Alabama Update November 2013

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UPDATE THE CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY

NOVEMBER 2013

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Joy and Rejoicing The Last Great Conflict....A. J. Tomlinson Continued from last month Jesus was anointed “with the oil of gladness” above His fellows, and He is the leader of that happy band who shall “come to Zion with songs of everlasting joy upon their heads,” who “shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.”

At creation’s dawn “the morning stars sang together,” and until sin came and all was marred by its cruel insult, joy and gladness reigned supremely everywhere. Jesus came to redeem us from the fall and when lifted back to edenic innocency by His supernal power the Holy Ghost restores to us the joy that was lost. We never think of combining salvation and melancholy.

A house was wrapped in flames. A fireman was vainly endeavoring to reach an upper window where a precious little child was gasping for breath. He was almost despairing, when someone in the crowd shouted out, “Cheer him!” And from a thousand throats, went up a shout of encouragement, and the arm strengthened,....the head was cleared and the man dashed through the smoke and flame and rescued the precious child. How much more should we be so possessed with His joy and rejoicing that we can shout and cheer each other along in an attempt to rescue immortal souls from the flames of hell-fire!

We are told that there are great corporations and business enterprises in this country which will not employ a man if he is known to be unhappy in domestic relationships. His services are worth more if he is happy in his home. Now, if joy is at such a premium in secular things, how much more in God’s service! God wants happy people in His service. Those who are free from the “blues.” A happy victorious people, who can bring sunshine in place of shadow. God is seeking a people who will engage in this last great conflict gladly and joyfully. And if persecution or trouble comes upon them, (and it will come) they can be like the disciples: “And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.” (Acts 5:41) With a few men and women that fear nothing but God, and who are filled with the joy of Jesus and possessed with that fullness of joy, God can accomplish great things, even in our day. One of the greatest hindrances to the work and spread of the gospel is the talk and murmur proceeding from people who are slightly “soured.” They will use language that will have a tendency to discourage those who would otherwise go on. One person who is a “fault-finder” and without this glad victorious joy, can wreck more lives and hinder the advancement of God’s cause more than a dozen sinners. Joy, victorious joy, is a jewel that every child of God ought to carry, and an ornament that should be displayed at every corner and avenue of life. It is an armor that every soldier enlisted in this great conflict should have strapped tight upon him.

If Stephen’s face could shine like the face of an angel in the midst of a volley of stones as they were hurled down upon him, why not your face shine while in the common walks of life? I have seen dear Christian friends, with apparently nothing to cause it, live such miserable lives that they would cause a shadow and groan of distress to enter the heart of all who mingled with them. There is certainly a place in the center of God’s will where the sun will shine through the densest clouds.

“Hope maketh not ashamed.”

There is a great need for strong men and women in the Master’s service. The joy of the Lord--His joy--fullness of joy, will give the needed strength. This joy can be obtained by perfect obedience to Jesus.

Look up, dear dejected soul, and receive a refreshing shower from above. Discouragement comes from the enemy of your soul. There is no need of living so far beneath your privileges, and it is your privilege to have His joy, and your joy made full. Pray and look up. Take hold of your possession. It is yours through Jesus. Hallelujah! “Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.”

In the experience of St. Andrew is given an example of joy and happiness in the hour of the most cruel treatment.

Aegenas first ordered him to be scourged, seven lictors successively whipping his naked body; and seeing his invincible patience and constancy, commanded him to be crucified; but to be fastened to the X-like cross with cords instead of nails, that his death might be more lingering and tedious. As he was led to the place of execution, walking with a cheerful and composed mind, the people cried out, that a good and innocent man was unjustly condemned to die. On his coming near the cross, he saluted it in the following manner: “I have long desired and expected this happy hour. The cross has been consecrated by the body of Christ hanging on it, and adorned with his members as with so many inestimable jewels. I therefore come joyfully and triumphantly to it, that is may receive me as a disciple and follower of Him who once hung upon it, and be the means of carrying me safe to my Master, being the instrument on which He redeemed me.” After offering up His prayers to a throne of grace and exhorting the people to constancy and perseverance in the faith he had delivered to them, he was fastened to the cross, on which he hung two whole days, teaching and instructing the people.

An Awesome Miracle – Healed from Cancer Alice Wessly World Outreach Ministries (Church of God of Prophecy, Madison, AL) Jesus is alive! Because He lives, I live and He has proven one more time that He is the God who hears and answers our prayers. With man it may be impossible, but with God all things are possible.

On the 11th of November 2012, while I was resting since I felt a little discomfort, a sudden surge of pain went through my stomach and I fainted. Immediately the ambulance was called and I was taken to the emergency hospital in Madison. They did lot of tests and scan and found a mass next to the ovary.

After further tests and scans, it was found that there were multiple growths in different areas and also in between the stomach lining and it was found to be malignant. Being concerned with the diagnosis, we wanted to have a second opinion, so we went to one of the best hospitals in the world – MD Anderson in Houston, Texas. Believing that they would give a correct diagnosis and better treatment, we believed if they do a surgery and remove the tumor it would solve all problems. However, the elite doctors of the world at MD Anderson confirmed that the tumor is in fact malignant. Since the mass was in different parts of stomach lining and in the ovary, it was impossible to remove all the cancer cells surgically. Their treatment option was to shrink the growth of cancer cells and tumor by chemotherapy and then do surgery.

After much thought, I started the chemotherapy treatments. For every treatment, either the medicines caused great reaction or it did not help to impede the growth cancer cells. After weeks and months trying five set of strong chemo medicines, there was not a good report from the doctor saying the blood level improved or the tumor has shrunk. The scan also proved that the mass had grown.

Finally all medicines failed and the doctors had no answer. The doctor said that she was sorry and she did not have any more options.

In the meantime many people were praying and Brother Jones had sent emails requesting prayer for me, which was a great strength for my family and me. Different people have sent cards, emails, text messages and words of encouragement. I also received booklets of healing scriptures and testimonies, which were very encouraging. My husband was constantly with me and my family stood with me with their prayers and support. At times I thought was not my prayer going beyond the ceiling. I asked the Lord to show me where I have gone wrong and I was ready to live my life pleasing Him. During this time, the Lord gave me many bible verses of healing and I read and mediated on those scriptures. I wrote some of the scriptures on one side of the sheet of paper, and on the other side I wrote 1) No more chemotherapy, 2) No surgery, and 3) I am going home healed. Every day morning and evening I laid my hands on the sheet of paper and reminded the Lord and said,” Lord these are your words. The Holy Spirit wrote these words for me. You will not lie to me. I am going home healed.”

When all doctors gave up, we booked our tickets for September 9th to come back home and asked for wheelchair assistance to board the plane. In the meantime there were revival meetings, conventions, prayer and fasting in different churches. We went whenever I was able and many anointed guest preachers came from different countries. On September 6-8, there was a special meeting in a church in Houston where people of India gathered. On the morning of September 6th I took the sheet of paper and laid hands on it and reminded the Lord of His promises to me. The I said “Lord, I am your daughter; You have a covenant with me. You said You are the Lord that healeth me. You will not lie to me. I am going back on the 9th. There are a few hours ahead of me. You do not need all these hours to heal me, You do not need one hour, just one word or one touch is enough.” I told this to the Lord and in the evening of the same night we went to the meeting. That evening a young preacher from India preached from Mark 5th chapter. He talked about three hopeless situations in the chapter. The man with 6000 demons, no one could control him, the woman with the issue of blood, who spent all her money on all physicians and no one could help, and Jabirus’ daughter who died. In all three situations, when Jesus came, they were all miraculously healed and delivered. The legion of demons that tormented this man for years left the man, the woman with issue of blood for 12 long years was totally healed, and the daughter of Jairus who was dead was brought back alive. While he was preaching, I told the Lord “I am a hopeless situation sitting in this church. You will not pass me by today. Lord I am your child and I left all for you when I was 17 years old. Touch my life and heal me.”

After the sermon, he called for people who needed prayer for healing and we went up and there were others with us. All of a sudden he came and laid his hands on me and prayed. A shock went through me and I was thrown back and fell down to the floor. I then stood up and he called me and asked what happened. I told him “I do not know what happened, some shock went through me.” He said, “Where medical science failed, I see God’s hand over it.” I knew God’s hand and sickness cannot be together. He told me,”Sister, God has healed you. Go home healed.” I was healed and went for the remaining meetings that weekend. On September 9th, we came to the airport and though we requested a wheelchair, I told “I don’t need one.” I carried my box and had a bag on my shoulder and walked to the plane. God did an awesome miracle when everything else failed. I don’t need chemotherapy or surgery.

I came back home healed.

I thank all the dear brothers and sisters in the State of Alabama who prayed for me, especially Bro. and Sis. Jones, who were always keeping in touch and kept on encouraging us. It was the collective prayer of all the saints of God in Alabama and all over the world which strengthened us. Your prayers kept us strong in faith and I could rely on the words of promise. We love you all and God bless you all!

To God be the glory and praise!

Greetings in the name of Jesus, Winter Conference is all about training and equipping students to reach their full potential in Christ. It is extremely vital that we empower this generation, our future depends on it. Discipleship, ministry workshops, and life altering services are the core values of this conference. Winter Conference: Bravehearted is one way to expedite Kingdom authority, culture, and principles into the lives of all who attend.

This will be a time, in the middle of the school year, for students and leaders to be refreshed and challenged to finish the school year strong. We believe that it is crucial for students and churches to take full advantage of these times of refreshing. This conference is life changing! The last three years have been amazing and we expect this year to be even richer!

The theme of Winter Conference 2013 is “Bravehearted”. We are living in a post-Christian society and nation. Young and old alike must learn how to live counter-cultural lives. Everything around us seeks to distract and destroy. Truly, we find ourselves in modern-day Babylon and the only way to bring about revival is to embrace the ways of Daniel. This young man was possessed by the Supernatural One, stood against an entire empire, and never buckled under pressure. We need Daniels and Esthers to emerge in these last days! We believe this conference will produce such.

Winter Conference will be held at Camp Boothe. The address is: 3111 Greyhill Rd., West Blocton, AL 35074. The th st conference will be held Sunday, December 29 , 2013 through Wednesday, January 1 , 2014. Registration will be th from 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 29 with dinner being served at 5:30 p.m. The cost of this conference is $70 per person which covers room and board, nine meals, snacks and conference fees. Winter Conference is designed for students ages 14 and above, student leaders, and youth pastors.

There are two ways to register for Winter Conference 2013: #1-

You and your students can go to www.hydrateministries.com, click on the “Winter Conference” tab, and print off an application.

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You can make copies of the application provided with this letter and distribute them to your students.

All applications and conference fees must be mailed to: Camp Boothe ATTN: Winter Conference P.O. Box 240 Greenpond, AL 35074 Note: All applications and tuition need to be postmarked by Friday, December 13th. After this date, there will be a $25.00 late fee for any applications received. This fee applies to walk-ins as well. th

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We want to personally invite you and your students to gather with us on December 29 – January 1 as we cry out for more of the Lord! We hope that you, your leaders, and your students will make plans now to attend Winter Conference.

Tim & Bethany Beck

205.994.1897

P.O. Box 707 Bessemer, AL 35022

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CAMP BOOTHE WEST BLOCTON, AL

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Winter Conference 12-29-13 – 1-1-14 www.hydrateministries.com

Browntown: This month the children did a presentation for Grandparent’s Day and we had a couple’s meeting at Beth and Ronnie McElroy’s home.

Chickasaw: What a busy and blessed month. Our teens are in the process of redoing their Sunday School room and it has taken them several weeks to decide what color. The decision is camouflagetrimmed in orange. The girls gave their vote of approval. So far three walls are done and it’s looking good. It’s so good to see their excitement. We are thankful for each of them as they show up and take an active part. We are looking forward to cooler weather that will soon be on the coast.

Cordova: We had 14 to be baptized this month.

Decatur: Sunday, September 29th, we were blessed by the youth’s program of a pantomime to the song “O, My Name Is Regret”. Brother Dilbeck then delivered a wonderful evangelistic message. Our service concluded with the baptism of two young people. Preston Litton, the son of Chrissy Litton and Alexis Engle the daughter of Vincent and Amanda Engle.

God is blessing.

East Lake Highlands: We had 3 saved and 3 new covenant members. Praise God.!

Fayette-North Pointe: North Pointe celebrated with our new parents Ray and Tina Hill on the early arrival of their twins. Both are doing well and will be home soon to join big brother

Andrew. We celebrated Friends and Family Day with 127 in attendance for morning worship. Many new faces attended and had a wonderful time of music, hearing God’s Word and prayer followed by a time of fellowship. One of our members had requested prayer for an aunt who was unsaved and dying of cancer in Oregon. She reported the aunt had died but was revived....the aunt said that she saw Jesus and He told her He wasn’t finished with her yet and she gave her life to the Lord. Her physical condition continues to improve daily and she is giving all the glory to Jesus Christ. Praise God! He is still in the healing business!

Greenpond: Rejoice!

Rejoice! We are rejoicing in the Lord and He is blessing our church. Souls are being saved and many have been

healed. Several of our ladies attended the Ladies Retreat.

Good reports were shared when they returned. Weekly Bible studies, ladies prayer meetings and WOW are growing in attendance.

Prayers are being answered.

The seniors enjoyed a round trip train ride from Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Chickamauga, Georgia. The train stopped at the Chickamauga Battlefield.

As we listened to the history of the Battle of Chickamauga, we are reminded that freedom is not free.

Hackleburg: Holy Spirit is pouring out His Goodness on us up here in Hackleburg!

We have stayed committed to our task of small groups: meeting in homes, touching people’s lives on a personal level, and making new friends. In result, Sunday attendance has been above 200 consistently now for nearly 3 months. From a Pastoral perspective Clint and I are learning the fine art of strategy and delegation mixed with a whole lot of prayer. The work load of ministering to more than 250 people who call HCC their

“home church” can be daunting, but our internal focus of priorities and constant pursuit of His presence, is what sustains us. I believe this is the fuel for growing a church. We just completed a weekend Fall Revival with Glenn and Lynn Bleakney, new friends of ours originally from Canada.

They ministered freedom and solid Biblical teaching. The revival was r e fr e s h i n g!

Se ve ra l healings, salvations, and Baptisms of the Holy Ghost with the evidence of speaking in other tongues.

Brother Glenn agreed to stay over after the conclusion of our Monday night services and minister in our Wednesday night youth service. Picture below:

The presence of God in the service was almost tangible.

Hungry kids from our city and region came expecting a move of the Holy Ghost and they got it! The sign in sheet showed 65 students in attendance, half of those from our local high school the others from our neighboring high schools and local junior college.

About eight of the students had never attended our church on Sunday or Wednesday. On top of those

stats, about 25 adults, parents and staff were welcomed to attend but seating was prepared for them in the back of the room. During the ministry time, one of our new student’s mother came forward for prayer. She had been struggling for several years with some female abnormalities that have caused her great pain. We were told after service that her son spoke with her after school that day and said, “Mom, you need to go to my Youth Church tonight, you will get healed there.” She did! It was an amazing encounter of healing. In this picture I see students who a few years ago would have never attended a spiritfilled church. I see homegrown church kids who are now burning with passion for Christ. I see kids from different ethnicity. I see students who don’t have parents at our church. I see a ministry pressing forward to change a city, one person at a time. We are thankful for a Youth Pastor (Dustin Atkins) who to this day is still bi-vocational but puts 100% into his ministry and calling for this generation.

His focus for changing a city for Christ is more than one community outreach event.

It is a day to day, living the life, being an open hearted and nurturing church and youth church. We are a church that carries the gospel to the lost and teaches truth.

Haleyville-Pathway: Praise God the junk is gone! The basement is clean and we are getting ready to scrub walls and paint with a sealer.

Some of the old dry wall

will have to be replaced but the youth and kids are working hard and we will be in our new, old building soon. We have four new members. To God be the glory!

Hartselle: We started our Sunday and Wednesday nights back. Our Sunday School is growing by leaps and bounds. We had a yard sale to put on new windows and plans are being made for our Fall Festival. Continue to pray for us.

Jasper: We are experiencing a revival spirit in our church. We have started working with the Hispanic Community and have seen some promising results. The Spirit of God is moving in our services with people seeking more from God at the altar. We have some seeking the Holy Ghost. Please pray that they will receive this precious gift. We covet your prayers as we continue to seek the guidance from God in the direction to go according to His divine purpose and will for our church.

Leesburg: The Leesburg church participated in the annual Leesburg Day at Town Hall. We gave away popcorn, drinks and ink pens with the church logo to about 500+ people. Youth Ministries participated in an area church “Meet You At The Pole” celebration. It was held in downtown Centre with Main Street being blocked off to accommodate the huge crowd.

All church ministries have been conducting lessons on “A Quest for Holiness.”

Parrish: “Soldiers of the Cross” presented the youth

program. It was Spirit filled praise and worship and dramas. They presented their pastor and family with precious words and a gift card for dinner out, as well as, prepared and served a spaghetti dinner afterwards.

Brother Brandon Toole brought a powerful message.

They had gathered a special pounding which was given to the pastor’s family. We thank God for precious youth who are a blessing to our entire church.

Pelham: Dr. H. E. Cardin visited and taught on the Synoptic Gospels with emphasis on Luke. Brother Cardin shared good exegesis and theology with the Spirit’s anointing.

We always appreciate his teaching. Praise God for the blessing of biblical teaching and great fellowship.

Russellville-Living Word: We received two new members this month.

Short Creek: Praise the Lo rd for Hi s ma n y blessings!! There has been sadness in the loss of lovedones this month, but the Lord has sustained. We are seeing new faces come in each Sunday. On the Fifth Sunday, we had over 70 in attendance for our singing.

Afterwards, we had a baptismal service with 9 baptized. The ages of those ranged from 7 years to 77 years old. We give God the glory for it all! He is blessing at Short Creek.

Sterrett: Steve and Julie Barber transferred to Summerbrook to become pastors there.

Summerbrook: We had a good turn out for our Family, Friends and Youth Day with 75 in attendance.

Thanks to all that helped out. May God bless you all.

Tarrant: September....a busy, busy month.

We started it off with celebrating a birthday luncheon for Pastor Judy and Brother Robert.

Several of us traveled to Hackleburg for ‘Youth Training’, eight ladies attended the Ladies Conference at Camp Boothe, and, we had an outstanding birthday party at the Manor with 12 in attendance.

Congratulations to Mark Turner for his GED diploma.

The high light of the month was teaching and preaching on the “Quest for Holiness”.

God is good and we give Him the praise and glory.

Trinity Worship Center: We have seen three adults saved, many delivered, and the presence of God so dear to us as our revival progressed. Thanks to all the ministers who participated: Van Sullivan, H. E. Cardin, Stanley Re e ve s , a n d Micke y Caldwell. All the singers, the musicians, greeters, tech people, and all that had a part in making this a wonderful month.

Twilleytown: September started with the youth giving the church a Thank You Breakfast; Sunday School classes teaching “Quest for Holiness” and “Such a Time As This.” Worship service has been so power packed, people filling the altars and people getting healed. One miraculous healing, Sister Lorene Bell, walked out of church without her cane and with no pain. Miracles still happen.

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Harvest Partners Belarus

Encourager Retired Minister, Wallace Willingham

Hello from Belarus: In our church in Mogilev we baptized four new people. One of the guys heard about God on our previous evangelization outreach in Berezino. He joined rehab center in Mogilev and began to grow spiritually.

Since that his life was completely changed.

Three months ago our leadership team from Mogilev visited prison in other city. There they met one young guy who was willing to communicate with them through mail. They started to communicate and after his releasing from the prison that guy joined rehab center in Mogilev.

Later he asked Pastor Arthur to visit his twin brother an alcoholic. And he is only 26 years old.

When they came to that brother and witness to him, he accepts Jesus Christ and joined rehab center in Mogilev.

Their mother was very surprised of that radical change of her sons.

Also, I would like to say that I am very proud about my daughter Nastya. She decided to study in Bible seminary in Germany. In September she already moved there. Nastya always prayed for her classmates and invited them to the church. One of them was Anya who came to Christ and right now she serve in worship team. On the last week of September we had special youth service in our church. And Nastya’s three classmates not only visited the church but they gave their lives to Christ.

When I told about that to Nastya, she was very excited. I believe that in near future my daughter will be a great minister. Please support us in prayer for her.

Wishing you all the best in everything.

With Love, Gena

One of the needs of the hour is the need of more ENCOURAGERS.

Deuteronomy 3:23 “But charge Joshus, and encourage him, and strengthen him: for he shall go over before this people, and he shall cause them to inherit the land which thou shalt see.”

1 Samuel 30:6 “And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters; but David encouraged himself in the Lord his God.” No wonder David encouraged himself in the Lord his God. Many battles and conflicts were won with Israel, due to positive speaking. Myself being one of the older ones, I am now seeing this generation as anointed ones to lead us to complete victory. My thoughts are: THIS COULD BE THE GREATEST GENERATION. One of the greatest generals in World War II (General George S. Patton) was asked a question. When are we going to get to go home? He gave a very simple answer, WHEN WE WIN THIS WAR. Why not stay encouraged, don’t let Washington D. C. discourage you, believe J. C. (Jesus Christ). He said, “I will come again.”

We should be glad and rejoice for the blood bought saints, the body of Christ has been promised, predicted, and prophesied winners. On that great day, V. E. Day (Victory on Earth) for the faithful and the good soldiers of Jesus Christ will exclaim WE WON! For the many families that lose a love one who was a good Christian and great at spiritual warfare. What great words this would be to put on their tombstone.

HERE LIES AN ENCOURAGER, KILROY

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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STATE WEB SITES Alabama Update Blog: WWW.al ab a ma u p d ate.blogspot.com Alabama Web Site: alcogop.org Youth-Tim Beck Web: www.experiencehydrate.com www.hydrateministries.com

AVAILABLE FOR REVIVALS James Adkins, P O Box 921, Collinsville, AL 35961-0920, Telephone (256) 524-3130.

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 # 205-275-1199. cenglebert2871@charter.net. Fill in for pastors also.

Brenda Kay Pate, P O Box 30 Cordova, AL 35550; 205-388-1087 or 388-3129. Fill in for pastors also.

Kevin Rhodes, member at Red Bay, AL Phone # 256-460-8105, rhodeskevin@ymail.com .

Larry Webb and Nora Lutz, available for revivals and singings, 22060 Eastern Valley Road, McCalla, AL 35111, cell# (205) 413-5829; home # (205) 938-3404.

Kenneth Wilkins, is available for week-end revivals and filling in for pastors and special services.

Telephone: (205)-763-7101.

E m a i l : wilkins.kenneth@gmail.com.

SPEAKING AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS: Anita Falkner, 3615 Moody Pkwy, Moody, AL 35004. Telephone (205) 640-6207.

Brenda Kay Pate, P O Box 30; Cordova, AL, 35550; 205-388-1087 or 388-3129.

Kevin Rhodes, member at Red Bay, AL Phone # 256-460-8105.

LADIES’/SMALL GROUP EVENTS Carolyn Guyton, Women’s Ministries Director at Woodland Hills COGOP is available to speak at your ladies event or small group m eet i ng.

C a r o l yn i s a motivational/inspirational speaker and life purpose coach. She blogs at liveyourfullestlife.com and posts weekday Live! Quotation for the Dayon her facebook page at facebook.com/liveyourfullestlife.

Carolyn currently has bimonthly workshops at the Gardendale Civic Center. She can be reached by email at cguyton2@att.net.

WEDDINGS Robertsdale: Carolyn Boyington and Jerry Lanham were married August 31st.

BIRTHS Fayette-North Pointe: Twins, Anna Brooke and Jake Colin, were born September 14th to Ray and Tina Hill. Anna Brooke weighed 3lb and 15oz. Jake weighed 4lb and 5oz.

DEATHS Sheffield-Cliff Haven: Margie B. Cole, age 88, went to her final resting place, September 28th.

NOVEMBER PASTORS/WIVES BIRTHDAYS Morris Bates Charles Boyd John Billy Butler Dian Elmore Tamera Pate Vickie Pigorsch Betty Prescott Bobbie Smith Thomas Lloyd Smith Johnnie Ruth Stanton Daniel Stronge

ANNIVERSARIES Kenneth and Dian Elmore Lynn and Kim Hitt Ernest and Vicki Pigorsch James and Paulette Ramsey Curtis and Joyce Sutton

COMING EVENTS Hydrate Campus Tour November 1-2 Men’s Conference Camp Boothe 6-10 Gordon-Conwell Camp Boothe December 29-Jan 1Winter Conference Camp Boothe “Bravehearted” 2014 January Overseer/Pastors Meetings February 26-28 S.O.P.A.S. 4th Term April 24-27 Gordon-Conwell School Camp Boothe July 30-Aug 3 International Assembly Rosen Shingle Creek Resort and ConventionCenter Orlando, Florida

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