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chi Alpha update and vision for the futureby Jeff Alexander, Indiana Chi Alpha Director

More in this issue: See pages 11-14 for a special look at Indiana Chi Alpha

As we begin our sixth year, Sara and I want to thank Superintendent Don Giff ord, our Indiana pastors and churches, and our Great Lakes Area Directors Steve and Belkis Lehmann, for allowing us to serve Indiana and Chi Alpha (XA) as the district directors. Th e resurrection of Chi Alpha Campus Ministries in Indiana began several years before our arrival in 2008 as the newly appointed Indiana District XA Directors. In 2006, our area director, Steve Lehmann, moved his family to Indiana to reestablish XA in the state. With a vision for the expansion of XA onto new campuses, Supt. Don Giff ord entrusted Steve Lehmann to reset and rebuild XA in Indiana. Shortly thereaft er, Steve approached me about leaving Ohio State University in order to become the district director in Indiana.

Thankful for God’s blessing and the hard work of XA leaders and staff

June 9-11 of 2008, at the Indiana XA Staff Retreat, a humble, but determined small group of XA staff (four from Linda Seiler’s Purdue team and three church volunteers) gathered with our area team to pass the district leadership baton to the loud, and perhaps overly energetic, new full-time Indiana XA District Director, Jeff Alexander and his wife Sara. Armed with a mandate from the Lord “to bring our fi ve loaves and two fi shes” to Jesus to allow Him to multiply the resources, we began to pray and to dream about seeing XA groups launched across the state. With XA’s checkered past in Indiana still in the collective memory of most pastors, we committed ourselves to seeing XA started on the top 25 campuses in Indiana. We committed ourselves to being ministries that depended upon the power of the Holy Spirit to change students and to invest in discipleship. As the new leader of the district XA program, I challenged us to: 1) commit to being a team (no silos); 2) to raise full budgets before starting; and 3) to pioneer with a team. Th at being said, I attribute the growth of XA over the last few years to the simple multiplication of the “fi sh and loaves” by the Father who desires to reach lost students more than we can understand. As we fi nish the affi liation of staff and the chartering of XA on campuses for the 2014-15 school year, XA is now touching 25 campuses with over 45 affi liated staff .

Indiana XA in the next fi ve years

As I pray and plan for the next fi ve years, I take note of the warning in John 9:4, “[We] must work the works of Him who sent Me as long as it is day; night is coming when no one can work.” (NASB) Our culture is quickly changing. As we look forward, we must prepare for the rapidly increasing eff ects of a post-modern, post-Christian America.

1) We need local churches to be invested, involved with, and leading XA ministries. We have 125 colleges and universities in Indiana. If you have a small college or community college near your church, let’s partner together to start a XA ministry on your campus. Goal: 5-10 new church sponsored XA ministries within the next fi ve years.

2) We need more XA workers. Many XA directors are being stretched too thin as they serve multiple campuses, or they are serving with an inadequate staff team. We need to raise up the next generation of staff from our churches and our XA ministries. Goal: 25 new XA staff in Indiana through promoting and developing the Indiana Campus Missionary in Training Program (CMIT). Full capacity is 10-12 CMIT’s each year. Alumni from XA must help with funding XA missionaries.

Chi Alpha has a presence on 25 campuses, but we need to become more established and mature in order to be more eff ective. We must continue to learn, adapt and grow in order to accomplish the mission of taking the Gospel to every student and every campus. XA ministries need to focus on being Spirit-empowered, missional discipleship communities that desire to engage every part of their university or campus with the Gospel of Christ. As we continue to gather and disciple students (the percentage of incoming Christians is declining each year), we must mobilize as a “sent people” to those who are increasingly unlikely to encounter Christ through visiting a XA ministry. In obedience to Christ’s mandate in John 20:21, “So Jesus said to them again, ‘Peace be with you; as the Father has sent Me, I also send you.’”

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THE ENVOY is published quarterly by theINDIANA DISTRICT ASSEMBLIES OF GOD8750 Purdue Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268U.S.P.S. #776-460Periodicals postage paid at Indianapolis INEnvoy Design: Jennifer Reese

EXECUTIVEOFFICERS:Donald G. Giff ord, SuperintendentRon Hawkins, Assistant SuperintendentDavid Delp, Executive Secretary

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to THE ENVOY, 8750 Purdue Road, Indianapolis, Indiana 46268

EXECUTIVEPRESBYTERS:Mike BeanTroy BoulwareGreg CarterRalph HoldemanChad McAteeKeith Taylor

2014 District Calendar DatesMusic Conference ................................................................Oct. 18Youth Conven on ..........................................................Nov. 14-15

2015 District Calendar DatesCreden al Exam - C & L Levels............................................... Jan. 8Ordina on Exam & Interviews............................................. Jan. 13Minister’s Wives/Women in Ministry ................................Mar. 2-3AMM - Southeast ................................................................. Mar. 9AMM - Southwest............................................................... Mar. 10AMM - Northeast ............................................................... Mar. 12Girls Ministries Fun-a cs ...............................................Mar. 13-14AMM - Central .................................................................... Mar. 16AMM - Northwest .............................................................. Mar. 17Fine Arts Fes val ............................................................Apr. 10-11Speed-the-Light Tour ......................................................Apr. 19-27Spring Women’s Conference ..........................................Apr. 24-25Fun Arts Fes val ................................................................... May 9District Council (New Whiteland Grace) ........................ May 18-19Creden al Orienta on ........................................................ May 28Teen Camp 1 ....................................................................June 8-12

Teen Camp 2 ..................................................................June 15-19RangerFest .....................................................................June 19-21Teen Camp 3 ..................................................................June 22-26Teen Camp 4 .............................................................June 29-July 3Preteen Camp .................................................................. July 6-10Kids Camp 1 .................................................................... July 13-17Kids Camp 2 .................................................................... July 20-23Ranger JLTA ..................................................................... July 24-26Na onal Fine Arts Fes val .............................................August 3-7PK Retreat ......................................................................Aug. 14-16Youth Pastor’s Retreat ......................................................Sept. 3-4TBQ Retreat ..................................................................Sept. 11-12Women’s Conference ...................................................Sept. 18-19RR & Girls Ministries Field Day .......................................... Sept. 26Pastor’s Prayer Summit .......................................... Sept. 28-Oct. 1GAP Retreat ....................................................................... Oct. 2-3Senior Adult Retreat ........................................................ Oct. 9-11Minister’s Conference ................................................... Oct. 12-13Music Conference ................................................................Oct. 17Youth Conven on ..............................................................Nov. 6-7Creden al Orienta on ........................................................ Nov. 12

ISOM dates can be found on page 6 of this issue.

Th e Indiana District ministry family has been a second family to me that has oft en been much more present in support and ministry to myself and my daughters than our natural family because of proximity. Th is ministry family has been of tremendous support to me over the past two years in the journey that began with the loss of Joyce and the massive transitions in life and ministry. I am thankful to have been in a safe place with safe people. I am whole today because of the grace of God and the support of His people. On September 13, we will add a member to the Indiana ministry family when I wed Donna Amsler Collins, Lord willing. Donna is a PK. She was raised in an Assemblies of God church in Quincy, Illinois. Her dad has been a presbyter in the Illinois district for 38 years. Among their many ministry assignments, Donna and her husband, Dave, served in the Illinois district offi ce, as AGWM missionaries in Brussels, Belgium, and later they both worked for the U.S. State Department in South Africa and Nigeria. She has four adult children, Danelle, Daniel, Deanna, and David. My marriage to her makes me an instant grandpa to her granddaughter, Eloise. Not only have we found commonality in faith and ministry, but in tragedy. On April 28, 2013, Dave tragically lost his life in a drowning accident in Nigeria. Donna nearly lost her life as

well. We are grateful to God for bringing us together on this journey and knitting our hearts together. I thank the Lord for my girls, Kelly and Ashley.

Over the last couple of years I’ve watched them step up and demonstrate great courage. I do wish the work God has done in their lives could have emerged from easier circumstances, but I am proud of the work God has done in their lives. Th eir momma would be very proud of them, and I am thankful for their love and support. Sometimes we face hurt and pain from which we think we will never recover. Sometimes we walk through the dark night of the soul, and we wonder if God is even paying attention. In this life we will face hardship and at times it will feel as though we will snap in two and never recover. Th ere are other times when we see the hand of God, clearly and we are thankful for the extraordinary joy he has brought into our lives. In good times and in bad, we will praise the Lord for He is good. His mercies endure forever. Bless the Lord, oh my soul! Th ank you again, Indiana ministry family! Th e journey continues, and I am glad we are walking together!

Welcome, Donna!The Journey Continues

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North judson satellite Grand opening We are excited to share the news of the grand opening of North Judson Heartland Christian Center satellite campus on Sunday, July 6. Families gathered together as they connected live to the main campus in Valparaiso to participate in worship and engage in a powerful message from Dr. Phil Willingham. Th ey had an incredible service with two individuals accepting Christ as their Savior during the altar call. We look forward to the hearing more about the continued ministry at the North Judson campus as they share Christ by being real, relevant and relational.

The journey ChurchAvon Campus Launched Th e Journey Church in Plainfi eld launched its fi rst multi-site campus on Easter Sunday, this past April. Th ere were 91 in attendance for the launch service. Th e church began by meeting in the Avon South Middle School but has since secured, through the partnership of Indiana Advance, a facility in the Prestwick area of Avon near the center of the population base of Hendricks County. Multiplying out of the original campus has produced unique challenges and opportunities. Th e Journey Church is a Church Life church, which makes an incredible diff erence meeting those challenges, and is endeavoring to reach the 151,000 people of Hendricks County on its mission of Loving God, Creating Community, Serving Others, and Restoring Hope. Four months into this campus plant, the church is averaging 75 in attendance and has a wonderful spirit and drive to grow the Kingdom of God. Plans for the new facility include a coff ee shop/venue, hosting home-school groups and aft er-school programs for kids as well as Upward basketball leagues, soccer leagues, an indoor play place, athletic based groups for adults, 12-step recovery programs, Financial Peace University, etc. Th e hope is the facility will be as much a center for the community at large to gather and utilize, as it is used for a church facility. Th e Journey Church plans to launch three to four additional Church Life based campuses around Hendricks County over the next fi ve years.

The Journey Church - Avon Campus - Loving God, Creating Community, Serving Others, and Restoring Hope

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Young men from across Indiana gathered in June for a weekend of fun and spiritual purpose as they were challenged to be the ultimate hero with hearts sold out to Christ, while purposefully setting out on a journey to change the world for our Savior. At Rangerfest, these young men took part in many competitions such as the home run derby, .22 caliber rifl e target shooting, JBQ standoff , and many more! Tristan Heyde, lead pastor of Wabash Calvary and his band led worship, and Marvin “Sarge” Summers was our special guest speaker. Auburn Souls Harbor took home the overall competition championship this year. Indiana Junior Leadership Training Academy just completed during the last weekend of July with an awesome time of learning to be young men of faith and leaders in our local outposts, schools and churches. Our guest speakers were Indiana Ranger Commander Mike Holbrook and Mikel Stull of Auburn Souls Harbor, and worship was led by Nathan Grubbs of Fort Wayne First. We had special prayer for Stan Sinclair of Cayuga Assembly

and Charles Lee of Franklin First Assembly. Th eir combined years of ministering to boys equals nearly a century of service. Th eir ministries have produced countless disciples who are now winning souls for the Kingdom and are serving the body of Christ as Godly men. It was a powerful moment as the boys laid hands on these men in prayer!

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114 Refi lled with the Holy Spirit

119 Healings

25 Called into Ministry

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ISOM 2014-2015 Course Schedule

**Internships are required ONLY for those pursuing ministerial credentials. (T) indicates a course on the transitional list. This schedule accommodates those who started credential courses under the old Berean schedule and who now need to take courses on the transitional level.

Internships may be started after taking three courses (two must be from ISOM) AND attending

an Internship Orientation.

CLASS DATES LEVEL ONE LEVEL TWO LEVEL THREE

Sept. 26-27, 2014 Intro. to Hermeneutics Eschatology (T) The Pentateuch CERT 105 LIC 206 ORD 303 Oct. 24-25, 2014 Prison Epistles (T) Intro. to Homiletics Church and Law CERT 104 LIC 205 ORD 306 Nov. 21-22, 2014 AG History, Missions Romans (T) Theology of Prayer & Governance CERT 107 LIC 204 ORD 309 Jan. 30-31, 2015 Relationships & Ethics Old Testament Survey Church Leadership in Ministry (T) CERT 108 LIC 203 ORD 308 Feb. 20-21, 2015 The Life of Christ Effective Leadership (T) Preaching in Cultural CERT 101 LIC 208 Context ORD 305 March 20-21, 2015 Intro. to Pentecostal New Testament Survey Pastoral Ministry Doctrine (T) CERT 102 LIC 202 ORD 307 April 17-18, 2015 The Local Church Confl ict Management (T) The Poetic Books in Evangelism CERT 106 LIC 209 ORD 304 May 29-30, 2015 Spiritual Leadership Intro. to AG Missions (T) Corinthians CERT 109 LIC 207 ORD 302 **Level I Internship **Level II Internship **Level III Internship CERT 120 LIC 220 ORD 320

Indiana School of Ministry (ISOM) launches sixth year This summer, ISOM has enrolled 108 students for the fi rst class in August. We are truly astounded at how the Lord continues to add to this ministry! Statistics for district schools of ministry across the nation indicate that by the sixth year of operation, our ISOM should only be enrolling approximately 70 students, and yet, our enrollment numbers continue strong and remain well over that fi gure. Undoubtedly, the Lord is drawing men and women to attend ISOM as a way to fulfi ll His call on their lives. This is very exciting to the ISOM team! We fi nished our fi fth year strongly with over 74 students who completed one level or certifi cate program over the course of the year. This picture shows our graduates from the fi nal class last

year. We are very proud of each of the 74 graduates’ accomplishments. We would love for you to join us, whether it’s for one class, an entire level, or certifi cate track. For more information, please contact the ISOM Coordinator, Toni Mosburg, at isom@indianaag.org.

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2014 Specialized Mee ngs

3-5 p.m. - Creden aled Ministers and Spouses5 p.m. - Meal for Registered Ministers and Spouses

7 p.m. - All-Church Gathering

NORTHWEST - Merrillville Living Hope ChurchThursday, September 11

CENTRAL - Indianapolis The Caring PlaceMonday, September 15

SOUTH - Princeton Oasis Assembly of GodTuesday, September 16

NORTHEAST - Fort Wayne First Assembly of GodThursday, September 18

This conference will help equip people to face one of the most diffi cult issues of our me. With two sessions: one for creden aled ministers and spouses in the a ernoon; and a second session, an evening rally, open to everyone. There will be a special emphasis on youth. Promo onal materials can be found online at:

ministrydev.indianaag.org

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Stuart and Wendy Brown – Career Missionaries to Mexicostuart.brown@agmd.org – 260.490.6756

Gary and Lori Ellison – Career Missionaries to Asia Pacifi cjgarryellison@gmail.com – http://bit.ly/Depu2015schedule

Rick and Gloria McCartney – Candidate Career Missionaries to Maltarick.mccartney@agmd.org – 574.784.8558

Jason and Andrea Morrison – Career Missionaries to Czech Republicjason.morrison@agmd.org

Carolyn Slaughter – Career Missionary to Sensitive Countrycslaughter@na-link.com – 317.315.3090

Brenda and Bernie Smith – Career Missionaries to Togo765.631.7328 – 765.631.7329 – bernie.smith@agmd.org

Scott and Erin Pongratz – Career Missionaries to South Africascott@reachingsouthafrica.org – Home January 2015

Missionaries Home and Available

Th ank you Indiana family for all your prayers and support! We especially want to thank Pastor Don Giff ord, and Dan and Laura Pongratz for all their encouragement and assistance along the way. Yet, we desire to express our most sincere gratitude for every Indiana District church that continues to send and partner with new Indiana missionaries. With all the pulls of missional needs from so many areas, we truly appreciate our Indiana churches that so oft en sacrifi cially send and support Indiana missionaries. During our AMM meetings, Pastor Don shared a thought that made an incredible impression on us. As we recall, Pastor Don shared that, while he was pastoring his church, an elder came to him suggesting that they should scale back on inviting missionaries to minister during their building construction. However, Pastor Don said that they would do just the opposite and have more missionaries!! To us, this was truly a faith-fi lled and inspiring thought from our pastor. Again, on behalf of the Chappel family, and all our Indiana Missionaries, we would like to say THANK YOU for your faithful partnerships and most certainly your prayers as your hands are extended through us take the gospel to where it’s never gone before! - Th e Chappel’s

Indiana District family, I want to say ‘Th ank You!’ I realize that, in light of the magnitude of your generosity to us, a simple thank you is not enough. But, it is all we have to off er. Th ank you for opening your pulpits, wallets, and hearts to us. You have allowed us to share our burden for South Africa, and partnered with us in prayer and fi nances. As we return to South Africa, please know that we need your support more than ever. We will do our best to represent Indiana well as we strive to build the church in South Africa by raising up prepared leaders. May the Lord richly bless you for your generosity, and may the seeds you have sown in us return to you in eff ective ministry. Tsalla Sentle (stay well)!

- Chris Stubbs

CHappels on the field

stubbs return to africaIndiana missionary dinner in Springfi eld, MO. Nathan, Lisa and Lily Turney, and Rick and Gloria McCartney with Dan and Laura Pongratz.

MA Candace Cowsert going to Doha, Qatar.

Bernie and Brenda Smith getting supplies from the Martha Room.

MAs Doug and Kristi Allee going to the Philippines.

Rick, Gloria and Josh McCartney commissioning service.

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What a transformational time we had at camp this summer! Once again, I would like to say thanks to all those who had a role in making our “Called to Duty” teen camps a huge success this year! In comparing with the past, we had unprecedented numbers that came out of our altar results this year. During our four weeks of teen camp, we saw 409 students commit their lives to Christ; 496 baptized in the Holy Spirit; 183 healings; and 120 called into full time ministry, PTL! Combined with the kids camp results, we rejoice with over 700 students who committed their lives to Christ, and another 700+ who were baptized in the Holy Spirit! We truly thank God for the powerful, life-changing encounters that takes place through our camping ministry at Lake Placid each year. We pray God’s richest blessings upon all those who are instrumental in making Indiana Camps what they are!

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Purdue water baptism. Purdue and Ivy Tech Lafayette are led by our nationally appointed director, Rev. Linda Seiler.

International Thanksgiving Dinner at Purdue Chi Alpha.

Chi Alpha State Fall Retreat 2013-14 school year

Indiana district superintendent, interim national Chi Alpha director, Indiana Chi Alpha director, and Great Lakes Chi Alpha directors…united!

Purdue Chi Alpha reaching Latinos.

IUPUI and Brown Mackie creative outreach

Indiana District Chi Alpha Director Jeff Alexander, teaching on missional community.

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Indiana University in their third year of campus ministry. Indiana University and Ivy Tech Bloomington are led by our nationally appointed directors, Rev. Derek and Jordan Britt

Indiana University water baptisms in the middle of campus.

Ball State - making friends with Muslims, Chi Alpha students wearing hijabs (a head covering worn in public by some Muslim women). Ball State and Ivy Tech Muncie are led by our nationally appointed directors, Rev. Josh and Allison Boman.

Indiana University during their fi rst year of ministry, three years ago.

Ball State student, Alexxys, reading her Bible at the Frog Baby fountain where she was introduced to Chi Alpha.

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Ball State student president, Rebecca, worshipping.

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IPFW Campus Outreach. IPFW and Ivy Tech Ft. Wayne are led by our missionary associate director, Rev. Laurie Atz and her husband Jeff Atz.

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Indiana State University water baptisms in the school pool. Terre Haute Chi Alpha: Indiana State, Ivy Tech Wabash Valley and Rose-Hulman are led by our nationally appointed directors, Rev. Jason and Megan Harshbarger.

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Students from the University of Indianapolis Chi Alpha celebrating after a water baptism. Indianapolis campuses are being reached by our nationally appointed leaders, Rev. Madeline and Dr. Levi Mielke at University of Indianapolis, and our missionary associates, Jonathon and Angie Collier at IUPUI and Brown Mackie.

Pastor Matt Willingham bringing the Word at University Church on the campus of Valparaiso University. Vincennes University is being restarted by Darrin Deal, a student at the school.

Students from Purdue North Central at Bible study. Missionary Associate, Jason Spicer is restarting Chi Alpha at PNC and is serving at Valparaiso University.

Great Lakes Chi Alpha Director Steve Lehmann, coaching IUPUI Chi Alpha Director Jon Collier.

The team from South Bend. South Bend Campuses: University of Notre Dame, Bethel, Indiana University South Bend, St. Mary’s College, and Holy Cross College, are being pioneered by our nationally appointed directors, Rev. Tim and Melissa Kern.

Our fi rst meeting with John Pappas about Butler University. Nationally appointed directors, John and Kim Pappas, are our newest missionaries. They are needing help to fi nish their budget in order to be released to start on campus this fall.

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Rev. Paul W. Strietelmeier, 85, of Indianapolis, went to be with the Lord on June 8, 2014. He attended Southeastern Bible College in Lakeland, FL, and Indiana University, Bloomington, IN. He pioneered two churches in southern Indiana; one in Lyons, IN, and one in North Vernon, IN. Rev. Strietelmeier pastored Elletsville Assembly of God, New Castle Assembly of God, and Indianapolis First Assembly of God. He also contributed to starting two churches on the mission fi eld overseas. He was an Assemblies of God minister for over 60 years. He is survived by his wife, Leta; one son, James (Pam) Wesley; one daughter, Tianne Lynn (Russell) Reed and two grandsons, Logan Strietelmeier and Skyler Reed.

Rev. Coleman Barlow, 84, of Muncie, went to be with the Lord on July 18, 2014. He attended Earlham College, Indiana University, and Valley Forge. He pastored churches in Indiana, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. He also taught at the Indiana School of the Deaf and had been the chaplain for the Marion County Sheriff’s Dept. After his retirement, he worked as an interim pastor for Indiana area churches. He was currently employed with Muncie Glad Tidings Church as senior adult pastor. Coleman enjoyed missionary work, which took him to England and South Africa. Coleman is survived by a son, Matthew Barlow Sr. (wife, Eva) missionaries to Nicaragua; two grandsons, Matthew Barlow Jr. (Devon Ritch), and Christopher Barlow (Idalia); three great-grandchildren, Sidney, Jordan, and Ian Barlow; and a sister, Elizabeth Gibbons (Keith). Coleman was preceded in death by his loving wife, Nancy Barlow in 2005 and a brother, Oliver Barlow Jr.

With Christ...

Pastor Jeremy Turner and Kirklin Assembly of God was one of four local churches who participated in a “Hero Day” at their community’s “Kirk’s Crossing” festival, on Sunday, June 29. The event was sparked by Kent Anderson and the Rural Compassion ministry. Rural Compassion helped us purchase police and fi re fi ghter Bibles with their name and badge number etched on each. We presented 17 Bibles to our volunteer fi re department, and presented a check to them for over $2,200. They were very much appreciative and surprised by the generous donations of all four churches. The fi re chief was so elated when we presented the check.

Pastor Don and Diane Gifford presented Pastor Illis Pérez a new Bible in honor of her recent ordination. As pastor of the Roca de Salvación church out of Fort Wayne First Assembly, Pérez has about 100 congregants. They have built a strong worship team and are raising up young people for ministry. Already, Pastor Pérez has two ladies who are being trained for ministry, and who have recently received credentials through the Assemblies of God: Blanca N. Sanches and Clara Barrios. Great job, Pastor Illis Pérez!

July 12, 2014 Pastor Tom Paino celebrated his 90th birthday at Indianapolis Lakeview Church. Pastor Tom was ordained in 1945, the last year that Ohio and Indiana were a district together. On Sunday, July 13, Pastor Tom preached both services at Lakeview, led hymns and sang a special. He preached with anointing and passion. Pastor Tom and Lois continue to travel with World Missions and raise approximately one million dollars a year for missions. Thank you, Pastor Tom Paino, for a life well-lived, for carving out a path that others can walk on, and continuing to leave a legacy!

Sunday, June 8, Pastor Mike Marsh and the Princeton Oasis Assembly of God’s congregation dedicated a $1.2 million Family Life Center. The church has grown from one building in the 1970s to a campus today. The new Family Life Center includes a fellowship hall which can double as a venue for Upward Bound sports programs. A mezzanine area, above the main fl oor, is designed so people can meet and socialize, play board games, and for other family and youth activities. The church’s youth program now has a new home in the former church sanctuary on Stormont Street, just across the alley from the new Family Live Center.

Rev. David James Smith, 72, of Loogootee, went to be with the Lord on July 24, 2014. He was a minister for 47 years serving most recently as pastor at the Maranatha Tabernacle Assembly of God in Loogootee. David was a 1962 graduate of Plymouth High School. He is survived by his wife: Linda Lee Smith; one daughter La Dawn Smith of Wyatt, Indiana; one brother Richard Smith of Rochester, Indiana; two grand daughters Stephanie Myers of Plymouth, Indiana and Ariel Myers of Plymouth, Indiana. He is proceed in death by his parents William Ross and Gertrude Marie (Armentrout) Smith.

A consecration service was conducted at Indianapolis New Beginnings for the new pastor, Brian and Mishel Correll, the board and congregation on July 27th. Pastor Brian is pictured with his dad, a veteran statesman world missionary with the Assemblies of God for 40 years, Norm Correll.

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Minister’s ConferenceOctober 13-14, 2014

Guest Speakers:Rick DuBose and Joe Oden

at West Lafaye e Connec on Point Church

MONDAY, OCTOBER 13

4:00 p.m. ..... Registra on Opens

7:00 p.m. ......... Opening Service Guest Speaker: Rick DuBose

A er Altar Service ......Recep on

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14

9:30-12 noon .... Morning Service Guest Speaker: Joe Oden

6:30 p.m. .......... Evening Service Guest Speaker: Rick DuBose

Register online at: www.indianaag.org