
DHFofNC Spring Seminar, Apr. 1, 2023 @ FCC Richlands

The DHF of NC held its council meeting on Saturday, February 19,2022 , with Reverend Lynn Maxwell presiding. Those attending were: Reverend Lynn Maxwell — Pleasant Hill Christian Church Russell Metts — Tuckahoe Christian Church Tommy Barbee - First Christian Church Richlands Reverend Kim Holley — LaGrange Christian Church Jeremy Holley — LaGrange Christian Church' James Banks — Amity Christian Church Steve Rogers — First Christian Church Richlands Judy Rose — Otway Christian Church (Treasurer) Martin Rose — Otway Christian Church Judy Greer — Pleasant Hill Christian Church (Secretary) Edward Williams — First Christian Church Richlands Lynn Maxwell welcomed everyone to our meeting and inspired us with a devotion from Psalm 139 stressing that God knows us completely. His Presence is always with us and noted that only He can guard our hearts and mind. He ended his devotion with prayer. Lynn welcomed our new council members: Russell Metts from Tuckahoe CC and Steve Rogers from First Christian Church Richlands. Lynn Maxwell was nominated by Steve Rogers to be our new Council Leader this year. Tommy Barbee was nominated by Judy Rose to be our Vice-Council Leader. Both men accepted their respective office. Judy Greer read the minutes from "The Gathering" meeting that was held on September 18, 2021 at Pleasant Hill Christian Church. The minutes were approved as read. A financial report was by Judy Rose. Old Business: • Review of Fall Gathering — Comments: Great format - People liked idea of having everything finished by lunch - Good turnout in spite of COVID - Music was uplifting - Speaker, Reverend Michael Ten Eyck did a great job - Food was great - Desserts provided by Pleasant Hill Christian Church were delicious New Business • Plans Discussed for Spring Seminars: • Lynn reviewed our March 2021 previous plans before COVID cancelled them out. Everyone agreed on the following schedule: 9:00 - 9:30 Registration 9:30 - 9:40 Welcome — Opening Prayer — Opening Hymn 9:40 - 10:00 Update on DHF — Reverend Kim Holley 10:00 - 10:15 Break 10:15 - 11:00 Seminar A 11:00 - 11:15 Break 11:15 - 12:00 Seminar B 12:00 Lunch (DHF of NC will pay for lunch) • Two possible dates and locations were discussed depending on availability of speakers for the seminars: April 9, 2022 — First Christian Church Richlands April 23, 2022 – Otway Christian Church - At first we decided to have a speaker on “Human Trafficking” and a speaker on “Overview of Mental Health/Substance Abuse Disorders and Treatment Implications,” but after much discussion we decided all the churches needed to have a speaker on “How to Draw People back to Church.” So, we decided to reschedule the “Human Trafficking” seminar for another time. - Kim Holley will search for a speaker for the latter seminar. She also encouraged others to try to find one also. • Kim Holley announced the DHF 2022 National Conference was going to be Thursday, April 2829, 2022. She encouraged everyone to attend. She informed us that scholarships were available to pay for people to go to the conference. It is $85/person and $135/couple plus hotel expenses. Lynn also informed us that DHF of NC would also cover expenses for anyone who wanted to attend. • Jeremy Holley gave us an update report on 'Wrapped In Love" ministry: o He stated the trailer does have some new equipment o They still need to buy more stuff o They currently have a balance in their treasury of $2,077.00, which will be depleted when they get the rest of their equipment. o They may need to have a fundraiser o Jeremy stated that they had already done a mission in Richlands. • Jeremy Holley announced the LaGrange Chili Fest on March 26, 2022 from 10:00 until 3:00 at the LaGrange Town Park—Free Admission--$5.00 unlimited chili samples. There will be gospel music all day featuring: The Hoppers, King's Grace, Steps to Glory, Area 33:3, and Richlands Male Chorus. Proceeds benefit the Boy Scouts of America Troop 114. • Lynn Maxwell thanked everyone for attending the council meeting. • Russell Metts dismissed us with prayer. Respectfully Submitted, Judy Greer - Secretary
The DHF of NC Leadership Council met at Unity Christian Church with six members present: Elder James Banks, Elder Tom Barbee, Elder Judy Greer, Rev. Chuck Holton, Rev. Lynn Maxwell and Secretary Danny Bailey.
The meeting was opened with prayer by Chuck, and with Lynn sharing a devotional on ‘Fulfilling Our Purpose’. Lynn taught that a human not accomplishing what God created him for is much like a pen lying on a desk. Until someone picks it up and starts writing with it, it is useless. Only by applying ourselves to the Work God has set before us in His Word, can a human be fulfilled and content with his life on Earth.
a. Registration (by PHCC): 9:00 – 9:30 AM
b. Opening / Welcome: 9:30 – 10:30
Music /
Speaker: Rick Grace
from DHF Decatur, IL
c. Breakout for Seminars: 10:30 -10:40
d. Seminars Begin: 10:40
e. Seminars Conclude: 11:35
f. Short Break: 11:35 – 11:45
f. Closing Assembly / Communion: 11:45 – 12:00
g. Lunch: 12:00 – until
4. The topics of the two Seminars will be:
a. “Human Trafficking” presented by Tricia Brien of True Justice International which is a nonprofit that works to fight human trafficking in our local and global communities through Christ centered strategies and initiatives with the goal to reach, raise up and restore victims of human trafficking. Council Members agreed to reimburse Ms. Brien for travel mileage, and a $150 speaking fee. DHF of NC member churches are also encouraged to support True Justice International with donations.
b. “A Brief Overview of Mental Health/ Substance Abuse Disorders and Treatment Implications” by Cindy Thomas (MSW, LCSW-A, LCAS-A, CMC). North Carolina has a population of approximately 9.9 million people, making it the 10th most populated state in the nation. Close to 3.9% of adults in North Carolina (according to SAMHSA) live with serious mental health conditions such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression. The purpose of this seminar is to inform individuals of commonly occurring mental health diagnoses, common substance use disorders, the symptoms and treatment implications of each, as well as community resources available to family members. A knowledge and understanding of treatment considerations can connect those in need with treatment, resources, and services to begin and stay on their recovery journey.
5. Rev. Chuck Holton offered to provide activities for Kindergarten age youth and up including music and teaching. Lynn and Judy volunteered PHCC to provide a Nursery for younger children.
6. Lunch will be coordinated by PHCC with chicken, barbecue, sides and banana pudding catered from King’s Restaurant. Other desserts will be furnished by PHCC ladies.
7. Rick Grace will be traveling from Decatur, Illinois to attend our event, and will be preaching at First Christian Church Richlands, or PHCC, on May 3. He also would like to meet for breakfast with DHF of NC Ministers on Monday, May 4. Lynn will coordinate the breakfast time and place, and notify the respective ministers. Council members agreed to reimburse Rick his travel / lodging expenses, and a $150 honorarium for speaking.
8. Tom Barbee suggested handouts from both Seminar speakers since attendees can only attend one. This information would also be useful to include with flyers and newspaper ads if acquired in time.
9. Lynn asked Council members to pass back to their home churches that the number of adults and children (above and below kindergarten age) planning to attend needs to be relayed back to PHCC NLT April 27 to allow for timely food ordering. Also needed is which Seminar the adults would like to attend.
10. We were dismissed with prayer by Elder Judy Greer.
Respectfully submitted,
Danny Bailey, Secretary
Attachment A
A Brief Overview of Mental Health/ Substance Abuse Disorders and Treatment Implications
Cindy Thomas, MSW, LCSW-A, LCAS-A, CMC
Cindy Thomas is an associate level Licensed Clinical Social Worker and an associate level Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist. She is also certified as a Clinical Military Counselor. Cindy received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Campbell University, and her Master’s Degree in Social Work from East Carolina University. Cindy is currently working towards her Doctorate of Education in Trauma and Crisis Counseling at Liberty University. She is a member of the National Association of Social Workers, as well as the Association of Addiction Professionals. Cindy currently serves as a Mobile Crisis Responder and an Outpatient Therapist for Integrated Family Services in Onslow County.
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The DHF of NC Leadership Council met in regular session on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017 at Pleasant Hill Christian Church with five members of the council present. The meeting was opened with prayer by Rev. Dr. Gary Edens followed by a devotion by Rev. Lynn Maxwell on Romans 12. In the first verse Paul calls us to become a living sacrifice for Christ. In verse 9 (NIV) Paul says “Love must be sincere. . .” This statement sets the foundation for the rest of chapter 12. Everything covered by verses 9-21 must be done in sacrificial love. The truth is that for us to truly live the Christian life that Paul lays out, the foundation of everything must be based on God’s love, “agape” love, since love, love without any form of hypocrisy. The way we learn this love is found in verse 2 (NIV), “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. . .” The more time we spend meditating on God and his Word, the more we are transformed and renewed and the more we are able to love and live out God’s perfect plan for our lives.
Lynn read the minutes from our last meeting on Nov. 5, 2016.
“Nominations for new Council members will be announced to the Fellowship by the Leadership Council sixty (60) days before the expiration of a term. All nominations received will be reviewed by the current Council members and voted on by the member churches.”
Since the next gathering of DHF of NC churches will be held on Sep. 16, 2017, an announcement to the churches for nominations should be in the hands of the churches by July 16, 2017. Churches will make recommendations to the Council who will then make their recommendation to the churches for approval. The new officers should be installed at our gathering in September.
Respectfully Submitted,
Lynn Maxwell