Dear Saints:
I pray that all of you had an eventful January, engaging
in the 21-day prayer and fasting and with the emphasis on Stewardship
Month. I am hearing of some wonderful reports for Teen Retreat. It
sounds like the classes and ministry of the Word were just what was needed.
Sister Shelly Symonds, Retreat Director, said of the this
year’s Retreat, “Our theme of ‘I Am...’ really struck a chord with our campers,
even now I read as they make their declarations on Facebook or messages to me
about who they are in Christ!”
She reported that there were 56 campers and 26
staff. In regards to experiences, there were: 10 Saved, 14 Sanctified,
and 6 Baptized in the Holy Spirit. She further reported, “Many of
the teens had a revelation of who they are in Christ and what that means for
them in their everyday lives!!!! Thank you Sister Shelly and your superb
Staff for an outstanding Retreat!
The month of February will usher in our Adult Retreat at
Pacific Beach. We are excited about what we feel that God has in store
for us. Please keep Bishop Bryan in prayer as he minsters the Word.
Our Retreat Theme is “Designed For God’s Greatness.” We want all to
realize that God has a special plan for each person. That plan is to be
all that God designed for them to be. When we find that place in Him, we
will bring glory and honor unto our Lord.
District Conventions
The month of February ushers in our District
Conventions. The first Convention will be held in the Tacoma Church on
February 24th, 2012. Then the following day on Saturday, February
25th, Washougal/Camas will host the next Convention. Please come and
support your local District Convention. District Convention is a great
place for worship, instruction, and fellowship. We look forward to seeing
you there.
SCHOOL OF PRACTICAL AND ADVANCED STUDIES (SOPAS)
The School of Practical and Advanced Studies is scheduled
for three days, March 22-24, 2012 at the New Horizons Church, Washougal,
WA. As you recall, we have had SOPAS I and SOPAS II in our
Region. SOPAS III will be offered this time and there will be teaching
tracts in both English and Spanish. Please note: It will not be
necessary to have taken SOPAS I or SOPAS II prior to taking SOPAS III.
(Note: There are No Tests, for those who may be
apprehensive about attending.)
(For students completing the reading assignments, a
Certificate of Completion will be awarded.)
This is a Must School for all Pastors, Ministers, and
Aspiring Church Leadership.
Information has been e-mailed to your pastor.
Please ask him or her for a form so that you can register for this
School. You can also go to our church website at
wacogop.org and download a
SOPAS form there.
Events Calendar for 2012
February 3-5
Adult Retreat -
Pacific Beach (Don & Mary Knoblich, Directors)
February 24
District Convention - Tacoma (Rick Bear, District Overseer)
February
25
District Convention - Washougal (Franklin Smith, District Overseer)
March
10
District Convention - Kirkland (Roger Jones, District Overseer)
March
17
District Convention - Tri-Cities (Franklin Smith, District Overseer)
March
22-24
School of Practical and Advanced Studies (SOPAS III) - Washougal, WA
(English and Spanish Tracks)
April
13-15
State Ladies Retreat - (Vancouver Red Lion) (Sherry Johnson, Director)
April 20-21
Youth Convention -
Kirkland (Shelly Symonds, Director)
April
27-29
State Men’s Retreat - White Pass (Franklin Smith, Director)
May
4-5
Camp Focus/Workday - (Millersylvania) (Bob & Donella Gaines, Coordinators)
May
11-13
Senior Retreat - Washougal (James Cabales, Director)
May 17-20
Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary - Kirkland Family Church
(Homelectics, Dr. Padilla)
August
17-19
Washington State Convention - Kennewick
Oct.
25-28
Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary - Kirkland Family Church
(Theology - Survey II)
“Driven By The Spirit”
Bishop/Dr. Don Knoblich
April 13-15, 2012
