August 31, 2004

Vol. 12 Issue 2

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EDITORIAL

Acts 20:35 I have showed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

The needs of the poor are great; it is our opportunity to be blessed. As you read the reports, pray that the Lord will guide you in your continued support. The 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 JULY:

Abam/Abala, Pastor Cyriacus Nwachukwu: Attendance = 66 to 78, 1 soul won. Because of what happened to me, though God was in it all, evangelical outreach didn’t hold, we only based on our weekly activities including few days of praying and fasting. Yes, victory is won. Oh! Follow me and praise God! “Many are the afflictions of the righteous, God delivers them in all” Amen.

Umuahia, Pastor Christian Ogbuka: Attendance = 45 to 58. The month of July was too rainy. But the work of God is in season and out of season. So we seriously continue to explore for Jesus came to seek and to save. There was a baptismal class for the month of July to all part of August. Program and preparation for youth revival service is in top gear for the month of August ending.

Calabar 1, Pastor Johnnie Austin: Attendance = 55 to 67; 6 souls saved. In the month of July, we had a follow-up Revival every Sunday on salvation subsequent to what we have in June on Repentance. Six people gave their lives to Jesus as a result of the teaching.

We conducted our normal weekly activities on Wednesdays and Fridays. our newly introduced system, “Call them out” evangelism carried out every Sunday before Sunday school starts could not take place due to heavy rain fall almost every Sunday.

Similarly, there was no tarry night this month because of the 40 days fasting and prayers scheduled. What lowered our rapid growth are: 1. The high standard of truth I am holding, people want it lower. I said no. people don’t like it. But I can’t help it. 2. Our place of worship is not conducive or comfortable like in Babylon where these people came from. e.g.: No fan to calm heat, no sound system (Drumming Band) No public address system, at time, no electricity or generating plant, etc. Most of the people who came to our Church are visitors in the town. Most members move on transfers. Promise: I affirm, if these items such as: public address systems, amplifiers, speakers, piano, key board, generator, Microphones, tracts, bibles, evangelical Van and permanent place of worship are provided for me, I will pull heaven down because I aimed the sky as my limit. Thanks.

Calabar 2, Pastor Bassey Ekpe: Attendance = 20 to 42. 3 souls won. Evangelical Activities: The Revival continue here on salvation this time through out the month of July, this was centered on History of Salvation and Reasons for Salvation, these attracted members and also non-members, as well into the Church, the Fall of man through the sin of disobedience which brought about God’s plan for salvation of man Gen. 3/14-18. the weekly activities went on normally and 3 souls gave their lives to Christ, having heard the truth. Prayer and fasting continue till the end of the month, so as to usher in the dry season for a greater evangelistic work.

I shall continue to appeal to this body, the ministry that there has been no help give to Calabar 2 since it began. We use all our money in hiring chairs and table for members and visitors.

Omoba Isiala Ngwa, Pastor Ronald Iheanacho: Attendance = 13 to 20. We conducted fasting and prayers for three days and other revival prayers. I conducted house-to-house evangelism and visitations.

NB: Where we are staying is too strait, please we need land and Church building.

Ikot Edibon, Pastor Okon Jim Ibok: Attendance = 18 to 26; 2 souls saved. Evangelism activities: We conducted 3 days revival, fasting and prayer were held. Young people meeting were conducted. House to house Evangelism was visited.

Ikot Inyang Eti, Pastor Udobong Okon Essien: Attendance = 74 to 77; 5 soul saved 2 Baptized; Evangelical activities includes house to house evangelism, bible classes,

Three days Revival tarry night and thanksgiving service. May God bless.

Ehere, Aba, Pastor James Igbokwe: Attendance = 22 to 24. We have fourteen regular and saved members now. I am reporting from Ehere Aba, I am sorry I have not been specifying the numbers of people that were saved. More than fourteen people regular and saved. They are with us.

With my elders Okere Mma our effort were yielding great harvest thank you. So what I was reporting was my findings at course of planting or performing a new ground of church.

Activities: Daily prayer meeting: morning 5:30-6:30 Tuesday, women’s prayers: 8:00-12noon. Wednesday, bible studies: 5:30-7:00pm

Eket Urban, Pastor E. David: Attendance = 24 to 30; Activities: Evangelical Activities: Seven days revival meetings with the theme: Absolute Surrender” On the Church today, membership is not permanent. As some come in some also move out. As God is at work in the Church, we trust him that at last people will come to stay.

Obinze Owerri, Imo State, Pastor Albert Emeh: Attendance = 7-8; Greetings from the Church at Imo State.I travel to this place every Sunday on public transport for Church service. The distance from Umuahia to Owerri is about (40) miles away and it costs me N500.00 a trip. The sacrifice is apparent in view of what I receive from the community fund. People showed me an empty space of land to buy for church building, my reply to them is not encouraging since I am financially handicapped. Two (2) ladies promised to worship with us when we get a separate place of fellowship not in a man’s room. We go out on witnessing to people in our vicinity.

Please pray for my safety and God’s supply to meet transport cost every week to and from Owerri.

Evavalley Amafor Isingwu Umuahia, Pastor Comfort (wife of Albert) Emeh: Attendance = 28 to 31. Mrs. Comfort C. Emeh (the wife of Pastor Albert Emeh) who was trained in the same Bible College in Nigeria with her husband, serves the Lord side by side with her husband really loves the Lord. She mans this church for her husband but receives no token from any quarters to encourage her on the work she does to uplift the ministry. Please pray for strength and courage to do more for the Lord. Her life is a challenge to many women folk who were not opportune to be trained as a church worker. This month she taught in a 3 day seminar on “Principles of Parenting” many people rededicated their lives to God on “Parenting”.

The youths had their monthly prayer, vigil, and fasting beckoning on God to bless the work of Church of God (WMF) overseas and in Nigeria.

Mrs. Comfort has a ministry with the children every Sunday evening. The ministry is tagged “Catch them young for Christ” These children go out to bring other children to the church. They need children Bibles, Nice pictures and visual Aids. Please pray for this church that they many get money to complete buying public address equipment they embarked upon. What they need most now is a portable light Generator.

Pray for us as we do so for you.

REPORT OF THE REMEMBRANCE WEEK 12TH - 17TH JULY 2004 AT THE CHUCH OF GOD (UNIVERSAL) IKOT IKO, IBESIKPO, NIGERIA
            We had a week programme to remind us of when God visited us in Nigeria and redeemed us in the year 1961. We assembled every evening to praise and worship the Lord God. We had a three days fasting and prayers and also anointing messages were preached to the people.
            Monday Luke 1:66 - 80 was read. How Zacharias praised God for visiting his people and giving them the horn of salvation to save them from their enemies. Our greatest enemy is Satan and sin, we should accept and rejoice in Christ Jesus who is the only horn of salvation to the world John 3:16, Act 4:12 was read. People really enjoyed and praise God for His love to the world.      Tuesday Psalm 106:6-23 was read David said we have sinned with our fathers, for they soon forget his works and walk not in His command (verse 13) they forget God their saviour, which had done great things in Egypt (verse 21) we should not forget what God had done for us in Jesus Christ the horn of salvation and follow another way as the children of Israel did (verse 19) they made a calf and worshipped and brought upon themselves the wrath of God. There was much prayer after this message for God to help His people to be steadfast in the faith. Wednesday 2 Timothy 2:1-13 was read. Paul told Timothy to remember Jesus Christ of the seed of David who was raised according to His gospel (verse 8) wherein he suffered trouble as an evil doer (verse 9) Don't let suffering in anyway make you to deny the Lord the saviour. It's a faithful saying if we be dead with Him we shall also live with Him. If we suffer we shall reign with Him: Praise the Lord; this time there was much crying to God for help and forgiveness where they had denied Him.          Thursday Galatians 5:1 was read Stand fast therefore in the liberty where with Christ hath made us free and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. When one is save the devil tries to draw him back to the bondage again. Continue ye, in the truth (the word of God) that will set you free if you sin, you are a servant of sin and a servant cannot live in the house for ever, John 8:31-36 was read. There were many questions and answers before we prayed.
            Friday "Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? 1 Corinth 6 9 -11 was read be very careful that no sinner is in the church of God. You have to repent of

Students & Instructors inside Chapel

your sins. Again 1 Corinth 5:9-13 the word said we should not keep company with a brother who is a fornicator or covetous or an idolater or a drunkard...put away from amongst you that wicked person. Many were blessed with this message so prayers were offered to God praise the Lord.
            Saturday the last message was that Jesus will come again in His glory to judge the whole world. He will give to every one according to His deeds. We should do good works to receive good reward. And these shall go away into everlasting punishment but the righteous into life eternal Matthew 25:31-46 where will you spend your eternity? Jesus is coming soon. Many were blessed in the programme. Pray that the Lord help us to win more souls to the kingdom. Amen.
            Edet Akpan Inyang.
            Host Pastor

Bro. & Sis. Luzon with little Sammy in front of Ma-a Chapel

PHILIPPINES

August 19, 2004

Mabuhay (Greetings),

From us in Davao seminary with our 8 students (5 male & 3 female); Aug 3 became our enrollment, orientation & ground preparation; Aug 4 we began our formal worship & classes. For the first semester, Aug 4 to Nov 12, our subjects are: Major: 1. The Church of God and its’ doctrine, 2. English, 3. Homiletics 1, 4. Pastoral administration, 5. Old Testament, 6 Evangelism; Minor: 1. Ministerial Ethics, 2. Church Worship/Music.

To minimize expenses, we divided the major subjects into 3 batches to be taught by just one visiting instructor with the support of a permanent resident couple (Pastor & Sister Samuel Luzan) to handle the minor subjects & in charge the registrar & monitoring.

As a part of the training, we had a three-day outreach service in Cotabato area (Katidtuan Bliss, Bannawag, Lower Paatan & Osias) wherein we preached, song choir & presented the seminary needs to the four congregations. I thank God for keeping us safe in our travels as well as providing power & strength to accomplish our outreach target. Thanks also for the strella jeep whom we used as our ride.

Presently, we resume with our hectic schedule classes & God willing by last Sunday of August, we’ll have extension Youth fellowship with the brethren in Cuambogan, Tagum before I finally return to Manila. Thanks a lot for all your extended support to the seminary & God Bless.

In Seminary Labor,

Sis. Noemi

For Bro. & Sis. D. B. Luzan Jr.

August 12, 2004

Dear Bro. & Sis. Rexroth,

Greetings from the Philippine Mission in Jesus precious name. Glad to inform that we have completed our Pastoral Training School in Ma-a Davao City, where Mission money was used for the completion. Enclosed are pictures

Help us pray for this started training school that God will bless and be a great help for the prosperity of the Lord’s work in the Philippine Mission. All of us know that without God’s intervention we’ll fail.

Thank you for your continuous love and support. Truly we can’t repay, but it’s our prayer to the God of Heaven to continue His blessing to you because you love mission.

In God’s Labor,

Bro. & Sis. D. B. Luzan Jr.

Church of God Holiness

Philippine Mission

INDIA

July 30, 2004

Report For The Month of June:

God has given me relief and high touch healing when I had a severe sickness. Now I am able to work more effectively to do God’s ministry. We have gained many new souls and gave baptism for the Lord’s glory.

My wife, Linda, and I traveled by bus to Pakalavaripalli where we with Pastor Stephen Raj arranged village gospel prayers under the streetlights. The members arranged mats to sit and pray. These people belong to low-income group who are mostly illiterates. They earn their bread & butter by basket making using bamboo sticks.

The final week our ministry entered into a Leprosy Colony and prayed for the sick going house-to-house. Pastor Joshua has taken charge to have fellowship & prayers for these families every week. Remember him in your prayers.

Your Humble Servant in the Lord,

K. Martin

July 31, 2004

Precious Greetings,

Pastor’s meeting was held July 30 with good progress reports of 45 souls saved. The newly constructed church building in T. P. Gudur, D. V. Palem, Kingstown will soon be completed. The mission house project has started. Fe presented a two-wheel vehicle to pastor James for River ministry. Pastor John Katari (son-in-law of Father John) is requesting help to construct a church building in his village.

Praise the Lord, we are thankful.

Your humble son,

K. Bobby

August 11, 2004

Precious & Holy Greetings,

We are praising the Lord Jesus Christ for all His wonderful things towards the India ministry. Through your loving kindness and supporting help we bought 2 two-wheel vehicles with gear and presented to the Fe ministers (pictures attached).

Your vision and mission brings many blessings to us. Praise the Lord for all His great plans to develop the church mission as saving souls.

Your humble servant,

Bobby

YOUTH CORNER

          Hello all, it's time again to catch up with the news on the corner. As summer is coming to a close, many of you are facing the winter blah's thinking about school and all the things that go with it. Thinking about new classes, new schools, college, it can be pretty scary. It can almost be overwhelming at times, but we must remember that God is in control. You know many times we can allow fear to stop us from experiencing what God has for us. The children of Israel were scared to go into the land of Canaan because of Giants (Numbers 13-14) Joshua and Caleb and Moses told the people that God was in control and He would give them the land but they were still afraid. We must not let fear rob us of the blessings God wants to give us. We may be afraid but we need to let God calm our fears. Remember God has not given us the spirit of fear.
            Power Verse : 2 Timothy 1:7 "For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."
            Summer in the Son
            Has God done something great for you this summer? Was there an outing that was especially good, or a camp meeting that really meant a lot to you? Let us know, we would love to hear from you! Send it to me.
            Well that about wraps it up for this time. Remember to Live God LOUD, and serve Him with ALL YOU GOT!

Living God Loud,

Brian Bridges

123 Lambert Drive

Manassas Park, VA, 20111

E-Mail Badleg@juno.com

Upcoming Events

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CAMP MEETING REPORT

We were privileged to attend the Burnside Church of God Camp Meeting on August 5 & 6. Bro. Gary Wood brought the afternoon message on August 5. He preached on “Bringing Men To Jesus” from Mark 2:1-12. He reminded us that through compassion, caring, commitment and cooperation we could bring needy souls to Jesus. Go tell family & friends what Jesus has done for you.

Bro. Ben Jordan preached the evening message: “Listen To Your Heart, You Have A “Sword” from 1 Samuel 17:50-54. He told us that we need to place the victories of our lives in our memory. Most Christians never appreciate what they have. We have a great sword. “If in one service your church would be honest, you would have revival”.

Friday morning, Bro. George Wilson preached “Fight The Good Fight” from 1 Timothy 6:12. He reminded us that as soon as you become a member of the Kingdom of God, you become a target for the other kingdom. “We fight for a cause not for ourselves. You will never be able to develop a commitment to a cause as long as you are drowning”. You must first be secure. If you expect to ask & receive from God, you must have a good relationship with Him. “A right relationship with God will release your faith”.

THANKS FOR YOUR PRAYERS

Dear Saints of God,

A sincere thank you to all who have prayed for me in my bout with leukemia. I have felt those prayers and my blood work and CAT scans have confirmed that there is no progression of the disease, though I’ve had no treatment. I experience some weakness, but God is truly faithful. I intend to do what I can in His kingdom for as long as He gives me strength.

Again thanks and God Bless.

Bro. Sherm Romine

DEATHS

Bro. Don Strickler of Newark, Ohio passed from this life on August 9, 2004. Sister Sue Williams of Mansfield, Ohio passed from this life on August 11, 2004. Remember their families in your prayers.

YOUTH PASTOR SOUGHT

Robinwood Church of God, located in Hagerstown, Maryland, is seeking a youth pastor with a love for God and a love for youth, together with strong leadership skills to direct our growing youth group currently from 20 to 40 members. This includes age 5 through 21. Initially, we are offering a part-time position, which we hope to expand into a full-time position in the future. Inquiries please send resume to Troy Cosner, President of the Board, 14219 Rockdale Road, Clearspring, MD 21722 or email at troy@intrepid.net or by phone at 301-582-3336

CALENDAR:

September 3-6 Fall Spiritual Youth Advance, Dunn Loring Community Church of God, Ages 12-College Age; Contact Bro. Martin Shreffler (814) 498-2478 or E-Mail at Martin.Shreffler@asbury.edu for more information.

September 13-17, 2004: Altapass, NC Church of God Camp Ground Fall Work Week: Contact Bro. Richard Yaw, 574-875-6408

September 15-17, 2004: Women’s Retreat, Altapass NC Church of God Camp Ground: Begins 5:00 PM Sep 15 and ends Friday night Sep 17; Contact Sis. Violet Yaw, 574-875-6408

September 17-19, 2004: Chapel of Hope Church of God Fellowship Weekend, Lenoir, NC. Friday: 7 PM, Saturday: 10 AM, 2:00 PM & 6 PM, Sunday: 10:00 AM; Noon meals provided by congregation; Some lodging available. Contact Pastor Mike Spicer 828-758-2340 or 828-320-4824

September 18, 2004: Fellowship Meeting, Ovapa Church of God, Ovapa, WV. Services: 10 AM & 2:30 PM; Contact Pastor Richard Talbot 304-587-4693

September 25, 2004: Annual Fellowship Day, The Church of God of Cumberland Valley, 611 Shippensburg Rd., Shippensburg, PA. Services: 10:30 AM & 2:00 PM. Preaching by visiting ministers. Noon and evening meals provided by the congregation. Contact: Pastor Stanley J. Rexroth 717-423-6389, Church: 717-423-6988 stanley@rexroth.net

October 16, 2004: Fellowship Meeting, Marion Church of God, Marion, NC. Services: 10 AM & 2:30 PM; Contact Pastor Leamon Whitehead 828-659-2890

October 24-27, 2004: Revival, Robinwood Church of God, Hagerstown, Maryland: Evangelist: Bro. Bill Neece; Service times: Sunday: 10:00 AM & 7:00 PM and 7:00 PM Monday thru Wednesday. Contact: Pastor Henry Marquiss, 717-597-3004, email: hmarquiss@aol.com

November 10-14, 2004: Revival, The Church of God of Cumberland Valley, 611 Shippensburg Rd., Shippensburg, PA. Evangelist: Bro. Robert Rauch. Service times: 7:30 PM Wednesday through Saturday, 10:30 AM and 7:30 PM Sunday Contact: Pastor Stanley J. Rexroth 717-423-6389, Church: 717-423-6988 stanley@rexroth.net

November 20, 2004:Fellowship Meeting, North Point Church of God, Baltimore, MD. Services: 10 AM & 2:30 PM; Contact Pastor Clyde Whitener 410-888-9191

March 8-11, 2005: 18^th Annual Meeting of Church of God Gospel Workers/Ministers; Community Church of God, Dunn Loring, VA. Theme: Effective Long-term Ministry (preventing burnout). Committee members: Robert & Suzanne Rauch, Stanley & Martha Rexroth, Donald & Denise Curtis and Tom Hannold

July 15-22, 2005: Camp Meeting, Licking County Church of God, 2181 Riggs Road, Newark, Ohio. Made possible through the efforts of a group of cooperating Church of God congregations. For general information contact the Camp Meeting Committee, Phone: 740-345-7841. For lodging information contact: Chris or Sonia Lindner at 47 Spring Valley Dr., Newark, OH 43055-4089; Phone: 740-366-4089, Fax: 740-366-5890; Email: campmeeting@adelphia.net

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