A Conference for women and girls!

Sponsored by the

American Baptist Women’s Ministries

Of Pennsylvania And Delaware

Shippensburg University 1871 Old Main Drive

Shippensburg, PA 17257

Registration Information

Please copy any and/or all of this booklet and

forms to distribute in your church or group!

THRIVE Conference Scripture “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;

I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.” Psalm 32:8 (NIV)

THRIVE Conference Purpose

“Encouraging all women and girls to live out their uniqueness in a thriving Christ centered community.”

A Note from Conference Coordinator - Jen Rice

THRIVE CONFERENCE 2018 is right around the corner!! It’s time to register for a weekend that you will be blessed through by God. He has been present in our planning and we just know He has a Word for us through our speaker, Kelley Latta, our Missionary speaker, Katherine Niles, and through our workshops, morning devotions and Worship. Thrive Conference will include time for prayer, fellowship and even shopping! It is sure to be a weekend that will change you. We want all women and girls to know how they can continue to THRIVE for the Kingdom, so please share this registration material with your church and your friends. Invite someone who has never been to conference or invite someone who has not come for years. Spread the word that this conference is not just for women or girls that attend American Baptist churches, but that we are simply sponsoring the weekend, all are welcome! There are some scholar-ships available for first timers, so make sure you share and invite others! I am so excited to see how God moves during our weekend and I hope to see you there as we continue to THRIVE through instruction!

Blessings, Jen

A Note from Conference Registrar - Jodie Vasbinder TELEPHONE 814-845-2355

It is an amazing thing to work in the Kingdom of God with so many wonderful, talented people! So much prayer and brainstorming goes into this conference event and we, as the Team, watch and learn, as God unfolds Himself before us and uses the people around us to delight us, guide us , encourage us and build each other up. Thank you all for your prayers, your love and your support.

Now I get to share some changes for this years conference!

*THURSDAY ARRIVALS to conference will be ESSENTIAL STAFF ONLY. Jen Rice, Conference Coordinator, will extend the invitation to those essential staff persons.

*CHECK IN will be in Naugle Hall, the place where we stay! How great is that?! We ask you to park your ve-hicle in the parking lot, come into Naugle Hall, first floor, to register, then return to your vehicle to unload and bring everything into your rooms. Shippensburg will facilitate this move in regards to doors and eleva-tors. Again, more great people to work with!

*FIRST TIMERS WALKING TOUR If you are attending our THRIVE CONFERENCE for the first time on the Ship-pensburg Campus, we want to take you on a short walking tour to point out the buildings we use for our con-ference. It will take about 15 minutes. We are so delighted to offer this to you!

*FIRST TIME ATTENDEES please contact me for the correct fees due and scholarship availability.

*MED MOBILITY RATE CHANGE Please note the rate change on rentals from Med Mobility.

*ONLINE PAYMENTS Please remember to forward your payment confirmation to the registrar at email ad-dress ABWMOPADREGIONREGISTRAR@gmail.com

Morning Devotional Leader - Kristi Young Kristi holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and is the author of

‘Fanning the Flame: Igniting Intimacy with God’. Through involvement with a cor-

porate ministry, Kristi began writing devotions which she shares with hundreds of

readers weekly, and facilitates a bi-monthly prayer call with colleagues across the

country. Kristi has a heart for helping others, and serves as a youth leader to junior

and senior high students at her church in Pennsylvania, and actively participates in

community volunteer efforts to serve those in need.

Kristi has a passion for encouraging others into a deep and authentic relationship with God. Through sharing

her own challenges, reflections, and humanity throughout the walk of faith, Kristi invites fellow believers to

join her on a life-long pursuit to chase after the God who is continually chasing after them.

Mission Speaker—Katherine Niles

When looking for our Mission Speaker for this year's conference we were really hoping to

bring someone connected to the Congo, which of course is because of our Regional Pro-

ject, Congo Midwife Classrooms. God provided for us once again! Katherine, along with

her husband, Wayne, are missionaries serving in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Kathe-

rine is working with a group of Congolese Christian professionals in training community

leaders, both urban and rural, to be promoters of health in their communities. The staff of

a church-related health center in Kinshasa is also using her expertise to make their medical

ministry more holistic. Katherine will be traveling from the Congo to spend a few weeks in our region prior

to and following Conference to visit with some of our churches! We are also working on a conference pro-

ject that we will be able to send back to Congo with Katherine to benefit her ministries.

Worship Leaders—Jessica Walizer & Paula Sommerfeldt

Jessica is currently working on her DMA in piano performance at West Virginia University. She enjoys sharing her passion with other people, loves to collaborate in creative processes, and especially loves being able to use her talents for the Lord. She is a student, teacher, mom, and wife who strives for a solid relationship with God.

Paula has over 17 years of experience leading praise and worship. She is a pas-tor’s wife, mother of two grown sons, both pastors, and two grandchildren. She expresses her personal passion through mission work, playing guitar and creating stained glass art. Paula is an ABWM Team Member!

Have you ever wondered if you were just missing something? If there’s supposed to be more? You go to church. You fellowship with other Christians. You’ve learned the Bible stories. Yet there’s still a void in your heart you can’t quite name. You’ve heard that life in Christ is the path to abundant joy, yet that joy has ap-parently determined to elude you. You’ve been taught about a peace that transcends your understanding and comforts you in difficult circumstances, but you have yet to experience it. As you hear Scripture claim you are a new creation, you’re thankful no one can see what’s really going on inside.

If that’s you, I can relate. I share your story. I spent 20 years under the banner of Christianity striving to be what God desired me to be. I knew I was supposed to take on the righteousness of Christ, but I didn’t know how to make it happen so I did my best to change myself. Noticeably absent from my life was joy, and my striving felt like an oppressive chain, rather than the Biblical promise of freedom in Christ.

Then I discovered the truth of John 5:39-40: “You diligently study the Scriptures because you think that by them you possess eternal life. These are the Scriptures that testify about me, yet you refuse to come to me to have life.”

I had neglected coming to Jesus Himself. I hadn’t realized it, but through all those years of attending church and praising Jesus with my mouth, I had never really given Him my heart. I thought I had. I had convinced myself that saying all the right things and going through the right motions meant that I loved the Lord. I substituted knowing a lot about Him for truly knowing and loving Him, and then I wondered why I wasn’t experiencing any of the wonderful promises found in the Word. I was guilty of Matthew 15:8, “These peo-ple honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.”

Dear one, His power is in His presence. Above all else, He seeks for us to know Him. He longs for sweet fel-lowship with us, and as we accept His invitation to spend time with Him through His Word and in prayer, He reveals Himself and grace begins to do its work.

I encourage you to press in for God’s best. Don’t settle for allowing Jesus to remain a distant God who de-serves worship but is not known. Knowing Him is EVERYTHING.

Meet me in July at the THRIVE Conference!

Kelley Latta

Our Conference Speaker

Kelley Latta

Her teachings will help you:

Encounter Christ through His Word

Learn to love a God you can’t see

Position yourself to see Christ revealed in your life

Experience the transforming power of grace

Break the chains of your past and live your God-given future

SATURDAY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT!

Seth Knorr is a stand-up comedian who was a finalist in three national comedy competitions; the Search for the One, the Clean Comedy Challenge and the Comedy with Class comedy competition. He was also selected to perform in the World Series of Comedy.

Seth has over 12,000 followers on Facebook where he posts the material that wasn't good enough for his live show. His material includes current events; marriage; children; sports; fishing and the outdoors; growing up; school; travel-ing; the Amish; off-the-wall topics and one-liners; and everyday life experienc-es. The wide array of material allows everyone to have a great time!

Seth also manages the Shippensburg Comedy Club, which has received very high reviews on Facebook. He believes each show, whether he performs or books it, should live up to his standard of high quality, laugh-packed standup comedy.

Since childhood, he liked telling jokes to friends, family, and anyone who would lis-ten. Almost fifteen years ago, he started performing for audiences. You may have never heard of Seth, but that's okay--he has probably never heard of you either.

His talent has taken him all across the country from performing for dignitaries at the Ivory Coast Embassy, to performing at churches, youth groups, semi-formal and prom after parties, colleges (such as West Virginia University & Bethany Lutheran College), camps, thea-tres, comedy clubs, fundraisers, civic organizations, fire houses, hospitals, corporate events (such as Time Warner), prisons and countless other private & public events.

LAUGHTER IS HEALTHY!

Laughter can lower your stress level, your immune system, your cholesterol and blood pressure.

Laughter causes blood vessels to relax and become more pliable, making blood flow easier.

Laughter during a meal with good friends and you’re less likely to need antacids.

Registration Costs

Women: $165.00 Full Time Conferee 5th—12th grade GIRLS: $100.00

(includes 5 meals and 2 nights lodging)

See Registration Form for Part Time, Additional Costs and Special Service Fees (If it’s Memorial Day...is your registration & payment made?)

Price Increase After 6/1/18- $175.00 Price Increase After 7/1/18- $185.00

Cancellation fee: $50.00 ** Note: No refund will be given after July 1st **

Lodging at NAUGLE HALL on campus Adams Drive. All rooms are air conditioned, elevators are available to all floors.

The first 40 Adult Women 1st Timers to register for Conference will receive a $50 SCHOLARSHIP!

The first 10 1st Timer Female Pastor or Pastor’s Wife

to register for Conference will be PAID IN FULL!

ALL FIRST TIME GIRLS WILL RECEIVE A $50.00 SCHOLARSHIP!

Check all appropriate fee boxes on the registration form.

Balances due must be paid upon registration to take advantage of scholarships.

WELCOME ALL GIRLS !!!!!!!! !!!!!!

THRIVE Conference 2018 5th Grade through 12th Grade

Come and join us for a weekend filled with faith and fun!

For more information contact Becky Crissman at 724-525-5663.

First time girls receive a $50 scholarship.

Growing Together

Creating

Together

Playing Together

Being Together

Workshop A: Saturday 1:00-2:30 PM 1. On Earth as in Heaven- Katherine Niles, Mission Speaker

Can God’s Kingdom come on earth, as in heaven, to remote Congo hospitals? And How? For 90 minutes, travel several thousand kilometers with Katherine, over Con-go’s choice roads, and visit hospitals and meet doctors and nurses who daily flesh out the love of God by providing medical care to patients who need hope and healing. Discover how you - through White Cross and International Ministries - have been in-volved, and can continue to be involved, in bringing the Kingdom of God to earth through medical work in Congo.

2. Finding your place at the Table: Discovering the ministry of American Baptist Churches of Pennsylvania & Delaware “ABCOPAD“

Sue MacDonald, ABCOPAD Foundation Director of Development & Rev. Dr. Frank Frischkorn, Regional Executive Pastor

You know you are part of a family when you have a seat at the table, don’t you? Well the truth is, YOU have a seat at the table of this regional family known as ABCOPAD, and we would love to help you find out about it! During this workshop we’ll explore the many ways that God is using the American Baptist Churches of Pennsylvania and Delaware to advance the Kingdom, and in the process, point to some ways that you can be involved in the exciting ministries that are happening throughout our region and literally around the world.

3. Disaster Relief, Serving as the Hands and Feet of Jesus

Rev. Mark Mahserjian-Smith, Regional Pastor for Mission and Communication

CNN reported on January 8, 2018, 2017 was the costliest year ever for weather and climate disasters in the United States, the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration announced Monday, totaling $306 billion. The previous record year, 2005, saw $215 billion in disasters. Highlighted by a string of hurricanes that pound-ed the southeastern US coast in August and September, as well as devastating wild-fires that torched large swaths of Northern and Southern California, 2017 saw 16

weather events that each topped a billion dollars in dam-age. This ties 2011 for the most billion-dollar weather events to occur in a single year, but their extreme nature and the breadth of disaster types really set last year apart. Now more than ever volunteers are needed to provide disaster re-lief for those whose lives have been impacted by so much destruction. Come hear some of the stories coming out of the disaster relief mission trips and learn more about how you can be the hands and feet of Jesus for those in need.

4. A New Morning Routine: Putting on the Armor of God Rev. Rob Rice, Pastor, Muncy Baptist Church

All of us have different morning routines, but it’s likely that none of us put on a physical set of armor each morning! We don’t do this because we aren’t going out to fight a physical battle each day (though sometimes getting kids ready can feel like one ). Though we don’t think of life in terms of being in battle or need-ing armor, Scripture reminds us that each day we face a variety of spiritual battles. Each day, we’ve got to ready ourselves for these battles by putting on the armor that God has given us. We’ve probably got our morning routine down, and may even have a great devotional life, but we may be a little rusty on putting on the armor of God. In this workshop, we will explore how we can practically follow the command of Ephesians 6 to put on the full armor of God each day. Please bring a journal and your Bible.

5. Thriving in Thankfulness!- Christy Meneely, Spiritual Enrichment Coordinator

Would you like to learn more about Thrive Groups, or be encouraged with new ideas for your current Thrive Group? Based on “One Thousand Gifts” by Ann Voskamp and “Trusting Jesus” by Sarah Young, we will be focusing on THANKFULNESS and Thrive Book Club Groups. Thankfulness is a royal road to draw near to God. “A thankful heart has plenty of room for me. When you thank Me for the many pleasures I provide, you affirm that I am God from whom all blessings flow. When adversity strikes, and you thank Me anyway, your trust in My sovereignty is a show piece in the invisible realms.” (Jesus Calling) Come and join in to learn more about Thrive Groups and to explore the joyous discipline of thankful-ness to help us live in the intimacy of His Presence.

6. Sharing Kids Lessons- Jodie Vasbinder, Registrar and Fern Schon, Secretary

This workshop will be an interactive format. Each participant will be responsible for sharing a 4-5 minute KIDS LESSON. You will present your kids lesson using props, story, scrip-ture, etc. Please bring a written plan of your lesson to share with each of the other partici-pants. Include props used, a short description of how it ties into your story and/or scripture and the point of your lesson. Limit 15 people.

7. Storigami- Rev. Dr. Jeff Johnson, Regional Pastor with Congregations

Origami is the ancient art of paper folding. It is telling a story with paper but no words, just creases. This workshop will involve both your head and your hands. You will learn about the history of origa-mi from various cultures and countries, across centuries. Today, ori-gami has evolved from folding paper, to folding money, to even fold-ing napkins and towels. Participants will actually do a number of hands on projects, culminating in a paper folding experience that lit-erally saved one's man life and another man's soul. Proverbs 24:33 "... with a little folding of the hands, take a rest ..." So, come and join the rest of "the fold"! You'll be glad you did. For sure your (origami) heart will be ... which will be our first project. Limit 20 people.

8. ABW ROCKS! - Myra Goss and Melissa Maxim

Come and cultivate your creativity! Paint on some rocks to give as gifts, leave as a surprise for someone to find, or cherish as a memory of our awesome Women's Conference! $5 per person. Limit 20 people.

9. Punch Fabric Wreaths- Pam Hughes, President

Wreaths are created by using squares of fabric and we will use a dowel to push the fabric into a wreath form. This is a great way to use up scraps of fabric in a creative way! Holiday themed wreaths are also a fun to create with left over scraps! $6 per person. Limit 12 people.

10. Ready, Set, Roll!!- Maureen Koeller, White Cross Coordinator

This is a hands-on workshop where you will be cutting and rolling bandages of all sizes and tying them, cutting 4"X4" squares and tying them in stacks of 50. You will see what other "hand work" is needed by our hospitals in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Come, find out how much fun you can have when you join a group working to supply these simple but much appreciated items. CAUTION! You could be

inspired to form your own roller gang! Limit 10 people.

Workshop B: Saturday 2:45-4:15 PM

11. Unleash the Power of Prayer - Why Don’t My Mountains Move? - Kelley Latta

Have you ever felt frustrated by prayer? Or wondered why you should bother if God is sovereign and does as He pleases? Yet according to scripture, prayer is our most powerful weapon. Let’s learn to use it biblically! We will examine God’s plan for utilizing people to bring about His will on earth. Learn how to unite with God in prayer and become a vessel that releases His power!

12. Strategies for Planning and Money Mapping Your Future Kristine Lutton, Development Advisor-American Baptist Foundation

Please join me in learning ways to be vessels of generosity in your estate planning and the financial management of your future. Learn how to take better care of your finances, retire-ment, and your philanthropic goals. Understand the differences between wills, living wills and trusts. Let’s talk about real estate, life estates, and just for fun, CD’s Charitable Gift An-nuities, and IRA’s! This can help you MAP your future and the future of your church women! *All attendees will receive free “Women’s Estate Planning Booklets,” along with the “Five Wishes Planning Guide.”

13. Parenting: Discipleship at Home- Rev. David and Danae Klock

David and Danae Klock will share from their hearts the importance of being the main disciple makers in our own children’s lives. They will talk about patience, intentionality, discipline, serving and much more. They have two children, Aubrey (5) and Daxon (1), whom God has entrusted into their care. They do not claim to be experts, nor do they have all the answers to the questions or sce-narios you may bring with you to this workshop. However, they believe that no matter what stage of parenting you are in (expecting your first child, you have young children, you have teenagers, or you have grandchildren) there is always opportunity for growth! Come be challenged and encouraged to-gether on this journey called parenting!

14. Prayer Beads- They’re Not Just For Our Catholic Friends!- Kristin Paluszka

When the Israelites felt lost and afraid in the desert, God gave them a prayer tool of knotted fringe. The fringe was intended to help them stay focused on God. Sometimes we feel lost when we pray, or we lose focus…prayer beads and other tools can help you stay focused on God. Prayer beads are a tool for prayer. Just as a hammer and nails construct a house, so prayer beads help us construct life of connection with God. The beads are not the end- they are the means to an end, which is communion with God. Come join us and make your own set of Protestant prayer beads. We will also discuss prayers and strategies to use them in your prayer life. Based on “A Bead and a Prayer-A Beginner’s Guide to Protestant Prayer Beads” by Kristen E. Vincent.

15. Biblical Wisdom When It Comes to Social Media—Pastor Ken Sommerfeldt, Olive Branch Baptist Church

For better or for worse, social media is changing us. It is changing how we receive infor-mation, how we relate to people, how we see ourselves, and what we value and believe about God. In this workshop, you will look at five biblical values and how they can help us restore balance in our lives and end our unhealthy over-reliance on social media. Even if you’re not a regular user of social media, this workshop can still help you because we all battle with spir-itual distractions, discontent, and temptation. Even if you’ve never tweeted or posted, you still live in a selfie-centered world. And in your heart, you know there has to be more than what you see.

16. Bible Fitness 101- Kathy Staje

Do you wish you would read your Bible more? Do you have a success story to share? 1 Timo-thy 4:13 instructs us to read scripture. Lifeway research (2017) reports though many of us are fond of the Bible, less than half of us read it. Come and become a stronger Bible reader to learn more about God’s great love for you! You are welcome to bring your Bible!!

17. Storigami- Rev. Dr. Jeff Johnson, Regional Pastor with Congregations

Origami is the ancient art of paper folding. It is telling a story with paper but no words, just creases. This workshop will in-volve both your head and your hands. You will learn about the history of origami from various cultures and countries, across centuries. Today, origami has evolved from folding pa-per, to folding money, to even folding napkins and tow-els. Participants will actually do a number of hands on pro-jects, culminating in a paper folding experience that literally saved one's man life and another man's soul. Proverbs 24:33 "... with a little folding of the hands, take a rest ..." So, come and join the rest of "the fold"! You'll be glad you did. For sure your (origami) heart will be ... which will be our first project. Limit 20 people.

18. Tiny Timeless Treasures- Terri Rice

Come and create an inspirational message that can fit just about anywhere to remind you of God’s love, promises or commands. We will paint a small canvas with acrylic paint and stencil or free hand a treasured word, verse, or phrase. Some examples include Be Still and Know, JOY, Rejoice Always, and Pray. $5.00 per person. Limit 12 people.

19. Prayer Boxes- Lynda Kirkpatrick

Come join us as we create prayer boxes! Using small wooden box-es, we will paint or stain the box and then be decorating them with tiny ceramic tiles, small jewels, and other trims. Participants will have the choice of three different sayings to place inside the lid of their prayer box. Small pad and pencil will be included for those at-tending so that they can write their prayers down to place within the box they create. $5 per person. Limit 20 people.

20. Conference Choir Jessica Walizer, Church Pianist at Olive Branch Baptist Church

God gave us a voice so let’s use it to sing praises to and for Him. Join the Conference Choir and let us all use our voices together to make a joyful noise unto the Lord. We will sing one song a cappella and one in a praise and worship style. “I will sing to the Lord all my life; I will sing praise to my God as long as I live.” ~Psalm 104:33

21. Free Swim

Grab your swimsuit and towel (must bring your own) and head over to the university pool and take a relax-ing dip during this workshop time!

CONFERENCE PROJECT

Missionary Katherine Niles, now serving in the Congo, will be our speaker for the 2018 Conference. We will also be collecting items

for Katherine to take with her back to the Congo. Items include:

1. Sturdy Children’s Shoes, boys & girls, sizes 2-10. Use the clip art on this flier as a guide to purchasing shoes. Shoes price will be around $5 a pair.

2. Rolls of fiber glass, charcoal colored, window screen available at Home Depot, Lowes,

etc. Rolls of 36" x 25’ or 50’ or 43" x 25’ or 50’ are most practical for screening on ALL our hospital maternities, operating rooms, wards, they are light weight & fold easily to pack.

3. Good quality stethoscopes and sphymamomoters (manual blood pressure cuffs), for nurs-ing students & medical providers. We need 42 combos of these two items. The Confer-ence Team vision is that each Church or Group coming to conference bring one combo. Katherine sent the links below to make the purchase easy for us.

Make your purchase and then go to the ABWMOPAD facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/260498810718876/ and on the pinned post at the top, please post your Church or Groups name and purchase of a combo to bring to Conference. When we reach our goal of 42 Combos, we will have a PRAISE THE LORD cyberparty!

https://www.amazon.com/Adscope-Lightweight-Clinician-Stethoscope-Length/dp/B0011MIR1A/ref=sr_1_17_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1515357053&sr=1-

17&keywords=stethoscopes

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001NXIXP2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

You can contribute by bringing or bidding on a SILENT AUCTION BASKET as well!

Questions can be directed to our Mission and Service Coordinator

Paula Sommerfeldt 724-610-3305 paulasommerfeldt@yahoo.com

Please No Flip-Flops!

SILENT AUCTION BASKETS

They are back!

THRIVE Conference 2018 we will have tables for SILENT AUCTION BASKETS. Proceeds from the silent auction will help with the shipping of our Conference Project

Items (Children’s shoes (sizes 2-10), Window Screening and Stetho/BP Cuff combos) to the Congo with our Mission Speaker Katherine Niles. Get yourself into THRIVE CONFERENCE mode by thinking about what kind of basket you or your ladies group want to put together. The baskets can be just about anything!

This is a fun part of conference, enjoyed by all! So, ladies, girls and churches, put those thinking caps on and get started creating that one of a kind SILENT AUCTION BASKET. Your Church may not have ladies who come to conference, but you may still send a basket to help with this fund-raiser. If you have any questions, please contact me. Get those creative juices flowing and let’s make this year’s silent auction the best one yet.

Paula Sommerfeldt , Missions Service Coordinator paulasommerfeldt@yahoo.com 724-610-3305

BEAUTY ITEMS HANDMADE

ITEMS BOOKS

JEWELRY

CANDY & FOOD

ETC., ETC., ETC.!

Gardening

Relaxation

Travel

Cooking

Toys

"Author, Artisan & Information Alley”

Do you have a home based business?

Do you sell your hand crafted items?

Does your women's group, church or Association raise funds for mission trips, missionary support or special projects, etc.?

Have you authored a book?

Do you have great information to share about your organization? A display?

Then this is the place for you!

Tables are FREE, but we ask if you are benefiting from sales of products, that

you bless one of our American Baptist Women's many giving opportunities

with a portion of what you have been blessed with. Give to one of your choice

in the envelope provided on your table at conference.

Tables must be reserved by June 30, 2018.

Only one like - business will be allowed.

NO COOKING permitted.

Application for tables are available at:

www.abcopad.org ->ministries-> women's ministries

Facebook ABWM of Pennsylvania and Delaware file

Email: abwmopadregionregistrar@gmail.com

Welcome Back to the 2018 THRIVE CONFERENCE!

Conference Arrival!

Register on campus at the Naugle Hall @ 441 Adams Drive , Shippensburg, PA

Register Friday, July 13, between NOON and 6 PM.

If you plan on arriving after 6:00 pm, please mark LATE REGISTRATION on your registration

form and state an anticipated time of arrival.

Centering Your Spirit

Friday, 3 pm in the Multi Purpose Room of the CUB

PLAN to attend the Friday afternoon Praise & Worship which will be led by Pastor Sharon Mullin

and the praise team from Zion Baptist Church, Mahanoy City, PA

This is a time to focus your heart, mind, and spirit for the weekend.

What you Need to Bring

Bible, Notebook, Pen

Clothes (Casual/Church), Comfy Shoes, Sleepwear, Light Sweater

Blanket

Bath Towels, Mats, Washcloths

Hangers

Personal Hygiene Items

Umbrella

Conference Project Offerings and Items, SILENT AUCTION BASKET to raise money for shipping items

LOVE GIFT Offering

Spending Money and/or Credit Cards for Authors, Artisans & Info Alley.

Exact fees for any workshops you enrolled in. Put in an envelope with you name, amount en-closed and workshop title and or leaders name.

Health Needs

Etter Health Center, on campus, is available, with limited hours, to all Conference Participants for emergencies. Hours will be printed in the Conference Booklet.

There is an Urgent Care Center in Shippensburg as well as a Wal-Mart Pharmacy. Addresses/Contact information in the back of this booklet.

There is NO refrigeration available in dorm rooms for medications or food & drink items — this is YOUR responsibility. Stop on your way to campus to stock up a cooler with ice for your needs.

The Dining Staff is happy to accommodate your Special Diet needs. Outline your need on your registration form.

Mobility Scooters can be obtained by contacting Med Mobility. This will be the full responsi-

bility of each person in need of this service. Contact and payment information is in the back of

this booklet.

Opportunities to give at Conference!

2018 GIVING OPPORTUNITIES include:

Regional Project MIDWIVES IN THE CONGO , LOVE GIFT , GENERAL FUND

ONE OFFERING WILL BE TAKEN AT THE SATURDAY MORNING GENERAL SESSION.

An envelope will be provided in your

welcome bags for your offering gifts.

811 Highland Drive, Chambersburg, PA 17202

717-372-4670

Med-mobility.com medmobilityllc@gmail.com

Contact Mark at Med Mobility and he will be happy to help you with your rental need.

Scooter rental and/or any repair calls during the event,

is the full responsibility of each renter.

Equipment is maintained and in good working condition before leaving MED Mobility.

Please return it as such.

Renter is fully and solely responsible to pay for damages to a unit during the rented time.

Renter is fully and solely responsible to replace unit at full retail price if it is lost or stolen.

Scooters are $75.00 for the weekend.

Reservations and payments in full need to be made by June 30, 2018.

Payment preferred is by check written to ‘MED Mobility’ and sent to the address above.

RENT YOUR

SCOOTER

HERE!

2 miles from Campus

46 Walnut Bottom Road

Shippensburg, PA 15257

717-477-2764

100 S Conestoga Drive

Shippensburg, PA 17257

717-532-4240

Directions to Shippensburg University

1871 Old Main Drive, Shippensburg, PA 17257

East of Shippensburg: Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike to Exit 16/226 (Carlisle). Follow U.S. Route

11 north to I-81. Take I-81 south to exit 29 (King Street). Turn right at the end of the exit ramp onto

PA 174. Travel two miles to a "T" intersection. Turn left onto King Street (U.S. Route 11). At the third

traffic light, turn right onto North Prince Street. Proceed a half mile to main entrance of the

Shippensburg University campus.

West of Shippensburg: Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike to Exit 15/201 (Blue Mountain). Turn left

onto PA Route 997. At the “Y” intersection, bear right onto Route 696. At the town of Newburg,

watch the signs carefully and stay on Route 696 (it requires a left turn followed by an immediate right

turn). Continue on Route 696 south another eight miles to Shippensburg. The entrance to the

campus will be on the left.

North or Northeast of Shippensburg: Take I-81 south to exit 29 (King Street). Turn right at the end

of the exit ramp onto PA 174. Travel two miles to a “T” intersection. Turn left onto King Street (U.S.

Route 11). At the third traffic light, turn right onto North Prince Street. Proceed a half mile to the main

entrance of the Shippensburg University campus.

Northwest of Shippensburg: Take rural routes to I-81 and follow above directions from the North

or use rural routes to PA Turnpike and follow above directions from the West.

South or Southwest of Shippensburg: Take I-81 north to Pennsylvania. Continue to exit 24

(Fayette Street). At the exit ramp, turn left onto Route 696 and travel two miles to a “T” intersection.

Turn left onto Fayette Street and proceed to another “T” intersection. Turn right onto King Street. At

the third traffic light, turn left onto North Prince Street. Proceed a half mile to the main entrance of

the Shippensburg University campus.

Southeast of Shippensburg (Baltimore or DC area): Take I-70 west to Hagerstown, MD and exit

onto I-81 north. Cross into Pennsylvania and take exit 24 (Fayette Street). At the end of the exit

ramp, turn left onto Route 696 and travel two miles to a “T” intersection. Turn left onto Fayette Street

and proceed to another “T” intersection. Turn right onto King Street. At the third light, turn left onto

North Prince Street. Proceed a half mile to the main entrance of the Shippensburg University

campus.

Once you reach the MAIN ENTRANCE of Shippensburg Campus, follow signs

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