October—December 2018
Inside this issue:
The Deacon
Ministry of COPIM
-Service with Spirit
2
A shout out to the
Super Women of
COP
2
A look back at
COPIM members!
3
Harvest Fest-2018 4
More Harvest Fest
2018
5
Thanksgiving
Community
outreach
6
Vitamin C
Newsletter Team
Members
7
“A church in the community for the community”
The Praise Report
2018 October Harvest Conference!
The Newsletter
Team wish you a
Merry Christmas
and Happy New
8
At this year’s October Harvest Conference, “Men’s Night Out” featured Bishop Sheldon McCarter of
the Greater Cleveland Avenue Christian Church in Winston-Salem, North Carolina with guest psalmist
Cody Holley. Bishop McCarter spoke God's word with fierceness. His message: "Things are going to get
better in the morning.”
Cody Holley stirred up the Holy Ghost fire with "Old School Gospel” and everybody was blessed. Men
who attended the first night were asked one question: "How was this Men's Night Out different than any
other?" and Minister Paul Thornton commented as follows "I've been to many Men's Night Out… but
this time the word was aimed specifically at me...so I'm just looking forward to the morning.”
The final night
of the Harvest
Conference was
just as powerful
as all of the
other nights.
Friday night was
Ladies Night and
ladies from all
over showed up
and showed out
to hear the
word and testi-
mony from Real
Talk Kim.
The congrega-
tion was sere-
naded by the
beautiful and
anointed voice
of Lena Byrd-
Miles.
Real Talk Kim
dropped many
powerful nug-
gets intended
for the congre-
gation to think
about such as: “Why are you stuck? The signs of a toxic relationship; How not to lose your identity for another person; How to trust God even when we cannot trace him and How to treat others.” However,
one of the most powerful things that she said in regards to how we treat others is, “you can’t be
anointed and messy.”
Let that sink into our spirit and pray that she returns next year to bless us yet again!
The Deacon Ministry of COPIM - Service with Spirit
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The Deacon Ministry is on the move spiritually and doing a
great work for God’s people! With the direction of Deacon
Lee Harris and Deaconess Jackie Hasley, we are provided with
the character that's clearly outlined in biblical scripture. The
Deacon Ministry’s first obligation is to serve the COPIM family
and to be available to render services to all who will embrace
them. As well as, to bring empowerment to those at the top,
bottom and side to side is the true purpose of the ministry.
One of their main goals is to “Make People a Priority!”
This unity of servant- leaders, The Deacon Ministry will be
attending some exciting events soon such as a workshop for
further training that is designed to take them to another level.
As a leader, Deacon Harris is known for saying, “Make people
a priority with respect!”
No matter what age you are, man, woman, boy, or girl the
Deacon Ministry has your best interest in mind. Deacon Harris
expressed his excitement and gratefulness to Bishop for choos-
ing him to lead this awesome ministry. The Lord is guiding his steps to walk and talk in His purpose.
Let’s celebrate Deacon Lee Harris and show the Deacon Ministry they are appreciated!
A shout out to the Super Women of COP
The Women’s Ministry closed out the year with their last
event entitled “Super Woman.” Each core team member
chose a woman of COPIM that she honored as her super
woman. These women were presented with certificates and
small tokens of appreciation while each team member
shared her story as to why this woman was honored. The
team shared testimonies and Words of Wisdom that related
to how all women should be considered super women in the
eyes of God. Topics included Super beauty, Super breathe,
Super Sight, Super speed and Super Strength. The event
ended with its signature raffle plus an added bonus of each
woman in attendance receiving a certificate for supporting the ministry.
The Women’s Ministry thanks each and every one of you who’s sup-
ported this ministry. We look forward to serving you all in 2019.
The Women’s Ministry Team
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A look back at COPIM members !
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Harvest Fest-2018
What an amazing time we had at the annual Harvest Festival. It was a
fun filled event that day began during the early afternoon hours with our
volunteers preparing for a life changing event for both adults and chil-
dren.
“Trunk-A-Treat” is always a success, where there were more than 20
decorated cars with their trunks full of candy and treats lined the park-
ing lot. Those hosting the treated trunks were in costume as well. In
addition to plenty of candy being given out, everyone received a goody
bag that contained a hot dog, chips/cookies and water.
The children were so excited upon entering the church ground because
the first thing that caught their little eyes was the lighted Ferris wheel
that could be seen from the 210 freeway. In addition to the Ferris
wheel, there was Bumble Bee ride, Game Truck and 6 Carnival game
booths (with prizes). Some children received live Gold Fish as there
prize. Lastly, each family received a free photograph taken at the Photo
Booth,
This year a dunk tank was added and it turned out to be a major shock
because many were surprised to see our very own Bishop and Pastors
Hooks and Ward as the targets. Let’s just say each of them felt that
same shock once they hit the water. Definitely one for the books.
COPIM provided a fun-filled safe environment for our Del Rosa family.
It was a night to remember for all in attendance.
Bishop Craig W. Johnson
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More Harvest Fest 2018!
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Thanksgiving community outreach
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On Sunday, November 18th our Bishop Craig
W. Johnson, pastors and other volunteers
walked the streets of our surrounding commu-
nity to deliver bags of food to aid in thanksgiving
dinner for the families.
The donations of cash and non-perishable gro-
ceries provided canned items and boxed foods
to include vegetables, mashed potatoes, gravy,
deserts and even some Kool-Aid for quenching
their thirst.
More than 100 bags of groceries and 20 gift
cards were given to the community in assisting
on making their Thanksgiving a little brighter.
The community was surprised and very thankful.
Thank you, COPIM family! We are definitely a
church in the community for the community.
Bishop Craig W. Johnson (upper left) and volunteers hand out grocery
bags of food and gift cards to people in the community.
3030 N. Del Rosa Ave. San Bernardino CA, 92408
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Ministry Stream Coordinator, Nina Whiteside
Ministry Coordinator, Pasha Fruman Gina Day
Pat Ogiamien
Shannon Roberts
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Jesus is the reason for the Season
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The birth of Jesus - Luke 2:8-20 8 In the same region, shepherds were staying out in the fields and keeping watch at
night over their flock. 9 Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of
the Lord stood before them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them.
“Don’t be afraid, for look, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all
the people. 11 Today a Savior, who is Messiah the Lord, was born for you in the city of
David. 12 This will be the sign for you: You will find a baby wrapped snugly in cloth and
lying in a feeding trough.” 13 Suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host with the angel, praising God and saying: 14 Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace on
earth to people He favors! 15 When the angels had left them and returned to heaven,
the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go straight to Bethlehem and see what has
happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16 They hurried off and found both
Mary and Joseph, and the baby who was lying in the feeding trough. 17 After seeing
them, they reported the message they were told about this child, 18 and all who heard
it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19 But Mary was treasuring up all
these things in her heart and meditating on them. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying
God for all they had seen and heard, just as they had been told.
The Newsletter team wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
l-r; Catherine Shorter, Pat Ogiamien, Gina Day, Renee Jones, Nina Whiteside Moon Ward and Pasha Fruman (insert lower right)Missing from photo shoot: Shannon Roberts