft items to sell. New guidelines for craft tables will be posted on the website soon. Interpreting for deaf & hearing impaired will be available. Join us for some sweet fellowship and Bible teaching.
Camp BaYouCa and Northeast Fellowship’s
EquipA youth conference for lay workers serving in
youth ministry
October 1, 2016 8:30 am – 2:30 pm
For more info: retreats.bayouca.com