August 29 Spirit Filled Day

We started our morning with a great attendance, people were ready to hear the word of God and Bro. Pope did not disappoint us or God. I heard one person say that the spirit was so strong from his message you could cut it with a knife. Many were touched and came for prayer to the altar. But it did not end there Bro. Martin's Family came and held a singing, four more church's (Anniston, Calera, Dry Valley, Sterrett) were in attendance and we had a awesome singing. The Martin singers had not performed as a group in twenty years. Trust me when I say you would not believe that statement. We received such a wonderful blessing from them. I know their parents were so proud. We are so blessed to have our Pastor and his Family to be example to us all.

Letters To God

Sunday night August 22 @ 5:00 PM the Pelham church will have a viewing of "Letters To God" movie. This movie is based on a true life story of a young boy with cancer. Everyone is invited to join us for this movie.

Power Packed Wednesday

As the Pelham COGOP congregation begain gathering for Bible Study we knew something good was going to happen. We were going to have Bible Study but our God had other plans.
We started with prayer for each other and how wonderfully God showered down on each one giving assurance that He,(God). is in control. Everyone testified that the Lord had touched them and given deliverence of some burden they were struggleing with. Brother Emmerson Pope said "he was not coming tonight but something got hold of me and would not let me go home." We spent an entire hour in prayerfor each other.
ALL Praise and Glory goes to our Father, God.

Powerful Service

God was with us in service today in a mighty way. Our Worship Leader, lead us in worship that reached the thrown room of God. God's spirit could be felt by everyone willing to worship. As Pastor's message came to a close several came forward for prayer. God has touched lives and changed hearts. To God goes all glory.

Morning Worship

Thank God for anointed worship this AM service. It seemed as if God just came down and visited with us as Sister Kay led in worship. Brother Wayne sang under the spirit and each one was blessed.

Ladies Retreat/Dressed to be blessed

The Ladies Retreat was a smashing success, Over 200 woman for all over the state attended. Each group decorated their table and their selves. Our table was decorated by Jean McMahon in a japanesse decor, it was lovely. Some tables were decorated with shoes and purces. There was a doll table and a bear table. One table was decorated in music. We had a hat contest and you should of seen these hat that were made for this special occasion.

Mother's Day

Our Mother's Day Program went very well, the youth did a really invented rap and all age children were included. Some of the younger ones played guitars and danced. We had a song which was sung by three generation of woman. We focus our program on the prayer warriors we have in our life's. Many of course are our mother's but many are the woman of our church who have been examples to us all. We handed out Mother's Crown Pins along with the poem a Mothers Queen for each of our mothers. It was a very touching program, which we hope did honor to all our mothers.

Heart of Texas/ Story of forgiveness

We met tonight May 2, for our monthly Senior Night. We showed the documentary called the Heart of Texas. It is a story of forgiveness and how it changed the hearts of a whole town. I don't want to spoil it for anyone who hasn't seen it but I do recommend this short 1 hr. movie. We had a wonderful discussion after and shared several stories that were similar to the story we saw tonight. There was not a dry eye in the house.

Mother, Daughter Banquet

This afternoon around 40 woman met for Pelham COGOP's first Mother, Daughter Banquet. Our Guest Speaker was Iris Parton, She has been married to Bro. T.H. for 64 years. Sis. Iris shared with us stories of her youth and being raised with six (6) sisters. Sister Iris told how her mother, who was a godly woman, influenced her life of service for the Lord.
Many woman shared their feelings for the women in their lives, it was a very touching time. We were served by some of the men of the church and they did a wonderful job. The entire banquet was wonderful, thanks to our Ladies Ministry Director, Jean McMahon. A good time was had by all.

Youth Bash

April 25, We gathered to eat, play and worship with our youth. Our turn out was really good and everyone seemed to be having a great time in fellowship. We were so glad that Brother Martin was able to attend, God is really blessing him with healing. Wayne Chance and Tom Bratton grilled hot dogs and hamburgers while the youth played volleyball. We had one mishap Bro. Gary fell and hit his head but he was a good sport and hung in till the end. This is not the first time Gary has injured himself, next year he gets padding. This weekend we are having our Mother-Daughter banquet directed by Sister Jean McMahon, we are praying for good weather and a great turnout.

Donna Howard

Last Sunday our church was so worried about our pastor Bro. Martin who had been hospitalized with a problem with his heart. I can report now that the good Lord has heard our prays and returned him to us, a little weak but on the mend. In his absence Sister Donna Howard was with us and brought with her two guest Nicole and Malachi. They are both in the youth department at the Odenville Church of God of Prophecy. Nicole did a beautiful dance interpretation. Malachi sang and played piano. They are both so blessed with their relationship with the Lord and the work He is doing through them. Donna really had our church moving in the spirit, as she says He showed up!!!!!!!!!!. Donna also signed to a wonderful song. I know no one left that services without feeling a personal touch from the Lord. We are so thankful for her visit and can't wait for the Womans Leadership Conference.

Easter Sunday

WOW!! What a great time we had on Easter Sunday. Morning Worship attendance was 77 breaking the old attendance record that has stood for some time. To God goes all praise!

Sister Jean McMahon directed our choir in a beautiful presentation of "My Redeemer Lives."

Special thanks to Henry Rooks for building the new sound booth, that was so needed for our church.

Thanks to Sister Anita Janckson, Sister Sabrina Johnson, and Sister Jennifer Chance for a great Children's program. Our children really did a great presentation in their program also.

New Growth

We are growing and changing with each day, God has so blessed our church. Well we are just a few days from Easter and I feeling so excited about all our changes in our chapel. With change there always comes excitement and not everyone can like everything that is new. I know I am set in my ways sometimes, but I truly believe that we must look to our future and if we want new growth and to win souls for the Lord, we must be able to reach the old and young alike. Everyone has work so hard on getting this work done. I see our staff working together to find ways to reach more people and doing the work the Lord has commanded. So I hope you all have a blessed Easter. Let us remember what this day is all about, He's Alive.

Prayer Needed

Deacon Greg Wagnon, Woodland Hills, suffered an heart attack
earlier today. Transported to UAB.

Pelham Seniors Night

March 28th at 5:00 PM the Seniors gathered for Hotdog and Movie night at the Pelham Church. Sister Melinda Bratton is the Director of our Seniors Group and what a great time was had by all that attended.

Stewardship Day

Sunday, March 14 was a special day for the Pelham church. Missions Director, Becky Chance challenged everyone to take a $10.00 bill and multiply it for the March World Mission Drive. Many accepted the challenge.

Sister Jan Couch was with us for Stewardship Sunday and what a wonderful presentation she gave to us. Her theme was "In God We Trust." She encouraged all to TRUST in God during these difficult times.

World Missions Month Guest Speakers Tom & Jean McMahon

March 7Th, kicked off World Missions Month, we invited Tom & Jean McMahon who recently transferred their membership to Pelham to speak to us on their 14 years missionary work in Japan. They were both dressed in the local garments for the area, and had brought along many items to show us of their time there. They spoke of their fears of the unknown but of the strength the Lord gave them to continue. You could see and feel from their stories the love they had for the people they ministered. They spoke of the hardships, where would the food they needed come from and how would they be able to reach a country with very few believers in Christ. Bro. Tom would go back tomorrow if he felt the Lord was asking him. This couple has lead a interesting and sometimes difficult life in service for the Lord, but I came away feeling that they had been truly blessed in their sacriface for the Lord. We are so blessed to have them in our congregation now. Bro Tom was made Men's Ministries Leader and Sister Jean was made Ladies Ministries Leader.

Revival

Pelham experienced a mighty move of God this past weekend (Feb. 26-28) in revival. Bishop H. E. Cardin was with us and his anointed preaching was such a blessing. Souls were saved and blessings received by many.

I Love You Jesus Banquet

On Feb 14th, We held our I Love you Jesus Banquet at Richard's Barbecue. Bro. Tim Beck was our guest speaker for this event, and as usual he did not let us down. He spoke of our Savior's love for us but also about out love for our spouse. We had a wonderful turnout of 42 people, we played games and award prizes. The fellowship really was a blessing to all. Bro. Wayne & Sister Becky Chance shared with all of us the way they had met and how God held their marriage of over 30 years together. They spoke of loving each other through all the good and hard times. That without God in their marriage and them serving the Lord each and everyday they would not of endured. They are a wonderful example to our youth and newly married couples.

First Seniors Meeting at Pelham

Sunday February 21 at 5:00 PM Pelham church held their first "Seniors" Meeting. What a great time in the Lord. The singers from Sterrett were our guest. Each "Senior" was presented a certificate of appreciation and honor for being the foundation and the wisdom of the church body.
Sister Melinda Bratton is to be commended for getting this program started and having the Leadership to work with this wonderful group of people.