| Deadline for Assembly Business Report Responses Extended |  Due to delays within the US Postal Service that were beyond our control, there was an undesirable delay in local churches receiving information concerning their Pre-Assembly Expressions. Knowing each church needs to put proper prayer and study into their Expression, the deadlines are adjusted as follows: : May 15, 2014 Deadline for Pastors to send Pre-Assembly Expressions to state/regional/national Offices May 22, 2014 Deadline for State/Regional/National Offices to send Pre-Assembly Expressions to general presbyter's office May 30, 2014 Deadline for general presbyters to send Pre-Assembly Expressions to General Overseer's Office (Peggy Clements). Hopefully by now, all of the pastors have either received their packet containing the reports and forms, or they have been able to download them from the website. If you have not received the information, or have questions regarding distribution and/or deadlines, you may contact Peggy Clements, Business Clerk, @ pclements@cogop.org or (423) 559-5258. You can also download the reports in English, Spanish, and French here. Questions regarding the informational reports to be voted on may be directed to the committee chairmen as follows: The Pursuit of the Holy God, Answering the Call of the Holy Spirit, The Value and Spiritual Life of Children Biblical Doctrine and Polity Committee Finance & Stewardship Report to the 98th International Assembly Finance & Stewardship Committee | | White Wing Messenger Online | The digital version of the White Wing Messenger has just entered a new level with  the introduction of the exclusive White Wing Messenger mobile app, now available for all mobile devices. In your Apple or Android app stores, search for White Wing Messenger and download the FREE app to start reading content from the Messenger!
Visit the new White Wing Messenger website to read articles from the April issue on Easter, missions, youth ministry, children's ministry and more. | | Nominate a Christian Educator of the Year |  Christian educators play a vital role in the lives of children and adults. The purpose of the Christian Educator of the Year Award is - to recognize excellence in the Christian Education Ministry.
- affirm those who give sacrificially to equip others through teaching.
- inform the Church of God of Prophecy family of the exceptional quality of instruction in God's Word occurring among us.
Nominations must be returned to the Director of Christian Education by May 15th for consideration. An advisory committee will select two candidates (children's leader and adults' leader). These individuals will be contacted and honored at the 98th International Assembly in Orlando, Florida. The nomination form can also be found online. Go here and click on Christian Education link. You can also contact the director, Darren Schalk, with any questions. | | Assembly for Children Activities | | SUPER KIDS! Assembly for Children July 31 - Aug. 2, 2014
SUPER KIDS! (Preschool Ministry, Ages 4, 5) Thursday through Saturday 9:30 a.m. through 12 noon Preschool ministry will be packed full of activities just right for your preschooler. They will be involved in learning through games, music, creative Bible story presentations, and relational ministry as they learn how they can be God's Super Kids.
SUPER KIDS-ON MISSION (School Age Ministry, Ages 6-12) Thursday through Saturday 9:30 a.m. through 12 noon Children will be challenged to recognize their value, accept their calling, and act to fulfill the destiny God has for them. Every morning session will include interactive Bible teaching, Scripture memorization, and life application activities.
SUPER KIDS-IN OBEDIENCE (Worship, Ages 6-12) Thursday through Saturday 7:00 p.m. through 9:30 p.m. Every child will be engaged in worship and the Word through creative ministry, engaging music, and interactive preaching of God's Word.
WHAT IS TEENS IN MINISTRY? "Teens in Ministry" is an opportunity for youth to minister to children during the Assembly for Children. Teens selected to serve in this ministry will participate in daily times of intercession for children, children's ministry training, and be directly involved in ministry to children.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE IN TEENS IN MINISTRY? Christian teens ages 13 - 18 who want to be involved in ministry to children. WHEN IS TEENS IN MINISTRY? Mornings and evenings, Thursday, July 31st - Saturday, August 2nd, during the International Assembly of the Church of God of Prophecy.
HOW CAN YOU BECOME INVOLVED IN TEENS IN MINISTRY? Visit children.cogop.org to complete the Teens In Ministry Application. Participate with excellence and faithfulness in at least 4 of the 6 ministry activities and be faithful to complete all assigned duties.
Volunteers are needed to help with the Assembly for Children. If you will be attending the International Assembly and are interested in serving, visit children.cogop.org to see the many ways you can be a part of the 2014 Assembly for Children. |  | | | For more information, visit www.cogop.org unless otherwise noted. School of Practical and Advanced Studies (SOPAS) schedules are subject to change. April 11-13, 2014 SOPAS II Alaska April 19, 2014 Resurrection Celebration Fields of the Wood Murphy, North Carolina April 24-27, 2014 Gordon Conwell/COGOP Consortium Church Administration-Dr. H. Rodriguez Alabama Campground April 24-27, 2014 SOPAS II Mid-Atlantic May 14-18, 2014 SOPAS II Tortola, Virgin Islands May 15-18, 2014 Gordon Conwell/COGOP Consortium Message of James for Urban life-Dr. E. Villafañe Jamaica Campground May 15-18, 2014 Gordon Conwell/COGOP Consortium TBA Kirland, Washington May 19-24, 2014 Gordon Conwell/COGOP Consortium Educational Ministry of the Church-Dr. S. Kang Nassau, Bahamas May 23-25, 2014 SOPAS II or III Nevis May 29-June 1, 2014 SOPAS III Jamaica June 6-7 Gordon Conwell/COGOP Consortium/Hispanic Initiative TBA Providence, Rhode Island July 4-5, 2014 Gordon Conwell/COGOP Consortium/Hispanic Initiative TBA Providence, Rhode Island July 30-Aug. 3, 2014 98th International Assembly Orlando, Florida August 1-2, 2014 Gordon Conwell/COGOP Consortium/Hispanic Initiative TBA Providence, Rhode Island COGOP Consortium Church Administration-Dr. H. Rodriguez Alabama Campground | Global Missions Ministries Newsletters
Take a few moments to check out the following newsletters from our mission areas.
"Last Sunday Dan took in 8 new members into our church in Carapegua. It was a very exciting day for all of us. We have some super excited new people. One of the couples came out to show us pictures of the front of the church. They had taken down the curtains that ran along the whole front of the church and changed it out for beautiful curtains a very neutral color. They mentioned that they wanted to paint, too. We felt we walked into a new church that night. There is a new excitement in the church, not only for the appearance of our building but of doing some evangelistic campaigns. We have a fantastic group of people in our local church and we thank the Lord for them."
"Starting January we have had some house meetings at Kerava. Fellowship has been good because of Sirpa and Steven being hosts. The main thing has been that we have encountered God together both in Word and Eucharist."
Belarus "Two sisters from our church in Siberia who have been ministering in nursing homes for the disabled in Russia for more than two years now came to visit us. They have been having great success and brought much needed experience at just the right time! Our guests arrived on Monday night, and already Tuesday morning we ministered together at the home. It was an awesome time! Our hearts' desire was to share the love of Jesus with them! We believe that God's love changes everything! God's love delivers us from loneliness, heals wounds of the soul, and leads a person to eternal life. We were able to meet and talk with everyone, sing together, play games, and have a wonderful time together."
| | Tomlinson College Reunion Aug. 2 |  Mark your calendars for a Tomlinson College Reunion, being held Saturday, Aug. 2 at 12:30 during the 98th International Assembly. Tickets will be $20 per person and will include finger foods and giveaways. To stay connected with the latest reunion information, visit the TC Facebook page here.
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