CHALLENGE

A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF THE KENTUCKY MINISTRY NETWORK OF THE ASSEMBLIES OF GOD

THE KENTUCKY

May 2012

May 18 & 19, 2012

Radcliff First Assembly of God
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Dr. Andrew Templeton

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Joseph S. Girdler
Superintendent Ofce: 502.241.7111 Email: jsgirdler@kyag.org

I speak for our entire family, Renee, Steven, Rachel, and myself, as we always desire to represent "the family" in this great Fellowship, in thanking you for the humbling expression of support in electing us on the Nominating Ballot to a third term as the Kentucky Ministry Network District Superintendent. We very much consider it our calling. And, pray that in our genuine efforts for support of you, our pastors, ministers, missionaries around the world, evangelists, educators and local churches, that many might find the power of the Cross. Thank you, again, for the privilege to cast vision, lead, serve and represent you, the great Kentucky Ministry Network of the Assemblies of God. There is something very special that is tangibly noticed when we meet together joining in unity as a part of this powerful Cooperative Fellowship. Let's never lose that as we honor Christ in all we say and do. May He find us faithful, Pastor Joseph S. & Dr. Renee V. Girdler District Superintendent Kentucky Ministry Network of the Assemblies of God

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With Pastors on Pastors Missions trip to Turkey and Bulgaria.

Owensboro Ignite 360 Calvary - The Fightmasters

London, Cornerstone AG with Pastor Troy and Mary Jane Boggs

DYD Brian Neugent at Fine Arts with Rachel who won an Award of Merit for Short Sermon

Teen Challenge of Kentucky Board Meeting

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Raising funds for Districtwide Missions Project

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Stanley E. Holder
Secretary/Treasurer Ofce: 502.241.7111 Email: seh@kyag.org

No Signs Allowed
Wouldnt life be great if no signs were allowed? Driving on interstates and highways would be a lot more engaging if we didnt have those nuisance signs interfering with our travels. No sign saying, One Way, or Stop, or Yield, or Speed Limit. No sign telling us which town we are approaching, or where the gas station, rest area, hotel and restaurants are. No sign telling us which turn to make to stay on course and reach our destination. This would especially be helpful during rush hour traffic when there are so many people on the road. We wouldnt want to confuse all of those people with intrusive signage. And how about signs in malls and buildings? Wouldnt it be great to not have to be offended by signs that say, Womens Restroom, or Mens Restroom, or Private, or, Elevators This Way? Yeah, life without signs would be a lot less offensive and confusing. Sadly, some pastors have decided to make church a Sign-Free-Zone, by restraining the use of spiritual gifts in the church; which is contrary Gods directive (1 Cor. 14:39). This confuses me because God has designed signs to alert people to His abiding presence in the congregation (1 Cor. 14:22). These signs provide comfort, encouragement, wisdom, knowledge, and healing to hurting and spiritually hungry people who are intersecting the church along their lifes journey (1 Cor. 14:3-4). God has designed His signs (spiritual gifts) to benefit and edify everyone, saint and sinner alike, faithful church member as well as the seeking visitor (1 Cor. 12:7; 14:3-5, 22-25). To be sure, we should be careful to display the right signs (1 Cor. 14:32-33, 40). No one wants to make a wrong turn, or walk into the wrong restroom. And we should make sure that signs are worded correctly. We dont want to confuse people. However, we cannot help it if someone miss-reads a sign. But, we should not take down the signs just because some people dont read signs well (1 Cor. 14:39). The proper display of spiritual signage results in people being convinced of Gods reality, convicted of their need for Him, and converted to faith in Christ and encouraged in the Lord (1 Cor. 14:22-31). This is all especially true on Sunday morning (religious rush hour) when so many more people come through our church doors on their way to find God and receive direction and encouragement from Him. Sunday, May 27th is Pentecost Sunday. You may want to be sure that you have put up all the right signs.
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The church board (Shane Power, Dallas Keith and Gary Perkins) and the worship team at Hesler A/G in Owenton. It was a pleasure to minister at Hesler A/G while they are searching for a new pastor.

I enjoyed ministering at Bethesda A/G in Vanceburg where Ben & Leslie Collier pastor.

Money Matter$ in Ministry

God puts a priority on faithfulness. He is not so concerned with how much money we earn, or give, or tithe. However, He is very concerned with how faithful we are with what we have; how we earn our money, why we give, and if we pay His tithes faithfully. No one is too poor to be faithful with what they have. Jesus said it this way, He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much; and he who is unjust in what is least is unjust also in much. You cannot serve two masters. You cannot serve God and money. (Luke 16:10-13) We reveal who our Master is by how faithful we are with the money and other resources that God entrusts to us. To be faithful means that God can always rely on us to handle our money in ways that honor and please Him. If we are faithful, to the Lord with what He has given us, we reveal that He is indeed our Master. If we are not faithful to God with what He entrusts to us, then we reveal that money is our master. Money is a wonderful servant, but a horrible master. When it comes to Money Matter$ in Ministry, faithfulness matters to God.
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Jerry Parritt
Assistant Superintendent Ofce: 502.382.8377 Email: jparritt@fewpb.net

This months Back Porch is dedicated to the ne men and women of the Kentucky Assemblies of God who have become the hands of Jesus extended. The pictures below dont begin to show the devastaCon that struck Salyersville and West Liberty. Thank God for dedicated Assemblies of God volunteers that cared enough to not only pray, but roll their sleeves up and become Jesus to the hurCng. Thank God for those who prepared and distributed the food, clothes and hugs to those who lost everything. Thank you to the churches and individuals that gave money to help where needed. This county will never forget what Assemblies of God Disaster teams have done in the name of the Lord. A very special thanks to Dr. Denny Nissley and his team from Christ in AcCon, our Assemblies of God Home Missions Disaster Relief ministry around the NaCon.

This isnt a quick x. Theres much more to be done. Dont stop helping, giving and praying for the people of Salyersville and West Liberty. The next storm may hit our town. Blessings a bunch. JP<><
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May 18 & 19, 2012 at Radcliff First Assembly of God

Our speaker for the conference is Dr. Andrew Templeton. Dr. Templeton has a passion to see men reach their fullest poten9al through Christ and to experience a true life change. He serves as Lead Pastor at First Assembly in Sweetwater, TN. In addi9on to lead pastor, Dr. Andrew is an adjunct professor for Lee University, the execu9ve V.P. for Champions of Honor, and a cer9ed coach for leaders/pastors. He is married to Rachel and they have two wonderful children. With his anointed messages, I promise youyou wont be disappointed. Our conference promises to be dynamic, relevant and life changing. Our speakers and workshops will leave our men feeling empowered and filled with a sense of purpose. They will walk away with a passion to live out all that God has for them. Workshop #1: Marriage & rela*onships Workshop #2: Money & Finances Workshop #3: Fathers Workshop #4: Men & Ethics Please see the ad below for more details.

GET STARTED: Creating an environment for men

1. Let men meet in male-only settings. Developing strong, godly men is best accomplished in settings where men can be honest, open and transparent with themselves and one another. 2. Make a man think. Men are thinkers. They ponder and meditate. While woman use emotions and intellect simultaneously, men tend to use only one at a time. 3. Affirm men in their manhood. Men need to be affirmed. One of the most devastating attacks on the body of Christ today is the lack of affirmation of manhood. A father affirms the masculinity in his sons and the femininity of his daughters. What is often missing in the family is to have the man look his son in the eyes and tell him, I love you and respect you. You are a man. 4. Consistently challenge men. Once men are adequately affirmed, they must be consistently challenged. Men must be challenged to change their way of life in light of Scripture. Men are by nature competitive. They are looking for the next mountain to climb and conquer. 5. Do not expect too much too soon. Men do not come to church in a totally sanctified state. Men must be taken through a process of maturing in Christ one step at a time. If we raise the bar too high, men will become discouraged and disillusioned. If we place the bar too low, we will encourage them to live in mediocrity and beneath the standard God has set for them. 6. Honestly present a strong, male image. The challenge to church leadership is to present themselves as strong, spiritual male images both inside and outside the church. The leaders of the church must be about the Masters business. When men see godly male leadership lived out before them day after day, it acts like a magnet. We must be careful to present to our men an accurate image of Christ in everything we say and do.

A great idea for Fathers Day.

Men's Ministries: The fourth edi,on of the Mens Ministry annual magazine, Na,onal Men's Ministries rolls out a redesigned, reforma:ed magazine. Pre-orders are now being received for the summer release of Men's Ministries: Go to the Na,onal HonorBound Web site to order your magazines for your men for Fathers Day. h:p://menag.org?

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Rodney Goodlet
Kentucky Youth Alive Ofce: 502.241.7111 Email: ky7@mac.com

t Keilah Coverstone, daughter of ppor ur su yo Senior Pastor Dana and g for azin Jennifer at Living Word in anks Th r am othe Burkesville, has started and an e're and r. W l leads a Youth Alive Club this a cho o o l ye year. She reports every month the s scho up Alive shing s. and recently said, "I know God uth f in i reate is working through me and h Yo w it alau year Bacc using me to be a light." Thanks ool ing t s ch nsor to LFTL, she uses her Student ex spo xt he n Fire Bible everyday. She's p ne ick t cam We k done some amazing things this w it h ff ear o year. Contact Pastor Dana y h. about the importance of t mon
encouraging your students to be Campus Missionaries.

CM Spotlight:

Missions
Thanks to Kevin and Cathy Stone for their 6 years of service as the District Missions Directors. Our prayers are with you as you begin your journey as missionaries.
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Paul & Betty Brannan

District Missions Directors Phone 417-337-0695 l E-mail: pebrannan@aol.com

Envision Nepal
Missionary Team...

We will be joining the

email:

climbwithusnepal @gmail.com
Missionary Acct # 2601870 Mikes Phone: 270-621-1207

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The Behnke Family

Kentuckys Missionaries to

NEPAL
Climb With Us

* Planting churches in the unreached Tibetan Buddhist communities of northwestern Nepal. * Teaching future Nepali ministry leaders at Nepal Theological Bible College in Kathmandu offering a 3year Theology degree. * Hope Project: Micro-business and loan program to train and help underprivileged families start and run a small business of their own. The focus is "Helping Overcome Poverty through Enterprise."

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n Coming up: Celebratio for Stars, Friends and Girls Only -- June 8-9

Highlights of travel with Trinity Chapel Louisville

Newport River Campus Pastor Daniele Axtell

Lakeside, Elizabethtown

Pastor Tim Nickels Lakeside Worship Elizabethtown

May 2012

Calvary Christian Louisville with Pastor David Lewis and Missionaries David & Debbie Amsler and David & Dana Santiago

JBQ State Tournament Somerset

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Gilbert Kerby
Royal Rangers District Commander Phone: 888.776.8324 Email: expert_exteriors@yahoo.com

May

4 - 6 Rotary Scout Work Day (Sign up available) 11 - 12 RR RMA Training Camp (Vine Grove, Heartland Christian Center) 11 - 12 Ranger Kids Field Day @ Camp Crestwood * 18 - 19 MM Honorbound Conference @ Radcliff, First AG

June

1 - 2 Rotary Scout Work Day (Sign up available) 22 - 24 Kentucky District Pow Wow @ RR Camp in Glasgow** (Theme: Take Flight)

*Ranger Kids Field Day is a special day for the age group of kindergarten to 2nd grade. This is what we call a day camp. Just to list a few activities, there will be BB guns, pedal cart races, bows and arrows, water balloon launching at targets, FCF village (Hawk and Knife Throw), FCF Crafts, Bouncy House, and Tug-of-War contest. So gather up all your Ranger Kids and make your way to Camp Crestwood. **Pow Wow is one of the biggest adventures of the year. There is fun, food, worship and a multitude of activities. Here is a list of some of the things happening that weekend: Rock Climbing Wall, Top Gun Pilot Challenge Log Saw / Flint & Steel, Team Obstacle Course, Fire Building Contest, Campsite Competition, Swimming, Aerial Attack, Knife & Hawk Throw, Canoeing, .22 Rifle Target Shoot, Entry Way Judging, Cardboard Canoe Race, Mountain Man Mission.

Kusum Neal Special Touch Coordinator Phone: 502.867.7907 Email: ksumneal@att.net

Special Touch Kentucky Getaway is just around the corner- July 23-27th. Eden and Josh and all their friends invite you to join them this year for the week of your life! Applications are on line at www.specialtouch.org. Caregivers and CIT's are needed. Also, you may know someone with a disability that could benefit from the Kentucky Getaway experience. It is life-changing for all who attend!! If you need further information, contact Kusum at the number above.

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A"er renovaIons are complete, Priscilla's Place Purchases New Priscilla's Place will expand to Property! oer services to 25 women at a A"er many months and much 7me! We will need lots of help to prayer, Teen Challenge get this new of Kentucky has ! Saturday,)May)19,)2012! building ready purchased a new Priscillas)Place) for use. If you facility to expand the Motorcycle)Benefit)Ride) would like to Sponsored!by!Bikers!For!Christ!!Louisville!Chapter! Priscilla's Place 90#Mile#Country#Ride#1#$10/rider#or#$15/couple# help, please women's recovery 50/50#Raffle#####$1#hotdogs/hamburgers! contact our Start/End!at!Bikers!For!Christ!Rescue!Shop! program! The 211B!Arnold!Drive!!Hillview,!KY! renovaIon new building is next Registration!10!AM!!!I!Kickstands!up!@!11!AM! Project Call)(502))54453288)for)details!) door to the current Managers, Eddy building and and Sharon will provide space Mathews, at for classrooms, sta housing and (502) 301-9951 or the Teen Challenge State Oce. eddymathews@yahoo.com, or The current building will be used Julie Duvall at (502) 544-3288 or exclusively for dormitories. teenchallengeky@juno.com. Currently Priscilla's Place can minister to 15 women at a Ime.

Church Planting & Revitalization

TerryCrigger
Church Planting & Revitalization Director Ofce: 859.371.3787 Church Planting and Revitalization takes a great deal of ongoing energy and work. I was 29 years old when I started the Christs Chapel journey and Im convinced that hard work, at least in part, is how we survived all the hurdles that came our way. Certainly, the favor of God and anointing of the Holy Spirit are the real champions of any sustainable impact and success in ministry. And yet, its impossible to move forward with numerical growth and measurable, impactful discipleship without being willing to work long hours. But an equally important component for long lasting ministry is to have individuals come along beside you for encouragement and insight. I have been fortunate to have those gifts come my way in relationships established many years ago that continue to speak into my life, new friends that emerge outside our local church that emerge out of our ministry network, as well as the deepening treasure that exists among the staff that I serve with in our church. I am frequently reminded of this truth as those I serve with on a weekly basis share insights and suggestions that improve the overall impact we have week-to-week.
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Email: pastorterry@fuse.net

All that said, I realize that for many of our pastors and ministers across the state of Kentucky, we feel isolated and cut off from any real connections that can offer some of the encouragement and life-giving sources desperately needed. We either dont have any staff or the bi-vocational challenges prevent the time necessary to pursue assistance from others. My position as CPR director provides a platform for me to at least in theory offer friendship, encouragement and insights to our pastors and churches from someone who is walking a similar journey in my own church. If you are looking for a friend in ministry who will pray with you and perhaps share an insight or suggestion that has helped in my journey, I would be glad to offer some assistance. If I can help you in any way, please dont hesitate to contact me at pastorterry@fuse.net.

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SPEED THE LIGHT GIVING TOP 20 - JANUARY MARCH 2012

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Lexington, First Assembly of God Bowling Green, First Assembly of God Henderson, First Assembly of God Louisville, Hillview Assembly of God Paducah, Victory Worship Center Cynthiana, Calvary Assembly of God Flemingsburg, Assembly of God London, Faith Assembly of God Cynthiana, Living Hope Assembly of God Paducah, Victory Assembly of God Richmond, Faith Assembly of God Pikeville, Jubilee ChrisRan Assembly of God Burkesville, Living Word Assembly of God Trenton, Assembly of God Morehead, Assembly of God Salyersville, New Bethel Assembly of God Louisville, Servants Heart Family Worship Center Elizabethtown, Calvary Assembly of God Clinton, First Assembly of God Radcli, Lifeline Assembly of God $5,270.12 $3,033.64 $2,376.62 $1,200.00 $1,015.00 $972.85 $901.21 $900.00 $547.53 $500.00 $409.18 $409.00 $400.00 $375.00 $325.00 $302.00 $279.70 $256.93 $252.00 $240.00

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Kentucky District Fine Arts

The following received Superior with Invita7on to Na7onal Fine Arts
American sign Language Solo Kelsey Neugent-Elizabethtown, Calvary Sarah Nichols-Cynthiana, Calvary Emily Brown-Louisville, Trinity Chapel Brass Solo DusBn Himes-Nicholasville, First AG Childrens Lesson Group JusBed-Cynthiana, Calvary Shaer Kids-Liberty, AG Drama Ensemble, Large Called Out-Elizabethtown, Lakeside WC Drama Ensemble, Small Epic Drama-Frankfort, First AG Cardboard Man-Louisville, Trinity Chapel Firebrand Four-Servants Heart FWC Dominic Adorno-Louisville, Trinity Chapel Guitar Solo Caleb Hall-Pikeville, Jubilee ChrisBan Center Trey Murphy-Danville, Cornerstone AG Human Video Ensemble, Large KAIO- Owensboro, Good Shepherd Reach-Versailles, Kingsway AG RevelaBon 22-Louisville, Calvary ChrisBan Ctr. Storm-Mount Sterling, ChrisBan AG Human Video Solo Kaitlin Bash-Owensboro, Good Shepherd Allison Powell-Lexington, First AG Instrumental Ensemble, TradiBonal Those Two White Guys-Pikeville, Jubileee Kappa Tau-Book Chapter Lorie Powell-Lexington, First AG Kappa Tau-Drama Ensemble S.W.A.G.G.-Lexington, Highpoint Church Kappa Tau-Guitar Solo Kohl Faulkner-Mount Sterling, ChrisBan Assem. Kappa Tau-Poetry Abby Meador-Elizabethtown, Lakeside Assem. Kappa Tau-Short Sermon Meagan Dunaway-Nicholasville, First AG Ashton Logan-Lexington, Highpoint Alan White-Lexington, Highpoint Kappa Tau-SongwriBng Kohl Faulkner-Mount Sterling, ChrisBan Assem. Kappa Tau-Vocal Solo, Female Kayne Allen-Mount Sterling, ChrisBan Assem. Ashton Logan-Lexington, Highpoint Kappa Tau-Vocal Solo, Male Kohl Faulkner-Mount Sterling, ChrisBan Assem. Kappa Tau Worship Team-

Kayne and Kohl-Mount Sterling, ChrisBan Assem. Percussion Solo, TradiBonal Caleb Hall-Pikeville, Jubilee Zach Ray-Frankfort, First Assembly Cody Logan-Lexington, Highpoint Jordan Ensign-Elizabethtown, Calvary Assem. Photography, Digital Kaitlin Bash-Owensboro, Good Shepherd Sarah Haney-Louisville, Calvary ChrisBan Ctr. Sierra Andrade-Louisville, Servants Heart Olivia Cox-Lexington, First Assembly Alana Carwile-Louisville, Calvary ChrisBan Ctr. Kayla Neugent-Elizabethtown, Calvary AG Alicia Eversole-Erlanger, Christs Chapel Allison Henninger-Lexington, First Assembly Alyssa Herrmann-Erlanger, Christs Chapel Madison Axtell-Erlanger, Christs Chapel Joy Pidgorodetska-Mount Sterling, ChrisBan AG Piano Solo Stephen VanWingerden-Lexington, True Life Joshua Crowder-Louisville, Calvary ChrisBan Ctr. Leah McDowell-Lexington, Bread of Life Allison Powell-Lexington, First Assembly Raegan Sla\ery-Lexington, True Life Timothy VanWingerden-Lexington, True Life Josephine Law-Lexington, True Life Noel McDowell-Lexington, Bread of Life Poetry Lindsey Hooper-Dawson Springs, Dayspring As. Brooke Young-Mount Sterling, ChrisBan Assem. Kendra Menefee-Versailles, Kings Way Assem. Emily Brown-Louisville, Trinity Chapel Bri\any Conover-Danville, Cornerstone Assem. Puppetry Group Gods Transformers-Dawson Springs, Dayspring AG God Squad-London, Cornerstone AG Puppetry Solo Lindsey Hooper-Dawson Springs, Dayspring AG Short Sermon, Jr. Carlee Logan-Lexington, Highpoint Short Sermon, Sr. Rachel Girdler-Louisville, Trinity Chapel Cody Logan-Lexington, Highpoint Kayla Abbot-Frankfort, First AG Kendall Ellis-Frankfort, First AG Chris Wilson-Lexington, First AG Kelci Webb-Louisville, Trinity Chapel Richard Feuerstein-Nicholasville, First AG Cody Menefee-Versailles, Kings Way AG Christopher Shaer-Liberty, Liberty AG Alexis Keith-Elizabethtown, Lakeside Assem. Ma^ Cecil-Louisville, Trinity Chapel SongwriBng Sophia Crowder-Louisville Calvary ChrisBan Ctr.

Rachel Yates-Lexington, First Assembly Alana Carwile-Louisville Calvary ChrisBan Ctr. Spoken Word Dominic Adorno-Louisville, Trinity Chapel Cody Menefee-Versailles, Kings Way AG Devon Wallace-Louisville, Trinity Chapel String Solo Faith Heigl-Louisville, Servants Heart KaBe Brown-Lexington, First AG Urban Solo ChrisBan White-Elizabethtown, Lakeside WC Visual Art, Three Dimensional David Gauze-Cynthiana, Calvary Assembly Clara Shawver-Frankfort, New Harvest Assem. Visual Art, Two Dimensional Ellen Hall-Lexington, First AG Courtney Drury-Paris, River of Life Ministries Adam Carwile-Louisville, Calvary ChrisBan Ctr. Phoebe Glaser-Lexington, First Assembly Jenny Webb-Frankfort, First Assembly Vocal Ensemble, Large Greater Love-Louisville, Calvary ChrisBan Ctr. Vocal Ensemble, Small Holy-Louisville, Calvary ChrisBan Center Compel-Lexington, First Assembly Cornerstone-Danville, Cornerstone Hopscotch Heroes-Louisville, Calvary ChrisBan Ctr. Clara and Madison-Elizabethtown, Lakeside WC Em & Erica-Paris, River of Life Vocal Solo, Female, Jr. Lydia Graham-Danville, Cornerstone Vocal Solo, Female, Sr. Hannah Brown-Louisville, Calvary ChrisBan Ctr. Sarah Williams-Louisville, Calvary ChrisBan Ctr. Emily Dotson-Paris, River of Life Ministries Rachel Johnson-Lexington, First Assembly Jennifer Fraser-Louisville, Calvary ChrisBan Ctr. Vocal Solo, Male JusBn Drury-Paris, River of Life Ministries John King-Cythinana, Calvary Assembly Colby Prince-Mount Sterling, ChrisBan Assem. Jorge Jackson-Paris, River of Life Ministries William Way-Louisville, Calvary ChrisBan Ctr. Mitchel Sellinger-Louisville, Calvary ChrisBan Ctr. Vocal Solo, Spanish Male JusBn Drury-Paris, River of Life Ministries Woodwind Solo Joel Nelson-Lexington, First AG Worship Dance, Solo Sarah Parker-London, Faith AG Aimee Miller-Louisville, Servants Heart WC Worship Team Timothy Project-Lexington, First AG

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Anthony and Dana Martin

District Music Directors Phone: 859.312.4624 Email: pastoranthony@truelifeag.org

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WHAT A GREAT TIME WE HAD AT DISTRICT COUNCIL LAST MONTH. MY FIRST COUNCIL AS THE NEW WOMENS DIRECTOR WAS A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE. IT WAS SO NICE TO SEE ALL OF MARY JANES FAMILY AND FRIENDS AT OUR LUNCHEON TO HELP US HONOR HER FOR 35 WONDERFUL YEARS OF MINISTRY. THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ATTENDED AND TO THE WONDERFUL TEAM OF LEADERS WHO HELPED MAKE THE LUNCHEON SUCH A HUGE SUCCESS. I KNOW IT COULD NOT HAVE BEEN POSSIBLE WITHOUT YOU. WITH COUNCIL BEHIND US, THERE IS NO TIME TO SLOW DOWN. WE ARE GETTING GEARED UP FOR SUMMER RETREAT. THIS YEAR IS SURE TO BE AN ENCOUNTER YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS. MAKE PLANS NOW TO ATTEND AND BRING YOUR ENTIRE LADIES GROUP. OUR GUEST SPEAKER THIS YEAR IS REV. SUZANNE COX FROM ALABAMA. SHE IS SURE TO BLESS AND MINISTER TO YOUR ENTIRE GROUP. IF YOU DID NOT RECEIVE YOUR PROMO PACKAGE WITH POSTERS, SIGN UP SHEETS AND A DVD, BE SURE AND CONTACT ME SO I CAN GET IT IN THE MAIL TODAY. WE ARE GOING TO HAVE A WONDERFUL TIME. BE SURE AND ENCOURAGE YOUR TEENS AND YOUNGER LADIES TO ATTEND, WE WILL BE HAVING A SPECIAL BREAKOUT SESSION JUST FOR THEM WITH SUZANNE. AS ALWAYS, LET LOVE BE REVEALED IN YOUR HEART, YOUR LIVES AND YOUR MINISTRIES. EXPECTING GREAT THINGS, SHARON

Life Changing AWESOME and REFRESHING A Blessing POWERFUL WORSHIP Great Teaching

Retreat
WOMENS
FRANKFORT, KENTUCKY
THURSDAY

July 26 - 28, 2012

schedule
SERVICE

6 pm Registration 7 pm Service

Susanne Cox

Guest Speaker

FRIDAY
8 am Breakfast 9 am Ministry of the Word 10 am - 12 pm Breakout Sessions
(special session for teen girls only with Susanne Cox)

7 pm Service After Glow immediately following service

SATURDAY
9 am Breakfast 10 am Ministry of the Word

ELEVATE Worship Team

Worship Church
HOST
Frankfort First 1019 E Main Street Frankfort, KY 40601 Pastors Ernest & Sharon Fridge

Hotel
Capitol Plaza Hotel
405 Wilkinson Blvd. 502.227.5100

Sharon Fridge KY Womens Director

Faireld Inn
40 Chenault Drive 502.695-8881

Anointed Student INFECTIOUSEarly Registration PRACTICALAt Door Teaching Atmosphere FELLOWSHIP Gods Presence TOOLS Great $30 per person $40 per person Registration All early registration enters you in a
(14-22) $20 per person
drawing for a Complete Makeover

Registration
(Includes Breakfast & After Glow)

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At the Kentucky School of Ministry we prepare people for ministry.

KSOM
Class
Missions Teacher: Rev. Dave Amsler

June 1 & 2, 2012 at Camp Crestwood

The deadline for registration for this class is May 18, 2012. Registration begins at 5:30 PM on Friday in the cafeteria. Chapel and Student Orientation begins at 7:00 PM.

Credential Level

Textbook

Level 2 Licensed

Missions in the Age of the Spirit Author: John V. York ISBN: 0882434640 (pbk) Price thru KSOM: $15 + $5 shipping fee (if needed)

Registration information is available at www.kyag.org or contact Debbie Brown. Class registration cost is $55. An additional fee of $5 will be applied if the student would like to include a hot cooked breakfast on Saturday morning. Textbooks are not included in fee. All textbooks are available thru the District Oce. The Study Guide will be mailed to the student upon registration. Completed Study Guide must be handed in upon arriving at the Friday night teaching session. Students must copy their completed Study Guide PRIOR to arriving & use the copy for further study. Call or email Debbie Brown for details or information 502-241-7111 Ext.22, or djb@kyag.org.

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NEWS
Alexandria, First AG 2 people were saved Brandenburg, Glad Tidings AG 1 person was bap1zed in the Holy Spirit & 11 people joined the church Cadiz, Word of Hope AG 1 person prayed for salva1on, 1 person was bap1zed in the Holy Spirit and 2 people joined the church Danville, Cornerstone AG 3 people were saved Elizabethtown, Fountain of Life AG 1 person saved Frenchburg, Dayspring AG 9 people were saved, 1 person was bap1zed in water and 5 people were bap1zed in the Holy Spirit Georgetown, My Church AG 4 people were saved, 2 people were bap1zed in water, 1 person was bap1zed in the Holy Spirit, 7 people joined the church and there was one miraculous healing Georgetown, Trinity AG 11 people were saved and 2 person joined the church Harrodsburg, Lighthouse AG 1 person saved Henderson, Abundant Life AG 12 people prayed prayers of rededica1on, 3 people were bap1zed in the Holy Spirit, 4 people were bap1zed in water and 3 people joined the church Hopkinsville, West View AG 1 person was saved and 5 people were bap1zed in water Leitcheld, New Life AG 7 people joined the church Lexington, First AG 9 people were saved, 4 people were bap1zed in the Holy Spirit and 2 people joined the church London, Faith AG 1 person prayed for salva1on Louisville, Southwest AG 6 people prayed a prayer of salva1on and 7 people joined the church Madisonville, Abundant Grace AG 10 people prayed for salva1on MarJn, First AG 1 person was bap1zed in water and 6 people joined the church Mt. Sterling, ChrisJan AG 3 people prayed for salva1on Paris, River of Life Ministries 4 people were saved, 3 people were bap1zed in the Holy Spirit and 5 people joined the church Pikeville, Jubilee ChrisJan AG 1 person was saved and 1 person was bap1zed in water Raceland, First AG 3 people were saved Radcli, Lifeline AG 6 people were saved Sardis, Sardis AG 1 person was saved and 3 people were bap1zed in water Vanceburg, Bethesda AG 6 people were saved Chaplains Reports Chaplain Tom Caldwell reports in his January thru March Quarterly Report that he saw 4 decisions for Christ, 2 Holy Spirit Bap1sms and 8 Water Bap1sms. Praise be to God!! Chaplain Emil Herzog reports in his January thru March Report that he saw 57 decisions for Christ! God is working in a through this ministry.
Please email your news, prayer requests, announcements and informa6on items to Pastor Joe at jsgirdler@kyag.org or send it to the District Oce.

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MINISTERS AVAILABLE FOR FILL IN OR SPECIAL OCCASIONS

Roy Bennett ________________270.232.4941 Woodrow Berry _____________606.620.5449 Doris Bunch ________________270.212.1422 Gary Churchman_____________502.222.8141 Harold Clayborn _____________859.792.1252 Nathan Cockrill______________ 417.350.2790 Benjamin Dock ______________859.737.5674 Mary Dorgan ________________859.653.0694 Linda Fambrough ____________270.826.9179 Joseph Hardt_______________ 502.241.6030 Larry Hill ___________________606.849.8115 Gerald Hogan _______________270.791.7212 Sean Kelly__________________859.432.4742 Robert Lawrence, Jr. _________615.720.5678 Rachel Leonard______________859.802.7261 Ryan Lewis ________________ 859.608.2215 Jerry Parritt ________________502.382-8377 Philip Reed ________________ 270.999.6236 Marlene Reynolds ___________270.272.1401 Terry Rigsby ________________270.265.5016 Bill Robinson _______________ 859.322.8989 Ottis Rose _________________ 859.771.8208 Sherman Smith _____________270.401.1149 LaVern Snyder ______________502.241.4082 Lana Tilley _________________ 502.229.5446 Joe Timberlake ______________270.799.8974 James Turner ______________ 812-621-7026 C. Leigh Wiles ______________502.485.9955 Mark Wilhoite _______________502.424.1909 Robert Young _______________ 859.473.0484

KY ASSEMBLIES OF GOD DISTRICT LEADERSHIP

EXECUTIVE PRESBYTERY SUPERINTENDENT............ JOSEPH S. GIRDLER ASST. SUPERINTENDENT..........JERRY PARRITT SECRETARY/TREASURER............STAN HOLDER GENERAL PRESBYTER.......JOSEPH S. GIRDLER GENERAL PRESBYTER ............STAN HOLDER GENERAL PRESBYTER......TERRY CRIGGER EAST REGION EXECT PRESBY..TERRY CRIGGER WEST REGION EXECT PRESBY...BOBBY STRONG DISTRICT PRESBYTERS JACKSON PURCHASE............BOBBY STRONG PENNYRILE..............................JOHN MORSE SOUTH CENTRAL...................WADE HUGHES CENTRAL...............................NEAL GORDON LOUISVILLE...........................GEORGE RHYE NORTH CENTRAL...................DAN COLLARD BLUEGRASS..........................TERRY MOORE CUMBERLAND............MARY JANE BOGGS RED RIVER..........................EDDIE THOMAS NORTHERN.........................TERRY CRIGGER NORTHEAST...............................JIM WELLS MOUNTAIN.........................LORIE VANNUCCI APPOINTED DEPARTMENTAL MINISTRIES REPRESENTATIVE KENTUCKY DISTRICT..............BRIAN NEUGENT HONORARY PRESBYTERS KENTUCKY DISTRICT................JOSEPH HARDT KENTUCKY DISTRICT..............LAVERN SNYDER

DISTRICT MINISTERS
CHI ALPHA
MARK RANDALL...........................270.753.9786 MARK.RANDALL@MURRAYSTATE.EDU CHILDRENS MINISTRIES & GIRLS MINISTRIES PATSY DENNIS..................859.552.5437 GLITZ920@WINDSTREAM.NET CHRISTIAN EDUCATION (OPEN POSITION) CHURCH PLANTING DIRECTOR TERRY CRIGGER..........................859.371.3787 PASTORTERRY@FUSE.NET MENS MINISTRIES LEE WILLIAMS.................................270.351.4655 HONORBOUND@BBTEL.COM MISSIONS DIRECTOR PAUL BRANNAN..417.337.0695 PEBRANNAN@AOL.COM MUSIC DIRECTOR ANTHONY MARTIN...........................859.312.4624 PASTORANTHONY@WESTENDLEX.ORG ROYAL RANGERS GILBERT KERBY..............................888.776.8324 XPERT_EXTERIORS@YAHOO.COM WWW.KYROYALRANGERS.ORG SPECIAL TOUCH KUSUM NEAL..................................502.867.7097 KUSUMNEAL@ATT.NET TEEN CHALLENGE OFFICE.......................................502.544.3288 TEENCHALLENGEKY@JUNO.COM WOMENS MINISTRIES SHARON FRIDGE.........................502.545.1980 SHARONFRIDGE@AOL.COM YOUTH DIRECTOR BRIAN NEUGENT.................................502.241.7111 KYM@KYAG.ORG YOUTH ALIVE RODNEY GOODLETT............................502.241.7111 YA@KYAG.ORG ACCOUNT # 2602076

TRANSFERS & NEWLY CREDENTIALED

Transfers Richard CliVon to TN Steven Link to S. MO Upgrade to Licensed William Christopher Manning Doris Strong Newly Licensed David Dauwe Provisional CerJed Ricky A Braden

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