Bangladesh Video

A new 3-minute video of our Churches of God Mission in Bangladesh is now available on our CGGC website and can be downloaded at http://www.cggc.org/CCM.htm

Baptisms at the Park!

On Saturday, July 16th, members of the three Latino churches in eastern Pennsylvania--Columbia, Middletown, and New Holland--gathered for a picnic and baptism in Pine Grove Furnace State Park. While many local residents were swimming in Lake Fuller and relaxing on the beach, four converts shared their testimony and were baptized. This scene at one end of the swimming area, accompanied by singing and praying, provided a powerful witness to those who were watching. 

Here's a video of one of the baptisms:

We give thanks for the leadership of Pastors Caleb & Christina Acosta who have not only provided leadership in raising up these ministries but who have also spearheaded growing clusters of new churches in Venezuela and Dominican Republic.  This weekend, a group from these PA Latino churches are in South Carolina to encourage a newer Spanish-speaking church there. If you want to encourage the Acostas in their expanding ministry, please pray for them and prayerfully consider supporting them financially (CC 2764 Acostas). Gracias!

CapeTown Documentary

Cape Town 2010 has been called the most representative gathering of Christian leaders in the 2000 year history of the Christian movement (Christianity Today).  Four-thousand Christian leaders representing 198 countries attended the Congress in Cape Town, South Africa in October 2010.  The Congress was brought together by a globalized leadership team from Africa, Egypt, Malaysia, India, North America and elsewhere.  Several thousand more leaders participated in the Congress through the Cape Town GlobaLink, Cape Town Virtual Congress and Lausanne Global Conversation.  Learn more about this gathering by watching this short documentary.   

Hailey Sarver Arrives Ahead of Schedule

Sara Sarver had an emergency C-section earlier today in Bangkok, Thailand. HAILEY was born at 3:07pm (July 20th). She's only 5 lbs, 4 ozs and about 19 inches long but, (according to Daddy Brook) she is healthy, breathing well, eating, etc. Sara is doing well following the surgery. Hailey arrived about 3 weeks early. (This won't be the last time she surprises her parents!) Congratulations to the Sarver family!!

Sarah Maughan to Bangladesh

Medical Missions Intern Sarah Maughan was commissioned on Sunday, July 17 for her three-month service in Bangladesh. She left Monday night from JFK and arrives in Dhaka around 6pm EST today. Sarah is the daughter of Pastor Stan & Jeanne Maughan of the Central Manor Church of God (ERC).

In this photo, Sarah is flanked by CCM Director Don Dennison (left) and her father, Pastor Stan (right) during the commissioning prayer.

You may follow Sarah's blog to stay informed about her experiences in Bangladesh in the coming weeks. She will be living at Bogra and assisting in the medical ministry. And be sure to pray for her as she adjusts to the time and cultural differences.

How to Be a World-Class Christian

Paul Borthwick's "classic" resource How to Be a World-Class Christian: Becoming Part of God's Global Kingdom has been revised. Purpose-Drive Life author Rick Warren says, "This should be read by every Christian!"

What does Scripture say about God's heart for the nations? What does it mean to be a "world-class Christian?" What will it cost me? How does all this impact my lifestyle? How does prayer influence the kingdom? How can we make a global difference locally? These and many other questions are addressed with a biblical perspective. With 13 chapters and discussion questions at the end of each chapter, this is an ideal book for Sunday School classes or small groups.

How to Be a World-Class Christian is now available from CGGC Publications for $14.00, plus shipping. Contact Kris at publications@cggc.org to order your copy.