Message from the NF President

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 19:47:07 -0700

Rev. Emory Dively Resigns

Fri, 6 Mar 2009 16:47:47 -0800

Here is Emory’s Resignation Letter to the NF Executive Committee

Monday, March 2, 2009

Dear NF Executive Committee,

In the past some 27 years, I have had the honor of serving you in many ways. In those years, one of my great privileges has been to serve you as the president of NF for 6 years.

However, in the past many months, I find myself more and more divided in my service to you because of the many responsibilities and offices that I currently serve in.

My desire is to finish “the race” strong as the Apostle Paul encourages us to do. It is my desire to serve you even stronger in the future. The schedule of activities that my current posts demand, however, has not strengthened my service, but drained my energy and has taken a physical toll on me which effects every person and area of which I serve.

Therefore, it is with hope for future ministries and, the many constituents that I still serve that I am offering my resignation as the president of NF, effective February 28, 2009.

I am offering my consulting services to NF to assist them in the time of transitional period next several months as whenever need.

God has blessed NF with a strong and capable team of leaders and servants, who are well able to take the “mantle” of His calling for this position and, with His anointing to, all the more, accomplish the Kingdom’s work.

I am still serving you as your AG US Missionary and in other roles of ministry our Lord has favored me with.

I remain your servant and your brother in the NF Family.

Truly yours in Love & Christ,

Rev. Emory K. Dively
AG US Missionary & Pastor

Thank you Emory for your years of great service as NF President!

A Look Back on 2008

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:49:00 -0800

This is shared by the Dively family.

Deaf Divelys Digest
2008

  *J*- Jesus is the reason for the season. “Glory to God in the highest heaven and peace on earth to all whom God favors.” Luke 2:14   *o* - Emory flew to the other side of the world, to Japan, for the World Deaf Assemblies of God Planning Committee Meeting for the event coming up in October, 2009. Emory preached at a Deaf church pastored by a Deaf A/G woman, a former student of Emory's and Cindy's at Deaf International Bible College many years ago.
*y*- Deaf Women Fellowship of Minnesota celebrated its 20th year and Cindy received an "outstanding" award for being chairperson for twenty years.
 *t*- It is a joy to announce we have a granddaughter, named Analyse Elaine Dively, on Friday, December 19 and we will have another grandchild next year. *o*- There was a National Deaf Culture Fellowship Convention in Oklahoma. It was a time of foot washing between Kevin, Nationally A/G Deaf Representative, and Karla Babin, and Emory and Cindy, who brought down ministry barriers among the congregations of deaf and hearing people.
 *t*- What a testimony! Within seven days, a Deaf man, an ex-convict, came back to the Lord and six days later, he is now home with Jesus! It is never too late to go back to God. Emory and Cindy conducted the funeral service. *h* - Emory and Cindy received a Certificate of Achievement for the "Saint Paul Neighborhood Honor Roll", presented by the Highland District Council. *e* - Cindy was elected to be the National Deaf Culture Fellowship Women Ministries President for two years. She attended the National Women's Ministries Leaders Conference in Springfield, Missouri.   *w*- At the 19th Deaf Women's Retreat in Wisconsin, there was a water baptism service led by Cindy. It was a powerful service.  *o* - Recently, Emory attended the three-day prayer and fasting gathering in Dallas, Texas. Other deaf and hearing leaders of the ministry were there.  *r*- Emory had the opportunity to run as the Republican state legistator for District 64B of the St. Paul area for his second time. *l*- Emory David and Maria Dively will receive their BA degrees in December and they just passed their AG minister's license to preach. They are now interim pastors at Deaf Dakota Hills Church in Apple Valley for six months. *d* - Emory went to the east coast to preach at a Deaf Men's Retreat Missions Banquet, Deaf churches and taught a workshop to a group of students at Gallaudet University.

Thank you for partnering with us in AG US Missions Deaf Culture Ministries
with your financial support, but most importantly, your prayer support.

URGENT MISSION LETTER from Jimmy Schwyhart

Mon, 1 Dec 2008 09:38:21 -0800

Greetings Brothers and Sisters in the name of Jesus!
Hope all is well with you and your family. I’m reminded by the Spirit of the Lord to speak and act upon His Word often, such as “the Joy of the Lord is my strength”, “Lift up your head to the Almighty”, and “I can do everything through Christ who strengthens me”. God’s Word does INSPIRE His children today!
Two reasons I’m writing you this urgent letter but first, I want to say thank you for having confidence in me as your Vice President of the National Deaf Culture Fellowship (NF). I’ve learned a lot since September 08’ and I still have a lot to learn.
During the recent Nat’l Deaf Convention at ORU – Oral Robert University, the NF officers and regional representatives agree to raise $12,000.00 to help our NF Missionaries back in the field. Many hearts were touched and the pledges reached over $15,000.00. Let’s honor our words and pledge by faith and we will see these goals accomplish for God’s Kingdom!
1. $12,000.00 Mission Goals (2008 – 2010)
Tentative Projects
* Japan $2,000-President trip for WDAG Executive Committee Sept 2009
* Mongolia $1,000 for Phrase 2nd
* Nicaragua $5,000 for Additional Dorm Project
* First Korean Deaf Church Planting-Baltimore, MD $1,000
* WDAG Interpreters for 2009 Conference-Japan $3,000
NF convention mission support received so since June is $6,296 (updated - Nov 21, 2008)

Thank you for believing and giving in Mission!

2. Urgent needs – Rev. Eduardo / Glady Perdomo (Deaf Missionary in Venezuela)
Our Missionary will be returning to Venezuela in December 2008. Their name was not on the NF Mission Goal list and our NF officers (Rev. Emory Dively, Rev. Jimmy Schwyhart and Rev. Nick LeFors Jr) agreed to raise $1000.00 to meet their needs. Their needs are separate from the NF Mission Goal. Would you as an individual and/or your church be willing to help relieve our Missionary Brother Perdomo’s financial burden? Two hundred dollars ($200.00) has already been pledged from two Deaf Churches. Every small or large contribution adds up. When their goal is reached, you will be informed by email and by the NF Website.

3. NF Website - Need more information concerning our missionary Perdomo? Go to www.nfdeafaog.org . You will find the information in NF Alive Newsletters –
* March 2008 – page 4 * October 2008 – page 3
* June 2008 – page 2 * November 2008 – page 2
* July 2008 – page 2

4. Send payment to – NF MISSION either by check or credit card.
* By check _ make check payable to NF - - - the address is 1640 Broadway St. – Vallejo, CA. 94590
* By credit card – you need to go to the NF Website. When open, you will find “Make Payment” at the bottom left column.

Thank you for making this possible and have a wonderful Christmas.

Isaiah 9:6
For a CHILD is born to us
A SON is given to us

- - - Rev. Jimmy Schwyhart (NF – VP)

27th Biennial NF Conference Review

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 22:14:56 -0700

Sorry about the lack of update. Unfortunately, there is a lot of construction going around Oral Roberts University and the internet is limited.

We all had an awesome time in Tulsa and are continuing to live in the Spirit!

Here are the daily newsletters with highlights from each day.

Living Daily in the Spirit V6 1 Thursday, June 26, 2008
Living Daily in the Spirit V6 2 Friday, June 27, 2008
Living Daily in the Spirit V6 3 Saturday, June 28, 2008
Living Daily in the Spirit V6 4 Sunday, June 29, 2008

Check out the photos by clicking HERE!
Much thanks Carla Miller for catching all of the awesome moments!