February 29, 2004
Vol. 11 Issue 8
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EDITORIAL
Luke 6:38 Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.
God permits us to have the poor always in our world to give us the opportunity to give so He can bless us. This promise has been proven to me over and over. I am amazed at how God blesses us with so much.
Pray for the many needs of our church family around the world. Monthly support for both the Philippines and Nigeria has dropped in the last year. Continue to do what you can; the Lord will bless you for your faithfulness. Editor
WORLD MISSIONARY FELLOWSHIP (WMF)
Continue to send offerings identified for specific missions to the Treasurer:
World Missionary Fellowship
C/O Bro. Steve Yoder
P. O. Box 418
Sugarcreek, OH 44681
I am available to visit congregations or groups to present needs and discuss WMF, Nigeria or the Philippines. Bro. Stanley J. Rexroth, Chairman.
NIGERIA
REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF January:
Abam/Abala, Pastor Cyriacus Nwachukwu: Attendance = 67 to 71, Evangelical activities: Pastor Cyriacus Nwachukwu exchanges Pastorate with Bro. Christian Ogbuka, i.e. mission transfer according to African way of ministration visitations, church activities, prayers is in continuity.
Umuahia, Pastor Christian Ogbuka: Attendance = 68 to 80; Blessed be the name of the Lord for the new year. The first week the Pastor spent it all at Abam/Abala Nkamiri until from 9th Jan wherein move to go to Umuahia became eminent. Thank God for the success of the transfer.
The Umuahia brethren welcome their new Pastor with such enthusiasm, i.e. they were in a high spirit to receive their Pastor.
On the 29th & 30th of January, the Pastor initiated a two day revival fasting and prayer. It was fully responded to by the member. God’s name be glorified. The church attended encouraging.
The youth do hold their Thursday midnight prayer and choir practices.
Omoba Isiala Ngwa, Pastor Ronald Iheanacho: Attendance = 12 to 21; Evangelical activities: - prayers were conducted on every Fridays in the month of January and every Mondays was used for bible studies; including market evangelism God has been adding new born babies to the church since last year
Ikot Edibon, Pastor Okon Jim Ibok: Attendance = 20 to 28; 3 souls won; Evangelism activities: 3 days revival were conducted, started from 15 – 17 January 2004 fasting and prayer were conducted on the 22 January 2004. House to house Evangelism and visitation.
Ikot Inyang Eti, Pastor Udobong Okon Essien: Attendance = 70 to 71; 11 souls saved; Evangelical activities: includes 3 days fasting and prayer for God to pour the Holy Spirit upon his churches throughout the whole world. We had THANKSGIVING Service, on the 30th January was a miracle tarry night where many were healed and Blessed, may glory be to God. Pray for us.
Ehere, Aba, Pastor James Igbokwe: Attendance = 19 to 20. Evangelical report; Ehere church send our greetings to you brethren overseas. Our earnest prayer is that we be relocated from the market stage to a more permanent place. We are thanking God who help us to bear forth fruit we pray it shall come to remain I am glad to report of our new Sunday school teacher, a woman. Activities include fasting and prayer, hospital visit, street evangelism.
Calabar 1, Pastor Johnnie Austin: Attendance = 40 to 80; 13 souls saved; After the Christmas and new year holiday, we ushered in the year 2004, with a 5 day Revival Meeting. This programme was marked with fasting and prayer. It was very successful programs because new members came in and gave their lives to Jesus.
Calabar 2, Pastor Bassey Ekpe: Attendance = 9 to 29. Evangelism:- we had 3 days fasting and prayer, after which we, went into serious evangelism which had resulted to increase in membership in this calculator 2 location soul saved – 3
Eket Urban, Pastor E. David: Attendance = 17 to 35; Evangelical activities: there was no much activities because of my poor health. I had problem with my right leg, which made it impossible for me to feature very well. I am beginning to get better now. Concerning our place of worship as explained in my last report. We need seventy thousand Naira for chairs; table and a place of worship. Thank you.
NIGERIA BIBLE COLLEGE REPORT
January 26, 2004
Dear Brethren,
It is a pleasure to inform you about the WMF Bible College 1st Anniversary scheduled on March 8th. More than 3,000 handbills have been ordered for the publication of this great occasion. By the grace of God more than 1,000 people are expected on this day. Top among the items in the program on that day are: Incorporation of the College, Sharing of Bibles from Ohio Bible College students, Registration of new students, Reports from WMF USA, Reports about the college land donated by me and Entertainment of the participants. We need your prayers and financial contribution to supplement our efforts.
Thank You,
A. O. Edet
PHILIPPINES
January 14, 2004
Dear Bro. Rexroth & Saints,
Joyous greetings and a blessed prosperous happy New Year to all our loving supporters abroad in the family of God. It is truly wonderful what the Lord hath done, giving us privilege to reach another year of serving Him, In which we give all the praise for every blessings we receive from you all dear saints, and every accomplishment throughout the whole year of 2003. Truly God made all things work together for good for the success of our previous 2 district youth conventions, both Luzon and Mindanao districts. Glory to His Name.
It’s a joy to share you how the blessed Holy Spirit works in this youth gathering. According to the letter of the host pastor in Rizal, Kalinga the venue of the Luzon district convention, the tabernacle was full pack inside and outside in the churchyard specially during the night service. Every altar call some have just to kneel on their seat to avoid crowding. Same with us here in Mindanao district. We counted this year was the greatest in number of delegations.
We believe each one has taken his/her part in all the lectures, preaching’s and blessed in giving and sharing special songs, enjoyed the games and fellowship together even for a very limited time or days. Despite of our tired bodies and sleepless nights since the preparation we give God the best of our thanks and much praises. As a good result there were 20 souls that receive the ordinance of water baptism in Luzon and 14 here in Mindanao the total of 34. Sending soon the journal by the National secretary for you to read in details all the coverage of this Youth Camp.
Saints, closing this report with our much love, regards to all our loving supporters in the WMF and to our direct supporters with our earnest prayers to God to continue showering His abundant blessings to you all for we know if your are blessed you can’t forget us in the Mission field. Belated Happy and prosperous New Year to all.
In His Labor
Bro. & Sis. D. B. Luzan Jr.
Holiness Church of God
Philippine Mission
INDIA
February 9, 2004
The Lord Is Blessing In India
Dear Bro. Rexroth,
Greetings in the precious name of our Lord Jesus! Thought I would share my amazement at being able to communicate half way around the world with a laptop and wireless connection! God is working here in a mighty way.
As you know, Pastor Gail Wood, Pastor Ed Beck, Pastor Wiley Cash and I are preaching, teaching, encouraging and being encouraged by the saints here in Southern India, Nellore District. We are visiting congregations established through the labors of Pastor K. John Rao and his wife Sis. Lalithamma. Pastor John's son, Pastor K. Bobby Emmanuel has been well used of the Lord to make our time productive. Three days we were at T.P. Gudur for morning and evening meetings, open air meetings in the evenings with at least 500 in attendance each service and overwhelming response. Our ministry here has exhausted each of us! Yesterday [Sun. 2/8] we were at Eduru for the dedication of a new church building. This was followed by a trek to a shrimp pond where twelve were baptized. What a glorious day! Today 120 attended a Pastors' Conference here in Nellore. Bro. Beck taught sessions on Church of God History and Church of God Doctrine, I taught on Ministerial Ethics and Etiquette and Bro. Cash taught on Evangelism.
Please pray for our continued success, improved health and safe return.
My love in the Lord,
Bro. Glenn Dryden
February 21, 2004
Father & Mother Wood,
We are very thankful to you for the kindness, good care and encouragement to extend the Lord’s service. Through your prayers and supporting help the ministry will be multiply for hundred folds. The fellowship of the church of God ministers is sending hearty thanks to you father for your supporting help. They had done the Lord’s work even in the time of trouble; they never left the Church of God at any time. Now through your cooperation they can do more and more for the Christ.
In India now election season is started so the price of building material is very high. Because of this the cost of church building increased.
February 22, 2004
Precious greetings and hearty thanks to you in sweet name of Jesus our redeemer.
The pastors and saints of the Fe went to Pinapuram Sunday night. We arranged village meeting near to the church. Some of the villagers gathered in the meeting place. The younger sisters & brothers started to sing song then some more people came to the meeting. Pastor Bobby preached the word of God about Lazarus & the rich man and the horrible place of hellfire and the great love of God.
After the meeting Pastor Solomon gave an altar call with singing song. One woman and a young sister accepted Jesus as their personal savior publicly.
We came back to our homes at 12 PM. We praised the Lord and give thanks to you Father & Mother for we got victory over evil powers to release souls.
Let me say our thanks to you for the valuable vehicle, which helped us in this mission. I will send pictures of the meeting,
Your Servant,
Bobby
YOUTH CORNER
It is that time again to meet here on the corner and catch up on all the news.
As I go through all the stores and look at the advertisements I see all the trappings of Valentine’s Day. All the stuff that “true love” is supposed to be made of. I also think of all of the people who are lonely around this time of year. Many of you out there feel that you are alone and that because you don’t have a girlfriend or boyfriend you are doomed. Just let me remind you that God will never leave you or forsake you, He is always there for you. In fact, God wants you to date Him first, to love Him with all you’ve got and then He will supply all your needs. When you feel along just crawl into His loving arms and remember that He loves you and that is all that matters.
POWER VERSE: Hebrews 13:5 “ I will never leave you nor forsake you”
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Senior Week Camp: June 27-July 3rd.
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Well that’s about it for this time, Remember if your youth group is doing something exciting let me know so that we can share it.
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