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May-Jun - Holiness Messenger Home
MAY - JUNE, 2009 VOLUME 55 NO. 4 Our Steps and Our Destiny The first step away from God is the one away from the prayer closet. The fire of love is kindled on the altar of our devotions. If Is. 23:7 "...her own feet shall carry her afar to sojourn." It our love and devotion is not kept fresh then we have taken that seems that God is interested in the "steps" first step in the wrong direction. It is then you step out to mow of our life and indeed the steps are what your lawn instead of attending Wednesday night service. These journeys are made of. A snowflake is are all steps in the wrong direction, but these steps will carry us only part of the snowstorm that stops afar. Long before there are sins of commission, there are those transportation. An hour is only a part sins of omission. of a day, but all wholes are made up of parts. I God would be so concerned Beyond the cooling of love for Christ there is the step of us about a step, why should we not carebecoming Casual toward our Christian Duties. Peter tells us in fully guards our steps? Your destiny his epistle, "And beside this, giving all diligence add to your will be made up of steps that you have faith virtue and to your virtue knowledge; taken in life! In this text I find that backsliding in a CHOICE....your "own feet" shall carry you afar. We may blame our wandering from God upon a bad upbringing, the hypocrites in the church, our own human nature, but the truth is, our "own feet" that takes us to our destiny. I make the choice to STEP out for fleshly entertainment, instead of Making a STEP toward a prayer closet. In this text I also find that backsliding is a PROCESS. The journey afar was not made with one giant leap or one colossal bound. It was a journey made up of steps. Oh! How we should check those first wandering steps and bring them back into accord with Christ. I may stand upon the Bible and assure that when we see a person who has feel into an immoral sin, or committed some sin that makes us gasp with surprise; the commission of this sin was not the starting place of their backsliding. There were many steps that led up to this moment. The two keys words are "diligence" and "add." We should make it a great priority to have continual growth in our experience with Christ. Observe a fruit tree in early spring and look at that tiny bud as it forms upon the branch. In a few days that bud will burst open into a blossom and then that blossom will lose its petals and the tiny fruit will start its growth. In a few weeks what began with a bud will grow into delicious fruit. Yet, the moment that fruit ripens and stops its growth, it begins a rottening process. When it stops growing it starts to die. So with us. The backslider has taken a few steps away from God. His conscience, the God sent governor of his soul, reminds him of his error. The next step will alter the conscience until convictions ceases to be a shaping force in that life. Generally we find the sinner justifying his wandering from God by the Comparison of themselves with Faulty Standards. In Luke 18, Christ gives us the example of a Pharisee and a Publican. This Pharisee prays, "...God, I thank thee that I am Backsliding begins With the Cooling of our Love for Christ... (See Without Excuse, Page 3) WWW.HOLINESSMESSENGER.COM THE HOLINESS MESSENGER P.O. BOX 472202 TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74147 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Non-Profit Org. U. S. Postage PAID Tulsa, Oklahoma Permit 347 Editor/Treasurer Rev. Ralph Cox P. O. Box 472202 Tulsa, OK 74147 (918) 252-2967 or (904) 824-4253 Co-Editor/Publisher Rev. Bill Parks 9743 E. 66th. St. Tulsa, OK 74133 (918) 638-3070 FAX: 918-252-1244 Email: billparks@holinessmessenger.com Trustees: Aaron Brock,, Leon Farley, Lloyd Shuecraft ARTICLES of FAITH The object for which it is formed is: To preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and promote a better understanding among all brethren. The Word of God alone shall be the Doctrine, Practice, and Discipline of this Board of Members: it being understood that we receive it as the inspired Word of God and the Divine rule of faith and conduct. We believe in God the Father Almighty. Maker of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only begotten Son, who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried and arose on the third day according to the Scriptures, afterwards ascended into heaven where He is now seated at the right hand of God the Father, from whence He is come again to judge the quick and dead. We believe in Water Baptism and that it should be administered to every believer according to the Scriptures given by St. Matthew 3:17;28:19; St. Mark 16:15; Acts 8:36-38. We teach that the Blood of Jesus Christ cleanseth from all sin, and sanctifies the believer, thus making him or her eligible to receive the gift of the Holy Ghost which is given to them that obey (Acts 5:32) and the evidence of such experience shall be according to Acts 2:4. We believe in the resurrection of the dead and the Communion of the saints, the Lords Supper and washing the saints feet. We believe that divine healing for our physical bodies was included in His suffering as mentioned by the prophet Isaiah 53:5. It is still available to all who meet conditions and according to His will (James 5:14). We believe that all ministers should be of good report (1 Timothy 3:7-12) including Pastors, Evangelists, Deacons and Elders (Titus 1:5-7); and husbands of one wife. We believe the Church of Jesus Christ to be a living Organism. The Body of Christ, and habitation of God through the Spirit (Ephesians 2:20-22), and that each true believer is a member of the Body (1 Corinthians 12:14; Acts 2:47). By Brother Ira J. Roberts The yearly subscription rate for the single subscriber is $6.00. Fill in the blanks below and send with subscription rate. Name Address City State "...My tongue is the pen of a ready writer." Ps. 45:1 Zip CHANGE OF ADDRESS We must pay return postal rates, and it is an unnecessary cost to us when you do not notify us of your change of address. USE A STANDARD GOVERNMENT CHANGE OFADDRESS, or a postcard. Give your old address as it appears on this issue, and your new address. We appreciate your cooperation. Rev. Ralph & Doreen Cox 9737 E. 66th St. Tulsa, OK 74133 Dear friends and readers: greetings in the name of Jesus.Each month the readership of the Holiness Messenger grows. Although I dont know all of our readers, you would be surprised at how many phone calls and letters we get concerning this work. Recently, a brother from a distant state called. He asked if I knew the men whose announcements we publish. I turned to the page that he was referring to. Are these all good men, he asked. Yes they are, I replied. Im glad I could tell him that. Now for my sermonizing. Brethren, we are in the last days. Paul said that perilous times would come, but I think that we can say with certainty that perilous times have come. Furthermore, we must say this: Our country, the U.S.A., is in the worst shape it has ever been. Young people, who are now raised without the knowledge of God, have little chance. TV and the internet have doomed the youth of our nation. The sins of Sodom and Gomorrah are promoted by the mass culture. Some churches have even accepted common-law marriage. But the New Testament gives no place for a man to keep a concubine. A supposedly Holiness doctrine which allows for sodomy or fornication could only be promoted by a preacher who is mentally ill. Compare the time of Noah (Genesis 19) and our Lords prophecy of the last time (Matthew 24:37). Who could doubt that there is increasing violence here and abroad? Unless we repent, both England and America are doomed. There is no hope for any nation unless they follow Jesus Christ. The elder preachers warned us of this time. That old elder Vince Wilson (the wonder of the east) feared a time of backsliding even in himself. But Brother Wilson stayed faithful; we will see him again. Blessed Lord, what a welcome he will give us. He and Claude Ely may be waiting at the gate. Maybe Brother Claude will sing us a sing. They were great singers. Those old blessed men. Brother Leon Buzzard sang for Brother Neil Bridges in jail, just as Paul and Silas sang together in Acts 16:25. But well they should sing. For all the people of God have been singers. And those holy women have always, likewise, been singers, shouters, dancers and yes, prophetesses. Miriam, Moses sister, was a singer, a dancer, a timbrel player and a prophetess. How beautiful and wonderful it must have been to see her worship God in the song and in the dance. How cheap and how tawdry the filth of the world seems in comparison. Moses, Miriam and the men and women of Israel sang. But a few generations later, Deborah also sang (Judges 5:1). David and his son, Solomon, were great singers. Solomon wrote one thousand and five songs (I Kings 4:32). Even though he failed to use the wisdom that God gave him and even though his many wives turned his heart from God, nevertheless he still understood music and worship. He had singers both men and women (Ecclesiastes 2:8). Maybe it was this emphasis on worship that allowed him to still retain his wisdom and come to the conclusion of the whole matter Ecclesiastes 12:14 Fear God and keep his commandments for this is the whole duty of man. Brethren we are going to the judgment, but while we are on our way let us fear God and keep his commandments. Even in this perilous time let us sing with Psalms and hymns in our hearts. (Ephesians 5:9) With Psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, let us sing to the Lord with grace in our heart. (Colossians 3:16) Thanks for your financial support. It is a must for the work to continue. God bless all of you, Brother Cox Page 2 Our Steps and Our Destiny From Page One not as other men are, extortioners, unjust, adulters, or even as this publican." We may justify just about any sin we choose by comparing ourselves to the faulty standard of another sinner whose sins are "far worse" than our own. This is just a useless attempt of the sinner to quiet the cries of his own conscience. You may muffle the voice of conscience but you still must face the recompense of sin. Nothing illustrates this better than a part of a story from classic literature: When Macbeth had murdered Duncan, Lady Macbeth arranged a feast, that in company, revelry, jest and song, the murderer might escape from the cries of his own conscience. And how did it succeed? In the very midst of the feast, when the merrymaking was at its height, when jest and jollity freely flowed, Macbeth gave a great start, and cried, "Never shake thy gory locks at me." What did he see? The ghost of the one had mur- From Keller, Texas... Were excited to report plans for a Re-Dedication of the open air tabernacle at Florence Holiness Church are being made for this fall. Subsequently, after sitting idle for a number of years, refurbishment work has begun with funds received and designated to bring the ol tabernacle back to its original state. Many memories have been shared about HOT campmeeting days at Florence with bologna sandwiches and watermelon. But more importantly, memories of wonderful moves of God have been recounted - kindling a renewed interest in going back to the old days for a few services under the tabernacle. Essentially, we have identified three of the former speakers of the tabernacle meeting. Some of these ministers will be participating in this re-dedication during October if the refurbishing work goes as planned. Bro. Carl Page is the last known living FHC camp speaker of the 50s. Bro. Tommy Toliver preached services at the outdoor camp during the 60s. In the 70s, Bro Don Rich ministered out under the tabernacle (scheduling conflicts won't allow him to participate). We would be interested to hear from any minister who preached the Florence Holiness Church outdoor camp. Please contact us as soon as possible so that our historical narrative of the camp could be as accurate as possible. Rev. Robert Sheffield, Florence Holiness Church dered! The deed of yesterday intruded into the feast, and even in the very heart of pleasure painted before him the ghost of the one he had slain. Oh! These ghosts! These ghosts of yesterday, these ghosts of past sins, how they will sneak into our revelries and change them into bitterness and pain! A step we should all fear is that our conscience may "defiled" or "seared." From here a person steps into moral insanity! In a sin maddened mind one may think they may skirt the inevitable judgement of God and punishment of sin. It won't happen. In the Sin maddened mind God's moral right becomes something that is mocked and evil becomes something that is defended. I urge you, before you come to this place RETRACE your steps! In the text I find hope for the backslider. "...her own feet shall carry her afar off to sojourn." "Sojourn" generally means a temporary place of abode. You don't have to die where your feet have carried you. Please don't misjudge the goodness of God out of your own inability to forgive yourself. Please don't be fatalistic and say "there is no use" when you find yourself the victim of your own mistake. A prodigal son went into a far country. When he came to himself I am sure that He thought of that long trip home. Yet when the lad was a "great way off" the Father ran and fell on his neck and kissed him. It might have been a long way home, but when the Father goes out to accompany you home, those steps don't seem so far. If you have taken one or many steps away from the fellowship with Christ, make that first step back now. -Bill Parks T his book is primarily an apologetic work refuting the One-ness Pentecostal heresy. It also deals with certain very important Theological subjects, such as: the incarnation, the kenosis, the hypostatic union, the impeccability of Christ, many various erroneous points of Oneness Theology, and obviously the triune nature of God. For orders of 10 or more: Books are $10.00 each (plus $1.00 shipping & handling) David Lamb Ministries P.O. Box 876 Dover, FL. 33527 Anyone can order the book at this website: godsmiraclemission.com Page 3 "Even the Youth...Shall Mount Up with Wings as the Eagles." David Brock II Charity Tabernacle Cold, Springs KY Our guest writer for the next few months, Bro. David Brock, is a gifted preacher, that I know will bless you readers. What Are You Trying To Hide? Lu 6:6 And it came to pass also on another sabbath, that he entered into the synagogue and taught: and there was a man whose right hand was withered. 7 And the scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbath day; that they might find an accusation against him. 8 But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man which had the withered hand, Rise up, and stand forth in the midst. And he arose and stood forth. Do You Have Something to Hide? People are always trying to hide their deficiencies. Something thats lacking in their lives that they dont want anybody to see. Therere many things they do to hide them. Such as, cream to hide the wrinkles, a hat to hide the baldness, coloring to hide the grayness, make-up to hide the blemishes(some must have a lot of them, wow!), and alcohol or drugs to hide their problems. They never want people to see whats really going on and what theyre lacking. Those with disabilities do the same thing. They try to hide their deficiencies. I know in my own life growing up with a disability I always tried, and still do to hide my problem. The reason is I dont want to be different. I dont want to stand out in a crowd. In Luke 6:6, we read where Jesus entered a synagogue to teach, and a man with a withered right hand was there. People had already noticed he was there, because when Jesus walked in they waited to see what he would do with him. A withered hand meant it was lacking the nutrients that it needed which results in a loss of size and power. For this theres no remedy. Then something happens that I dont believe the man expected. Jesus says to him, Rise up and stand forth in the mist. Heres what I dont understand about this story, WHY WASNT HE AREADY THERE? He was in the right place at the right time, so why when you know the Healer is in the house wouldnt you run to Him for help. What was he trying to hide? We come to church hiding our deficiencies. We dont celebrate Halloween, but weve got so many disguises in church it would put those little trickertreaters that knock on our doors to shame. All the smiles, the pride, and going through the motions, all the while were lacking something necessary for us to function properly. Weve lost our size and power that we once had. This man wasnt born this way. It just gradually kept getting worse & worse until hes remodeling his house to suit his problem. Does that sound familiar? Therere too many of us remodeling our lives to suit our problems. Were just like him in that weve gotten so used to living this way so why change. That comfort zone is so hard to get out of. Its a whole lot easier even when youve got a spiritual deformity to stay in the zone and say to yourself, Ive made it this far. Im used to my surroundings. Ive finally got everything going for me. I got a good job, making good money. A nice car I can feel good about. Im ready to find that significant other to complete it all, but what about that deficiency that youre trying to hide. Yeah, you might have everything going for you in the natural sense, but you know a withering has taken place somewhere in your life to make you go into hiding. Young men and young ladies there are many of you right now whose lost size and power with God you once had, and youve been doing your best to try to hide what youve lost. You cant function spiritually like you used to. The arms dont go up in praise like they once did. Those hands fail to clap to the moving of the Spirit of God like they have so many times. Oh yes, were still faithful to the House of God, but we settle with just hiding out in the crowd masking our problems. Well, I dont mean to bust your bubble, but people can see right through your disguise, and if they can, you must know God can. This man wouldve been content and no doubt had died with a withered hand if Jesus hadnt knew he was there Just like He knew that the man was sitting in the crowd, He also knows you are as well. His plead to you is this, Stretch forth thy hand or stretch forth thy problem. Hes waiting for our revelation, because he can restore & make us whole. Dont be so full of pride that you cant ask for help. Having deficiencies in my own life I knew when the path was rough the only way to stay standing was too ask for help. Not caring if anyone saw I would turn to my dad and say, Hold my hand I dont want to fall. So, lets stop hiding & start stretching & revealing our problems to God because I know He can make us whole. Rev. David Brock II Charity Tabernacle Cold Spring, KY Page 4 Holiness Resources T he Family of Rev. Rick Simpson have produced another CD. Three of these songs on this project were written by Bro. Rick. Following is the contact info and recommendations by a few holiness people. We just recieved and listened to a prerelease copy of the Simpson families New Recording, and we love it. Bro. Rick is a great singer and songwriter. With Sabrina & Hopes beautiful voices singing the words of those new songs, joining with some of Nashvilles best musicians comes a CD you will want to add to your collection . -Jimmy Jon Millikin There is nothing better than family harmony. I have known these folks for a long time and they live what they sing. Another touch that makes this project so special is the three original songs written by Rev. Rick Simpson. When you hear this recording you will know that the Simpson family has labored tirelessly to bring the Holiness movement a quality recording that they can be proud of. -Rev. David Webb Good song selection, great music and tremendous singing! It is plain to see that Sabrina and Hope have worked hard to produce a Great project. It is going to bless you. We Love This CD!! -Davy, Kelly and Odie Boggs To order Contact: Rick SImpson, 290 Alabama HWY 143, Marbury, AL 36051334730-8744 T he Problem with Pants, is the second book in a series called Holines Helps. This is a scriptural and historical look at the issue concerning women wearing pants. It is very well documented and scripturally grounded. This books foolows the previous publication of The Hype about Hair. The Author, Bro Jayme Carter, graduated from FGBI in 1993 and has been involved in various aspects of ministry since. Their home church is in Covington, KY, where Bro. David Brock is pastor. The book is $5.00 plus $2.00 for shippping. You can mix and match the books, 2 for $9.00 $3.50 for shipping, or 5 for $20.00 shipping is $5.00. Contact: Bro. Jayme Carter 215 Parkgrove Ave. Greendale, Indiana 47025 Special Services Youth Meeting g Franklin, Ohio Roberts Road Pentecostal Church Youth Camp June 22-25 10 AM ............................ Bro. Darrell Allen 2 PM ............................. Bro. Donald Tapio 7:30 PM ............................ Bro. Rocky Kirk Pastor Jimmy Jewell 937-866-6467 g Lake Placid, FL New Life Holiness Church South Florida Holiness Youth Camp June 22-26 Night Spkr .................. Bro. Travis Matney For info call Bro. Rufus Caraway 863-9900054 or 863-993-0655 g Sapulpa, OK Sapulpa Holines Camp Youth Camp, June 23-26 Day Spkr ...................... Bro. Doug Cornett Night Spkr ..................... Bro. Brent Gabard Contact: Bro Steve Smith 918-638-3227 North Fork, CA Western Holiness Youth Camp June 24-27 Spkr ........................ Bro. Kevin Bloomfield Contact: Bro. Fred Wood 209-869-1132 Mt. View, Missouri Ozark Youth Camp July 6-10 Night Speaker ........................ David Webb Day Speaker ........................... Matt Homer Contact: Rev. Mark Hutson 417-924-3432 or Rev. Dwain Galiher 417-257-1055 g Purcell, OK Central Oklahoma Youth Camp July 7-10 Day Spkr ....................... Bro. Dennis Heath Night Spkr .......................... Bro. Tim Brimm Contact: Steve Moore 405-527-3851 g Texarkana, AR Preston Hunt Bog Scout Camp Youth Retreat, July 14-17 Night Spkr ..............Bro. Abdias Cervantes Contact: Bobby Norman 903-824-7738 Page 5 Russellville, AR Bible Holiness Fellowship Youth Camp June 15-19 Speaker ..................... Bro. Lloyd Shuecraft For info call Paul Snow 918-302-3855 or David Harrison 479-967-1036 g Bond, KY Bond Holiness Youth Camp July 21-24 Morn. Spkr ........................ Bro. Tim Brimm Night Spkr ..................... Bro. Dennis heath Contact: Bro. Brent Gabbard 606-224-3253 or Darren Cunagin 606-364-2605 g Nipgen, OH Free Pentecostal Holiness Youth Camp July 27-31 Morn. Spkr ................. Rev. Stacey Holden Afternoon .................... Rev. Doug Cornett Night Spkr ............. Rev. Douglas Meadow Contact: Brian Miller (513) 288-5891 or Jerry Pascarella (859) 512-5035 g Potosi Pentecostal Church 2nd Annual Youth Camp July 27-31 Days Spkr .......................... Local Ministers Night Spkr ....................... Rev. John Sewell Camp Registration July 27th Camp Directors: John and Amanda Pruitt 573-366-4140 Henryetta, OK Tiger Mt. Holiness Youth Camp July 27-31 Day Spkr ................... Bro. Jonathan Brock Night Spkr .................................................. Contact Clayton Wagner 903-278-6286 or Bro. Leon Rich 918-693-4573 g Shanks, WV Evangel Holiness Church Annual Youth Service, July 31, 7:00 PM Spkr .............................. To Be Announced Pastor Kenneth Powers Jr. 304-822-7772 or 540-771-0177 g Blanchard, OK Trinity Holiness Church Youth Fellowship, Sept. 11-12 Saturday, 10:00 AM Night Spkr ....................... Bro. Matt Homer Pastor Lendell Birdsong 405-387-2346 or Bro. Jarrod Mize 404-830-5946 Russellville, AR Bible Holiness Youth Retreat Sept 5-6 Fri. Spkr ........................... Bro. Matt Homer Sat Spkr ........................ Bro. Stacy Holden For more info call Joseph Snow 251-4047487 Shaun Thompson 606-391-8530 Mobile, AL Gulf Coast Holiness Youth Retreat Sept 25 - 26 Fri. p.m. ........................ Bro. Stacy Holden Sat. a.m. .......................... Bro. David Webb For info call Joseph Snow 251-404-7487 Matt Homer 228-363-1757 Joey Dean 229423-6731 g Chatom, AL Reynolds Holiness Church 3rd Annual Reynolds Holinesss Youth Retreat, Oct. 23-24 7:30 p.m.(Fri) .............. Bro. Michael Switzer 11:00 a.m.(Sat) ........... Bro. Michael Switzer 2:00 p.m. (Sat) ............................... Fun time For info call Pastor Troy Bailey 251-8472464 or Rev. Larry West 251-847-6250 Fellowship, Camp Meetings Bay Minette, AL Little River Holiness Church Camp Meeting, June 1-5 7:15 PM ......................... Bro. Brylon Griffen 10:00 AM ......................... Visiting Minsiters Pastor D. L. Harville 251-937-4746 or 4905137 WInston, GA Canaan Land Campgrounds 54th Annual Campground, June 7-12 Spkr ................................ The Blythe Family Pastor Roger Luke 770-386-1771 or I. L. Smith 770-386-0726 Anderson, SC Faith Holiness Church Tent Meeting, June 8-12 Spkr .................................. Bro. B. V. Wright 864-226-2549 or 226-4069 g Sapulpa, OK Sapulpa Holiness Camp Campmeeting, June 16-19 Night Spkr .......................... Bro. Ben Shaw Contact Bro. Larry Wood 918-704-1474 g Castleton, VA NPEA Campmeeting June 22-26 Day Srvcs Thur & Fri. Visiting Ministers Night Spkr ..................... Bro. Randy Webb Contact: Bro. Alvin Dovel 540-298-9695 or Bro. Ricky Gheen 540-439-1951 Savannah, GA Holy Church of God Campmeeting, June 22-26 10:00 AM .......................... Bro. David Brock 7:30 PM .............................. Bro. Lynn Head Pastor Ryan Ralston 912-748-3335 g Ozark, AL Lighthouse Holiness Church Campmeeting June 29 - July 3 10:00 AM ......................... Visiting Ministers 6:00 PM ............................... Youth Services 7:30 Pm ................... Bro. Russell McDonald Pastor William Parr 334-774-0688 or Pastor Jon Isaaacs 334-897-1816 g Elco, IL Elco Adult Camp Meeting June 29 - July 3 Morn. Spkr ................... Bro. Dwain Galiher Night Spkr .......................Bro. Doug Webb Contact: Bro. Geoff Bond 618-833-2362 g Jersey, GA Jersey Holiness Church June 29 - July 3 10:00 AM ......................... Bro. Aaron Brock 6:00 PM ................................. Youth Service 7:30 PM ............................ Bro. Jeff Wilcher Pastor Anthony Lester 770-464-2301 or 770464-0765 Homedale, ID Northwest Holiness Campmeeting Trinity Free Holiness Church July 1-7 Day Spkr .............................. Bro. Carl Page Night Spkr ...................... Bro. Terry Guthrie 10:00 a.m. ......................... Chldren's Church For Info all Pastor Samuel Page 208-3375021 Wilkesboro, NC Blue Ridge Holiness Campground 29th Annual Campmeeting, July 4-10 11:00 AM ......................... Visiting Minsiters 7:30 PM ......................... Bro. Kenny Morris Contact: Bro. Billy Wagoner 336-838-3142 or I. L. Smith 770-386-0726 Hollywood, AL Remnant Holiness Tabernacle Campmeeting,, July 7-10 Day Spkr ....................... Bro. John Gabbard Night Spkr .............. Bro. Bennie Sutherland Pastor Jamie Holcomb 256-259-2717 or 256-599-0891 Page 6 Jacksonville, FL Bethel Holiness Church Campmeeting, July 12-17 Alternating Speakers: Rev. J. D. Turner & Rev. Curtis Teague Pastor Eugene Smith 904-781-5400 or 904-757-9046 g Nauvoo, AL Midway Holy Bible Church of God Campmeeting, July 13-17 10:00 AM ....................... Visiting Ministers 2:00 PM ..............................Youth Services Night Spkr .......................... Bro. Bill Finley Homecoming Services July 19, 11:00 AM & 6:00 PM Spkr ............................. Rev. Rick Langford Pastor M. L. Irvin 256-226-1691 or 226-1678 g Russellville AR Bible Holiness Fellowship Campmeeting July13-17 Morning Spkr ................ Visiting Ministers Evening Spkr ..................... Bro. LD Savage For info call Paul Snow 918-302-3855 or David Harrison 479-967-1036 g Verona, VA Verona Full Gospel Church 28th Holiness Convention, July 14-17 Spkr ................................ Rev. Mike Roberts Pastor William Strickler 540-248-7872 or Peter Grimm 540-943-4189 g Milry, AL Sand Ridge Church of God Annual Fellowship Meeting July 14-17 Day spkr ............................ Bro. Bill Preskit Night Spkr ..................... Bro. Randy Webb Pastor Ronald Hobby 251-846-3405 or 251-377-4088 g NOTE The Central Alabama Campmeeting, hosted by New Jerusalem Holines church will be postponed for a year due to construction. Please plan to attend next year in our new facilities Pastor Chris Roper Broxton, GA Calvary Holiness Campmeeting July 18-24 10:00 AM ........................... Rev. Lynn head 6:00 PM ............................... Youth Service 8:00 PM ......................... Rev. Steve Gentry Contact: Bro. Ed Smith 229-423-7146 or 4251609; Bro. Fred Smith 912-359-3003 Gastonia, NC East Gastonia Church of God Holiness Camp Meeting July 15-19 10:00 a.m. ........................ Visiting ministers 11:00 a.m. ....................... Bro. Ryan Ralston 7:00 p.m ............................... Bro. Don Rich Contact: Pastor Glen Mecum 704-263-5105 g Lumberton, NC Pentecostal Faith of God Church Campmeeting, July 20-24 11:00 AM ......................... Visiting Ministers 7:30 PM .......................... Rev. Floyd Moore Pastor Russell Kinlaw Sr. 910-738-2136 g Fouke, AR Fairland Holiness Church Campmeeting, July 20-26 10:00 AM .................... Bro. L. D. Savage & Visiting Ministers 6:00 PM ............................. Youth Service 7:30 PM ................................ Kevin Lloyd Pastor Lloyd Shuecraft 870-653-5132 g Richmond, IN Pentecostal Tabernacle IN-HIM 2008 MUSIC CONFERENCE July 22 24, 2009 Pastor/Ronnie Baker Minister of Music/ Jeff Wyatt Concerts Nightly at 7:00pm With many guests: Choirs, Soloist, Groups, Instrumentals, etc. We will be combining a Mass Choir for the last concert. Classes Thursday & Friday 9:00am 4:30pm. 50 music classes, 8 Ministerial Classes on the Study of Psalms. Chapel Services at 11:30 with Millikin Brothers /Thursday and George Davis, Jr./ Friday. Contact: Jeff Wyatt 765-966-1068 or 765-914-5850 g Granite City, IL Sunset Hill Family Camp July 27-31 Morn. Spkr ....................... Rev. Joey Hight Even. Spkr ................ Rev. Lloyd Shuecraft Contact Rev. David Brimm 618-931-3724 g Pensacola, FL Solid Rock Holiness Church July 24 - 26 10:00 a.m. ....................... Visiting Ministers 6:00 p.m. Sat ........................ Youth Service 7:30 p.m. .............................. Bro. Don Rich For further info call Rev. Drew Minchew 850-207-5908 or Bro. Aaron Wood 850-7480961 Douglas, GA 53rd Holiness Baptist Campmeeting July 25-July 31 10:30 a.m. ....................... Bro. Ronnie Baker and Visiting Ministers 7:30 p.m. ...................... Bro. Dollas Messer For more info call Bro. Edsel Young 229423-2149 or Bro. Brad Fuller 229-532-7476 g Paden, OK Trinity Holiness Tabernacle July 27 - August 7 7:30 .................... Rev. Jimmy John Milikin Sunday night service starts @ 7:00 For more info call Rev. Paul Heard 405-9324263 g Bedford, IN Shady Springs Adult Camp Campmeeting July 26 - 31 10:00 a.m. ..................... Re. Charles Barnett 1:00 p.m. ........................ Visiting Ministers 6:00 p.m. .............................. Youth Service 7:30 p.m. .......................... Rev. Randy Web Contact: Bro. Larry Dalton (812) 834-5232 g Chatom, AL Reynolds Holiness Campmeeting July 27-31 10:00 a.m. ........................ Bro. David Webb 6:15 p.m. .............................. Youth Service 7:30 p.m. ................... Bro. Shad McDonald For info call Pastor Troy Bailey 251-8472464 or 251-225-9171 g Richlands, VA Richlands Tabernacle Campmeeting, Aug. 2-7 Day Spkr ...................... Bro. John Gabbard (Visiting Ministers speaking in other day service.) Night Spkr ......................... Bro. Joey Hight Pastor Ralph Horton 276-964-4124 g Athens, AR Athens Campmeeting Aug. 6-9 10:00 AM ....................... Visiting Ministers 7:30 PM ........................ Bro. Eugene Walls Bro. Olin Vaughn 870-583-6402 Mt. View, MO Ozark Family Camp August 10-14 Night Speaker ...................... Rev. Don Rich Day Speaker .................. Visiting Ministers Contact: Rev. Dwain Galiher 417-257-1055 or Rev. Ronnie Wheeler 417-934-6135 Page 7 Gilbertwon, AL Gilbertown Holy Church ofGod Annual Campmeeting, Aug. 10-14 Day Spkr .................. Bro. Brent Gabbard Night Spkr ................... Bro. Aaron Brock Pastor Jamie Norman 251-843-5255 Granite Falls, NC True Vine Church of God Campmeeting, Aug. 17-21 Night Spkr .................... Sis. Linda Porter Bro. Grady Annas 828-396-1603 or Cheryl Stiles 828-244-9411 g Verona, VA Verona Full Gospel Church 50th Anniversay Services Aug. 25-30 Spkr ................................ Rev. Don Rich Pastor William Strickler 540-248-7872 or Peter Grimm 540-943-4189 g Shanks, WV Evangel Holiness Church Annual Christian Heritage Revival Sept. 9-13 Spkr ............................ Bro. Rocky Kirk Pastor Kenneth Powers Jr. 304-8227772 or 540-771-0177 g Glade Springs, VA Highway of Holiness Annual Campmeeting, Sept. 10-12 10:00 AM ................... To Be Announced 7:00 PM ..................... To Be Announced RV spaces and call for motels Pastor Tracy Puckett 276-429-2798 or 276-451-0981 Sapulpa, OK Sapulpa Holiness Camp Annual Fellowship Revival Sept. 14-18 & 21-25 Night Spkr ................. To Be Announced Contact Bro. Larry Wood 918-704-1474 County Line Holiness Church Campmeeting, Sept. 15-18 10:00 AM .................... Visiting Minsiters Night Spkr ................. Bro. Randy Webb Pastor Mike Maxon Jr. 903-667-2841 Sumter, SC Pocolla Holiness Church Fellowship Meeting, Sept. 25-27 Day Spkr .................. Bro. David Horton Night Spkr ................. Bro. Ralph Horton Pastor Timothy Hudson 803-481-3541 Bond, KY Bond Holiness Campmeeting Oct. 6-9 Morn. Spkr ..................... Bro. Bill Parks & Visiting Ministers Night Spkr ........... Bro. B. D. Sutherland (building new tabernacle) Contact: Bro. John Gabbard 606-3643180 or Bro. Jeff Scalf 606-364-5881 g Branson, MO Settle Inn Resort & Conference Center Pentecostal Ladies Retreat Oct. 7-9 Speakers: Sis. Bessie Galiher & Sis. Ruth Brimm Contact: Tricia Hight 417-255-1703, Brenda Galiher 417-257-1055 or Ladona Blue 618-697-5720 www.pentecostalladiesretreat.com g Lake Placid, FL New Life Holiness Church Campmeeting Oct. 13 - 16 10:00 a.m. .................. Visiting Ministers 6:00 p.m.. ........................ Youth Service 7:30 p.m. ........... Bro. Russell McDonald For info call Bro. Rufus Caraway 863990-0054 or 863-993-0655 Mount Airy, NC Boones Hill Emmanuel Holiness Church Campmeeting, Oct. 14-17 11:00 AM .................... Visiting Ministers 7:00 PM ......................... Bro. Lynn Head Pastor Tommy Jackson 336-786-6666 Branson, MO Southern Missouri Ministers Conference September 1-3 Tuesday 7:00 PM, Thurs. 10:00 AM : Bro. Lloyd Shuecraft Wednesday 7:00 PM: Bro. Bill Parks Tuesday & Wednesday 10:00 AM: Bro. Bro. Darrell Meadow & Bro. Steve Moore Contact: Tracy Holden 417-499-2333, Joey Hight 417-255-5335, or Bro. David Robinson Special room rates at the Savannah House Motel. 1-800-335-2555 Ask for Southern Missouri Ministers Conference Rates. Oklahoma City, OK Mt. Vernon Holiness Church Fellowship Meeting, Oct. 15-18 10:00 AM .................... Visiting Minsiters 7:30 PM ...................... Bro. Davy Boggs Pastor Rickey Searcy 405-636-4206 Thayer, MO Midway Pentecostal Church Fall Fellowship Meeting, Oct. 22-25 Day Spkr ......... Bro. Jimmy Jon Millikin Night Spkr ............ Rev. Darrell Meadow Pastor Don Tabor 417-264-2958 NOTICE Note that most day services begin on the second day of the meeting. Please call contact number for that information G ambling, Does God Care? and Tattoos and Body Piercing, Does God Care? are illustrated booklet tracts written by Bro Arron Brock, Pastor of Lighthouse Holines Church, Prague, OK Contact: Truth in Publications (TIP), PO Box 222 Prague, OK 74864 Page 8