HUNGRY FOR YOUR SPIRIT HUNGRY FOR YOUR SPIRIT HUNGRY FOR YOUR SPIRIT “Deaf World United” Wednesday, June 25, 2014 Volume 9, Issue 2“Deaf World United” Wednesday, June 25, 2014 Volume 9, Issue 2“Deaf World United” Wednesday, June 25, 2014 Volume 9, Issue 2“Deaf World United” Wednesday, June 25, 2014 Volume 9, Issue 2

Inside This Newsletter: Wednesday, June 25, 2014 Volume 9, Issue 2

Booths, Booths, Booths! page 2 Schedule for Today page 2 Pray for our Kids and Youths page 3 Awesome Evening Service page 3 National Deaf Culture Fellowship (NF) Business Meeting page 4

Rev. Emory Dively began the wonderful opening ceremony for the 4th World Deaf Assemblies of God 2014! Signs of Wonders did a dance, then we had the opening flag march of 20 countries! Present are - Africa (Ghana), Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, England, Estonia, Honduras, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Mongolia, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Philippines, Thailand, USA, Venezuela, and Vietnam!! Flags, native dress, and the marching was so beautiful in praise to the Lord! Then each WDAG officer was introduced: President - Kyung Weon Kim, South Korea 1st VP - Toshizo Uchikawa, Japan 2nd VP - Eduardo Perdomo, Venezuela External Affairs Secretary - Stanley Grimmett, Australia

Internal Affairs Secretary and Europe Region Officer - Riho Kurg, Estonia Asia Region - Jun Hwan Hwang, South Korea Treasurer - Emory Dively, United States Prayer was led by Rev. Nick LeFors, then some great songs were done by Linda Martin (representing seniors), MJ Olson (middle age), and Jeremy Roe (young adult). Olivia Bibb introduced Rev. James Braddy, Northern California/Nevada District Supt. He shared how God will pour out His Spirit - 1) God wants people who are ONE in unity -

Acts 2:1 and John 17:21 2) No one was left out. Acts 2:4 3) Purpose of His Spirit is to preach and

witness! Acts 1:8 and 2:22 Our world desperately needs the Holy Spirit!

Opening Ceremony for the 4th World Deaf Assemblies of God

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Business Services

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Wednesday, June 25th, 2014 7:00 AM Breakfast (Cafeteria) 8:00 AM Registration continues (Quad) 8:30 AM Youth / Children / Nursery Ministry 8:30 AM Worship (Large Gym) Rev. Rev. Bok Su Kim Korea 9:45 AM Worship (Large Gym) Rev. Toshizo Uchikawa Japan 11:00 AM WDAG Business Meeting (Theater) (for active World Church Delegates) 11:45 AM Group Pictures - wear WDAG shirts! (Bell Tower Amphitheater) 12:00 Noon Lunch (Cafeteria) 1:30 PM Youth / Children / Nursery Ministry 1:30 PM Workshop (Large Gym) “Stretch for Jesus” Rev. Stanley Grimmett Australia 3:00 PM Short Sharing Opportunities (Large Gym) Ministries in Venezuela and Brazil Sign Language Bible Translation South Korean Deaf District and Bible Training Nicaragua Deaf Ministries

4:30 PM Dinner (Cafeteria) 6:30 PM Youth / Children / Nursery Ministry 6:30 PM Worship Service (Large Gym) Rev. John Graham Canada

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Then Bro. Emil Easter, a Swampy Cree Indian from Canada, greeted us in full headdress, and shared how the colors of the headdress represent the cross!

Yellow = light of God Black = sin White = Holy Spirit Red = blood of Jesus

This evening our guest speaker was Rev. John Maracle preaching the Word of God! Bro. Maracle is the President of the USA Native American Fellowship and Executive Presbyter of the AG Ethnic Fellowship. He is a member of the Mohawk tribe - this land crosses both Canada and the USA! There are 901 different tribes in America, but there are only 190 Indian Churches in the whole world!

Rev. Maracle talked about the ABCs of Pentecost, with important words: Anointing Attitude Activation Actions Burden Boldness Compassion Commitment Call Chosen Christlikeness

There are also 5 essential values:

• Exalt the name of Jesus.

• Evangelize our world.

• Edify our believers.

• Employ our gifts.

• Extend our generosity.

Many people were touched by God as the Spirit moved in our hearts and minds!! God is at work!!

Tomorrow’s newsletter will have a

list of many special AG events

coming in the next few months. Feel

free to add your event! Give info to

Debbie Stiles or Stephanie Wilcox.

Wednesday, June 25th, 2014

Volume 9, Issue 2

NF President: Rev. Belinda McCleese

Editor: Rev. Debbie Stiles

Assistant: Rev. Stephanie Wilcox

You are welcome to write a story of

your personal testimony or church

information that will lift up our Lord.

The editors reserve the right to add,

change, or delete information

depending on space limitations. The

vision is to share information that will

meet the needs and goals of the 2014

WDAG Convention in Fremont.

On Tuesday night, Rev. Mike Hartman hosted the evening service. Olivia Bibb shared important news -- 1) The daily newsletter will be

posted at www.wdag.org It will also be interpreted into Japanese and Korean sign languages. After the convention, everyone will get a CD with the group picture, program book, and newsletters!

2) Everyone can use the Wi-Fi router here at this convention:

Name: WDAG Conference Password: spirit2014 3) Visit the booth exhibit area in the small gym. If you have all the different booth people sign your sheet, you will have a chance to win a prize! “Signs of Wonder” once again did a wonderful dance/drama -- truly an awesome picture of God’s love.

The “Youth With A Mission” students have worked in so many areas of our conference to help us. They did a powerful drama called “The Mask”!

Some international pastors were introduced - ministers from Thailand, Honduras, and Nigeria. They briefly shared about their ministries and how God is doing some great things!! Rev. Rod Renusch prayed for the evening offering, then “Hands of Grace” led a powerful and exciting song of worship and praise!! Many people loved this song!! May we always take time to worship our Lord!

AWESOME EVENING SERVICE!

There is a wonderful group of staff

working with our young kids and

t e e n s d u r i n g t h i s W D A G

convention! We will share more

about the staff later this week.

PRAY, PRAY, PRAY for these

young champions! These young

ones have more options, more

technology, more challenges, and

more things to face every day.

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On Monday, the “National Deaf Culture Fellowship of the Assemblies of God” (NF) began our regular biennial business meeting. President Belinda McCleese opened the meeting with prayer at 2:15 PM. Information and many reports were passed out. The 2012 meeting minutes were accepted as revised, with needing to add the total number of NF members and total balance on the treasurer’s report. We have 35 voting members this year. Rev. Belinda McCleese gave a good President’s Report - accepted. VP Bill Gipple asked that all the rest of the reports be accepted as read, except for the financial report. Passed. No other unfinished business left from 2012. NF treasurer’s financial report for 2012-2013 was presented by Olivia Bibb. Since 2009, we always have a free audit by the General Council headquarters auditor -- passed. Total income for the past two years is down from both churches and individuals, and because the last NF convention only had 75 persons. Financial report passed. Also Olivia presented a member’s report, comparing 2004-2012. Passed. Emory Dively explained the qualifications of the president’s office. VP Bill Gipple led the nominations time and voting. 6 candidates were voted on - Rev. Belinda McCleese was re-elected. NF Administrative Committee presented a qualified secretary for consideration of a yes/no vote - Rev. Emory Dively. After voting, Emory was re-elected as secretary. At 3:50 PM, our meeting divided into four caucuses - to discuss and vote on the regional representatives and alternates to serve for the next two years. We closed in prayer to continue the NF business meeting tomorrow morning. On Tuesday, the NF Business Meeting started again at 9:15 AM with opening prayer by Bill Gipple. Regional results are: • South Central Region - Representative

Mike Hartman, no alternate. • West Region - Representative Tom

Mather, with no alternate.

• Northeast Region - Representative Nancy Tonnessen, with Duane Somero as the north alternate, and Lene Hobbs as the south alternate.

• North Central Region - Representative Pauline Ballentine, with alt Carol Vetter.

NF site bids were presented for the 2018 convention. St. Louis, Los Angeles, and Valley Forge Christian College (30 minutes from Philadelphia) were considered. After voting, VFCC was elected by a high percent of the members present. Resolutions chair JoAnn Smith took the floor. No resolutions were sent in from the membership. Some members requested that resolution templates be sent out early in both mail and email format. Passed. Three resolutions were presented by the administrative committee. #1 - NF can receive resolutions by email or mail. Amended to say “and/or”. Passed. #2 - Remove any reference to electronic voting (same as General Council did). Passed. #3 - combine the President and Vice-President election process to be same as the secretary and treasurer’s nominating process starting in 2016. This is to be able to screen candidates in advance. Passed. Two courtesy resolutions were represented -- appreciation to the Bay Area local churches for their hard work, and thanks to California School for the Deaf in Fremont. Both were passed. The 2014 NF Business meeting adjourned at 10:30 AM. A memorial service followed the meeting -- for ministers that died in last two years: Rev. Jimmy Schwyhart, Okla. Passed Aug. 26, 2012 Rev. Bea Berry, Calif. Passed Oct. 31, 2013 Rev. Ron Dewitt, Louisiana Passed Jan. 2, 2014

National Deaf Culture Fellowship (NF) Business Meeting