Five representatives of our church attended the Central District Conference Regional Meeting in Lombard, Illinois, on Saturday, March 7, 2009.

This meeting included worship, workshops, a hymnsing, and a wonderful lunch provided by the Asian Mennonite Community Church. In addition, an afternoon session was focused on learning about Milwaukee Mennonite Church!

We anticipate being welcomed as full members of the Central District Conference at the Annual Meeting this coming June, although we have already been warmly received by this diverse collection of Mennonite congregations. Signs of this at the regional meeting included being presented with a welcome basket of treats, and a "cup of blessing" that was filled with prayers and notes from several congregations. We look forward to sharing these words during our worship services over the coming weeks.