1.  "Externally Focused" Stories and Application

Many of us were encouraged by Tom Shirk and Dr. Carson to become more externally focused in our ministries. If you have any stories, ideas, or applications please send them to us at NEDA Office (LRand7777@aol.com or by mail) and we can share them with you.

 To wet your appetite Pastor Dave Gish of Hope EFC in Wilton, CThad a reverse offering and challenged his congregation to take designated amounts out of the offering  to invest it, in the spirit of Matthew 25, so that more resources could be given to helping orphans in Ethiopia.  Here is the story:

"THE TALENT ADVENTURE"

 

Six weeks ago Pastor Gish spoke about the parable of the talents in Matthew 25:14-30 emphasizing the two who multiplied the talents given to them (by their Master) according to their abilities. It was quite moving and at the end of the service the ushers came forward with the offering plates. No, not for a second offering but for a "Reverse Offering" much to the surprise of everyone. The offering plates were filled with unmarked envelopes containing either $10.00, $20.00 or $50.00. Everyone who wished to participate, and most did, took one envelope. The challenge was to take this money in order to multiply and grow it for the kingdom of God. This project was named, "The Talent Adventure". This coming Sunday, Harvest Sunday, the congregation will return the talents and the increase. All proceeds are going to HOE Ministries, which is turn will be used to provide housing for the children at Hanna's Orphan Home in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

 

Needless to say, this project has created a great deal of interest and enthusiasm amongst the people of Hope Church. A wonderful opportunity to share in the work of advancing God's Kingdom. And as in the parable of the talents, the Master's response is the utmost  blessing. "Well done good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a little, I will set you over much; enter into the joy of your master."

 

 

2.  Camp Spofford Newsletter

Please take some time to read the Camp Spofford newsletter.  You will find it on the bulletin board of NEDA's webstie.  If you could pay close attention to the article on the upcoming Work Day, that would be much appreciated.  We have a lot to get done in the next 2 months and would love to get you up here to help us out.  Remember, come and work and we cover the meals and room for you and your family.  We have a work day this weekend so think about coming up!  You will need Adobe Acrobat to view the newsletter.  Click on this link below to download it for free if necessary.

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3.  Worcester Iron Sharpens Iron Conference is Full! The 2008 Iron Sharpens Iron Men's Conference in Worcester MA on Saturday, May 10th is now FULL!  We are pleased to see so many churches pull together a group of men to this excellent resource. The conference at First Assembly of God will start at 8:30AM so please arrive early to navigate through the over 1,000 men arriving at the same time as you! Plan now which seminars you have as a top priority. Click here for the Worcester Seminars There will be NO WALK UP REGISTRATIONS at this event.

 

Portsmouth Conference on April 26th was FULL!
The Portsmouth Conference this past Saturday was also filled to capacity ten days out. Kenny Luck opened the conference with a terrific message on discerning and confronting evil. If you attended this conference, please give us your feedback! Click Here For an Online Confidential Survey

 

Father's Day Resources Offered to Local Churches
Looking ahead- if you do not have something planned for the men of your church on Father's Day, please consider a CD or book or something. We have two world class CD's on the topic of Fathering; Father Factor I and Father Factor II. We also have excellent deals on other resources. Go to the website for details on how to order .

 

4.  Mission Trip to New Orleans - Repeat

I am planning a mission trip this summer for Sr. High Students to New Orleans from July 18 - July 29. I have 9 spots available. We will be working with Castle Rock Evangelical Free church. There will be other youth groups from around the country the same week. The cost for everything will be $600. Students must be currently in 9th - 12th grade. Those who are interested can contact me at 413-562-1504 or pchad@verizon.net.

5.  Global Outreach Summit- Growing a Healthy Missions-Active Church - Repeat

Saturday, October 4th, 2008

Calvary EFC, Trumbull, CT

 

This summit is offered by EFCA CONNECT to help you and your church to more effectively and fruitfully reach lost people in our own country and around the world.  They are offering the GO Summit, a one-day missions training event at Calvary EFC in Trumbull CT on October 4th, 2008.  This is a good opportunity to bring your missions team and pastoral staff to plan for world evangelization.   Click on the following link for more information: http://www.efcneda.org/pubs/GOSummitOct.4TrumbullFlyer.doc    

 

6.  Prayer Request

Please pray for Ves and the team that will be training church planting movement leaders overseas May 3-8, 2008.

Team Members:

Ves Sheely- Wethersfield EFC and NEDA

Jim Marquardt- Wethersfield EFC, CT

Tim Reeve- Woodbridge EFC, CT

Eric Refsnider- Windsor Locks EFC, CT

Brandon Jones-Abbot EFC, ME

7.  Modules

Western MA Module – May 10^th beginning at 10:00 am at Juice Java

 

CCT Module – May 20^th beginning at 10:00 am at WEFC

 

Boston Module – May 21^st beginning at 2:00 pm

 

NH Module- June 3^rd beginning at 9:30 am in Loudon. 

 

All Modules – June 10^th beginning at 8:00 am at Wethersfield EFC.

 

VT Module – June 19^th

 

8.  NEDA Website - Repeat

Please check out our website at www.efcneda.org for the latest information, brochures on upcoming events and even the weekly Friday Facts.  Please feel free to email us with any feedback concerning our website as our desire is to serve you better.

 

God bless,

Ves