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			<title>"The Great Danville Revival"</title>
            <pubdate>Tue, 7 Sep 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=84</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[This mighty move of God has not only affected us as a church but has moved beyond the walls into our city and surrounding areas. ]]></description>
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			<title>Funeral Arrangements for Pastor Roy Newcomb of Monroe</title>
            <pubdate>Mon, 6 Sep 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=83</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[Visitation:  Tuesday, Sept. 7 (6 pm - 8 pm)
Funeral:  Wednesday, Sept. 8 (2 pm)
All held at Monroe Church of God. ]]></description>
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			<title>Funeral Arrangements for the mother of J.R. DeHart </title>
            <pubdate>Fri, 3 Sep 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=82</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[Viewing: Sunday Sept. 5 (4-6pm) Clarksburg COG - WV
Funeral:Monday Sept. 6 (2pm) Sophia COG - WV ]]></description>
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			<title>Funeral Arrangements for Marsha Anderson</title>
            <pubdate>Thu, 2 Sep 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=81</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[Visitation: Thurs. Sept. 2, 6-9 p.m., Funeral: Fri., Sept. 3, 11:00 a.m., both at Mercer Funeral Home in Bluefield, West Virginia (304-327-6155). ]]></description>
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			<title>Empowered Prayer</title>
            <pubdate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=79</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[The second in Pastor Bacon&#039;s discipleship series  "Essentials" titled, Empowered Prayer. ]]></description>
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			<title>Women&#039;s Ministries Meeting - October 5 at 9:00 AM</title>
            <pubdate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=80</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[During the Ministers Meeting on Tuesday, October 5, the Women&#039;s Ministries will be holding an important meeting in the Fellowship Hall of RVCP. ]]></description>
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			<title>All Nations Church of God Glean From All Things New Community Event</title>
            <pubdate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=78</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[The goal of the event was to win the lost through the tangible love of Christ-using our "Hands of Grace" and every resource we could obtain... ]]></description>
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			<title>Funeral Arrangements for Jerry West</title>
            <pubdate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=77</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[Visitation: Thurs., Aug. 19, 6-8 pm, Colonial Heights Chapel of E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes; Funeral: Fri., Aug. 20, 1:00 pm at Chester Church of God ]]></description>
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			<title>National Back to Church Sunday, September 12</title>
            <pubdate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=76</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[Southside Church of God, Charlottesville will be participating in the National Back to Church Sunday Campaign, September 12.  Everyone welcome! ]]></description>
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			<title>Welcome Bishop Mitchell and Wendy Corder to Virginia</title>
            <pubdate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=75</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[Our new administrative bishop in Virginia is Bishop Mitchell and Wendy Corder. ]]></description>
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			<title>Jacksonville Theological Seminary is offered at Roanoke-Maranatha Fellowship </title>
            <pubdate>Thu, 5 Aug 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=74</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[Contact: Dr. R. L Graves, Pastor of Roanoke, Maranatha Fellowship 540.562.0075 for more information. ]]></description>
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			<title>Sylvia Evenson&#039;s Mother, Eunice Odum - Funeral Arrangements</title>
            <pubdate>Wed, 4 Aug 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=72</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[Please remember Sylvia Evenson from World Outreach Worship Center and her family during this time of loss. ]]></description>
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			<title>God&#039;s Power In You - Women&#039;s Conference September 9-11, 2010</title>
            <pubdate>Wed, 4 Aug 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=73</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[Register for the Women&#039;s Conference coming soon in Bristol, Virginia.   ]]></description>
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			<title>The Bakers Bid Farewell While in Orlando, Florida</title>
            <pubdate>Sat, 31 Jul 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=71</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[Please see the link in this article to view the video from Dr. Michael and Sharon Baker. ]]></description>
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			<title>Update: A Motion to Reconsider Women in Ministry</title>
            <pubdate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=70</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[Late afternoon Thursday, a member presented a question for parliament to reconsider a motion from Wednesday. ]]></description>
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			<title>Other Measures Voted on at the General Assembly in General Council: Updated</title>
            <pubdate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=69</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[We will be updating the website in this article regarding other motions or measures as they are voted on in General Council.   ]]></description>
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			<title>Motion for Women to serve as Ordained Bishop is defeated</title>
            <pubdate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=67</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[Item 3 of the General Council Agenda allowing women to serve as Ordained Bishop was defeated by a vote of 1358-814 (62.5%-37.5%)  ]]></description>
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			<title>Updated: Motion for Women to serve on a local Church Pastor&#039;s Council Passes</title>
            <pubdate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=68</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[Further this item passes in the General Assembly vote (50.88% - 49.12%) ]]></description>
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			<title>Elections so far at the General Assembly</title>
            <pubdate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=65</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[We have been updating the website as elections take place in the International General Council Sessions.  The elections include... ]]></description>
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			<title>Live Video Streaming of the General Assembly</title>
            <pubdate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=64</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[Check out the link to the live streaming of the General Assembly sessions ]]></description>
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			<title>Graham and Houghton Headline Opening Night of Assembly</title>
            <pubdate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=63</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[The following was taken from the Faith News Network article, which shares about upcoming opening night at the General Assembly. ]]></description>
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			<title>Virginia State Music Department - Web Resources</title>
            <pubdate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/upload/articles/docs/Music Resource Flyer Final.pdf</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[Web resources made available and compiled by VA State Music Committee. Also find this list under the Music Leaders Directory. ]]></description>
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			<title>Healing Waters Baptizes 29</title>
            <pubdate>Thu, 1 Jul 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=61</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[On this day they baptized 29 new converts and had three come up at the end wanting to be saved and baptized.  ]]></description>
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			<title>Winchester Church of God Family Life Center Dedication</title>
            <pubdate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=60</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[Sunday, May 16 was a monumental day in the history of the Winchester Church of God, as the congregation dedicated its brand new Family Life Center. ]]></description>
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			<title>Basset  - VBS - July 12 -16</title>
            <pubdate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=59</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[Everyone is invited for a great time of fellowship and fun learning about Jesus and his love for us.   ]]></description>
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			<title>Covenant Fellowship Bike Bash - June 27</title>
            <pubdate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/upload/articles/docs/CovenantFellowshipBikeBash.pdf</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[It&#039;s a Biker Bash with Giveaways, Food, Bike Contest, and more ]]></description>
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			<title>Bristol - VBS - June 28 - July 2</title>
            <pubdate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=57</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[Location: Higher Ground Fellowship - 14095 Lee Hwy - Bristol;

6:30pm-8:30-pm;
Everyone is welcome! ]]></description>
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			<title> Church & Ministers Tax Conference </title>
            <pubdate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/upload/articles/docs/CEL_Church and Ministers tax conference.pdf</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[Date: August 14; Time: 10:00 am; Registration Due: July 15; More information:  www.gervaseministries.org ]]></description>
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			<title>Roanoke - VBS - June 27-30</title>
            <pubdate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/upload/articles/docs/saddle ridge ranch flyer 2.pdf</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[VBS is schedule for June 27-30 at Roanoke Valley Cathedral of Praise.  Everyone welcome. ]]></description>
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			<title>Funeral Arrangements for Brenda Gunter</title>
            <pubdate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=54</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[Visitation: Saturday, June 12 at 10:00 a.m.; 
Funeral: Saturday, June 12 at 12:00 p.m.;
Milford Church of God in Austell, GA
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			<title>A Strong Family in a World Gone Wrong</title>
            <pubdate>Tue, 8 Jun 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=53</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[Presented by K and T Ministries and Roanoke District Churches. June 17,18,19; Contact: Sister Deborah 540.793.1412 ]]></description>
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			<title>State Awards and Recognitions 2009-2010</title>
            <pubdate>Sat, 5 Jun 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=51</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to our winners!

Check out the latest e-book of our Awards and Recognitions for the past year. ]]></description>
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			<title>International Ministry of Covenant Church of God</title>
            <pubdate>Sat, 5 Jun 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=52</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[Experience a powerful video highlighting the International Ministry of Covenant Church of God. ]]></description>
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			<title>Funeral Arrangements for Rev. Robert Mitzelfelt</title>
            <pubdate>Fri, 4 Jun 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=50</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[Visitation:  Saturday, June 5  at 3:00 pm; 
Funeral:     Saturday, June 5 at 4:00 pm; 
Danville, Riveroak ]]></description>
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			<title>Radford Church of God celebrates a GREAT DAY! </title>
            <pubdate>Thu, 3 Jun 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=49</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[On April 26, 2010, the Radford Church of God celebrated 85 years of ministry with a wonderful worship service and very special guests. ]]></description>
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			<title>The Virginian - Summer Issue Available - in Digital</title>
            <pubdate>Fri, 28 May 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=48</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[Virginian subscriptions should be arriving by the second week of June at the churches.  Be the first to see it by checking out the digital version. ]]></description>
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			<title>Licensure Testing Date: Fall 2010 has changed</title>
            <pubdate>Wed, 26 May 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/upload/articles/docs/LicensureTesting.pdf</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[Anyone planning to take the test for ministerial credentials in Ashland, please note the testing date has been changed from October 19 to October 12 ]]></description>
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			<title>Church of God in Virginia Reaches out to Bangladesh</title>
            <pubdate>Tue, 25 May 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=46</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[Praise God for His continued move in Bangladesh! We rejoice that the Gospel continues to impact lives, thanks to the faithful work of our brothers and sisters among the Bangladeshi people. ]]></description>
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			<title>Online Education with Patten University</title>
            <pubdate>Fri, 21 May 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/upload/articles/docs/Full page fax print.pdf</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[Call Toll Free:  877-IDP-ONLN or go online:  http://idponline.patten.edu for more information.  Scholarships, grants, and loans available.  ]]></description>
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			<title>Theresa Baldwin&#039;s Step-Father - Ervie Braxton Sawyer - Funeral Arrangements</title>
            <pubdate>Sat, 15 May 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=44</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[Viewing: Oakey&#039;s East Chapel, Bonsack, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 16, 2010. Funeral: Harvest Ministries, 1 p.m. on Monday. ]]></description>
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			<title>Celebrating the Power of Pentecost - May 23</title>
            <pubdate>Wed, 12 May 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/upload/articles/docs/pentecost_flyer_May.pdf</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[Sunday, May 23, 6:00 PM, Celebration Church of God in Roanoke will be having Power of Pentecost Sunday.  More details: 540.774.7711 ]]></description>
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			<title>Revival May 23-28 in Bristol with Bishop John Ritcheson</title>
            <pubdate>Tue, 11 May 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=42</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[God delivered Brother John from a life of drugs, alcohol, gangs, and criminal activity and called him to minister the Gospel of Jesus Christ. ]]></description>
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			<title>Virginia Pastor, Rick Stigile ministers in Colombia</title>
            <pubdate>Mon, 10 May 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/upload/articles/docs/PastorRickVisitsColombia.pdf</link>
        	<description><![CDATA["Rick&#039;s preaching and teaching was a tremendous blessing to three churches," shares Wayne Wozniak.  ]]></description>
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			<title>Pulaski District Revival - May 9-12</title>
            <pubdate>Thu, 6 May 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=40</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[Pulaski Church of God nightly - Sunday at 6pm and Monday - Wednesday at 7pm ]]></description>
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			<title>Salem Church of God is having Revival starting Sunday, May 9</title>
            <pubdate>Wed, 5 May 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=38</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[May 9-12: Sunday at 10:45 AM, Monday - Wednesday at 7:00 PM ]]></description>
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			<title>Crabb Family in Revival MAY 6 - Abingdon</title>
            <pubdate>Wed, 5 May 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/upload/articles/docs/crabb family flier.pdf</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[Thursday, May 6 at 7:00 PM the Crabbs will be in Revival held at the Abingdon High School.  Tickets: $10  ]]></description>
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			<title>Heaven&#039;s Gates Hell&#039;s Flames 2010 in Carrollton</title>
            <pubdate>Mon, 3 May 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=37</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[In four services we saw more than 1,038 people in total attendance. We also saw 217 total decisions for Jesus Christ. ]]></description>
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			<title>UPDATE: Prayer Alert - Judy Roberson</title>
            <pubdate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=36</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[We are praising the Lord, Judy has been released from the hospital. ]]></description>
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			<title>&#039;The speedway is my church&#039; says V. Landreth, VA Minister</title>
            <pubdate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=35</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[Vernon Landreth serves as the speedway&#039;s chaplain, but also competes in the Mod-4 class as a driver. ]]></description>
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			<title>Radford District Revival - April 28 - May 1</title>
            <pubdate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=33</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[The guest speaker is former General Overseer Dr. G. Dennis McGuire. ]]></description>
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			<title>Gloria Dudley: 2010 Sunday School Teacher of the Year</title>
            <pubdate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=34</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[Early in her teen years her church entrusted their Beginner class to Gloria Dudley.  She was their TEACHER. That was the beginning of this blessed journey.  ]]></description>
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			<title>A discipleship series </title>
            <pubdate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=32</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[Part 1 of a discipleship series by Rev. Lance M. Bacon of King George Church of God, Virginia ]]></description>
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			<title>Updated Prayer Alert - Steven Livingston</title>
            <pubdate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=26</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[Update: Prognosis is very good and Pastor Livingston of Center Cross is now recuperating in rehab. ]]></description>
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			<title>Rhonda Hudson of Charlottesville places in the top 10: Teacher of the Year Award</title>
            <pubdate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=31</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[Southside Church of God, Charlottesville, Virginia would like to congratulate Rhonda Hudson for placing in the top 10 for the 2009 Teacher of the Year Award.  ]]></description>
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			<title>Prayer for West VA Coal Miners and Families</title>
            <pubdate>Sat, 10 Apr 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=30</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[UPDATE: Total rises to 29 miners that have died as search teams found the bodies of other four men missing following explosion in WV. ]]></description>
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			<title>The Nursery is Complete in Lynchburg; Another Step Towards Their Goal</title>
            <pubdate>Thu, 1 Apr 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=29</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[Their goal is to be effectively reaching 250 by the end of the year.  ]]></description>
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			<title>About 1,500 helped by &#039;Day of Hope&#039;</title>
            <pubdate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=27</link>
        	<description><![CDATA["We were able to serve 300 families, and we estimate those families represent over 1,500 individuals..." ]]></description>
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			<title>Heaven&#039;s Gates and Hell&#039;s Flames in Carrollton</title>
            <pubdate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=28</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[You and your congregation are invited to an historic event to be held at Healing Waters on Sunday April 11th - Tuesday April 13th at 7PM nightly.  ]]></description>
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			<title>Revival Coming to Honaker District</title>
            <pubdate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=25</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[The Honaker District is hosting revival March 31 - April 2.  Evangelist will be Wayne Poston. ]]></description>
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			<title>Promise Keepers Conference Coming to Hampton, VA</title>
            <pubdate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=24</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[The Promise Keepers (Men of Integrity) Conference is coming to Hampton, VA on Saturday, April 10, 2010: 8 AM - 5 PM.  www.promisekeepers.org ]]></description>
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			<title>Funeral Announcements:  Bishop, Debord, and Harocopos</title>
            <pubdate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=23</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[Please see details below for these three funerals announcements that came in to the state office. ]]></description>
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			<title>Drama Workshop Available in Bristol, VA</title>
            <pubdate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=22</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[On Saturday April 10th at 10 am, Bethel Master&#039;s Commission will offer a Drama workshop.  ]]></description>
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			<title>Community Car Show Apr. 17 - Hosted by Valley View Weslyan</title>
            <pubdate>Mon, 8 Mar 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/upload/articles/docs/Carshow 2010updated.pdf</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[For Car Show Information/registration forms call: 540-366-5053 or 540-330-vett, or print the form online at www.valleyviewwesleyan.org.
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			<title>The Team&#039;s Last Night in Romania</title>
            <pubdate>Thu, 4 Mar 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=19</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[In all, there were at least 73 decisions for Christ, 45 pastors and leaders encouraged and trained and many healings. ]]></description>
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			<title>Next Level Leadership - Last Week</title>
            <pubdate>Thu, 4 Mar 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=20</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[Our first two group sessions were held last week in the cafeteria here on campus. The program, being well attended, so far is a success.  ]]></description>
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			<title>Journey Continues with Team in Romania</title>
            <pubdate>Mon, 1 Mar 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=17</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[So far, over 50 Romanians have indicated a desire to commit their lives to Jesus Christ! ]]></description>
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			<title>God is Working Through the Team in Romania</title>
            <pubdate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=14</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[God really worked through the services.  So far, 20-30 people made commitments for Christ!  Praise the Lord!  ]]></description>
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			<title>HOPE Charitable Helping Schools in Budget Crunch</title>
            <pubdate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=15</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[HOPE Charitable Services loaded more than a half-million dollars worth of books, notebooks and desks into trucks for local schools. ]]></description>
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			<title>Camp Meeting Services Sundays till April - AND Pews For Sale</title>
            <pubdate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=16</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[Cornerstone Fellowship Church of God in Hampton, VA is having Camp Meeting services every Sunday evening (6pm) till the middle of April. ]]></description>
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			<title>Choir Robes For Sale</title>
            <pubdate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=13</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[The Higher Ground Fellowship Church of God in Bristol has 30 choir robes for sale. ]]></description>
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			<title>Children&#039;s Ministry Conference: Mar. 4-6</title>
            <pubdate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/upload/articles/docs/ChildrensMin.conf.pdf</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[Focus Children&#039;s Ministry Conference will be held March 4-6 in Greenville, SC sponsored by the Youth and CE Department from International Offices. ]]></description>
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			<title>Double Honors Tribute - Tom Jenkins</title>
            <pubdate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=11</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[Tom Jenkins has served as the cornerstone of their family and as an example of what a man of God should be.   ]]></description>
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			<title>Prayer Conference 2010 Canceled Due to Extreme Weather</title>
            <pubdate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/upload/articles/docs/VA, PC2010, Cancellation Letter, 2-10-10.pdf</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[After processing the information closely, Dr. Baker has decided it is in the best interest of our pastors and churches to cancel Prayer Conference. ]]></description>
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			<title>Next Level Leadership - Have You Registered?</title>
            <pubdate>Tue, 9 Feb 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=2</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[Every pastor and spouse are asked to make necessary arrangements to come and be a part of this first phase and process of moving to the next level. ]]></description>
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			<title>Funeral Announcement - Maize M. Cole</title>
            <pubdate>Tue, 9 Feb 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=9</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[Maize M. Cole, mother of Sister Virginia Daniels, passed away on 02/06/2010 at the age of 88.  ]]></description>
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			<title>Churches in VA Respond to the Needs of Haiti (UPDATE)</title>
            <pubdate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=4</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[The call for help initiated the message of hope from our churches and constituents as so many local churches gave to assist relief efforts in Haiti. ]]></description>
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			<title>Haiti Relief From Charlottesville</title>
            <pubdate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=3</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[Captain Jim Perkins of the Fairfax Fire Department was with the first Search and Rescue team to arrive in Haiti. He has been working 12 plus hours per day in efforts to pull bodies from the rubble of the earthquake. ]]></description>
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			<title>Hillsville&#039;s Unique Christmas Dinner</title>
            <pubdate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=8</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[They said they knew people thought they were crazy for having their dinner in the wintry weather but God had a plan and knew who would need it most.  ]]></description>
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			<title>Voices of Lee Advances to Finals of SING OFF</title>
            <pubdate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009</pubdate>
			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=1</link>
        	<description><![CDATA[Voices of Lee from Lee University advanced to the final round of the "Sing-Off," an a cappella competition on NBC. ]]></description>
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