July 31, 2005

Vol. 13 Issue 1

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EDITORIAL

1 Corinthians 16:1-2 ¹Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. ²Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no gatherings when I come.

Consistent giving is the foundation of expanding the Kingdom of God. Regular monthly offerings to the missions have through the past 25 years made it possible for 33 congregations to be established in the Philippines and the effort continues to expand. Our efforts in Nigeria are paying dividends as well. We are expecting many souls to be won in the coming years as we remain faithful to God. Although the mission needs are overwhelming every dollar helps us to do what we can. We covet your prayers and continued financial support. Additional monthly support is needed for both the Philippines and Nigeria. Much thanks to all who have given for the Lagos Crusade; we are nearing our goal for that effort. 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 June:

Abam/Abala, Pastor Cyriacus Nwachukwu: Attendance = 72 to 84. 1 soul saved. Our normal Church activities continues

Our Evangelical teams is up and doing irrespective of intensive rain. House to house visitation is not left behind. Also our 3 days of prayers and preaching including teaching from the book of Daniel went well, Oh!! Emmanuel) God is with us.

Calabar 1, Pastor Johnnie Austin: Attendance = 76 to 86. 2 souls won. Evangelism was normal despite the raining season for two souls gave their life to Christ. There were normal church activities during this month. We organized what we called prayer link network that include church growth and the ministry of W.M.F in Nigeria and in U.S. May I remind our brothers of Calabar project for land yet to be carried out.

Calabar 2, Pastor Bassey Ekpe: Attendance = 49 to 64. 1 soul saved. Evangelical Activities: - Evangelism became slowed down due to seasonal rainfall in Cross-River and Calabar in particular, but not withstanding people came out to the church after each house evangelism. The attendance in program did not change because people came out as usual for the Church Activities especially the chain prayer being organize in the church to Revival the members. Everything was put in place in the church. Every member sent in their greetings to everyone in U.S.A. There has been a remarkable progress in my small scale project, detail report shall soon followed over this issue. Souls are ripe and have to catch them young.

Umuahia, Pastor Christian Ogbuka: Attendance = 35 to 95. The church here witnessed tremendous revival of souls this month in our open air praying for souls in sickness and devil possession. Three families presented their little kids to the Lord with thanksgiving. The Amafor Church appeals for support for their building project.

Omoba Isiala Ngwa, Pastor Ronald Iheanacho: Attendance = 28 to 32. Evangelistic Activities: Bible studies were conducted on all the Mondays in the month, while every Fridays of the month was used for revival prayers. 8^th, 16^th, 23^rd. We conducted house to house evangelism. 4^th, 11^th, and 25^th - These were used for pastoral visitations.

MACEDONIAN CALL

We are very sorry to report that some criminals intrude into the school we are staying and stole our chairs for Pastor and broke our offering box even they are damaging our benches from time to time because it is a school premises without doors and windows. So we are still appealing, calling for help from W.M.F as to buy land for our permanent site before it get off hand.

This is village; the land is not all that costly.

My beloved wife gave birth to a baby girl, but unfortunately the child died and my wife at the same time was admitted to the hospital but thank God she has been discharged after some days. NOTE: My rented house is not all that conducive for it is a public yard and upstairs; which the protectors have fallen out even the pastor is taken a risk living there with the wife; it is only that accommodation is so scarce at Omoba. Now, concerning the remaining money or balance after Tithes of Tithe. It is used for evangelism, for we use to hire public address systems, and helping some elderly people in our midst and for hospital evangelism. Sometimes the pastor needs help and for all these reasons there will be no money remaining in the church pulse. By reason we the church supposes to have balance in the pulse incase of any emergency.

Ikot Edibon, Pastor Okon Jim Ibok: Attendance 15 to 17. 3 days revival meeting were conducted. Fasting and prayer were held on two days. House to house Evangelism was visit.

Ikot Inyang Eti, Pastor Udobong Okon Essien: Attendance: 78 to 78; 5 souls saved. One baptized. Evangelical activities include Bible Class, Evangelism, night prayers, prayer and fasting, two weeks daily morning and evening prayers and tarry night. We thank God for His mercy. Praise God. Remember us in your daily prayers.

Ehere, Aba, Pastor James Igbokwe: Attendance = 23 to 27. 6 souls saved. The church did utilize the (700 dollars) (N95,000) we are about completing the building. The money went a long way, helping the work of evangelism. We thank God for the missionary support. We able to spend for now on the building (N260,900) which will expire at the end of August.

Eket Urban, Pastor E. David: Attendance: 20 to 22. Evangelical Activities: House to house preaching and prayers. I am once again pleading that during your visit to here by October, the Eket congregation who worship in a school classroom will need some money to live a place, chairs, and other things as it is a school period where there will be no space for us to assemble. It is only during holidays we can have space in the school compound. I am praying that our congregation will be duly considered.

Evavalley Amafor Isingwu Umuahia, Pastor Albert Emeh: Attendance = 14 to 22. We the Church at Eva Valley are greeting and thanking God for His grace over us. We held our indoor-service this month. One who left us for quite a long time in search of her University Education returned this month, gave her wonderful thanksgiving to the Lord. In spite of much rainfall, this month, our Activities ran smoothly. We visited sick people and prayed for them. In the mail of 27^th May, a question was asked to us to explain "My rents have been accumulating" Answer: since Jan 2004, the National Church and WMF USA have not given us anything in terms of rent payment. We are letting all to know our plight. Thank God, National Church gave us by 1^st week of June, the sum of Three Thousand Naira (N3,000.00).

AMAEFULA, C/O 270 OBOHIA PASTOR AMBROSE: Attendance: 20 to 34. We are believing God that when we get the house through inauguration of the orphanage with the house the space of the I and will be good for the Church building so we are looking for the manifestation through the donation by people. One of the brothers dedicated his child on 19^th June 2005.

LAGOS CRUSADE

July 31, 2005

The team will consist of Bro. Henry Marquiss III, Bro. Rube Gayheart, Bro. Len Gongola & Bro. Stan Rexroth. We are in the process of getting tickets, visas and making final adjustments on our itinerary. Continue to pray for this effort. Thank you very much for your prayers and financial support.

PHILIPPINES

July 31 2005

Bro. Luzan and son, Wesly, are visiting the United States this month, August & September. They will be traveling to supporting congregations to give reports of the mission work and to preach. Pray for them!

INDIA

July 6, 2005

Precious and Dear Father Wood and Mother Wood,

I humbly submitted Pastors meeting report:

Our people are privileged to be one of the first village to hear about the Lord Jesus Christ. Noble missionaries came here with the Gospel. The arrival of father and Mother Wood and noble missionaries accelerated evangelistic efforts because " and the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:". The Gospel spread here right the time God appointed messengers.

In the pastors meeting held on 1^st July2005 at Wayne Edwards memorial Chapel, pastor Bobby shared the message of Father Wood " prepared for the coming of the Lord, the kind of person we should be" described about Five points: 1.we should be saved, 2 sanctified and separated, 3.sprit filled, 4. sacrificing people, 5. soul winning people.

Pastor Bobby explained mainly about "soul winning people" John 15:8. Mark16:15, Luke 14:21,23. It is very serious and essential subject for the present time, because recently in India some other states Government Passed the Anti conversion bill at the time all the Christians prayed about the critical condition and the God answered prayers.

But India has been the most hospitable and charitable to the messengers of Christ. Up to now every one in India allowed Christians to preach the Gospel from their homes, their public places and even at the doors of their Temples. They allowed us to use their media to preach about Christ. The Lord Jesus Christ said the things are not favorable for all time before " walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you" praise the Lord now the evangelistic efforts accelerated by our honorable and noble Missionaries. "Prepared for the coming of the Lord" in this view the call for the soul winning is very important point. Rather than fighting with darkness, let us begin a process of introspection that will make us better disciples of Christ.

Pastor Premnath preached about the qualities of the servants of the Lord he gave some instructions for the pastors. Mother Lalithamma gave advises from the story of Prodigal son. At the end of the meeting pastor John Katari discussed with pastor Bobby about the incompletion of church building at Vavilla. Wayne Edwards memorial church at K.Dibba pastor request for Mats, chairs, Tables and electric Fans.

All the pastors pledged being a Fellowship of the church of God Pastors " we solemnly swear to use the talents and God's knowledge for the soul winning mission through the preaching the Gospel and take care of Flocks of God. Each pastor offered prayers for Father Wood and Mother wood and all the saints of W.M.F.

Every pastor received monthly help and praised God for His wonderful ways and expressed deepest thanks to all the saints of Community church of God.

Your servant Bobby.

Fellowship of the church of God-India.

July 18, 2005

                Most Respected and Loving God Parents Father Wood and Mother wood,
                Precious Greetings and heartfelt thanks for your great encouragements and your loving support towards the temple city ministry through fellowship of church of God. In the month of June the almighty God Jesus Christ Encouraged and gave His Gracie's hand to move in UN reached places. We reached the people with much prayers and great prayer support of community Church of God saints and dedicated noble missionaries prayers and unfailed loving kindness of Father Wood and Mother Wood.
                We have conducted Gospel meetings at korlagunta (P.K.Layout) and among Leprosy people. Praise to God He has raised 6 new born souls through that meetings now we are regularly conducting Sunday worship service at Leprosy colony. In the middle of the month we served the Gospel to the cherlopalli harizanavada (back ward village) people. They are very backward in cast and illiteracy and economical, they are in a separate village they live in the village in sham because they are totally neglected by the other high cast communities. These people always work as servants in cleaning washing the high cast people's houses. They are also working as labours in their agriculture Fields this village is very much in the social evil life of untouchable of casts the conscience of the people society was routed in weaker society. So the people have no ethical values the causes of effects in the life of people and become victims and sufferers .In this situation the spirit of God Leeds us to met this people to the Gods love through the Gospel torch barring lamp-in the midst of the people the torch is our lord Jesus Christ,

                We went street preaching and street meeting. When we began to preach the Gospel, one by one male and females came out from their houses reached the meeting place 25 people reached the meeting place to hear the Gospel of Lord Jesus Christ. After the preaching service we had an interesting family mother of three children came for word and shared her problems. She have lost one child because of poison snake bite ,before that her husband left her .She is helplessly living alone she attended with much burden full and tear heart and shared her grief. When she hear the Gospel Lord Jesus touched with His words, and she received heavenly joy. Immediately she invited us to pray in her home. Last Sunday she attended the church service with her two children, and accepted the lord as her personal Savior, to God be the Glory.
                One brother named Mani suffering with liver damage because of his addiction of over alcoholic. This man came to the meeting place with tears to have a change in His life and overcome the addiction and his death bed. All our Gospel team explained the God's mercy about the sick people .he and His only son requested for prayer, So, all our team members bow down in the street and prayed for him the Lord graciously healed His illness now he is coming to the church service with much faith in lord.
                The final days of the month we visited the church saint's houses and prayed for their needs. On June 30 we conducted all night prayer in v. p. nagger church. We are very happy to inform you by all your prayers loving kind ness we arranged 3 days Gospel meetings at Chavataplem branch church some of our church of God pastors going to preach in this meeting and also we have sisters meetings in daytime. Kindly up hold this meetings in your prayers. Without your prayer support we can't do any Gospel work in India because such type of strength pouring in the ministry by your prayers
                Here we are sending the photographs of c.mallavaram church building construction. The c.mallavaram church saints and pastors are sending their heartfelt thanks to Rev. Father Wood and mother Wood for the loving kindness to construct the church building in their place. We received five hundred dollars for this building we are requesting to you holy feet please extent your helping hand to complete the church building we are praying every day for you
                your servant in lord
                k. Martin and Linda

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. Another interesting note, after the spies came back and gave the reports only two gave positive reports. What will your report say when you stand before God.

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:

Bro. Brian Bridges
123 Lambert Drive
Manassas Park, VA 20111

e-mail: badleg@juno.com
Phone: 703-368-0805

Well that about wraps it up for this time. Remember to Live God LOUD, and serve Him with ALL YOU GOT!

Upcoming Events:

See Calendar

Bro. Brian

CAMP MEETING REPORT

Altapass, NC

July 4 Evening; Evangelist: Bro. Hayden Hutton of Christchurch, New Zealand preached on "Holiness" from Rev 19:6-7, 1 Cor 11:2, Daniel 6:1-23, 4:9, 13, 19, 9:3-5, 23, Rom 12:19-21 & Ezek 14:14, 20. He reminded us that if we live for God we will suffer and we will be tempted as Daniel & Joseph were. God is looking for a bride that is righteous. The church is being tempted to compromise. The standard is being lowered. How will the world see that Jesus is holy if they cannot see it in you? The heathen do not know that God is holy.

July 5 AM: Bro. Dedrick Clark preached on "The Alpha And Omega" from Rev 1:1-18, 7:13-14, John 17:5, Gen 1:26, Rom 6:14, 12:1, 1 Peter 2:5, Heb13:16, Col 1:15-18, Acts 1:9-11, Matt 24:7, 30, John 5:28-29, & 1 Thes 4:16-18 Jesus has been here from the beginning. Everyone that is saved he has made to be a king & a priest (male & female). God does not save people in sin; He saves from sin. They have been washed in the blood of the lamb and are dressed in robes of righteousness. We are kings because we are reigning now over sin, the devil & the flesh. Christ not only was, He is! He is the head of the church which consist of all the born again. He is in our midst this day. He was; He is; And He is to come.

July 5 Afternoon: Bro. George Sutherland preached on "The Price And Purpose of Redemption" from 1 Cor 6:15-20, Titus 2:11-12, Matt 20:28, 5:13-16, Gal 1, 1 Tim 2:4-6, 1 John 3:16, 4:9, Phil 2:14-16, Psalm 1:1-3, Col 1:3-5 Eph 2:16 & Rom 3:23-25. He reminded us that God expects us to glorify Him with our body. Don't you know that your body is the temple of God. Jesus paid the ultimate price for our redemption. There is one God and one mediator the man Christ Jesus. Sin has to be dealt with. Being a good moral person is not enough. When you buy something it belongs to you; Christ bought you so you belong to Him. God has work for you. You are to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world. Our world needs salt & light; you were not saved just to go to heaven. There is a work to be done and you are saved to do it.

July 5 PM: Bro. Hutton preached on "Intimacy With Christ" from Rev 19:6-7, Matt 6:5-13, 31-34, Jer 29:11, S of S 8:5-7, 2:16, 6:3, 7:10, 3:6-11, Heb 12:2, 5-11, Psalm 91 & 2 Cor 1:3-4. God wants you to know if you are saved that He is your father. God cares for you as a father cares for his children. God is a perfect father who will supply all your needs. We are taught to ask and when you ask you have to believe. The mature Christian is there for Christ to please Him and lean on Him, our beloved. There is nothing that can separate us from the love of God. As your father God protects you even when you are not aware of it. The father exercises authority; we are responsible to obey him.

July 6: AM: Bro. Stanley Rexroth preached on "And Such Were Some of You" from 1 Sam 22:1-5, 1 Cor 6:9-11, Eph 5:1-8, Rev 3:12, Matt 5:13-16, Col 1:9-13, 1 Peter 2:9-12, 2 Cor 5:17-21 & Matt 11:28-30.

Jul 6 Afternoon: Business meeting. Sis. Tillie January was re-elected to the board. The need for someone with the burden to be trained to eventually replace Sis. Tillie in managing the food purchasing, storing & preparing was discussed. This is a matter for prayer & seeking the Lord's direction. Fall work week for cleaning & maintenance was set for Sep 19-23.

CAMP MEETING REPORT

Newark, OH

July 15 Evening: Bro. Iran Watson preached on "Satan Has Asked For You" from Luke 22:31-32 & 1 Tim 6:11-12 All of us as children of God are under attack. Are you aware of it? Satan desires to have you. He is working hard on our young people; you need to stand & fight back. Resist the devil in the power of God and he will flee. "Parents, Satan has desired you". Employers today are not family oriented. "Every neighborhood is a bad neighborhood; you have to be able to identify the adversary". You have to be vigilant. Plead with God to create within you a clean heart and a right spirit. "Pastors are under great stress today." As Jesus prayed for Peter so He is praying for you; He is your intercessor.

Saturday morning Bro. Stanley Rexroth & Bro. Don Mowery brought a lesson on "Fishing for Men - An Interview With a Fisherman" from Matt 4:18-20, Mark 1:16-17 & Luke 5:4-11. They related fishing for fish to our efforts of fishing for men. We are not being very effective in catching men today and need to evaluate our methods and commitment to the task. Jesus wants you to be a fisher of men. To be effective you need to plan, prepare, get equipment, set priorities, know your mission, get started early, develop techniques (gifts from the Holy Spirit), take care of the fish you catch, realize that your competition is Satan and don't give up. Talk to the Lord, find out where He wants you to fish and get started.

Saturday evening Coach: Dave Daubenmire preached "Pass The Salt" from Proverbs, Eph 6, and Matt 18:6. He asked "Where are the men today?" Too many are hiding in churches. "I get so tired of fighting the church. On the great moral issues today we are not divided". Many Christians today are just sitting around waiting on the rapture while Jesus has work to do. You have an obligation. Salt is corrosive. The only thing that's going to count at the end of your life is what you have done for Christ. God expects much more from us. "Your greatest weapon is obedience to God".

Sunday morning Bro. Nobles Darby preached on "Put Your Faith to Work" from John 5:2-8 & James 1:2. He asked: What good is our faith if we do not make use of it? There are times in our lives when we are overwhelmed by events so much that we lose sight of our faith. We often talk about faith but do not apply it. When God doesn't do what we expect we often begin to blame our brothers & sisters for it rather than consider our own disobedience. If our faith is never tested how will we know it will work? Some folks have been in the church as much as 40 years and have no fruit in their basket. They are just lying by the pool. Until you exercise faith your dreams will never become reality.

Sunday evening Bro. Ed Beck preached on "3 Signs of a Healthy Church" from Proverbs 29:18, Isaiah 6:1-8, Joel 3:14 & 1 John 3:16. Three visions of a healthy church: The first vision is of God. We see the Holiness of God, the sinfulness of man and we have a willingness to go. The 2^nd sign is a vision of the lost. Multitudes are in the valley of decision. The day of the Lord is near. If you don't have a vision of the lost you won't try to reach them. When you see the lost you will need a vision of love. It will cause you to renew your love for the lost.

Monday morning Bro. John Tiner preached on "Stretch Forth Thy Right Hand" from Luke 6:6-11, Exodus 15:6, Matt 5:30, 2 Cor. 5:17, Psalm 84:7 & Numbers 33:51-56, He told us: "The right hand represents power & authority". The right represents being all that God wants us to be. A spirit of limitations cripples many Christians. "We can pack a fault/disability to church for years before realizing that Christ will heal it." When you discover "ites" within you drive them out; if you don't they will take over. "As long as we continue to live in bondage to religious legalism, we will continue to miss the blessings God wants to reveal in our lives. Obedience to Christ is not an event; it is a lifestyle".

Monday evening Bro. Daryl Allen preached on "Passion for the Lost" from Rom 9:1-5. He told of a mother who prayed for her lost son, "God will you give my place in heaven to my son and let me take his place in hell?" The Apostle Paul prayed a similar prayer for his kinsmen and countrymen. There are people that are so burdened and grieved that they literally die. How long has it been since you spent the night with tears praying? Most prayer meetings today are anything but prayer. If the church is to be successful in this century we have to go with a passion for the lost. Where would you be today if no one had a passion for your soul?

Tuesday morning Bro. John Ramey preached on "The Doctrine of God" from Neh. 9:32-33,6, 1:5, Isaiah 45:6-8, Genesis 15:11-20, Acts 1:6-7, Dan 3:16-18, 1 Pet 1:16 and many other scriptures. God is not finished with you yet. The Nehemiah principal: every 26 days remind the church who God is. God is! God transcends all things. "Common sense is the enemy of faith". God does not have to tell you every step of the plan for He is Sovereign. God can fix your problem but if He does not then what? Is God the living God to you? Or is He non-existent? "If you can't trust God you can't trust anyone". God is holy and you are expected to be holy. "Unholy character is never tolerated by God". God is completed just for He knows the intent of the heart. He knows our thoughts.

Tuesday afternoon the ministers met. Bro. Bartlette reported on the progress of the camp meeting. Next year's camp meeting dates July 14-21 (Fri to Fri) or 16-23 (Sun to Sun). Planning for Dorms are in process. Bro. Donald Curtis and Bro. Iran Watson were elected to serve on the Camp Meeting Committee. Bro. Henry Marquiss presented a plan for a ministerial organization that will serve two functions Credentialing & Accountability.

Tuesday evening Bro. Garry Bates preached on "Stolen Property" from John 10:10, Rev 2:1-6, Luke 15, Psalms 40:8 and 1 Sam 30. A lot of people are stealing things today. The devil is out stealing property that is not his own. The devil is stealing the first love of many. He is stealing our service. Too many are missing church for the many activities of our culture. He is stealing marriages. As many in the church are being divorced as in the world. There is so much dysfunction in families that they can't serve God. The devil has stolen faith sight of many. God is a restorer of stolen property. Some one must go after those that are stolen (lost). It is time for the church to get with the mission. The devil is stealing our unity over: Bible translations, music, clothes, and a host of things. It's time to stand up!

Wednesday morning Bro. Steve Rauch preached on "What Matters Most" from 1 John 2:7-15, Mark 12:28-31 and 1 John3:18. He told us: What matters most in our lives? At the beginning of life a loving relationship matters most. Doctrines matter but at the beginning of spiritual life, a loving relationship matters most. What matters most at the end of life? Your loving relationship with others is what matters most at the end of life. Invest in loving relationships for it's what matters most in the end. In the middle of life is the same and it is the time to focus on loving relationships. People don't want to hear about love, they what to experience it. Love in deed and not in word only.

Wednesday afternoon the Ohio Bible College held its' annual business meeting. Bro. & Sis. Gayheart and Bro. Henry Marquiss were reelected to the board. The Board elected Bro. Donald Curtis to replace the position vacated by the passing of Bro. John Collins. Bro. Gayheart gave a report of the College's progress.

Wednesday evening Bro. Bill Neece preached on "Believers Need to be Motivated to Witness" from 2 Cor 5:8-14, 20. He emphasized three motives for every Christian to carry the Gospel to the lost. As individuals we must be moved by God within us to be a witness. The first motive is the judgment seat of Christ, which is past present and future. As Christians we are judged in the past as sinners, in the present as servants and in the future according to our works. Why are you doing what you are doing? We will be judged for how we treated others and how we used the talents & gifts God has given us. A second motive is: knowing the terror of the Lord. We plead with men because of Hell that follows the judgment. "There is only one foundation for respect and that is the fear of God". A third motive is that the Love of Christ constrains us. So we work to reconcile men to God.

Thursday morning Mission reports were given by Sis. Gail Wood on India. By Bro. Donald Curtis on Children's Lifeline work in Haiti and by Bro. Harold Kelly on Guatemala. Bro. Wesly Luzan from the Philippines preached on "Practical is Spiritual" from Luke 10:29-37. It is not enough to profess Christianity; it needs to be applied. We are called for practical responsibility. We need a compassionate heart. Many today are declining spiritually. We need to walk as God has called us. Believers are responsible.

Thursday evening Bro. Harold Kelly preached on "Can We Expect God's Help?" from 2 Chro 16:9 and Prov 3:5-9. When you give your life to God, you will face opposition. The devil does not like for you to live right and he is going to do his best to defeat you. We need to put on the whole amour of God and storm the gates of Hell. The church today is under attack. "You can't be in the family of God and stand alone". You need to learn to love your brother and sister and how to get along. You can't have God's blessing without being obedient to the Word of God. Too many are trying to live the way they want to and expect God to bless them. It's harvest time and if we do it right we can expect God's help. If you are willing to put God first He will take care of you. The church today gives Christ very little authority.

The mission offering was shared with 1/3 going to Bro. Gongola's Prison ministry, 1/3 to Bro. Luzan for their travel and 1/3 to help with the Lagos Crusade.

Friday morning Bro. Clarence Brannon preached on "Whoso Removeth Stones Shall Be Hurt" from Eccl 10:1-9, Acts 20:28, 1 Thes 5:23, 4:3-4, 7, Heb 12:12-14. He reminded us: To remove a stone from the foundation of a structure weakens it. The church needs to be aware of the stones of our foundation. The devil works to remove the stones from the foundation of the church. One stone is: the only mode to enter into the church is by being born again. Water baptism will not do it; baptism is for believers. A 2^nd stone is: the Lord has only one church. A 3^rd stone is: sanctification (wholly set aside for the use of God) of every member. A 4^th stone is: holiness is the Bible standard and life style of the church. A 5^th stone is; true Bible unity needs to be in its' right place. Bible unity can only be attained with those that are trying to get closer to God. A 6^th stone is Divine physical healing.

DEATH

Eugene Paul Andrews passed from this life July 23, 2005. His funeral was held on July 28 in Sylacauga, Alabama. Remember his family in prayer.

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

Church: Community Church of God

(Non-denominational)

Location: Dunn Loring, Virginia

(Metropolitan Washington, D.C. area)

· Experienced Pastor/Shepherd to lead our multicultural congregation.

· Divinely called into the ministry by God.

· Intimate relationship with Jesus Christ.

· Strong believer in the importance and power of prayer.

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

· Love for people of all cultures/backgrounds.

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

Community Church of God

Pastoral Committee

2458 Gallows Road

Dunn Loring, Virginia 22027

Telephone: (703) 971-8268

Fax: (703) 719-9345

Resumes may also be emailed to ccogdl@gmail.com.

We request your earnest prayers as we fast and pray for God's direction in this very important matter.

CALENDAR:

July 29 - August 5, 2005: Burnside Family Camp, Burnside, PA. Evangelist: Ben Jordan. Music director: Clarence Brannon; Director of youth Activities: Vaughnie Zopp, Brian Bridges. For youth program info contact Vaughnie Zopp at 304-392-6862. Annual fish fry with Ed & Gerri Carpenter on Saturday, July 30 at 5:00 PM. Lodging: Angela Ford 864-288-3492

August 19-21, 2005: Weekend Revival, Waynesboro Church of God, 2026 Lyndhurst Road, Waynesboro, VA 22980. Evangelist: Bro. Rube Gayheart; Service Times: Friday & Saturday: 7:00 pm, Sunday: 11:00 am & 7:00 pm; Dinner served following Sunday am service; Contact: Interim Pastor: Sis. Mary Boyne, 540-942-3627 maryb@ntelos.net

August 19-21, 2005: Weekend Retreat, Ezra Church of God, 1345 Ezra Street, West Frankfort, Illinois. Services with Pastor George Wilson from Havana, Cuba, Friday and Sunday nights and Saturday and Sunday mornings. "Round-table" discussion Saturday afternoon - "A Biblical Perspective of Current Events." For details and lodging information contact Pastor Glenn Dryden at 618-932-2271 or ezraschool@mychoice.net.

September 16-18, 2005: Fellowship Weekend, Chapel of Hope, Lenoir, NC. Service times: Fri 7 PM, Sat 10 A , 2 PM & 7 PM, Sun 10 AM. Camper hook-ups & limited lodging on grounds. Call for local hotel listings. Pastor Mike Spicer 828-758-2340, vspicer@caa.k12.nc.us

September 24, 2005: 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 13-16, 2005: Crusade, Lagos, Nigeria; Venue: Logos Aflame Ministries Osapa - London Lekki, 3^rd Roundabout From Mobil House Maroko, Victoria Island. Office address: Suite 8, Gbolagas Plaza 1^st Gate, Ikota, Lekki, Lagos. Daily: 10:00 AM: Morning Conference; 5:00 PM: Revival service. Coordinator Pastor A. O. Edet, Tel: 2348056312636; email: pastor_augustus@yahoo.com

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