Northern Indiana focuses on 'Loving God and Neighbor.'

Northern Indiana District Conference was held Sept. 17-18 at Camp Alexander Mack, Milford, Ind., with Dan Snider serving as moderator. The theme, "Loving God and Neighbor with all your Heart, Soul, Mind and Strength," utilized the 2004 Annual Conference banner designed and made by Rosanna McFadden, a member of the district.

A total of 250 people were present for the Friday evening worship service led by Dan Petry, moderator-elect. Annual Conference moderator Jim Hardenbrook was the speaker. An offering of $1,215 was received for the Ministry Scholarship Fund.

Delegates approved a 2005 budget totaling $175,000; approved a constitution and by law change to include a new Assessment and Coaching Team; and approved a revised policy related to church moderators. Dan Petry was installed as moderator for 2004-2005 and will serve the next district conference to be held at Beacon Heights Church of the Brethren, Fort Wayne, Ind., Sept. 16-17. Other leaders elected were Mike Kauffman, moderator-elect; Jim Davis, Standing Committee delegate; Delia Waits, Program and Arrangements Committee; Phyllis Davis and Dan Snider, District Board; Joe Long and Charles Morris, Personnel Committee.

The District Board presented the "Volunteer of the Year" award to John and Beth Sternberg for their service as Disaster Response coordinators for over 20 years. Executive minister Herman Kauffman was recognized for ten years of district service.

Source: Newsline 10/01/2004
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