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January, a New Decade, a New Beginning
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 After a joyful Christmas season, January comes in with
a burst of activity, deadlines, and demands. In spite of the onslaught of work,
we welcome a new year, a new decade, and a time of pursuing our Lord.
Throughout the Churches of God of Prophecy, January
holds great opportunities for spiritual growth. Bishop Howard has proclaimed a "Season
of Seeking." Around the world, we are fasting, praying, and seeking the Lord
for the first 21 days of January. Could there be a more opportune environment to
also emphasize stewardship in our churches? Resources are available in the
Stewardship Ministries Department such as a DVD series and manuals that contain
message outlines, lessons for all age groups, and bulletin inserts that
together make promoting stewardship easier. In addition to these, there are
helps on our website, www.cogop.org/224548.ihtml. Within the
stewardship site, you will find other websites under "Links" such as http://cogstewardship.org that offer
inspiring, anointed messages, devotionals, and other resources.
Don't let this window of opportunity close without
giving your church at least two opportunities to hear what the Scripture
teaches about tithing, giving, and personal finance management.
Also in January, our clerks prepare giving statements
for all donors giving $250 or more to our church. It is a great time to include
a thank you note to them for their faithfulness in giving.
The USA law requires that all pastors and employers of
the Church receive a W-2 showing a statement of all income for 2009. This is
due by January 31, 2010.
The new mileage rate for 2010 allowed by the IRS for the
professional use of your automobile is 50ยข per mile.
Jan Couch Stewardship Ministries Director
To enjoy audio and video teaching from the Stewardship Ministries Department, search "stewardship" in the audio archives of our Media Center by clicking here.
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| New From Around the Globe |
Connections is pleased to join with the Harvest Partner Ministry to bring you the latest news from ministries around the globe. Click on the links below for more information: |
| Departmental News |
Ladies Retreat 2010 are Coming
The Spring season of Ladies Retreats are coming. Fore more information and to view a list of the cities we'll be visiting, click here.
TC Spring Semester Begins Next Week
The Spring semester starts January 13, 2010. You still have time to begin. Click here to view the courses being offered this semester.
Youth Pastor Position AvailableHarvest
Worship Center in Taylor, MI is pursuing to fill a full-time Youth
Ministry position with further growth opportunity in leadership.
Taylor, MI is located in the downriver area of Detroit, MI (about 15
miles outside the city limits). We are a growing church with a passion
to reach out to the needs of our community. To inquire more
information, contact Pastor Chris Weathers at 313-299-8985 or by email, LivnDlife24@aol.com.
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| UPCOMING EVENTS |
2010
Regional Ladies Retreat
March 5-7, 2010
Ventura, California
Regional Ladies Retreat
March 26-28, 2010
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
April 9-11, 2010
Newark, New Jersey
Regional Ladies Retreat
April 30-May 2, 2010
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Int'l Ladies Retreat
February 26-28, 2010
Waikiki, Hawaii
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