Lets fight mental illness together Rev. Dr. Mills Oct 24, 2009
He also urged the Ghana Mental Health Association (GMHA) to as a matter of urgency solicit funds from the Ghana Pentecostal Council and the Christian Council of Ghana and churches to support Psychiatry hospitals. Rev. Dr. Mills said I am appealing to my colleague men of God, their congregation and other well meaning individuals to respond positively when they receive any such request from the Association. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Prophet Joshua is a master conman - Bishop Oct 23, 2009
Interestingly, the 46-year-old multi-billionaire Prophet Joshua has come under server criticism from a number of leading Pentecostal and Evangelical pastors in Nigeria who have openly accused him of being a Christian witch-doctor and an occultist trying to masquerade as a Pentecostal preacher. Bishop Mike Okonkwo, head of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), is on record as having denounced TB Joshua, describing the latter as an imposter ... Another Pentecostal leader, Christopher Okotie... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
A man of deep faith remembered Oct 23, 2009
Friday October 23, 2009. Bishop Crosley Cook will be greatly missed by members of his congregation and others whose lives he touched. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Swine Flu Cases Overestimated? Oct 22, 2009
Swine Flu Cases Overestimated. CBS News Investigates. (CBS News)
MISS. MAYOR SPEAKS AT NAACP EVENT Oct 18, 2009
A Pentecostal minister, Young worked as a hospital housekeeper before going on to become Neshoba County s first emergency medical technician and later an EMT-paramedic. Young also served as a county supervisor. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Pastor Robert T. Funk (CLEARWATER, S.C.) Oct 18, 2009
He was a former member of Bath Pentecostal Holiness Church and was currently a member of Sweetwater Church of God ... A Celebration of Life Service will be held Sunday, October 18th, 2009, at 3 o'clock at Bath Pentecostal Holiness Church, Bath, SC, with Pastor Bill Branch and Bishop Phillip Napier officiating. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Nigerian Children Deemed Witches Tortured Oct 18, 2009
The Pentecostal Church's Mission and Outreach. The beliefs and teachings of these people are hateful, destructive and dangerous. (CBS News)
African churches attack kids as witches Oct 18, 2009
The Mount Zion Lighthouse also named by three other families as the accuser of their children is part of the powerful Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria. The Fellowship's president, Ayo Oritsejafor, said the Fellowship was the fastest-growing religious group in Nigeria, with more than 30 million members. (MSNBC -- International)
Brainerd lakes area churches Oct 17, 2009
a United Pentecostal Church. 12485 Forestview Dr.. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Funerals today Oct 15, 2009
Cutshall, Herman, 59, of Royston; 2 p.m. at First Pentecostal Oneness Church, Arcade, interment in the church cemetery; Lord & Stephens Funeral Home, Danielsville, has charge of arrangements. Everitt, Kathryn Zachry, of Madison; 3 p.m. at Madison First UMC, interment in Madison City Cemetery; A.E. Carter Funeral Home, Madison, has charge of arrangements. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Ghana Pentecostal Council Week held Oct 15, 2009
The Reverend Sarkodie was speaking on the topic "Transforming the nat= ion through Christian values" at a Church service to round off The Ghana Pentecostal Council week last Sunday. He said as the light of the world, Christians should lead exemplary lives devoid of lip service" The Reverend Sarkodie told Christians, "you have been put in the worl= d in the likeness of the salt, and for that reason you should impart bible knowledge to those who lack it so as to lead such people to Christ Jesus".... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Connections Church Focus Is Evangelism,Spiritual Renewal Oct 14, 2009
"Woodbury resident Nathan Wilda is worship leader - choir director and lead singer - at the new church. Music tends toward the style of "Hillsongs," a popular praise and worship band that grew out of a Pentecostal megachurch in Australia."We have a band, too," said Pastor Pablo. "It's very contemporary, but also very worshipful. "Banners reading "Relevant Preaching," "Dynamic Worship" and "Fellowship" flash to the hard-driving beat of Christian rock music on the home page of the ministry's... (Voices, CT)
Hundreds rally against Referendum 71 in Lynwood Oct 13, 2009
The influx of emigrants from the former Soviet republics began in the late-1980s, when then-Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev allowed victims of religious persecution among them Baptists, Pentecostals and Jews to leave the country ... Oksana Leonchyk, who attends Sulamita Slavic Pentecostal Church in Mukilteo, said members of the church helped circulate petitions to get R-71 on the ballot, and some are talking to co-workers about the measure. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Gospel voices raised in celebration tonight Oct 13, 2009
Hayes, a former teacher in Trenton, formed the United Voices at the Grace Pentecostal Church in Trenton. Hayes called together singers and musicians from across the city and the Delaware Valley to form the group in February 1989. (NJ.com -- Times)
Veep attends burial service for Rev. Dontoh Oct 12, 2009
He had a distinguished pastoral career and played key leadership roles in Ghana's religious front including serving as Vice President of the Ghana Pentecostal Council and as Acting Chairman of the Africa Assemblies of God Alliance. In 2002, he assumed leadership of the Assemblies of God Church as the General Superintendent for which he was credited for having contributed to its exponential growth. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Doc who claimed cancer cure arrested; Hanover woman died after bein... Oct 12, 2009
Now the doctor, who is a Pentecostal minister, faces fraud charges. Prosecutors say Dr. Christine Daniel tapped into the vessel of faith to entice people from across the nation to try her regimen. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Rift Over Gay Unions Reflects Battle New to Black Churches Oct 12, 2009
The National Baptist Convention USA Inc., the nation's largest predominantly black denomination, and the African Methodist Episcopal Church forbid clergy from officiating at ceremonies for same-sex couples, and Pentecostal denominations such as the Church of God in Christ consider homosexuality a sin. The Progressive National Baptist Convention, of which Covenant Baptist is a member, has not taken a stand on homosexuality or same-sex unions. (Yahoo News -- Gay and Lesbian Issues)
Terry Dean Scroggins Oct 11, 2009
He was self-employed as a truck driver and was of the Pentecostal faith. He loved drag racing, reading western books, watching western movies and watching wrestling. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Kenya: Plot to Form Kikuyu Council Flops Oct 10, 2009
"There are people who think the Council of Elders would build others politically and socially. Such people would use every means to stop us. This would be their happiness," Archbishop Mugecha of the African Independent Pentecostal Church of Kenya told the Saturday Nation. Bishop Methu, who is the chairman of the Federation of Evangelical and Indigenous Christian Churches of Kenya, said: "Our political leaders should not feel threatened. The idea is quite ideal. Other communities have own... (allAfrica.com)
Zambia: Stop Anti-Chiluba Campaign - Bishop Oct 9, 2009
PENTECOSTAL Assemblies of God (PAOG) national overseer Harrison Sakala has urged the 18 civil society organisations to stop honking and other demonstrations against former President Chiluba's acquittal because it is unconstitutional. Bishop Sakala said using demonstrations or even rallies in pressing for an appeal against Dr Chiluba's acquittal amounted to pressurising the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP), which is illegal. (allAfrica.com)
Doctor who hailed herbal cancer cure arrested Oct 9, 2009
Using her influence as an ordained Pentecostal minister, Dr. Christine Daniel tapped into the vessel of faith to entice people from across the nation to try her regimen. She even appeared on cable's Trinity Broadcasting Network in 2002 touting her cancer cure and its 60 percent success rate, according to federal investigators. (MSNBC -- Crime)
County extends new water line on Grit Road Oct 8, 2009
Marshall Construction began work earlier on 7,400 feet of water line from Hurt Pentecostal Holiness Church and Stone Mill Road to Compton's Garage. The 10-inch water line is being funded by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality to serve 34 homes whose wells were contaminated by gasoline leaking from an underground storage tank. (Altivista Journal, VA)
Unpaid garbagefees contribute to $225K loss Oct 8, 2009
Accepted a petition of the First Pentecostal Church of House requesting a road be accepted by the county. District 2 Supervisor Kevin Cumberland and District 1 Supervisor Keith Lillis were appointed to a committee to review the conditions of the road, with consultation of the county engineer and report their findings back to the board. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Faith-Healing Parents Given Jail Sentence Oct 7, 2009
Dale Neumann, who once studied to be a Pentecostal minister, told reporters the couple continues to trust in God. "We live by faith," he said after the sentencing. (CBS News)
Brentwood church welcomes diversity Oct 5, 2009
The Pittsburgh Gospel Tabernacle, a non-denominational Christian Pentecostal church, brought its message of welcome to a park in Whitehall yesterday. The Brentwood church's worship and praise team performed and sang in Prospect Park as people sat on benches and milled around a table stacked with food and children kicked a soccer ball on the baseball field. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Go-Texan cook-off Saturday at Lighthouse Beach Oct 3, 2009
Pentecostal anniversary. Pentecostal Church Efesios 2:20, 401 South Main Street in Seadrift, will host its 6th anniversary at 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 10. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
* Canadian ex-bishop faces child pornography charges Oct 2, 2009
The self-described Pentecostal church, started by Meadows and a handful of other members six years ago, welcomes anyone regardless of race, religion, culture [or] sexual orientation, according to its Web site. It also has a Sunday school for children. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Church Roundup Oct 2, 2009
Flatwoods Pentecostal Holiness Church. ELBERTON - Flatwoods Pentecostal Holiness Church, 2353 Dr. George Ward Road, will celebrate its 100th birthday at 10 a.m. Sunday ... Dr. Ron Carpenter, general superintendent of the International Pentecostal 5 Holiness Church, will be the guest speaker. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Church Ordains Sex Offender as Minister Oct 1, 2009
The self-described Pentecostal church, started by Meadows and a handful of other members six years ago, welcomes anyone "regardless of race, religion, culture (or) sexual orientation," according to its Web site ... Pastor Meadows, as a Pentecostal, may hold a strong belief in the healing power of the Holy Spirit, which could explain why he believes Hourigan can be reformed, experts said ... Anyone curious as to why CBS put a picture of a rosary and an apparent Catholic priest with the story when... (CBS News -- US)
Low-key CEO makes Bass Pro Shops a big fish in retail world Sep 30, 2009
Favorite vacation spot: "Anywhere the fish are biting. Fun fact: Married by the late Pentecostal preacher Bonefish Willie Duncombe of Bimini, a former fishing buddy of Morris and Ernest Hemingway. By Jayne O'Donnell, USA TODAY SPRINGFIELD, Mo. is "what most retailers only fantasize about," said CEO when he introduced CEO Johnny Morris at an awards ceremony last year. But try to get the details of the dream out of Morris, and you'll find he's conveniently "gone fishing. " PHOTOS: That may say as... (USA Today -- Money)
'Tuesdays With Morrie' author Mitch Albom keeps the 'Faith' Sep 30, 2009
Covington is the Pentecostal pastor here at Pilgrim Church and founder of the I Am My Brother's Keeper Ministry to the homeless. On Monday, Albom planned to attend Yom Kippur services with his parents in Philadelphia, accompanied by his Christian Arab wife, as he does every year. (USA Today -- News)
Franklin R. Simmons Sep 30, 2009
He was of the Pentecostal faith. Mr. Simmons is survived by his wife, Ruthlyn Simmons of Bartow; a sister, Lannie Faye of Arkansas; two aunts in Alabama; three nephews; and a niece. (The Fort Meade Leader, FL)
Musical revival: Fixing a dent here, making a repair there brings instruments back to life Sep 26, 2009
A pastor at Abundant Life United Pentecostal Church, Carnahan often listens to the Bible on tape while he works. Hes occasionally joined in his linoleum-floored workshop by the other half of Haggertys instrument repair tag team, Chase Cassidy. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Dorothy Makeeff Sep 24, 2009
A funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Sept. 25 at Pentecostal Assembly Church, 9th Ave., Eau Claire, with Pastor Jim Gale officiating. Interment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery in Chippewa Falls. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Religious leaders told their input is valued Sep 24, 2009
The clergy and lay leaders, including Eastern Orthodox to Pentecostal Christians, Jews, Muslims, Sikhs and Zoroastrians, had processed quietly through Downtown streets to the brief meeting from an earlier news conference organized by the Christian anti-hunger lobby Bread for the World. The Rev. John Thomas, president of the United Church of Christ, spoke to Mr. Froman on their behalf, saying, "We believe the real measure of the success of the G-20 Summit will be its impact on poor people and... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Abercrombie Faces a Muslim-Headscarf Lawsuit Sep 24, 2009
The EEOC has also sued Hollister, a teen retailer owned by Abercrombie, for allegedly firing a Pentecostal worker who asked to dress more modestly. That case is still pending. (Time.com)
Announcements 9/24 Sep 23, 2009
Benefit Bethel Pentecostal Church at 3328 Bethel Church Road in Camden will have a benefit for Bobby and Sharin Richardson, who are both ill and unable to work, on Saturday, Oct. 10 starting at 2 p.m. Chili, hot dogs, soft drinks and desserts will be available and there will also be a bake sale. A gospel singing with Redemption and the Gospelaires will begin at 6 p.m. A love offering will received. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
A fabulous weekend for the Harvest Festival Sep 22, 2009
Other first-place prizes went to Kuhns Brothers in the commercial division, the Little Miss contestants in the youth division and the United Pentecostal Church of Lewisburg in the church division. Article Rating. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Clevie Grover Duncan Sep 22, 2009
He was a member of Mount Hermon United Pentecostal Church ... A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. at Mount Hermon United Pentecostal Church, with Rev. Jerry Cox and Rev. Raymond Garcia officiating. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Teresa Ann Mohon Sep 19, 2009
Visitation will be held on Friday, Sept. 11 at New Life United Pentecostal Church, 1600 Jefferson St. in Bogalusa. Funeral services will be held at the church on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Mohon Cemetery in Angie. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
‘Savannah Disputation’ at BCA Sep 19, 2009
Take two Roman Catholic spinsters in Georgia, add a young Pentecostal missionary, a dash of unsuspecting parish priest, and you get The Savannah Disputation. Evan Smith s off-Broadway comedy is presented by SpeakEasy Stage Company with many cups of talent from Nancy E. Carroll (below), Paula Plum, Timothy Crowe, and Carolyn Charpie. (Boston Globe)
Helen Bell Turner Acree Sep 18, 2009
Stevens, and was a member of Harvest Temple Pentecostal Holiness Church ... Funeral services will be held at 7 p.m., today, Sept. 16, at Harvest Temple Pentecostal Holiness Church, with Pastor Norwood Starling officiating. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Need for attitudinal change to reduce HIV/AIDS - Mills Sep 16, 2009
Others are Sheikh Muhammad Amir Kpakpo Addo, General Secretary of the Federation of Muslim Councils; Nana Oye Lithur, a Human Rights activist, Dr Grace Bediako, Government Statistician; Apostle John Annan Adotey, President of Ghana Pentecostal Council and Reverend Dr Fred Deegbe, General Secretary of the Christian Council of Ghana. Source:GNA. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Board sets disciplinary hearing for police officer Sep 16, 2009
Permission was given to Apostolic Pentecostal Tabernacle Church, 301 Indianapolis Ave., for a curb cut and sidewalk replacement work in front of the church contingent upon verification that it will not interfere with the Third St. sewer project. The board approved a handicap parking place at 414 E. Third St., renewable annually. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Religion reporting is losing its prominence in American newspapers Sep 13, 2009
One effect of this, he said, is a rise in Pentecostal and charismatic worship styles in US churches, because those more expressive forms of worship are often preferred by immigrants from the Global South. Nearly a quarter of all Catholics in the United States are foreign born - the highest percentage among any of the nation s largest faith groups. (Boston Globe)
Shiloh concert benefits firefighters Sep 12, 2009
The event will feature the Male Chorus of Shiloh Church, DCC Gospel Choir and West Fork Pentecostal Holiness Church choir. All proceeds will benefit the Brosville Volunteer Fire Department and Cascade Community Volunteer Fire Department. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
The Lord's Pentecostal Church International gives Sep 9, 2009
Ho, Sept. 8, GNA - Some leaders and members of The Lord's Pentecostal Church International at the weekend presented relief items worth 2,000 Ghana Cedis to inmates of the Ho Leprosarium. The items include bags of rice, loaves of bread, used clothing and cartons of soap. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Second Chances: The King brothers Sep 9, 2009
He attended the Pentecostal Church with relatives. Went to school --off and on -- and stayed with a family friend, Rick Chavis, when his father was busy. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Ghana, A Religious Zoo? Sep 9, 2009
As a religious tourist of foreign extraction especially from somewhere around the USA, it would really be enticing to find out that most of the church members of Ghanas majority Pentecostal churches are youthful in nature ... Out of these ranges of people, those between the ages of 7 and early 20 are those who go to the Pentecostal and Charismatic churches because the orthodox churches like the Roman Catholics, the Presbyterians, the Methodists and Anglicans are borey ... The absence of brass... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Cubia Dean Hicks Colbert Sep 8, 2009
a resident of Atmore for the past 60 years and attended the United Pentecostal Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. (Atmore Advance, AL)
Nigeria: B-I-Z-a-R-R-E!! Church Where People Strip Naked Sep 8, 2009
His trials and subsequent conviction by a Lagos high court however put paid to the fact that most Pentecostal churches today, are far from preaching and practising the gospel as contained in the Holy Bible. Curiously, while the hazy dust razed in the 'Reverend King's' saga is yet to settle in the eyes of many, a similar bizarre activities seemed to be going on in another Lagos church again. (allAfrica.com)
Wedding a grand slam for the bride and groom Sep 6, 2009
Presiding at the wedding was Pastor Brad Nave of the Apostolic Pentecostal Church. He dressed as an umpire for the ceremony. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Top State Stories SW Missouri pastor sentenced to 8 years for molestation Sep 6, 2009
Huling had been pastor of First United Pentecostal Church in Webb City for 20 years before stepping down in 2007, around the same time he was being charged with the sex crime. Prosecutors said the incidents happened between August 2003 and February 2006. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Obama speech to students sparks new controversy Sep 6, 2009
" timbrackett wrote on Sep 5, 2009 3:27 AM:" fatman2 wrote on Sep 4, 2009 6:15 PM:" Bush one spoke to students. Not Bush two. If Bush two had done this, libs would have gone to the Supreme court to block it. The difference is this, Bush I and Reagan were not taking over, or trying to take over, the banking, auto, health and Utility industries. They did not have "czars".And Tim, I really don't care what you think of my parenting skills. My kids have turned out just fine. I'm not too crazy about... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
New business owner celebrates life's joys Sep 4, 2009
She has been especially touched by the support she has received from her husband, her in-laws, Ralph and Linda Farmer, and her church family at Hurt Pentecostal Holiness Church. "They have inspired and motivated me," she said. (Altivista Journal, VA)
NY Senate still split on gay marriage Sep 4, 2009
Ruben Diaz Sr., a democrat Pentecostal minister, sided with Republicans when the governor called upon democrats for support in June, according to an April article in The New York Times. A lack of republican support will require all 32 democrats to jump on 00001E3B board. (Daily Orange, NY)
Report: Murdered Pastor Found Naked in 'Crucifix Position' Inside Church Sep 2, 2009
Investigators say her killer methodically sprayed a dissolving chemical around her body in an effort to destroy DNA evidence at the crime scene in her small Pentecostal church, The Oklahoman reported. Even after her death, the butchery appears to have continued, Manion said, citing hand-written notes from the report indicating that several large gashes to her chest, stomach and back were likely inflicted post-mortem. (Fox News)
African view: Devoured by greed? Aug 31, 2009
They are by far the heaviest donors to Pentecostal Churches, with attendant privileges. Pleading innocence. (BBC News -- Africa)
Badlands ranch had its season Aug 30, 2009
In between the then and the now of either end are hard-living years on the construction circuit, "train wrecks" of a personal sort mainly involving women and bad choices and turning back to his third-generation Pentecostal roots. He found meaning there, and his Georgia company's initials of CSC General Contractors Inc. stand for Christians Serving Christ. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Watch Your Favorite Oakland Church Choir Perform Live at Oracle Arena Aug 28, 2009
The Pentecostals Of The Bay Area, United Pentecostal Church. Apostolic Community Life Choir, Apostolic Community Life Center. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
MDCC installs new Akaboha Aug 27, 2009
Prophet Miritaiah Jonah Jehu-Appiah took over as Akaboha III, but was defrocked for immoral conduct, which was against the teachings and doctrines of the Pentecostal church. The new Akaboha the son of Akaboha II is married with two children. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Rift Over Gay Unions Reflects Battle New to Black Churches Aug 26, 2009
The National Baptist Convention USA Inc., the nation's largest predominantly black denomination, and the African Methodist Episcopal Church forbid clergy from officiating at ceremonies for same-sex couples, and Pentecostal denominations such as the Church of God in Christ consider homosexuality a sin. The Progressive National Baptist Convention, of which Covenant Baptist is a member, has not taken a stand on homosexuality or same-sex unions. (Yahoo News -- Gay and Lesbian Issues)
AP News in Brief Aug 26, 2009
(AP) The crime scene inside a small Pentecostal church where a pastor was slain was the most brutal he has seen in nearly 20 years as a prosecutor, the local district attorney said Tuesday. Police have released scant information about the killing of 61-year-old Carol Daniels, whose body was found Sunday inside the Christ Holy Sanctified Church, a weather-beaten building on a rundown block near downtown Anadarko. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Okla. Pastor Found Dead in Her Pentecostal Church Aug 25, 2009
Pastor Found Dead in Her Pentecostal Church ... Pastor Found Dead in Her Pentecostal Church ... -- A pastor was killed and her body was found inside her Pentecostal church in southwest Oklahoma, where she went every Sunday on the chance that someone would come to pray or hear a sermon, authorities said Monday. (Newsmax)
COMMUNITY and AREA EVENTS Aug 23, 2009
The House of Prayer Pentecostal Holiness Church Inc. is hosting a week of old fashioned prayer service. They are extending this invitation to all pastors with their congregations. (Lake Wales News, FL)
