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.

Message From Our General Overseer

Season of Seeking Coming Soon

On the first 21 days of 2010 the Church of God of Prophecy will mobilize thousands to a time of fasting and prayer. This will be the fourth year that the call has gone out for the Church of God of Prophecy world wide to begin the year seeking God for His guidance, blessings, and power to do His will in this world.

Pastors, Leaders, Bishops, and Lay People we invite you to join in this Season of Seeking God on the first 21 days of January. There are many blessings that come through fasting and the Bible even mentions a few blessings that only come through seeking God in a fast. I am sure we all agree that our world needs the people of God to rise up and call on His name fervently. We will not be alone in this time of prayer and fasting. Many groups throughout many nations are declaring a time of fasting for the first days of this new year. You will not want to miss participating with others inside the Church of God of Prophecy as well as thousands beyond our ministry family as we seek God for great and mighty things this coming year.

"Call unto me and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things that you do not know." Jeremiah 33:3

Pelham Happenings

Poster by Pastor Martin.

Sorry to be so long in getting something on our Blog.

Pelham has had a "special" visitation of the Holy Spirit in the last few weeks, for which we are very thankful.

In October the church was very kind to Pastor and Sister Martin for Clergy Appreciation month. Many kind words and gifts were shared with us. Thanks to everyone who helped make all these wonderful things possible.

The month of November was also a great month for the Church.

By December Christmas was in the air and all seemed to enjoy the season so very much. Our Choir sang each Sunday and on the third Sunday two programs were presented in honor of Christ our Lord. The Youth and Children of Pelham were active in both the singing and the plays. Sister Melinda Bratton and Brother Tom Bratton were in charge of getting Christmas Food for twenty, (20), families.

So many cards and nice things were given to us. We are so very thankful for all the church does for us.

Valleys and Mountains in the Life of Christians

This taken from "Love Worth Finding" October 20. 2009

"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." Psalm 46:1

Did you know that it is an impossibility of geography to have a valley without a mountain? They are beautiful complements in God's grand creation.

The valley is the place of vision. It is the place of repose and reflection.

The mountain is the place of discovery and a place to become strong.

If you find yourself in a valley, it is because you have come down from a mountain. If you're on a mountain, you came to that place by way of the valley.

Are you in the valley or on the mountaintop? Read Psalm 46 about the strength of the Lord. Rest and rejoice in His strength, wherever God has you right now.