We are sending Pastor Joany Bazemo, Senior Pastor of the Wemptenga Assemblie de deiu, to experience the power and beauty of the Holy Land. Joany, one of MCA’s favorite pastors, will be the first pastor in our Burkina Faso network to travel to the Holy Land. General Superintendent, Pawentaore OUEDRAGO has been to [...]
Filed under: Glocal, Israel, Ministry Development, Spiritual Growth on June 30th, 2008 | 6 Comments »
It is with special thanks to God, Pastor and Mrs. Shook, and the congregation of the North Anchorage Church of God, that we completed payment to the wonderful North Anchorage folks and now have possession of our new North Campus.
With the joy of ownership comes the responsibility of making the property and land productive toward [...]
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Two of MCA’s favorite team-mates made a transfer of leadership assignments in the Sunday Nite Live service. Pastor Carlson commissioned Mark and Val to the ministry of Traditions leadership in a moving and thoughtful presentation and prayer.
Additionally, Pastor Carlson called the MCA Elders to a greater commitment to ministry in the homes of our congregation. [...]
Filed under: Events, Fit for the Journey, Glocal, MCA Family, Message Response, Ministry Development, Spiritual Growth on June 30th, 2008 | No Comments »
My good buddy, Ray, celebrated his birthday yesterday. It was special to have Ray’s birthday on the Lord’s day. Ray has come to faith in Christ from an Islamic background. In fact, many have disowned Ray saying, “If you follow Christ, you are not with me.”
Well, yesterday Ray requested that we sing “How Great Thou [...]
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In one of the services yesterday, many people stood as a public sign of their need for forgiveness of sin. They were making a public declaration of their trust in Christ as our only and sufficient sacrifice for sin.
I requested that Peach lead us in repentance through prayer. God used him to direct our hearts [...]
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One of this year’s missions teams, Pastor Billy and Aubrey’s Mexico team, were sent out today for the purposes of Christ in the world. This team of highly energetic and radically committed Jesus followers are in Mexico for two primary reasons.
1. That they may do the work of our Lord.
2. That the [...]
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Some of the most important folks are very rarely seen. These behind scenes folks are essential to effective ministry and their service makes for a more enjoyable experience for all involved.
Brian and Tracy are tremendous. Their love for God, our church family, and the work of Christ in the world is prolific. They are two [...]
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Our newest worship team, Michael, Rachel, and Tracy, teamed up with Marianne, Deb, and Tim for a wonderful worship set in the live services today. The team was lively, energetic, upbeat, joyful, skillful, anointed, and an all around blessing.
This was their first ministry experience together. Can you imagine what God will do with [...]
Filed under: Creativity, MCA Family, Ministry Development on June 30th, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I am scheduled to meet with Wal Mart on Wednesday at 2 PM in my office. Their site plan was approved by the Northeast Community Council pending their willingness to work with MCA on a satisfactory plan.
If you are interested in this meeting, please feel free to join me. You are invited.
Filed under: Business, Events on June 29th, 2008 | 3 Comments »
In honor of this upcoming weekend’s retirement celebration for Pastor and Mrs. Carlson, please reply to this blog by completing the following:
I thank God for Pastor and Mrs. Carlson because………….
Filed under: Creativity, Events, MCA Family on June 29th, 2008 | 2 Comments »