July 7, 2025 Team Update

Mark and Sherry are away for the next few weeks for a well-earned time of rest and renewal. We’re grateful for the ways they pour into leaders and churches across our district all year long, and we invite you to join us in praying for a refreshing break for them both. During their time away, the district office remains available to serve you. In Mark’s absence, Dr. Chris Williams, Assistant DS, will chair the District Board of Administration and is authorized to convene the board should any urgent matters arise.
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Pastor Michael Hewitt passed along an exciting report from Muncie Rising Hope this week. The church had prepared for one baptism yesterday, but during a spontaneous time of praise and testimony, hearts were stirred and people responded. Before the service ended, five individuals had stepped forward to be baptized. Praise God for lives #MadeNew!

Rev. Noah Farmer and the Eastview Wesleyan team in Gas City shared an update from Sunday, as three individuals publicly declared their faith through baptism. Praise the Lord!
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Earlier last week, Pastor David Leitzel and the team at Hamilton Wesleyan Church celebrated two baptisms, including a deeply meaningful moment for Tahina (pictured below). She is the widow of Joe, who passed away earlier this year while incarcerated. One of Joe’s greatest hopes was that she would experience the life-changing grace of Jesus Christ. Her baptism was a profound moment of healing and answered prayer.
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​Each year, our district conference receives reports from our various ministry champions. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing several of these reports with you. This week we’re highlighting the District Superintendent’s Report from Dr. Mark Gorveatte and the Church Multiplication Report from Rev. Michael Hewitt.
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We also want to express our appreciation once again to Marv Miller and Lightwell for serving as our platinum sponsor at district conference this year. Their generosity made possible the iPad giveaway. Congratulations to Mrs. Paige Ringo on winning!
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Fairmount Camp is hosting Kids Camp this week, and we’re praying for a special move of God in the lives of every child and leader present. There’s something sacred about this time each year, when campers encounter Jesus in fresh and life-defining ways.

​And coming up later this month, Fairmount Camp’s annual Family Camp is scheduled for July 20–27. This year’s evangelists are Rev. Nicholas Hect and Rev. Amber Cook. For the full schedule and more details, visit: https://www.fairmountcamp.org/family-camp.html

On Tuesday, September 23, Indiana Wesleyan University is hosting a special Pastors & Church Leaders Day in partnership with the Wesleyan Holiness Connection. We’re encouraging pastors and ministry teams to take advantage of this opportunity for encouragement and equipping. You can find more information and register here:
​https://www.indwes.edu/about/church-relations/events/pastors-and-church-leaders-day
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This fall, the Empowered Youth Tour is making a stop in Grand Rapids on October 24–25. These regional events are being hosted by The Wesleyan Church, and we’re thrilled that our own Andy Riemersma is among the featured artists. More information is available at:
https://wesleyan.org/empoweredtour2025
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Keep on making a difference in the cause that counts for eternity!