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Welcome
Welcome to the website of the Eastern Regional Conference, Churches of God. We are a movement of God involving 140 churches in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York and Virginia. Our purpose is to grow healthy churches. We are trusting God for the starting of 20 new churches by 2020 (See our 20/20 initiative).
Our membership exceeds 14,000 and we have nearly 300 pastors who are committed
to serving Christ and His Church. If we can be of further help to you, please
contact our regional office at 717-652-0255.
Dr. Kevin E. Richardson, Executive Director
Eastern Regional Conference, Churches of God
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Towel and Basin Award Presented at ERC Sessions
The Commission on Church and Pastor of the Eastern Regional Conference will select a lay person to receive the Towel and Basin Award. This award is given to someone who has demonstrated exemplary leadership in the local church, the Eastern Regional Conference, and the General Conference.
If you would like to nominate a lay person in your congregation for this award, please forward the name along with the reasons for nomination to Pastor Robert L. Bell, Commission Secretary, 8009 Rothford Lane, Harrisburg, PA 17112. You can also e-mail him at: rbell43@verizon.net. Please respond by February 27, 2012. |
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Round 2 of the Children and Youth Worker’s Luncheon – February 18, 2012
In late August, the Youth and Family Life Commission was thrilled to host a luncheon for those who work with children and youth. We are pleased to announce Round 2 of the Children and Youth Worker’s Luncheon on Saturday, February 18, 2012, at the Carlisle Church of God, 705 Glendale Street, Carlisle, PA 17013. It will begin at 9:00 AM and conclude at noon with lunch. The cost is FREE! (Snow Date: Saturday, February 25, 2012). Tom Brown of the Central Manor Church of God will be facilitating discussion on team building. We will be providing time for discussion within your teams and at your tables. Read more… |
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Night of Prayer – Tuesday, February 21, 2012
It was part of normal everyday life for Jesus to get away to pray. It was also a common event for the Israelites to gather as a nation for prayer, especially during the festivals and times of crises. With this in mind, the Discipleship Commission of the ERC invites you to come on Tuesday, February 21, 2012, the eve before Ash Wednesday, for a "Night of Prayer".
Last year we invited you to four separate nights to pray. This year we are inviting the Eastern Regional Conference to come together on one night at five different locations to pray. The locations are. . . . Read more. |
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Children’s Ministry Conference – March 24, 2012
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: Lancaster Bible College Campus
Cost: $20 if pre-registered before March 10th, $15 per person if a church brings 10 or more volunteers, $25 after March 10th.
Registration: Check out www.lbc.edu/events to register for this event.
This conference is an affordable, God-focused morning that will equip and inspire Children’s Ministry leaders and volunteers. Featured tracks will be leadership and spiritual enrichment as well as nursery, preschool, and elementary ministry. Click here for more information. |
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Steps of Paul – 7 Day Trip to Turkey and Greece – June 7, 2012
Join us on a trip of a lifetime! On June 7, 2012, Dr. Draper and I will be leading a group on an incredible journey to Greece and Turkey. We invite you to join us for a "Once in a Lifetime Experience" to see the very places where Paul walked, taught and lived. The Bible will come alive for you. We would like to share this experience with you and encourage you to join us.
We will enjoy seven nights aboard our cruise ship with visits to Istanbul, Tzmir, Ephesis, Patmos and Crete (Heraklion) and also stops in Rhodes, Santorini and Mykonos. Then, we visit Athens, the cradle of civilization. See the Acropolis and Mars Hill where Paul delivered his famous sermon about the "Unknown God". Visit Corinth, where Paul lived and preached. We are certain you will return filled with enthusiasm, gratitude and a renewed faith.
Dr. Mike Walker is hosting an informational night at the Bowmansdale Church of God on December 5, 2012, at 7:00 p.m. E-mail me at walker80@comcast.net or call me at 717-574-5924 for questions or click here for a brochure and registration form. |
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WANTED: Work Teams to Haiti this Fall and Winter
Needed carpenters, plumbers, electricians, masons and painters to renovate and update Pierre Payne Clinic and hospital. The demands of the earthquake usage and follow-up is taxing our facilities. Are you (your church) able to get a team together? If interested, you will need a passport and then you need to e-mail Steve Mossburg with questions, etc. at smossburg@msn.com or contact Pastor George Yerger at 717-776-5590 or (cell) 717-385-6317, E-mail: geymmy@embarqmail.com. Help get the word out. Pass this information onto anyone your think may be interested. |
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