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Then all of you can join together with one voice, giving praise and glory to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Romans 15:16 NLT
June 2023               An Alabama Church of God Ministries Publication              Vol 1 No 2


Milan's Musings
by Milan Dekich, State Pastor

Sunday, April 30, was special day for Memorial Park Church of God in Jasper.  The church was established on Feb 15, 1953 when eight people met in a rented house with co-pastors Margret McCleskey and Betty Jo Teaford.  The building where the church would eventually meet was built in 1958.  Since that small beginning the church grew to an apex of 50 in attendance during the pastorate of Philip Hardin in 2012.  The number of people attending started to decline after Pastor Hardin left until this year when eight people remained.  The church was considering closing until a new opportunity opened up.  Elbin Morales, the pastor of Iglesia Fuente de Salvacion in Decatur, has a vision to plant a church in every town and city in Alabama.  He already has planted a church in Harvest and in Huntsville.  continue reading →
Iglesia Fuente de Salvacion
    - Decatur, Alabama
In this month’s Spotlight I will introduce you to a family of ministers who are planting and growing churches in Alabama.  Elbin, his father Jose, mother Luvia and his brothers Marvin and Jose Luis have had many adventures together as a family.   They came to America together.  They all work together in their family painting business.  
God called Elbin in ministry not only to pastor but to plant churches all across Alabama.  He planted his first church in Decatur, Alabama, Iglesia Fuente de Salvacion in 2004.  He and his father planted a church in Huntsville 2020 and other churches as well.  When the Memorial Park Church became available this year the congregation brought in Jose as pastor to reach the Hispanic population of Jasper.  Elbin’s wife Angie is now in Leadership Focus to become a minister.  Marvin plays the keyboard and helps lead worship at Iglesia Fuente de Salvacion.  Together they are advancing the kingdom of God as a family.
Camper Registration 2023
 
Camp Chula Vista 2023 Info and Dates:
Camps are designated by the grade most recently completed by the camper.


Intermediate Camp
Completed grades 3rd - 5th
June 13 - 17
Registration after May 15 - $225

Junior High Camp
Completed grades 6th - 8th
June 19 - 24
Registration after May 15 - $245

Senior High Camp
Completed grades 9th - 12th
June 5 - 10
Registration after May 15 - $245


For all camps:
- Please send registration payments to your church coordinator, through our online payment portal, or to the address at the end of this form.
- Registrations are due online one week before camp, or by check upon arrival the first day of camp.
- Complete registration online at Registration Form.
- Drop off will be 2-4pm the first day of camp, and pick up will be 10-11am the last day of camp.



Send all registration forms and payments (if not paid online) to:


 
Valerie Higgins
1146 Stephens Road
Bessemer, AL  35023
higginsva@gmail.com

 
To make registration payment online, point phone camera to QR code above or click this link

Upcoming Events

Jun 5 to Jun 10
Sr. High Camp

Jun 13 to Jun 17
Intermediate Camp

Jun 19 to Jun 3
Jr. High Camp

Jun 22 to Jun 25
Church of God Convention
Tampa, Florida


Sep 9 State Campmeeting
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Nov 3 Unity Banquet
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Tampa, Florida
Tampa Convention Center
June 22-25, 2023


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State Ministries Finances

(April 2023)
Income
  Budget Giving   $2,108
  AKB Income        $148
  Church Camps    $1,437
  Living Rev Loan    $11
  Church Loan Fund  $200
  TOTAL INCOME    $3,904


Expense
  Budget Expense  $3,313
  CCV Loan        $2,996
  State Tithe       $282

  TOTAL EXPENSE   $6,591

NET INCOME      
-$2,687
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Is your church searching for a pastor?


The task of searching to fill a pastoral role can be daunting for a church’s “Pulpit Committee” or “Pastoral Search Committee.”  The link below can provide you resources that can help you through this process in a manner that is productive and proper.  Please contact our State Minister (Pastor Milan Dekich PastorMilan@choginal.org) for further guidance and assistance.
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Curious to know the 2023 General Assembly Leadership in Alabama?

State Minister:  Milan Dekich
State President:  Jeremy Bolzle
Vice-President:  Tony Weiger
Past-President:  Terry Jackson
KB/HM Chair: Michael Campbell
CE Board Chair: Valerie Higgins
Campmeeting Chair: Josh Bruce
Chula Vista Chair: Wayne Moore
Ministers Fellowship: Michaelle Basinger
Credentials: Tim Teague
CWC:  Karen Stockton


Click for complete list of leaders

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