In the last few months of 2017, we experienced unprecedented global weather-related disasters with concentration throughout the United States, the Caribbean, Mexico, and parts of Asia. At one point during the hurricane season, I opened a weather photo with three Category 5 hurricanes documented within the frame. We witnessed the disastrous fallout of the storms in news coverage …
In recent months, I have been reminded over and over again of the need for the Church to remember those around the world who are going through tremendous pressure and persecution. I realize that we talk about how bad these things are and how our hearts go out to them, but I believe there …
The Edge of Destiny The book of Deuteronomy is an encouraging record of God’s faithfulness. Containing the historical testimony of Moses, God reminds the people of His presence and provision throughout their 40 years of wandering and instructs them concerning preparation for this day of moving forward. They stand on the edge of their destiny …
Over the last 19 years, Brother Ted Cooper, a member from South Carolina, has been leading mission ministry trips to Peru. What began as a heart to serve and be a blessing has become an investment of a life in missions. One such investment is witnessed from Piura, in northern Peru. In May of this …
“It will change your life!” Those words were said to me repeatedly before I went on my first mission trip. So many times that, although I smiled on the outside, I inwardly rolled my eyes and cringed when I heard it. I knew the trip would change my life. That was a no-brainer. But, realizing …
It’s Second Sunday! For Church of God of Prophecy attendees internationally, we know what that means: It’s time to joyfully receive the offering for the Missions Department and send it to the International Offices to support our missionaries! At Roberts Tabernacle Church of God of Prophecy in Westmoreland, Tennessee, there’s an additional meaning. It means …
Over the past few weeks I have celebrated the distinct blessing of fellowship with our local pastors across North America. One venue for this celebration comes as a result of our bi-annual International Assembly celebrated this past summer. The Assembly is always a personal delight as we make preparations to receive our entire family from …
During my lifetime, I don’t recall the world experiencing, with such severity and regularity, the natural disasters we have seen in the last few years—monstrous tornadoes, killer earthquakes, unstoppable flooding, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, and so many other unexplainable world events. Attempts fail to measure the full fallout of death and destruction. Unfortunately, these disasters are …
We have enjoyed an exciting few months in two of our One Child Fund orphanage campuses: Haiti and Rwanda. Since the first of the year, both orphanage ministries have completed a phase of construction in the ongoing effort to build and restore dormitory facilities. December was a month of excitement for Haiti as dedication …