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Great Commission Women this
year to be light for the “Diaspora”
people in the following five (5)
projects: Vietnamese in Cambodia
and Taiwan, Muslims in Europe
(CAC), Chinese in Peru & Pana-
ma, Muslims in North and Central
Asia (CAC), and Darfur Refugees
in the Middle East (CAC). Let’s
set our heart’s GPS to partner in
providing every opportunity to
make a difference in the lives of
the “Diaspora” peoples.
Well ladies, we are on a new jour-
ney this coming year. Our new
project theme is: G.P.S. “God’s
Positioning System, Placed for a
Purpose”.
This new theme is centered on
those people around the world,
for whatever reason, have been
scattered away from an estab-
lished or ancestral homeland
(Diaspora). For some, it’s being
on the move from life threatening
wars, persecution or poverty.
Often their flight is a great risk to
them and their families. Thou-
sands often do not make it to that
safe place. Those who do make it
find themselves in a strange land.
This is where our National Project
steps up to provide funds for our
Alliance international workers to
offer services – such as language
learning, job training, help with
government paperwork, or finding
a place to live – they establish
relationships of trust to people
who are open to the gospel. As
friendships develop, Alliance
workers verbally share God’s love,
people become Christ followers,
and we bring them together in
small communities of fellowship
to worship.
Please consider partnering with
G.P.S. God’s Positioning System
Great Commission women
JULY AUGUST 2015 NEWSLETTER
“...he determined the times set for them and the exact places where they
should live. God did this so that men would seek him… Acts 17:26b-27a
Sarah Sproul has been appointed
as our new Retreat Chairlady.
She knows the ropes and will do
a wonderful job. Her mother has
taught her well. Please keep the
Retreat Team in your prayers as
they begin to plan the 2016 Re-
treat at the Butler Community
Church.
A BIG “thank you” goes to Lu-
anna Sproul for leading us in so
many wonderful and enjoyable
Retreats. Many women have
been touched, encouraged and
enlightened by your gift of lead-
ership. Thanks again for all the
years you have served as Retreat
Chairlady.
PROJECT SPIRITUAL EMPHASIS
Luanna Sproul Retreat Chairlady - takes time for coffee.
“Placed for a Purpose” Items Available
MAGNETS, PENS, POSTERS,
ENGAGE MAGAZINE
GPS, “God’s Positioning System
– Placed for a Purpose” mag-
nets, pens ($.50 each), additional
posters ($1.00 each) and extra
copies of the ENGAGE maga-
zine ($10 each) can be purchased
at the Ladies’ Day Rally at both
Mahaffey (gazebo) and Edin-
boro (back of ministry building).
Luanna, May God Bless you
with perfect health and
time to be with family.
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“GPS” 2015-2016
NATIONAL
PROJECT
“DISTRICT” GOAL
Our District goal
for the GPS
project is
$30,000.
Something NEW!!!! In the past, we have used the 16 tear-out pag-
es from the Engage Magazine for a printed Bible Study. This
year, the National Executive Team would like to suggest two
books for your Bible studies that will fit well with our new Spiritu-
al Emphasis theme. The titles are: Seeking Him by Nancy Leigh
DeMoss and Tim Grissom and Come Along by Jane Rubietta.
The remaining tear-out pages in the magazine include 12 mission
stories and three pages of monthly National Project program ideas
guaranteed to excite your women about the GCW National Pro-
ject.
By going to www.greatcommissionwomen.org, you will find eve-
rything you need to help with the new project theme including
“Fun Facts About GPS”, ideas, motif, logo, graphics, national pro-
ject goal, and much more. GPS FUN FACTS:
A GPS answers 5
questions
simultaneously.
1. Where am I?
2. Where am I
going?
3. Where are you?
4. What’s the best
way to get
there?
5. When will I get
there?
The Grove will be open from
9AM to Noon on July 23. Any-
one setting up tables and tents
will be permitted to do so AF-
TER the Wednesday night ser-
vice. All active and retired IW’s
should report to the Gazebo for
their Grove Pass, shopping bags,
instructions for the Missions
Parade, and meal tickets.
Our speakers will be the Mur-
phy’s from Thailand and Ken-
dall’s from Indonesia. The theme
is “Seasons of Ministry”.
Please pick up your new GCW
project packet for your church at
the Gazebo before the Rally.
Area Directors should pick up
the remaining packets for their
area after the Rally.
ANNUAL REPORT
Local Directors should submit
their Annual Report to their
Area Director by July 15th.
Please use the report form found
on the District or National
GCW website.
Area Directors should submit
their Annual Report to the Dis-
trict Director by August 4th.
You should have received the
AREA Report Form via email
from LuAnne. If you have not
received it, please contact Lu-
Anne.
DISTRICT MEETING
A “short” meeting for ALL dis-
trict, area, local officers, and
pastor’s wives will be held after
both Mission Rallies in the front
benches immediately following
the rally. If you have any ques-
tions or concerns about GCW or
the new project/theme, we will
address them at that time.
MAHAFFEY CAMP LADIES’ MISSIONS RALLY
2015 MAHAFFEY CAMP GROVE SHOPPERS
International Workers
Eric & Vicki Bill – Senegal
Ben & Chelsea Anderson (Silas
– 1 & Madalynn – 5 months) -
Guinea
Pat & Ellen Walsh – TBD
Paul & Denise Beeman (Josiah
-1) – Africa
Darrell & Cheryl P. - CAC
Matt & Rachel - CAC
Shawn & Becky McCabe (Ella-
12, Aiden-9, Lydia-7, Titus-3) –
Mali
To everything
there is a season.
A time to plant a
time to harvest.
Page 3 NEWSLETTER
EDINBORO CAMP
LADIES’ MISSIONS
RALLY
Please pick up your
new GCW packet
for your church
before the Rally.
Area Directors
should pick up the
remaining packets
for their area after
the Rally.
Retirees
Virgil & Bonnie Adams
Beth & Jim Albright
Clyde & Doris Ritchie
Ray & Lucille Stombaugh
Milton & Nancy Pierce
Al & Lauralyn Stombaugh
David & Janet Arnold
Jim & Sharon Kendall – Indo-
nesia (1 yr home assignment,
then retiring)
Jim & Shari Timberlake – Da-
kar, Senegal
Jonathan Ritchie – Guinea
Manny & Ruth Bringas –
Vietnam
Bill & Doris Murphy – (for
Mark & Kitiya) – Thailand
Upcoming Meetings and Reports
You might want to contact Mrs. Kris-
ty Clements to speak at your Rally or
church. She is from the Cherry Tree
Alliance Church. She comes highly
recommended.
Mrs. Kristy Clements 687 Morgantown Road
Uniontown, PA 724-322-9926 [email protected]
We are sad to announce that the Executive Team had to
make a very difficult decision in the amounts of outfit gifts
we give to our District IW’s. After taking a survey of ac-
tive GCW groups in our district, we discovered almost half
of our churches are without GCW groups, which has dwin-
dled our treasury. In the past years, we have given gener-
ously to our IW’s through their outfit gifts, but the time
has come that we had to reduce those amounts. These
amounts, which are effective July 1st, will be revisited every
year in hopes that we can increase them as time goes on
and as we pray for more ladies to become involved in
GCW.
Please make the following changes in your GCW Policy
Book:
First time/IW $425
Returning/Single IW $375
Returning/Married IW $325
New Baby-to-Be $325
Retiring IW $325
Associate IW/Adult $115
Associate Child $ 80
1st Time Market Place/CAMA $215
Returning Market Place/CAMA $100
CHANGES FOR INTERNATIONAL WORKERS
OUTFIT GIFTS
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GREAT COMMISSION WOMEN
To insure the safety of our IW’s, the
IW Directory can now be found on
the GCC—Great Commission
Connection DVD. This quarterly
DVD can be purchased for $20/year
from our District Office. It is load-
ed with GCW country studies, IW
Prayer Letters, and now our IW Di-
rectory located under “Resources”.
You will want this important tool
for your church.
INTERNATIONAL WORKER
DIRECTORY
DATE: September 16th (Wednesday)
TIME: 1:00-2:15 p.m.
LOCATION: Mars Alliance Church
COST: $5/lady (includes cost of speaker, cookies and
punch)
SPEAKER: Mrs. Tina Froehlich, Costa Rica
Registration form will be included in the August/
September Newsletter, on the District GCW website
and in the District Prayer Conference packets. Please
submit your registration and money by August
15th to Kristen Guittap, District Treasurer (DO NOT
send to the District Office).
Offices open for election:
Assistant Director: Deb Conner
Secretary: Andrea Shissler
Outfit Chairlady: Beci Campbell
PRAYER CONFERENCE ANNUAL GCW BUSINESS MEETING/TEA
Kristy Clements—Speaker
Home Assignment List for July-August 2015
Name Field Home Return
Mike & Ruth Davis Portugal 11/23/2015 ?
Tom & Tina Froehlich Uruguay & Costa Rica 8/2/2015 retiring
Erie, PA [email protected]
John & Cathy Howard Mexico 6/30/2015 2016
302 South Drive
Valencia, PA 16059
James & Sharon Kendall Indonesia 6/30/2015 retiring
278 Kendall Road [email protected]
Blairsville, PA 15717
Joel & Nancy Martinez Spain 05/20/2014 retired
804 Tucker Tr [email protected]
Loganville, GA 30052
Shawn & Becky McCabe Mali – CAMA 5/12/2015 05/18/2016
Toccoa, GA [email protected]
Appointees:
Benjamin & Chelsea Anderson Appointed to Guinea home Leave August 2015
Dubois, PA [email protected]
Director: LuAnne Baker - [email protected] Ass’t Director: Shir ley Dean – [email protected] Secretary: Darlene Crawford— [email protected] Treasurer: Kristen Guittap—[email protected] Ass’t Secretary: Andrea Shissler - [email protected] Member at Large: Charlene Myers – [email protected] Member at Large: Dee Henretty - [email protected] Outfit Chairlady: Debra Conner—[email protected] Dist. Superintendent’s Wife: Lynette Norr is- [email protected] Nat’l Publications Editor: Rachel Sproul Michalko - [email protected] Nat’l Asss’t Director: Debra Mar tin—[email protected]
WPA Great Commission Women Executive Committee
Great Commission Women The Christian & Missionary Alliance
NOTICE FOR THE TREASURER
Outfit Gift # 1 $ 25.00 National Project _________ National ($8) and District ($7) Contribution $15.00
(always welcome to send in more to help defray district expenses) Outfit Assistance Fund _________ Other _______________________ _________ Total _________ Make check payable to: Alliance Women of Western PA Send to: Mrs. Kristen Guittap 214 Braddock Ave. Uniontown, PA 15401
Please detach and mail lower portion before: August 30, 2015 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
CHURCH NAME __________________________________________________ Outfit Gift #1 $ 25.00 National Project _________ National ($8) and District ($7) Contribution $15.00
(always welcome to send in more to help defray district expenses) Outfit Assistance Fund _________ Other _______________________ _________ Total _________ Complete only if there are changes: Make checks payable to: Treasurer’s Name _____________________________ Alliance Women of Western PA Address ____________________________________ Send to: ____________________________________ Mrs. Kristen Guittap 214 Braddock Ave. Phone ______________________________________ Uniontown, PA. 15401 email _______________________________________