VOLUME 9| ISSUE 6 |NOVEMBER—DECEMBER 2014
Famous or Faithful?
Have you ever felt that God passed you by? Or have you felt that where you are and what you are doing is
unimportant at worst or unnoticed at best? Perhaps you’ve felt God has placed you in a bean patch or a
remote desert spot and forgotten both your address and your name.
Moses went from Pharaoh’s palace to Midian’s sagebrush. He went from ordering servants to herding
sheep. For 40 years he knew heat and sand and sweat. Shammah, one of David’s mighty men, was sent to
guard a “plot of lentils”, or a bean patch. No glamour in that assignment, I can assure you. It’s one thing to
defend the king, another to guard beans!
Look up, saint! If God has called and placed you, there is no task that is unimportant and no place unknown. Francis Shaeffer once wrote that, with God, there are “no little people and no little places.” Before
Moses could lead Israel, God had to train him to be a leader of sheep. David’s mighty man, Shammah, was
proven mighty because he remained faithful in the bean patch as well as the palace. God said to Moses,
“What is in your hand?” Moses had only a rod, a simple shepherd’s staff. However, the rod of Moses became the “staff of God” (Exodus 4:20) once surrendered to God and used faithfully by God’s servant.
Shammah stood his ground, and in the middle of a bean patch, “the Lord brought about a great victory.” (2
Samuel 23:12)
Wherever He has placed you is an important place. A Sunday school class, a church in the desert, singing in
the choir, or an usher on Sunday night – do your task as unto the Lord. Let your rod or staff become God’s.
Let that patch of beans become God’s. Remember, He has asked no one to become famous; rather, He
asks that everyone remains faithful. With God, “there are no little people and no little places.”
Maranatha!
Northern California & Nevada Assemblies of God District Resource Center
6051 S Watt Ave, Sacramento CA 95829
916-379-9600
www.agncn.org
Arzouni, David (Faouzi) and Linda
Mali, West Africa
10 Old Coach Road
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
831-359-9178
david@arzouni.com
Arzouni, N and M
Sensitive area
1934 Ajay Dr
Roseville, CA 95678
narzouni@na-link.com
Howard, Andre and Kelly *
Philippines
PO Box 177
Fortuna, CA 95540-0177
208-969-0382
andre.howard@agmd.org
Kirsch, Bill and Judy
Africa (Africa’s Hope)
4020 N. Williams Place
Springfield, MO 65803
916-572-2773
bill.kirsch@agmd.org
Kendrick, Frank and MaryJane
1925 Lindsay Drive
Roseville, Ca 95678
F-916 472-5110 /M-916 472-5111
dinamo500@gmail.com
Smith, Yvonne and Henry
Latin America/Caribbean
1942 Ajay Drive
Roseville, CA 95678
Henry.smith@agmd.org
Kwong, M and J *
Northern Asia
916-600-3874
Mkwong@na-link.com
Talavera, Jose and Ashley Talavera *
Europe
jojotalav@gmail.com
304-549-4949
Shorrocks, Earl and Tammie
Europe
2021 Vera Cruz Dr Apt 111
Modesto, CA 95355-2431
510-812-2079
Shorrocksservingpoland@gmail.com
Trease, Anna
Middle East/North Africa
9010 Morganfield Pl
Elk Grove, CA 95624
916-230-0599
anna.thoeng@hqmail.agmd.org
Sims, Holly
Africa
157 Rowland Ct
Galt, CA 95632
209-400-4610
holly.sims@agmd.org
Veteran Missionary
Highly restricted & closed nation
Due to “sensitivity” name cannot be
divulged (916) 686-1125
velters@comcast.net
* Missionary Candidate
MEET OUR NEWLY APPOINTED MISSIONARY
“At nineteen years old, the Lord broke my heart for those who have never had a witness
of Jesus Christ. For years in my prayer closet I prayed for those I had never met believing
one day He might send me. During those years He filled my heart for seeing the church
planted where it doesn’t exist.
I spent three years in the Galt, California on a church planting team (Real Life Church),
another year in Khartoum, Sudan church planting among Northern Sudanese Arab Muslims and the past two years in East Africa on a LIVE-DEAD CP team among Muslims as
well.
I believe the Lord is asking me to continue to serve Him on the islands until we see the
church planted, fellowships thriving and sharing Jesus among their own people and
among the nations.”
-Holly Sims
Left: Dr. Huddleston with Chaplain Robert Durham, National Director of Prison Ministry for Global University. Right: Dr. Samuel
visiting with Global University volunteers who grade the inmate’s tests.
Throughout the entire story of Joseph in the first book of the
Bible, the phrase, "And the Lord was with Joseph," is a statement that is repeated over and over again. Joseph is one of my
favorite people in the Bible to study because he knows the loneliness of a prison cell. He understands what it's like to be away
from his father for an extended period of time and that life
doesn't always turn out the way you think it will. Joseph and I
have a few things in common.
Recently I visited Global University in Springfield, MO. There was
really only one room I wanted to see in the entire building, and
that was the room where the volunteers grade the inmate's
tests. As I entered the room I started to cry. I realized that years
ago my test had come through the mail to volunteers much like
the ones I was about to meet. Many of them are retired missionaries and pastors. I was able to tell them my story and to thank
them for what they're doing to help our men and women who
are incarcerated. I wanted them to understand that the things
After I was saved in prison and devoted my life to Christ I started we take for granted on the outside are highly prized when you're
doing Bible studies. I didn't know much about church culture,
serving time.
and I certainly didn't understand denominations or organized
religion. Daddy always took us to the Baptist church in town
As I shook the hands of the volunteers I was reminded yet
when we were growing up; so if anyone would've asked me
again . . . "And the Lord was with Sam." He was with me then,
what I was I would've said, "I'm Baptist." However, the Bible
He's with me today, and He'll be with me tomorrow.
Studies I started doing were sent into the prison from the As- Dr. Samuel M. Huddleston
semblies of God. They were Berean courses which is now called
Global University.
ITINERATING US MISSIONARIES
Dr. Huddleston with newly commissioned US Missionaries
Augustin and Cindy Jorquez.
Jim and Julie Uhey
Wes and Judy Wick
Mark and Semra Madrigal
Kim and Laurel Harvey
Augustin and Cindy Jorquez
Shane and Marty Couch
Brandon and Kendra Kertson
Brian and Linda Staub
Brandon and Shayla Cox
And as David and his men went along the road, Shimei went
along the hillside opposite him and cursed as he went, threw
stones at him and kicked up dust. …"Be gone you bloodthirsty
man, you rogue! You are caught in your own evil, because you
are a bloodthirsty man!"
It was quite a ruckus, a genuine fuss. This once dignified man
was now red-faced, spewing spittle and shouting curses that
cannot be printed. Nicking nice nails throwing stones and tossing handfuls of dust into the air. His fine robes soiled by his behavior. Years of pent up bitterness released with uncontrolled
emotion. David’s men fumed at the insult and shouted back insults. They grasped their swords, eager to defend the honor of
their King.
But David restrained them and endured the insults. Soon the
storm passed, and soon the troop stopped.
Now the king and all the people who were with him
became weary; so they refreshed themselves there.
How we handle these situations is important. Our tendency is to
escalate the situation, to attack the attacker and defend ourselves. We want to argue each accusation and recruit allies to
our cause. Oh how we wish we had David’s men with us!
But I’ve learned that such reactions are rarely appropriate to a
Man or Woman of God. I’ve learned that people are watching
how we respond to unjust criticism, and they are wondering to
see whether we are the mature People-of-God that we confess
to be.
Here are some scriptural principles to keep in mind at such
times:
A soft answer turns away wrath.
Be swift to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger.
The anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God.
Humble yourself in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up.
Normality returned. Weary they were, but safe and able to wash Do not avenge yourselves, but give opportunity for God’s wrath.
“Vengeance is mine, I will repay.”
the road off of themselves, have a meal, and lay down to sleep.
Every minister has faced a situation where some parishioner
explodes with emotionally charged accusations against us.
Sometimes we are so surprised that we have to wonder,
“What’s this about?” Other times we know exactly what it’s
about, but we had no idea that their feelings were so strong.
It’s a difficult lesson that I’ve not always managed to heed. I
wish that I could have back all of the energy, emotion, and anxiety that I’ve expended over the years on specious accusations. I
wish that I could have redirected that energy toward something
more positive. I’d look younger, certainly. And be more Godly
too!
Budget Reminder:
As your church is preparing your 2015 budgets, please remember to include the One
Fund. Every church is asked to contribute 1%
of their tithe income to support District Ministries. Our District Ministries are doing a fantastic job resourcing local churches and are
worthy of your support!
Seeking Ministerial Recognition:
Katrina F Farwig – Adv Lic
Michael P Freitas – Lic
Paul M Gottlieb – Adv Ord
Shekina R Gottlieb – Adv Ord
Loren L Gregory – Rein Lic
Elise N Hall – Adv Ord
Evelyn Ku – Adv Ord
Daniel R Mayberry – Adv Ord
John-Michael R Nalette – Lic
Donald B Pritchard – Rec Ord
Dorothy M Quijalvo – Lic
Peter G Reuteler – Lic
Stephen R Rhoads – Lic
Enedina Ruiz – CM
Manuel G Ruiz – Lic
Trina M Sandford – Lic
James J Seiler – Adv Ord
Daniel R Smith – Lic
Rob D Speers – Rein Lic
Jose M Talavera – Adv Ord
Michael J Todd – Adv Ord
Jose A Urrutia – Lic
Tessima A Webb – Lic
Tammie L Welence – Adv Lic
Transferred In
Kyle J Chalko – OR
J Corbin Tackitt – TX
Transferred Out
Marshall E Benson – TX
Ricky L Clements – NC
Valerie J Johnson – NJ
Marshal J Morse - KS
Alexis J Ridge – TX
Ronald W Robertson – So CA
Nehemiah J Rogers – OR
Michelle L Sovereign – OR
Reinstatement
Teddy C Allen – Lic
Jeremy D Bosma – PCM
David Lim – Ord
George McGehee Jr – Lic
Newly Credentialed
Marshall E Benson – Lic
Mary L Boyd – Lic
Darrell L Farley – PCM
Kandice N Love-Arceneaux – Lic
Tabreena M Rogers – Lic
Rachel E Storment – Lic
Scott W Thompson – Lic
A Loraine Trefethen – CM
Change in Status
Maria G Sanchez – Adv Lic
Trinidad, CA: Living Christian A/G
Reverend Cameron J English Jr
District Council Affiliated
Church Information Changes:
Castro Valley, CA: Action Christian Center
A/G
Location Address:
17065 Ehle St
Castro Valley, CA 94546
District Council Affiliated
Citrus Heights, CA: Citrus Heights A/G
Resigned
Joshua Livengood
Deceased Ministers:
Apele, Okusitino F: Hayward, CA
05/23/1977 – 08/20/2014; Ord
Spouse Epitema Apele
Location Address:
7605 Lauppe Lane
Citrus Heights, CA 95621
General Council Affiliated
Las Vegas, NV: Sought Church
Location Address:
New Pastors:
1025 S First St #110
Atwater, CA: Centro Calvario Assembly of Las Vegas, NV 89101
God
Mailing Address:
Interim Mr. Manuel Ruiz
PO Box 987
District Council Affiliated
Las Vegas, NV 89125
District Council Affiliated
Fairfield, CA: Real Life Church of Fairfield
Mr. Michael Tadlock
Newark, CA: Light of the World Christian
Parent Affiliated: Real Life Church
Ctr A/G
Location Address:
Oroville, CA: First A/G
37300 Central Ct
Reverend Scott W Thomson
Newark, CA 94560
General Council Affiliated
District Council Affiliated
San Francisco, CA: City View A/G
Reverend Agustin Garcia Garmendia
District Council Affiliated
Sebastopol, CA: Redwood Christian Fellowship A/G
Reverend Anthony Sivillo
General Council Affiliated
Sebastopol, CA: Country A/G
Reverend Anthony Sivillo
PAC: Redwood Christian Fellowship A/G
San Jose, CA: New Kingdom Community
Christian Center
Location Address:
100 Kirk Ave
San Jose, CA 95127
District Council Affiliated
San Mateo, CA: The Message Church A/G
Location Address:
Century Theatre
302 2nd Ave
San Mateo, CA 94401
District Council Affiliated
Roseville, CA: Renaissance Church
Location Address:
2995 Foothills Blvd #150
Roseville, CA 95678
Mailing address:
2995 Foothills Blvd #150
Roseville, CA 95678
General Council Affiliated
New Churches:
Tracy, CA: First Tongan A/G
Location: 2514 Holly Dr
Tracy, CA 95377
Mail: 1961 Woodcrest Ct
Tracy, CA 95377
(408) 394-4679
Reverend Viliami Teu
District Affiliated (re-open)
Corporate Name Change:
San Jose, CA: Community Church
To: Bethel Church
PAC: Bethel Church of San Jose
Cooperative Churches:
Elk Grove, CA: International Christian Ctr
Location: Feickert Elementary School
Elk Grove, CA
Mail: PO Box 2578
Elk Grove, CA 95759
(916)670-1913
Pastor Velters Berkeley
*** UPCOMING DEADLINES ***
Last Day to submit 2015 proposed Resolutions: January 26, 2015
Attention Ordination Candidates!
PLEASE ACT NOW!
HAVE YOU CONTACTED YOUR SECTIONAL PRESBYTER TO SCHEDULE YOUR CREDENTIAL EXAM AND INTERVIEW?
Due to the time involved in processing individual applications, the following timeline is strongly encouraged. PLEASE
PLAN AHEAD!!
Nov 21st
Last week for credential interview
(As per Sectional Presbyter’s schedule)
THE ABSOLUTE COMPLETED FILE DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 22ND. THIS MEANS FULLY COMPLETED ORDINATION APPLICATION FILES MUST BE RETURNED TO THE CREDENTIALS OFFICE BY THIS DEADLINE, WHICH INCLUDES YOUR FORMAL CREDENTIAL INTERVIEW WITH THE SECTIONAL LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE.
Credential Renewals: Please mark your calendar as a reminder that credential
renewals are due no later than Wednesday, December 31, 2014. Then you have until
January 15th to renew with $50 in late fees. After the 15th your credential will lapse, and you will have to
pay a $150 reinstatement fee. Your renewal will be placed on hold if you owe more than 2 months of District dues!
General Council’s online renewal system is scheduled to be available by November 1st at:
www.generalsecretary.ag.org Hardcopy forms are also scheduled to be mailed (except to World Missions
personnel) by mid-November.
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1 - Prayer for Havelock Pomeles at their Installation in San Jose
3 - Lauaki Wedding Vow Renewal Celebration - with their kids
2 - Pastors and leaders at West Coast Japanese Conference
4 - Tongan ministers at Liumata Apele Memorial Service
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5– Bernardes & DeLeons at Monterey Ministers Retreat Banquet
7 - Lynda Conrad, Godsons, & Huddlestons at Retreat Banquet
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6 - Lazaros & church leaders on 10th Anniversary in Newark
8 - Samoan ministers and wives at San Jose service
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A quote in the most recent edition of Enrichment Magazine says,
“… because of population growth and existing churches that close, the U.S. AG
needs to open around a church a day just to keep up with the need.” In our District, we believe in Church Planting and we are encouraged by the many inquiries and applications of new church planters coming to our office. If you are a
church planter or considering becoming one, I exhort you to continue to press
into your faith-not faith in yourself-but IN God. He knows what the next step is
and will be faithful to show you. If you are a pastor of an established church,
may I encourage you to prayerfully consider coming alongside a new church
plant or launching a parent affiliated church plant in 2015. The need is all
around us. Recently my mother-in-law, Lillie, turned 93 years old. She is a
tremendous celebration and testimony of God’s blessing in our lives. She and
her husband pioneered two churches on Native American Reservations – one in
Southern Nevada and one in Northern Nevada in their 40 years of mission work.
Both churches are going strong today! Prior to following God’s Abrahamic call
to mission work, they were farmers in the plains of Oklahoma faithfully following the Lord and serving in their local
church. Did they know how to plant a church? Not hardly, but they did know that God was calling them to do it and
they had the faith in God that He would show them each step of the way to accomplish the work. Did they have many
trials or afflictions? You bet! Her husband was bi-vocational his entire life of ministry and diligently provided for his
family of nine children who can testify that they always had food, shelter and clothing While we were sharing in her
birthday celebration, Mom Lillie told me she had just memorized some new verses from the Bible that had really encouraged her. “Never be lacking in zeal but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be Joyful in hope, patient in
affliction, faithful in prayer.” ( Romans 12:11-12) May these scripture encourage you today as well!
Recently approved Church Planters – Please pray for them:
Jake Musselman – Las Vegas
Samuel Chew – San Francisco
Kyle Chamberlin – Placerville
AJ Fagan – Chico
Caleb Cole – Mid-Town Sacramento
Travis Clark – San Francisco
Kris & AJ Jones – Sacramento
Current approved sites for new church plants:
Butte Section:
South San Joaquin:
Plumas Lake /Rio Oso
Firebaugh
Oliverhurst
Madera
Mendota
Sacramento Valley Section:
Merced
Redding
South Capital Section:
West Sacramento
Valley Ridge Section:
Cohasset
Hamilton City / Oroville
Missions is the life blood of every
church, small or large. Small churches
do have some extra challenges. I have
always pastored small churches and
for too long I gave myself a pass on
missions and missions giving. I figured the little bit we could do would
not make any difference and the
money would be better kept at home.
What made the difference in my life
was going to the mission field. There
is something about standing in the
middle of the poverty, smells and the
hopelessness of the third world that
changed my heart. I saw how much
difference the team made in the lives
of the local church and how encouraged the pastors were. Also I gained
a new appreciation for the dedication and creativeness of our AG missionaries and how much they accomplish with their limited resources. Instead of falling into a black hole in Springfield the money we give goes straight to real people in real places
who use it for real ministry.
Initially I gave the missionaries we hosted a small honorarium because I was afraid. Afraid that if someone got crazy there
would not be enough for the church to make it. I was wrong. I began taking offerings and encouraging the people to be generous, and they were. One Sunday morning our 35 people gave our missionary a $7500 offering. And instead of less for the
church there was more. General fund giving doubled that month.
I would like to encourage every small church pastor to have your church active in missions. It’s OK if you can’t do much but at
least do something. Remember, it is never about money. It is always about faith. Later you can increase it as God gives increase. If you would like some help getting your missions program going give Stan and Julie Wagner a call. They are a part of
our district. They helped us get going and they would be glad to come and help your church get moving in the right direction.
Crossroads Fellowship Assemblies of God
Pastor Stephen and Cheryl White
Location: 10801 Indian Hill Road Auburn CA 95603
Mailing: PO Box 60 Newcastle, CA 95658
530-888-8864
New Life Christian Center started as a
Filipino church in Reno that became a
multi-racial within the last 7 years and is
very connected with their community in
the inner city of downtown Reno.
NLCC church is faced with incredible challenges in its community in which they
have about 500 kids all below the poverty level, many of whom live in homes
with parents who are drug addicts, alcoholics, prostitutes, just to name a few
challenges that these kids are facing and
about 50 to 75 kids live in nearby motels.
LCC started a partnership with the School District and started an After School
Program. One local school that the church is helping, all 432 students are all
below the poverty level, 40% are transient or homeless and living in motels, cars
and or the shelter.
Only 42% of the students passed the grade level and 58% has failed. So, NLCC
have expanded their church building and added some additional rooms and a
kitchen with the help of RV Maps ministry to help these kids with their education and help eliminate the poverty cycle/culture and help them and their families to find Christ. A lot of the kids are now making incredible progress and now
seeing these families getting save, baptized, and now faithfully attends church.
NLCC also have different
ministries to help the homeless, the poor and the needy
and sharing the love of Christ
and giving them hope that
they can only find in Jesus.
New Life Christian Center Assemblies of God
Pastor Angelo Austria
Location: 601 Spokane Street Reno, NV 89510
Mailing: PO Box 7805 Reno, NV 89510
One of the main issues we share about in our Coaching Connections is the need for a true Sabbath rest among those
in ministry. Many we talk to on a weekly basis express various reasons as to why they cannot take a Sabbath rest on
a weekly basis – too many things to do, too many people to deal with and too many
projects at the church that just need to get done. Then I look into my Bible and read
about Jesus and began to think about all He did during His ministry here on earth. I
noticed in more than one place in Scripture that Jesus took a Sabbath and He also
took time to get away to a lonely place after ministry to people. Mark 6:30-32says,
‘The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to Him all they had done and
taught. Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not
even have a chance to eat, He said to them. “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet
place and get some rest.” So they went away by themselves in a boat to a solitary
place.’ Those brief verses look a lot like much of the ministry demands we experienced as a pastor. Whether your church is small or large, you are still working with
people and people need help in a multitude of ways. Just like Jesus, as pastors and
shepherds we care - that is part of our gifting and call from God. Yet, we don’t seem to believe we need to also be
like Jesus in taking a Sabbath rest and times of respite away from the crowd! I know we are now
heading full throttle into the holidays – my favorite time of the year. We celebrate with grateful
hearts at Thanksgiving and we celebrate with joyful hearts at Christmas. The church is a buzz of
activity and we think that once the holidays are over we will have a chance to relax
and rest. The reality is, if we are not currently taking a Sabbath rest in the midst of
the flurry of activities, we will not find time to take Sabbath rest in those weeks of less activity. (It
never seemed like I had weeks with less activity!) Our world around us is galloping at break-neck
speed bringing new changes to the way we live. Because of that, I think some of us believe that taking a day off is ‘old-fashioned’ or not keeping up with the times. Yet, the Word says, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.” Hebrews 13:8. My encouragement to you for now, and especially in the coming New Year,
is take a weekly Sabbath rest! Just like the internet was full of people taking the ‘Ice Bucket’ challenge for a worthy
cause, wouldn’t it be great to see those in ministry posting pictures of their weekly Sabbath Rest. I dare you, no, I
challenge you!!
BOOK RECOMMENDATION:
The Church-Helping or Hurting? A Guide to Practical Christianity
Michael Dye has written this resource to answer the question – “Why are we seemingly the only
creatures in the observable universe that will continue to do a self-destructive behavior in spite
of the consequences?” (Romans 7:14-25) Wounded people are often leery of the church because
they may be judged and shamed when they relapse or feel that they don’t have enough faith to
change destructive behaviors. When working with wounded people who are also often addicted
to many of the destructive coping behaviors plaguing our society, we must be ready with both
grace and competency. If you are thinking of starting a ‘Recovery’ ministry or want to improve
what you are doing currently, then this book will prove to be a truly valuable and practical resource.
DAVID A. R. WHITE
David A.R. White has been
a working actor, director
and producer in Los Angeles
for over fifteen years. He
was raised in a small Mennonite farming town outside of Dodge City, Kansas.
At the age of 19, without
knowing anyone, David
moved to LA, and only six
months after moving, landed a recurring role on the
hit top 10, TV CBS sitcom,
Evening Shade for four
years. He played the best
friend of Burt Reynolds’s
son. David then went on to
guest appearances on such
shows as: Coach, Saved by
the Bell, Sisters, Melrose
Place, Martial Law and
many others.
God is using the children to provide materials and tools for
our missionaries.
Date
Event
Location
A Day of Training
District Resource
Center
District Council Children’s Leaders Brunch
Capital Christian
Center
Girls Camp
Redwood Christian
Park Camp
Kids Camp #1
Old Oak Ranch
August 3-6
Kids Camp #2
Diamond Arrow
August 22
A Day of Training
TBA
The command in Mark 16:15, is not just for some but for
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everyone—not just for adults, either.
"He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the
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gospel to all creation."
For the churches that use BGMC, the children are exposed
to missions, their personal responsibility to be active in June 15-18
missions, and how they will be a part of missions when
they grow up. If you are wondering where the BGMC July 13-16
money goes, here is a brief.
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Water wells
Sunday school shelters
Generators & solar-powered digital Bibles
Buildings, equipment and supplies for children's
homes—U.S. & abroad
Sunday School curriculum translation
Tents for evangelism
Evangelistic materials
Children's school facilities & resources
Drug free school assembly kits & outreach
Drug free & HIV AIDS free prevention resources
Radio, TV, and video series
After-school programs for needy children
Shelters for homeless children
G.M. & R.R. supplies for foreign outreaches
School books & supplies
The list goes on and on!
The NCN District selected projects for 2014. If you have
already been raising funds for one of these projects, please
add the project number listed below
to your offering so the main office will
know you are giving to our specific
NCN District BGMC projects.
020819-9 Burma Sunday School020553-4 Asia's Little Ones
The missionaries have trusted
our children to supply
necessary funds for
their work. I want to encourage you to make a strong final
push for your 2014 BGMC giving. If you need more
information or would like to have a special BGMC Sunday,
please call.
Thank you for all you are doing to give to missions and to
invest into the next generation of missionaries through
BGMC. - Blessings!!
In August, I had the privilege to travel with the
District Missions Team to
St. Michael, AK.
The purpose of this team
was to respond to the
missionary’s construction
requests and needs. Most
on the team were experienced tradesmen and contractors. WOW! They worked diligently completing many
projects.
Also, I was a part of the Children’s Outreach. It was so wonderful to join in ministry with Linda Staub, our missionary
assigned to the island.
Thank you for supporting this trip much was completed and
our missionaries were blessed!
What is your strategy to mentor girls?
The Purpose of Girls Ministries.– (NGM.AG.ORG)
To develop leaders who will:
-Personify the Titus 2 principle — women mentoring girls
-Minister to girls in a more holistic manner by discipling their
hearts and minds
-Guide and challenge girls from latency toward emotional
and spiritual maturity
-Propel girls to impact their world for the cause of Christ
It only takes one willing woman of God to invest into the life of one
young lady. A large group is not necessary. So, you could start today!
The curriculum is a strong tool for discipleship and I want to encourage you to reach out the young ladies in your church and community.
Nikki
Visit :
NCNGirlsMinistries.com
For more information!
In a formal ceremony, these Rangers were commissioned as sons in God’s family and soldiers in His army. These graduates of the District Junior Leadership Training Academy come
from different backgrounds, and have varied interests. As the graduates were sharing their
plans for the future with me, it was apparent that God has a great destiny for each one of
these young men. Several young men cut from different cloth, yet strikingly similar in their
desire to serve the Lord with all their hearts. Their paths go separate ways, but in their
hearts, they all carry a common passion for seeing other young men discipled and the world
changed. Please join me in blessing, praying for and encouraging them as they pursue the
dreams God has given them for their lives.
Zachary Barclay OP #272
Loyalton A/G - Loyalton, CA
Connor Heath OP #100
Bethel Church - San Jose, CA
Matthew Messer OP #255
Bridge Community - Folsom, CA
Elliot Rinehart OP #401
Lifesong Church - Stockton, CA
Charles Struble OP #136
Capital C. C. - Sacramento, CA
Sacramento Valley
Sacramento, CA
02.12.14 at 12pm
Sierra Nevada
Sparks, NV
02.24.14 at 1pm
Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
03.12.14 at 10am
Bay Area
San Jose, CA
03.26.14 at 10am
RSVP at
SM@AGNCN.ORG
Fall Get-Away 2014
Three hundred women gathered this year at Redwood
Christian Park in Boulder Creek for our annual Fall GetAway. In the five
years that I’ve been
director I would say
this was by far was
my favorite retreat.
There were unbelievable alters times in
which women came
hungry to see
change to their lives
as well as a deep desires to be refreshed in their spirits. We
had speakers from local churches. Both Kathy MacPhail and
Alice Bostrom were amazing. They were passionate, humble, and vulnerable in sharing their own life stories to inspire and encourage all who
attended. There was plenty of laughter and lots of fun, but nothing beats being in the
presence of the Lord!
women@agncn.org
www.ncnwomen.com
facebook.com/ncnwomen
In a rural area of the Philippine province of Bulacan, a group of women hover over a
steaming pot of rice and vegetables. With great care, pride, and wide smiles, the
women divide the food into equal portions for the 25 children who eagerly await
lunch. This day marks the first day of a newly launched neighborhood lunch program through Convoy of Hope, funded by the compassion of many of our NCN
churches through their continued year-end “One Day To Feed The World Sunday
offering!
“I am happy,” says Alexa, a third-grader who
was chosen for the program based on her relative risk for malnutrition. “Now I can eat
here every day!” Being enrolled in the program is big news for Alexa and the 24 other
children who were enrolled in this impoverished community because now
they don’t have to worry about going hungry or being malnourished.
Alexa lives with her mother, Isabel, and 5-year-old brother, Alejandro. Despite
the optimism, the family’s dire situation becomes clear as Isabel shares their
story. Her family was forced to relocate here two years ago when they were
evicted from their home in order for a road to be built. Though their housing
situation has improved since then, there is little work in this remote community. Alexa’s father works in Manila during the week as a welder. The job pays just 4,000 pesos ($100) per month,
and business isn’t always steady. Tears well up in her mother’s dark eyes when she admits they can’t always afford
to feed their children.
As schools in the Philippines prepare to open again, Convoy of Hope continues to feed more than 24,000 children
every school day and, this year plans to add 7,000 more children at feeding sites throughout the country. “There
are a lot of children who need Convoy of Hope’s help,” a local church pastor explains. “By providing nutritious
meals to hungry children and the Good News of Jesus Christ, we’re changing the course of their future,” he says.
“For many of the children who have recently been enrolled in our feeding initiative, this will be the best year yet of
their young lives!”
God’s Word promises in Proverbs 19:17, “Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and He will reward them
for what they have done.” One of the many rewards God generously furnishes beyond an incredible sense of joy is
His presence and favor on the congregation we serve. When you give your church an opportunity to give “one day’s
wage” to feed the hungry, spiritually and literally, Proverbs 28:27 declares, “Those who give to the poor will lack
nothing…” We can change the world together during this season of Thanksgiving and Christmas. Will you help
change a child’s destiny by doing a One Day Sunday?
2015 Sectional Tour
Jan 8 - Coast Counties
Jan 12 - North Capital
Jan 13 - South Capital
Jan 15 - Lake Berryesa
Jan 20 - Contra Costa
Jan 22 - East Bay
Jan 29 - South Bay
Feb 2 - Sierra and Northern Nevada
Feb 3 - Southern Nevada
Feb 5 - Peninsula
Location and times will be announced by letters to every church and minister.
Plan now for these important meetings.
West Coast Branch
NCN and NPLAD
6051 S. Watt Ave
Sacramento, CA 95829
In cooperation with NCN and NPLAD we would like to announce that all future AGTS Masters level courses will be
held at the Resource Center. The classes now follow a “pastor-friendly” format which consist of 2 1/2 days of
class time, pre-reading and post class session work. This schedule is ideal for pastors and ministers who wish to
complete a Master’s Degree but need it to fit in to their present ministry context.
2015 CLASS OFFERINGS
JAN. 15-17
FEB. 26-28
APR. 16-18
MAY 7-9
JULY 9-11
SEPT 10-12
OCT 15-17
NOV. 12-14
BTH 529
BOT 530
MCS/MHT 643
Elective
PTH 553
HOM 633
BTH 532
PTH 554
Dr. John Gallegos
Dr. Jay Herndon
Dr. Nick Garza
Dr. Glenn Davis
Dr. Charles Self
Dr. Nick Garza
Dr. John Gallegos
Dr. Dave Willis
THE NEW PENTECOSTAL THEOLOGY
LIFE OF DAVID
MISSIONAL COMMUNICATION
SPIRIT LED APOLOGETICS
LEADERSHIP AND ECONOMICS
POWER PREACHING- EPHESIANS
CONTEMPORARY N.T. INTERPRETATION
PERSONAL DYNAMICS OF LEADERSHIP
For more information please visit agts.edu or call 800-467-AGTS