Greetings Beloved Philadelphia District Partners:
My prayer for each of you today is that you will clearly and dearly know how very valuable your life is to Jesus, The Nazarene. May you experience the loving embrace of His amazing grace deep within your soul, in your family and especially as He ministers through you to eternal souls. In the Name of Jesus. Amen.
January has been beautifully busy for me. The future is upon us! Is there an accuser to triumph over? Is there a spiritual war to overcome? Yes! Yes! Nevertheless, our King Jesus has always been, still is, and forever will be: The Overseer of the Overcomers.
"They triumphed over him (the accuser) by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony... (Revelation 12:11a NIV)
Friends, let us remember that the blood of the Lamb is never in question; only the word of our testimony. Therefore, let us be His witnesses in Philadelphia, in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and The State of New Jersey, and to the ends of the earth beginning in our own homes.
The Lord gave me an encouraging word of anticipation to cling to in 2019 -- "Epiphany!" In other words, I am living each day anticipating a sudden revelation, yes, a miraculous manifestation of the Presence of King Jesus in and through my life. I want day-by-day "Epiphany" to happen in my own life, and I want to be His "Epiphany" happening day-by-day in the lives of others.
If God has given you a word or even a verse for 2019, please take time to email it to me at Graynalli@aol.com so you can encourage me by sharing God’s word to you for these days ahead.
Note: My word "Epiphany" is based on Matthew 2:2 (MSG) "We are on pilgrimage to worship Him."
The Four Winds Pastors’ Prayer Retreat at Black Rock in mid-January was in the words of Pastor James Fennell: "A modern-day Pentecost experience!" 50 of us gathered for a portion of three days and prayer was the agenda. My whole soul was wondrously inspired and invigorated. Thanks to Pastor Jonathan Merki and the many partners who made sure we prioritized prayer during this gathering. I hope even more can be present in 2020. Remember, scholarships are available. Pastor Jonathan encouraged our zone leaders to host at least one prayer event together before next year’s Four Winds Prayer Retreat. Let us pray!
MAC -- Ministry Assesment Conference was recently hosted at Lancaster Church. Pastor Byron Hannon led a wonderful team to access and equip local licensed ministers who plan to request district licenses. Pastors, please make sure you promote this among your local licensed pastors and get them to the next MAC. It is a powerful two days.
LOTS OF DATES. TAKE A LOOK:
JANUARY
* Jan. 22 DAB Meeting / Burlington
* Jan. 26 Holiness Symposium 10 a.m. at Royersford
FEBRUARY
* Feb. 2 Board of Ministry Interviews District License / Royersford (For any questions about any Board of Ministry Details please contact Rev. BW Hambrick, Chairman.)
* Feb. 4 PCDC / Fairview Village at 9 a.m. followed by Board of Ministry Meeting
* Feb. 11-14 M-19 / Kansas City
* Feb. 23 Familiar Grounds / Saturday at 2 p.m. at Macungie
* Feb. 25 District Assembly Team Meeting / Lansdale Noon - 2 p.m.
MARCH
* Mar. 2 Board of Ministry Meetings with Ordinands / Fairview Village
* Mar. 11 PCDC / Fairview Village at 9 a.m.
* Mar. 19 Finance Committee and DAB / Royersford
* Mar. 24 - 26 Pastor Kerry in Revival / Pennsville
* Mar. 30 - Chic Shaver Seminar / Lavelle
* Mar. 28-31 Festival of Life / ENC
APRIL
* Apr. 1 PCDC / Fairview Village at 9 a.m.
* Apr. 6 District Ladies Retreat / District Email was sent out
* Apr. 14 / Palm Sunday
* Apr. 21 Easter / Resurrection Day
MAY
* May 2-4 District Conventions and Assembly Lansdale & Ordination at Fairview Friday Evening (Details Coming Soon)
* May 17-19 Pastor Kerry in Revival / New Holland
* May 21 Lordship/Stewardship Lifestyle Training Workshop for Local Pastors and Church Leaders led by Pastor Kerry / Royersford 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (More Details to Come.)
* May 24-26 Pastor Kerry preaching Erma Memorial Day Campmeeting / Cape May
JUNE
* June 3 PCDC / Fairview Village at 9 a.m.
* June 9-12, Pastor Kerry in Revival / Mifflinburg
* June 24-29 NYI Camp / Dallas, PA
* June 30 p.m. -July 6 a.m. Philadelphia Family Campmeeting / Erma Camp, Cape May (More Details to Come.)
JULY
* July 19-28, Erma Holiness Campmeeting, New Jersey
AUGUST
* Aug. 17-19, Pastor Kerry in Revival / Pennington Grace
* Aug. 30-31 NYI Back-to-School / Camel Back Resort
SEPTEMBER
* NOTE: Sept. 6-8 Pastors’ and Spouse Retreat (POSTPONED: Labor Day Weekend Seemed Difficult to plan. New Date Soon.)
* Sept. 22-24, Pastor Kerry in Revival / Ephrata Grace Point
* Sept. 28 Gospelrama Philadelphia
OCTOBER
(Stay tuned.)
NOVEMBER
* Nov. 3-5 Pastor Kerry in Revival / Lansdale Immanuel
DECEMBER
* Dec. 14 District Pastors & Leaders Christmas Brunch TBD
Presence Matters Most!
That is... Presence. Unity. Souls. Love.
Pastor Kerry Willis
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