Morris Ministerial Association

Joining the Christian Faith Community in the Grundy Area

MMA Purpose Statement

The MMA (Morris Ministerial Association) exists to; provide a means of fellowship and prayer for pastors and ministry professionals; unite Christians through worship, events and service to others; share the truths of the Bible and the good news of Jesus Christ.

Romans 15:5-6

5May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, 6so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

MMA Values

To help maintain good communication between local churches.
To encourage one another in the ministry with prayer and support.
To coordinate joint religious community events.
To provide local residential care facilities with regular spiritual guidance.
To help local institutions in times of emergency or crisis.
To offer a network of resources between Christian ministries and churches which would enhance the coorporate witness of all Christians and churches in the Grundy area.

The 5 Points of Christian Doctrine

1. The Inspiration of the Word of God [Scriptures]
2. The Deity of Jesus Christ
3. His Substitutionary Atonement
4. His Bodily Resurrection
5. His Second Coming

MMA Community Cross Walk
Good Friday - April 6th
12:00 PM
Everyone Invited
Begin at United Medodist Church
End at First Presbyterian Church
Refreshments Served

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Saturday to Remember Marriage Getaway
Saturday, April 21 2012
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Quality Inn Banquet Room

The Morris Ministerial Association and Grundy Area Marriage Initiative presents a
“Saturday To Remember”.

The audience will include seasoned marriages, recent marriages, and soon-to-be-married couples. This will be a timely opportunity to move your marriage from “Good to Great”.

Email Pastor Steve Cook for information
cooksd7@aol.com

Registration is $49 per Couple - Includes Meal and Conference Materials
($39 per couple before April 11th)

Check or Money Order payable to "MMA Saturday To Remember"and can be mailed to: Rev. Steven Cook, 22959 S. Frances Way, Channahon, IL. 60410

Debit/Credit Card payments may be completed through Alliance Counseling & Coaching, LLC (This is secure and privately owned site)

Go to:

http://www.alliancepotential.com/MakeaPayment.en.html

Enter the dollar amount $39.00 before April 11th, or $49.00 April 12th thru April 21st.

Select: "Don't have a Paypal Account"

Complete form with all information

Select Review and Continue

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Upon payment, you will receive an email with a ticket and paid receipt for the Conference within 24 hours.

Once again, thank you for attending and look forward to meeting you and your Spouse. Feel free to forward this information to friends and family.

Morris Ministerial Association Meeting

All Ministers and Associate Ministers are invited to participate in the Morris Ministerial Association. Churches from the Grundy County area are represented in the MMA. Meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of each month. During the luncheon served by the host Church, a guest speaker introduces a topic relevant to the Grundy County area and opportunities for participation by the Faith Community. MMA business follows the luncheon including a devotional, planning, and prayer for our Community.

The MMA hosts several community events each year including a Community Wide Thanksgiving Worship Service, Christmas Worship Service, Holy Week events, Annual Marriage Seminar, National Day of Prayer, and a Baccalaureate Service for High School graduates.

Please call Rev. Steven Cook at (815)252-4744 for information or email at cooksd7@aol.com.

Officers for 2011-2012

Pastor Steve Heilmann - President

Father Ed Howe - Vice President

Rev. Scott McClellan - Treasurer

Karen Fabian - Secretary

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