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GCMF Northeast Regional Conference
The 2010 GCMF Northeast Regional Conference was held on August 5-7 at Jubilee Fellowship in Amsterdam, New York. Members from New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont gathered for teaching, motivation, and encouragement. Pastors Harlow and Jackie Gordon hosted the annual event coordinated by New York District Coordinator Frank Fraser.
GCMF President, Eugene Weaver, led the keynote session on Thursday evening with a call to refocus attention on seeking the face of Jesus. The Friday morning sessions featured Jackie Gordon and Ron Kilmer. Jackie’s message emphasized that Jesus came to seek and save those who are lost, and Ron Kilmer highlighted the truth that in the presence of Jesus we find peace, joy and strength.
Richard Dunk led the Friday evening service and shared the theme that in knowing Jesus, our lives will continue to change. On Saturday GCMF was introduced to the ministry of Jubilee Fellowship, as Pastor Gordon gave testimony of the favor that God had granted in the region. He emphasized the importance of giving honor to the name (character, honor, and authority) of Jesus. With outstretched arms of unconditional love, the ministry of Jubilee has purposely reached out to touch the lives of those God places in its path.
The final session was led by New England District Coordinator, Andrew Chrysler. He illustrated that the job description of a shepherd has not changed. Like the shepherds of biblical time, pastors need to defend the flock against wolves, lions, bears, and other dangerous intruders. He challenged GCMF leaders to seek the wisdom of the Great Shepherd for direction and defense in their role as under shepherds.
Reported by Andrew Chrysler
Andrew Chrylser is pastor of God's Little Brown Church in Alburgh, Vermont and District Coordinator for Gospel Crusade Ministerial Fellowship's New England region. He and his wife, Deborah, reside in Swanton Vermont.