UPCOMING EVENTS
November, 2009 – Prayer Renewal Month
5-7: The Great SouthWest Symposium on the Great Commission, Las Cruces
26: Thanksgiving
December, 2009 – Worship Emphasis
4: Clergy & Family Christmas Party, Bonita Park & Desert Hills COG, Alamogordo, NM
(please note that children are invited)
January, 2010 – Membership Emphasis
3: Great Day of Prayer
5-7: World Missions International Centennial Celebration, Nassau, Bahamas
17: YWEA Great Commission SHOUT, Hillcrest COG, Carlsbad, NM
29-31: Frontierfest, Arlington, TX
February, 2010 – YWEA Emphasis
1-28: Each local church promotes YWEA in at least one local service
12: Sweetheart Banquet for Ministers and Spouses
13: LifeBuilders Conference on the Great Commission, place TBA
March, 2010 – Women’s Ministries Month
1-2: The Great SouthWest Symposium on the Great Commission, House of Worship COG,
Artesia, NM
26-27: Women’s Great Commission Renewal Conference, ABQ
April, 2010 – Revival Emphasis
4: Easter & Great Day of Prayer
10: Teen & Junior Talent Competition, place TBA
16-18: Frontier Kidfest, Irving, TX
May, 2010 – Stewardship Month
9: Mother’s Day
20-22: Retired Ministers & Widows Conference, Cleveland, TN
23: Pentecost Sunday
June, 2010 – Evangelism Month
13-16: Camp Meeting
20: Father's Day
July, 2010 – Youth Emphasis
5-9: Youth Camp, Cook Canyon, NM
25: Great Day of Prayer
27-30: Church of God General Assembly, Orlando, FL
TESTIMONIES
On July 25, 2009, the Los Lunas Church of God sponsored a special community day entitled, “Getting to Know You” in an effort to introduce the church to people in the local community. Serving hamburgers, hot dogs and other refreshments, the church enjoyed meeting more than 100 people and a significant worship service along with a visit by KKIM radio. Pastor Jim Montoya is dedicated to reaching the entire area for Christ.
On the same Saturday, the Bethel Church of God in El Paso sponsored a classic auto show that brought more than 200 people to their church location. Music, refreshments, great fellowship and more than 30 beautiful cars made the day an outstanding success. Pastor Jose Melendez is constantly trying new and unique methods to build the church.
On Friday evening, August 14, test were two new ministers successfully passed the examination to qualify for credentials with the Church of God and three more passed examinations for promotion in rank. PTL