Word Devotion 08/30/2010

Then Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28 NLT

Praise Report - Tina Stults

My surgery on Friday went very well, PRAISE GOD! They took me back to the operating room at 6:01 am and I was home by 10:30 am. They removed my right ovary and cleaned out some scar tissue from previous surgeries. I am finally completely awake today. I'm a little sore but I'm doing great, again PRAISE GOD! Thank you all for your prayers. A special thanks to Nancy McCarley and Jean Stults for feeding us this weekend.

Prayer Request - Tina Stults

I will be having surgery to remove my right ovary on Friday, August 27th at the Shoals Outpatient Surgery Center in Florence. Please keep me in your prayers. Thank you very much.

Word Devotion 08/20/2010

"You are my God, and I will give you thanks; you are my God and I will exalt you." Psalms 118:28

Word Devotion 08/18/2010

"But as for me, I will sing about your power. Each morning I will sing with joy about your unfailing love. For you have been my refuge, a place of safety when I am in distress." Psalms 59:16 NLT

Word Devotion 08/17/2010

"Through the power of the Holy Spirit who lives within us, carefully guard the precious truth that has been entrusted to you." 2 Timothy 1:14 NLT

Word Devotion 08/16/2010

"The Lord bless you and watch, guard and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon and enlighten you and be gracious (kind, merciful, and giving favor) to you; the Lord lift up His [approving] countenance upon you and give you peace (tranquility of heart and life continually)." Numbers 6:24-26 AMP

Word Devotions

I am so sorry that I have fallen behind on getting the daily devotions posted. I have had some health problems and other things going on. Thank you all for your understanding.

Word Devotion 08/06/2010

"For it is God's will and intention that by doing right [you good and honest lives] should silence (muzzle, gag) the ignorant charges and ill-informed criticisms of foolish persons." 1 Peter 2:15 AMP

Word Devotion 08/05/2010

"He (the Lord) heals the broken hearted and binds up their wounds." Psalms 147:3 NIV

Wod Devotion 08/04/2010

"As for God, His way is perfect! The word of the Lord is tested and tried; He is a shield to all those who take refuge and put their trust in Him." Psalm 18:30 AMP

Word Devotion 08/03/2010

"The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks what is just." Psalms 37:30

Word Devotion 08/02/2010

Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Proverbs 12:18 NIV

Word Devotion 07/30/2010

May your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, even as we put our hope in you. Psalms 33:22 NIV

Word Devotion 07/29/2010

For You, O Lord, will bless the righteous; with favor You will surround him as with a shield. Psalms 5:12 NKJV

Word Devotion 07/28/2010

Do not remember the former things, no consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:18-19 NKJV

Word Devotion 07/27/2010

"It is because of the Lord's mercy and loving-kindness that we are not consumed, because his [tender] compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great and abundant is your stability and faithfulness." Lamentations 3:22-23

Word Devotion 07/29/2010

The Lord bless thee and keep the: The Lord make His face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The Lord lift His countenance upon the, and give thee peace. Numbers 6:24-26 KJV

Ladies Prayer & Devotion Night

Word Devotion 07/23/2010

O send our Your LIGHT and Your TRUTH, let them lead me; let them bring me to Your holy hill and Your dwelling. Psalms 43:3 AMP

LIFE-LIGHT (Women's Ministry Meeting 07/22/2010)

Key Verse: 1 Peter 2:9 AMP "But you are a chosen race; a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God's own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of HIM, who has called you out of darkness into HIS Marvelous Light."

God wants us to proclaim HIS excellencies (NAS), declare HIS praises (NIV), set forth the wonderful deeds and display the virtues and perfections of HIM (AMP), show for the praises of HIM (KJV), proclaim the praises of HIM (NKJV)

The Message: But you are the ones chosen by God, chosen for the high calling of priestly work, chose to be a holy people, God's instruments to do HIS work and speak out for HIM, to tell others of the night-and-day difference HE made for you - from nothing to something, from rejected to accepted.

John 8:12 "Then spake JESUS again unto them, saying, I am the LIGHT of the world; he that followed me shall not walk in darkness, but have the LIGHT of life."

John 1:1-5 v. 4 "In HIM was Life, and the Life was the LIGHT of men." v.5 "And the LIGHT shines on in the darkness, for the darkness has NEVER overpowered it (put it out or absorbed it or appropriated it, and is unreceptive to it)."

Psalms 112:4 "LIGHT arises in the darkness for the upright, gracious, compassionate, and just (who are in right standing with God)."

Psalms 43:3 "O send out YOUR LIGHT and Your truth, let them lead me, let them bring me to Your Holy hill and to YOUR dwelling."

Psalms 27:1 "The Lord is my LIGHT and my salvation - whom shall I fear?"

Psalms 119:105 "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a LIGHT for your path"

Have you ever been or are you now in a dark place? A place where you just simply don't know what to do about a particular situation, a difficult circumstance or just feel stuck in life? We are positioned in LIFE and we have found out JESUS is the LIFE-LIGHT! He will lead us through Victorious!!!

Closing Verse: 2 Samuel 23:29-30 NIV "Your are my lamp, O Lord; the Lord turns my darkness into light. With Your help I can advance against a troop; with my God I can scale a wall."

Word Devotion 07/22/2010

Now to Him Who, by (in consequence of) the [action of His] power that is at work within us, is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly, far over and above all that we [dare] ask or think [infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes, or dreams]. Ephesians 3:20 AMP

Word Devotion 07/21/2010

May He grant you of the rich treasury of His glory to be strengthened and reinforced with mighty power in the inner man by the [Holy] Spirit [Himself indwelling your innermost being and personality]. Ephesians 3:16 Amplified

REGIONAL LADIES RETREATS

TURNING POINT
2010-2011 Season
FALL 2010
SOUTHEAST October 1-3, 2010
Ridgecrest Conference Center Ridgecrest, North Carolina
Total cost per person: 3 or 4 in a room $140 2 in a room $175
Applications must be postmarked before August 20, 2010

MID-AMERICA November 5-7, 2010
Radisson Hotel Branson, Missouri
Total cost per person: 3 or 4 in a room $195 2 in a room $230
Applications must be postmarked before September 24, 2010

LAKE BARKLEY November 12-14, 2010
Lake Barkley State Park Cadiz, Kentucky
Total cost per person:3 or 4 in a room $155 2 in a room $180
Applications must be postmarked before October 1, 2010

GULF SHORES November 19-21, 2010
Ramada Plaza Beach Resort Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Total cost per person: 3 or 4 in a room $165 2 in a room $190
(Additional cost for requested beachfront rooms)
Applications must be postmarked before October 8, 2010

For more information visit http://www.cogop.org/ and go to Women's Ministries.

Word Devotion 07/20/2010

We know [absolutely] that anyone born of God does not [deliberately and knowingly] practice committing sin, but the One who was begotten of God carefully watches over and protects him [Christ's divine presence within him preserves him against the evil, and the wicked and DOES NOT lay hold (get a grip) on him or though him] 1 John 5:18 Amplified Bible

Word Devotion 07/19/2010

Yet amid all these things we are more than conquerors and gain a surpassing victory through HIM who loved us. Romans 8:37 Amplified Bible

Prayer Request for Renee Sutton

Renee has been diagnosed with breast cancer in her left breast. She is scheduled to have a port put in to start chemotherapy next week. At some point then they will do a mascetomy, then radiation, then reconstruction. For more information, you can visit the Cliff Haven COGOP's blog at http://www.cliffhaven.blogspot.com/. Or if you are a friend of Renee's on Facebook, she has been updating some information there. Let's lift her up in prayer at every opportunity we get. God is always in control and I am very thankful He is.

Prayer Request and Update for Tina Stults

I didn't get to have my surgery today. I went to the cardiologist yesterday. He said that the abnormalities on the EKG I had done Monday were significant enough to stop the surgery and warrant more tests. I am scheduled to have a stress test and an echo on July 28 and will see the cardiologist August 4 to get the results. I don't know where we will go from there. Thank you all for your prayers and I ask that you please continue.

Word Devotion 07/16/2010

Be merciful and gracious to me, O God, be merciful and gracious to me, for my soul takes refuge and finds shelter and confidence in you; yes, in the shadow of Your wings will I take refuge and be confident until calamities and destructive storms are passed. I will cry to God Most High, Who performs on my behalf and rewards me [Who brings to pass His purposes for me and surely completes them]! Psalms 57:1-2 Amplified Bible

Word Devotion 07/15/2010

Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a Refuge for us. Psalms 62:8 NAS

Word Devotion 07/14/2010

The eternal God is your refuge and dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms; He drove the enemy before you and thrust them out, saying Destroy! Deuteronomy 33:27 Amplified Bible

Prayer Request for Tina Stults

I was due to have a simple out-patient surgery Friday, July 16th, to remove my right ovary. I went yesterday to the surgery center for a routine EKG and some blood work as part of the pre-op for the surgery. A nurse from the surgery center called this afternoon to say that some things showed up on the EKG and that the Anesthesiologist will not put me to sleep for the surgery until I get clearance from my Cardiologist. The nurse made an appointment with the Cardiologist for me for Thursday, July 15th at 11:15 am. If he clears me, I will have the surgery Friday. If not, we will have to postpone. Please pray for me the next few days. Thank you all so much.

Word Devotion 07/13/2010

The Lord hears His people when they call to Him for help. He RESCUES them from ALL their troubles. Psalms 34:17 NLT

Word Devotion - July 5, 2010

Philippians 4:19 amp
"And my God will liberally supply (fill to the full) your every need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus."

July Women's Ministry Meeting

Ladies make plans to meet us at the church in the Fellowship Hall on July 22 at 6:00 p.m. for Prayer and Devotion Time.

Word Devotion 05/28/2010

I cry out to God Most High, to God, who fulfills His purpose for me. Psalm 57:2 NIV

Word Devotion 05/27/2010

Because of Christ and our faith in Him, we can now come boldly and confidently into God's Presence. Ephesians 3:12 NLT

Word Devotion 05/26/2010

Precious are your thoughts about me, O God! They are innumerable! I can't even count them; they outnumber the grains of sand! And when I wake up, you are still with me! Psalm 139:17-18 NLT

Word Devotion 05/25/2010

Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy-laden and overburdened, and I will cause you to rest. [I will ease and relieve and refresh your souls]. Mattew 11:28 Amplified Bible

Word Devotion 05/24/2010

The Lord God is my strength, my personal bravery, and my invincible army; He makes my feet like hinds' feet and will make me to walk [not to stand still in terror, BUT TO WALK] and make [spiritual] progress upon my high places [of trouble, suffering or responsibility]! Habakkuk 3:19 Amplified Bible

Update on Briana Dean & baby

At 26 weeks, on Tuesday, May 18, at 7:00 pm, Briana gave birth to a beautiful baby boy, Henley Reed Dean. He weighed 2lb 2 oz and is 13" long. Briana is doing well though she's very weak from being bedfast for so long. Baby Henley is also doing well. He is breathing 70% on his own; he has a very good color; he's moving his arms and legs well; and the doctors believe he is going to be fine. It's just going to take a while. He will probably be in the hospital for another 2 months. Please keep both mother and baby in your prayers during this time. Thank you again.

Word Devotion 05/20/2010

For ever, O Lord, thy word is settled in heaven. Psalms 119:89 KJV

Word Devotion 05/19/2010

Blessed be God, who has not rejected my prayer nor removed His mercy and loving kindness from being [as it always is] with me. Psalms 66:20

Word Devotion 05/18/2010

(Jesus Speaking) I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace and confidence. In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration: but be of good cheer [take courage; be confident, certain, undaunted]! For I have overcome the world. [I HAVE DEPRIVED IT OF POWER TO HARM YOU AND HAVE CONQUERED IT FOR YOU.] John 16:33 Amplified Bible

Word Devotion 05/17/2010

The Lord is good, a Strength, and Stronghold in the day of trouble; He knows (recognizes, has knowledge of, and understands) those who take refuge and trust in Him. Nahum 1:7 Amplified Bible

Word Devotion 05/14/2010

The Lord is my strength and my song; He has given me the victory. Psalm 118:14 KJV

Word Devotion 05/13/2010

I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. Psalm 34:1 Amplified Bible

Word Devotion 05/12/2010

YOU will guard him (me) and keep him (me) in perfect and constant peace whose mind [both its inclination and its character] is stayed on YOU, and hopes confidently in YOU. Isaiah 26:3 Amplified Bible

Word Devotion 05/11/2010

Also I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And will go for us?" Then said I, "here am I; send me". Isaiah 6:8 Amplified Bible

Word Devotion 05/10/2010

He who dwells in the secret place of the most high shall remain stable and fixed under the shadow of the Almighty (whose power no foe can withstand]. Psalm 91:1 Amplified Bible

Daughters Banquet 2010

Women's Ministry Coordinator, Ms. Janet BakerWe are all daughters of the King...Come on Tabby, put on your tiara...Welcome by Pastor Liz Guest speaker, Shanna Myers

Our waitors...Josh, Matt, Ronnie, Floyd, Daryl, PC, and DustinMore tea?Time for door prizes!

Princess Katie wins one,,,

Pastor Clint hugs his mom. Praise the Lord for a delightful evening.

Please remember our 2010 Daughters of the King Banquet to celebrate Mother's Day is this Saturday night, MAY 8, 2010 @ 6:00 pm at the Hackleburg Church of God of Prophecy fellowship hall.

If you signed up to bring food, please remember to bring it. Don't forget to ask your female family and friends to join us.

Word Devotion 05/07/2010

Trust in the Lord with all thing heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV

Word Devotion 05/06/2010

But as for me, I will look to the Lord and confident in Him I will keep watch; I will wait with hope and expectancy for the God of my salvation; my God will hear me. Micah 7:7 Amplified Bible

Word Devotion 05/05/2010

After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen. Matthew 6:9-13 KJV

Update on Alex Hallmark

Miss Alex is much better this morning. Her CT Scan was normal, so the doctors believes she had a virus. She is still running a temperature, but she was able to eat a small breakfast. As soon as her temp is gone and she continues to eat, she will be released. Thanks for all your prayers!

Urgent Prayer Request

Alex Hallmark is being taken to Russellville Hospital as I type. She has been vomiting and cannot stop. They are going to do some tests to rule out appendicitis. Please stop and pray for her.

Update on Briana Dean

I visited with Briana and her mom today at Huntsville's Women's Hospital. Today marks her 24th week! She and the baby are still doing well. She is still bedfast and is being given medications to keep her from going into labor along with antibiotics to prevent infection. God has blessed them so much these last two weeks.

The first doctor that saw her two weeks ago when she went into labor told her there was nothing they could do and that he could give her a pill to cause her to deliver the baby and she could try again later. Basically he was going to abort the baby. A baby who had a very strong heartbeat, who was moving inside Briana's womb, who they could see on the ultrasound had nothing wrong with him. But Briana and her husband Garrett were not about to give up.

And God came on the scene. She was taken to Huntsville Women's Hospital where it was no coincidence that the doctor who would be treating her had gone through the same scenario with his own daughter three years prior (though Briana and her family did not know this at the time). By another miracle she still has enough amniotic fluid to sustain the baby even though she continues to have some leakage. The doctor was doing an ultrasound last week and the baby was turned feet down and was kicking his foot down into Briana's cervix which was extremely dangerous. He said the baby had to turn quickly. The family began praying and God answered; the baby turned head down that night and has stayed that way.

This family is seeing prayers answered every day. They are so thankful to God for what He has done and what He is doing. They also thankful to all of you who have called, sent cards and most of all prayed for them. Please continue those prayers. She needs to hang on until at least 27 weeks; 32 would be ideal. With God all things are possible. This trial has already increased my faith greatly. I'm just waiting to see what God does next.

Word Devotion 05/04/2010

For the Lord your God is living among you. HE IS A MIGHTY SAVIOR. He will take delight in you with gladness. With His love, He will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs. Zephaniah 3:17 NLT

Update on Zachary Brock

Received word that he is going to pull through. He's in the hospital and still needs our prayers.

URGENT PRAYER REQUEST

Please pray for Zachary Brock. He was hit by a car and they are not sure he is going to make it. Zachary is in kindergarten at Brilliant.

Daughters of the King Banquet

Please remember that on MAY 8, 2010 @ 6:00 pm

Hackleburg Church of God of Prophecy Presents:
2010 Daughters of the King Banquet
"A Mothers Day Celebration"

To be held in the fellowship hall. Invite your female family members and friends.

Word Devotion 05/03/2010

For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavillon; in the secret of His tabernackle shall He hide me; He shall set me upon a rock. Psalm 27:5

Word Devotion 04/30/2010

But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not be weary; and they shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31 KJV

Word Devotion 04/29/2010

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Philippians 4:13 KJV

Word Devotion 04/28/2010

The Lord says, "I will guyide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you." Psalm 32:8 NLT

Word Devotion 04/28/2010

24 May the Lord bless you and protect you. 25 May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. 26 May the Lord show you His favor and give you His peace. Numbers 6:24-26 NLT

Word Devotion 04/26/2010

Therefore thus says the Lord God, "Behold, I am laying in Zion for a foundation a Stone, a tested Stone, a precious Cornerstone of sure foundation; he who believes (trusts in , relies on, and adheres to that Stone) will not be ashamed, or give way or hasten away (in sudden panic)." Isaiah 28:16 Amplified

Prayer Request

At only 22 weeks along, Briana Lawler Dean went into labor Wednesday this past week. Her water had broken and she was told by the doctors that the baby would have to be delivered within 24 to 48 hours. The baby would have only a slim chance for survival. She had already lost one baby at about 12 weeks. She was devastated to think she might lose another. We were all devastated.

But PRAISE GOD that after some wonderful prayer warriors interceded, the doctors came back in and said that she didn't lose all of her amniotic fluid and that if they could get the labor stopped the baby could survive in the womb with they fluid she had left and that her body would continue to make more. And PRAISE GOD that He had his hand upon not only her and the baby, but on the doctors also. Through God's help they were able to stop her labor.

The goal now is to try to hold the baby in until she reaches 27 weeks. This means that she must lay flat of her back 24/7 in the hospital until the baby comes.

Please pray hard and often for her and the baby. If anyone would like to bless her with a card, letter or just a line of scripture; anything you think might encourage her, please send them to:

Briana Dean
c/o Huntsville Women's Hospital East
911 Big Cove Road SE, Room 207
Huntsville, AL 35801-3750

Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.

Word Devotion 04/24/2010

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1 KJ

Word Devotion 04/23/2010

For God did not give us a spirit of timidity (of cowardice, of craven and cringing and fawning fear), but HE HAS GIVEN US a spirit of power and of love and of calm and well-balanced mind and discipline and self-control. 2 Timothy 1:7 amplified

Word Devotion 04/22/2010

ARISE (from the depression and prostration in which circumstances have kept you - rise to a new life)! SHINE (be radiant with the glory of the Lord), for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you! Isaiah 60:1 amplified

Word Devotion 04/21/2010

So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. Isaiah 55:11 KJV

April Ladies Ministry Meeting

Our ladies had a wonderful time Thursday night at our monthly meeting...

Several ladies shared testimonies of recent healings...

God is SO GOOD!

Don't miss our upcoming "Daughters of the King" Banquet coming up on Saturday, May 8th at 6:00 p.m. (Details will be posted soon.)

Word Devotion 04/20/2010

You are my refuge and my shield; your word is my source of hope. Psalm 119:114 NLT

Word Devotion 04/19/2010

Every word of GOD proves true. He is a shield to all who come to HIM for protection. Proverbs 30:5 NLT

Word Devotion 04/16/2010

Teach me your ways, o Lord, that I may live according to your truth! Psalm 86:11 NLT

Women's Ministry Meeting TONIGHT

Please remember the Women's Ministry Meeting we have TONIGHT in the fellowship hall at 6:00 PM.

Word Devotion 04/15/2010

Yours, O Lord, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty. Everything in the heavens and on the earth is yours, O LORD, and this is your kingdom. We adore you as the one who is over all things. 1 Cronicles 29:11 NLT

Word Devotion 04/14/2010

Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your gracious Spirit lead me forward on a firm footing. Psalm 143:10 NLT

Word Devotion 04/13/2010

You have granted me life and favor, and your care has preserved my spirit. Job 10:12 NKJV

Word Devotion 04/12/2010

Don't be afraid, for I am with you. Don't be discouraged, for I am your God. I WILL strengthen you and help you. I WILL hold you up with my victorious right hand. Isaiah 41:10 NLT

Women's Ministry Meeting

All women are encouraged to attend our Women's Ministry Meeting this Thursday, April 15th, 2010 at 6:00 pm, in the fellowship hall. Please join us for a wonderful time in the Lord.

Word Devotion 04/11/2010

I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go to the house of the LORD." Psalm 122:1

Word Devotion 04/10/2010

Call unto me, and I WILL ANSWER thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. Jeremiah 33:3 KJV

State of Alabama Ladies Retreat Info

DRESSED TO BE BLESSED

ALABAMA LADIES RETREAT 2010

May 14-15, 2010

Camp Boothe - Green Pond, Alabama

Speaker this year: Anzella Abernathy

"Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand...Ephesians 6:11

Oh! How we are excited about His Presence, His anointing on our lives. To be dressed in the whole armor of God so that we will be able to stand against the lies, tricks and deceit of the enemy. That we may be able to war for our God. To be able, by the blood of Christ to stand as a Godly Woman, a Godly Mother, a Godly Wife in an ungodly world. To please our Lord and to make our lives count for Him and His glory. To have an influence on our children, our families, our neighbors, our youth and to have an influence in the work place, in the school house, in the church, and in our homes. We may be dressed in a suit, in heels and hat, or jeans and sneakers but on the inside there is a sword drawn, a belt of truth, a breastplate of righteousness, feet shod and prepared with the Gospel of peace, shield of faith in place, and on our heads we wear the helmet of Salvation. With a song in our hearts, a prayer on our lips and the joy of worship we march to the sound of His beat. Not as women of the world but women of the Word.

Come, as our Lord Jesus Christ comes to meet with us. Let us stand shoulder to shoulder in triumph and celebration. Bring your needs, He will be there. Bring your worries and fears, He will be there. Bring your prayer requests, He will be there. The Lord of Hosts and Captain of the armies of Heaven will be there to enable and bless you His Soldier, Dressed to be Blessed.

We will have a hat contest (the most innovative hat) which can be pretty or comical. Ladies we are wearing hats for fun. You are invited to wear hat, heels, and gloves in a victorian, pollyanna, modern, or whatever you like fashion for fun at the banquet or if you prefer to dress down and just wear a hat for the banquet.

Friday night after service, we will enjoy snacks, fellowship and fun.

Please, help me out again this year by bringing a few door prizes. Women enjoy them so much. Thanks you so much for all your help.

Sister Donna Howard

State Ladies Ministries Director

Word Devotion 04/09/2010

"For I know the plans I have for you," says the LORD. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29:11

Word Devotion 04/08/2010

(Jesus speaking) PEACE I leave with, MY PEACE I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14:27 NKJV

Word Devotion - 04/07/2010

Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. Psalm 19:14 KJV

WHAT WILL HAPPEN WHEN WOMEN DARE TO...

Intercede and Pray? Read Hannah's story in 1Samuel 1 and 2:1-11. Hannah was barren and her heart's desire was to bear a son. Hannah's intercession was heard, her prayer was answered and her life was changed. Interestingly enough, not only was her life changed, but the lives of many whom she never knew. She named her son Samuel which means "heard" and "asked of God." A prophet, a priest, a judge, and an intercessor was born due to her intercession. Samuel's courageous leadership proved to be a turning point in the history of Israel. What will happen when we dare to pray? Intercessory prayer will change our lives and the lives of many others in our family, church, community, region, state and world. People will be saved, healed, delivered and set free! Revival will come!
I DARE YOU TO INTERCEDE AND PRAY!

Surrender? Read Mary's story in Luke 1:26-38. And Mary said, "Behold the handmaid of the Lord, be it unto me, according to thy word," v38. Mary simply surrendered to God's will... His purpose, His destiny and His will for her life! In the natural she didn't know how God was going to bring about the things spoken to her by the angel. Mary just trusted Him and SURRENDERED. We all sing the song, "I SURRENDER ALL...All to Thee my Blessed Savior, I surrender all." He desires for us to surrender all to Him - holding nothing back, nothing hidden, nothing in reserve. JESUS will be birthed in and through our lives so that our life will make a difference in the life of another. "For with God nothing shall be impossible," v37. God is able to bring about His purpose, His destiny and His will for each of us. Is it that He is just waiting for us to surrender.
I DARE YOU TO SURRENDER ALL!

Touch Him? Read the story of the woman with the issue of blood in Luke 8:43-48. We all want Jesus to touch us, and He does and He will... But what will happen when we touch him? The woman with the issue of blood was no longer hidden in the crowd when she touched Jesus. She was considered an outcast in her day. She had an issue of blood. For 12 years she spend all she had on physicians. SHE SPENT ALL. Many of us know how she must have felt - We are spent out, exhausted, weak and weary because of our own "issues." No matter how she felt that day, feelings had nothing to do with it, because she was filled with faith. She said, "I WILL TOUCH HIM!" As she pressed toward Jesus, she thought to herself, "If I can but touch His robe, I will be healed." Jesus said, "Daughter your faith has made you well. Go in peace, your suffering is over" v48.
I DARE YOU TO TOUCH HIM!

Janet Baker

Women's Ministries Coordinator

Hackleburg Church of God of Prophecy

Word Devotion - 04/06/2010

I would have lost heart, unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait on the Lord: Be of good courage, and HE shall strengthen your heart; Wait, I say, on the LORD. Psalm 27:13-14 NKJV

Word Devotion - 04/05/2010

For GOD so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in HIM should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 KJV

Word Devotion - 04/04/2010

Jesus told her (Martha), "I am the resurrection and the life. Anyone who believes in me will live, even after dying. John 11:25 NLT

Renewed 2010

Kandace, Michelle, Wendy and Lisa hang out at the Welcome Center Michelle registers with Lisa and Tina

Greetings fom Pastor LizExpressive worship with Sister Donna Howard Ministry of Sister Cathy Payne

Worship Band: Jared, Cynthia, Morgan, and Joey

Guitarist - Daryl Weatherly and Vocals - Halie, Jennifer and SusieAlabama Women's Ministry Director, Sister Donna Howard

A delicious lunch catered by Dollies of Hamilton and served by our Men's Ministry
Partners in ministry, Donna Howard and Janet Baker

Staff: Pastor Liz, Cathy Payne, Janet Baker and Tina Stults

Final Detail Meeting for Women's Conference

Ladies, don't forget that our final meeting before the Renewed 2010 Women's Conference is Thursday, March 4 at 7:00 p.m.

Renewed 2010 Women's Conference

Renewed 2010
Women's Conference is coming March 12 - March 13
to the Hackleburg Church of God of Prophecy.

"...and be renewed in the spirit of your mind, that you put on the new man
which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness."
Ephesians 4:23-24

Cathy Payne, International Women's Ministries Director of the Church of God of Prophecy will be our key note speaker for this conference.

Schedule:

Friday, March 12, 2010

Registration: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Meet, greet & seat: 6:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Worship: 7:00 p.m.

Snacks immediately following service

Saturday, March 13

Talk & Prayer Groups 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.

Meet, greet & seat: 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.

Worship: 10:00 a.m.

Lunch immediately following service

Registration Cost is $10 per person which includes conference, all snacks and catered lunch on Saturday.

There are only 200 seats available, so please call 205-935-3549 to pre-register. Free registration for every leader who registers 5 or more attendees.

Free gift for every registered attendee. There will be door prizes awarded as well.

Our host hotel is Econolodge in Hamilton, Alabama. When making reservations refer to promo code AL216.

Econolodge $49.95

2031 Military Street, Hamilton, Alabama 35570 Phone: 205-921-7831

Women called to Worship

In reading the book of Matthew I have found myself both challenged and intrigued as a woman of God. God has shown me great and mighty things through His word. Jesus was constantly challenging the Pharisees, the religious rulers, and the disciples. He went against everything that they had come to believe. He was not trying to destroy the Law but rather to give clear incite into what God truly meant by His rule book. Through parables, stories, and being in His presence people were often offended and put in a position to change their way of thinking or become angry, un-accepting, and indignant. Often this is what happens today. When God challenges our opinion of the truth we have a decision to make to either accept what God is saying or become angry, un-accepting, and indignant.

In Matthew 26:6-13 we see the story of the woman who poured out the costly perfume on Jesus. In this story the disciples become indignant. They tell Jesus that she has waisted so much in her actions because she could have sold the perfume for money to help the poor. Jesus rebukes them and tells them that the poor will always be with us and what she did will be told in the Gospel. He also says that she will be remembered for it.

As I thought of this woman and her actions I thought of her being remembered. She was remembered for her sacrificial worship of Jesus. She might not had been remembered had she sold the perfume and gave the money too the poor. There are not many storied about people selling all they have to give to the poor, but there are many stories of people laying down their lives to follow God. There are three thing about this woman and her story that challenge me as a woman of God. She gave a sacrificial offering of worship, she did her actions in private, and she was rewarded openly.

What an awesome sacrifice this woman made to God. She sacrificed her reputation. She went into a place that she wasn't supposed to be the home of a leper. Lepers were unclean and unapproachable. She chose to go against the law to get to her Savior. She was willing to suffer the reproach of the world for one moment in His presence. And what did she did in His presence was worship. She brought an offering not of money, but of praise, thanksgiving, and adoration. She took the thing that was of most value to her and poured it out on her Savior.

She did this action not in the temple courts or in the market place where everyone could see, but she did it in an intimate setting. Because Simon was a leper I imagine that the only people there were Jesus, Simon, and the disciples. There might have been a few others lepers there, but I don't think all the religious people came to this dinner party. I imagine that the throngs were even repulsed at the idea of going to a leper's house. It was in this private setting that she chose to pour out her offering. There were no people there to see and speak of what she had done except Jesus, Simon, and the disciples. This shows just how much she loved Jesus and not the approval of others. She didn't know that her private act of worship would become part of the Gospel.

The disciples still had enough religion in them to criticize this women for her actions, but Jesus was quick to reprimand them. He saw it as a act of preparation for His burial. How awesome was this act. Through the leading of Holy Spirit this woman did something that would appear as foolishness to others. She prepared Jesus for death before it happened. All she knew was she had to do it. She chose to operate in faith rather than flesh, and what she did in private was rewarded by God in open. She is mentioned in the Gospel and is for every known for her action of worship. Her act has been read by millions. When God chooses to reward you it is no small thing.

As women of God what are we willing to sacrifice to God? Are we willing to go up against our pride to worship Him? Are we willing to do our acts of worship in a place not to be seen by other but to be seen by God? In this day we seem not to be coming against the law, but rather to be coming against our own pride walls that religion has built. We feel that if we go to the altar or place of prayer when the call is given others will think badly of us. We feel that the place of prayer is for sinners only. We feel that we can go there for healing and deliverance on occasion if someone else goes first because people might think if we go first we have sin in our life. All of it is pride and until pride is broken in your life you can't approach Jesus as this woman did. She was humble as we should be. She got to the place where it didn't matter who saw or didn't see. She was going to be with her Savior, and she was going to give Him all that was of worth to her. She is an example of a true worshipper. I challenge all who read this to break down their pride walls and become humble before Him. Through true humility you will become a true worshiper and God will reward you openly for the things you do in secret.

A New Beginning for Women's Ministries

In September of 2009 I stepped down as Women's ministries director and Janet Baker assumed the roll. God has truly blessed us with Janet. She is an awesome woman of God with a heart for women. She has really stepped up to the challenge and is excelling in her ministry skills. God is breathing new life in the women's ministries through her involvement. I look forward to all she will accomplish this year and the years to come.
Expect great things in 2010. God is taking us to a new level with our new leader!

Worshiping God Accomplishes Freedom From the Enemy

1 Samuel 16:23 *And when the evil spirit from God was upon Saul, David took a lyre and played it, so Saul was refreshed and became well, and the evil spirit left him.* A little before this scripture, we can see that the spirit of God had left Saul and a spirit of torment had entered into Saul where he could find no rest.

The word of God says that He rides on our praises! The worship of God is discussed throughout the Bible and we are told that we enter His presence with our worship.This tells me that when the enemy is tormenting you with whatever the "situation", he chooses to torment you with or you yourself allow the door to be opened that there is a way to find freedom from the enemy.

We have to pick up our praise, we need to lay down ourselves and focus our attention on the Creator instead of a creation. God will ride in on our praises and because light and darkness have no room together, neither sin or the presence of God, the torment will leave as the evil spirit left Saul. When David played the harp, I believe that he played what he knew and that was worship and not just playing music for the king but playing what he had done all along. David worshiped God and the book of Psalms tells me he knew the Creator!!

God, help me to become more focused on You the Creator and not any creation that can be formed in my life.

Brighter than the Sun...

I have heard a lot of comments lately about the sunshine...about how beautiful the day is or how nice the sunshine is..I have made them myself. After days of rain and thunderstorms, it's always nice to have that day of sunshine that makes for a beautiful day that just makes you feel better.

The Word tells us that Jesus is seven times brighter than the sun. Imagine, seven times brighter! Another place in scripture, it reads that He is the Light of Heaven. Naturally, I can't look at the sun without squintting or wearing sunglasses. Then I think of sin and how it can't be in the presence of God, I imagine its like when we look at the sun and have to turn away, but to be in a place where we will freely stand in a light seven times brighter than the sun is amazing to me. Jesus is amazing, He told us that we are a light to a dark world, knowing how bright He is, I pray, "Shine through me, shine through me God, be that light through me, that no one will see April, but they will see Your light through me, they will see You."