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A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM THE DESK OF THE GENERAL OVERSEER Dr. Tim Hill, General Overseer of the Church of God, has released the latest edition in the “Let’s Talk About It” series.  In the article, he discusses the function and purpose of the General Council Agenda that will be presented during the upcoming General Assembly in Orlando, Florida. Tap the button below to read this insightful and thought-provoking article. You can also view other installments in the “Let’s Talk About It” series by clicking/tapping here. In addition, you can view the 2018 General Council Agenda by visiting the 2018 General Assembly website, ga18.com, or by clicking here.   READ THE MESSAGE <!– –> Copyright © 2018 Church of God International Offices, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

Can an international COG group rule for a resolution not yet allowed by the International Church of God assembly? This is a move to autonomous National Identity of the COG.

Dr. Ricky Waldrop Here is the resolution I wrote on the current crisis in Israel and Palestine. It was endorsed by Darío López Rodríguez, Cheryl Bridges Johns and Kenneth J Archer and then submitted to the Resolutions Committee at the General Assembly. Unfortunately an entire different Zionist resolution was submitted and approved for presentation by […]

You are signed up to receive updates from the Faith News Network Former Church Leader Mark Abbott Passes Away Rev. Mark Stephen Abbott, former International Director of Youth and Christian Education (now Youth and Discipleship), passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021 following a brief illness. He was 61. Read More   COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Available Through FEMA Cleveland, TN: As a part of the recent stimulus legislation passed by Congress, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is making available emergency funeral assistance for those who died from COVID-19. Up to $9,000 per death may be provided if the applicant meets the eligibility rules. Read More   Arkansas General Assembly Passes Bill Recognizing Day of Tears The Arkansas General Assembly passed House Concurrent Resolution 1007 recognizing January 22 as the Day of Tears. This resolution calls for private citizens in Arkansas to lower their flags on January 22, in honor and remembrance of the over 61 million innocents who have lost their lives to abortion. Arkansas joins Alabama as the second state this year to pass a Day of Tears resolution. Read More   DISCLAIMER: Content of articles posted on Faith News come from various sources and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Church of God, Church of God Communications or the Church of God Internet Ministry.  Copyright © 2021 Church of God, All rights reserved.  unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences

BECAUSE OF social, political, and economic circumstances, people from various parts of the world are immigrating in unprecedented numbers. These immigrants provide an evangelistic and discipleship challenge which must be recognized. This is an opportunity for the church to exemplify love and compassion as the gospel is ministered to these newcomers. THEREFORE WE RESOLVE: To […]