The new 2010 Penny Crusade material was sent out to all of our churches last week. We are very excited about this year's campaign, "Lives Connected - Love Perfected," as we highlight several of our outreach fields. If your church does not receive the material in the next few days, please contact ACGC at 1-800-676-0694 or acpub@acgc.us to request your copy. You may also view the videos, download clipart and all of the written material at www.pennycrusade.com.

FLORIDA
McAlpin Advent Christian Church Makes Plans for Lent.
The McAlpin Advent Christian Church will participate in a 40-day devotional, scriptural prayer guide called, "Seek God for the City." From the 40 days, not counting Sundays, beginning on February 17 through Palm Sunday (March 28), the church members will use the daily devotional containing prayers of biblical hope to seek the Lord's guidance during Lent.

Pastor Paul A. Bertolino stated, "We have enough prayer guides on hand to give to any visitor during the Lenten season. This is so important to us, and we want to include as many as possible from our community and Suwannee County. All children will receive a daily devotional corresponding with the adults so families can learn to pray together." The church is also planning to begin a membership/baptism class on February 21 at 9:45 a.m. and will be team-taught by the pastor and the Rev. Dr. David Dean. Dr. Dean's book, “Resurrection Hope,” will be used for the class and is free to all who attend. For further information, call the pastor at 386-658-1048.

 LOOKING FOR A FULL-TIME PASTOR
The Villisca, Iowa Advent Christian Church is searching for a full-time pastor for our small congregation of 40 – 50 people. Our current pastor has resigned effective October 11 and the search for a replacement has begun. Villisca is a town of 1300+ people in southwest Iowa. It is 40 miles north of the Missouri line and 60 miles east of the Nebraska line. The pastorate comes with a three-bedroom home, all utilities furnished, satellite TV service, a monthly car allowance and supplemental health insurance, and quarterly payments into a savings account with ACGC — all in addition to the monthly salary. If this short description is of interest and you would like more information, or want to submit a resume, contact the church at acchurch@netins.net.

Berkshire Christian College Offers Courses Online through eBerkshire
Berkshire Christian College has various avenues through which you can pursue additional coursework, whether you are looking to take courses for personal enrichment, work towards a certificate, obtain an undergraduate degree, or pursue a graduate seminary degree. Our newest program, eBerkshire, offers many courses for you to start or continue your higher education from the comfort of your home, library or church. You can register for a course online that will challenge you while engaging you with dynamic faculty and other students from throughout the nation. Go to http://www.berkshire.edu/eberkshire.html or call the Berkshire Christian College offices at 978-372-8122 to get more information and to register for upcoming courses.

FROM THE AFRICA/EUROPE AREA DIRECTOR

Every time I get the opportunity to be involved in an activity where Christians gather just to listen to the Lord and give consideration to what he is telling them, I do it. This time, the place is in northeast Georgia at the beautiful retreat center known as Winshape. It’s located on the 28,000-acre campus of Berry College and is dedicated to gatherings of this nature. Earlier today, as I sat around the table and listened to a number of believers share their thoughts about the Word, I was encouraged. This is what it’s supposed to be like I thought, but quite often my heart is not encouraged, especially when I see and hear those who say they walk with Christ spend much of their time disagreeing over things that don’t matter much in terms of the kingdom. What must Christ think as he listens in on our thoughts and words?