Missions Conference 2023
November 4-8, 2023
The task of reaching the unreached is hard. But God remains faithful to open doors to those who have yet to experience His loving embrace.
The world’s remaining unreached peoples have disadvantaged access to the good news of Jesus. Over 4,000 distinct people groups lacking gospel access remain in locations from which 90 percent of their population will never migrate.
Within each society of these unreached groups are also pockets of people with specific needs. These groups are often overlooked, though not by our God.
The time is now. for gospel advance in the world’s hardest places.
WILL WE BE THE GENERATION TO COMPLETE THE GREAT COMMISSION
AND TAKE THE GOOD NEWS TO HARD PLACES?
The world’s remaining unreached peoples have disadvantaged access to the good news of Jesus. Over 4,000 distinct people groups lacking gospel access remain in locations from which 90 percent of their population will never migrate.
Within each society of these unreached groups are also pockets of people with specific needs. These groups are often overlooked, though not by our God.
The time is now. for gospel advance in the world’s hardest places.
WILL WE BE THE GENERATION TO COMPLETE THE GREAT COMMISSION
AND TAKE THE GOOD NEWS TO HARD PLACES?
Missions Conference is a compacted 5 days in which we rally together to refocus our hearts on The Great Commission.
This year's featured International Workers (IWs) are:
This year's featured International Workers (IWs) are:
Don & Rachel Schaeffer
Serving with the C&MA in Japan
Serving with the C&MA in Japan
Schedule of Events
Saturday, November 4th, 9:00 am - Women's Breakfast (teens welcome) in the Living Room. Grab breakfast and catch up with Rachel about life in Japan and her role in ministry.
(If you'd like to contribute food for this event, please sign up HERE.)
Saturday, November 4th, 12:00 pm - Men's Lunch and Shooting Competition. Join Don and other men for lunch and various shooting competitions held at Leif Peterson's House. Learn about competition in Japanese culture and how Don is able to incorporate it into ministry.
Any additional questions can be directed to Pastor Pete Lillestolen
Register for this event HERE.
Sunday, November 5th, 8:30 and 10:15 am - Don will speak at both Worship Services.
Monday, November 6th, 5:30 pm - Enter your best chili recipe in our Chili Competition Fundraiser! Participants will sample and use money to vote for their favorite chili of the night. All proceeds will go to the Schaeffer's ministry (purchase of Bibles and other items needed for a new church plant). Don & Rachel will speak about the spiritual climate in Japan then the chili winners will be announced.
Not submitting your chili? Sign up HERE to bring side items to share.
This event is held in the Fellowship Hall (LL).
Tuesday, November 7th, 6:00 pm - Fellowship & Snacks with the Schaeffer's. Sample tasty Japanese snacks/desserts in the Living Room. Don & Rachel Schaeffer will share testimonies, question and answer time, and prayer for the Schaeffer's.
Wednesday, November 8th, 6-7:30 pm - Family Night, Don & Rachel will interact with Journey Kids and Anchored Youth.
Saturday, November 4th, 9:00 am - Women's Breakfast (teens welcome) in the Living Room. Grab breakfast and catch up with Rachel about life in Japan and her role in ministry.
(If you'd like to contribute food for this event, please sign up HERE.)
Saturday, November 4th, 12:00 pm - Men's Lunch and Shooting Competition. Join Don and other men for lunch and various shooting competitions held at Leif Peterson's House. Learn about competition in Japanese culture and how Don is able to incorporate it into ministry.
- Guns and ammunition will be provided but you may also bring your own.
- Open to all men and boys ages 12 and up (Hunter Safety Certification is recommended).
Any additional questions can be directed to Pastor Pete Lillestolen
Register for this event HERE.
Sunday, November 5th, 8:30 and 10:15 am - Don will speak at both Worship Services.
Monday, November 6th, 5:30 pm - Enter your best chili recipe in our Chili Competition Fundraiser! Participants will sample and use money to vote for their favorite chili of the night. All proceeds will go to the Schaeffer's ministry (purchase of Bibles and other items needed for a new church plant). Don & Rachel will speak about the spiritual climate in Japan then the chili winners will be announced.
Not submitting your chili? Sign up HERE to bring side items to share.
This event is held in the Fellowship Hall (LL).
Tuesday, November 7th, 6:00 pm - Fellowship & Snacks with the Schaeffer's. Sample tasty Japanese snacks/desserts in the Living Room. Don & Rachel Schaeffer will share testimonies, question and answer time, and prayer for the Schaeffer's.
Wednesday, November 8th, 6-7:30 pm - Family Night, Don & Rachel will interact with Journey Kids and Anchored Youth.
