Thursday, February 5, 2009
Youth Missions In Action
Y.M.I.A. (Youth Missions In Action) seeks to engage the youth and young adults of the Church of God of Prophecy in world evangelism and acts of grace that communicate the love of Jesus to unbelievers, unreached communities and bodies of believers in need of assistance.
OBJECTIVES
Y.M.I.A. STRATEGY
The Y.M.I.A. strategy is to encourage mission opportunities first within the local community of the individual. Second, it is to encourage collaboration with National/Regional/State Overseers and Youth Directors to identify mission needs within their context. Last, to provide opportunities for leaders and youth to connect with missions needs abroad. This strategy is inspired from Jesus’ last command before his ascension. In this exchange He charged the disciples to receive the forthcoming outpouring of the Holy Spirit. After the Holy Spirit’s outpouring the Church would represent His kingdom in Jerusalem (local), Samaria (regional) and the uttermost parts (international) (Acts 1:8). Y.M.I.A. calls upon every young believer to be filled with the Holy Spirit and be missional in their lifestyle.
Y.M.I.A. TIMETABLE
OBJECTIVES
- To train youth leaders, youth and young adults in planning, serving and integrating mission service projects and missions teams within their local churches for the purpose of achieving the great commission and obeying the great commandment.
To introduce new streams of ministry for youth and young professionals.- To produce ministry and spiritual experiences that will connect COGOP youth to the international ministry of COGOP.
To serve the body of Christ and unbelieving communities.
To inspire a new generation of COGOP youth to live a missional lifestyle.
To create a missions council for the purpose of developing and fine tuning M.I.A.
Y.M.I.A. STRATEGY
The Y.M.I.A. strategy is to encourage mission opportunities first within the local community of the individual. Second, it is to encourage collaboration with National/Regional/State Overseers and Youth Directors to identify mission needs within their context. Last, to provide opportunities for leaders and youth to connect with missions needs abroad. This strategy is inspired from Jesus’ last command before his ascension. In this exchange He charged the disciples to receive the forthcoming outpouring of the Holy Spirit. After the Holy Spirit’s outpouring the Church would represent His kingdom in Jerusalem (local), Samaria (regional) and the uttermost parts (international) (Acts 1:8). Y.M.I.A. calls upon every young believer to be filled with the Holy Spirit and be missional in their lifestyle.
Y.M.I.A. TIMETABLE
- Every two years, during the General Assembly, the International Youth Ministries department will announce a Y.M.I.A. project for all Youth of COGOP to support in finance, intercession, and fellowship.
Second, five major international mission trip options will be promoted over two years for local youth groups to support.
Y.M.I.A. CLARIFICATION
Local, District and State/Regional/National Youth Directors will facilitate their own area mission endeavors to encourage and spur area involvement. The aim of Y.M.I.A is not just for every youth to go on an overseas trip, but rather for every young person to practice a missional lifestyle beginning where they live.
Trevor and Aileen Reid
International Youth Ministries
Recognition For West Blocton
Dear Pastor Pate,
I trust that you and your congregation are doing well and enjoying the blessings of the Lord.
I would like to commend you and the West Blocton congregation for reaching 100% in Heritage Minisitries Association membership for 2009. Your committment to assist in preserving our heritage while pursuring vision is greatly appreciated.
You have the distinction of being the first congregation in the world to reach 100% for 2009. Congratulation !
If I can be of any service to your congregation, please feel free to contact me.Thank you for your support.
In Christ,
Paul Holt
Heritage Ministries Director
I trust that you and your congregation are doing well and enjoying the blessings of the Lord.
I would like to commend you and the West Blocton congregation for reaching 100% in Heritage Minisitries Association membership for 2009. Your committment to assist in preserving our heritage while pursuring vision is greatly appreciated.
You have the distinction of being the first congregation in the world to reach 100% for 2009. Congratulation !
If I can be of any service to your congregation, please feel free to contact me.Thank you for your support.
In Christ,
Paul Holt
Heritage Ministries Director
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Recommendation for Trial Deacon
Jim Seymour was recommended for Trial Deacon on February 1, 2009 by the local church at Huntsville-Mastin Lake. Brother Seymour has been faithful in his local church and the State of Alabama for many years serving in many capacities. God bless you Brother Seymour
New Reporting Address to Cleveland, TN
Minister's Quarterly Report now send to:
Church of God of Prophecy
Minister's Report
P O Box 2970
Cleveland, TN 37320-2970
For all other correspondence our mailing address remains the same:
P O Box 2910
Deborah Stockham
Secretary to General Overseer
Church of God of Prophecy
Minister's Report
P O Box 2970
Cleveland, TN 37320-2970
For all other correspondence our mailing address remains the same:
P O Box 2910
Deborah Stockham
Secretary to General Overseer
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Men's Retreat May 1, 2, 2009
Dear Pastor,
Greetings in Jesus Name! I trust this letter finds you in the best of health and enjoying the blessings of the Lord! Things are beginning to settle down after a wonderful holiday season. I hope you and your family were able to enjoy the Christmas season together and that you were blessed beyond expectations. Celebrating the birth of our Lord is always a very special time.
Another special event that you don’t want to miss is just around the corner—Alabama Men’s Retreat. I am asking that you make a special effort to attend this year and that you will encourage the men at your church to come as well. The retreat seems to get better every year and we are expecting another great retreat this year. Help me pray that God will visit us in a powerful way.
Our goal is 150 men attending the retreat. We have fallen short of this goal the last couple of years even though attendance is on the increase. But with your support and participation this number can be a reality. Each man, you and I included, that attends is more than a number we are a man in need of spiritual strength. Every one of us has the responsibility of leadership in the home, church and workplace. This responsibility can, at times, create stress that may lead to both spiritual and physical health problems. Men’s Retreat is a great way to help relieve some of the stress and provide a time of refreshing in the “presence of the Lord.” I think we can agree that we all need a little “pick me up” every once in a while.
Please mark your calendar for Men’s Retreat on May 1-2, 2009. I am praying that nothing will happen to keep your from being there. I am also praying that the men at your church will follow your lead and come as well. Please post the enclosed flyer on the church bulletin board and ask your Men’s Ministry Director to boost the retreat. The pastor attending with the most men from his church will receive a full refund on his tuition (must be present for the entire retreat).
Also if you and/or any of your men play a musical instrument please bring it to the retreat. The music will add to our worship. We will close the retreat with our annual steak cookout at lunch on Saturday. Each man should bring his own steak wrapped in a paper bag with his name on it. The cooks in the kitchen will take it and put it in the cooler until noon Saturday. The men really enjoy this time of fellowship.
May God Bless you as you labor in His vineyard! For Men’s Retreat I am,
Sincerely,
Tony Burns
Greetings in Jesus Name! I trust this letter finds you in the best of health and enjoying the blessings of the Lord! Things are beginning to settle down after a wonderful holiday season. I hope you and your family were able to enjoy the Christmas season together and that you were blessed beyond expectations. Celebrating the birth of our Lord is always a very special time.
Another special event that you don’t want to miss is just around the corner—Alabama Men’s Retreat. I am asking that you make a special effort to attend this year and that you will encourage the men at your church to come as well. The retreat seems to get better every year and we are expecting another great retreat this year. Help me pray that God will visit us in a powerful way.
Our goal is 150 men attending the retreat. We have fallen short of this goal the last couple of years even though attendance is on the increase. But with your support and participation this number can be a reality. Each man, you and I included, that attends is more than a number we are a man in need of spiritual strength. Every one of us has the responsibility of leadership in the home, church and workplace. This responsibility can, at times, create stress that may lead to both spiritual and physical health problems. Men’s Retreat is a great way to help relieve some of the stress and provide a time of refreshing in the “presence of the Lord.” I think we can agree that we all need a little “pick me up” every once in a while.
Please mark your calendar for Men’s Retreat on May 1-2, 2009. I am praying that nothing will happen to keep your from being there. I am also praying that the men at your church will follow your lead and come as well. Please post the enclosed flyer on the church bulletin board and ask your Men’s Ministry Director to boost the retreat. The pastor attending with the most men from his church will receive a full refund on his tuition (must be present for the entire retreat).
Also if you and/or any of your men play a musical instrument please bring it to the retreat. The music will add to our worship. We will close the retreat with our annual steak cookout at lunch on Saturday. Each man should bring his own steak wrapped in a paper bag with his name on it. The cooks in the kitchen will take it and put it in the cooler until noon Saturday. The men really enjoy this time of fellowship.
May God Bless you as you labor in His vineyard! For Men’s Retreat I am,
Sincerely,
Tony Burns
Men's Retreat
MAKE YOUR PLANS TO ATTEND
ALABAMA
MEN'S RETREAT
MAY 1-2 , 2009
CAMP BOOTHE
GREENPOND, ALABAMA
FEATURING MEN WHO desire to be
"men of prayer"
A WEEKEND OF FUN, FELLOWSHIP, AND Powerful worship!
Pray for the Retreat—
Come Expecting A Blessing!
Come Expecting A Blessing!
STEAK COOKOUT;
BRING YOUR OWN STEAK—WRAPPED IN
BRING YOUR OWN STEAK—WRAPPED IN
A PAPER BAG WITH YOUR NAME ON IT!
HIGHLIGHTS
SPECIAL PRAYER-
ANNOINTED
SINGING TEACHING & PREACHING—
FREE TIME
LAUGHTER
RELAXTION & GOOD FOOD!
BRING A FRIEND
Help us reach the goal of 150 present.
Special door prize for the man who brings the most men who have never attended
HIGHLIGHTS
SPECIAL PRAYER-
ANNOINTED
SINGING TEACHING & PREACHING—
FREE TIME
LAUGHTER
RELAXTION & GOOD FOOD!
BRING A FRIEND
Help us reach the goal of 150 present.
Special door prize for the man who brings the most men who have never attended
All for only
$40
Send your application today to:
Camp Boothe, Church of God of Prophecy,
P.O. box 707, Bessemer, Alabama 35021
Send your application today to:
Camp Boothe, Church of God of Prophecy,
P.O. box 707, Bessemer, Alabama 35021
The camp will be open on Thursday night April 30th to those
Who Would like to come a day early in order to relax and
Enjoy A time of fellowship. A place to sleep only-- no meals.
Please add $5.00 to your application fee.
Early Registration Ends April 20,2009
Late Registration--$50
Late Registration--$50
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