2/21/2009
Special Days for Faithful Adults
Day Aways are for adults who are over 55 years old (North of 55) who want to maintain a genuine heart for God by remaining active in ministry inside the church, outside the church, and staying in the game.
It is the second half of the game; the ball is in play on your side of the field; you have control. What are you going to do? Are you going to stay in the game, keep pushing forward, and win the victory or are you going to drop the ball on the field, walk off to the locker room where the warm showers and plush towels await, leaving the team short-handed?
God says we are to stay in the game until the buzzer sounds. He doesn't expect us to slack off, step aside, or even cheer from the sidelines, he says we are to show the same diligence to the very end. Let's take the challenge to learn new strategies for winning the game with our peers, our children, our grandchildren, those who are spiritually floundering, and those who have never heard that Jesus loves them. Then our hope will be made sure.
Friday, March 13—Wooster, Ohio
Held at the Grace Brethren Church in Wooster, Ohio, this Day Away has four excellent speakers lined up: Joe Cosentino, Senior Pastor at the Grace Brethren Church in Canton, Ohio, Bob Fetterhoff, Senior Pastor at the Grace Brethren Church in Wooster, Ohio, Dan Allan, Senior Pastor at the Grace Brethren Church in Ashland, Ohio, and Bob Combs, Senior Pastor of Grace Church—South Campus, Norton, Ohio. There will be other wonderful highlights during the day including music, the comedy and magic of Mike Catanzarito, and remarks by Ed Lewis about the need for "Staying in the Game."
Thursday, April 23—Rhodes Grove Camp
Held at Rhodes Grove Camp near Chambersburg, Pa., this Day Away will feature a local Christian radio celebrity, Mr. Ward Childerston. A "piano comedian", Mr. Burt Lange, and of course the leadership of Ray Barger who coordinates this day that includes fun music, games, sharing by Ed Lewis and more.
New Holland, Pa. This April Day Away will be at Grace Family Church, New Holland, Pa., on April 24, 2009. The day will be filled with music, sharing, and laughter, plus inspiring sessions where the necessity of "Staying in the Game" will be explored. Dr. Gilbert Peterson, Former President of Lancaster Bible College, will be the guest speaker. The musical ensemble Seasoned Grace will perform and lunch will be enjoyed at Shady Maple Smorgasbord. Seasoned Grace is comprised of 10 people including Pastor Larry Weber, Grace Brethren Church in Waynesboro, Pa, and recording artist Nancy Messner. Nancy plays piano and organ at The Chapel in Akron, Ohio.
