USA Midwest
Chicago Campus Conference & Church Revival
God revived the campus ministries of the International Churches of Christ in the North America and is bringing more life around the world. Here is a video report of the 2010 International Campus Ministry Conference in Chicago and the revival beginning in the Chicago Church of Christ.
Not only did God bless us with the largest gathering of students in our movement's history, but Mayor Daley's office also said these students served in the greatest single campus volunteer effort in the history of Chicago.
Returning Home to God
On May 2, 2010, in a joyful and tearful reunion, Christie read the following letter of repentance and restoration to the Central Ministry Center of the Chicago Church of Christ. Several others came to rejoice in the occasion including her brother, Mike Lamb, youth and family minister in Boston. Her mother and father also shared giving her a ring and a celebration welcoming her back to her spiritual home.
Disciple Feared Drowned in Wisconsin
On Tuesday, August 10 around 10 pm, Don LaCosse went missing on the Chippewa River. He was dog sitting for a friend who was at a funeral in Minnesota. Don was around this dog all the time and often took it to the river to swim. It is believed that he was taken by the current on Tuesday evening. Authorites believe they found his body Thurday afternoon.
Updates on Jeff Balsom
Jeff Balsom had successful brain surgery last Tuesday to remove a tumor. Doctors will continue to treat the lung tumor and other issues.
Jeff and his family are dearly loved in Chicago, around the Midwest and in many places including the Ukraine. He serves as an elder in Chicago and on the ICOC Elders Service Team and has been instrumental in Eurasian Missions.
Please pray and encourage others to pray. Jeff writes a very inspirational blog to keep people updated on his progress. Subscribe and send your encouragement to him at jeffbalsom.com
Curt and Patty Simmons Return to Full-Time Ministry
Curt and Patty Simmons were recently appointed to lead the Chicago Ministry Center of the Chicago Church of Christ. Curt and Patty have over 20 years ministry experience, but have been out of the full-time ministry since 2004 while Curt dealt with serious medical challenges.
Lessons from the Wilderness
There’s nothing like getting back to nature. Getting back to basics. Like celebrating God, his glory, and the relationships we’re blessed with as we strive to live lives reflecting that glory.
Preach the Word in Season and Out of Season
Experienced ministers are returning to the full-time ministry in many places in the International Churches of Christ. Oommen and Pam George served faithfully for 17 years in India and South Asia before the 2003 financial support crisis made it necessary for them to return to the USA. Through all their trials and trauma, they never lost heart for God, for the church or for the lost. Now he has called them back to full-time service. Here is their story.
A Mustard Seed of Faith
A Case Study and A Call for Prayer for Government Bible Discussions in Your City and Ours
Matthew 17: 20, Jesus described the tiny bit of faith required to bring about the impossible with God’s help. He said, “I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you."
Ten Year Plan in Progress for Minnesota and Wisconsin Plantings
But Jesus replied, “We must go on to other towns as well, and I will preach to them, too. That is why I came.” So he traveled throughout the region of Galilee, preaching in the synagogues and casting out demons.
Mark 1:38-39
