June 30, 2006
Vol. 13 Issue 12
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EDITORIAL
Isaiah 6:8 Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.
There are such great needs in our time; a vision of the needs is required in order to say as Isaiah “Here am I; send me” Pray for that vision and see where the Lord can use you. Editor.
WORLD MISSIONARY FELLOWSHIP (WMF)
Missionary Day at the Licking County Camp Meeting is July 13, 2006. WMF Annual Meeting will be @ 1:00 pm.
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.
THIRTEENTH ANNUAL REPORT – INFO+
The Balance ledger for our 13th year of publication is:
Balance as of June 30, 2005: - ($214.90)
Expenses July 1, 2005 – June 30, 2006:
Postage: $528.12
Printing: $737.00
Paper & Tape: $247.43
Total Expenses: $1,512.55
Income: $1,134.50
Balance, June 30, 2006: - ($592.95)
We now have 84 paid subscriptions; this is a loss of 8 over last year. I am mailing out 119 copies monthly (10 less than last year) with complimentary copies going to overseas missionaries, youth campers and to a few selected individuals in the United States. Over 100 are receiving the Info via email and it is posted on our website. Email is a significant savings; if you prefer email to a printed copy, email your request to me. The Info+ is going into 23 states and 6 foreign countries.
Subscribers: Check the date by your name on your address label for your expiration date. Re-new early and encourage others that may be interested in mission reports and Church of God news to subscribe. Consider giving a gift subscription to someone.
Pray for our efforts in this ministry. Editor
NIGERIA
REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF May:
Abam/Abala, Pastor Cyriacus Nwachukwu: Attendance = 71 to 88. Two (2) souls were baptized. Evangelical Activities: Apart from weekly activities, our church house is yet to be completed. Our brethren have been pushing benches from one corner of the church house to another. Oh! when will I witness the completion of God's house in Abam/Abala?
Calabar 1, Pastor Johnnie Austin: Attendance = 77 to 89. Four (4) souls saved. EVAN. ACTIVITIES: Usual visitations were seriously disrupted by frequent downpour. Other weekly activities were however observed during the month. In the absent of any other thing, may I please remind you of my appeal for assistance to save me from further embarrassment.
Calabar 2, Pastor Bassey Ekpe: No report!
Umuahia, Pastor Christian Ogbuka: 50 to 64. God was in Christ reconciling the world to Himself Our evangelical Outreach continues unabated. Few of the souls that recently come in were workers from a construction company that just rented houses around. Often times they are not present because of the nature of their work. Our church building project is in top gear, even though for now it is at a halt because of no more funds but we are sure that God is working out something marvelous for funds to come in.
Omoba Isiala Ngwa, Pastor Ronald Iheanacho: Attendance = 32 to 35. One (1) soul saved. Evangelical Activities: Bible studies: Every Mondays. House to house evangelism: Every Wednesdays, Revival Prayers: Every Fridays, Three days indoor revival, Pastoral visits: 6th, 9th, 22nd and 29th. MACEDONIAN CALL 1. The church of God World missionary fellowship Omoba branch is still in danger of quit notice, please we still want to hear from our brethren in WMF USA.2. The WMF stipend being given to me is not enough for me and my family to take care of ourselves. By the special Grace of God my wife is pregnant, but no money for her ante – natal visits - ! Timothy 5:8. Therefore, please increase my stipend for the cost of living is too high in Nigeria. My wife and I have nothing doing; we only depend upon WMF stipend. We are still praying for WMF, more power to your elbows.
Ikot Osom, Pastor Okon Jim Ibok: Attendance 16 to 22.
Ikot Edibon, Pastor Effiong Johnson Unah: Attendance = 5 to 18. Evangelical Activities: Constant evangelism coupled with weekly activities. Request: Megaphone for outdoor preaching which is at the cost of N20,000 ($150.00).
Ikot Inyang Eti, Pastor Udobong Okon Essien: Attendance: 84 to 86; Two (2) souls saved; One (1) baptized. Evangelical Activities: 3 days fasting, children service, Bible class, Baptism & tarry night prayer.
10 Nze St., Aba, Pastor James Igbokwe: Attendance: 40 to 45. Twelve (12) souls saved. Thanks for your support. The church of God Aba love you, we daily grow in grace. Thank you again for your support to our pastors. WEEKLY ACTIVITIES Monday house to house Evangelism Wednesday Fasting and Prayer meeting ;Sunday Services .
Eket Urban, Pastor E. David: Attendance: 28 to 35. Two) (2) souls saved. Evangelical Activities: Daily prayer for a place of worship.
Sir, Let me inform you once again that we have been displaced since last month, as such we need some money as mentioned last to hire a place of worship. Thanks. Good bye
Evavalley Amafor Isingwu Umuahia, Pastor Albert Emeh: Attendance = 20 to 22. Evangelistic report: Dear Brethren, Our members are fine. We did not do any out- door service this month. All our weekly programmes were done. At times when Pastor Christian was away on official duty, I helped him conduct service in his church and my wife, sister Comfort who is a trained Lady had to help in my church. Like when I was going to Owerri in Imo State, she was the one Pastoring Iva valley church. In Umuahia main market, she preaches in the square as guest preacher; we are two in one. All our meetings on Zonal and National, our branch church were properly represented. Thank you and may God bless us all. Please pray for us.
AMAEFULA, C/O 270 OBOHIA PASTOR AMBROSE: Attendance: 15 to 23. One (1) soul saved. Evangelical Activities: We conducted 3 days fasting, 3 days revival prayer meeting were conducted, Our Bible class, every Tuesday. Thursday evening is our prayer meeting youth meeting were conducted. House to house Evangelism were visit.
Port Harcourt, Pastor Sunday E. Etuk: No report!
Ogbor-Hill Assembly, Aba, Pastor Samson Ikpe: Attendance = 18 to 25. Four (4) souls saved. Evangelical Activities: My dearly beloved brethren at COGWMF USA, I want to thank God for the grace of God upon your life, And I want to thank you people for the help you people have been helping us here in Nigeria. I say may God continue to shine his favor upon you all in Jesus name. Amen. I was told that my request have entered info for past 2 months ago, I believe God will use our brethren over there and visit us financially.NB: We want to remind you of our request we sent about 2 months ago. We need financial assistance (HELP)
PHILIPPINES
May 22, 2006
Received June 5, 2006
Dear Saints of God,
Greetings from the Bible Holiness Church of God Philippine Mission to our loving supporters abroad in the precious Name of our Lord & saviour, Jesus Christ the author & finisher of our faith.
We humbly and prayerfully come to you with our heavy hearts due to the unsuspected happening to one of our Chapel & parsonage in Antipolo Rizal that was fully demolished by the provincial developer that need not to be included according to the Court of Appeal.
This property was funded by our late dear brother & Sister William Hines. Because of this happening the Pastor & congregation is appealing for your help so that they are able to build a Chapel & parsonage in a lot donated by one of the member there.
Saints of God let us open our heart for this immediate & urgent need. If you are led to help, please send your offerings to our national treasurer, Sister Juvy A. Luzan, Philippine Mission.
We are earnestly praying for any voluntary help and that is much appreciated. May the good Lord richly bless you for this urgent need.
Yours For His Cause
Bro. D. B. Luzan
May 26, 2006
Received June 16, 2006
Dear Bro. & Sis. Rexroth & Saints,
Greetings in Jesus Precious Name. We are so happy that we have a beautiful spring weather that God has given to us. Though we’ve encountered so many problems, trials & sicknesses after our National Camp Meeting that I was hospitalized 3 days. But thank God presently I am recovering by God’s wonderful healing power. I was able to take the pulpit because Wesley with the carpenters were in San Francisco, Agusan Sur building a new chapel.
Enclosed is a picture of our chapel & parsonage that was demolished by the developer in Manila. The pastor & congregation requesting to the National Office of helping them to build a temporary chapel & parsonage in a lot donated by one of the members there.
Last Sunday we have a meeting with the Board of Trustees in the mother church and we agreed together to send letters to all the coworkers in the Philippines requesting them to get special voluntary offering on June 4 to help our Brothers & Sisters in Antipolo Church of God.
Glad to inform & send the picture of our new chapel in San Francisco, Agusan Sur. Thank God for the unity of all the coworkers in Agusan who help in the building erection.
Love & regards to all the members of WMF who are faithfully helping us in the Philippine Mission.
INDIA
June 16, 2006
Dear saints of the COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD AND W.M.F,
Precious greetings and hearty thanks for all your loving kindness towards Fellowship of the Church of God for the Mission of Saving Souls. After many years of waiting, the day is come very near to say warm and hearty welcome to our most beloved Father and Mother Jennings B and Gail Wood. The Lord is fulfilled our earnest plea about the coming of the great missionaries to India. We had the assurance God is with our noble missionaries. He wanted them to come to India.
29th Pastors meeting was started with prayers of Pastors about the 2nd missionary journey of Father Wood and 4th missionary journey of Mother Wood. The blessed opportunity for the saints and people in India. We strongly hope that the Lord our God will not keep His sheep lonely but send His great shepherds from America to India to feed and care His sheep.
Still many parts and hearts are without True light and people are walking in the darkness and need to be lighten. India is the biggest and most successful democratic country. But dedication and devotion to duty has become a matter of the past in India. Only few of the pastors are dedicated their time and profits now. So still many people are sitting under the shadow of death. Our noble missionaries from USA could change the situation in some parts. When poverty, inequalities and annihilation of concentration of saving souls, through the vision their consecration planning and service brought victory over the kingdom of evil.
Please do praying ministry or preaching ministry and paying ministry in India as India the very ancient land known for its centuries of false worship and many Gods religion badly needs a saviour Jesus. Through your publication I expressed our inner most hearty thanks for the Love, Sacrifice, expense, time and all the efforts to spread the truth in this Babel age. We can rightly and surely utilize of every help only in the proposed missions.
Being a humble servant of God as your servant and the fellowship Of the Church of God has been in the service of suffering multitudes and the disabled for the slogan of “self help “. As a result of our continuous struggle and your unfailure help we have been successful to place the church of God and Pastors in respectful position in the society. Your precious contribution would be very useful in all aspects. We are initiated every programme by your love, care and concern. We have only one life and only one mission “saving the perishing souls”. Through your supporting help and prayers we have raised many parts and hearts for Jesus. Years of progressive in spiritual things and in ministry never deterioration in any aspect, we had the assurance in God that your prayers and help can support our humble service.
Fellowship of the church of God was established by few awakened, the noble missionaries Father and Mother Wood with a great vision on 17th May 2006 with the aim of strengthen the church of God and to plant a hedge around the Thirty years service by construct the church buildings and pastors appointments to all the churches. This is all possible only your prayers and supporting help. The Lord enabled us to built thirteen buildings and appointed Thirty pastors. According the vision of Mother Wood the Lord enabled us to construct the very big building at K, M, Nagar where we had already constructed Lt. Col. W. M. Webb mission house. The main aim of the new church building is to welcome and facilitate every high cast people in India. The building which is under construction is like a Cathedral model. We need to construct some more buildings in River villages and in main city Nellore and in other districts.
What ever we have done the most important thing is to be successful in all things which are given by the Lord to extend His Kingdom. As we are keep our concentration in the projects of Mission to make success in all, at the same time the Lord send a sermon which was rightly set for this situation “SEVEN PRINCIPLES OR KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL LIVING” by His appointed servant Father Wood. The message strengthened every Pastor to be successful in their ministry.
Thirty Pastors were attended to the conference and offered special prayers for the coming noble missionaries and for on going works and praised God for His benefits in the ministry. Pastors expressed hearty thanks to Father Wood for the “Successful Living” message.
Your humble servant with thankful hearts, Bobby.
Fellowship of the church of God – India.
YOUTH CORNER
Just the other day I stumbled upon some old baby pictures of myself. I was looking at them and laughing at how funny I looked, and how not much has changed. As I thumbed through the pictures, memories just came flooding back to my mind. Some happy, and some sad, pictures of good times and even pictures of friends and family that were no longer around. As I strolled down this photographic memory lane I noticed something about myself in every picture. I realized that I always had my head tilted toward the sky, I was always looking up. I wondered why that was, then I remembered.
You see, when I was born my eyes were horribly crossed and the only way that I could focus on anything was to tilt my head up so that my eyes could get a clear picture. As I thought of that, I thought how true that was in my journey with God. Really we only get a clear picture of life and His plan for us in it when we look up. Now I know what some of you are thinking, “I can’t just walk around with my head in the air all the time I will fall and worse yet people will think I am arrogant.” I am not talking about that, I am talking about looking to God for our strength and not putting our focus on this life. So many times I know that I look down at my situation and it doesn’t make a whole lot of sense. It is only when I look to God that I get the clear picture.
Power Verses: Psalm 121:1-5 The Lord the keeper of Israel A Song of Ascents: “1. I will lift up my eyes to the mountains; From where shall my help come? 2. My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth. 3. He will not allow your foot to slip; He who keeps you will not slumber. 4. Behold, He who keeps Israel Will neither slumber nor sleep. 5. The Lord is your keeper; The Lord is your shade on your right hand.”
That’s it for this time, take care and remember to keep looking up! Living God Loud,
Bro. Brian Bridges
123 Lambert Drive
Manassas Park, VA 20111-1829
Phone: 703-368-0805
FELLOWSHIP DAY REPORT
We were privileged to attend the Fellowship day at Ebenezer Road Church of God, Roxbury, PA on June 3. Bro. Joseph Luzier preached the morning message, “The Goodness of God” from Isaiah 63:1-9. He reminded us that the goodness of God sought you out of darkness & saved you. Taste and see how good God is. God knows where you are at. Life can be scary; we need to trust God. There is no real satisfaction in sin.
Bro. Timothy Bash preached the afternoon message, “How God Enlightens You” beginning with Genesis 1:3, 4:12-15. He told us that many are wandering through life not knowing where they are going. They have no destination in view. We that are saved are sojourners journeying through life for a brief time; our destination is fixed and our mission clear.
CAMP MEETING REPORT
I was privileged to attend two days of God’s Acres Camp Meeting, Newark, OH June 21-23. Bro. Esau Brooks was the evening evangelist. Wednesday evening’s message was “Ambassadors For Christ” from 2 Corinthians 5:20-6:1. He told us that it hurts to see what the enemy is doing among the church. “The church is the greatest force upon the earth”. We can do better. Are the forces of evil wearing out the saints? “We are getting too close to the world; we are losing or zeal & passion”. Satan is working hard to destroy the church. These are troublesome times. “Have we received the grace of God in vain”?
Thursday morning, Bro. Calvin Foster preached “Becoming An Adult” beginning with 1 Corinthians 13:11. He reminded us that to be an adult is to be grown up with the ability to make mature decisions. Be and example; let God use you. Too many when blessed with material tings forget God. God is not mocked; you will reap what you sow. Everyone is valuable to God. When you testify that you are a mature Christian, you can be sure that the world is going to watch you, how you live, how you conduct your life. Make good decisions; think before you act. Letting others make decisions for you is risky. A good decision is a well thought out decision.
Thursday evening Bro. Brooks preached on “I Saw Also The Lord” beginning with Isaiah 6:1. He told us that today many professing to be Christians have never seen the Lord. Have you seen the Lord? When you see the Lord you will be affected. You will never be the same again. You will see yourself as you really are. A vision of self leads to a vision of others.
Friday morning Bro. Alan Polston preached “Are You Filled?” beginning with Matthew 5:6. He reminded us that there are times in life when mistakes are made. To take care of your soul is no mistake. God’s Word can be trusted; it’s a mistake to ignore it. By being obedient to God’s Word you can be filled with righteousness. “God will not force you to serve Him.” Do you hunger & thirst to be right?
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 GodWe welcome and enjoy traditional hymns and contemporary worship.
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.
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June 30 – July 6, 2006: Altapass Camp Meeting, Spruce Pine, NC. Evangelist: Bro. Kenneth Yoder. Meals & lodging free-will offering; Youth services daily. For information phone Hoyt Runion 423-473-6091; For reservations phone Tillie January 828-728-2808
July 2 – 8, 2006: Camp Crossroads Youth Camp, Junior Week, Burnside, PA. For further information contact Brother Brian Bridges at (H) 703-368-0805, (C) 703-577-8168 or badleg@juno.com
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, Email: campmeeting@adelphia.net
July 13, 2006: Annual meeting of WMF, 1:00 PM; Licking County Camp Meeting. Newark, Ohio
July 22-28, 2006: Camp Meeting, Green Chapel Church of God, Oak Grove, LA. Three preaching services daily. Sleeping space is available; Plenty of spaces for campers. Meals: Free will offering; Contact Pastor William Moden Office: 318-428-2237, Home: 318-428-2680
July 28-August 4, 2006:Burnside Family Camp, Burnside, PA. Evangelist: Mitchell Burch. Music director: Clarence Brannon. Services: 10:30 am, 2:30 pm & 7:00 pm; Children & Youth Programs. Annual fish fry with Ed & Gerri Carpenter on Saturday, July 29 at 5:00 PM. Lodging: Angela Ford 864-288-3492
August 4-13, 2006: 120th Camp Meeting, Church of God, Vichy, MO. Services: Prayer 8:00 AM, Worship 10:00 AM & 2:30 PM, Children 4:30 PM, Evangelistic 7:30 PM. Lodging reservations need to be made by July 15; Also several motels in the area; full camper hookups available. Contact: phone 573-299-4601, mbc@fidnet.com
August 7-11, 2006: Camp Meeting; West Side Church of God, Lebanon, MO. Begins Monday 7:00 pm; ends Friday with 7:00 pm service. Two – Three services daily; am service is conference style. Contact: Pastor David McDaniel; 417-588-3832, davidm@nephilimfiles.com or christsambassador_40312@hotmail.com
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
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