February 25– March 1, 2026
Assistant Pastor of Missions and Outreach, Westminster Presbyterian Church
Eric was born and raised in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, growing up at Westminster as a young child and later attending Ephrata RPC through high school. He studied at a university in Virginia, where he met his wife, Sara, who was raised as a missionary kid in Japan. After graduating, they married and served together in Japan for two years before moving to Florida, where Eric completed his M.Div. Following seminary and ordination, Eric and his family, along with another family, moved to South Asia and helped pioneer a mission work in a sensitive region of South Asia. They have seven children, and as a family, one of their greatest joys was seeing God work over the last ten years in one of the most unreached areas in the world. As a missionary, Eric has served in various roles, including pastor, team leader, chaplain, and teacher. He has also worked stateside as a recruiter and mobilizer for missions. Eric’s passion is to see the fulfillment of God’s promise that people from every tongue, tribe, and nation will come to know and believe the good news of Jesus Christ, both here in Lancaster and throughout the world.
Missionary guests are available to meet with small groups on Thursday evening, February 26, during the Missions Conference. Home fellowships traditionally host missionaries, but we want to open this up to anyone who would like to host a missionary with their Bible study, friends, accountability group, etc. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn of a missionary’s ministry, know how to better pray for them, and encourage them with your fellowship. Contact Jen Barrall with questions.
Tuesday, February 24
9:15–11:00 AM
Pre-conference Women’s Fellowship: Erin N. and Missionary Guests
Wednesday, February 25
5:00-7:30 PM
Wednesday Family Night Program
Thursday, February 26
Evening
7:00 PM
Home Fellowships
The FOLD: Ben Swarr (FCA)
Friday, February 27
10:00 AM
Evening
Encouragement Service & Brunch
Home Fellowships
Saturday, February 28
8:00-9:30 AM
3:30–7:00 PM
Men’s & Boys’ Breakfast: Tom Luttmann (BVI) & Missionary Guests
Mission Fare
Ongoing Mission Displays, Children’s Cluey’s Quest, Book Table
4:00–6:30 PM Dinner Served, as supply lasts ($8 person/maximum $30/household)
4:00–4:45 PM Seminar I: Mission to NextGen
6:00–7:00 PM Children’s Program
Youth Dessert Discussion: Matt Dabiero (RUF)
Nursery, infant–age 3
6:10–6:55 PM Seminar 2: Outward Bound
Sunday, March 1
8:00 AM & 11:00 AM
9:30 AM
12:30 PM
6:00 PM
Worship: Rev. Eric N.
Sunday School Classes with Missionary Guests
Lunch & Closing Remarks
Worship Service: Rev. Richard Smith (RUF-I Penn State) with Ministry Report from Charles Tchimou (MTW, Senegal & Sierra Leone)
Mission Fare Volunteers will be needed on Saturday, February 28 to help with simple food prep, restocking food, and clean-up (kitchen, plus table and chair tear down—men and teens are especially needed). Many hands make light work! Contact Rachel Bleecker with questions.
Host families are needed during our Missions Conference, February 25–March 1. Most needs are for a 1–3 night stay, but we do have a few missionaries that attend the whole conference. Your hospitality is greatly appreciated! Click below to sign up to host. Contact Rachel Bleecker with questions.
This past summer, many of you attended Vacation Bible School (VBS) where we learned what it means to be Upward Bound—in pursuit of Jesus and our final home, heaven. Now it is time to be Outward Bound—to go outside the gates of our comfort zone, and share the Good News of Jesus Christ with others!
This Missions & Me booklet will help prepare your hearts and minds for our upcoming Missions Conference, held February 25 to March 1. Gather your family to do weekly devotions, pray, and try a recipe or a craft, all while learning about our supported missionaries. You may even discover God is calling YOU into the mission field!
Jump in your car, hop on a bus, catch a train, flag a boat, or board a flight—it’s time to be Outward Bound for God’s glory! Follow the directions on the next page to map your route and possibly encounter the elusive Christian Sandiego!
