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VOLUME 49 NO. 7
JULY - AUGUST, 2003
NEW USES FOR OLD TOOLS
THE HOLINESS MESSENGER
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ARTICLES of FAITH
The object for which it is formed is: To preach the Gospel of
Jesus Christ, and promote a better understanding among all brethren.
The Word of God alone shall be the Doctrine, Practice,
and Discipline of this Board of Members: it being understood that
we receive it as the inspired Word of God and the Divine rule of
faith and conduct.
We believe in God the Father Almighty. Maker of heaven
and earth, and in Jesus Christ, His only begotten Son, who was
conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the virgin Mary, suffered
under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried and arose
on the third day according to the Scriptures, afterwards ascended
into heaven were He is now seated at the right hand of God the
Father, from whence He is come again to judge the quick and
dead.
We believe in Water Baptism and that is should be administered to every believer according to the Scriptures given by St.
Matthew 3:17;28:18; St. Mark 16:15; Acts 8:36-38. We teach that
the Blood of Jesus Christ cleanseth from all sin, and sanctifies the
believer, thus making him or her eligible to receive the gift of the
Holy Ghost which is given to them that obey (Acts 5:32) and the
evidence of such experience shall be according to Acts 2:4.
We believe in the resurrection of the dead and the Communion of the saints, the Lord’s Supper and washing the saint’s feet.
We believe that divine healing for our physical bodies was included in His suffering as mentioned by the prophet Isaiah 53:5.
It is still available to all who meet conditions and according to His
will (James 5:14).
We believe that all ministers should be of good report (1
Timothy 3:7-12) including Pastors, Evangelists, Deacons and Elders (Titus 1:5-7); and husbands of one wife.
We believe the Church of Jesus Christ to be a living Organism. The Body of Christ, and habitation of God through the
Spirit (Ephesians 2:20-22), and that each true believer is a member of the Body (1 Corinthians 12:14; Acts 2:47).
By Brother Ira J. Roberts
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a ready
writer."
Ps. 45:1
Rev. Ralph & Doreen Cox
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soothe the earache. You must be in half a dozen places at the
same time, or you must attempt to be.
Oh, woman, though I fail to stir up an appreciation in
the souls of others in regard to your household toils let me assure you, from the kindliness with which Jesus Christ met
Martha, that he appreciates all your work, and that the God of
Deborah, Hannah, and Abigail and Grandmother Lois, is the
God of the Housekeeper.
A PREPARATION
Oh, my sister, this is a part of the divine discipline!
...This is going make heaven the more attractive in the contrast.
They never hunger there and consequently there will be none
of the nuisances of catering for appetites. And in the land of the
white robe they never have to mend anything, and the air in that
hill country makes everybody well. There are no rents to pay;
every man owns his own house, and a mansion at that.
...If your life on earth was domestic martyrdom, oh,
the joy of an eternity in which you shall have nothing to do
except what you choose to do! Martha has had no drudgery for
eighteen centuries! I quarrel with the theologians who want to
distribute an the thrones of heaven among the John Knoxes and
the Hugh Latimers. Some of the brightest thrones of heaven
will be kept for Christian housekeepers. Oh, what a change from
here to there -from the time when they put down the rolling-pin
to when they take up the scepter!
Beloved wife of Brother
Richard Crayne Pastor of Pentecostal Assembly, Morristown,
TN.
May God bless all of the
Ministers and all of the Churches across the country who
held her up in prayer during her sickness and her family in
her passing.
WITHOUT SPOT OR WRINKLE
A CHRISTIAN Housekeeper.
One of the most affecting reminiscences of my mother
is my remembrance of her as a Christian housekeeper. She
worked very hard, and when we would come in from summer
play, and sit down at the table at noon, I remember how she
used to come in with beads of perspiration along the line of
gray hair, and how sometimes she would sit down at the table
and put her head against her wrinkled hand and say, ”Well, the
fact is, I’m too tired to eat.” Some time ago, in an express train,
I shot past that old homestead. I looked out of the window and
tried to peer through the darkness. While I was doing so one of
my old schoolmates, whom I had not seen for many years,
tapped me on the shoulder and said: “De Witt, I see you are
looking out at the scenes of your boyhood.” “Oh, yes,” I replied, “I was looking out at the old place where my mother
lived and died.”
That night, in the cars, the whole scene came back to
me. There was the country home. There was the noonday table.
There were the children on either side of the table, most of them
gone never to come back. At one end of the table my father,
with a smile that never left his countenance even when he lay in
his coffin. It was an eighty-six years smile -not the smile of
inanimation, but of Christian courage and of Christian hope. At
the other end of the table was a beautiful, benignant, hard-working, aged Christian housekeeper, my mother. She was very tired.
I am glad she has so good a place to rest in. "Blessed are the
dead who die in the Lord; they rest from their labors, and their
works do follow them."
Ironing is a very important part of good laundry
work. But is it not true that a goodly number of us Christians
make the impression of having come home from the laundry
“rough dried?“ A striking little leaflet issued not so very
long ago calls attention to the fact that there are many good
people who have been washed but who need to be ironed.
The spots and stains have all been taken out, but the
wrinkles remain.
God wants a people “without spot or wrinkle or any
such thing.” Christ gave Himself for the Church “that He
might sanctify it and cleanse it with the washing of water by
the Word, that He might present it to Himself a glorious
Church (Eph. 5:26~27).” The leaflet goes on to say: “We
often meet worldly people who are more considerate of
others’ feelings than many are who profess religion. It is a
mistaken idea for you to feel that because you have been
sanctified wholly you are justified in being rude. If you
enjoy the experience of holiness it is all the more reason
why you should be polite. Every holy person should study to
be a perfect lady or gentleman. We read in the Word of God
something about the beauty of holiness; we should exhibit it.
Let us make our goods marketable. Let us get rid of the
wrinkles.”
The Holy Spirit will show us just what our unattractive, Christ-dishonoring wrinkles are, if in humility and
confession we ask Him. And the sufficiency of the Lord
Jesus Christ is more than equal to doing away with even the
wrinkles. “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus
Christ, Who hath blessed us. ...according as he hath chosen
us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should
be holy and without blame before Him in love.” Eph. 1:4.
-T. De Witt Talmage
-Flashes of Truth, Rev. James Duff
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Special Services
Youth Camps
Prestonburg, KY
Applachian Pentecostal Youth Camp
July 28-31
Day Spkr ........................ Bro. Todd Smith
Night Spkr ............... Bro. Jerry Pascarella
Contact: Ed Bowling 606-436-3204
E
Flatwoods, KY
Pentecostal Holiness Tabernacle
Youth Camp, July 29 - Aug. 1
10:00 AM ...................... Bro. Jerry Kazee
7:00 PM ....................... Bro. Noah Phillips
Pastor Lloyd Bailey 606-836-6554
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Ozark, AL
Lighthouse Holiness Church
Youth Fellowship, Aug. 1-2
10:00 AM .................. Bro. Bruce Johnson
2:30 PM ................ Bro. Dewayne Watson
7:15 ............................ Bro. Bruce Johnson
Contact: Bro. Jon Isaacs 334-685-0146
Fellowship, Campmeetings
Fouke, AR
Fairland Holiness Church
Campmeeting, July 20-27
10:00 AM ................... Bro. Dwain Galiher
6:00 PM ............................... Youth Service
7:30 PM .............................. Bro. Don Rich
Pastor Lloyd Shuecraft 870-653-5132
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Gastonia, NC
East Gastonia Church of God
Holiness Campmeeting, July 21-25
10:00 AM ........................ Bro. Bill Preskitt
11:00 AM ...................... Visiting Ministers
7:00 PM .................... Bro. Shad McDonald
Pastor Glen Mecum 704-824-1755
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Chatom, AL
Reynolds Holiness Church
Campmeeting, July 20-25
10:00 AM ............... Bro. Darrell Meadows
5:45 PM ............................... Youth Service
7:30 PM ................ Bro. Russell McDonald
Passtor Henry Sheppard 251-847-6733
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Richmond, IN
Pentecostal Tabernacle
Music Conference, July 23-25
Classes Thurs & Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:30
PM; Evening Concert, 7:00 PM
Contact: Jeff Wyatt 765-966-1068
Cold Springs, KY
Charity Tabernacle
Homecoming, July 26
Spkr .............................. Bro. Ralph Horton
Pastor David Brock 606441-5160
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Bedford, IN
Shady Springs Campmeeting
July 27 - Aug. 1
10:00 AM ................... Bro. Dwain Galiher
2:00 PM ......................... Visiting Ministers
7:30 PM ...................... Bro. Kevin Webster
Contact: Bro. Larry Dalton 812-834-5232
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Gibson, NC
Peace True Holiness Chruch,
July 27 - Aug. 1
7:00 PM ......................... Bro. Bill Houston
Pastor John Cartrette 910-268-4742
E
Savannah, GA
Savannah Holy Church of God
Campmeeting, July 28 - Aug. 1
10:00 AM ..................... Rev. L. D. Savage
7:30 PM ............................ Rev. Joey Hight
Pastor Ryan Ralston 912-920-0042
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Paden, OK
Trinity Holiness Tabernacle Meeting
July 27 - Aug. 10
7:30 PM ....................... Bro. Marlin Rogers
Contact: Rev. Paul Heard 405-932-4263
E
Mayhill, NM
Sacramento Retreat Camp, July 29-Aug. 1
Spkrs:
Bro. Lindell Birdsong, Bro. Darrell Toliver
Contact: John Pilcher 505-394-2677
E
Pensacola, FL
Solid Rock Holiness Church
2nd Annual Fellowship, July 31 - Aug. 3
10:00 AM ...................... Visiting Ministers
6:00 PM ............................... Youth Service
7:30 PM .............................. Bro. Don Rich
Pastor Charles Golden 850-476-3312
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Richlands, VA
Richlands Tabernacle
Campmeeting, Aug. 3-8
8:00 AM ........................ Visiting Ministers
10:00 AM ................ Bro. Johnny Gabbard
2:00 PM ......................... Visiting Ministers
7:00 PM ..................... Bro. Anthony Lester
Pastor Ralph Horton 276-964-4124
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Athens, AR
Athens Holiness Campmeeting, Aug. 7-10
10:00 AM ...................... Visiting Minsiters
7:30 PM ........................ Sis. Shirley Lester
Pastor Dale Crawford 870-583-6522
Mt. View, MO
Ozark Holiness Campmeeting
August 11-15
Day Spkr ........................ Visiting Ministers
Night Spkr ................ Bro. Shad McDonald
Contact: Bro. Charles Barnett 417-9349326 or Frank Rogers 417-867-3277
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Rome, GA
Silver Creek Church of God
Campmeeting, Aug. 11-15
10:30 AM ........................ Bro. Bill Preskitt
7:00 PM .......................... Bro. Keith Speed
Pastor Dennis Morgan
706-232-9384
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Gilbertown, AL
Gilbertown Church of God
Campmeeting, Aug. 11-15
Day Spkr .................. Bro. Larry Daughtery
6:00 PM ............................... Youth Service
Night Spkr .............. Bro. Lyndell Birdsong
Pastor Fred D. Wiley 251-843-5251
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Strawberry Plains, TN
Blue Springs Church of God
Homecoming, Campmeeting Aug. 11-15
10:00 AM ............ Rev. Russell McDonald
7:00 PM ........................ Rev. L. D. Savage
Pastor Don Ingram 865-932-0580
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Dayton, OH
Dryden Road Pentecostal Church
Annual Fellowship Meeting
Aug. 19-22
Day Spkr ..................... Bro. Dwain Galiher
Night Spkr ..................... Bro. Randy Webb
Pastor B. D. Sutherland 937-298-6555
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Verona, VA
Verona Full Gospel Church
44th Anniversary Services
August 26-31
Spkr ..........................................................
Pastor WIlliam Strickler 540-248-7872
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Jacksonville, GA
St. Paul Holiness Church
Fellowship Meeting, Aug. 22-24
10:00 AM ...................... Visiting Ministers
Night Spkr ................... Bro. Steven Hunter
Pastor Bruce Morris 229-833-5132
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Montgomery, AL
Summit Holiness Church
Labor Day Fellowship, Aug. 28-31
10:00 AM ...................... Visiting Ministers
6:00 PM ............................... Youth Service
7:00 PM ....................... Bro. Curtis Teague
Pastor Steve Gentry 365-2747
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Texarkanna, AR
House of Prayer
Labor Day Meeting Aug. 29-31
Spkr ............................... Bro. Paul Markee
Pastor Shad McDonald 870-772-0557
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Eastview, KY
Highway of Holiness Church
Annual Homecoming, Aug. 29-31
Spkr ................................... Bro. John Isaac
Pastor Gerald Taylor
270-862-4509
E
Claremore, OK
Westside Holiness Church
Labor Day Fellowship, Aug. 29-31
Day Spkr ........................ Bro. Neil Bridges
Night SPkr .............. Bro. Lyndell Birdsong
Pastor Darrell Meadow 918-789-3609
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Tatum, TX
Tatum Holiness Church
Campmeeting, Sept. 2-5
10:00 AM ...................... Bro. Lee Strickler
6:00 PM ............................... Youth Service
7:00 PM ......................... Bro. Bill Houston
Pastor Jimmie Ferrell 903-238-3655
E
Clover, SC
Emmanuel Holiness Church
Campmeeting, Sept. 8-12
10:00 AM ...................... Bro. David Roper
11:00 AM ...................... Visiting Ministers
6:00 PM ............................... Youth Service
7:30 PM ....................... Bro. Curtis Teague
Pastor Roy Ivey 803-222-7480
E
Ducktown, TN
Victory Temple Holiness Church
1st Annual Campmeeting, Sept. 10-12
10:00 AM ........................ Bro. Glen Lucas
11:00 AM ...................... Visiting Minsiters
7:00 PM ......................... Bro. Bill Houston
Pastor Reid Nicholson 706-374-5787
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Miami, OK
Victory Holiness Church
Fellowship Meeting, Sept. 10-12
Morn. Spkr ..................... Visiting Ministers
6:00 PM ............................. Youth Services
Night Spkr ............... Bro. B. D. Sutherland
Pastor Dale Burdge 918-542-9451
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Glenwood, AR
Mt. Tabor Holiness Church
Campeeting, Sept. 11-14
10:00 AM ....................... Bro. Dan Roberts
6:00 PM ............................. Youth Services
Night Spkr .................... Bro. Terry Guthrie
Pastor Keith Vaughn 870-356-4994
Jay, OK
Landmark Holiness Church
Annual Homecoming, Sept. 12-14
10:00 AM ...................... Visiting Minsiters
Night Spkr .................. Bro. Dale Crawford
(Tent Meeting, 1/4 mile W. of Hwy 20 &
28 Junction, beginnning Sept. 15th, Spkr:
Bro. Marlin Rogers)
Pastor Floyd Parks 918-253-8374
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Tuscaloosa, AL
Harmony Holiness Church
12th Annual Homecoming, Sept. 15-19
Homecoming Service, 20th, 11:00 AM
Spkr ................................... Bro. Bill Parks
Pastor Ralph Lowery 205-752-4147
E
Kannapolis, NC
Landmark Holiness Church
Sept. 15-20
Spkr ............................... Bro. David Roper
Pastor Frank Long 704-279-4782
E
Dekalb, TX
County Line Holiness Church
Campmeeting, Sept. 16-19
10:00 AM ...................... Visiting Ministers
6:oo PM ............................... Youth Service
7:30 PM ................ Bro. Russell McDonald
Pastor Mike Maxon Jr. 903-667-2841
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Sapulpa, OK
Sapulpa Holiness Camp
Annual Fellowship Revival,
Sept. 15-19 & 22-26
7:30 PM ..................... Bro. Charles Barnett
Chrmn.Bro. Thomas Smith 918-486-5395
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Blair, OK
House of Prayer
Annual Fellowship Meeting, Sept. 19-21
10:00 AM ..................... Bro. Ronnie Baker
6:00 PM ............................... Youth Service
7:30 PM .................... Bro. Lloyd Shuecraft
Pastor Mike Holden 580-563-2876
E
Dixson, MS
Dixson Holiness Fellowship Meeting
Sept. 25-28
Spkr ......................... Bro. Stephen Coomes
Pastor Marcus Campbell 601-625-7247 or
Marshall Tatum 601-774-0581
E
Sumter, SC
Pocalla Holiness Church
Fellowship Meeting, Sept. 26-28
Spkr ............................... Bro. Neil Bridges
(Visiting Ministers in all Other Services)
Pastor Tim Hudson
803-481-3541
Wichita, KS
New Horizon Holiness Church
Fellowship Meeting, Sept 26-28
10:00 AM ...................... Visiting Ministers
Night Spkr ..................... Bro. Steve Gentry
Pastor Tim Whistler 316-772-5809
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Blanchester, OH
Blanchester Pentecostal Holiness Church
Campmeeting, Sept. 28 - Oct. 3
10:00 AM ...................... Various Ministers
7:30 PM .............................. Bro. Don Rich
Pastor Raymon Smith 513-875-3922
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Bond, KY
Bond Holiness Church
17th Annual Campmeeting, Oct. 7-10
10:00 AM .......................... Bro. Ralph Cox
(& Visiting Ministers)
Night Spkr ............... Bro. B. D. Sutherland
Pastor John Gabbard 606-364-3180 or Jeff
Scalf (606) 364-5881
E
Prim, OK
Prim Full Gospel Holiness Church
Fellowship Meeting, Oct. 10-12
Spkr ............................... Visiting Ministers
Pastor Dennis Knapp
E
Richmond, IN
Pentecostal Tabernacle
Pentecostal Keswick, Oct. 14-17
Day Spkr ..................... Bro. John Gabbard
Night Spkr .................... Bro. Ralph Horton
Pastor W. H. Wyatt 765-962-1847
E
Richmond, IN
Annual Holiness Convention
Nov. 18-21
10:00 AM ....................... Rev. Bill Preskitt
7:00 PM .................. Rev. Lindell Birdsong
Pastor Hisel Carpenter 765-962-2084
E
Louisville, KY
Helck Ave. House of Prayer
Fellowship Meeting Oct. 29 - Nov. 2
10:30 AM .................... Rev. David Horton
6:30 PM ............................... Youth Service
7:30 PM ....................... Rev. Leon Buzzard
Pastor Jimmy Deckard 502-966-0234
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Tuscaloosa, AL
Harmony Holiness Church
8th Annual Christmas Fellowship,
Dec. 26-31
Spkr ................ Bro. Kenneth McCutcheon
Pastor Ralph Lowery 205-752-4147
NOTICE
The starting date for most of the meetings is an evening service. The
first morning service is usually the second day of the meeting. Call
the contact number to verify.
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