December 31, 2005

Vol. 13 Issue 6

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EDITORIAL

2 Corinthians 6:1 We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain.

Although we don't all have the "gift of Knowledge" or all "the gift of Wisdom" or all "the gift of Government" we can cooperate in the work of the Kingdom when we have the right Spirit. We are blessed to have opportunity to work with the various mission fields for though our understanding differs, the Spirit bears witness with our Spirit that God is in them. Editor.

WORLD MISSIONARY FELLOWSHIP (WMF)

WMF Executive Committee meeting is set for March 25. Members that have concerns to put on our agenda are requested to forward them to me.

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

Among the many needs in Nigeria we have identified the following Three Priorities:

1. Abam/Abala Building needs to be completed. The building was started in 2002. This is a congregation of 70+ members.

2. Umuahia Building construction needs assistance. This is a congregation of 90+ members.

3. Ikot Inyang Eti needs to erect a building on their land starting with the erection of a roof. This is a congregation of 89+ members. They have purchased and cleared a lot on their own.

Any amount of offering is appreciated; they build little by little as they receive offerings and gather materials.

PHILIPPINES

NO REPORT RECEIVED

INDIA

December 13, 2005

We praise God of Almighty for His great concern and Kind mercies through out the Noble Mission of Saving souls.

The best way to begin this report I feel would be by acknowledging my gratitude towards all the saints of community church of God for their extended love and support to extend the Lord's Ministry into four corners. I would like to thank each and every one for having extended their invaluable time and for the immense support at all stages of Divine Projects. I also thank Father and Mother Wood for the rich experience that I have derived by working on every project under their guidance.

I would also like to take this opportunity especially to thank Pastor Allen Fletcher and all the saints of HIGH LAND FIRST CHURCH OF GOD, for sharing the burden by helping and praying through the Community Church of God.

We are praising the Lord Jesus Christ for the successful completion of 22nd Pastors meeting of FELLOWSHIP OF THE CHURCH OF GOD.

First the meeting was started with condolence towards Pastor Martin and Pastor Timothy over the loss of Martin's Father and Timothy's wife.

And Pastor Bobby extended the Father Wood message "GOD KNOWS HOW! 11 Pet. 2:1- 13.Text : verse 9. God knows how to deliver the Godly out of Temptation and the unjust unto the day of Judgment to be punished. " The God can deliver the Just out of Temptation by Watch and Pray (Matt 26 :41), Make a way to escape (1cor 10:13), Giveth more grace and humble ourselves to God (James 4 : 6 ) And give power over all the power of the enemy." Is any thing too hard for the Lord ?"

This message is touched every heart those that are in Temptation and consoled that are in deep distress. we believed that the Lord prepared this timely message by His servant before His saints were in temptation. We could not expect that we had gone under the temptation, at the same time the Lord had comforted us by this message. We praise God for His wonderful way prepared to us to escape from the temptation.

All the Pastors gave thanks unto the Lord for the permanent church buildings were provided through His Noble Missionaries. They said that they could over came cyclones and victoriously conducting every Divine Program even in an unfavorable climatic condition. The Lord blessed all our efforts by your prayers and supporting help with number of new souls the true measurement of the Lord's service.

(Picture of Pastor's Meeting)

In this month the Fe was set up a pillar to make a small thatched house for a chapel in a very remote village which is situated near the Bay of Bengal. Pastors Prabhaker and Moses is doing the Lord's work in these villages since 1978.Pastor & Father John Subhushana Rao started the ministry, Recently during our Mother Wood 2nd Missionary journeys our Noble Missionaries Pastor Glenn Dryden and Pastor Wiley Cash were visited this Village and preached the Gospel. It worked effectively and causes to showers of the blessings of God. We thoroughly believed that the Lord sent His Messengers to change the hearts which are against to God. The Lord has again enabled us to set up a pillar in the Village of K. Patnam to opened a new branch in this occasion Pastor Bobby shared the Message "Building our spiritual House". We praise God to extended our Gospel wings into down trodden villages. It is possible only by your prayers and supporting help. why because we are prepared this church roof with palm tree leaves and walls with cement Bricks this is started newly and with few souls only but we need to give preference to most fruitful churches. What ever we have done that will be under guidance and instructions of Father and Mother Wood and our noble donors only.

Pastor K. P. Dass shared the brief Message about the old testament Heroes Joseph and Samson that how they were flourished and how Samson lost his strength. Pastor Premnath and Pastor Martin offered special prayers for all the saints of Community church of God and father and mother wood. Especially the Pastors were conducted special prayers in their churches for the Noble Missionary team Pastor Stanley J. Rexroth ,Bro Marquiss, Bro. Gayheart, Bro. Christian and Sunday for their Crusade to Nigeria. For this we received a special prayer request from Father and Mother wood for the crusade to Nigeria. All the Fe Pastors submitted progress reports of branch churches. God is gathering to Himself, once again, a people that He is not ashamed to call by His name.

At the end of the meeting pastor Bobby shared the condolence message of Father and Mother Wood, Pastor Glenn Dryden, Pastor. Allen Fletcher over the loss of sister Jonse's father and Pastor Timothy's wife. We were comforted very much with the messages.

Your bond servant,

Bobby

YOUTH CORNER

It's time again to catch up on the corner. It is December already, can you believe it? Everywhere I look I see the marks of the Christmas this time of year. As I see everybody excited about the season, I also see people so stressed out running around trying to make "Christmas" happen. I am reminded of the Inn Keeper in the Christmas story. You see, it was time for everyone to come and pay taxes and the Inn Keeper was busy housing the weary travelers. A young couple, Mary and Joseph, came to his door and needed a room. The inn keeper, with a full inn and many guests, turned these two from his place but he did allow them to go the stable where the animals were kept. You know many of us get so busy during this holiday season with our guests and holiday traditions do we turn away the reason for the season, Jesus and have no room for Him in our lives. What room is Jesus living in, in your life?

Power Verse: Matthew 1:23 Behold a virgin shall be with child, and bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.

Upcoming Events: See Calendar
Well that is about it for this time. Take care and remember to serve the Lord with all you got!
Bro. Brian Bridges

123 Lambert Drive

Manassas Park, VA 20111-1829

e-mail: badleg@juno.com

Phone: 703-368-0805

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

PASTORAL CALL - Oct. 2005

Church: Ezra Church of God

1345 Ezra Street

West Frankfort, Illinois 62896

Location: Southern Illinois

Just Off Interstate 57 at Exit 65 One Hour North Of Paducah, Kentucky

- Minister of the Gospel to shepherd our congregation and administer our K-12 church-school ministry in an economically challenged community.

- Divinely called into the ministry.

- Intimate relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.

- Strong believer in the importance and power of prayer.

- Genuine desire to see individuals born into the Kingdom of God and grow in their relationship with Jesus.

- Burden for foreign missions.

- Readiness to preach the Gospel to include weekly church-school chapel services.

- Experience in K-12 Christian Education environment preferred.

If you believe God is leading you to pursue this position, please send your resume to:

Ezra Church of God

Pulpit Committee

c/o Mr. Bill Hopper

7093 Izaac Walton Road

Benton, Illinois 62812

Telephone: 618-724-9518

butler55@shawneelink.net

We request your earnest prayers as we seek God's direction in this critical matter.

CALENDAR:

March 1-3, 2006: 19^th Annual Meeting of Church of God Gospel Workers/Ministers: Host: Cumberland Valley Church of God, 611 Shippensburg Rd., Shippensburg, PA. Theme: Adjusting to Today's Culture (Methods Change - Message Remains). Committee Members: Tom Hannold, Stanley & Martha Rexroth, Robert & Suzanne Rauch & Donald & Denise Curtis.

July 9-16 (Note: Date Change), 2006: 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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