• Dr. John P. Williams, Jr., General Superintendent • Dr. Wayne Evans, Florida & Western Area Superintendent• Ken Albright, Piedmont & Virginia Area Superintendent • Chris Jackson, Eastern Area Superintendent

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• Dr. John P. Williams, Jr., General Superintendent • Dr. Wayne Evans, Florida & Western Area Superintendent• Ken Albright, Piedmont & Virginia Area Superintendent • Chris Jackson, Eastern Area Superintendent

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• Dr. John P. Williams, Jr., General Superintendent • Dr. Wayne Evans, Florida & Western Area Superintendent• Ken Albright, Piedmont & Virginia Area Superintendent • Chris Jackson, Eastern Area Superintendent

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Practical needs to meet between churches...

Camp Gideon...has a complete list of needs posted on the opposite page.Morning Star offers electric piano

Pastor Matt Chesnes has informed us that they have an electric piano available to a church in need. Please call the church office

for more information: 440-286-2510.

Canton First Friends (Canton) to lend choral & orchestral music via their library.

Phil DiSabatino and Canton First Friends have an extensive music library of choral and orchestral music that they wish to share.

Friends churches are invited to borrow from their music library. Perhaps some would like to browse & borrow at Yearly Meeting.Contact Phil DiSabatino for more information: 330-966-2800.

Newport (RI) Friends offers Bibles“We have over 200 New King James Version giant print bibles.Our name is on the front, but maybe being Evangelical Friends

Church, it won’t matter. We are offering them for free. Delivery will need to be discussed.” Contact Sandra Powaluk, Secretary,

for details. Phone: 401-847-1490.

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A Personal Touch...• Congratulations to Greg & Pam Rice on the birth of their

son, David Isaac (3 lbs. 2oz) born on April 11, 2010.A SPECIAL NOTE: David was born 2 months early and is still overcoming difficulties at Akron Children’s Hospital.

Please keep Greg, Pam, and their family in your prayers.• Congratulations to Vance & Amanda Weeks on the birth of their son, Wesley Vance. Wesley was born May 2, 2010.

He weighed 8 lbs., 14 oz. and was 20.25 inches long. • Our sympathies to the family of Marjorie Myers.

Marjorie Myers, wife of former General Superintendent Russell Myers, passed away April 23, 2010 at the age of 90

in Lakeland, Florida. Russel had passed away in 2001.

• Our sympathies to the family of Barbara Brantingham who passed away on May 25, 2010. She was 74 years old.

• Our sympathies to Pastor Jody Hill and his family on the recent passing of Jody’s father, Johnny Hill.

Mr. Hill passed away on April 11, 2010.

2010 CALENDAR*July16 NewPastorsOrientation,WOC16 ExecutiveBd.,WOC 17-20 EFC-ERYearlyMeetingSessions

AugustSeptember9 ExecutiveCommittee,WOC 1:00pm17-19 WMFFallRetreat,SevenSprings,PA

October14 MissionaryBd.,WOC 9:30am21 FriendsAdultMinistryFallRetreat 11:00am (Amish Door in Wilmot, Ohio)22 YouthBd.,WOC 9:30am

November12-14YouthExplosion,WilloughbyHillsFriends12-14 YouthAwakening(southernchurches)20 CEBoard,WOC 9:30am25 HappyThanksgiving!(Officeclosed25-26)

December6 MAB,beforeMini-Conferences, LocationsTBA 9:30am28 YouthSummit,2010 Colorado* NOTE: These are confirmed 2010 dates; additional

events will be posted as dates become available.

Marge Winn, FDS communications secretary, will be stepping down due to

illness. Please pray for her healing. Trish Moore will be replacing Marge as

communications secretary. Updates are available on the website:

www.friendsdisasterservice.net

August 13th - 16th

Camp Caraway - Sophia, NC

Offered to children age 8 to 12

Cost: $120.00 per camper

Registration forms available April 18th. See your Pastor or church camp coordinator.

Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No

one comes to the Father except through me."

John 14:6

Registration forms available April 18th. See your Pastor or church camp coordinator.

Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No

one comes to the Father except through me."

John 14:6

August 13th - 16th

Camp Caraway - Sophia, NC

Offered to children age 8 to 12

Cost: $120.00 per camper

FriendsinPiedmontDistrictsavethedateforJr.Camp!(ages8to12)August13-15,2010CampCaraway(Sophia,NC)ContactHollyMurphy,Director,formoreinformation.

Fulton Creek Friends is looking for storiesFulton Creek Friends will celebrate 75 years of serving

Jesus April 10, 2011. If anyone has a story or information about past ministers, please write us at

10950 Fulton Creek Rd., Richwood, OH 43344 or you can e-mail us at fultoncreekfriends@yahoo.com.

A Matter for Prayer...Every spring, churches begin the process of prayerfully

selecting their pastors. Listed below are recent leadpastoral positions which have been filled along with

churches seeking to fill their pastoral leadership.Pastoral Positions recently filled:

• Bellefontaine (OH) welcomes Casey & Deb Storm.• Pine Mountain (NC) welcomes Joey Greene (Interim)

• Alum Creek (OH) - welcomes Greg & Pam Rice.• Raisin Valley (MI) - welcomes Dale Chryst for the summer

and Jim Brantingham for 9 months.• Mt. Pleasant (OH) - welcomes Wayne & Barb Ickes

as interim pastor.• Blue Island (IL) - welcomes Rolando Casasola

Pastoral Positions to be filled:• Willoughby Hills (OH) - Northern OH District

• Pelham, Canada - Northern OH District• Somersville (OH) - Western OH District• Raisin Center (MI) – Michigan District

Friends Adult Ministry Fall RetreatWhat? 15th Annual Friends Adult Ministry Fall Retreat

When? Thursday, October 21, 201011:00 am- 3:30 pm

Guest Speaker: Dr. John P. Williams, Jr. will speak on the topic, “Life Before Death”

Musical Guests: Tim & Mary Alice Lovelace. (Check out their website: www.TimLovelace.com)

Flyers and registration information will be coming soon!

• Dr. John P. Williams, Jr., General Superintendent • Dr. Wayne Evans, Florida & Western Area Superintendent• Ken Albright, Piedmont & Virginia Area Superintendent • Chris Jackson, Eastern Area Superintendent

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Attention NURSES!Camp Gideon still needs volunteer nurses... If you have a heart to serve God and love children, please call Tom Lincoln or the WOC for details on available weeks to serve. Maybe this is your opportunity to use your medical training for God this summer!Camp is still hoping for donations...

We have a very real need for:• A “very fine” tractor • “Zero Turn” riding mower • Chipper & shredder

MiniCampI:(grades2-4) June13-15MiniCampII:(grades2-4) June16-18AdventureCamp:(grades4-6) June20-25Father/SonCamp:(gradesK-6) June25-27ChallengeI:(grades7-9) June28-July2DayCamp:(K-grade2) July6-9Familycamp:(everyone!) July9-11SplashCamp:(grades3-5) July11-16ChallengeII:(grades6-8) July17-22Mother/DaughterCamp:(gradesK-8) July23-25KidsCamp:(grades3-5) July25-30

Visit us at: www.campgideon.org or call:-800-334-8863 eVangelical Friends church eastern region camp gideon presentsregistration Form

Every camper MUST be registered on a separate registrationform. You may print extra forms off at www.campgideon.org.

(Parents and children attending the same weekend must fill out SEPARATE forms.)

general inFormationName: _______________________________

Address: _______________________________

______________________________________

City:__________________________________

State:_______Zip:_______Phone:____________ Male Female Child Adult

Birth date:_____/______/______

Grade Completed:________________________

Parent/Guardian’s Name:___________________

other inFormation:T-shirt Size (Kids) œM œLT-shirt Size (Adults) œS œM œL œXL œXXL

Church:________________________________

Roommate Preference:_____________________

choose a camp:œ A œB œ c œD œE œF

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CAMPDescription Grade CampDate PriceArriveDepart

A - Mini Camp I 2-4 June 13-15 $100 4 pm 4 pmB - Mini Camp II: 2-4 June 16-18 $100 4 pm 4 pmC - Adventure Camp: 4-6 June 20-25 $200 6 pm 4 pmD - Father/Son Camp: K-6 June 25-27 $ 65 7 pm 12 noonE - Challenge Camp I: 7-9 June 28-July 2 $210 6 pm 4 pmF - Day Camp: K-2 July 6-9 $ 75 10 am 4 pmG - Family Camp: everyone! July 9-11 $ 65 7 pm 12 noonH - Splash Camp: 3-5 July 11-16 $200 6 pm 4 pmI - Challenge Camp II: 6-8 July 17-22 $210 6 pm 4 pmJ - Mother/Daughter Camp: K-8 July 23-25 $ 65 7 pm 12 noonK - Kids Camp: 3-5 July 25-30 $200 6 pm 4 pm

ImportantNotes:A packet of information will be sent to campers once their registrations are received.Age is determined by the grade completed. Please eat dinner before arriving.Weekend prices are per person. Closing chapel for all overnight, week-long sessions will begin 1 hour prior to listed departure time. All family members and friends are welcome to attend.

Family Discount Policy: The first two people from any family to register will be at full price. Any additional registrations from the same family will receive a $10 per registration discount.

Check our website throughout the summer for updated pictures, news, postcards, and more!

Camp Gideon is a ministry of Evangelical Friends Church - Eastern Region and is a member of Christian Camping International (CCI/USA). Camp Gideon does not discriminate on the basis

of race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or age.

“Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me,

and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me

when you seek me with all your heart.”

Jeremiah 29:12-13

KingdomOdyssey

Camp Gideon 2010Join us on our Kingdom Quest as we seek after the true KING... with friends, challenges, great activities, and the opportunity to grow!

Sign Up NOW!

Camp Gideon...2010 Brochures are

available NOW!

Every camper must be registered on a separate registration form.

Camper’s Name_______________________ Male FemaleAddress_________________________________________________City_______________________State_________Zip_____________ T-ShirtSize:(Adult) S M L XL XXL

Grade Completed:_________________Birthdate:________________ParentorGuardian’sName________________________________Church:__________________________Home Phone #___________WhichsummershaveyouattendedCampGideon? None ‘07 ‘08 ‘09

HowdidyouhearaboutCampGideon? Church Brochure Friend/Relative OtherThis registration form is exclusively for July 17th Jr. High Challenge Camp

Select Return Day: ❑ Tuesday evening ❑ Thursday at close of camp

Registration Forms & DepositsA $25.00 deposit must be included with registration postmarked by July 8th.

Full payment of $125.00* is accepted with registration or remaining balance may be paid upon arrival at camp. Upon registering for Challenge Camp, you will receive

an Information Form to be completed and brought with you to registration. * $125 for campers leaving Tuesday evening. *$210 for campers staying through Thursday.

Mail a completed form with full payment or a $25.00 non-refundable deposit to:

Family Discount Policy

The first two people from any family to register will be at full price. Any additional registrations from the same family will receive $10 per registrant discount. Day Camp is NOT included in the Family Discount.

œ Yes! I am eligible for the Family Discount.Name of other registered Camper (from the earlier camp)

_______________________Their Camp Session Code:____________

Camp Gideonc/o World Outreach Center

5350 Broadmoor Cir., NWCanton, Ohio 44709

Amount Enclosed:Remaining Balance:

Roommate Preference:

Yearly Meeting 2010Registration Form

JULY 17-20, 2010Camp Gideon Carrollton, OH* Dates offered for teens of delegates for EFC-ER Yearly

Meeting sessions. The regularly scheduled camp will be

offered July 17-22, 2010

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EvangElical FriEnds church EastErn rEgion camp gidEon prEsEnts

2010Challenge Camp Challenge Camp registrations may

also be sent using the regular Camp Gideon

Registration Brochure. Please send only one

registration form per camper.

Challenge Camp

For more information check out our

website! www.campgideon.org

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Mark your calendars...start planning to

attend Yearly Meeting at Malone University

in Canton, Ohio ... Brochures for all ages have been mailed to churches. Activities are planned for:• Children’s Program: “World Playground”• Jr. High:“Challenge Camp”at Camp Gideon• Sr. High ~ ~ FY United ~ ~

Yearly Meeting2010July 17-20

For the second year, FriendsYouthUnited is committed to bringing together teens of EFC-ER churches. During Yearly Meeting, teens will become UNITED and also get a glimpse of what Yearly Meeting is about. Through seminars, worship and activities we plan to stand UNITED for Christ. Brochures have been sent to churches. WEBSITE: www.fyunited.com

A special Opportunity....If you’re over 14 years of age and looking

for a summer ministry opportunity, why not help with the Children’s Program at Yearly Meeting as a Children’s Counselor?

Kris Lackey is “looking for a few good people” to help with the children this year.

Contact Kris Lacky (Phone: 330-966-2800 )for more details.

It’s not too late to register for camp! See schedule below.

Looking for a Great Fund-Raising Focus for your Youth?Churches can take on a project for Camp. Remember all individual gifts to Camp Gideon are tax-deductible.

A Few Notes of Clarification for the Youth Programs....

All Challenge Campers will register at Randall Campus Center on Saturday between 4-6 PM. • Campers staying for only the Yearly Meeting dates will be returned to Malone on Tuesday

evening after the service.The Yearly Meeting price is $125.

• Campers opting to stay for the full camp will finish on Thursday and will need to be

picked up at camp. • The price for the full camp is $210.

All FY United campers will register at Randall Campus Center

on Saturday between 2-3:30 PM.

•Registrations for FY United should be sent to the following address:

FY United Registrations c/o Chris King Canton First Friends Church

5455 Market Ave., NorthCanton, OH 44714

• Looking for a Missionary Speaker? • • Voicu & Ana Marian are available to speak this

summer on Wednesday evenings or later in the fall for Sundays. Now is the time to get to know these precious

people who serve the Lord in Romania.Please contact Julie at the WOC for more details.

Phone: 1-800-334-8863

GOT EXTRA CHRISTIAN ED SUPPLIES?>> The CE Board will be happy to accept any extra CE Materials to be given away at their

“Free CE Materials” table at Yearly Meeting <<Now is a great time to clean out your Church’s CE supply closet! The CE Board is again providing a table at Yearly Meeting for “freebies.” Churches are encouraged to drop off their extra CE

materials and/or pick up something they can use in the future.

Urgent need:Over 100 White pillowcases

are needed to be used for a craft project!

Contact the WOC or Tom at Camp if you have

some to donate.