MOUNTAIN STATES COUNCIL NEWS
Summer Session Information June 2009 Edition
In This Issue
Bishop Newman's Welcome
From the Chairman
Hotel Accommodations
Summer Session Program


From the Administrative Office
 Administrative Staff July 2008

Greetings in the Wonderful Name of our Lord Jesus Christ!
 
On behalf of our Diocesan and Elect Lady of the Mountain States Council, the Honorable Bishop Gregory W. and Cynthia Newman, Chairman District Elder Eddie McCall and Lady Sharon McCall, and Vice Chairman District Elder Eddie Robinson and Lady Sandra Robinson, we extend holy greetings to all.
 
The summer session of the Mountain States Council will convene on Wednesday, July 8 through Friday, July 10, 2009 hosted by Senior District Elder Clayton Carr and Bethlehem Temple Church in El Paso, Texas.  All council events will be held at Cristo Viene Church located at 8800 Cristo Viene Drive, El Paso, Texas.
 
God has been so gracious to all of us and we thank Him for his bountiful blessings.  We hope everyone is making plans to attend the summer session of our council.  We are expecting God to do great things in the city of El Paso.
 
The main hotel for the delegates' stay has been selected and final arrangements have been completed.  We request that everyone make their reservations as soon as possible so it can be determined if a larger block of rooms is necessary.
 
The MSC Executive Board will be in session on Tuesday, July 7 at 10:00 a.m. at Bethlehem Temple (4131 East Yandell).  There will be no meeting for auxiliary presidents or the executive staff.
 
The deadline for pre-registration for this MSC session is June 21, 2009. 
Please note that auxiliary reporting forms are now included with the general letter.  All completed reporting forms and completed registration forms along with a detailed Registration List Summary and one check covering all representations should be mailed to the General Secretary, Sis. Iris Bush, no later than June 28, 2009 at 11606 W. Madison Street, Avondale, AZ  85323.  
 
 
Administrative Staff (Secretary and Treasurer) Office Hours:
  Wednesday - Friday
     10:00 a.m. - noon
       1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

 
EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS
AND 
LOVE OFFERINGS

 
All officers should pick up their expense reimbursements/love offerings during the treasurer's office hours.  Plan to complete all necessary paperwork and obtain your check on Wednesday or Thursday during the scheduled office hours.  Please do not wait until Friday night.
 
ECCLESIASTICAL RECOGNITION & ATTIRE
 
Reminder to all Pastors, Elders, Ministers, and Evangelists -- Please remember to wear your robes or clergy attire on Friday evening.  You will need to be in line for the ecclesiastical procession by 7:15 p.m. (evening worship begins at 7:30 p.m.)
 
 

REGISTER TODAY FOR THE P.A.W. CONVENTION

Pentecostal Assemblies of the World Annual Convention
August 8-15, 2009
Atlanta, Georgia
 
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 Photo - Bishop Newman

 Bishop Gregory Newman Welcomes You!
To Our Mountain States Council Family, Beloved of God, called to be Saints:
 
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and Lord Jesus Christ to whom be glory for ever and ever. It is with great pleasure that Elect Lady Cynthia and I welcome you to join us at the summer session of the Mountain States Council in El Paso, Texas.  We thank the Lord for His brand new mercies that are renewed daily towards us. As we all gather together in His name, let us enter into His gates with thanksgiving and into His courts with praise. Let us be thankful unto Him and bless His name, for the Lord is good, His mercy is everlasting and His truth endureth to all generations.
   
A Message From the MSC Chairman
Pastor McCall
District Elder Eddie McCall
 
Praise the Lord and greetings in the Magnificent Name of Jesus!  It's time to finalize your plans for attending the summer session of the Mountain States Council.  A program has been planned to meet your needs and encourage your spiritual growth!  Please plan to attend and bring someone with you!  I encourage you to become active and involved in our council sessions.  Senior District Elder Clayton Carr & Mother Carmie Carr, along with Co-Pastor Daniel Washington & Sis. Shirley Washington, and the members of Bethlehem Temple are making arrangements for our stay in their city.  Let's journey to El Paso, Texas with hearts ready to receive all that the Lord has for us!
Hotel Accommodations in El Paso

Holiday Inn Express

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS INNS & SUITES
EL PASO I-10 EAST
11825 GATEWAY BLVD WEST
EL PASO, TX 79936 
 
A block of rooms have been reserved for our stay at the Holiday Inn Express.  Rooms are $80.00 per night when you call the direct number (915-590-3200) and indicate you are with the Mountain States Council.  Please make your reservations as soon as possible.  Reservations must be made by June 30, 2009 in order to receive the $80 rate.  This hotel is located near Zaragosa and I-10, which is very close to the church where we will meet during day and evening sessions.

Mountain States Council Program At A Glance 

 Wednesday, July 8
   8:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.          CEA Bible Institute
                                                Taking the Word to the World
                                                Moderator:  Dr. Dene Andrews, FPC
   9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.          Men's Ministry Executive Staff Meetings
 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.          Morning Glory - Communion Service
                                               Speaker:  Pastor Michael Newman, GPAC
                                                M/C:  Pastor Carl Nevels III, YFF
 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.             (MEN)
                                                Fours Pillars of a Man's Heart  Part I
                                                King Pillar - Pastor Willie Grigsby, AML
                                                Warrior Pillar - Pastor Willie Grigsby, AML
                                                    (MCWA - Women) 
                                                Women Created to Serve - So What Is My
                                                Assignment?   Panel Discussion
                                                Evang. Carolotte Snell, BTC
                                                Evang. Tanya Johnson, WOLCC
                                                Min. Adria Dunn, CTAC
                                            
12:15 p.m. -   1:00 p.m.            Lunch
 
  1:00 p.m.   -  3:00 p.m.             (CEA - Christian Education)
                                                WORD Smart:  Where You Are and Where
                                                You Want To Be
                                                Moderator:  Dr. Pauline Eddings, FPC
 
                                                The Absolute Truth:  Comparing Christian
                                                Denominations
                                                Moderator:  Dr. Dene Andrews, FPC
                                                
                                                  (Single People's Alliance - SPA)
                                                Walking in the Spirit of Excellence
                                                Speaker:  Evang. Brenda Williams, FPC
                                                                Evang. Darlene Jones, NCWC
 
3:00 p.m.                                  Dinner Break
 
7:30 p.m.                                  Evening Service
                                                Speaker:  Pastor Carl Nevels, III, YFF
                                                M/C:  Pastor Marshall Gantt, BTC
 
Thursday, July 9
   8:00 a.m. -   9:00 a.m.             Usher Board Executive Staff Meeting
 
  8: 45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.            (Christian Education - CEA Bible Institute)
                                                Manifestations of Good, Beauty and Truth
                                                Moderator:  TBD 
  9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.            MCWA Executive Staff Meeting
                                                General Usher Meeting/Usher Academy Workshop
 
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.           Morning Glory
                                                Evang. Stephanie Files, NCWC
                                                Min. Derrick Fant, BTC
  
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.                Minister's Wives
                                                Called According to His Purpose -
                                                Called to Lead, Called to Follow
                                                Elect Lady Cynthia Newman TGB
                                                     CEA
                                                Putting the Word to Work (Panel Discussion)
                                                Sis. Eva Smith, GPAC
                                                Sis. Margaret Miller, BTC
                                                Bro. Bill Eddings, Sr., FPC
                                                Moderator:  Sis. Dorothea Terry, TGB
                                        
12:15 p.m. -   1:00 p.m.            Lunch
 
  1:00 p.m. -    3:00 p.m.            (MEN)
                                                Four Pillars of a Man's Heart  Part II
                                                Mentor Pillar - Elder Anthony Minter, FPC
                                                Friend Pillar - Elder Arthur Pierson, CCWC
 
                                                     (Women - MCWA)
                                                The Irreplaceable Role of a Woman
                                                Speaker:  Elect Lady Cynthia Newman TGB
 
                                                Never Underestimate What Is In A Woman's Jar
                                                Speaker:  Dr. Sharon McCall  NCWC
 
3:00 p.m.                                  Dinner Break
 
7:30 p.m.                                 Evening Service
                                                Speaker:  Bishop Arthur Pierce
                                                Greater Grace Emmanuel Temple
                                                Tucson, Arizona   
                                                M/C:  Co-Pastor Daniel Washington BTC
                                                
 Friday, July 10
 
 
  8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.            PYPU Presidential Congress/
                                                Youth Leadership Track
 
  8:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.              Christian Education - CEA Bible Institute
                                                How We See Jesus Affects How We
                                                See Christianity
                                                Moderator:  Pastor Eddie Robinson  WOLCC
 
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.           Morning Glory   
                                                Elder Steven Mitchell, TGB
                                                Evang. Charletta Ellis, FPC
 
 11:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.             CEA Bible Institute Certification Ceremony
 
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.             (GENERAL BODY)
                                                The Spirit to Achieve Excellence in the Kingdom
                                                Speaker:  Dist. Elder Eddie McCall
                                                New Covenant Worship Center
                                                Albuquerque, NM
 
                                                Ministers' Leadership Track Part I
                                                Mandatory for all pastors, elders,
                                                            evangelists and ministers.
                                                 Moderators: Bishop Gregory W. Newman,  TGB
                                                                   Suffragan Bishop David Eddings, FPC
                                                
                                                   (Youth  - PYPU)
                                                Unity Through Communication
                                                Speaker:  Evang. Sentrellar Johnson, FPC
 
12:30 p.m. -   1:15 p.m.            Lunch
 
  1:15 p.m.   -  2:15 p.m.              (Youth -  PYPU) UNITY RALLY
 
                                                Minister's Leadership Track Part II
                                                Mandatory for all pastors, elders,
                                                            evangelists and ministers.
                                                 Moderators: Bishop Gregory W. Newman, TGB
                                                                   Suffragan Bishop David Eddings, FPC
 
 2:15 p.m.  -  3:00 p.m.              General Business
 
 3:00 p.m.                                 Dinner Break
 
 7:30 p.m.                                 Evening Service
                                                Speaker:  Bishop Gregory W. Newman
                                                Temple of Greater Beth-EL
                                                Phoenix, Arizona 
                                                M/C: - District Elder Eddie Robinson
Looking Forward to an Awesome Time in the Lord!
 
Come to the summer session with a heart of expectation as we prepare to receive everything the Lord has planned for us.
Contact Information
MSC Chairman
District Elder Eddie McCall
(505-890-9545)