2011 Youthworkers Training Conference
09/19/2011 By Leave a Comment
Becky Ankeny Approved as NWYM Superintendent
07/29/2011 By
Northwest Yearly Meeting (NWYM) of Friends approved the recommendation of Becky Ankeny to serve as the next superintendent. Becky, a member of Newberg Friends, has served many years at George Fox University and NWYM in a number of leadership capacities. Becky and her husband, Mark, are the parents of two daughters and have three granddaughters. [...]
Quaker Waggin’s — July-September 2011
07/19/2011 By Leave a Comment
Download a copy of the July-September 2011 Issue In this issue: FWMF Yearly Meeting Sessions A Rawandan Missionary Account FW Board Update Retreats — 2011 Facebook Address Subscription Information President’s Letter
Yearly Meeting Annual Sessions!
07/07/2011 By Leave a Comment
Things around the NWYM office have been getting busy lately as we prepare for Yearly Meeting, and we are excited! Here are just a FEW of the HIGHLIGHTS for our coming sessions together! Workshops: Confrontation vs. Transformation Community Gardening Friends Women Congo Peace Conference Going Intergenerational The 24/7 Church: Web & Social Media Wellness Programs [...]
Christian Education Corner
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This year during Yearly Meeting the Board of Christian Education and Discipleship will once again host the CE Dinner. All Christian educators are invited to the Christian Education Teacher and Leader Appreciation Dinner on Tuesday, July 26, 2011, in the Cap and Gown Room at George Fox University. The dinner buffet and program will begin [...]
Updates, News & Announcements
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Looking ahead… Youth Yearly Meeting is an important week for junior high and high school students to come together at George Fox University to learn about Friends business, practice discernment, and build long-lasting relationships with peers around Northwest Yearly Meeting. Please encourage your students to attend. The dates are July 24-29, 2011. Pastoral Transitions Include: Bob (Sue) [...]
The Sword of Peace: God’s Gospel
07/07/2011 By 4 Comments
When the Prince of Peace says something on the subject of peace, Christians should listen. And when Jesus seemingly says, “Do not think that I came to bring peace on earth; I did not come to bring peace, but a sword” (Matt. 10:34), believers should be especially attentive—not just because of the confusion brought about [...]
Daily Gratitude
07/07/2011 By 1 Comment
Psalm 136:1 says, “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good.” In other words, be grateful to God because he has it all under control and the way he does things is good. Telling someone to be grateful is really easy, but actually being grateful and praising God is not as easy. It’s even [...]
Seeing All People as Human
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Last June I went on YCLS (Youth Challenged through Local Service). Northwest Yearly Meeting sends youth to a ministry called Bridgetown, where various groups from other churches gather from all over. They send us out with their interns to pass out socks, sandwiches, water, juice, and other neccessities to those living on the streets of [...]
