Missions Conference 2007
AUGUST 31 - SEPTEMBER 3, 2007
HEARTLAND RETREAT CENTER
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Some things never change....and some things do!

The ABC/Ohio Missions Conference has been a Labor Day weekend tradition since 1973. It has been a source of inspiration, spiritual awakening, fellowship, encouragement, relaxation, and renewal for many, many people throughout the years.

The 2007 conference, the 35th, is being planned knowing that God’s Spirit is already preparing those who will share God’s Word, those who will lead workshops and those who will lead the times of worship. God also has plans for the receptive hearts and minds of those who will attend.  The challenge for the weekend will center on the theme, Servant Leaders: Called – Anointed – Sent.

Leading in worship throughout the weekend will be Rev. Steve Roper and the praise team from Trinity Baptist in Marion. Dr. Richard Farmer, senior pastor at Trinity, will be the opening preacher on Friday evening.

Ohio natives, Duane and Marcia Binkley, will be the missionary speakers. They are American Baptist International Ministries Missionaries and have an exciting story to tell of their new opportunities serving the Karen hill tribe people of northern Thailand and Burma who are coming in great numbers to the United States. The Karen are being re-settled from refugee camps along the Thai-Burma border and the Binkleys are assisting local churches as they connect with them. The special speaker for the weekend will be Dr. David Brown. David is a former ABC/USA Missionary along with his wife, Ellen, and served as a professor at the International Theological Seminary in Prague in the Czech Republic. Ellen served as the coordinator for Missionary Kids around the world. 

The 2007 Missions Conference will be held at the Heartland Conference Retreat Center near Marengo. Find it at www.heartlandretreat.org. Many fun activities with excellent facilities include: swimming, hiking, biking, sand volleyball, basketball, tennis, and game tables. Add superior accommodations and this Labor Day weekend event becomes the capstone family vacation of the summer!

Register now by downloading the registration form.  Copies have also been sent to all ABC/Ohio churches.

Checks for registration, housing and meals should be made payable to: ABC/Ohio Missions
Conference.

Send all registration material to:
Cheryl Stimpfle
13 Ellington Commons Lane
Granville, OH 43023

Schedule

Friday, August 31, 2007
7:30-9:00 p.m.
Opening Celebration
Welcome to Heartland! - Introductions
Praise & Worship - Trinity Baptist , Marion
Opening Sermon - Dr. Richard Farmer
Snack Time - Dining Hall

Saturday, September 1
8:00 am - Breakfast
9:00 am
Praise & Worship - Trinity Baptist
Welcome
Duane & Marcia Binkley
Break
Dr. David Brown
Workshops
12 noon - Lunch
Afternoon Recreation:
Volleyball with Tim Lee, Tennis, Basketball, Softball,
Playgrounds, Horseshoes, Hiking Trails, Bike Trails, Pool
5:00 pm - Dinner
6:30 pm
Worship & Praise - Trinity Baptist
Duane & Marcia Binkley
Mission Project Offering
Special Music
Dr. David Brown
8:45 pm - Ice Cream Social

Sunday, September 2
8:00 am - Breakfast
9:00 am
Praise & Worship - Trinity Baptist
Welcome & Announcements
Special Music
Dr. David Brown
Break
Duane & Marcia Binkley
Workshops
12:00 pm - Lunch
Volleyball with Tim Lee, Tennis, Basketball, Softball,
Playgrounds, Horseshoes, Hiking Trails, Bike Trails, Pool
5:00 pm - Mission Banquet
Special Music - Karen Singers
Duane & Marcia Binkley
Break
Praise & Worship - Trinity Baptist
Mission Project Offering
Special Music
Dr. David Brown
Communion

Monday, September 3
9:30 am
Praise & Worship - Trinity Baptist
Comments & Thanks
Small Groups
Dr. David Brown
11:00 am - Dismissal

Missions Conference Committee:
Rev. Noah Campbell, Pastor - First Baptist, Wilmington - Youth and Children’s program, etc.
Melissa Fannon - East Baptist, Whitehall - printing, promotion & publicity
Rev. Carol McCleary, Associate Pastor - First Baptist, Middletown - Youth and Children’s program, etc.
Rev. Steve Roper, Associate Pastor - Trinity Baptist, Marion - Worship
Cheryl Stimpfle - Owl Creek Baptist, Mt. Vernon - Registrar
Rev. Dan Taylor - Minister of Congregational Development, Southeast - ABC/Ohio Staff liaison

Follow the signs to Heartland!

Heartland Conference Retreat Center
3201 CR 225 - Marengo, OH 4334
(740) 747-0220

From I-71: Take Exit 140, Rt. 61 South. Turn right (west) on CR 15. CR 15 will go back over I-71. Turn right (north) on CR 218. Turn left (west) on CR 225. The entrance to Heartland is on the right.

From Rt. 23: Turn east on Rt. 229 and continue through the town of Ashley. Turn right (south) on CR 24, then left (east) on CR 225. The entrance to Heartland is on the left. CR 24 to CR 225 IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR RVs. For RVs: Instead of turning right (south) on CR 24, continue to CR 218 and then turn right (south). You will come to a sharp left curve. After the curve, turn right to stay on CR 218. Go 1 mile and turn right (west) on CR 225. The entrance to Heartland is on the right.

State Parks - Boating & Fishing:
Alum Creek State Park - (740) 548-4631
Delaware State Park (St. Rt. 3) - (740) 369-2761
Mt. Gilead State Park (St. Rt. 95) - (419) 946-1961
Hoover Dam Reservoir - (614) 645-1721

Nearby Golfing:
Big Walnut (St. Rt. 61) - (614) 548-5189
Special rates for Heartland guests.