March 31, 2004
Vol. 11 Issue 9
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EDITORIAL
2 Corinthians 7:6 Nevertheless God, that comforteth those that are cast down, comforted us by the coming of Titus;
Bro. Tim Bash & I have our tickets to travel to the Philippines in April to worship with Bro. Luzan and the Bible Holiness Church of God in their two camp meetings. Pray that our coming will be a comfort and encouragement to our Philippine brethren. Editor
WORLD MISSIONARY FELLOWSHIP (WMF)
Summary of Annual meeting of the executive meeting held Feb 7:
Brother Rube Gayheart reported that in Liberia things were beginning to improve.
A trip for a Lagos, Nigeria Crusade is being planned for the fall of 2005.
Currently visiting India are Brother Glenn Dryden, Brother Ed Beck, Brother Wiley Cash and Sister Gail Wood. All seems to be going well during this trip.
The Special committee submitted a report on the Tanzania mission transfer from World Missionary Fellowship Canada to World Missionary Fellowship USA. A letter was given to the executive committee from the World Missionary Fellowship Canada secretary, stating that they wanted to withdrawal the transfer from consideration by the world missionary Fellowship USA for reasons listed in the letter. After reviewing the letter it was agreed that we would honor the request.
Election of Officers – Brother Dale Rexroth nominated Brother Alan Vossler to become the Vice Chairman and was seconded by Brother Rube Gayheart. Brother Steve Yoder agreed to serve another term as Treasurer. These recommendations will be submitted to the General Assembly for re-election at the annual meeting.
The WMF-USA Executive committee is requesting Thursday, July 15, 2004 @ 2:00 PM, for the Annual Meeting during the Licking County Church of God Camp Meeting. The WMF-USA Executive committee is requesting Thursday, July 16, 2004, as missionary day for the Camp Meeting as well. Anyone with any suggestions for this day’s activities is requested to please contact an Executive Committee member and let them know.
Brother Dale Rexroth will prepare guidelines outlining the requirements for travel to Cuba under the auspices of WMF-USA. There are severe penalties for not following the US Embargo policies of our government. These will be submitted for approval at the Annual Meeting.
A recommendation for adding some items to the Policies and Principles indigenous missionary visits will be prepared for the General Assembly at the Annual Meeting. This will define the responsibilities of the visiting missions and that of WMF-USA. A rotation of the visits of supported and non-supported mission fields was discussed so as to not burden the hosting congregations with many visits in the same year.
Brother Dale Rexroth made the motion for the Executive Committee to recommend the General Assembly according to our policies to approve a letter of invitation to Brother Pah in Liberia to visit for the Camp Meeting of 2005. Seconded by Brother Steve Yoder, motion carried.
Brother Rube Gayheart made the motion for the Executive Committee to recommend the General Assembly to approve a letter of invitation to the Luzan’s in the Philippines to visit for the Camp Meeting of 2005. Seconded by Brother Arnold Lemke, motion carried.
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.
MINISTER’S MEETING REPORT 2004
Theme: “Promoting Effective Mentorship”
34 Ministers & Spouses attended the 17th annual Minister’s Meeting for Church of God Ministers held March 3-5 in Hagerstown, Maryland.
The meeting began with Bro. J. B. Wood preaching on “Mentoring, Personal Perspectives” from 2 Tim 2:1-7. He reminded us that we need the potential & passion of a personal experience with Christ before we can give it to others. We are to mentor by example, by training, by teaching, by empowering and then we need to push them out of the nest.
Bro. Glenn Dryden followed preaching on “Many Mentors” from Matt 28:18-20, 1 Tim 1:2, Phil 1:3-4, Col 1:3 & Philemon 4. He told us that we have many mentors including, parents, schools, peers, pastors & teachers. There is no one right way to mentor; there is no model or specific chart to follow. The greatest mentor is Jesus.
Thursday morning Bro. Tom Hannold preached on “Pastoring Without Mentoring” from Psalm 71:17-18, Deu 1:37-38, 34:8-9, 2 Tim 2:2, Acts 16:1-3, Phil 4:9 & Luke 6:430. He told us of his experience &calling. He described some of the hardships and struggles of being a bi-vocational pastor.
Then Bro. Ed Beck preached on “The Mentored Pastor” from Eph 4. He told us of the value & challenges of being mentored. He gave us practical advice, 7 rules for tender/tough mentoring, 5 E’s test for decision-making, 5 qualities of a great motivator – Nehemiah & 3 qualifications for a Christian leader. He concluded with the cost of mentoring.
After lunch, Bro. David McDaniel preached on “Mentoring Needs of A Young Pastor” from 2 Tim 2:1-2. He defined what a mentor is & what the role of a mentor should be. A young pastor needs tools, knowledge and support. A good mentor would help the young pastor avoid mistakes, solve problems and become successful. He reviewed qualities of a good mentor.
We broke into small groups to discuss “Practical Steps to Effective Mentorship”.
Bros. Bob Rauch & son Steve brought the evening message on “Preparing For a Transition In Leadership” from Rev 17:11-14, 2 Sam 18:19-23 and 1 Chronicles 28 & 29. Bro. Bob reviewed His call to the pulpit, two ways of learning from your mentor & academic preparation. He explained a plan of letting go of the reins & delegating responsibility. He discussed mentoring after redirection. Bro. Steve told us how to properly make the transition from the mentored perspective. Remember God has called you; your job may be different & remain faithful. Heed the advice of your mentor. Build on the plan of the previous leader. Receive a blessing from your mentor. The results of a successful transfer will be effective leadership.
Friday morning began with the small groups reporting to the general session their outlines.
Group #1: 1. Taking it beyond talk. 2. Action Steps for implementation: A. Develop register. B. Appoint Coordinators. C. Keep geographic in mind. D. Limit number of mentees per mentor. E. Develop guidelines /goals: (1). Mentors. (a) Experience (Pastoral). (b) Availability. (c) Knowledge in the Word. (d) Required reading. (2). Mentees: (a) Teachable Spirit. (b) Availability. (c) Accountability. (d) Required reading. 3. Goals: A. To equip Mentee for more effective ministry. B. To develop bonding relationship between M & M. C. Train others to be Mentors. D. Develop deeper relationships between conger-gations. *Coordinators oversee/ they don’t assign M & M. *Mentors are accountable to coordinators.
Group #2: I. How to incorporate into fellowship: A. Do what we do out of love – not duty. B. Assign experienced and willing vessels. C. Look at everyone as a family member i. e.; community. D. Develop a relationship & friendship i. e. I can’t pour out my soul to an unknown. E. Resources: Books, Computers, *Email, *Commitment to make phone calls, Ministerial associations, Conferences, Avail yourself as a resource. II. How do we insure accountability? Need a comprehensive list. 1. Email addresses. 2. Phone numbers. 3. No less than your selected group.
Group #3: 1. Need someone to look to and talk to. 2. We must reach out to those who need mentoring: A. Make yourself available. B. You have something to offer to someone. C. Be a friend. 3. Focus on what you can become – I have something that can help others. 4. We need to be vulnerable. 5. To be an effective mentor we must be able to see needs. 6. Christ is our example – He reached out to all. 7. Keep your word.
Group #4: 1. Minister’s family: Wives & P. K.’s. 2. Inner circle in holiness: A. Put up a façade. B. Pride will inhibit. C. Peter at feet washing. D. Confessing temptation in COG. E. Evangelism fails without. 3.Vulnerable. 4. Trust: A. Danger of elitism. B. Excusing our own failures. C. Fault finding vs. Prayer – building our own ego. 5. Prayer: A. Intercession: (1) We begin to change first. (2) Hearts are revealed. 6. Prayer Meetings – Churches mentoring Churches. 7. Working through the past – negative mentoring: A. Can be turned positive. B. Takes time to heal. C. Opportunity to learn. D. Avoid repeating others mistakes.
Group #5: Elements of mentoring: 1. Baptized in the love of Jesus. 2. Find an accountability person. 3. Move out beyond our world. 4. Schedule follow through & feedback. 5. Stick with the basics. 6. Mentee must be willing to ask questions. 7. Be open to both mentoring & being mentored. 8. Willingness to pour yourself into someone else.
Friday afternoon a Question & Answer Panel responded to questions from the attendees.
Following the panel, there was a general session to determine recommendations of the group. 1. Objective: Making available mentorship to all ministers. 2. Qualifications of mentors as required by the ‘Word’, Not a novice. 3. Action Steps: A. List of Mentors. B. Select Coordinators (Bros. J. B. Wood, Bob Rauch & Tony Bartlette were selected). C. What are the duties of the Coordinators? (1) Generate letter of invitation to be sent to all of our fellowship to be mailed by May 1, 2004. (2) Set forth guidelines for being a mentor. (3) Learners should understand what is expected of them. (4) Determine the eligibility of the mentors. (5) Draft the job description of the coordinators to be presented at the Newark, Ohio camp meeting.
Stanley & Martha Rexroth were reelected as Committee members.
Bro. Henry Marquiss III preached the closing message, “The Called” from Jude 1:1, 3-4, Job 11:7, Gen, 1:1, Isa. 51:13, 1 Cor. 12:18, 2:2, 27-28, Ephes. 2:1-7, 1 Pe. 2:9-10, 4:11, 1:16 Psa. 4:3, John 1:14, Mark 12:29-30, Matt. 6:33, 7:21, 16:15-19, Ro. 10:9, 13, Heb. 12:14, 5:9, Acts 1:8, 26:19 1 Thes. 5:23-24, Gal. 6:9, 2 Tim. 4:5-8, Col. 4:17 & Exo. 3:11-12. He reminded us that God called because of love. He called us out of the ways of the world and to Himself. The message is, God must have first place, Jesus is Lord, Salvation is by faith, Obedience unto the Lord is essential and carry the message. God backs up His call with power. Stick with it, fulfill your ministry and answer the call.
Tapes of messages may be ordered from: Pastor Stanley Rexroth.
Evaluations: 100% liked the Booklet, the small groups, the fellowship & the topic. 96% liked the agenda & the meals provided. 100% agreed to have next year’s meeting at The Community Church of God, Dunn Loring, Virginia.
Topic or themes for future meetings were ranked in the following order: 1. Effective Church growth – what works? 1. Respite/how not to burn out. 2. Disciplining new converts. 3. Discipleship. 3. Evangelism & Discipleship training. 4. Spiritual growth. 7. Supremacy of Christ. 8. How to personally evangelize and still pastor. 9. Christian education . 10. End times revelation. Others added were: Pastor’s wives issues; Establish a legal Ministerial Organization (2); Preaching; Predestination/ election doctrines of the height & depth of grace and The power of the gospel.
The single most important aspect of this time I would mention to encourage others to attend in the future: Working together to gain education on topic; Learning, fellowship & personal pastoral reflection; Laying aside personal differences or disagreements in order to come together for the larger good of the kingdom of God & to see beyond our local congregation to encourage & build up each other to carry on the work God has called us to. It gives us an opportunity to meet & become better acquainted with pastors, pastor’s wives & other workers in the Church of God; This is a good time to have the fellowship & information available from other ministers – I have a feeling of being a “part of something” not just working alone in our home area; Fellowship & God’s Spirit; Share our vision to promote unity; The blessing of fellowship; God’s Presence.
Other comments: Involving more minister’s wives and perhaps to have separate small groups relating to issues that pastor’s wives might be concerned about. No Atkins diet. Appreciate the evident work preceding this meeting. Suggested readings were good. Need more direction before start of small groups – group facilitator should be selected ahead of time and be encouraged to guide not dictate. Having the meeting at Robinwood was a blessing to us. Motel selected & all the deep planning & preparation. Would like evening services to be more of general interest. Way too busy, 4 days better, we need more meetings per year, consider the ant. Thanks to the host congregation. I would like to see a special luncheon or meeting for minister’s wives, these precious sisters need fellowship & encouragement. Mentor for whole families.
Pastors: If you would like to host the meeting at your church in the future, please let the committee know to place your congregation on the list.
The committee elected for next year is: Chair: Bob & Sue Rauch, Advisor: Donald & Denise Curtis, Vice Chair: Tom Hannold, and Stanley & Martha Rexroth.
NIGERIA
REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF February:
Abam/Abala, Pastor Cyriacus Nwachukwu: Attendance = 54 to 72, Following the change of pastorate from Umuahia we are still holding to our normal activities. Praying & Fasting was conducted by Kingsly Ogbnna for three days, which involved the entire members; two days of assembly of brethren. No outside program yet.
Umuahia, Pastor Christian Ogbuka: Attendance = 55 to 63; 3 souls saved. This was a month of blessing in that many more souls had pleasure to worship with us and some showed willingness to continue serving God in the church of God. The youths organized themselves in an orderly manner and hold firm their Thursday night prayers.
Calabar 1, Pastor Johnnie Austin: Attendance = 43 to 87; 7 souls saved; the church conducted a joint fasting & prayer with Area 2 for 3 days. It was well attended. We also held Wednesday Bible Exposition, Friday thanksgiving/ healing service & house-to-house evangelism.
Calabar 2, Pastor Bassey Ekpe: Attendance = 9 to 29. 3 souls won. Evangelism: There continues to be a team out of people & new members into the church owing to the stepping up of evangelistic activities & prophetic message, teaching & prayers to those whose business have crumble.
Omoba Isiala Ngwa, Pastor Ronald Iheanacho: Attendance = 15 to 22; Evangelical activities: Bus evangelism from Omoba to Aba, Monday Bible studies Friday prayers & house-to-house visitations were conducted. We are desperately in need of land and church building with parsonage.
Ikot Edibon, Pastor Okon Jim Ibok: Attendance = 17 to 28; 1 soul won; Evangelism activities: 3 days revival, Fasting and prayer one day & young peoples meeting. House to house Evangelism and visitation.
Ikot Inyang Eti, Pastor Udobong Okon Essien: Attendance = 69 to 75; 6 souls saved; Evangelical activities: includes 3 days revival & House-to-house evangelism.
Ehere, Aba, Pastor James Igbokwe: Attendance = 27 to 30. Evangelical report; Tuesdays prayer meeting (mainly women), Thursday – Friday Fasting & daily evening prayer. The church is moving; we need land to go out from the market.
Eket Urban, Pastor E. David: Attendance = 13 to 32; 4 souls won. Evangelical activities: 4-day youth retreat with good response.
Obinze Owerri, Imo State, Pastor Albert Emeh: Attendance = 3 to 6. This is a new work; presently we are having Sunday church service and personal witnessing after church because I do shuttle there from Umuahia. The place calls for Gospel Crusade & accommodation poses a problem.
Evavalley Amafor Isingwu Umuahia, Pastor Albert Emeh: Attendance = 32. Comments: This church is a promising church in the sense that youths & children are here. There was a time when the number was raising greatly before the enemy attacked, these remain and have resolved to gear up our witnessing efforts to boost the number. Activities: Normal services plus Tuesday Bible study class, Friday prayer meeting & last Sunday of month is Holy Communion.
Note from Bro. Christian concerning the above two congregations of Pastor Albert: These he has been covering by himself for the past years, but the burden is becoming too much for him. I have traveled twice to see things for myself & once held a meeting with impending members. We expect more evangelical move from now on.
NIGERIA BIBLE COLLEGE REPORT
March 11, 2004
Dear Rexroth,
Greetings in Jesus name. Our 1st anniversary & thanksgiving service on March 7 was very successful. More than 500 people attended including government representatives from Christian Association (CAN). Letters of congratulations & encouragement from different people were read. The anniversary book launch took place.
We appreciate your contributions toward the development of the college. Students were very happy to receive copies of free Bibles from Ohio Bible College. Photo below. We registered 15 students on that day. The number has now increased to 55.
Those who are interested in this book should apply with full\ postal address. In case you want to speak with me try my mobile phone No. 08056312636.
Pastor A. O. Edet
Church of God, Universal Inc
Ikota Estate, Lekki, Lagos
THE CHURCH OF GOD UNIVERSAL REVIVAL REPORTS NOVEMBER, 2003
Ebere Otu: As the village is very far from the congregation, we had to transport everything to be there till we close the meeting.
Nov. 20: The meeting started at 6 PM. The preacher was Bro. D. O. Akpan. He read from Mark 6:7-13. He told the people that it is the Lord Jesus who sent us here and that the power of God is here to save and heal the body, soul and spirit. He told the people to repent from their sins and follow Jesus who saves His people from their sins. Many came to the altar and were prayed for and anointed with oil in the name of Jesus for their healing.
Nov. 21: House-to-house preaching was conducted from morning till afternoon. At 6:30 PM service began. The preacher was Sis. S. O. Edet. She spoke on the topic “Jesus came to set the captives free from the bondage of sin”. She read from Exo. 21:1-6, Luke 4:18, John 8:31-32 & Romans 6:15-18. From the law God told the Hebrews to set their Hebrew slaves free after 6 years of service. Jesus came also to deliver and set free from the yoke and bondage and penalty of sin. Many came to the altar for prayer.
Nov. 22: There was a minister’s meeting at Uyo in the morning. At 6:30 PM service began. Bro. D. O. Akpan spoke on the topic “If you had known the gift of God”. He read from John 4:1-10, John 3:16 & Matt. 11:28-30. He told the people that the woman of Samaria did not know Jesus as the Messiah sent from God at first. Now Jesus the gift of God is here to save, heal, to baptize with the spirit of truth and give everlasting life. Many came to the altar for prayer.
Nov. 23: Morning service started at 9 AM. The teaching & exhortation were based mostly on “sin no more lest a worse thing come unto thee”, John 5:14. Baptismal service took place at the waterside. 3 souls were baptized by Bro. D. O. Akpan. Pastor E. A. Inyang conducted feet washing & communion services. Many were blessed in this meeting. The glory of God was with us, so we say, God, thank you for all you have done in Jesus name – Amen.
Please pray for the work and help. God bless you all – Amen.
Pastor E. A. Inyang
PHILIPPINES
February 25, 2004
Dear Bro. Rexroth and Saints,
Warmest greetings to our beloved editor and wife and to all our loving supporters abroad in Jesus name. We are coming again to share you our much gratitude for your continuous financial support that help much all the pastors in their station to solve some of their financials needs especially those who have high school and college children now who are graduating.
Glad to inform you saints that the work you are supporting is going on forward this 2004 in spite of the happenings in our country. The Communist and Muslim rebels are against the government because of much corruption of officials and neglected responsibility to the poor people. There are kidnapping and killings nearly everyday due to the upcoming May election that is very hard now to control.
Saints in the other hand by His grace and help we are not discourage to continue doing our best, preaching the true gospel for we know and believe we are already in the last days that Jesus second coming draweth nigh. No doubt you’ve already received and read our church journal in which you can read in details what is going on in the Philippines work you are supporting. We often acknowledge that without your prayers and financial aid the work is no longer existing and progressing.
Glad to inform saints that we have finished the reconstruction of the church building in Antipolo City, Rizal including the parsonage where the station pastor & family will stay. (Pictures were in last month’s Info)
For your information this month we’ve started a new church building in which the brethren who come out from Babylon will gather to worship the Lord in Cuyapo Nueva Ecija in Luzon district. A converted family whose house we temporarily gather for services donated the lot. The fund they used to start is the congregation offerings since it was started with some voluntary contributions from the brethren and the pastor and wife in Pasig city, Bro. & Sis. Esteban for it is their preaching point. And 10 GI sheets donated by a soldier youth, we started this day in deep faith the project with the male church members, mostly masons and carpenters doing the labor.
Also this coming month another concrete church building is to be started in the municipality of senator Aquino, Sultan Kudarat here in Mindanao district. So please saints help us to pray that God will supply the needs.
So in closing we want to appeal to our most privilege brothers and sisters in the Divine family of God to help us finish these projects for His cause. Kindly read John 9:4 that says I must work the work of him that send me the night cometh when no man can work. If you are move to help please send your offering to Bro. Steve Yoder our WMF treasurer. May God’s abundant grace be upon you always is our prayers.
Your Brother in the Family of God,
Bro. & Sis. D. B. Luzan Jr.
Holiness Church of God
Philippine Mission
INDIA
March 1, 2004
Most honorable Father & Mother Wood,
By the grace of God and through your prayers we successfully conducted the Gospel meeting in the village of Pedur on Feb. 29, evening. The spirit of the Lord had done great things in the village. The people living in darkness and miserable by their poverty and lack of knowledge the people are facing many problems. The government is helping them by providing things like livestock shops and loans for their occupation even though most of the people living in huts and under the poverty line. Some are shelter less. In some seasons they are fasting without food. The children & women of the village are wearing rags.
At 6:30 PM we reached the village; immediately the saints went around the village singing songs & inviting the people to the meeting place. (Photo) Nearly 30 from the village gathered together, Pastor Bobby preached, “For why will ye die” from Eze. 18:31. As the meeting closed, many came forward for prayer. They are like sheep without shepherd.
We distributed some clothes. They felt very happy. Jonse supplied good meal to all.
Once again we are very thankful for the vehicle, which enabled us to reach this village.
March 6, 2004
Praise the Lord Jesus Christ enabled us to launch the “Fellowship of The Church of God” mission in Temple Town. March 3rd we conducted prayer & praise meeting. On the 4th we held an evening service. Our relation helped us in preparation. 60 to 70 people gathered. They were very hungry for the word, in meanwhile some people reached the meeting place and objected and try to stop the meeting but all the pastors prayed at the movement and they went back.
Pastor Bobby preached, “God looked down from heaven” from Psalm 53:2. Many people came forward for God’s help. The pastors prayed for sick & needy. We were encouraged very much by the Lord’s protection. We proudly said this is all done only by your prayers and supporting help.
India was open to any amount of public preaching till recent years have increasingly been becoming closed. So much so that in most of the villages it is now impossible to conduct open-air meeting; people oppose such preaching even in remote villages where nice Christians enjoyed total access for the gospel. But our government is favor to all religions.
Your Servant,
Bobby
YOUTH CORNER
It is time once again to go down to the corner and see what is happening. I can hardly believe it is March already. As I think of how things are moving along quickly, I am reminded of a story.
There once was a young man who loved the Lord and served him with all he had. He was very active in everything that he thought was involved in serving the Lord. He was always busy, always working for the Lord. One day, however he discovered that he was always working and never spending time with the one he was working for. While all he was doing were good ideas, they were not always God’s ideas. He learned that he had to always take time to be quiet and still and spend time with the Master.
Remember to always take time with God and rest in Him.
Power Verse: Psalms 37:7 “Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for Him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. ”
Well that is about it for this time. Take care and remember to serve the Lord with all you got!
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BIRTH
Haley Dawn Zoladz entered this world February 22, 2004. She is the daughter of Brad & Shawna Zoladz & granddaughter of Lee & Debbie Green of Morgantown, West Virginia.
REVIVAL REPORT
Bro. Glenn Dryden was the evangelist for revival at The Church of God of Cumberland Valley, Shippensburg, PA, March 7-10. The theme of the meeting was, “Life more abundantly” with the opening message on “Christ and the Four Thieves” from John 10:1-10, 12:1-6, Mark 15:7, Matt 27:44, Luke 23:39-43, Philemon & Deu. 23:15-16. He told us that A Christina life is a life of growth. God has more for us than we could ever imagine. You have been set free; don’t steal yourself away from your master.
Sunday evening’s message was “Thy Kingdom Come” from Matt 6:9-13, 5:11-12, Luke 17:20-21, Daniel 1, 2, 9, 1 Cor. 3:16, 10:31, 2 Cor. 6:16-18, 1 Peter 2:5, 9 & Romans 14:17. He reminded us that when you have the Lord dwelling in you, you have the Kingdom of God in you. The Kingdom of God came with Jesus’ ministry.
Monday’s message was “Judgment to Come” from Romans 14:1-3, Acts 21:29-32, 24:22-25, Matt 11:22-24 & Luke 12:42-48. He reminded us that when you attach motive to your judgment, you are not judging righteous judgment. Jesus pronounced harsh judgment on the cities in which He had done mighty works, yet they repented not. You can be critical of those who are very ungodly and at the same time not be in a right relationship with Jesus yourself. Our knowledge & understanding exceeds all previous generations; much has been given to us and much shall be required.
Tuesday evening’s message was “The Lord Weighs The Spirit” from Prov. 16:2, John 20:24-29 & Gal. 3:1. He told us that the story of Thomas confirms the truth of the resurrection. It is a warning to us of the danger of separating ourselves from the body. It demonstrates the dignity of Jesus and helps us understand the nature of faith. Do you have to see a miracle to believe in Christ?
The closing message was “Five Cogs of Christian Conduct” from 1 Peter 2:18-3:8. He reminded us that Christians should be united & of one mind. We have a responsibility to keep & promote unity. We are to sympathize with others, weep with those that weep, rejoice with those that rejoice. We are to love the brethren. Love shows itself in tenderness & pity. No leader is exempt from criticism and in those situations his humility is displayed.
The revival was well attended and we were much blessed by the presence of God. Pastor S. J. Rexroth
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