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AWCA & ELC-Sis. Jerri Ann Manley

Bible Quizzing-Jimmy Brothers

Ch.I.P.Z. (4-9)-Bro. Brad Fain

CrossOver (10-11)-Rebecca Austin

CROWD (12-20)-Bro. Joel & Alonda Johns

Friendship Force-Bro. Jonathan Copeland

Home Bible Studies-Bro. Don Morris

Hope-Greg Boyd & Bro. Justin Jones

Impact (19-29)-Jason & Bethany Jones

Jericho Kids-Bro. Russell RobinsonThe Atlanta West Messenger is a monthly publication of Atlanta West Pentecostal Church, an autonomous local church associated with the United Pentecostal Church International.

Tuesday Prayer 7:00 pm

Wednesday Bible Study 7:30 pmWednesday CROWD 7:37 pm

MESSENGER | August 2015

J.O.Y. Group (55+)-Helen Steinman

Ladies’ Ministry-Sis. Carol Johns

Ministry Development-Sis. Darla Cooper

Missions-Bro. John & Tessa Turner

Music Ministry-Brandon Frazier

Nurseries-Bro. Brad Fain

Pastor’s Prayer Partners-Wayne Walker

Prime Timers (40-54)-Rick & Pam Nixon

Prison Ministry-Bro. James & Marianne Turner

Production-Ryan Johns

Singles-Phil & Desiree Massey

Stewardship Ministries-David Turner

Ushers-Alex Szecsey

Welcome Center-Jennifer Austin

Women of Prayer-Lillian Douglas

Young Families (under 40 with children)-Bro. John & Tessa Turner

Young Marrieds (under 40 w/o children)-Justin & Natalie Austin

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It is natural for each generation to worry about the next. In America, there is particular cause for concern. We know that the pervasive preaching of a post-modern culture seeks to undermine the faith of our children and young people. There is a movement afoot that would systematically eradicate any trace of faith in the next generation.

The apprehension we feel in our day is nothing new. It is apparent in the Scriptures that the passing of the baton from one generation to the next has always been a challenging maneuver. Jude wrote his short letter at the close of the apostolic generation: “Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints” (Jude 1:3).

Jude’s passion parallels that of the psalmist who warned that truth must be conveyed to the next generation to avoid dire consequences. (See Psalm 78:1-8.) One generation must declare truth to the next, and it must be intentional. (See Psalm 145:4.)

It is a practice of our church to honor past generations who paid a price for the blessings we enjoy today. Then, we must serve the current generation of members who make up the heart of our church. The present generation, however, must be focused on passing truth to the next generation. We must invest heavily in our children and young people if the truth that saves souls is to be embraced by the next generation.

Thank God for our youth and children’s ministry teams at Atlanta West for understanding the value of investing in the future of the church. There are great challenges in these ministries and no finished products. When you minister to a teenager or child, you are exercising faith that truth does endure to all generations. (See Psalm 100:5.)

It was my privilege to invest over seventeen years of my life in youth ministry before becoming a “senior” pastor. I believe in the power of the Bible and the Holy Spirit to save and keep the next generation. It is also extremely encouraging to see that the next generation is not just keeping the faith—they are boldly sharing it and changing the world one soul at a time.

Let me show you what is happening in the youth of the United Pentecostal Church International.

On August 5, over 23,000 young people and youth workers will converge on Oklahoma City for the 2015 North American Youth Congress (NAYC). The convention has grown exponentially in the past few years. This year’s event sold out in just fourteen hours—that’s a rate of 1,286 people registering every hour. (For the purpose of comparison, in 2013 it took seven months to register 12,000 participants.) We will have over sixty people from our church at NAYC this year. Our Family Pastor, Bro. Brad Fain, and I are scheduled to speak to next generation leaders.

NAYC is an incredible event. When the doors of the arena open there will be a stampede of students racing for the best seats. The girls will be wearing modest dresses, and their uncut hair will set them apart as godly young women. The young men will be clean-cut and also modestly attired. When the first song starts, the arena will erupt in sincere worship. The preaching will challenge students to turn the world upside down with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. When the altar call is given, the sustained response of prayer will be deep and powerful.

What will become of the next generation? Watch a video clip from NAYC and you will see that “His truth endures to all generations.”

There is good news for our future. Record numbers of young people are participating in Bible Quizzing (192 teams at regional tournaments and 107 teams in the August finals), Apostolic Youth Corps (402 participants, which is a record), and P7 Bible clubs in schools (over 300 members).

This next-generation revival is occurring in our church. Our students are involved in serving in many ministries, and they are examples of worship and Apostolic identity. This summer, at our Georgia District Youth and Children’s Camps, a significant number of students from our church were honored for outstanding participation in Sheaves for Christ and Save Our Children. Special awards for “Christian Character” and “Camper of the Year” went to several of our students.

God is working through our efforts to make a difference in the next generation. I am thankful that Atlanta West values our children and young people. Please join me in praying for them, encouraging them, and passing on the truth that will endure to all generations.

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Ages 4-9

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Sunday:August 2, 9, 16

Held in the Youth Center

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August Birthdays12Justin AustinIvory BeidlemanTeresa Infinger13Bro. Helmut GerberSis. Holly Jury14Suzanne BarkerBailey CooperDoris Radford15Christina DuncanPolly DunnWayne Sterling16Sis. Linda HenryFernandos Howard Sr.Sobany King17 Mira DouglasTroy NixonMissy Stubelt18Janet CrabtreeGabrielle DericksonSis. Nancy DudleyLevi HawkinsBrad Nixon19 Pinkey AustinNatalie CampbellEmmett DavisJerrell Rainey20 Sis. Martha HudgensAndrew MarshCarmen Puckett

1Savannah BerrySarah BlackwellJamilah JohnsonLyssa NunnTommie Washington2Kristy GrantKalu Nchege3Daniel JohnsonAndre MillerGary SkeltonKristina Smith4Felencie CelestainDominique PringleVictoria Puckett5Rudy Nunez6Jackie Pair8Lexi BaileyJoshua JohnstonSharon ShawRoseanne Sims9 Adelina AustinKaiden BrownDonna NewTaveon Seeney10Kyle Brooks11 Natalie AustinMaurice BrandonMichael BrandonMegan MarinRick NixonErrol Swaby

1 Raphael & Asha Gikunju2 Josh & Marissa Johnston3 Bro. Brad & Dana Fain7 Gary & Joyce Davis14 Lionell & Dyneice King17 Sean & Melissa Wilkins18 Miguel & Vanessa Arbelaez Sr.22 Gary & Kelly Floyd Jr.23 Bro. Kevin & Martha Hudgens25 Eric & Juron Maye26 Brad & Amber Nixon28 Mike & Kathy Betts30 Don & Joanie Camden

August Anniversaries

Ministerial Advance August 3 - 8 pm

Church Staff Meeting August 10 - 8 pm

Ministerial Advance Cancelled

301 Staff MeetingAugust 11 - 7:30 pm

Daughters of ZionAugust 25 - 7 pm

21Matthew HillGene Sykes22 Bro. James Turner23 Javier ArbelaezMadison ConcepcionMary Donaldson24 Brooke BransfordEthyn ColeJaylin Reid25 Andy Sims26 Paxton Floyd27Becca AustinKareen Pringle28Debra ByrdGlen CampbellHunter DericksonEzra FainBro. Kevin HudgensBrian LamondCheryl Talbot30Symone DunnJada Foote31Desyl DomingoSusan Huddleston

MESSENGER | August 2015

Our Welcome to the Family and 201 Classes will be starting again on Sunday, August 9 at 9:30 am. If you would like to be a part of the AWPC church family or volunteer, then sign-up online at www.awpc.org/resources or contact the church office.

Classes Resume!

Watch live and archived services by visiting www.awpc.org or through the Livestream app on iOS and ROKU devices. Sermon podcast is available through iTunes, just search the store for “AWPC.”

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August 1Team 1 - Bro. W. Walker

August 8Team 2 - Bro. J. Franzen

August 15Team 3 - Bro. J. Townsend

August 22Team 4 - Bro. R. Brock

August 297:30 pm Church-wide Prayer

June 21 - July 18

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Nate FlyJustin Konkle

Luis RodriguezMirlaine TanisSocorro TorresBernard TuckerAngie WallaceMike Warner

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday1

6:30 am HOPE

7:30 pm Prayer Partners 1

2Missions SundayGuest Speaker:Robert Tisdale

Ch.I.P.Z.8 pm FLC Open

31 pm Trustee

Board Meeting

4 5Jericho Kids

No CROWD

6 7 86:30 am HOPE

11 am CrossOver Spark Event

7:30 pm Prayer Partners 2

9Guest Speaker:Robert Tisdale

9:30 am Welcome to the Family

9:30 am 201 ClassCh.I.P.Z.

8 pm FLC Open

10AWCA Teacher

Work Day

7:30pm AWCA Parent

Orientation

117:30 pm 301 Staff

Meeting

AWCA Begins

127:30 pm

CrossOver

13IMPACT

14 156:30 am HOPE

9 am CPR Class

7:30 pm Man-to-Man

16401Kingdom

9:30 am Welcome to the Family

9:30 am 201 Class

Ch.I.P.Z.

8 pm FLC Open

17 187 pm Adult Choir

197:30 pm

CrossOver

20IMPACT

21 226:30 am HOPE

7:30 pm Prayer Partners 4

23SFC Sacrificial

OfferingGuest Speaker:Robert Tisdale

9:30 am Welcome to the Family

9:30 am 201 ClassNo Ch.I.P.Z.

8 pm FLC Open

24 257 pm Daughters of Zion Prayer

267:30 pm

CrossOver

27IMPACT

28 296:30 am HOPE

12 pm Singles Trip to Helen, GA

6:30 pm JOY Group Meet & Greet

7:30 pm Church Wide Prayer

30Guest Speaker:Robert Tisdale

9:30 am Welcome to the Family

9:30 am 201 Class

No Ch.I.P.Z.

8 pm FLC Open

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Ch.I.P.Z.=Children in the Power ZoneFLC=Family Life Center

August 2015

North American Youth Congress - Oklahoma City, OK

Week of Prayer and Fasting

Camp Extreme - GA District Campgrounds