District Conference

PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR 158th DISTRICT CONFERENCE

"God’s Grace is Sufficient For You"
2nd Corinthians 12:9a

August 2 – 4, 2024
South Waterloo Church of the Brethren
Moderator: Laura Leighton-Harris

From the Moderator: Laura Leighton-Harris

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My theme is from 2nd Corinthians 12:9a - “God’s grace is sufficient for you.”

I invite you to explore with me what this passage is saying to you as an individual, as the body of Christ in our ministry settings, and how we share these words of comfort to others.

Let's reflect on the word “sufficient.” There are many times in life when we will feel “insufficient,” when we will feel beat down and hopeless. In those moments when our thorns feel the sharpest, this is when we need to strive to make our hearts the softest, so that God’s grace, which is sufficient to help us endure our weakest moments, can flow over us and through us, taking away the sting of the thorn and infusing us with a measure of God’s power.

Somehow I've always sort of thought that "sufficient grace" meant "just barely enough" grace, as if God was doling out scant measures of grace and when you had your limit He'd say, "you've had enough, now move along." And then leave you to figure out how to budget the grace you were given to last through your trial or circumstance.

But what 2 Corinthians 12:9 is really saying is that sufficient grace means there is ALWAYS enough grace to meet your needs. Like a deep, bottomless well you can drink from as often and as deeply as you want. If you need more, there is more.

There is always enough. More than enough.

God's grace is infinite. Unending. Unrelenting. Unwavering.


When have you experienced the sufficient grace of God? How can you help others experience it?

How are you experiencing His grace in your life today?

Documents & Links

Informational packet for churches: these documents are being sent in the mail to all churches.  You can access the digital copies below.

2024 Timeline & Dates to Remember


Late March/Early April

April 18th

May 16th

Early June

July 19th

August 2-4

Hotels

As was the case last year, the Iowa Irish Fest will take place in Waterloo the same weekend as District Conference.  We encourage you to get your hotel reservation on the early side if possible. Limited housing with South Waterloo Church of the Brethren members may also be provided.


Waterloo

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waterloo
1809 Laporte Road, Waterloo, IA, 50702
(319) 427-6046
Boarders Inn & Suites by Cobblestone Hotels - Waterloo/Cedar Falls
LaPorte Rd, 1825,1825, Waterloo, IA, 50702
855-516-1090
Baymont by Wyndham Waterloo
1945 La Porte Rd, Waterloo, IA, 50702
(319) 486-1164
Comfort Inn & Suites Waterloo
2011 Laporte Road, Waterloo, IA, 50702
(319) 234-5452
Hampton Inn Waterloo
2034 La Porte Rd, Waterloo, IA, 50702
(319) 233-2044
Suburban Studios Waterloo
2056 LaPorte Rd, Waterloo, IA, 50702
1-800-760-7718
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Waterloo
2134 La Porte Road, Waterloo, IA, 50702
(319) 233-2500
Holiday Inn Express Waterloo
2127 La Porte Road, Waterloo, IA, 50702
(319) 493-7996
Motel 6 Waterloo, IA - Crossroads Mall
2141 LaPorte Rd, Waterloo, IA, 50702
(319) 233-9191


Cedar Falls

Super 8 by Wyndham Cedar Falls IA - University
7515 Nordic Dr, Cedar Falls, IA, 50613
(319) 553-6868
Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Falls
7213 Nordic Dr, Cedar Falls, IA, 50613
(319) 266-6611
Comfort Suites Cedar Falls
7402 Nordic Dr, Cedar Falls, IA, 50613
(319) 273-9999
Holiday Inn & Suites Cedar Falls
7400 HUDSON ROAD, Cedar Falls, IA, 50613
(319) 260-2600
Suburban Studios Cedar Falls
300 Viking Rd, Cedar Falls, IA, 50613
(319) 268-2222
AmericInn by Wyndham Cedar Falls
5818 Nordic Drive, Cedar Falls, IA, 50613
(319) 277-6166
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Waterloo/Cedar Falls
3052 Marnie Avenue, Waterloo, IA, 50701
(319) 883-4381