National Conference 2024
“GONNA LET IT SHINE”
Mark your calendars now for National Conference: June 26-July 3 at the Doubletree by Hilton inGrand Rapids, Michigan. The hotel has given us a price of $108 plus tax. This rate does not include breakfast, however, there is a wonderful breakfast buffet served in the hotel restaurant. The hotel is working on a great discount to offer us for the breakfast. A direct phone line as well as an online booking link will be available soon.
**RESERVATIONS NOW BEING TAKEN FOR 2024 NATIONAL CONFERENCE**
June 26 Executive Panel, June 27 Panel Meetings
June 28-July 3
DoubleTree by Hilton Grand Rapids (MI) Airport
Call the hotel directly at 616-957-1543 and mention CGBCI Conference.
Deadline for special Conference rate: June 1
PRESIDENT’S CORNER – PASTOR LARRY WILLIAMS
Writer Dave McCasland recalls the time he found an interesting card on the desk of his hotel room. The card read, “Welcome. Our prayer is that your stay here will be restful and that your travels will be fruitful. May the Lord bless you and keep you and make His face shine upon you.” The card was from the company that manages that hotel, which was located in Austin TX. He was prompted to check out the company. He read about their culture, strength, and values. McCasland wrote, “In a winsome way, they seek to pursue excellence and live out their faith in the workplace.” I would call this an instance of letting your light shine! That is what our 2024 Conference is all about: “Gonna Let it Shine.” My heart beats a little faster each time I think of the blessings we will experience during this event. The registration information is listed below. One new addition to the Conference schedule will be a banquet, which we have overlooked for a few years. If plans work out all right, it will be during our Sunday lunch break (still awaiting details from our Conference host). I may have mentioned this before, but I’d like all of you who are musically inclined to bring your favorite instrument or two, including your voice. Pastor DeLane Miller, our music coordinator, wants to put together a “quick” choir and an orchestra. Also, we are planning a “talent” show open to all who might want to sing, play an instrument, or do a skit. We’re calling it a GBC Hootenanny. It’s going to be great!
Mark your calendars now for this conference: June 26-July 3 at the Doubletree by Hilton in Grand Rapids, Michigan. And may the Lord bless you, my dearly beloved.