“A Grassroots Movement of Cooperation and Unity by The People of God”

FOT 2018

Jim O'Brien

A Fair Chance

Jim says “Out of literally hundreds of denominations that call themselves Christian, all but one have overlooked a central teaching of Jesus Christ. It is one of the most powerful doctrines in the world as well as an essential part of the GOOD NEWS taught by Jesus Christ.”

Jim and Donna O’Brien have been married for 48 years. They live in Cincinnati, Ohio within minutes of their three children and seven grandchildren. Jim has served in the ministry of the Church of God for over 40 years. He started the Winter Family Weekend 22 years ago and serves as Pastor of the Church of God Cincinnati.

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David Freeman

Life In The Fast Lane

David Freeman says “Fast foods, immediate answers on Google, unlimited access to knowledge on the internet, instant credit, get it right now. All of this is a representation of the life that many people live, Life in the Fast Lane. In the bible you never see Jesus in a hurry to meet the next appointment. Life in the fast lane means that you are moving so fast through life that you fail to enjoy the ride. What are we missing living life in the fast lane?”

David Freeman has been in the ministry for over 20 years and pastors the Church of God Rocky Mount in Virginia. He is also part owner of a business called U. S. Stone Corp.

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Bill Jacobs

Zeroing In On Your Calling

Bill asks “Why did God call you? Are you called to do something memorable like Daniel the prophet, or Moses, or Paul? Or are you a private in an army of Christian soldiers? If that’s your role, what does God want you to do? Does he want you to use a spiritual gift? If so, what is that gift? And how should you use it? These questions seem difficult and often go unanswered for many Christians. But could it be more straight forward than we might imagine? This message aims to help us all ground ourselves in Gods will for our personal calling.”

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Lenny Cacchio

Search For Significance

Lenny Cacchio says “We were created with a need to be needed, yet so many question our own self-worth. In this sermon we’ll explore how we appear in God’s eyes.”

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Kurt Hoyer

A Slave In Rome

Kurt states “Unwanted at birth and left to die, Junia grows up as a Roman household slave. What are the challenges she faces in this role? What can her life teach us about freedom, and responsibility? She abandons the gods of Rome for a simple religion following a crucified savior. She finds new meaning in life as she, the lowest of the low in Roman society, leads a dedicated yet persecuted group fearing for their very lives if they are discovered. How can slaves become kings and priests?”

Kurt and Jennifer Hoyer attend with United Church of God, Northern Virginia. Kurt serves as a Diplomat at the U.S. Department of State where he specializes in African and Middle Eastern issues.

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Larry Watkins

The Ministry of Children

Larry Watkins says that “In every endeavor of our life, we are supposed to live our lives as Christians, so that others see our example and follow. Nowhere is that more important than with our children and this is “The Ministry of Children”, to guide our children to walk in the truth!”

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Kelly McDonald Jr.

It’s Time For A Revolution

It’s Time for a Revolution! Kelly McDonald Jr says “In our community, there are many talents and gifts. If we will adjust our perspective and connect with each other in a more meaningful way, then we can prepare ourselves and churches to receive a harvest for the Kingdom of God. It will take hard work, but God is with us!

Kelly McDonald Jr is President of the Bible Sabbath Association and travels widely
sharing the gospel as an Evangelist with Hungry Hearts Ministries in Jackson TN.

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Patrick Hinds

Lessons From Kenya

Patrick Hinds presents “Things learned on a family mission trip and how we can apply those lessons to all our lives.”

Patrick Hinds is president and COO of Choice One Recruiting. Patrick was a founding member of Seventh Day Christian Assembly in Knoxville, TN [1993] where he was ordained a deacon. Patrick and his family are attending with Mercy Collective in Brentwood, Tennessee. He has been active in youth-related activities for several years and has taught teens at the Feast and youth retreats. He resides in Cornersville, TN with his wife Jeannie, and six children: Hannah, Abigail, Eli, Clara, Naomi, and Clay.

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Guy Swenson

Called To Be A Game Changer

In this message, Guy Swenson explores the difference between the Old and New Covenants leading to how Jesus became a “Game Changer” – and we can be too.

Guy and his wife Jennifer are co-founders of Common Ground Christian Ministries and of the Camp Outreach inner city ministry. Each summer they work with young adults and families from various congregations of the Church of God and together conduct a week-long Vacation Bible School for neighborhood children, feed breakfast and lunch to residents and rehab houses for seniors, single parents, and poor families.

Guy also operates a marketing research and technology business. Guy and Jennifer live in Brownsburg, Indiana. They are the parents of four married children and grandparents of thirteen.

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