With: Pastor Nancy Boyer
We couldn’t have had such a successful Triennial Conference without the help of many, many people. Swatara Church of God, and Pastor Nancy Boyer’s willingness to open their church, provide space, accommodations, and even childcare during Triennial week were utterly crucial to the whole week. As our office continues to extend our gratitude to all those who made our Triennial Conference possibly, we wanted to give Pastor Nancy the opportunity to share about the experience.
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When I heard that Triennial Conference was to meet in Harrisburg this year, I felt compelled to offer our facility to be used however it might be needed. We have a wonderful facility in a great location. Many servants work in our Community Closet to give away clothing, household goods, and food. We open our doors to partner with two other congregations who use our sanctuary, fellowship hall, kitchen, and classrooms to worship, study, and have fellowship.
I have served on the CGGC Global Reach Commission for 6 years. As we pray and support our missionaries and field directors, I have grown to appreciate the work they do in sometimes dangerous situations.
The Crabtree family, our missionaries in Thailand, were in need of childcare. We have some ladies who absolutely love to care for children.
There was a need for space for the Missionary Meet & Greet. We have the space.
There was a need for a place for the missionaries and field directors to enjoy time to share with one another at their retreat. We have all the accommodations.
We are so glad that God has allowed us to open our doors to share what He has given us. I pray that all our guests felt the love we have for them.
The leadership at Swatara Church of God had been praying diligently about the purpose and direction God was calling us to. After much discussion and seeking the Lord’s guidance, we selected the phrase, “Serving Jesus Together.” This fits the spiritual gifts God has blessed us with (Serving), the focus of our faith and deeds (Jesus), and how we do all this (Together). Our direction now is to continue to pray that God allows us to open our doors for new ways to serve Him.
We don’t have everything we would like to have, but what God has placed in our hands, we are determined to use for His Glory.
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