News & Views
Special Recognition:
- Pastor Chris Lockemy and Epic Church of God have received some exciting press recently. The church has caught some attention in the community as well as the rest of the city for their recent innovative advertising campaign. A noteworthy achievement is the Gold and Silver ADDY Awards by the Advertising Association of Baltimore. The 34th Annual ADDY Awards show celebrates the region’s best creative work in advertising, marketing and communications. The GOLD ADDY: Postcard Campaign, Collateral Material - Special Events Materials Campaign and the SILVER ADDY: Newspaper Advertising Campaign, Newspaper - Campaign Black & White. In addition to these awards EPIC was also mentioned in a recent article in the city paper, The Paper. When it noticed a trend of emerging churches, they decided to inquire about some of these new churches and how they plan to reach the same audience as the paper but for religious purposes. This is a significant accomplishment. Special congratulations to Pastor Chris for being innovative in reaching those who have been “untouchable”.
In Christian Sympathy and Prayer
- Pastor Armando Figueroa (Gateway Hispanic Ministries) in the death of his Mother in March.
- Pastor Dennis Millner (Beth El Tabernacle) in the death of his Father.
- Reverend David Kelley (Ordained Bishop) pastor of Woodland Beach Community Church in Arnold passed away April 25. Please remember his family in your prayers.
Remember in Prayer
- Pastor Juan Ramos (Portico de Solomon) has cancer and is in hospice care.
- Reverend Robynn Renee Smith (Cumberland) still in Johns Hopkins Hospital in critical condition after 4 months.
- Elizabeth Gonzales, daughter of Pastor Isaac Gonzales (Frederick Hispanic) is in the Frederick Hospital.
- Pastor Betty Rice (College Park) in the hospital.
- Pastor Robert Churchey (New Windsor Abundant Life) in hospital.
Congratulations to
- Pastors Kenneth & Janice Hill (Washington Harvest Temple) in the birth of their granddaughter, Cheyenne Alise Cray, born March 29, in North Carolina.
- Pastor Andrew Stevens (Milford) and the Milford Church of God Choir, under the direction of Valerie Sard, for winning the Mt. Aire Choral Competition (Eastern Shore) on Sat. April 26.
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News & Views - April 2008 |
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Sights and Sounds of Revival
- Pastor Cliff Ramsundar, Bel Air New Covenant reports a great 2 week revival with Evangelist Joel Tally from Atlanta, GA. 23 were saved along with many filled with the Holy Ghost, and numerous confirmed healings and miracles. We rejoice with Pastor Ramsundar and the congregation of the New Covenant church and shout To God be the Glory!
News and Views Around the Region
- Pastor Andrew Stevens, Milford reports that their outreach efforts are paying off. They had at least 8 people recommit their life to Christ in the month of March and they had an attendance of 291 Easter Sunday! Praise God!
- Pastor Joseph Ross, Grasonville, reports 12 saved and an attendance of 108 on Easter Sunday! To God Be The Glory!
- Pastor Keith Maxwell, Easton, reports a wonderful outreach of 5,000 for the great Easter Egg Hunt, 100 for the Resurrection Prayer Walk, and 780 in attendance for Easter Sunday Service. Great things are happening in Easton!
In Christian Sympathy and Prayer
- Pastor Dennis Millner, Beth El Tabernacle, Frankford, DE in the death of his Father.
Remember in Prayer
- Pastor Juan Ramos (Portico de Solomon), has undergone cancer surgery and needs our prayers. He is in need of more surgery and the family has no medical insurance. Please pray that God will heal his body and provide a financial miracle to the Glory of God!
- Elizabeth Tull (Retired) is recovering from a broken pelvis but will be released from rehab soon. Continue to remember Bro. Tull for healing also.
- Jim Gaskins, husband of Reverend Janie Gaskins (Owings Mills), is recovering from a serious infection in the upper portion of his leg.
- Pastor Kim Tephabock (Dagsboro), is recovering from Lyme disease.
- Reverend Robynn Smith (Cumberland), is in desperate need of a miracle from God. Continue to remember her and her family.
- Reverend Sharon Boggess’ husband Roger, (Federalsburg Park Lane) is undergoing chemotherapy. Roger also had some serious heart issues while all this is going on. They are trusting God and ask that you all pray that God will continue to heal.
- Reverend Paul Cushing (Retired, Westminster), is having problems with his legs. Remember him in prayer.
- Pat Groves (Retired, Jacksonville) is recovering from having a stint put in her heart.
Congratulations to
- Pastor Terry & Sandra Goodwin, Hancock, in the birth of their granddaughter Abigail Violet Samuel on March 25, 2008.
Pastoral Appointments
- Reverend Jeffrey Carter and his wife Deborah to Edgewater New Harvest Church of God.
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News & Views - March 2008 |
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News and Views Around the Region – March 2008
- Rev. James Jones, Pastor, Baltimore Celebration Church of God reports: We had tremendous revival and just as we prayed God has stirred us continually ever since, we are seeing new faces, and very energetic people. Only a few months ago my biggest prayer was God would keep His people motivated all week, now that has surely come to pass. We went out witnessing on Saturday of the revival and with the help of three folks from Evangel Cathedral and ten from Celebration, we saw 53 decisions for Jesus. The people here are so excited that we will be doing this again on Saturday March 8. HALLELUJAH! I must say it has been a very busy and exciting few weeks. God is good and HE deserves the glory!
- Pastor Brian Sheperd, Life Community Church, reports exciting growth within the congregation and ministry in the community. Ten have recently signed up for baptism and new comers are reportedly excited about finding the church. In weekly prayer meetings, numeral growth has been experienced as well as healings, salvations, and deliverances. Additionally, the church operates “The Mission” in the community that is making a powerful impact.
Remember in Prayer
- Rose Subryan, Riverdale, New Testament, in the death of her Father.
- Rev. George Tsakalas, Baltimore Metropolitan, in the death of his Mother.
- Rev. Gary Getridge, Williamsport Gateway Ministries, recovering from a broken leg with 6 pins and screws and has been confined to bed for a few weeks.
- Rev. Philip Morris, Crisfield, recovering from acute bronchitis.
- Becky Fulton, wife of Pastor Don Fulton, Odenton, The Ark, in the death of her Mother.
- Rev. Robyn Smith, Cumberland Church of God, needs a miracle healing. Has been in Johns Hopkins since December.
- Margie Day, Fruitland Crossroads, still needs our prayers
- Rev. Timothy Poole, Baltimore Lansdowne Worship Center, is in GBMC and in need of a healing miracle
Pastoral Appointments
- Rev. Joseph Ross to Lake View Fellowship Church of God, Grasonville, MD
- Rev. Bobby Fletcher to Salisbury Parkway Church of God
- Rev. Terry Goodwin to Hancock Church of God
- Rev. Jason McCready to Smyrna Church of God
Congratulations to:
- Rev. Terry Goodwin, Hancock Church of God was honored on Saturday, March 1 for 18 1/2 years of service to the Cecil County Sheriffs Department.
- Rev. & Mrs. Jerry Elder, Lansdowne Worship Center in the birth of their first grandchild, Sloan Elder Bolanos, born February 15, weighing 7lbs. 14 oz., to their daughter Carla Bolanos and husband Caleb in Cleveland, TN.
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News & Views - January 2008 |
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News and Views Around the Region
- Pastor Baudilio Pagan and the congregation of Iglesia de Dios Del Evangelio Completo reports receiving 15 new members into the church on Sunday January 27. Also 3 were saved in the same service. We rejoice with them in the exciting growth they are experiencing!
- Pastor Keith Maxwell and the Easton Church of God experienced a tremendous “Friend Day” on January 20. Despite extreme cold temperatures they had a record breaking attendance of 780! Praise the Lord!
- Pastor Jason Lowe and the congregation at El Bethel Church of God are excited about having a blessed December setting a record for attendance with 260 combined in the Friday night and Sunday morning performances of their Christmas drama. They also had four people saved for the first time and three rededicated on the Sunday before Christmas. “To God be the Glory!”
Remember in Prayer
- Susan Shifflett (Virginia Avenue) in the death of her mother.
- Cary Sharpe (Heritage) in the death of his brother.
- Margie Day (Fruitland Crossroads) recovering from knee surgery, a heart attack and triple bypass surgery.
- Pastor Jerry Price (Frederick Maranatha) recovering from knee surgery.
- Ted “Skip” Lewis (Baltimore Christian Fellowship) recovering from hip surgery.
- Lovell Wilson (Frederick Maranatha) continued prayer for cancer.
- Robert Fletcher Sr, (Loch Lynn) recovering from shoulder surgery in December.
- Pastor Bill Kinley (Edgewater Harvest) transitioning to South Carolina to be near his 74 year old father who is suffering with bladder and prostate cancer.
- Robyn Smith (Cumberland) in hospital awaiting a liver transplant.
- Sue Ellis (Redeeming River) cancer in lower intestinal region.
Pastoral Appointments
- Terry Goodwin - Hancock
- Robert Fletcher, Jr. - Salisbury Parkway
- John Kalfayan - Fruitland Crossroads
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News & Views - December 2007 |
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Sights and Sounds of Revival
- Pastor David Boggs (Laurel-Living Hope COG) reports that they have broken 3 attendance records lately since he has been pastor at Living Hope. They have been averaging over 50 in Sunday morning service and 34 on Wednesday evenings. The Lord is doing some tremendous things at the church and they are so happy to be a part of it.
News and Views Around the Region
- On Sunday, November 11, 2007, the Farmington-Fresh Fire church with Pastor Marian Kilgoe celebrated their 9th year anniversary. The morning service of celebration was attended by 45 people present in which Regional Administrative Bishop Ron Martin brought the message. In addition to the day of celebration, many were blessed in the altars with one being saved. Pastor Kilgoe planted the church 9 years ago and we commend her and rejoice with her and the congregation in reaching this significant milestone!
- Washington-Metropolitan Church of God with Pastor Joseph Mitchell celebrated the 30th Anniversary of the church on Sunday, December 2 with a special day of celebration that concluded an entire week of services under the theme “Hold that fast which thou hast,” Revelation 3:11. Administrative Bishop Ron Martin brought the message in the Sunday morning worship celebration and nearly 500 people attended a gala evening of celebration and praise at a black tie banquet on Sunday night.
- The Family Life Center Church of God and Pastor Aaron Joseph celebrated a special day of church dedication of their newly purchased facilities in Glen Burnie on Sunday, December 9. The beautiful nearly 4,000 square foot facility is certain to enhance the growth of this new congregation as it provides a permanent home for them. Administrative Bishop Ron Martin brought the morning message to a congregation of nearly 100 people in an exciting service of celebration and praise. The congregation was organized in May 2007 and is already making great advances and growth in ministry and attendance.
Remember in Prayer
- Anita Tsakalas, mother of Pastor George Tsakalas (Baltimore-Metropolitan) who is in her last days, confined to a nursing home, diagnosed with critical aorta stenosis.
- Reverend Robin Smith (Ordained Minister-Cumberland Church of God) in Johns Hopkins Hospital. Sister Smith is in critical condition with fluid in her lungs, her kidney is shutting down, and she desperately needs a liver transplant. The family hopes for her to be placed on an expedited list for transplants immediately. A young mother of 40, she and the family very much needs our prayers.
Congratulations to
- George and Debbie Tsakalas (Baltimore-Metropolitan) on the birth of a beautiful new grandson November 29, 2007. Cole James Waters weighed 8.3 lbs. and 21.5” long. Congratulations on this fourth grandchild!
Pastoral Appointments
- Rev. John Kalfayan has accepted the pastorate of the Fruitland-Crossroads Church of God effective January 20, 2008. John and his wife Debbie are returning to the Delmarva-DC region after pastoring in Missouri the past 14 years.
Mission Baltimore Receives Nationwide Exposure
In our brokenness and desperation we have all run to the Lord. A human video posted by a student on the widely-popular YouTube and GodTube, originally performed at the 2006 Smoky Mountain Winterfest to an audience of 30,000, depicts this very thing: a soul straying and desperately returning to Christ, the God who saves. And many individuals who view it on the Internet are doing the very same.
The piece titled “The Lifehouse Everything Skit”, written by Mission Director Tim Houston from Baltimore, Md., and performed by members of the Mission Baltimore School of Emerging Missional Leadership (Baltimore Dream Center), depicts a young woman experiencing the purity of a first discovery and love of Christ. Then sin, coming in as a mere "distraction", finally overwhelms the young woman in traps of sexual impurity, the party lifestyle, bulimia, cutting, and, finally, deception that leads toward suicide. Christ, with loving power, fights the darkness and rescues the young woman out of her bondage.The video communicates a great message: We don't have to be lost without hope in our sins, separated from Christ. The Christ of the cross - and the victory He accomplished there - is evident in this piece and made available to those who watch it.
The authenticity of that hope has drawn more than three million views of the video on GodTube, and more than one million on YouTube. Winterfest staff has received emails reporting people receiving Christ and healing as a result of watching the video. Youth leaders from all parts of the country have requested copies of the DVD in order to teach the skit to their drama teams to use in other ministry venues. Many after reviewing the entire Winterfest service have called in to receive more information about this "Winterfest event."
In a time when youth are plunged daily into a world of conflicting messages and deception, the authenticity of the Gospel portrayed in this video is powerful and real: "For God so loved ...."
To view the video, log on to www.youtube.com and search "Lifehouse skit." The video may also be viewed on GodTube.com. |
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