October 2009 Letter

October 2009

Dear Reconciler Family,

As we move into the final quarter of 2009 I thought I’d pause and as my custom is, update you on some of our activities and accomplishments for the year so far and to let you know what’s scheduled for the rest of the year.

Some of our major accomplishments this year through September are:

• Conducted a Reconciliation Seminar for leaders in the community at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama, on January 24.
• February 7 – Black History Month presentation in our Glendora, California congregation.
• March 15 – Black History Month presentation at Desert Oasis congregation in Lancaster, CA.
• Conducted a workshop and was a keynote speaker at the Beaumont, California 9^th Annual Faith and Justice Summit on March 19.  *Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition received from Jerry Lewis, member of Congress.
• Gave a building presentation to the Cincinnati, Ohio chapter/congregation on March 29.
• Conducted a workshop in Greensboro, North Carolina, along with Chapter Leader George Hart and assistant Erin Hart on April 4-5.
• Held a weekend mentoring session which included a reconciliation sermon in our St. Louis, Missouri chapter, led by Chapter Leader Pam Harris, on May 2 and 3.
• Led a seminar for the Newark, New Jersey chapter headed by Jesse Vereen.  Staff member John Connors joined us for the two-day event on June 6-7.
• Conducted a Ministry Development Training session in Jacksonville, Florida, June 25-29.
• Last, but not least, Jannice and I became a Grandma and Grandpa of Jaden Elizabeth May on September 8.

Major activities on the schedule for the fourth quarter of 2009:

• Will attend Sonlife Classic Seminar in Chicago, Illinois, for training in evangelism and outreach with a focus on youth on October 4-6.
• A conference in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, to conduct a seminar and give a message on October 8-11, assisted by John Connors.
• A seminar in Cincinnati, Ohio, for church and community leaders.  Will help lead the sessions on October 29-31.  Chapter Leader George Hart is part of the planning committee.
• A reconciliation training seminar in San Diego, California, on November 15.

Lives have been transformed and hearts have been changed through our efforts through Christ.  Thank you for being such a vital part of this ministry in helping to advance the kingdom of God.  Your prayers and financial support are much appreciated.

Love to all,

Curtis May