News & Views
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Sights and Sounds of Revival
Pastor Will Ellis of the Woodbine-Redeeming River Church of God reports a great revival with Cluster Elder Robert Fletcher, Sr. Nightly attendance averaged over 100. A spirit of revival and excitement continues. In a recent Sunday morning worship service people throughout the congregation began to spontaneously jump up and declare “I’m healed!” Many great healings have occurred and recently a 61-yr old lady was saved for the very first time in her life. To God be the glory! Pastor Jim Hamby of the Damascus-Lighthouse Ministries Church of God reports a great spirit of revival and growth in the church. The congregation set a new all time tithe record and morning worship attendance record in April. Pastor Hamby reports they are expecting even greater things in the coming months. We rejoice with this pastor and congregation in this great report! Pastor Kenneth Hill and members of Harvest Temple Church of God are “reaching and reaping the harvest through prayer” in their community. They recently formed a human fortress of prayer outside the church in Forestville, Md. They prayed towards the North, then the East, turned towards the West and ended filing Southwards in prayer. Neighbors began to peer out of windows and stand on apartment balconies to hear the name of Jesus ring out intermittently with shouts of “Hallelujah” and “Thank you Jesus!” Led by Dr. (Bishop) Kenneth Hill, the church family put their words into action praying towards their community. “This church belongs to God and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it,” declared the Pastor. We come against violence of any kind; we come against murders; we are asking God for a hedge of protection and security around this community, he said. Pastor Jo Ann Shaw, interim pastor of the College Park Church of God, reports that on a recent Wednesday night one person was filled with the Holy Spirit in a mid-week Bible Study.
Around the Region
The First Haitian Church of God in Blades, Delaware with Pastors Andre and Andree Marcelin, reports a great Women’s Ministries Conference the week of May 21-27. The entire week of services was led by the women of the church. Regional Women’s Ministries President Lynda Martin was the keynote speaker for the week on Saturday night.
Congratulations to
On May 12, 2007 Pastor Brenda Anderson reached a very special milestone in her life! She received her MA in Religious Studies from Howard University. Congratulations Sister Anderson...we are proud of you!
In Christian Sympathy and Prayer
Kim Clagg (Seaford-Stein Highway), in the recent death of her mother, Judy Weakley of Fredericksburg, VA. Lucy Teagle (Odenton-Word of Life) in the death of her mother, Cassie Jenkins Palmer, who went home to be with the Lord on May 18th.
Remember in Prayer
Chaplain (MAJ) Ray Williams (Brooklyn Church of God) who has been deployed to Iraq serving in a combat area for the next 400+ days. Sharon McCready, wife of Dan McCready, pastor of the new field work in Middletown, DE. Sharon recently had surgery to repair a hole in her heart. The surgery went very well and she is now at home recovering. (Phone: 302-733-4105). Roger Boggess, (husband of pastor Sharon Boggess, of Hurlock-Restoration Temple) had surgery at Easton Memorial Hospital on May 8th. Continue to hold him up in prayer. Dorothy Frizzle (Heritage Community Church) had a heart stint inserted on May 4th. She is doing well, but continue to pray for her. Robert Churchey (New Windsor Church of God) on May 2nd had back surgery to insert a Pain Management Stimulator. He is home and doing well. Beulah Johnson (wife of retired minister Marcus Johnson-Aberdeen New Beginnings) recently had a heart stint inserted after suffering a minor heart attack. Pray for her complete recovery. Pastor Sam Croghan (River of Life-Hanover) was recently hospitalized with a severe stomach disorder. He has been in much pain and continues to need prayer for his condition. Roy Collins (retired minister-Easton) recently suffered a heart attack and had hernia surgery. He is much improved and at home now. Jackie Fletcher (retired pastor’s wife) who is scheduled to have open heart surgery soon.
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Sights and Sounds of Revival - Pastor Chris Lockemy of the Baltimore-Epic Church of God reports 203 in attendance on Easter Sunday. Praise God for this excellent attendance!
- Pastor Jerry Price reports that on Easter Sunday morning, Maranatha Community Church located in Frederick, Maryland set a new attendance record. In their second service, approximately 1,600 people were present. BUT, BEST OF ALL, over 200 people rededicated their lives or asked Jesus to be their Lord and Savior for the very first time! TO GOD BE ALL THE GLORY!
News and Views Around the Region - On Sunday, April 22 Pastors Ivan and Cynthia Ackerman and the Church of God at Loch Lynn celebrated the dedication of their new 26,000 square foot facilities with over 500 in attendance! Regional Bishop Ron Martin preached the celebration message and Cluster Elder, Pastor Emeritus Robert Fletcher led along with Senior Pastors Ivan and Cynthia Ackerman in a special time of dedication. To God be the glory!
In Christian Sympathy and Prayer - Pastor Cynthia Stanton (Cambridge-Refuge Temple), in the death of her husband Robert S. Stanton, on April 28, 2007.
Remember in Prayer - Betty Rice (College Park Church of God) still recovering from her stroke from a year ago.
- Dan Moore (Owings Mills-Harvest Church of God) recovering from knee replacement surgery and other complications.
- Ron Soulsman (Berlin-Lighthouse COG) needs continued prayer for his complete recovery (cancer).
- Julie Elder (Lansdowne Worship Center) in March moved to Hong Kong for a year of service and ministry to help smuggle Bibles into China. They just recently completed a successful two-week trip into China. A group of 12 came from various parts of the U.S. to carry materials into China...they made 9 border crossings and not one person was stopped by authorities. Please pray for Julie while away from home for God's protective hand to be upon her.
Congratulations to - Jason and Shannon Matthews (Gateway Ministries) on the birth of their newest addition to the family...adorable little Jonas Jaxn was born on April 5th and weighed 10 lbs and 5 oz and was 22” long. Mom and Dad are doing fine...grandparents Alan and Janis Greijack are elated!
- Jude and Suzi Nowak (Edgemere Church of God) on the birth of their baby son on April 10th. Jared Matthew weighed in at 8 lbs 9 oz and according to his very proud grandparents Howard and Naomi Hancock, their first grandson is beautiful!
Available Evangelist - Rev. Leonard Stine, an Ordained Minister in the Hagerstown-Virginia Avenue Church of God, recently transferred into the Church of God from the Assemblies of God and is now available for revivals and Sunday services. Please contact him at 717-765-4190.
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News & Views - April 2007 |
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News and Views Around the Region - Pastor Matthew Ellis of the Cumberland-City of Refuge COG reports that during the week their church was assigned to pray for the "year of prayer for Delmarva-DC" that the entire church fasted and prayed. They are excited to know that the region is becoming a "corporate house of prayer" and look forward to all the testimonies that will come forth as a result of the "brethren dwelling together in unity."
- Pastor Keith Maxwell reports that over 1,400 children turned out for the first annual Easter EGGstravaganza sponsored by the Easton Church of God on March 31st. The day was filled with lots of excitement, including carnival games, inflatables, carnival rides, concessions, and four age-appropriate egg hunts with 10,000 Easter eggs. The day also included a children's program, at which time 43 children received Christ as their personal Savior. Praise God!
- Pastor Robert Groves, Jr. (Jacksonville COG) reports how God had placed the Cockeysville Community on his heart. "We had purchased a church van several years ago to go into Cockeysville but God kept drawing me to start a satellite location in Cockeysville. We started our morning worship service at our Jacksonville Campus at 9:30am And Sunday School at 11am, "One great Church with two great locations". So on September 24,2006 we launched our Cockeysville Campus, with 21 in attendance and 2 from the community. After 20 Sunday services there has been only one where there has not been someone new from the community. Many are returning and becoming faithful. We have seen 7 people come to know Christ, many others restored. We are now averaging 43 each week and only 11 are from the Jacksonville campus! God gave me a vision that the Cockeysville Campus would be racially diverse and all ethnics, minister to all socio-economics and minister to a group that other churches have left behind. Each week I see that vision come true I stand before a group with Kenyans, black, and whites, people who are on welfare and people who are well off. God has promised our church that he would show us great and mighty things. We have just completed 21 days of prayer and fasting and we are covering our church with prayer and fasting every day during 2007 because we want to see what God has in store for us! "
Remember in Prayer - Dan Moore (Owings Mills-Harvest Church of God) is scheduled for knee replacement surgery on his left knee on April 10th. He recently fell and further injured it during the Minister's Conference at Willow Valley.
- Richard Prout, husband of Minister of Music Kathy Prout (Berlin-Lighthouse COG), has been diagnosed with cancer. It is on his tonsil and one limp node in his neck. They can't operate because the cancer is a rare form named spindle cell carcinoma which if cut into travels rapidly. He is undergoing both radiation and chemotherapy weekly. Keep this family in prayer.
- Phillip Morris (Crisfield) last week had a third stint inserted into his heart to aid with 95% blockage. He needs our earnest prayers.
Congratulations to - Pastors Keith and Donna Maxwell (Easton Church of God) on the birth of their first grandbaby on March 20th. Little Lanie Brooklyn Matthews weighed in at 6 lbs 11.8 oz and 20 inches and resides with her proud parents in Georgia.
- Beverly Sargent (Harvest Temple) upon the recent publication of her first book titled "When My Daddy Died." It is also the first book that Derek Press/Pathway Press has ever published. It is designed to help small children through the grieving process, and it is endorsed by the former president of the American Counseling Association. The book is also available on Amazon.com.
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