Essenhaus Inn and Conference Center

Middlebury, Indiana

A MODEL OF MINISTRY - TOUCHING AND TEACHING AS SEEN IN THE LIFE OF JESUS

Welcome to this year's Consultation. You will be blessed as you learn more about how the life of Jesus informs our lives today.

September 25 10 AM to 5 PM - FOSM Strategic Planning
(Opportunities for ministry will be presented.)

7:00 PM Bishop Gerald Bates - THE TOUCHING AND TEACHING MINISTRY OF JESUS AS SEEN IN THE GOSPEL OF MATTHEW Who is God and what is our mission? In Matthew is found a description of The Kingdom of God and the commissioning of his followers to both touch and teach in the name of Jesus. Hope Africa University will be presented as an expression of the Kingdom in Central Africa.

7:30 PM Fellowship and MISSION MOMENTS

September 26

7:00 AM Breakfast

7:30 AM FMMF Board of Directors Meeting

9:00 AM Dr. Michael Traylor - HOLY VOCATIONS: TOUCHING AND TEACHING
In Acts 3 is described the process of stopping, talking, touching, and healing. Pastor Mike, physician and pastor of New Hope FMC in Rochester,NY, will present how this story is a manifestation of the Christ centered community.

10:15 AM Rev. David Bates - PERSONAL RECOVERY/RESTORATION AND COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATION.
David will describe how the Kingdom has been expressed in the southside of Chicago through the ministries of the Olive Branch Mission.

11:30 AM Panel Discussion - Your questions will inform our three presenters of your concerns.

12:15 PM Lunch on your own.

Explore this idyllic Amish community. Check out the shops in Shipshawana. Visit the Mennonite Historic Center. Enjoy the Essenhaus Inn pool and exercise center. Make new friends and reconnect with old friends. Don't forget the free Quilt Garden Tour, a special seasonal event.

5:00 PM ANNUAL FMMF MEETING - plans for the future/building on our mission.

6:00 PM DINNER

7:00 PM LIVING IN THE PRESENT - The Kingdom of God manifested in today's world Our guest speakers will discuss how you can be involved in touching lives teaching individuals.

8:15 PM MISSION MOMENTS

September 27

7:00 AM Breakfast

9:00-10:00 AM Worship and Holy Communion

I am looking forward to meeting with each of you. I am particularly aware this year that we need to support this Consultation with prayer. We will be hearing from three individuals who each have been called to flesh out the Kingdom in their respective communities. The question is, where has God placed each of us and where would he have us to touch and teach those who need to know about this Jesus we serve.

Blessings on you as you join me in prayer.

Tim Kratzer, FMMF President