Greetings from Bishop Mark C. Tolbert, Sr., 1st Assistant Presiding Bishop

FROM THE DESK OF THE FIRST ASSISTANT PRESIDING BISHOP BISHOP MARK C. TOLBERT PENTECOSTAL ASSEMBLIES OF THE WORLD, INC.

Praise the Lord to all the Bishop’s of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World and to all My co-laborers in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

I pray that as we gather in this in-person convention August of 2022 that we will be absent of fear but full of caution. I am not afraid of the devil nor of covid-19, but I am aware of the Scripture in Titus that says:

Titus 3:8 This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good

works. These things are good and profitable unto men. KJV

Since we are coming from literally all over the world, we must maintain some social distancing. Those that feel sick should stay home or stay in their room. We should still wash our hands and be careful not to sneeze or cough in the air. Cough or sneeze into a tissue, your sleeve or somewhere not to perpetuate the spread of germs. Be careful to stay as cautious for your own health and the health of your brothers and sisters in Christ. We all want to enjoy the worship and fellowship of the saints and live to go home and testify of the goodness and glorious move of the Holy Ghost.

There is a great anticipation in the air. I believe that God is going to pour out fresh anointing to those who avail themselves to pray and seek God. Not just seeking God for a blessing for yourself but praying for a move of God throughout the PAW and the body of Christ. Despite all the movements of our advisory the devil God is still in control. People are searching for answers, and I believe emphatically the church of the living God has the answers. Faith still works, prayer still works, miracles, signs and wonders are still happening among the true believers of God. I believe the church is too quiet about what God is doing. When the church organizes to promote our King (Jesus) and stop worrying about who’s going to get the credit or the notoriety that is when we are going to see the miracles, signs and wonders return to the church like a tsunami. When social media and all the airways are overrun with the greatness of God, we will see a great return of believers and unbelievers running back to the church. I am in great anticipation of that spirit of miracles, signs and wonders being ignited at the summer convention of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World in St. Louis Missouri.

God Bless each of you during this 107th convention

Bishop Mark C. Tolbert – 1st Assistant Presiding Bishop of the PAW Diocesan Bishop – Heart of America Council of Churches Chairman of the Board of Police Commissioners of Kansas City MO. Chairman Lee A Tolbert Charter School Board