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God at Work in the UMR
God is at work in the UMR, and here a few of the many ways we see God in UMR churches...
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Ordinations:
There are several of our UMR pastors who are in process of ordination. Bryce Roskens of Steamboat Rock defended his ordination paper on February 26. He was officially ordained on April 17. If you would like to see some pictures from the ordination process, please click below:
Bryce Rosken's Ordination Photos
Jason Montano also completed his
ordination process. He defended his
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ordination paper on April 2, and was officially ordained for
Gospel ministry by Grace Church in Racine on May 22. Tim had the privilege of being a part of the big weekend. Tim presented a "Everyday Commandment training" and then preached as part of the ordination service on May 21.
Improved Facilities:
North Avenue Baptist Church in Brookfield, WI has begun plans for a new educational wing. The zoning issues have finally been resolved and the the project is moving forward.
Do you know that UMR has some international church plants?
Most of you know that Pastor George Kirov leads our Bulgarian church in Chicago to reach Bulgarian speaking immigrants there. Due to the economy the past couple years,
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many of the Bulgarian families have lost jobs here in the US and have felt the need to return to Bulgaria. When a church family feels the need to return to their homeland, Pastor George and the church send them off as missionaries to take the good news back to Bulgaria, wherever they may settle. Due to those returning to Bulgaria the past couple years, there have been a couple churches started that are actually daughter churches to our UMR Bulgarian ministry. Pastor George will be back in Bulgaria for the month of June and will be able to get first hand information on these new church plants that have been birthed out of his church in Chicago. So if our Bulgarian church is the mother-then that makes the rest of the UMR churches grandparents. And we all know how proud grandparents can be. What a blessing to UMR to have Pastor George part of our team-with a vision for outreach in Chicago, and also Bulgaria. Pray for him as he travels back to Bulgaria this month.
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Friday was largely dedicated with a discussion of the future of the NAB. Following last year's General Council, Dr. George Bullard was enlisted to work with a group of our conference's leaders to come up with a potential future for the NAB. The Bullard report became the main subject of the discussion on Friday morning. As the discussion continued, it became clear that in order to move forward as God would desire that we as leading body seek His face. On Friday night, over 30 of NAB leaders gathered to spend time seeking God's will in prayer. It was such a joy to be a part of this prayerful, humble cry for God's direction. It was concluded that if we are to find God's preferred future for the NAB, it will only be found as we all bath every decision in prayer. Would you please continue to pray for the Executive Committee and the Regional Ministers as they continue to pray and seek God's will. Please look for a letter from the NAB executive to explain the next steps for the NAB.
At the beginning of May the Village Creek Camp requested some help finishing the Dining Hall. We asked for the guidance of the churches, and the RLT would like to thank you for your quick and positive response. There were a number of very helpful questions asked and the after hearing from most of you the unianimous opinion of those responding was to move forward with the help. The final details are being drawn up, and Lord willing, the Dining Hall will be air conditioned very soon. Thanks for your support in helping this vital ministry in the UMR.
UMR Pastor & Family Retreat