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 = 79 to 85. Three (3) souls won. We ended our 3 days teaching on “Ideal House Wife” with one day fasting & praying, though rain breeze disturbed us a lot due to the unfinished church house. We also hosted the Abia State Women’s meeting. The burial of Sis. Ego will take place in August.
Calabar 1, Pastor Johnnie Austin: Attendance = 75 to 119. Activities: Heavy downpour occasionally disturbed visitations; also poor turn out on weekly activities. Even then, we do not relent in our efforts to reach out to people. During the month, we held a four day program on breaking of curses. The turn out was impressive and encouraging because it attracted outsiders. For some years now, we have been paying our rent alone without drawing from community fund; and many other things, we did alone without demanding. Bro. Stanley, must we fold up or run away from Calabar because it is an expensive place? What does Mark 16:15 says? I think, by reason of the gospel, Calabar was also created for Christ. (Col. 1:16). Therefore help us to win Calabar for Christ for they are human beings not animals or ghost living there. We are very much willing to work but encourage us. Thanks.
Calabar 2, Pastor Bassey Ekpe: Attendance = 42 – 66. Two (2) Souls saved. Evangelism on Saturdays continue to create impact on turning out of new members which was carried from house to house. Normal weeks and mid week activities went on as usual with Bible class, and three days fasting and prayer for the increase of souls in the church.
Umuahia, Pastor Christian Ogbuka: Attendance = 53 to 55. Greetings from this church in Amafor Umuahia. All the activities of the church are being run smoothly since the departure of Pastor Christian to USA. We do have adult committee meetings, prayers on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, youth gatherings on Thursdays, Children do their gathering on Sunday morning and evening.
Top priority of this church is to finish the un completed church building of which a draft of the cost was sent to pastor Stanley for consideration. This Church is a promising Church in the sense that new people come in and when the new house is finished, many souls will be won to the Lord. I have been visiting the members and getting to know them well. Some are nursing babies, some are sick and some are weak in faith, now they are being revived and encouraged in things of the lord.
Omoba Isiala Ngwa, Pastor Ronald Iheanacho: Attendance = 39 to 41. Six (6) souls saved. Evangelism: Bible studies, house-to-house evangelism & pastoral visits were conducted. God has been so kind to us this particular month, for through our house to house evangelism a police officer and his family were added to the Church of God at Omoba Praise the Lord! In addition pregnant women in my branch delivered safely; The Lord is Good!
MACEDONIAN CALL1. The only problem we have now in soul winning is nothing but the land of our own (a permanent site) Therefore we are still beaconing for WWF to help us pay for the land we have already located two portions at the price of 5,500 Dollars and the land owner told us that we that we call still pay instalmentaly at least two times God bless you. We are still praying for WWF.
Ikot Osom, Pastor Okon Jim Ibok: Attendance 16 to 22. Activities included: Two days fasting and prayers, 3 days revival youth meeting, Bible class, House to house Evangelism and Tarry night prayers.
Ikot Edibon, Pastor Effiong Johnson Unah: Attendance = 10 to 18. Two (2) souls saved; Evangelical Activities: first Sunday & Wednesday fasting, Bible studies, prayer meeting, visitation, group evangelism, house to house morning prayers and Tarry night .
Ikot Inyang Eti, Pastor Udobong Okon Essien: Attendance: 84 to 86; One (1) soul saved; One Baptized; Evangelical activities are, weekly prayer band, 4 days revival, weekly Bible class, morning and Evening prayers visitation, Tarry night prayers and Evangelism. I thank God for his lover in the ministry. Pray for us.
10 Nze St., Aba, Pastor James Igbokwe: Attendance: 38 to 70. 11 souls saved. Evangelical Activities: Ehere is surviving by God’s grace, brethren remain bless thank you it is a great pleasure and labour when we serve the Lord, brethren we all are servant let forage ahead. Every victory brings joy. Chinwemeri goes to church, a sister dedicated her son so we saw some guest, we teach and preach. Sunday services starts 12noon every week; Wednesday fasting prayer; Evening prayer meeting on house to house visit.
Eket Urban, Pastor E. David: Attendance: 29 to 38. Two (2) souls saved. Evangelical Activities: One week of daily prayer was held. We are faced with the problem of a conducive place of worship since the school block is no more available because of our inability to meet up with the rent. The rent was raised to (N 12000.00) twelve thousand naira per year. They demanded for yearly payment. Please consider the fact that God has put in my care only children who can’t afford for this amount and I can’t do away with them. You may therefore consider our situation and help us to purchase a plot of land as I have already sent in some estimate.
Evavalley Amafor Isingwu Umuahia, Pastor Albert Emeh: Attendance = 21 to 27. Evangelistic report: Greetings from Iva- Valley church Our church Programs were properly attended to this month. The departure of Pastor Christian Ogbuka to US has put a heavy load on me. However, my wife Mrs. Comfort pastors this church while I Man the one for Pastor Christian Ogbuka. One week prayer camp was organized; members turned up, it was a welcome development and souls were revived. We hosted a combine fellowship church service with the church of Pastor Christian on the 30th. The hall in Iva – valley could not contain us and we managed to hold the service till 3.pm. The service was full of joy; prayers were said on behalf of W.M.F USA, W.M.F Nigeria. Pray for strength for my wife Mrs. Comfort in the work of the Lord. A woman Organization in Imo State have invited her to come and be their guest Preacher come 9th – 11th August in their annual gathering. She needs your prayers and support. That’s why I have been pleading for her support in a separate not given to Pastor Christian Ogbuka to give to you. This is the work of the Lord help her.
AMAEFULA, C/O 270 OBOHIA PASTOR AMBROSE: No report!
Port Harcourt, Pastor Sunday E. Etuk: On first Friday of July, Women prayer’s & Fasting from 6am to 6pm. The night was deliverance service. On Sunday was Communion service 2nd Sunday of July, we hosted youth service and it was the normal protocols of service. Every Tuesday of the week we observed bible study and house visitations. A brother gave us a Land in another community but we have no Pastor to be sent down there. The Land is a Plot and the Church needs a Pastor which is a Very Common thing to be done.
Ogbor-Hill Assembly, Aba, Pastor Samson Ikpe: Attendance = 17 to 25. Nine (9) souls saved. Evangelical Activities: We that God for his faithfulness towards us for keeping our members till this day, despite the tricks of the enemies, and I want to thank God for keeping you people over there for his second coming praise God!!!
CHRUCH OF GOD UNIVERSAL
Jul 18, 2006
Beloved brother Rexroth,
Loving greetings in Jesus name to you. Our Anniversary celebration was over last Saturday. The lord did great and wonderful things unto the church and we are grateful. Attached here with is the list of the distribution of the support sent. We owe much gratefulness to God and to the donors of the support. We are looking forward to a time when the support will flow in monthly. Thank you immensely
We have Macedonian calls here and there, but lack of Evangelism Bus is a handicap to reaching thirsty pressures souls. Please, give us an 18-21 seater Bus for the purpose and by the grace of God the church here will be able to maintain it. Souls that are hungering and are crying to perish without the truth are crying unto us bitterly. We stand ready to reach forth to them, but there is no possibility. Please Brethren, because of the seriousness of the present day fleeting moments, we plead for you to give us Evangelism Bus. The reward will be tremendous.
My wife is still in confinement far away from home because of the fatal accident involved. Improvement is slow but there is hope of recovery. Her absence from home has a soporific effect on home and church life. Much prayer from you and others is anticipated.
Greetings to Brother Christian, wife and child from Nigeria and to your family as well.
With love from,
Bishop A. Okon
WMF Seminary, Nigeria
August 6, 2006
Dear Rexroth,
Greetings, We are happy to share with you the joy of hosting the end of term inter fellowship meeting with students from more than three colleges within the community of Ikota Estate in Lagos on August 4, 2006. This marked the closing of the college for this term. Over 1000 students attended the fellowship.
The message was based on (Planning a better Future) In order to plan a better future, The students were advised not to keep bad company, not to join cult, and that they should study hard so as to make good grades, That they are the future hope of their families and nation at large, they should not allow their parents to regret due to their bad behavior. They should promise not to suffer the way their parents suffered due to poverty.
They were given opportunity to express their view. as follows: Some complained of lack of text books, lack of school fees due to the fact that their parents have not been paid salary for many months, while some parents are applicant for years without job. Others complained of not being able to avoid a meal in a day and normally come for studies without taking break fast.
The meeting was ended with a prayer by Brother Emmanuel Udo one of my teachers. Another fellowship is scheduled on September 18th 2006 when the school re -opened. Please, any one that has passion for youths and may want to contribute to redeem their future should do so. We need support to pay salary to the teachers so that we can teach those who really need help free, especially the orphans. Brother Christian is aware of this problem which we discussed during his visit to us before he traveled out of the Country.
Remain Blessed
Augustus O Edet
PHILIPPINES
July 17, 2006
Received July 31, 2006
Dear Bro. & Sis. Rexroth,
Greetings in Jesus Name. Trust & pray this letter finds you with Sister Rexroth in good situation facing your many responsibilities in our Father’s business.
Glad to receive Bro. Steve Yoder’s letter with the enclosed mission support. He wrote June 28, mailed July 1st in Columbus and reaches July 10; that’s nine days to reach here. Thank the Lord. No doubt the co-workers are happy to know of your continuous support to the Lord’s work in the Philippine mission. Because of the happenings some pastors decided to go abroad and work specially those who has college children to go to school.
By God’s help we will again open and resume our pastoral training school & Seminary this year. Please help us pray that God will send those young people who are sincere & faithful and ones that are really called to preach the true Gospel of God to the needy. Editor’s note: if you wish to sponsor a student ($25.00 per month) see the guidelines printed in the September 30, 2005 Info+.
Lastly, Bro. Steve says he’ll be sending the June & July support very shortly. And also praying much that God who owned the church in the Philippines will richly bless you all so you can continue aiding as in the Philippine mission.
In God’s Labor,
Bro. & Sis. D. B. Luzan Jr.
INDIA
July 31, 2006
Dear Father and Mother Wood and noble missionaries Sis. Ann. C. Webb, Pastor Allen Fletcher and Garry Williams,
Precious greetings and hearty thanks for your great efforts to reached India and preached the Gospel. Through your prayers and supporting help the Lord had done great things in India. It was not a mean thing to stopped the rain up to the end of the meetings this is possible only your prayers. After the Camp meetings many heathen met me and gave witness that Jesus is the Lord. Before the meetings some people came to me and said that was not a wise decision to organize the meetings in the monsoon seasons but I replied them just see what the Lord had done in the meetings and also I said this was the prayerful decision had taken by Father and Mother Wood and noble missionaries. After the meetings they came to me agreed and surprised to the wonders of the Lord. This causes to have belief in Jesus.
The powerful messages of missionaries had moved many hearts and now number of people coming forward to Jesus, now they are enthusiastically came forward to take Baptism for all the Great things, we praise God. With grateful hearts,
Your servant,
Bobby.
August 1, 2006
Dear Father & Mother Wood,
And Noble missionaries Sis. Ann C. Webb, Pastor Allen Fletcher & Pastor Gary Williams. Precious greetings and hearty thanks for your successful mission trip to India. Praise God for his kind mercies & great miracles had done during camp meeting. In Jesus we had a great opportunity to spread the love of God to all through our noble missionaries by their consecration & sacrifice.
By your mission trip our people, they had good hope during their difficult times. They could understand that we truly love all people like the love of Christ. Some recognized that Jesus is the God. Our team gleaned in the fields and collected some fruit (souls). 49 accepted Jesus. We prepare every new soul for baptism service and will be give Baptism on 4th Sunday in August. We hope that the Holy Spirit lead some more souls to the kingdom of God right now. We are very grateful for all your supporting help to extend the Kingdom of God. Praise the Lord! Amen.
Your Servant,
Bobby
YOUTH CORNER
Season's changing, summer is over, and school has started. There is a lot of changing and new experiences around the corner. On youth corner there is a lot going on as well. Many youth groups are going through changes as a new school year begins and they lay out what they want to do for the new school year. Five words go through my mind through this time of change. They are found in Genesis Chapter 1:1 "In the beginning God created . . . ." We must remember that God created us, and He created us to have relationship with Him. So as school starts and we get a "new" start in school, let us remember what we are created for and keep our relationship with God first place in everything we do.
Power Verse: Colossians 3:23 "And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily as to the Lord, and not unto men."
I would love to hear from you! Send it to:
Bro. Brian Bridges
123 Lambert Drive
Manassas Park, VA 20111-1829
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!
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
The congregation of the Ezra Church of God continues its search for a Pastor. Through turbulent waters the saints have sailed to the conclusion of their twenty-seventh year of church school ministry. Pray for this congregation and the community it has served for eighty-six years. A nearby Maytag plant is shutting down with a loss of 1,100 jobs! At least two families in the church are impacted.
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
We request your earnest prayers as we seek God’s direction in this critical matter.
BI-VOCATIONAL PASTOR
KINGS CROSSING-COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD 5700 Edinburg Gap Road, Fort Valley, VA. 22652. Pastor Jennings B. Wood.
We are seeking a pastor with a Shepherd's heart, A man of integrity,who believes in and doesn't compromise the Word of God.
We are a small but growing church currently in the progress of finishingour new sanctuary and class rooms.If you believe God is leading you to pastor our church please send yourresume to the above address, attention Jeanie Hull Chairman, PastoralCommittee.
CALENDAR:
September 22-24, 2006: Fellowship Weekend, Chapel of Hope, Lenoir, NC. Service times: Fri 7 PM, Sat 10 A , 2 PM & 7 PM, Sun 10 AM. For more information contact: Pastor Mike Spicer 828-758-2340, vspicer@caa.k12.nc.us
September 30, 2006: 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 21, 2006: Gospel Workers Seminar Led by Evangelist Larry Sauvageot, Dunn Loring Community Church of God (near Washington, DC). For further information contact Pastor Glenn Dryden at 703-573-3444 or glenn.dryden@gmail.com
October 22-25, 2006: Revival Services with Evangelist Larry Sauvageot, Dunn Loring Community Church of God. For further information contact Pastor Glenn Dryden at 703-573-3444 or glenn.dryden@gmail.com
November 8-12, 2006: Revival; Church of God of Cumberland Valley, 611 Shippensburg Rd., Shippensburg, PA. Service times: 7:30 PM each evening & 10:30 AM Sunday; Contact: Pastor Stanley Rexroth, Phone: 717-423-6389, Church phone: 717-423-6988 stanley@rexroth.net or Associate Pastor Lonni Wickard, Phone: 717-530-1970, loviswiss@pa.net
April 18-22, 2007: Camp Meeting, Bible Holiness Church of God, Mindanao (by zone), Philippines. For information contact Pastor D. B. Luzan Jr., P. O. Box 115, Kabacan 9407, Philippines
April 26-29, 2007: Camp Meeting, Bible Holiness Church of God, Luzon (just one venue), Philippines, Contact same as above.