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Favorite Family Recipes Contributed by Various Persons frm Canada, United States and Mexico ... Read more

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International Churches' Manuel
Chief Apostle
Bishop J. L. Payne
Headquarters Jackson, Mississippi

In the diversity of a modern minister’s life in a so-called modern church, there is a constant need to understand the God who is not limited to man’s limitations, neither his thinking. We stand at the threshold of a new era that has demanded an academic spiritual mind and activating spirituality must be a daily experience in the life of every true man of God.This Manuel of the Churches of God in Christ USA is here to help in our search for completion in the never ending task COGIC, USA Ministry.Although we are limited, yet our God is capable and able to equip us with His tools and authority to do His bidding among men and especially the household of faith. We, in the Churches of God in Christ, USA Inc. (COGIC,USA) serve the body of Christ through the 5-fold ministry leadership. This writing is an effort for us to address those procedures.The Psalmist says, "If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do" (Psalms 11:3)?The righteous demand a plan and order for existence. We are believers in our Lord’s purpose, plan, and order for man.The Bible is our guide and map to God’s foundation of ministry.The scriptures attest this in its entirely.We in the church sustain these facts by practicing its precepts, instructions, and rules based on the Apostolic order and practice. We subscribe to the New Testament’s church principles.

Secondly, this writing is an ongoing text of the doctrines of this great fellowship - the COGIC, USA.We pray this presentation will serve as a catechism and guide to the development of your ministry and others you care about or are involved with. We invite all ministries to consider its use.

This text has been prepared for the body of ministry within the Churches of God in Christ, USA Inc. and all concerned and also to those who desire to use it.It is not by far a conclusion of the church presents upon these subjects but rather a continual presentation toward the whole person in Christ that we seek in life, ministry, and service.We invite all to consider its guide, its instruction, pattern, and rule of order for us in church thought and procedures.I pray the use of it will be helpful in your church efforts. ... Read more

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Balanced, complete and kindhearted.
It's no easy task to write deeply, and well, about the world's most 'closed' religious communities.The CGC,M is such a group; of all anabaptist groups outside of the Old Order Amish, they practice excommunication and avoidance most consistently.The CGC,M believes itself to be the "one true visible" church, in a line of succession from 'radical reformers' Menno Simons and Dirk Philips.Hiebert lays out the genealogy of John Holdeman and the impoverished, German-speaking immigrant communities in Manitoba and Kansas who were influenced by his message of the 'decay' of the Mennonite churches of the late 19th century.Hiebert then outlines the current positions and practices of the CGC,M as of 1973.

The book is now ~35 years old, and the author has passed away.Of coursethe text lacks an accounting of recent activity in Holdeman theology and practice.Still, Hiebert's work remains the authoritative account of this Mennonite movement, now numbering 20,000 followers globally.

"The Holdeman People" was written with depth and sensitivity.Highly recommended.

Unfair
When I first read this book I throughly enjoyed it.I found it very interesting and informative.It is however not accurate in many respects.I can truthfully say this as I lived, worked, attended weddings, funerals, social and family gatherings,and even church.These good people also do not believe in pictures, but many pictures were taken without their knowledge or permission. Much of what the book bases "Church Beliefs on is also not accurate-there have been changes both in tradition and beliefs-for the good of all.Please consider this when reading this book. Everyone need not accept what someone believes, but it must be respected.Overall this book gave alot of valuable information, but some of the ways it was obtained did not do justice to the Holdeman people. ... Read more

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LEATHER BOUND Yes Lord! Church of God in Christ HymnalAn elegantly Padded Leather Bound Hymnal with the same inspirational content as the classic hardcovers. Great gift for pastors and worship leaders. ... Read more

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An integrated overview of history
The volume in this series are arranged topically to cover biography, literature, doctrines, practices, institutions, worship, missions, and daily life. Archaeology and art as well as writings are drawn on to illuminate the Christian movement in its early centuries. Ample attention is also given to the relation of Christianity to pagan thought and life, to the Roman state, to Judaism, and to doctrines and practices that came to be judged as heretical or schismatic. Introductions to each volume tie the articles together for an integrated understanding of the history.

Offers insights and understanding
The aim of the collection is to give balanced and comprehensive coverage, selected on the basis of the following criteria: original and excellent research and writing; subject matter of use to teachers and students; groundbreaking importance for the history of research; background information for issues and opinions. Understanding the development of early Christianity and its impact on Western history and thought offers valuable insights into the modern world and the present state of Christiantiy. It also provides perspective on comparable developments in other periods of history and reveals human nature in its religious dimension. ... Read more