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Celebration of our Shared Victories Encouragement and Challenge for the Future
June 29—30
Monday—Tuesday
OUTSIDE THE WALLSOUTSIDE THE WALLS
Wisconsin District Conference & Celebration, 2015
—For pastors, delegates, and local church leaders in the Wisconsin District of The Wesleyan Church—
REGISTRATION Please register online at www.wisconsindistrict.org/Ministries/Events or complete this hard copy.
Name__________________________________________________________________ Church__________________________________ Phone___________________________________ Email________________________________________________________________
Complete both sides and send to: Wisconsin District Office, 5630 Sandhill Dr., Middleton, WI 53562 (By June 8)
Questions? Contact the District Office—608-821-0466 or [email protected]
dr. h.c. wilson Conference Chair
Atlantic District Superintendent Former General Superintendent
Register by June 8 (Lodging deadlines may be earlier; please see other side)
1701 W. Allen Street, Rice Lake
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WISCONSIN DISTRICTWISCONSIN DISTRICT OF THE WESLEYAN CHURCH
Healthy Leaders Healthy Churches New Churches in Wisconsin New Churches Worldwide dr. steve deneff
Main Speaker Lead Pastor
College Wesleyan Church, Marion, IN
jeff semple Breakout Speaker
Worship & Creative Arts Pastor Red Cedar Church, Rice Lake, WI
heather semple Breakout Speaker
Lead Pastor Red Cedar Church, Rice Lake, WI
jeremy mavis Breakout Speaker
Pastor of Children & Youth Hayward Wesleyan Church, Hayward, WI
Meal Reservations
Monday Dinner: _______Number of teens and adults, age 13 and up, including you ($5.00/person; under 12/free)
Tuesday Lunch: _______Number of teens and adults, age 13 and up, including you ($5.00/person; under 12/free)
Child Care (for 0-8) Ages of children needing care_______________________________ Check all sessions you will be using child care: ____Monday, 1:00-6:00 pm ____Tuesday, 8:30 am to 12:00 noon ____Monday, 7:30 pm to end of service ____Tuesday 1:30 pm to end of service
SCHEDULE
(Child care, ages 0-8 provided, except for meals—must register by June 8)
MONDAY
12:00-1:00 pm .................. Registration for elected Delegates to Conference 1:00 pm .............................................................. District Conference begins ELECTED DELEGATES—Conference begins at 1:00 pm on Monday and ends Tuesday, about 3:00 p.m. OTHERS—The District Celebration begins with dinner and the evening service Monday. If you come earlier, you are welcome to sit in the visitors’ section during the Monday afternoon session of the annual district business meeting.
6:00 pm ....................................................... Dinner ($5.00/person; under 12/free) 7:30 pm ....................................... “Going Outside the Walls” - Steve DeNeff (H.C. Wilson will also be commissioning Errol & Joyce Wilcox)
TUESDAY
8:30 am ........................................................ 2-minute Reports by Churches 10:00 am ......................................................................................... Breakouts “Growing the Church in Faith and Generosity” - Heather Semple “How Do We Go Outside the Walls?” - Steve DeNeff “Creating Christ-centered and Engaging Worship” - Jeff Semple “Impacting Children & Teens for Christ” - Jeremy Mavis 11:00 am ......................................................................................... Breakouts
(The same breakout is given twice) 12:00 ...................................................... Lunch ($5.00/person; under 12/free) 1:30 pm ............................................. “Go Outside the Walls” - Steve DeNeff 3:00 pm ....................................................................................... Head home
REGISTRATION DEADLINE—JUNE 8
Online Registration—Go to www.wisconsindistrict.org (Ministries/Events) Hard Copy—Complete form below
“Impacting Children & Teens for Christ” Jeremy Mavis
Jeremy Mavis leads a vibrant ministry at Hayward Wesleyan Church as pastor of children and youth.
He is also a writer and consultant for the Wesleyan denomination‘s children and youth ministries. Jeremy
will give valuable and helpful information for reaching the younger generations.
DELEGATES
reports for district conference available for preview at www.wisconsindistrict.org by june 24.
please look these over prior to conference.
“Outside the Walls” Steve DeNeff
Steve DeNeff, lead pastor of College Wesleyan Church in Marion, IN, has seen significant changes in their
church’s DNA. In the main sessions he will share their story of how God is teaching and leading them outside
the walls of their church, and how we must rethink what and how we do things to reach our culture. In the breakout session, Steve will give practical insights and
information about how to go outside the walls.
“Growing the Church in Faith & Generosity” Heather Semple
Heather Semple is lead pastor of Red Cedar Church in Rice lake. Under her leadership the church has more
than doubled in the past 3 years. Last year they had over 300 decisions for Christ, with over 200
baptisms. She will share how God has enabled them to stretch and grow in their faith and generosity.
“Creating Christ-centered & Engaging Worship” Jeff Semple
Jeff Semple is the Worship and Creative Arts Pastor at Red Cedar Church in Rice Lake. He plans, prepares,
and leads the services, bringing energy, life and passion to the worship experience. In his breakout,
Jeff will share why worship is critical and practical and helpful ways to make it meaningful and relevant.
Questions? Contact the District Office—608-821-0466 or [email protected]
H.C. Wilson H.C. Wilson is the District Superintendent of the
Atlantic District. He has served The Wesleyan Church in many ways, including General Superintendent and General Director of Global Partners. H.C. will
chair the District Conference and lead in the commissioning of Errol & Joyce Wilcox.
SPEAKERS
(Each breakout is presented twice)
LODGING—2 Choices
You are responsible for reserving lodging. Mention you have a group rate with “Wisconsin District of The Wesleyan Church.”
Best Western —Reserve by June 8—
2835 S. Main St., Rice Lake
715-234-7017
$80.00—king or 2 doubles
Complimentary breakfast
(no pool)
Check-in—3 pm; Check-out—11 am
AmericInn —Reserve by May 29—
2906 Pioneer Ave., S., Rice Lake
715-234-9060
$95.00—king or 2 queens
Complimentary breakfast
Pool
Check-in—3 pm; Check-out—11 am