Amish Awareness Conferences
Our Amish Awareness Conferences focus on equipping God's people for evangelism and discipleship among their Amish neighbors
Co-sponsored by the What God is Doing in Friendship ny alliance of churches, Allegany Hope, Inc., and Family Life Network (FLN) Christian Radio.
Phone: (585) 664-9989
Conference Schedule:
- Friday, April 19: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
- Saturday, April 20: 8:00 AM - 3:45 PM
Presentations:
- MAP Ministry Overview
- Understanding the Anabaptist Movement
- Amish Culture and Values
- Amish Beliefs
- Legalism and Leaving the Amish Culture
- Outreach and Evangelism to the Amish and Other Cultures
- Several Testimonies from Former Amish New Yorkers and Pennsylvanians
- Special Music by Children of Former Amish
- Special Presentation: A Low-Cost Path to Christian Education in Allegany County
Limited Seating - Pre-Registration Required
Cost:
- $20 per person through Sunday, April 7, 2024
- $25 per person after Sunday, April 7, 2024
Price includes light dinner, breakfast, and lunch on Friday night and Saturday, and all breaks, together with a copy of the MAP book, Amish: Our Friends, But Are They Believers.
Register:
Email to AlleganyHopeWNY@outlook.com with name, community of residence, email address, and telephone number including area code, or telephone (585) 664-9989.
Schedule and topics subject to change. Follow updates on Facebook at https://tinyurl.com/God-in-Friendship-FB
Conference #2: Somerville, ME
Date: April 27th-28th
South Somerville Baptist Church
8 Hewett Road
Somerville, Maine 04348
Phone: (419) 962-1515
Conference Schedule:
Saturday, April 27
- 9:00-10:00 Session 1 - Anabaptist Movement
- 10:00-10:15 Coffee Break
- 10:15-11:15 Session 2 - Amish Culture and Values
- 11:30-12:30 p.m. Lunch
- 12:30-1:30 p.m. Session 3 - Amish Beliefs P-1 and P-2
Sunday, April 28
- 9:30-10:45 a.m. Session 4 - Legalism and Leaving
- 10:45-11:00 a.m. Coffee Break
- 11:00-12:00 p.m. Session 5 - MAP presentation ministry structure
- 12:15-1:00 p.m. Dinner on the Grounds
No P.M. service
If you have any questions, email Samuel Girod:
Conference Sessions Generally Include:
1. Anabaptism, Culture and Values
A beautiful culture and family values result from many years of persecution and suffering.
2. Beliefs
The gospel according to most Amish has six major elements. Rejecting one, could keep a person out of heaven.
3. Effects of Legalism
Man-made religion looks great on the outside, but does nothing for the eternal soul.
4. Evangelism
Why evangelism is necessary and three ways to connect with your Amish community.
5. Mission to Amish People and Helping the Former Amish
The start and history of a ministry and how God is moving among the Plain culture.
6. Inspiring Testimonies from former Amish