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Helping the Hurting in Georgia
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 John Doroshuk, who oversees a number of nations in the former Soviet Union, is in the nation of Georgia working with our local leaders to try to help refugees from the recent conflict with Russia. He writes,
"Yesterday was a very full day. We were at one refugee camp and two refugee centers. I fought back tear most of the day as we listened to the tragic stories.
- One young mother with three children still does not know where her husband is.
- Another young mother with four children last saw her husband as he went to work in the morning on the 7th of August.
- One elderly couple fled for 8 days on a small farm tractor through forest, mountain paths and fields to get away from the Russian front. They have received word that their house, barn and fields have been completely destroyed.
- A little boy slept with a coat as a covering. We bought him his own blanket.
 We were able to help 37 families with fruit and vegetables as well as some daily necessities. Some of most of these people have not even seen an apple since the war. One little boy, before he ate his apple, put some apples on a small plate and wanted to share them with us.
These people are worried about what is going to happen when winter comes. Those in the tent city are already cold at night as it is located close to the mountains. They are all begging for warmer bedding and of course for winter clothing and footwear.
Then there is the great concern of what will it be like when and if they can return to their homes. They will need funds to restore their homes, at least walls, roof, windows and doors.
 There are so many young mothers with babies with only a little water and a small wash basin to do all of the laundry."
How to Send Help
Churches may contribute through Harvest Partners Ministry Level Two (project) giving. Individual donors can contribute through the Helping Hand Ministry. Mission Marker Partners is also available for giving specifically to help churches in restoring and rebuilding their worship facilities.
Please make all checks payable to Church of God of Prophecy and be sure to specify how you want your offering utilized by designating it as HP L2 eg. "Georgia Crisis Relief"
Send to:
Church of God of Prophecy
Attention: Global Outreach Ministries - Georgia Crisis Relief
P.O. Box 2910
Cleveland, TN 37320-2910
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Pastor and Overseer Pay Increase
Effective October 1, 2008, pastors and overseers will receive a 7% increase to their base pay. The base pay is the starting point for a church to put together a compensation package for the pastor when funds are available. For more information, click here.
TC Pastor Survey
The Tomlinson Center is glad to encourage ongoing education and would request that you consider participating in this survey. Click here to learn how you can participate.
Developing Effective Leadership Conference
The North Carolina State Office is pleased to announce the Developing Effective Leadership Conference: Local Church - Growing Members conference. This two-day conference is for Pastors, Youth Pastors/leaders and Children's Pastors/leaders, providing valuable information for the 21st Century church! For more information or to download the conference brochure, click here.
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As was predicted, Hurricane Ike hit the shores of North America bringing with him devastation to many as it made landfall in the Galveston Bay area. This storm relentlessly made its way through a wide area bringing with it damaging results of high winds, torrential rain and flooding. Once again, people have lost their homes, belongings and, in some cases, loss of lives. For a detailed report, click here.
Bahamas Youth Brass Band Event
The Bahamas Youth Brass Band G.B Segment presents "A Gala Roast honoring Former Band Director Wilbert Stubb" to be held November 28th in Freeport, Grand Bahama. For more information, click here.
North America News
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