Assembly 2014

Assembly Reservations Now Open Schedule of Events Released

Reservations for the 98th International Assembly, being held July 30-August 3, 2014, at the Rosen Shingle Creek, have officially opened. Those wanting to reserve rooms can click here to visit the Assembly website and go through the registration process. The entire hotel has been reserved for Assembly delegates and the Rosen company has also offered nearby hotels for any possible overflow. Those staying at a Rosen resort will have parking fees ($16 a day) included in their room rate. The theme for the Assembly is Breakthrough. The week's activities will include general sessions with worship teams and ministers, mission emphasis events, business meetings, special programs for youth and children, workshops and more. Prior to the official opening, the international presbytery of the Church of God of Prophecy will gather to meet, pray and select a leader to serve as the church's next General Overseer. Schedule Highlights The full schedule will be posted on the Assembly website. Here are some highlights: Wednesday Business sessions Presentation and prayerful discernment of new General Overseer The General Overseer Speaks Committee Reports-Finance, Bible Doctrine & Polity Musical Concert by Bahama Brass Band Message by Stephen Masilela, General Presbyter, Africa Thursday Assembly for Children Youth Ministries Workshops for Student Leaders Presentation by Church Multiplication Network Afternoon Workshops-Details on Assembly website Musical Concert by the Duncans Message by Brian Sutton, Pastor CCMN Network Fellowship Friday Assembly for Children Youth Ministries Workshops for Student Leaders Presentation by David Ferguson, Intimate Life Ministries and Adrian Varlack, Center for Biblical Leadership Instructor Mission Encounter Music by Bahama Youth Band Young Harvest Emphasis Service Message by Tim Beck, Alabama State Youth Pastor Worship with Tony Sutherland Saturday Assembly for Children Youth Orlando Mission Outreach Operation Omega Youth Service Bishop Ordination Service Hispanic Worship Celebration Tomlinson College Reunion Regional General Presbyter Gatherings Music by International Assembly Mass Choir Message by Dr. Mark Williams, General Overseer, Church of God Youth Ministries Fellowship Sunday Message by Jung Min Lee, National Overseer, Korea/Thailand Music by the Young Harvest Mass Choir Challenge by Newly-Selected General Overseer Appointments Discount Disney Tickets Make plans to join other families on Sunday, August 3, for a Disney Day in the Park at the Magic Kingdom after the conclusion of the Assembly. Specially priced tickets will allow access to the park after 2 pm or 4 pm. For advance purchase of specially priced Disney Meeting/Convention Theme Park tickets for the Walt Disney World theme parks, call 407-566-5600 or CLICK HERE. Please note the cut-off date for advance purchase savings is July 29, 2014.

21 Days of Prayer

 For the past six years, the Church of God of Prophecy has begun each New Year with 21 days of seeking, a season of fasting and prayer. As we prepare our hearts for 2014 and another 21 days of seeking, the question asked by David when the army of Israel was being challenged by the Philistines and the giant Goliath in 1 Samuel 17:29, "Is there not a cause?" is appropriate now. When there are millions who do not know Jesus Christ as their personal Savior, not to mention areas of the world where the Gospel has never reached, I would say we have a cause. When there are Christians being prosecuted, persecuted, and executed for the Gospel, I say we have a cause. There is a cause to break out of our business as usual mode and allow the Holy Spirit to take charge of our actions, our plans, and our future.

 There is a cause to "sanctify a fast, and call a solemn assembly, gather the elders and call the inhabitants of the land into the house of the Lord, and cry unto the Lord." There is a cause to call the entire Church to a Season of Prayer and Fasting. I hear the cry from 2 Chronicles 7:14, "If my people which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways: Then will I hear from Heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land."

 Church, we need to hear a clear word from the Lord, not only for this summer's International Assembly and International Presbytery meeting, but also for our ministry that happens every day in every church around the world. And we pray for discernment to recognize the voice of the Lord. Pastors, this is a great time to organize your church into prayer groups and give specific prayer points. You can also connect with our Global Prayer Network here.

 If the events that have transpired around the world in the past year have not challenged your thinking and your actions, have hot stirred your emotions and caused you to seek a deeper experience with God, then perhaps you are asleep or in deep denial. Yes, there is a cause to pray. Everyone, young and old, is encouraged to join us, January 5-25, 2014, in these 21 days of praying, fasting, and seeking for the divine direction of the Holy Spirit as we move forward in areas we have never traveled before.

On behalf of the General Presbyters of the Church of God of Prophecy

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