Reunion 2009

Again this year, the Brush Creek USA Mission Center will be hosting 2 reunion experiences for members, friends & families. 

Reunion Theme: 

    "Vulnerable to Grace"

• June Reunion  
• July Reunion  

Go to:  Invitation  June Reunion  July Reunion  
               Registration    Costs    Info    Questions

We offer an invitation...

You are invited to share in a week of fellowship, in the spirit of Jesus Christ, at reunion.  Come and worship with us, and allow this reunion week to bring into your life a greater and deeper understanding of how God's Spirit brings joy into your life.

We believe each of you have God-given gifts, and YOU are called to share them with others in the spirit of Jesus' life and ministry.  We invite you to join in the fellowship of one of our reunions.  Come and worship with us, learn with us, serve with us, have fun with us, and grow with us as we strive to follow the example of Jesus Christ.

Our relationship with Christ is enriched as we share in a reunion experience.  It is more than a mere gathering of people.  It is an opportunity to live together as a family for a week, bringing support and giving our love so everyone feels valued and appreciated.  We invite you to:

Come and See...

We invite you to attend either or both of the 2009 Brush Creek Reunions.  This will be an excellent opportunity for a time of renewal, celebration, worship, play, fun and learning. 

We plan the program and activities of the reunions with the family in mind.  We want the reunion week to bring into your life, a greater and deeper understanding of Jesus Christ, and how the Christ relates to you on a daily basis.

Plan your vacation schedule now to include one or both reunions.  Come and share in a marvelous week that will empower, sustain and give purpose to your life as God's Spirit touches you and makes you new.

• Reunion #1:            June 13-19, 2009
  Director:                    Richard Switzer
  Registrar:                  Donna Bryant 
  Camp Pastor:           Chris Ober 
  Staff Meeting:           Saturday, 4 pm
  Camp Closes:          Friday 3 pm

  Guest Ministry: 

  • Apostle Ron Harmon (Sunday only)
  • Seventy Larry McGuire, Missional Transformation Minister
  • Seventy Charlie Carter, BCMC Missionary Coordinator
  • High Priest Ken McLaughlin, Outreach International 

  Planned Youth Classes:

  Instructor	Ages/Grades	Time
  Angie Burkett	Ages 0-2	Morning
  Rachel Mason	Ages 3-4	Morning
  Marina Zaring	Ages 5 through entering grade 1	Morning
  Deby Klein & Betsy Collins	Entering grades 2-5	Morning
  Linda Jones	Junior High (grades 6-9)	Morning
  Andrea Collins	Senior High (grades 10-12)	Morning
  Larry McGuire	Adult Reunion Text: Vulnerable to Grace (2 hour), using the text written by Danny Belrose, who immerses us in Section 163 through poems, prose, probing questions, and worship elements.	Morning
  Fred Keenan	Adult: Financial Survival (1st hour), will be exploring how to use scriptural principles to get your finances under control and survive the current economic crisis	Morning
  Ivan Holler	Adult: Journeys through the Book of Mormon (1st hour), will follow the journey of the BOM peoples, as they responded to God’s leadings. Join us as we sort through time and location, and give historical context to the message!	Morning
  Ken McLaughlin , Karen Switzer & Joyce Keenan	Adult: Spiritual Smorgasbord: Getting in Touch With the Spirit in You (2nd hour), will help you:  become more aware of God’s presence in and around your life discover God in the ordinary explore different ways to pray experience God through journaling and nature	Morning
  Dr. Don Bunnell	Adult: Nutrition Update: Healthy Eating and Weight Control  (2nd hour), will be covering these topics: June 15: “Has Someone Discovered the ‘Fountain of Youth’”? Antioxidants and Your Health June 16: “Are They Truly ‘Word of Wisdom’ No-No’s”? Red Meat and Coffee June 17: “Can You Afford to Eat Right?” Lower Food Costs -- Higher Health Benefits June 18: “Want to Reduce Your Stroke Risk by 40 Percent?” Late Start on Exercise Still Pays Dividends June 19: “Popular Diets – Which Is The Best and Most Successful?” Adkins, DASH, Mediterranean, etc.	Morning
  Charlie Carter	Young Adults: Vulnerable to Grace (3-4:30 pm)	Afternoon
  Ken McLaughlin	Special Adult Sessions	Monday & Tuesday afternoon

  Preaching Schedule Overview, and tentative schedule:    

  	Speaking	Theme
  Saturday Evening Jun 13	Gathering, 2008 Reunion pictures, Ice Breakers, Welcome, Camp Info, Classes, Teachers
  Sunday Morning Jun 14	Ron Harmon	Identity & Calling
  Sunday Evening Jun 14	Ken McLaughlin	Open Your Hand to the Poor
  Monday Evening Jun 15	Larry McGuire	In Their Welfare
  Tuesday Evening Jun 16	Charlie Carter	Pathways for Peace
  Wednesday Evening Jun 17	Young Adults & Senior High	A Sanctuary of Christ's Peace
  Thursday Evening Jun 18	Larry McGuire	Generosity Flows
  Friday Closing Jun 19	Richard Switzer	An Indispensable Witness & Sending Forth

• Reunion #2:           July 18-24, 2009
  Director:                   David Savage  
  Registrar:                 John & Marsha Kuppart
  Registration:             TBA
  Evening Meal:           TBA

  Guest Ministry:  

  • Bishop Steve Jones  
  • Evangelist Terry Smith
  • High Priest Barbara Carter

  Planned Youth Classes: 

  Instructor	Ages/Grades	Time

   

• Planned Adult Classes:

Instructor	Class Topic
	Adult Reunion Theme

• Preaching Schedule Overview: 

	Speaking	Theme
Saturday, July 18 7 pm	Gathering, Reception Following
Sunday, July 19 10:15 am	Steve Jones, Bishop	Identity & Calling
Sunday, July 19 7 pm	Barbara Carter, High Priest	Pathways for Peace
Monday, July 20 7 pm	Terry Smith, Evangelist	In Their Welfare
Tuesday, July 21 7 pm	Charlie Carter, Seventy	A Sanctuary of Christ's Peace
Wednesday, July 22 7 pm	Youth Night	Forerunners
Thursday, July 23 7 pm	Steve Jones, Bishop	Generosity Flows
Friday, July 24 11 am		An Indispensible Witness: Sending Forth

Plan to reserve a week this summer to gather with the Saints for a week of Zionic living -- a community of Joy, Hope, Love and Peace, as we learn, worship, fellowship, fish, play games and serve each other in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ!

Registration:

Every person and family is required to register

Registration takes place by using the registration form, distributed with the January 2009 e-Bridges Newsletter.  If you missed a paper copy, then you will be able to download & print a copy by clicking the link above. 

No phone registrations will be accepted.  Please complete all information requested on the form.  If you have a question, write it in the Comments section and the Registrar will contact you by phone or email to answer you.

Knowing the number of attendees and ages will help Reunion staff when preparing food and purchasing materials for classes.

Once the form is printed and completed, mail it along with your registration fees (see below!).  Please make your registration check payable to Community of Christ. 

If you plan to attend both reunions, please complete and submit two registration forms.

Reunion Costs:

Both reunions for 2009 will be supported through generous giving. 

• Attendees will pay a registration fee of $10 per person, mailed in with the registration form. 
• Persons staying in air conditioned units or in personal trailers/RVs will pay a utility surcharge of $25 per unit (cabin, motel, RV, trailer) or $45 per unit for the lodge rooms, mailed in with the registration form.  (Note: this is a change from prior years!)

Our Reunions are supported through “generous giving”. We anticipate funds will come from the generosity of the people as they respond to the leading of the Holy Spirit. Through the week everyone will have the opportunity to contribute as generous disciples out of the bounty the Lord has provided. In this way, some families and individuals will be able to come and enjoy the rich fellowship experiences because of the generosity of others who can afford and are willing to give more than their share.

We hope to begin the week with a “first fruits offering” that will cover reunion expenses and then through the offerings at each of the evening services, receive additional funds for the needs of maintaining the campgrounds. Pledge cards will be available.

Several have inquired as to what is the cost per person attending a reunion. Meals, lodging, and other expenses would bring the cost to $225/per person.

Brush Creek Campground has plenty of space for everyone!  The new lodge building is completed.  We look forward to coming together in Zionic community with you this summer.  We anticipate a wonderful outpouring of God's Spirit.

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Brush Creek Campground Information

Directions to Brush Creek:

• From US Highway 50 to Xenia: Go South through Xenia. Follow the main road South for 6 miles to crossroads. There is a sign for Brush Creek Campground on the left. Turn left (East) and go 2 miles to the campground.
• From I-57 and Highway 161: Go East 18 miles to the Orchardville road. Turn North. Go 2 miles to Brush Creek Campground sign. Turn East and go 2 miles to the campground.