alabama update august 2015
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This is the August 2015 Alabama Update for the Alabama Churches of God of Prophecy.TRANSCRIPT
ALABAMA
UPDATETHE CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY AUGUST 2015
Church Appointments 2015 - 2017
Alexander City Roy Wooten
Aliceville Ganus Cliftron Pate
Altoona Terry Taylor
Anniston-Praise and Worship Sylvester Smith
Arab/Guntersville Mission Ralph Schnelle
Atmore-Poarch Jeanette Hadley
Bayou La Batre Walter Degeer
Bessemer-Hopewell Gary Linkous
Bessemer-Woodland Hills Terry Gann
Birmingham-Alton Daniel Stronge
Birmingham-Pinson Parkway Cephus Prophitt
Birmingham-Tarrant City Judy Lyles
Birmingham-East Lake Highlands Gary Archie
Boaz Wayne Craig
Brownsboro-Rock Cliff Betty Branch
Calera-Harvest Chapel James Simpson
Carbon Hill John Billy Butler
Centreville-Eoline Kenneth Humphries
Citronelle Brenda Smith
Clanton Jeff Logan
Collinsville-Harvest Center Steven Spears
Cordova Bobby Ray Patterson
Cottondale Community Ronald Martin
Cunningham Bridge Danny Whitaker
Decatur Dale Dilbeck
Dothan Morris Bates
Elba Avena Dupree Lewis
Elkmont James Oliver
Fayette-North Pointe Brent Smalley
Fort Payne Annzella Abernathy
Gadsden-Living Waters Shane Pate
Goodwater-Joyful Praise Jimmy Scales
Gordo-Brown’s Chapel Thomas Shepherd
Gordo-Highway 82 Damon Rose
Grant-Sanctuary on the Mountain Leslie Curtis
Green Pond William Noe
Grove Hill Patsy Pritchett
Hackleburg Clint Knowles
Haleville-Pathway James Fell
Hamilton-Happy Hill Curtis Sutton
Hamilton-New Heights James Clanton
Hartselle Chris Bates
Hazel Green Harold St.Clair
Henagar-Browntown Beecher Tanner
Huntsville-World Out-Reach John Wessly
Huntsville-Bell Road Wayne Christmas
Huntsville-Mastin Lake Road Joshua Lynn
Jasper-Airport Road Leland Lowery
Jasper-Boldo Lynn Hitt
Jasper-New Generation Mission T. J. Armstrong
Leesburg Timothy Douglas
Lincoln Kenneth Wilkins
Mentone Whitney Smith
Mobile-Chickasaw Ernest Pigorsch
Montevallo-Dry Valley Steve Chance
Montgomery Jackie Cleveland
Moody-Trinity Worship Center A. L. Henderson
Moulton E. L. Croyle
Mount Hope-Harris Chapel James Wallace
Mulga-Short Creek Odell Green
Munford-Silver Run Charles Boyd
Odenville Donna Howard
Opp-The Lighthouse Church(new field) Frank Weber
Parrish Keith Prescott
Pelham Krameon Martin
Quinton-Twilleytown Donald Stanton
Red Bay Gerome Key
Robertsdale James Caples
Sheffield-Cliff Haven Neal Wright
Somerville-Summerbrook Steve Barber
Sterrett Richie Ables
Tannehill-Mission Wilton Price
West Blocton Wilton Price
Winfield-City Family Church Dewayne Smith
True North Districts and Team Leaders
Dothan District Morris Bates
Dothan
Elba
Opp
Jasper District John Butler
Carbon Hill
Cordova
Jasper-
Airport Road
Boldo
New Generation
Parrish
Short Creek
Twilleytown
Shoals District Neal Wright
Cliff Haven
Haleyville
Happy Hill
Hamilton
Hackleburg
Harris Chapel
Red Bay
Moulton
Winfield
Birmingham District Judy Lyles
Alton
East Lake
Pinson
Tarrant
Huntsville District Joshua Lynn
Altoona
Decatur
Elkmont
Grant
Guntersville/Arab Mission
Hartselle
Hazel Green
Huntsville-
Bell Road
Mastin Lake Road
Madison
Rock Cliff
Summerbrook
Mobile District Ernest Pigorsch
Bayou La Batre
Chickasaw
Citronelle
Grove Hill
Poarch
Robertsdale
Tuscaloosa District Damon Rose
Aliceville
Brown’s Chapel
Cottondale
Fayette
Gordo
Alexander City Richie Ables
Alexander City
Goodwater
Montgomery
Sterrett
Bessemer A District Terry Gann
Calera
Clanton
Dry Valley
Pelham
Woodland Hills
Bessemer B District Ken Humphries
Eoline
Hopewell
Green Pond
Tanniehill
West Blocton
Collinsville District Steven Spears
Boaz
Browntown
Collinsville
Cunningham Bridge
Fort Payne
Gadsden
Leesburg
Mentone
Anniston District Ben Howard
Anniston
Lincoln
Odenville
Silver Run
Trinity
State Office Personnel
Receptionist, Secretary, Alabama Update Billie Ruth Jones
Accountant, Treasurer Lisa Mojica
State Youth Pastor, Hydrate, Winter Conference, Church Ambassador,School of Evangelism Tim Beck
Overseer’s Laision To Local ChurchesChildren Sandy KnowlesYouth Tanner Gann
Wynn KnowlesRevival Doug TylerEvangelism Bryan BaysingerEthnic Groups Emerson Pope
Photographer Anita Smalley
LicensureNew Ministers Damon Rose
Gary ArchieTerry TaylorJohn Wessly
Bishop/All Others State OverseerRespective AreaLeaderSenior Bishop
AdvisoryElectrical Systems AditsLED Lighting Experts Don Hull
Luther Pardue
Protection of Seniors Assets Bryan Baysinger
Life Coaching Carolyn Guyton
Leadership Development StaffSchools/SOPAS/Intensives Frank Henderson
Clint KnowlesJudy LylesJoshua LynnRonald MartinSylvester SmithSteven SpearsTerry TaylorNeal Wright
Church of God of Prophecy, Inc.Trustees/Business Board/Budget Oversight State Overseer
Lisa Mojica, SecTerry GannRonald Martin
Budget Team State OverseerLisa Mojica, SecShelba Farr
Mike FolkerVirginia Parr
Camp Boothe, Inc.Trustees/Business BoardBudget/Finance State Overseer
Cathi Jones, SecJoey Mojica, RentalsMichael PattersonFacilities & PropertyKen CollinsTerry Highfield
Kenneth HumphriesClint KnowlesLuther PardueDan Pierce
Councils To State OverseerPrayer Annzella Abernathy
Ken DonaldsonShane PateBeecher TannerDanny Whitaker
Senior Ministers James AdkinsAnthony BurnsJames Williams
Family James & Misty ClantonCarolyn GuytonJason & Amy KnowlesJeff MashburnJames & Linda SimpsonRaymon & Arlene Sutton
Children Donna HowardDenise JunkinsSandy KnowlesCrissy LynnCasey Nini
Youth Tim & Bethany Beck Jason & Laura CobbTanner GannWynn KnowlesTrey NiniCaleb & Hannah RackardStacy & Valerie TuttleKim Whitfield
College Campus Tanner GannChantry & Halie HagoodWynn Knowles
The Harvest Bryan BaysingerT. J. ArmstrongTim BeckGlen McCordChris PilkertonEmerson PopeCephus ProphittSteve PuckettBrent SmalleyDoug TylerMichael Vice
State Evangelists Bryan BaysingerFloyd HendersonSteve PuckettDoug TylerMichael ViceShane WatkinsDavid Woods
Leaving the StateJeremy Beard (TX)Philip Pruitt (CA)James & Paulette Ramsey (KY)Luther Rye (WI)
Role Change-Pastor to Church Oversight BishopKenneth ElmoreBen HowardRoy Prescott
Retiring From Appointment
Carl ButlerBrother Butler was appointed to his first church at Fort Payne, Alabama in1959. He pastored 22 churches in 5 different states, and served under 14Overseers during his appointment years. He served as State Secretary andDistrict Overseer in Louisiana and South Carolina. Brother Butler willremain a member at his last church to pastor, Cunningham Bridge, andassist wherever he is needed. God bless you.
Joseph JonesBrother and Sister Jones were appointed to Elkmont church in August 1, 2005. They served faithfully until their health begin deteriorating and had to retire. Brother Jones served as Deacon before getting his minister’s license and SisterBeverly is active in music. We thank them for their untiring service.
Freddie James OliverBrother and Sister Oliver came to Alabama from Mississippi. He waslicensed in 1964 and began his pastoral ministry that same year. He andSister Betty have pastored several churches in Mississippi and Alabama. Because of health issues they retired from pastoring Lincoln, which stillremains their local church family and serving faithfully there. God’sblessings to you both.
Arlene SuttonBrother and Sister Sutton began their pastoral ministry in 1973under Overseer James Staggs. They faithfully served severalchurches in Alabama and under several Overseers. They served asSupply Pastor and Interim Pastor also. Through several healthissues, she always said she would do her best. Thank you Brotherand Sister Sutton for your service.
Alexander City: Wehave a new pastor andexcited to welcomeBrother and Sister
Wooten and family. Brother Jeremy andSister Becky Beard feltthat it was time forthem to make a move toTexas to be nearer family. We will missthem very much. Onthe last Sunday of June,we honored them with aspecial love offering.
Aliceville: What awonderful Father’s Day! We had a fishfry and all the fathers were honored andgiven a small gift. There was a greatmessage on the father and his place inthe home. Everyone had a great time,good meal with good fellowship.
Altoone: The Altoone church had aspecial children’s day. The childrenhad several games to play with prizesand each child received a special gift. Lunch was provided for everyone. Theadults enjoyed watching the childrenplay ball and joined in on one game. Itwas a fun day for everyone.
Chickasaw: This last weekend of themonth.....the ladies and men had theirseparate outings. It was a wonderfultime of fellowship.
East Lake Highlands: Our churchconducted a Vacation Bible SchoolJune 4-6 with the attendance of 28children each night. They had a balland was blessed. Thanks to ShanaeArchie, Gloria Bennett, and AnishaWhisenant for their service.
Elba: We just closed a Spirit filledrevival with Reverend David Woods
and family. What an awesome time! From the first night new people came inthat had not been to the church before. And each night other new ones came. Many were ministered to through theSpirit. Several were healed, and othersdelivered from depression, severeheadaches, financial difficulties, andmany other burdens. Around sevensouls accepted Christ in their hearts,two were reclaimed. Folks came fromat least three cities around the area. Weprayed and worked for a revival in theHoly Spirit, and the Lord did just that! We are looking forward to a return ofthe Woods Family in the future.
Fayette-North Pointe: North Pointesponsored seven youth to Camp Bootheand they came back on fire for theLord. We are so thankful for our campfacilities and leaders. God is moving inour services and the Holy Ghost fire isfalling. We welcomed two newmembers—Elijah and Michelle Lee. Also, we dedicated their daughters.
Gadsden-Living Waters: We arethanking God for His mighty hand thatis working here at Gadsden. We arepraying for our upcoming revival withEvangelist David Wood. The 4th
Sunday of June a visitor brought hergranddaughter for prayer who had arash on her body. The church prayed,the next morning Pastor Shane andSister Tamera received a call that therash was clearing up. Our God heals!
PTL!
Greenpond: We servean awesome God. Hisblessings are abundantand souls are beingsaved. Thirty-twofathers were honored onthe i r specia l dayb e g i n n i n g w i t hbreakfast. The fathers’swere asked to wear theirugliest hat. A gift wasgiven to the father withthe ugliest hat, the oldestfather, the youngestfather and the father
with the most children present. Fathershave a very important position in thefamily. We are thankful for each oneof them. The youth have been verybusy. The Lifesavers, young ladies,enjoyed a lock-in, while the young menenjoyed a night at the gym They havebeen involved with fundraisers forupcoming activities. Several of theyouth attended camp. Nineteen seniorstraveled to Ethridge, Tennessee to visitthe Amish Country. The weather wasbeautiful for the transportation by horseand buggy to the Amish Farms. Thetrip was fantastic.
Haleyville-Pathway: Praying everyonehad a safe vacation. Please be prayingfor our nation and leaders.
Happy Hill: We had 1 receive theHoly Ghost. Thanking God!
Hartselle: In the month of June, weheld a singing on the 21 . Guestst
singers were Redeemed fromScottsbore and Sarah Hembrick. Thechurch was very full. Also, on the 28th
we held a breakfast honoring theservice of Roy and Mindy Wooten andtheir family to the Hartselle church andspoke blessings over the new chapter oftheir life.
Huntsville-Bell Road: In May andJune we had 2 saved, 1 sanctified and 1received the Holy Ghost. Praise God!
Short Creek: This has been a glorious,yet tragic month. Several of ourfamilies have suffered tragic loss, but
God has intervened and brought peacethrough it all. Satan is on the rampageagainst us, but God is still in controland brings naught to good! On the lastSunday of this month, we wereprivileged to welcome a new memberinto our congregation. Peggy McCarty,sister of Brother Gary Parr, joined theChurch on June 28 . To God be theth
Glory!
Tarrant: June was a month ofserving....Mayor Tuck asked thechurches of Tarrant to volunteer tospend some quality time with theTarrant Kids at the Recreation Centerwhile being out of school for thesummer. What an awesome outreachprogram this has been. We had oneyouth to attend Senior Camp andseveral of our people volunteered toserve in the kitchen. Our LadiesMinistry made a trip to the COGOPInternational Offices. We were blessedto be in their morning worship service,visited the Archive (a library of thehistory of the church), and our highlightwas meeting with the General Overseer. Such a blessed trip.
Winfield City Family: Keep prayingfor us! God is good and we thank Himfor all His marvelous works. Wereceived one member by transfer thismonth and one receiving salvation.
Harvest Partners
It was a blessed month! Weespecially want to share with you ourimpressions about the trip to Ukraine.
Our team went on a missionarytrip to Ukraine on July 1. The next day,we started a program for children. About 30 children came every day. Some of them were not believers. Weplayed with them, made face-painting,crafts and the quest for them. We alsodid with them interesting Bible studiesevery day.
We made a special ministry forwomen. In this place where we have alot of women working on the ground. And we decided to bless the hands of
these women and each woman had ahand massage. They were amazed,because before that they were neverhad a hand massage. We gave themgifts, did crafts with them. They werehappy and blessed!
On the last day of our trip, ourteam has made youth ministry. Youngpeople came even from other villages. We were playing active games, weshared testimonies and singing. Thesame evening we went to the streets toevangelize. There were interestingmeetings and conversations withpassers. We gave them cards withverses from the Bible and simpleinspiring entries. We hope that ittouched people.
This trip was a great blessingfor the local church. We are happy thatwe were able to please children andadults and we have been able to investseeds in the people that will grow withtime.
Another important event was inMogilev–the water baptism. Fourpeople made a decision to conclude acovenant with God. It was a wonderfulmoment and a feast for all theparticipants.
Thank you for your prayers andsupport!
Best regards,Hennadzi KernazhytskiPastor and Overseer of Belarus
Tips For Abundant LifeCarolyn Guyton
We just concluded a wonderful Alabama
State Convention! I was blessed to be able
to attend every session and enjoyed it
tremendously. There were so many
incredible, anointed speakers. The theme,
Empowered, was conveyed and felt
mightily. When looking back over what
was presented, there are three takeaways
that I feel summarize this meeting.
Call for Mentors. The message came
through loud and clear that men and women
of God need to step up to mentor and raise
up the next generation of Christians. The
need was stressed not only in the children
and youth presentations, but also in worship
ministry. We risk losing this generation
unless we make the effort to truly get to
know them and walk beside them. As
Brother Clements, our General Overseer,
stated, “God didn’t call you to hold on, He
called you to do something.”
Move Forward. It is time that we realize
the power we possess as children of God
who are filled with the Holy Ghost. God
has already given us the land. We are made
overcomers by the Blood of the Lamb. As
we die out to ourselves, we allow God to do
His work through us. We go forward in His
strength, not ours. We must get outside the
walls of the church buildings and meet the
people where they are. It is necessary that
we take a fresh look at ourselves and our
churches; there may need to be some
changes in order to attract the lost. Jesus is
attractive, but are we allowing Him to be
seen in us?
Find What God is Doing and Join In. This
is what our State Overseer, Bishop Jones,
encouraged us to do. We must seek God
for His direction and then follow His
leading, not decide what to do and then ask
God to bless it. We cannot continue as we
have been; it is time to make a strong stand
and be the church. We are EMPOWERED!
Seek every day for the abundant life that
only comes from God.
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exceeding abundantly above all that
we ask or think, according to the
power that worketh in us. Eph. 3:20
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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ATTENTION!!!
Alton COGOP is interviewing for a
Youth Pastor. “We are looking for
someone called by God to the Youth
Ministry”.
Contact: Pastor, Daniel Stronge, Alton
Church, 2305 Old Alton Road,
Birmingham, AL 35210,
2 0 5 - 2 3 3 - 0 0 1 3 ,
STATE WEB SITES
A l a b a m a U p d a t e B l o g :
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Alabama Web Site: alcogop.org
Youth-Tim Beck Web:
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www.hydrateministries.com
AVAILABLE FOR REVIVALS
Joey Dobbs: Member of Sterrett
Church of God of Prophecy.
Telephone (205)746-3017.
Earlean Emerson, P O box 1863,
Hamilton, AL 35570. Telephone
(205) 921-5637.
Christine & Curtis Englebert, 111
Woodland Road, Dora, AL 35062
Telephone (205) 648-2871 or cell #
2 0 5 - 2 7 5 - 1 1 9 9 .
[email protected]. Fill in
for pastors also.
Brenda Kay Pate, P O Box 156
Woodstock, AL 35188; 205-388-1087
or 388-3129. Fill in for pastors also.
SPEAKING AND SPECIAL
PROGRAMS:
Anita Falkner Parker, 3615 Moody
Pkwy, Moody, AL 35004. Telephone
(205) 640-6207.
Brenda Kay Pate, P O Box 156;
Woodstock, AL, 35188; 205-388-1087
or 388-3129.
MUSICAL MINISTRY
Breaking Chains, Elliot:251-454-
8946,breakingchainsworship@yahoo.
com.
WEDDINGS
Aliceville: Rebekah Pate and Jared Ison
were married June 27 . Parents areth
David and Connie Pate and
grandparents are G. C. and Wilda Pate.
BIRTHS
Leesburg: A girl, Charley Jade, was
born in June to Chris and Alyssa
Weaver.
New Generation Mission: Elijah
Riggs was born to T. J. And Wendy
Armstrong on July 9 . th
BABY DEDICATION
Fayette-North Pointe: Marina Lee and
Jesslynn Lee were dedicated in June by
their parents Elijah and Michelle Lee.
DEATHS
Cunningham Bridge: Clifton Wooten
was called to his final resting place,
March 26 . th
Jasper-Airport Road: Pat Ogle
departed from this life June 21 . st
Gerald Gamble
Brother Gamble passed from this life
May 12 . He worked at camp as Chiefth
Bottlewasher and whatever needed to
be done in dining room and kitchen
during the camps and retreats. He also
work side by side with Brother Pritchett
and Mike Patterson. He kept the
grounds cut at Tabernacle during the
time Brother Edwards was here. He is
greatly missed at church and camps.
Our prayers are with Sister Gamble
and family.
AUGUST PASTORS/WIVES
BIRTHDAYS
Annzella AbernathyJanice ButlerLaVonda CurtisA. L. HendersonKenneth HumphriesRobert LylesBobby Ray PattersonBrenda St. ClairChris TannerFrank Weber
ANNIVERSARIESGary and Freda ArchieT. J. And Wendy ArmstrongWayne and Amy ChristmasLeslie and LaVonda CurtisBen and Donna HowardClint and Liz KnowlesJoshua and Crissy LynnBobby Ray and Connie PattersonNeal and Neva Wright
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Future Events
Hydrate Campus TourAugust18 Calera High School
Main Event (6:30 pm)
September25-26 Women’s Conference
October23-24 Men’s Conference
November5-8 Gordon Conwell School
Camp Boothe11-14 Fall Term SOPAS
Camp Boothe
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June Statistics 2015
CHURCH SM TITHES Alexander City 31 1981.00 Aliceville 15 3350.54 Alton 68 2560.00 Altoona 16 1221.12 Anniston Praise Worship 52 5878.87 Bayou La Batre 11 300.00 Bessemer Hopewell Rd 100 8305.00 Woodland Hills 72 10314.73 Boaz 6 1031.90 Boldo 30 --- Brown’s Chapel No Report Browntown 45 4215.53 Calera Harvest Chapel 61 --- Carbon Hill 138 7027.93 Chickasaw 17 2400.00 Citronelle 12 910.20 Clanton 20 2743.01 Collinsville Harvest Center 45 --- Cordova 59 --- Cottondale 101 --- Cunningham Bridge 2 660.00 Decatur 37 3663.60 Dothan 7 3570.41 Dry Valley --- 1328.93 East Lake Highlands 43 2439.05 Elba --- 582.00 Elkmont --- Eoline 25 3086.13 Fayette-North Pointe 92 3276.00 Fort Payne 21 661.72 Gadsden Living Waters 54 5544.30 Goodwater Joyful Praise --- 1463.73 Gordo 38 7255.87 Grant-Sanctuary No Report Greenpond 78 7197.42 Grove Hill --- Hackleburg 157 23483.44 Haleyville Pathway 65 4052.50 Hamilton New Heights No Report Happy Hill 79 9470.19 Harris Chapel 42 5517.56 Hartselle 25 2448.00 Hazel Green 56 ---
CHURCH SM TITHES Huntsville Mastin Lake 70 --- Bell Road 14 1591.00 Jasper 30 3822.00 Leesburg 100 4963.10 Lincoln 18 1014.30 Mentone 20 2102.50 Montgomery 15 882.00 Moulton 22 1722.56 Munford Silver Run 20 1287.00 Odenville 62 --- Parrish 13 840.00 Pelham 30 3212.54 Pinson Parkway 32 2448.00 Poarch 9 428.45 Red Bay 21 3750.90 Robertsdale 19 1024.00 Rock Cliff No Report Sheffield Cliff Haven 121 14372.29 Short Creek 41 3437.50 Sterrett 98 4765.80 Summerbrook 49 3488.74 Tannehill Mission 30 --- Tarrant City 41 2125.04 Trinity Worship 60 7290.70 Twilleytown 54 4047.00 West Blocton 10 --- Winfield Family 48 5391.94 World Outreach --- THE ABOVE STATISTICS WERE TAKEN FROM TREASURERS’ REPORTS RECEIVED IN STATE OFFICE AS OF JULY 2015
Reports from Previous Months May Huntsville Bell Rd 14 1601.00
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Etta Jenkins’ husband
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