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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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Endowment Committee to Issue Grants to ERC Churches
After careful consideration of the income for the Endowment Fund Account, we have decided to make available a few grants this year. Due to the limited amount of funds available, we must limit the amount of each grant to a maximum of $3,000.00.
We also cannot assure that all Grants applied for will be approved depending on the number of applications and what the grant is used for. Remember, grants are not for salary or benefits for individuals. The Endowment Grant application, guidelines and procedures are available by clicking here.
You may contact Pastor Charlie Steinmann at (717) 314-0604 with any questions. Deadline for receiving and considering grant application are July 16, 2012. Mail your applications to Charlie Steinman at 610 Crestwyck Circle, Mt. Joy, Pennsylvania 17552.
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ERC Directory Update
Please take a look at your listing in the ERC directory for 2012 by clicking HERE. If you see something incorrect, please let Barbara Harris (barb@erccog.org) know in the conference office. Thank you for your cooperation. |
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New Financial Secretary – Mr. H. Frank Arva
Mr. H. Frank Arva is now ERC’s new financial secretary. Mr. Jim Brandt has resigned from this position; however, he is still the Executive Director of the Home Mission Council, Inc. Mail for the Financial Secretary, Frank Arva (frank@erccog.org), and also mail for the HMC Executive Director, Jim Brandt (jimbrandt@erccog.org), should both be sent to the ERC Offices at 900 South Arlington Avenue, Suite 120B, Harrisburg, PA 17109. Thank you. |
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School of Evangelism: “Internet Evangelism and Social Networking Tools” – June 2, 2012
The School of Evangelism is a training program of the ERC Commission on Evangelism. It exists to help train church pastors and lay persons in how best to reach the community through the local congregation.
The next session is on “Internet Evangelism and Social Networking Tools”. This is a brief overview of the online missions program of Global Media Outreach and a basic introduction to the various tools: Facebook, Twitter, blogs that help a church engage in on-line evangelism and discipleship. An elective course.
The event will take place at the PA United Church Center, 900 S. Arlington Ave., (ERC Offices #120B), Harrisburg, PA. The time is from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and the cost is $25.00 per person.
If you would like to attend this exciting course, please go to www.ercevangelism.org and click on Event Registration, then School of Evangelism and register there. Questions may be emailed to Dr. Steve Dunn at sdunnpastor@coglandisville.org. |
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Just Released: History of the Civil War, Volume 4 by Pastor James W. Moss, Sr.
Pastor James W. Moss, Sr., has collected the material about the Civil War that was recorded in The Church Advocate from May 1859 until January 1, 1870. This covered nearly the entire tenure of E. H. Thomas as Editor. This effort is called a primary source by historians because it was what was being written at the time. Of significant value are the 266 letters written by soldiers who were acting as Correspondents for The Church Advocate. There are reports of battles, articles about significant personages, editorials, and obituaries of Church of God men who fought and died. The Advocate reported the deaths of 124 Church of God men during the war. Only heaven knows how many more died, and were not reported to The Advocate. G. U. Harn was the most prominent person in the denomination to have given his all. It is my best estimate that 1/3 of the assigned pastors at the beginning of the Civil War either enlisted, or were drafted in the Union Army. The information is undoubtedly Christian, abolitionist, pro-Northern, and very supportive of Abraham Lincoln. It is not always historically accurate, but that is not the purpose of this project. Jim calls it a history without the varnish of revisionism.
Jim had a very special privilege to be interviewed by Chuck Rhodes on ABC News Channel 27 in Harrisburg. It was regarding this just completed Civil War project. To view, click on this link. There is also a link on my website at JimMoss.org. Contact Jim at 717-652-9129 or email him at Jim@JimMoss.org to purchase these books. |
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Camp YOLIJWA needs your HELP!
Each and every year, the Camp is blessed to receive over 350 volunteers who serve in this ministry. Not only does this present a great opportunity for those in the ERC to serve in a local mission field, but it also allows us to extend low rates to our campers and their families. We are STILL LOOKING for many counselors to fill vacancies within all levels of our summer camps. If you or someone you know has a heart for serving the Lord, enjoys working with today's children and youth, and is over the age of 16 please consider Camp YoliJwa in your summer plans! Applications are available at www.campyolijwa.org or by contacting the Camp at 717-776-5281. |
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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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