“If we are going to successfully ‘go into all the world,’ we must do it on our knees,” declared Church of God World Missions Director Tim Hill, as he announced the vital aspect of prayer as part of the FINISH initiative that is currently guiding missions efforts: Find, Intercede, Nurture, Invest, Send, and Harvest.
Cleveland, TN—Members of the Church of God Council of Eighteen gathered Tuesday, September 23 at the International Offices for the first meeting since the group was elected at the 75th International General Assembly this past July. The Council of Eighteen, combined with the five members of the Church of God Executive Committee, forms the International Executive Council (IEC).
Sevierville, TN–Recently, the Church of God Smoky Mountain Children’s Home conducted its monthly all-staff meeting where Sevierville’s mayor, Bryan Atchley, joined with them in welcoming the new director, Dr. Walt Mauldin and his wife, Tammie. Mayor Atchley presented to Dr. Mauldin a proclamation from the City of Sevierville. The Mayor’s presentation proclaimed September 10, 2014 as “Dr. Walt Mauldin Day” in the City of Sevierville. Mrs. Betty Ogle, Smoky Mountain Children’s Home board member, presented a gift basket on behalf of the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce. Mauldin officially assumed his new position August 10, 2014 following an appointment by the Executive Committee of the Church of God.
With violence in Ukraine between the government and a pro-Russian separatist faction raging for several months, many have fled Eastern Ukraine westward in an attempt to escape the conflict. Among these refugees are Christians, many Pentecostal, who now find themselves displaced from churches, families, and homes.
Lee University will celebrate the last four years of blessings and progress on the Cleveland, Tennessee campus on Friday, September 19 when they host hundreds of guests, alumni, and community leaders for Celebration 2014.
Church of God congregations are encouraged to celebrate Hispanic / Latino Heritage Sunday in the Church of God on October 12, 2014. The special observance is being coordinated by Church of God Hispanic Ministries.
