January 31, 2006

Vol. 13 Issue 7

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EDITORIAL

Luke 10:2 Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest.

Needed: Preachers, Teachers, Administrators and helpers to labor in the harvest field of our Lord. Jesus is calling, the need is great; who will prepare and go? If God is calling you to help with the coordination, preaching, teaching or working with WMF & The Info, contact me as I need help. Pray and obey. 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

REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF November/December:

Abam/Abala, Pastor Cyriacus Nwachukwu: Attendance = 71 to 83.

4 souls won. We thank God for the leaders of evangelical team in this ministry who were busy setting the mega-phone, horn-speakers in order while others were on outreach. The festive season drew so many people from the urban to rural areas we had four days open preaching which yielded much fruit.

This is to inform you the level of the pulpit and vestry. That is where we stop for now. Your help is still needed. We will add our own quota in the building of the church hall.

Calabar 1, Pastor Johnnie Austin: NO REPORT

Calabar 2, Pastor Bassey Ekpe: Attendance = 65 to 82. Evangelism Activities: one can see the increase visitors, which is a result of the seminar which gather a lot of people who now found interested in giving their life to Jesus, this was a type of evangelism, this number decrease due to Christmas and New Year holidays. Normal activities and church programmed carried out as usual

Umuahia, Pastor Christian Ogbuka: Attendance = 38 to 108. Evangelism: Activities for spiritual growth intensified. This Sunday shortfall was because of wedding and burials of Saturday, some were out for these occasions. There were witnessing and people showed their intention to attend and to worship with us. We had seminar for four days attendance ranged from 68 to 108.

Omoba Isiala Ngwa, Pastor Ronald Iheanacho: Attendance = 27 to 52. Three (3) souls saved and baptized. Evangelistic Activities: Monday is for bible study. Wednesday is for weekly fasting and prayers. Fridays are for revival prayers. Note this Wednesday weekly fasting and prayers is been conducted only when the school vacated. But when the school is in procession, we user Wednesday for house to hose evangelism because we are staying in the premises. 3^rd, 8^th, 12^th were used for pastoral visit

MACEDONIAN CALL

Omoba branch is still beckoning on WMF to come to them and help in the case of buying land for them. The owner of the land as stated to pastor Stanley Rexroth and his entourage during their visit at Omoba branch on 18^th Oct 2005 has come to enquire whether we are not interested again please to avoid disappointment we need your help. Please we are staying is not helping us at all to carry on the work of evangelism as we supposed to. We are praying to WMF

Ikot Osom, Pastor Okon Jim Ibok: Attendance 13 to 19. (4) Four souls saved. Evangelical Activities: Fasting and prayers were conducted on the 5^th and 19^th of Nov. House to house evangelism were visit-every Saturday. Fasting and prayer Dec 3, three days revival meeting were conducted. Every Tuesday 7 pm is our bible studies and House to house evangelism every Saturday.

Ikot Edibon, Pastor Effiong Johnson Unah: Attendance = 21 to 57. Evangelical Activities: three days revival in November. Fasting every Wednesday in each week 6am to 12pm, Bible studies Wednesday in each week from 5pm to 7pm. Youth meeting every Saturday in each week. House to house evangelism Tuesday and Friday. Pastors visitation every Monday and Saturday. Pray band meeting every Thursday 8.pm till dawn. Revival three days in December. bible studies pastor's visitation, Youth meeting, evangelism for all. We thank WMF USA for their effort during the seminar

Ikot Inyang Eti, Pastor Udobong Okon Essien: Attendance: 78 to 83; (5) five souls saved; (3) three baptized. Evangelical Activities: four days revival, baptism, evangelism, bible class, prayer band, tarry night prayer, prayer and fasting, Communion, and house fellowship.

Ehere, Aba, Pastor James Igbokwe: Attendance: 29 to 35. The Ehere church of God building estimate, the total cost of the building (N220,000.00) of which I received (N95,000.00) Ninety five thousand double because they thought the balance was given to me . Please Sir help me out from slavery of debt as soon as possible God bless you. (Ed note: Needs $900.00 yet) Your visit influenced more persons into our church at Aba .It promoted the gospel. In total attendance 22 person are saved. Activities: Sunday: Service 9-12noon Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: Prayers meetings evening. Full day fasting and visit through Friday.

Eket Urban, Pastor E. David: Attendance: 20 to 32. Two (2) souls won. Evangelical Activities: we have been in general fasting 29^th-31^st had always revival with the theme: CROSSING THE JORDAN. We prayed for God to hold this hand and cross us over safely into this New Year 2006 (Joshu24). We are trusting God for their help and he has given in the grace abundantly. To God be the Glory Amen

Evavalley Amafor Isingwu Umuahia, Pastor Albert Emeh: Attendance = 24 to 47. The brethren here greet everybody. We did hold church activities this month. We followed to work at the new church site. Revival service was held to prepare for December. I did travel to Owerri to hold service with the one man family. We thank the U.S WMF for sending their men to come and visit us. The revival their visit brought was a lasting one. The church there is encouraged by that visit. Thank you all. December was full of activities for us we had get-together service with the church of Pastor Christian Ogbuka. We had annual thanks giving service on the last Saturday of December; even pastor Christian was our guest preacher and many people was invited. The children service featured in many ways. The youth attended their annual youth camp on Abia level at Omoba church. We had time to witness to people that returned home from abroad. Old friends and members that returned visited our church. Thank you!

AMAEFULA, C/O 270 OBOHIA PASTOR AMBROSE: Attendance: 48 to 62. The youth evangelism has been in operation with some of the equipment used for going outing to the church at Umungasi with women's fellowship. The evangelism leader Chiedozie Amaefula leading the people.

YOUTH CORNER COGWMF NIGERIA

The youth arrived from all corners on the 23^rd Dec 2005 at Omoba which was the venue for the convention. Theme: equipping the youth against evil generation. Three pastors presided- they are Bro Christian, Cyriacus and the host pastor Bro Ronald. Inclusive is one elder from Umuahia, Ebule and the entire members of Omoba congregation opening service was by Bro Christian

Text :Psalm 119:9-11.Eccl 12:1 etc. He maintained that for a youth to equip himself to fight against the odds of this evil generation such youth must arm himself strongly with the word of truth which cleanses him and makes his way prosperous and successful. The idea of youth in the world is not for God.

Bro Cyriacus preached in the morning of Saturday; Text psalm 119, proverb7, 1 Timothy 4:8-12. He warned them against mixing up with the world under the guise of saying I am a student or youth, that they should abstain from youthful lust; that the female ones should look to the bible for modest dress not immodest dresses that the devil is bringing out for women.

One of the youth preached on Saturday night. Text 1 Cor 13. He stressed that love is very important in the Christian faith. Also he cited john 14.

Sunday school on Sunday by Ronald

Topic:15:4-7 etc he maintained that there youth should abide in Christ by being obedient to the commandment of Jesus, their pastor, elders and parents, and that they should ensure that they have repented from their sins, that will enable them to be properly equipped.

The message on that Sunday was by Chiedozie Amaefula

Topic: Spiritual Redemption

Text : Gal 3:13, Ephl:5-14. He threw more weight on the issue that we must repent for Jesus through his death being a curse for us and purchased us with his own blood which no man can be able to do, which no parent can be able to give his only son for.

The attendance ranged from 62, 70, 85 on Sunday youth expressed their happiness for the programmed. They also hold a youth meeting wherein they choose officers. The youth also jointly expressed their gratitude for Bro Henry's offer that enabled them to carry out their convention. Also they thanked Bro Stanley and other WMFUSA the church of God world missionary fellowship Nigeria send greetings to WMFUSA

The youth also thanked the general secretary in person of Bro Christian Ogbuka Bro Cyriacus, Ronald elders and all that contributed in cash and kind to make the youth convention a success

We are: Daniel Uduh, Christian Nwosu, Chiedozie Amaefula and a sister Immaculate Okereke

REQUEST: the youth appeal for tracts, evangelical equipment and Bus.

Port Harcourt, Pastor Sunday E. Etuk: On Dec 19 breakthrough night was held with lecture topic "Serve God With All Your Heart, With All Your Mind, With All Your Soul, With All Your Strength and Love thy Neighbor as Thyself." Brothers & Sisters from other denominations attended. 60 souls were saved and some were baptized. I had a fatal accident, was hospitalized and was not able to attend the meeting on January 5. I went later to see Bro. Christian and obtained information about the meeting.

PHILIPPINES

December 9, 2005

Dear Bro. & Sis. Rexroth & Saints,

Christian greetings from the Philippines Mission in Jesus precious name. Trust this report finds you all standing for truth and always in the winning side.

By God's grace Sis. Luzan & I & the saints at Bannawag including the students in the Pastoral Training School are all well since we arrive till the present time.

Truly the month of November is a revival time in several churches at Mindanao & Luzan districts. Praise God for the success and those new souls that were added into God's fold and receive the ordinance of water baptism before the close of the revival.

Thank God also for the Renovation of our old Tabernacle in Bannawag, the Mother church in the Philippine Mission. It is now fully air conditioned adapted to American Missionaries. We are praying that you are able to come and attend our April Camp Meeting.

Glad to inform that our Pastoral Training School is already going on with 14 students, 8 boys & 6 girls. We are praying much that the American church of God can adopt them all so that they can finish their training. I believe they will be a great help in the prosperity of God's kingdom. Because of poverty their parent can't afford to pay their food. Presently the Bannawag congregation is feeding them. (Ed. Note: some are being sponsored by Americans with monthly support; I don't know how many). This young people are all church of God members in Mindanao district.

Saints, thank you once again for all your continuous support to us in the Philippine Mission. May our Father above who owns the cattle on a thousand hills rebound all your love and sacrifices.

Regards & Love to all our Supporters,

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

DISTRICT YOUTH CONVENTIONS 2005 REPORT

Dear Bro. Rexroth & Info Readers,

A blessed New Year in the Name of the Lord!

As prayerfully scheduled and graced by God, we had ended our church activities this 2005 with victorious District Youth Gatherings in Mindanao and in Luzon. Dated December 22-25, we had the conventions in Bannawag Church of God for Mindanao churches and in Cuyapo Church of God for Luzon congregations. Both gathered under the same theme, "Be Thou Faithful unto Death, and I will Give Thee a Crown of Life." The events were attended by 140 young people in Mindanao and 119 in Luzon. Besides their numbers, the other attenders were the workers who incharged leading the activities, the adults who did the food preparations and also joined the services when through with their job and the children who were mostly kids of the pastors and host members.

The churches represented in Mindanao were: Bannawag, Osias, Katidtuan, Paatan, Davao City, Cuambogan, San Francisco, Pasta, Tagapua, Marcelina, San Miguel, Tagbongabong, Romualdez, New Pangasinan, Laguilayan, Mangilala, Colaman, Langganasi, Keytodak, Puloy-puloy, Pasandalan, Guintales and TWOL. In Luzon, the churches represented were: Amaronan, Antipolo, Baguio, Bullongan, Cadiz, Ilagan, Naguilian, Pasig, Rizal and the Host Cuyapo.

For our activities to become varied and really meant to meet the spiritual, social and emotional needs of our delegates, we had: a) morning and evening services / worships, b) Bible Studies / Lectures, c) Business Meetings of Workers / Youth, d) Observance of Ordinances, e) Contests in Bible Games, Ball Games and Music, f) others like dedication of children and youth fellowshipping.

We give the glory to God for His glorious presence in the gatherings and for the good spirit He gave to the delegates. It made them energetic in giving testimonial songs, cooperative in joining all the activities and humble to kneel down at almost altar callings. As a result, there was a sum of forty (40) souls who were baptized on Sunday afternoon. Please, help us pray for these new youth converts they'll grow in serving the Lord and in His fold.

We thank God also for the fair weather and safe travel He gave us in going to the convention places and in returning home. Further, for providing the financial needs to all of us who abled to attend especially to the host.

In this letter, we take also the opportunity to say our deepest thanks to you saints for your unending prayers, love and financial support to the ministry of God in the Philippines. Our continuous prayer is for God to bring unto your families and congregations this year his overflowing blessings, joy and power.

Enclosed are few pictures taken during the conventions.

In God's Labor,

Sis. Noemi L.

INDIA

January 21, 2006

Dear Father & Mother Wood,

Precious greetings and hearty thanks for your kind help for the beautiful chapel at Pinapuram w hich is already completed and waiting for the dedication by our Mother Wood. I most humbly requested to extend our gratitude to all the saints of Community church of God.

I will send the detailed report about the ministry and construction later on. Please for now I attached the picture of church building.

Your Servant,

Bobby

YOUTH CORNER

It's 2006 already, can you believe it? Many of us here on the corner are still trying to recover from Christmas vacation. In any case, it is a new year and a fresh start for all of us. Maybe you have made a resolution, or a vow to get better grades, exercise more, or even to get along better with your parents. As you turn the new page on this New Year, remember that you must seek God first. Whatever you have been through last year, God has something new and exciting for you during this year. No matter what you are going through God has something for everyday. So let's make a resolution this year to look for what God has for us each and every day.
Power Verse: Lamentations 3:22-23 "It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness."
Country Roads take me home:
During the weekend of January 13-15 many young people traveled some country roads to West Virginia for the Grafton Road Church of God's winter retreat. There were about 40 youth and adults in attendance for a time of fellowship, fun, and most of all to draw closer to the Lord. The weekend was a great time and souls were saved. There was a great time of worship and praise, as well as a fun time as well. If you attended this retreat and have a special memory or something you would like to share or even pictures (yes even the crazy ones) please send them to me.
Well that's about it, for now, 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.

DEATH

Sister Julia J. Prinkey of Connellsville, Pennsylvania departed this life January 3, 2006. Pray for her family during this time.

BI-VOCATIONAL PASTOR

Fort Valley Christian Outreach Church, 5700 Edinburg Gap Road, Fort Valley, Va. 22562. 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 welcome and enjoy traditional hymns and contemporary worship.

We are a small but growing church currently in the progress of finishing our new sanctuary and class rooms. If you believe God is leading you to pastor our church please send your resume to the above address, attention Jeanie Hull Chairman, Pastoral Committee.

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.

March 8-12, 2006: Revival Services with Pastor Chris Miller, 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

March 12, 2006, 3:00 PM, Installation Service for Pastor Glenn Dryden, Dunn Loring Community Church of God. For further information contact Sister Ann Webb at 703-971-8268 or anciewebb@aol.com

March 15-19, 2006: Revival, The Church of God of Cumberland Valley, Shippensburg, PA. Services: 7:30 pm each day & 10:30 am & 7:30 pm Sunday. Evangelist for Friday - Sunday: Vern Allison. For information contact Pastor Stanley Rexroth: 717-423-6389; Church: 717-423-6988; Stanley@rexroth.net

May 26-28, 2006: Youth Advance, 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 or Brother Brian Bridges at (H) 703-368-0805, (C) 703-577-8168 or badleg@juno.com

June 25 - July 1, 2006: Camp Crossroads Youth Camp, Senior Week, Burnside, PA. For further information contact Brother Brian Bridges at (H) 703-368-0805, (C) 703-577-8168 or badleg@juno.com

July 2 - 8, 2006: Camp Crossroads Youth Camp, Junior Week, Burnside, PA. Contact Brother Brian Bridges as above.

July 9-16, 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

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

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