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     Who is on your list?  What list?  Your thankful list.  Who has influenced you, helped you, supported you, prayed for you?  I was in a tight spot.  My truck was stuck in mud on a back road in a place that would look very suspicious to suspicious minds.  The gossip that could be generated if my predicament became public knowledge would be an embarrassment to me and the small church I pastored.      Who could I call on to help but not be judgmental and keep it quiet. There was person…

     I was shocked by conversations I had with several young people this week.  They are confused about the tragedy in Israel.  They told me they are being taught in school and by their friends that somehow Israel deserved their people being killed because of the Palestine situation.  This idea is a lie.  The massacre of innocent people on October 7 has nothing to do with the Palestine people. They despise Hamas.  Hamas is now using them as human shields.  Their lives mean nothing to Hamas.  Hamas’ intention is to kill Jews…

Risen Church in Hartselle is resurrecting and needs your help.  We will have work day on Sept 16 8-12 to repair and clean up in preparation for their reopening.  Come help us if you can.  Let me know if you are able to contribute.  Thanks. -Milan (PastorMilan@choginal.org) Risen Church1038 Main St WestHartselle, AL 35640United States + Google Map

Two opportunities to experience campmeeting in Alabama.  Spread the word about these events.

This article about Memorial Park Church of God in Jasper was sent out by Church of God Ministries.  You will enjoy it.  I have included a link to the original article.   https://www.jesusisthesubject.org/hispanic-alabama-pastor-sees-church-planting-as-lifelong-mission/

The National Convention and the General Assembly of the Church of God met this year in Tampa, Florida.  I compliment the planners of the convention for choosing such a beautiful and relaxing destination for the convention.  These are two events happening simultaneously.  The National Convention is a gathering of people from all over the world to worship, hear inspiring preaching, fellowship, and learn about what God is doing globally through the Church of God.  The speakers such as Mark Jackson, Walter Kim, Jo Saxton, and Rod Stafford presented Holy…

I have been watching and listening to the expanding conversation surrounding a website launched by an independent group with ties to the Church of God movement but in no way representing the movement.  The Church of God movement is unique in that we are truly a movement so no one person speaks for the Church of God.  The General Assembly of the Church of God, which is a gathering of pastors and lay leaders from across the United States and Canada, meet every other year to discern…

I was talking with some friends about Camp Chula Vista in a public place when another person walked up.  He had heard us discussing Camp Chula Vista.  He said, “I know about Camp Chula Vista.  My sister went there one year with a group and was saved during one of the services.”   Is that just a coincidence?  Probably, but this event also reveals the fact that many lives have been changed at Camp Chula Vista.  Its' impact on eternity is unmeasurable.  A new camping season is here.  Every week in June there will…

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…