I know I already updated many of you at the camp program on Friday evening, but for those of you who weren't there I wanted to pass along some fantastic news. Dale Harris coached our senior quizzers this summer and they are now national champions!!!

Tri-State won in the semifinals over Northeast Ohio 180-140. Then they proceeded into the finals and won the championship 210-100 over North Atlantic. Ben Michael quizzed out in the final round, but everyone did very well. Charlie, Ronica and Britney also answered jump questions in the final two rounds!

Congratulations to the whole team!
- Vanessa Tabor
- Ben Michael
- Britney Young
- Ronica Neace
- Charlie Janowiecki
- Isaiah Johnson
- Ronnie Creech

And thank you, Dale for your volunteering your time to this program and these students!

Katie Denlinger

Basore Road GBC is hosting a Men's Retreat on May 21-22 at the Golden Eagle Christian Center in Palestine, Ohio. It is open for everyone in our district and their friends. Kary Oberbrunner from the Powell GBC will be our guest speaker. If you have any questions, call Pastor Andy Gannon at 937-837-3747.

Click below for brochure and registration:
brochure

Centerville Grace is hosting our first annual Tri-State Golf Outing on May 1, 2010 at 1:30pm. We will play in a scramble, or best-ball format. The driving range is free to those playing for the entire day. And then we will have dinner at Centerville Grace at 6:30pm.

More details will be coming soon. In the meantime, please reserve the date on your calendar!

Our Tri-State Women of Grace will be sponsoring a one-day retreat at Basore Rd. GBC from 9am to 4pm. This retreat is for all teens and ladies in the district.

The day will include Beth Moore's "Measureless Love" DVD study based on Ephesians 3:18-19 and Psalm 103:11-12. We will also enjoy a wonderful catered luncheon.

The registration fee is $25,and your registration form must be postmarked by March 20th. You can call Joy Shearer at Basore Road GBC with any questions: (937) 837-3747.


Babysitting and child-care will be provided.



Click below for brochure and registration:
brochure

Steve Short, pastor of Beamsville Christian Church, is offering his first semester of NANC training starting in mid-January.

There are two different ways to take the class:

CLASS OPTION A*
Every other Thursday night, 6:00-9:00pm
(1/21, 2/4, 2/25, 3/11, 3/25, 4/15, 4/29)
Beamsville Christian Church
6102 Beamsville-Union City Road
Greenville, OH 45331
937.547.0009

CLASS OPTION B
Four Saturdays, 8am-Noon
(1/23, 2/20, 3/20, 4/10)
Greenville Grace
4805 St Rt 49S
Greenville, OH 45331
937.547.0065

Steve's classes are approved by NANC toward becoming a certified counselor. Steve has rearranged the first semester to fit under "Informal Counseling." This means the class is beneficial to anyone who is considering a formal role as a counselor (since the first semester is required before the second), but also to anyone who simply wants to encourage and admonish other disciples.

All three of our "staff-elders" found the classes highly beneficial. Currently, the rest of our elders are looking to pursue the training as well.

Deadline for registration is January 11. Contact either church for more information.

*Steve is also offering his second semester class on the opposite Thursdays at his church in Beamsville.

Jason Bradshaw from Greenville Grace is looking to connect all the worship leaders in our district. He was thinking of a time to get together in order to compare notes on what our different churches are doing in areas of worship. This would also be a time for encouragement and sharing of ideas.

If you are interested in being a part of this, email Jason:

Jason Bradshaw

Soma Community Church in Springfield is holding its official launch service on Wednesday Sept. 30th. at 7pm. Come and support this new church with your attendance, or in helping out with children during the service.



The location is 135 E. Main St., Springfield, OH.

Click here for a map

To check out Soma's Website, DiscoverSoma.org

The FGBC Focus Retreat for the Central Region is being held at Mohican State Park again this year. This is a great retreat for pastors, church leaders, or men in general. The dates are October 12-14. Probably a half-dozen of us are already planning on attending, and would love to be joined by a host of men from the TriState Fellowship.

You can check out the link here, with all the info, and online registration:

Central Focus Retreat site


Click on the above link for general information, then click on "Central"

The District Bible Quizzing calendar has been set, as well as the material. The dates are to the left in the district calendar, and all this info is on the District Quiz Page.

Cornerstone Grace which was meeting in Miamisburg for the last 3-4 years, and Centerville Grace, have merged effective July 1st to become one combined church. Cornerstone Grace was hit especially hard with the economy and about 70% of their families were transferred out of the area. Through this rather rapid decline, they sensed God’s leading to look for other ministry opportunities, rather than trying to rebuild on their own with the small group of families that remained.

Through the months of April, May and June, the leadership of Cornerstone Grace and Centerville Grace were meeting, and praying that God might use them together as a new church, to be stronger and more vibrant than the original two churches were individually. Effective July 1, both churches approved merging together at the Centerville Grace facility, and approved a budget for four pastoral staff:

Dave Homes as lead pastor
Ned Denlinger and Tim Nixon as Associates
Matt Trego as Associate of Worship Arts

The two churches are now one, and are enjoying getting to know each other better, and discovering how each member’s gifts might be used to begin ministering to the Centerville community. Five to ten years from now, we want the Centerville/Miamisburg community to be transformed through the grace of the Lord Jesus as we are obedient in loving our neighbors.

The TriState Fellowship Camp now has their own new and improved website! Check it out by clicking on Youth (above), and then District Camp.

...or go directly to: www.tristatecamp.com

Camper Registration forms and Staff Applications can be downloaded there. Find all your TriState Camp questions answered on the new site!