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Members Respond to Disasters Around the Worlddisaster
Several members stepped up to provide relief for churches and congregants hit by disasters around the world. Pentecostal Church of God (PCG) is engaging first responder teams in the Florida panhandle and Georgia in response to Hurricane Michael that hit on October 10th. PCG is supplying aid through its mobile units. 

An earthquake and tsunami struck an island in Indonesia while a typhoon inflicted casualties and damage in the Philippines. In the U.S., Hurricane Florence whipped the Carolina coast.

(Photo credit: Assemblies of God)
In Indonesia, the island of Sulawesi was hit by a monstrous earthquake and tsunami on Friday, Sept. 28. The magnitude 7.5 quake cut off power to the tsunami alert system, leaving residents totally without warning when the resulting 20-foot-high tsunami broke upon the island. 

Thousands have lost their homes, and more than 840 lost their lives. The death toll is expected to rise sharply, as rescuers struggle to search for hundreds of missing in the hardest-hit areas. It is reported that cries for help could be heard from under a hotel in the city of Palu until Sunday night. 

Approximately 1,200 inmates escaped from three prisons across Sulawesi. Area hospitals are overwhelmed.  The Indonesia Assemblies of God, AGWM, and Convoy of Hope have joined hands in their swift response to this overwhelming tragedy.

(Photo credit: Church of God of Prophecy)
Filipino Foursquare churches and members responded quickly in the wake of Super Typhone Mangkhut that claimed the lives of more than 100 people and left a widespread trail of damage. Assemblies of God World Missions (AGWM) also sent emergency relief funds to AGWM missionaries and national leadership in the Philippines to purchase emergency relief supplies.

In the U.S., the Church of God of Prophecy (COGOP) is leading a relief drive for churches
affected by Hurricane Florence that hit the Carolinas in September. COGOP found hurricane damage at local churches, parsonages and some homes of their members.

Typhoon Mangkhut hit the Philippines in mid-September.
The International Pentecostal Holiness Church has been actively involved in providing disaster relief both domestically and internationally over the last several months. As Hurricane Florence approached the East Coast, Disaster Relief USA (DRUSA) deployed mobile feeding kitchens to Lake City, South Carolina, and New Bern, North Carolina, to provide over 14,000 hot meals for first responders and others impacted by Hurricane Florence. Men's Ministries also mobilized Men of Action to assist with clean up and recovery in devastated communities.
 
Internationally, People to People Ministries is providing assistance for flooding in South India, earthquake relief in Indonesia, and typhoon recovery in the Philippines. To partner with these ministries as they share Christ's love in times of need, please visit give.iphc.org .

Open Bible Churches is a financial partner with Convey of Hope, responding to relief needs in the wake of recent disasters.  Highly regarded for its distribution model, Convoy of Hope is consistently among the first to respond to disasters around the world.  Convoy's origins are with the Assemblies of God.

Register now for the 2019 Annual Meeting: Celebrating 25 Years of BreakthroughPCCNA2019
Twenty five years ago, the 'Memphis Miracle' that spurred the creation of the Pentecostal Charismatic Churches of North America was born. PCCNA is remembering that miraculous moment when a white Assembly of God pastor, Donald Evans, washed the feet of a black minister, Bishop Ithiel Clemons of Church of God in Christ. Pentecostal historian, Dr. Vinson Synan, recounts that moment here that broke walls down between black and white Pentecostals.

On March 19, PCCNA members and friends will gather to commemorate that historic occasion as well as celebrate with future next generation leaders in the church. A service will be held at Mason Temple on Tuesday, March 19 which is open to the public. Here are the details about the 2019 PCCNA Annual Conference: 

Where: Memphis, TN

When: March 19 - 21, 2019

Venues: The Guest House at Graceland (Hotel),  3600 Elvis Presley Boulevard
Memphis, TN 38116 (901) 443-3000

Church of God in Christ World Headquarters  Mason Temple
930 Mason Street,  Memphis, TN 38126 (901) 947-9300

The Guest House at Graceland

Highlights:
  • * 25th anniversary of PCCNA and the Memphis Miracle.
  • *Experience the grand celebration at Mason Temple on Tuesday evening, March 19th.
  • *Pentecostals celebrating the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation with a tree planting at Mason Temple, March 19th .
  • *Prescreening the 20th Century Fox movie, Breakthrough, to be released in theaters April, 2019. A miracle resurrection story.
  • *Passing a Spirit-Empowered Faith to the Next Generation - launching a visionary three-year initiative with Spirit-filled Next Gen leaders present from multiple PCCNA member denominations and church networks
Registration:
  • Members and sponsors only: October 1 - December 31, 2018
  • Visitors and guests: January 1 - February 15, 2019
  • Registration limited to 200 guests
  • Community welcomed and invited to attend Tuesday evening, March 19th celebration without registration
Go to PCCNA.org  to register now!
Jeff & Ramona Farmer
" But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends
of the earth."   Acts 1:8 (NIV) 
 
Jeff Farmer, President
Pentecostal/Charismatic Churches of North America 
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PCCNA Profile: Rev. Shannon Arnerandycarter
Rev. Shannon Arne
You may not have met Rev. Shannon Arne in person but you've been enjoying the fruit of his labor as a member of the PCCNA administrative team. Rev. Arne maintains the PCCNA website. Thank you Rev. Arne for all you do for PCCNA!

1) What was your first job in the ministry?  Senior Pastor at Faith Fellowship in Vermillion, SD.

2) What's your advice to someone starting out in the ministry?  Make sure that the Lord is the first priority in your life, family second and ministry third.

3) What's your favorite Bible verse? I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus! (Philippians 3:14)

4) What are you reading right now? " The Spiritual Man," by Watchman Nee and "Quiet," by Susan Cain.

5) Tell us a fun fact about you. If you ever call me, you'll hear the "Imperial March" playing before I answer because I am a huge Star Wars fan.
Rev. David Wells shows the certificate by the tree planted in Luthergarten.
On October 1, 2018, PCCNA planted a tree in Luthergarten, Wittenberg, Germany. After a common liturgy with singing and prayers, the symbolic planting of the tree was undertaken. The tree for the Pentecostal/Charismatic Churches of North America (PCCNA), USA, was planted by Rev. David Wells, General Superintendent of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada. The tree is #492.


The Reformation that Martin Luther started in Wittenberg spread worldwide, impacting all mainline Protestant, Evangelical, and Pentecostal movements. The anniversary celebrated this aspect in the town of Wittenberg. In preparation for the 500-year Reformation celebration, the Luthergarten has emerged in different locations on town grounds. Click here for information about Luthergarten.
Members on the Moveonthemove
COGIC leaders on a VIP tour of Mason Homes.









(COGIC) Leaders Debut Affordable Housing Complex: Mason Homes
Bishop Charles E. Blake of COGIC led a tour in early September of Mason Homes, a complex of 77 town home units in Memphis.
L ocated next to COGIC headquarters, the $12.5 million development was done in partnership with the city of Memphis.
 The units are available now for rent.

(OBFF) Rev. Rick Ciaramitaro Transitions to Serve Open Bible Faith Fellowship Network of Churches Full-time
Congratulations to long-time PCCNA member Rev. Rick Ciaramitaro on transitioning from lead pastor at Windsor Christian Fellowship to full-time service as President of OBFF. The growing network includes over 500 ministries and churches. Rev. Ciaramitaro and his wife, Cathy will travel through Canada speaking and encouraging churches. 
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