Connect - Hawaii Church of God strives to connect the churches to each other, the church with the community and the community to Christ
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Bishop Rob and Candie Taylor
Entering a new year is a natural time to think about the future. Many people make their list of New Year’s Resolutions and work hard to make changes they feel will enhance their lives. As pastors and ministry leaders we should take this tradition as an opportunity to evaluate and cast vision of a preferred future for our churches and ministries.
If you are wondering where to start, a recent study provides great insight. The study determined that there are three common factors in almost every healthy and growing church. Interestingly, these three common factors are present in healthy growing churches regardless of varying cultures and contexts. The three factors are:
- Sunday AM Worship done with excellence. This does not mean it is done like someone else. It does not mean that it is done in a certain style. It does mean that the worship gathering is done to the best of the ability of the individual church. It is vital to be the best we can be.
- Small groups of some type in operation. Small groups can be Sunday School classes, study groups, fellowship groups, interest groups, ministry teams, etc. Small groups are among the few truly effective ways to assimilate new people into the life of the church.
- Serving one’s missions field consistently. Every church is called to a community. Each church must acknowledge this reality and engage with the mission field to which God has assigned it. The church is not called to simply serve itself, but to reach out to its community with the life changing message of Jesus Christ. This service to one’s community must not be hit and miss, but a consistent effort to demonstrate the love of Jesus through its serving.
As we look toward 2023, I pray that God will help you realistically evaluate where your church is in regard to these three factors. I also pray for you to have creativity and courage to make the necessary changes to see these three factors in your church. Candie and I love you and believe in the calling of God in your life. Happy New Year.
Blessings,
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Bishop Rob
Administrative Bishop
Church of God in Hawaii
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Bishop Brian and Zara Whitelock
Greetings from the Hawaii Youth and Discipleship Department. We are super excited about 2023.
Every Sunday after I finish preaching, I tell the congregation this saying, Don’t have a great week, Make it a great week. There’s a huge difference between the two. One is by chance the other is by choice. I challenge each of you to live every day not by chance but by choice. Choose To Put Jesus In The Center. Your attitude is your choice, Your words are your choice, and Your Actions are your choice, so choose. Make it a great year.
Yours truly,
Brian Whitelock
Youth and Discipleship Director
Church of God in Hawaii
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Opportunities to Connect
Be sure to check our website often for updates and more information. We are working hard to make it a valuable resource. HawaiiCOG.Org
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Updated Information Sheet for Women's Conference |
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Affirm - Hawaii CoG affirms every individual & his or her calling.
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We Celebrate:
January Birthdays
January 8 - Fulgencio Cortez, Jr.
January 25 - Jerry Recamara
January 30 - Kathy Kekahuna
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Resourcing - Hawaii CoG Resources the Minister & the Local Church
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Your Church of God Financial Resources |
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Ministers' Retirement Plan | Church of God Benefits...
Church of God Benefits Board (COG) Cleveland, TN 403(b) Ministers Retirement Plan
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Church of God Benefits Board not only helps ministers prepare for their future, it offers up-to-date resources to help ministers and churches avoid costly mistakes. |
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Visit our Membership Overview page to learn more about the Minister' Retirement Plan. The Benefits Board is currently offering matching contributions up to $500 to new participants.
Click the resources link for important IRS and other important financial for ministers and churches.
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My life's vision is helping others succeed.
– Sam Chand
Sam Chand is a leadership architect and consultant, author, change strategist, speaker - also known as dream releaser
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Sam Chand Leadership Institute - Pay What You Can
Today, continuous learning forms a necessary part in acquiring critical thinking skills and discovering new ways of relating to people from different cultures. To live a life without continuous learning is unthinkable. Right now we will let you...
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Special hotel pricing available for registrants. |
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Evangelize - Hawaii CoG Evangelizes to Win Souls for the Kingdom
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Use New Year Enthusiasm to Set Personal and Church Goals for EVANGELISM |
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My History is His Story in My Life |
As we enter 2023 with the rush that comes with new beginnings, it is the time to evaluate our message. There are people we know who are floundering through life looking for answers to questions they aren't even sure how to ask. As Christ followers, we know Jesus is the answer, because he was our answer. Each of us has a past, a history. The temptation for us is to share the depth and detail of who we were before Christ rescued us from our past. When sharing our faith, we must remember that our history is His Story. Remember to make the focus the work that Christ did in our lives. A good rule of thumb is 20% what I was like or what I did before Christ and 80% of what he did in me. Write the story down. Look at the message. Make sure Jesus is the center. Practice telling others. When you practice, you can be confident that you are prepared to share Christ. Share Christ. Someone will listen.
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How can I evangelize my friends and family without...
At some point, every Christian has had a family member, a friend, co-worker, or acquaintance who is not a Christian. Sharing the gospel with others can be difficult, and it can become even more difficult when it involves someone with whom we have ...
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Best-selling author Rainer answers the question, "Why is it so difficult to share our love of Christ?" Learn why we hesitate. Identify common objections and how to respond confidently and gracefully. Discover the three greatest barriers to communicating the Gospel and how to overcome them. Then watch how God works through us to draw others to him! 192 pages, hardcover from Tyndale.
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How to Handle Rejection as a Christian | Sharing the Gospel |
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Serve - Hawaii CoG Exists to Serve One Another, Our Communities, Hawaii & Our World
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As you pray for Hawaii, Partner with Bishop Taylor.
Ask Jehovah for:
- Stratagies
- Connections & Favor
- Resources
...that we need to complete the kingdom work.
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Pastor Evan & Lucy Palmer-Serving through prayer. Submit prayer needs to the Palmers by clicking on their photo.
Pastors, watch your email for the prayer slides for the month.
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Church of God World Missions |
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Church of God Women's Ministries |
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Church of God Women's Ministries impacts the world through Woman with a Mission. This year's project will help the children who are displaced by the war in Ukraine.There are some 100,000 orphans in need in Ukraine. With your support, we will rebuild lives, reestablish families, and provide transportation, clothing and food that will sustain these children throughout their journey home.
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