Serving the C&MA Churches and Workers of Florida and the Bahamas
April 25, 2012 Leadership Retreat Begins Monday at 7 p.m. We are looking forward to a time of great refreshing at the Leadership Retreat at Daytona Beach this next week. You can join us at the hotel for the morning and evening sessions with Dr. Tim Laniak. Rooms are still available, but no longer at a discounted rate. Also, family games are planned for Tuesday afternoon from 3 - 5 p.m. There are rumors of surfing lessons again. Some take early morning walks on the beach. And Monday evening will include an Ice Cream Fellowship. Thursday, May 3, Is the National Day of Prayer Our final meeting at Leadership Retreat, on Thursday morning, will dedicated to prayer, specifically for God's shepherds. For more information, go to http://nationaldayofprayer.org/. The District Office Is Closed Next Week All the office staff will be at the Leadership Retreat, and the office will be closed April 30 - May 4. Also, our email service might experience interruptions as it is being upgraded. In case of emergency next week, contact a district team member by cell phone, or join us in Daytona Beach. Change of District Email Address From now on, all emails to the District Office should be to _____@sedcma.org. The extension, _____@sedist.cmalliance.org is being phased out. Healthcare Tax Credit In December 2010, the Internal Revenue Service issued regulations concerning the Small Business Healthcare Tax Credit, which was part of the healthcare reform law, and to the surprise of many denominations, churches were included in the credit with some specific instructions. An explanation as to how to calculate the credit with samples is posted on the download pages of sedcma.org or click here. Here's a summary:
Larry L Keeports. Director for Alliance Benefits Every Incorporated Church Must File The State of Florida, Division of Corporations annual report deadline is May 1st. Go to www.sunbiz.org to file your report today. A $400 late filing penalty will be assessed for reports filed after this date. Contact us if you need help at office@sedcma.org.
April 18, 2012
Kids Kamp 2012 Early Registration Deadline Is
May 1 Two More Regional Rallies for Alliance Men Southwest Florida, this Saturday, April 21st from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at New Hope COmmunity Church, 5600 S. Biscayne Drive, North Port. Central and North Florida, April 28th from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at Friendship Bible Church, 1155 Orchid Avenue, Keytone Heights, with some of the best ribs you will ever eat! Come and experience the excitement as our Alliance Men's Ministry is revitalizing and working to accomplish some new things. Come and eat together, pray together, worship together, hear our challenge, and hear the announcement of Mission 2013. Don't miss this incredible experience! Please RSVP to Timhugg1@comcast.net or (352) 235-4510 so we can have the correct amount of food. We hope to see you there! - Tim Huggins, District Alliance Men's President About Open Doors of Opportunity! Posted on the C&MA’s website at this address http://www.cmalliance.org/jobs/international/ are multiple ministry opportunity descriptions for which International Ministries is looking for qualified candidates. All of these opportunities are strategic for the furtherance of God’s work around the world through the Alliance. A careful process of prayer, interaction, and discernment is used to identify the best candidates for each of these roles. If you know of people with a strong sense of calling from God who might fit any of these positions, your help in connecting them with these open doors of opportunity, and encouraging them to apply, would be much appreciated! Thank you. - Bob Fetherlin, Vice President for International Ministries, C&MA 80/20 Challenge The 80/20 Challenge is a
strategic online tool that helps church members gain clarity on a church's vision and engage with its day-to-day
mission. In many churches, 20 percent of the people tend to own 80 percent of the vision, volunteer efforts, and
financial commitment. The challenge is to reverse the typical 80/20 trend, resulting in an increased number of
people actively participating in ministry. This online, easy to use software employs a simple strategic plan
that helps each person in a congregation discover his/her commitment to the vision, grow in specific areas of
service, and exercise his/her God-given spiritual gifts. To visit the 80/20 Challenge Web site, go to
http://the8020challenge.com/.
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