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Assembly Reservations Now Open
Schedule of Events Released
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 Reservations for the 98th International Assembly, being held July 30-August 3, 2014, at the Rosen Shingle Creek, have officially opened. Those wanting to reserve rooms can click here to visit the Assembly website and go through the registration process.
The entire hotel has been reserved for Assembly delegates and the Rosen company has also offered nearby hotels for any possible overflow. Those staying at a Rosen resort will have parking fees ($16 a day) included in their room rate.
The theme for the Assembly is Breakthrough. The week's activities will include general sessions with worship teams and ministers, mission emphasis events, business meetings, special programs for youth and children, workshops and more. Prior to the official opening, the international presbytery of the Church of God of Prophecy will gather to meet, pray and select a leader to serve as the church's next General Overseer.
Schedule Highlights
The full schedule will be posted on the Assembly website. Here are some highlights:
Wednesday
Business sessions
Presentation and prayerful discernment of new General Overseer
The General Overseer Speaks
Committee Reports-Finance, Bible Doctrine & Polity
Musical Concert by Bahama Brass Band
Message by Stephen Masilela, General Presbyter, Africa
Thursday
Assembly for Children
Youth Ministries Workshops for Student Leaders
Presentation by Church Multiplication Network
Afternoon Workshops-Details on Assembly website
Musical Concert by the Duncans
Message by Brian Sutton, Pastor
CCMN Network Fellowship
Friday
Assembly for Children
Youth Ministries Workshops for Student Leaders
Presentation by David Ferguson, Intimate Life Ministries and Adrian Varlack, Center for Biblical Leadership Instructor
Mission Encounter
Music by Bahama Youth Band
Young Harvest Emphasis Service
Message by Tim Beck, Alabama State Youth Pastor
Worship with Tony Sutherland
Saturday
Assembly for Children
Youth Orlando Mission Outreach
Operation Omega Youth Service
Bishop Ordination Service
Hispanic Worship Celebration
Tomlinson College Reunion
Regional General Presbyter Gatherings
Music by International Assembly Mass Choir
Message by Dr. Mark Williams, General Overseer, Church of God
Youth Ministries Fellowship
Sunday
Message by Jung Min Lee, National Overseer, Korea/Thailand
Music by the Young Harvest Mass Choir
Challenge by Newly-Selected General Overseer
Appointments
Discount Disney Tickets
Make plans to join other families on Sunday, August 3, for a Disney Day in the Park at the Magic Kingdom after the conclusion of the Assembly. Specially priced tickets will allow access to the park after 2 pm or 4 pm.
For advance purchase of specially priced Disney Meeting/Convention Theme Park tickets for the Walt Disney World theme parks, call 407-566-5600 or CLICK HERE. Please note the cut-off date for advance purchase savings is July 29, 2014. |
21 Days of Prayer & Fasting Begins Sunday
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Join with thousands of other believers in seeking God for His blessing and direction in 2014. The 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting will begin this Sunday. The International Offices will kick off this time with a special prayer service on Sunday evening from 8 pm to midnight. Churches and members may want to join together in unity at that time as well.
Resources-including a promotional video, prayer and fasting guides, bulletin inserts and artwork-are available here. A downloadable promotional video is also available here. Connect with us on Facebook to share your testimonies from this special season of seeking or RSVP to let us know you are participating. |
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Holy Spirit Discernment
White Wing Messenger
January 2014
"Holy Spirit Discernment" by Dr. Wallace Pratt is the feature article of the January 2014 issue of theWhite Wing Messenger.
Additional articles include "A Season of Seeking" by Bishop Sam Clements, "The Empowerment (Anointing) of His Spirit" by Phil Davis, "The Power and Presence of the Holy Spirit" by Carmen Casey, "Speaking in Tongues" by Lawana Hughes, "Prayer and Fasting" by Ashley Guidry, "Rest In Me" by DeWayne Hamby, "The Holy Spirit in the Life of Youth Ministries" by Aileen Reid, "Global Missions: The Blessing of Mission Trips" by Cathy Payne and "Children: Do Children Need Holy Spirit Baptism?"
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Heritage Ministries 2014
Preserving Heritage; Pursuing Vision
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T  he Heritage Ministries Association supports the Heritage Ministries Department, assists with maintaining and improving Fields of the Wood, First Assembly House, Shearer Schoolhouse site, and the Holy Ghost marker.
Membership for 2014 is $20 and includes a 2014 Heritage Ministries collector's membership card, a 2014 calendar commemorating the history of international assemblies (shown below) and offers the member a 20% discount at the Fields of the Wood gift shop and White Wing Bookstore. Visit the Heritage Ministries page for information on becoming a member and upcoming events, such as the 1st Assembly Commemoration Service being held on January 27, 2014 at 2 pm.
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For more information, visit www.cogop.orgunless otherwise noted. School of Practical and Advanced Studies (SOPAS) schedules are subject to change.
Jan. 8-10, 2014
SOPAS II
Cuba
Jan. 17-19, 2014
SOPAS II
Guyana
Jan. 18-21, 2014
SOPAS I/Seminar
Uganda/Sudan
Jan. 27-30, 2014
SOPAS II & III
Brazil
Jan. 27, 2014
1st Assembly Commemorative Service
First Assembly House
Murphy, North Carolina
Jan. 30-Feb. 1, 2014
SOPAS II & III
Georgia, USA
Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 2014
Caribbean Youth Conference
Jamaica
Feb. 5-7, 2014
SOPAS III
South Carolina
Feb. 5-9, 2014
Children's Ministry Leadership Conference
Honduras
Feb. 12-14, 2014
SOPAS III
Tanzania
Feb. 20-22, 2014
SOPAS III
Arizona
Feb. 26-28, 2014
SOPAS IV
Alabama
Feb 20-22,, 2014
International Institute of Children's Ministries
Ukraine
March 12-14, 2014
SOPAS Electives (Field Test)
Alabama
March 20-22, 2014
SOPAS II
Haiti
April 3-5, 2014
SOPAS II
ABC (Curaco)
April 3-6,, 2014
International Institute of Children's Ministries
Nicaragua
April 11-13, 2014
SOPAS II
Alaska
April 19, 2014
Resurrection Celebration
Fields of the Wood
Murphy, North Carolina
April 24-27, 2014
SOPAS II
Mid-Atlantic
May 14-18, 2014
SOPAS II
Tortola, Virgin Islands
May 23-25, 2014
SOPAS II or III
Nevis
May 29-June 1, 2014
SOPAS III
Jamaica
July 30-Aug. 3, 2014
98th International Assembly
Orlando, Florida
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Digital History and Educational Books Now Available
White Wing Publishing offers the following titles as downloadable digital books for smart phones and mobile devices.
The Heritage Series
Foundations Course Books (English, Spanish, French)
Spiritmatters Character Sketches Series
Cornerstore Discipleship Training Series
(English and Spanish)
Know Your Bible Series
Ministry Policy Manual
Numerous Individual Adult Bible Studies
Visit the White Wing Bookstore website for more information.
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| "Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus." —Philippians 3:13, 14 |
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