ALABAMA

UPDATETHE CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY AUGUST 2015

Church Appointments 2015 - 2017

Alexander City Roy Wooten

Aliceville Ganus Cliftron Pate

Altoona Terry Taylor

Anniston-Praise and Worship Sylvester Smith

Arab/Guntersville Mission Ralph Schnelle

Atmore-Poarch Jeanette Hadley

Bayou La Batre Walter Degeer

Bessemer-Hopewell Gary Linkous

Bessemer-Woodland Hills Terry Gann

Birmingham-Alton Daniel Stronge

Birmingham-Pinson Parkway Cephus Prophitt

Birmingham-Tarrant City Judy Lyles

Birmingham-East Lake Highlands Gary Archie

Boaz Wayne Craig

Brownsboro-Rock Cliff Betty Branch

Calera-Harvest Chapel James Simpson

Carbon Hill John Billy Butler

Centreville-Eoline Kenneth Humphries

Citronelle Brenda Smith

Clanton Jeff Logan

Collinsville-Harvest Center Steven Spears

Cordova Bobby Ray Patterson

Cottondale Community Ronald Martin

Cunningham Bridge Danny Whitaker

Decatur Dale Dilbeck

Dothan Morris Bates

Elba Avena Dupree Lewis

Elkmont James Oliver

Fayette-North Pointe Brent Smalley

Fort Payne Annzella Abernathy

Gadsden-Living Waters Shane Pate

Goodwater-Joyful Praise Jimmy Scales

Gordo-Brown’s Chapel Thomas Shepherd

Gordo-Highway 82 Damon Rose

Grant-Sanctuary on the Mountain Leslie Curtis

Green Pond William Noe

Grove Hill Patsy Pritchett

Hackleburg Clint Knowles

Haleville-Pathway James Fell

Hamilton-Happy Hill Curtis Sutton

Hamilton-New Heights James Clanton

Hartselle Chris Bates

Hazel Green Harold St.Clair

Henagar-Browntown Beecher Tanner

Huntsville-World Out-Reach John Wessly

Huntsville-Bell Road Wayne Christmas

Huntsville-Mastin Lake Road Joshua Lynn

Jasper-Airport Road Leland Lowery

Jasper-Boldo Lynn Hitt

Jasper-New Generation Mission T. J. Armstrong

Leesburg Timothy Douglas

Lincoln Kenneth Wilkins

Mentone Whitney Smith

Mobile-Chickasaw Ernest Pigorsch

Montevallo-Dry Valley Steve Chance

Montgomery Jackie Cleveland

Moody-Trinity Worship Center A. L. Henderson

Moulton E. L. Croyle

Mount Hope-Harris Chapel James Wallace

Mulga-Short Creek Odell Green

Munford-Silver Run Charles Boyd

Odenville Donna Howard

Opp-The Lighthouse Church(new field) Frank Weber

Parrish Keith Prescott

Pelham Krameon Martin

Quinton-Twilleytown Donald Stanton

Red Bay Gerome Key

Robertsdale James Caples

Sheffield-Cliff Haven Neal Wright

Somerville-Summerbrook Steve Barber

Sterrett Richie Ables

Tannehill-Mission Wilton Price

West Blocton Wilton Price

Winfield-City Family Church Dewayne Smith

True North Districts and Team Leaders

Dothan District Morris Bates

Dothan

Elba

Opp

Jasper District John Butler

Carbon Hill

Cordova

Jasper-

Airport Road

Boldo

New Generation

Parrish

Short Creek

Twilleytown

Shoals District Neal Wright

Cliff Haven

Haleyville

Happy Hill

Hamilton

Hackleburg

Harris Chapel

Red Bay

Moulton

Winfield

Birmingham District Judy Lyles

Alton

East Lake

Pinson

Tarrant

Huntsville District Joshua Lynn

Altoona

Decatur

Elkmont

Grant

Guntersville/Arab Mission

Hartselle

Hazel Green

Huntsville-

Bell Road

Mastin Lake Road

Madison

Rock Cliff

Summerbrook

Mobile District Ernest Pigorsch

Bayou La Batre

Chickasaw

Citronelle

Grove Hill

Poarch

Robertsdale

Tuscaloosa District Damon Rose

Aliceville

Brown’s Chapel

Cottondale

Fayette

Gordo

Alexander City Richie Ables

Alexander City

Goodwater

Montgomery

Sterrett

Bessemer A District Terry Gann

Calera

Clanton

Dry Valley

Pelham

Woodland Hills

Bessemer B District Ken Humphries

Eoline

Hopewell

Green Pond

Tanniehill

West Blocton

Collinsville District Steven Spears

Boaz

Browntown

Collinsville

Cunningham Bridge

Fort Payne

Gadsden

Leesburg

Mentone

Anniston District Ben Howard

Anniston

Lincoln

Odenville

Silver Run

Trinity

State Office Personnel

Receptionist, Secretary, Alabama Update Billie Ruth Jones

Accountant, Treasurer Lisa Mojica

State Youth Pastor, Hydrate, Winter Conference, Church Ambassador,School of Evangelism Tim Beck

Overseer’s Laision To Local ChurchesChildren Sandy KnowlesYouth Tanner Gann

Wynn KnowlesRevival Doug TylerEvangelism Bryan BaysingerEthnic Groups Emerson Pope

Photographer Anita Smalley

LicensureNew Ministers Damon Rose

Gary ArchieTerry TaylorJohn Wessly

Bishop/All Others State OverseerRespective AreaLeaderSenior Bishop

AdvisoryElectrical Systems AditsLED Lighting Experts Don Hull

Luther Pardue

Protection of Seniors Assets Bryan Baysinger

Life Coaching Carolyn Guyton

Leadership Development StaffSchools/SOPAS/Intensives Frank Henderson

Clint KnowlesJudy LylesJoshua LynnRonald MartinSylvester SmithSteven SpearsTerry TaylorNeal Wright

Church of God of Prophecy, Inc.Trustees/Business Board/Budget Oversight State Overseer

Lisa Mojica, SecTerry GannRonald Martin

Budget Team State OverseerLisa Mojica, SecShelba Farr

Mike FolkerVirginia Parr

Camp Boothe, Inc.Trustees/Business BoardBudget/Finance State Overseer

Cathi Jones, SecJoey Mojica, RentalsMichael PattersonFacilities & PropertyKen CollinsTerry Highfield

Kenneth HumphriesClint KnowlesLuther PardueDan Pierce

Councils To State OverseerPrayer Annzella Abernathy

Ken DonaldsonShane PateBeecher TannerDanny Whitaker

Senior Ministers James AdkinsAnthony BurnsJames Williams

Family James & Misty ClantonCarolyn GuytonJason & Amy KnowlesJeff MashburnJames & Linda SimpsonRaymon & Arlene Sutton

Children Donna HowardDenise JunkinsSandy KnowlesCrissy LynnCasey Nini

Youth Tim & Bethany Beck Jason & Laura CobbTanner GannWynn KnowlesTrey NiniCaleb & Hannah RackardStacy & Valerie TuttleKim Whitfield

College Campus Tanner GannChantry & Halie HagoodWynn Knowles

The Harvest Bryan BaysingerT. J. ArmstrongTim BeckGlen McCordChris PilkertonEmerson PopeCephus ProphittSteve PuckettBrent SmalleyDoug TylerMichael Vice

State Evangelists Bryan BaysingerFloyd HendersonSteve PuckettDoug TylerMichael ViceShane WatkinsDavid Woods

Leaving the StateJeremy Beard (TX)Philip Pruitt (CA)James & Paulette Ramsey (KY)Luther Rye (WI)

Role Change-Pastor to Church Oversight BishopKenneth ElmoreBen HowardRoy Prescott

Retiring From Appointment

Carl ButlerBrother Butler was appointed to his first church at Fort Payne, Alabama in1959. He pastored 22 churches in 5 different states, and served under 14Overseers during his appointment years. He served as State Secretary andDistrict Overseer in Louisiana and South Carolina. Brother Butler willremain a member at his last church to pastor, Cunningham Bridge, andassist wherever he is needed. God bless you.

Joseph JonesBrother and Sister Jones were appointed to Elkmont church in August 1, 2005. They served faithfully until their health begin deteriorating and had to retire. Brother Jones served as Deacon before getting his minister’s license and SisterBeverly is active in music. We thank them for their untiring service.

Freddie James OliverBrother and Sister Oliver came to Alabama from Mississippi. He waslicensed in 1964 and began his pastoral ministry that same year. He andSister Betty have pastored several churches in Mississippi and Alabama. Because of health issues they retired from pastoring Lincoln, which stillremains their local church family and serving faithfully there. God’sblessings to you both.

Arlene SuttonBrother and Sister Sutton began their pastoral ministry in 1973under Overseer James Staggs. They faithfully served severalchurches in Alabama and under several Overseers. They served asSupply Pastor and Interim Pastor also. Through several healthissues, she always said she would do her best. Thank you Brotherand Sister Sutton for your service.

Alexander City: Wehave a new pastor andexcited to welcomeBrother and Sister

Wooten and family. Brother Jeremy andSister Becky Beard feltthat it was time forthem to make a move toTexas to be nearer family. We will missthem very much. Onthe last Sunday of June,we honored them with aspecial love offering.

Aliceville: What awonderful Father’s Day! We had a fishfry and all the fathers were honored andgiven a small gift. There was a greatmessage on the father and his place inthe home. Everyone had a great time,good meal with good fellowship.

Altoone: The Altoone church had aspecial children’s day. The childrenhad several games to play with prizesand each child received a special gift. Lunch was provided for everyone. Theadults enjoyed watching the childrenplay ball and joined in on one game. Itwas a fun day for everyone.

Chickasaw: This last weekend of themonth.....the ladies and men had theirseparate outings. It was a wonderfultime of fellowship.

East Lake Highlands: Our churchconducted a Vacation Bible SchoolJune 4-6 with the attendance of 28children each night. They had a balland was blessed. Thanks to ShanaeArchie, Gloria Bennett, and AnishaWhisenant for their service.

Elba: We just closed a Spirit filledrevival with Reverend David Woods

and family. What an awesome time! From the first night new people came inthat had not been to the church before. And each night other new ones came. Many were ministered to through theSpirit. Several were healed, and othersdelivered from depression, severeheadaches, financial difficulties, andmany other burdens. Around sevensouls accepted Christ in their hearts,two were reclaimed. Folks came fromat least three cities around the area. Weprayed and worked for a revival in theHoly Spirit, and the Lord did just that! We are looking forward to a return ofthe Woods Family in the future.

Fayette-North Pointe: North Pointesponsored seven youth to Camp Bootheand they came back on fire for theLord. We are so thankful for our campfacilities and leaders. God is moving inour services and the Holy Ghost fire isfalling. We welcomed two newmembers—Elijah and Michelle Lee. Also, we dedicated their daughters.

Gadsden-Living Waters: We arethanking God for His mighty hand thatis working here at Gadsden. We arepraying for our upcoming revival withEvangelist David Wood. The 4th

Sunday of June a visitor brought hergranddaughter for prayer who had arash on her body. The church prayed,the next morning Pastor Shane andSister Tamera received a call that therash was clearing up. Our God heals!

PTL!

Greenpond: We servean awesome God. Hisblessings are abundantand souls are beingsaved. Thirty-twofathers were honored onthe i r specia l dayb e g i n n i n g w i t hbreakfast. The fathers’swere asked to wear theirugliest hat. A gift wasgiven to the father withthe ugliest hat, the oldestfather, the youngestfather and the father

with the most children present. Fathershave a very important position in thefamily. We are thankful for each oneof them. The youth have been verybusy. The Lifesavers, young ladies,enjoyed a lock-in, while the young menenjoyed a night at the gym They havebeen involved with fundraisers forupcoming activities. Several of theyouth attended camp. Nineteen seniorstraveled to Ethridge, Tennessee to visitthe Amish Country. The weather wasbeautiful for the transportation by horseand buggy to the Amish Farms. Thetrip was fantastic.

Haleyville-Pathway: Praying everyonehad a safe vacation. Please be prayingfor our nation and leaders.

Happy Hill: We had 1 receive theHoly Ghost. Thanking God!

Hartselle: In the month of June, weheld a singing on the 21 . Guestst

singers were Redeemed fromScottsbore and Sarah Hembrick. Thechurch was very full. Also, on the 28th

we held a breakfast honoring theservice of Roy and Mindy Wooten andtheir family to the Hartselle church andspoke blessings over the new chapter oftheir life.

Huntsville-Bell Road: In May andJune we had 2 saved, 1 sanctified and 1received the Holy Ghost. Praise God!

Short Creek: This has been a glorious,yet tragic month. Several of ourfamilies have suffered tragic loss, but

God has intervened and brought peacethrough it all. Satan is on the rampageagainst us, but God is still in controland brings naught to good! On the lastSunday of this month, we wereprivileged to welcome a new memberinto our congregation. Peggy McCarty,sister of Brother Gary Parr, joined theChurch on June 28 . To God be theth

Glory!

Tarrant: June was a month ofserving....Mayor Tuck asked thechurches of Tarrant to volunteer tospend some quality time with theTarrant Kids at the Recreation Centerwhile being out of school for thesummer. What an awesome outreachprogram this has been. We had oneyouth to attend Senior Camp andseveral of our people volunteered toserve in the kitchen. Our LadiesMinistry made a trip to the COGOPInternational Offices. We were blessedto be in their morning worship service,visited the Archive (a library of thehistory of the church), and our highlightwas meeting with the General Overseer. Such a blessed trip.

Winfield City Family: Keep prayingfor us! God is good and we thank Himfor all His marvelous works. Wereceived one member by transfer thismonth and one receiving salvation.

Harvest Partners

It was a blessed month! Weespecially want to share with you ourimpressions about the trip to Ukraine.

Our team went on a missionarytrip to Ukraine on July 1. The next day,we started a program for children. About 30 children came every day. Some of them were not believers. Weplayed with them, made face-painting,crafts and the quest for them. We alsodid with them interesting Bible studiesevery day.

We made a special ministry forwomen. In this place where we have alot of women working on the ground. And we decided to bless the hands of

these women and each woman had ahand massage. They were amazed,because before that they were neverhad a hand massage. We gave themgifts, did crafts with them. They werehappy and blessed!

On the last day of our trip, ourteam has made youth ministry. Youngpeople came even from other villages. We were playing active games, weshared testimonies and singing. Thesame evening we went to the streets toevangelize. There were interestingmeetings and conversations withpassers. We gave them cards withverses from the Bible and simpleinspiring entries. We hope that ittouched people.

This trip was a great blessingfor the local church. We are happy thatwe were able to please children andadults and we have been able to investseeds in the people that will grow withtime.

Another important event was inMogilev–the water baptism. Fourpeople made a decision to conclude acovenant with God. It was a wonderfulmoment and a feast for all theparticipants.

Thank you for your prayers andsupport!

Best regards,Hennadzi KernazhytskiPastor and Overseer of Belarus

Tips For Abundant LifeCarolyn Guyton

We just concluded a wonderful Alabama

State Convention! I was blessed to be able

to attend every session and enjoyed it

tremendously. There were so many

incredible, anointed speakers. The theme,

Empowered, was conveyed and felt

mightily. When looking back over what

was presented, there are three takeaways

that I feel summarize this meeting.

Call for Mentors. The message came

through loud and clear that men and women

of God need to step up to mentor and raise

up the next generation of Christians. The

need was stressed not only in the children

and youth presentations, but also in worship

ministry. We risk losing this generation

unless we make the effort to truly get to

know them and walk beside them. As

Brother Clements, our General Overseer,

stated, “God didn’t call you to hold on, He

called you to do something.”

Move Forward. It is time that we realize

the power we possess as children of God

who are filled with the Holy Ghost. God

has already given us the land. We are made

overcomers by the Blood of the Lamb. As

we die out to ourselves, we allow God to do

His work through us. We go forward in His

strength, not ours. We must get outside the

walls of the church buildings and meet the

people where they are. It is necessary that

we take a fresh look at ourselves and our

churches; there may need to be some

changes in order to attract the lost. Jesus is

attractive, but are we allowing Him to be

seen in us?

Find What God is Doing and Join In. This

is what our State Overseer, Bishop Jones,

encouraged us to do. We must seek God

for His direction and then follow His

leading, not decide what to do and then ask

God to bless it. We cannot continue as we

have been; it is time to make a strong stand

and be the church. We are EMPOWERED!

Seek every day for the abundant life that

only comes from God.

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Now unto him that is able to do

exceeding abundantly above all that

we ask or think, according to the

power that worketh in us. Eph. 3:20

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Dial 712-432-1690

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ATTENTION!!!

Alton COGOP is interviewing for a

Youth Pastor. “We are looking for

someone called by God to the Youth

Ministry”.

Contact: Pastor, Daniel Stronge, Alton

Church, 2305 Old Alton Road,

Birmingham, AL 35210,

2 0 5 - 2 3 3 - 0 0 1 3 ,

blendedminstries@yahoo.com

STATE WEB SITES

A l a b a m a U p d a t e B l o g :

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Alabama Web Site: alcogop.org

Youth-Tim Beck Web:

w w w .exper iencehydrate.com

www.hydrateministries.com

AVAILABLE FOR REVIVALS

Joey Dobbs: Member of Sterrett

Church of God of Prophecy.

Telephone (205)746-3017.

Earlean Emerson, P O box 1863,

Hamilton, AL 35570. Telephone

(205) 921-5637.

Christine & Curtis Englebert, 111

Woodland Road, Dora, AL 35062

Telephone (205) 648-2871 or cell #

2 0 5 - 2 7 5 - 1 1 9 9 .

cenglebert2871@charter.net. Fill in

for pastors also.

Brenda Kay Pate, P O Box 156

Woodstock, AL 35188; 205-388-1087

or 388-3129. Fill in for pastors also.

SPEAKING AND SPECIAL

PROGRAMS:

Anita Falkner Parker, 3615 Moody

Pkwy, Moody, AL 35004. Telephone

(205) 640-6207.

Brenda Kay Pate, P O Box 156;

Woodstock, AL, 35188; 205-388-1087

or 388-3129.

MUSICAL MINISTRY

Breaking Chains, Elliot:251-454-

8946,breakingchainsworship@yahoo.

com.

WEDDINGS

Aliceville: Rebekah Pate and Jared Ison

were married June 27 . Parents areth

David and Connie Pate and

grandparents are G. C. and Wilda Pate.

BIRTHS

Leesburg: A girl, Charley Jade, was

born in June to Chris and Alyssa

Weaver.

New Generation Mission: Elijah

Riggs was born to T. J. And Wendy

Armstrong on July 9 . th

BABY DEDICATION

Fayette-North Pointe: Marina Lee and

Jesslynn Lee were dedicated in June by

their parents Elijah and Michelle Lee.

DEATHS

Cunningham Bridge: Clifton Wooten

was called to his final resting place,

March 26 . th

Jasper-Airport Road: Pat Ogle

departed from this life June 21 . st

Gerald Gamble

Brother Gamble passed from this life

May 12 . He worked at camp as Chiefth

Bottlewasher and whatever needed to

be done in dining room and kitchen

during the camps and retreats. He also

work side by side with Brother Pritchett

and Mike Patterson. He kept the

grounds cut at Tabernacle during the

time Brother Edwards was here. He is

greatly missed at church and camps.

Our prayers are with Sister Gamble

and family.

AUGUST PASTORS/WIVES

BIRTHDAYS

Annzella AbernathyJanice ButlerLaVonda CurtisA. L. HendersonKenneth HumphriesRobert LylesBobby Ray PattersonBrenda St. ClairChris TannerFrank Weber

ANNIVERSARIESGary and Freda ArchieT. J. And Wendy ArmstrongWayne and Amy ChristmasLeslie and LaVonda CurtisBen and Donna HowardClint and Liz KnowlesJoshua and Crissy LynnBobby Ray and Connie PattersonNeal and Neva Wright

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Future Events

Hydrate Campus TourAugust18 Calera High School

Main Event (6:30 pm)

September25-26 Women’s Conference

October23-24 Men’s Conference

November5-8 Gordon Conwell School

Camp Boothe11-14 Fall Term SOPAS

Camp Boothe

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June Statistics 2015

CHURCH SM TITHES Alexander City 31 1981.00 Aliceville 15 3350.54 Alton 68 2560.00 Altoona 16 1221.12 Anniston Praise Worship 52 5878.87 Bayou La Batre 11 300.00 Bessemer Hopewell Rd 100 8305.00 Woodland Hills 72 10314.73 Boaz 6 1031.90 Boldo 30 --- Brown’s Chapel No Report Browntown 45 4215.53 Calera Harvest Chapel 61 --- Carbon Hill 138 7027.93 Chickasaw 17 2400.00 Citronelle 12 910.20 Clanton 20 2743.01 Collinsville Harvest Center 45 --- Cordova 59 --- Cottondale 101 --- Cunningham Bridge 2 660.00 Decatur 37 3663.60 Dothan 7 3570.41 Dry Valley --- 1328.93 East Lake Highlands 43 2439.05 Elba --- 582.00 Elkmont --- Eoline 25 3086.13 Fayette-North Pointe 92 3276.00 Fort Payne 21 661.72 Gadsden Living Waters 54 5544.30 Goodwater Joyful Praise --- 1463.73 Gordo 38 7255.87 Grant-Sanctuary No Report Greenpond 78 7197.42 Grove Hill --- Hackleburg 157 23483.44 Haleyville Pathway 65 4052.50 Hamilton New Heights No Report Happy Hill 79 9470.19 Harris Chapel 42 5517.56 Hartselle 25 2448.00 Hazel Green 56 ---

CHURCH SM TITHES Huntsville Mastin Lake 70 --- Bell Road 14 1591.00 Jasper 30 3822.00 Leesburg 100 4963.10 Lincoln 18 1014.30 Mentone 20 2102.50 Montgomery 15 882.00 Moulton 22 1722.56 Munford Silver Run 20 1287.00 Odenville 62 --- Parrish 13 840.00 Pelham 30 3212.54 Pinson Parkway 32 2448.00 Poarch 9 428.45 Red Bay 21 3750.90 Robertsdale 19 1024.00 Rock Cliff No Report Sheffield Cliff Haven 121 14372.29 Short Creek 41 3437.50 Sterrett 98 4765.80 Summerbrook 49 3488.74 Tannehill Mission 30 --- Tarrant City 41 2125.04 Trinity Worship 60 7290.70 Twilleytown 54 4047.00 West Blocton 10 --- Winfield Family 48 5391.94 World Outreach --- THE ABOVE STATISTICS WERE TAKEN FROM TREASURERS’ REPORTS RECEIVED IN STATE OFFICE AS OF JULY 2015

Reports from Previous Months May Huntsville Bell Rd 14 1601.00

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