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On September 17, 2024 Encompass Connection Center (ECC) is hosting a 20-year anniversary celebration/reception from 3-4:30pm at the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church. The program will feature a “look back” of the origins and progress of this major marriage initiative as well as feature the official handing off of the baton of leadership from Lavern and Ronda Nissley to David and Theresa Mabry.

​Missed it? See Springfield News-Sun article May 20, 2024 on the transition.

Program agenda

Welcome, Prayer
Eli Williams, Urban Light Ministries
 
“Goodness of God”
David & Olivia Woodrow, Fellowship Church
Celebrating God's provision and favor to and through Encompass for 20 years
 
Recognition
Board, staff, mentors/coaches, partners
 
Impact and Importance upon Family Trees Video
Testimonials from
Dave & Cindee Johnson – mentors/coaches, pastor (Cindee)
Tyrone & Lisa Cole – former marriage ministry leaders at Restored Life, board member (Tyrone)
Malcolm & Kristen Davis – mentored by Johnsons, board member (Malcolm)
Shane & Hailee Hofer – premarital coaching by Johnsons, daughter of Davises
Angela Boblitt – Choosing Hope Adoptions, partner in RINGS course & coaching
 
Celebrating Wins from the Past
Lavern & Ronda Nissley – Co-Directors 2005-2024
 
Springfield City Proclamation
Mayor Rob Rue
 
Video Tribute to Lavern & Ronda
Developed by Kristen Frank, daughter
 
Handing off of Baton
Nissleys to Mabrys
 
Envisioning Wins for the Future
Dr. David & Theresa Mabry – Co-Directors 2024-
 
Call to Action
Dr. David Mabry
 
“The Blessing”
David and Olivia Woodrow, Fellowship Church
​A prayerful vision for how God flows through Encompass the next 20 years
 
Closing Comments, Prayer
Faith Bosland, Encompass Board President

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