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Association of Congregational Christian Churches, P.O. Box 288,
Oak Creek, WI 53154
414-764-1620
Email:
naccc@naccc.org
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FROM MY HEART TO YOURS….
by Dr. Thomas M. Richard, Executive Secretary |
Dear Friends,
Nadine Gordimer, a South African author, defines progress as,
“the continuing efforts of men and women to narrow the gap
between the convenience of the powers that be and the unwritten
charter.” There is a similar sentiment in the 11th chapter of
the letter to the Hebrews: “Now faith is the assurance of things
hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.”
After every leadership meeting of which I am a part, I review
the agenda, trying to discern which decisions were made for
convenience’s sake and which ones were representative of
stepping out into the unknown future. It’s all about location
and direction, isn’t it?
When thinking about progress and direction, a traffic rotary is
a useful metaphor. It symbolizes the choices that confront us.
One enters a new rotary from a starting place of relative
unawareness. But no rotary is a final destination. It is simply
an intersection, and forces us to keep moving and make a
decision. There are multiple ways for us to go. Which will we
choose?
For those of us in the Congregational Christian way there are
many possibilities, many choices, but one hub around which we
move – our faith in Christ Jesus -- which emboldens and equips
our churches for the journey into the not-yet-known.
I’m proud to say the NA’s leadership team is living more and
more in hope, and their decisions reflect this.Grace and
peace.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FUNDS A FINANCIAL CONFERENCE
Representatives from our Divisions and the Financial Services
Committee will be meeting in February in Milwaukee, to
strategize about how best to appeal to our member churches for
their prayer and financial support, thanks to a grant from the
Executive Committee. “This could be one of the most important
meetings we’ve had in decades, and one which shows our churches
that we take their concerns and requests seriously,” our
Executive Secretary said to the EC when the vote to fund the
conference was taken.
UPDATE: NANews IN AN ELECTRONIC AGE
Changes are coming concerning the delivery of the NANews, but
slowly. The NANews will continue to be mailed to churches, to
keep our fellowship informed about activities of local churches
and NA staff. Individuals who wish to receive a copy must
contact us by phone or email at
naccc@naccc.org.
VISITS TO CHURCHES
By NA Staff:
Tom Richard visited Norwich, United; Fellowship of CT CCC Mtg.;
Piedmont College (Trustees’ Mtg.); FC, Braintree (Bob Ripley’s
50th Ordination Anniversary); ME Council Mtg.; FCC, Searsport.
Rev. Kathy Sell rep. the NA at Carrie Kreps Wegenast’s
ordination at FCC, Wauwatosa, WI. Don Olsen visited Community
Congregational, Gahanna, OH; Wataga Cong’l, Wataga, IL; Lake
County Cong’l; Hartland, WI.
By Fraternal Delegates:
Rev. Norman Rust rep. the NACCC at Fillmore-Patrick’s
installation, Denmark Cong’l, ME; Rev. Bradley’s installation,
FCC, Millinocket; Rev. Lee Ann Gagne’s ordination at Community
of Faith and Fellowship in Newfield, ME.
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