CHOGinAL

FORGE! 2023
2023-02-17 20:00 - 2023-02-19 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Riverchase Community Church, 2053 Old Montgomery Highway, Birmingham, AL, 35244, United States
FORGE is coming! February 17-19, 2023 at Riverchase Community Church
Pastor Rob Mohr speaking
Aged 4:12 worship
Friday, Feb 17
8pm – Service at RCC
10pm – Nerf wars and nachos at RCC
Saturday, Feb 18
9am – Worship at RCC
9:30am – Breakout sessions at RCC
12:30pm – Lunch (on your own)
2pm – Ice skating at Oak Mountain
3:30pm – Free time and dinner (on your own)
7pm – Service at RCC
9pm – Activities at RCC
Sunday, Feb 19
9am – Group debrief (on your own)
10:30am – Service at RCC
12pm – Head home!
Here is the registration form for FORGE – https://forms.gle/owuaxxRHNCvsknau9
Please register by February 1st, so we can have t-shirts ready.
If you are staying at the hotel, please reserve your block of rooms through this link – Book your group rate for Forge 2023
We have a group rate of $175/room/night at Fairfield Inn & Suites near Riverchase. They have an indoor pool/hot tub, workout room, and continental breakfast included.
Registration is $30 per person, which includes the programming, a t-shirt, ice skating, and some snacks and activities. It does not include the hotel or meals.
We are praying and anticipating a weekend refined for God’s glory.
Valerie Higgins
205.307.8556
higginsva@gmail.com

Edification & Encouragement Webinar
2023-02-02 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | AL
Therefore encourage one another and (edify) build each other up
1 Thessalonians 5:11
Pastors have unique struggles, challenges, joys, and victories. We understand each other and need each other. So I am starting E&E meetings. You have probably guessed by now that E&E means to encourage and to edify, which we all need. Zoom is the most convenient way to have regular meetings so we will start with zoom meetings. If you do not have access to a computer please let me know and we can make other accommodations. We want everyone to be involved. Please email me at PastorMilan@choginal.org for more details and information on our next meeting.

In His Service,
Milan

2022 Unity Banquet - Theme: "Hope"
2022-12-03 17:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Stone Bridge Farms, 281 Co Rd 717, Cullman, AL, 35055, United States
What an exciting time for all that attended. This year’s Unity Banquet was a complete success. If you have pictures that you would like to share on this website, please email to photos@choginal.org. Enjoy the photos…

Date: Saturday December 3rd
Time: 5:00-8:30
Location: Stone Bridge Farms (same place)

Click to download brochure…

Jeremy Bolzle

Contact for me is: 256-507-1900
j_bolzle@yahoo.com

ONE movement, ONE day of prayer
2022-11-14 | AL
ONE MOVEMENT. ONE DAY OF PRAYER.
On November 14, let us join together as ONE Movement for ONE day of prayer. Click the link below to find resources to guide you through this time of prayer, however you choose to engage. But as we collectively lift our voice to heaven and humble ourselves, we can trust God will hear, fill, and empower us.
https://www.jesusisthesubject.org/day-of-prayer-2022/

Alabama General Assembly Meeting
2022-11-05 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Riverchase Community Church, 2053 Old Montgomery Highway, Birmingham, AL, 35244, United States
Alabama Church of God
General Assembly Meeting
November 5, 2022 – 10am
Riverchase Community Church

State Council Meeting - Oct 8, 2022
2022-10-08 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Fairview – The Grace Place, 4154 Huckaby Bridge Road, Falkville, AL, 35622, United States
State Council Meeting
October 8, 2022 – 9am
Fairview-The Grace Place

North Ala Minister's Fellowship Mtg
2022-09-26 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | New Life Church of God, 1160 W Lacon Road, Falkville, Alabama, 35622
North Alabama Minister’s Fellowship Meeting – Potluck Dinner for Ministers and Spouses
North Alabama Ministers Fellowship – it is time to renew our gatherings as the Fall Season quickly approaches. Our next meeting will be at the New Life Church of God in Falkville, 1160 W Lacon Road, Falkville, Al,35622. Philip and Renee Hardin have graciously opened up the church for us on Monday, Sept. 26 at 6:30 PM. Spouses are invited and encouraged to come. This gathering is a carry in, pot luck meal so we are responsible to provide the delicious meal and New Life will provide drinks and plates for the meal. I hope to see you at New Life for a good time of fellowship and encouragement. We need each other in these difficult days of church life.
F. Michael Gunter
Secretary/treasurer
256.654.3737

Student Visioning Conference with Nathan Alred
2022-09-24 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Camp Chula Vista, 1000 Chula Vista Lane, Pell City, AL, 35125, United States
We have a wonderful training opportunity this weekend for pastors, ministers, and student leaders. The conference is entitled “Transforming your Community Through a Missional Vision. The resource leader is Handel Smith. Handel has been leading visioning conferences all over the United States and come with some powerful tools for your church to reach your community. The other conference is for student ministry leaders and is led by Nathan Alred. Nathan has been training student leaders from many years and specializes in training volunteer leaders. Both conferences are 9 AM – 3 PM with lunch from 12-1. We ask for a $10 donation with a cap of $50 per church. But it is a donation not a fee. Please come even if you cannot pay. Lunch is $12. Please let me know ASAP if you can come and how many are coming.

Visioning Conference with Handel Smith
2022-09-24 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Camp Chula Vista, 1000 Chula Vista Lane, Pell City, AL, 35125, United States

2022 CWC Fall Retreat
2022-09-09 - 2022-09-10 | Camp Chula Vista, 1000 Chula Vista Lane, Pell City, AL, 35125, United States
Click to download flyer…

2022 Alabama Church of God Campmeeting
2022-07-21 17:00 - 2022-07-23 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Camp Chula Vista, 1000 Chula Vista Lane, Pell City, AL, 35125, United States
“We Have A Hope”
July 21-23, 2022
Speaker: Nathan Leisure
Worship Leader: Todd Braschler

2022 Sr High Camp (Grades 9th-12th)
2022-06-20 - 2022-06-25 | Camp Chula Vista, 1000 Chula Vista Lane, Pell City, AL, 35125, United States
Summer Camp Registration begins March 1, 2022
Get Pre-Registration Rates if registered before May 15, 2022. Savings of $25!

I know it’s cold out right now, but we are so excited to be thinking about and planning for summer and CAMP, and we hope you are, too! We are especially excited to announce that we will be adding a fourth week of camp and shifting our age ranges to better fit our campers. Do us a favor and spread the word!!
Here are the important details for Summer 2022:

Camp
Primary Camp
Intermediate Camp
Junior High Camp
Senior High Camp

Grades completed
K5 – 2nd
3rd – 5th
6th – 8th
9th – 12th

Weekdays
Wednesday – Saturday
Tuesday – Saturday
Monday – Saturday
Monday – Saturday

Dates
June 1 – 4
June 7 – 11
June 13 – 18
June 20 – 25

Early registration recieved by May 15
$170
$190
$210
$210

General registration received after May 15
$195
$215
$235
$235

You can register online https://forms.gle/xXkfFLWrh7quQL998 or by mail (attached). Please send $100 deposit to the address below. The remainder of registration will be due the first day of camp.
Drop off time for all camps will be 2-4pm on the first day, and pick up is 10-11am on the last day.
CCV-poster-3.pdf
CCV-camper-registration-3-22-2022-9-17-36.pdf
Here’s a look back at our 2021 camps!
Middler camp 2021
Junior camp 2021
Teen camp 2021
Send all registration to:
Valerie Higgins
higginsva@gmail.com
1146 Stephens Road
Bessemer, AL 35023

2022 Jr High Camp (Grades 6th-8th)
2022-06-13 - 2022-06-18 | Camp Chula Vista, 1000 Chula Vista Lane, Pell City, AL, 35125, United States

2022 Intermediate Camp (Grades 3rd-5th)
2022-06-07 - 2022-06-11 | Camp Chula Vista, 1000 Chula Vista Lane, Pell City, AL, 35125, United States

2022 Primary Camp (Grades K5-2nd)
2022-06-01 - 2022-06-04 | Camp Chula Vista, 1000 Chula Vista Lane, Pell City, AL, 35125, United States

2022 CWC Spring Convention
2022-04-08 - 2022-04-09 | Camp Chula Vista, 1000 Chula Vista Lane, Pell City, AL, 35125, United States
2022 CWC Spring Convention
April 8-9, 2022

Theme: “Great Is His Faithfulness”
Speaker: Michaelle Basinger
Worship: Matt Holsomback
Register by March 26, 2022.
Click for registration packet.

2022 Servant Seminar
2022-03-19 09:30 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Madison First Chuch of God, 1537 Capshaw Road, Madison, AL, 35757, United States
Servant Seminar

Mar 19, 2022 9:30am to 5:00pm at Madison First Church of God
Are you involved in ministries at your church?
Are you interested in helping the Church grow?
Are you looking for training as a volunteer to Sunday School, Children’s Church, leading small groups, or other jobs with your church?
Are you interested in serving as a counselor at camps or conventions?
SERVANT SEMINAR is for you! It’s FREE and lunch is provided!
(Click here for more info…)

2022 Minister's Fellowship Conference
2022-03-04 - 2022-03-05 | Camp Chula Vista, 1000 Chula Vista Lane, Pell City, AL, 35125, United States
Guest Speaker: Ken Love
Ken planted Grace River Church and is the Florida Church of God regional pastor. Ken is also the founder of Ignite, a powerful and exciting ministry for ministers to connect with God and with each other.
Schedule:
Friday – Conference starts at 7pm
Saturday – Breakfast 8am, Conference 8:30-10am, Business Meeting 10:30am, Lunch 12noon
Cost:
$70 – Room and Meals, $25 – Conference
Reservations:
Contact Josh Bruce at Campchulavista@outlook.com

2022 Grief Intensive Workshop
2022-02-25 - 2022-02-27 | Camp Chula Vista, 1000 Chula Vista Lane, Pell City, AL, 35125, United States

FORGE 2022 Ala Youth Convention
2022-02-18 - 2022-02-20 | Camp Chula Vista, 1000 Chula Vista Lane, Pell City, AL, 35125, United States
Registration:
$45 due January 25, 2022
Cost includes hotel, convention fees, t-shirt, and breakfast each day
Late registration does not guarantee a t-shirt
Registration forms must be completed for each individual attending FORGE2022
(click for registration form page)
What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you
say you have faith but don’t show it by your
actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone?

STATE COUNCIL MEETING - Feb 2022
2022-02-07 00:00 (America/Chicago) | AL
Feb 7, 2022
via Zoom

2022 ALL BOARDS
2022-01-22 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Riverchase Community Church, 2053 Old Montgomery Highway, Birmingham, AL, 35244, United States
Saturday, Jan 22, 2022
10:00am – 12 noon
Riverchase Community Church

2022 21-Days of Prayer & Fasting
2022-01-16 - 2022-02-06 | AL
21 Days of Prayer & Fasting
See blog post…
https://choginal.org/index.php/2022/01/11/21-days-of-prayer-fasting/

2021 Leadership Appreciation Banquet
2021-12-03 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | Stone Bridge Farms, 281 Co Rd 717, Cullman, AL, 35055, United States
This event is over.
Click here to see pictures from this event!
This year’s appreciation banquet will feature comedian Marty Simpson!
Marty has been a long time Christian comedian who will provide a night full of laughs as we come together to reflect and celebrate the past year. We look forward to seeing each of you there for this year’s Appreciation Banquet.

Fellowship with church leaders across our state

Live music from professional guitarist, Case Graham

Enjoy great food!

Recognition of retiring pastors and new pastors in the state

To reserve your seats, contact Jeremy Bolzle at 256-507-1900 or email: j_bolzle@yahoo.com by Nov 1st 2021.
SEATS ARE LIMITED!
This free event is presented by: The Alabama Church of God

GA Meeting
2021-10-09 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Riverchase Community Church, 2053 Old Montgomery Highway, Birmingham, AL, 35244, United States
Saturday, October 9, 2021
9:00am
Riverchase Church of God

Camp Work Day
2021-09-25 | Camp Chula Vista, 1000 Chula Vista Lane, Pell City, AL, 35125, United States
Camp Chula Vista family,
Our campgrounds have been well-used and well-loved for many, many years, which means everything has become well-worn. We are organizing a men’s work day for September 25, 2021 with a few major projects we would like to see completed. There are a few ways you can be involved!

We need a few electricians, plumbers, and especially construction experts to lead teams of volunteers for some of the projects. If you fit one of those categories and are available to volunteer your time and expertise, please contact Josh Bruce for details regarding the projects.
If you are willing to volunteer to be part of a team to help with these projects, mark September 25 on your calendar and let Valerie Higgins know we can expect you. We will divide into teams to tackle each project.
If you or your church can help fund some of these projects, please let Valerie know, or send her a check made out to CCV designated “special projects.”

We are so thankful that God has entrusted this camp to us, and we want to glorify Him by taking care of it for generations to come!
God bless,
Josh Bruce
Camp Chula Vista
205.338.4000
campchulavista@outlook.com

CWC Fall Retreat
2021-09-10 - 2021-09-11 | Camp Chula Vista, 1000 Chula Vista Lane, Pell City, AL, 35125, United States
Registration begins at Camp Chula Vista at 4pm on Friday, September 10, 2021. Dinner at 6pm.
Ends at noon on Saturday, September 11, 2021.
Our speaker is Tammy Ross, Children’s Minister at Fayette First Baptist Church in Fayette, AL and serves at Kids and Kin, a program of Family Guidance Center of Alabama.
Worship music provided by Longview Church of God ladies.
Registration due by August 30, 2021. Email karenyoung@ccboe.org
Click for full CWC Fall Retreat Brochure

Fall Fever-Youth@Campmeeting 2021
2021-07-30 09:00 - 2021-07-31 21:00 UTC | Camp Chula Vista, 1000 Chula Vista Lane, Pell City, AL, 35125, United States
Begins at 9am Friday, July 30 and ends at 9pm Saturday, July 31
$34 – All meals included
Friday, July 30
9:00 am – Arrive and put things in cabins
Snack Shack opens
9:30 – Bible Study session 1 – Pavilion
10:45 – Service Project – Pavilion
12:00 – Lunch – CRC
1:00 – Bible Study session 2 – Pavilion
2:30 – Free Time
5:30 – Dinner – CRC
7:00 – Service – Pavilion
9:00 – Refreshments – Dining Hall
9:30 – Games – Pavilion
Saturday, July 31
8:00 – Breakfast – CRC
9:00 – Bible Study session 3 – Pavilion
10:30 – Games – Valley
12:00 – Church Picnic
5:00 – Dinner – CRC
6:30 – Service – Pavilion
9:00 – Home
If a student is coming before Friday morning, they must be accompanied by
an adult over 21. An additional night in a cabin is $10/person, or $48 for a
motel room. Meals are $ 7 for Breakfast, 8, for lunch, 9 for dinner. This is
not included in the Fall Fever price.
Please register using the Google Form link below if you are coming to Fall
Fever.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd3JvaZJxIPdHyvQ3J-0Py9F3_-tAMU6kgLkU2C71wdTpliCA/viewform

Alabama State Campmeeting 2021
2021-07-29 17:00 - 2021-07-31 18:30 UTC | Camp Chula Vista, 1000 Chula Vista Lane, Pell City, AL, 35125, United States
Note: In the event you missed Alabama State Campmeeting this year, you can click on Facebook links below for videos recorded live.
Speaker: Horace Sheppard, Jr
Worship: Todd Braschler
Thursday, July 29
5pm- Dinner (CRC)
7pm- Service (Pavilion) https://www.facebook.com/choginal/videos/260817778803820
9pm- Refreshments provided by Board of Christian Education (Dining Hall)
Friday, July 30th
7am- Personal Prayer Time (McDonald Room)
8am- Breakfast (CRC)
9:15am- 10:15am- Todd Braschler Conference (McDonald Room) Session 1
10:30am- 11:30am- Todd Braschler Conference (McDonald Room) Session 2
12pm- Lunch and Senior Luncheon with Heritage Sing along led by Terry Jackson
1:30pm- 2:30pm- Harold Coomer Ministries
2:30pm- Free Time
5pm- Dinner (CRC) – Shrimp Boil
7pm- Service (Pavilion) https://www.facebook.com/choginal/videos/136627475210622
9pm- Refreshments provided by CWC (Dining Hall)
Saturday, July 31th
7am- Personal Prayer Time (McDonald Room)
8am- Breakfast (CRC)
9am- Minister’s Meeting (McDonald Room)
9am- 10:15am – Bible Study led by Jason Gamble (Dining Hall)
10:30am- 11:30am- Outdoor Fellowship and Games
12pm- 5pm- Free Picnic provided by New Life Church
5pm- Dinner
6:30pm- Service https://www.facebook.com/choginal/videos/419448656052411
CRC cost – $48/ night/room (Contact Josh Bruce – 205-338-4000 to make reservations)
Meals – $7 Breakfast, $8 Lunch, $9 Dinner (Lunch and Dinner Saturday free)
Cabins: $10/night

Junior Camp 2021
2021-06-21 14:00 - 2021-06-25 10:00 UTC | Camp Chula Vista, 1000 Chula Vista Lane, Pell City, AL, 35125, United States
Junior camp is for students who have completed 3rd – 5th grades
$180 registration includes food, lodging, all activities
(Bible study, swimming, horseback riding, crafts, canoeing, archery, games, etc.)

Register using the link below by May 15.

Registration Form via Google Docs

Drop off will be 2-4pm Monday, June 21
Pickup will 10am Friday, June 25
