enCOURAGE2013—A Conference for Women in Ministry, is just a few days away and registrations are being received daily in the Office of USA Missions. This conference is being planned by and for women in ministry. The schedule of activities and list of keynote speakers is as follows:
Cleveland, TN–Lee University has once again been named one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to a survey by The Chronicle of Higher Education.
Church of God Youth and Discipleship is committed to successfully raising up the next generation of effective, Christian leaders. The EAGLES LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE / DC-’13 Experience another step forward in their commitment to do so. During the week of July 4th, a group of almost 40 young adults, (target age 17-24) gathered in Washington, D.C. for a leadership training experience that combined lecture, history, discipleship, motivation, learning, site-seeing, experience, prayer, patriotism, the Word of God and fun into five unforgettable days.
July 24, 2013–One hundred years ago today Missionary Carl M. Padgett established the Church of God on Green Turtle Cay, a small island in the Bahamas. Now the oldest continuing Church of God outside the United States, the local church was set in order on July 24, 1913. According to Bishop Johnny T. Lowe, the congregation will continue its centennial celebration tonight with a culminating service featuring Dr. Jerry J. Jeter.
Last year members of Morgantown Church of God in Morgantown, Mississippi collected school supplies for one area school. This year they expanded their vision and brought a community together for a “Stuff the Bus” event. Almost $3,700 was raised in cash in addition to numerous school supplies donated by individuals and local businesses. Four area schools will benefit as a result.
The Church of God Care Campus in Sevierville, Tennessee, which includes the Smoky Mountain Children’s Home (SMCH) and Iris B. Vest Widows Ministry Center (WMC) look forward to the blessing of having work groups visit the campus during the summer months. One of the groups is from Pennsylvania. Pastor Jeff Hathaway, Greene Valley Church of God, and Pastor Adam Kidwell from the Claysburg Church of God join forces to make an incredible team of workers to include adults and their youth. This year, they had twenty-two (22) people who participated.
