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August 17, 2007	The Church of God of the Apostolic Faith, Inc.

COGAF News
The 2007 COGAF fiscal year-end closing date is September 10th. Ministers should have reports and giving postmarked no later than September 10th, 2007. If you need forms, please contact the COGAF Office. A video of the 2007 Back To School Bash is now posted on the Youth Connect page. Click here to view. The national "See You At The Pole" gathering is September 26th. "See You at the Pole" is a student-initiated, student organized, and student-led event. That means this is all about students meeting at their school flagpole to pray—for their school, friends teachers, government, and their nation. For more information or resources, click here.

Local Church Activities
New Hope's DOVE group is hosting their second annual mother and daughter event on August 25th at 6:00 PM in Arkansas City at the Brown Center. "Perfectly MADE to be Me" is a special event to help mothers and their daughters focus on the inner beauty that only God can perfect. This event features speaker, April Barr, a model and Christian key note speaker to women. Last year, this event drew hundreds of mothers and daughters who were challenged and changed. For more information visit www.dovegirls.org.

Pastors
4 Types of Friends Every Pastor Needs by Ike Reighard Without quality, biblical friendships, we are modeling a flawed Christian lifestyle for our church members.

Youth
Young Adults Aren't Sticking With Church by USA Today Protestant churches are losing young adults in "sobering" numbers, a survey finds.

Worship
Being a Worship Leader by John A. White What does it mean to be a worship leader?

Contact Information
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