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A Word From Our Executive Director - May 22, 2013 |
 The photos, video clips and news interviews covering the unimaginable wreckage of lives and property caused by tornadoes, hail and floods will be in front of us for days to come. For those of us who are far from the devastation and watch the rescue and recovery from a distance, our immediate response will most likely be an urgent desire to help. Our Director of Operations, Richard Russell, was on the phone first thing Tuesday morning to check on our churches and church families in Oklahoma to see how they fared following the catastrophic hits. Rev. Al Hutchings, pastor of the Bristow Advent Christian Church reported that they were not in the path of any of the major storms and no damage or injuries were reported in his area. |
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A Word From Our Executive Director - May 15, 2013 |
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The latter part of last week was spent at the Advent Christian Village, as I attended the spring meetings for the Board of Directors. As the Executive Director of ACGC I hold an Ex Officio position on the Village board. The Advent Christian ties to the denomination are strong. All five of our regions are represented on the board. The board also represents a good mix of knowledge, skills and experiences that serve the variety of services delivered to the residents of the Village. Expertise in health care, finances, gerontology, administration and ministry are some of the disciplines in which board members are engaged. |
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From Our Director of Finance Dawn Rutan - May 8, 2013 |
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On Thursday, May 2, the Board of the Advent Christian Ministers’ Pension Plan held their annual meeting at ACGC. The primary role of the Pension Board is to review financial statements, evaluate investment performance, and establish the interest rates for the Balanced Accumulation fund. The ACMPP holds over $7 million in assets at current market value. The pension financial statements are included in the annual audit of ACGC. The most recent audit is available for download at: http://acgc.us/Resources/Downloads
There are 104 active members and 31 annuitants in the pension plan. The plan is open to any pastor holding credentials in an Advent Christian Conference and working at least 20 hours per week in an Advent Christian Church. |
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A Word From Our Executive Director - May 1, 2013 |
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This past weekend was spent in Aurora, Ill., attending Aurora University Board of Directors meetings and visiting the Aurora Advent Christian Church. I had the privilege to speak at both services at the church on Sunday morning. But the main event was a luncheon that brought the people together to enjoy the meal, fellowship and auction, which was organized to generate dollars for our national missions’ campaign, Penny Crusade. Homer Easley, the coordinator of the event (pictured right), and auctioneer Larry Solomon (pictured left) provided both entertainment and interest as the crowd participated in the spirited competition for the worthy cause. |
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A Word From Our Executive Director - April 24, 2013 |
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Last week, I wrote you from Sula, Honduras, as I was a part of the team of 10 working through Cristo Salva. It was promised that upon our return, I would give you a more complete report of what we experienced. Our president, Brent Ross, was also a part of the team, and his summary of this past week’s event provides a great overview of what we all recognize as a God blessed week.
First Trip to Honduras
I have to admit that it was with some nervousness that I went to visit the Cristo Salva ministry in Honduras. Our Executive Director invited me to go with him, so off we went. We landed in Honduras to 95 degree temperatures and about 90% humidity. Soon after we arrived at the Cristo Salva Compound the power went out. That meant that we were facing the heat without fans. |
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