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Be a Part of the 100 Days of Prayer Initiative
At the 94th International General Assembly of the Church of God of Prophecy, then General Overseer-Select Bishop Randy Howard invited the global Church to be a part of 100 Days of Prayer. This season of prayer was to begin on October 1, when Bishop Howard would begin serving as General Overseer of the Church.
Today marks the beginning of the 100 Days of Prayer Initiative and you are invited to join others around the world that are praying during this time.
Below are the prayer directives for the next two weeks:
Week One Focus: General Presbyters
10/1, Bishop Sam Clements, North America
10/2, Bishop Brice Thompson, Caribbean
10/3, Bishop Felix Santiago, Central America
10/4, Bishop Miguel Mojica, South America
10/5, Bishop Clayton Endecott, Europe/CIS/Middle East
10/6, Bishop Sherman Allen, Africa
10/7, Bishop David Browder, Asia/Oceania
Week Two Focus: General Overseer
10/8, Wisdom
10/9, Guidance
10/10, Spirit Empowering
10/11, Grace
10/12, Anointing
10/13, Vision
10/14, Discernment
For more information contact connections@cogop.org.
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October Is Missions Emphasis Month
October has arrived and our minds automatically turn toward missions, right?
Yes! October is set aside as World Missions Emphasis month and is one of the special times that we should be encouraged to communicate with our Harvest Partners, intercede in prayer for one another, and emphasize the mission focus of our Church to reach the harvest.
Every local church, regardless of their size, can impact the harvest fields before us through prayers and mission giving this month. When we all pull together as a Church family, our mission dollars accumulate to become the needed support that our nations require to continue this awesome harvesting work. Please allow the Holy Spirit to speak to your heart with a love offering that will impact souls for the Kingdom of Heaven.
Thank you in advance for a great mission-centered month in your local church and for great mission giving. Together, we are making a wonderful difference around this globe for Christ.
For more information contact: Annette Taylor, Harvest Partners Coordinator, annette@cogop.org
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Wind of His Spirit Ladies Retreats Begin
We have just returned from Sheridan Wyoming, host town of the first ladies retreat of the new season. Although the Rocky Mountain Regional Ladies Retreat is generally small in number (this year 47), the presence of the Lord was dynamically real to all of us.
Driving in, we were continually in awe of God as we were surrounded by the snow capped mountains and the crisp clean air. Traveling by many battlefields from our early national history, I was reminded of the spiritual battles we face daily and blessed by the prompting of the Holy Spirit that God is greater than any and every challenge we face.
The retreat was a rich weekend as we enjoyed the fresh Wind of His Spirit through worship, prayer, the teaching and sharing of His word, and fellowship. We rejoice in His ministry and work that was among us. To find an upcoming retreat in your area, go to our website: http://ladiesretreat.cogop.org/. We hope to see you at a retreat soon!
For more information contact: John Payne, Womens Ministries Office, jpayne@cogop.org
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White Wing Messenger Announces Special Promotion
You can still receive the special edition of the International General Assembly Commemorative Issue you must subscribe to the White Wing Messenger by October 13.
The Commemorative Issue of the 2006 Assembly is packed full of pictures, illustrating the happenings of an historical week in the Church of God of Prophecy.
Subscribe for one year, at $18 or two years, at $36. Your subscription will begin arriving in November, and you will also receive the October Assembly Issue (will arrive separately.) Take advantage of this one-time offer today by calling (423) 559-5114 or email subscriptions@cogop.org.
For subscriptions questions, call (423) 559-5114 or e-mail subscriptions@cogop.org. For all other inquiries contact: Virginia Chatham, White Wing Messenger, jenny@cogop.org
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Upcoming Events
October
2-6, Ottawa, Quebec CBL School Relational Discipleship
27-29, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Mid-America Ladies Retreat, Renaissance Tulsa Hotel and Convention Center
November
10-12, Cadiz, Kentucky, Lake Barkley Ladies Retreat, Lake Barkley State Park
17-19, Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Gulf Shores Ladies Retreat, Four Points Sheridan
For more information contact connections@cogop.org.
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