Delegates: A new block of rooms will be available for the June Convocation on March 21, 2023 ..read more

Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ . Dear Overseer/Pastor and Congregation, The Original Church of God’s June Convocation is scheduled for January 9, 2023 June 22 – 25 at the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown located at 1150 S. Harrison St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802. Our room block is set up starting delegates) Wednesday, June 21, 2023 , checking out Sunday June 25, 2023. (Thursday, June 22, 2023, for our The group rate is $149 plus tax, and guests can book this discounted rate until May 21, 2023, or until the rooms are gone. Parking will be $8 for in and out access to the parki ..read more

Who Understands Faith? Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch | Bible Background • ACTS 8:26–39 | Printed Text • ACTS 8:26–39 | Devotional Reading • ISAIAH 56:1–8 Aim for Change By the end of the lesson, we will: EXPLAIN the connection between Philip’s sharing of the Gospel and its universal availability; REFLECT on our openness to people who differ from us; and DEVELOP strategies to make our churches more open and inclusive. In Focus Michelle loved meeting with her Bible study small group but lately she felt unsettled. The group had met faithfully for about five years and studied the Bible along wi ..read more

Who Understands Faith? Simon Wants to Buy Power | Bible Background • ACTS 8:4–24 | Printed Text • ACTS 8:9–24 | Devotional Reading • 1 CORINTHIANS 1:18–25 Aim for Change By the end of the lesson, we will: DISCUSS Simon’s motivation to receive the Holy Spirit; REFLECT on any selfish desires for God’s power; and CREATE a list of true and sincere motives for following Christ. In Focus Although it was not really much of a sacrifice from his salary as a successful corporate lawyer, Robert Jones put large amounts of money in the offering. He had been attending church and placing his money in the of ..read more

Who Understands Faith? Stephen’s Arrest and Speech | Bible Background • ACTS 6:8–7:53 | Printed Text • ACTS 6:8–7:2A | Devotional Reading • PROVERBS 8:1–11 Aim for Change By the end of the lesson, we will: DISCUSS the stand that Stephen took as a response to his faith; FEEL motivated to confront principalities and powers of our day; and SEEK the power and wisdom of the Spirit in our efforts to speak truth. In FocusIn Focus Cleveland volunteered at the city-run homeless shelter. He was a hard worker with a cheerful attitude. Ms. Martin, the supervisor, was very happy with Cleveland’s particip ..read more

What is Faith? Faith Requires Mutual Love | Bible Background • HEBREWS 13:1–6; 1 CORINTHIANS 13 | Printed Text • HEBREWS 13:1–3; 1 CORINTHIANS 13 | Devotional Reading • JOHN 13:31–35 Aim for Change By the end of the lesson, we will: DEFINE Christian love and discuss its implications; REFLECT on the ways we experience Christian love in our lives; and PRACTICE love as it is rooted in our faith in Christ. In FocusIn Focus Joyce was president of the church’s Usher Board. She was always on time, dressed impeccably in the standard black and white uniform with white gloves, and knew all of the hand ..read more

What is Faith? Faith Inspires Gratitude | Bible Background • HEBREWS 12:14–29 | Printed Text • HEBREWS 12:18–29 | Devotional Reading • 2 THESSALONIANS 1:1–7 Aim for Change By the end of the lesson, we will: KNOW the meaning of God’s forgiveness and promise of eternal life; EXPLORE our fears about death and assurances of God’s grace; and REPENT for sometimes rejecting God’s grace. In FocusIn Focus Lamar lay in the hospital bed; he couldn’t remember anything. His brother, Warren, said, “Good morning. It has been almost six days since the accident. Do you remember what happened?” Lamar shook hi ..read more

This online event will take place September 21-23, 2022 from 7PM-8:30PM nightly (EST). Come and be blessed ..read more

What is Faith? Faith Is Endurance | Bible Background • HEBREWS 12:1–11 Printed Text • HEBREWS 12:1–11 | Devotional Reading • JAMES 5:7–11 Aim for Change By the end of the lesson, we will: DESCRIBE how to have enduring faith; BECOME CONVINCED that we can endure in faith; and DEVELOP a plan to utilize our faith to determine and reach spiritual goals. In FocusIn Focus As Regina crossed the finish line in the Citywide 5K race she wanted to pinch herself. Was this a dream? Just one year ago, Regina was sitting on the couch binging on snacks and TV shows. She began to gain weight and have pain in ..read more

What is Faith? Faith Is Assurance | Bible Background • HEBREWS 11:1–7; PSALM 46:1–11 | Printed Text • HEBREWS 11:1–3,6; PSALM 46:1–3, 8–11 | Devotional Reading • PSALM 27:1–6 Aim for Change By the end of the lesson, we will: KNOW the meaning of faith and its implication for our lives; FEEL God’s constant presence; and DEVELOP a practice of relying on God for positive change. In FocusIn Focus The students knew today’s lecture was going to be about the terrorists’ attacks on September 11, 2001, but they wondered why it was going to be discussed in their African American Studies class. Professo ..read more