Voice of Hope

Our next District meeting is scheduled for tomorrow night (April 1, 2007) at the Big Sandy church. We are looking forward to another great meeting as the state staff presents information from their areas of responsibility. The services will begin at 6:00 p.m. and we invite everyone to attend.

I just received the funeral arrangements for James Lee. Visitation will be Monday, April 2, 2007 at 404 S. Moore Road in Chattanooga. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, 2007 at the Hickory Valley Church located at 2201 Hickory Valley Road, also in Chattanooga. Please help us pray for the entire Lee family during this difficult time.

Dear Friends, I just received word from Bishop Rick Lee and Theresa, our Regional Overseer of the Northwest Territory (Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming) that his father, Jimmy Lee passed away a few moments ago. Please keep this family in your prayers as they deal with this loss. As arrangements are made, I will make them available to you. Thank you for your prayers. Shaun McKinley | Administrative Liaison to the General Overseer (Oficial de Enlace Administrativo del Supervisor General)

Church of God of Prophecy International Offices COGOP|Connections March 30, 2007 Global Awareness Disciples Youth Group with a Heart for Missions by Annette Taylor, Harvest Partners, annette@cogop.org In Louisville, Kentucky, immediately following the Mission Encounter at the 2004 International General Assembly, I met an enthusiastic young lady by the name of Shelly Symonds, who was serving as the State Youth Director for Washington. It was evident at our first meeting that Shelly exuded a great passion for the mission network of our Church and that definitely caught my interest and attention. Within a few short weeks following the 2004 Assembly, Shelly contacted me expressing interest in the Washington State Youth Group becoming involved in the Harvest Partners Ministry. Naturally, my antenna rose even more at such passion, conviction, and interest in missions, especially from young people. Therefore, our journey began. In this article, I would like to spotlight the Global Awareness ...

Tennessee Ladies Day is April 27 & 28 at the state campground. Applications should be postmarked no later than April 5th to receive the early-bird discount (a savings of $10.00) All ladies are encouraged to send in applications today! Note: Applications have been mailed to Women's Ministries Directors and pastor's wives. They are also available online at www.tnwomenofgrace.com

Mary Todd, retired minister and former pastor of Pine Haven, is in critical condition due to cancer. She has been moved this week to a nursing facility in Jamestown. She is in extreme pain. Please pray for Mary and her family.

Friends I am sending this email prayer request on behalf of Bishop Rick Lee (Northwest Territories Region). His father James "Pop" Lee is in critical condition in Chattanooga Hospice. The doctors have called and told the family that they don't believe Pop will make it through the night unless something happens. He has been ill for a long time, and at his advanced age the prognosis is not good. Rick and Theresa called us from the Denver, CO airport, where they are enroute to Tennessee. There was terrible snow in Wyoming, and they need a break in the weather, and for God's grace during their difficult time. Rick is the new overseer of MT, ND, SD, WY and is doing a good job. He and Theresa are from Tennessee and have worked here over the years. We all know about the difficulties of being so far away from our families when they urgently need us. Please helps us pray tonight (or whenever you receive this). God bless, I love and appreciate you all. E.C. McKinley Tenn...