Alabama Update December 2014

ALABAMA

UPDATE THE CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY

DECEMBER 2014

Christ Came..... “I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly�...... John 10: 10

GOING ON WITH WORK FOR JESUS Better Hurry As Time Is Short and There Is But Little Time To Work STIR SOMEBODY AS YOU GO ****This message or sermon was transcribed from the original first copy of the White Wing Messenger, dated September 15, 1923, It reveals a glimpse into the General Overseer’ (A. J. Tomlinson) religious outlook.

Call attention to a young man, we will call him Charlie for short, for that was his family name. He was converted in early life and bid fair to make a useful man in the world. He sang well, testified well and was used of God in drawing his associates to the Saviour. He was tall and well built which gave him an attractive appearance. In a certain place about forty miles from his home he made a good impression among strangers. In short he started out well.

I do not know fully the life of this man now, but doubtless a brief rehearsal of past experiences either by a friend who knows, or an honest reflection by himself would make him feel like going on with the work for Jesus. Or whether he would feel so much like it or not he would know it is the best thing to do. And really I do not know of a better thing to do after a continuous pilgrimage of many years.

In his early experience Charlie spent much time in prayer. I can almost imagine now I can hear him pray. It has been many years since I heard him pray, but it is a pleasant memory to reflect back on those days when we prayed much of the time during the day and then were off to revival meeting at night. The people came for miles, they wanted to hear Charlie pray, sing and talk. How his big eyes would flash with light as he told of Jesus and His love. I do not know how he is now, but for myself I am still going on with the work for Jesus. I thought I might check up a little with age, but although I don’t take the long walks I used to I believe I have a heavier supply of zeal than I did when I used to walk and run so much.

There is more required of me now than then. I can’t go as slow as I walk much of the distance. The pressure is too great. The cars and trains seem almost too slow sometimes. I wonder if others feel that way. I guess so, for this is a time of hurry and rush in the business world and the same rush, rush, rush spirit should strike every child of God until they will find themselves going on with work for Jesus whether they are as full of zeal as they should be or not. It is not my will for any body to get so excited about the Lord’s work that they will simply beat the air as Paul indicates some may do, but it is my desire to stir myself up and while I am at this probably somebody else may catch the spell. Laying all excitement and restlessness aside and getting down to coolheaded business I say to myself and all, that we had better hurry as time is short and there is but little time to work.

When in a meeting in Mississippi a few months ago I was taken suddenly ill in the middle of my discourse, but I nerved myself up, threw my head and shoulders back and fired on through. At the close there were several to pray for and this took more of my natural strength, but on I went with all the courage I could muster until all was over and I got to my home for the night. I literally fell over on the bed exhausted. I could not get out all the next day, but I was due at another place about eighteen miles distance that night. Nature said, I could not go. Weakness pleaded for mercy.

Perseverance said, go! When the hour arrived for service I was on hands. Nature still cried and whined around like a spoiled overgrown baby, but up rose perseverance again and pushed it way through the awful throng of demons that seemed determined to thwart the plan and purpose of God. The work had to be done even if the flesh were weak. The Holy Ghost gave the inspiration and the message was given in spite of the revolting of nature and the white flag of weakness. Strangers did not know of the conflict. They do not always need to know the star side of life and everybody needs to be stirred occasionally to make them be worth more.

Work for Jesus, inspired by the Holy Ghost, will make the worker more spiritual. No work no pay in spirituality.

There is scarcely any use in God wasting His resources on someone that does not aim to work for Him. But He will pay well those who do good effective service. You may not think your work is much, and it may not be much, but if He doubles up the power on you when you start you may end up a spiritual giant. I was taken nearly two hundred miles one day in a car and arrived at the place of meeting after service had begun. I was too tired and worn to think of any service that night, but a force of circumstances that I never feel like resisting put me behind the sacred desk, and almost before I was aware of it I was introduced to the large audience, and of course I had to stand up and look pleasant and smile and bow. I had no message, nothing to say, but almost before I knew where I was I flashed off on something that made the fire fly and the people shouted and danced and gave God the glory. It was the Holy Ghost that stepped in to help in time of need.

See what He did for Peter—sent an angel to unlock the chains, opened the prison doors, led him out into the street while his captors lay fast asleep, turned him through the iron gate and told him to go on with his work for Jesus.

When he got to the prayer meeting and the little girl who went to let him in knew that it was Peter she was so excited that she could not open the door. See what He did for Paul when all men forsook him. Did he stop because his brethren turned him down? Did he quit because he was left alone? No sir, I imagine he threw back his head, got a long breath and went into the battle with such fury that his opposers almost saw streaks of fire flash all around them. Possibly many of them slunk away in shame and never had the heart to show up again, but what became of Paul? The sacred records tell about him, but no trace of the others. History does not record them, except a few he named himself—Demas forsook him and Alexander the coppersmith did him much harm. That’s an awful cloudy record of them but the record of Paul is brilliant. Even at the last he cries out in triumph, “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” Did this in spite of false brethren, the coppersmith, Demas, and all others who tried to put him down and out.

Paul said he was as one born out of due time, but he was born to serve anyway.

The way the Spirit is stirring me I am sending out this message at this late hour in the night, I believe there is some stirring going on somewhere, or will be going on shortly. This world has to hear the message. The people have to be touched with the mighty power of the gospel and the Holy Spirit, and if somebody puts the lid on to hold it down, God will raise up somebody else or else knock the lid off and set free all who have the fire in their bones. Hurrah for Jesus!

He is conqueror—He is the lion of the tribe of Judah. See Him coming, springing and leaping like a lion after his prey.

Those who have the spirit of Jesus will abound more and more and hurry and rush and stir until people about them will be affected in one way or another. Some may curse while others shout. Some may criticize while others rejoice, but such a person is bound to do something, and it seems he can’t keep from it if he would.

The fire that is burning in me now is licking its blazes and cloven tongues out after somebody else. I believe somebody will get it, for I cannot believe all of this will just die down into a pile of cold ashes. I am looking for something to come from it. I may not know of it till over in eternity, but I believe I’ll find somebody there who will have felt the stir and fire and power and glory of this one message distinct from all others. O my soul, my soul! It seems to be a flame of fire. I feel it rushing to my face and hands. What does this all mean? Power! Power! Fire! Fire! Then glory and off goes somebody dancing for joy, and with a heart stirred to the bottom, determined to hurry on and work harder than ever for the Man that died for me!

I do not know where this will reach! O I don’t know where it will reach. My feet are going. They won’t keep still as these words flow rapidly on. The dam seems to have burst and a cloudburst seems to have broken over the peaks of the mountains of my soul. Somebody down the valley is sure to be flooded. The meadow lands of humility valley will be enriched by the overflow. And, too, the flood will carry away a lot of debris that has accumulated since the drought set in. Look out! Look out! Don’t you hear the roar and rush? Don’t it sound like Pentecost when “they were all with one accord in one place?” Listen! “And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mightly wind where they were sitting.” Do you hear it yet? The sound came from heaven then, can it come from any other place now? Talk about hurry----rush—mighty. Dear, dear, what next is going to happen tonight? Well, well, don’t, don’t, get so excited that you will forget that you should go on with your work for Jesus, and that while you are doing this you are to stir somebody else as you go.

People were amazed and marveled in old Pentecostal days, is it too late for that kind of activities now?

Pentecostal power will bring Pentecostal activities, and this is the great secret. I think that is the force that has caught me. I want it to catch you and touch you up until you will not only amaze others, but you will also be a wonder to yourself. God bless you! Hallalujah! Good night! Be sure and let me hear from you when this flood strikes your valley.

Tell me how it started the rubbish and took it away so it left the meadows rich and green.

By careful perusal of the above article it is not too difficult to ascertain the kind of Christian leader God had chosen for the revolution and reconstruction of His Church. It was now evident that the Church was to continue with the original vision—seen June 13, 1903—and it was the token of only the beginning of a prosperous venture in God.(Author)

Copied from Upon This Rock, Volume II, C. T. Davidson, White Wing Publishing House and Press, 1974. Pg 69-72

Reflecting CGP Core Values In Pastoral Ministry Conclusion ----Pastor Steven Spears Becoming a Missional Church Much is being said about moving believers towards a missional vision of the church today. This must go beyond ministering to those on the margins. We celebrate the dignity of every person as we minister with them in an incarnational cruciform expression of God’s love. This can begin with an analysis of where the church is and how the church views itself. A church often views itself as missional because of the assumption that attracting people to its programs is how missional is defined. The challenge of moving to a missional mindset will be to lead people to an understanding that they are on a journey that is designed to take the church beyond the building and into the lives of those in need of the Gospel.

Another challenge will be to stop the trend of looking to successful mega-ministries and thinking we can apply their missional formula or model into our context and see it thrive. Instead of a one-model-fits-all concept, pastors should begin to use vocabulary that stimulates the imagination. This is what some are calling Prophetic Imagination. This is the language of Pentecostalism, and we need to retrieve our voice. Words that spark missional imagination like journey, Spirit, and discernment all resonate with those who embrace the activity of the Spirit. Pentecostals should be on the forefront of the missional movement today instead of following sheepishly behind. The problem is that many in the church are so bound to the attractional model: reaching into our community by inviting them to our next big event producing all kinds of activity with little results. Moreover, very few churches have what it takes to attract and then keep people around.

It is time for Pentecostals to offer real solutions to the needs all around our churches. Churches need to move away from competing with each other and into a hopeful future that actually addresses the needs of the lost. The confusion comes in the way many churches define mission. This is where prayer and discipleship are to be integrated together to offer a dynamic in the Spirit that moves the members of the church out from the four walls and into the neighborhoods of their cities. Our prayer initiatives and discipleship emphasis must be to push people into the harvest.

Keeping it as a matter of prayer and discipleship will keep mission from being program driven from the top down. People need the freedom to allow the Spirit to lead them instead of being driven by a program or latest perceived need of the community. Most imported programs fall short of meeting the real needs of the local community: Failure ensues and when this happens, people become frustrated and lose heart for mission. The Holy Spirit can offer insight and hope for real change to take place. Leaders today must allow space for people to find the answers to the nagging questions that are on many people’s minds. It is evident that the rising generation is not going to embrace the impotence that plagues North American churches. It is time to find ways to give people space to voice their frustration and allow the Spirit to speak through them. Pastors, this will take courage and discernment.

A mission-minded church will create a local model that offers believers a lifestyle to embrace rather than a program to follow. It should be a process in which the laity is empowered to act under the influence and power of the Spirit. In developing a missional program for the church, pastors need to be careful not to let the process get too bogged down with overanalyzing the situation. Discussion is healthy, but the people will want to see real movement taking place.

This is a journey that leaders and laity must take together. Pastors must avoid the trap of stepping in and acting as the experts, taking the power away from the laity. It is matter of trust. Leaders must find a way to trust that the Spirit can and will work through the people of the church. Pentecostals do have something to offer here, but we must find our way back to Joel’s brave prophecy that states that the empowerment of the Spirit is for all people, and not just the leaders.

Finding the mission of the church can be a real mystery and adventure. Perhaps Pentecostals could integrate stories from our past to help create the sense of wonder and creativity once again. Roxburgh and Boren speak of “mystery, memory and mission”1 that reminds me of a young Pentecostal movement that saw Spirit baptism and tongues speech as a call to reach the harvest at any cost. Tongues was a mysterious language that conjured up memories of a church once empowered to turn the world upside down. This sign was the evidence that God was truly in their midst. It was also a sign that pointed to other people groups of differing languages and cultures. It was proof of God’s favor, empowerment, and mission.

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Roxburgh and Boren, Introducing the Missional Church, page 39.

We have lost our understanding of mystery, memory, and mission. It seems as though we have perfected our doctrinal statements, while at the same time we lost our ability to discern their proper use or know why we believe such things. They are words on a page rather than an experience that transforms our lives. Pentecostals have a rich heritage.

It is time we get past the nostalgia and allow the Spirit once again to spark our imagination of what is truly possible. The missional vision is needed to bring the church back to reality. For too long we have allowed the charisma of personality to shape our ethos. We are lost in a fantasy of showmanship and the spectacular. What the world needs is a church that will not objectify them, but one who will actually come alongside them in a way that is salvific and truly transformative.

Leadership Development The CGP is facing a leadership crisis. Most of our leaders are over 50 years of age. We must find a means to develop new leaders and keep our young people in our churches. Pastors must find a way to cooperate with the state and national leaders to create an atmosphere of learning and growth for the next generation of leaders. There is no reason why sound Bible and leadership training could not be done at the local church. In fact, the rapid pace in which distance learning is developing seems to point in this direction. Internships could be the key to developing new leaders for our movement. The crisis is challenging, but not overwhelming. We need to be creative in how we meet this pressing opportunity. Internships not only offer emerging ministers the practical training they need, they also provide a church with energetic and creative people that can help facilitate the discipleship and mission within the local church.

Prayer, discipleship and mission should be integrated together to offer a viable place for new leaders to find their voice. By doing so, we can create a culture of calling that once permeated our movement. Where are the young men and women who will take the place of our aging ministers? Why is it so difficult for our state and regional bishops to find willing leaders to take challenging assignments? How do we identify and equip those with the call of God on their lives?

Where should our emerging leaders find the training and tools they need for success in ministry? Taking these and other pertinent questions to heart will help us create a culture of calling that is desperately needed in our movement.

This does not take place by offering information only. Formal education is critical, but first and foremost, leaders are formed spiritually. Any educational effort must integrate the head with the heart if effective ministry formation is to take place. Educational opportunities are being developed right now that can do just that. These programs will give our local churches the tools that are needed to provide university level training to our emerging leaders. These opportunities will integrate internships, mentoring and formal education as a means to offer spiritual leadership formation to those called into ministry. These distance-type study programs can be facilitated at any local church with the vision to raise up new leadership. These new developments in education may also give the pastors of our movement the confidence they need to direct their young people into higher education. The CGP needs to find inventive ways to develop new leaders or we will find ourselves with a major leadership vacuum. One important resource that needs to be more appreciated is our young women. Perhaps it will be these sisters who have the spiritual fortitude and creativity to reorient the church to all of the power and splendor God intends.

Conclusion Pastors must never stop pursuing the means to enrich our understanding of God and the mission the Lord has for the Church. As 21st century leaders, we must take advantage of the educational opportunities that are out there. Some denominations require ongoing formal education for their already trained pastors.

This is a real challenge to Pentecostals and needs to be reflected upon more seriously. Of course, one of the greatest challenges facing Pentecostals is that as we become more educated we may lose our dependence on the Holy Spirit. We need not fear. God has given us the Spirit along with the promise that the Spirit will lead us into all truth.

Alexander City: The Alex City COGOP participated in the October Fest held at the Sport Plex. Some of the ladies made candy and baked goods.

Others canned different foods to sell. Some made scarves, wreaths, hairbows and quilts.

We had a nice booth and made money to help with the expenses of the church.. We also, gave bottled water away with our church label on them. Those were very popular with the crowd.

Browntown: This month we had a family day and lunch to honor Pastor Butch Tanner and Sister Chris Tanner. We presented them with gifts each Sunday in the month of October for Pastor Appreciation.

Calera-Harvest Chapel: We have taken 21 new members in the last two weeks and expecting more to join this Sunday. The church is full every week with new families coming weekly as well. Momentum is high! We are having fun going to heaven. To God be the glory.

Carbon Hill: We enjoyed a revival with Shane Pate and John Paul Benning.

Chickasaw: We had a double baby dedication in October and the last Sunday we had dinner for Pastor Appreciation.

Cottondale Community: We had Pack-a-Pew Sunday on October 5th with an attendance of 150. The church blessed our pastor with a wonderful love offering for Pastor Appreciation month. Our annual fall festival was a hit with over 350 in attendance. We are looking forward to facility construction which begins within the next week.

God is continuing to bless our church.

Fort Payne: Several from the church enjoyed a trip to Fields of the Wood. Everyone had such a great time. We had service on Prayer Mountain and enjoyed a picnic lunch with each other on 10 Commandment Mountain. It was an enjoyable trip.

Gadsden-Living Waters: We honored pastors past and present this month. The 4th Sunday we honored our former pastors with a powerpoint presentation of pictures during their time as pastor here. We were so blessed to have Brother Daryl McDaniel and his team lead us in worship on this special day.

Greenpond: We are a blessed church. What an outstanding month it has been. God’s Spirit has been manifested in our services in a mighty way. Pastor Appreciation was observed with an outpouring of love for our Pastor and his wife, Brother and Sister Noe. Cards, gift cards and other recognition were given during the month and the recognition climaxed with a “This Is Your Life” for Pastor Noe. Sister Noe was recognized as Queen of the parsonage. Many friends and family made it an outstanding day. Their leadership is to be commended.

Fifteen participated in “The Walk of

the Cross”. It is a seven mile walk for Christ. Many waved and honked as they passed. One of the youth carried the cross for the entire walk.

Fall festival was awesome.

It gets bigger and better each year. Five hundred and seventy-five hot dogs, three hundred and fifty bags and cones of cotton candy, popcorn, candy, cakes and drinks were given away. The children enjoyed two moon walks. The drama team preformed. There were a lot of happy faces. Thanks to Neal Pate and staff for a great evening.

The Men’s Conference was a blessing to the men that attended.

Each one was stirred and shared the blessings they received. The seniors enjoyed a fun filled trip to Fields of the Wood and the First Assembly House. A wonderful blessing was received when a member in our group was baptized. The water was chilly, but the presence of the Lord was warm. We sang and other visitors joined in. It was truly a special day.

Hackleburg: We focus annually on two major community outreach events...Super Cool Sunday and fall festival. This year we had 565 registered, 32 walk-ins, 16 cars in truck and treat, 512 bag meals with (hotdog, chip, cola) 85 staff, 7 hayrides, 2 Sam’s carts full of candy, 2 hours of spinning cotton candy, 10 game booths, 55 pictures on Facebook and a lot of happy faces. We continue to streamline the events to effectively reach more people in our community with the love of Christ. To God Be The Glory.

Haleyville-Pathway: We had our first youth night service in the youth building to show off all their hard work, it was great! The worship, the message, the move of God, I look forward to the Lord doing great works through our youth.

Homecoming was a success with about 125in attendance. There was good food, great worship and all around a very good day. Our Judgment House reaped 30 souls for Christ! Praise the Lord! We recognized our veterans for their service. Three individuals were brought before the church for Lay Ministry. God is doing great things!

Happy Hill: We had Kids Day on October 9th.

Leesburg: It was a beautiful day in October for our annual harvest festival which we have every year as a free event for the community.

With over 200 in attendance, there was food, inflatable, face painting, prize giveaways, and entertainment with music, singing, puppets and drama. We also participated in the community trunk or treat. We are one of six churches in our area that provides weekend snack sacks for school children to take home with them. We also have a food ministry to provide a box of groceries to people in need. The Lord continues to bless us in our services with people in the altar and 2 more ( Shelli Gilbreath, Kristi Battles) joined the church this month.

Lincoln: We thank God for Terry Decker, our newest member.

Moulton: Thank the Lord for 2 souls being saved!

Short Creek: We blessed our pastor each week with a special pounding of groceries. They were carried out to a steak house to eat, given a fishing tackle box, and Sister Green was given $100.00 to buy her something.

We loved and

encouraged them during the month and will continue to bless them.

They are deserving. The youth had a fall festival trip to Lock 17 with a lot of food, fun, and fishing. We lost one of our member this month, Sister Judy Harper. She will be missed. We had homecoming with an attendance of 84. We were blessed to have former pastors, Judy and Robert Lyles and Glen and Doris Smith. It was a wonderful day of fellowship.

Tarrant: Our hearts are saddened to see our dear Brother W. E. Robertson pass from this life, but we are joyful that heaven has received another angel. Our pastor Judy Lyles, has been preaching a series on I Thessalonians 5:23-24. We give God the praise for a lady who has been attending for a few months, came forward and was sanctified and baptized with the Holy Ghost.

PTL. We supported both the Ladies’ and Men’s Confidence with great attendance. The outreach team participated in the community trunk and treat, not only did they give candy, but also the puppets witnessed to all the children and parents. More than anything we praise the Lord for the anointing of the Holy Spirit that has been present in our services.

Winfield City Family: We had a great support of both Mule Day and Chili Cook-off fund-raiser events for October. Thank you to all the volunteers who are working for the Lord. All proceeds went to Building Fund. The new building on highway 129 is coming along good, just keep us in your prayers. We are thankful for God’s Holy Spirit and His presence in our services. The altars have been full with people seeking God and we thank the Lord for two salvations this month. Thank you God for your blessings!

Tips For Abundant Life Carolyn Guyton

Abundance at Christmas. This phrase probably brings a very different image to the minds of most people than what I will share here. The natural mind thinks of abundance of gifts, food and social gatherings. For some it may be the a b und a nc e o f sho p p ing, c o o k in g , housework and stress that is associated with the holidays. I am offering some tips for enjoying true abundance at Christmas.

Focus on the truth. The truth is that the purpose of the Christmas season is to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Be sure to schedule at least two events, other than the ones you are responsible for at church, that give you the opportunity to spend time in worship of Him. For instance, attend the program at a church in your community where you can just be a guest and enjoy it. Or, set aside special times with your family to study the W ord or read a meaningful Christmas story tgether.

M inimize. I have a coworker who has recently e m b ra c e d the idea of minimalism. It has been interesting to hear her share about the changes she is making and the freedom she is receiving by reducing the amount of “things” she owns. This season would be much more enjoyable if we spend more time with those we love rather than spending more money buying them gifts. People and relationships are much more important.

Share. Tell someone who is down about your relationship with Jesus and lead them to salvation. After all, that is the reason He came! Also, identify a family in need and provide a meal or gifts for the children who may not otherwise have them.

Seek every day for the abundant life that only comes from God. For free e-book, subscribe to Live! mailing list at liveyourfullestlife.com facebook.com/liveyourfullestlife; cguyton2@att.net

ANNOUNCEMENTS Prayer Line with Dr. Wessly

Brenda Kay Pate, P O Box 126 Woodstock, AL 35188; 205-388-1087 or 388-3129. Fill in for pastors also.

Saturdays 9:00 - 10:00 AM Dial 712-432-1690 Cottondale: We have 2 NCAA Regulation Fiberglass Basketball Backboards and goals with a retractable crank-system for sale.

Original price was $2500. Asking $2000, in excellent condition.

Individual who installed at Cottondale is willing to help with installation process who buys. Contact # 205344-3045 or ronmartin1025@att.net

Class For Clerks and Pastor: January 24th , 9:00 am-3:00pm, at Woodland Hills Church Class: New North America On-Line Reporting System for churches and ministers Bishop J. Croyle Teacher.

STATE WEB SITES Alabama Update Blog: W W W . a l a b a m a u p d ate.blogspot.com Alabama Web Site: alcogop.org Youth-Tim Beck Web: w w w . e x p e r i e nc e hy dr a t e . c o m www.hydrateministries.com

AVAILABLE FOR REVIVALS Rodney Bridges, 707 4th Street SE, Ft. Payne, AL, 35967; 205-317-5642.

Joey Dobbs: Member of Sterrett Church of God of Prophecy.

Telephone (205)746-3017.

Earlean Emerson, P O box 1863, Hamilton, AL 35570. Telephone (205) 921-5637.

Christine & Curtis Englebert, 111 Woodland Road, Dora, AL 35062 Telephone (205) 648-2871 or cell # 2 0 5 - 2 7 5 - 1 1 9 9 . cenglebert2871@charter.net. Fill in for pastors also.

SPEAKING AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS: James Adkins, P O Box 921, Collinsville, AL 35961-0920, Telephone (256) 524-3130.

Anita Falkner Parker, 3615 Moody Pkwy, Moody, AL 35004. Telephone (205) 640-6207.

Brenda Kay Pate, P O Box 126; Woodstock, AL, 35188; 205-388-1087 or 388-3129.

DECEMBER PASTORS/WIVES James Caples Angela Fell Gerome Key Connie Patterson Darlene Spears Laura Stronge Raymon Sutton ANNIVERSARIES Morris and Linda Bates Leland and Gail Lowery Shane and Tamera Pate Terry and Kathy Taylor COMING EVENTS

WEDDINGS Alex City: Rita Prophitt and Greg Traylor were married October 25th.

BIRTHS Clanton: Braelyn Grace Logan was born October 1st to Jeremy and Tamara Logan.

BABY DEDICATIONS Chickasaw: Grayson James was dedicated October 5th by his parents Wesley and Connie Jones.

Chickasaw: Jess Lynn and Zachary Jones had their baby, Ashlynn Jones dedicated to the Lord October 5th.

Cottondale Community: Eden Snider was dedicated to the Lord in October.

Gordo: Taylyn was dedicated October 26th by his mother Donyale Lathon.

Hazel Green: Aiden Loxley McInvale was dedicated this month by her parents, Mark and Kayla McInvale.

Hydrate Campus Tour January 22 Midfield High School December 31January 3 Winter Conference “The New American Revolution” 24 Class for Clerks and Pastor Bessemer-Woodland Hills 9:00 - 3:00 PM March 26-29 Gordon-Conwell May 31-June 6 Collegiate June Camps July 16-19 State Convention Embassy Suites Hotel & Convention Center Hoover, Alabama

DEATHS Carbon Hill: Betty Jo Wright went to her final resting place October 5th.

Short Creek: Judy Harper’s home going was October 17th.

Tararnt: Bishop W. E. Robertson left this life October 9th.

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October Statistics CHURCH Alexander City Aliceville Alton Altoona Anniston Praise Worship Bayou La Batre Bessemer Hopewell Rd Woodland Hills Boaz Boldo Brown’s Chapel Browntown Calera Harvest Chapel Carbon Hill Chickasaw Citronelle Clanton Collinsville Harvest Center Cordova Cottondale Community Cunningham Bridge Decatur Dothan Dry Valley East Lake Highlands Elba Elkmont Eoline/Tuscaloosa Fayette-North Pointe Fort Payne Gadsden Living Waters Goodwater Joyful Praise Gordo Grant-Sanctuary Greenpond Grove Hill Hackleburg Haleyville Pathway Hamilton New Heights Happy Hill Harris Chapel Hartselle Hazel Green

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TITHES

32 No Report 48 21

2657.60

52 15

4289.63 350.00

96 69 --No Report --44

--9098.98 1175.75

106 119 25 22 21

--8034.63 1501.57 2466.00 3620.99

No Report No Report 122 3 39 8 --41 --No Report --86 7 65 No Report 46 No Report 75 No Report 198 69 65 87 47 16 ---

2014

4075.00 1074.00

1041.22 3981.92

--578.00 3139.60 1319.89 1093.00 2007.35 741.00 2648.70 2651.00 618.38

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Huntsville Mastin Lake Bell Road Mission Jasper Leesburg Lincoln Mentone Montgomery Moulton Munford Silver Run Odenville Pelham Parrish Phil Campbell Pinson Parkway Poarch Red Bay Robertsdale Rock Cliff Russellville Living Word Sheffield Cliff Haven Short Creek Sterrett Summerbrook Tannehill Mission Tarrant City Trinity Worship Twilleytown West Blocton Winfield Family World Outreach

No Report No Report --No Report 107 30 17 10 25 25 57 31 17 36 23 6 27 20 No Report --124 43 159 41 38 40 62 51 14 51 ---

TITHES

6847.60 1312.60 1835.30 845.00 2811.22 1563.00 2468.30 4707.94 950.00 723.36 1568.18 662.18 6798.60 1797.50

16057.51 7900.00 6903.00 3792.53 --2909.17 9550.80 2847.00 --1786.79

5227.26

THE ABOVE STATISTICS WERE TAKEN FROM TREASURERS’ REPORTS RECEIVED IN STATE OFFICE AS OF NOVEMBER 2014

5130.70

Reports from Previous Months

6699.29 24016.50 3879.79 1719.10 8391.11 6649.03 1352.91 2927.39

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3830.60

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1284.00 3116.89

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Our Sympathy to our Ministers Families Gerri Gilliland November 19, 2014 Deacons Robert Gilliland’s wife and Vickie (Dan) Pierce’s mother

The Alabama Update is the official monthly publication of the Church of God of Prophecy in Alabama. Yearly subscription rate is $7.00.

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