The 2017 Western District Conference Annual Assembly with the theme, Rooted and Built Up in Christ (Colossians 2:6-7), held Aug. 4-6 at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Arlington DFW South, in Arlington, TX. Information about Annual Assembly is posted at: http://mennowdc.org/annual-assembly/#2017annualAssembly.  BCMC is eligible for 18 delegates; registration fee is reimbursed to delegates. The WDC is considering chartering a bus for transportation to the assembly.  The Gifts Discernment Committee has appointed nine delegates but needs nine more!  If interested in serving as a delegate, contact Vern Preheim, Gifts Discernment Committee chair, as soon as possible, at vpreheim3527@gmail.com or 316-283-4018.