News and Notices

June 13, 2023
Cornerstone

Skyland Bible Conference 

July 1-7 • Eastern Mennonite University
1200 Park Rd Harrisonburg, VA 22802

The 67th annual Skyland Bible Conference will be held at Eastern Mennonite University (EMU) in Harrisonburg, VA. Continuing the tradition of excellent Bible teaching, the speakers for the 2023 conference will be Mike Attwood, Steve Price, and Nate Bramsen. If you are looking for a spiritually enriching vacation, this is your best choice. Skyland Bible Conference is one of the most unique family oriented Bible conferences you will ever experience. There are activities for all ages. From toddlers to teens to seniors, there is something for everyone. Participate in athletic activities, off-site adventures, or simply enjoy fellowship with other believers around the beautiful campus. For more details see http://www.skylandbible.org/ or contact Mark Petry at
[email protected] or 336-923-1030.

The Indian Brethren Fellowship (IBF) Family Conference

July 5-9 • Indiana Wesleyan University 

Marion, IN

The Indian Brethren Fellowship (IBF) Family Conference convenors prayerfully plan to hold the 44th IBF Family Conference at Indiana Wesleyan University, Marion, IN. The theme of the conference is “A Living Sacrifice” (Rom. 12:1). The speakers are Brs. Sam Oommen (Sudbury, Canada), Jose Mathews (Mangalore, India), and Simon George (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida). Kindly pray for this ministry that the Lord may bless His people and be glorified. Please visit http://www.ibfus.org for additional updates. For more information contact Regimon Kallinkal at [email protected].

70th Anniversary • Grace Bible Chapel

July 15-16, 2023 • 3335 Woodhaven Drive,  Springfield, IL 62712

Grace Bible Chapel will be celebrating their 70th Anniversary on July 15th and 16th. The meeting schedule:

Saturday • 2:00pm: Open House • 3:30pm: Ministry by Phil Guikema whose father Nick was instrumental at the beginning • 4:30pm: Mealtime 

Sunday • 9:30am: Breaking of Bread • 10:45am: Family Bible Hour with Phil Guikema.

For more information contact Floyd Pierce at 

[email protected].

West Virginia Bible Conference

July 23 – 28 • Bluestone Camp & Retreat

36 Middle Camp RD, Hinton, WV 25951

The West Virginia Bible Conference invites you to their annual family camp from July 23-28 with speakers Andy Hylton (OH) and Dan Gustafson (SC). There will also be meetings and activities for the children. The conference is held at Bluestone Camp & Retreat near Hinton, WV. For more information contact Brent Jones at 304-466-4738 or [email protected].

Greenwood Hills Bible Camp

7062 Lincoln Way E, Fayetteville, PA 17222

When will we see you at Greenwood Hills this summer? Two long weekend conferences are available (July Weekend Alive Teen Program with Richie Benitez and Dan Weaver, Labor Day with Brian Gunning) and one full week (August 5-12 with Larry Price and Tim Beer). These are great times of edification and fellowship for all ages. Looking for an intensive study? Consider Men’s Intensive Bible Study (August 27-30 with Mike Attwood). For young people consider girls or boys camps in July. Register at GreenwoodHills.net.

Guelph Bible Conference Centre

2023 Summer Camps

485 Waterloo Ave., Guelph, ON N1H 3K4

Family Camp A (Aug 6-12; George Ferrier, Mark Kolchin); Family Camp B (Aug 13-19; John Aldom, Dave Dunlap); Family Camp C (Aug 20-26; J.C. Schroeder, Warren Henderson). For more information on these as well children, youth, and day camps see www.guelphbiblecc.com/ 

or call 519-824-2571.

Jersey Shore Weekend in the Word

September 8-10, 2023 • Harvey Cedars Bible Conference • Ocean County, NJ

Speaker: Mark Swaim (Lancaster, PA) 

Finish the summer on a spiritual high note at this annual weekend event hosted by Know the Word Ministries. It is designed for all in mind—singles, couples, families, and seniors with various types of accommodations to fit any need or budget. (www.hcbible.org/accommodations). Ministry will be provided by Mark Swaim, missionary to Poland. Children’s meetings will also be available. For more details and rates, go to knowtheword.com/conferences or email [email protected]

Bible Conference on the Bay

September 10-14, 2023 • Harvey Cedars Bible Conference • Ocean County, NJ

Speaker: Brian Gunning (St. Catharines, Canada)

Enjoy five days at the scenic Jersey Shore at this deluxe conference center. Brother Brian Gunning will be sharing in the ministry of the Word. Conference cost is $450 pp. Special day trips are also scheduled for the week. To register, go to www.knowtheword.com/conferences or send the full amount to Know the Word c/o Mark Kolchin P. O. Box 305 Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734 by Aug. 25th. Discount applies to those who register for both September Know the Word conferences.

Workers & Elders Conference 

October 10-12, 2023 • Shannon Hills 

Bible Chapel • Greensboro, NC

The theme this year is: “Following the Savior Who is Building!” (studies from the Book of Joshua). Join with others from across North America in this annual conference sponsored by the Workers and Elders conference committee. These meetings are open to all. For more details go to workerselders.org

Ministry Opportunity

A small, conservative assembly in a rural town needs competent, godly, doctrinally sound men, who are self-supporting, for the ministries at Gospel Chapel in Avera, GA. Contact Gospel Chapel, 1074 Sunset Blvd., Avera, GA 30803 or [email protected], or 706-547-6276.

Director of Facility Services (Senior Living Community)

Pittsboro Christian Village (PCV) is seeking a Director of Facility Services to join our staff. PCV is a Senior Living Community in Pittsboro, NC. We have Independent Living

 Homes and Apartments, along with an Assisted Living Facility. 

The Director of Facility Services has overall responsibility for the upkeep and maintenance of our Senior Living Community. This person should have organizational and supervisory skills. For more information, contact Gerald Baker at ge[email protected] or 919-542-3151.

Information Help — Danforth Gospel Hall (Toronto, ON, Canada)

The assembly at Danforth Gospel Hall will be marking 125 years of testimony in the spring of 2024 (the second oldest assembly in Toronto). As part of this anniversary, their brother, Michael Thomas, is writing a book on the history of the work at Danforth and its former days as Swanwick Gospel Hall (Deut. 32:7). They are appealing for information, stories, memories, photographs, or documents to help in telling of the work. Any information is greatly appreciated. So if you, or anyone you know was either connected to or has any details of the assembly work at Danforth/Swanwick Gospel Hall please send it along to Michael Thomas at [email protected] or by mail: Michael Thomas c/o Danforth Gospel Hall, 2237 Danforth Ave., Toronto, ON M4C 1K4.