Former Church Leader Mark Abbott Passes Away
Rev. Mark Stephen Abbott, former International Director of Youth and Christian Education (now Youth and Discipleship), passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021 following a brief illness. He was 61.
Robert L. Bailey Commissioned Director of Youth and Discipleship
Cleveland, TN–Rev. Robert “Rob” Bailey, elected as the Assistant Director of International Youth and Discipleship for the Church of God in 2016, was officially installed in the director’s role during a commissioning ceremony on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. The brief ceremony took place as a Special Order of the Day during the regular monthly meeting of the International Executive Committee.
Natural Disasters Impact Church of God in Indonesia, Caribbean
A prayer alert has been issued by the Church of God International Offices requesting prayer for thousands of Church of God families and congregations suffering from two recent natural disasters.
Smoky Mountain Kidfest Set for April 30 – May 1
Smoky Mountain Kidfest will be held in person at the Gatlinburg Convention Center on the weekend of April 30 – May 1, 2021. It will run concurrently with Church of God Winterfest, which is scheduled to take place at the Smokies Stadium near Sevierville, Tenn.
Winterfest Approaching April 30 – May 2
Following a last-minute cancellation of the 2020 Winterfest from March 2020, Youth and Discipleship officials are moving forward with Winterfest 2021, slated for just two weeks away April 30 – May 2, 2021. The event will be staged outdoors at the Smokies Stadium in Sevierville, Tenn.
Lee University to Hold Summer Camps
Cleveland, TN–This summer, Lee University will hold a wide variety of summer camps in which community youth and youth across the nation can participate. The camps are for many ages and focus on a variety of sports, arts, and academic offerings.
