During the past year we have all been challenged to consider who we are as EFC-MAYM? Due to the ongoing discussion regarding whether to include an additional statement regarding the ordinances in Faith and Practice, we have been forced to ask ourselves again, "Who are we, as Evangelical …
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Home Missions Update
We have very passionate and capable leaders on the front lines in our new churches. Each one is faithfully serving in their respective communities and challenging their flocks in obedience and guiding their ministries to serve in Jesus’ mighty name! In the region we know as Mid America from …
Global Missions Update
"DforD" is alive and well in central Africa! I just arrived back in the States after spending two weeks touring Rwanda, Congo and Burundi to meet with national leaders and visit DforD projects. I learned much during my time in Africa including that Rwanda is the MOST densely populated country in …
Higher Education
My heart is filled with great joy as I reflect upon the truly transformational work that the Lord has accomplished in the lives of so many of the students who recently graduated from our two Friends-related colleges and universities here in Mid America. One of those graduates was my own daughter, …
Leadership Reconfiguration
Dear Friends, We, the people of Evangelical Friends Church-Mid America Yearly Meeting (EFC-MAYM), are in the midst of a significant time of transition as it relates to our regional leadership structure. Our current general superintendent, Dr. David Williams, announced his resignation in November …
Jr. High Bible Quiz Finals, April 27 | Northridge Friends Church
Northridge Friends Church hosted this quiz season's final tournament on Saturday, April 27. We had 14 teams competing over Luke 1-12. There were several close matches and the competition was fierce. Bethel Blue came out on top in 1st place, Haviland Blue came in 2nd, 3rd place went to Fowler Blue …
Jr. High Bible Quiz, March 30 | Friends Community Church
Sixteen teams from eight churches enjoyed sunny south Texas as Friends Community in Angleton, TX hosted the fourth quiz of the season on Saturday, March 30. The competition was red hot as several rounds went into overtime. In the end, Bethel Blue took 1st place, Haviland Blue came in 2nd, Fowler …
EFC-MAYM Youth Division Announces NEW PROGRAM!
The EFC-MAYM youth division is excited to announce a NEW PROGRAM! For the past couple years at summer camp and at round table - our yearly meeting as a youth division, we have been talking about developing a Counselor in Training Program for our Senior high Students. We are pleased to announce …
Jr. High Bible Quiz, March 2 | Miami Friends Church
Miami Friends Church hosted our third quiz this season on Saturday, March 2. Fifteen teams from ten churches quizzed over Luke 1-7. Bethel came out on top, taking first place followed by Haviland Blue in 2nd. Haviland Red placed 3rd overall with Argonia Blue coming in 4th place. The other teams …
The Paschal Mystery
Easter is a little later than usual this year (April 21), so we are just now preparing for the beginning of Lent next week on Ash Wednesday, March 6. The formula for calculating the date for Easter is far more complex than it needs to be, in my humble opinion, but for those who may be curious as to …
Jr. High Bible Quiz, Feb. 2 | Hutchinson Friends Church
The competition heated up on Saturday, Feb. 2 as Hutchinson Friends hosted the second quiz tournament. Seventeen teams from eleven churches quizzed over material from Luke 1-5. Several rounds were neck and neck with a few going into overtime. At the end of the day, Bethel Blue took top honors by …
The Power of Ordinary Holiness
It was 90 years ago this week, January 15, 1929, that an ordinary baby boy was born into an ordinary pastor's family at an ordinary hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. As a firstborn son, the boy was named after his father, Michael. Several years later, when Michael, Jr., was still just a little boy, …
Jr. High Bible Quiz Kick-Off, Jan 12 | Bethel Friends
Winter weather did not prevent the first quiz of 2019 from happening. Bethel Friends hosted the first meet on Saturday, Jan. 12. Fourteen teams from 9 churches competed over questions from Luke 1-3. There were some fierce competitions ending with two churches each having two teams in the finals. …
Christmas Queries
During a recent gathering of representatives from Evangelical Friends Church-North America (EFC-NA), regional leaders from each of our six yearly meetings (Alaska, Eastern Region, Mid America, Northwest, Rocky Mountain, Southwest) met in Wichita for a 24-hour prayer retreat. In the midst of …
News from Dave
Dear Friends, “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens” (Ecclesiastes 3:1). In the fall of 2013, after many months of prayerful discernment, I followed what I believed to be a clear impression from the Lord to express my willingness to serve as your yearly …
Leadership Institute, Dec 3 | Dr. Becky Towne
We were richly fed by Dr. Becky Towne last month in the Institute course on Spiritual Formation and Spiritual Direction, and she will provide rich knowledge for us again in our class on December 3, 2018. Our noblest goal is to follow Jesus so closely that, when others see us, they see the love of …
2019 Pastor’s Sabbath Retreat
2019 Pastor’s Sabbath Retreat will be held April 2-5, 2019. Pastors, Treasurers, Spiritual Life Team Leaders! Now is the time to begin planning to send your pastor and his/her family to the BEAUTIFUL Shepherd of the Ozarks Retreat Center for our 2019 Pastor’s Sabbath Retreat. In my opinion, this …
The Prayer of Incompetence
As you may remember, the theme for our most recent Ministry Conference last summer was “Seasons of the Soul: Rediscovering the Ancient Paths of Prayer.” You may also remember that I repeatedly encouraged those of us in attendance to remain open to expanding our prayer portfolios by incorporating new …
Barclay College Symposium
The Barclay College Fall Symposium will take place on September 25th, 2018 from 7:00 P.M. - 8:15 P.M. The Symposium will be at the Ross-Ellis : South Atrium on the campus of Barclay College in Haviland, KS. "Rhythms of Grace" will be the topic. Presenters will be Dave Williams & Manuel …
The God Who Sees Me
Life is hard. That is a fact, and it is one that rings true for each and every resident of planet earth. It is also a fact that life is much harder for some of us than for others. According to recent studies, 1 in 4 children experience some form of child abuse or neglect in their lifetimes,¹ and …
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