“Summer 2008”

On June 19, 2008 we had a great District Assembly in Mitchell, SD celebrating our 40^th year as the “Dakota District”. Dr. Warrick preached great messages. His personal time with the pastors was outstanding. And Dr. Warrick continues to provide solid, missional, leadership to me and our District. I appreciate his missional heart. We were blessed to have Dr. Phil and Shirley Riley, former District Superintendent and wife with us. It was fun reflecting on some of the old stories of the district.  Thanks again to Pastor Sean and the Mitchell church for hosting this exciting event.

Our teen camp was also outstanding. As we met in the beautiful Black Hills July 14 - 18, Pastor Kelley Lovelace challenged our Dakota teens with powerful, biblical messages. Pastor Jeff O'Rourke and Pastor Eric Bonness and their staff provided awesome leadership, helping our teens deepen their relationship with God. I got to be there the whole week. We have some very wonderful Dakota teens. At this writing our Children’s camp has not yet taken place. I know God is going to powerfully move in that camp too.

I am also receiving reports from Pastors telling of new people coming to Jesus Christ, effective Revival services, financial miracles, and unusual outpourings of God’s Spirit on some of our churches. As you can see, God has been alive and well, unleashing HIS power on the Dakota District through the summer. My prayer is that HE continue to bless each of you too, as we work together to reach into the lives of many new people across our great District. Let’s go make Disciples!!!

                                                                                                                Jim

District Assembly Elections

At the District Assembly, June 19, 2008 Pastor Fred Morrison from Valley City and Layman, Don Zubke, from Dickinson were elected to the District Advisory Board for a three year term. Our delegates elected to the General Assembly in 2009 were Rev. Mike Kraemer, Oakes, Steve Jandl , Minot 1^st, and Greta Johnson, Mandan 1st. Congratulations to these leaders for their election to these important roles.

Dakota Laymen's Retreat

September 19-21, 2008

Crystal Springs Campground

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