Congratulations to Ivan Penrose and his fiancee’ Viana Campa at their recent engagement in California. Ivan currently is an intern with North County Project. Congratulations to Shawn and Stacy Penrose (Hutchinson Friends Church) and John and Betty Jean Penrose (Plains Friends Church).
We are greatly saddened at the passing of Joyce Rucker, Kristin Thompson’s mother. Joyce Rucker, an accomplished vocal music educator whose teaching career spanned more than four decades, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on the evening of June 4, 2026. Born on March 30, 1934, in Butler, Kansas, Joyce was 92 years old at the time of her passing. A memorial service celebrating Joyce’s life was held on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Northridge Friends Church in Wichita, Kansas. Share condolences at www.cozine.com. Services by Cozine Memorial Group-Broadway Mortuary. Watch Joyce’s memorial service online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jB_SDyiKpkA
Ron Kendall fell on June 27and fractured the C2 vertebrae in his neck. He was treated at Wesley Medical Center. Thankfully he does NOT need surgery, but he does need to be in a neck brace (c-collar) for 8 weeks. Lois and his family would appreciate your prayers for his recovery. Congratulations to Ron and Lois on their 60th wedding anniversary on July 1st!
Please be in prayer for Vivian Titus and consider supporting her as she raises funds for a two year assignment in Musanze, Rwanda, starting this fall.
Michael and Kathryn Linville along with their eight children will be returning to India on July 9. Please be in prayer for them as they travel.
We’re looking forward to a special EFM brunch “Ignite the Hope” at Niche sponsored by EFC-MA Friends Women Fellowship during Ministry Conference on July 11 at 11:00 a.m. at the old historic Henry’s building in downtown Wichita at 124 S. Broadway Ave., Wichita, KS. 67202. Join us as we eat a delicious brunquet (brunch banquet!) and pray for our EFM staff and Missionaries. Register for this special gathering when you register for Ministry Conference! https://ministry-conference-2026.lovable.app/ Contact Kristin Thompson at 316-267-0391 or kristin.thompson@efcmaym.org.
A special thank you to Abby Zortman for facilitating the Children’s Ministry Conference during the Better Together EFC-MA Ministry Conference at Friends University for ages 12 and under during all General Sessions and during the Pastor’s resourcing time on July 11 with James Bryan Smith. The children will meet in the Fine Arts building.
Donate to support EFC-MA gatherings and vision at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/efc-maym-general-fund
- 2026 Better Together EFC-MA Ministry Conference at Friends University July 10-12
- 2026 Family Event at Ministry Conference Sedgwick County Zoo on July 9 (5-9 p.m.)
- Fowler Friends Church Tent Revival Experience with Barry Ward August 6-9
- 2026 Friends Women Retreat Kansas City, MO at the Embassy Suites September 18-20
- International Friends Church Multiplication Conference Barclay College October 22-24
- Family Camp at Camp Quaker Haven Arkansas City, KS September 4-7
- SCAMP at Camp Quaker Haven Ark City, KS October 5-8
- Barclay College fall courses begin on August 10
- Friends University fall courses begin on August 17
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