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 Eighty years in God’s service: June 26, 1927 — 2007

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2008 Seminar Schedule

All dates are Friday through Sunday unless otherwise noted.

 

January

Marriage Enrichment: Philip Beachy, OH (4th to 6th)

Christians in Business: Dennis Martin, PA (18th to 20th)

 

February

Caring for Our Own: Nelson Beachy, OH (1st to 3rd)

Technology Awareness: Samson Eicher, IN (8th to 10th)

Parenting Adolescents & Teenagers: Melvin Stoltzfus, PA (F. 29th to M. 2nd)

 

March

Deacons Seminar New: Paul Beachy, TX (7th to 9th)

Missions & Prison Ministries: Jon Stoltzfus, PA (14th to 16th)

 

April

The Childless Couple Retreat: Daniel Kropf, FL (4th to 6th)

Physically Challenged: Dewey Miller, PA (18th to 20th)

 

May

Youth Seminar I: Ronnie Miller, OH (2nd to 4th)

Widows & Widowers: Menno Kuhns, IL (16th to 18th)

Youth Seminar II: (23rd to 25th)

 

June

Adoption & Fostering: Ray Stutzman, OH (6th to 8th)

When Health Fails: Elmer Miller, IN (20th to 22nd)

Family Week: Nelson Gingerich, PA (Wed 25th to Sun 29th)

 

July

Singles Seminar: Ernest Martin, PA (4th to 6th)

Mentally Handicapped: Lorne Kuepfer, KS (11th to 13th)

Marriage Enrichment II (repeat): Philip Beachy, OH (25th to 27th)

 

August

Broken Homes: Travis Engle, OH (1st to 3rd)

Coping with Depression: Sam Gingerich, PA (15th to 17th)

 

September

Golden Agers: Paul L. Miller, KS (5th to 7th)

Coping with Death: Ervin Troyer, OH (19th to 21st)

 

October

Ladies’ Seminar: Anna Mary Byler, VA (Thursday 2nd)

Men’s Seminar: Ernest Eby, AR (Saturday 18th)

Welcoming Those from Non-Mennonite Background into the Church: Dathan Stoltzfus, NY (24th to 26th)

 

November

Christians in Healthcare: John Brunk, OH (7th to 9th)

Deaf Retreat: (14th to 16th)

 

December

Anger & Sexual Abuse: Amos Eash, MN (5th to 7th)

Published Announcements

 

Second Annual Anabaptist Identity Conference

Published March 2008

To be held at Tourist Church, FL

Subjects: Anabaptist vision, Nonresistance; Dealing with technology; Agape love; The Christian Family; God or Mammon; Angry, Silen Men, and more (15 dissertations and papers to be presented).

See CM page 8 for contact info.

 

Ministers’ Meetings—2008

Published Feb. 2008

The Annual Beachy Amish Ministers’ Meetings will be held March 25-27, 2008, D.V., in the Illinois. Note that this is one week earlier than usual. Committee chairmen and organizations who plan to make a presentation during the business sessions, please e-mail Bro. Howard Kuhns to reserve a slot on the schedule. Please give an approximate length of time needed for your presentation. Paul A. Miller, OH

 

CASP

Published Dec. 2007

The November issue of Calvary Messenger gives a brief history of the Conservative Anabaptist Service Program (CASP). That issue includes an announcement of plans to participate in a pilot program March 24-April 18, 2008. Please notice that issue for more details. We have the advantage of learning from others who have “been there and done that.” It seems necessary to inform interested congregations and individuals that such a project does require significant funding. Donations should be sent to: Elmer J. Miller... Those interested in participating in the work project should also contact Brother Elmer.

 

School Board Institute—2008

Published Nov. 2007

A two-day school bard institute was held at Antrim, OH, in Feb. 2007. It was well attended and much appreciated. A similar meeting is planned for this term. It is to be held on Feb 29 and Mar. 1, 2008 at Maranatha Christian School, OH. Board attendance at this time of information and inspiration can help your school fulfill its mission. If you are not sure that you’re on this mailing list, please send your school’s name and mailing address to Jonas Sauder, 3260 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, PA 17601.

 

Youth Section

Current question: What happens in communities and churches when people are BIG and God is small?

Please respond by March 15, 2008 to Ernest Eby (see inside cover of Calvary Messenger for contact info)

Thirty-ninth Year (2008)

 

Board:                                          Aaron Lapp (chair)

                                                        Marvin Kauffman (vice chair)

                                                        Kenneth Miller (secretary)

                                                        Tim Stoltzfus (treasurer)

                                                        Paul A. Miller

Principal and Registrar:         Floyd Stoltzfus (PA)

Secretary and Nurse:               Marilyn Stoltzfus

Assistant Secretary:                 TBA, Terms 1,2

                                                        Sue Byler (VA), Terms 3

Academic Dean:                      Marvin Kauffman (IA)

Deans of Students:                  Dwayne Stoltzfus (OH), Terms 1,2

                                                        Jonathan Miller (SC), Term 3

Dean of Men:                            TBA

Dean of Men (assistant):       Keith Nissley (VA)

Dean of Women:                      Janelle Kauffman (IA)

Dean of Women (assistant):  Emma Jane Peachy (PA)

Business and Maintenance:   Joni and Edith Schrock (OK), Terms 1,2

                                                        Leroy and Fannie Mast (AR), Term 3