 The Regional Synod held its Annual Session on April 8, 2015 at Camp Manitoqua. Delegates from each classis come together to hear reports, examine vision and direction, and work on ways to help our region get more involved in Transformed and Transforming. Some highlights were hearing about the diversity of issues and ministry that exist in each classis, the new T&T Learning Communities that some of our churches are participating in, and listening to how we can help make T&T more accessible to our churches.
This year, as you may know, the RCA General Synod will be held in Chicagoland, as it returns to Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights. In order for Synod to happen well, your help is needed, and there are several ways to be involved.
Rev. Christopher Poest is one of the point-persons for our region in coordinating volunteers and you can contact him either to volunteer or to get more information: poestopher@gmail.com
Transportation:
Drivers, and church buses/vans, are needed Wednesday, June 10 & Thursday, June 11 to to shuttle people from O’Hare to Trinity.
Golf Cart Drivers:
This is often one of the most enjoyable ways to volunteer at Synod. Throughout the week, there will be golf carts to help transport people across Trinity’s campus, but the carts need drivers.
Host Churches (Sunday, June 14):
Synod delegates will worship at area churches the Sunday of Synod. If you are willing to host delegates, and provide transportation for them to/from church and Trinity, please let me know.
Shopping at IKEA:
Yes, you read that right! Women’s Transformation & Leadership staff are hoping to create a living-room type hospitality area in the vendor display space. We’re looking for a couple of people who can purchase the furniture (you’ll be fully reimbursed), assemble it, and get it to Trinity. Probably a couple of comfy chairs, a coffee table, and the like.
General Synod will be back again next year at the same location, so if you cannot help now, keep this in mind.
News from Camp Manitoqua
Partner with other volunteers for Manitoqua Ministries 12th Annual Camp Work Day. Camp Manitoqua and King’s Camp work day is scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2015 Lunch is provided. This year we are in need of experienced chain saw volunteers! More information can be found on our web page, www.manitoqua.org. Please RSVP by April 14 for Camp Manitoqua to 815.469.2319 or for King’s Camp to 815.645.8277
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