Thy Kingdom Come - Apostolic Assembly Convention 2014

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general electoral convention | Long Beach CA | November 24-29

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Welcome to General electoral Convention 2014 People of God, Paz de Cristo.

My family and I welcome you to our great General Electoral Convention. It is with great satisfaction that we can say: “Eben-ezer, thus far the Lord has helped us.”

Eben-ezer was the name of a small village in Palestine, but the prophet Samuel on one occasion took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen and called its name Eben-ezer. From that moment on Eben-ezer adopted a new connotation. Before, it was a geographical location, now it becomes an event, or an occasion. The stone that the prophet places is now to commemorate not just a place, but also a battle and a victory. Now, it represents a new beginning, a change in the course of the children of God, and even more, it represents a pact of God’s help between Him and his people.

After 18 intense months we arrive at this moment very joyful because God has never let go of our hand. On some occasions, we have wanted to let go of His, but his pact of help goes beyond our reactions. God is definitely with us, He has shown us all the time, and to the point where there is no doubt that He loves and desires that the Apostolic Assembly be a healthy and a prosperous church with a future. There is nothing that can destroy it if we are united and holding on to God’s hand. Today, more than ever we must look towards that future, a wonderful future, filled with new and extraordinary challenges.

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The theme that is going to unite all of us during these days is: “Your Kingdom come, your will be done: Passion, Power and Purpose.” We cannot stay on the shore; we have to keep on rowing in the deep sea. We cannot stay in the past, not even in the present; we must project ourselves towards the future, to deeper and greater things. To achieve this, we need God to do his part, but we also need to do ours. His Kingdom and will is what we expect from Him. This is, his direction and divine action. There are definitely things that only God can do in order for us to obtain His blessing, but there are things that only we can do for Him to do them. His Kingdom and will, determine his part; passion, power and purpose determine ours.

God is more than willing for His church to grow and crystallize its dreams, but the church needs to put a lot of passion into what it does. If there’s something that should characterize us, it should be the passion with which we do things for God and His Kingdom. This will imply that we change our attitude.

Our attitude should reflect our faith in an almighty God who is capable of changing any situation. In this convention, we must change our attitude towards everything we do. We should come early to the services and willing to worship God like never before. During the sermons and conferences, we should support the orators like never before. During the business meetings, we should participate like never before. In the hallways and meeting places we should greet one another, especially the souls and visitors from other countries; we need to reflect the joy of the Lord in us like never before. Let’s not lower our guard, the enemy of our souls will try to ruin this spiritual activity, but let’s remember that greater is He that is in us, than He that is in the world.

People of the Lord, Sara and I thank you for the great support and the respect that you have given us during these years.

We could never repay you for all of your affection and understanding. God bless all of you and God bless the Apostolic Assembly.

Fraternally,

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Bishop President, Dr. J. Fortino

general electoral convention | Long Beach CA | November 24-29

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general board 2014 Bottom Row, Left to right: General Treasurer: Bishop Leobardo A. Maffey Vice-president: Bishop Victor O. Prado President: Bishop John Fortino General Secretary: Bishop John Sanchez

Top Row, Left to right: Secretary of National Missions: Bishop Joe Aguilar Secretary of Social Assistance: Bishop Joe Prado Secretary of Christian Education: Bishop Ismael MartĂ­n del Campo Secretary of Foreign Missions: Bishop Arthur Espinosa

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program Schedule Tuesday: November 25, 2014 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM Ministerial Business Meeting WESTIN / Centennial Ballroom 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM Bishop’s wives Meeting HYATT / Beacon Rotunda

Wednesday: November 26, 2014 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM General Prayer WESTIN / Barcelona / Casablanca 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM International Missions Breakfast

WESTIN / ocean Ballroom 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Ministerial Business Meeting WESTIN / Centennial Ballroom 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM General Board Recognition Day HYATT / Beacon Ballroom A 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Ministerial Business Meeting WESTIN / Centennial Ballroom

Thursday: November 27, 2014 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM General Prayer WESTIN / Barcelona/ Casablanca & CC PROMENADE 104 A 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM Dorcas Breakfast HYATT / Beacon Rotunda 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Social Assistance Scholarship Interviews WESTIN / Melbourne 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Messengers of Peace General Session WESTIN / Salon A

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9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Messengers of Peace Leaders Meetings WESTIN / Salon B 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM Children Activities CC PROMENADE 104 B & C 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM Juniors Activities CC PROMENADE 103 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Ministerial Business Meeting CC GRAND BALLROOM 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Program for Pastors Wives CC PROMENADE A 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Men’s Department breakfast WESTIN / Ocean Ballroom 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM General Service “From Generation to generation” CC ARENA 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM Children Activities CC PROMENADE B & C 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM Juniors Activities CC PROMENADE 103

Friday: November 28, 2014 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM General Prayer WESTIN / Barcelona / Casablanca & CC PROMENADE 104 A 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM Christian Education Breakfast WESTIN / Salon B 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Social Assistance Scholarship Interviews WESTIN / Melbourne 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM Children Activities CC PROMENADE 104 B & C 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM Juniors Activities CC PROMENADE 103

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Friday: November 28, 2014 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Presidential Message CC GRAND BALLROOM 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM General Board Reports CC GRAND BALLROOM 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Virtuous Woman Breakfast HYATT / Regency Ballroom ABC 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Men’s Conferences CC ARENA 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Messengers of Peace Workshops College and Career (Ages 18-23) WESTIN / Ocean Ballroom Young Adult Driven Ministry WESTIN / Salon A strategy of Jesus WESTIN / Salon C & Corridor 2 Pastor kids / Young Preachers WESTIN / Salon D 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Future Generation CC PROMENADE 104 A 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Confederation Elections WESTIN / Salon A 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM General Service Arena CC ARENA 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM Children Activities CC PROMENADE 104 B & C 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM Juniors Activities CC PROMENADE 103 9:30 PM – 11:30 PM Messengers of Peace Night Socials Youth Social (Ages 15-20) WESTIN / Salon C & D Young Adult Social (Ages 21+) WESTIN / Salon A

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general electoral convention | Long Beach CA | November 24-29

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Saturday: November 29, 2014 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM General Prayer WESTIN / Barcelona / Casablanca & CC PROMENADE A 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM General Board Elections CC GRAND BALLROOM 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM Embracing Hope Breakfast HYATT / Pike 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM Children Activities CC PROMENADE 104 B & C 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM Juniors Activities CC PROMENADE 103 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Dorcas conference CC PROMENADE A 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Varones Conferences WESTIN / Salon A 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Messengers of Peace Service CC ARENA 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM General Service Arena CC ARENA 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM Children Activities CC PROMENADE 104 B & C 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM Juniors Activities CC PROMENADE 103

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bishop supervisors Arizona Bishop Bernardo Iglesias

North Central CA Bishop Agustine Hoyer III

Central East Coast Bishop Dan Padilla

Northeast Coast Bishop Daniel Lofton

Central Texas Bishop Frank Balboa

Northern Golden Valley Bishop Joe Mendoza

Colorado Bishop Luis Núñez

Northern Pacific Coast Bishop Joseph Rodríguez

East Los Angeles, CA Bishop Abel Rodríguez

Northern Texas Bishop Armando Tamez

East Texas Bishop Juan Mata

Northwest Texas Bishop Leonardo T. García

Florida Bishop Heriberto Esparza

Oregon Bishop Moises Carrillo

Great Lakes Bishop Jaime González

South Central, CA Bishop Isaí Montoya

Interior CA/Nevada Bishop Francisco Quezada

Southern California Bishop John Sánchez

Los Angeles, California Bishop Felipe Salazar Mid-America Bishop Jesse Chávez Mid-West Bishop Lupe Zúñiga New Mexico Bishop Mark Domínguez

Southern Texas Bishop Arcadio Peña Utah & Idaho Bishop Cesar A. González Washington Bishop Alfredo Muñoz West Texas Bishop Saúl Rocha

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general electoral convention | Long Beach CA | November 24-29

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Convention Committee Advisor: Bishop President John Fortino

Chronicler: Abraham Ruiz

Convention Committee President: Bishop Victor O. Prado

Dorcas: Linda Montes

Convention Committee Secretary: Bishop Ismael Martín del Campo

Exhibitions: Pastor Jesse Rodriguez

Convention Committee Treasurer: Bishop Leobardo Maffey Convention Committee Vocal: Bishop Francisco Quezada Convention Committee Vocal: Bishop Frank Balboa

Juniors Ministry: Pastor Gabriel & Cindy Adame Levites: Santiago Cristobal Messengers of Peace: Pastor Omar Cortez Ministerial Registration: Pastor Eddie Campa

Director of Operations: Pastor David Martinez

Music: Aaron Barbosa Ben Lopez

Assistant to Convention Committee Secretary: Sandra Martínez

Official Meeting Notes Clerk: Pastor Andy Provencio Pastor David Aguilar

Assistant to Convention Committee Treasurer: Pastor Eddie Campa

Photographer: Julio Lemus

Assistant to Bishop Francisco Quezada: Pastor Albert Perez Assistant to Bishop Frank Balboa: Daniel Garza Assistant to Director of Operations: Victor Prado II Administrative Assistant: Ernie Calzada

Platform & Décor: Victor Prado II Prayer: Aaron Barbosa Publications & Promotions: Dominic Moschetti Ushers: Manuel Barrera Varones: Pastor Jimmy Morales Virtuous Woman Program: Sara Fortino

Audio / Visual: Robert Oros Children Ministry: Frank Ramirez Jr.

VIP Coordinator: Paul Ares

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general electoral convention | Long Beach CA | November 24-29