District News Summer 2010

NEW MEXICO DISTRICT COUNCIL ASSEMBLIES OF GOD

MAY 2010

INSIDE THIS ISSUE  Superintendent’s Report

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 Secretary/Treasurer’s Report

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 1% Report

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 Women’s Ministries

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 Student Ministries

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 News of the District

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 District Council Photos

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 How to Reach Us

SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST  1% Report  Men of Destiny Conference  Women’s Ministries District Women’s Conference  Student Ministries Fine Arts Recap and Camp Information  Pastor Raymond Hudson Memoriam  District Council Photos

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Superintendent

Micheal E. Dickenson

REFLECTIONS It is now officially in the books…DC10 is history!

Inspiration and challenge; information and instruction; fellowship and food; powerful worship and preaching of the Word; prayer and communion; new friends and celebration of dreams--it was all there for the 71st Annual New Mexico District Council a few days ago.

Thanks to everyone who contributed to make this a District Council to remember. Be sure to check out all of the photos in this publication that reflect an enjoyable and profitable time for all who attended. A special thanks to Pastor Chuck Kofahl and Tramway Community Church for doing such a fantastic job of hosting this event. Audio and video of each of the services is available on our website at nmaog.org under Media.

Your generosity enabled us to meet our council budget as well as provide love offerings for our missionaries. Becky and I were blessed by your love offering and are always grateful for the privilege to serve you.

help you as you fulfill your calling and ministry in the days to come.

Now that the event is history, I want to personally encourage you to “Live the Dream” that we talked about at Council in your place of ministry. Consider what God desires for your community, your church and the next generation. Together let’s impact our world and make a difference for eternity!

In the next few weeks and months, you’re going to hear more about such things as New Mexico School of Ministry and Church Development Cohorts, both of which will kick off in the fall. These ministries are specifically designed to help us as we seek to elevate and develop our ministries and our churches to be everything God designed us to be. We are making significant investments in these ministries and encourage you to take full advantage of them.

Keep dreaming and living His dream for you and your church!

mdickenson@nmaog.org

Consider what God desires for your community, your church and the next generation.

We continue to receive testimonials of significant things that God did through the ministries provided, which makes it all worthwhile. Our prayer is that you took something away from this council that will

Pastor Clyde Fulfer installation at Estancia Assembly of God, on April 11, 2010.

Real Man Conference, Tramway Community Church, April 23, 2010.

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Secretary/Treasurer

Marcus McClain

CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW? A few weeks ago I had the wonderful opportunity to observe one of my grandsons playing a scrimmage baseball game. It was a chilly morning; young boys were all bundled up; baseball equipment was placed in order; family and friends were positioned for support; umpires uttered their last-minute instructions; and coaches exhorted and encouraged sleepyeyed heroes.

Shortly after the game began, I became aware of a scenario that is probably repeated at every youth sporting event around the world. As the game progressed, there was noticeable engagement from family and friends who were watching from the sidelines. It became so intense at times with family and friends yelling advice and instruction at the boys that the young players often were distracted, and some even momentarily stopped focusing on the game. You get the picture.

could see the young man face to face, placed his hands gently on the boy’s cheeks, and quietly spoke to him. As a response, all the other voices seemed to quiet down, and for a brief moment, there was total, uninterrupted communication between the young player and his coach, which brought fantastic results.

You probably know where I am going with this, but please hear my heart. The Apostle Paul was correct when he spoke of “lifeless things that make sounds…how will anyone know what tune is being played unless there is a distinction in the notes” (I Cor. 14:7)? In today’s world, we are bombarded with sounds mmcclain@nmaog.org of all types, and in the midst of all of the noise, our Heavenly Father is trying His best to communicate with us. Similarly, if He doesn’t seem to be succeeding, He will call for a “timeLet’s learn the out,” walk right in and lower Himself into our circumstance, touch us with His grace, look secret Elijah into our hearts, and whisper His will. These and others are the actions of a loving, Heavenly Father, learned--God and we need to expect and be familiar with doesn’t always those special moments. Let’s learn the secret Elijah and others learned--God doesn’t always speak in the speak in the wind, the earthquake or the fire (1 wind, the Kings 19:12). When He wants to speak into earthquake or your heart, He will get you alone, where it is quiet, and He will whisper the hook-line from the fire (1 Kings the Verizon commercial, “Can you hear me 19:12). now? Here is my will for you!”

Now, I do not want to get side-tracked with the topic of ‘living vicariously’ through our children, which some parents do. I want to link this event, which is a part of Americana, with the real spiritual dynamic of our walk with the Lord. As the baseball game progressed, it became apparent that for the coach’s voice to be heard over the other voices that were demanding his players' attentions, he was going to have to take a completely different approach. My grandson’s coach called for a time out, walked on to the field to the player God Bless You Big! whose attention he was trying to get, he lowered himself so that he

The Benefits of NMSOM

What is New Mexico School of Ministry?

NMSOM is a District sponsored and District operated ministerial training program that enables individuals to complete the educational requirements of the fellowship for credentialing.

NMSOM uniquely combines home study, classroom instruction, student/mentor relationships and active involvement in ministry to establish his/her ministerial

formation.

NMSOM seeks to provide the student with the highest quality instruction and resources possible in a practical and cost effective way.

NMSOM gives educational direction, sets an atmosphere for the impartation of Spirit, and guides the student’s spiritual development to equip him/her for effective, full-time ministry.

Marcus

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Builds strong Biblical foundation.

Establishes spiritual formation.

Forges lasting relationships.

Develops ministerial character, ethic, and integrity.

Time measured and cost affordable.

Academically accountable.

Practical in structure.

Flexible and expandable in format.

Instills discipline of study, time and lifestyle.

Affords direct, hands-on involvement in ministerial training.

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1 Percent Report for March/April City /church

Pastor

Alamogordo-First

Crispin**

Alamogordo Mtn. View

Lindsey**

Albuquerque All Nations

Fragua+

Albuq., Azusa

Derry+

Albuq, Revival Church

Sutherland+

Hobbs Bethel

Hurst**

Hobbs, First

Eidson+

Las Cruces, Abndt Life Las Cruces, Faith Logan, First Lordsburg, Assembly

Albuq, Evangel

B Franks**

Los Alamos

Albuq., First Family

Woodward+

Los Lunas, Hosanna

Albuq, Harvest Fellowship C. Johnson**

Lovington, Good News

Albuq, Tramway Comm.

Mescalaro Family Worship

Kofahl**

Pinckard** Elliott** Garrison** Cooper+ Amburgey+ Crider+ Luna+

Midway, Midway Assembly

Anthony, Alfa y Omega

Ramirez**

Mountainair, First

Artesia, Trinity Temple

Argo**

Nara Visa, Assembly

Haisten**

G. MacPherson+

Newcomb, Assembly

Hammond+

Wolfard**

Ojo Encino, Assembly

Watchman+

Belen, First Assembly Bloomfield, Assembly Carlsbad, Calvary

Price**

Carlsbad, First Cliff Mountain View Clovis, Bethel

R. Floyd **

Radium Springs, Assembly

Sullivan**

Donaghe+

Ribera, El Valle De Cristo

Caldwell+

Edgewood, East Mtn Estancia, First Assembly Farmington, First Farmington, Oasis Grants, Lighthouse

Gates+ K. Fulfer*

Perry**

Clovis, New Life Assembly

Sons** Rimer**

Portales, Trinity Assembly

Coates**

Clayton, First

Polvadera, First

Cox+ Fulfer** Bardwell** Joslin* T. Garrison**

Youts**

Rio Rancho, Life Fellowship

Eggert**

Roswell First

Suttle*

San Fidel San Jon, First Assembly San Ysidro, Christian Life Santa Fe, Christian Life

Socorro, Family Christian Springer, First

Smith** Ragland** Loeffler+

Burchfield** G. Floyd** Clevenger**

Taos Christian Family

Gutierrez**

Texico, First

Burris**

Tucumcari, First

Owen**

Yatahey Calvary Assembly

Bayes**

E. Smith+

Albuq., Valley Gospel

Silver City, Glad Tidings

Phillips+

+Giving to 1% Program *Giving to 1+1 Program **Giving to both 1% and 1+1 Programs Among New Mexico District churches, 20 give to the 1 percent program; 35 give to both the 1 percent and 1+1 percent programs; and 4 churches give to the 1+1 program only.

If you would like more information regarding either of these ministries, please feel free to contact the District Treasurer’s office Thank you for your faithful support to the District.

Bauman**

Santa Rosa, First

Hay+

Shiprock, First Wash

Lee*

MEN OF DESTINY MEN’S CONFERENCE

Guest Speakers

SEPTEMBER 10-11, 2010 LAS CRUCES FIRST ASSEMBLY LAS CRUCES, NM 88012 COST $25 575.524.0654 WWW.LASCRUCESFIRST.ORG EVANGELIST

Dave Reover

NATIONAL MEN’S DIRECTOR

Tom Greene

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Women’s Ministries

Becky Dickenson

It’s the time of year when I am eager to feel the warmth of the sun and happy to greet the summer breeze as it passes me by. Mike and I will put the top down on the convertible and head to the far corners of the state visiting churches in the New Mexico District.

Although Mike does most of the driving, I am familiar with most of the important features on our car. I know, for example, how to fill the gas tank and how to interpret the various warning lights on the dash panel. I know how to operate the CD player, adjust the equalizer on the radio and locate things that hide in the glove box. Additionally I am familiar with an apparatus of great convenience...the cruise control.

No need to watch your speed or to keep your foot on the accelerator, just set it and forget it! For long drives you can stretch your legs or if you’re flexible, prop them up on the dash or let them hang out the window. (Please don’t picture Mike or me doing these things, I’m merely reporting what I’ve seen in others.)

Recently I got to thinking about the cruise control. It struck me that I don’t really think twice about putting absolute confidence in this mechanism. I click a button and turn a great deal of control over to a computer in my car. I then lean back and hurtle down the highway at high speed.

I’m not worried about surrendering to the car, in fact I relax and enjoy the ride.

Our relationship with the Holy Spirit has some similarities.

When we entrust the direction and the velocity of our lives to Him, he does not fail or disappoint. If He is truly in control, the ride is actually quite delightful. We see more, we relax more, we can change position, w e c a n travel down the road of life and enjoy freedom rather than rigidity.

In spite of all its benefits, the cruise control does require something of me. I must maintain the vehicle in which it resides and I must use it according to the manufacturers’ instructions. So too is our relationship with the One who dwells in us.

Paul writes in his first letter to Timothy; “ ...I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him for that day. What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus. Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you--guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us.”

My prayer for you as summer approaches is that you will find time to relax in the unhurried flow of the Lord. May you be able to confidently surrender control to Him as you follow the instructions of the Father. And lastly, may you enjoy the journey as the One who resides in your vehicle sets your pace all along the way!

Thank you to everyone who planned, helped with, participated in, and attended “The View for God’s Women”, at District Council. It was fun to fellowship, interact and enjoy the company of the incredible women who are leaders and nurturers in churches across the state.

I was thrilled by the enthusiasm and the number of women who registered. I have heard many positive comments and have already been given some great ideas regarding special fellowship opportunities for Pastor’s wives and women in ministry during future events.

A special thank you goes to Sharon McClain and Ilda Vistine. These ladies “bared and shared” at a level that truly demonstrated their willingness to be vulnerable and transparent under the spotlight of leadership.

Here’s looking forward to next year!

Becky

Student Ministries

Jeral Dickenson

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News of the District In Memoriam Former New Mexico District Superintendent Rev. Raymond Hudson passed away at the age of 91 on March 30, 2010. He began his ministry in New Mexico and Texas in 1936. He served as District Superintendent in New Mexico from 1954 to 1968. In 1969, Brother Hudson went to the national office to head the Stewardship Department. He was responsible for establishing the Church Builders Plan which provides low-cost loans to churches. In 1973, he was elected General Treasurer at the General Council where he served for 15 years. He retired in 1988 and returned with his wife, Marie, to New Mexico. Marie currently lives in Lovington, NM.

Other Passings Heartfelt condolences go to Dolores Moore and Doyle Chaney, son and daughter of Sister Beunah Chaney, who passed away on March 22 in Texas.

Pastor Raymond Hudson

Transferred In Linda Fischer (O) Hobbs Transferred Out Rodney Shipman (L) AR Newly Certified Cisco Rubio Newly Licensed: Julie Bell Grant Christopher Randall Corley Kelly Fulfer Nate Moore Rena Peters Michelle Redhouse Ken Wozniak Newly Ordained Cristian Beker Justin Crispin Ward Garrison Donald Hay Misty Price Phil Price Reinstated Lovella Burchfield Open Church Tularosa Community Church

FILE YOUR MONTHLY MINISTRY REPORTS ELECTRONICALLY! We are glad to announce that the Monthly Ministry Report for District Affiliated Churches can be processed on line. Go to www.nmaog.org and click Resources, click on Church, click on District Church Monthly Ministry Report, click on District Church Monthly Ministry Report again. This will allow you to access the report. Fill out the boxes designated in red, and when completed, hit the ‘submit’ button at the top-right hand of the page. The report will come directly to my office and a copy will be forwarded to your Presbyter. These reports are reviewed by Bro. Dickenson and me and then placed in your church file for reference.

You can still fill out the form and mail it in the USPS if on-line reporting is not an option for you.

Marcus McClain

New Executive Presbyters Congratulations to Randy Joslin and Clyde Johnson who were selected by New Mexico bylaws to serve as executive presbyters for the next year.

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Guest Speaker Rev. Alton Garrison

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Audio and video recordings of District Council can be found on our website, www.nmaog.org, under Media.

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NEW MEXICO DISTRICT LEADERSHIP TEAM EXECUTIVE OFFICERS: Superintendent Micheal Dickenson mdickenson@nmaog.org Assistant Superintendent David Vistine dvistine@nmaog.org Secretary - Treasurer Marcus McClain mmcclain@nmaog.org EXECUTIVE PRESBYTERS Northwest, Randy Joslin pastor@theoasis.us West Central , Clyde Johnson pastorcj@harvestabq.org SECTIONAL PRESBYTERS East Central, Lemuel Perry arbidee@plateautel.net Southwest, David Crispin pastordave@oneworship.org Northeast, David McCarty fwc@zianet.com Native American, Wm. D. Lee wdvlee@frontier.com Southeast, Melvin Suttle kdmdsuttle@yahoo.com MINISTRY DIRECTORS Student Ministries Jeral Dickenson jdickenson@nmaog.org Women’s Ministries Becky Dickenson bdickenson@nmaog.org Girls’ Ministries Sally Frazee sfrazee@nmoag.org Royal Rangers’ Commander Bart Garrison bgarrison@nmaog.org Senior Adult Ministries Greg Burchfield gburchfield@nmaog.org Worship Ministries Scott Caldwell scaldwell@nmaog.org

UPCOMING EVENTS May 2010 2 Light for the Lost Day 6 National Day of Prayer 7 Teen Challenge Banquet—Las Cruces 7-8 Royal Rangers Trace 24-26 Senior Adult Ministries Camp Clean Up 31 Memorial Day—District Office Closed 31-June 4 Youth Camp 1—cancelled

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June 2010 Youth Camp 1—cancelled Youth Camp 2 Youth Camp 3 Kids’ Camp 1 NM District Ministers Appreciation Day

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Deadline for articles and/or information to be included in the next issue June 15, 2010