| February 14, 2019 ◊ Issue 4 |
| | | Don't miss Columbia Union ASI's 2019 convention, April 4 to 6, at the North American Division headquarters in Columbia, MD. Registration begins Feb. 19. For more details, please attend the Winter Social & Networking event on Feb. 19 (details in the calendar section, below) or visit the CUASI website. |
| | A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Hello CUASI family,
As the newness of the year transitions into the day-by-day excitement of making it all happen, I can assure you that great things are on the horizon!
We are living in an exciting time, and I pray that you are fully engaged each day in what God is doing. It is this sentiment that has us so looking forward to our spring convention. As we mentioned in our last issue, the theme is “Occupy ‘til I Come: With Christ We Will Do It.” We have a marquee slated with dynamic speakers — Pastor Dwain Esmond from the E. G. White Estates; Dr. Gaspar Colon, a former professor at Washington Adventist University and currently on the pastoral staff at Spencerville Church; Dr. Paul Anderson, director of NAD Adventist Chaplaincy Ministries; and Pastor Vincent Dehm of the Recreation Church in Baltimore, to name a few.
But the main event of the entire convention features the most important voice we could muster in the Columbia Union – you! The entire convention is being structured to hear the voices of the attendees and for you to participate in defining what ‘occupying’ looks like for us all.
So what part can you play? To be there, praying with us, hearing from the Lord, sharing our collective inspirations and developing a plan that will take us all forward with a present-day relevance in our day-to-day lives from that day forward.
So, let’s come together and make it happen. Preparations begin at our networking event Feb. 19 at the Silver Spring Civic Center (see details in the calendar section below), and we will continue the buildup to the convention. Registration will begin next week, so please go to the CUASI website and secure your space.
Blessings on you all and let’s stay excited and engaged, for we are living in exciting times!! Your fellow servant, |
| | Mark A. Brown, CUASI president |
| ASI ELECTIONS COMING SOON Attention Columbia Union ASI members, biennial elections for Columbia Union chapter officers will be held on Thursday, April 4, at 7 p.m. at NAD headquarters. All ASI members are encouraged to participate. |
| | | GOD'S PROMISE
"Look, I will come as unexpectedly as a thief! Blessed are all who are watching for me, who keep their clothing ready so they will not have to walk around naked and ashamed."
— Rev. 16:15, NLT |
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| | CUASI PRAYER REQUESTS This month we are praying for: |
| Reginald Alexanderreceived a heart transplant at Johns Hopkins Hospital and is now undergoing rehab. He is walking, talking and building up his strength. Please keep Reggie, his wife and their three children in prayer.
Farm StewFounder/President Joy Kauffman finds her ministry growing and is asking for wisdom and discernment in how to best go forward.
The CUASI Communityas we grow in Christ and share His love in 2019.
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| JOIN THE PRAYER LINE
Call 570-354-0272 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. to pray with Sharon Pruitt, CUASI vice president for spiritual development and other CUASI members. |
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| | February 19 — Winter Social & Networking Event, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Silver Spring Civic Building at Veteran's Plaza, 8525 Fenton St., Silver Spring, MD, 20910. Enjoy light fare and networking with your fellow ASI peers.
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| April 4–6 — “Occupy ‘til I Come" spring convention, North American Division headquarters. For details, visit www.cuasi.org.
April 7 — Youth Prayer Summit in Pine Forge, PA. More details to come.
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| Our mission is to obey the Holy Spirit’s call to encourage, empower and equip Adventist members of Columbia Union to work together to finish God’s work in these times in harmony with the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
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| CUASI Board: Mark A. Brown, president; Andrew Baker, vice president for membership; Ruthven Phillip, vice president for finance; Eddie Gonzalez and Margaret Anderson, co-vice presidents for communication; Sharon Pruitt, vice president for spiritual development; and Subodh Pandit, vice president for evangelism CUASI Staff: Nicole Labiche, administrative assistant Sponsor: Celeste Ryan Blyden, vice president, Columbia Union Conference Newsletter Managing Editor: Michele Joseph |
| | DID YOU MISS IT? Now you can read earlier editions of our newsletter by visiting the archive. Catch up on our news and learn about the variety of ministries, businesses and jobs held by our members. |
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