Empowering the Nations
Event Details
- Date: Apr 17, 2008
- Location: Peninsula Bible Fellowship, Bremerton, WA
Peninsula Bible Fellowship
9590 Radcliff Ave NE
Bremerton, WA 98311
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For more information, contact:
info@cotni.org
360-698-7227
International Guest Speakers
Conference Schedule
Overnight Accomodations
Children of the Nations is pleased to present “Empowering the Nations,” an international multicultural conference, April 17–19, 2008 at Peninsula Bible Fellowship in Bremerton, Washington. Join us (FREE of charge) for a mutual time of empowerment, education and cultural exploration including stimulating discussion with an international panel. Together we will learn, grow and help to bring about generational transformation in the developing world.
Registration is NOT required—seating is on a first-come basis at Peninsula Bible Fellowship in the main sanctuary. Conference begins promptly at 9:00 a.m. each day. Guests are welcome to attend select sessions/days or the entire conference. We look forward to seeing you there!
Guest Speakers will include COTN Country Directors and select staff from Malawi, Sierra Leone, Uganda, and the Dominican Republic; Inspirational Speaker, Dr. D. M. Jones; and COTN Founder and International President, Chris Clark.
Conference topics include Working within the Boundaries of Cultural Diversity, The State of Education in Africa and the Dominican Republic, HIV/AIDS and Its Effects on Children, The Value of Village Partnership Programs, Providing Quality Community Healthcare, Understanding Poverty and Social Justice, Spiritual Warfare and Prayer, and Realizing Generational Transformation in Developing Nations.
Featuring International Guest Speakers:
UNITED STATES | |
| Rev. Chris Clark | COTN Founder and International President |
| Dr. D. M. Jones | Pastor, Independent Bible Church, Port Angeles, Washington |
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | |
| Mr. Angel Peña | COTN–DR Country Director |
| Mrs. Maritza Cuevas | COTN–DR Education Director |
SIERRA LEONE | |
| Rev. Angie Myles, RN | COTN–SL Country Director |
| Mrs. Jennifer Jigba, RN | COTN–SL Head Nurse / Challenge Coordinator |
| Mr. John Turay | COTN–SL Director of Education |
MALAWI | |
| Mr. Yobbe Lungu, M.A. | COTN–MA Country Director |
| Rev. Tom Mambo | COTN–MA Director of Education |
| Mrs. Esther Lungu | COTN–MA Challenge Coordinator |
UGANDA | |
| Rev. James Okalo | COTN–UG Country Director |
Conference Schedule
Thursday, April 17th
| 9:00am | Welcome and Worship |
| 9:15 a.m. | Inspirational Speaker (Introduction) Dr. D.M. Jones |
| 9:30 a.m. | Importance of Developing Church Partnerships Rev. Chris Clark |
| 10:00 a.m. | Working within the Boundaries of Cultural Diversity (Session I) Mr. Angel Peña / Mr. Yobbe Lungu, M.A. |
| 11:15 a.m. | Understanding Spiritual Warfare and Prayer Rev. Angie Myles, RN |
| Noon | Lunch Break * |
2:00 p.m.| Inspirational Speaker (Session I) | Dr. D.M. Jones |
| 3:00 p.m. | Working within the Boundaries of Cultural Diversity (Session II) Rev. James Okalo / Rev. Angie Myles, RN |
| 4:00 p.m. | The State of Education in Africa and the Dominican Republic International Panel |
Friday, April 18
| 9:00 a.m. | Welcome and Worship |
| 9:15 a.m. | Inspirational Speaker (Session II) Dr. D.M. Jones |
| 10:00 a.m. | HIV/AIDS and Its Effects on Children Mr. Yobbe Lungu, M.A. |
| 11:15 a.m. | The Value of Village Partnership Programs Mr. Angel Peña / Rev. Angie Myles, RN / Mr. Yobbe Lungu, M.A. |
| Noon | Lunch Break * |
| 2:00 p.m. | Inspirational Speaker (Session III) Dr. D.M. Jones |
| 3:15 p.m. | Providing Quality Community Healthcare Rev. Angie Myles, RN / Mrs. Jennifer Jigba, RN |
Saturday, April 19, 2008
| 9:00 a.m. | Welcome and Worship |
| 9:15 a.m. | Inspirational Speaker (Session IV) Dr. D.M. Jones |
| 10:15 a.m. | Understanding Poverty and Social Justice Mr. Yobbe Lungu, M.A. |
| 11:15 a.m. | Realizing Generational Transformation in Developing Nations Rev. Chris Clark |
Overnight Accomodations
Attendees may use the Children of the Nations Group Rate at:
Oxford Suites Silverdale
9550 N.W Silverdale Way
Silverdale, WA 98383
Phone: (360) 698-9550 / Toll Free: 888-698-7848
www.oxfordsuitessilverdale.com
Or at
Silverdale Beach Hotel
3073 NW Bucklin Hill Road
Silverdale, WA 98383
Phone: 360-698-1000 / 800-544-9799
http://www.silverdalebeachhotel.com
Oxford Suites (New 2007)
A Single (1-2 guests) or Double (2-4 guests) occupancy city view room including Complimentary Full, Hot Breakfast Buffet served daily from 6:30-9:00 a.m. and Evening Reception with Hot Hors d’oeuvres and two Complimentary Beverages served daily from 5:30-9:00 p.m. costs $99 per night plus tax. Upgrade to a water view room for $109 per night plus tax.
This newly opened (2007) hotel is located in the heart of Silverdale, just off Silverdale way and in view of Dyes Inlet, home to migrating salmon, numerous birds and waterfowl. Hotel amenities include free wireless internet, complimentary coffee, microwave, small refrigerator and flat screen television sets with cable TV in each room; an indoor pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and exercise room. Also, laundry facilities are available and complimentary parking is available on-site.
Call the Oxford Suites front desk to make reservations: (360) 698-9550 / Toll Free: (888) 698-7848 and be sure to mention the Children of the Nations Group Rate. You will need to provide your name, phone number, address and credit card, information to secure a reservation with the Children of the Nations Group Rate. Early reservations recommended for securing accommodations.
To view the hotel or make Online Reservations visit their website http://www.oxfordsuitessilverdale.com/ For Online reservations please use the CORPORATE RATE, then call the hotel to confirm you are with Children of the Nations. Rates apply to Empowering the Nations Conference Dates only April 16-19, 2008.
Silverdale Beach Hotel (Newly Remodeled 2007)
Enjoy a standard room (1-2 guests) for Children of the Nations group rate of $89 per night plus tax.
This newly remodeled (2007) hotel is located on the Silverdale waterfront with stunning views of Dyes Inlet. Enjoy fine dining at Josef’s or specialty coffee drinks from Joel’s Java located in the spacious lobby of the hotel. Convenient Kitsap Airporter provides service from Silverdale Beach Hotel to and from SeaTac Airport (reservations are required). The hotel features complimentary wireless internet, a large pool, outdoor dinning area, grassy lawns and balconies to enjoy the stunning sunrises (balconies with premium, water view rooms only). This hotel is located on Bucklin Hill Road just off of Silverdale Way.
Call the Silverdale Beach Hotel Front Desk to make reservations and be sure to mention Children of the Nations Group Rate. You will need to provide your name, phone number, address and credit card, information to secure a reservation with the Children of the Nations Group Rate. Early reservations recommended for securing accommodations.
To view Silverdale Beach Hotel visit their website http://www.silverdalebeachhotel.com/ Rates apply to Empowering the Nations Conference Dates only April 16-19, 2008.
Both hotels are located just a few minutes from Peninsula Bible Fellowship, the Empowering the Nations Conference location, with easy access to Silverdale restaurants, movie theaters and the Kitsap Mall.
