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.