NEWS
In December of 2007 each ECA member-in-good-standing was mailed their Ministerial Credential packet. This envelope contained the following documents:
2008 Ministerial Credentials
$125.00 Invoice for your 2008 Annual Membership Dues. This amount was due on January 1. On July 1 a $35.00 late fee will be applied to all member’s accounts who have not made payment or arranged for partial payment by June 30. Those who fell into this category were mailed a final notice at that time.
We regret having to assign this added amount. Payments may be sent by mail or they may be paid online using a U.S. Bank Routing Number and Checking/Savings Account number.
2007 Annual Ministerial Report This form was to have been completed in full and submitted to the ECA by April 1. Those who have not submitted this report at this time are not in good standing with the ECA. Instructions for completing the form include a description of how the form may be completed online. Click Here for 2007 Ministerial Report.
Military Chaplains who are Active Duty were sent an invoice for their $125.00 Active Duty Chaplain Fee. All of ECA’s members are encouraged to submit their payments and reports within the time frame indicated in order to prevent additional notifications and costly follow up.
The Alliance Defense Fund Announces Program of Free Legal Advice and Guidlines to Churches and Pastors Regarding Political CampaigningThe program is intended to counter ACLU’s efforts to censor churches
To this end, they have prepared a free guide summarizing the various activities that are allowed under the Internal Revenue Code and the Federal Election Campaign Act.
You may view these guidlines and other information at The Alliance Defense fund website at www.alliancedefensefund.org.
EVENTS
iT'S HAPPENING RIGHT NOW! Many are experiencing a great family vacation and and our 2008 Annual Conference in Branson, Missouri THE WEATHER IS BEAUTIFUL AND WE WISH YOU WERE HERE!
October 11, 2008, Ohio Regional Conference, Akron/Canton, OH
October 14, 2008, Georgia Regional Meeting, Atlanta, GA
October 18, 2008, Virginia/North Carolina Regional Conference, Virginia Beach, VA
MEMBER NEWS
11 Men Baptized in Federal Prison
ECA Federal
Prison Chaplain, Rev. Phil Harden of
Retrospectively, I am not ready to advocate that we use guns as a means of evangelism, but I do affirm that God can work even in the worst of situations to bring people to himself. Also, the testimonies tell us that there are many strong, Christian men living inside our prisons. It also challenges us all to live in such a manner that our lives would attract others to Jesus--even those who may seem to be the most unlikely candidates for the Gospel. Please keep praying for the brothers who are 'living really free' on the inside.
Rev., Dr. Charles Eisenberg's The Book of Daniel, A Well Kept Secret Republished
Xulon Press in Longwood Florida has just released a long-time favorite, The Book of Daniel, A Well Kept Secret. Josh McDowell endorsed the book with these comments, "There are few men that I know that have a greater grasp of the Scriptures than Dr. Charles Eisenberg. In this unusual and innovative study of the Book of Daniel, he gets to the heart of Messianic prophecy found in Daniel 9:25-26. If you are sincerely seeking the truth concerning the Messiah, you can find Him within the covers of this book. I highly recommend. it."
Please pray for the distribution of this work and also pray for the annual God, The Jew and You Conference which wil be held July 13-20, 2008, at the Bay Ridge Christian Center and Park Slope Church, both in Brooklyn, NY.
