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Inside This IssueSuperintendentʼs Report 2

Secretary/Treasurerʼs Report 3

Credential Renewal Info 4

Womenʼs Ministries 5

Student Ministries 6

1% Report 11

News of the District 7-11

How to Reach Us 12

Special Points of Interest

District 2011 Calendar

Sectional Tour Info

Prayer and Bible Conference

12.12 Pray for Hope

1% Report

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Superintendent Micheal E. Dickenson

The Countdown Has Begun!

The countdown has already begun! As a child growing up, our countdown began the day the Sears and Roebuck Catalog (some of you donʼt remember that) showed up in the mail. For many businesses across America, it started several weeks ago. Iʼm talking about the countdown until Christmas, and yes, it will be here before you know it! Then, weʼll blink a couple of times and it will be the start of a brand new year. Wow!

Since this will be our last District News before the end of the year, I want to take this opportunity to express to each of you, our ministers and churches of New Mexico, how blessed Becky and I are to be able to serve you. In our recent presbyterʼs meeting, I took a few minutes at the beginning to review the Mission and Vision of our district, which is detailed in our District Yearbook on page 3. Part of our vision as expressed there is “…appreciating the diversity of our churches, building on our common strengths, and exploring all possibilities in order to fulfill the mission of Christ.”

I find it easy not only to embrace these priorities, but to be

passionate about our roles here in the District Office to partner with each of you in these areas. I love the diversity of our churches! We are all part of the Assemblies of God and share the same fundamental beliefs, which are the foundation of our “common strengths.” However, our churches and ministries are as diverse as the cultures and communities we serve.

It truly is our joy to journey with you as together we “…explore all possibilities in order to fulfill the mission of Christ.” Exploring all possibilities is not always an easy task. We really donʼt live in a “one size fits all world” and so weʼre constantly praying and searching and learning and growing and dreaming together about how to get the job done.

We are here to serve with you as we journey to fulfill the mission of Christ. Thank you for allowing us to serve! And, thank you for your faithful service in ministry across New Mexico. While I realize there are always challenges in ministry, I have never been more excited

about what is happening in our state. I urge you to reach higher than ever before; dream bigger than you ever have; and together with God, letʼs continue to explore every possibility of getting the job done in our churches and ministries.

In just a few days weʼll be celebrating Thanksgiving. May God give us all hearts filled with gratitude, not only to God for His bounty but to one another as well for the many graces shared. And then, in just a few weeks we will once again celebrate Christmas. As we remember and reflect on what this season is all about, may God give us all a renewed sense of its meaning. Because of Godʼs gift and sacrifice, we have life; and because of this, we have the only message of hope for our world today. Letʼs share it and fulfill His mission!

May Godʼs richest blessings be yours today and throughout this incredible season of the year.

We love you and pray Godʼs best for you!

I love the diversity of our churches! We are all part of the Assemblies of God and share the same fundamental beliefs, which are the foundation of our “common strengths.”

Pastor Installation of Pastor Joe and Kirsten Garofalo, new pastors at El Valle De Cristo Church in Ribera, installed on October 24th, 2010.

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Secretary/Treasurer Marcus McClain

Locate, Educate and Motivate

Our New Mexico District Vision Statement outlines our goals as follows, “…we, the New Mexico District, commit ourselves to the Mission, the Minister, and the Movement, recognizing the importance to Locate, Educate, and Motivate.

As Brother Mike and I were contemplating our New Mexico District Vision statement recently, I was reminded of our Districtʼs commitment to educate future clergy and just how the New Mexico School of Ministry (NMSOM) is integral in helping us meet our Districtʼs goals. Currently, of the 132 Ordained AG ministers in New Mexico, 19 ministers, or 14.39%, are under the age of 44. Nationally, the figure is 16.39%. This means that the vast majority of ordained AG ministers are over age 44. We need to ordain many more ministers under the age of 44, and I know we can because we are dedicated to doing so.

The NMSOM effort has been blessed with a resolved commitment from its volunteer instructors, mentors, churches, and District leadership, such that I can see NMSOM will have a direct and positive impact on these ordination figures here in New Mexico. If the majority of students from just this first year of

NMSOM continue to complete the educational requirements and go on to meet the credentialing requirements, we could have 30 or more ordained ministers by 2013. Our students are more than qualified, motivated, and diligent enough to meet the challenge, and I hope they do. Equally important is the dedication to spiritual growth and maturity I see in our students. They have an earnest desire to live Christ-like lives and bring others to a full knowledge of the saving grace of God. I feel good about the future church; it is in capable hands.

NMSOM is on just its first leg of what I hope will be a far-reaching venture, and I ask for your help as we extend the NMSOM experience to additional students who feel the call of God to ministry. Please prayerfully consider

what your church may be able to do to provide tuition assistance to its NMSOM students. One church has already made provisions in its budget to help its students with tuition and textbook costs. What a blessing this has been to those students. I challenge other churches to ponder how they may be able to assist their students.

Lastly, Iʼd like to establish a NMSOM scholarship annuity program to help students with a demonstrated financial need. Let me know if you may be able to help with this effort.

May God bless you BIG!

I was reminded of our Districtʼs commitment to educate future clergy and just how the New Mexico School of Ministry (NMSOM) is integral in helping us meet our Districtʼs goals.

Credentialing Days at Southwestern Assemblies of God University. Superintendent Micheal Dickenson and Secretary/Treasurer Marcus McClain meeting with New Mexico students concerning ministerial credentials.

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Renewal forms are being printed at this time, and you should be receiving yours this month. If you do not receive your form from the General Secretaryʼs Office by December 1, please contact my office or go online to download a form. You may find a form at www.ag.org. Click on “Renewal Forms.” Note: You are now able to renew online; however, you must print both copies of your form and mail to our office for processing which requires signature of the Secretary/Treasurer as well as the $25.00 renewal fee to NMDC. Here is a list of helps to assist you in completing the process:

*Donʼt procrastinate! Make it a priority to renew as soon as you receive your form. The deadline for renewal is December 31, 2010 and the office will be closed for the holiday this date. All renewals must be postmarked no later than this date! Renewals received in our office after December 31 will be charged a late fee of $50 in addition to the $25 renewal fee.

*Be sure to read and follow all of the instructions carefully! This will insure that your renewal can be processed without delay. Remember to sign your renewal! This is the #1 mistake that causes delays each year.

*All financial requirements to both the General and District Councils must be current in order to renew credentials. The General Council dues are $240, Licensed/Specialized $180, Certified $90.00 The District is 8% of all ministerial income (salary and housing) or the minimum requirements which are the same but in addition to the General Council dues. Please make separate checks for General & District Council. *Please note all Senior Retired ministers must renew but are not subject to dues or renewal fees.

*In addition to your dues, remember to attach your $25 renewal fee to your form and mark your check accordingly. Renewal checks are payable to NMDC.

*Donʼt be late! Renewals received after January 15th are lapsed, and will require the minister to apply for reinstatement. This requires that the minister meet the District Presbytery, and pay an additional reinstatement fee of $100.00

*Forward both copies of your renewal to the District Secretaryʼs Office. We will process and forward to the General Council. All credentials require our signature prior to being sent to General Council! DO NOT MAIL FORMS DIRECTLY TO GENERAL COUNCIL AS THIS WILL DELAY YOUR RENEWAL AND COULD CAUSE YOU TO LAPSE.

*And again, DONʼT PROCRASTINATE! Allow plenty of time for your renewal to reach our office. Remember that this all takes place during the Holiday Season, so help us help you by getting your renewal in immediately! If you have additional questions, please contact Devonna 899-5399.

SALARY/HOUSING DESIGNATIONS

Prior to January ʻ11, your board should update the minutes to reflect changes in salary and housing packages for the Pastor and all staff. These items should be documented to insure IRS requirements are met.

BOOKS CLOSE

Please note the District & NM Church Builders books will close December 28 at 2:00 p.m. Please assist us by having all payments to the office prior to this day so that we can process year-end postings. Thank you!

WORLD MISSIONS CREDIT FOR SPRINGFIELD

Monies that have been given through the District Office are reported on your behalf every quarter. However, if there are other items to report for World Missions Credit, and they meet the General Council requirements, please contact our office and request a form by December 1. We must have these returned to the District Secretary/Treasurerʼs Office by to December 31, in order to process your giving request for year 2010. Please feel free to contact Devonna at (505) 899-5399 or dcummins@nmaog.org if you have further questions.

Credential RenewalsIt’s Renewal Time!

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Women’s MinistriesBecky Dickenson

Touch The World

In order for your giving to go toward the annual Christmas checks for our missionaries, please send your funds to the District Office by December 27. Touch the World funds must be received in the office no later than December 27 to be credited in 2010. Your gift is not only a show of blessing and appreciation but it is also vital to the continuation of the various ministries represented by our New Mexico (U.S.) & World Missionaries.

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Thank you SALLY!As most of you know, our New Mexico District Girls Ministries Coordinator, Sally Frazee, has tendered her resignation.

Sally has enthusiastically served in this position since the spring of 2001 and has nurtured and encouraged countless young women to listen for and respond to the voice of God.

As someone who has had the privilege of working closely with Sally, I can honestly say I have rarely seen such dedication and energy poured out of such a little package and into such a vast calling. Her tireless efforts, along with the unwavering support of her husband Lee, have brought Girls Ministries to a greater level of ministry and depth.

Sally, Tina and I will miss your weekly visits and your easy laughter. We will be praying for God’s direction as you pursue all that He has yet in store for you.

In His Service,

Becky Dickenson

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Student MinistriesJeral Dickenson

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Dear New Mexico Pastors and Congregations,

After many months of sharing the passion and call God has put in our hearts to reach the children and youth of Brazil, we are excited to announce that our bags are almost all packed, and we leave the country Thanksgiving day! God has done amazing things in this past year and a half, and we praise Him for a wonderful itineration journey! We are learning Portuguese and getting our family ready for a new chapter.

Pastors, thank you for opening the doors and giving us the opportunity to share with your congregations. Without your prayer support and including us in your missions budget, we wouldnʼt be heading for our mission field in record time! We enjoyed the times of fellowship and pray for you and your communities.

We are so grateful and proud to be from the New Mexico District. Letʼs continue to harvest together and reach this generation … because Jesus saves, heals, baptizes in the Holy Spirit and is coming soon!

Your New Mexico missionaries,

Esdras, Michelle, Natalia & Celeste Orantes

News of the District

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Dustin Woodward, Assistant Pastor of Albuquerque Copperpointe Church and son of Pastor Galen and Kay Woodward, was honored at Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) homecoming during the homecoming chapel service and also at the Alumni Homecoming Banquet as 2010 Outstanding Young Alumnus for Vocational Ministry. He received a plaque which acknowledges his demonstrated outstanding leadership and vision in building student and college ministries with nation-wide impact. His vision is an example to other churches, and he trains and encourages others to extend their own influence.

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JANUARY 4-5 Prayer and Bible Conference 10-20 Sectional Tour 10- East Central 11- Northeast 13- Northwest 14- Native American 17- Southwest 18- Southeast 20- West Central 28-29 Girlsʼ Ministries Leaderʼs Conference 31 ACMR Deadline FEBRUARY 3-4 SAGU New Mexico Days 5 New Mexico School of Ministry 9-10 Presbyterʼs Meeting 24 Fine Arts Registration Deadline 27 National Womenʼs Ministry Day MARCH 5 New Mexico School of Ministry 10 Last Day to register for Fine Arts 13 National BGMC Day 24-26 District Engage/ Fine Arts APRIL 2 Rainbows, Daisies and Primʼs Day Camp 2 New Mexico School of Ministry 4 TC Golf Tournament 5-7 District Council- Tramway Community Church 8-9 District RR Commanderʼs Conference 13 Camp Registration $162 Deadline 22 Good Friday, DO Closed 24 Easter Sunday 29-30 RR FCF Trace 29 SAGU Graduation MAY 5 National Day of Prayer 7 New Mexico School of Ministry

8 Motherʼs Day 9 Camp Registration $172 Deadline 13-14 Menʼs Conference, Albuquerque23-25 Senior Adult Camp Work Days @ CCR 30 Memorial Day, DO Closed JUNE 1-4 Womenʼs Ministries Missions Trip 3-5 RR Pow Wow 6-10 Youth Camp 1 13-17 Youth Camp 2 19 Fatherʼs Day 20-24 Kids Camp 1 26 New Mexico Minister Appreciation Day 27-July 1 Kids Camp 2 JULY 4 4th of July, DO Closed 11-22 AIM Tentative Dates 16-20 RR Merit Camp 21-23 Girlsʼ Ministry Retreat 25-29 Native American Family Camp AUGUST 1-5 National AIM Trip to Phoenix, 54th General Council 17-19 Senior Adult Camp Meeting (Silver City) SEPTEMBER 1 2012 Ordination Deadline 3-5 PK Retreat 5 DO Closed 10 New Mexico School of Ministry 11-17 National Girlʼs Ministry Week 15-17 Womenʼs Conference 18 District Youth Day 21 See You at the Pole 21 See You at the Altar 23-24 District Girlʼs Sleepover 23-24 RR FCF Trace 30 Teen Challenge Banquet OCTOBER 3-5 Presbyterʼs Meeting 3-8 National RR Week 8 New Mexico School of Ministry 16 National Speed the Light Day 27-28 SAGU Campus Days NOVEMBER 3-4 District Missions Tour 5 New Mexico School of Ministry 7-8 District Missions Tour 10-11 District Missions Tour 23-25 Thanksgiving, DO Closed 24 Thanksgiving DECEMBER 1 2012 License Application Deadline 10 New Mexico School of Ministry 22-26 Christmas, DO Closed

New Mexico District Events Calendar

2011

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JANUARY 10East Central Section

New LifeClovis, NM

Presbyter Lemuel Perry

JANUARY 11North East Section

Victory Life A/GLas Vegas, NM

Presbyter David McCarty

JANUARY 13North West Section

Oasis A/GFarmington, NM

Presbyter Randy Joslin

JANUARY 14Native American Section

Newcomb A/GNewcomb, NM

Presbyter Bill Lee

JANUARY 17South West Section

Las Cruces FirstLas Cruces, NM

Presbyter Dave Crispin

JANUARY 18South East SectionTrinity Temple A/G

Artesia, NMPresbyter Melvin Suttle

JANUARY 20West Central SectionHarvest FellowshipAlbuquerque, NM

Presbyter Clyde Johnson

Sectional Tour 2010

Schedule

2:00 pmSectional Rally-

Presbyter PreachingOffering for Presbyter

3:00 pmBusiness Session/ Election of Officers

Followed by Credential Committee Meeting

Pastors Brenton and Ruth Franks with their daughter

Ashley and son Tyler celebrate the 40th anniversary

of Albuquerque Evangel Christian Center on Sunday,

October 3, 2010.

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National AG News

For more information about the conference as well as hotel information, a map, and host church information, go to www.ag.org and type in Prayer and Bible Conference in the search box.

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City / Church ! Pastor Alamogordo-First " Crispin** Alamogordo Mtn. View " Lindsey** ABQ All Nations " Fragua+ ABQ Azusa " Derry+ ABQ Copper Pointe " Woodward + ABQ Evangel B " Franks** ABQ Harvest Fellowship " C. Johnson** ABQ Revival Church " Sutherland+ ABQ Tramway Comm. " Kofahl** Anthony, Alfa y Omega " Ramirez** Artesia, Trinity Temple " Argo** Aztec " Steen + Belen, First Assembly " G. MacPherson+ Bloomfield, Assembly " Wolfard** Carlsbad, Calvary " Price** Carlsbad, First " Coates** Carson Living Waters " Peters+ Clayton, First " R. Floyd ** Clovis, Bethel " Perry** Clovis New Life " Caldwell+ Edgewood, East Mtn " Cox+ Estancia, First Assembly " Fulfer** Eunice " Reed** Farmington New Hope " G. Smith+ Farmington, Oasis " Joslin** Gallina, Christian Faith " Chavez*

City / Church ! Pastor Grants, Lighthouse " T. Garrison** Hobbs, Faith " Ball+ Las Cruces, Abndt Life " Pinckard** Las Cruces Central " Tucker+ Las Cruces, Faith " Elliott+ Logan, First " Garrison** Lordsburg, Assembly " Cooper** Los Alamos " Amburgey+ Los Lunas, Hosanna " Crider+ Lovington, Good News " Bayes** Mescalaro Family Worship " Luna+ Midway, Midway Assembly " Sons+ Mountainair, First " Rimer** Nara Visa, Assembly " Haisten** Newcomb, Assembly " Hammond+ Polvadera, First " Gates+ Portales, Trinity Assembly " K. Fulfer** Prewitt " Droll+ Radium Springs, Assembly " Sullivan** Ribera, El Valle De " Cristo Youts** Rio Rancho, Life Fellowship "Eggert+ Roswell First " Suttle* San Jon, First Assembly " Ragland** San Ysidro, Christian Life " Loeffler+ Santa Clara Victory " Bevill** Santa Fe, Christian Life " Bauman**

City / Church ! Pastor Santa Rosa, First " Hay+ Shiprock, First Wash " Lee* Silver City, Glad Tidings " Burchfield** Socorro, Family Christian " G. Floyd** Springer, First " Clevenger** Taos Christian Family " Gutierrez** Texico, First " Burris** Tucumcari, First " Owen**

+Giving to 1% Program *Giving to 1+1 Program **Giving to both 1% and 1+1 Programs

Thanks so much to the churches who so faithfully and consistently provide their support for these programs.

Your contributions create a vital lifeline that enables the New Mexico District to provide programs which make a difference and expand the vision of ministries throughout New Mexico.

If you would like more information regarding either of these ministries, please feel free to contact the District Secretary/Treasurerʼs office.

1 Percent Report for September/October

OPEN CHURCHES Tularosa Hobbs First Hobbs Bethel Las Vegas Texaco

NEWLY CREDENTIALEDEric Montoya, (Certified) Santa Fe Solomon Sedillo (Certified) Santa Fe

TRANSFERRED IN Barbara Wellard (O) Los Lunas Joshua Hunsicker (L) Clovis

TRANSFERRED OUT Everett Stewart (L) Arkansas

LICENSE DEADLINE ALL FORMS AND APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE DISTRICT OFFICE, POSTMARKED BY DECEMBER 1, 2010, TO BE CONSIDERED FOR LICENSE. IF YOU NEED A PACKET OR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT DEVONNA AT (505) 899-5399 or dcumminsnmaog.org.

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District Leadership Team

REMINDER Remember, District Affiliated churches can submit their Monthly Ministry reports electronically. Go to www.nmaog.org and click on the Resources tab. Select Church and then choose District Church Monthly Ministry Report. Click on District Church Monthly Ministry Report again. Complete the boxes in red and hit the submit button at the top-right side of the page. The report will come directly to my office and a copy will be forwarded to your Presbyter. Thank you. Marcus McClain

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Superintendent # Micheal Dickenson # mdickenson@nmaog.org Assistant Superintendent # David Vistine # dvistine@nmaog.orgSecretary - Treasurer # Marcus McClain # mmcclain@nmaog.org

EXECUTIVE PRESBYTERS Northwest# Randy Joslin # pastor@theoasis.usWest Central# Clyde Johnson # pastorcj@harvestabq.org

SECTIONAL PRESBYTERS East Central# Lemuel Perry # arbidee@plateautel.netSouthwest # David Crispin # pastordave@oneworship.org Northeast # David McCarty # fwc@zianet.comNative American# Wm. D. Lee # wdvlee@frontier.comSoutheast# Melvin Suttle # kdmdsuttle@yahoo.com

MINISTRY DIRECTORS Student Ministries # Jeral Dickenson # jdickenson@nmaog.org Womenʼs Ministries # Becky Dickenson # bdickenson@nmaog.orgMenʼs Ministries # Kent Barnard # kbarnard@nmaog.orgGirlsʼ Ministries #Royal Rangersʼ Commander # Bart Garrison # bgarrison@nmaog.orgSenior Adult Ministries # Greg Burchfield # gburchfield@nmaog.orgWorship Ministries # Scott Caldwell # scaldwell@nmaog.org

December 2010

1 2011 License Application Deadline

23-24,27 Christmas holiday - District Office closed

28 NM District & Church Builders books close

31 Ministers Credentials renewal deadline

31 New Years holiday-District Office closed

January 2011

4-5 Prayer and Bible Conference

10-20 Sectional Tour

# 10-East Central

# 11-Northeast

# 13 Northwest

# 14-Native American

# 17-Southwest

# 18-Southeast

# 20-West Central

28-29 Girlʼs Ministries Leaderʼs Conference

31 ACMR Deadline

UPCOMING EVENTS

New Mexico District Council 6640 Caminito Coors NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120

505.899.5399 . fax 505.899.5859 . email: info@nmaog.org

Deadline for articles and/or information to be included in the next issue JANUARY 5, 2011

CHECK US OUT ON THE WEB AT: WWW.NMAOG.ORG

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