Alabama Update December 2014

ALABAMA

UPDATETHE CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY DECEMBER 2014

Christ Came.....“I am come that they might have life, and that they

might have it more abundantly”...... John 10: 10

GOING ON WITH WORK FOR JESUSBetter Hurry As Time Is Short and There Is But Little Time To Work

STIR SOMEBODY AS YOU GO****This message or sermon was transcribed from the original first copy of the White Wing Messenger, dated September 15, 1923, It reveals a

glimpse into the General Overseer’ (A. J. Tomlinson) religious outlook.

Call attention to a young man, we will call him Charlie for short, for that was his family name. He was convertedin early life and bid fair to make a useful man in the world. He sang well, testified well and was used of God in drawinghis associates to the Saviour. He was tall and well built which gave him an attractive appearance. In a certain placeabout forty miles from his home he made a good impression among strangers. In short he started out well.

I do not know fully the life of this man now, but doubtless a brief rehearsal of past experiences either by a friendwho knows, or an honest reflection by himself would make him feel like going on with the work for Jesus. Or whether hewould feel so much like it or not he would know it is the best thing to do. And really I do not know of a better thing to doafter a continuous pilgrimage of many years.

In his early experience Charlie spent much time in prayer. I can almost imagine now I can hear him pray. It hasbeen many years since I heard him pray, but it is a pleasant memory to reflect back on those days when we prayed muchof the time during the day and then were off to revival meeting at night. The people came for miles, they wanted to hearCharlie pray, sing and talk. How his big eyes would flash with light as he told of Jesus and His love. I do not know howhe is now, but for myself I am still going on with the work for Jesus. I thought I might check up a little with age, butalthough I don’t take the long walks I used to I believe I have a heavier supply of zeal than I did when I used to walk andrun so much.

There is more required of me now than then. I can’t go as slow as I walk much of the distance. The pressure istoo great. The cars and trains seem almost too slow sometimes. I wonder if others feel that way. I guess so, for this is atime of hurry and rush in the business world and the same rush, rush, rush spirit should strike every child of God untilthey will find themselves going on with work for Jesus whether they are as full of zeal as they should be or not. It is notmy will for any body to get so excited about the Lord’s work that they will simply beat the air as Paul indicates some maydo, but it is my desire to stir myself up and while I am at this probably somebody else may catch the spell. Laying allexcitement and restlessness aside and getting down to coolheaded business I say to myself and all, that we had betterhurry as time is short and there is but little time to work.

When in a meeting in Mississippi a few months ago I was taken suddenly ill in the middle of my discourse, but Inerved myself up, threw my head and shoulders back and fired on through. At the close there were several to pray forand this took more of my natural strength, but on I went with all the courage I could muster until all was over and I got tomy home for the night. I literally fell over on the bed exhausted. I could not get out all the next day, but I was due atanother place about eighteen miles distance that night. Nature said, I could not go. Weakness pleaded for mercy. Perseverance said, go! When the hour arrived for service I was on hands. Nature still cried and whined around like aspoiled overgrown baby, but up rose perseverance again and pushed it way through the awful throng of demons thatseemed determined to thwart the plan and purpose of God. The work had to be done even if the flesh were weak. TheHoly Ghost gave the inspiration and the message was given in spite of the revolting of nature and the white flag ofweakness. Strangers did not know of the conflict. They do not always need to know the star side of life and everybodyneeds to be stirred occasionally to make them be worth more.

Work for Jesus, inspired by the Holy Ghost, will make the worker more spiritual. No work no pay in spirituality. There is scarcely any use in God wasting His resources on someone that does not aim to work for Him. But He will paywell those who do good effective service. You may not think your work is much, and it may not be much, but if Hedoubles up the power on you when you start you may end up a spiritual giant. I was taken nearly two hundred miles oneday in a car and arrived at the place of meeting after service had begun. I was too tired and worn to think of any servicethat night, but a force of circumstances that I never feel like resisting put me behind the sacred desk, and almost before Iwas aware of it I was introduced to the large audience, and of course I had to stand up and look pleasant and smile andbow. I had no message, nothing to say, but almost before I knew where I was I flashed off on something that made thefire fly and the people shouted and danced and gave God the glory. It was the Holy Ghost that stepped in to help in timeof need.

See what He did for Peter—sent an angel to unlock the chains, opened the prison doors, led him out into thestreet while his captors lay fast asleep, turned him through the iron gate and told him to go on with his work for Jesus. When he got to the prayer meeting and the little girl who went to let him in knew that it was Peter she was so excited thatshe could not open the door. See what He did for Paul when all men forsook him. Did he stop because his brethrenturned him down? Did he quit because he was left alone? No sir, I imagine he threw back his head, got a long breath andwent into the battle with such fury that his opposers almost saw streaks of fire flash all around them. Possibly many ofthem slunk away in shame and never had the heart to show up again, but what became of Paul? The sacred records tellabout him, but no trace of the others. History does not record them, except a few he named himself—Demas forsook himand Alexander the coppersmith did him much harm. That’s an awful cloudy record of them but the record of Paul isbrilliant. Even at the last he cries out in triumph, “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept thefaith.” Did this in spite of false brethren, the coppersmith, Demas, and all others who tried to put him down and out. Paul said he was as one born out of due time, but he was born to serve anyway.

The way the Spirit is stirring me I am sending out this message at this late hour in the night, I believe there issome stirring going on somewhere, or will be going on shortly. This world has to hear the message. The people have tobe touched with the mighty power of the gospel and the Holy Spirit, and if somebody puts the lid on to hold it down, Godwill raise up somebody else or else knock the lid off and set free all who have the fire in their bones. Hurrah for Jesus! He is conqueror—He is the lion of the tribe of Judah. See Him coming, springing and leaping like a lion after his prey. Those who have the spirit of Jesus will abound more and more and hurry and rush and stir until people about them will beaffected in one way or another. Some may curse while others shout. Some may criticize while others rejoice, but such aperson is bound to do something, and it seems he can’t keep from it if he would.

The fire that is burning in me now is licking its blazes and cloven tongues out after somebody else. I believesomebody will get it, for I cannot believe all of this will just die down into a pile of cold ashes. I am looking forsomething to come from it. I may not know of it till over in eternity, but I believe I’ll find somebody there who will havefelt the stir and fire and power and glory of this one message distinct from all others. O my soul, my soul! It seems to bea flame of fire. I feel it rushing to my face and hands. What does this all mean? Power! Power! Fire! Fire! Then gloryand off goes somebody dancing for joy, and with a heart stirred to the bottom, determined to hurry on and work harderthan ever for the Man that died for me!

I do not know where this will reach! O I don’t know where it will reach. My feet are going. They won’t keepstill as these words flow rapidly on. The dam seems to have burst and a cloudburst seems to have broken over the peaksof the mountains of my soul. Somebody down the valley is sure to be flooded. The meadow lands of humility valley willbe enriched by the overflow. And, too, the flood will carry away a lot of debris that has accumulated since the droughtset in. Look out! Look out! Don’t you hear the roar and rush? Don’t it sound like Pentecost when “they were all withone accord in one place?” Listen! “And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mightly wind wherethey were sitting.” Do you hear it yet? The sound came from heaven then, can it come from any other place now? Talkabout hurry----rush—mighty. Dear, dear, what next is going to happen tonight? Well, well, don’t, don’t, get so excitedthat you will forget that you should go on with your work for Jesus, and that while you are doing this you are to stirsomebody else as you go.

People were amazed and marveled in old Pentecostal days, is it too late for that kind of activities now? Pentecostal power will bring Pentecostal activities, and this is the great secret. I think that is the force that has caughtme. I want it to catch you and touch you up until you will not only amaze others, but you will also be a wonder toyourself. God bless you! Hallalujah! Good night! Be sure and let me hear from you when this flood strikes your valley. Tell me how it started the rubbish and took it away so it left the meadows rich and green.

By careful perusal of the above article it is not too difficult to ascertain the kind of Christian leader God hadchosen for the revolution and reconstruction of His Church. It was now evident that the Church was to continue with theoriginal vision—seen June 13, 1903—and it was the token of only the beginning of a prosperous venture in God.(Author)

Copied from Upon This Rock, Volume II, C. T. Davidson, White Wing Publishing House and Press, 1974. Pg 69-72

Reflecting CGP Core Values In Pastoral MinistryConclusion ----Pastor Steven Spears

Becoming a Missional Church

Much is being said about moving believers towards a missional vision of the church today. This must go beyondministering to those on the margins. We celebrate the dignity of every person as we minister with them in an incarnationalcruciform expression of God’s love. This can begin with an analysis of where the church is and how the church viewsitself. A church often views itself as missional because of the assumption that attracting people to its programs is howmissional is defined. The challenge of moving to a missional mindset will be to lead people to an understanding that theyare on a journey that is designed to take the church beyond the building and into the lives of those in need of the Gospel.

Another challenge will be to stop the trend of looking to successful mega-ministries and thinking we can applytheir missional formula or model into our context and see it thrive. Instead of a one-model-fits-all concept, pastors shouldbegin to use vocabulary that stimulates the imagination. This is what some are calling Prophetic Imagination. This is thelanguage of Pentecostalism, and we need to retrieve our voice. Words that spark missional imagination like journey,Spirit, and discernment all resonate with those who embrace the activity of the Spirit. Pentecostals should be on theforefront of the missional movement today instead of following sheepishly behind. The problem is that many in thechurch are so bound to the attractional model: reaching into our community by inviting them to our next big eventproducing all kinds of activity with little results. Moreover, very few churches have what it takes to attract and then keeppeople around.

It is time for Pentecostals to offer real solutions to the needs all around our churches. Churches need to move

away from competing with each other and into a hopeful future that actually addresses the needs of the lost. Theconfusion comes in the way many churches define mission. This is where prayer and discipleship are to be integratedtogether to offer a dynamic in the Spirit that moves the members of the church out from the four walls and into theneighborhoods of their cities. Our prayer initiatives and discipleship emphasis must be to push people into the harvest.

Keeping it as a matter of prayer and discipleship will keep mission from being program driven from the topdown. People need the freedom to allow the Spirit to lead them instead of being driven by a program or latest perceivedneed of the community. Most imported programs fall short of meeting the real needs of the local community: Failureensues and when this happens, people become frustrated and lose heart for mission. The Holy Spirit can offer insight andhope for real change to take place. Leaders today must allow space for people to find the answers to the naggingquestions that are on many people’s minds. It is evident that the rising generation is not going to embrace the impotencethat plagues North American churches. It is time to find ways to give people space to voice their frustration and allowthe Spirit to speak through them. Pastors, this will take courage and discernment.

A mission-minded church will create a local model that offers believers a lifestyle to embrace rather than aprogram to follow. It should be a process in which the laity is empowered to act under the influence and power of theSpirit. In developing a missional program for the church, pastors need to be careful not to let the process get too boggeddown with overanalyzing the situation. Discussion is healthy, but the people will want to see real movement taking place. This is a journey that leaders and laity must take together. Pastors must avoid the trap of stepping in and acting as theexperts, taking the power away from the laity. It is matter of trust. Leaders must find a way to trust that the Spirit canand will work through the people of the church. Pentecostals do have something to offer here, but we must find our wayback to Joel’s brave prophecy that states that the empowerment of the Spirit is for all people, and not just the leaders.

Finding the mission of the church can be a real mystery and adventure. Perhaps Pentecostals could integratestories from our past to help create the sense of wonder and creativity once again. Roxburgh and Boren speak of“mystery, memory and mission” that reminds me of a young Pentecostal movement that saw Spirit baptism and tongues1

speech as a call to reach the harvest at any cost. Tongues was a mysterious language that conjured up memories of achurch once empowered to turn the world upside down. This sign was the evidence that God was truly in their midst. Itwas also a sign that pointed to other people groups of differing languages and cultures. It was proof of God’s favor,empowerment, and mission.

Roxburgh and Boren, Introducing the Missional Church, page 39.1

We have lost our understanding of mystery, memory, and mission. It seems as though we have perfected ourdoctrinal statements, while at the same time we lost our ability to discern their proper use or know why we believe suchthings. They are words on a page rather than an experience that transforms our lives. Pentecostals have a rich heritage. It is time we get past the nostalgia and allow the Spirit once again to spark our imagination of what is truly possible. Themissional vision is needed to bring the church back to reality. For too long we have allowed the charisma of personalityto shape our ethos. We are lost in a fantasy of showmanship and the spectacular. What the world needs is a church thatwill not objectify them, but one who will actually come alongside them in a way that is salvific and truly transformative.

Leadership Development

The CGP is facing a leadership crisis. Most of our leaders are over 50 years of age. We must find a means todevelop new leaders and keep our young people in our churches. Pastors must find a way to cooperate with the state andnational leaders to create an atmosphere of learning and growth for the next generation of leaders. There is no reason whysound Bible and leadership training could not be done at the local church. In fact, the rapid pace in which distancelearning is developing seems to point in this direction. Internships could be the key to developing new leaders for ourmovement. The crisis is challenging, but not overwhelming. We need to be creative in how we meet this pressingopportunity. Internships not only offer emerging ministers the practical training they need, they also provide a churchwith energetic and creative people that can help facilitate the discipleship and mission within the local church.

Prayer, discipleship and mission should be integrated together to offer a viable place for new leaders to find theirvoice. By doing so, we can create a culture of calling that once permeated our movement. Where are the young men andwomen who will take the place of our aging ministers? Why is it so difficult for our state and regional bishops to findwilling leaders to take challenging assignments? How do we identify and equip those with the call of God on their lives?Where should our emerging leaders find the training and tools they need for success in ministry? Taking these and otherpertinent questions to heart will help us create a culture of calling that is desperately needed in our movement.

This does not take place by offering information only. Formal education is critical, but first and foremost,leaders are formed spiritually. Any educational effort must integrate the head with the heart if effective ministryformation is to take place. Educational opportunities are being developed right now that can do just that. These programswill give our local churches the tools that are needed to provide university level training to our emerging leaders. Theseopportunities will integrate internships, mentoring and formal education as a means to offer spiritual leadership formationto those called into ministry. These distance-type study programs can be facilitated at any local church with the vision toraise up new leadership. These new developments in education may also give the pastors of our movement the confidencethey need to direct their young people into higher education. The CGP needs to find inventive ways to develop newleaders or we will find ourselves with a major leadership vacuum. One important resource that needs to be moreappreciated is our young women. Perhaps it will be these sisters who have the spiritual fortitude and creativity to reorientthe church to all of the power and splendor God intends.

Conclusion

Pastors must never stop pursuing the means to enrich ourunderstanding of God and the mission the Lord has for theChurch. As 21 century leaders, we must take advantage of thest

educational opportunities that are out there. Some denominationsrequire ongoing formal education for their already trained pastors.This is a real challenge to Pentecostals and needs to be reflectedupon more seriously. Of course, one of the greatest challengesfacing Pentecostals is that as we become more educated we maylose our dependence on the Holy Spirit. We need not fear. Godhas given us the Spirit along with the promise that the Spirit willlead us into all truth.

Alexander City: TheAlex City COGOPparticipated in theOctober Fest held at theSport Plex. Some ofthe ladies made candyand baked goods. Others canned differentfoods to sell. Somemade scarves, wreaths,hairbows and quilts. We had a nice boothand made money tohelp with the expensesof the church.. We also,gave bottled wateraway with our churchlabel on them. Those were verypopular with the crowd.

Browntown: This month we had afamily day and lunch to honor PastorButch Tanner and Sister ChrisTanner. We presented them withgifts each Sunday in the month ofOctober for Pastor Appreciation.Calera-Harvest Chapel: We havetaken 21 new members in the lasttwo weeks and expecting more tojoin this Sunday. The church is fullevery week with new familiescoming weekly as well. Momentumis high! We are having fun going toheaven. To God be the glory.Carbon Hill: We enjoyed a revivalwith Shane Pate and John PaulBenning.Chickasaw: We had a double babydedication in October and the lastSunday we had dinner for PastorAppreciation.Cottondale Community: We hadPack-a-Pew Sunday on October 5th

with an attendance of 150. Thechurch blessed our pastor with awonderful love offering for PastorAppreciation month. Our annualfall festival was a hit with over 350in attendance. We are lookingforward to facility constructionwhich begins within the next week. God is continuing to bless ourchurch.

Fort Payne: Several from thechurch enjoyed a trip to Fields of theWood. Everyone had such a greattime. We had service on PrayerMountain and enjoyed a picniclunch with each other on 10Commandment Mountain. It was anenjoyable trip. Gadsden-Living Waters: Wehonored pastors past and present thismonth. The 4 Sunday we honoredth

our former pastors with a power-point presentation of pictures duringtheir time as pastor here. We wereso blessed to have Brother DarylMcDaniel and his team lead us inworship on this special day.Greenpond: We are a blessedchurch. What an outstanding monthit has been. God’s Spirit has beenmanifested in our services in amighty way. Pastor Appreciationwas observed with an outpouring oflove for our Pastor and his wife,Brother and Sister Noe. Cards, giftcards and other recognition weregiven during the month and therecognition climaxed with a “This IsYour Life” for Pastor Noe. SisterNoe was recognized as Queen of theparsonage. Many friends and familymade it an outstanding day. Theirleadership is to be commended. Fifteen participated in “The Walk of

the Cross”. It is aseven mile walk forChrist. Many wavedand honked as theypassed. One of theyouth carried the crossfor the entire walk.Fall festival wasawesome. It getsbigger and better eachyear. Five hundredand seventy-five hotdogs, three hundredand fifty bags andcones of cotton candy,

popcorn, candy, cakes and drinkswere given away. The childrenenjoyed two moon walks. Thedrama team preformed. There werea lot of happy faces. Thanks to NealPate and staff for a great evening. The Men’s Conference was ablessing to the men that attended. Each one was stirred and shared theblessings they received. The seniorsenjoyed a fun filled trip to Fields ofthe Wood and the First AssemblyHouse. A wonderful blessing wasreceived when a member in ourgroup was baptized. The water waschilly, but the presence of the Lordwas warm. We sang and othervisitors joined in. It was truly aspecial day.Hackleburg: We focus annually ontwo major community outreachevents...Super Cool Sunday and fallfestival. This year we had 565registered, 32 walk-ins, 16 cars intruck and treat, 512 bag meals with(hotdog, chip, cola) 85 staff, 7hayrides, 2 Sam’s carts full ofcandy, 2 hours of spinning cottoncandy, 10 game booths, 55 pictureson Facebook and a lot of happyfaces. We continue to streamlinethe events to effectively reach morepeople in our community with thelove of Christ. To God Be TheGlory.

Haleyville-Pathway: We had ourfirst youth night service in the youthbuilding to show off all their hardwork, it was great! The worship, themessage, the move of God, I lookforward to the Lord doing greatworks through our youth. Homecoming was a success withabout 125in attendance. There wasgood food, great worship and allaround a very good day. OurJudgment House reaped 30 souls forChrist! Praise the Lord! Werecognized our veterans for theirservice. Three individuals werebrought before the church for LayMinistry. God is doing great things!Happy Hill: We had Kids Day onOctober 9 . th

Leesburg: It was a beautiful day inOctober for our annual harvestfestival which we have every year asa free event for the community. With over 200 in attendance, therewas food, inflatable, face painting,prize giveaways, and entertainmentwith music, singing, puppets anddrama. We also participated in thecommunity trunk or treat. We areone of six churches in our area thatprovides weekend snack sacks forschool children to take home withthem. We also have a food ministryto provide a box of groceries topeople in need. The Lord continuesto bless us in our services withpeople in the altar and 2 more (Shelli Gilbreath, Kristi Battles)joined the church this month. Lincoln: We thank God for TerryDecker, our newest member.Moulton: Thank the Lord for 2souls being saved!Short Creek: We blessed our pastoreach week with a special poundingof groceries. They were carried outto a steak house to eat, given afishing tackle box, and Sister Greenwas given $100.00 to buy hersomething. We loved and

encouraged them during the monthand will continue to bless them. They are deserving. The youth hada fall festival trip to Lock 17 with alot of food, fun, and fishing. Welost one of our member this month,Sister Judy Harper. She will bemissed. We had homecoming withan attendance of 84. We wereblessed to have former pastors, Judyand Robert Lyles and Glen andDoris Smith. It was a wonderful dayof fellowship.Tarrant: Our hearts are saddened tosee our dear Brother W. E.Robertson pass from this life, but weare joyful that heaven has receivedanother angel. Our pastor JudyLyles, has been preaching a series onI Thessalonians 5:23-24. We giveGod the praise for a lady who hasbeen attending for a few months,came forward and was sanctifiedand baptized with the Holy Ghost. PTL. We supported both theLadies’ and Men’s Confidence withgreat attendance. The outreach teamparticipated in the community trunkand treat, not only did they givecandy, but also the puppetswitnessed to all the children andparents. More than anything wepraise the Lord for the anointing ofthe Holy Spirit that has been presentin our services. Winfield City Family: We had agreat support of both Mule Day andChili Cook-off fund-raiser events forOctober. Thank you to all thevolunteers who are working for theLord. All proceeds went to BuildingFund. The new building on highway129 is coming along good, just keepus in your prayers. We are thankfulfor God’s Holy Spirit and Hispresence in our services. The altarshave been full with people seekingGod and we thank the Lord for twosalvations this month. Thank youGod for your blessings!

Tips For Abundant Life

Carolyn Guyton

Abundance at Christmas. This phrase

probably brings a very different image to

the minds of most people than what I will

share here. The natural mind thinks of

abundance of gifts, food and social

gatherings. For some it may be the

abundance of shopping, co o king ,

housework and stress that is associated with

the holidays. I am offering some tips for

enjoying true abundance at Christmas.

Focus on the truth. The truth is that the

purpose of the Christmas season is to

celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, our Lord

and Savior. Be sure to schedule at least two

events, other than the ones you are

responsible for at church, that give you the

opportunity to spend time in worship of

Him. For instance, attend the program at a

church in your community where you can

just be a guest and enjoy it. Or, set aside

special times with your family to study the

Word or read a meaningful Christmas story

tgether.

Minimize. I have a coworker who has

re ce n t ly e m b r a c e d th e id e a o f

minimalism. It has been interesting to hear

her share about the changes she is making

and the freedom she is receiving by

reducing the amount of “things” she

owns. This season would be much more

enjoyable if we spend more time with those

we love rather than spending more money

buying them gifts. People and relationships

are much more important.

Share. Tell someone who is down about

your relationship with Jesus and lead them

to salvation. After all, that is the reason He

came! Also, identify a family in need and

provide a meal or gifts for the children who

may not otherwise have them.

Seek every day for the abundant life that

only comes from God.

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Class For Clerks and Pastor:January 24 , 9:00 am-3:00pm, atth

Woodland Hills Church

Class: New North America On-LineReporting System for churches andministers

Bishop J. Croyle Teacher.

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Ft. Payne, AL, 35967; 205-317-5642.Joey Dobbs: Member of SterrettChurch of God of Prophecy. Telephone (205)746-3017.Earlean Emerson, P O box 1863,Hamilton, AL 35570. Telephone(205) 921-5637.Christine & Curtis Englebert, 111Woodland Road, Dora, AL 35062Telephone (205) 648-2871 or cell #2 0 5 - 2 7 5 - 1 1 9 9 . [email protected]. Fill infor pastors also.

Brenda Kay Pate, P O Box 126 Woodstock, AL 35188; 205-388-1087or 388-3129. Fill in for pastors also.

SPEAKING AND SPECIALPROGRAMS:

James Adkins, P O Box 921,Collinsville, AL 35961-0920,Telephone (256) 524-3130.Anita Falkner Parker, 3615 MoodyPkwy, Moody, AL 35004. Telephone(205) 640-6207.Brenda Kay Pate, P O Box 126;Woodstock, AL, 35188; 205-388-1087or 388-3129.

WEDDINGSAlex City: Rita Prophitt and GregTraylor were married October 25 . th

BIRTHSClanton: Braelyn Grace Logan wasborn October 1 to Jeremy and Tamarast

Logan.

BABY DEDICATIONSChickasaw: Grayson James wasdedicated October 5 by his parentsth

Wesley and Connie Jones.Chickasaw: Jess Lynn and ZacharyJones had their baby, Ashlynn Jonesdedicated to the Lord October 5 . th

Cottondale Community: Eden Sniderwas dedicated to the Lord in October.Gordo: Taylyn was dedicated October26 by his mother Donyale Lathon.th

Hazel Green: Aiden Loxley McInvalewas dedicated this month by herparents, Mark and Kayla McInvale.

DEATHSCarbon Hill: Betty Jo Wright went toher final resting place October 5 . th

Short Creek: Judy Harper’s homegoing was October 17 . th

Tararnt: Bishop W. E. Robertson leftthis life October 9 . th

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DECEMBER PASTORS/WIVES

James CaplesAngela FellGerome KeyConnie PattersonDarlene SpearsLaura Stronge Raymon Sutton

ANNIVERSARIES

Morris and Linda BatesLeland and Gail LoweryShane and Tamera PateTerry and Kathy Taylor

COMING EVENTS

Hydrate Campus TourJanuary22 Midfield High School

December 31-January 3 Winter Conference

“The New American Revolution”24 Class for Clerks and Pastor

Bessemer-Woodland Hills9:00 - 3:00 PM

March26-29 Gordon-Conwell

May 31-June 6Collegiate

JuneCamps

July16-19 State Convention

Embassy Suites Hotel & Convention CenterHoover, Alabama

Keep Christ in Christmas

October Statistics 2014

CHURCH SM TITHES Alexander City 32 2657.60 Aliceville No Report Alton 48 4075.00 Altoona 21 1074.00 Anniston Praise Worship 52 4289.63 Bayou La Batre 15 350.00 Bessemer Hopewell Rd 96 --- Woodland Hills 69 9098.98 Boaz --- 1175.75 Boldo No Report Brown’s Chapel --- 1041.22 Browntown 44 3981.92 Calera Harvest Chapel 106 --- Carbon Hill 119 8034.63 Chickasaw 25 1501.57 Citronelle 22 2466.00 Clanton 21 3620.99 Collinsville Harvest Center No Report Cordova No Report Cottondale Community 122 --- Cunningham Bridge 3 578.00 Decatur 39 3139.60 Dothan 8 1319.89 Dry Valley --- 1093.00 East Lake Highlands 41 2007.35 Elba --- 741.00 Elkmont No Report Eoline/Tuscaloosa --- 2648.70 Fayette-North Pointe 86 2651.00 Fort Payne 7 618.38 Gadsden Living Waters 65 5227.26 Goodwater Joyful Praise No Report Gordo 46 5130.70 Grant-Sanctuary No Report Greenpond 75 6699.29 Grove Hill No Report Hackleburg 198 24016.50 Haleyville Pathway 69 3879.79 Hamilton New Heights 65 1719.10 Happy Hill 87 8391.11 Harris Chapel 47 6649.03 Hartselle 16 1352.91 Hazel Green --- 2927.39

CHURCH SM TITHES Huntsville Mastin Lake No Report Bell Road No Report Mission --- Jasper No Report Leesburg 107 6847.60 Lincoln 30 1312.60 Mentone 17 1835.30 Montgomery 10 845.00 Moulton 25 2811.22 Munford Silver Run 25 1563.00 Odenville 57 2468.30 Pelham 31 4707.94 Parrish 17 950.00 Phil Campbell 36 723.36 Pinson Parkway 23 1568.18 Poarch 6 662.18 Red Bay 27 6798.60 Robertsdale 20 1797.50 Rock Cliff No Report Russellville Living Word --- Sheffield Cliff Haven 124 16057.51 Short Creek 43 7900.00 Sterrett 159 6903.00 Summerbrook 41 3792.53 Tannehill Mission 38 --- Tarrant City 40 2909.17 Trinity Worship 62 9550.80 Twilleytown 51 2847.00 West Blocton 14 --- Winfield Family 51 1786.79 World Outreach --- THE ABOVE STATISTICS WERE TAKEN FROM TREASURERS’ REPORTS RECEIVED IN STATE OFFICE AS OF NOVEMBER 2014

Reports from Previous Months August Hazel Green 51 3830.60 September Dry Valley --- 1284.00 Hazel Green 42 3116.89

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