Great Commission Convocation
Sponsored by the Central Illinois District
November 7, 2009
Trinity Lutheran Church
801 S. Madison
Bloomington, IL 61701 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
"Forever Free"
Presented by Dr. Wallace Schulz,
Evangelist, Lutheran Heritage Foundation,
Executive Editor, GOOD NEWS Magazine
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Schedule:
9:00 – 9:20 |
Registration |
9:20 – 9:30 |
Welcome & Opening Prayer |
9:30 – 10:30 |
Dr. Wallace Schulz – “Forever Free” |
10:40 – 11:35 |
Breakout Session (choose 1 of 6) |
11:35 – 12:30 |
Lunch (provided on site by women of Trinity) |
12:30 – 1:30 |
Dr. Wallace Schulz – “Forever Free” |
1:40 – 2:35 |
Breakout Session (choose 1 of 6) |
2:45 – 3:30 |
Dr. Wallace Schulz – “Forever Free” (closing prayer) |
Breakout Sessions Featuring:
Mrs. Kay L. Meyer
Mrs. Kay L. Meyer is author of Mission Field on Our Doorstep: Jehovah’s Witnesses and the founder and president of Family Shield Ministries based in St. Louis, MO. She first witnessed to a Jehovah’s Witness in 1981. Since then she has witnessed to active, doubting, and disfellowshipped Jehovah’s Witnesses and has helped equip family members and friends of Jehovah’s Witnesses to cope and witness more effectively to their loved ones.
Witnessing Effectively To Jehovah Witnesses — Jehovah’s Witnesses proclaim a false Christ and a false Gospel. How do we reach them for Christ? During this session, you will learn what Jehovah’s Witnesses believe and teach, about false prophecies of the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society, and how to share your faith in Christ with them more effectively.
Dr. Leslie (Jack) Fyans
Dr. Leslie Fyans, a LCMS Psychologist, Springfield, IL, has connections dating historically back to the Mormons. His family, a generation before him, was brought to faith through God’s Word shared by LCMS Missionaries in Utah.
How To Talk To Mormons — How to talk with Mormons about atonement and the real sacrifice of Jesus Christ as they “share this theme” in their 2009 and 2010 media blitz!
Rev. Hal Bender
Pastor of Lutheran Church of St. John, Quincy, IL
Mr. Dan Bangert
Member of the CID Board of Directors and Lutheran Church of St. John, Quincy, IL
Who Really Cares? — It is fairly easy to care for those close to us, those who are near and dear to our hearts. But as Christians aren’t we called to care for all people in the name of Jesus Christ? Yet, who really cares? Galatians 6:9 says, “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest . . .” How do we do this? James 2:15 states, “Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food . . .” but it’s easy to respond, “That’s not my problem. Why should we help?” Jesus even tells us to sell our possessions and give to the poor (Luke 12:32-34). Do we hear His words? If you come to this session you will learn practical ways to minister to those in need with the goal of caring for them according to Christ’s command and bringing them into the kingdom of Christ.
Mrs. Kathy Schulz
Mrs. Kathy Schulz is a member of Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church, St. Peter, MO, and an editor of GOOD NEWS Journal.
Evangelizing Women — How does a woman do evangelism? Is it different from men? Explore ways to reach out to others through your unique place in life.
Rev. Erik Rottmann
Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, Versailles, MO, and a GOOD NEWS staff writer
Using GOOD NEWS Magazine in Evangelism — This session will provide suggestions for making use of GOOD NEWS Magazine both in personal and congregational outreach. These suggestions will be based on 1) ways the magazine is used in churches overseas as well, and 2) the various topics addressed in the magazine. Above all, the miraculous, life-giving power of God’s Word will be emphasized.
Rev. Pablo Dominguez
Pastor of Christ the King Lutheran Church, East Moline, IL, and CID Missionary-At-Large to Hispanic people
Planting The Gospel Seed Among Hispanics — Sharing the story of how our Central Illinois District is ministering to the Hispanic population in the Quad Cities and how your church can share Christ with the Hispanic people in your area.
Registration:
$10 Registration cost ( includes lunch). Please register by October 20, 2009. Registration forms available in your church office, or click here to print a registration form.
Make check payable to the Central Illinois District and mail to:
Central Illinois District – LCMS
1850 North Grand Ave. West
Springfield, IL 62702
