CDP District Newsletter

Sept 5, 2023

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Camp Meeting on Zion's Hill Lays Foundation to "Revive and Rebuild"

Though the Camp Meeting of the National Association of the Church of God convenes at a place called Zion’s Hill, the annual gathering of the saints is nothing short of a mountaintop experience. Sometimes such spiritually lofty moments fade upon descent from the summit, but when the Father in heaven speaks, when Jesus is exalted above all, and when the Holy Spirit’s presence is powerful, the implications are anything but fleeting.

CDP General Assembly - Sept 23

Join us on September 23rd at 9:00 AM for the CDP General Assembly. Cornerstone Church in Columbia, MD, will be hosting the Assembly. Our guest speaker is Rev. Howard Hammond from Springdale Community Church.

This year we are combining the General Assembly with CDP CONNECT so we encourage all members of CDP churches to attend. This is a time for all of us to Celebrate, Disciple, and Partner together.

It is important to us to make the General Assembly a hybrid event again this year. There are many people who cannot attend in-person because of travel distance, or who may be sick. We want to remove barriers from making us feel like one united body in Christ. When you register please indicate whether you plan to come in-person or virtually.

A time to Connect

For several years, many of the events held in the district were designed only for leaders in our churches. These meetings were important, but very few opportunities were available for the rest of the members of the Church of God congregations in the region to fellowship together.

Last year we held an event called CDP CONNECT in August where all members of CDP churches were invited to come together to Celebrate, Disciple, and Partner. Pastor Richard Smith of The Movement Church in Columbia, MD, spoke on the theme of “Moving Forward Together” as we transitioned out of the pandemic. We had tremendous success and heard from most of the attendees that this was needed. CDP CONNECT is happening again in 2023, but this time as a part of the General Assembly on September 23rd. Everyone will gather for worship and fellowship, and we will share a meal together.

While church leaders participate in the business meeting a panel discussion and conversations around tables will happen for everyone else to talk about some of the issues facing the church today. One key topic is the number of Millennials and Gen Z leaving the church nationally and within our own congregations. What can we do to reconnect with them and reach out to our world? Since many of our pastors will be attending the business meeting we encourage other members our churches to come and be a part of the discussion so they can bring feedback to their local community.

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Mental Health Church Conference

Transforming Life Church of God Is having a mental health conference for the African American community and is inviting local churches to come out Saturday 9/16 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM or Sunday 9/17 at 11:00 AM to hear some great information for mental health. See flyer for more information.

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Congregations Bring Kingdom to Life as September Starts

The mission of Church of God Ministries is to serve "the General Assembly by empowering the people of God to collectively build a Jesus-centered, biblically grounded Movement that brings the kingdom to life on earth as it is in heaven."

General Director transition

On April 24, 2023, Jim Lyon announced his intention to step out of the role of General Director of Church of God Ministries at the completion of his term in 2025. Read the full letters from Jim and Ministries Council Chair Esther Cottrell here.

Virginia State Youth Convention - Oct 6-8

CDP Church of God congregations have been invited to participate in the Church of God Virginia State Youth Convention in October. This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow Church of God congregations and allow our youth to get together and have fun.

Who: CDP youth and their youth leaders

When: Oct 6-8, 2023

Where: Riverside Church in Fredricksburg, VA

Info Packet

Registration Links

CHOG VA

Cornerstone Church 25th Anniversary Banquet - Oct 20

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Join us as we celebrate what God has done in the life of Cornerstone Church over the last 25 years! The best is yet to come! We are planning an amazing church banquet and we would love for everyone to join us and to take out an ad in our souvenir program book. For more information send an email to info@thecornerstonechurch.net. Buy your tickets by clicking the link below. https://myofficepro.link/Banqueet

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CHOG 2023 Yearbook

Church of God Ministries has partnered with Warner Christian Resources to provide an easy, online way to place your pre-order for the 2023 Yearbook of the Church of God. Click the button below for full details and to secure your copy.

Pre-order Period: Now – September 29, 2023. After September 29, please call Church of God Ministries.
Price: $50
Release Date: November 1, 2023

A digital version of the Yearbook will be available on Atlas on the Yearbook page for pastors and churches (at no cost). You must pre-order a Yearbook if you desire to have a physical copy. If you are pre-ordering a Yearbook or have ordered a Yearbook and do not have access to Atlas, please call us at 800-848-2464!

If you are a retired pastor, please use the discount code RETIRED during checkout.

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NIYC 2023 - Dec 27-30

The National Inspirational Youth Convention is an annual Christian youth conference that ministers to hundreds of people who worship, learn, and fellowship together. It is affiliated with the Church of God, headquartered in Anderson, Indiana and is an auxiliary of the National Association of the Church of God, headquartered in West Middlesex, PA.

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2024 REGIONALS

Join us next summer at one of our three collaborative events!

More information to come

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