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News for the Pews	page 8
from the NACCC Church Services Commission
Issue I, 2005
The Spirit of Christian Life Award To help your gathered fellowship celebrate outstanding service by a layperson, the NACCC created The Spirit of Christian Life Award. In the past year, churches have honored the service of organists, Church School teachers, and persons who have prayed without ceasing, initiated mission support efforts, or who worked behind the scenes on building maintenance and church suppers. For a personalized award, please send name, church, examples of and length of service, to the NA office, or to ksell@naccc.org. The NACCC celebrates with you the dedication of members.
Youth Leaders Retreat, 2005 Are you hungry for new ideas for children’s or youth ministries? “Stop Grumbling and Eat Bread!” [read Exodus 16:10-15] by attending the 2005 Youth Leaders Retreat scheduled for March 4-6. You will be fed with seminars, creative learning experiences, and resources…as well as time for worship, fellowship, and fun! Youth leaders, CE Directors, persons interested in being a counselor or CIT at NAPF, and others who work with children or youth, should go to www.naccc.org, highlight “Youth,” then Youth Programs. Register on-line or contact Karen Frazzell, at 1.800.262.1620, ext 16, or kfrazzell@naccc.org. Two nights lodging and four meals are only $175.00 at Camp Wonderland, near Kenosha, WI; the spiritual rewards are priceless! Limited scholarships are available. Lenten Devotionals
The 2005 Lenten Devotionals, Whoever Loses His Live Will Preserve It, are now available through the NACCC office or naccc@naccc.org. For this season of reflection and renewal, our retired ministers, and current and recent graduates of CFTS, have written unique perspectives for our meditation and study. Copies may be ordered by churches or by individuals for $1.00 plus postage.
The Missionary Society has received nearly $10,000 in donations for hurricane relief in Florida and the Caribbean. These funds have been forwarded to Church World Service for distribution to those most in need. It is estimated that recovery efforts from the hurricanes will take from three to five years. Thank you for your generosity! Every dollar given for missions, goes for missions!
Nominees Sought for Charles Rush Award The Missionary Society is accepting nominations for The Charles Rush Award. This award is presented to minority persons who are working with Congregational Christian Churches toward worthwhile social and personal goals. The Award is intended to honor those who exemplify the excellent spirit of Charles Rush, and to emphasize the importance of Christian social involvement. The Rush Award is presented at the Annual Meeting of the NACCC. Please send letters of nomination on or before April 1, 2005 to: The Missionary Society, ATTN: Ruth, PO Box 288, Oak Creek, WI 53154 or rmahnke@naccc.org

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