Voice of Hope

The Church in Lebanon has been greatly blessed by the Lord! Our last revival with Brother Kevin White was one like we used to have with many Holy Ghost blessings and experiences. The revival continued for three weeks. We even broke for two nights and did not interupt the height of the Spirit! There were seven saved, four sanctified and six received the Holy Ghost, with five of these being grown men. There were seven baptized in water and two joined the church. Revival spirit is still growing! We can't wait for the next revival with Brother White, April 12th. The yout has greatly increased to 30-35 and we have three vans picking them up around our community. [Many] of these children have never been to church, coming from home lives with many issues, but with God's help we are trying. We sent a large box of many articles, including a CD/DVD player to Sgt. John Moore in Washington, D.C. He is a military man wounded in Iraq. He and his family are connected to the Crossroad...

The Shelbyville church just ended a three day revival. March 27th thru March 29th. Brother Rick MaHarrey of Genisis Worship Center in Lavergne along with the Southern Gospel group, Judah of which he is part where our guest speakers. The Holy Spirit feel on just about everyone in some form or fashion. We had people dancing who could barely walk. Others slayed in the Spirit. The Lord was most certainly there with us.Brother Dotson was, "bubbling" all over the place. We felt really blessed to have a man of God like Brother MaHarrey come and hold this revival for us. Our God is so good. Also, our church now has a web site on MySpace. You can get there by typing in Church Of God Of Prophecy/ Shelbyville. It is just another way we are trying to reach people in the world and trying to make a place with some many bad things into a place with the good things. Gail Claxton SCOGOP

Our summer camping season is just around the corner and we are looking forward to a successful summer filled with fun, fellowship and worship. As a service to our constituency, camper applications, staff applications and other forms are availble for download. CLICK HERE or go to our "resource" page and click the link to forms.

Excitement is growing as we approach the 2009 Tennessee Men's Retreat at Camp Hickory Hills, Tennessee. Pastor Mike Jennette and his staff have been working hard to prepare for this special time of Word, worship and fellowship. Guest Speakers at this year are: Bishop Sam Clements, North American General Presbyter Bishop E.C. McKinley, Tennessee State Presiding bishop Brother Enoch Lankford. The Theme is "Band of Brothers," with the theme, Men of Courage, Men of Humility and Men of Unity. Remember, Joshua 1:9 says, "Be strong and of good courage." You can now register online by CLICKING HERE . Everyone who pre-registers will receive a special T-shirt, and we will be enjoying a steak dinner on Friday night, along with Breakfast and Lunch on Saturday. The cost is only $35, lodging is included. We look forward to hearing from you!

Today we learned of the passing of Sister Edna Bear, mother of Pastor Terry Bear of Dickson, Tennessee. Will you please join us in prayer for the family. Visitation: 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday Service: 3:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home Taylor Funeral Home, Inc. 214 North Main Dickson, Tennessee 37055 Phone: (615) 446-2808

Charles B. Holt Receiving of Friends will be on Tuesday from 6:00 to 8PM CST at the Pine Grove Church of God of Prophecy He will lie in state on Wednesday from 12:00 to 1:00 CST. The funeral will be at 1:00 PM with EC McKinley officiating. The service will also be at the Pine Grove Church. Burial will follow at the Crossville City Cemetery. Hood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pine Grove Church is located at 1171 Lawson Road in Crossville. Thank you for your prayers. Paul Holt

Bishop, Our last living charter member, Ida Gallaher passed away this afternoon at the age of 81. She joined our church in 1946...click the link below for arrangments: God Bless. Steve http://www.shackelfordfuneraldirectors.com/obituary.php?client_id=5185

I learned last night of the passing of Charles Holt of Crossville, Tennessee. Charles is the father of Bishop Paul Holt, International Heritage Ministries Director and member of several Tennessee committees. Paul and his family have served churches in Rogersville, Morristown, Lakemoore and Springplace before being appointed to his current position. I served this family as their pastor in the late 1980's in Upper-east Tennessee and my heart goes out to them, as I am sure yours does. Please join me in prayer for the family.

One Day Children's Ministry Training on March 28th at Crossroads Church in White Bluff, Tn. Registration begins at 8:30am. Training will begin at 9am. We are honored to have Kathy Creasy, International Children's Ministries, to share with us in Tennessee. If you have a desire to minister to children or are currently ministering in your local church, this training is for you. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity. It is not to late to sign up!! For further information, please contact Kim Batson at kim.batson@comcast.net or 615-604-7484. Click Here to download the registration form.

Hello Friends, The Crab Orchard Church of God of Prophecy will be in revival Sunday Night March 29th through Wednesday April 1st With Bishop Paul Holt as our guest speaker Times: Sunday Night 6:00pm, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 6:30pm We are excited about what God is doing in our church, and what God is going to do during revival. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the presence of God. Pastor Terry Swaw

This coming Sunday night, churches in the Tullahoma area will be gathering at our church there for the final District Leadership meeting for this season. These meetings have been well-attended, and the Lord has done a great work in many of these meetings among His people. We invite everyone to join us for a time of refreshing! The service begins at 6:00 p.m., March 22, 2009 at the Church of God of Prophecy in Tullahoma. I invite you to attend.

We are happy to announce the birth of Shalom Richardson, daughter of Jeremi and Amy Richardson, and second grandchild of Dwight and Londa Richardson. Everyone is doing fine and blessed of the Lord. I just spoke with Londa a few-minutes-ago and she was thrilled (as expected) to see Ariah's new little sister. With our congratulations go the promise of our prayers. God bless!

Written by: Evangelist Tim Farmer It was a pleasure to spend February 27 - March 1 with Bro. and Sis. Gordon and the congregation at our church in Huntingdon. The area pastors were supportive by attending the Friday evening service and providing the service with special singing. The Lord blessed during each of the altar times, as He always does when His children come to Him in prayer. We were also blessed when the icy weather held off long enough for us to finish up Sunday services, because I felt like God spoke to the congregation on Sunday night and and revival was birthed in the hearts of those at the church.

Written by: Evangelist Tim Farmer 
 We enjoyed revival services with Bro. and Sis. Washburn at the Springplace church in Cleveland during March 4th-8th. It was nice to see familiar, friendly faces in the congregation, and to feel so welcome. Our services were intense as we took our relationships with God seriously and became honest with God and ourselves. Our altar times were powerful, and Friday night, in particular, was one to remember. Before we arrived, the church had been fasting and praying. Thank you to the church for taking the services and your desire for revival seriously.

Dear Pastors and Area Ministers, I just wanted to take a few moments to thank you once again for your support on this upcoming weekend's event. 1Night started two years ago as a vision of Jeff Jones and myself. We wanted to have an opportunity to reach, connect with and minister to youth. The only problem was we knew that church is not always the best place to reach the "unchurched". So, 1Night was born. 1Night is not church but rather a night for youth to come together, bring their friends and have a safe, fun night. They are able to enjoy numerous activities and all we ask is that they give us 15-20 minutes of the time where a minister gives them a "quick mini-sermon". Last year through this "quick mini-sermon" 68 of the 275 young people who came gave their heart to Christ for the first time; about 50% of all in attendance did not even attend church. We ask that ever member on staff to find one young person th...

Once again, the Lord met us in a powerful way at our District Leadership Meeting. Pastor Michael Harris opened the service, and then turned it to Bishop A.J. Coalter, our District Presbyter for this area of Tennessee. The platform was filled with musicians and singers, and the congregation pressed together to make more room for the excited worshippers. Just about the time for the sermon, a side door opened and a large crowed from Battlefront Ministries came in, excited about what the Lord was doing. Chairs had already been set in the aisles before this large group arrive, and everyone had to get really close to make room! What a problem to have! There was an amazing anointing during the message and the altar service was powerful as the Lord moved among His people. As people's needs were met, a fresh move of the Holy Spirit blew through the building. God is good! After the service, the host church, McMinnville (North Hills) served refreshments in their fellowship building, ...

I am pleased to announce Cathy Payne, International Director for Womens Ministries will be our guest speaker for this year's State Convention. Cathy has been involved in evangelistic and support ministry for over 36 years. Working first at her local church in Norview, Virginia as youth and children’s ministries director, Cathy developed a deep love for God and His people that is evident in her ministry manner. Born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia, Cathy attended her first years of school at Ingleside Elementary. Moving on to junior high, Cathy attended two years at Lake Taylor Junior High, and was then bused to Ruffner Junior High to achieve racial equity. A graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, Cathy attended Old Dominion University and Bakersfield Community College, where she achieved an associate’s degree in Arts. After evangelizing throughout the United States for eight years, she and her husband John moved to Bakersfield, California where they served eight years as co...

Notice to Pastors and Congregations of Tennessee Rom 16:17-18 "Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple." I am saddened there is a need for me to post the following correspondence from our North American Presbyter. I am aware of this, and that some of our pastors have been contacted. I am trusting none of our congregations will be deceived or taken advantage of by former overseers, and I encourage you to refrain from having this minister preach in our pulpits. It is indeed unfortunate that people who leave the Church of God of Prophecy feel it necessary to make our churches their mission field instead of reaching out to the countless millions of lost people. Please read the correspondence from Bishop Clements: Once again it seem...

Spring Revival March 27th -March 29th 27th & 28th @ 7pm 29th @ 11am & 6pm @ The Church Of God Of Prophecy 1014 West Lane Street Shelbyville, Tennessee Bishop Lamar Dotson - Pastor Guest Speaker Rick MaHarrey Of The Genisis Worship Center (Church Of God) LaVernge, Tennessee Pastor MaHarrey is a powerful speaker and filled with the Holy Spirit. He is also part of the Southern Gospel group "Judah" We invite everyone to attend and be blessed by the Word of God in both word & song For more information or directions, please contact: Gail Mills-Claxton (931)703-9689 Or gailmills101@hotmail.com

Dear Pastors, I hope you are doing well today. We want to invite your Churches men’s group to the “09 TN State Men’s Retreat.” It will be at Camp Hickory Hills on April 17th & 18th. The key speakers will be Bishop Sam Clements and Bishop E.C. McKinley. They will be speaking on this year’s theme “Band of Brothers.” There will be a steak dinner Friday evening; several worship services, t-shirt for everyone who pre-registers, lodging and much more. The total cost is $35 and a $15 non-refundable deposit must be sent in by April 6th to ensure a shirt. Everyone will be cut loose at noon Saturday. You may stay and eat or take a sack lunch for the road. Don’t miss this time of fellowship and growing as men of God. Please contact me if you have any questions @ empoweredmj@comcast.com . In Christ, Mike Jennette, Pastor @ Empowered Pastor Mike Jennette Empowered Ministries Church 1415 Hwy. 70 East Dickson, TN 37055 615-375-1364 www.empoweredministries.net

2009 Leadership Development Institute Heritage Ministries Track April 21-24, 2009 Cleveland, TN Heritage Ministries Director’s Blog – www.heritageministries.blogspot.com Please help me spread the word about the Heritage Ministries Track at this year’s Leadership Development Institute! Session 1 – Tuesday Afternoon, April 21 Instructor: Dr. David Roebuck “From Camp Creek. . .” Dr. Roebuck will do an overview of our early church history up to 1923 and its relevance today Dr. Roebuck is the Director of the Dixon Pentecostal Research Center Session 2 – Tuesday Afternoon, April 21 Dr. Roebuck continues Session 3 – Wednesday Morning, April 22 Instructor: Dr. E.C. McKinley “. . .to a Worldwide Movement” Dr. McKinley will do an overview of our history from 1923 to the present and its relevance today Dr. McKinley is the Presiding Bishop for the Church of God of Prophecy in Tennessee Session 4 – Wednesday Morning, April 22 Dr. McKinley continues Session 5 - Wednesday Afternoon, April 22 Instruc...

Here is a note I received from our International Heritages Ministries Director: "It was a real treat for me to visit the Crossroads Church on Sunday morning. I was very impressed with the service and the leadership. The music, moderation, reception and etc. were excellent. If every Heritage Ministries booster was like Sis. Bessie, we would not have a worry at Fields of the Wood. It seems like, too often, we only hear the negative. I just wanted to take a minute and brag on one of Tennessee’s Churches. Thanks to both of you for being a supporter of this ministry! Paul Holt Heritage Ministries Director International Assembly Operations Coordinator"

The Lord met us in a powerful way last night at the Cleveland/Chattanooga area District Leadership Meeting. The meeting was conducted a the Springplace church in Cleveland, and was fill to overflowing with excited worshippers. After filling all seats, additional rows of chairs, and even chairs were set up outside the sanctuary in hallways to seat everyone. Pastor Eric Washburn and his praise team led the congregation in worship, and Lindsey McKinley sang a special selection, followed by the word. At the conclusion of the sermon, the Lord's presence was so rich, and the people spontaneously lifted their praises toward heaven. As people responded to the altar invitation, the pastors and other ministers followed them and began to pray for a fresh anointing, and then other leaders joined them as well. Special thanks to Bishop A.J. Coalter for organizing the event and to all of the churches that supported the meeting.

Today, Debra and I attended the funeral servies for Sister Mae Ellen Camp, a retired minister in the Church of God of Prophecy. She passed from this life and into the arms of the Lord on March 4, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband Pastor Floyd M. Camp, and together they served the church as pastors in Tennessee, Michigan, North Dakota and Georgia from 1945 until 1977, a total of 32 years. She was licensed in 1958. During the early 1990's she served as a nursing hom ombudsman for Bradley County. Bishop Allen Davis, and Pastor Gene Dasher conducted the services at Grissom Funeral Home in Cleveland, and both did an excellent job, and as I always I am proud of our ministers and how well they present themselves to the community. After special solos, and the conclusion of remarks, the entire congregation sang a congregational song.

You can save $10 per participant if you register before March 13th: We are honored to have Kathy Creasy, International Children's Ministries, to come to our area to share a wonderful day of Children's Ministry Training. Please complete the application and have it submitted prior to March 13th to save... This is a wonderful opportunity to enhance your ministry to Children in your local church. Anyone who works in ministry to children in your local church would benefit: Sunday School, Children's Church; Nursery Ministry; Vacation BIble School, etc. I look forward to see you there. If you do not have a current Children's Ministry operating in your local church, you need this training opportunity... March 28th: Crossroads Church in White Bluff, Tennessee April 25th: Abundant Grace Church in Memphis, Tennessee Please make arrangements today to attend. For Further information, please contact Kim Batson at 615-604-7484 or kim.batson@comcast.ne t.

Two-weeks-ago, Joanne Winchester underwent knee replacement surgery. She has been in rehab since the surgery, but today was taken to the hospital with complications. I just spoke with Bishop C.C. Winchester, our pastor at Paris, Tennessee and he said she is in a lot of pain, and has asked for the prayers of God's people. Will you please join me in prayer?

From Pastor Gene Dasher Sis Mae Camp a long time warrior for the Lord went to be with the Lord today. I’m sure she is rejoicing with Bro Floyd her husband of many years who labored with her in their ministry. Sis Camp is an evangelist and spared any service she attended. At present final plans are not complete but she will be at Grissom’s in Cleveland and at present they are talking Saturday at 3pm for the service Pastor Gene Dasher Union Grove

On Sunday evening, worshippers braved the inclimate weather to gather at the Heartland Fellowship Church in Elizabethon, Tennessee for the District Leadership Conference for the upper-east Tennessee districts. The local worship team did an excellent job in leading our worship service, Bishop McKinley brought the message and an offering was received for the Fields of the Wood project. Special thanks to Bishop Robert Ledford for organizing and moderating the evening, that was a blessing to many.

Bro. McKinley, I am sending this to you to have you post this on your website and forward to all of the East TN pastors and connections you have that way. Next Saturday March 7th at 3 PM EST we are having our free Youth and Children's Conference. There will be free food, workshops, fellowship, and worship services. Several drama ministries will minister through the evening as well. We will have a special leaders workshop for our children's workers/leaders as well as our youth leaders. God has blessed in each one of these conferences across the state. This is our last one for our district weekends, make it our best. WHERE: Springplace COGOP- Cleveland, TN WHEN: 3 PM E.S.T. WHAT: FREE YOUTH AND CHILDREN'S CONFERENCE MORE INFO: www.TennesseeYouth.org, Facebook- Tennessee Youth Ministries CONTACT: Joshua Lynn (865-567-2753, or jlynn@TennesseeYouth.org) or Shaun McKinley (smckinley@cogop.org) Thank you. God Bless, Joshua Lynn 865.567.2753 jlynn@tennesseeyouth.org www.Tenne...

Bro. McKinley, I am sending this to you to have you post this on your website and forward to all of the East TN pastors and connections you have that way. Next Saturday March 7th at 3 PM EST we are having our free Youth and Children's Conference. There will be free food, workshops, fellowship, and worship services. Several drama ministries will minister through the evening as well. We will have a special leaders workshop for our children's workers/leaders as well as our youth leaders. God has blessed in each one of these conferences across the state. This is our last one for our district weekends, make it our best. WHERE: Springplace COGOP- Cleveland, TN WHEN: 3 PM E.S.T. WHAT: FREE YOUTH AND CHILDREN'S CONFERENCE MORE INFO: www.TennesseeYouth.org, Facebook- Tennessee Youth Ministries CONTACT: Joshua Lynn (865-567-2753, or jlynn@TennesseeYouth.org) or Shaun McKinley (smckinley@cogop.org) Thank you. God Bless, Joshua Lynn 865.567.2753 jlynn@tennesseeyouth.org www.Tenne...

Bro. McKinley, I am sending this to you to have you post this on your website and forward to all of the East TN pastors and connections you have that way. Next Saturday March 7th at 3 PM EST we are having our free Youth and Children's Conference. There will be free food, workshops, fellowship, and worship services. Several drama ministries will minister through the evening as well. We will have a special leaders workshop for our children's workers/leaders as well as our youth leaders. God has blessed in each one of these conferences across the state. This is our last one for our district weekends, make it our best. WHERE: Springplace COGOP- Cleveland, TN WHEN: 3 PM E.S.T. WHAT: FREE YOUTH AND CHILDREN'S CONFERENCE MORE INFO: www.TennesseeYouth.org, Facebook- Tennessee Youth Ministries CONTACT: Joshua Lynn (865-567-2753, or jlynn@TennesseeYouth.org) or Shaun McKinley (smckinley@cogop.org) Thank you. God Bless, Joshua Lynn 865.567.2753 jlynn@tennesseeyouth.org www.Tenne...