Little is Much

2 Peter 1:3(KJV)
³According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: 

A violinist stepped out onto stage one evening and drew the bow across his violin. The room fell silent as out came the most glorious music the audience had ever heard. When he finished, the crowd leaped to their feet and gave ovation after ovation.

What happened next, shocked everyone speechless. The violinist broke the violin on the podium into a thousand pieces. He looked at the audience and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, don't be dismayed. This was only a $3.50 violin. It is not so much the violin that makes the music as it is the man who draws the bow."

Little is so much when God is in it. God can take a life that may be comparable to a $3.50 violin and turn it into a masterpiece.

Read the above scripture again and substitute your name where us see the word, "US".

Copied from "DayBreak" by Adrian Rogers, page 85

During A Test

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Stewardship Quote

"We give Thee but Thine own What e'er the gift may be All that we have is Thine alone A trust, O Lord from Thee" William W. How

Valentine Banquet

The Youth Department of the Pelham Church is sponsring a Valentine Banquet on February 12 at 5:00 PM. This banquet is for all ages and the youth are doing this to raise funds to attend a conference in March. Please get your ticket early and support our Youth.

Just Born

Congratulations, Dallas on the birth of your fine baby girl on Tuesday,January 17. Proud Grandparents, Tom annd Melinda Bratton are just beaming with delight!

Study on Book of John

January 26-29 Bishop H. E. Cardin will be directing a Bible Study on the book of John. Class times will be Thursday and Friday nights at 7:00 PM. Saturday at 9:30 AM and 1:30 PM. Sunday at 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Everyone is encouraged to attend all classes.

Youth Service

Sunday, January 22 at 5:00 PM, Youth Pastors, Emerson and Shaana Pope will direct the Youth service at the Pelham church. Our youth have been taking part in a 21 day fast and are ready for God to pour out His blessings. We are looking forward to a great move of the Holy Ghost!

Harvester's Day Coming Nov. 20, 2011

Sunday November 20, 2011, the Pelham COGOP will give special honor to God for the harvest gained during 2011. After the morning worship service we will have "Thanksgiving" fellowship lunch. Everyone is invited to stay and enjoy the meal and fellowship with us. During this year souls have been saved and blessed. The church has added ten, (10), new members by covenant and received four, (4), transfers. We give all honor and glory to God for His workings among us.

Anointed Youth Service

The Youth Service at Pelham COGOP on Sunday night, October 23, was anointed of the Lord. Tha youth were in the spirit of love and unity as they allowed the Lord to use them in singing, drama and speaking. Our Youth Pastor preached a timely message to the youth as well as the "joy", (just over youth), group. Several were in the altar seeking the will of the Lord for their life and God's direction. What a mighty service!!!

Thanks

Thanks to all the members and friends of the Pelham COGOP that helped make October a special Pastor Appreciation month for Sister Martin and me. As usual, you did and outstanding job of making us feel loved and cared for.
May God bless each of you.

Don't Give Up

Our inability to finish what we start is seen in the smallest of things:

A partly mowed lawn.
A half-read book.
Or, it shows up in life's most painful areas:
An abandoned child.
A wrecked marriage.
Any chance I'm addressing someone who is considering giving up?
If I am, I want to encourage you to remain.
I want to encourage you to remember Jesus' determination on the cross.
Jesus didn't quit. but don't think for one minute that he wasn't tempted to.
Did he ever want to quit? You bet.
That's why his words are so splendid.
"It is Finished" - John 19:30

Copied from, Grace For The Moment (vol II page 177)

Youth Night

Youth Pastor, Emerson Pope, will be celebrating Youth Night at the Pelham COGOP Sunday @ 5:00 PM. All youth will be helping with the service. Come and be blessed in this service. Pray for souls to be saved.

Pastor Appreciation

Sunday, October 16, the Pelham COGOP held Pastor Appreciation Day for Pastor Martin. The day was enjoyed by everyone and a great time of food and fellowship was held after the service. Pastor Martin was surprised by this service and the lunch that followed. Thanks to everyone that help make this special day possible.

New Youth Pastor

Brother Emerson Pope has become the Youth Pastor for the Pelham COGOP. Brother Pope has many years experience in working with youth. He and his wife, Sister Shawna are excited about working with the youth and the entire local church.

Sister Marie Gothard

Please be much in prayer for Sister Marie Gothard as she will be having surgery on Tuesday, October 18. She will be in Brookwood Hospital for a few days. Sister Marie is a devoted woman of God and believes in the mighty power of our Lord.
Isaiah said "..... with his stripes we are healed." (53:5) Let us all believe God for the healing of Sister Marie.

Sunday October 2, 2011

Sunday morning, October 2, 2011 the Pelham church surprised the Pastor's wife by honoring her for Clergy Appreciation Day. Sister Martin was given much honor and kind words by various members of the church. Everyone expressed their love to her.

Grace Card

Sunday night, August 21 we will show the Christian movie, "The Grace Card." This is a very good movie with a wonderful lesson on "Grace" in it. Everyone will enjoy this movie.

Wonderful Day

Sunday, June 12, 2011 was a wonderful day for the Pelham COGOP. The spirit of the Lord was so real as we worshipped our Lord. People came forward for prayer and the Holy Ghost fell over the congregation. The Massey Family sang and then two of our youth sang and God blessed us again. Thank God for His blessings on the Pelham church.

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.