August 2009 Subscriber Letter

August 2009

Dear Reconcilers,

In order to keep you updated on our ORM activities I am including a report on our workshop in Jacksonville, Florida.  This will also give you insight into one aspect of how your support is helping to further the work of ORM:

Jacksonville, FL Church Hosts Reconciliation Weekend

Church 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 Director Curtis May, accompanied by his wife Jannice.  Over 70 church brothers and sisters from a variety of ethnicities and backgrounds gathered at the Jacksonville Christian Family Fellowship and Grace Communion International church building for the presentations and discussions.  Topics presented included Jesus’ Dream and His Ministry of Reconciliation, ORM promotional videos, Inventions and 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 available, such as videos, booklets, the book Mending Broken Relationships, 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.

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

Once again I would like to thank you all for helping to make these sessions and other parts of the ministry possible.  Thank you for your prayers and faithful financial support as we get through this economically challenging year.

God bless you,

Curtis May

Director, ORM