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AWCA & ELC-Sis. Jerri Ann Manley

Bible Quizzing-Jimmy Brothers

Ch.I.P.Z. (4-9)-Bro. Brad Fain

CrossOver (10-11)-Rebecca Austin

CROWD (12-20)-Bro. Joel & Alonda Johns

Friendship Force-Bro. David Jury

Home Bible Studies-Bro. Don Morris

Hope-Greg Boyd & Bro. Justin Jones

Impact (19-29)-Jason & Bethany Jones

Jericho Kids-Bro. Russell RobinsonThe Atlanta West Messenger is a monthly publication of Atlanta West Pentecostal Church, an autonomous local church associated with the United Pentecostal Church International.

Tuesday Prayer 7:00 pm

Wednesday Bible Study 7:30 pmWednesday CROWD 7:37 pm

MESSENGER | September 2015

J.O.Y. Group (55+)-Helen Steinman

Ladies’ Ministry-Sis. Carol Johns

Ministry Development-Sis. Darla Cooper

Missions-Bro. John & Tessa Turner

Music Ministry-Brandon Frazier

Nurseries-Bro. Brad Fain

Pastor’s Prayer Partners-Wayne Walker

Prime Timers (40-54)-Wendell & Kristi Brock

Prison Ministry-Bro. James & Marianne Turner

Production-Ryan Johns

Singles-Phil & Desiree Massey

Stewardship Ministries-David Turner

Ushers-Alex Szecsey

Welcome Center-Jennifer Austin

Women of Prayer-Lillian Douglas

Young Families (under 40 with children)-Bro. John & Tessa Turner

Young Marrieds (under 40 w/o children)-Justin & Natalie Austin

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The events of August 31, 1995 altered history for both the Johns family and the Atlanta West Pentecostal Church family. That was the day the church asked our family to move to Atlanta for me to serve as pastor. That was twenty years ago, and these have been the most fulfilling years of our lives and ministry.

This September 12-13, we will celebrate the good things that God has done in and through us. While I am happily in the dark about most of the plans, I know our church family is planning to express appreciation to our family for serving Atlanta West. However, this anniversary is not only about us, it’s about a relationship marked by mutual love and respect. With the approach of this special event, it has been in my heart to express how much the Johns family appreciates our church family.

Much has happened in the past two decades. As the old-timers say, “A lot of water has gone under the bridge.” In twenty years, we’ve dedicated children, watched them grow up, and then dedicated their babies. There have been births and deaths, triumphs and tragedies, highs and lows. We have laughed together and mourned together. We’ve celebrated “What’s with the Party?” with hundreds of people who were saved, and mourned the loss of some who “went away and walked with Him no more.”

There are many wonderful traits that typify the Atlanta West family. You are doctrinally sound, spiritually sensitive, loving, compassionate, faithful, generous, hardworking, adaptable, and deeply committed to the message and mission of the Church.

With that said, the characteristic of Atlanta West that makes every other quality viable is your cooperative spirit. In my estimation, you, the members of our church, excel in your willingness to follow as God leads.

Speaking of the cooperation of our church, let me quantify my comment. Recently, in the halftime report, I shared statistics that identified the heart of our church. We learned that our “Gideon’s Army” -- or committed core -- represents a much larger percentage of our congregation than Gideon’s. His core of 300 men represented less than 1% of his potential army of 32,000 men who originally volunteered.

At Atlanta West, a full 45% of our people (based on average adult attendance) are involved in a viable ministry of our church. That’s 282 dedicated volunteers! On any given Sunday, 83% of our active members (896 people) are in church.

A spirit of cooperation is a common denominator of great organizations. Atlanta West is a great church because of the willing hearts of our people.

• In King David’s day, the people gathered resources to build the Temple and gave “willingly.” (See 1 Chronicles 29:9.) • Nehemiah attributed his leadership success in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem to the fact that “the people had a mind to work” (Nehemiah 4:6). • Paul complimented the Macedonian church because in “great trial of affliction,” they were willing to give (2 Corinthians 8:2).

People with willing hearts, who cooperate with God’s will, make a church great. Such is the heart of Atlanta West.

The pastor-church relationship is similar to a marriage. A marriage can only reach its potential if both husband and wife work diligently to make it succeed. A one-sided marriage has been likened to a bird with a broken wing. No matter how fast the healthy wing flaps, it is impossible for the bird to fly.

The success of a church does not rest solely on the leadership of a pastor or leadership team. Success is equally dependent on the cooperation of the church. A pastor can cast a God-given vision, but unless it is “caught” by the church, it will fall flat and fail.

For example, Jesus, the greatest leader of all time, experienced rejection because of people who would not respond to His ministry. He came to His own people, and they did not receive Him. (See John 1:11.) The people to whom Jesus came to minister were like children calling to their friends to come out and play. No matter what game they chose, they were uncooperative and unresponsive. (See Matthew 11:16-17.) Regardless of the approach God used with His people, it was rejected.

The success of a church is dependent on a relationship of mutual love and respect. On behalf of the Johns family, thank you for your kindness to us over the past twenty years. Together, we give God the glory for every step forward, every battle won and every milestone reached.

Please accept my heartfelt thanks to you for being a cooperative body of believers, sold out to the message and mission of the church. It is my honor to serve you and for our family to call Atlanta West Pentecostal Church home.

September 2015 |MESSENGER

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Ages 4-9


Sunday:September6, 13, 20

Held in the Youth Center

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September Birthdays14Zandra GravesJordan GreeneDavid HudgensPhil Massey15Elijah BransfordBro. Robert FloydSteve NewbornHerns RockCandy Whitfield16Duvoughn CampbellClemmy Harris Jr.Donna StrouseRebecca Waters17 Ron BrickeyRichard EvensSylvia HarrylalTony MulkeyBarrett RobinsonAngel TownsendStephen Washington18Donald DouglasJennifer GlassCharity HudgensPenny Newborn19 Sis. Jerri Ann ManleyAnslie MulkeyAlex Szecsey20 Khyri JonesCharles Waters

1Mike BettsInger BrimmageCamelia CourtrightJudah GreeneKalilah Martin2Jerrod RunkelSimon Smith3Vicky ArbelaezAlexis FranzenDeborah Hodge

6Allison FloydDennis JohnsonJonathan Rock7Wesley ForrestBro. Don MorrisSamuel Smith8Erica Rowland9 Janice AbernathyTiffany Walker10Demetrius ByrdEmma ColeJessica Washington11 Jordan FuentesCheryl Roe12Olivia BillupsAngela Knight13Heidi GniewekCarla LewisPauline Solomon

1 Salvador & Elvia Palacios4 Michael & Tresa Gordon5 George & Dawn Samuda8 Mark & Tammy Miller9 Richard & Orlivia Coca10 Jacob & Lyssa Nunn12 Michael & Jennifer Amore14 Josh & Jennifer Austin16 Joseph & Stacy Dixon17 Doyle & Mary Tanner20 Beau & Morgan Johnson20 Steve & Penny Newborn20 Marco & Sharde Rodriguez21 Wayne & Patrice Sterling23 Richard & Brenda Wells24 Bro. Don & Colleen Morris24 Joey & Kristy Grant27 Brian & Debbie Miller

Sept. Anniversaries

Ministerial Advance August 3 - 8 pm

Church Staff Meeting August 10 - 8 pm

Ministerial Advance September 1 - 8 pm

301 Staff MeetingSeptember 8 - 7:30 pm

Daughters of ZionSeptember 22 - 7 pm

21Kobe BlackstonSis. Dana FainDeja Griffin23 Matthew CluttsRenford EdwardsClinton FrancisSally Phillips-Edwards25 Janette CrowderSharon HamiltonAdalynn ManleyShawn ScottThomas Seeney IIICorrie ShulerTrevor Smith26 Yvonne JohnsonDaniel McHughAshlie Tankersley27Rocio NunezLydia Pemberton29Donna Turner30Angela CheekMakayla DavisMarkale DavisAdrian HillSandra ThomasBrooke ThorneDavid Turner


Thank you to our church family for the many expressions of kindness extended to us through the sickness and passing of Bro. George Johns.

LaVerne JohnsBro. Darrell and Carol Johns family Bro. Ron and Darla Cooper family

Thank You

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September 5Team 1 - Bro. W. Walker

September 12Cancelled

September 19Team 3 - Bro. J. Townsend

September 26Team 4 - Bro. R. Brock

July 19 - August 22

Eric BishopAvery Donaldson

Joel GarciaFaith Gilmore

Sherena GilmoreSolomon GilmoreStephen HugginsJerrell JacksonBrittany Kinser

Eula Mabry

Baptized in Jesus’ Name

To learn more about the ELC and AWCA, please contact the office at 770-944-3522 or online at:

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NOVEMBER 20156-7 . . . . . . AWPC Group Retreats11&15 . . . Missions Conference26. . . . . . . Thanksgiving Day

DECEMBER 201513. . . . . . . Children’s Christmas Concert 25. . . . . . . Christmas Day29-30 . . . . Atlanta Youth Convention

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

18 pm Ministerial

Advance

27:30 pm Ch.I.P.Z.

& CrossOver Choir Practice

37 pm Choir Rehearsal

410:30 am

Community Storytime

56:30 am HOPE

Prayer Partners 1

6Missions Sunday

Ch.I.P.Z.Guest Speaker:Adam Hunley

9:30 am Welcome to the

Family Class

8 pm FLC Gym Night

7Labor Day

AWCA Closed

Church Office Closed

87:30 pm 301 Staff

Meeting

97:30 pm Ch.I.P.Z.


10 1110:30 am

Community Storytime

126:30 am HOPE

6 pm 20th Pastoral

Celebration

Prayer Partners 2 Cancelled

13Ch.I.P.Z.9:30 am

Welcome to the Family Class

8 pm FLC Gym Night

14 157 pm Adult Choir

167:30 pm Ch.I.P.Z.


177 pm Impact

1810:30 am

Community Storytime

196:30 am HOPE

9 am CPR Class

Prayer Partners 3

20401 Kingdom

Ch.I.P.Z.

9:30 am Welcome to the

Family Class

8 pm FLC Gym Night

21 227 pm Daughters of Zion Prayer

237:30 pm Ch.I.P.Z.


24 2510:30 am

Community Storytime

266:30 am HOPE

Prayer Partners 4

279:30 am

Welcome to the Family Class

No Ch.I.P.Z.

8 pm FLC Gym Night

28 29 307:30 pm Ch.I.P.Z.


7:37 pm CROWD Emoji Party

September 2015

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