From June 16-18, 2017 the East-Central US Field held their annual field conference at Bethany College in West Virginia. The theme of the conference this year was “I Am the True Vine”. This annual conference holds fond memories for many that have been coming to this location for nearly two decades. The event was also blessed to have several families visiting for the very first time. In total, we had an attendance of over 100 brothers and sisters.
We had the pleasure of having Brother Davi P. Silva, Brother Daniel Lee, Brother Bobby Bell, Brother Richard Dippold, and Br. Paul Gavric as our keynote speakers. All were blessed by the messages that were given. The topic served to remind us how the world and modern media strives to replace the need for connection which we may feel. Jesus Christ was exalted as the only and True Vine. We were enlightened by the spiritual lessons that brethren of experience learned while working in the vineyard. The highlight was when we were explained from God’s Word that Repentance, Love, and Righteousness are the fruits we are called to bear: The Fruit of the Holy Spirit. Personal experiences were shared by speakers and participants and an appeal was made to all souls to remain connected to the Vine.
Every time God’s people respond to His invitation and attend these spiritual gatherings they are particularly blessed by our Heavenly Father. This has surely been the result of this conference. We cannot but admit that we have come forth a little closer to each other and most importantly to our beloved Savior. We are truly looking forward to next year and the years ahead until our Lord returns to rescue His waiting children who bear fruit to His glory.