We started each day at about 8:45 a.m. with devotions and ran until close to 4:30 p.m. on Friday and 3:00 p.m. on Saturday with an hour set for lunch at noon. It’s a lot of instruction in a short timeframe to say the least. In this first set of classes I covered Churches of God history from Winebrenner to the present, and Mike covered various theological topics from a CGGC perspective. We alternate sessions so as not to get bogged down on any one subject. Both Mike and I attempt to give the classes a practical perspective and relate the topics presented to church life today. There’s a fair amount of reading required for the class, but hopefully it has value for practical purposes in church life today. It’s amazing how many historical issues have contemporary manifestations. |
Sunday afternoon I returned to Columbia with Linda to worship with the Iglesia de Dios Sanidad Divina in their afternoon service. Caleb and Christina launched this congregation a dozen years ago, and we’ve been there a number of other times. However, as a follow-up to two days of teaching it was a special treat to worship together. As usual, the service contained a lot of singing and this time interactive drama. Linda and Christina provided special music, and I spoke from Matthew 9 (with Christina translating) and encouraged the church to continually be outwardly focused. |
Ed
Soli Deo Gloria!
Pine River Seeking a Pastor
You may learn more about our church by visiting our Facebook page; PineRiver ChurchofGod. You may also check out the website http://pineriverchurchofgodmi.webstarts.com. If you are interested in this ministry opportunity or have questions, please send a resume or express your interest by April 30, 2015. Send your email to the church email address: [email protected] or Pine River Church of God, P.O Box 326, Vestaburg, MI 48891. You may also contact Great Lakes Conference Director Earl Mills, [email protected].
MAN-UP! Conference Coming to Scotland Campus
Winebrenner Theological Seminary Presidential Transition
Edward L. Rosenberry, Search Committee Chair
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