Children's Ministry Conference

Picture By Aaron "Tango" Tang from Cambridge, Ma, usa (DSC03183 Uploaded by russavia) [CC-BY-2.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons Prayers for Boston Church Leaders Report on Tragedy On April 15, near the finish line of the Boston Marathon in Boston, Massachusetts, two bombs were detonated, killing three people and injuring more than 170. The Church of God of Prophecy International Offices has received word from area presbyters who shared prayers and support for the victims. Bishop Samuel N. Clements, General Presbyter of North America, writes: Our hearts have been saddened this week with the tragedy of the senseless act of violence that happened at the finish line of the Boston Marathon this past Monday. Once again innocent lives were lost and many sustained critical injuries; and, for many families, life will never be the same. Our members and friends of the Church of God of Prophecy in North America have been touched with a heart of prayer for the many victims of that day that God’s grace would sustain every individual who has felt the impact of this heinous crime. I wanted to share with you the words of thanksgiving and praise to God along with concern that has been received from our presiding bishops of the Northeast Spanish and English regions as both of these regions have congregations in the city of Boston: “Praise the Lord, I have been in contact with all the pastors of the Boston MA area and they informed me that none of our members of our churches have been affected by the tragedy that occurred this afternoon in the marathon in the city of Boston. We thank our God that nothing happened to our members.” —Bishop Rahadames Matos, Overseer, Northeast Spanish Region “We also are happy to report that no one in our Church families was injured by the bomb blasts in Boston on yesterday. We, the Church of God of Prophecy, Northeast Region USA & Bermuda express our heartfelt condolences, to the City of Boston and to the family's that were impacted by this tragic event. “We pray for our President, Barack Obama, Governor Deval Patrick, Mayor Thomas Menino, a host of Boston City Officials, first responders (police, firemen, medical personnel) and citizens who in the wake of this tragedy must continue the daily routine of life. “Join with me in praying the prayer that Jesus prayed: ‘I pray for them...those you have given me, for they are yours. All I have is yours, and all you have is mine. And glory has come to me through them. I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name, the name you gave me, so that they may be one as we are one. While I was with them, I protected them and kept them safe by that name you gave me. I am coming to you now, . . . My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one. For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen!’” —Bishop Cervin McKinnon, Overseer, Northeast English Region "May all of us continue to pray not only for North America, but for all of our people all around the world for protection and grace from an Almighty God!" —Bishop Sam N. Clements, North America General Presbyter

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Ready for war?  Pentecostal movements across North America are uniting to defeat the world's deadliest predator.  A child dies every 45 seconds...nearly 2,000 EVERY DAY...because of a mosquito bite.  She is human history's biggest killer - a weapon of mass destruction! And the tragedy is this:  86% of those who die are small children ages five and under...and they die from a disease that is 100% preventable and treatable.  You see, no child  should die from a mosquito bite.  All it takes is a $6.00 insecticide-treated bed net - something ridiculously cheap to us, but priced out of reach to struggling families living in poverty in sub Saharan Africa. God has sounded a trumpet for Pentecostal denominations in North America.  The Church of God of Prophecy (COGOP) recognize the touch of God on the vision to unite in the War on Malaria.  It is an unprecedented act of compassion and unity.  Together, Spirit-empowered people want to send a love letter to the world.  We want to say to terrorized parents in Africa, "We care about your children." The Church of God of Prophecy is preparing to give ourselves away with no thought of receiving something in return.  The money raised to purchase bed nets will be combined with that of other denominations. This project includes community training, diagnostic tests, malaria drugs, radio advertising in Africa, and mobilizing a host of community volunteers to insure the nets are distributed where the need is greatest, all the time avoiding the risk of duplicating what others are doing. All this will be done through the well-respected work of World Vision. We can win this war!  Malaria cases are already being reduced by 50% when a community achieves 85% net coverage.  The Church of God of Prophecy will protect and save the lives of thousands. All 1,900 North America COGOP churches are invited to join the battle.  Six dollars is all it takes - the price of a fast food meal or a couple of coffees.  Your congregation, like many others, will surprise you with their generous response.  Across the USA and Canada pastors are testifying their regular tithes and offerings actually increased after a Malaria Sunday.  Our launch Sunday is April 28th, following World Malaria Day, April 25th. COGOP has prayerfully set a goal of $150,000.  That would purchase 25,000 nets, and protect the lives of 50,000 children (two children per net).  Feel free to choose your own Malaria Sunday in May or June if April 28th is not available. But PLEASE, join in the battle.  Send your money directly to the International Office where your church will receive credit for missions giving.  Visit our website find more resources for promoting this great cause.  Visit www.waronmalaria.com to download a poster, banner, or bulletin insert.  One Church.  One Voice.  One Vision. End Malaria. Bishop Randall E. Howard General Overseer Bishop Sam N. Clements North American General Presbyter

Global Missions

Sunday begins March Mission Emphasis in the Church of God of Prophecy. Below you will find a link to attractive bulletin inserts to help share the ministries of Global Missions with your church.

There are five bulletin inserts, one for each Sunday, providing a complete, five-week set of colorful, reproducible masters for you to use. Thank you for joining the march!

Download Bulletin Inserts by clicking here.