A church in the community for the community 2018 October Harvest Conference! October December 2018 Inside this issue: The Deacon Ministry of COPIM -Service with Spirit A shout out to the Super Women of COP A look back at COPIM members! 2 2 3 Harvest Fest-2018 4 At this year s October Harvest Conference, Men s Night Out featured Bishop Sheldon McCarter of the Greater Cleveland Avenue Christian Church in Winston-Salem, North Carolina with guest psalmist Cody Holley. Bishop McCarter spoke God's word with fierceness. His message: "Things are going to get better in the morning. Cody Holley stirred up the Holy Ghost fire with "Old School Gospel and everybody was blessed. Men who attended the first night were asked one question: "How was this Men's Night Out different than any other?" and Minister Paul Thornton commented as follows "I've been to many Men's Night Out but this time the word was aimed specifically at me...so I'm just looking forward to the morning. The final night of the Harvest Conference was just as powerful as all of the other nights. Friday night was Ladies Night and ladies from all over showed up and showed out to hear the word and testimony from Real Talk Kim. More Harvest Fest 2018 Thanksgiving Community outreach Vitamin C Newsletter Team Members The Newsletter Team wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New 5 6 7 8 The congregation was serenaded by the beautiful and anointed voice of Lena Byrd- Miles. Real Talk Kim dropped many powerful nuggets intended for the congregation to think about such as: Why are you stuck? The signs of a toxic relationship; How not to lose your identity for another person; How to trust God even when we cannot trace him and How to treat others. However, one of the most powerful things that she said in regards to how we treat others is, you can t be anointed and messy. Let that sink into our spirit and pray that she returns next year to bless us yet again!
Page 2 The Deacon Ministry of COPIM - Service with Spirit The Deacon Ministry is on the move spiritually and doing a great work for God s people! With the direction of Deacon Lee Harris and Deaconess Jackie Hasley, we are provided with the character that's clearly outlined in biblical scripture. The Deacon Ministry s first obligation is to serve the COPIM family and to be available to render services to all who will embrace them. As well as, to bring empowerment to those at the top, bottom and side to side is the true purpose of the ministry. One of their main goals is to Make People a Priority! This unity of servant- leaders, The Deacon Ministry will be attending some exciting events soon such as a workshop for further training that is designed to take them to another level. As a leader, Deacon Harris is known for saying, Make people a priority with respect! No matter what age you are, man, woman, boy, or girl the Deacon Ministry has your best interest in mind. Deacon Harris expressed his excitement and gratefulness to Bishop for choosing him to lead this awesome ministry. The Lord is guiding his steps to walk and talk in His purpose. Let s celebrate Deacon Lee Harris and show the Deacon Ministry they are appreciated! A shout out to the Super Women of COP The Women s Ministry closed out the year with their last event entitled Super Woman. Each core team member chose a woman of COPIM that she honored as her super woman. These women were presented with certificates and small tokens of appreciation while each team member shared her story as to why this woman was honored. The team shared testimonies and Words of Wisdom that related to how all women should be considered super women in the eyes of God. Topics included Super beauty, Super breathe, Super Sight, Super speed and Super Strength. The event ended with its signature raffle plus an added bonus of each woman in attendance receiving a certificate for supporting the ministry. The Women s Ministry thanks each and every one of you who s supported this ministry. We look forward to serving you all in 2019. The Women s Ministry Team
Page 3 A look back at COPIM members!
Page 4 Harvest Fest-2018 Bishop Craig W. Johnson What an amazing time we had at the annual Harvest Festival. It was a fun filled event that day began during the early afternoon hours with our volunteers preparing for a life changing event for both adults and children. Trunk-A-Treat is always a success, where there were more than 20 decorated cars with their trunks full of candy and treats lined the parking lot. Those hosting the treated trunks were in costume as well. In addition to plenty of candy being given out, everyone received a goody bag that contained a hot dog, chips/cookies and water. The children were so excited upon entering the church ground because the first thing that caught their little eyes was the lighted Ferris wheel that could be seen from the 210 freeway. In addition to the Ferris wheel, there was Bumble Bee ride, Game Truck and 6 Carnival game booths (with prizes). Some children received live Gold Fish as there prize. Lastly, each family received a free photograph taken at the Photo Booth, This year a dunk tank was added and it turned out to be a major shock because many were surprised to see our very own Bishop and Pastors Hooks and Ward as the targets. Let s just say each of them felt that same shock once they hit the water. Definitely one for the books. COPIM provided a fun-filled safe environment for our Del Rosa family. It was a night to remember for all in attendance.
Page 5 More Harvest Fest 2018!
Page 6 Thanksgiving community outreach On Sunday, November 18 th our Bishop Craig W. Johnson, pastors and other volunteers walked the streets of our surrounding community to deliver bags of food to aid in thanksgiving dinner for the families. The donations of cash and non-perishable groceries provided canned items and boxed foods to include vegetables, mashed potatoes, gravy, deserts and even some Kool-Aid for quenching their thirst. More than 100 bags of groceries and 20 gift cards were given to the community in assisting on making their Thanksgiving a little brighter. The community was surprised and very thankful. Thank you, COPIM family! We are definitely a church in the community for the community. Bishop Craig W. Johnson (upper left) and volunteers hand out grocery bags of food and gift cards to people in the community.
Page 7 CATHEDRAL OF PRAISE INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES 3030 N. Del Rosa Ave. San Bernardino CA, 92408 Phone: 909-474-1005 Fax: 909-474-9798 Email: info@copim.org We re on the web at www.copim.org Newsletter team members Ministry Stream Coordinator, Nina Whiteside Ministry Coordinator, Pasha Fruman Gina Day Pat Ogiamien Shannon Roberts Catherine Shorter Muneca Moon Ward If you are interested in joining our team, please send an email to: Newsletter@copim.org. We want to hear from you Do you have news, photos or accomplishments you would like to share in The Praise Report? Please send the information in a short paragraph and your contact information to newsletter@copim.org and we will take care of the rest. Jesus is the reason for the Season
Page 8 The Newsletter team wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year l-r; Catherine Shorter, Pat Ogiamien, Gina Day, Renee Jones, Nina Whiteside Moon Ward and Pasha Fruman (insert lower right) Missing from photo shoot: Shannon Roberts The birth of Jesus - Luke 2:8-20 8 In the same region, shepherds were staying out in the fields and keeping watch at night over their flock. 9 Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord stood before them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them. Don t be afraid, for look, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 Today a Savior, who is Messiah the Lord, was born for you in the city of David. 12 This will be the sign for you: You will find a baby wrapped snugly in cloth and lying in a feeding trough. 13 Suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host with the angel, praising God and saying: 14 Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace on earth to people He favors! 15 When the angels had left them and returned to heaven, the shepherds said to one another, Let s go straight to Bethlehem and see what has happened, which the Lord has made known to us. 16 They hurried off and found both Mary and Joseph, and the baby who was lying in the feeding trough. 17 After seeing them, they reported the message they were told about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19 But Mary was treasuring up all these things in her heart and meditating on them. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying God for all they had seen and heard, just as they had been told.