Highlights from the 2005 Convention

Hershey, Pennsylvania, November 11-13, 2005
"For The Sake of His Name"

The 2005 Eastern Christian Convention focused on The Names of God. We know from reading God’s Word that there is great power in His name.  We discovered that, when talking about and celebrating the Names of God, we actually talk about and celebrate all that He is.

 Psalm 106:8 says of Israel “Nevertheless He saved them for the sake of His name, That He might make His power known.” 

The 2005 ECC challenged all to consider the goodness of God in saving them for the sake of His name through Jesus Christ and to live their lives for the sake of His name.  Our lives are walking billboards for Christ. 

Live well!
At home or work – remember the Name;
If you move to a new area – remember the Name;
When you reach points of frustration – remember the Name;
When you grow discouraged and lonely – remember the Name;
When you celebrate – remember the Name;
For the sake of His Name (for the sake of Christ’s Name), go!
Be willing to spend and be spent for the glory of that Name. 

Chris DeWelt (above, left) was the keynote speaker at the 2005 convention preaching on Friday evening and Sunday morning. Chris is the Missions Director at Ozark Christian College in Joplin, Missouri and the Publisher of College Press Publishing Company. Harry "Bud" Yoder (above, center), ministers at the Christian Church at Cogan Station in Cogan Station, PA., and spoke on Saturday evening. Joe Wilson (above, right)  minister at Fork Christian Church, in Kingsville, Maryland, delivered our Saturday morning message.

The President of the 2005 convention was Phil Strunk who did a terrific job presenting the theme, "For The Sake Of His Name"

The blueprint seminar was well attended this year.

Breakfast Saturday morning had a great turnout and the food was wonderful as always.

The exhibit area was, as always, a favorite gathering place with lots of fellowship and information. 
And as always the hallways were filled with friends talking and visiting with one another.

The younger kids had lots of fun with the "Veggie Tales" Theme of the Children's Convention!
The Teen Convention had a great turnout this year, and the 2006 Bible Bowl was a another success.