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February 2005 "Partnering to Impact Eternity " Update Church Planting God is helping us once again to plant churches in the PNW Conference. Please continue to pray for our church plants, the core groups and our church planters and their families. The Lakes church plant launch—Pastor Doug Murren reports that their commit- ted group is at least 65 now and they are seeing several visitors a week and build-ing steam. Word of Hope (White Center) church plant—Pastor Sara Schoenhals says“ We continue to move forward in awe and expectancy of God’s moving in White Center -- celebrating our first con- version this week and looking ahead toward our premier service on Easter morning” Smokey Point— God’s hand has been very apparent in the pieces coming to-gether for a church plant in Smokey Point. This new church, planted out of the Marysville FMC continues on course to the launching point. Please pray for prospective church planter Rick Terry who recently suffered a very serious medical condition.	Wenatchee Spanish-speaking congre- gation— A brand new church plant is being formed out of WFMC with Pastor Horacio Ahumada (Sunnyside FMC). Local Church Revitalization Revitalization Consultant Supt. Whitehead has asked Pastor David Banks (Lakeview) to lead a new initiative in 2005 as a consultant in church revitali- zation. Having strong leadership in this area is a significant step in the "Partnering" plan. NCD Coaches In September, 10 con- ference leaders received training to be- come Natural Church Development Coaches for our churches. Leadership Events Nine PNWC pas- tors attended denomination-sponsored, conference-funded leadership events in January. (1) 600+ Senior Pastors Event—Gary Gonzales (TimberLake) and Robert Legg (Lakeside). (2) Multiplying Pastors Event—David Banks (Lakeview), David Lindner (Longview), Paul Olver (Rainier Ave- nue), and Vic Rodriguez (Marysville). (3) Emerging Leaders Forum— Shon Bentley (Oroville), Joshua Brooks (Warm Beach), and Sara Schoenhals (White Center).
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Pastors Day—Richard Rardin, author of "The Servant’s Guide to Leadership," was the key training person for PNWC Past- ors Day on February 15. Ministry to the Poor Rainier Avenue " By Faith"  Initiative We continue to be so thankful for God’s blessing and help in the campaign. To date around $700,000 has been raised from all sources. The next important steps are the completion of the detailed design drawings and ongoing fund rais- ing. Please join us in praying for God’s specific direction and help. See the "By Faith" link at pnwc.org. Stories From Our Churches Northern Peaks in Sedro-Woolley is excited about growth they are seeing including: 3 Adults and 2 youth baptized and 20 new members received in Janu- ary; small groups doubled as a result of the 40 Days of Purpose campaign; the youth group has outgrown the youth center (they average 45 - 50 kids); a new children’s ministry is going well; and the church doubled their missions goal. for 2005.        Baptism at Sedro-Woolley	Cooks Hill Community saw the com- pletion of an 18,000 square foot ministry center addition which more than doubled the existing facility. They had their first service in the ministry center in Novem- ber and will celebrate with a dedication weekend April 9 & 10.     Cooks Hill Ministry Center project Longview Free Methodist Church has begun a ministry to a low income apart- ment complex. This fall the Church pro- vided school supplies for 25 children as well as providing food for a Thanksgiving Dinner for tenants that didn't have any- where to go. The church has also spon- sored a coat drive and has worked with the manager to help one homeless mother get set up in an apartment and regain custody of her son. The manager and owner are both overwhelmed by the support. Lynnwood Church started an AWANA program in the fall to reach out to chil- dren and families in our community. They only had two or three children in that age group before they started, but have been running about 25 children in the Wednesday evening children’s pro- gram. An unexpected, but very wel-
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come, benefit has been the growth of their youth group from four to an average of about 12 - nearly all from families that also participate in the children’s program. Mountain Creek in Issaquah Compas- sion House ministry just received a dona- tion of two city lots in downtown Issa- quah. The city has given them an historic house that was unfortunately scheduled for demolition. Rather than demolish it, they contributed the money earmarked for that project to help move the house onto church-owned property. The next phase includes expanding it into a duplex that will house two families. Then they will build another duplex on the adjacent lot to house another two families. The Master Builder's organization is consider- Ing taking on this project. Compassion House on the move! Rainier Avenue Church has opened MEKONG Learning Center, a computer lab with tutors and curriculum to serve 15 4th-8th grade Southeast Asian students 4 days a week. The focus is on helping students who are behind get back to grade level on the WASL test. Students’ families join church families and tutors for a meal on Friday evenings. Rainier Avenue Church is excited about the po-	tential to encourage people to become whole in Jesus Christ through this out-reach. Kickoff for MEKONG Learning Center Missions Giving from PNWC churches was “over the top”! The goal for 2004 was 407,250. You gave 446,747. Your generosity provided for FM missionaries and contributed significantly to spreading the good news of reconciliation with God to those hungry to hear. Thank you for giving to the Lord! Impact Briefings Supt. Matt Whitehead, Bishop Roger Haskins and Church Planting Consultant Doug Murren will team up to form an enrichment resource for your church leadership during the Impact Briefings (formerly local church cluster meetings) on the following dates in April: Mon 24th Seattle First—5:00-7:00 pm Tues 25th WB Camp—7:00-9:00 pm Wed 26th Omak—7:00-9:00 pm Thurs 27th Wenatchee—7:00-9:00 pm Church leaders, please mark your calen- dar now for these important events!
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Antioch House Scholarship PNWC With SPU is providing a full, one-year SPU housing scholarship. This is open to students attending SPU or other Seat- tle colleges or universities. The scholar- ship is for students who are sensing some kind of call to global urban or eth- nic ministries and would be motivated to participate in a leadership program for that purpose. For more information, please visit the Antioch House website at pnwc.org/antioch. Northwest Urban Ministries welcomes new director, Ryan Schmid. See nwum.org Nightwatch ministry to the homeless is thankful for the recent help of 20 volun- teers from Day Creek FMC. Will you help? See seattlenightwatch.org New WMI President Alice Matthewson, from PNWC, was recently elected as the new president of Women’s Ministries International. PNWC Leadership Teams Please remember in prayer the following mem- bers of our conference leadership groups: Board of Administration Matt White- head-Chair, Frank Cranston, David Hicks, Daintry Price, Arnie Brann- Treas- urer, Mark Nordtvedt, Terry Schaberg, Jeanine Rosser, Del Somers. Ministerial Education & Guidance Board Lucia Delamarter-Chair, Mark Miller,	Glen Paddock, Kathi Teel, Dale Cook, Darlene Brooks, Merrilou Harrison, Doug Mullins, Tom Froula, Jim Stegman, Frank Kline, Matt Whitehead, Recording Secre- tary Kathy Stegman. Ministerial Appointments Committee Roger Haskins-Chair, Matt Whitehead- Vice-Chair, Tom Froula, Jim Stegman, Frank Kline. Missions Task Force David Hicks-Chair, Alice & Randy Matthewson, Duane Grooters, Frank & Carol Ogden, Gary Hirayama, Gil Cloud, Jeff Yerger, Jim & Phyllis Sortor, Lillian Olivera, Matt White- head, Peter Sweet. Rainier Avenue Campaign “By Faith” Task Force Matt Whitehead-Chair, Paul Olver, Peggy Spencer, Rita & Ron Nus- sli, Ron & Lynne Mason, Daintry Price, Carol Bartlett, Joshua Brooks, Jeff Hor- ton, Bonnie Brann, Mary Moses. Nominating Committee Bob Card-Chair, Jon Bartlett, Gary Kocher, Erle Wirth, Jeff Horton, Jim Johnson, Lynne Mason, Ken Springer, Derin Brooks, Gil Cloud, Juelle Edwards, Alice Matthewson. Calendar Mar 4-6 Men’s Advance (WBC) Apr 29-May 1 Women’s Retreat I (WBC) May 3 Retired Minister & Spouse lunch- eon (WBSC) May 6-8 Women’s Retreat II (WBC) June 17-19 PNWC Leadership Summit- July 30-Aug 4 International Youth Conf- erence (Ft. Collins, Colorado)
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