April 2016
 
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World Church Leadership Changes

In case you missed the letter of counsel from President Veazey that was recently sent out and the letter outlining changes in the USA Mission Field structure, here they are again.  Please note that the Inland West Mission Center will now be part of the North Central USA Mission Field with Robin Linkhart as our apostle designate. 

Letter of Counsel

Letter Outlining Field structure
Plan now for Summer Events
Watch for more information and registration forms at
cofchrist-iwest.org.

You are invited to the 2nd Annual Witnessing Weekend!


Where: Community of Christ Coeur d’Alene Congregation
1801 North 9th Street
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho  83814
Dates: April 22-24, 2016
For more information see the Retreat Flyer
Information is now available for SPEC 2016
Northwest SPEC Trip: July 20-30, 2016
July 20-23 in Independence, MO, for delegation bonding, sports practicing, worship, Worlds of Fun, and more. Staying at Family Life Center (FLC).
July 23-30 in Lamoni, IA, at Graceland University for SPEC.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO ATTEND:
Any boy or girl that is currently in grades 9, 10, 11, or 12.
Inland West Mission Center Camper Fee:
1st Payment: $275 US (Due April 15)
2nd Payment: $250 US (Due May 31)
Inland West Blog
We each have our own unique ministry to offer.  Would you be willing to share with us on the Blog?  We have been offering ministry on the Blog for almost a year now.  Please contact Lavera Wade by e-mail, if you would like to contribute or have on questions. Check out the blog.
Congregational Focus
Each month the Inland West Staff remembers selected congregations in prayer.  In April the Richland, WA and Deer Lodge, MT congregations will be the focus.
Where will Brad Martell and JoAnn Fisher be in April?
Brad will be traveling in the Mission Center:
  • Sat. April 16th -- World Conference Delegate Workshop, Spokane WA
  • Fri. April 22nd - Sun. April 24th – Witnessing Weekend, Coeur d’Alene, ID
  • Sat. April 30th – World Conference Delegate Workshop, Whitehall, MT
  • Sun. May 1st – Guest Ministry, Billings, MT   
JoAnn Fisher will be traveling:
  • April 8-10 -- Independence, MO
  • April 12, 14, or 15 -- Baker City, OR
  • April 28-May 1 -- Protect the Children Training in CDA and Sagle, ID
 
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From CofChrist.org

Words of Counsel
For three years the church has prayerfully studied the words of counsel given in 2013.

This past week, the final version of this counsel that will be considered for inclusion in the Doctrine and Covenants during the 2016 World Conference, June 4–11 was released the church. 

The First Presidency encourages the church to read and prayerfully reflect on these words. 
Journey to World Conference

A spiritual formation guide is now available online that will take the church on a journey of preparation from 6 March–29 May. It encourages deeper reflection on specific segments of the words of counsel. The segments also are incorporated into weekly worship services through “One in Christ Moments.”

These preparation materials have been created for individuals, congregations, and the worldwide church to discover what it means to be One in Christ. Whether or not you can attend, your prayerful preparation is important. We prepare our hearts to be open to the Spirit’s leading as we gather to seek God’s guidance and make choices that open pathways into God’s future

These words will come to life only as we speak and live them. We speak and live them by allowing them to take root in our hearts. We invite you to join the journey as we explore what it means to be One in Christ.
World Conference Resolutions
You can read the resolutions that have been submitted to the World Conference. These include the resolutions that will be discussed using the parliamentary procedure and one that will use the new common consent process. 

New Materials!

The path to baptism and confirmation is just the start of the journey in the life of all disciples. This attractive adult book offers a wealth of guidance that will help people understand and deepen their discipleship.

Unlike the similarly named book for children, this 12-lesson offering focuses on leading youth, adults, and seekers into deeper understandings of discipleship.

This is the recommended resource for the 2016 camp and reunion season.
 


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