September 21-22 Loretta attended
the Utah District Women’s Ministry retreat and shared in one of the
workshops. Attendance was excellent and
the ministry enriching. Peggy Vawter and
her leadership team did a great job leading this retreat.
September 23rd I had
the privilege of sharing in the dedication of the new building for High Point
Church. Due to the economic difficulties
of recent years the completion of this building was delayed so it was a joyous
experience to see the results of the Lord’s provision. The building is beautiful and located in a
strategic area of growth in Aurora, CO.
In the few weeks the church has occupied the building there has been a
significant increase in attendance.
Congratulations Pastor Gene and Rhonda Roncone, and High Point Church. May the Lord continue to use you and High
Point Church to reach an ever increasing number of people.
September 27-28 Loretta and I
travelled to Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) to meet with
students from the RMD. I also had the
privilege of speaking in the Chapel service on the 28th. If you are interested, the chapel services
are video recorded and can be seen on the SAGU web site at www.sagu.edu under sagutv. We have a great group of young people at SAGU
receiving an excellent education. As I
am writing this ebulletin Randy Popineau and James Naron are at SAGU sharing
credentialing information with our RMD kids and any others interested. I thank God for those He is calling into
vocational ministry.
September 30th Loretta
and I visited Restoration Church in Fountain, CO. Our 11 year old grand-daughter, Maddy, was
playing the keyboard for worship that morning, and we couldn’t miss that. Every few weeks Pastor Paul Aragon has a
children’s worship team (they have more than one) lead worship in the adult
services. Normally they lead worship in
children’s church. What a joy to
experience children leading adults in worship and doing so with proficiency.
On October 3rd the
board of Northland Community Church in Monument, CO approved the launch of a
PAC in Aurora, CO under the leadership of Pastor Craig Schroetlin. Craig has a core team of about 25 people and
a unique vision for ministry. “The Gathering”
won’t be a house church per-say, but will have many of the characteristics of a
house church. Craig and Dina are
experienced church planters and have been a great help in the establishment of
Northland Community Church under Jerry Cassell’s leadership. God bless you Craig and Dina in your
important work in the Kingdom of God.
On October 7th Mesa
Trails Cowboy Church in Mancos, CO launched under the leadership of Pastor Paul
and Rebekah Houston. Seventy five people
were in attendance and one couple gave their hearts to the Lord. May God use the Houstons and this church for
His glory and for the sake of people in the Mancos area.
The Colorado District Women’s
Retreat was conducted October 5-7 at Keystone, CO. As in Utah the attendance was excellent. I accompanied Loretta on this weekend and
took in portions of the services.
Loretta spoke in one of the workshops, as well. Thanks Peggy Vawter and your leadership team
for providing these meaningful venues of ministry for the women in our churches.
On October 7th Loretta
and I visited Altitude Church in Leadville, CO.
Pastor Cody and Amy Hall are doing a great job leading this new
church. There were between 35 and 40
people in attendance after about one year of ministry in this community. Several churches and District WM teams worked
to refurbish the interior of the building and it is a beautiful and inviting
house of worship. God bless you
Cody and Amy!
Cody and Amy!
October 8-13 I took Loretta on a
vacation to the gulf coast. I did not
see a single RMD minister or congregant there, but we had a good time anyway.
October 14th it was my
honor to participate in a service of dedication with Pastor Bob and Sherilyn
Cook and the congregation of Victory Life Church in Fruita, CO. Jim and Carrie Ayers, Dary and Bonnie
Northrup, Travis and Linnea Lowell, Lee and Regina Schultz (Dary’s mother), and
Rita Ponder (Lee was travelling) were present to participate in the dedication
of various segments of the church.
It was an anointed and exciting
time of consecration as Bob and Sherilyn, and the entire church dedicated
themselves to God and the work of His Kingdom.
Also, Josh and Sara Jane Cook have moved from Florida to serve on the
staff of VLC and we welcome them back to the RMD.
COMMITMENT STATEMENT:
I asked Bob if I could share with
you the public commitment he made to Victory Life Church and he graciously
consented. May it energize our
commitment to effective ministry.
Statement of Commitment to VLC
October 14, 2012
The invitation extended to
Sherilyn and me on Sunday night, July 29, 2012 – 11 weeks ago – was a
tremendous honor that neither of us take lightly. You have blessed us greatly
by asking us to serve as your Senior Pastor.
We commit to you that we will
serve you to the very best of our abilities, as God helps us, for as long as
you and the Lord see fit.
I commit to Victory Life Church
that:
·
I will be diligent
in continuing to cultivate my walk with God; I will be a man of prayer that
seeks God’s face earnestly each day. I will read His Word and feed on it so
that my own soul can stay nourished before I ever stand to preach that same
Word.
·
I will pray for
God’s Spirit to anoint my life and ministry. May the good things that come from
my life be indeed “not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, saith the
Lord.” I will study diligently, prepare carefully, then believe God for His
anointing upon my preaching and teaching.
·
I will stay
faithful to my beautiful wife of 42+ years. I will endeavor to be the kind of
husband that can serve effectively as a model of how a husband should treat his
wife.
·
I will ask God
continually to help me be the father and grandfather that my children and
grandchildren need. May the legacy I give them be one that includes
steadfastness in faith and love and loyalty to family.
·
I will attempt to
follow the instructions given by Peter in his New Testament letter – I will be
a shepherd to this flock not because I must, but because I am willing, as God
wants me to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve; and not lording it over
those entrusted to me, but rather serving as an example to the flock. (I Peter
5:2-3)
·
When I make
mistakes or lead in an insensitive way, I will be quick to repent. I ask that
you be gracious and willing to forgive me when I fail. Please know that I desire
to represent my Lord Jesus Christ as best as I possibly can. But I do have
“feet of clay,” and will surely not be able to serve as a perfect pastor. But I
desire to be the best pastor I can possibly be.
·
I will cry out to
God every day for His wisdom as I lead you. I will not rely upon my own
strength, intelligence, or experience. I will seek to hear His voice as I lead
you. But I also know that at times God will choose to speak to me through you.
I desire to be a good listener.
Please pray for me on a daily basis. Our challenges as a local church
are huge, but we serve an awesome God who will build His Church!!
This is my commitment
to you on this 14th day of October, 2012. May God keep His hand upon
us all.
George Robert Cook Jr.
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