July 2009 Subscriber Letter

July 15th, 2009

July 2009

Dear Reconciler Family,

Curtis May with Rosilyn & Jesse Vereen

Curtis May with Rosilyn & Jesse Vereen

As we march rapidly through 2009 we seem as busy as ever.  God is opening doors of opportunity in a number of places, and as we walk through them, often on faith, He continues to bless our efforts.  One recent door was a mentoring and training session on Reconciliation and Conflict Resolution in Newark, New Jersey.  We established a chapter there in September 2008 with Jesse Vereen as the new chapter leader.  He has strong local church support from not only the pastor but the lay members as well.  Their heavy involvement in the local community, which is quite diverse, opens unique possibilities of service for the Ministry of Reconciliation.

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Sgt. Thuilliez, Police Chief Coe, Curtis May & Roger Lippross

Reconcile newsletter Consulting Editor Roger Lippross and I were treated to a breakfast meeting by Beaumont, CA Police Chief Frank Coe and Sgt. Sean Thuilliez to get better acquainted and discuss the possibility of partnering in future events.  We shared in their 9th Annual Faith and Justice Summit on May 19 where I was a keynote speaker and workshop presenter.

Some other great news that we’re excited about is our 10th anniversary issue of Reconcile newsletter.  It’s read around the world.  If you’re not a regular subscriber be sure to request your free subscription and read all about some of our major events and achievements.

A special thanks to Editor Neil Earle, Art Director Mike Riley, Consulting Editor Roger Lippross, secretary Susan Earle and proofreader Michael Morrison.  And thanks to all of you who helped make it possible.  Thank you for your continuing prayerful support.

God bless you all,

Curtis May

Director, ORM


Jacksonville, FL Workshop

July 9th, 2009

Jacksonville, Florida

jaxflorida-068-32Church members, families and guests from Florida and Georgia gathered in Jacksonville, Florida, for a two-day Reconciliation Workshop June 27-28. The seminar was presented by ORM (Office of Reconciliation Ministries) director Curtis May, who was accompanied by his wife Jannice.

Just over 70 members from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds gathered at the Jacksonville Christian Family Fellowship building for the presentations and discussions. Topics presented included “Jesus’ Dream and His Ministry of Reconciliation,” ORM promotional videos, “Inventions & Contributions of African-Americans,” “Different Types of Conflict and Broken Relationships,” and “Solutions and Ways to Be an Ally for Healing.”

A variety of helpful resources were made available, including videos, booklets, the book Mending Broken Relationships, Reconcile newsletters and handouts.

Host Pastor Marty Davey of Jacksonville commented how the workshop addressed reconciliation in three key ways: recognition and repentance of our individual and national faults, inspiration and encouragement in moving forward, and information and resources for recognizing the need for and accomplishing reconciliation.

Several neighboring GCI pastors were able to attend as part of their continuing education goals and for their personal instruction and inspiration.

Participant Comments:

“Very good interaction, open discussion and insights.”

“It is apparent to me that this ministry is a move of God.”

“Being able to hear how racism has impacted blacks and whites. It is liberating to be able to express your opinions openly.”


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