In a Middle Eastern country, a small congregation is alive and well, despite persecution. Church members’ homes have been destroyed by fire, curtailing their meeting frequently. The pastor’s son’s house went up in flames beyond recognition.
May 30, 2015 marked the 40th commencement ceremony of the Pentecostal Theological Seminary. The date also marked the 4th commencement for Community Service Chaplains (CSC) who received Certificates in Chaplaincy Ministries or Diplomas in Chaplaincy Ministries.
On May 29, 2015, the New Testament Church of God Institute of Ministry on the Caribbean island of Antigua awarded the CIMS Certificate ( Certificate In Ministerial Studies) to eleven students. All of these students, whether pastor or member, are excited about their historical part in this new venture in training for service in the kingdom of God.
Sevierville, TN–The senior adult group, Young at Heart, from St. Louis, Missouri recently visited the Home for Children in Sevierville, Tennessee bearing lots of love and a financial gift of three thousand one hundred dollars ($3,100.00).
Cleveland, TN–Lee University recently received a Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics from the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Serving Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia.
Sometime shortly—perhaps within this month—the Supreme Court will hand down its ruling in the same-sex marriage case. Many longtime Court observers say it is likely they will conclude that same-sex civil marriage is a constitutional right. If so, it will mean increased liberty for gays and lesbians who wish to marry; it will also lead to increased pressures on religious organizations and individuals who believe that marriage is fundamentally between a man and a woman.
