In many parts of the county, winter means snow, clouds, cold temperatures and even mild depression. For Church of God Youth and Discipleship, winter = Winterfest… a time of revival, encouragement, and spiritual renewal for thousands of students around the U.S.A.
A group of Lee University public relations students last week launched a Tennessee statewide campaign titled “Be a Neighbor. Be a Volunteer. Be Tennessee.” The campaign’s aim is to raise awareness about the national movement, Home Matters, and its beliefs on the significance of affordable housing. They held a press conference and reception on Feb. 2 at the Tennessee State Capitol to kick-off the campaign.
Dr. Philip Bonaparte, pastor of New Hope Church of God in Trenton, New Jersey, recently opened a free health center in Trenton. Bonaparte, former chief medical officer at Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey, sees patients free of charge and said, “I am focused on providing free care to those who don’t have health insurance or a regular source of care.”
Almost 300 local church pastors and leaders from across the Great Lakes Region of the Church of God recently chose the location closest to their local church to gather with their peers for a time of united training and equipping for ministry.
“Lead from my knees,” is the language Church of God General Overseer Mark Williams used on the last night of the recent 21 Day Virtual Prayer meeting, which registered almost 5,000 connections over the course of the three weeks. Williams and his wife Sandra Kay led portions of the call on the last night, January 31. Peggy Scarborough, who serves as prayer coordinator for South Carolina and conducts similar calls for various prayer efforts, noted that the response was, “beyond anything comparable.”
Cleveland, Tenn.–Members of the Church of God Canadian National Council are gathered this week for their annual meeting. This year, for the first time, their meeting is being held at the Church of God International Offices.
