CGC News 2015-06 - Calvary Gospel Church
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CGC News 2015-06 - Calvary Gospel Church
June 2015 Brian Regnart and Greyson Brad Topp and Bentley Justin Chrudimsky and Caleb Rick S olberg and Gr ant Cla and ude A Au bga ror a John Carpenter and Christopher Jorge Martinez and Deyra don Sain r e t Pe ofie S and Mark Na k and Dav ielski id Jim Rivest and Ryan Ben Thompson and Elisha PAGE 2 C G C NE WS Welcome to the Family of God Please look for these new “babies in Christ,” meet them, welcome them to Calvary Gospel Church, and pray for them daily. Ministry at the United Nations in New York City By David K. Bernard General Superintendent UPCI God has given the United Pentecostal Church International an open door at the United Nations headquarters in New York City through Pastor Art Wilson. Brother Wilson is pastor of International Pentecostal Church in metro Detroit, Michigan, and has served for several years as secretary of the UPCI's Building the Bridge Ministries. For over a year, he has been holding weekly services at the United Nations. He has ministered on the 27th floor, in the UN conference hall, and across the street in the UN chapel. To date, 11 people have been baptized in the name of Jesus Christ, and 13 have received the Holy Ghost. Typically, people from about 40 nationalities are in attendance at each service. Many participants represent their respective countries and cultures at the highest level. Guest speakers at the UN services have included UPCI ministers such as Lee Stoneking, Royce Andrus, Robert Henson, Carlton Coo n, David Trammell, and Vani Marshall. The UPCI Multicultural Ministries team recently held an official board meeting in a reserved conference room there. Please pray that God will continue to give us favor in this unique setting for the furtherance of His kingdom around the world. Watch Bro. Lee Stoneking’s address to the U. N. here: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=FYt8sv4vzQs James Chase Beverley Clayton Phleet Greear Teresa Greear William Knight, Sr. Alyanna Lenoir Demetrius Murry Eternity Talley Angelitta Williams Robert Smith Kimberly Disch-French Mary Josephine Hayes-Birchler Heidi Golznig Nathan Kalenga Roberto Rodriquez WELCOME Eleanor Lea Hittesdorf ! Born May 20 to Rebekka and Ryan Hittesdorf, “Ellie” and her sister Meredith are two adorable little girls! Proud grandparents are Kevin and Linda Brown and Dick and Juanita Hittesdorf. C G C NE WS PAGE 3 Voces Unidas Celebrates Resurrection Day with African International Ministry By Ruben Ernesto Easter 2015 was a blessed Sunday indeed and the most wonderful I have ever experienced. I’ve known of God since the age of 8, but it wasn’t until I discovered God a few years back in that special Pentecostal way that I began to realize the importance of Easter, and my personal walk really began. On this Sunday, the altar was decorated in white and purple, and it was a united service, African International Ministry (AIM) and Voces Unidas En Cristo (VU) together, with just over 100 united Christians in attendance. It wasn’t quite the same crowd as the Badgers, but our music and purpose was more divine. The service opened with praise and worship in Spanish, with some new songs I had not heard before. In the middle, we were blessed with a song in sign language, and we ended with some English songs as interpreted by African International Ministry. My wife and I loved the song “Hallelujah” and hope we can find the same version online. Thank you for that wonderful blessing, Lord! A youth play followed in which Deyra Martinez basically played herself in politely educating her school friend, a wonderful young actor named Isaiah Gardner, about God and what Easter is all about. It included a video, and the two young actors did a splendid job. miracle, then what are we doing with our ministry in the first place? How do we call ourselves Christians if we’re not alive and in love with Christ? These are all the same feelings Pastor Seidl brought for me in his sermon on Easter. Thank you, Pastor Seidl. The service continued with As service ended and the altar Pastor Seidl’s brief sermon that Jecall took place, I witnessed one of sus died for us on the cross and we the most beautiful things I’ve ever should remember this daily, not seen. I had already seen this family just on Easter. We should be on united in praise and worship, the fire for Christ daily. We should kids leading in running around in show our thanks the church and celebrating and love for and laughing and smiling and Christ daily, in looking very much alive with How do we call the Holy Spirit. At altar call, our walk and in our actions. Any ourselves Chris- the family also went totime I hear a mes- tians if we’re not gether, united, as a family. I sage such as this, I alive and in love introduced myself to the always remember man, Bro. Demetrius, and I with Christ? — told him to continue whatthe first time I Reuben Ernesto heard such a mesever he is doing at home, besage, in Lake cause it is wonderful to see County, Illinois. how his family is in love with In addition, I always remember the God and so united in praise and expression, “Christ wants us on worship. Bro. Demetrius is part of fire; He’s not interested in a lukeAIM. God bless AIM’s pastor, warm Christian.” When was the Claude Abga, as well. He is obvilast time I asked someone to come ously doing something special. Pasto church with me? When was the tor Seidl, I’m very fortunate to last time I told someone about have you as my pastor, and I am God? When was the last time I very fortunate and proud to be part shared with someone what God has of Voces Unidas En Cristo. done for me and how his love has God bless. saved me? Because if we’re not Amen. telling people about how Jesus saved us, how God is our salvation, Pastor John and how he is a true and living and Terry Seidl PAGE 4 Ladies’ Tea C G C NE WS The annual Ladies Tea at Calvary Gospel Church, held on May 9, had a some little additions—namely, our young daughters. It was a wonderful time of fellowship in “Queen Esther’s Journey from Sorrow into Joy.” Allison Brost and Nicole Solberg shared great insight into the life of Queen Esther as orphan and as queen. Have some lemons in your life? We learned the art of lemon squeezing to produce overflowing joy! When your lemonade overflows, build a lemonade stand and sell it to raise money for Mothers’ Memorial, give it away, or share a cup with a friend or two. The fun time wrapped up with a “coronation” ceremony for the young ladies and prayer for them. —Ellen Haupt Clockwise from top: Allison Brost. Below Allison is her mother, Connie Hix, who provided homemade scones and jam, and Sophia Nakielski enjoying her tea. Debbie Millen and Linda Brown squeeze their lemons to make lemonade. The lemonade stand. Madison Solberg with her mother, Nicole. Gwen Pointer, Jane Breseman, Pam Carpenter, and Janelle Jordan enjoy the fellowship. Laura Moore-Young with daughter Markayla. The Princesses: Maddie Solberg and Aleysia Brost (seated), Isabella Mathura, Sofia Cardarella, Angelina Mathura, Markayla Moore, Juliana Moreno, and Deija Phillips. Angelina helps make lemonade while Aleysia, Madison, and Isabella Mathura watch. CGC NEWS PAGE 5 Pictures from District Ladies Retreat: Vana Maki, Linda Brown, and Jessica Atkins share Apples of Gold ministry at the ShareFair. Lindsey Leonardson shares her massage skills with the ladies. Vesta Mangun, Vana Maki, Joanne Putnam, Nieshell Grant, and Pam Parker praise at the podium. First Time at District Ladies Retreat Proves to Be a Blessing to CGC’s Gwen and Nicole Gwen Pointer Nicole Snyder I thank God I was able to make this Ladies’ Retreat. I felt stuck in my prayer life, praise, and worship. This retreat helped me to regain my focus – keeping my eyes on Jesus my redeemer. Change will come. I was told that the women’s retreat was a great experience and that, if I got the chance, I should go. This year was my first, and the experience is hard to put into words! I would especially like to thank Sis. Mangun and Sis. Sanders from Hawaii. What a treat to hear these two women speak against the power of hell and how it will not prevail against the power of the Almighty God! God has given us every weapon we need for pulling down strongholds. The worship and messages were awesome. I was strengthened, revived, and restored, and the fire in my heart has been rekindled! Praise God! I’m walking in victory! My faith has increased in Jesus’ name! I walk by faith and not by sight. My favorite scripture is Ephesians 6:1118: 11 Put on the whole armour of God, (Continued on page 11) FREE COFFEE FOR DADS ON FATHER’S DAY June Specials: Fruit and Yogurt Parfait and Rhubarb Surprise Open Sunday mornings before service. The women I met were amazing women to whom I could easily relate. It was such a great opportunity to speak with other women who have such strong faith, similar goals, and the same daily life challenges as I have. When we all came together to worship and praise, the overwhelming feeling and the presence of God was amazing. Each woman speaker provided inspiration to all women, no matter where in their lives they were. I left this conference feeling charged with faith, love, and strength to go into each day as a new day and to be the best person I can be—the person God intends me to be. I highly recommend this experience for all women. PAGE 6 Excerpts from newspaper article: Brat Fest 2015 Wrap Up C G C NE WS his brother, Kevin. "In the end it, it is not about how many brats we sell, its all about giving back to the Madison community." MADISON, Wis. (May 27, 2015) - As the puddles dried, the crowds flooded in, sending the 33rd annual World's Largest Brat Fest out in style. Brat Fest was able to raise an estimated $125,000 with volunteers from 100 Dane County charities in 2015, including Boys & Girls Club of Dane County, Second Harvest Food Bank and The official 2015 brat count landed at 159,608 Scouts With Special Needs. The 501(c)(3) has now raised over $1.5 million through it's 33 year narrowly missing last year's count by 6,262. Alrun and hopes to continue its mission for years to though the overall count did not set a record, Take Your Brat To Work Day sold a record num- come. ber, 20,466 brats. “I would like to give a sincere 'Thank you!" to all of our volunteers and sponsors because with"Both Friday and Saturday saw record brat numbers, with an immensely sucessful Take Your out them Brat Fest would not be possible. I hope Brat To Work Day. If only the weather had held, I everyone who attended Brat Fest 2015 had a have no doubt we would have had a record year," wonderful time, I know I did. See you all next year for Brat Fest 2016," said Tim Metcalfe. … said Tim Metcalfe, who organizes Brat Fest with Cle Grey Robin Frank, Jessica Rivest, Carolyn Thorpe, Rachel Brown, Collin Czerniakowski, Martha Czerniakowski, Sarah Thompson, Stephanie Thompson. Andrea Sottile and Brenda Rehbein Take Your Brat to Work Day starts at 5 a.m. Nicholas and Sarah Schlobohm Bratfest volunteers from Calvary Gospel Church earn money for Bible Quizzing, Hyphen, Youth, Touched Twice, Deaf Ministry, and more.. “Poncho” and Terry Seidl. Hard work recognized as Jamin Powell is promoted to green shirt! Robin Frank & Annucia Martins. Meg Pooch (right) said: “It was such a HUGE blessing to work with Elise Butterfield. She was cheerful at 5am and keep Neal in pancake bites for hours! PAGE 7 C G C NE WS The youth raise funds for Senior Camp and Youth Congress: Emily Millen, Dylan Johnson, Jacob Zimmerman, Cassidy Johnson, Jamin Powell, Jordan Powell, Victoria Carter, Nicholas Schlobohm, Brittney Powell, Caleb Zimmerman, LaShonda Garrett, and David Updike Scott Pooch is pretty handy to have around at Bratfest! Back row: Tony Price, Karl Schultz, Robin Frank, (?), Aimee Thompson, Shane Maki, Carl Rehbein, Brittney Powell, Enoch, Collin Czerniakowski. Front row: Tiffany Fladger, Annucia Martins, Debby Repka, Cassidy Johnson, Emily Millen, Sarah Thompson, Melissa Tesch, Kim Stace, Jamin Powell, Michael Tesch, Michell Pena, and Freddy Manengo. Above: Renee Strand and Jeanine Calhoun Josh Mannes and Spencer Hix Tim and Kim Knaup celebrated their 29th wedding anniversary during this year’s Bratfest. Many thanks to Kim and Tim Knaup for organizing this event. Rich and I volunteered for the first time this year, and we were very impressed by the whole process (glad we picked a nice sunny day)! —Peggy Thomas PAGE 8 C G C NE WS Surprise Retirement Party for Missionaries Alan and Valerie Demos On Saturday, May 16, CGC Assistant Pastor Phil Demos, along with his brother, Joel, and sister, Laura, pulled off a surprise retirement party for their parents, Alan and Valerie Demos. Rev. Demos and his wife have recently retired as missionaries to Greece and Germany, where they have labored for the Lord for over 41 years. Phil was born and raised in Greece until he was about ten years old. Neither one of the Demoses had a clue that their children were planning this event. Sister Valerie was especially overwhelmed when she saw about 75 familiar faces from all over the country that had come to celebrate this milestone. Renee Strand and her helpers prepared several Greek and German delicacies that were enjoyed by all. Joel invited guests to speak, and several friends and family members shared some of their special memories about Bro. and Sis. Demos. Laura narrated a slide show that she and her husband had created with pictures spanning their lifetime. The following day, we were blessed to have Bro. Alan Demos preach both services for CGC. They returned to their new residence in Florida, but we expect to see them back visiting Wisconsin in the not too distant future. --Peggy Thomas 25 Verses To Pray Over Your Husband 1. That he lives in accordance with God’s plan for his life {Ephesians 4:1-2} 2. That he would continue to lead and that God would be glorified in our marriage {Ephesians 5:25-29} 3. That the Lord would bless his work {Proverbs 22:29} 4. That he would lean on Christ in his trials {Psalm 46:1} 5. His integrity {Proverbs 11:3} 6. His temptations {1 Corinthians 10:13} 7. That he would have a giving heart {Proverbs 28:27} 8. For discernment in handling finances {Luke 16:13} 9. That he would trust in God’s plan, not his own { Jeremiah 29:11} 10. That he would give everything to the Lord in prayer {1 Thessalonians 5:17} 11. That he would seek wisdom {James 1:5} 12. That God would give him discernment {Philippians 1:9-10} 13. That the Lord would teach him how to be a good husband and, likewise, me a good wife {Ephesians 5:22-33} 14. That he would submit his fears to God {Psalm 118:6} 15. That he would fully grasp his purpose in Christ {Romans 8:28} 16. For his health {1 Corinthians 6:12} 17. For strength {Psalm 28:7} 18. That he would be surrounded by people who bring him up {Proverbs 13:20} 19. That he would boldly declare the Truth of the Gospel {Acts 28:31} 20. That he would grow spiritually through reading, studying and prayer {2 Peter 3:18} 21. That he would have a humble, teachable spirit {Proverbs 15:33} 22. That he would be full of patience and peace {Romans 14:19} 23. That he would be quick to forgive {1 Corinthians 13, Ephesians 4:32} 24. His heart {Proverbs 4:23} 25. His future {Psalm 119: 105} C G C NE WS PAGE 9 CGC hosted a Children’s Crusade for District 3, sponsored by Save Our Children of the UPCI’s Sunday School Division, on June 3. Many other churches brought their children, and our outreach teams worked hard to bring many area children also. Child Evangelist Phillip Wagoner had the children’s attention with his wacky costumes and sleight-of-hand tricks while teaching important scriptural principles. Eight children received the Holy Ghost at the altar call. National Sunday School Director Rev. Steve Cannon and Wisconsin District Sunday School Director Rev. Geof Albertson were also with us for the crusade. —Ellen Haupt Altar Call Bro. and Sis. Punzel brought a large group from the Ft. Atkinson church. Above: Pastor Roy Grant visits with some men. Rick Solberg seeks volunteers for children’s ministry. At Right: Men’s ministry leader Jeff Merkes speaks with Shannon Dix. Ben Thompson and Devin Hakala speak about Life and Leadership classes. Bro. Wagoner and a helper from the congregation. PAGE 10 CGC NEWS CGC’s baseball team and their loyal fans Thank you to Vicki and Scott Leonardson for being awesome music directors and to Debbie Millen for the beautiful flowers that grace the outside and inside of our church. UPCI’s North American French Evangelism Director Lends International Flavor to CGC Services Dieudonné Kahozi is currently pastor of the French congregation of the United Pentecostal Church of St Laurent (UPC StLaurent) and leads the United Pentecostal Church of the East, a daughter work of the UPC StLaurent church. The Kahozis accepted the responsibility of coordinating the North American French Evangelism Ministry of the United Pentecostal Church International (UPCI) in 2011. Born in the Democratic Repub- lic of Congo, Dieudonné Kahozi came to Canada in 1991 as a political refugee. He attended the National School of Aeronautical Engineering in Saint Hubert to complete his education. He met his wife Jolie Kakudji in Brooklyn, New York, in 1995. They received salvation in 1999 under the ministry of Pastor Paul Graham. Rev. Kahozi graduated from the first class of the Pentecostal Bible School in Quebec and has been a minister of the Gospel since 2005 with the UPCI. Bro. Kahozi came to Madison, invited by the congregation of Calvary Gospel Church (CGC) and its daughter work, African International Ministry (AIM). He preached first to the AIM congregation in an evening service and then to CGC in both Sunday services. Traveling with Bro. Kahozi were several students. The worship featured African praise songs led by some of those students and some of AIM’s and CGC’s musicians, and the power of God fell! At least six people received the Holy Ghost and/or were baptized during that weekend. C G C NE WS PAGE 11 “Discover the Difference” Calvary Gospel Church Sunday: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m. Wednesday: 7 p.m. African International Ministry Sunday: 2 p.m. - Friday: 6:30 p.m. Voces Unidas Servicios en Espanol Domingos: 1:00 p.m. Martes: 7:30 p.m. Signing for the Deaf available Nursery provided for all services. MINISTRIES DIRECTORY Rev. Roy Grant Rev. John Grant Senior Pastor Bishop Calvary Gospel Church exists to “REACH UP” in Worship “REACH IN” in Discipleship “REACH OUT” in Evangelism CGC News Editorial Staff: Ellen Haupt, Editor ([email protected]) Peggy Thomas Jodi Armstrong Carolyn Thorpe Ruben Ernesto (Voces Unidas) * Deaf Ministry contact: VP# (608) 234-4635 E-mail: [email protected] 249-6445 249-6445 Assoc. Pastor Rev. Richard Thomas Ext 304 249-6445 Assoc. Pastor—Dean/Purpose Inst. Rev. John Seidl Ext. 309 249-6445 Pastor-Voces Unidas Rev. John Seidl Ext. 309 249-6445 Asst. Pastor-Student Min. & Media Rev. Phil Demos Ext. 316 249-6445 Administrator Jessica Rivest Ext. 301 249-6445 Admin. Assistant Brittney Powell Ext. 315 249-6445 Admin. Assistant Fiona Demos Ext. 316 249-6445 Bible Quizzing Justin Wall CGC Bus Route Information Purpose Statement Ext. 317 Ext. 301 (Transportation avail. In designated areas) 445-8628 Mark/Christina 228-8750 Campus Ministry Hannah LeDuc 920 574-7693 Care Ministry John & Melissa Brunker 608 Christian Intervention Program Noah and Renee Strand 206-3110 Deaf Ministry Michell Pena & Aimee Thompson * First Impressions Team Craig & Jane Rossing 206-0016 Hyphen Ministry Shane and LaVana Maki 573-0635 Kids Depot Child Care Stephanie Thompson 577-6174 Ext. 302 249-6448 Ladies’ Ministry Linda Brown Maintenance David Haupt (church 249-6445 X344) 635-2142 Men’s Ministry Jeff Merkes 206-5772 Music & Sound Ministry Scott & Vicki Leonardson 513-0959 New Life Classes John & Terry Seidl Meals for the Sick Eileen Mandley 395-2474 Prayer Minister Blake George 825-6793 Prayer—Urgent Care Prayer Peggy Moran 445-6458 Sunday School Ministry Rick & Nicole Solberg 770-4708 Youth Pastors Karl and Cecily Grant 520-6564 Gwen… (Continued from page 5) that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints. Please empty liquids before tossing cups and bottles in the trash basket. Ext. 309 249-6445 PAGE 12 C G C NE WS BASKETS OF COMFORT Ministry— Help Needed just a baby. Healthful snacks were hard to come by at the hospital. Everyone can help by contributing via the offering envelope to cover the cost of the fruit. —Ellen Haupt The ministry needs individuals willing to help purchase the fruit, Calvary Gospel Church 5301 Commercial Avenue Madison, Wisconsin 53704 Long hours at the hospital with your seriously ill child can be less stressful when you know someone cares enough to think of you and your needs. This is where Baskets of Comfort comes in. Britt Topp started this ministry not long after she began serving God. Her burden stems from a time when her own son (Jack) was at death’s door while So now, the Baskets of Comfort ministry keeps a fruit basket (with the church name on it) in each of the three family kitchens at the UW Hospital for those families with children there. Fresh fruit is provided each Wednesday. Often, while Britt is in the kitchen refilling a basket, people will come to her for prayer. fill the baskets on Wednesdays, and pray for these people. If we had enough helpers, we could refresh the baskets on the weekends too. See Britt Topp for more information, and turn in a ministry application to the office if you would like to help on a regular basis.