Rocky Mountain Ladies Retreat

Ladies our retreat is in Billings, MT this year and is in a very few short days. There is still time to get your application in on line or by calling the retreat office at 423-559-5100 and ask for the Brother John Payne in the Ladies Retreat Office.

They do need to know by Wednesday October 12. The retreat is October 21, 22, 23.

PASTOR APPRECIATION MONTH

This is Pastor Apprication Month. Our pastors do so much for us throughout the year so please let's remember them in a special way this month. God bless you all.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN LADIES RETREAT

Hey Ladies.....Don't forget to register for the ROCKY MOUNTAIN LADIES RETREAT by September 9 to avoid late fees. You can do this by going to the webpage at www.cogop.org and follow the links to Women's Ministries. If you have attended in the past you should already have your brochure and application or you can talk with your pastor as they have already been mailed to them.

The theme is DWELLING PLACE. We are so blessed to have this in Billings this year at the Crowne Plaza. The dates are October 21-23, 2011.

Pastors help me promote this please. God bless each of you.

Theresa Lee
Northwest Territory
Women's Coordinator

Camp Bethel Senior High Camp Pictures

Camp Bethel Senior High Youth Camp 2011

URGENT PRAYER REQUEST

My 1st cousin, Johnny Anderson, had a surgery procedure on Monday. I just found out he has gone into Respiratory Failure, Heart Failure and Kidney Failure. He has also been placed on a ventilator. Please pray for him for a full recovery. Pray for his 2 sons Wesley and Nathan. Also my aunt Patsy Anderson and his brother Gary Ladd and Gary's wife Sherry. It is very hard on all of us. Thank you all, Theresa Lee

Minot Flooding

For an update and pictures on the Church parsonage in Minot go to livings waters minot on facebook. Please continue to pray for the people of Minot. We so appreciate all the help and time spent from everyone .

Senior High Youth Camp

Go to www.youtube.com and type in Wyoming Youth Camp Promo for a message from Tony Sutherland. Tony is scheduled to be our guest.

Prayer Request

Sister Glenda Taylor called today to request prayer for Bishop David Taylor, pastor of the Casper, WY church. He is having serious eye issues. They are meeting at the church tomorrow night for a special time of prayer for his complete healing. Would each of you join in prayer tomorrow night for his healing.

Thank you and God bless you.

Funeral Arrangements

Received word that Deb Stanton's mom passed away.

Here is the information concerning the services

Betty Wagner
Viewing at Bismarck Funeral Home.
Bismarck Funeral Home is located on the west side of hwy 83 (north)
and the north side of Calgery. This would be north of Menards and Golden Corral.

Viewing will be Thursday evening from 5:00 thru 8:00
Funeral will be at 2:00 Friday July 29th
at our local Church in Bismarck.
Our Church, Bismarck Faith Center is located at 2303 East Divide Ave.

Note: All times are Central Standard Times.

NOTE: If you would like to send a donation, instead of flowers, please consider giving to the family toward the cost of the funeral.
You could make your check out to our local church with Wagner Funeral written on the memo line on your check.

Please hold Deb, Brittany, and Cecil as well as the Wagner family in your prayers.

Thanks,

In His service,

Rick

URGENT PRAYER REQUEST

Please remember Deb Stanton's mother in prayer. She has apparently had a heart attack and is in intensive care in Bismarck. We will keep you posted as we hear more. Thank you and God bless you.

David Taylor update

Rick has been in Casper all day with the Taylor family. Brother David Taylor is the pastor of the Casper Church of God of Prophecy. They did the heart cath procedure and discovered that all areteries were open except one which was 90% blocked. They went back in to put in a stent, but was unable to because of the location of the blockage. They plan to try to fix the problem with medication. Thank you all for your prayers. Continue to pray please.

Prayer for PASTOR DAVID TAYLOR

Please remember Pastor David Taylor at the Casper church. He was admitted to the hospital yesterday and underwent tests on his heart. Some of the EKGs were questionable. They are going to do a heart cath on Monday. Please remember him and Sister Glenda in your prayers.

PRAYER REQUEST

Sister Lee, Stacey McLean talked to me yesterday and requested prayer for herself. She is from Casper who came and brought friends with her to Ladies retreat the last couple of years.

Her testimony is that God healed her after she had a brain tumor removed. She has done better than any of her doctors expected, however, she did have to have a shunt. That is the issue right now. Her shunt has to be replaced and she is facing complications involving the type of shunt she will need and if it will be covered by her health ins. She is also not able to work right now while the right direction is being sought, so this is financially challenging to her family.

Thank you, Kimberly DeLaCruz

Minot Flooding Update

This picture of the part of the Minot flood is the neighborhood where our church parsonage is located. Supposedly this picture was taken at noon today, June 24, 2011 and the water has risen 2 more feet since then.

Please pray for all the people involved.

Minot, ND

Wanted to share this picture I pulled off the news in Minot, ND. The devestation is going to be very bad for the folks there.

MINOT FLOODING

Please pray for the people in Minot, ND. The river is rising from the rainfall in Canada. This is predicted to be worse than the 1969 flood. At least 4,000 homes are being evacuated. Needless to say it is very chaotic at this point. Our church parsonage is in the flood section. Pastor Dave has had a lot of help in getting some of his belongings out of the house. The problem is there is no place to store anything and no uhauls to be able to move things. We are so thankful for the church people of Minot that have been such a help to him in moving and storing his belongings.

Also, please pray for his physical needs. He had an MRI on his knee yesterday and we are waiting to hear the results.

If you would like to know more details on the flooding in Minot go to KXnewsminot. Thank you all for your prayers. GOD BLESS MINOT.

UPDATE ON TERRITORY FLOODING

The river has crested in Minot and they are calling for more rain. The church has started taking in water in the basement from ground saturation. The church has a daycare there that uses the basement. The city does not know how long residents will be displaced. They are allowing them to go to their homes today only to check sump pumps and homes. They are allowed to take personal items, but cannot move furniture, appliances, etc. They have to have ID to access their homes and be out by 6pm.

Theresa talked with the Bismarck, ND pastor's wife today and the church and parsonage there is not in any danger, but some of the members' relatives are having to make preparations.

Pierre, SD is also flooding and they have a dam in the town. This is a very difficult situation. Our Pastor in Bismarck has a brother that lives there and they are very concerned.

Thank each of you for your prayers.

Minot, ND

Residents in the Minot, ND area have been ordered to evacuate tonight instead of tomorrow due to the rapidly rising water. Please pray for the safety of everyone involved. Our son, David is also directly effected by this evacuation. Please pray.

Prayer request

I Received this note from Teri Wellings
Theresa - -

If you wouldn't mind sending out a prayer request for us as we leave and move to Texas, I sure would appreciate it. Our plan is to have Iszac's birthday party on Saturday the 4th, church on Sunday, Monday is his actual birthday but we will be finalizing our packing/moving/cleaning....etc... and then leave on Tuesday the 7th. Jeff will fly back on the 16th to get his truck, and direct the moving company with our stuff. After it's all packed on the truck, Jeff will finish up here in the house and then he will drive down.

Any and all prayers would be so greatly appreciated.

Love and Hugs,

teri

Minot, ND

Please continue to pray for the Minot, ND area. We received word from Pastor David Lee that they are evacuating several and he is on evacuation alert from the parsonage as well due to the flooding in that area. Please pray that the waters recede. They are calling for more rain.

Minot, ND

Please pray for Minot, ND. Some of the people that attend church there has water in their basement and it is still raining. Please pray for the rain to let up and that people will be spared any further damage.

URGENT REQUEST

The following was sent to me today from the Bismarck, ND pastor. Please keep these folks in your prayers.


Bismarck is in peril of flooding due to the release of water from the dam at Garrison.
It's predicted that the Missouri river will be five feet over flood stage.
The city is in overdrive with sandbagging efforts.
Over 500 national guard have been called on to help.
Even the Burleigh county jail inmates are helping.
Some churches in low lying areas will be flooded.
Our church has a member and friends that are in danger of flooding.
Dikes are being built, if they don't hold even Kirkwood Mall could be in water.
Please pray for Bismarck and ask God to give strength to those that are working
so hard to save their homes.
Pastor Stanton

UPDATE ON ELVA HOWARD

This was posted by E C McKinley from Shaun who had just left the hospital. Elva is General Overseer Bishop Randy Howard's mother.

Elva Howard was involved in a serious accident today. She has some pain, soreness, and a few broken ribs. But God is faithful and there is much to thank Him for...more than I can post here. He provided many miracles. Please pray for Elva's recovery and for another gentleman involved in the accident who is in very critical condition tonight.

Prayer Request from Kalispell Pastor

We have 3 prayer requests.

1. Jamie, he has a brain infection,& is 14 yrs old, Pete's cousin's grandson.

2. Don, a minister, jas liekemia.

3. Kim, cancer of the bladder, and is scheduled to have her bladder out. She is daughter of pete's cousin.

YOUTH CAMP DATE ERROR

Please note the date of the Junior High Camp should be July 18-21. This was an error on our part. Please change accordingly and make sure all your kids have the change. I am really sorry if this has caused any inconvenience in scheduling. Thank you and God bless you. Theresa

LDI PARTICIPANTS

The Northwest Territory was blessed to have 9 participants attend LDI in Cleveland, TN in April. Those attending were (Back Row, left to right) Pastor Tim Morrow, Powell, WY; Pastor Cecil Stanton and wife Deb, Bismarck, ND; Pastor David Lee, Minot, ND; Bishop Rick Lee, NWT Regional Overseer; Pastor Terry Vigil, Gillette, WY. (Front row, left to right)Minister Dan Morrow, Powell, WY; Pastor Scott Lee, Sheridan, WY and Pastor Tel Saucerman, Rapid City, SD. Each returned with a zeal to put into practice what they learned while there.

They also returned with grateful hearts for the protection during all the tornados and devestation that took place all around them while there.

Theresa and I are so blessed to be a part of this wonderful region of the country.

FLOOD RELIEF

ATTN: SHERIDAN AREA -- PLEASE HELP YOUR MONTANA NEIGHBORS! Relief supplies are urgently needed for people hit by severe flooding. Bethesda Worship Center is sponsoring two buses to Montana on Sunday afternoon. Donations are being collected of bottled water, nonperishable food (breakfast bars, peanut butter, sandwich bread, jelly, etc.) and personal items such as Depends for elderly who've been evacuated. The buses are parked from 9am-6pm Thursday through Saturday at 1100 Big Horn Ave. Put your donations on board. If you wish to give money instead, drop a check to Bethesda Worship Center marked "Montana Flood Relief" and needed items will be purchased on your behalf. Questions? (307) 673-0023

NORTHWEST TERRITORY REGIONAL CONVENTION

The Northwest Regional Convention will convene June 15-18 in Sheridan, WY at Bethesda Worship Center located at 1100 Bighorn Avenue. We are very excited to announce our International Representative General Overseer of the Church of God of Prophecy Bishop Randall Howard. He will be ministering on Thursday evening and Saturday morning.

Bishop R.E. Howard has served as General Overseer for the Church of God of Prophecy since October 2006. For the previous 12 years he was the Director of Global Outreach Ministries, which included mission ministries, evangelism, and media for the Church of God of Prophecy. During that time the Harvest Partners Ministry was developed to broaden mission support through local church partnerships. Also the international membership of the Church of God of Prophecy quadrupled since 1994, surpassing the one million member mark world wide. And the leadership structure of General Presbyters was established as continent leading Bishops were selected to form the highest level of inspirational leadership for the Church of God of Prophecy.

Bishop Howard has previously served on the staff of the Center for Biblical Leadership, International Director of Sunday School and Evangelism, Pastor, and National Evangelist. He has represented the Church of God of Prophecy in the Mission America Coalition and serves as Treasurer of the Pentecostal Charismatic Churches of North America. He received his Master's Degree from the Pentecostal Theological Seminary and his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.


Bishop Howard is married to Bess Howard formerly from Newport News, VA and they have three children, and one grand daughter. Bess has worked as a nurse for nearly twenty years specializing in Critical Care Nursing. Her passion is wellness through non-chemical treatment such as vitamins, diet, and exercise. Bess counsels and speaks on these topics often. The family resides in Cleveland, TN where the International Offices of the Church of God of Prophecy are located.

Please make plans now to attend. Rooms are available on a first come first serve basis with Bethesda Worship Center families. Please call the church office at 307-673-0023 for further information. I have listed some motel numbers for your convenience.

Best Western Sheridan Center 307-437-4326
Candlewood Suites 307-675-2100
Comfort Inn 307-587-5556
Hampton Inn 307-673-2734
Days Inn 307-672-9064
Motel Six 307-673-9500
Holidan Inn 307-587-5555
Wingate 307-675-1101

You don't want to miss what God has in store.

Prayer Request

Please be in prayer for some of our members in Minot, North
Dakota. They live in Burlington and the river there is due
to overflow its banks and they and their property could be
effected.

Also, please be in prayer for our church people in the Ivory
Coast. I have received word that we have had one pastor killed
and several of our churches destroyed and many members fleeing
into refugee camps.

Abba's Haven Women's Retreat

Ladies, it is only 22 more days until our Ladies Retreat at Abba's Haven. I am so excited and anticipate a wonderful time in the Lord. The theme is "THEN CAME JESUS". Billie Rae Charles will be our guest speaker. Traci Marshall and the band will be bringing us into worship each session. Traci will also share her story in song and presentation. You will be blessed. Come expecting. The fee is $95.00 with a $10 non refundable deposit. If you need an application please contact me as soon as possible at bigskytree@msn.com.

February Updates

Sioux Falls...... Three youth accept Christ at their Youth Rally!

Minot............ Two joined the Church and Pastor Dave dedicated
one baby and two other young children!

Billings......... Pastor Matt Thomas dedicated one baby and had ten join the Church.

Worland.......... I preached on the last Sunday Morning of February.
Thermopolis's members came over and we all had a great time of worship and fellowship.

Sturgis.......... Water pipes broke and the basement had five
inches of water. Pastor Linda Grenz contacted their insurance agent
and a check is on the way.