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Remembering GRR Annual Meeting 2007
Sharing God's Treasure
Friday, October 5 - Sunday, October 7
Decatur, Illinois
The Kingdom of Heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. Matthew 13:44a
We tell you the Good News … that through Jesus Christthe forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you.Acts 13:32-38
Great Rivers Region Churches gathered in Decatur, October 5-7 at the Decatur Conference Center and Hotel
(formerly the Holiday Inn Convention Center)
The Pastor's Conference and a Conference on Exploring the Call to Ministry - both hosted by Decatur First Baptist Church - will preceed the GRR Annual Gathering.
Please Note: Decatur First Baptist Church has recently changed its contact information.
- Phone (217) 875 - 8034
- FAX (217) 875-8141
- E-Mail:DecaturFBC@insightbb.com
- web site: http://www.decaturfbc.com
They welcome their new pastor, Rev. Stephen Mechem.
Friday Night: Family Night featuring "The Four Sopranos"
At left: Tracie Shaw, Neyna Johnson, Esther Davis, and Paula Irby are the 4 Sopranos. Listen to a selection from their CD. (mp3 | Dialup WindowsMedia Audio)
Saturday Highlights:
Sessions and Workshops featuring Dr. Reid Trulson, Executive Director, Board of International Ministries, ABCUSA. Dr. Trulson preached during the Regional worship service on Sunday morning hosted by First Baptist Church of Decatur.
View video clips of Reid's keynote address.
Saturday Workshops: 10:30 & 2:30 (Videos available for $15 each)
10:30 -
- Cross-Cultural Evangelism in North America
Muriel Johnson Talks with Claudia and Chris Barbosa
- Evangelism with the NeXt Generation - Dr. Robert Price (NBTS)
2:30
- The Evangelistic Imperative in the 21st Century - Dr. Jerry Cain of (Judson University)
GRR Mission and Ministry Banquet - Saturday Evening with Victoria Goff, National Coordinator of Volunteer Ministries, Board of National Ministries, ABCUSA
During the Banquet we celebrated the work of GRR churches in Gulf Coast hurricane relief and recovery.
View and/or Download video presentations from the banquet.
Sunday: Convention Worship with the First Baptist Church of Decatur
- Information
- Registration
- Contacts
Download Registration Material
(All pages below: 520 KB file)
Online Registration and Payment
Letter of Invitation (68 KB)
with registration and housing info
Flyer (132 KB)
Highlighting Guests and Schedule
Registration Form - Adult(128 KB)
(Use 1 for each coming)
Registration Form - Youth (45 KB)
Emergency Contact/Medical Info
Directions to Meeting Site(65 KB)
Decatur Conference Center/Hotel
Directions to FBC Decatur(186 KB)
Directions for Getting Back and
Forth Between Hotel and Church
(101 KB)
GRR Registrar: Debbie Naugle
(217) 726 - 7366
P. O. Box 3786
Springfield IL 62708-3786
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