tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9947128452744300962024-03-13T09:21:16.773-07:00WA State COGOP LamplighterThe Lamplighter is the e-newsletter for the Church of God of Prophecy throughout Washington State.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-994712845274430096.post-32266859984923205252013-10-01T10:17:00.002-07:002013-10-01T10:17:56.326-07:00Overseer's Insight: October 2013
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Dear
Saints</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Family
Camp</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">During the week of September 20-22, 2013 we had our
very first “Family Camp” at our own Camp Roganunda! There were close to 50 in
attendance ranging from infants and toddlers to grandparents.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was so exciting seeing the families having
fun together, playing together, worshipping together, and praying
together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I believe that is how God
designed it to be! It was also a blessing having so many Spanish-speaking
families at the Campground.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One Spanish pastor
remarked that the Campground brought back memories of the beauty of his
homeland in Guatemala.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There is no doubt
about it, from the moment you drive into the Campground you are overtaken by
the beauty, peace, and presence of God!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Brother Bill and Sister Cindy Davison did a
wonderful job coordinating Family Camp.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On
Friday evening, Brother Davison challenged all of us to find a relationship
with God where we can be sensitive to His Spirit as He speaks to our hearts in
going to minister to others.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On Saturday
morning, I, Bishop Knoblich, presented a class on “Finding the Heart of God for
Your Family.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>David is our example of a
man after God’s own heart.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What made him
a man after God’s own heart, was because he continually sought the heart of
God.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We too, can be men and women after
God’s own heart.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On Saturday evening,
the same theme of finding the heart of God was carried through as Bishop Rick
Bear spoke on having such a vital relationship with Jesus, that others would
see and would want to know Him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His
message was titled, “Excuse me, Are you Jesus?”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Indeed, we are to be living epistles, read and known of men.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">The Camp cooks for the weekend, Brenda and Jerry
Keener and Ramon and Icela Maldonado did a terrific job with the meals.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For sure, no one left hungry!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Plans are already in the making for next year’s
Family Camp.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When the dates are set,
please make sure that you pencil in the dates on your calendar.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It will definitely be a highlight of the year
that you and your family will not want to miss! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">In the meantime, if you have not been to Camp
Roganunda, you need to plan a trip to visit it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>You will be amazed at the beauty of the Campground.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Clergy
Appreciation Month</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Please remember that October has been designated as
“Clergy Appreciation Month” in North America.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This is a great opportunity to express your love and appreciation to
your pastor and his or her family.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Hopefully, someone in your Church will take the lead during one of the
Sundays in the month for doing something special for your pastor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ideas of things to do might include sending
the family away on a mini-vacation, taking the family out to dinner, or buying
some clothes for the family.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ask God how
you as an individual and you as a Church can be a blessing to your parsonage
family this year!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Gordon-Conwell
Theological Seminary</span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">This October 24-27<sup>th</sup>, 2013 at the
Kirkland Church, we will be offering the course, “The Educational Ministry of
the Church” as taught by Dr. Escobar from the Seminary.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you are interested in this course and in
becoming a student and earning a Master’s Degree in Religion, please contact,
Dr. Don Knoblich at <a href="mailto:dknoblich@aol.com">dknoblich@aol.com</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Washington State COGOP Events Calendar
for 2013</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">October<span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>Clergy Appreciation Month</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Oct.
24-27<span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>Gordon-Conwell
Theological Seminary - Kirkland Family Church</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>(The
Educational Ministry of the Church - Dr. Escobar)</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">November
1-3<span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>Pastor's Wives Retreat –
Port Angeles, WA</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">"Anointed For
Service"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;">Bishop/Dr. Don Knoblich</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">During our recent State Convention, I presented
three sections.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first Section
titled, “Anointed For Service,”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>explains
“What” does Anointing mean, “Who” is to be Anointed, and “Why” we are to be
Anointed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This section closes with what
is our “Service” to the Lord.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Section
I – “Anointed For Service”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Introduction:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>You will notice that our State Convention Theme is “Anointed For
Service.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Today, We will look at “What”
does Anointing actually Mean, “Who” does the Anointing, and “Why” do we need to
be Anointed.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Let’s look at our main <span style="color: red;">Scripture
Text:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Luke 4:16-21)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: red;"></span></span><span style="color: teal; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Luk 4:16</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And he came to Nazareth, where he had been
brought up: and, as his custom was, he went into the synagogue on the sabbath
day, and stood up for to read. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="color: teal; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Luk 4:17</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And there was delivered unto him the book of
the prophet Esaias. And when he had opened the book, he found the place where
it was written, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="color: teal; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Luk 4:18</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: red;">The Spirit of the
Lord</span> <i><span style="color: grey;">is</span></i> <span style="color: red;">upon
me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent
me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and
recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,</span>
</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="color: teal; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Luk 4:19</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: red;">To preach the
acceptable year of the Lord.</span> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="color: teal; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Luk 4:20</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And he closed the book, and he gave <i><span style="color: grey;">it</span></i> again to the minister, and sat down. And the
eyes of all them that were in the synagogue were fastened on him. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="color: teal; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Luk 4:21</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And he began to say unto them, <span style="color: red;">This day is this scripture fulfilled in your ears.</span> <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">I. </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">First, let’s look at “What” does
“Anointed” mean?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jesus said, “The Spirit
of the Lord is upon Me, because HE hath Anointed Me to preach the Gospel to the
poor;…”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"> A. </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">We see immediately that there is a Connection,
<u>the Spirit and Anointing Go Together</u>!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Jesus made sure to emphasize that the “Spirit of the Lord is Upon Me.”
Jesus knew that Anointing does not take place without the Spirit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What does this imply to us?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><u>Any and All work that we do for the Lord
must be with His Anointing</u>, infused with His Spirit. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is the Spirit that giveth life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Without the Spirit, without the Anointing,
our work is dead and dry, like last year’s birds nest!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"> B.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">“Anointed”
in the Greek means <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">to rub or smear with
oil</b>, to make contact with.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It means
to consecrate for an office or for Service.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">To rub or smear with oil </b>suggests
there is plenty of oil.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many years ago,
there was a TV commercial about a hair product called “Brylcreme.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There line was “Brylcreme,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A little dab, will do ya.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That’s the way some people think about
Anointing, <u>all they want is a little dab!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>God forbid that there is too much Oil---Too much Spirit!!!</u><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"> 1.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But I say, “Pour it on Lord, Pour it on.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just like the oil that ran down Aaron’s beard
down to the skirts of his garment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>(Psalm 133) Pour it on Lord!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">II.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">“Who”
does the Anointing?</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Jesus gives us the answer:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
Spirit of the Lord (The Father) <i>is</i> upon me, because HE hath anointed me…(Do
you See The Trinity in Action here?)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><u>The
Father</u> sent <u>The Spirit</u> to Anoint <u>Jesus.</u><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">-Peter
preached to Cornelius and his household and said, </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">“How
God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power:…”<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">III.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">But <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">”Why”
do we need to be Anointed?</b><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">A.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first and most obvious Reason:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Because Jesus was Anointed!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>IF JESUS NEEDED TO BE ANOINTED FOR SERVICE,
AND HE IS OUR EXAMPLE IN EVERYTHING, THEN WE NEED TO BE ANOINTED FOR SERVICE!!!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">B.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">“Why”
was Jesus Anointed?</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To Preach the Gospel to the Poor.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">To
Bind up (heal) the Brokenhearted.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">To
Deliver (Set Free) the Captives.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">To
Set at Liberty them that are Bruised.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">IF
JESUS NEEDED TO BE ANOINTED TO PREACH, TO HEAL, TO DELIVER, TO SET AT LIBERTY
,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>THEN SO MUST WE!!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">-Sometimes
we fail to realize that Jesus did not perform His earthly Ministry as the <u>Son
of God</u> per se, He performed the works of the Father, His Ministry under the
Anointing, the Unction of the Spirit!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">-He
performed His Miracles as the <u>Son of Man</u>, Infused and Anointed with the
Spirit to show that we TOO, could model Him and do even greater things then He
Did</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">C.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Why” else do we need to be Anointed?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">1.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Because Anointing “Destroys the Yoke!”</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">2.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The prophet Isaiah said,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“ and the yoke shall be destroyed<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>because of the anointing. “<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">-Our
yokes, Our oppressions, Our Burdens are destroyed through the Anointing!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Anointing destroys a lot of things!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Anointing sets the Captives Free,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Anointing Heals the Sick!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">IV. <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Anointed For “Service.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We all have a Service and Work to do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>You have heard of the 10/90 Rule?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This is where<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>10% of the people do
90% of the work, and 90% of the people do 10% of the work. Yet, God has gifted
all of us in His Work!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are no
Slackers in His Program!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He has placed
everyone of the members in the Body as it hath please Him.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">A.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have erroneously thought that the only
gifts that can be utilized is on Sunday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">1.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We may not realize that there are two main
categories of Gifts:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Ecclesia Gifts”
and “Diaspora Gifts.”</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">“Ecclesia
Gifts” are best exercised with the Church is Gathered.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These <u>include preaching, teaching, ushering,
and leading worship.</u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"> 3.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">However,
in reality, the majority of our Ministry takes place outside the Church!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Diaspora Gifts” are best exercised when the
Body is dispersed on other days of the week.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">4.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">These
gifts include <u>witnessing, evangelism, counseling, administration,</u> <u>showing
mercy.</u><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(These Gifts are those found
in the Workplace.)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">5.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">In
the past, we have made a big fanfare of the Ecclesia (public) Gifts on one day
of the week!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, It is the Diaspora
gifts that are primarily utilized the other six days of the week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For this reason, the vast majority of our
people’s gifts are overlooked!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Is it no
wonder, that those that have a calling think the only way to Serve God is as a
Pastor or Teacher?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">6.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Some
want the title of Pastor or Teacher.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Maybe we should heed the words of Bernard of Clairvaux when he said to
church leaders, “If you are to do the work of a prophet, what you need is not a
scepter and crown, but a towel and a basin.”</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">7.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Someone
has made the observation that a typical Christian between the ages of 20 and 60
will spend about 4,000 hours attending church meetings and worship
services.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These same individuals<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>will spend some 80,000 hours in the
workplace.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is obvious that the
majority of our Ministry takes place outside the Church Building.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So this begs the question, what are we doing
to equip our people for ministry at the Workplace?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My wife has a great ministry where she works.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She had the blessed opportunity last week to
pray a woman through.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">8.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">***We
fail to realize that the Church is still the Body of Christ, <u>whether
gathered</u> (Ecclesia) <u>or dispersed</u> (Diaspora).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">B.<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Our
Service is to the Lord, Whether inside the Church or Outside the Church!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Let us say as Jesus said as a lad, “I Must Be
about My Father’s Business (Service)!”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Bishop Knoblich<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Dear Sisters in the Lord, I want you to know how much each one of you
mean to me. As I pray for you and seek God as to how to encourage you in your
personal walk with the Lord He never ceases to amaze me at the excitement he
gives me about each one of you and what He wants to accomplish in us and
through us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have been reading about
"a fresh explosion of faith". One of the statements was God
saying "You believe IN me, now I want you to believe me,” from a book
titled “A Taste of Believing God”. (Let that sink in a minute.) The book
goes on to say the following:</div>
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“Faith is the way believers jump on board with God and
participate in countless wonderful things He has a mind to do. Faith
happens when believers believe. My challenge to you, is that you'll determine
to grow in faith”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Romans 10:17 An ongoing
relationship with God through his word is essential to our consistent victory!
We must make studying God's Word a priority. Sister's, how can we actively
believe God in our day-to-day challenges if we are not presently and actively
in His Word. Unlike any other text, the Word of God has supernatural effects
for those who receive it by faith. When we receive it by reading it, meditating
on it, believing it, and applying it, the life of the Word becomes lively in
us. The power of God's Word becomes powerful in us, the Activity of the
word becomes active in us. The operations of the word become operative in us.
The energy of the Word becomes energizing in us. The effectiveness of the
Word becomes effective in us. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u>God says His Word is alive and powerful,
and I believe Him. He also says His Word is alive and powerful when it's <span style="color: #7030a0;">in me</span>.</u></i></b> Hebrews 4:12 Is God's Word
alive and active in you? God's direction for our lives will escape us without
the Word of God. For your study time: Romans 10:17, Psalms 119:105, Psalm
119:11, Ephesians 6:17, Joshua 1:8, Hebrews 4:12, II T<a href="http://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a>imothy
3:16, Jeremiah 15:16 (How about memorizing those scriptures <span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span>)
Grow in confidence that every word of God abiding in you has powerful effects!</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u><span style="color: #7030a0;">Women's Ministry 101</span></u></i></b><span style="color: #7030a0;"> </span>- For all you beautiful ladies who have been
called by God to serve as your local church Women's Ministry Director, I wanted
to share a link that I found to have exciting and helpful hints.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="http://www.juliabettencourt.com/"><span style="color: #0563c1;">www.juliabettencourt.com</span></a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please know I am praying for you and your
ministry and feel free to contact me if you have any questions, concerns or
need help in anyway.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I continue to give
God all glory and honor for what he is going to do this year in you and in your
local Women’s Ministry. As always, I am honored to be your servant.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-994712845274430096.post-3185556783642416152013-09-03T14:14:00.002-07:002013-09-03T14:14:31.736-07:00Overseer's Insight: September 2013
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Washington State Convention</span></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"></span></b><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I must say, from
within the depths of my soul, I am still experiencing the excitement of State
Convention!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What a tremendous time, from
beginning to ending!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our International
Office Representative, Sister Kathy Creasy, was a real blessing during her
Friday evening message in which she highlighted the importance of our
children.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On Saturday, she taught a
class to the pastors and church leaders on how to evaluate their Children’s
Ministry Program in their local church.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>She hit on some of the main components of having an effective program,
including dependence on God, maintaining a ministry priority, and having a
determination to keep forging on.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sister
Creasy stressed the importance of identifying those gifted and called to
children’s ministry, as well as the importance of commitment to development and
future expectations.</span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Our Convention
Theme was “Anointed For Service.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In my
Annual Address, I discussed “What” Anointing means, “Why” we should be
anointed, and “How” we should be anointed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I also had a section that stressed the importance of “Supporting our
State Events” and a section on “Our Children – An Heritage Unto the Lord.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These sections will be shared in future
issues of the Lamplighter.</span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The worship
during our State Convention, was phenomenal!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Sister Pam Murkerson and the worship team did an outstanding job!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Both Spanish and English worship teams from
the churches led all of us into a Spirit of Worship.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On Saturday evening, Sister Shelly Symonds
presented a message during the Youth Program that was both challenging and
inspiring.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She brought out the point
that just because you don’t experience a demonstrative call from God, does not
mean that you cannot still do His will.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>In fact, it is when we are obedient to His will, that we become
cognizant of our callings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Great job,
Sister Shelly!</span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">On Sunday
morning, we had a tremendous Healing and Deliverance service.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bishop Frank Smith presented a message on
being, “Healed, Delivered, and Anointed for Service.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My, how the power fell during the Healing
Line!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On that Sunday morning, there were
3 saved, and 7 filled with the Spirit, as well as numerous healings and
deliverances!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To God be the Glory!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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record-breaking attendance at our State Convention. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Red Lion in Columbia Center accommodated
our people well. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>From the first service
on Friday evening, more chairs had to be brought out to accommodate the
people.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This year was historic in that
it was the first year that the total Convention was translated live on the
platform from English to Spanish (or Spanish to English).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The translators did a thorough and anointed
job.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They certainly added to the success
of the Convention.</span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">This year there
were some changes among State Workers and Pastors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First of all, we want to say a big thank you
for the many years of service and dedication to Sister Sherry Johnson for her
work in State Women’s Ministries, and to Sister Shelly Symonds for her work in
State Youth Ministries.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thanks also goes
to Bob and Donella Gaines for several years of working as Youth Camp
Coordinators.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This year, Brother and
Sister Allaway, retired from pastoring.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>However, they want to make it clear that they are not retiring from
ministry.</span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Our new State Women’s
Ministry Director is Sister Patty Lord.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Our new State Youth Ministry Directors and Youth Camp/Teen Retreat
Directors are Brother Joe and Sister Celina Gonzalez.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Paul and Shelly Symonds were appointed as the
new Youth Camp Coordinators.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Filling the
Bremerton pastorate is Brother Tim Moon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Please join me in welcoming and praying for these new leaders in their
respective areas of ministry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We feel
that we are going to have an exceptional year in winning the lost for Jesus!</span></span></div>
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State Convention you heard that our very first Family Camp is slated for
September 20-22, 2013 at our own Campground, Camp Roganunda.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Directors, Bill and Cindy Davison are excited
about this Camp.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Families will be able
to be together in their own cabins and activities are planned for all of the
family to participate in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You and your
family will not want to miss this important historic event! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am told that the cost per person is only
$35.00 and children under 5 will not be charged.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is a special price for this year, so
please take advantage of it. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For more
information, please contact </span><a href="mailto:donellag@hotmail.com"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">donellag@hotmail.com</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">
or call Brother and Sister Gaines at (509) 658-1013.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Looking forward to seeing you there!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></div>
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24-27th, 2013 at the Kirkland Church, we will be offering the course, “The
Educational Ministry of the Church” as taught by Dr. Escobar from the
Seminary.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you are interested in this
course and in becoming a student and earning a Master’s Degree in Religion,
please contact, Dr. Don Knoblich at </span><a href="mailto:dknoblich@aol.com"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;"></span></a><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;"><a href="mailto:dknoblich@aol.com">dknoblich@aol.com</a></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/null"></a><a href="http://www.blogger.com/null"></a></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/null"></a><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/null"></a><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/null"></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"></span></span></b></div>
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2013</span></span></b></div>
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- Boise, ID<span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>(Church
Administration - Dr. Rodriguez) <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">September 13-15<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Alaska State Convention – Anchorage<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">September<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>20-22<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Family
Camp – Camp Roganunda (Bill & Cindy Davison, Directors)<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">October<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Clergy
Appreciation Month<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Oct. 24-27<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Gordon-Conwell
Theological Seminary - Kirkland Family Church<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>(The
Educational Ministry of the Church - Dr. Escobar)<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">November 1-3<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Pastor's Wives Retreat – Port
Angeles, WA<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Bishop/Dr. Don Knoblich</span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-994712845274430096.post-6195075498493317212013-08-05T12:15:00.000-07:002013-08-05T12:15:04.741-07:00Overseer's Insight: August 2013
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Dear Saints,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"></span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">During the month of July we finalized
our four Youth Camps.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>From the young
people that attended, we had a total of 11 Saved, 24 Sanctified, 13 Filled with
the Spirit, and 71 Water Baptized!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To
God be the Glory for these experiences!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I had an opportunity to attend the Camps, and the comments I heard from
many were, that “these Camps were some of the best ever.” <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Everyone seemed to enjoy the heated out-door
pool.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was a real treat on some of the
warmer days. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thank you very much to our
dedicated Camp Directors, Shelly Symonds, Robert and Pam Murkerson, Ramon and
Icela Maldonado, Bill and Cindy Davison, and Camp Coordinators, Bob and Donella
Gaines.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These hard-working individuals
along with all of the supporting Staff at each Camp did a terrific job.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now is the time to begin to make plans for
next year’s Camps.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Your Youth will<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>not be disappointed!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">We are blessed to have a new Camp
Website.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some of the Camp Pictures are
posted there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please visit:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="http://www.camproganunda.com/">www.camproganunda.com</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><strong>WASHINGTON STATE CONVENTION<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(August 23-25, 2013)</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">I am so excited about State Convention
this year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It will be here in just a few
weeks!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I believe that the Lord has some
very special things in store for all that attend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As mentioned previously, We are pleased to
announce that Sister Kathy Creasy, International Children’s Ministries
Director, will be our special guest speaker from the International Offices! You
and your friends and family will definitely be blessed by her ministry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sister Creasy will be having a special
session for Children’s Workers on Saturday, so please make sure that all
Children’s and Youth workers attend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">I would encourage you to call the Red
Lion and make reservations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Though the cut-off
date for the Room Block was July 29th, if they have rooms, they may still honor
the special rate of $86.95. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To make a
reservation, call the Red Lion (509-783-0611), please tell them that you are
with the Church of God of Prophecy. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">You can also make on-line Reservations
through the internet at the Red Lion website<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><span style="color: windowtext; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;"><a href="http://www.redlion.com/">www.RedLion.com</a></span>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Please spread the word that this year,
all of our main messages will be translated in Spanish live from the
platform.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We want all of our
Spanish-speaking brothers and sisters to share in the blessing of being at
State Convention.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What a great time of
fellowship we will have! </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Sister Knoblich and I are looking
forward to seeing you there!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">August 23-25<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Washington State Convention - Kennewick (Red Lion
Hotel)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>Special
Speaker:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sister Kathy Creasy</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Sept. 12-15<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary – Boise, ID
(Church Administration</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Sept. 13-15<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Alaska State Convention – Anchorage</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Sept. 20-22<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Family Camp – Camp Roganunda (Bill & Cindy
Davison, Directors)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Oct. 24-27<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary – Kirkland (Educational
Ministry of the Church)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Nov. 1-3<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Pastor’s
Wives Retreat – Port Angeles area<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">"Designed For God's Greatness"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Bishop/Dr. Don Knoblich<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-994712845274430096.post-70527127648738133842013-08-05T12:06:00.000-07:002013-08-05T12:06:41.224-07:00Together We Can Do Great Things! ATTEND STATE CONVENTION!!!<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">During
the days of King David there “came a time for kings to go to war”.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">The Generals
and the men of the Israelite army were sent; they gathered and prepared for
battle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They won a great victory that season
defeating their enemies and enlarging and securing their territory.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But, the account tells us, “King David
remained in Jerusalem”, he stayed home!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> (</span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">2
Samuel 11)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">For
whatever reason our once mighty King David has taken on a “let someone else do
it” mentality. – Really!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">We
all know how the infamous ‘rest of the story goes.’<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There has been a great deal of speculation as
to why David stayed home; Matthew Henry says He was in a season of
neglectfulness, he loved his time of ease, and self-indulgence played a
part.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He mentions David used to pray
three times a day but now was okay with dozing away the afternoon in idleness.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Soon
it will be a time for our Washington COGOP to come together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Make no mistake we have battles for which to
prepare.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We depend on each other to join
forces and strengthen each other.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
theme “Anointed for Service” is for each and every one of us. In telling of the
above battle 2 Chronicles 20:1 says that Joab went forth with “the power of the
army.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It took the whole body of it to secure such a
thorough victory.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>YOU are a valued and
vital part of the body of Christ, a member of a powerful army of believers
whose time it is to come together to add to our war chest. YOU are anointed for
service.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I assure you that this is not
the season to “stay at home”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please
plan now to attend the 74th Annual Convention August 23 -25 at the Red Lion
Hotel, Kennewick, WA; reservation line at the Red Lion is 509-783-0611.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We’re all looking forward to seeing you
there!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Carol
Dillard</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Stewardship
Ministries Director<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-994712845274430096.post-50995234639746074312013-08-05T12:00:00.000-07:002013-08-05T12:00:08.065-07:00Ushers Needed for State Convention<div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Dear Pastors, Head Ushers and State Leaders,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Greetings in the name of the Lord and Savior.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our Annual State Convention is coming up very soon and I am expecting a great time of blessings in the Spirit of the Lord.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It gives me great pleasure to visit and fellowship with all my brothers and sisters in Christ during this annual event.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">This year as in years past, I am going to need assistance from all the churches to help with ushering during the convention. I want to take this time to thank those churches and individuals who have provided assistance in the past.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Although many have volunteered so faithfully in the past, at times there has been a shortage of help. It would be so helpful, and very much appreciated if each church could assign at least one individual from their congregation to serve as an usher or usherette for this year’s convention. I will be conducting an ushers’ meeting on Friday at 6 pm in the lobby at the convention room entrance. The purpose of this meeting will be to assign individuals to tasks and sessions. Please encourage your assigned usher or usherette to attend this meeting. <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The dress code for ushers or usherettes is dress shirts, dress slacks or dress.</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: blue;">PLEASE, NO JEANS OR T-SHIRTS.<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: green; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">State Leaders</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">, please provide me with any hand-outs or other desired materials in advance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By doing so, you will be equipping me and the ushering team with the ability to make your part on program flow smoothly. Thanks for your consideration and assistance. Looking forward to many blessings! See you soon!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Pak Keung Wong<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Convention Head Usher<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Phone: 425-232-1981 or 509-396-7590<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"><a href="mailto:pakjwong@charter.net"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><span style="color: blue;">pakjwong@charter.net</span></span></a></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-994712845274430096.post-90222843005901839002013-07-05T14:34:00.003-07:002013-07-05T14:34:34.827-07:00Overseer's Insight: July 2013<span style="font-family: inherit;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Dear Saints,</span></b></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The first
weekend of June finalized Men’s Retreat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>As stated last month, the men had a blessed time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It can certainly be said that our first Men’s
Retreat at our new Campground was a total success.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The power of God was so evident throughout
the whole Retreat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am confident that
the men are already planning for next year!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The
following weekend after Men’s Retreat was Camp Focus and Camp Clean-up, in
preparation for Summer Camps.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thank all
that came out and helped in getting our Campground ready.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Two weeks later, we had our Camp Open
House.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A number of people showed up to
see the many improvements that have been made at the Campground since last year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>People are simply amazed at what has been
accomplished in one year’s time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Again,
several people stayed a night or two and helped in preparation for Summer Youth
Camp.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All of the work that is done is so
appreciated.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you know of any groups
that would be interested in using our facility, please contact Brother and
Sister Gaines at (509) 658-1013<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>donellag@hotmail.com<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our goal is to have the Campground open year
round.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">TWO GREAT UPCOMING EVENTS:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>YOUTH CAMP AND STATE CONVENTION</span></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">(MAKE PLANS FOR BOTH!!!)</span></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">CAMPS – CAMPS – CAMPS!!!</span></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Summer Youth
Camp is just around the corner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>From
July 7<sup>th</sup> to July 21<sup>st</sup>, we will be hosting Senior Camp,
PeeWee Camp, Junior Camp, and Yak Camp.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We are excited that all of our Camps will be at our new Campground!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><u><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I cannot
stress enough the importance of making sure that all of our Youth can go to Camp.</span></u><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This will take some planning and sacrifice on our part, but it will
certainly be worth it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our goal is for
our young people to truly say, “That I might know Him…”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes, our prayer </span><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;">is that Camp will be a place where
all will Encounter God, Experience God and Exalt God!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Please join
us in prayer that our Summer Youth Camps will be a place where our Youth will
experience a mighty outpouring of His Spirit. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><u>Please make sure that the youth in your
church and those in your family have a way to attend Summer Youth Camp.</u><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Camp can also be a way to reach those youth
that do not attend Church.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I cannot
think of a greater investment for the Youth of our generation!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">WASHINGTON
STATE CONVENTION<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(August 23-25, 2013)</span></span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Now is the time to begin planning for State Convention. As in the past,
Convention will be held at the Red Lion in Kennewick, Columbia Center. It will
be on August 23-25, 2013. <b>We are pleased to announce that Sister Kathy
Creasy, International Children’s Ministries Director, will be our special guest
speaker from the International Offices!</b> You will definitely be blessed by
her ministry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sister Creasy will be
having a special session for Children’s Workers, so please make sure that all
Children’s and Youth workers attend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
feel that this is going to be a Blessed Convention!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, Please make plans now to Attend!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><u><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I
would encourage you to call the Red Lion and make reservations as soon as
possible</span></u></b><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">, to
be assured of a room.</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The Red Lion has extended a special rate
to us, $86.95/night.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When you call the
Red Lion (509-783-0611), please tell them that you are with the Church of God
of Prophecy to get the special group rate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></b></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">You can also make on-line
Reservations through the internet at the Red Lion website<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></b><a href="http://www.redlion.com/"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: blue; font-family: inherit;">www.RedLion.com</span></span></b></a><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span></span></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Please keep in mind that the special
group rate cut off date is July 23, 2013. </span></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Looking
forward to seeing you there!!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Events Calendar for
2013</span></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"></span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">July 7-12<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Senior Camp - Camp
Roganunda (Shelly Symonds, Director)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">July 12-14<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>PeeWee Camp - Camp Roganunda
(Ramon & Icela Maldonado, Directors)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">July 14-19<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Junior Camp - Camp Roganunda
(Robert & Pam Murkerson, Directors)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">July 19-21<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Yak Camp - Camp Roganunda
(Bill & Cindy Davison, Directors)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">August 23-25<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Washington
State Convention - Kennewick (Red Lion Hotel)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>Special
Speaker:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sister Kathy Creasy</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sept. 12-15<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Gordon-Conwell
Theological Seminary – Boise, ID (Church Administration)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sept. 13-15<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Alaska
State Convention – Anchorage</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sept. 20-22<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Family
Camp – Camp Roganunda (Bill & Cindy Davison, Directors)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Oct. 24-27<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Gordon-Conwell Theological
Seminary – Kirkland (Educational Ministry of the Church)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">"Designed For God's Greatness"</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Bishop/Dr. Don Knoblich<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-994712845274430096.post-601152029128597732013-07-05T14:30:00.003-07:002013-07-05T14:30:34.860-07:00CAMP ROGANUNDA LOGO CONTEST!<span style="font-size: small;">There is a great deal of excitement about having our own Campground. The Camp Board feels like now is the time to have our own Camp Logo. For that reason, we are introducing a Contest for you to enter to design our Camp Logo. Please feel free to be as creative as you would like in designing the Logo. Remember, the Name: "Camp Roganunda" should appear somewhere on the Logo. We are excited about what inspiration that the Lord will give you in designing the Camp Logo. ( Please note this is NOT for Camp Kairos. It is Camp Roganunda, Inc.) <br /><br />With His Blessings, <br /><br />Camp Roganunda, Inc. Board of Directors </span><br /><b><span style="font-size: small;">CONTEST RULES: </span></b><span style="font-family: Calibri,Calibri; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri,Calibri; font-size: small;">Logo must be an original design. Submissions can be made by original artwork (no larger than 8 ½ X 11 please), <br /> a JPEG or a PDF <br /> Artwork will be previewed and judged by the Board of Directors for Camp Roganunda, Inc. <br /> Artwork will be anonymous to Board Members until after the judging takes place. (Artists will remain confidential until winner has been announced to Board Members.) <br /> The winning artist of the contest will be announced at State Convention during the Camp Kairos boost on the Convention Program. <br /> The winning artist will receive one (1) year free tuition to Camp Roganunda activities. (ie. Family Camp (1 person only), Teen Retreat, Men’s Retreat, Yak Retreat, and Summer Camp) <br /> Contest is open to all ages. ( If contest winner is above the age for youth camps and youth retreats, the tuition can be transferred to a youth camp age person.) <br /> </span></span><b><span style="font-size: small;">ALL SUBMISSIONS ARE TO BE SENT TO: </span><span style="font-size: small;">Sherry Johnson </span><span style="font-size: small;">19650 4</span><span style="font-size: xx-small;">th </span><span style="font-size: small;">Avenue SW </span><br /><span style="font-size: small;"> Normandy Park, WA 98166 <br /> OR <br /> sherryj@johnlscott.com <br /> Submissions are to be received no later than July 22, 2013, the closing date of the contest. <br /> (If you send via snail mail, please make sure it is postmarked by that day to be eligible) <br /> </span></b><span style="font-family: Bradley Hand ITC,Bradley Hand; font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Bradley Hand ITC,Bradley Hand; font-size: medium;">Sherry Johnson </span></span><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Get started today! Time is ticking ! </span></b>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-994712845274430096.post-54628361286694321722013-06-07T21:47:00.001-07:002013-06-07T21:47:42.596-07:00Overseer's Insight: June 2013
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Dear Saints,</span></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">May was a
busy, but productive month.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At Kirkland
Family Church we had our Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary class, “World
Mission of the Church” with 28 students in attendance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some of these students were from Canada and
some from Jamaica.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our next Kirkland
class will be held October 24-27, 2013 on the “Educational Ministry of the
Church.” <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These are wonderful classes
that will be a blessing in enhancing your ministry. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you are interested in enrolling for this
Master’s Degree Program, please contact Bishop Knoblich at <a href="mailto:dknoblich@aol.com">dknoblich@aol.com</a>.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Also in May
we had our Senior Retreat at the Salmon Falls Campground out of Washougal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Theme for Retreat was “In His
Image.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Seniors love to get together
for worship, fellowship, and growth in the Lord.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sister Knoblich and myself were blessed to be
at Senior Retreat on Saturday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Old-time
songs were sung while the Seniors worshipped the Lord.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Special speakers were Bishops’ Cabales and
Murkerson.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Brother Cabales did a great
job of directing the Retreat.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The last
weekend of the month Men’s Retreat was held at our own Camp Roganunda with 85
in attendance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The men just loved being
at our new Campground!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Retreat Theme
was “By Who’s Authority!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>From start to
finish of Retreat, the power of the Lord could be felt in a mighty way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Two messages were preached by Bishop Sam
Clements, North American General Presbyter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>He challenged the men to keep dreaming, even when things do not go in
life as they had planned.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bishop
Knoblich spoke on the Authority of Jesus Christ as He began His Public Ministry
as seen in the Gospel of Luke, chapter four.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Jesus gave us that same authority to go forth in His Name!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There were 2 saved, 2 sanctified, and 2
filled with the Spirit at Retreat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There
were also numerous healing and deliverances.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Brother Smith and his staff are to be commended for an outstanding
Retreat!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Camp Roganunda</span></span></b><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">As of this
writing, Camp Focus and Clean-Up are being held at the Campground, June 7-9<sup>th</sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All are encouraged to help prepare our
Campground for our Summer Youth Camps.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Much work has taken place, but there is still more to do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On June 22<sup>nd</sup> there will be an Open
House at the Campground.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please feel
free to bring your friends and family and see all the improvements that have been
made at the Campground.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, if you
know of any groups that would be interested in using our facility, please
contact Brother and Sister Gaines at (509) 658-1013<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>donellag@hotmail.com<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our goal is to have the Campground open
year round.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Youth Camp</span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></b></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Summer Youth
Camp is just around the corner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>From
July 7<sup>th</sup> to July 21<sup>st</sup>, we will be hosting Senior Camp,
PeeWee Camp, Junior Camp, and Yak Camp.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Again, all of our camps will be at our new Campground.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please pray for our Summer Youth Camps, that
there will be a mighty outpouring of His Spirit among our Youth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What a wonderful ministry where our Youth can
meet for several days in a worshipful environment; one where they can
experience growth in the Lord!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please
make sure that the youth in your church and those in your family have a way to
attend Summer Youth Camp.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Camp can also
be a way to reach those youth that do not attend Church.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I cannot think of a greater investment for
the Youth of our generation!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Washington
State Convention<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(August 23-25, 2013)</span></span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /><span style="font-family: Calibri;">
It is not too early to begin planning for State Convention. This year,
Convention will be held at the Red Lion in Kennewick, Columbia Center. It will
be on August 23-25, 2013. <b>We are pleased to announce that Sister Kathy
Creasy, International Children’s Ministries Director, will be our special guest
speaker from the International Offices!</b> You will definitely be blessed by
her ministry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please make plans now to
attend a glorious and spirit-packed Convention!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b><u><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">I
would encourage you to call the Red Lion and make reservations as soon as
possible</span></u></b><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">, to
be assured of a room.</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The Red Lion has extended a special rate
to us, $86.95/night.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When you call the
Red Lion (509-783-0611), please tell them that you are with the Church of God
of Prophecy to get the special group rate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></b></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></b></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">You can also make on-line
Reservations through the internet at the Red Lion website<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.redlion.com/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">www.RedLion.com</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Please keep in mind that the special
group rate cut off date is July 23, 2013. </span></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Looking
forward to seeing you there!!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Events Calendar for
2013</span></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"></span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">June 7-8<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Camp Focus and Clean-Up –
Camp Roganunda (Bob & Donella Gaines, Coordinators)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">July 7-12<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Senior Camp - Camp
Roganunda (Shelly Symonds, Director)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">July 12-14<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>PeeWee Camp - Camp Roganunda
(Ramon & Icela Maldonado, Directors)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">July 14-19<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Junior Camp - Camp Roganunda
(Robert & Pam Murkerson, Directors)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">July 19-21<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Yak Camp - Camp Roganunda
(Bill & Cindy Davison, Directors)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">August 23-25<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Washington
State Convention - Kennewick (Red Lion Hotel)<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>Special
Speaker:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sister Kathy Creasy</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Sept. 12-15<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Gordon-Conwell
Theological Seminary – Boise, ID (Church Administration)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Sept. 13-15<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Alaska
State Convention – Anchorage</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Sept. 20-22<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Family
Camp – Camp Roganunda (Bill & Cindy Davison, Directors)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Oct. 24-27<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Gordon-Conwell Theological
Seminary – Kirkland (Educational Ministry of the Church)<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">"Designed For God's Greatness"<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Bishop/Dr. Don Knoblich</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%;"></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%; mso-no-proof: yes;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">In May’s Lamplighter, I presented a section
from my 2012 Annual Address, “Designed For God’s Greatness,” regarding how He
“Designed Us to Live a Holy Life.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For
June, for this last installment, I will present a section on how God “Designed
Us To Be Good Stewards.”</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 200%; mso-no-proof: yes;"></span><span style="color: #002060; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">V. God Designed Us To Be Good Stewards</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #002060; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 200%;"></span><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">It goes without saying, that many places are facing difficult
economic times.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><u>Let me say this, that
our Father owns the Cattle on a thousand hills.</u><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(He owns the hills and He owns the
Cattle.)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This means that He is Our God,
who is Supplier of all!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 200%;"></span><span style="color: #002060; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>God,
knows no such thing as a Recession!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #002060; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span></span><span style="color: #002060; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">This is not the time to back away from tithing,
from giving, from stewardship, this is the time (Right Now) as Malachi tells us
to “Prove” God!</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #002060; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 200%;"></span><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Listen to what he says:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>(International Standard Version)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 200%;"></span><span style="color: #002060; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Mal 3:10</span><span style="color: #002060; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>"Bring the entire tithe into the
storehouse that there may be food in my house. So, put me to the test in this
right now," says the LORD of the Heavenly Armies, "and see if I won't
throw open the windows of heaven for you and pour out on you blessing without
measure. </span><br />
<span style="color: #002060; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia;"></span><span style="color: #002060; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia;">Mal
3:11<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And I'll prevent the devourer from
harming you, so that he does not destroy the crops of your land. Nor will the
vines in your fields drop their fruit," says the LORD of the Heavenly
Armies. </span><br />
<span style="color: #002060; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia;"></span><span style="color: #002060; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia;">Mal
3:12<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>"Then all the nations will
call you blessed, for you will be a land of delight," says the LORD of the
Heavenly Armies. </span><br />
<span style="color: #002060; font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 13pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia;"></span><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">2.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>God wants us to put
Him to the Test!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He says do it Right
Now!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He wants us to bring the Entire
Tithe into the Storehouse.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: red;">Did you know the percentage that you tithe with God is not
negotiable?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is not 3% ,6%, 9%.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is a Tithe (10%).</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When we pay our tithe and give offerings,
Look at all that God will Do:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span></span><span style="color: red; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Blessings Of Tithing:</span></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 200%;"></span><span style="color: red; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">-He will <u>throw open</u> the windows of heaven
and <u>pour out</u> on you blessing without measure.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Action Verbs)</span></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 200%;"></span><span style="color: red; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">-He will prevent the devourers from harming
you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Your hands will be blessed in your
work!</span></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 200%;"></span><span style="color: red; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">-Your friends and neighbors will call you
“Blessed.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They see that you are a Land
of Delight!</span></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 200%;"></span><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">3.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: #002060;">Yes, You were Designed by God to Give!</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: #002060;">You were Designed
by God to be a Good Steward.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You were
not Designed by God to be a Miser and a Hoarder! </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our instincts tell us to hold back, to
protect, to retreat, to withdraw.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But,
that is not what the people of God do, when things are falling apart.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 200%;"></span><span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">We don’t turn away from God, we Turn to Him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We understand that everything we have comes
from God and it can be gone in a flash.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>So when other people are holding back, you are not going to hold back
your tithes and you are not going to hold back your offerings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: #002060;">You were Designed
by God to Worship Him with your Finance!</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 13pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #002060;"></span></span></span><span style="color: #002060; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Blessings,</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #002060; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 200%;"></span><span style="color: #002060; font-size: 13pt; line-height: 200%;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Bishop/Dr. Don Knoblich<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-994712845274430096.post-73855618825998748802013-06-07T21:41:00.000-07:002013-06-07T21:41:34.528-07:00Help Roganunda at Creation Fest<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="http://i1.sndcdn.com/avatars-000036839918-02h6d1-t500x500.jpg?ca77017" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://i1.sndcdn.com/avatars-000036839918-02h6d1-t500x500.jpg?ca77017" width="200" /></a>We will be hosting a booth at Creation Fest this year for Camp Roganunda! We are looking for individuals who would like to help staff the booth for the three days (Aug 7-10, 2013) who are passionate and excited about Camp Ministries. Registration fees will be included so you will get access to the festival when not at the booth. We will be raffling a weekend to Camp Roganunda as a means of attracting Youth leaders/Ministers to our booth! We need volunteers who can scream and shout to get people into the booth to register their church. Please call or email me if you are interested and able to help out. Thanks and God Bless!!<br />-- <br />Joe A. Gonzalez<br />CEO<br />True Connections Inc.<br />(360) 601-7390<br /><a href="mailto:TCIJOE@GMAIL.COM" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0072c6;">TCIJOE@GMAIL.COM</span></a></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-994712845274430096.post-29562989511842348432013-06-07T21:37:00.000-07:002013-06-07T21:37:32.717-07:00Senior Adult Retreat ReportThirty four seniors gathered for their yearly retreat over the Memorial Day weekend. This retreat is sponsored by the New Horizons Church and brother James Cabales does an outstanding job of directing and overseeing it each year. Our theme this year was In His Image. Friday night's service began with a great time of special music and we have several folks who do an outstanding job singing, playing their instruments. Tamara Ells directs the cooking and oversees all her helpers and servers from New Horizons. Thank you for such scrumptious meals. Bishop Robert Murkerson was our guest speaker who encouraged all seniors to keep on serving Jesus. Our state music director, Pamela Murkerson led us in worship each night. What a blessing. Saturday morning Ruth Turner presented a wonderful devotion entitled "hands". This was a wonderful time of fellowship and we are looking forward to attending the next Senior Retreat. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-994712845274430096.post-15931615175263358702013-05-07T12:45:00.000-07:002013-05-07T12:45:42.923-07:00Overseer's Insight: May 2013
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Dear
Saints</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">April
was a busy month, albeit, a blessed one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We started the first weekend off with Washington State Ladies Retreat in
Vancouver, WA.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Theme was “Looking
Back.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The ladies were taught that
sometimes it is okay to look back to see where we have come from, however, our
focus should be on Looking Ahead.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Norma
Johnson and Terry Cook were the special speakers for the event and did a
terrific job ministering to the women.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Bishop Knoblich spoke on Sunday morning, using the topic, “Symptomology
of Half-Hearted Followers.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These type
of people are characterized by having lots of zeal, but you cannot count on
them to follow through.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Divided
Loyalties” and those that “Look Back” are the other characteristics of
Half-Hearted Followers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sister Sherry
Johnson and her staff are to be commended for a job well done.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>From the reports I heard, there was some needed
healing that took place as well as wonderful fellowship.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Youth Convention</span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">During
the weekend of April 19-20, Youth Convention was held at Kirkland Family
Church.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many of the youth came from all
around the State.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sister Syvia Staten
spoke during the Friday evening general session.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sister Staten has a unique way of grapping
the attention of all that are present from young to old(er).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She definitely ministered to the people.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sister Shelly Symonds, State Youth Ministries
Coordinator, had special events and classes planned for the youth on
Saturday.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thank you, Sister Shelly, for a great day of
training and fun for the youth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I know
they were truly blessed by the Word, by the Worship, and by the
Fellowship.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Please see Youth Convention
Highlights in the Lampligther.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Gordon
Conwell Theological Seminary</span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">On
May 16-19, 2013 at Kirkland Family Church, we will be offering the course,
“World Mission of the Church” as taught by Dr. Nolivos.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For those that are mission-minded, (and we
all should have a mind for reaching those around us), this class will be
instructional and inspirational.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you
would like to register, please notify Bishop Knoblich at <a href="mailto:dknoblich@aol.com">dknoblich@aol.com</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Men’s Retreat</span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Men’s
Retreat is slated for May 31<sup>st</sup>- June 2<sup>nd</sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Retreat will be held at our new
facility, Camp Roganunda.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lots of work
and preparation have been done over the last several months in upgrading our
Campground.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are very excited this
year, to have as our Special Guest Speaker, Bishop Sam Clements.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bishop Clements is the North American General
Presbyter for the Church of God of Prophecy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>He is an anointed minister and will be a blessing to our men.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We will also have a special session with our
pastors and ministers to meet with Bishop Clements to discuss vital issues on
the day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All pastors and ministers
should make plans to attend Men’s Retreat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The serene atmosphere of the Campground is a place where the presence of
God can be felt and experienced by all.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The cost is only $70.00 per person.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>For more information please contact Men’s Retreat Director, Bishop Frank
Smith at 360-834-9368 or at <a href="mailto:Frankgsmith@aol.com">Frankgsmith@aol.com</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Senior Retreat</span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">During
the weekend of May 24-26, Senior Retreat will be held at the Salmon Creek
Campground just out of Washougal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Senior
Retreat is a time where our precious saints gather together for a great weekend
of inspiration and fellowship.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Special
Guest Speaker for the Retreat will be Bishop Rick Bear.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>During this weekend, the youth from New
Horizons help with the meals and are there to make sure the Seniors that attend
have a great time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please contact
Retreat Director Bishop James Cabales at 360-521-7581 or <a href="mailto:Jcabales@Hughes.net"><span style="color: blue;">Jcabales@Hughes.net</span></a> for more information.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Washington
State Convention</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><br />
It is not too early to begin planning for State Convention. This year,
Convention will be held at the Red Lion in Kennewick, Columbia Center. It will
be on August 23-25, 2013. <b>We are pleased to announce that Sister Kathy
Creasy, International Children’s Ministries Director, will be our special guest
speaker from the International Offices!</b> You will definitely be blessed by
her ministry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please make plans now to
attend a glorious and spirit-packed Convention. <b>I would encourage you to
call the Red Lion and make reservations as soon as possible, to be assured of a
room.</b> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">The Red Lion has extended a
special rate to us, $86.95/night.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When
you call the Red Lion (509-783-0611), please tell them that you are with the
Church of God of Prophecy to get the special group rate. </b>Looking forward to
seeing you there!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Events Calendar
for 2013<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">May
16-19<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Gordon Conwell Theological
Seminary - Kirkland Family Church (World Mission of the Church - Dr. Nolivos)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">May
24-26<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Senior Retreat - Salmon Falls
Campground (James Cabales, Director)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Speaker:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bishop Rick Bear<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">May
31-June 2 Men's Retreat - Camp
Roganunda (Franklin Smith, Director)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Special
Speaker:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bishop Sam Clements<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">June
7-8<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Camp Focus and Clean-Up –
Camp Roganunda<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">July
7-21<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Washington State Youth Camps
(Camp Roganunda)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">August
23-25<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Washington State Convention -
Kennewick (Red Lion Hotel)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Special Speaker:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sister Kathy Creasy<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">"Designed
For God's Greatness"<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Bishop/Dr.
Don Knoblich</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-no-proof: yes;">In March’s Lamplighter, I presented a section from my 2012
Annual Address, “Designed For God’s Greatness,” regarding how He “Designed Us
to have Communion with Him.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For this
month, I will present a section on how God “Designed Us to Live a Holy Life.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-no-proof: yes;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-no-proof: yes;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span><span style="color: red; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">IV. God Designed Us To Live a Holy Life</span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">A.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Because God is Holy, He wants His children to
be holy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In fact the Apostle Peter
writes, “Be ye holy even as your Father in Heaven is holy.” An integral part of
God is His Holiness.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Before we can
approach Him in His Holiness, we too must be holy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">David
recognized this dilemma in one of his Psalms.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>He asks the question:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="color: red; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">“Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord or Who shall stand in
His holy Place?</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: red;">The Answer:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“He that hath clean hands and a pure heart;
who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.” (Psalm 24:
3,4).</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: red;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">B.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t believe we preach enough about
Sanctification.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: red;">Sanctification
is not necessarily holiness, however, Sanctification is the Door that allows us
to live a holy life. </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sanctification is an experience by the Blood
of Jesus Christ.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then once sanctified,
we need to stay in the Sanctified stream, in a continuous sanctified
state.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This allows us to live a life of
holiness.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">1.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sanctification is an experience that occurs
inside the heart.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You do not become holy
by taking a bubble bath or painting yourself white.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You do not become holy by going to church or
hanging out with Christian friends.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: red;">You become holy by abiding in the One that makes you holy!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: red;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: red;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">2.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Pharisees thought that they were
holy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jesus told them that they were
“whited” sepulchures.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They were white,
nice and pretty on the outside, but on the inside they were full of dead men’s
bones.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When Jesus makes you clean on the
inside, it will show up on the outside!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">-
Many years ago while at Universal studios, I was struck by the set for a
Western Movie shoot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There were very
nice buildings, painted nicely, looking good.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>They looked good when you were facing them. But all they were was for
show!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There was nothing behind them
except 2 X 4’s holding them up, propping them up!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They call these facades.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wonder how many so-called Christians are
just Facades?!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are like “tinsel
town” with all the glamour on the outside, but nothing on the inside!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">C.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: #002060;">Decoy Christians</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: #002060;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">1.<span style="color: #002060;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You have all seen
these decoy ducks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They look real on the
outside, but they’re as dead as dead can be!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: #002060;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">The
job of the Decoy is to attract other ducks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The job of some Decoy Christians is to attract others to them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They float around in Church, they look nice,
but there is just something wrong with them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>They are full of guile and deceit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">2.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jesus had one of the highest praises for
Nathanael before choosing him to follow Him as His disciple.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Listen to what Jesus said of Nathanael:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><b><span style="color: #002060; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Joh 1:47</span></b><span style="color: #002060; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Jesus saw Nathanael coming to him, and saith of him, Behold an Israelite
indeed, in whom is no guile!</span><br />
<span style="color: #002060; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><br />
<span style="color: #002060; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="color: #002060; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">The word “guile” that Jesus uses is very interesting here.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It literally means deceit or decoy.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In other words, what Jesus saw in Nathanael
was the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Real Deal</b>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: #002060;">He was the Real
McCoy, he was not a decoy!</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">It
is not clear what the true origin of the saying “Real McCoy” is.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is believed that it came from the American
Boxer, Norman Selby, known as “Kid McCoy,” who was welterweight champion from
1898-1900.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is said the McCoy had so
many imitators who took his name is boxing booths in small towns throughout the
country that eventually he had to bill himself as Kid “The Real” McCoy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">A
story is told of a skeptical drunk who met the boxer in a bar and denied with
such vehemence that the boxer was truly the genuine article, that McCoy was
forced to hit him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After recovering, the
drunk said, “He’s the Real McCoy!”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Let
me ask, <span style="color: red;">“Are you the Real McCoy or a Decoy?”</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Do you love the attention of others?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Do you pray, do you give, so that others may
see how <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“holy”</i> you are?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If so, you may be a Decoy Christian.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You love to pray for others, but you have no
real power!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">You
see, Jesus knows all the motivations of our hearts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: red;">Are we doing things
out of the love of our heart and to glorify Him?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Or are we doing it to bring attention to
ourselves?</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: red;">Could<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jesus say this
of you:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Behold, Here is an “Israelite”
(Christian) indeed!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jesus is looking
for those without guile, without hypocrisy, to take up their cross and follow
Him!</span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-994712845274430096.post-60224459624859291582013-05-07T12:39:00.001-07:002013-05-07T12:39:31.397-07:00Youth Convention Highlights!
What an exciting 2 days we had at Youth Convention this
year!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We started off the weekend with
our Friday evening evangelistic service, complete with an awesome time of
worship led by the Kirkland Family Church worship team and a powerful word
given by our guest speaker Sylvia Staten from South Carolina on our
"Everlasting God." The evening concluded with a great time of
prayer!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>Saturday the church was filled with youth and youth
pastors from around the state!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
morning started out with Tim Moon getting everyone warmed up for the day with a
game to get our blood pumping. "SUBMARINE!"<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Shelly then led a devotion on "Practicing
the Presence of God," which ended with small group discussion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had feedback from one of our 'older'
attendees who was not in a small group but was listening in on their
discussions and she came to me and told me how amazed she was at the depth of
spiritual maturity our teens were displaying.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>She was impressed.</div>
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The afternoon ended with fun in the dunk tank, in which
many of our youth pastors, a few of our young people and even our state youth
leader had their time in the tank and no one escaped without getting
dunked!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was so much fun!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A free lunch was provided for all who
attended and we enjoyed a time of just being together, talking, laughing and
eating! </div>
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At the conclusion of the weekend our afternoon started
off with worship led by Cris Birch where we just experienced a powerful move of
God!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then Sister Sylvia closed the
convention with another powerful word and the convention ended with a powerful
prayer time, youth praying for youth!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Beautiful!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I would like to thank
all those who helped make this convention a success, I am very grateful to God
for surrounding me with such outstanding people!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I praise our Father for ministering to our
youth throughout the weekend, I have heard a few testimonies from the weekend,
most of which state that at some point God spoke specifically to them, giving
them hope and healing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thank you Jesus!</div>
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State Youth Ministries Coordinator,</div>
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Shelly Symonds</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-994712845274430096.post-81460237220289508412013-04-08T09:58:00.001-07:002013-04-08T09:58:58.639-07:00Overseer's Insight: April 2013
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Dear
Saints,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">I
trust that you and your family had a Blessed Resurrection Sunday!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For the first time in many years we
experienced beautiful weather in the low 70’s.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It just seemed like the Lord was smiling down on all of us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His Presence could certainly be felt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I thought it might be nice to share a few
Easter Sunday excerpts from the Pastors in our Region.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I found their comments to be powerful and
uplifting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here are a few: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">-What a fantastic Easter weekend we had! I counted 20 from our congregation
that joined in the Good Friday service and it was wonderful. As a
whole, we estimate over 400 people united to honor the sacrifice of our
Savior. Our local gathering Sunday was amazing as well. I
trust you are living as Easter people every day!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">-We
had a wonderful time in the Lord on Easter Sunday! We had a powerful time in
worship. We had 2 saved and 3 more rededicated there life to the Lord. Praise
the Lord for His Spirit moving in our midst!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">-Bishop.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There was a big celebration. We had an
attendance of nearly 45 adults and children. Together we celebrated the
resurrection of Jesus. Pastor Ruben Aguilar preached and we rejoiced in the
church.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">-I believe in God and His promises. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Blessings
are coming soon for this mission in Spokane. <br />
(I thought it might be nice to share this submission by Alvaro Gomez, the
pastor of our new Spokane Mission.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">-Well
we really had standing room only, one person counted 150 and we had several in
the nursery. The 5th Sunday of every month is youth Sunday and they put
on a wonderful program. We also participated in communion. Several
people mentioned what a good spirit they felt. After service we had our
egg hunt and potluck..Just a good day of celebration of our risen Lord and
great fellowship. We had so many people that I wasn't able to get
around to greet everyone. Now to keep in touch with them and get
them back out. Very exciting day!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">-Dear
Bishop:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Hope you and Sis. Knoblich had a
wonderful Easter. We had 170 for Sunday morning service and there were three
saved. My doctor and her husband came and gave their hearts to the Lord. We
also had a wonderful communion service with our people. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">-Brother
Knoblich: We had a great Easter Service with 52 in attendance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The presence of our Risen Lord was so very
real.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We also had a potluck dinner
following the service.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The whole day
just seemed to be blessed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We also have
a new couple who have started attending regularly which has been a real
blessing to us.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">-Our
service was outstanding as well, we had to resort to overflow seating, there
were many visitors, an awesome spirit was in the house and the children did an
incredible job with a special song as part of the service. We even had a good
ole fashioned Easter egg hunt for the kids! It was great just walking around
and talking with all the parents and seeing the expressions on their faces as
they watched their own children enjoy festivities and learn about the Meaning
of Easter. There were many new faces, people I have never seen before and
others that just have not come in quite a while. As Pastor, I could not have
asked for anything more, it seems God is always exceeding our expectations!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">District
Conventions<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">We
had our last two District Conventions on Saturday, March 16 and March 23rd.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first Convention was with Bishop Leonard
Lord and his District on the East side.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Themes
and messages centered around being Mission Minded, Knowing Your Enemy, and
Beware of Distractions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sister Dora
Gonzalez from Othello and Brother Alvero Gomez from our Spokane Mission
preached stirring messages.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
Convention was well attended with representatives from most of the churches.
Bishop Lord did a great job ministering the Word and moderating his first
District Convention.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Bishop
Roger Jones moderated the District Convention that was held at Kirkland Family
Church.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All the presenters and State
workers did a fantastic job.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pastor
Salvador Miron from our Spanish Kirkland Church preached a wonderful message
and was able to share his testimony of how Jesus totally changed his life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bishop Jones preached on the promises
contained in Psalm 91.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not only are we
sheltered in the Lord, we are made over-comers by treading upon the lion and
adder, and by trampling under our feet the young lion and the dragon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My, what power we have in the Lord!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Youth Convention<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Be
sure to mark your calendars for Youth Convention held at Kirkland Family
Church, April 19-20th.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Friday
evening session is a general session for everyone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Special guest speaker is Sylvia Staten.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sister Sylvia has ministered in our Camps and
Retreats in the past and has done an outstanding job.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You will be blessed by her ministry!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On Saturday, State Youth Ministries
Coordinator, Shelly Symonds, has some wonderful events planned for the young people.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Among other things, there is going to be a
dunk tank.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This sounds like fun for all,
right?!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please bring your Youth to
District Convention, they will not be disappointed. They will be blessed by the
Word, by the Worship, and by the Fellowship.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>See you there.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Gordon Conwell
Theological Seminary<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">On
May 16-19, 2013 at Kirkland Family Church, we will be offering the course,
“World Mission of the Church” as taught by Dr. Nolivos.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For those that are mission-minded, (and we
all should have a mind for reaching those around us), this class will be
instructional and inspirational.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you
would like to register, please notify Bishop Knoblich at <a href="mailto:dknoblich@aol.com"><span style="color: blue;">dknoblich@aol.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Washington State
Convention<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">It
is not too early to begin planning for State Convention. This year, Convention
will be held at the Red Lion in Kennewick, Columbia Center. It will be on
August 23-25, 2013. We are pleased to announce that Sister Kathy Creasy,
International Children’s Ministries Director, will be our special guest speaker
from the International Offices! You will definitely be blessed by her
ministry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please make plans now to
attend a glorious and spirit-packed Convention. I would encourage you to call
the Red Lion and make reservations as soon as possible, to be assured of a
room. The Red Lion has extended a special rate to us, $86.95/night.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When you call the Red Lion (509-783-0611),
please tell them that you are with the Church of God of Prophecy to get the special
group rate. Looking forward to seeing you there!!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Events Calendar
for 2013<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">April
5-7<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>WA State Ladies Retreat -
(Vancouver Red Lion) (Sherry Johnson, Director)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">April
19-20<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span> Youth Convention - Kirkland
(Shelly Symonds, Director)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">May
16-19<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Gordon Conwell Theological
Seminary - Kirkland Family Church </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">(World Mission
of the Church - Dr. Nolivos)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">May
24-26<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Senior Retreat - Salmon Falls
Campground (James Cabales, Director)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Speaker:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bishop Rick Bear<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">May
31-June 2 Men's Retreat - Camp
Roganunda (Franklin Smith, Director)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Special
Speaker:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bishop Sam Clements<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">July
7-21<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Washington State Youth Camps
(Camp Roganunda)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">August
23-25<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Washington State Convention -
Kennewick (Red Lion Hotel)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Special Speaker:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sister Kathy Creasy<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">"Designed
For God's Greatness"<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Bishop/Dr.
Don Knoblich<o:p></o:p></span><br />
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-994712845274430096.post-15015244699283636572013-03-05T12:13:00.000-08:002013-03-05T12:13:20.176-08:00Overseer's Insight: March 2013
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Dear Saints:</span><br />
<br />
<b><span style="font-family: Calibri;">District Conventions</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">During the month of February, we were blessed with two
superb District Conventions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At the
Central Puget Sound District Convention, Bishop Rick Bear ministered under the
unction of the Spirit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My how the Lord
did bless!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Likewise in the Southern
Shores District Convention at Brush Prairie, Bishop Frank Smith preached with a
special anointing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Spirit of God
fell, and there were numerous people saved, sanctified, filled with the Spirit,
healed, and restored.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The State Workers
gave pertinent information relative to their ministries and important updates
of future events.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Please note that<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>the Tri-Cities District Convention will be held at the Kennwick Church
on Saturday, March 16<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
Northern District Convention will be held in Kirkland on Saturday, March
23.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am sure that Bishops’ Leonard Lord
and Roger Jones will have something special planned for their respective
Conventions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We look forward to seeing
you there!</span><br />
<br />
<b><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Children’s Ministry Intensive</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Also, during the month of February we were blessed to
have Sister Kathy Creasy from the International Offices be with us at New
Horizons for a Children’s Ministry Intensive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>There were approximately 50 in attendance from all over the State.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am so happy to see that our Churches
realize what an important and potent work that the Children’s Ministry is.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sister Creasy spoke on the importance of
calling in ministry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She stressed that
what we need is not volunteers, but those that have a calling for the
work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Overall, it was an outstanding
Intensive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Much thanks to the New
Horizon’s Church for the use of their facility.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>And much thanks to our State Children’s Ministry Directors, Brother
Lionel and Sister Andrea Bickham.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We
thank them for their work in coordinating and promoting this special event.</span><br />
<br />
<u><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Note: Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday, March 10<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Be sure to turn your clocks ahead.</span></u><br />
<br />
<b><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">On May 16-19, 2013 at Kirkland Family Church, we will be
offering the course, “World Mission of the Church” as taught by Dr.
Nolivos.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For those that are
mission-minded, (and we all should have a mind for reaching those around us),
this class will be instructional and inspirational.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you would like to register, please notify
Bishop Knoblich at <a href="mailto:dknoblich@aol.com">dknoblich@aol.com</a>. </span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b>Washington State Convention</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">It is not too early to begin planning for State Convention. This year,
Convention will be held at the Red Lion in Kennewick, Columbia Center. It will
be on August 23-25, 2013. <b>We are pleased to announce that Sister Kathy
Creasy, International Children’s Ministries Director, will be our special guest
speaker from the International Offices!</b> You will definitely be blessed by
her ministry.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please make plans now to
attend a glorious and spirit-packed Convention. <b>I would encourage you to
call the Red Lion and make reservations as soon as possible, to be assured of a
room.</b> The Red Lion has extended a special rate to us, $86.95/night.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When you call the Red Lion (509-783-0611),
please tell them that you are with the Church of God of Prophecy to get the
special group rate. Looking forward to seeing you there!!</span><br />
<br />
<b><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Events Calendar for 2013</span></b><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">March 16<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>District
Convention - Tri-Cities (Leonard Lord, District Overseer)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">March 23<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>District
Convention - Kirkland (Roger Jones, District Overseer)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">April 5-7<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>WA
State Ladies Retreat - (Vancouver Red Lion) (Sherry Johnson,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Director</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">April 19-20<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>
<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Youth Convention - Kirkland
(Shelly Symonds, Director)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">May 16-19<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Gordon
Conwell Theological Seminary - Kirkland Family Church (“World Mission of the
Church” - Dr. Nolivos)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">May 24-26<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Senior
Retreat - Salmon Falls Campground (James Cabales, Director)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">May 31-June 2<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Men’s
Retreat - Camp Roganunda (Franklin Smith, Director)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">August 23-25<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Washington
State Convention - Kennewick (Red Lion Hotel)</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><i>“Designed For God’s Greatness</i>”</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Bishop/Dr. Don Knoblich</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;">In last month’s Lamplighter, I presented a section from
my annual address, “Designed For God’s Greatness,” regarding how He “Designed
us to Grow in Him” through Leadership Development and Spiritual
Formation..”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For March’s message, I am
presenting a section on how God “Designed Us To Have Communion With Him.”</span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">God Designed Us
To Have Communion With Him</span></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: 15pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">A.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He designed us to talk with Him, to spend time
with Him, for Him to be our Best and Closest Friend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: red;">This idea of
communion was evident in the Garden of Eden.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The Bible tells us in Genesis that Adam communed with God in the Garden.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sin separated that communion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But, <span style="color: red;">through Jesus
Christ, the Second Man, Adam, we can find that communion with God again.</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Jesus Christ by going to
the Garden of Gethsemane and suffering and then dying for us, has brought us
back into a Garden-Relationship with The Father!!!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 15pt;"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 15pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">1.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jesus was the Prime Example of praying to
the Father.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He prayed consistently.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 15pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">2.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He gave us “The Lord’s Prayer,” which is
really our Prayer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He told us how to
Pray.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 15pt;"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 15pt;"></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: red; font-size: 15pt;">Did you know
that God designed you to communicate with Him?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Wouldn’t it be strange to Love Someone, yet not talk with them?</span><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What kind of
relationship would that be?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In marriage
and family therapy, without doubt, one of the major problems that couples have
is ineffective communication.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is so
tragic when people can be married many years and still really do not know their
spouse.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: 15pt;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: 15pt;"></span></span><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">God so wants to talk with
us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He endeavors to talk to us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He loves to talk to us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And He wants us to talk with Him!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We make what should be so easy, so hard to
do.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 15pt;"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 15pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">3.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: #002060;">We were designed
to practice the presence of God.</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #002060;"></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I would like to recommend
a classic book to you written by a 17<sup>th</sup> century French monk, Brother
Lawrence.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His book is called <span style="color: #002060;">“The Practice of the Presence of God.”</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is small, but just has a deepness and
richness to it.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 15pt;"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 15pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">-Basically, Brother
Lawrence learned to Communicate with God in each and every circumstance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It made no difference if he was working in
the kitchen, whether he was cleaning, whether he was at the monastery, He practiced
the presence of God everywhere.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He did
not just “hook up with God” on Sundays.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 15pt;"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 15pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Let me share a few
excerpts from the Book:</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 15pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">“All bodily mortifications
and other exercises are useless, except as they serve to arrive at the union of
God by love……this is the shortest way to Him, by a continual exercise of love
and doing all things for His sake.”</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 15pt;"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 15pt;"></span><span style="color: #002060; font-size: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">“It is a
great delusion to think that the times of prayer ought to differ from other
times……The time of business does not with me differ from the time of prayer,
and in the noise and clatter of my kitchen…I possess God in as great
tranquility as if I were upon my knees at the blessed sacrament.”</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #002060; font-size: 15pt;"></span><br />
<span style="color: #002060; font-size: 15pt;"></span><span style="color: red; font-size: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">“That He might
take away my sin, I renounced, for the love of Him, everything that was not He,
and I began to live as if there was none but He and I in the world.”</span></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: 15pt;"></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: 15pt;"></span><span style="color: red; font-size: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">“There is not in
the world a kind of life more sweet than that of a continual conversation with
God.”</span></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: 15pt;"></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: 15pt;"></span><span style="color: red; font-size: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">“The Presence of
God is thus the life and nourishment of the soul.”</span></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: 15pt;"></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-size: 15pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">“We give ourselves a world
of trouble and pursue a multitude of practices to attain to a sense of the
Presence of God.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And yet it is so
simple.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How very much shorter it is and
easier to do our common business purely for the love of God, to set His consecrating
mark on all we lay our hands to, and thereby foster the sense of His abiding
Presence by communion of our heart with His!”</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 15pt;"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 15pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">“Brother Lawrence’s one
method of going to God and abiding in His Presence was to do all for the love
of Him.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(“Whether therefore ye eat, or
drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God!”)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 15pt;"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 15pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">These are a few of the <span style="color: #002060;">Maxims taken from his book</span>:</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 15pt;"></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 15pt;"></span><span style="color: #002060; font-size: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">-The only
way you can find union with God is by Love.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #002060; font-size: 15pt;"></span><span style="color: #002060; font-size: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">-It is a
great delusion to think that the times of prayer ought to differ from other
times.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #002060; font-size: 15pt;"></span><span style="color: #002060; font-size: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">-Our
motivation for doing anything and everything for God should be from love.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #002060; font-size: 15pt;"></span><br />
<span style="color: #002060; font-size: 15pt;"></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #002060; font-size: 15pt;">Another
great book is “Intercessory Prayer” by Reese Howell.</span><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This giant of
a man changed the course of history through prayer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When you are in a certain place with God,
Shut in with Him, you can ask what you will and it will be done!</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: 15pt;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: 15pt;"></span></span><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Blessings,</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: 15pt;"></span><span style="font-size: 15pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Bishop Knoblich<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-994712845274430096.post-17969961991132481782013-03-05T12:04:00.002-08:002013-03-05T12:04:34.263-08:00Senior Adult Retreat is Coming!This is a Heads Up...for SENIOR RETREAT which is just around the corner. The date this year is May 24 - 26th.<br />
<br />
"In His Image" will be our theme and for our special guest speaker, Brother Rick Bear.<br />
<br />
This retreat is for those 50 years and up, the fee is only $65. A deposit of $10 is required which can be mailed to Rainier Camina 769 9th St. Washougal, Wa.98671 (check made out to New Horizons Church).<br />
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This retreat is one you won't want to miss, so make plans to join us this year. It is always a great time of fellowship, worship, horseshoes and other games on Sat. afternoon and a wonderful time all weekend of visiting with friends from around the state. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-994712845274430096.post-60686288217936734222013-02-07T11:52:00.002-08:002013-02-07T11:52:53.527-08:00Overseer's Insight: February 2013<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Dear
Saints,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">We
closed out the month of January and first weekend of February with two
outstanding Retreats.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For the very first
time, Teen Retreat was held at our own campground, Camp Roganunda.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>From what I understand there was about three
feet of snow there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The teens had a
marvelous time at Retreat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As always,
Sister Shelly Symonds was blessed with a wonderful group of staff.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The numerous testimonies given by the campers
were heart-touching.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many of them
testified of being delivered from drugs, some from depression, and others from
health issues. Some of the teens had special prayer regarding family
problems.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Indeed, the Lord was there to
meet many of the needs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sister Shelly
reports that among the teens, there were 10 saved, 19 sanctified, and 4
baptized in the Spirit!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To God be the
Glory!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Again, much thanks to Sister
Shelly and her staff for an anointed Teen Retreat.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Adult
Retreat just finished last weekend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We
had over 100 in attendance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>From start
to finish the power of the Spirit could be felt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We were blessed to have Bishop Walter
Doroshuk and Sister Claudia Doroshuk with us at Retreat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He brought timely messages and challenges to the
people regarding where we are in the Kingdom of God.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sister Knoblich taught a class on Saturday
morning titled, "The Battlefield of the Mind."<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Following class, many went to the various
prayer stations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Several reported that
morning of being set free from past bondages.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>On Sunday morning, we had a special move of the Spirit among us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Two people re-dedicated their hearts to the
Lord and one was sanctified and filled with the Spirit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Again, there was such a Spirit of Deliverance
and a Spirit of Praise.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are thanking
the Lord for an awesome Retreat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please
give thought to coming to next year's Adult Retreat at Pacific Beach (January
7-9, 2014).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We would love to have you
there and you will be glad you came!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Prayer
and Fasting/Stewardship</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">I
am trusting that all of you experienced a refreshing during the 21 Days of
Prayer and Fasting in January.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am
believing that during this special time that you had some prayers answered and
were given specific direction in your life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I am also believing that each of us had our vision enlarged to see our
part in the great work, the Lord's Harvest Field that lays before us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">January
was also Stewardship Month.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Again, how
wonderful it is to be obedient stewards unto the Lord!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He blesses us so much, and He just wants us
to learn to trust Him with our finances. Possibly you or someone in your Church
could spearhead a series of financial classes for the people.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our State Stewardship Coordinator, Sister
Carol Dillard, (cadillard5@yahoo.com), would be more than happy to help you in
getting started.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>May you and your family
experience a most prosperous year in the Lord.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>District
Conventions</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Friday,
February 15th begins our first District Convention in Tacoma with Bishop Bear
moderating.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then on Saturday, the 16th,
Bishop Smith will direct the Convention at the Brush Prairie Church.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>District Conventions are a great place to
experience dynamic preaching, inspirational worship, and blessed fellowship.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is a time where our State Workers promote
the upcoming year's events.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They always
have timely information to give.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
assure you that you will be blessed by attending.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Looking forward to seeing you there!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Lay
Ministers<o:p></o:p></strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">All
lay ministers are asked to send in their lay minister's certificates to my
office, 7319 199th St. Ct. E., Spanaway, WA 98387 by the first of the year, so
they can be issued a new one for 2013.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Their current certificate is only valid for 2012.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Events
Calendar for 2013<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">February
15<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>District Convention -
Tacoma (Rick Bear, District Overseer)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">February
16<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>District Convention -
Brush Prairie (Franklin Smith, District Overseer)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">March
16<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>District Convention
- Tri-Cities (Leonard Lord, District Overseer)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">March
23<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>District Convention
- Kirkland (Roger Jones, District Overseer)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">April
5-7<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>WA State Ladies Retreat -
(Vancouver Red Lion) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Sherry
Johnson, Director)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">April
19-20<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span> <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Youth Convention - Kirkland (Shelly Symonds, Director)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">May
16-19<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary
- Kirkland Family Church <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(World
Mission of the Church - Dr. Nolivos)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">May
24-26<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Senior Retreat -
Salmon Falls Campground (James Cabales, Director)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">May
31-June 2 Men's
Retreat - Camp Roganunda (Franklin Smith, Director)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">August
23-25<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Washington State
Convention - Kennewick (Red Lion Hotel)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">"Designed
For God's Greatness"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Bishop/Dr.
Don Knoblich</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">In
last month's Lamplighter, I presented a section from my annual address,
"Designed For God's Greatness," regarding how He Designed us for The
Harvest."<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For February's message, I
am presenting a section on how God "Designed us to Grow in Him"
through Leadership Development and Spiritual Formation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">God
Designed Us To Grow in Him</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">A.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What I am talking about is <u>Leadership
Development and Spiritual Formation</u>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I recently talked to a Pastor who stated that one member in his church
had not grown any in over 20 years.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>WHY?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is not that this pastor
doesn’t preach or teach his people.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Wouldn’t
it be terrible to repeat the 3<sup>rd</sup> grade for 20 years?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Are you repeating your spiritual grade in
Church year after year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the Fall are
you going to move up a Grade or stay in the same Grade?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Jesus
clearly told us, “To Learn Of Him.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How
are you doing that?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By sitting in front
of the TV?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By playing Video games hour
after hour?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Jesus
has prepared a Great Book, Called the Bible, so we can Learn of Him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">The
Berean Saints can teach us a Couple of Things regarding Study:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Listen to what Luke says about them:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">(Acts
17:11)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“These (the Berean Saints) were
more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the Word with all
readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were
so.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">1.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They had a “Readiness of Mind:”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That means a willingness of mind to Study.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">2.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They “Searched the Scriptures daily:”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This means they Properly Examined the
Scriptures each Day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">B.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>God has placed a certain gifting and calling
on everyone of us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: #002060;">What are you doing to prepare yourself for your Calling?</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Question:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>From a secular perspective with a new job, or with the job you currently
have, don’t you have to upgrade your skills from time to time?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So it is, with honing our skills to be better
ministers of the Word of God.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">I
think it proper to reflect on the exhortation by the Apostle Peter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He says,:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<b><span style="color: #002060; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">1Pe 4:10-11</span></b><span style="color: #002060; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
10 </span>As every man hath received the gift, <i>even so</i> minister the same
one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. 11 </span><span style="color: #002060; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">If any man
speak, <i>let him speak</i> as the oracles of God; if any man minister, <i>let
him do it</i> as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be
glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and
ever. Amen. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #002060; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">From
Peter’s writings we learn that <u>every man has a gift</u>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We learn that we are to use that gift and
minister to one another as good stewards of God.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And when we use that gift appropriately, God
will be glorified.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Over
the last several years in the State, we have offered a number of Training
programs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While some folks have
attended, I am perplexed why more have not taken advantage of these wonderful
training opportunities.?!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have
offered SOPAS (School of Practical and Advanced Studies) for three years now,
we have Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary Training, and the Spanish have
Inteca for Diploma and undergraduate training.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>These programs have helped to prepare us to fulfill our mandate “To
Study to show thyself approved unto God.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>]</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Let’s
face it,<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>we live in a day and age
when cyfogging, just getting up and “beating the air” won’t cut it
anymore.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In our post-modernistic society,
the young people, all of our people are demanding more from us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They come to hear the pure, unadulterated,
Word of God.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">From
those that are availing themselves of these training opportunities, I am
consistently hearing from our congregations, that they have noticed an increase
in excellence (performance) of our pastors.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">DON’T
YOU WANT TO BE YOUR BEST FOR GOD?!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>DON’T
YOU WANT YOUR PASTOR TO BE HIS OR HER BEST FOR GOD?!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(One thing you can do is to help support
them financially when they go to these (Training Events) classes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Help pay some of their tuition or their
lodging expenses.)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You will be blessing
yourself and your church in the long run!</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-994712845274430096.post-46964307421153288972013-02-07T11:46:00.000-08:002013-02-07T11:46:31.274-08:00KFC Friendship Tea<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Kirkland Family Church Presents: “ A Friendship
Tea”</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">February 16, 2013<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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12 pm - 4 pm</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Kirkland Family Church<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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10489 NE 52nd Street<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Kirkland, WA</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Come join in a fun day of Tea and Shopping with your
friends! Bring your mom, sister, daughter, granddaughter, aunt, niece or friend
and enjoy a special day together! What a great way to spend a Saturday! We will
have several vendors with booths set up for your shopping convenience.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"></span> </div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Cost is $15 for Women and $8 for Young Ladies
under 6 years old.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"></span> </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Please RS VP no later than February 8, 2013 to reserve
your seat!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For more information Contact:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Jessica Cabales at: </span><a href="mailto:jesscabales@gmail.com"><span style="font-size: large;">jesscabales@gmail.com</span></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sherry Johnson at: </span><a href="mailto:sherryj@johnlscott.com"><span style="font-size: large;">sherryj@johnlscott.com</span></a></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Heather Johnson at: </span><a href="mailto:hrjohnson75@me.com"><span style="font-size: large;">hrjohnson75@me.com</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">“Don’t Look Back”</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.wacogop.org/uploads/1/0/1/3/10135209/retreat_2013_flyer.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Download the Flyer</span></a><em><span style="font-size: large;"></span></em></div>
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<em><span style="font-size: large;">Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to
have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and
straining toward what is ahead.<o:p></o:p></span></em></div>
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~Philippian 3 : 13 (NIV)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">April 5 - 7, 2013<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Red Lion at the Quay<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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100 Columbia Street<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Vancouver, WA 98660</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tuition: 4 people to a room ~ $135<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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3 people to a room ~ $150<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Deposit of $75 ($60 is non-refundable) due by: March 1,
2013</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Applications received after that date will be assessed a
late fee in the amount of $25.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Questions: Contact Sherry Johnson at ~
<a href="mailto:waladiesretreat@hotmail.com">waladiesretreat@hotmail.com</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our Guest Speakers this year will be Norma Johnson and
Teri Cook from “Beyond Restoration Ministries” in Oklahoma City. You won’t want
to miss out on their anointed ministry! Make plans today to attend this year’s
Retreat!</span></div>
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</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-994712845274430096.post-85412052688679283972013-02-07T11:28:00.001-08:002013-02-07T11:28:17.621-08:00Local Church Report: Kirkland Family ChurchThis month at Kirkland Family Church started with a our New Year's Eve party at the church. This is a time where we bring lots of finger foods, and games, and spend the last few hours of 2012 together. There was a great turnout and we had a fun time ringing in the New year as a congregation.<br />
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The Pastoral staff at KFC does a New Year's Appreciation breakfast for the congregation. Prior to our Sunday service on the first Sunday of the New Year, everyone comes and enjoys a warm breakfast prepared by the pastors and their families. Another successful breakfast marks the beginning of a blessed year at KFC.</div>
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Pastor Shelly Symonds directs the Teen Retreat for the state, and many of our congregation attend as campers, or workers. This is he first retreat at Camp Roganunda and Bob and Donella Gaines and all those who have worked to get the campground ready did an amazing job! KFC is committed to the camping ministry and we are so excited to have our own COGOP campground. There were many wonderful reports of people receiving blessings at this retreat. </div>
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<br />January is Stewardship month and Debbie Yaros continues to offer excellent information to the congregation with regard to being a good steward, and learning to protect what God has blessed us with, ie, protecting your identity, etc. </div>
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We are excited to see what the New Year will bring to KFC!</div>
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<br />You are invited!</div>
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<b><i>Ladies Friendship Tea and Shopping</i></b></div>
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When: Saturday, February 16 at noon</div>
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Where: Kirkland Family Church</div>
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10489 NE 52nd St, Kirkland, WA 98033</div>
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Tickets: $15 per person, and $8 for children ages 6 and under</div>
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<br />We will have a great time of lunch, and tea on specially decorated tables. There will be multiple vendors there for you to shop, shop, shop.....ie Tupperware, Partylite, Photography, Mary Kay, Miche bags, and more.... Invite your friends, family, neighbors, etc. It is a fun time!</div>
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<br />Space is limited and tickets need to be purchased in advance. Please contact Sherry Johnson for tickets and more information. <a href="mailto:sherryj@johnlscott.com"><span style="color: #009af7;">sherryj@johnlscott.com</span></a></div>
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<span style="color: #009af7;"><br /></span>See you there!</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-994712845274430096.post-42143111160414623212013-01-07T12:39:00.000-08:002013-01-07T12:39:06.469-08:00Overseer's Insight: January 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Dear Saints<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Happy New Year<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">It is hard to believe, but we
have entered into a brand New Year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Though we may be uncertain of what the New Year holds for us, one thing
we can know for sure, and that is “We are one year closer to the Coming of the
Lord!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We don’t have to rely on man’s
wisdom or man’s prophecies (e.g. the Mayan Calendar) to know that our Lord will
come one day as a “thief in the night.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Therefore, we are instructed to watch and always be ready, “for in such
an hour as ye think not, the Son of Man cometh.” (Matthew 24:44). </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">What will the New Year hold
for you?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Possibly you have some
uncertainty about your job, where you will live, or what your financial picture
will look like.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is true, none of us
know what tomorrow will bring. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What I do
know for sure is that my hope and my future is in Him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our Lord has promised us that HE would never
leave us or forsake us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We can totally
rely on Him for everything.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you have
some doubts or apprehensions about what the New Year holds for you, I would
encourage you to remember Jesus’ promise to us in John, chapter 14, “Let not
your heart be troubled: ye believe in<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>God, believe also in Me.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes, He
specializes in caring for hurting and troubled hearts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So, why not begin today by believing and
trusting in Him fully as we enter into the New Year?!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Teen Retreat<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">January 18-20 are our dates
for Teen Retreat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This year will be our
very first Retreat in our New Campground, Camp Roganunda!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please encourage all youth to attend.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am a firm believer that Camps and Retreats
change lives.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For more information about
Teen Retreat, contact Bob and Donella Gaines at 509-658-1013 or e-mail them at
<a href="mailto:camproganunda@gmail.com">camproganunda@gmail.com</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Adult Retreat</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Our Adult Retreat Theme is:
“Anointed For Service.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are expecting
an awesome time (February 1-3, 2013) in the Lord!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><u>Western Canada National Overseer, Bishop
Walter Doroshuk and his lovely wife, Sister Claudia will be our special guest
speakers at this year’s<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Retreat!</u><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are both so excited<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>to be with us and we are excited to have our
neighbors to the North of us with us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Applications have been sent out individually and will soon be sent to
the pastors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><u>You can also download an
application by going to the State Website at: wacogop.org</u><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Applications should have been
sent in no later than November 30<sup>th</sup>, 2012.</span></u><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is going
to be a Great Retreat!!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please don’t
miss it!!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pass the word on to
others.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We look forward to seeing you
there!!!<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Prayer and Fasting<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">The New Year begins our 21
Days of Prayer and Fasting in the Church of God of Prophecy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bishop Randy Howard states that this is year
number 7 where our churches from all over the world will take part in joining
together in starting the New Year with prayer and fasting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please pass the word on to your family and
friends in the faith that they will join us in this special time of
Seeking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We must have Him in all that we
do to build the Kingdom of God.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Stewardship Month</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">January in the Church of God
of Prophecy is “Stewardship Month.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
Lord desires for all of us to be good stewards.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>He wants us to be faithful with our tithes and offerings, and He wants
us to be good stewards of all that He has given us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Though our economy may be down, this is the
time to be faithful and prove Him that “He will not open the windows of heaven
and pour you out a blessing.” Faithful stewardship is how we trust the Lord for
His Divine Providence and care over our families and our churches.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">All lay ministers are asked
to send in their lay minister’s certificates to my office, 7319 199<sup>th</sup>
St. Ct. E., Spanaway, WA 98387 by the first of the year, so they can be issued
a new one for 2013.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Their current
certificate is only valid for 2012.<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Events Calendar for 2013</span></b><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">January <span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Stewardship Month</span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> and <i>21 Days of Prayer/Fasting</i><br />
January 18-20<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span> <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Winter Teen Retreat - White Pass (Shelly Symonds,
Director)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">January 24-27<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Gordon-Conwell
Theological Seminary - Salem, OR <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>(History of the Church of God of
Prophecy - Dr. Ortiz)<br />
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February 1-3<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span> <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Adult Retreat - Pacific Beach (Don & Mary Knoblich,
Directors)<br />
February 15<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>District
Convention - Tacoma (Rick Bear, District Overseer)<br />
February 16<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>District
Convention - Brush Prairie (Franklin Smith, District Overseer)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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March 16<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>District
Convention - Tri-Cities (Leonard Lord, District Overseer)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">March 23<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>District Convention -
Kirkland (Roger Jones, District Overseer)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">August 23-25<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Washington
State Convention - Kennewick (Red Lion Hotel)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">“Designed For God’s
Greatness</span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Bishop/Dr. Don Knoblich</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"></span><span>In last month’s Lamplighter,
I presented the Introductory section for my annual address, “Designed For God’s
Greatness.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For this section, I will
begin with the various ways in which He has Designed Us For His Greatness,
namely, we were “Designed To Work In The Harvest.”</span></div>
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<span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>God Designed us to Work in His Harvest<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">A.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Believe it or not, God Designed us to be
Laborers in His Great Harvest Field.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Yes, we are to Pray for Laborers in the Harvest.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But, part of that Prayer, may be, “Lord, I
know the Laborers are few, so SEND ME!”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">It is interesting to me
that one of the very last things that the Lord said before ascending into
Heaven is:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Go ye therefore and teach
all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of
the Holy Ghost:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>teaching them to observe
all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I with you always, even
unto the end of the world.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Notice the strong emphasis
that Jesus places on the word, “Go.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This word “Go” does not mean just “Go” as in “Go,” it literally means
“GO AND CONTINUE TO GO ON YOUR JOURNEY!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">In other words, “Go” is
not a one-time event.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jesus intended for
us to “Go” into the Harvest Field CONTINUALLY!!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(We don’t say, “Oh, I went last year, so I
have done my duty!”)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Also notice, that if we
follow the “GO” of Jesus, we will receive the “LO” of Jesus.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That is, if you “GO” you can expect the “LO!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“GO, and LO I am with you always, even unto
the end of the world.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Do you want to
experience the presence of God?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then do
the “GO” and the “LO” will come!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However,
if there is “NO GO ----THERE IS NO LO!!!”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">B.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Let’s<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>look at some Bible Examples of “Going.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">1.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Samaritan Woman:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>John’s Gospel tells us that after Jesus had
the discourse with the Woman at the Well, that immediately she left her
waterpot.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Her Waterpot was not of
importance to her NOW!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And remember
Water is really important, however that day she found the true living
water.)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She went her way into the city
and said to the men, </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">“Come see a Man, which
told me all things that ever I did:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>is
this not the Christ?!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then they went out
of the city, and came to Him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And many
of the Samaritans of that city believed on Him for the saying of the woman ,
which testified, He told me all things that I ever did.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">- And I don’t believe the
Woman at the Well was silent from that day forward!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>SHE is an EXAMPLE of what it means TO GO!!!
And to CONITNUE TO GO!!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">2.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The demoniac of Gadara:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">You remember the story of
demoniac of Gadara.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He had the legion of
devils that Jesus cast out into the swine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>After his remarkable healing, this man wanted to follow Jesus.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But Listen to what Jesus told him:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Mar 5:19<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith
unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath
done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Mar 5:20<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And he departed, and began to publish in
Decapolis how great things Jesus had done for him: and all men did marvel. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Look what this man
did.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Immediately, he followed the “GO”
Commandment of the Lord.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He went to his
friends and told them what Great Things the Lord had done for him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Here, “Publish” means “To
Proclaim” or “To Herald”, “To Preach.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Sometimes we want to GO where we want to go instead of GOING WHERE JESUS
WANTS US TO GO!!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">C.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I believe God is giving us some Open Doors,
AND WE MUST GO THROUGH THEM.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">1.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Paul said, “I will tarry in Ephesus until
Pentecost.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For a great and effective
door has opened to me.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(I Cor. 16:8-9).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Effective” = Powerful and Operative.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">2.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Paul involved others by asking for them to
pray for open doors so he could minister the Gospel of Christ.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Praying also for us, that God would open
unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ….” (Col. 4:3).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Will you join me in
praying for more souls?!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Will you join
me in praying for more Open Doors?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Pray for More souls in our
Churches and for more Churches being established.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Over the last three years, we have
established four churches.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But there are
many more that we want to Organize with the Church of God of Prophecy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Others are out there that want to join with
this marvelous Body.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have new Spanish
Mission Works in Anchorage, Alaska and in Rainier Valley, Seattle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We have just started a new
Spanish Mission in Bremerton with Pastor Julio Ruiz and his wife, Sister Maura.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We are starting new works in Spanish in
Sumner and Tumwater with Pastor Ruben Aguilar and in Spokane with Pastor Alvero
Gomez. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have the possibility of
reaching an Indian Church in Seattle, and a Korean Church in Tacoma.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">D.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Reaching Your Community<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">1.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What are you doing to Reach your Community?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I asked this Question last year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If your Church was to close its doors, would
the Community it is in even know it was closed?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">If we are not reaching our
Communities, WHY NOT?!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Once a month Pastor Rob
and Rivers Fellowship have a unique Community Outreach.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They call it “Worship ain Workclothes.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On One Sunday out of the Month, they go into
their Community and lend assistance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If
a lawn needs mowing, garbage needs taken out, yes even if toilets are needing
repair, they are there to help.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If
people need prayer, they are there to pray. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One Sunday they passed out batteries for smoke
detectors (The Church does not make a quid pro quo agreement with those they
help.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They do not say, “Well, we have
mowed your lawn, we expect to see you in Church next Sunday!)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No, they just demonstrate love and care, and
let God deal with the rest!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Amazing,
huh?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">2.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Don’t strive to be the Best Church “In the
Community.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Rather, strive to be the
Best Church “For the Community!”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(There
is actually a book on this very thing.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">SO, ARE YOU JUST SITTING,
WARMING A PEW, OR ARE YOU GOING AND REACHING SOULS FOR JESUS?!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-994712845274430096.post-91519897717464361502013-01-07T12:25:00.000-08:002013-01-07T12:25:41.523-08:00Stewardship 2013<a href="http://heritagefellowshipchurch.org/main/images/stories/StewardshipLogo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://heritagefellowshipchurch.org/main/images/stories/StewardshipLogo.jpg" width="164" /></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Dear
Saints,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Over
the years, you have read many Stewardship letters, each emphasizing a
particular mission, a financial need or your responsibility. This year I
chose not to do any of this. Instead, I challenge you to shift your
approach on stewardship and redefine the very action of giving. The
reason for this perspective is my belief that no stewardship letter, no matter
how well it is written, can change your heart, the source of stewardship.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In that light I’d like to share an edited letter
by Fr. Ciprian Streza which encourages examining our motives:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><em>So,
why do you give to the Church?<o:p></o:p></em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><em>When
was the last time you asked yourself this question? If you did, what
was your thought process? Did you have a businesslike approach to the question,
considering your priorities and family budget, or did you do it in a spirit of
prayer and profound gratefulness for all the blessings God has bestowed on you
in your life? </em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><em>You
see, giving should not be motivated by any external force (stewardship campaigns,
incentives, recognitions, etc.) nor by a sense of organizational duty (to
fulfill x amount of pledged dollars). Giving is an opportunity to share
joyfully a small portion of what God has given to you and your family. It is an
opportunity to acknowledge that everything belongs to God. We read
in Psalm 24:1 "The Earth is the Lord's and everything in it, the world and
all who live in it". A gluttonous and frantic entitlement of
our material possessions deprives God Himself of what belongs to
him. It is claiming as our own that which belongs to God, and was
only entrusted to us to multiply for His glory.</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><em>Even
stewardship, the act of freely giving, should be done in a spirit of humility
and thanksgiving. If we consider the Old Testament expectation of 10%
(or tithing as practiced in many churches), the act of giving should be
gratitude that God, in His generosity, allows His servants (His stewards) to
keep 90% of what has always belonged to Him. Even if we give more
than 10% begrudgingly, or we feel poorer because of the giving, we failed to
understand what stewardship is all about. Stewardship is the only
instance when by giving we feel richer.</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><em>Stewardship
begins with YOU and GOD. (Giving) should not produce anxiety. It
produces joy in which our hearts resonate with the heavenly powers. It is an
acknowledgement of God's gifts given despite our sinfulness. It is
the excitement about the things we can achieve individually and as a
community. </em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><em>Please
take time to reflect on the message of this letter. May God, Who for
our salvation gave His only begotten Son to die for us, continue to bless you!</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><em>In
His service,</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><em>Fr.
Ciprian</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">What
is the attitude you’ve developed in giving?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>As our pastors highlight our stewardship this month let us give
prayerful consideration to the aspect of “partnering” with the Lord in the
areas He asks us to support.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What
exactly is He hoping to achieve through us individually and as a
community?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Let this be the year we
choose not to hold back!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">With
love, wishing you a blessed 2013,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Carol
Dillard</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Stewardship
Ministries Director<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-994712845274430096.post-31995481929239076652013-01-07T12:18:00.000-08:002013-01-07T12:18:54.343-08:00Local Church Report: Kirkland Family Church<div>
Happy New Year from Kirkland Family Church! This last month has been a full month at KFC. The month started off with our Annual Dessert Concert. This is a concert put on by the Kirkland Family Church Worship team and many of the KFC members participate to help make the night successful. The theme this year was "The Sounds of Christmas". It was a wonderful way to kick off the Christmas season. There were many familiar faces in the audience as well as quite a few people that have never been to the church before. It was a sell out and we are looking forward to next year's concert.</div>
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The following week, we had our monthly pancake breakfast for all those who want to have a great breakfast before Sunday School begins. Our Sunday school classes are going great with several special topics being taught. Debbie Yaros taught a 2 month long class for the teens based on Dave Ramsey's Generation Change. This is a series geared toward teens and young adults on how to be good stewards and handle money responsibly. The class concluded in December and was well-received by all. Pam Murkerson began a series on Esther for the Ladies Sunday School class following the series of DVDs by Beth Moore. This series will continue for the next month and all the ladies are enjoying it. The Men's class and children's Sunday School classes have been full and enjoying the messages that their teachers are bringing. Our teens are also getting a remodeled Sunday School room, spearheaded by Jim Brown and Allen Cabales and it is nearly finished. </div>
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December is a month of fundraising at Kirkland Family Church. Along with the Dessert Concert, we have an annual Pledge Drive, that we call the Stocking Fundraiser. The people of KFC are generous givers and we exceeded our goal for this fundraiser. This helps us kick off 2013 on the right foot, financially.</div>
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It has been a blessed year for Kirkland Family Church. There are several who have had health challenges but God is bringing them through. There are several new faces in the congregation, and the entire church family has been excited to welcome them. KFC is looking forward to 2013 and experiencing the blessings that God has for each one this year.</div>
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Ladies- Mark your Calandars for the annual Ladies Tea at Kirkland Family Church. We will hold this event on February 16th. This will be a fun day of tea, fellowship, good food, and shopping. We will have approx. 8 vendors in attendance of various types. More ticket information will be forthcoming, but save that date. Tell your friends, your sisters, mother, daughters, everyone! It will be a great time.</div>
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Jessica Cabales</div>
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Kirkland Family Church</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-994712845274430096.post-14039345545556654892012-12-10T17:37:00.000-08:002012-12-10T17:37:12.375-08:00Overseer's Insight: December 2012
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Dear
Saints,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Christmas</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">The
prophet Isaiah gives us a wonderful prophecy of Jesus Christ’s Birth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Listen to his words:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">“For
unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be
upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The
mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(9:6).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Think
about it, “unto us” a child is born and a son is given!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That makes it personal!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes, the Father gave His Son, <u>unto you</u>
and <u>unto me</u>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our Lord Jesus
Christ was born and given to all mankind.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>There is no greater gift than one can have, than to receive the Christ
Child.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And look at just a few of His
Titles: He shall be called, “Wonderful,” “Counselor,” “The Mighty God,” “The
Everlasting Father,” and “The Prince of Peace.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">It
is my prayer for this Christmas Season that you and your family will experience
the fullness of God, in all that He has to offer to you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>May you find Him as being “Wonderful.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>May you find Him as being your
“Counselor.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>May you experience Him as the
“Mighty God” and “Everlasting Father.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>And especially, may you find Him as the “Prince of Peace.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If there is ever a time, if there is ever a
season to find Peace, may you and your family experience that Peace during this
special time of year. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Adult
Retreat</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">This
year, as in past years, Adult Retreat will be held at Pacific Beach.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The dates are for February 1-3, 2013.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our Retreat Theme is: “Anointed For
Service.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Whether we may realize it or
not, we are all gifted and called by God for His service. We are expecting an
awesome time in the Lord!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><u>Western
Canada National Overseer, Bishop Walter Doroshuk and his lovely wife, Sister
Claudia will be our special guest speakers at this year’s<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Retreat!</u><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>They are both so excited<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>to be
with us and we are excited to have our neighbors to the North of us with
us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Applications have been sent out
individually and will soon be sent to the pastors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><u>You can also download an application by
going to the State Website at: <a href="http://www.wacogop.org/">www.wacogop.org</a></u></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Applications
should have been sent in no later than November 30<sup>th</sup>, 2012.</span></u><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is going to be a Great Retreat!!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Please don’t miss it!!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pass the word on to others.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We look forward to seeing you there!!!</span></div>
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State Convention</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Please
mark your calendars for next year’s State Convention at the Kennewick Red Lion
Hotel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The dates are August 23-25, 2013.</span></div>
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the 2012 State Convention, I presented the theme, “Designed For God’s
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Events
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span></b><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">January
<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Stewardship Month</span></i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><br />
January 18-20<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span> <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Winter Teen Retreat - White Pass (Shelly Symonds,
Director)</span></div>
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24-27<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Gordon-Conwell
Theological Seminary - Salem, OR</span></div>
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the Church of God of Prophecy - Dr. Ortiz</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">February 1-3<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span> <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Adult Retreat - Pacific Beach (Don & Mary Knoblich,
Directors)<br />
February 15<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>District
Convention - Tacoma (Rick Bear, District Overseer)<br />
February 16<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>District
Convention - Brush Prairie (Franklin Smith, District Overseer)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">March 16<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>District
Convention - Tri-Cities (Leonard Lord, District Overseer)</span></div>
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23<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>District Convention
- Kirkland (Roger Jones, District Overseer)</span></div>
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23-25<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Washington State
Convention - Kennewick (Red Lion Hotel)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><i><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">“Designed
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">DESIGNED
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">During
Adult Retreat last year, we presented the Theme:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Designed For God’s Greatness.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I just have not been able to get away from
that theme.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You see, you and I were made
in His Image, <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">by Him, and for Him,</b>
For His Greatness and Glory!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We were
Designed for His Greatness!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">A.</span></b><span style="color: red; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Listen to what John the Revelator tells us in
Revelations, Chapter 4:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> 9-10 </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="color: red; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">9 And when those beasts give
glory and honour and thanks to him that sat on the throne, who liveth for ever
and ever, 10 </span><span style="color: red; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">The four and twenty
elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth
for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying, </span><span style="color: red; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">11<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thou art worthy, O
Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things,
and for thy pleasure they are and were created. </span><br />
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<span style="color: red; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">John
tells us that the 4 Beasts and the 24 Elders fall down and give glory and honor
to Him that sits on the Throne.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They
worship Him that lives forever, (forever and forever!)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>WHY?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Because:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“<u>THOU Art Worthy</u>,” and <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Because:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“All things were created by Him and for Him,
for His pleasure.” </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">The
word “created” indicates “proprietorship.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It indicates “ownership.” That is, Since HE created us, we are His!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Designed to Glorify Him!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">B.</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>David tells us in <span style="color: #002060;">Psalm
139:14-16</span> that “We are fearfully and wonderfully made.”</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="color: #002060; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">14<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I will praise
thee; for I am fearfully <i>and</i> wonderfully made: marvellous <i>are</i> thy
works; and <i>that</i> my soul knoweth right well. </span><span style="color: #002060; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">15<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My substance
was not hid from thee, when I was made in secret, <i>and</i> curiously wrought
in the lowest parts of the earth. 16 </span><span style="color: #002060; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book
all <i>my members</i> were written, <i>which</i> in continuance were fashioned,
when <i>as yet there was</i> none of them. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #002060; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">He
goes on to tell us that “in thy book all my members were written, which in
continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>David was saying, “In Thy Book all my members
were written.”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That is, GOD <u>had you
totally Designed!!!</u></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">David
goes on to say, “When I was non-existant, I was already fashioned by You, O’
Lord! You see, God knew you and formed<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>(That is, He designed you) before you were in the womb!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Now,
<span style="color: red;">Look at His “DESIGN” Words</span>:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="color: red; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">“Fashioned” means moulded into shape or being squeezed into shape as
a Potter would do with clay.</span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="color: red; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">“Curiously wrought” means<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>to
embroider with color.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="color: red; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">So you see, God
both moulded<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and squeezed you into shape
and He Embroidered you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And He did all
of this before you had any “substance” or<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>“body.”</span></b><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">C.</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With all of this Great Design, It begs the
question, “Why were we “fearfully and wonderfully made?”</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">John
gives us part of the Answer in his gospel, chapter 9.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">You
remember the story of the man that was blind from his birth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Disciples asked Jesus, “Who did sin, this
man, or his parents, that he was born blind?”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Then
Jesus gives a remarkable answer,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He
says, </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><b><span style="color: maroon; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Joh 9:3</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jesus answered, <span style="color: red;">Neither
hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the <u>works of God should be
made manifest in him.</u></span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">In
other words, Jesus was saying, this was the Design of God, that through it all,
His works would become apparent.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Notice
that the “<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">works of God should be made
manifest “in him.</b>”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><u>And HIS works
are to be made manifest “in you!”</u><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>And why is this important, because it goes back to the idea that we are
created (designed) to manifest the works of God, that is, to bring Glory to
Him!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">This
is also why the Apostle Paul tells us, “Whether therefore ye eat,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the
glory of God!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(I Cor. 10: 31).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">From
these Scriptures, we can clearly see that we were Designed To bring Glory and
Honor to Him!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not only are we Designed
for God’s Greatness on Earth, we are Designed for God’s Greatness for Eternity
in Heaven.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">What I also want
to make so very clear to you, is that you were not a mistake in the Plan of God
for your Life!</span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;"></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">He Designed you
for His Greatness!<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-994712845274430096.post-39711523291679332722012-12-10T17:24:00.002-08:002012-12-10T17:24:38.446-08:00Stewardship in the Season of Giving<a href="http://heritagefellowshipchurch.org/main/images/stories/StewardshipLogo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://heritagefellowshipchurch.org/main/images/stories/StewardshipLogo.jpg" width="164" /></a>A special message to the "Chief Steward" (if
you will) of your local congregation.<br />
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I recently read
an article by Pastor Phil Elmore in which he encouraged pastors to teach
regularly about the blessings of giving...<br />
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<b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">"...and not just when the church is in a pinch or it’s time
for an annual appeal or a special need presents itself."</span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"></span></b><br />
<b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"></span></b>I thought how heartening it is for our members that our
leadership is not shy in speaking of stewardship. <br />
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We in COGOP know January not only begins a new calendar
year but it is the beginning of renewed commitment to stewardship and opening
ourselves up to the blessings that the Lord has waiting for us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Stewardship is not a one time special appeal
for us; rather it is an ongoing way of life that is encouraged throughout the
year with a special focus and reminders during January "Stewardship
Month."<br />
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So while we are in the Season of Giving and keenly aware
of the manifold blessings of generosity it might be a good time to remind
ourselves and our congregations that planned, ongoing stewardship ensures continued
blessings throughout the entire year.<br />
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May God Richly Bless all of you in this Wonderful
Christmas Season.<br />
<br />
Carol Dillard<br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif";">Stewardship Ministries Director</span><span style="color: #222222;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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