Alabama Update October 2015

ALABAMA

UPDATE THE CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY

OCTOBER 2015

Giving Honor To Our Pastors The Bible teaches us to give honor to whom honor is due. I do not know of any position in the Church that deserves more honor than a God-called, God-anointed pastor. A pastor is a shepherd, a minister in spiritual and jurisdictional charge of a church congregation or community. Jeremiah 3:15 states, “And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.” Again in Ephesians 4:11-12, “And He gave some apostles; and some prophets; and some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers for the perfecting (maturing) of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ.”

Today we have many preachers (ministers) with various callings and giftings that are welltrained and equipped in their ministry, but not every minister has a pastor’s heart. All are needed and have a unique role to play in the body of Christ, but true pastors according to God’s own heart are few.

My personal prayer is, “Please, God, give us more!”

Our pastors hold the most important positions in this church and without them the church would not exist. Please take special time, not just once a year, but every opportunity you have to encourage and support them in every way possible. People that continually give of themselves also need to receive.

May God bless every pastor across this world with renewed courage and zeal to “feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; neither as being lords over God’s heritage but being examples to the flock. And when the chief shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away” (1 Peter 5:2–4).

Bishop Sam Clements General Overseer

Alabama Men's Conference 9/08/2015 Greetings Men of God! Proverbs 27:17 says, "As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend." In the face of open rebellion and apostasy in America, God still has a plan. God always has a plan, and that plan has always involved a man.

Throughout the Old and New Testaments, God raised up time and time again, a righteous man to be His deliverer of a nation. Just when it looked the darkest, God raised up His mighty men (IronMen), to deliver His message and to deliver His people from the grip of the enemy.

This October, men from across the state of Alabama will converge at Camp Boothe for IronMen Men's Conference 2015 asking God to raise up mighty men who will take up the challenge to be the "deliverer" to his family, community, and nation (see book of Judges).

Men, will you accept this challenge to join us on October 23-24 at Camp Boothe in Greenpond, AL as your clarion call to march? It's time to suit-up! It's time to lay down our remote controls and busy schedules and say to our generation, "Enough's, enough! My family needs a man of God! My church needs men of God! Our nation is in desperate need for real IronMen to rise up and be men of God!!"

I believe this is going to be our greatest Men's Conference ever! And it will, if you will join us and pledge to bring at least one other man with you to this life-changing encounter with God at IronMen Men's Conference 2015!!

Last year's Men's Conference was our largest in a few years, and I believe this year (following an amazing Youth Camp season) will be off the chain! Camp Boothe is already charged up with God's anointing! You will not want to miss this year's conference!

I'm also excited to tell you that Bishop David Bryan, Executive Director of Leadership Development and Discipleship for the Church of God of Prophecy, will be our special guest on Friday evening. He will also lead a powerful class on Discipling Men on Saturday morning. Also, Pastor Nic Jackson and his worship team will be leading us into the presence of God in worship for each encounter session.

We just need you to send in your application by October 20th (and bring with you another man who needs to be here)! The cost is STILL just $45 and the age is 16 and up. Stay tuned for more important details to come. I can't wait to hear from you and see you there!

Rise up IronMen of God,

Pastor Neal Neal Wright (Men's Conference Director) • 204 Melissa Drive, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661 • Phone: 256-443-3739

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South Dakota Mission Trip Don Stanton

Once again our team traveled to the Sisseton W ahpeton Sioux Reservation in South Dakota. W e arrived Saturday afternoon on June 20 th and we were met by about 40 people from the reservation who were anticipating our arrival. They had prepared food for us and we enjoyed a time of fellowship. The first question they asked is, “W hen are we going to have church services?” They had already prepared the church, cleaning and mowing the grass. They were hungry and ready for the W ord of God. W e never know what God has planned for these services, so we just go expecting God to move and take control. The first night, the attendance was around 55 and that was about the same the following nights.

This year was a little d iffere nt, in that the team was mainly comprised of my family members, my wife Johnnie and daughter, J a m i, a lo n g with 4 of my grandchildren, Dakota and Riley, Savannah and Tristan. Brother Mike Snider (Brother Tony Burns’ nephew) who is a permanent member of the team and a part of our family, traveled with us.

Brother Mike is very loved and respected by the Indian people and they look forward to him being there. W e were met by my cousin Alice W est and her son John from Oregon and my cousin Cecil Stanton and wife Deb who Pastor the GOGOP in Bismark, North Dakota.

God promised us over 25 years ago in a message in tongues, He said, “My Spirit will go before you and I will go with you” and He has moved in wonderful and miraculous ways each time we go.

Our team was small and we didn’t know how we were going to minister and do visitation like we usually do, but God had a plan.

This time the plan was simple, the Spirit began to move in each of our worship services, which was led by Sister Alice. The people were touched as tears began to flow and that Spirit carried right into the messages that God gave me to preach. W e found that we didn’t need to do visitation, word spread and people started attending service. (God had gone before us).

There are several highlights, but I will mention a few. There was a young man about 20 years old, who called me out of the blue and wanted to know if we were coming this Summer. I hadn’t seen him since he was a little boy around 10 years old.

H e had gotten saved, but later turned to a life of alcohol and drugs.

He and his girlfriend were homeless at the time we were there, but they found shelter with some friends and we were able to feed them. Brother Mike spent time with him and would take him back and forth to church. I know he was searching and longing for a renewed relationship with the Lord. He ate supper with us and after one of our church services, we did not see him again. W e were concerned and have been praying for him. He called me a few weeks ago and told me that he had gotten a job in construction and he and his girlfriend were doing fine and they were going to get married in November and asked if we could please find a way to come. He is trying to turn his life around, so please keep him (Randy) in your prayers.

Another young man who had gotten saved in one of our services when he was 15 years old came by the campground to see us. He is now an officer with the Tribal Police. He attended some of our services and came by every evening before his shift and then in the morning to eat breakfast with us. W e were moved by his testimony and what God was doing in his life. I shared that God could use him in many different ways to lead our people to Christ. He has his struggles with the job he has to perform and he said he has a hard time dealing with the suicides and murders he has seen on the reservation.

My wife Johnnie, fell in love with a young man, one of my cousins’ son. He has never been around us much during the time we were there. However, this time he and Johnnie hit it off and he came by every evening to help her prepare the food.

She was able to show him the love of Jesus Christ and he never missed a service.

In our last service he was moved to tears and God truly touched his life.

W e have always had a good response from my grandmother’s side of the family (the Redthunders) but we never seemed to be able to reach my grandfather’s side (The Spiders). One day I was able to speak with one of my cousins who had never came to any of our services in the 28 years we have been going to the reservation.

I asked if he would come and address the congregation as he was formerly one of the Tribal Leaders for the district. He told me that he would. His teenage son had been killed in a car accident and he was still suffering with the grief and pain. As he started speaking, he told of the loss of his son and the bitterness and unforgiveness that he had felt and as he spoke you could see and feel the Holy Ghost moving and I told Johnnie, “God is healing him as he speaks and he doesn’t realize it.” W hen he left, you could see a changed man. He came back the next night and gave the most beautiful testimony to the young people about being free from alcohol and drugs. He spoke about the wonderful heritage that we have in our forefathers and how they should honor that heritage. He said; “You’re coming back soon aren’t you?’ I am looking forward to what God is going to do in his life.

Back in the fifties, there was an active Church of God of Prophecy church on this reservation. I was told that one of our Native American members (Brother Dan W illiams) used to march at the General Assembly. I was presented with a flag representing our Tribal District for coming every year and I told them that I look forward to the time when the Native Americans are represented in the All Nations March at the General Assembly. I could go on and on with what God is doing among the Native Americans, not only on this reservation, but all across America. Jesus is coming soon and His Spirit is moving among the nations of this world. But let us not forget the Native Americans. Statistics show that only 3 to 5 percent of Native Americans know Jesus Christ.

W hat a mission we have right here in North America.

Winter Conference 2016 NEVER GOING BACK October 2015 Greetings Beloved, The theme for Winter Conference 2016 is “Never Going Back”. We need another revolt to occur in this land causing an entire nation to turn around, forsake sin and the flesh, and decide, once and for all, Jesus will be Lord of our generation. We must equip and empower the current generation in America to rise, stand, and contend for awakening and revival. Let the grassroots movement begin! Awakening is on the horizon! The sons are rising! Daniels (sons) and Esters (daughters) will be revealed at Winter Conference and released into modern-day Babylon to shake America once again! We will behold the Next Great Awakening and become the Next American Revolution!

Winter Conference will be held at Camp Boothe. The address is: 3111 Greyhill Rd., West Blocton, AL 35074.

The conference will begin on Wednesday, December 30th, 2015 and go through Saturday, January 2nd, 2016. Registration will be from 9 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 30th with lunch being served at 12 (noon). The cost of this conference is $70 per person, which covers room and board, ten 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 WC 2016: #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 an application and distribute them to your students.

Note: All applications and tuition need to be postmarked by Tuesday, December 15th. After this date, there will be a $25.00 late fee for any applications received. This fee applies to walk-ins as well.

We want to personally invite you and your students to gather with us on December 30th – January 2nd 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 2016. If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to contact us. We appreciate you!

Harvest & Revival,

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A n n iston-Praise & W orship: W e are thankful for three saved, 1 sanctified, one receiving the Holy Ghost and Ocala Honeycutt coming into the church. Thank you Jesus.

B oldo: Our church celebrated VBS with “A Day With Jesus”. W e had 45 children in attendance fin is h in g it w ith a baptizing on September 13 th. Sister Hitt had a “Ladies’ Day Out” at Los Reyes Mexican Grill for lunch.

We enjoyed having some new ladies come and enjoy the fellowship. So happy to have our new convert Michael Barker in fellowship with us. This young man has been a blessing to our church.

Browntown: This month we enjoyed many events, here are a few: Family Day, Youth Night, Men’s Breakfast, Service with Brother Eli Lee, Baby Dedication for Saydee Catherine Lee, Couples Meeting, and singing with Brother Ryan W atkin.

Chickasaw: The Lord is always working in our church. Our ladies enjoyed lunch out together while the men did the same. W e had two young adults starting to college and one started her senior year of high school.

God is so good!

Cunningham Bridge: W e had an amazing August at Cunningham Bridge. God is bring people into the church that feel in their Spirit that God wants then here. God has blessed us with a piano player, drummer, guitarist, and a mandolin player.

Brother Danny and Sister Linda W hitaker received approval of their transfer and welcomed with love during the 5 th Sunday service. God is doing great things. W e can hardly wait to see how He will bless us next.

Praise the Lord!!

Eastlake Highlands: The month of August was a great month. God blessed the church with four new members. Our children’s church is on the move with all the children excited about their church. God is good.

Fayette-North Pointe: North Pointe celebrated Friends and Family Day with 138 in attendance. Our ladies went to see the movie ‘W ar Room’ and were blessed and encouraged. Guest speaker, Michaela Vice ministered and several were at the altar seeking God’s direction for their lives. Our

P astor and Family: B rannon, W eslyn and W yatt Biggers comes to us fr o m G e o r g ia .

We welcome them to the state.

praise team ministered at Brown’s Chapel COGOP and had a wonderful time of music worship and fellowship meal.

Gadsden: Following last month’s revival with Brother David W oods, there has been a greater drawing to God through the Spirit, prayer and the W ord. It is through W ord inspired, Spirit impacted prayer that our battles are won! James 5:16 NKJV....the effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.”

Goodwater-Joyful Praise: Thank God for Minister Atha Holloway joining the church September 9 th.

Greenpond: Great and mighty is our God. Healings, new members, new converts and outstanding services are only a part of what is happening in our church. The honor is given to God. Sister Gail Donahoo was the speaker for the Ladies Day M inistry. The theme was, “Fill My Cup, Lord”. Thirtythree ladies were in attendance for this outstanding service. The youth enjoyed their annual trip to ENFUEGO. The festival is at Verbena, Alabama, and it is full of worship, music and singing. God is blessing our youth. The Lifesavers, young ladies, are very active in our church and community. They visit the nursing home and meet regularly for activities or a movie.

The young guys joined them for the movie, “The Little Red W agon”. Forty were in attendance for the movie. Family Day was enjoyed with a singing of local talent and lunch followed the singing.

Grove Hill: We would like to welcome our new pastor Sister Patsy Pritchett, husband Brother Les and family. W e are so blessed to have them.

Hackleburg: Hackleburg has a new Youth

H aleyvillePath:The youth are working on their building again and have been having some great meetings. W e had a great service for Family and Friends Day with 110 in attendance. W e took in three new members and many have been in the altars seeking the Lord. God is up to something great.

Praise the Lord! Excited about what God is doing.

Leesburg: Twelve ladies attended the Joyce Meyers Ministries’ Conference in Duluth, Georgia. Youth Ministries had a lock-in with approximately 50 youth in attendance. The 5 th Sunday we had a dinner after Sunday morning service and then a baptism with seven being baptized.

M entone: W e thank God for two new members, Royal and Ronda Bruckno. W e also have a new family coming; young couple, Casey and Jessica Battle, with three children, Hunter, Myles and Cutter Battles.

Odenville: W e have paid off our $7,000.00 dollar debt for paving around the church. It looks much nicer. W e are having new visitors with one getting saved and attending with her three sons. Another new lady came up for prayer and experienced a wonderful presence of the Lord. Our people are engaged in prayer and outreach events. W e have a happy, healthy spirit in fellowship. W e are in prayer for some very vital needs concerning the health of our older people.

Pelham: Bishop K. T. Martin is shown in picture administering membership covenant to Bishop Glen McCord and Sister Trish McCordh. W e welcome them into the Church of God of Prophecy.

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Harvest Partner Belarus August was a very wonderful and blessed month! The weather in Belarus was extremely hot! The right time for camps and any other outdoor activities!

At the beginning of August there was an Tips For Abundant Life Carolyn Guyton

Short Creek:: God has been blessing abundantly with new people coming and giving their lives to the Lord. W e had seven to be baptized in water on the fifth Sunday after our singing and dinner. Praise the Lord! The Ladies’ Bible Study began again after school started. W e had an ‘back to school outing’ for “All Ages” at Oak Mountain State Park. Our youth and children have been on fire for the Lord since Summer Camps at Camp Boothe. To God be the glory!!

Tarrant: August has been an awesome month filled with anointed singing and preaching. The kids were actually excited to go back to school! Our ladies attended two Ladies’ Day Outings (Pinson and W oodland Hills).

W e hosted the Birmingham District Men’s Ministry, and had an awesome 5 th Sunday singing with Stanley Reeves as our guest singer and speaker followed by a lunch fit for a king.

Our pastor has started having Bible Study every Thursday evening at the Presbyterian Manor. But, the highlight of the month has been the awesome presence of the Holy Spirit! To God be the glory!

W infield City Family: Keep praying for us as we work on the new building. God is blessing! W e had a booth at Mule Day and proceeds went toward the Building Fund.

Volunteers are needed to help work on our building. You can text at 205-269-8010.

God bless you! “Psalms 37:3-5". W e joined volunteers for a back pack giveaway with other local churches at W infield Elementary School as an Outreach Ministry with 24 children saved at the outdoor service. Praise God for His blessings.

Prayer. There seems to be a focus on prayer in the Christian community today. I believe that one reason for that is the great need. It is evident that we are in the last days. The signs are clear. The movie, War Room, has also brought about a renewed interest in praying. This is an incredible movie which demonstrates the power of prayer. I would like to share three ways in which we should come before God: Respect. W e should approach God with respect, recognizing His Sovereignty. W e enter the presence of the one and only true and living God when we sincerely pray.

This is such a privilege and an honor and is to be treated as such. W hen we humbly enter in with a sincere heart, open to both share our heart and listen for God’s heartbeat, He hears us and answers.

Confidence. I John 5:14 states, “And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us.” “Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.” Hebrews 4:16. W e are God’s children and He welcomes us into His presence. He loves us and is pleased when we spend time with Him. Intensity. W e must pray the effective, fervent prayer referenced in James 5:16.

That kind of prayer works. In times like these there has to be passionate, intense and powerful prayer in order for us to be the light to the world. I heard Kevin Hamm recently say, “It’s not the length of your prayer, it’s the strength of your prayer.”

W hat we used to do will no longer be sufficient.

Seek every day for the abundant life that only comes from God.

extreme camp for teenagers. This camp was organized by youth from our new church in Minsk (pastor Dima Kavalevski).

The camp was organized especially for teens from single-parent families, foster families and financially challenged families.

The idea is to make all absolutely free for them, bless them and serve them. The camp was held for 3 days. Every day teens were kayaking on the River Viliya. In every kayak with children there was a professional instructor who made sure the kids were safe. They all slept in tents, cooked on a bonfire, as in real campsites.

At the last day there was a surprise for children. They all flew on the delta plane and then they played paintball together!

Teens were extremely happy! The camp was a real blessing for this children!

In Mogilev, this camp had no age limit.

So there were adults, youth and children.

There was an interesting program for children and every evening youth organized movie nights. This camp has strengthened the church and make everyone feel that they are a part of a big family!

At the end of August, there was a youth conference “Next Level” in the village of Dubitsa, with the participation of the Minsk church and local church. There are 90% of the population believers and attend this church. There are a lot of youth in the church so we focused on the inspiration of the young people in the new school year to go ahead with Christ. Our church did worship, shared inspiring testimonies and shared the W ord. W e have made new friends to be inspired for this school year!

Henadzi Kernazhytski--–Pastor/Overseer

ANNOUNCEMENT

Prayer Line with Dr. Wessly Saturdays 9:00 - 10:00 AM Dial 712-432-1690 Access Code: 650786#

ATTENTION!!!

Alton COGOP is interviewing for a Youth Pastor. “We are looking for someone called by God to the Youth Ministry”.

Contact: Pastor, Daniel Stronge, Alton Church, 2305 Old Alton Road, Birmingham, AL 35210, 2 0 5 - 2 3 3 - 0 0 1 3 , blendedminstries@yahoo.com Haleyville-Pathway: Homecoming third Sunday in October. Everyone welcome.

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 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.

Brenda Kay Pate, P O Box 156 Woodstock, AL 35188; 205-388-1087 or 388-3129. Fill in for pastors also.

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

Brenda Kay Pate, P O Box 156; Woodstock, AL, 35188; 205-388-1087 or 388-3129.

MUSICAL MINISTRY Breaking Chains, Elliot:251-4548946,breakingchainsworship@yahoo. com.

BABY DEDICATION Anniston-Praise and Worship: Chasity was dedicated August 9th. She is the daughter of Brittany Rivera.

Browntown: August 23rd Saydee Catherine Lee was dedicated to God by her parents Caitline and Chris Lee. Leesburg: Cooper St.Clair was dedicated August 16th . Her parents are Dustin and Mandie St.Clair.

DEATHS Elba- Troy Tyler left this life on September 7th.

Twilleytown: August 11th was the homegoing for Lorene Bell.

OCTOBER PASTORS/WIVES BIRTHDAYS E. L. Croyle Patsy Gann Billie Ann Humphries Patricia Price Wilton Price James Simpson ANNIVERSARIES Odell and Patricia Green Krameon and Frances Martin Sylvester and Bobbie Smith ÈÈÈÈÈÈÈ

Future Events Hydrate Campus Tour

Pastor Appreciation Month Ideas * Day Off: Help plan a Sunday service and allow the pastor to sit back and enjoy the ministry. * Slideshow: Make a slideshow of pictures of the pastor and family. Show it during the presentation. * Make it public: Purchase an ad in the local paper with your pastor’s picture and a special message of appreciation. * Bring Cards: Have members bring cards with special messages. * Surprise Guest: Invite a special surprise guest to attend or send a video greeting. * W ork Day: Have a group from church schedule a day to help with landscaping or other odd jobs at the pastor’s home. * This is Your Life: Ask the pastor’s spouse to help you plan a “This Is Your Life” type presentation. * Tickets: Find out your pastor’s favorite

October 23-24 Men’s Conference November 5-8 Gordon Conwell School Camp Boothe 11-14 Fall Term SOPAS Camp Boothe Dec 30-January 2 Winter Conference Camp Boothe January & March D Min Schools, Leaders of Leaders, Schools Camp Boothe March 4-8 Gordon-Conwell Camp Boothe

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

84 12 30 124 23 20 15 22 20 58 13 31 21 9 27 21 No Report 123 40 108 44 40 47 59 50 10 46 ---

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