COGIC District Meeting 2024 – Day 2 Summary

Services

Here’s a breakdown of the event:

Opening:

  • The service began with a welcome address highlighting that the meeting was held at First Church of God in Christ in Crestview, the headquarters of the Panama District. The speaker acknowledged key leaders including Superintendent Edward Parker, District Missionary Linda Cooper, and Emeritus Superintendent John Gibson. All attendees (pastors, elders, ministers, missionaries, youth, and visitors) were welcomed. (Lines 1-21)

  • Evangelist Cheryl Perry led the opening prayer asking for God’s blessing on the meeting and those attending, particularly on social media. (Lines 22-68)

  • Clementine Howard read John 9:1-5, a passage about Jesus healing a man born blind. (Lines 71-80)

  • The chairman of the Panama District, Elder Howard, and District Evangelist Pastor Radford were acknowledged for their work. (Lines 82-86)

Music & Praise:

  • A period of musical praise and worship led by the Praise and Worship League team. (Lines 88-129)

  • The music included repetitions of phrases like “Glory to your name,” “Praise is what I do,” and expressions of praise for God.

Greetings:

  • Luay Parker, the First Lady of the district, welcomed attendees. (Lines 133-148)

Spiritual Presentations:

  • Park Street Church of God in Christ, led by Pastor Walter Ailes, gave a presentation under the theme “We Got Work to Do.” Angel Eastman shared her powerful testimony about overcoming a difficult childhood and her faith journey. (Lines 152-190)

Exhortation:

  • Evangelist Velmandria Macy delivered an exhortation based on Luke 10:2, emphasizing the theme “We’ve Got Work to Do.” She challenged the congregation to actively participate in spreading the gospel and serving others. (Lines 203-264)

Ministry of Giving:

  • The congregation was asked to give an offering to support the work of the District Missionary, Linda Cooper. (Lines 270-284)

Introduction of District Missionary Linda Cooper:

  • Missionary Evangelist Kathy Williams presented and introduced District Missionary Linda S. Cooper, highlighting her accomplishments and dedication to the church and community. (Lines 340-383)

Expression of Praise:

  • The FCOGIC Youth Department performed a powerful song about spiritual warfare before Missionary Cooper spoke. (Lines 389-427)

District Missionary Cooper’s Sermon:

  • District Missionary Cooper preached a sermon on the book of Haggai, focusing on the importance of staying focused on God’s mission and avoiding distractions. (Lines 453-804)

  • Key points of the sermon:

    • Life’s Mission: Emphasized that “life without a mission is life without a meaning,” and the importance of not letting distractions sidetrack believers from God’s work. (Lines 454, 752)

    • The Israelites’ Example: Used the story of the Israelites from the book of Haggai to illustrate how they lost sight of their mission to rebuild the temple due to opposition and became focused on their own comfort. This resulted in frustration and unfulfilled lives. (Lines 485-710)

    • Avoiding Distractions: Highlighted various distractions that can hinder Christians from fulfilling their purpose, including self-centeredness, pride, willfulness, and dwelling on the past. (Lines 545-561)

    • Frustration as a Tool: Suggested that God uses frustration in our lives to get our attention and draw us back to Him. (Lines 635-646)

    • Seeking God First: Reminded the congregation that the true mission is to love God and others and to make disciples. Emphasized the importance of seeking God’s kingdom first and trusting Him to provide. (Lines 674-680)

    • Full Commitment: Challenged the attendees to be fully committed to their faith and to actively work for the Kingdom of God. (Lines 789-790)

Altar Call:

  • Missionary Cooper called on attendees to rededicate their lives to Christ and to seek God’s purpose for their lives, particularly if they felt uncertain about their commitment. (Lines 850-880)

  • She led a closing prayer asking for God’s blessing and guidance for the congregation. (Lines 883-901)

Closing:

  • Chairman Howard encouraged attendees to invite others to the final night of the meeting, emphasizing the importance of coming together and supporting the district. (Lines 940-957)

  • He offered the benediction, ending the service with a prayer for strength, endurance, and a reminder to keep themselves in God’s love. (Lines 976-980)

Overall, this livestream recording captured a service filled with energy and a focus on inspiring the congregation to recommit to God’s work. The message highlighted the importance of purpose, avoiding distractions, and actively seeking God’s will for their lives.

Here is the full transcript:
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