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is published quarterly (plus a special December issue) and is the Official Publication of the SOUTH TEXAS DISTRICT COUNCILASSEMBLIES OF GOD, Inc. 11102 East Freeway (I-10) Houston, Texas 77029 Don Wiehe - Executive Editor David Wilson - Managing Editor Neta Watson - Copy Editor
Mailing address: South Texas Assemblies of God P.O. Box 9714 Houston, Texas 77213-0714
The STAR (South Texas Assemblies Review) is now available online to everyone as a digital magazine. The design of the magazine will continue to be updated to be more easily accessible online and on mobile devices like tablets and smart-phones.
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Executive District Officers Tim R. Barker - Superintendent Don Nordin - Assistant Superintendent Don Wiehe - Executive Secretary/Treasurer
You can access more information by clicking the links on various pages. Email addresses are also made into links so you can click on them and send email information quickly.
Executive Presbyters Steve Banning and Gene Summers General Council Presbyters Tim R. Barker, Don Wiehe & Robert Hogan
For those who do not have access to internet or email, we are sending a printed copy in the mail. If you are reading a printed copy of the STAR, please be aware that it is printed from the digital design. Some features may appear odd when printed, but are functional for the digital resources.
District Sectional Presbyters Darold DeHart - San Jacinto Section Donny Flippo - Beaumont Section Mike Hammonds - Gulf Coast Section Lloyd Maddoux - North Houston Section Erny McDonough - Victoria Section Joel Nabors - Neches Valley Section Mario Perez - Rio Grande Valley Section Doug Roberts - San Antonio Section William Stockstill - Corpus Christi Section Steve Weaver - Houston Section
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Honorary Presbyters Howard Burroughs, Gary Chapin, Johnny Durham, Joseph Granberry, Sidney Watson
Any time a resource in the digital version of the STAR is not working for you, please contact us for further assistance.
District Ministries Departmental Officers Roger Bailey - Missions and HonorBound Men Tammy Calderon - Church Ministries/Discipleship Melanie Griffin - Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ministries Phil Jackson - Hill Country Camp & Conference Center David Plank - Church Planting & Revitalization Kendall Reavis - Church Planting Facilitator Matt Rule - Youth Ministries
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_________________________________ Article IX, Finances: Section 2, District Office Support, Paragraphs (a) The District Office shall be supported by a monthly offering of at least three fourths (75%) of the tithes of every minister (except Senior Retired Ministers) from both secular and ministerial income. If a minister fails to cooperate with this plan, he shall be called to give a reasonable explanation to the District Officials. (b) It is recommended that the District Office shall be supported by one percent (1%) of the monthly general fund income of each of the churches of the South Texas District Council.
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Beyond the Map Hebrews 11:8 By faith, Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went . . . even though he didn’t know where he was going . . . We read in history books that the educated people used to believe the world was flat. They made their maps to include only the DISCOVERED AREAS that had been discovered or previously navigated. They believed there was no more earth to be discovered and no more water to be sailed in if no one had reported it. These CHARTED WATERS became their COMFORT ZONES, SAFETY ZONES, and KNOWN ENTITIES! Still, explorers would sail the oceans blue and return to tell of it, not being destroyed! It extended the area of comfort and safety. For the church to be the powerful force that God intends it to be, there are still some UNCHARTED WATERS to sail. There are some regions to explore outside of the IMMEDIATE COMFORT ZONES. It will result in some STRETCHING, VISION EXPANSION, FINANCIAL SACRIFICES, MORE TIME SPENT IN PRAYER, and WITNESSING MORE THAN EVER. It will require the church to GO BEYOND THE MAP. There are several ways to GO BEYOND THE MAP. First of all, you’re out at sea when a STORM ARISES, and you’ve set sail in the WRONG DIRECTION. Before you can reverse it, you are blown outside of charted areas, comfort zones or safety. What could have been a tragedy, certain destruction, or d efe at , h a s s u d d e n l y b e co m e a n accomplishment. And how you deal with the storm is important. When storms come, will you remain calm, confident, and maintain your courage? How will you react?
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In Acts 27, the Apostle Paul – a prisoner, onboard a ship, headed for ROME. God showed Paul a storm was coming, but the others ignored Paul’s warning. The sailors onboard got caught up in 3 COMMON MISTAKES: Acts 27:15 – The ship was caught by the storm and could not head into the wind; so we gave way to it and were driven along. v.17 – . . . the sailors let the ship be driven along. First mistake – They began to drift, so they threw up their hands and said, “What’s the use?” Second mistake – They began to throw the cargo overboard, the things they’d need for the future. Third mistake – They began to DESPAIR! Acts 27:20 says, When neither sun nor stars appeared for many days and the storm continued raging, we finally gave up all hope of ever being saved. When storms are blowing, and you find yourself out of your comfort zone, you will discover GOD IN A NEW AND LIVING WAY, greater than you’ve ever KNOWN HIM BEFORE. JACOB was blown beyond the map when he had his encounter with ESAU, a family disagreement resulted in a NAME CHANGE! NOAH, was forced beyond the map and placed in a storm that killed everybody, except eight people. But, God sustained his LIFE and he found Mt. ARRAT and started a new generation. The WOMAN CAUGHT IN ADULTERY, so embarrassed, found herself beyond her COMFORT ZONE . . . men seeking to STONE HER. Jesus said, NEITHER DO I CONDEMN YOU – GO AND SIN NO MORE. PAGE 3
THE STORMS MAY RAGE, but what Satan intended for EVIL – God can use for your GOOD. The WOMAN WITH THE ISSUE OF BLOOD, for 12 years was unsuccessfully seeking medical help. The STORM OF SICKNESS blew her beyond her map, and she found herself with a group of people as the HEALER WAS PASSING BY HER WAY. ON HER KNEES, she reached out through the crowd, with dust swirling all around her face, totally beyond her comfort zone. She touched the hem of Jesus’ GARMENT, and SHE WAS HEALED IMMEDIATELY! The STORM of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR – blew AMERICA beyond the map – and she became the greatest nation UNDER GOD – with LIBERTY and JUSTICE FOR ALL! The CIVIL WAR – blew the NORTH and the SOUTH beyond the map, but we became a NATION UNITED AGAIN! STORMS blew Abraham Lincoln toward certain defeat. 1831 – He failed in business 1832 – he was defeated for the legislature. 1833 – again failed in business 1835 – his sweetheart died 1836 – he had a nervous breakdown 1838 – he was defeated for the Speaker of the House 1840 – he was defeated for the Elector 1843 – he was defeated for Congress 1848 – he was defeated again for Congress 1855 – he was defeated for Senate 1856 – he was defeated for VICE PRESIDENT 1858 – he was defeated again for Senate 1860 – He was ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES! Historians say HE WAS ONE OF THE GREATEST PRESIDENTS TO EVER LIVE! (continued on page 4)
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From Our Superintendent Beyond the Map A storm that blew the APOSTLE PAUL, blew him right into CEASAR’S HOUSEHOLD and he writes, “The saints that are with me, salute you . . . ” THEY HAD TO CHANGE THE GUARDS EVERY FOUR HOURS – because he kept winning them to GOD! THE STORMS OF ROMAN PERSECUTION pushed the early church beyond the map – BUT THIS GOSPEL SPREAD LIKE A RAGING WILD FIRE AROUND THE LAND! A storm on the SEA OF GALILEE blew the Apostles into relationship – where Jesus came walking up to them ON TOP OF THE WATER! A storm blew MARY & MARTHA beyond the map. Their brother, Lazarus, had been dead for 4 days. I don’t think they were very reserved when they SAW HIM COME WALKING UP OUT OF THAT GRAVE! A STORM OF DEFEAT is not a REVELATION OF VICTORY! We read in Hebrews 11 of folks blown beyond the map – and THEY STILL SUBDUED KINGDOMS; THEY STILL OBTAINED PROMISES; THEY STILL STOPPED THE MOUTHS OF LIONS; THEY STILL QUENCHED THE VIOLENCE OF FIRES; THEY STILL ESCAPED THE EDGE OF THE SWORD; THEY STILL TURNED TO FLIGHT THE ARMIES OF THE ENEMY!
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ANOTHER WAY TO GO BEYOND THE MAP is by a direct order from the KING. The king says, “We’ve expanded the man!” Genesis 12:1-‐2 – The LORD had said to Abram, "Leave your country, your people and your father's household and go to the land I will show you. 2 "I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. GOD SENT ABRAHAM BEYOND THE MAP. He said a whole nation would come from Abraham, who was too old to even have children! A direct order from The KING... ★Can take you where you’ve NEVER BEEN BEFORE! ★Took a SHEPHERD BOY with 5 stones against a giant, whose army fled ★Sent ELIJAH to the BROOK CHERITH where ravens fed him ★Sent HOSEA beyond the map to get his wife back ★Sent ESTHER to the King’s chamber, saying, “IF I PERISH I PERISH, but I’ve got to try to save my people!” ★Sent JONAH beyond the map – to preach to NINEVEH and the whole city was saved! ★Told MOSES to stretch out the rod and the Red Sea split ★Sent JOSHUA marching around the JERICHO WALLS for days without saying a word! But on the last day, with a shout they marched, and the walls came tumbling down!
A direct order from The KING – ★Sent Paul on a journey into MACEDONIA! ★Sent Peter to CORNELIUS’ HOUSE, and the Gentiles were filled with the HOLY GHOST! MARK 16:15-‐17 – GO INTO ALL THE WORLD AND PREACH THE GOSPEL . . . and whoever believes and is baptized will be saved . . . whoever does not believe will be condemned . . . and these signs shall follow them that believe, in my name they will drive out demons…. BEYOND THE MAP???? THEY WILL SPEAK WITH NEW TONGUES . . . THEY WILL LAY HANDS ON SICK PEOPLE, and they will get well. It’s time for the church to go beyond the map and do things that have never been done, see things we’ve never seen, and reach folks we’ve never reached with this glorious Gospel of Jesus Christ. Let’s use what the enemy intended for our demise to launch the greatest REVIVAL of reaching our generation before Jesus returns. Dottie Rambo wrote, “So let the storms rage high, the dark clouds rise, they won’t worry me for I’m sheltered safe within the arms of God; He walks with me and naught of Earth can harm me. Sheltered safe within the arms of God.” Tim R. Barker
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Access South Texas Keeping our district ministers & ministries connected! Have you ever needed the phone number or address of a STXAG church or minister but you didn’t have a directory with you? You know you can give offerings and district tithes online, but did you know you can also track your giving and register for most of our district events online? What about that district event you can’t remember the date for, and you don’t have your STXAG pocket calendar or the latest edition of the STAR? Wouldn’t it be nice to have the South Texas A/G information with you right when you needed it? Now you can! The STAR is now a digital resource you can use to connect to the information you need. It is currently a digital magazine you can view on your computer and use the live links to more information than ever before. Future plans are to make it available on digital tablets and smart phones so you are never without a copy whenever you may need it. The ministry departments of South Texas all have lots of great information and resources available on their websites - and the STAR links to each one of them. Our main district website www.stxag.org also links to them all. Our Minister’s Directory is now available as a digital resource. To use it on your computer or tablet sign in to your “ACCESS SOUTH TEXAS” account. If you have used online giving through our website, then you have used your “ACCESS SOUTH TEXAS” account. If you haven’t done that yet, you can now. CLICK HERE to go to the member login page. Enter your username or email address along with your password to go to your Access South Texas home page. From here you can look up a fellow South Texas minister or church, you can access the district calendar and even keep track of your giving.
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If you need an account just click on the link under the sign in window to set up your Access South Texas account. You must use the email we already have on file in order to connect. The directory and calendar will soon be available as an app on your smart phone so you can have it with you all the time. Our Constitution & Bylaws will also be made available online later this year. One of the benefits of the digital format will be keeping the ministerial and church changes up to date and always available to our ministers. For the year 2013 we plan to use the calendar on Access South Texas. You can actually use that calendar now for yourself and add your own events. Our world is becoming more digitally based. We desire to be technologically current and be good stewards of our financial resources. These changes will help us in both of these areas. Thank you for your patience during this transition. We hope that you will find advantages and enjoy the convenience of these upgrades.
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KINGDOM REMINDERS Submission to Biblical Authority Submission to Biblical authority and the morality it teaches brings stability in a very unstable world. But in my pride, when I take the liberty to pick and chose what I think is generationally relevant, situationally ethical or personally my 'right', I give myself over to human irrelevancy and unethical human behavior each and every time. At this point I will begin to abuse myself and abuse others. My "religion" is so much more than just a set of rules. It is a relationship with a living loving God to whom I submit to (or struggle to submit to) every day. And through that submission, my life is enriched and protected. I need the moorings of stability that God's Word brings to my life; the foundational wisdom dealing with my actions and interactions with others (and with myself); how I treat men, women, boys and girls; how I handle conflict resolution; how I manage finances; and yes, the behavior and struggles of each of my human appetites, including human sexuality and issues with caloric intake (food) - OUCH!! As a good life coach, physical trainer, dietician or financial manager brings discipline and favorable results, so God brings discipline to me resulting in morality, stability, peace, hope, joy and true love.
God to man, found in and through His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ, who has been and always will be generationally relevant and situationally ethical. Beware of those who criticize and 'dumb down' biblical morality or 'situationally' pick and choose how they want to live, for in so doing they teach and live a law unto themselves and begin the process of removing one's moral foundation resulting in personal and social chaos, human abuse and manipulation, the disintegration of the family, the destruction of business and finally the ultimate collapse of society. Like never before, we need the truth of biblical morality and ethics, which in turn gives us foundation, hope, healing and restoration. Don K. Wiehe
Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light for my path. Psalm 119:105 (NIV)
So once again, I voluntarily submit and humble myself to the written revelation of
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S O U T H T E X A S U P DAT E S Address Changes Reverend Chance Abbott 13833 Lakeside Terrace Dr. Houston, TX 77044 Reverend Jeffery Bell 905 Briarmeadow Friendswood, TX 77546 Reverend Jimmie Charles 2751 State Highway 150 Cold Spring, TX 77331 Reverend Stephen Courtney 7090 Burlington Dr. Beaumont, TX 77706 Reverend Tom Dietz 11600 Gaston Rd #2119 Katy, TX 77494 Reverend David W. Ennis 2495 S. Mason Rd #818 Katy, TX 77450 Reverend Samuel G. Fenton 201 S. Heights Blvd #1034 Houston, TX 77007 Reverend Sarah Fritsch 1409 13th St. #3 Huntsville, TX 77340 Reverend Nathaniel Herrick 2710 Sage Bluff Ave. Richmond, TX 77469 Reverend David Holley 8301 Lake Vista #1311 San Antonio, TX 78227
Reverend Mack H. Praytor 3211 Sandstone Court Pearland, TX 77584 Reverend Kendall Reavis 24422 Bella Florence Dr. Richmond, TX 77406
Church Name Change
Reverend Tido Rodriguez 6160 E. Sam Houston Parkway N #5205 Houston, TX 77049
Community Church of Jasper has changed its name to: Bethel Community Church
Reverend Lee Sheldt 3703 CR Pasadena, TX 77505
Valley-Hi Assembly of God, San Antonio to Life Church of the Assemblies of God
Reverend Stephen Sowell 4848 Alamenda St #2101 Corpus Christi, TX 78412
First Assembly of God, Refugio Pastor Tanyia Moon
Reverend Charles Thompson 3756 Raven Hill Dr. Huntsville, TX 77340 Reverend Stancle Williams 10919 Birch Dr. LaPorte, TX 77571 Reverend Danield Yound 2420 Settlers Way Huntsville, TX 77320
New PAC Churches
Reverend Joshua Hoogendoorn 145 Essex Blvd #213 Huntsville, TX 77340 Reverend Donald (Duke) Johnson 114 North Dr. Copperas Cove, TX 76522
Centro Familiar Christino “Eben-Exer” 8438 Lettie St. Houston, TX 77075 Pastor Carlos E. Garza
Reverend Jake Lefler 2420 Settlers Way Huntsville, TX 77340 Reverend Ray McCullough 50 Main St. Ladera Ranch, CA 92694 Reverends Mike & Chandra Noviskie 3457 FM 331 Rd Sealy, TX 77474
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Global Impact Prayer House Pastors John Hum and Dim Zam 408 Shiloh Dr. Laredo, TX 78045
Reverend Alex Rodriguez 2309 LaPalmoa Dr. Las Cruces, NM 88011
Casa de Oraacion Palabra de Vida 5929 Larrycrest Dr. Pearland, TX 77584 Pastor Roberto Hernandez
Reverend Dub Jones 3629 Medical Dr #101 San Antonio, TX 78229
New Church
Miracle Revival Fellowship of Deliverance 17050 Imperial Valley Houston, TX 77060 Pastor Prophat Garratt Westover Hills- Medina Valley Campus 15495 Hwy 90 Castroville, TX 78009 San Antonio, TX Pastor David Barns
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First Assembly of God, Aransas Pass To Crossroads Church
New Pastor
Transfer In:
Benito Carabajial from Arkansas Keith Daugherty from New Jersey Kauleen Flood from Montana Alfonso Gilbert from Southern California
Transfer Out:
Sam Atwell to Alaska Philip Vincent to Southern Missouri Stacy Winton to Wisconsin/North Michigan
New Certified Ministers
Rodrick Drake – Beaumont Section Joshua Lowrance – Houston Section
New License
Kenneth Rutherford – Beaumont Section Corey (Court) Riddle - North Houston
Upgrade to License
Saulino Diaz – San Antonio Section Vincent Villareal - Victoria
Ministers Now Home with the Lord Reverend Leo Tippit – 09/21/2011 Reverend Gladys Vaught – 02/20/2012 Reverend John H. Fullerton - 08/29/12
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713-455-1221 or sturner@stxag.org This ministry training is offered free of charge to all South Texas ministers and those in the process of applying for or upgrading their ministerial credentials. CLICK ONLINE NOW! NOW! CLICK HERE HERE TO TO REGISTER ONLINE
2012 AMT SCHEDULE SEPTEMBER 8
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(9/7 - Friday night - “UNDER 40” Starbucks Fellowship at 5601 SPID & Staples, Corpus Christi - 7pm)
DANIEL ROSE Transitioning to Lead Pastor
SHERRI DAVILLA Lifestyle of Prayer
DR. LEROY BARTEL Ministry in the Spirit; Learning to “Live by the Nudge”
JIM RION Leading in the 21st Century
GARY ELLISON Vision
MATT RULE Jesus in the Life of a Minister
MATT RULE Jesus in the Life of a Minister
GARY ELLISON Vision
DAVID WILSON The Future of Communicating the Eternal
MELANIE GRIFFIN Today’s Woman in Ministry
KACEY FOLEY Leading From the Middle of the Pack
DAVID WILSON The Future of Communicating the Eternal
FACILITATING
GREG THURSTONSON Overcoming Offense in the Ministry
KEVIN GRIFFIN Small Community, Big Impact
H EALTH , G ROWTH & D EVELOPMENT
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October 2 5 – 2 7, 2 012 H i l l C o u n t r y C a m p &
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Reverend ScoC Wilson is the Senior Pastor of The Oaks Fellowship, ministering to about 3,000 people every week in Dallas, TX. He is a frequent conference speaker, and provides mentorship for dozens of pastors and church leaders through Scok Wilson Consullng. Scok is commiked to raising up the next generalon of leaders. He has wriken several books, including his latest “Act Normal: Moving Compassion from Niche to Norm”. He and his wife, Jenni, have three boys: Dillon, Hunter, and Dakota. Reverend Bill and Lona Robertson, are the founders of “Wings of Faith Evangelism.” Ordained with the Assemblies of God in 1968, Brother and Sister Robertson have preached in many foreign countries, seen many souls saved, blind eyes healed and many wonderful miracles in the presence of God. Through the “Wings of Faith Evangelism” ministry, they have helped build churches and orphanages in Mexico and Cambodia. So far this year, God has helped them send over $100,000 to the children and churches there.
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Thursday, October 25, 2012 5:30 p.m. Dinner, 7:00 p.m. service with ScoE Wilson Friday, October 26, 2012 -‐ 8:30 a.m. Breakfast, 9:30 a.m. service with ScoE Wilson, 11:30 a.m. Lunch You are Free the Rest of the Day -‐ Dinner on your own. Friday Evening Op[ons: 1. Rock Box Theater, Fredericksburg* $27.00 per Rcket. 2. Fiesta Texas -‐ San Antonio* $27.00 per Rcket. *You can purchase these 8ckets when you register on our website at: www.stxag.org Deadline to purchase these Nckets: Friday, October 12 3. Game Night Fun at Hill Country Camp (free)
Saturday, October 27, 2012 8:30 a.m. Breakfast, 9:30 a.m. Bill & Lona Robertson, 11:30 a.m. Dismissed
South Texas -‐ 2 STEP REGISTRATION STEP 1 -‐ Register online -‐ stxag.org CLICK HERE or call 713-‐455-‐1221 STEP 2 -‐ Choose your lodging accommodalons (See below)
ACCOMMODATIONS
If you stay at the camp, it will be complimentary to you. Please call the Hill Country Camp at
830-‐257-‐5714 to reserve your dorm room. Please remember your sheets, toiletries and blankets! **If you choose to stay in town, rooms have been blocked at the: Y-‐O Ranch Resort Hotel (877)-‐967-‐3767 or (830)-‐257-‐4440. Located at 2033 Sidney Baker -‐ Kerrville, Texas. Special Hotel Rate $65.00 per night (MUST USE CODE: STDMinistr) **Those who choose off-‐site lodging are responsible to pay for their own accommoda8ons. While there is no fee for this event a love offering will be received to help with the speaker’s honorariums. All ministers, missionaries and chaplains are invited to akend!
LIVING THE THANKFUL LIFE Since this is the fall edition of the STAR, I thought I would share an outline of a Thanksgiving sermon. If you would like to have the manuscript notes and p o w e r p o i n t c o n t a c t J o n i B r o o k s a t jonib@ctchurch.tv or 713-‐944-‐4815
The Apostle Paul had full knowledge of the perplexities which life can throw at us! 2 Corinthians 11:23-‐28 II. THE THANKFUL LIFE TAKES INTO ACCOUNT THAT GOD IS IN CONTROL OF OUR LIVES Everything in our lives comes down to two things: Either we believe our lives are in the hands of God or we don’t… We place our faith in Him or we attempt to control our own destiny…
LIVING THE THANKFUL L IFE! TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-‐18 INTRO: In writing to the Thessalonians, the Apostle lets them know they are to “Rejoice always” and “Give thanks in everything!” Surely he did not mean to “Rejoice” and “Give thanks” during times such as these! Did he?
William Culbertson said, “Keep praying, but be thankful that God's answers are wiser than your prayers!”
I. THE THANKFUL LIFE MUST OVERCOME THE REASONS FOR INGRATITUDE Every one of us could choose not to live the thankful life and point to a host of reasons why we cannot. The thankful life is more of a decision than a set of circumstances. Thankfulness is not an emotion -‐ it is a choice of a lifestyle.
III. THE THANKFUL LIFE REQUIRES CONTENTMENT Paul gives us a little insight into the secret of reaching a point where no matter what experience in life we happen to be navigating, we can “Rejoice always” and “Give thanks in everything.” Philippians 4:11-‐13 True contentment in the life of the Christian expresses: • Total dependence on God… • Trust in God to work things out… • Faith toward God for everything…
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Church Ministries and Discipleship Rev. Tammy Calderon, Director CHURCH MINISTRIES AND DISCIPLESHIP South Texas had an amazing summer of Kids Camp!!! We are excited about what God did in the lives of the children. Our evangelist, Jay Risner was FANTASTIC!!! We had a total of 308 kids saved for the first time, and 417 children rededicated their life to Christ. There were 276 children who were filled with the Holy Spirit for the first time, and 146 kids were refilled. We are excited for our upcoming Single Adult/Young Adult Conference coming up November 1-3, 2013. We have Greg Thurstonson and Dennis Franck coming to minister. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to miss out on this event at First Assembly of God in Humble. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget All Church Ministries Conference will be held on January 19, 2013 at Spring First Church.
As of July 2012, the South Texas District of the Assemblies of God has given $122,692.56 to BGMC. Keep up the good work South Texas!! Remember to send your BGMC money directly to the National Office.
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BGMC Pheasant Hunt When: October 19, 2012 Where: Top-Flight Hunting Preserve – Columbus, TX Time: 9am – 2:30 pm
Sept. 8: Oct. 6: Oct. 13: Oct. 26-28: Nov. 1-3: Nov. 10:
This is a FREE event!! We are asking participates to pick up one of BGMC Missions Projects. Email churchministries@stxag.org for more info.
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Upcoming Events 2012 JBQ Coaches Meeting Kids in Ministry JBQ Practice Meet Marriage Encounter Singles Conference JBQ Practice Meet 2013 All Church Ministries Conference
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S. TX A/G Ministers Available to Preach
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Janice Akers, Tomball – 281.516.7419 David Baca, Humble – 859.948.4177 Vivian Boyles, Houston – 281.804.9338 Darrell Brown, Batson – 936.536.3154 Gus Chupe, Seguin – 830.386.0101 P.H. Collins, Porter – 281.824.0119 David Ennis, Katy – 832.570.3303 Greg Garrett, Texas City – 409.256.7716. Stephen Gatlin, Spring – 281.288.4220 Tom Gourly, Houston – 281.458.6812 James Hazelton, Spring – 281.443.4437 Don Hickman, Angleton – 979.319.2463 Reagan Jacks, Pearland – 281.997.3362 Bob Kucker, Buna – 409.994.5563 Fern Lancaster, Kerrville – 830.895.4971 Floyd Miles, Magnolia – 317.714.5711 Greg Mutchler, Kerrville – 830.739.3000 Kenneth Myers, Victoria – 361.582.4907 Wilbert Oliver, Houston – 713.205.3361 Donald Paredes, Spring – 832.764.0468 (Spanish Speaking, wife interprets)
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Donny Phill ips, LaPo rte – 713.885.2568 Tom Proc tor, Mis sour i City – 281.835.8036 Rich ard Reye s, San Ant onio – 210.884.290 8 Jack ie Rich ards on, Spri ng – 281.350.4142 Edward Row ls, Spri ng – 281.353.1894 Mar y Sanders, Alvi n – 281.331.2325 Russell Skinner, Mon tgomery – 936.449.4378 Stephen Sowell, San Anto nio – 361.985.688 0 Jean ine Sulli ns, Porter – 956.358.6912 David Tosten, Corpsu Christi – 361.563.3293 Marsha Touchsto ne, Hous ton – 713.981.068 7 Juanita Trev ino, Port Lavaca – 361.935.7202 Tim Verden, Leag ue City – 832 .545.0868 Aliso n Ward, King woo d – 281.361.7966 LeyAnne Ward, King woo d – 281.361.7966 David Washbur n, Kerr ville – 830.896.2171
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In November it will be...
MINISTERIAL CREDENTIAL RENEWALS
Renewal forms will be mailed by the General Council Office. Alternatively, in November the General Council will post renewal forms online.
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Unconditional in theaters Sept. 21, 2012 It is a beautiful, faith based film inspired by true events. It is getting outstanding reviews. We are hearing comments like; “It is the best Christian film I have ever seen. It doesn't seem like a low budget film. The acting is top quality. This film will give hope to so many people and change lives.” I have been an A/G minister for over 40 years. I just retired from my position for the past 15 years as professor at SAGU. Our son Brent was a Royal Ranger, in Fine Arts and was our worship leader when we were pastoring. The A/G pastors and leaders in this area are very excited about the movie Unconditional. Jim and Rhonda McCorkle
Brent McCorkle Writer/Director, A/G Preacher’s Kid
Get more details and see the short trailer at www.unconditionalthemovie.com.
Congratuulations Reverends Jason and Lupita Sandoval are the proud parents of Joannah Sofia Sandoval. She was born at 35 weeks on July 13, 2012 at 12:56pm. She weighed 6lbs 4 ounces and was 18 inches long. The doctors told us that we would not be able to conceive a child. In late November, Jason told me that God had spoken to him about us being pregnant. That following week I went in to see the doctor only to hear the news that we were not pregnant once more. My doctor referred me to a specialist which we saw four days later. They did the same exact testing and ultrasounds from the prior week... to their surprise the results were completely different, we were pregnant. The doctor's exact words were "the God you serve really answers prayers". We had a rough pregnancy with various complications all the way up to birth, they told us baby or mom would probably not make it. We trusted God through the whole thing and held onto His promises. There is power in prayer, and today we hold God's promise in our hands! - South Texas Assemblies Review
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Luke Bennett Andrew was born on June 30, weighing 9 lb 4 ounces, 21.25 inches long. His parents Matthew and Kristen Andrew Pastor Church on the Lake in Huffman, TX.
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2012 YOUTH CONVENTION
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5K BY THE BAY November 2-3 Where: Corpus Christi, TX Lodging: Omni Hotel Schedule: Friday: 3pm Check In 6pm Dinner at Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Crabshack Sat: 9am Breakfast 9:30am 5K Walk (Along Bay Front) 11am Awards Ceremony 12pm Check Out of Hotel Cost: Hotel and Dinner is covered. You must bring a STL Offering with you of $1000 or more in order to participate. http://stxym.org - South Texas Assemblies Review
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SAGU to host first annual Business Internship Fair Waxahachie, Texas – August 14, 2012 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) Career Services will host its first annual Business Internship Fair on September 26, 2012. Director of Career Services Beverly Robinson shares, "Not only are SAGU student highly qualified, they are dedicated to excellence. These are the students you want working for you." According to NACE (National Association of Colleges and Employers), retention rates of full-time hires who were interns with an organization were noticeably greater than the rates of hires without such experience. After one year on the job, employees who were hired from the organization’s internship program had a 75.7 percent retention rate while only 66.5 percent of hires that had no internship experience of any kind were still with the organization. After five years, 62.4 percent of hires coming from an employer’s program were still with the company, compared to just 48.1 percent of hires who came with no internship experience whatsoever. "Internships are a great way to increase productivity, take advantage of low-cost labor, give back to the community, and increase employee retention rates," shares Robinson. "But even more importantly, you can test drive the talent before you hire." The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Sheaffer Center, Presidents Dining Room. Contact SAGU Career Services (972-825-4798) if your business is interested in attending. Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) is a private, Christian university located 30 minutes south of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex in Waxahachie, Texas. The university was established in 1927, and now offers more than 60 associate, bachelor’s or master’s degrees on campus or online. More information is available at www.sagu.edu or by calling 1-888-YES-SAGU.
SAGU student featured on 500 million Dr Pepper cans
World Communication Center update: August 14, 2012
Aug 16, 2012 - Campus Culture News
Aug 14, 2012 - Campus Culture News
Waxahachie, Texas — August 16, 2012 — Thanks to Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) senior Glorie Ndongala, SAGU made the design on 500 million Dr Pepper cans around the country. ...
Waxahachie, Texas – August 14, 2012 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) broke ground on its World Communication Center (WCC) on Friday, April 27, 2012. Since then, 3i Construction ha...
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February 26-‐28, 2013 Hill Country Camp 1425 Harper Road Kerrville, Texas Special Speaker: Donna Douglas aka Elly Mae ClampeE from “The Beverly Hillbillies” Special Musical Guests: The Hoppers Block these dates on your calendar! RegistraRon informaRon will be coming out in December.
DONNA DOUGLAS aka “Elly Mae Clampet”
Watch for details.
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EvangelismC ommission SOUNDING THE TRUMPET Jeremiah 6:17 I set watchman over you, saying hearken to the sound of the trumpet. I would love to write on the different sounds of the Trumpets that Israel would blow concerning the people of God. There was a different sound for different situations concerning the signs of the times. I would like to sound a warning concerning the day's ahead. Never has the church and our nation been placed in the position we are in. As the church of the Lord Jesus Christ, we must realize that the church, and I believe, the Assemblies of God have been called for such a time as this. I take us to the book of Joel 2:28- in this verse it says first "Your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions, and in Acts 2:17 there is a flip flop in this Prophecy. In Acts he begins with Young men shall see visions and old men dream dreams. This is no mistake by the Holy Spirit. In Hebrew, dreams means recover, cherish, develope, restore, help, be strong and healthy with our past and the message. Dreams in the Greek means a Theophany or manifestation of Deity. Rhema out. In Hebrew, visions means to behold, to perceive, with intelligence, and method, to discern, heed, perceive, with concern and to also live it out. I have no ax to grind, and you will have to trust my Spirit and concern for this matter, but these two scriptures are saying that the young and the old are not to be in competition, but to commend each other. The flip flop in Joel and Acts was not to be destroyed, but to complete the race with the right baton. In the Olympics last month, the USA relay team of 4 runners were placed in different points of the track. Each Section of the track has a runner with the ability to run against the opposing - South Texas Assemblies Review
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team. Each runner has speed, but the anchor, or last man, must be the fastest. The reason being to either maintain the lead or take the lead at the finish line. He must finish the race RIGHT.
Not all revolutions are created equal. A spiritual revolution without sacrifice always' ends in rebellion!
Here we are in sight of the finish line and in sight of the promise land and we have let the enemy pre-occupy God's team into morphing the Pentecostal church into something we were not called to be. I believe the original Assemblies of God were called for such a time as this! This means it was not going to be easy. This means that the enemy has deceived us into majoring on minors, trying to be like other denominations, accepting nonPentecostals for advice, reading nonSpirit Filled authored books, going to outside seminars whose God is not our rock, being so desperate for a crowd, lowering our Pentecostal Distinctive, more concern about filling chairs instead of vessels, compromising the gospel in fear of running people off.
Revolution Unites Rebellion Divides
The purpose of the New Testament church was to produce or reproduce Born Again people for the Lord Jesus Christ. We were not called to accommodate mankind but give provision for mankind's imperfections. We must have a young generation catch not a man made fire but a Holy Ghost fire that burns our soul for souls. We need a spiritual revolution to take place in our churches and our ministries.
Revolution is Self-less. Rebellion is Self-ish
Revolution returns us to great Principles Rebellion sacrifices great Principles We cannot afford to give way to the mood of the masses or the temperature of the times! We are not building a crowd, we are to enable Jesus to build his church through His body the church. We must develop an attitude to serve the Lord by doing the little things, because only God can do the big things. We have been called for such a time as this. As leaders of the church we must sound the trumpet and understand the signs of our times. The next 3 months our country and the church will be tested and we must not be silent. Let's Keep Marching to a different drum beat, because we are marching under Calvary's Flag and not under a Crescent Moon Flag. Let's have Revival, it is good for the Soul!
Rod Vincent South Texas Evangelist Representative
S out h T e xa s Ev a nge l i s t s Reagan & Eugenia Jacks- 281-997-3362 Jimmy & Lenete Merritt- 713-824-4048 Gene & Monia Summers- 281-385-2225 Wilbert & Elaine Oliver- 713-861-7023 Rod & Cathy Vincent- 281-319-1277 PAGE 24
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Rod Vincent Itinerary September 9-11-
Ada, Ohio PCG Pastor Karen Rarey
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Findlay, Ohio PCG Pastor L.D. Rosseleir
16-19
Port LaVaca, Texas Six Mile A/G Pastor Johnny and Bonnie Kisiah
23-26
McComb, Mississippi Faith A/G Pastor Eddie Hilburn
28-30
Beaumont, Texas Lighthouse Worship Center A/G Pastor Jamie and Misti McAbee
October 2-4
7-10
14-18
21-24
28-31
Winter Haven, Florida Full Gospel Pastor Dennis Gipson St. James, Missouri First A/G Pastor Mick Trasher Corpus Christi, Texas The Lord is Peace Worship Center A/G Pastor Amando and Tomasita Zuniga Evadale, Texas New Beginnings A/G Pastor Jeff and Julie Gravis
November 4
Cedar Park, Texas PCG Pastor Ronald Bowdon
9-11
Newton, Texas First A/G Pastor Ken and Alice Williams
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Roswell, New Mexico First A/G Pastor Melvin Suttle
25-28 Corsicana, Texas World Alive Church Pastor Gary Stone December 2
Brookeland, Texas Lakeside Christian Fellowship Pastor Gene and LaVerne Ricks
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Panhandle, Texas First A/G Gerald Middaugh
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Amarillo, Texas SouthLawn A/G Pastor Jared Middaugh
15-16 Rohnms Praire, Texas Cowboy Church Pastor Steve Pruitt 23
Jennings, Louisiana Lighthouse Church Pastor Austin Spell
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Pasadena, Texas Central A/G Pastor Donny and Marlys Granberry
Grindley, California PCG Pastor Bill Hammond
Hill Country Camp and Conference Center is a great place to schedule your next retreat or conference. We also offer our South Texas credentialed ministers a relaxing time of solitude in one of our finest accommodations absolutely free of charge. (Based upon availability.) To take advantage of this, simply call the camp office at 830-257-5714 to let us minister to you! Phil Jackson, Hill Country Camp Director. www.hillcountrycamp.cc
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CONFERENCE at First Assembly of God Saratoga Pastors Jeff & Deena Blizzard
S e p te m b e r ( 1 4 + 1 6 F r i d ay ( & ( S at u rd ay ( 7 p m S u n d ay ( M o r n i n g ( 1 0 a m C o m e ( j o i n ( u s ( f o r ( t h i s( POWERFUL(conference! You will be blessed, challenged and changed as you experience the dynamic ministry of this chosen servant of God. This Conference will bless both MEN & WOMEN, Everyone Welcome! Infant through 4yrs nursery provided.
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Complete all the Global University courses you need for your level of credentials in just one year! The South Texas District School of Ministry (DSOM) makes it possible with special techniques and group study sessions. The cost is $70 per course. Enroll in each course 30 days before it begins. For more information contact the office of the South Texas District Executive Secretary/ Treasurer, Don Wiehe or his secretary Sherry Turner at (713) 455-1221, or email sturner@stxag.org.
D.S.O.M. SOUTH TEXAS
ASSEMBLIES OF GOD
DISTRICT SCHOOL OF MINISTRY
2012/2013 COURSE SCHEDULE Testing will be from 9 -9:45 a.m. Devotionals from 9:45 to 10 a.m. Class 10 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12 p.m. Class Date
Level 1 Courses (Certified)
Level 2 Courses (License)
Level 3 Courses (Ordained)
September 1, 2012
THE 142 Assemblies of God History, Missions & Governance
MIN 251 Effective Leadership
MIN 311 Prayer & Worship
October 6, 2012
MIN 181 Relationships & Ethics in Ministry
MIN 281 Conflict Management for Church Leaders
MIN 381 Pastoral Ministry
BIB 112 Synoptic Gospels
THE 211 Introduction to Theology
MIN 311 The Corinthian Correspondence
January 5, 2013
THE 114 Intro to Pentecostal Doctrine
BIB 212 New Testament Survey
February 2, 2013
BIB 117 Prison Epistles
BIB 215 Romans
March 2, 2013
BIB 115 Acts: The Holy Spirit at Work in the Believers
BIB 214 Old Testament Survey & Introduction to Missions
November 3, 2012
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BIB 322 Poetic Books
BIB 318 The Pentateuch
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POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: South Texas Assemblies of God P. O. Box 9714 Houston, TX 77213-0714
The S.T.A.R., USPS #014-651, Volume 60, Number 6, is published quarterly (plus a special December issue) by the South Texas District Council Assemblies of God, Inc. 11102 East Freeway, Houston, TX
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AMT 2012 ACCELERATED MINISTERS TRAINING
September 8 and 15 A.M.T. is quality ministry training open to South Texas A/G ministers and ministerial candidates. The presenters are ministers who love to share their experience and knowledge with others. Come to either location to get in on this year’s Accelerated Ministers Training. Free of charge!
All Certified and Licensed ministers are required to graduate A.M.T. unless exempted. Those graduating from an Assembly of God Bible School with a ministerial degree are exempt. If you are unsure of your status, please contact the office of the Secretary/Treasurer for information.
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Trinity Worship Center
7010 Holly Road Corpus Christi, TX 78412 361-991-4444
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