From the desk of District Superintendent Kevin V.Cox

Our economic structure of capitalism is based on competition.  Accordingly, we have been taught that competition is a good thing. Yet, when this attitude creeps into the church, we begin to contradict what Jesus taught. Jesus never wanted us to adopt the "I" attitude.

Consider that Philip left a mighty revival in Acts 8, just to minister to one Ethiopian man riding in a chariot in the desert. Would we do that? Who wants to herald only one had been baptized in a revival, versus reporting many miracles and a whole community being converted?

Obviously, Philip was not involved in competetion. In fact, Philip further exemplifies his humble attitude by asking for Peter and John to come and help those people receive the Holy Ghost. I am glad that Philip wasn't interested in who received the credit. He just wanted to spread the gospel! He didn't possess an "I" attitude. Philip reflected the words of Jesus, "He that loseth his life for my sake shall find it."

We do want larger crowds in our buildings. We do need more manifestations of miracles in our churches. We do desire more people being baptized in Jesus' name and being filled with the Holy Ghost.  But, we do not strive for these things just to prove we are better than our neighbor. We do not build new buildings just because the neighboring church built a new building. We do not build family life centers just because the other churches in town built one.

We must focus on what best benefits the Kingdom of God. We must spotlight Him! We must determine how we can best serve Jesus Christ!

Ministerial Dues ...

The Ministerial Budget Fee of $135 is due by June 15, 2008.

Men's Conference 2008 ...

If you would like to request any of the services, they are available on CD/DVD.   You may order them by calling the Administrative Offices (318.640.9657) or emailing our Audio Department mwoodham@ladistupc.com

New Pastors ...

Rev. Greg Morteson is the new Pastor in Hicks, Louisiana.

Rev. Thomas Murphy is the new Pastor in Beechwood.

Henry F. Ferrer is the new pastor of Abita Springs Grace Church.

Stay Informed ...

The District Administrative Offices are now able to do “email blasts.”  We will be utilizing this method of communication tokeep you informed, via email, of any information we feel would be of interest to you (deaths, funeral arrangements, etc.).  If you would like to be included in this form of communication, please submit your email address to the District Administrative Offices by calling 318.640.9657 or emailing admin@LaDistUPC.com.

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The Louisiana Challenger ...

Official Publication of the Louisiana District United Pentecostal Church

Editor Donald Bryan

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Tioga, LA 71477-0248  

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