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An African Harvest Cry Update |
A Message from General Overseer Randall E. Howard
 The offerings are flowing in daily from individual donors and local churches who have been stirred to support this special effort for the African Harvest Cry. I learned of one small church this week that sent their offering in for $100. They wanted to follow the illustration we first mentioned where smaller churches might set aside $25 each month to the Assembly to contribute to this cause. I was blessed to hear of their desire to help doing their part.
This precious church reminded me that this is the way that the Kingdom of God has often moved forward in strength. Small churches, small donations, donors giving what they can to make a contribution and play their part in the great work of God. Any who have been a pastor know that very often local churches are carried by the faithful and consistent contributions of donors who cannot give large amounts. But in mass every small donation accumulates to become significant and impacting as they all flow together.
On this understanding I cheer on each church that has given or has made plans to give toward the Africa Harvest Cry Offering. Your contribution, no matter how large or small, is accumulating like snow flakes in a soft winter snow. Quietly they come down, quietly they land, and quietly the snow deepens until a whole city may come to a halt of activity. Every offering makes the total impact possible.
Now in the few remaining weeks before this Assembly I encourage every remaining church to assess what you can do for this cause. I call to every individual donor to consider what you can do. Together on Saturday of the Assembly our united compassion will accumulate to bring a massive offering of help for the African Harvest Cry. As always, Harvest Partner churches can send this offering as a Harvest Partner Level Two offering. Individual donors and churches that are not Harvest Partners can send this offering as a Helping Hands offering. Both avenues should be clearly designated as "Africa Harvest Cry" offerings. |
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International Assembly Prayer Team and Updates
Learn more about opportunities to join the Assembly Intercessors Team for the upcoming International Assembly by clicking here.
Stewardship Ministries Opportunities at the International Assembly
Kelly Miller, our Agent of Record for our 403(b) Retirement Plan will be at the Stewardship Ministries' Booth on Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning. This will be a great opportunity for you to meet one-on-one with a financial professional regarding your 403(b) retirement account. Kelly will teach a workshop Thursday afternoon on our 403(b) Retirement Plan, American Funds, etc. Sherri White, Financial Advisor, will also teach a workshop on the same subject on Friday afternoon. This workshop on Friday will be taught in English and translated in Spanish. To learn more, click here.
Tomlinson Center Booth - Volunteers Needed
The Tomlinson Center will have a booth at the International Assembly and is looking for volunteers to assist. If available to assist, click here for contact info.
Remember the Good News: Tomlinson Center Doubles Class Offerings and Now Offers Dual Enrollment
The Tomlinson Center will now double our class offerings by not only offering a Bible track but also now a Pastoral Track. Beginning in the 2009 Spring semester, we will offer the Educational Ministry of the Church, Introduction to Preaching 1, The Christian Family, and The Pastoral Ministry 1. In Fall of 2009, the Pastoral Track will continue with The Ministry of Preaching 2, Contemporary World Religions, The Pastoral Ministry 2 and Pastoral Counseling. To find out more, click here.
The Shaping of Things to Come
In their book, "The Shaping of Things To Come," Alan Hirsh and Michael Frost set forth the following challenge: "We will have to use our imaginations to go where God wants to take us. It will involve risk and courage to lead in today's environment. To read more, click here.
911 Cry out America
On September 11, 2008, our nation will pause to remember the greatest wake up call in our generation, the terrorist attacks of 9-11-01. As part of Awakening America, a call is being issued for Christians across this nation to mark this significant day in our history with powerful prayer for America and lost Americans.It is our hope that every Church of God of Prophecy congregation will find their way to participate in this sincere cooperative to bring an awakening to this nation. To find out more, click here.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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July 2008
Green Pond, AL
International Youth Camp
July 19-24
August 2008
Nashville, TN
International Assembly
August 12-17
September 2008
Kimberly, BC, Canada
Ladies Retreat
September 26-28
October 2008
Ridgecrest, NC
Ladies Retreat
October 3-5
Colorado Springs, CO
Ladies Retreat
October 24-26
November 2008
Cadiz, Kentucky
Ladies Retreat
November 14-16
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