March 31, 2006

Vol. 13 Issue 9

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 EDITORIAL

Proverbs 28:27 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.
John 12:8 For the poor always ye have with you; but me ye have not always.
            Why did Jesus tell us that we would always have the poor with us? Could it be that He wants to give us the opportunity to share our wealth and have compassion on them? I know that I cannot meet the needs of all the poor in this world but I also know that I can help a few with the little that my Lord has given me stewardship of.
            Pray about taking up a special offering to help us with the needs of buildings and lands for the struggling congregations in Nigeria. Thank you for your prayers. Editor.
 

WORLD MISSIONARY FELLOWSHIP (WMF)

            The Executive Committee met by phone conference March 25.  We will request July 13, 2006 @ 1:00 pm for our annual meeting and that day be designated Missionary day by the Camp Meeting Committee. Hopefully our Sectary will get the minutes of the meeting mailed out to all WMF members soon.
            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.
 

MINISTER’S MEETING REPORT 2006

Theme: “Adjusting To Today’s Culture (Method’s Change – Message Remains)”
                35 Ministers, Leaders & Spouses attended the 19th annual Minister’s Meeting for Church of God Ministers held March 1-3 at The Church of God of Cumberland Valley, 611 Shippensburg Rd, Shippensburg, PA. March 1-3, 2006.
                The meeting began with Bro. Garry Bates preaching on Cultural Change from Phil 3:7-16. There is a stubborn resistance to change and there are those that change for the sake of change; neither position works. We need new ideas. There is a fear of change. It’s OK to change some things. Post modern Christianity: We need to present a clear witness to our culture. We have Bible believing churches that don’t read the Bible. We need to show the world that Jesus & the Kingdom is worth suffering and sacrificing for. We need to learn to be a little more transparent. We are in rapidly changing cultures – Culture changes every three years. Things used to revolve around the church; now the church is in competition with everything and everybody. The church is struggling to find a voice. Who speaks for the church? How can we find a voice? We’ve got to look for souls, we need a burden. We have different styles and approaches. It’s not about getting people to come to church; it’s about getting them to Jesus. Music is important and very different in different places. What works in one place will not work in some places. Get outside of our four walls. Real Holy Spirit leadership is needed. 1 Cor 9:19-23. Some methods should change and some methods should not change. The pastor is the key; the congregation takes on his personality. Understand our times: lack of commitment, bad priorities, apathy, fast pace, Know where you are at, Know who you are; what God wants you to do in your place.
                Thursday morning: Six small groups were formed to discuss eight objectives. The groups were instructed to choose a chairman and recorder and give each member the chance to express their thoughts. The eight objectives were: 1. Are we following the commands of Christ? 2. What ways did the Lord facilitate change? 3. What is or concept of the church? 4. What methods work for you? 5. How do we overcome fear of change (identify fears – what are we afraid of)? 6. What should not change? 7. Consider the importance of leaders’ influence & personality. 8. Solutions to commitment.
                Thursday Afternoon: The small groups gave reports to the complete assembly.
                Group 1: On Change: Use Wisdom; “Show Me” benefits; We fear unknown (i. e. contemporary church, what other people say); Generational tolerance; Difference in cultural change (divorce, homosexuality) abortion, fornication, addictions, abuse; Focus: Salvation, Understanding – read Bible & prayer, Obedience (partial is disobedience), Teach accountability & commitment; See the problems – separate petty & pertinent; Read, Know & Obey; Acts 5:38-39, Mark 10:14, Matt 19:13-14, 1 Tim 5:17, 1 & 2, Heb 13:17 and James 4:17.
                Group 2: Are we willing to follow the commands of Christ? Are we isolationists? Separate but involved; What am I willing to do to see others saved? Do we fear reprisals or compromise or peer pressure or fear of other religions? Peer pressure works on 50 year olds the same as on 15 year olds. Hold on to that which is good; Don’t equate busyness with Godliness; Sacrifice your comfort zone; Time – 70 years – Commitment; Are we afraid of failure? What should not change? Are we afraid of losing the Bible heritage or our heritage? Revivals vs. Spiritual renewal; Make change or stay the same; Will change cause commitment? Follow Christ; Help others; Daily commitment – not just when the doors are open; Am I willing to change and accept change? Ways the Lord facilitated change – effective because He cares; Relevant, interested in others needs; Involved; Improvised – wrote in the sand – used spit; What methods work for you? Go out, be a child of God, personal contact, be distinct, have an identity, be approachable & acceptable, be concerned, meet their needs, be real, take time; Growth isn’t sinful but it can be; People don’t care how much you know – they know how much you care. What is our concept of the church? The Church not our congregation; Bring God with you to the building; Are we missing the big picture? Are we underestimating God?
                Group 3: Commitment – Model, Teach, Pray, Discipline, Accountability/ discipleship; How did Christ facilitate change? He was approachable; He prepared them to change; How to overcome fear of change – be exposed, be flexible, accept change; How to overcome our fears – be secure in Christ, know where you are, look into the eyes of God, be perfect in our relationship with God, committed every a.m. & p. m.; deepen our commitment to Christ; world’s concept of the church; be perfect in God’s wisdom.
                Group 4: How did Jesus facilitate change? He developed (in His case evidenced) a Godly reputation, John 3:2; He understood the culture; Sought wisdom – James 1:5; Engaged the culture; Involvement – civic organizations / government – taking a stand; He understood people; He knew what needed to be changed; He promoted thought – parables; He made people think “out of the box”; What methods work for you? “Methods are many, principles are few. Methods are always changing, principles never do”; Highways & hedges; Heeding the prodding of the Holy Spirit (a sensitivity to the Holy Spirit).
                Group 5: Are we following the commands of Christ? Love God, love neighbor, prayer, go ye therefore, feed my sheep; Ways that Jesus facilitated change – broke mold, denounced tradition, stood against Pharisaical attitude, creative & used current culture, did not allow fear to dictate decisions, went to the people, met both physical & spiritual needs; What’s the concept of the church? God, divine body/holy institution, God is builder, Jesus is cornerstone, redeemed by blood/grace; What methods work for you? Relational ministry, evangelism, create an arena, target youth (church of today), sports, drama, music, Nursery, trained ushers/ greeters; be sensitive to one on one needs, before, during, after; After in the door – discipleship, systematic Bible training, delegate; Evangelism/ visitation team – they are not going to know until you go & show. How do we overcome fear? What are we afraid of? Failure, losing people, displeasing God / fellow Christians, leaving comfort zone, lack of training skills, authority; What should not change – Basic Gospel message, vision, love, commitment, leaders personality / influence, God is the head of the church not the pastor, God’s plan to bring results; Solutions to commitment – prayer, life Bible reading, place value on every parishioner.
                Group 6: Are we following God’s commandments? What are God’s commandments? Preach the Gospel, Spirit filled, Feed the flock, Love your enemies, Assembly, commitment, time – length of service – attention span; How do we increase the level of commitment? Place value on product, preach with passion, avoid discouragement; Ways that Christ facilitated change – communication, spoke with authority, kept company with sinners, find common ground, did what was right not what was popular; What should not change – Pulpit belongs to the pastor, noticeable difference Saints & Aint’s. What should change – Church of God is not the only source.
                Thursday evening Bro. Tony Bartlette preached on “The Gospel is the Power of God unto Salvation” from Matt 12:43-45.The Gospel will outlast this world. We need to grow the right kind of Christians. The church needs to be forward thinking. All too often it is not relevant to today’s culture. The church has lost her influence. We need to take the Gospel and teach people to understand it. Our nation is rapidly going down. The forces of evil are seven times greater in our nation now than in the early forming of our country. Ungodly behavior is not normal. The greater the night, the greater the light but you have to stand up. Our Mission: 2 Cor 10:3-5; We are called to invade the darkness of men’s minds. God wants the Holy Spirit to manifest himself in our lives. Just so the devil is looking for bodies to express him. The church of God is not a sub-culture; it is a counter culture. Whatever spirit that has a hold of you makes you a walking billboard for it.
                Friday Morning: Bro. Bates preached on “Surviving In Our Time” from 1 Cor 2:1-5. We live in a time of transition. We are told that our culture re-invents itself every three years. Our message does not change. It is our job to penetrate the world. This could be the churches finest hour. Phil 3:10: Our survival depends on a relationship with Jesus. Relationships are the only things that you will carry into eternity. Jesus is the bridge that reconnects man with God. We need relationships with each other. Gal 6:10: especially do good to each other. This is the way the world knows we are followers of Jesus. We need each other. We have a responsibility to build relationships with sinners. We need to be relevant; get real, be real to have an impact on the culture of our time. We must have resolve; be determined to be faithful to what the Lord wants you to do. We are engaged in a war. Fight the fight of faith, endure to the end and be courageous.
                Cds or Tapes of the evening services may be ordered from The Church of God of Cumberland Valley, 611 Shippensburg Rd., Shippensburg, PA 17257
                Topic of Theme for next year’s meeting was ranked in the following order: 1. Discipleship Training/ Disciplining new converts. 2. Evangelism & Discipleship Training 3. Preaching Techniques. 4. Spiritual Growth. 5. Effective church growth – what works? 6. Preaching Doctrines. 7 Pastor’s Spouses Issues. 8. Establish a legal Ministerial Organization. 9. Respite/ How not to burn out.
                Evaluations: Nearly all liked the, agenda, fellowship, small groups, topic & meals provided.
                Other Comments: The preaching was very good. I liked the organization & the laughter. I didn’t feel there was adequate time to discuss the topics. Good topic but too broad to touch on in a short time. Everything was uplift and it encouraged me & I enjoyed the fellowship. Outlines would be nice. I would’ve liked the opportunity to experience some others in a group setting too. Just not sure we really covered that topic. I think announcements should be made about turning off cell phones; also limit the exiting during the services. I had a great time and was very much encouraged and blessed; thanks for all your efforts. I was discouraged when the speaker for Thursday was not present during the small groups. There is a need stress the importance of this to the speaker in the future. Also need to stress cell phones off during session; they can check during break. I really would like to have seen the evening minister n the afternoon activities. I think the importance of that should be expressed to whoever is chosen to preach. Ask that cell phones be turned off! People can check their voicemails during a break. If a true emergency arises the people can use the church phone. I would like to see more spouses encouraged to come. Maybe have a 3rd day to have the wives together to share with their struggles. It may be a good idea to schedule fellowship time.
                The single most important aspect of this time I would mention to encourage others to attend in the future: Sharing positive feed back and camaraderie has been encouraging. Fellowship, Spirit led, Free to be yourself & interject, small groups bring many thoughts = new ideas. Great fellowship, sharing visions. The message of the Church of God is passed on to the next generation. That there always are avenues that pastors can be stirred to continue to press the battle on. Powerful instruction/ teaching from God’s Word. Evening messages. That we need one another so that we can be strengthened in God; to know that we all struggle from time to time and we need to pray for one another. The need for fellowship & for the uniting together to make a difference for Christ. Overall, thank you for the blessing; God is going to do great things. I enjoyed the services and the small groups but the fellowship was wonderful. Fellowship (4). We were challenged and excited from this union of fellowship and spirit filled worship. The genuine demonstration that we need one another. It’s encouraging to know everyone has many of the same questions and ideas.
                Next Year’s Meeting is scheduled for Licking County Church of God, Newark, Ohio. Dates to be determined by the meeting committee in July.
                The committee for next year is: Chair: Stanley & Martha Rexroth, Advisor: Tom Hannold, Vice Chair: Donald & Denise Curtis; and Karl & Yvonne Lohr.
 

NIGERIA

REPORTS FOR THE MONTH OF February:
            Abam/Abala, Pastor Cyriacus Nwachukwu: Attendance = 72 to 78. Evangelical Activities: Our activities went as expected, this month. There is a great turn-up in our activities, expect on the area of tarry- night because of the unfinished and open areas of the church. We need your assistance to complete the building project.
            Calabar 1, Pastor Johnnie Austin: Attendance = 66 to 116. During our normal house to house evangelism we discovered that a lot of people have travelled out of the city to Rural areas for farm cultivations, since their main occupation here is framing which period starts January – April each year. Our other weekly programmes, Wednesday Bible Class and Friday faith-healing service were equally conducted in the month, February 2006. REMINDER: The Church is awaiting anxiously for its own turn of project to commence this year 2006. We all are praying for you and the growth of the Church in Nigeria.
            Calabar 2, Pastor Bassey Ekpe: Attendance = 63 to 71. Souls won – one
Evangelistic Activities: Evangelism becomes very prominent as some of the members were still bubbling with the spirit of the seminar when, you left us, but the setting in of rain this early second month of this year. In spite this members and people turn up for normal church activities, Wednesday being bible class with Fridays and miracle periods or night as usual.
     I want every one to note that I have not deliberately stop sending my monthly report on the church activities, and personal project, this is at cause by lack of communication from network satellite station in Nigeria.
            Umuahia, Pastor Christian Ogbuka: 53 to 74. The grace of God is sufficient for us all we had a teaching program wherein may were in attendance, since this program was finished a family started showing up but not in full yet. We continue to pray for them to get fully convinced of the truth.
        The Abia zonal women meeting was held at No.10 Nze Street Ehere Aba on the 25th Feb. presided over by pastor Cyriacus while the man held theirs on 18th Feb. at Abam/Abala Nkamiri. In all developmental issues were addressed.
            Omoba Isiala Ngwa, Pastor Ronald Iheanacho: Attendance = 31 to 34. Evangelical Activities: Monday for bible studies; Friday for revival prayers. Wednesday for house to house evangelism 19th February: after the morning church service, we went out for hospital visitations.
14th, 18th, 21st ,25th ,of February were used for pastoral visitations.
                    MACEDONIAN CALL
Omoba branch wants to remind our brethren in WMF U.S.A to remember that we are still in a rented house school premise, which we are not sure of, and is becoming too strait for the members. The land we told you about, the land owner has come to inquire whether we are not going to purchase it again. We are still expecting the reply.
        Last January I reported about megaphone for street, market, and morning call evangelism. It will help me to improve in my ministry.
           We are praying for WMF
            Ikot Osom, Pastor Okon Jim Ibok: Attendance 18 to 20. One soul saved. Evangelical Activities: Fasting and prayers have been conducted on the 24th, 3 days revival prayer meeting were conducted, Every Tuesday 5 pm is our Bible class Thursday 7pm – prayer meeting Youth meeting have been conducted. We visit house to house Evangelism every Saturday. Brethren,
    This is to inform you that as we are starting our church new, your help is needed to enable us move the growth of the church. These are our needs to start with: Evangelical equipments and Public address system
            Ikot Edibon, Pastor Effiong Johnson Unah:  Attendance = 19 to 30. (3) three souls saved. Evangelical Activities: 1st Sunday prayer and fasting tarry night, weekly Bible studies, morning prayer Monday to Saturday weekly. evangelism every Tuesday weekly. Youth prayer and fasting every Saturday .general fasting every Wednesday 6am to 12pm weekly. Pastors visitation every Monday and Saturday weekly.
        We all here in Ikot Edibon congregation do not relent our effort in our daily prayer for all the brethren who accompanied our beloved brother pastor Stanley J. Rexroth to Nigeria in the month of October 2005. we pray may their labour be not in vain in Nigeria, mostly here in Ikot Edibon, Nsit Ubium. We pray God to keep and bless them with good health, long life, and Holy Ghost Anointing and more love and seal to the work of God .that God should keep their door open according. The word of God in the book of Isaiah.60:11. till all good thing goes to them as a result of their faithful work here in Nsit Ubium, Akwa Ibom state here in Nigeria. We also pray that God should help them to carried out all their proposed plan to the pastors here in Nigeria. May God help them to do this and more. In Jesus Name. amen.
            Ikot Inyang Eti, Pastor Udobong Okon Essien: Attendance: 80 to 84; Five (5) souls saved; Two (2) baptized. Evangelical Activities: Evangelical activities include open air service. Baptism, 4 days Revival, House to House Evangelism, Youth meeting, Bible class, Fasting and Prayer, Tarry night, Prayer and visitation. The church witness and can testify the move of the Holy Spirit. We have God of miracles. Amen.
Pray for us.
            10 Nze St., Aba, Pastor James Igbokwe: Attendance: 40 to 46. I pastor James received (N12, 000.00) with my support thank you may almighty God replenish you according to our faith in him. May your least desired be granted beloved brethren, I am trusting God who gave this token through you, to open doors unto you since the debt remain somewhat after daddy Stanley gave me ( $ 100=14,000) during your visit to Nigeria I glorify God. I expect more of you help until the debt be over. God is building his church.
            Eket Urban, Pastor E. David: Attendance: 29 to 31. Two (2) souls won. Evangelical Activities: We had one week daily Bible teaching from the gospel according to St. Luke, chapters 8: 5 -8. “The seed sower” it is clear that the sower was very generous because he sowed good seed and some type of seed. He did not sow sparingly. The seed was not the problem but the soil was the trouble. The soil in our hearts. The birds that ate the seed is our enemy, the flesh. We must not sow among thorns. We must break up our fellow ground and circumcise our heart, (Jer.4:3 – 6). We must work the soil to yield good crop.
            Evavalley Amafor Isingwu Umuahia, Pastor Albert Emeh: Attendance = 20 to 28.  Evangelistic report:      We had our weekly programs this month. Our meetings on Zonal and National were properly represented. We are in dire need of money to make relocation to another distance. Please help us in prayer over this issue. Members keep asking when Pastor’s small business project will take off. They are anxious to know and they pray to God to supply sponsors to the effect. Members are fine, working, and looking to God for increase and blessing.
            AMAEFULA, C/O 270 OBOHIA PASTOR AMBROSE: Attendance: 38 to 47. We are highly in need of visiting our branch at Umungasi and also help them to stand and buy chairs. We have made the banners for them at the school, Aba Zonal Board Umungasi Aba. I had the opportunity to lecture to the youth of the church on tongue speaking which took my text on from the gifts of the spirit Acts 2:3, Acts 10:46, 19:6, Icor.12: 10, 13: 1, 14: 2 – end. I need more about the doctrine of the church.
            Port Harcourt, Pastor Sunday E. Etuk: We held two-day local seminar and also fasting and prayer. We held house to house evangelism; we reached people with the gospel. We visited fatherless and motherless homes, we prayed along with them we deliberated on programs and what is takes.
                We are having a little problem in the children Sunday – School house, which we discussed with Brother Christian and this is rainy season in Nigeria. When rain falls while the adult are inside, it beat the children by the side of the church. So we are trying to look into it.
                We baptized new converts that were converted during our evangelism. Every morning and evening we conduct morning / evening cry. With the new place which I am trying to establish for the church of God WMF we have a sister there who gave birth to a set of twins. The mother is alive and the children are alive.
 

PHILIPPINES

February 28, 2006
Dear Bro. Rexroth & Saints,
            Greetings from the Philippine Mission to all our beloved supporters abroad in Jesus Name.
            It’s a privilege again to note some information from the growing mission. By God’s help another work of the Holiness Church of God was born – Siwal, Sultan Kudarat people who came out from Babylon and join the family of God to advertise the nature of their Bamboo chapel they built by their own expenses. Picture enclosed.
           

Secondly, our Pastoral Training School is going on smoothly. Students were used in the Sunday School Department in the church, preach during our young people services, during Sunday afternoon they’re launching out holding Sunday School extension, evangelism and some are use in nearby churches, so that during Monday morning in their school worship service they are required to report what they have done.
            Best wishes to all our beloved supporters.
            In God’s Labor
            Bro. & Sis. D. B. Luzan Jr.
 

INDIA

March 11, 2006
Dear Father & Mother Wood,
            It is indeed a great pleasure to submit our report to those that share our burdens for us with much patience and loving kindness. We are your servants to work according to your vision and bring out the good results in every project.
            Working in river villages is somewhat difficult for transport and purchasing of materials. But we are sure to say that we can overcome any difficult by your prayers because we already crossed several milestones through your cooperation.
            Now we have need to construct two church buildings in river villages. One village, Varagali, was visited by our noble American missionaries in 2005. If it is your will we can provide building to the saints there. The Lord blessed all our missionaries’ efforts and our humble service with new souls. Often the Pentecost Mission people are coming and disturbed the people. The other village where we need to construct the chapel is P. Dibba. Here the people are called by some respect caste, but not high caste. Recently we went to this village and dedicated a small hut for Sunday services. There is no bus transport to this village; only a narrow way about which the people are going.
            Fellowship of the church of God had established three congregations in different river villages. The third one, T. Patnam, we had already built a church building by your kind help. The fourth one is Vadde Palem between T. P. Gudur and Nellore. It is six kms. from T. P. Gudur and Nellore. Pastor Martin requested help for a church building in his region. Pastor Premnath requested help to repair his church roof; he said it was damaged by the heavy rains.
            It is a immense pleasure that the construction of Webb Mission house is 100% completed. We could built two bedrooms with attached bath rooms and one main hall with kitchen. Electrification work was over. For now we painted with white cem.; later on we can decorate with color paints. We praise God to enabled us completed the house with good comfort and commodies. We can send the pictures soon.
            There is much progress in high cast church building construction. We can completed very soon. The building height is 14 feet from the basement. This project is highly estimated. We work very hard to get good elevation and strong foundation. We shall not compromise in any aspect to complete the building. This all done only by your prayers and supporting help. We are indebted for all your kind help.
            Your servant,
             Bobby
            Fellowship of the Church of God
 

YOUTH CORNER

                It is time once again to go down to the corner and see what is happening. I can hardly believe it is March already. As I think of how things are moving along quickly, I am reminded of a story.
                There once was a young man who loved the Lord and served him with all he had. He was very active in everything that he thought was involved in serving the Lord. He was always busy, always working for the Lord. One day, however he discovered that he was always working and never spending time with the one he was working for. While all he was doing were good ideas, they were not always God’s ideas. He learned that he had to always take time to be quiet and still and spend time with the Master.
                Remember to always take time with God and rest in Him.
Power Verse: Psalms 37:7 “Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for Him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass. ”
                Well that is about it for this time. Take care and remember to serve the Lord with all you got!
            If you have anything your youth group is doing to spread the love of God, please let me know so we can put it in the corner. 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
 

REVIVAL REPORT

            Revival services at The Church of God of Cumberland Valley began March 15 with Bro. Henry Marquiss III preaching “Beware, The Traveler Cometh” from 2 Sam 12:1-10. He followed on Thursday evening with “Pilate on Trial” from Matt 27:11-16. Bro. Vern Allison continued on Friday evening with “Know Our Purpose, What is our Part?” from Acts 1:8 & Acts 2. Saturday night Bro. Vern preached on “Do You Want to get Well?” Sunday morning he preached on “How We Can be Successful” from Matt 5:2-10. Sunday evening he preached on “Net Fishing” from Luke 5:1-11.
            The presence of the Lord was felt throughout the meeting and we were much refreshed.
 

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.
 

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 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.

 
CALENDAR:
April 17 - 20, 2006: Camp Meeting, Rock Chapel Church of God, 49 North Main St. Granite Falls, NC 28630. Free lodging, Affordable meals, two services daily 10 AM & 7 PM. Evangelists: M & W Eve: Garry Bates; Tue & Thr eve: Steve Rauch; Tue – Thr AM: Bill Neece; To make reservations please call 828-442-4450 or 828-396-5661
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
July 13, 2006: Proposed date & time of Annual meeting of WMF, 1:00 PM; Licking County Camp Meeting. Newark, Ohio
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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