The Alabama Messenger

The

Alabama Messenger

September/October 2017 Volume 31/Number 5

2017 Sectional Council Tour

Section

Date

Location

Anniston/Birmingham/Cullman 9/25/2017 Springville Camp and Conf. Center

Tuscaloosa

9/26/2017 Tuscaloosa First Assembly of God

Tennessee Valley

9/27/2017 First Assembly of God, Hartselle

Phenix City

9/28/2017 Fellowship Assembly, Smiths

Dothan/Enterprise

9/29/2017 Faith Chistian Center, Ozark

Montgomery/Sylacauga 10/2/2017 Bethel Worship Center, Wetumpka

Andalusia/Monroeville 10/3/2017 Grace Way Fellowship, Evergreen

Demopolis

10/4/2017 First Assembly of God, Thomasville

Baldwin/Mobile

10/5/2017 New Life A/G, Spanish Fort

All councils will begin at 9:30 a.m. CST with the exception of Phenix City, which will begin at 9:30 a.m. EST.

EDWARD WILSON

DISTRICT SECRETARY‐TREASURER

ewilson@adcag.org

Remembering a Simpler Time All of us have wished at some time or another for a return to a simpler time. It may have been because of the difficulties of the moment, or disappointing experiences. But all of us remember a simpler time in life.

It may have been that you were raised in a small community like me. I can remember sleeping at an open front door at night without fear of harm. Had the door been closed and locked, it would have been somewhat futile because the skeleton key would open most doors in the community. But in this simpler time there was no air conditioning. I can remember going to the community store, the only one around. It took only a minute to find what I wanted and get it to the cashier. But the variety to choose from was really limited and the price usually high. I can remember when I could open the hood of my automobile and see almost every external part, and I could work on the internal with simple tools. But the horsepower and comfort was not what it is today. Simpler times.

I also remember when church was simpler. It was the community church. I didn’t have to shop for one that suited me, but went because of the presence of the Lord. The seats were not padded, the room was not air‐conditioned, the altars were up front, and the pulpit was visible. The music was simpler because it was unrehearsed and spontaneous. The pianist was accompanied by a possible rhythm guitar and a lot of hand clapping and loud singing. The focal point of the service was an empty cross and the climax of the service was at the altar. Time was not a concern. Although workers had to be at work at an early morning hour, the service continued until the Lord was through and all minds were clear. As a result souls were saved, the saved were filled with the Holy Spirit, people were called into the ministry, and bodies were healed. Those simpler times will not be forgotten.

Fast forward to today. The seats are padded, the altars are more often than not gone from view, and the pulpit is a small movable speaker’s stand. The music is rehearsed to the point that the Holy Spirit can’t encourage more or less of any given song. The worship group and musicians are loud and the congregation observes rather than participates. The hand clapping has subsided and the climax of the service is not at the altar.

There was a simpler time in evangelism. We observed the “Great Commissions”, and went out sharing what the Lord had done. Now there is this thing called marketing. The service length is designed for the convenience of the attender. The worship is casual, like we are at a civic club or community meeting. Marketing has designed the service to attract a certain age or strata of people, not all that should be there. There are no expectations of participation in the worship or the work outside the building. No accountability. Oh, for the simpler times when a gathering of believers and seekers alike came with expectations.

Could we be so brave as to look at the example of Jesus? He simply presented the gospel “good news” and people came by the droves. He simply challenged the people and they responded with favor or disfavor, but they responded. In John 6:66 so many followers left Him, he turned to his twelve faithful and said, “Will you go away also?” He preached faith and as a result the demonstration of the Holy Spirit healed the sick, cast out demons, provided miracles, raised the dead, and challenged people to forsake the world and follow Him into eternal life with the Father. His message was simple. His delivery was simple. His motive was simple. And His challenge was simple. Oh, and His results were phenomenal.

Finally, in Luke 9 and 10, He simply sent the twelve disciples and others out to follow His example. His plan was simple. His instructions were simple. The testimony of great spiritual success was brought back with excitement because they simply followed.

I long for simpler times, maybe because I am a simple person. Some may recognize that I am old‐fashioned. However, I remember the time when we simply had church and allowed God to come into His own house and take charge. A number of years ago, I visited with a neighboring pastor. He reminisced about the former days of revival in his denomination. Picking up a book, he said, “When I want to remember revival times, I read the testimonies in this book.” May we never reach the point where we experience revival by reading experiences of others. I pitied him because the church I was serving was seeing souls saved, the saved filled with the Holy Spirit, people called into the ministry, and bodies healed, all because of us following Jesus’ pattern and a simple presentation of the gospel.

The cry of my heart is that we get back to basics. May we become people of the Word, people of the Spirit, and people who please the Father.

Ken Draughon, ALABAMA DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT

The buzzword among the majority of church leaders seems to be “relevant.” The question is often asked by ministers, “Is your church culturally relevant?” I often hear, “I want to be relevant.” Now, the problem, which arises out of this question, is who is defining the word, “relevant?” I heard a speaker recently say, regarding church culture, “Culture is changing every three to five years while the church’s culture is decades behind.”

Tony Morgan wrote, “The culture around us is changing. People are changing. Families and communities are changing. Your “competition” is changing.”

Let’s be honest; there is a problem in many of our churches concerning relevance in today’s culture. I’m NOT talking about BIBLE STUFF. I’m talking about the “ostrich syndrome” where many are burying their heads in the sand and not hearing the cry of their community. The purpose of the local church in every village, town, city or metropolis is to be a download portal for heaven. We must make a biblical impact on our community if we are to honor the Great Commission.

When it comes to the church, Jesus is the founder, planter, and owner. “And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen” (Matthew 28:18-20 KJV).

I deeply believe that every church, no matter their location, should have their finger on the pulse of their community. It would be biblically criminal to be “planted,” and every church was planted at one time or another, and not be sensitive to the community culture and spiritual need where you were placed. The local church was never intended to be an island in their community untouched by its need and spiritual condition. Every New Testament church must impact its community if it is to be a true New Testament church—the early church did.

We must realize that the world is changing the way it receives input. The church must understand there is a need to adjust its internal culture to address the external culture it has been commissioned to reach in a way, which they can understand. The Old Testament described a people that understood this when it said, “And of the children of Issachar, which were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do….”(1 Chronicles 12:32). The message has not changed since it came through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, but the way in which we need to communicate it is continually changing.

Please don’t miss this year’s annual Sectional Council Tour in your area. WE will share some fresh insight on IMPACTING YOUR COMMUNITY. We are looking forward to some time together at these gatherings. I close with this: God has called us to turn Alabama upside down for Him and we MUST do so. Join me in this important time of synchronizing our hearts and purpose to IMPACT ALABAMA!

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION Michael D. Sharp D. Min. District CE Director msharp@adcag.org

DISCIPLESHIP DOLLAR DAY Sunday, September 10, 2017 Sunday, September 10, is our annual Discipleship Dollar Day. We are asking each church to receive an offering of at least $1.00 for each person they average in Morning Worship, and send to the District Christian Education Department.

The ministries of the C.E. Department directly impact every person in your local church, from the youngest to the oldest. This department is designed to give back to our churches, investing in you through ministry, resourcing, and equipping. Your support helps us to develop new ministries for you, to keep our event fees low, and to sponsor or subsidize adults and children at every event we hold. This year all proceeds from Discipleship Dollar Day will, again, go toward discipleship matertials for a home missions church in Alabama.

$1.00 may not seem like much, but it can make a BIG difference!

CONGRATULATIONS Connected God Squad!

JBQ Team from Brewton First AG placed 45th in the nation.

Junior Bible Quiz 2017-2018 September 9th - Moffett Road, Mobile October 7th - Evangel Church, Montgomery

CONGRATULATIONS

November 4th - Evangel Church, Montgomery

3D!

January 13th - Evangel Church, Montgomery

JBQ Team from Montgomery

February 17th - Evangel Church, Montgomery

First AG placed 66th in the

March 16 &17 - Evangel Church, Montgomery

nation.

April 7th - Evangel Church, Montgomery June 7, 8, & 9 - Nationals, Faith Assembly of God, Orlando, FL

BGMC

MISSIONS RALLY

PHEASANT HUNT

2017 Special Target

Projects

OCTOBER 6, 2017

Phil Schmidt . Latin America Susan Ricketts . Japan Tom McLane . Senegal Charles Hasselbring . S. Africa Cynthia Lucas . Paraguay

Greenway Sportsman Club 2621 HWY 223 Union Springs, Alabama 334-850-3689

$82,000 GOAL

We need YOUR help!

Sporting Clay Shoot - 9:00 a.m.

Pheasant Hunt, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Lunch & Missions Challenge, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

pastormark@clantonfirst.org

2017 ROYAL RANGERS

CALENDAR

September 29-30 RR AL LEAD Conference - SCCC October 07-13 NATIONAL ROYAL RANGER WEEK October 19-21 RR FCF Territorial Rendezvous - CLE SS Tithe January-July 19, 2017 Atmore First AG Harper’s Joy AG Faith AG Kingwood AG Montgomery First AG The Crossing Evangel Church, Montg.

Creola AG Life Church of the AG Weeks Memorial AG

1,000.00 450.00 428.00 350.00 350.00 350.00 320.73 317.00 300.00 271.00

BGMC January - July 27, 2017 Orchard AG Clearwater AG Montgomery First AG Phenix City First AG Thompson Chapel AG Vincent Revival Center Pleasant Grove First AG Jackson First AG Temple AG Georgetown AG

22,493.81 22,389.69 8,590.69 5,950.00 3,276.51 3,120.72 2,453.36 2,410.13 1,786.23 1,769.79

Alabama Youth Ministries ALABAMAYOUTHMINISTRIES.COM

DISTRICT YOUTH DIRECTOR: STEVEN

A. MASON

EMAIL: DYDSEC@ADCAG.ORG

YOUTH CAMP 2017 Alabama Youth Camp has once again become a summer filled with God’s anointing and His wonderful presence. We had four weeks of powerful youth camp, and a total attendance of 2,359 students, leaders, and staff. God moved in mighty ways and we praise Him for the wonderful testimonies and reports that have come from your students.

I pray that you have seen evidence of change in your young people and adults who have attended camp, and have benefited from the mighty touch of God they received. We would like to extend a big

thank you to all of the pastors, youth pastors, minister’s wives, and lay leaders and personnel who served a vital role in making these camps a huge success.

A very special thank you is also in order for our incredible camp staff who played an integral role in the success of youth camp. Few events and experiences touch the lives of young people in the way camp does, which proves we can accomplish more together than we ever could alone. Listed below are a few of the statistics compiled from individual interviews from campers.

SAVED345 REDEDICATED478 FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT444 REFILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT525 HEALED449 CALLED TO MINISTRY504

2017 TOP

YOUTH GROUP

OFFERINGS ATMORE FIRST- $1000 PINEDALE AG- $500 DOTHAN FIRST- $401 JACKSON FIRST.- $400 MONTGOMERY FIRST- $350 EVANGEL, MONTGOMERY- $200 MOFFETT ROAD, MOBILE- $175 SUMITON FIRST- $175 HANCEVILLE AG- $160 TUSCALOOSA FIRST- $140

2017 TOP

SPEED THE LIGHT

GIVING

PHENIX CITY FIRST $14,000.00 MONTGOMERY FIRST $13,480.71 DOTHAN FIRST $12,000.00 OZARK FIRST $10,000.00 JACKSON FIRST $8,406.97 NEWTON ASSEMBLY $8,402.00 BETHEL, ARITON $4,595.18 APPLETON, BREWTON $4,470.67 CHR. LIFE, ORANGE BEACH $4,060.00 CHURCH OF HIS PRESENCE $3,686.00




2017 NATIONAL FINE ARTS RESULTS 


AWARD OF MERIT KAPPA TAU, SPOKEN WORD 1ST Place - Garrison Strahan - Montgomery First

TOP 10 PLACEMENT KAPPA TAU, PHOTOGRAPHY, DIGITAL 2nd Place - Garrison Strahan - Montgomery First KAPPA TAU, CHRISTIAN BAND 2nd Place - Sulligent First (Patrick Morris, Candace Price) PUPPERTY SOLO 4th Place - Tanner Lynn - Robertsdale First GUITAR SOLO 4th Place - Andrew Caffee - Garywood, Hueytown 4th Place-Austin Shuffitt - Montgomery First VOCAL SOLO, FEMALE, SR. 5th Place - Hallie Richardson - Fayette First FLASH FICTION 6th Place - Anna Cummings - Weatherly Road, Huntsville KAPPA TAU, SONGWRITING 6th Place - Candace Price - Sulligent First POETRY 7th Place - Brooklyn Pennington - Sulligent First

SUPERIOR RATING FIRST PERSON ESSAY Abigail Jernigan - Moffett Road, Mobile Savannah Clemens - Montgomery First PERCUSSION, SOLO TRADITIONAL Nathan Strahan - Montgomery First PHOTOGRAPHY, DIGITAL Robin Allums - Vincent Revival Center Gabrielle Joy - Montgomery First SHORT SERMON, JR. Blake Allums - Vincent Revival Center WORSHIP DANCE SOLO Anna Cummings - Weatherly Road, Huntsville KAPPA TAU, VOCAL SOLO, FEMALE Candace Price - Sulligent First

This was another exceptional year for Fine Arts, as our Alabama students well represented our district at the Anaheim, California 2017 National Fine Arts Festival with 49 total entries, 18 of which received superior scores. We had 10 entries that placed in the Top 10 as well as 1 Award of Merit Winner which was Garrison Strahan of Montgomery First Assembly in the KT Spoken Word category.

We are blessed to have so many talented students from Alabama and are proud of each of them for using their talents and gifts for the Lord.

ALABAMA DISTRICT MISSIONS & MEN’S MINISTRIES DISTRICT DIRECTOR

DAVID STRAHAN email: dstrahan@adcag.org

us & world missions

2017 Light for the Lost Banquet Tour Guest Speaker:

Rick Allen

National LFTL Director

church planting & development

men’s ministry

lftl

Section

Church

Date

Time

Montgomery

Life Chapel, Wetumpka

10/30

7:00 PM

Phenix City

First Assembly of God, Phenix City

11/2

6:30 PM CST

7:30 PM EST

Monroeville

Appleton Assembly of God

11/3

7:00 PM

Anniston

Birmingham

New Life AG, Westover

11/5

7:00 PM

Dothan

Harper’s Joy Assembly of God

11/6

7:00 PM

Enterprise

First Assembly of God, Enterprise

11/7

7:00 PM

Cullman

Freedom Assembly of God, Jasper

11/9

7:00 PM

Andalusia

Westview Assembly of God

11/10

7:00 PM

Mobile

Creola Assembly of God

11/13

7:00 PM

Baldwin County

Foley Assembly of God

11/14

7:00 PM

Tennessee Valley

Madison Assembly of God

11/16

7:00 PM

Demopolis

River of Life, Demopolis

11/17

7:00 PM

Tuscaloosa

First Assembly of God, Tuscaloosa

11/20

7:00 PM

Sylacauga

First Assembly of God, Ashland

11/21

7:00 PM

IT’S NOT TOO LATE!! MEN’S ENCOUNTER 2017 September 21st-23rd Call Today to Register! Late Registration Cost: $150.00 334-279-7172 ext 5 for more information visit our website at: https://adcag.org/events/detail/mens-encounter-2017

Thank you again for joining missionary Jason Loper, Builders International, and the Alabama District to impact Nepal. Your faith promise towards the Nepal Theological Women’s dorm will double the capacity for resident students to 200.

We currently have $202,675 in faith promises towards our $240,000 goal. We are believing for these to be completed before our next District Council. It would be great if we could see this come in before the end of the year.

Alabama District and Builders International Nepal Theological Women’s Dorm

The video that we used for the banquet is available to you for download. You can use it in your church to raise awareness in your people and receive an offering.

There are several other videos that you can use as well. The web address is https://vimeo.com/adcag/collections. Click on the “Nepal Theological College” album and use the password Nepal.

For more information, contact: David Strahan dstrahan@adcag.org 334-279-7172 ext 5

Alabama Women’s Ministries Director: Cyndi Draughon

for every woman...

fall Breakaway THE GREATEST EVENT OF THE YEAR!

SEPTEMBER 14-16, 2017

AT SPRINGVILLE CAMP & CONFERENCE CENTER Fall Breakaway is just a few weeks away! We have worked hard to make sure this will be a time of refreshing for you and the ladies from your church. Laura Powell and Leisa Nelson are sure to minister with a powerful anointing. Come expecting! This is a great opportunity to get away from all of the busyness of life and have a few days of fun and fellowship with other women. Laughter is good for the soul, so come ready to have a good time!

PRE-REGISTRATION DEPOSIT: $50 PER PERSON DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

$90 BALANCE DUE AT CHECK-IN PLEASE CALL 334-279-7172 OR EMAIL TRUSSELL@ADCAG.ORG FOR MORE INFO.

PLEASE BRING

GIFT CARDS

TO FALL BREAKAWAY! PLEASE CONTINUE TO BRING GIFT CARDS TO ALL OF OUR EVENTS TO HELP SUPPORT OUR MISSIONARIES AS THEY RETURN HOME FROM THE MISSION FIELD. WE LOVE OUR MISSIONARIES & THIS IS A GREAT WAY TO SHOW OUR APPRECIATION!

Alabama Girls Ministries

Coordinator: Kristi Norris

her heart... her world... His purpose

recap 2017 Girls Camp was amazing! We had so much fun from tie-dying shirts to cake decorating and from the spa to lake activities and more! God moved in great ways in our services.

Many were filled with the Holy Spirit and touched by God. Can’t wait to see you next year at Girls Camp.

Don’t miss it!

Barnabas Ministries has been working hard to encourage and strengthen our pastors, their families and our churches for over 20 years now. I have been blessed to see many who were hurting now happy in their marriage and ministry. Many marriages have been strengthened, addictions broken, churches strengthened, and family difficulties healed by our Lord. I have also seen the Lord work during difficult church conflicts, and bring unity back to the body of Christ. God has been so good!

I have decided to make some changes and to semi‐retire. I will continue Barnabas Minis‐ tries, but with some adjustments. Although I will continue to minister to our credential holders I will no longer travel the state for counseling sessions. I will minister to our churches and ministers as asked by the District, and our ministers if they contact me di‐ rectly with the same confidentiality as always. I will only be seeing clients, however, in the Montgomery area. Sorry, but the doc will no longer be able to come to you.

I am also pastor of Centenary AG in the Luverne area, and will continue doing so as long as the Lord wants me to.

Should you be in the northern or southern part of the state and need counseling and don’t feel you can travel to the Montgomery area; or should you have members of your church that need counseling, you can go to the website www.AACC.net. There you should be able to find a Christian counselor in your area.

Again, thank you for the honor of serving you and the Alabama District. If these changes affect you negatively I am truly sorry, but it is necessary for me to cut back on the travel for a number of reasons.

May the Lord continue to bless you and yours and supply your every need.

Robert E. Carter, Jr. Barnabas Ministries




The Gathering A R E T R E AT F O R M I N I S T E R S I N

The Great Smoky Mountains O C TO B E R 1 6 - 1 8 , 2 0 1 7 GUEST SPEAKERS: CAREY & KIM WALDIE Carey & Kim have served at Living Hope in Traverse City, Michigan since its founding as youth pastor and senior pastor. They have proven themselves to be outstanding communicators who love their community.

Kim was an instant hit with the women from of Alabama as she ministered at the District Council Ladies Luncheon. They will be a blessing to us all at The Gathering. Make plans today to join us!

EVENT SCHEDULE

HOTEL INFO

MONDAY 7 PM- OPENING SERVICE

CALL TODAY TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION AT EDGEWATER AT THE AQUARIUM HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER 402 River Rd. - Gatlinburg, TN 37738

TUESDAY 9:30 AM- BREAKOUT SESSIONS 7 PM - CLOSING SERVICE WEDNESDAY FREE TIME WITH FELLOW MINISTERS

1-800-423-9582 Rate: $115 per night **BREAKFAST IS INCLUDED** GROUP NAME: ALABAMA DISTRICT COUNCIL

PLEASE BOOK YOUR ROOM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND REGISTER WITH THE DISTRICT OFFICE ($25 PER PERSON).

Class Date

Level 1 Courses (Certified)

Level 2 Courses (License)

Level 3 Courses (Ordination)

The Local Church in Evangelism

Effective Leadership

Pastoral Ministry

Conflict Management for Church Leaders

Introduction to AG Missions

September 9 September 9 September 9

October 7 October 7 October 14

Relationships and Ethics in Ministry

November 11 November 11 November 18

(Black denotes North Campus) Mt Olive (Blue denotes Southeast Campus) Newton

(Red denotes Southwest Campus) Evergreen

Why a Bible School Like ALSOM?

There are many who are unable to pick up and move to a Bible school campus. They have a call on their life but they also have a family to support, a job to perform, and a hectic life to live.

Others are not self‐starters. A total correspondence study is out because they haven’t developed self‐discipline to stay with the curriculum until completion.

Others have learning disabilities that make it hard to concentrate on or retain the material. An instructor in a classroom can reinforce what has been read and learning can come more easily.

All of these people have the same call. They have the same desire. They have a willingness to be obedient to God. Yet, they are hindered.

This is why we offer ALSOM as an alternative to total correspondence or campus living. The curriculum is Pentecostal. The instructors are seasoned, ordained ministers. The classroom is inviting and not intimidating. Learning is made easy.

Now you know why we offer ALSOM. The question is, will you take advantage of the opportunity to participate in a learning environment designed to assist you in following the call God has on your life?

Enrollment is easy. Go to www.adcag.org and click on the ALSOM page. We would welcome you to join at any time during the year. You may take any or all of the offered courses. We are here to serve.

DATA CHANGES ANGLES, ROBERT G. (O) (SUSAN) 326 DEL RAY CIRCLE OXFORD, AL 36203 256-453-2297

HALLMARK, MITCHELL (O) (SONIA) 8836 CO RD 150 COURTLAND, AL 35618 256-654-0435

HORN, JANET (CM) (DENNIS) PO BX 73 GROVE HILL, AL 36451 251-564-1579

HOBBS, JOSHUA A. (O) (ANGELA) 637 DULION DR LEEDS, AL 35094 205-675-3967

JOHNSON, JOHNATHON (CM) (KAYLEIGH) 2712 MOSLEY BRIDGE RD GILBERTOWN, AL 36908 601-410-7805

ISKANDER, HABIB (O) (RUTH) 3310 20TH ST WASHINGTON DC 2001 714-272-0872

MCLEAN, JOSEPH TODD, JR. (CM) (ASHLEY) 4033 BLAKEWOOD DR W SEMMES, AL 36575 251-463-4508

DAYER, CALEB THOMAS (L) 1601 MIMOSA PARK RD # 100 TUSCALOOSA, AL 35405 501-428-3738

ISKANDER, RUTH (L) (HABIB) 3310 20TH ST NE WASHINGTON DC 20018 714-272-0872

MCNAB, EDDIS B (L) 1900 STONEBRIDGE RD DOTHAN, AL 36301 334-671-1988

ELLIOTT, DAVID EARL (O) (VICKI) 4410 ROCKY FORD RD PORTAL, GA 30450 941-567-8819

LAMB, LARRY (L) (TAMMY) 210 15TH ST E TUSCALOOSA, AL 35401 205-553-4877

ELLIOTT, VICKI C. (O) (DAVID EARL) 4410 ROCKY FORD RD PORTAL, GA 30450 305-509-4081

WALKER, AUNDREA (CM) (R. SPENCE) 1968 BRADBURY DR W MOBILE, AL 36695 251-272-6392

GAILLARD, BRADLEY (LACI) 9648 MAGNOLIA COVE CT SEMMES, AL 36575 251-769-9033

WALKER, R. SPENCE (O) (AUNDREA) 1968 BRADBURY DR W MOBILE, AL 36695

AVILA, OMAR (L) (SHELLEY) 2479 MARSHALL DR BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 925-303-5121 BENSON, WAYNE (O) (MARY) 114 RED CYPRESS RUN MIDLAND CITY, AL 36350 417-861-7201

GRIFFIN, MATTHEW S. (O) (HEATHER) 1315 WILKINS RD MOBILE, AL 36618 251-753-6715

NEW MINISTERS CARLEE, ADAM (CM) (BRIDGET) 745 CR 331 ELBA, AL 36323 334-447-9984

PERRY, MARY B (L) 1900 STONEBRIDGE RD DOTHAN, AL 36301 334-618-9762 MINISTERS TRANSFERRED IN MARTIN, JOSEPH SETH (O) (COURTNEY) 4005 PEBBLECREEK LANE DOTHAN, AL 36303 256-673-5000 FROM THE KY DISTRICT MARTIN, COURTNEY (L) (SETH) 4005 PEBBLECREEK LANE DOTHAN, AL 36303 FROM THE KY DISTRICT MINISTER TRANSFERRED OUT MUNTER, MARK TO THE ARKANSAS DISTRICT

ALABAMA DISTRICT COUNCIL OF THE ASSEMBLIES OF GOD

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Kenneth Draughon District Superintendent

John A. Loper, Jr. Assistant Superintendent

Edward Wilson District Secretary‐Treasurer

GENERAL PRESBYETERS Kenneth Draughon Johnny E. Jones Murray Kelley

DISTRICT PRESBYTERS George Arnett Lomax Lunsford Barry Danner

Michael Lynn

Scottie Fulcher Marty Phillips Jerry Jenkins

Randall Reid

Keith Jones

George Sawyer

Michael Joyner James F. Smith, Sr. Charles Lenn

David Wooten

Eddie Littlefield

DISTRICT WORLD MISSIONS DIRECTOR David Strahan

DISTRICT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION DIRECTOR Michael Sharp

DISTRICT YOUTH MINISTRIES DIRECTOR Steven Mason

DISTRICT WOMEN'S MINISTRIES DIRECTOR Cynthia Draughon

FLEMMING, JASON TO THE LA DISTRICT

In Loving Memory….

Rev. Virginia E Todd of Needham, Alabama went home to be with the Lord June 23, 2017, at the age of 88. Funeral ser‐ vices were held at Needham Assembly of God, June 27, 2017, with Revs. Jimmy Moore, Garry Bryant, Ralph Francis, Jr., and Scottie Fulcher officiating.

Sister Todd was a public school teacher as well as a minister of the gospel. She received a certificate of ministry in 1945 at the age of seventeen, and was granted a license to preach in 1952. Sister Todd served as pastor in the following churches: Grace Assembly of God, Gilbertown; St. Stephens Assembly of God, St. Stephens; Goodway Assembly of God, Frisco City; Hobson Assembly of God, Chatom; and she and her husband served as co‐pastors of churches in the Mississippi district.

Sister Todd is survived by two sons, four daughters, thirteen grandchildren, and seventeen great‐grandchildren.

Alabama District Council of the Assemblies of God 5919 Carmichael Road Montgomery, Alabama 36117