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For years, the Zendrato orphanage in Medan has been an amazing haven of ministry to orphaned and needy children. A couple of years ago, as the leadership of Asia, Australia, and Oceania visited, the children sang, danced, performed athletic jumps, and worshiped together with the visitors. This Children's Home, the largest in Indonesia, had one overwhelming challenge. Each time there was a storm or downpour of rain, the dormitories, classrooms, and dining space flooded.

Several months ago, One Child Fund was blessed to send offerings to allow the facility to raise the roof and the floor level. The work and renovations were difficult, but everyone got involved. It is raining season now, the water level is higher than usual, but the home is dry! They are "thanking God we don't need to worry about the flood now," and they are "thanking you for your kindness to help this project." Global Missions Ministries adds our gratitude to the donors who continue to give to sponsor and help the ministry of One Child Fund.
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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND DISCIPLESHIP

YES! Responding to God's Call
Leadership Development and Discipleship has launched a free online course in English and Spanish--YES! Responding to God's Call. This five-lesson course is for every believer who desires to understand and accomplish the good works God ordained for them to do (Ephesian 2:10).

Go to lddcogop.org to register for YES! Responding to God's Call.
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Developing and Leading a Small Group Ministry
The value of small group ministry is evident as the local church attempts to counter the isolation caused by the COVID 19 pandemic. Churches that had no organized small group ministry quickly formed small groups to provide relational ministry as well as address the specific needs of those in isolation. As we are returning to church small groups, continue to be vital in sustaining relationships and providing care for those who are still distancing socially.
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"Developing and Leading a Small Group Ministry" is a free online course offered through lddcogop.org to anyone who wishes to lead or serve in small group ministry. Participants will identify biblical principles that support small group ministry, recognize the value of small group ministry in growing a healthy church, and learn how to implement and lead small groups in the local church.

Go to lddcogop.org to register for Developing and Leading Small Group Ministry.

WHITE WING MESSENGER

UPDATE: White Wing Messenger AMD Scholarship Award
The deadline to qualify for a $1,000 AMD educational scholarship has been extended to July 15, 2020! In May 2019, it was announced the White Wing Messenger would award a scholarship to the overseer of the state or region with the greatest percentage of increase in Messenger subscriptions (all language versions). Tabulations have been kept since May 1, 2019. The award will be announced LIVE the last day of July on the White Wing Messenger Facebook page. Overseers, pastors, ministry leaders, and members have until July 15, 2020, to gather subscriptions and win this Accredited Ministry Development scholarship for someone in their area. Go to whitewingmessenger.net to subscribe today!

To access a graphic that can be used as a poster, a bulletin insert, on social media, or any other medium, please click here.
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INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES

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RESUMING KIDMIN AFTER COVID
As governments begin to lessen restrictions on large group gatherings, many local congregations are developing strategies for returning to regular ministry. Many are unsure about how to offer ministries to children in an environment where social distancing is still required or expected due to the unique nature of children's ministries. Children's Ministries has developed an optional plan, resuming ministries in phases. Download the customizable phase-in strategies and resources, or watch our "Reopening Kids Church" Facebook Live discussion by clicking here.
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GLOBAL MISSIONS MINISTRIES

GLOBAL RESPONSE TO COVID-19
Global Missions Ministries recently hosted the General Presbyters in a webinar to provide a response from their immediate areas of service within the Church of God of Prophecy to our ministers, membership, and friends concerning our efforts toward ministry during the Covid-19 crisis.

View the recorded webinar in English by clicking here.
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ACCREDITED MINISTRY DEVELOPMENT

CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES
Due to COVID-19 Pentecostal Theological Seminary had to postpone its graduation ceremony. However, AMD would like to congratulate our certificate program graduate and 5 Master's graduates from PTS:

    Dorian Garland - Certificate
    Sophia Francis-Pringle - MACM
    Mario Pizarro Jr. - MACM

      Daniel Gann - MACMHC
      Milton Gordon - MACMHC
      Brian Graves - MDiv

        AMD provides an excellent scholarship to all COGOP leaders and members! Additionally, all new applicants that take at least one course in the fall at Spirit and Life Seminary or Pentecostal Theological Seminary will be entered in a drawing for an additional $150 scholarship! Visit cogopamd.org for more information about our programs and scholarships.
        SPIRIT AND LIFE SEMINARY
        Spirit and Life Seminary is a new COGOP institution that offers the Certificate in Ministry and Theological Studies, a 66-credit hour program. We are excited to announce that our UK cohort, which began in January 2020 with 18 students, has completed its fourth course with SLS on June 14, 2020.

        Spirit and Life Seminary is excited to announce that the certificate program will officially launch on August 10, 2020. The following courses will be available in English and Spanish:
        - Applied Theology in Research and Writing
        - Biblical Hermeneutics

        Our courses are eight weeks long and are available fully online. COGOP members will receive a $150 scholarship for each course. For more information and to start your application, visit our website SpiritAndLifeSeminary.org.

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          Mark your calendar and make plans to join us for the COGOP GLOBAL ADDRESS. General Overseer Sam Clements will be sharing a message and each general presbyter will be sharing.

          The service will also include special music by the world-famous Bahama Brass Band, a choir of singers from around the world, appointments, and more!

          Join us July 11, 2020 at 10:00 AM EST at cogop.org.
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