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1 W e s t T e x a s A s s e m b l i e s o f G o d M i n i s t r y... U p ward i n Wo r s h i p I n w a r d i n Discipleship O u t w a r d i n Evangelism Tidings Official Organ of the West Texas District Council of the Assemblies of God May, 2010 PUBLISHED MONTHLY Volume LXIV Number 5 80th District Council Highlights ROBERT SLATON RESIGNS AS DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT. GLENN BEAVER WAS ELECTED TO SERVE. Glenn & Betty Beaver were honored for 20 years of service as Secretary/Treasurer & Director of Church Ministries to the WTD. Dr. George O. Wood General Superintendent of the AG Honored Speaker Dr. Wood presented Bro. Slaton with a certificate from the General Council in appreciation for the district s 80th birthday.. Billy & Bettye Nickell Bro. Nickell was voted to serve as District Secretary/Treasurer. Ministers Honored for 50 Years as Ordained Ministers in the Assemblies of God Pictured left to right: Forest & Wanda Srader & Robert & Ann Slaton. Reed & Gwendolyn Gipson, Ethel Wooten, Bill & Marie Boyd also received certificates but were unable to attend.

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3 Secretary-Treasurer & Director of Church Ministries Glenn R. Beaver Secretary-Treasurer Betty and I want to thank you for the recognition of our 20 years as District Secretary/Treasurer and Director of Church Ministries. Your many expressions of love through your words of encouragement, cards and gifts are a true blessing. It is an honor to have been elected Superintendent of the West Texas District. Betty and I are humbled by your confidence in asking us to lead this great fellowship. We pledge to you our best. Join us in prayer that great things will be accomplished for the kingdom. Pray also that the Lord will send a mighty outpouring of His Holy Spirit in these last days. Bro. & Sis. Slaton have given excellent leadership for the past 21 years. They have exemplified outstanding character and integrity in leading and mentoring our ministers and churches. It has been our privilege and honor to work alongside them. A reception will be given during Camp Meeting in honor of the Slaton's 21 years of service. Detailed information will be announced at a later date. Spring Convention Election Results North Plains Presbyter: Billy D. Nickell Sectional Committee: Cliff Houghton, Leland Lewis, Billy Snider South Plains Presbyter: Danny Williams Sectional Committee: Mike Foster, L.D. Hinson, Mike Matheny East Plains Presbyter: Neil Unwin Sectional Committee: Vance Mitchell, Carl Savage, Henry Russell West Plains Presbyter: John Murdoch Sectional Committee: Robert Burns, Rick Mitchell, Ed Soules Pecos Presbyter: Randall McDonald Sectional Committee: Darrell Trout, Tracy McWilliams, Mike Hanks El Paso Presbyter: Benny Hodge, III Sectional Committee: Monty Houston, Bobby Garcia, Hector Saucedo 80th District Council Election Results Superintendent Glenn R. Beaver Secretary/Treasurer Billy D. Nickell General Presbyter Glenn R Beaver (by virtue of office) Tom Lakey, Billy D. Nickell Ordained 80th District Council David Morgan David & Tricia Morgan reside in Canyon, Texas where they serve as senior pastors at First Assembly of God. Gary McLendon Gary & Aarone McLendon reside in Plainview, Texas and serve as senior pastors at Glad Tidings Worship Center. Laura Morris Laura & Josh Morris reside in Andrews, Texas where they serve as senior pastors at First Assembly of God. MINISTER RECORDS Transfered In: Regina Gonzalez (L) Pen Florida Nelson Gonzalez (O) Pen Florida David Snodgrass (O) Potomac Kathryne Snodgrass (L) Potomac Newly Credentialed: Bradley Smith, Certified Minister Credential Change: Gary McLendon, Ordained David Morgan, Ordained Laura Morris, Ordained Frank Cordova, License Sergio Urrutia, License Edward Willis, License Reinstated: Bryan Vallance, Certified Minister CHURCH RECORDS New Pastor: McCamey, First AG Pastor, David Snodgrass Church Opened: People s Church, Shallowater Pastor, Harvey Wampler Churches Closed: Matador, First Assembly of God McLean, First Assembly of God ASSEMBLIES OF GOD TIDINGS Glenn R. Beaver, Editor West Texas Assemblies of God 5504 Wayne Avenue P.O. Box 64778, Lubbock, Texas Phone: Please notify editor of any change of address. Third class postage paid at Lubbock, Texas. Published monthly. DISTRICT OFFICIARY Robert G. Slaton - Superintendent Tom Lakey - Assistant Superintendent Glenn R. Beaver - Secretary/Treasurer SECTIONAL PRESBYTERS Billy D. Nickell, Danny Williams, Neil Unwin, John Murdoch, Randall McDonald, Ben Hodge, III Web site: wtaog.org wtdistag@sbcglobal.net

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5 Becky Nenstiel Women s Ministries Director INVESTING WELL I enjoy spending time with our three granddaughters. They bring such joy to our family. When I think about the ways we are investing in their future I am reminded of the privilege we have to invest in the lives of the young girls in our churches. How blessed our fellowship is because of Girls Ministries. Join with me in praying that we are investing well into the lives of our girls. Praying for and with the girls, teaching them the Word, mentoring them as they live for Jesus, and discipling them through Mpact Girls and Teen Girls Ministries is an investment that pays huge dividends. TEEN GIRL DAY SATURDAY, MAY 15 9:30 am Registration District Auditorium And the Award Goes To... Stacy Metcalf, Speaker Mpact Girls Extravaganza SATURDAY, MAY 22 8:30 am Registration District Auditorium Shine Like Stars Leslie Stewart & Heather Houghton Speakers PLEASANT HILLS CHILDREN S HOME BUTLER COTTAGE MISSIONS PROJECT JUNE 7 12 CONTACT BECKY NENSTIEL IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN GOING MEN S MINISTRIES 2010 Run For The Wall wtxmen@sbcglobal.net Biker Chaplain Duane Gryder has asked West Texas HonorBound to provide a lunch for about 400 bikers, most of them veterans, traveling from California to the Vietnam Memorial in Washington D.C. They will stop in Van Horn on Friday, May 21, at about 1 pm. We will provide chili dogs and all the trimmings cooked on the LFTL steakwagon. Anyone who desires to help cook and serve the meal would be welcome. (Bobby Garcia will be bringing a group of volunteers from El Paso.) If any of our churches have an active HonorBound Motorcycle Ministry, this would be a great ride for them and an opportunity to see and hear 400 Harleys at one place! Call to volunteer. Check the organization out at Mark Stripling Men s Ministries Director Missions Trip Leon, Mexico August 21 28, 2010 Estimated cost: $1100 Pastor Billy Nickell and First A/G, Amarillo have extended an invitation to the men and women of our district to participate in a construction/evangelism trip to Leon. Missionary Mike Powell will host the trip, and there will be opportunity to preach at night, with construction work done during the day. Light for the Lost funds will be used for evangelism literature and for nice study bibles to be given to each of the A/G pastors in the city. Contact Pastor Nickell for further information. National Light for the Lost Day Sunday, May 2 Please consider an emphasis on this ministry and receiving a LFTL offering. Royal Rangers West Texas District Pow-Wow June 4-5 Roaring Springs Camp All our churches are invited, whether you have Rangers currently or not. For more information, or to request a Camp Packet containing registration forms, medical release, and pastor's recommendation, call

6 WEST TEXAS DISTRICT COUNCIL OF THE ASSEMBLIES OF GOD 5504 WAYNE AVENUE P.O. BOX LUBBOCK, TX NON PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID LUBBOCK, TX PERMIT NO. 138 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED... People to People... Laura & Josh Morris & daughter Natalie Clare & extended family Ordination Photos Gary & Aaron McLendon & daughter Rachel Prayer Needs: Continue to pray for Ralph Hagemeier (blood clots). Sis. Hazel Norred fell several weeks ago and broke her hip. Michelle Tanner is recovering from surgery. Sis. Ruth Savage is having physical difficulties. Edna Arnold s mother passed away. Please remember to pray for these ministers and friends. 50th Wedding Anniversary: David & Jane Nuckels will be celebrating 50 years of marriage on May 28. Cards of congratulations may be sent to 127 Meadowood Ave., Hueytown, AL The Nuckels are members of the WTD but after retirement they moved to Alabama several years ago to be near their daughter. High School Graduates: Pleasant Hills Children s Home, Fairfield, Texas, will have three graduates this year. They are Adam Rhoads, Josh Derry & Ambrosia Hagler. They will graduate from Fairfield High School on June 4. David & Tricia Morgan & daughters Ashley & Megan Birth: Robert & Sarah Fiscus (El Paso) are the proud parents of a baby girl, Abigail Jeanette, born April 21. She weighed 6 lbs, 5 oz.