Some of our Youth at THE AWAKENING

 

REVIVAL

Browntown Church of God of Prophecy

will be in Revival

Oct 16 - 21

6:30 p.m.

Evangelist: Chris Bell

We are expecting God to manifest Himself,

we hope you will come be part of this move of God.

THIS WEEKS PRAYER

This week ask God to reveal the gifts, talents, abilities and desires He has placed in your heart. Ask Him to show you some practical ways in which you can use these to fulfill His purpose for you. Thank Him that a part of that involves the way you influence your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers. Continue to pray for the protection of our nation, including our schools, hospitals, ports, cities, residential areas, transportation systems, communication lines, military bases, financial institutions, federal buildings, food and water supplies. Psalm 37:4

Your Life -- It's on Loan!

I like to take long walks in the cemetery. I've noticed something about the hundreds of people beneath the cemetery ground. None of them kept their bodies! They each were given a body to use -- some for a short time and some for many years. But they all gave those bodies up. And that is true with their things, too. They came into the world with nothing and they left the things of this world behind.Everything. Their bodies; their money; their responsibilities; their families; and, all of their things!
An old story tells of a grandmother and her grandson walking the beach. The little boy spotted a dead pelican in the sand. "What happened to that bird?" he asked."That pelican died and went to heaven to be with God," explained his grandmother, in hopes of soothing the child.Still puzzled, he asked, "Well, why did God throw him back?"
I rented a car recently. The rental papers indicated that the carwas "dented all over." I looked closely and, sure enough, it was covered with little, round dents! Every door, the hood, the roof and the trunk were affected. The car looked as if it had been caught in a severe hail storm.The damage was only visible upon close inspection, so it didn't particularly bother me that it was dented. I drove the vehicle for afew days and returned it to the rental agency. It wasn't my car. I knew I couldn't keep it if I wanted to.Our bodies are like loaner vehicles. They are ours to use, but not ours to keep. We must care for them and maintain them, for the better shape they are in, the longer we may borrow them. But we will someday turn them back in. We were fortunate enough to be given bodies to usefor a while, but sometime they will become sick, damaged or simply worn out, and we will need to return them.This simple concept is one of the most transforming, comforting and freeing truths I have come to know. I have been given thee xtraordinary gift of a body to use for a season, and a few things ofthis world to enjoy for a time. But NONE of these are mine to keep.Therefore, I will guard against becoming too attached, for I know Imust give it all up someday.I can live freed from unnecessary worry about myself. It's all on loan. Mine to use well and enjoy for a time. And then, when I returnit all, I will give it back in gratitude and joy, thankful that I even got to use it at all!
Steve Gooder

How Long Do We Have ?

About the time our original 13 states adopted their new constitution, in 1787, Alexander Tyler, a Scottish history professor at the University of Edinburgh , had this to say about the fall of the Athenian Republic some 2,000 years prior:"A democracy is always temporary in nature; it simply cannot exist as a permanent form of government. A democracy will continue to exist up until the time that voters discover that they can vote themselves generous gifts from the public treasury. From that moment on, the majority always votes for the candidates who promise the most benefits from the public treasury, with the result that every democracy will finally collapse due to loose fiscal policy, which is always followed by a dictatorship."The average age of the worlds greatest civilizations from the beginning of history, has been about 200 years. During those 200 years, these nations always progressed through the following sequence:1. From bondage to spiritual faith;2. From spiritual faith to great courage;3. From courage to liberty;4. From liberty to abundance;5. From abundance to complacency;6. From complacency to apathy;7. From apathy to dependence;8. From dependence back into bondage ."Professor Joseph Olson of Hamline University School of Law, St. Paul , Minnesota , points out some interesting facts concerning the 2000 Presidential election:
Population of counties won by: Gore: 127 million; Bush: 143 million;
Square miles of land won by: Gore: 580,000; Bush: 2,427,000
States won by: Gore: 19; Bush: 29
Murder rate per 100,000 residents in counties won by: Gore: 13.2 Bush: 2.1

Professor Olson adds: "In aggregate, the map of the territory Bush won was mostly the land owned by the tax-paying citizens of this great country. Gore's territory mostly encompassed those citizens living in government-owned tenements and living off government welfare..."Olson believes the United States is now somewhere between the "complacency and apathy" phase of Professor Tyler's definition of democracy, with some 40 percent of the nation's population already having reached the "governmental dependency" phase.Pass this along to help everyone realize just how much is at stake, knowing that apathy is the greatest danger to our freedom.

THIS WEEKS PRAYER

This week ask the Lord to help you set your priorities and order your day. Spend daily quality time in prayer and ask God to help you set boundaries and say “no” when needed. As you pray for those closest to you remember the persecuted church, those giving their lives for the gospel and those serving in the military. Pray that God would have His way in the upcoming elections and that we would focus on what’s important to Him. Continue to pray for the protection of Israel, President Bush, our military bases, ports, airports, borders, transportation systems, cities, water and food supplies. Pray for peace in Iraq so that our troops can come home. 2 Chron. 7:14

Breaking The 100+ Groweth Barrier

“Breaking the 100+ Church Growth Barrier”October 27-28 2006 Friday 6:30pm – 9pm: Saturday 8:30am - 1pm Camp Boothe, Green Pond, Alabama Featured Speaker:Bryan Cutshall
Early Bird Registration (By July 15th) Only $55.00 per a person! $45 for groups of 5 or more!(After July 15th) $75.00 per person $65.00 for groups of 5 or more Registration Fee Includes:Seminar Manual Overnight Lodging in Dormitory Breakfast Saturday
HURRY SPACE IS LIMITED!

Bryan Cutshall, D. Min., is the Senior Pastor of Twin Rivers Worship Center in St. Louis, MO. Under his guidance and direction, the Twin Rivers church has grown from 52 people to one of the most vital mega churches (Average of 2000 Sunday Morning Attendance) in the Midwest. Bryan is a pastor, convention speaker and church trainer. Each year, he trains thousands of church leaders in conferences, diagnostic clinics, consultations and retreats. He is the author of several books in addition to the ChurchTrainer book label - a resource line for training pastors, leaders and workers in the Body of Christ. All of his books and resources can be found at: http://www.churchtrainer.com/
To Register or for More Information Contact the Alabama Church of God of Prophecy State Office @ P.O. Box 707 Bessemer, AL 35021. Phone: 205-425-1905 or e-mail: alcogop@aol.comAll Registrations with Payment need to be received by August 1, 2006.
This Event is Sponsored by the Alabama Church of God of Prophecy State Office and is Open toPastors, Ministers, and Key Church Leaders From All Denominations.

Be a Part of the 100 Days of Prayer Iniative

At the 94th International General Assembly of the Church of God of Prophecy, then General Overseer-Select Bishop Randy Howard invited the global Church to be a part of 100 Days of Prayer. This season of prayer was to begin on October 1, when Bishop Howard would begin serving as General Overseer of the Church.

October 1, marks the beginning of the 100 Days of Prayer Initiative and you are invited to join others around the world that are praying during this time.

Below are the prayer directives for the next two weeks:

Week One Focus: General Presbyters
10/1, Bishop Sam Clements, North America
10/2, Bishop Brice Thompson, Caribbean
10/3, Bishop Felix Santiago, Central America
10/4, Bishop Miguel Mojica, South America
10/5, Bishop Clayton Endecott, Europe/CIS/Middle East
10/6, Bishop Sherman Allen, Africa1
0/7, Bishop David Browder, Asia/Oceania

Week Two Focus: General Overseer
10/8, Wisdom
10/9, Guidance
10/10, Spirit Empowering
10/11, Grace
10/12, Anointing
10/13, Vision
10/14, Discernment

Men's Support Group Meeting

We had 23 men come together today for a fish fry and a wonderful time of fellowship, the Lord is doing great things in these meetings.

Edna Horton Passes Away

Sis. Horton (Connie Pattersons mother) passed away this afternoon. Funeral services will be Saturday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. Graveside at Memory Hill Gardens in Tuscaloosa. Visitation will be at the church from 10 to 12 Saturday morning.

Update on Justin Wallace

Justin was in a motorcycle accident Sunday evening. God is answering the prayers. Surgery today on neck, and back to fuse the broken bones. Vitals stabilized and the spleen healed without surgery. Continue to pray for Justin and his family.

Funeral Arrangements - Elbert Butler

The family will receive friends at 4:00 PM Friday at the Crossville Funeral Home.
The funeral will follow in the funeral home chapel at 7:00 PM Friday.
Burial will be Saturday morning at Liberty Hill cemetery.
Please continue to pray for this family.

Men's Support Group Meeting

This Saturday Sep. 30 we are having a fish fry here at Browntown, several churches are involved and you are invited. It all starts at 4:00 p.m. we will eat and then go into the sanctuary for worship and preaching. Our speaker will be Ryan Johnson the worship will be lead by Chad Sizemore we are expecting God to touch lives. Please contact me if you would like to come or to find out more about it. 256-657-3344 or bltanner@hiwaay.net

Call for 100 Days of Prayer

Overseer Bishop Randy Howard is asking all those who will to join him in 100 days of prayer. His desire is for God to empower this church into greater ministry avenues than we have ever seen before, and to find our purpose in the kingdom of God for these last days harvest. To quote from Steven Curtis song,"Let us pray let us pray in every where and every way every moment of the day it is the right time."

True Story from Aniston Church

This morning, a church member's son-in-law, Kevin Finch was shot and killed by his neighbor. The incident resulted from a prior incident of the neighbor killing one of Kevin's dogs and because another of his dogs chewed up a sprayer.Thirty-one year old Kevin was going over to his neighbor, unarmed, to tell the man that he would fence his yard so that his dog wouldn't roam free and that he (Kevin) would pay for the repairs to the neighbor's sprayer. When Kevin stepped out in the road between their houses, the neighbor shot him three times. Kevin died before the emergency team could arrive. Kevin leaves a young wife and two small children. Please pray for Elizabeth Finch and her children.

Funny of the Day

A visiting minister was very long-winded. Worse, every time he would make a good point during his sermon and a member of the congregation responded with "Amen" or "That's right, preacher" he would get wound up even more and launch into another lengthy discourse. Finally, the host pastor started responding to every few sentences with "Amen, Pharaoh!" The guest minister wasn't sure what that meant, but after several more "Amen, Pharaohs" he finally concluded his very lengthy sermon. After the service concluded and the congregation had left, the visiting minister turned to his host and asked, "What exactly did you mean when you said "Amen, Pharaoh?"His host replied, "I was telling you to let my people go!"

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you:

1. Jesus Christ

2. The American MILITARY

One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.

THIS WEEKS PRAYER

This week focus your prayer on His perfect will for you; surrender your will to His and tune your ear to hear His voice. During this season of Ramadan, be sensitive to the Spirit's leading when you pray for the protection of our nation, President Bush and other government leaders, our military bases and personnel, our borders, major cities, water and food supplies. Remember Israel and the Middle East in your prayers this week. Jer. 29:11 I Thes. 5:17

Prophecy Being Fulfilled Daily

Before you watch it, read this:
Matt 24:3-5 And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.

Matt 24:23-25 Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not. For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. Behold, I have told you before.

Now, watch the clip. Jesus knew what He was talking about. (if you have dial-up, it's worth the wait to let it download). This guy has millions of followers. How close are we to Jesus coming back to the earth? The deception is only going to get worse! We need to pray for wisdom and gain it by studying our Bibles diligently each day!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=037HvQ1TyGM

Here is another video clip that I found about the same guy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24A2vpl_xew Praise the Lord!

Bible Prophecy is being fulfilled before our eyes, and Jesus (the true Christ) is coming soon

Afraid Of Risk ?

An old poem by Richard Armour makes a good point: The bride, white of hair, is stooped over her cane, Her faltering footsteps need guiding. While down the church aisle, with wan toothless smile, The groom in a wheelchair comes riding. And who is this elderly couple you ask? You'll find, when you've closely explored it, That here is that rare, most conservative pair, Who waited 'til they could afford it. Are you ever afraid to take a risk? Afraid to commit because of an uncertain future? Afraid of failing? Not that anyone would wait an entire life before taking a chance on marriage, but do you tend to wait until all possible risks are minimized before setting out in a new direction?Though caution and common sense are certainly important, sometimes a
risk is called for. As the late William Arthur Ward wisely said:
To laugh is to risk appearing a fool.
To weep is to risk appearing sentimental.
To reach out for another is to risk involvement.
To expose feelings is to risk revealing your true self.
To place you ideas, your dreams, before a crowd is to risk rejection.
To love is to risk not being loved in return.
To live is to risk dying.
To hope is to risk disappointment.
To try is to risk failure.
But risks must be taken, because the greatest hazard in life is to risk nothing.
Those who risk nothing, do nothing, have nothing, and become nothing.
They may avoid present suffering and sorrow, but they will not learn, feel, change, grow, love, or live. Chained by their fear, they are slaves who have forfeited their freedom. Only a person who risks is free. The pessimist complains about the wind; The optimist expects it to change; And the realist adjusts the sails. Is fear preventing you from taking a necessary risk today?
Steve Gooder

THIS WEEKS PRAYER

This week ask the Holy Spirit to bring to the surface anything that is rooted in your soul that is not like Christ so that it can be dealt with and removed. Ask Him to create a clean heart and renew a right spirit within you. Pray that all nations would be free to worship God in spirit and in truth. Pray for a change of regime in Iran that would bring religious freedom to the people and an end to tyranny. Pray for closure to the war in Iraq, the protection of Israel and the protection of our major cities, ports, boundaries, and military bases around the world. Ps. 51:10; John 14:30

Johnny Kim & Hannah Tipton at Tent Revival

Revival services will be going through Sep. 22 starting nightly at 7:15.

It is located on hwy 35 across the river bridge and on the right side of the rd.

where the rodeo is held. Join them for a wonderful time in the Lord.

THIS WEEKS PRAYER

As we remember the events of 9/11 five years ago, pray that we would heed the admonition of 2 Chronicles 7:14 and humble ourselves before God. Pray for the upcoming elections and ask God to move His people to vote for the ones of His choosing in each state and on the national level. Continue to pray for the crisis in Israel, Lebanon and the rest of the Middle East. Pray that Iraq would establish a strong democratic government and solve its internal problems so that our troops could return home safely. Pray that God will work through you to bring His message of love and hope to those around you. Psalm 91; 2 Chronicles 7:14

9/11 The Day America Changed

After five year the pain and sorrow continues. Let us remember in prayer those families that lost loved ones on this day. May they be comforted by the loving touch of God's Spirit and find the grace to forgive and let go of any anger or strife. Pray also for those that are fighting for peace. Our hearts desire is for the peace of God to reign.

The Barna Update: September 11, 2006

Adults in their twenties make decisions about everything from education to marriage, from career to kids. Their faith practices and spiritual priorities are also established during the formative years spanning ages 20 to 29. A new study by The Barna Group shows that despite strong levels of spiritual activity during the teen years, most twentysomethings disengage from active participation in the Christian faith during their young adult years – and often beyond that. To read this free report, click on the link below. Faith Practrices of Twentysomethings

Men's Support Group

God is continuing to bless our men's group, we had 12 for Breakfast Saturday and 13 in the meeting Thursday night. We are haveing a fish fry Octoder 7. If your men would like to come join us please let me know. We plan to eat at 4:00 p.m. then we will gather for service around 6:00 p.m.

OUR GREATEST SONGS ARE STILL UNSUNG!

Do you dread the future? Or will you warmly welcome it as you would a new friend? Senator Hubert Humphrey, a man with an indomitable zest for living, once talked about the "good old days." He said, "They were never that good, believe me. The good new days are today, and better days are coming tomorrow. Our greatest songs are still unsung."What a marvelous spirit! Our greatest songs are still unsung! Quite adifferent spirit is found in a business magazine ad that pictures a newborn baby with the caption: "Only 22,463 days until retirement."The ad is cute, but it picks up on a spirit of our day. It is a spirit of worry and anxiety. It is a spirit that tells us, "You don't know what the future holds! It is likely to be bleak; even disastrous! You can never be too careful!" You know what spirit I mean.I have always believed in the future. And I will look forward to it with great anticipation. Why shouldn't I make friends with the future? After all, I intend to spend the rest of my life there! I am intrigued by a story about a bishop back in the 1870s. Thebishop had charge of a small denominational college. Annually, he visited the school and stayed in the home of the president.The bishop was a narrow thinker with a dim view of the future. He told the school president during one of those visits that everything that could be invented had already been invented.The administrator disagreed. "In 50 years," he contested, "people will learn to fly like birds."That kind of talk greatly disturbed the bishop. "Flight is reserved for birds and angels," he said emphatically, "and you, sir, are guilty of blasphemy!"The name of the bishop was Milton Wright. That name may not have agreat deal of meaning to you, but something else will. You see, back at home, this clergyman had two enthusiastic sons - Orville andWilbur - who believed that our greatest songs were still unsung! The rest of the story is one of an enthusiastic belief in tomorrow. You know how it ends.Do you believe that your greatest songs are still unsung? Will you joyously welcome tomorrow, and all the tomorrows to come? Supported by those we hold dear and under girded by faith, we, too, can share an enthusiastic belief in tomorrow!__________From JOY ALONG THE WAY http://www.lifesupportsystem.com/joyalongway.html

Interesting Read from Focus on the Family

biblical worldview

Happy Labor Day

Hope everyone had a great day yesterday and I hope everyone has a great Labor Day today.

THIS WEEKS PRAYER

This week take heed to the still small voice of the Lord when He calls you to action in certain areas of your life. Pray for the primary elections and ask God to help you and others vote for those of His choosing. Pray for the persecuted church and ask the Lord to strengthen those tortured and imprisoned for their faith. Continue to pray for the overthrow of tyrannical governments, the protection and peace of Israel, and the spread of the gospel throughout the Middle East. John 10:3-5; Hebrews 13:8

THIS WEEKS PRAYER

This week pray that the Spirit of God would shine through you and bring the light of His presence into the dark world around you. Ask Him to so fill you that people would be drawn to Him and you'd have the opportunity to share His love, healing and salvation with them. Pray for the upcoming elections so that the nation would shift back to its biblical roots. Pray for wisdom, courage and protection for the president, our borders, ports, transportation systems, water supply and major cities. Pray for our military and their families and for God's purposes to be fulfilled in Israel, the Middle East and our own nation. John 8:12; Phil. 2:15

A Few More Pictures From Assembly

 

 

Five Years Later: 9/11 Attacks Show No Lasting Influence on America's Faith

The Barna Update: August 28, 2006
With the fifth anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, Americans are looking back at how their lives have changed in the half decade since that tumultuous day. How have people’s spiritual lives been affected? A new study by The Barna Group shows that despite an intense surge in religious activity and expression in the weeks immediately following 9/11 the faith of Americans is virtually indistinguishable today compared to pre-attack conditions. To read the report, click on the link below or go to the home page http://www.barna.org/ Read more on how American's spiritual lives have changed since 9/11

Former General Overseer Bishop Fred S. Fisher Sr

 

 

THIS WEEKS PRAYER

This week thank the Lord that you are the object of His indescribable, unconditional and eternal love. Ask Him to help you be more aware of it each day so that you can be a vessel through which His love will flow to others. Express that love through your actions and carry His presence in your home, workplace, church and neighborhood. Continue to pray for our nation's protection from terrorism, wisdom for President Bush and his cabinet, the upcoming mid-term elections and peace in the Middle East for the spread of the gospel. John 6:37; 1 John 4:19

PRAYER REQUEST

Several of AL Ministers have lost
loved ones to death over the recent
days. Remember these families:

Ron Bradford

W T Branch

Charles Thornburg

Mrs Scott St Clair

William Noe's brother-in-law, DonWilliams, had major surgery on Monday.
Keep Don in your prayers. This is
Juanita Noe's brother, and my wife's
cousin.

Carol Henderson has been cancer
free for five years, however, her
test results yesterday was not en-
couraging. A L has cancelled plans
for attending the Assembly. Please
pray for the Henderson's. A call; A
card would be nice from you.

THIS WEEKS PRAYER

Pray with thanksgiving this week. Thank Him for His love, mercy, protection, provision and everyday blessings. Thank Him for the freedoms we still have in this country. Pray for the upcoming elections and pray that more Christians would get involved in the process by praying and voting for godly candidates. Pray for the innocent victims of war in Israel, Lebanon, Iraq and other parts of the world. Pray that terrorist cells would be uncovered and destroyed, and that the glory of the Lord would cover the nations as the waters cover the sea. Luke 11:9

Family & Freinds of Those Baptized

 

Jack Miskelly Rebaptized

 

Marvin Harris Baptized

 

Rachel Gifford Baptized

 

Jr. Harris Baptized

 

THREE STEPS TO SUCCESS

Here are three simple steps to make things happen in your life:DO IT. Dr. Norman Vincent Peale put it like this: "Action is a great restorer and builder of confidence. In action is not only the result, but the cause, of fear. Perhaps the action you take will be successful; perhaps different action or adjustments will have to follow. But any action is better than no action at all."If you wait until you have all the facts or until you know how you will handle every possible challenge that comes along, you'll never get started. Begin somewhere. You can't accomplish anything until you begin. Do it.
DO IT RIGHT. One poet put it like this: "If a task is once begun, never leave until it's done. Be the labor great or small, do it well or not at all."It's true: if you don't have time to do it right, when will you find time to do it over? Do it right.
DO IT RIGHT NOW. In the Spanish-American War, as the American soldiers were trying to capture San Juan Hill, they were thrown back again and again. The black powder ammunition they were using pinpointed their position for their enemies. As soldier after soldier toppled, the troops began to panic. Up rode Teddy Roosevelt, on a little horse named "Texas," urging his men on. Encouraged by his bravery in exposing himself to the whizzing bullets, the troops began to cheer their commander."Don't cheer, men," Roosevelt called out to them. "Fight! Now's the time to fight!"There is a time to cheer. A time to reflect. A time to plan. A time to reminisce. But there is also a time to act. Those who accomplish anything worth while know that time is now.
Steve Goodier

Interesting Clip on Photo Fraud

http://www.aish.com/movies/PhotoFraud.asp

PRAYER REQUEST

Pastor Tony Combest and Sister Christian’s son Lee was in a bad motor cycle wreck and is in the Hospital, he had a bad head injury. He is having a problem feeling his right side.

Damon & Teresa On Their Way To Gordo

I spent most of the day today helping them load
a moving truck. They will be leaving tomorrow for Gordo.

Death Notice

Henry Hollis (Pastor Scott StClair Father-in-law)

Viewing: Friday, 6- 8:00PM, Kilgore Funeral Home, Leeds

Service: Saturday, 3:00PM. Kilgore Funeral Home, Leeds

Burial: Cedar Grove Gardens, behind Kilgore's

PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE

Someone noted that their life and their bank both have something incommon - they get out of them about as much as they put in. Which, as far as my bank is concerned, isn't much! But it means I can get a great deal of joy and satisfaction out of life if I am careful about what I put into living. Gary Player for years was a great competitor in national and international golf tournaments. People constantly said to him, "I'd give anything if I could hit a golf ball like you."Upon hearing that comment one day, Player responded impatiently: "No,you wouldn't. You'd do anything to hit a golf ball like me, if it were easy! Do you know what you have to do to hit a golf ball like me? You've got to get up at 5:00 every morning, go out to the golf course, and hit a thousand golf balls! Your hands start bleeding, and you walk to the clubhouse and wash the blood off your hands, slap a bandage on it, and go out and hit another thousand golf balls! That is what it takes to hit a golf ball like me!"His goal was to be at the top of his sport. That lofty dream requires practice, practice and more practice. If your desire, on the other hand, is to excel at living - to give and receive love, to experience joy and to develop fulfilling relationships - then how much of you will you put into your dream? These things, too, are possible with practice. Do you actually practice love, even when you don't feel like it? Do you practice finding joy even when you're unhappy? Do you work at difficult relationships? It is not always easy, but the payoff is worth it!
This reading is found in Steve Goodier's popular book ONE MINUTE CAN CHANGE A LIFE http://lifesupportsystem.com/onemincancha.html

Prayer of the Week

Pray for your children and those who impact them the most on a daily basis. Pray for wisdom as parents, teachers, youth leaders, pastors and mentors. Pray for their protection from enemy onslaughts through the media, peer pressure and predators. Continue to pray for Israel and the Middle East crises. Pray for protection and wisdom for President Bush and those in authority with him as they face the myriad of decisions affecting our nation and the world. Pray for God's will to be done in our mid term elections. I Thes. 5:17

Men's Breakfast

The first Saturday of each month is men's fellowship breakfast at Browntown we would love to see you at 8:00 a.m.

Men's Meeting Last Night

 

TEENS BLESSING ME WITH A GIFT

STYLING MY B DAY GIFT

You can't see but these jeans have holes and oil stains on them.
When I received them in the picture above I told them thanks but I have all the work
clothes I needed. No wonder Teens have to buy clothes so often they're half worn out when they get em. LOL

FAMILY DAY

5th Sunday is Family Day at Browntown Church we had 69 in attendance that morning and 90 that evening. The fellowship we enjoyed was priceless.

Prayer of the Week

This week ask the Lord to give you the grace to discipline yourself to pray and fast. Set aside some time to commune with God and gain the strength you need to deny the flesh and stand firm against the enemy. Continue to pray for President Bush and those carrying the authority to make decisions affecting the whole world. Pray protection over Israel as it wars against terrorist enemies and ask God to protect the innocent in war-torn Lebanon, Afghanistan and Iraq. Fervently pray for the lost in your sphere of influence. Psalm 91

PRAYER REQUEST

Please help us pray for Natalie Benson she has been carried to Huntsville Hospital. She is a new convert and is under attack. But God will give victory.

THIS WEEKS PRAYER

This week thank God for the faith He has already placed within you and for the knowledge that it is enough for you to accomplish what He desires for you to do. Continue to pray that godly men and women would fill government vacancies so that the nation would shift toward righteousness. Pray for protection and wisdom for President Bush as we stand with Israel for its right to exist, and fight against global terrorism. Remember the persecuted church. Pray for peace and open doors for the gospel in the Middle East. Pray for Indonesia. Matt. 17:20

SIX FLAGS & YOUTH

Makes for a great time. Wednesday at 5:30 A.M. they headed out and got home around 2:30 A.M.. Even though they were bruised and sore they had the time of their lives.

FAMILY DAY

We are excited about our 5th Sunday July 30th Family Day Bro. Wayne Craig will be with us and deliver the morning message. That evening our families will come together for a Fish Fry. The Youth will provide entertainment starting at 5:30 P.M. in the Sanctuary, then we plan to gather in the fellowship hall around 6:00 P.M. to eat. Last year we had 96 in attendance this year we expect at least 125 everyone is invited.

HOW TO FIND SUCCESS

Rabbi Harold Kushner tells a wonderful story about a bright young man who was a sophomore Stanford pre-med student. To reward him for having done so well in school, his parents gave him a trip to the Asia for the summer.While there he met a guru who said to him, "Don't you see how you are poisoning your soul with this success-oriented way of life? Your idea of happiness is to stay up all night studying for an exam so you can get a better grade than your best friend. Your idea of a good marriage is not to find the woman who will make you whole, but to win the girl that everyone else wants."That's not how people are supposed to live," the sage admonished."Give it up; come join us in an atmosphere where we all share and love each other."The young man had completed four years at a competitive high schoolto get into Stanford, plus two years of pre-med courses at the university. He was ripe for this sort of approach. He called his parents from Tokyo and told them he would not be coming home. He was dropping out of school to live in an ashram (a spiritual retreat). Six months later, his parents got this letter from him:
"Dear Mom and Dad, I know you weren't happy with the decision I made last summer, but I want to tell you how happy it has made me. For the first time in my life, I am at peace. Here there is no competing, no hustling, no trying to get ahead of anyone else. Here we are all equal, and we all share. This way of life is so much in harmony with the inner essence of my soul that in only six months I've become the number two disciple in the entire ashram, and I think I can be number one by June!"
What this young man didn't get is that it's not always about competition and achievement -- doing more and doing it faster than anyone else. It's not HOW you do it; it is WHAT you do. Success is more about doing the RIGHT thing. Miss that, and nothing else matters. Someone put it like this: "I spent my life frantically climbing the ladder of success. When I got to the top I realized it was leaning against the wrong building." Even if he got to the top first, it made no difference. There is no merit in being first to arrive at the wrong place. Do you know what one difference between efficient and effective is?One who is efficient does the thing in the best possible way; one who is effective does the best possible thing. More important than efficiency is effectiveness. More important than climbing highest is climbing the right ladder.Blessed are those who accomplish...the right thing. Blessed are those who scale the mountain and, whether or not they even make it to the top, they know they chose the right path. These people will have found success. Steve Gooder

ACT ON IT

A little bear cub was confused about how to walk. "What do I do first?" he asked his mother. "Do I start with my right foot or my left? Or both front feet and then my back feet? Or do I move both feet on one side and then both feet on the other?"His mother answered, "Just quit thinking and start walking."She was wise, for things will happen only after we put aside thinking and talking and start doing. Nolan Bushnell, the founder of Atari, said that everyone who has ever taken a shower has an idea. It's the person who gets out of the shower, dries off and does something about it who makes a difference. Or, as columnist Sydney Harris puts it, "Regret for the things we did can be tempered by time; it is regret for the things we did not do that is inconsolable." One of the most important lessons we can learnis to act on a good idea. Steve Goodier

THIS WEEKS PRAYER

Set your hand to the plow this week and pray daily that you would achieve all that the Lord has purposed for you in that day. Pray for those in your sphere of influence in your home, occupation, extended family, neighborhood, church and community. Pray for the upcoming elections and ask God what part you should play in them. Continue to pray for Israel, especially now that Iran has issued a call for its annihilation and it is defending itself against terrorist attacks backed by Iran and Syria and coming from Gaza and southern Lebanon. Matt.6:34

CLAY BALLS

A man was exploring caves by the seashore. In one of the caves he found a canvas bag with a bunch of hardened clay balls. It was like someone had rolled clay balls and left them out in the sun to bake. They didn't look like much, but they intrigued the man, so he took the bag out of the cave with him. As he strolled along the beach, he would throw the clay balls one at a time out into the ocean as far as he could. He thought little about it, until he dropped one of the clay balls and it cracked open on a rock. Inside was a beautiful, precious stone! Excited, the man started breaking open the remaining clay balls. Each contained a similar treasure. He found thousands of dollars worth of jewels in the 20 or so clay balls he had left. Then it struck him. He had been on the beach a long time. He had thrown maybe 50 or 60 of the clay balls with their hidden treasure into the ocean waves. Instead of thousands of dollars in treasure, he could have taken home tens of thousands, but he had just thrown it away! It's like that with people. We look at someone, maybe even ourselves, and we see the external clay vessel. It doesn't look like much from the outside. It isn't always beautiful or sparkling, so we discount it. We see that person as less important than someone more beautiful or stylish or well known or wealthy But we have not taken the time to find the treasure hidden inside that person. There is a treasure in each and every one of us. If we take the time to get to know that person, and if we ask God to show us that person the way He sees them, then the clay begins to peel away and the brilliant gem begins to shine forth. May we not come to the end of our lives and find out that we have thrown away a fortune in friendships because the gems were hidden in bits of clay. May we see the people in our world as God sees them.

PRAISE REPORT

Sis. Martha Samples came home today.

Dakota Anderson is feeling much better but the Doctor's still don't know what is causing him to be sick.

WOMEN'S NIGHT

Women will be coming together Saturday Evening at 6:00 p.m. here at the church for a movie and time together.

PRAYER REQUEST

Dr. Charles Hillis is in Scottsboro Hospital.

PRAYER REQUEST

Dakota Anderson is 10 and sick in Huntsville Hospital.

Martha Samples is in Scottsboro Hospital.

Jean Stubblefield is in Memoral Hospital dying with Cancer.

God can do exceeding abundantly above all we can ask or think.
Please pray for these.

REVIVAL THIS WEEK AT PIEDMONT

Bro. Billy Gravett is in revival this week, services start at 7:00 p.m. Mon. - Whenever. This is a new mission please keep this church in your prayers. We had a great service last night.

GOD IS GOOD

REVIVAL THIS WEEK AT LEESBURG

Bro. Gerome Key would like to invite everyone to come be in revival at Leesburg Church of God of Prophecy. Services start at 7:00 p.m. and will go through Wed. Night. For more info. Contact the church or Bro. Key.

THIS WEEKS PRAYER

This week thank God that He is working His will and good pleasure in your life. Say, "yes" to everything He desires for you. Ask Him to help you complete every assignment He has for you so that you would bear much fruit for His kingdom as a result. Pray that the truth of the gospel would spread throughout the world so that many will come into the freedom found only in Christ. Continue to pray for our military in the Middle East and for God's purposes to be fulfilled in Israel and Iraq. Pray that God will use President Bush to shift our nation toward righteousness. Phil. 2:13; 1 Thes. 5:17

BISHOP B.A. REESE FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS

WEDNESDAY 5:30 - 7:00PM Visitation
7:00PM Service

Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home & Gardens
1591 Gadsden Highway
Trussville AL

THURSDAY Private Burial

THIS WEEKS PRAYER

This week thank the Lord for America and the many freedoms we enjoy. Pray for our military and their families. Pray for those in lands without freedom of religious expression. Ask the Lord to make a way for you to help ministries that labor in these countries. Pray for our governmental leaders and judicial system. Pray that Christians would take active roles in their communities and exercise their right to vote. Ask the Lord to shift our nation back to righteousness. 1 Thes. 5:17

COUPLES NIGHT

Friday night at 6:00 p.m. Browntown Church will host couples night in the fellowship hall.
Couples are invited to come eat pizza but please contact Peggy Scott at granna@farmstel.com

See u there.

THIS WEEKS PRAYER

This week ask God for the pure joy that comes from desiring His esteem above everything else. Pray for opportunities to exalt Him, bring others to Him and bring Him glory. Continue to pray that our nation would shift back to Biblical principles in its educational institutions, judicial system, media and government agencies. Pray for repentance and revival to ignite our churches and spread throughout the nation and the world. Dan. 6:10; 2 Cor.3:18

WE ALL NEED DIRECTION AND ADVICE

"TEENAGERS!Tired of Being Hassled by Your Stupid Parents?
ACT NOW! MOVE OUT, GET A JOB! Pay Your Own Bills,
WHILE YOU STILL KNOW EVERYTHING!"

As humorous as this poster may seem, we all are guilty at times of thinking we know better than the Lord what is best for us. The Bible says, "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths." (Proverbs 3:5,6).

ADJUST YOUR SAILS

You remember the story about the woman who shook her son awake in the morning. "Get up and get ready for school," she urged. "You're going to be late!""Ah, Mom," he pleaded "I don't want to go to school. The kids don't like me; the teachers are against me; even the custodian hates me.Give me three good reasons to go.""All right," she agreed. "It's 6:30. You're 45 years old. And you're the principal!"Every day we climb from bed, we decide how to face the day. Will we dread it or will we anticipate it? Will we resist it or will we welcome it? Few persons have made us as aware of the power of our attitudes as the late Dr. Norman Vincent Peale. In his book In God We Trust(Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1994), he tells about a woman he describes as "a nice lady," but "she got all tired out by eight o'clockin the morning. And she wasn't even out of her bed by then," he said. The problem was that she "lay there thinking of all the terrible things that were going to happen to her, how badly everything would turn out, how many problems she had, how many difficulties she had to face - and by eight o'clock, she was so tired she could hardly get out of bed."On the other hand, Henry David Thoreau used to lie in bed before rising and tell himself all the good news. When he arose, he was ready to meet the challenges before him. Attitude is everything! It is well said that "we cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust our sails."When you arise tomorrow morning, will you first adjust your sails ?

SUMMER FIRE WILL NEVER GO OUT

MEAGAN YORK
SIGNS A SONG

 

PIZZA PARTY

 

MATTHEW & JACKIE ROSE

 

YOUTH REVIVAL, THE FIRE IS OUT OF CONTROL

Last night things got so wild I forgot to get pictures. But a picture could never capture what the Spirit of God was doing in the house last night it was great. If you read this blog you need to come tonight we are expecting God to do something great in the lives of those that seek Him. Please come together with us tonight and seek the face of God. He is a rewarder to those that seek Him. With hope and love Pastor Butch Tanner, be blessed in Jesus name.

SUMMER FIRE IS BURNING OUT OF CONTROL

JASON MOORE
BRINGS THE HOUSE DOWN.
"HELL IS A REAL PLACE"

 

FCC DRAMA TEAM
UNSHACKLED

 

SUMMER FIRE CONTINUES

CANDLEFUSE LEDS US TO THE THRONE ROOM

 

Chris McDaniel
from Confederate Railroad
is
Back on Track
Talk about Talent,WOW.

 

4 U WAS AWESOME

WHEN YOU'VE BEEN THROWED

It is well said: "Strength and courage aren't always measured inmedals and victories. They are measured in the struggles we overcome.The strongest people aren't always the people who win but the people who don't give up when they lose."It's been said that Andrew Jackson's boyhood friends just couldn't understand how he became a famous general and then the President of the United States. They knew of others who had greater talent but whonever succeeded. One of Jackson's friends commented, "Why, Jim Brown,who lived right down the pike from Jackson, was not only smarter, but he could throw Andy three times out of four in a wrestling match. But look where Andy is now."Another friend responded, "How did there happen to be a fourth time?Don't they usually say three times and out?""Sure, they were supposed to, but not Andy. He would never admit he was beat - he would never stay 'throwed.' Jim Brown would get tired, and on the fourth try Andy would throw him and be the winner."Andrew Jackson just wouldn't stay "throwed"! And that determination served him well for many years. Life will knock us off our feet again and again. You've been there and so have I. But some people just won't stay "throwed." They get upagain, dust themselves off and go for it one more time. These are people of courage. They are also people of faith and hope. Maybe you have been knocked off your feet. Will you stay "throwed,"or will you rise and give it your best one more time?

Cell Phone vs. Bible

I wonder what would happen if we treated our Bible like we treat our cell phones....
What if we carried it around in our purses or pockets?
What if we turned back to go get it if we forgot it?
What if we flipped through it several times a day?
What if we used it to receive messages from the text?
What if we treated it like we couldn't live without it?
What if we gave it to kids as gifts?
What if we used it as we traveled?
What if we used it in case of an emergency?
What if we upgraded it to get the latest version?
It's just something to think about.
Something to make you say hmmmmmmmmmmmmm, and where is my Bible?

Laughing, It's Just Plain Fun

My friend Jack was in the hospital when the new pastor from his church arrived. He sent a message that he would like the pastor to call on him. Before the pastor came to the hospital, Jack ordered an extra catheter bag from the hospital pharmacy. Since he was a pharmacist in the hospital, he knew the staff well enough to make such a request. Then he filled the bag with his favorite pale soft drink --Mountain Dew.The new pastor soon arrived and they visited for a while. At onepoint, Jack reached down and picked up the bag from the side of the bed. He studied it for a moment and then said, "It looks a little thin. Maybe I'll run it through again." And he drank from it. After the new pastor recovered from shock, he laughed with his new friend. And he discovered through the years that Jack brought avaluable gift to life -- laughter."The most thoroughly wasted of all days is that on which one has not laughed," said Nicholas de Chamfort. And another merry soul made this wise observation: "Ever notice how everyone who gets a flat tire can laugh about it a week or a month later? The shorter the distance between the flat and the laugh, the healthier the body, the keener the mind, the stronger the spirit.
"Laugh quickly. Laugh heartily. Laugh often. Sure, it's good for yourbody, mind and spirit ... but mostly, it's just plain fun.
Steve Gooder

Prayer of the Week

This week ask the Lord to help you prepare for that special marriage supper of the Lamb, and to put away everything that displeases Him, but put on all the spiritual clothing He provides - the garment of praise - the robe of righteousness - compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Continue to pray that the Lord would pour out His Spirit and bring repentance and revival to every nation. Pray for mercy for those who are being afflicted by famine, pestilence, war and natural disasters. Ask the Lord to give our governmental leaders wisdom and courage to continue to stand against tyranny. Remember Israel and the persecuted church. Eph. 6:11-17

 

Prayer Request

Pauline Millican is in Fort Payne Hospital with Pneumonia.

Eldridge Gilley came home today but is still in need of prayer.

Jeremy & Natalie Benson they have just accepted the Lord.

Deb Davis had surgery on her leg.

THIS WEEKS PRAYER

This week ask God to expand your horizons and change your perceptions to see things through the eyes of His understanding and not through your own human reasoning. Ask Him to create a clean heart and renew a right spirit within you. Pray for a powerful outpouring of the Holy Spirit within our churches, across our nation and around the world. Pray that the church would become Christ's hands extended to meet the physical and emotional needs of the poor, sick and dying so that they would be open to embrace Christ and the gospel of salvation. Always remember Israel when you pray. 1 Cor. 13:11; Ps. 51:10

YOUTH REVIVAL

Summer Fire
A Youth revival
For all ages
June 20 – 24
At 6:30 p.m.

Tues.
Bo Shedd

Wed.
Chris McDaniel
Formerly with
Confederate Railroad

Thur.
Jason Moore

Fri. – Sat.
Matthew Rose
PIZZA AFTER SERVICE
ON SAT. NIGHT

Praise & worship
By
Candlefuse
&
FCC Praise Band

Drama Teams
From local Churches
Nightly

THE FELLOWSHIP
CHRISTIAN CENTER
WILL BE HOSTING
THESE SERVICES
114 DEKALB DRIVE
RAINSVILLE JUST BEHIND
BURGER KING

A SECRET TO FAILURE

We live in an age of instant gratification. We are not accustomed towaiting. Yet
we do find ourselves waiting from time to time.
* You may be waiting for an answer to a difficult problem. Or waiting for guidance around a business decision or interpersonal problem.
* You may be waiting for a situation to change before you can move ahead.
* You may be waiting for somebody else to complete his or her task before you can act.
We are not accustomed to waiting and most of us don't like to wait. We feel helpless.You may remember how it felt to wait for Christmas when you were a child. I recall one Christmas when I was about four years old. I waited forever for Christmas to come. I couldn't sleep the night before in anticipation. When I awoke Christmas morning I quietly crept downstairs to the large Christmas tree to gaze at the presents there. We celebrated the holidays with my extended family - grandparents, aunt and uncle, cousins, parents, brothers. It was a rule that we waited until everybody was gathered together before presents were passed out. I waited half the morning for the grown-ups to wake up.Then I waited for them to shower, dress and eat. I didn't think I could wait any longer!When the family was assembled around the tree, it was announced that we would have a special visitor that day and we would have to WAIT for him to come! I waited some more. Finally, the visitor arrived. It was Santa Claus. And he said he'd be passing out presents that year. My uncle usually passed out presents,but he didn't seem to be around so my four-year-old mind accepted the arrangement without question. Santa first handed a present to one of my cousins. In our family, we waited for each person to open their gift before the next present was passed out, so I found myself waiting once again. Santa Claus passed a second gift to another cousin. I waited some more. The third went to my grandmother. The next to my brother. Another present was handed to one of the adults to open. I couldn't stand the waiting any longer. When I thought nobody was looking, I grabbed one of the presents and began to open it. Santa quickly snatched it away from me. "You should wait your turn!" he reprimanded. Imagine that! Being scolded by Santa Claus! I was hurt and dismayed. I burst into tears, which seemed the only appropriatething to do. I decided two things that Christmas:First, I decided that I did not like to wait patiently. Second, I decided that I did not like Santa Claus very much. How are you at waiting? Waiting is difficult for children, but adults can practice better waiting skills. They can learn HOW to wait, whether they are waiting for a few moments or for an event far in the future. As I've matured, I've learned one of the great secrets of failure: impatience. An old proverb says, "Don't pick apples while they are green. When they are ripe, they will fall off the tree." As I've grown older,I've learned the value of waiting until the apples fall off the tree. Great events of life cannot be rushed, and all good things will come to fruition in their own time.

Some of Brontown's Men at the Retreat

 

News from India

Dear India Family and Friends,

Yes, we did indeed arrive in India as scheduled on May 10th and began our work that very day. Bishop Jonathan Ansar met us at the Delhi airport. On the 11th we ‘shifted’ (that’s how we say it in India!) to Rajahmundry via Hyderabad. Because of a difficulty getting a flight out to Rajahmundry on the 11th, Bro. Yesupadam met us in Hyderabad. Together we prayed and sought God in a very special time of sharing with him. This was to be a surprise visit to our saints in Andhra Pradesh – and it truly was! No one was expecting us! The orphanage was grand! The buildings were clean and the children were busy with a form of summer studies to help them with their next year’s work. We had fun with them and passed out some t-shirts (thanks to New Life Industries), some little pins that remind them that Jesus loves them and of course, M&M’s!

After several other visits that day, we started with the Pastor’s meeting on Saturday. Even in the heat (36 C) the pastors worshipped and the Holy Spirit anointed Bro. Browder as he gave the Word of encouragement. We conducted some much needed business with them and they rejoiced as the National Overseer Bro. Browder and His secretary, me, joined the SCGP officially!

Sunday we joined our new field in Rajahmundry which is worshipping in the orphanage right now. Besides the 52 orphanage children there were approximately 70-75 others in attendance. We had a grand day and they even gave me flowers for Mother’s day!

Bro. Browder went on that evening to our Regional Youth Director, Bro. Abednego’s, church where he pastors. There were easily over 500 in attendance and Bro. Browder anointed over 2/3rd of the congregation in prayer.

We do so thank you for your prayers and ask your continued prayer support. The heat is horrid here. 40C in Hyderabad today.

We did indeed get our permission to go into Nagaland and we are so grateful to God. Tomorrow night I will speak at a new congregation that will join us in Mumbai. The pastor is a man of faith and he and his wife are expecting their first child at the end of this month.

God bless and I will write more as we are able!
Sis. Joyce

Workshops at General Assembly

For all who plan to attend the International General Assembly of the Church of God of Prophecy in August, we invite you to make plans now to attend the following workshop sponsored by Family Ministries. How Should the Church Respond to Homosexuals? Dr. Alan Chambers Thursday, August 24, 2006 from 2:00 - 3:15 pm in the Renaissance Ballroom West

As Christians, many of us know what scripture says about homosexuality. The real challenge comes when we are face-to-face with a person who is involved in homosexuality. The question is, How will we respond? How does the church remain Christ-like in an ungodly world? How do we speak truth in love to the homosexual community? Ideally, if someone wanted to know how Christ felt about homosexuality and homosexual people all they would need to do is look at the Church's reaction. Our mandate is to be like Jesus, full of grace and truth. Join Dr. Alan Chambers as he gives clear, biblical direction for how to respond in a balanced and Christ-like manner to those affected by homosexuality.We encourage every pastor, leader, and member to attend this workshop so that we as the body of Christ can all capture the compassionate heart of Jesus on this important and timely issue. Dr. Alan Chambers is President of Exodus International Ministries, which is the world's leading network dedicated to proclaiming to, educating, and equipping the world with the biblical truth that freedom from homosexuality is possible when Jesus Christ is Lord of your life. Alan is one of Christianity's foremost spokesmen on this critical topic. He has been published in several well-known secular and religious magazines, has contributed to various books, and has been featured in many national media venues. Alan and his wife, Leslie, make their home in Orlando, FL and were recently blessed with their second adopted child.

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For all who plan to attend the International General Assembly of the Church of God of Prophecy in August, we invite you to make plans now to attend the following workshop sponsored by Leadership Development Ministries.Rediscovering Relational Ministry in the Local Church Dr. David FergusonThursday, August 24, 2006 from 3:30 - 4:45 pm in the Renaissance Ballroom WestThe Bible is full of evidence that relationships lie at the heart of God's purposes for mankind. This workshop will explore the challenge of recapturing the identity of the first-century church by examining three basic areas of ministry – theology, discipleship, and leadership – and redefining them in terms of relationships.The first challenge is to recover a biblically-based relational mindset. This calls for a reevaluation of some of the major elements of Christian theology and asserts that all of these can only be properly understood within the context of loving relationships with God and one another. The second challenge is that genuine discipleship does not result from following a strict regimen of self-imposed spiritual disciplines, but rather grows out of a deep abiding relationship with the One who calls us to Himself, as we pursue a deeper understanding of His eternal Word, and as we build genuine, loving relationships with His people. The final challenge centers on the leadership style of Jesus, who led through caring, connected relationships rather than positional power, personal charisma, and formal influence. It raises a clear call for leaders in today's church to reject positional leadership and embrace relational leadership in accordance with Jesus' example. In this workshop you will also be introduced to the new relational ministry curriculum developed jointly by the Center for Biblical Leadership and Intimate Life Ministries. We encourage every pastor, leader, and member to attend this workshop on relational ministry so that we might all recapture the reality of what it means to be the body of Christ in the twenty-first century. Dr. David Ferguson, founder of Intimate Life Ministries, has a deep passion to challenge the church today with the understanding that relational ministry occurs when Great Commandment love empowers a Great Commission lifestyle. He and his wife Teresa have shared a Biblical message of health and relevance for more than twenty-five years. Their passion for seeing the Great Commandment lived out among God's people has led them to impact thousands of ministers and laity. As co-directors of Intimate Life Ministries, they direct a team which serves more than 35,000 churches in the United States and abroad with training and resources.