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"So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another." Romans 12:5
Due to the tragic fire at The
Station Nightclub in West Warwick, Rhode Island, a little over a year ago,
fire laws have been changed in the state and in many other states.
How might this influence our meeting? We most likely will find
ourselves operating in a more "up close and personal" atmosphere than has
been present at other meetings. Carrie Dahm our patient Meeting Planner,
Don Bentley, the Moderator of the meeting, and Jim Hopkins, the
chair of the Host Committee, have been paying close attention to all the
details that have popped up because of the changes in the fire laws that
restrict the number of people in each meeting room. Necessary
adjustments are being made. Rest assured that all is being done to make
the meeting at the Biltmore Hotel one that will be rewarding and
worthwhile.
While the adults will be meeting in Providence, the NAPF
(National Association of Pilgrim Fellowship) and HOPE (Heritage of Pilgrim Endeavor) meetings will be taking
place at the University of Rhode Island in Kingston. Joanne Simpson and
Bob Daniels are Co-Directors of HOPE and Rev Mengle and Laurie Odor
are Co-Directors of NAPF. They have been responsible for arranging the
logistics for these meetings. The theme for NAPF
is `Taking the Mountaintop Home." The
featured speaker is Peter Vitello, pastor of the Good
News Bible Church in Wilton, New Hampshire. The program for HOPE
will be "Small Seeds…Big Deeds." The featured speaker
for this college age group will be The Rev. Doug Gray, pastor of
Second Congregational Church in Beloit, Wisconsin. Both programs are
designed to provide food for thought as our high school and college
young people continue on their journeys of faith. An Intergenerational Event has been planned for Sunday
evening at Yawgoo Bakes. We will share dinner and a time of fellowship.
For those who would like to participate in physical activities, there will
be opportunities to play bocce, horseshoes and even a little baseball.
Volunteers to serve in various
capacities on the Host Committee are welcome as are
donations to support the work of this committee. If you
would like to offer some time and talent to handle a host
task, please contact Jim Hopkins, (401) 884-8986 or
jahopkins@ids.net. If you would like to share a
little of your treasure, checks can be made out to and sent to Louise Scott,
328 Indian Head Street, Hanson, MA 02341.
Hope to see you all in Little Rhody.
2004 ANNUAL MEETING ART EXHIBIT
"So we being many, are one body in Christ, and individually members of one another." Romans 12:5
Calling all children and youth!
Display your creativity in Providence! Your masterpiece
based on the scripture above will be displayed throughout the meeting area in Rhode Island. All
participants will receive a Certificate of Participation.
Send your art with your delegates or pastor. Share the artistic gift God has given you!
The Art Exhibit is sponsored by the Church Services Commission. Contact the NACCC office
for more information.
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