2006 Regional Assembly -
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Published on: 1/1/2006
Last Visited: 10/5/2009
Brad Miller, Regional Moderator reported in his "State of the Region" message that there were over 150 at this years Assembly.
Brad pointed out that we should be thankful for our regional staff.
He said that the region is making progress but with frustrating slowness.
Financially the region is getting its house in order, but Disciple Mission Fund Giving is down so "things are tight.
This reduction in DMF giving has forced the regional board to realize that they can't rely on DMF to run the region and must develop other sources of revenue.
However, Brad reported that the Region has received and is accepting an offer on the Woodland property in Macon and expects to close on that transaction in mid December.
This will provide both an infusion of cash and a reduction in expenses.
Brad summarized that our Camping Program is strong, our Women lead the way in teaching us how to do ministry and the Men grow stronger with each event.
The main challenge we have, according to Brad, as Disciples of Christ in Georgia, is to connect with each other.
We have learned too well how to do things alone, we must work together and build tighter connections.
The region needs to hear what our congregations need and it needs to respond.
One thing, Brad concluded, will always hold us together - Jesus Christ, "All we do must celebrate God's presence among us.
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Following Breakfast Dr. James Crockett led a bible study on Romans 12:2 and then the Business Meeting of the Assembly was convened by Moderator Brad Miller.