CONNECTIONS

HEAVEN IS ENRICHED

Lois M. Hodges went home to be with the Lord July 1, 2011 at the age of 102 years. Her husband, Melvin passed away several years ago. Melvin and Lois Hodges are among the finest missionaries in the history of our movement. May God grant comfort to their family.

VIRGIL ILLUM

Virgil is now home and under hospice care. Your prayers are deeply appreciated. We saw God work powerfully on behalf of Virgil at Christmas time last year and pray He will do so again.

RECENT CONNECTIONS

On June 20th it was my privilege to install Robert Schlipp as the Pastor of The Worship Center in Brighton, CO. Robert, his wife, Anna Yansi, and their two beautiful children began their ministry in Brighton earlier in June and we welcome them to the Rocky Mountain District.

The last week of June Loretta and I attended the Missionary Renewal in Springfield, MO. The sessions for district leaders were inspiring and our fellowship with several RMDC missionaries was wonderful. Congratulations to Todd and Leslie Stamps, who were commissioned to missionary service Thursday night, June 30th. Dary Northrup shared a great message in that service. It was refreshing to see such a strong representation of CO and UT ministers at this event celebrating our participation in the great commission.

Loretta and I spent time with Bob and Sherilyn Cook enjoying fellowship and mutual encouragement before returning home. Our relationships with one another in our ministry family are so valuable and I thank God for each one of you.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN MINISTRIES CONFERENCE (RMMC)

The RMMC is coming up August 19-20 at Praise Assembly of God in Pueblo, CO. This conference is a coming together of our district Women’s Ministry, Men’s Ministry, Youth Ministry, Children’s Ministry, Royal Rangers, and Girls Clubs departments.
This conference will take the place of the annual leadership seminars normally planned separately by each department. Workshops will provide training and inspiration for leaders and workers in these areas of ministry. There will also be the added dynamic of interaction with others involved in ministry from other churches.

This conference is for people already engaged in these areas of ministry and people who are interested in learning more about serving in the local church. Pastors are welcome as well. Registration before August 1st is $40.00 per person. Registration includes lunch on Saturday.

I believe this conference will strengthen these vital areas of ministry in the local church and I encourage you to promote this conference with your leaders and congregation. Please check our district web site for time, location, lodging, workshop, and registration information at www.rmdc.org.