Good Evening Friends,
  Does this picture look strange to you.  It is a rather shocking photo.  The bridge is in the wrong place.  To better understand the photo, I would encourage you to read this month's issue of Notes and News.  Our Executive Minister, Rev. Frank Frischkorn uses this visual illustration to make a powerful point about ministry in this decade.  Hope you will check it out.

Also, we are still looking for 3 or 4 people to join the Galveston Mission Team.  There is a wonderful construction crew from FBC Greenville planning to attend but no one has signed up yet with gifts in hospitality.  We really could use the help of a few people to assist with grocery shopping and food preparation.  Please be in prayer asking God to move a few people to who will answer his call to minister to those in Galveston, Texas.   Use the link below to get more information.

There are a growing number of pastors who have signed up for Fanning the Flame.  You can check out who has registered on the Fanning The Flame web page.  Remember, the registration deadline to take advantage of the Regional transportation offer is Friday, March 19th.  That is when we have to release any unclaimed airplane tickets. (Link below)

There are many events listed on our new Web Calendar. Hope you will check them out.   
Upcoming Events Calendar

Latest Regional News
	March 2010 Notes & News:  News from across the Region and March Growth Points.  Great opening article by our Executive Minister, Rev. Frank Frischkorn.
	Fanning The Flame 2010 Registration Information and Brochure:  Check out those that have already signed up as well as register for transportation on-line.  All the information you need to sign up for this event, May 24 - 27.  Registration Deadline this month.
	Galveston Mission Trip II: April 18 - 24:  Forms, Information, YouTube clips and much more.  Why not join the team and experience what it means to be a disciple of Jesus in a whole new way.
	Global Day of Prayer for Burma: Sunday, March 14th is the Global Day of Prayer for Burma and we wanted to invite you all to participate and remember Burma and its people in a special way.  This day of prayer is initiated by a group called Christians Concerned for Burma and we want to support their effort.  May our united prayers bring positive change.  For more information and to download their booklet for the occasion.
	Men With a Mission On Saturday, March 20, 2010 men from Pittsburgh and the Southwest will gathering for a day filled with mission opportunities, exciting speakers, excellent music provided by Bond Servant, and the opportunity to tour the AB Disaster Relief Trailer. – All for the low price of $10 (lunch included).
	Information Meetings planned on the impact of Marcellus Shale drilling:  Marcellus Shale drilling has been a topic that is having significant impact in the lives of a number of our congregations around the region.  To that end, we wanted to make you aware of two free educational events are being held to address concerns over the impact of Marcellus Shale drilling to drinking water.
	Student Ministries Interviews:  Many more Podcasts with Pastor Eric interviewing with ABCOPAD Student Ministers.  These are great snapshots of Student ministries happening all around us.
	Irish Blessing:  Northeast Area Minister, Rev. Richard McIntyre has a couple of traditional Irish blessings in honor of St. Patrick's Day:
	ABCOPAD 2010 Biennial: Preliminary Information: Date and Location.  Be sure to mark your calendar.  More information coming soon.
	World Mission Reports February 2010 Reports: Check out how your church is doing in its mission giving as we start a new year.
Upcoming Events Added To The Calendar Please Remember, there are many events on our calendar.  Events occurring this month and additional events can be found on our home page,  www.abcopad.org in the News and Upcoming Events Section
	Bridging the Gap Workshop At Hepburn Baptist Church: “This month, throughout the world 3000 new churches will open, while in the Euro-America 400 churches will close.” This statistic, provided by the U.S. Center for World Missions, displays the challenge we face in being a witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ in our own culture and beyond.  Hepburn Baptist invites you to take part with them as they look for ways to address the challenges facing Christianity at the beginning of the 21st century.
	3R's Adult and Student Leaders Youth Ministry Training:  Rev. Eric Kraihanzel has scheduled Student Ministry Training Events throughout the Region.  Learn more about the event including finding a training opportunity near you.
	Spring Break North at Camp Judson:  Camp Secretary Jeri Herington sent this information for a student ministries event..  "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation." 2 Corinthians 5:17 Downloadable Registration Form and Brochure. Spring Break North is for youth in grades 7- 12.  April 16 - 18.
	Reunion 2010 West & Reunion 2010 East:  Rev. Eric Kraihanzel, ABCOPAD Student Minister has the preliminary information up regarding Reunion 2010 to take place  in November.  Check out who we have booked for music.  Very Cool.

God Bless.  Mark