Field Council Circular No. 01/09 of March 13, 2009
TO ALL PASTORS, OFFICERS AND SAINTS,
Beloved
Grace and peace from God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. We take this opportunity to thank all of you for making us to be where we are now. We survived the storms of 2008 because you stood actively as valued members of the church.
The world we know today is sometimes a frightening place, with its storms of poverty, crime, sickness and suffering. The disciples fear the wind and the waves as they knew that these natural forces were out of their control. They did not understand that Jesus was the Lord of all things, including storms. Jesus is Lord over things that frighten us and our fears are quieted when we recognize that He is the one in control (Matthew 8:23-27).
The Apostolic Church Cameroon Field Council met during its March Council Session in Kumba. After prayers and deliberations in the presence of the Lord, the following decisions were unanimously taken.
National Men Coordinator:
Rev Anthony OBI has been appointed the National Men Movement Coordinator with effect from 1st April 2009.
Bible School Graduates
After graduation from any Bible College, students wishing to work with the Apostolic Church shall send their applications to the Field Council who will later interview those to be called.
President’s Induction / Farewell Services
A Field induction and Farewell services will be accorded to the National President of the church. This decision takes effect as from 1st April 2009.
Church Officers:
All church officers (Elders, Deacons and Deaconesses) will serve for a period of five years renewable. This decision takes effect as from 1st April 2009.
New Committee Member:
Pastor Jacob Abam has been appointed a member of the Education Committee of the Apostolic Church Cameroon with effect from 1st April 2009.
Marriage Celebrations:
In order to give reverence to the sacredness of marriage, the church should be committed to keep biblical guidelines for orderly service; as indicated in 1Corinthians 14:40 which says: “Let all things be done decently and in order”.
In this light, modest dressing ecclesiastically accepted is recommended,
Partial nudity or nakedness shall not be accepted nor tolerated,
A wedding ceremony may be postponed if the persons concerned fail to keep to time as stated in their wedding invitation cards.
New Call:
The following brethren have been called into Full time Ministry as Assistant Pastor 2. They are: Ali Bokwe, Fabian Akpan Etim, Tchewak Emmanuel and Akeh Henry.
Ordination:
The following Pastors will be ordained in the year 2009: Pastors Ediage
Valery, Molong Dickson, Ndasi Eric, Mambou Leonard, Atabong Peter,
Joachim Uzodimma Ukaegbu, Lawrence Suh Ambe, John Fru Mbokwang,
Phipowa David, Etha Louis and Friday Harry Etifit.
Field Ordained Pastor’s Summit:
There will be a Field Pastor’s Summit for all ordained staff of the Apostolic Church Cameroon at the Field Headquarters from Monday 06th to Saturday 11th July 2009. The Districts will take care of their pastor’s transports and upkeep during the Summit. The Participation fee is 5000 FCFA.
Church Services:
With reference to Circular No. 04/02 of 20th December 2002 point 3 on the usage of Cell Phones during Church services: we reiterate that All Christians should put OFF their Mobile Phones before the start of any Church service. That no answering of calls shall be tolerated.
Platform Ethics:
Officers should maintain discipline on the platform; no unnecessary movements and discussion shall be tolerated.
Funerals Arrangements:
It is the responsibility of the family to bury their relations. The place of burial will also be decided by the family. The Church comes in to play her role as would be arranged by the local presbytery.
Discipline:
Pastor Agbortar Besong has been demoted to Worker 2 for an act of indecency.
On behalf of the Field Council of the Apostolic Church Cameroon, I wish you all divine blessings.
Best Regards,
Apostle (Dr) TAMBE EYONG Paul
President, The Apostolic Church Cameroon
On behalf of the Field Council
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