<?xml version="1.0" encoding="ISO-8859-1" ?>	<rss version="2.0"> 		<channel>			<title>Church of God - VA News</title>			<link>http://www.vacog.org/news.php</link><item><title><![CDATA[Praying Church: Praying Pastor Conference]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 6 Jun 2013</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=434]]></link><description><![CDATA[Praying Church: Praying Pastor Conference 2013 hosted by the Church at Liberty Square in Cartersville, Georgia, Thursday and Friday, Aug. 22-23]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oklahoma Update - via Bishop Darrell Rice]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 4 Jun 2013</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=433]]></link><description><![CDATA[Update June 1, 2013]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The New ELEAD for June is available]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 3 Jun 2013</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=426]]></link><description><![CDATA[June issue of the new ELEAD from Bishop Corder]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[June's Book of the Month-Praying Church Handbook]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 3 Jun 2013</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=432]]></link><description><![CDATA[June&#039;s book as recommended by Bishop Mitchell Corder is Praying Church Handbook, a series of 4 volumes, including multiple authors...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Memorial Service Arrangements for Maggie Hollifield]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=431]]></link><description><![CDATA[Arrangements, Friday May 24 evening as follows...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Support and Prayer for the Hollifield Family]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 22 May 2013</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=430]]></link><description><![CDATA[A letter on behalf of the family is shared below.....]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conference for Women in Ministry - Encourage 2013]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2013</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=427]]></link><description><![CDATA[August 8-10, 2013:  North Cleveland Church of God, Dixon Chapel]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteers needed for Campus WORK WEEK: June 3-8]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 8 May 2013</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=403]]></link><description><![CDATA[Can you volunteer your time and labor one or more days the first week of June?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Book of the Month for May: What Every Pastor Should Know]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 1 May 2013</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=417]]></link><description><![CDATA[Meet Gary L. McIntosh and Charles Arn...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[1-Day Conference hosted by Larry Stockstill]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2013</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/upload/articles/docs/NC_remnant_flyer.pdf]]></link><description><![CDATA[April 30, 9-4 (Winston Salem, NC) Cost=Free (Call 888.904.2226)]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Day of Prayer Breakfast - May 2 - Woodbridge VA]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 9 Apr 2013</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/upload/articles/docs/NationalDayofPrayerFlyer.pdf]]></link><description><![CDATA[with Bishop Mitchell Corder, Guest Speaker; Cost: $13.50 Advance, Call for more info: (703) 868-3123]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revival at Parrott all week (Apr. 7-12]]></title><pubDate>Sun, 7 Apr 2013</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=424]]></link><description><![CDATA[Revival at Parrott Church of God all week, Sunday - Friday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Radford District Revival: May 2-4]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 3 Apr 2013</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=422]]></link><description><![CDATA[May 2-4, at 7:00 pm.  Guest speaker:  Dr. Michael L. Baker.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Project Transformation Phase 2 Update]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 3 Apr 2013</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=423]]></link><description><![CDATA[State Office Roof Complete]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Project Transformation Phase 2]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 2 Apr 2013</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=421]]></link><description><![CDATA[Project Transformation Phase 2 is underway.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The New ELEAD for April is available]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=419]]></link><description><![CDATA[The New ELEAD for April is now available online...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revival at Fort Chiswell: April 7-10]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2013</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=420]]></link><description><![CDATA[Fort Chiswell Church of God will be in Revival April 7-10 with Evangelist Gary Taylor.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Glory of His Resurrection- Performance in Radford]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 25 Mar 2013</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=411]]></link><description><![CDATA["The Glory of His Resurrection" will be presented on Easter Sunday weekend beginning on Thursday March 28  through Sunday night at 7pm, nightly...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[J.D. Stump is available to hold Revivals]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=415]]></link><description><![CDATA[Evangelist, J. D. Stump is available for special services and revivals.  ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New and Improved ELEAD coming in April]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2013</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=416]]></link><description><![CDATA[The information will still be prepared for leadership positions, but the overall presentation will have a new look and be more concise for an easy... ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[State Office emails may need to be resent over the next 24 hours]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2013</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=414]]></link><description><![CDATA[Our email server is going through an update and we want to make sure we receive your information.....]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lynchburg Church of God Groundbreaking Service]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2013</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=413]]></link><description><![CDATA[Lynchburg Church of God will enter its first building project since 1981.  The Groundbreaking Service was held on March 3. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen Talent Highlights]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=412]]></link><description><![CDATA[On Saturday March 8, one hundred and fifty students represented seventeen congregations at the 2013 Virginia Teen Talent competition...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Carroll Puppets - A Singing & Puppet Ministry coming to Northern VA]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/upload/articles/docs/PuppetShow2013WOODBRIDGE_Flyer.pdf]]></link><description><![CDATA[They are coming to Woodbridge VA this weekend and will be hosted by the Centerpoint Church of God on Davis Ford Road]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Benjamin Abbott's Autobiography from the 1700's - available to read]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2013</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=410]]></link><description><![CDATA[However, it has been found online by Pastor Nathan Boehm of Richmond at this link below and is available for download as a free copy...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spring Forward is this weekend]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 5 Mar 2013</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=408]]></link><description><![CDATA[Don&#039;t forget to set your clocks forward one hour this weekend (March 10).]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[March's Recommended Book of the Month: RELAUNCH]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 1 Mar 2013</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=407]]></link><description><![CDATA[RELAUNCH: "How to Stage an Organizational Comeback" by Mark Rutland]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senior Love Service at Nortonsville]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2013</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=406]]></link><description><![CDATA[One of the highlights of the day was a special appearance from a quartet who hadn’t sung together publicly in several decades.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ron Hill from Galax teaches students of Burma on Missions Trip]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2013</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=404]]></link><description><![CDATA[Pastor Ron Hill of Galax, Cliffview Church of God in Galax, Virginia showing ministry students in Burma an iPad picture of themselves seeking God.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prayer Conference 2013 - Photo Slideshow]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2013</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=405]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Photo Slideshow is now available from the recent 2013 Prayer Conference in Danville, VA.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jason Crabb In Concert in Pulaski, March 3]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 18 Feb 2013</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=402]]></link><description><![CDATA[Refreshing Center will be hosting Christian recording artist Jason Crabb on Sunday, March 3, at 6:00PM. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cameroon Trip 2012]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2013</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=401]]></link><description><![CDATA[Senior Pastor Russell and Sylvia Evenson, along with leaders from World Outreach Worship Center in Newport News, traveled to Cameroon a few months ago]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[More Resources Recommended for February]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 13 Feb 2013</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=400]]></link><description><![CDATA[I would like to introduce you to another couple of resources, one that is published weekly...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spring Virginian - check out the new issue]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 11 Feb 2013</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=399]]></link><description><![CDATA[If you want to read the Spring Issue of The Virginian before it even arrives at our churches.....]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share your iPray 2013 Testimonies]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 1 Feb 2013</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=397]]></link><description><![CDATA[As iPray 2013 comes to a close this weekend... we are hoping you will share your testimonies with the State Office and others..]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Book of the Month for February - Dangerous Calling]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 1 Feb 2013</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=398]]></link><description><![CDATA[Dangerous Calling by Paul David Tripp is Bishop Corder&#039;s recommended resource for the month of February.  Read more about this...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two students from Lee Festival Choir interviewed on State Campus]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2013</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=395]]></link><description><![CDATA[Local news caught up with the students when they stopped at the Church of God State Office to share their experiences from the day...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Updated: Lee University Festival Choir:  Inauguration Video]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jan 2013</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=394]]></link><description><![CDATA[UPDATED with recorded link: Lee University Festival Choir Singing at INAUGURATION 2013 January 21, 2013]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral Arrangements for Retired Minister Dessie Mae McMahan]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2013</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=392]]></link><description><![CDATA[Sister McMahan went to be with the Lord on January 14.  Funeral arrangements are being handled by Harwood Home for Funerals, Black Mountain, NC.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prayer Conference 2013 Resources are Available]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2013</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=393]]></link><description><![CDATA[Hotel list, poster, and bulletin inserts...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Central Blvd Church of God seeks Full Time Youth Pastor]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2013</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=391]]></link><description><![CDATA[As of January 14, Danville, Central Blvd is seeking a full-time youth pastor. More information....]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women's Retreat 2013 (Apr. 12-13)]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 9 Jan 2013</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=390]]></link><description><![CDATA[Please make this information available to the women in your church and we would so appreciate you encouraging them to attend.  ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[iPray 2013 begins January 13]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 7 Jan 2013</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=389]]></link><description><![CDATA[Materials for promotion and resources for fasting can be found on our website regarding our upcoming iPray event...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Missions Projects 2013]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 4 Jan 2013</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=388]]></link><description><![CDATA[Recently our State Missions Board recommended that we adopt the Colombia Bible School as a state missions project with the goal of paying off the...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bishop Corder's New Blog for 2013]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 2 Jan 2013</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=387]]></link><description><![CDATA[Bishop Corder has posted a new blog....for 2013...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral Arrangements for Juanita Edmonds, mother of Shirley Quesenberry of Newbern]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 27 Dec 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=386]]></link><description><![CDATA[The funeral arrangements for Juanita Edmonds can be found below...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[State Office Closes Wednesday for the Christmas Holidays]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=384]]></link><description><![CDATA[The State Office will be closed starting Wednesday, December 19...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virginia Team on the Colombia South America trip]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 18 Dec 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=385]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Virginia team experienced great things in Colombia South America as we partnered together in ministry. From ministry in the local churches to...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meadowood Is Seeking Minister of Music]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 13 Dec 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=382]]></link><description><![CDATA[We are a Multicultural Church looking for Minister of Music on the East Side of Metropolitan Richmond Virginia...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[One Mind and One Accord Event with the Word of God]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=383]]></link><description><![CDATA[Pastor Seabolt conducted a Bible Reading Event in 2011 and shares more about this corporate process of reading the entire Bible in one sitting....]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enon Church of God Thanksgiving Outreach]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 7 Dec 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/upload/articles/docs/Enon.pdf]]></link><description><![CDATA[Enon Church of God reaches out to community by giving out Brunswick stew on Thanksgiving Day....]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[iPray materials are now available ONLINE]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 4 Dec 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=380]]></link><description><![CDATA[The digital files are now available on our website: projection images, bulletin inserts, poster, customizable files, and more]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[December's Book of the Month - What on Earth Am I Here For?]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 3 Dec 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=379]]></link><description><![CDATA[Be sure and check out the highlights from this month&#039;s recommended resource, Rick Warren&#039;s re-released edition with additional chapters and more...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Winter Issue of The Virginian has been released]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=360]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Winter Issue is available via web version PDF before the hard copies reach the churches...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virginia's Mission Team - Video Update from Nicaragua]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=378]]></link><description><![CDATA[This week a team from Virginia is sharing through ministry in Somoto, Nicaragua.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newly Appointed Boards 2012 - 2014]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=377]]></link><description><![CDATA[Following the election of our State Council, Youth Board, and Evangelism Board, the appointed boards have been set as follows....]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[November's Book of the Month - The Conviction to Lead]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 1 Nov 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=376]]></link><description><![CDATA[This month&#039;s book recommended is The Conviction to Lead by Dr. Albert Mohler, the youngest president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update: Pastoral Dinners have been Postponed for Richmond and Coastal Areas]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=375]]></link><description><![CDATA[Due to the weather forecast and potential storm impacting the coastline Sunday-Tuesday, dinners on the coast and Richmond have been canceled.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral Arrangements for R. J. Anderson of Abingdon]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=374]]></link><description><![CDATA[Viewing, Sat. 10/27 from 4-6pm; 
Funeral, Sat. 10/27 at 6pm; Both at Farris F.H.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating the Past--Envisioning the Future]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=373]]></link><description><![CDATA[Covenant Church on Sunday, September 30th, celebrated its 60th Anniversary. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Franklin Church of God Reaches Out to Community]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=372]]></link><description><![CDATA[Franklin Church of God recently had a prayer booth at the local Fall Festival...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ministers Data Update FORM]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 16 Oct 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=371]]></link><description><![CDATA[The state has provided a form online where ministers can update their basic info for the office database and mailings...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thank you from David and Janice Hagee]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=369]]></link><description><![CDATA[Words cannot express our heartfelt thanks for all the cards, phone calls, flowers, Facebook messages, and, most of all, the prayers....]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral Arrangements for Lucille Waller, mother of Pastor Darrell Waller]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=370]]></link><description><![CDATA[Viewing will be 7-9 PM, Sunday evening; Funeral will be 11 AM, Monday, at the funeral home...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral Arrangements for Reverend William R. Baker, father of Janice Hagee]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 8 Oct 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=368]]></link><description><![CDATA[Brother Baker went to be with the Lord on Saturday evening.  His funeral will be held in Childersburg, Alabama on Wednesday, October 10.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral Arrangements for Nancy Arnold, wife of K.B. Arnold]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 5 Oct 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=367]]></link><description><![CDATA[Sister Arnold went to be with the Lord, Thursday night.  Her funeral will be Sunday at 3pm at Oakey&#039;s East in Roanoke.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global Xpedition - Summer 2012 at Wytheville, All Nations]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 4 Oct 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/upload/articles/docs/GlobalExpedition.pdf]]></link><description><![CDATA[Each week this summer, the ANC kids "traveled" around the world while studying the 10-40 Window and learning about other cultures and Missions...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victory Tabernacle hosts - Women's Ministry Conference - October 18]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 3 Oct 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/upload/articles/docs/KathyHamonFlyer.pdf]]></link><description><![CDATA[Kathy Hamon will be the guest speaker - four explosive services.... register at www.victorytab.org for this free conference.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[October's Book of the Month - The Blessed Church]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 2 Oct 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=361]]></link><description><![CDATA[Read more about this month&#039;s selection of the the recommended reading for October...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mobile Website Now Available for VACOG.ORG]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 1 Oct 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=363]]></link><description><![CDATA[When navigating to the website on a mobile device (phone, tablet, etc.) the user will see a more “mobile friendly” interface. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ministers Meeting - Schedule and Announcements...]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 1 Oct 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=364]]></link><description><![CDATA[A few notes about Ministers Meeting, October 8-9: Pastors get a free copy of The Blessed Church; Fellowship/Reception follows Monday night service...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Website Maintenance: Sunday, September 30]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 28 Sep 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=362]]></link><description><![CDATA[On Sunday there will be periods of intermittent downtime due to website maintenance.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bishop Appoints Pastor:  Crozet-Victory Hill]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=353]]></link><description><![CDATA[A new pastor has been appointed officially at a church in Virginia....]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[September's Issue of ELEAD]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=342]]></link><description><![CDATA[Take a few minutes to read Bishop Corder&#039;s resource newsletter for this month...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pastors Fellowship Dinners - Scheduled for Fall]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/upload/articles/docs/FellowshipDINNERS2b.pdf]]></link><description><![CDATA[Pastors check out the list of dates and locations to see when your district is meeting to fellowship over dinner...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Freedom 2012 - August 29-30]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 16 Aug 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/upload/articles/docs/freedomflyer2012.pdf]]></link><description><![CDATA[Calling all teens (Ages 13--18) to attend 2 days of preparation for this coming
school year at WOWC -2....]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ministers Meeting Dates Changed: October 8-9]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/upload/articles/docs/ministersMeetingCHANGEdates.pdf]]></link><description><![CDATA[Ministers Meeting has been changed due to change in the Leadership Meeting Meeting dates that normally follows General Assembly. New dates: Oct. 8-9]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral Arrangements for James Hughes, Sr. of Suffolk]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 6 Aug 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=354]]></link><description><![CDATA[Viewing: 8/6/2012 (7:00 pm - 8:30 pm);

Funeral: 8/7/2012 (2:00 pm) Both will be held in the R.W. Baker & Co Funeral Home in Suffolk]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virginia Welcomes Back Bishop Mitchell & Wendy Corder]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 3 Aug 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=356]]></link><description><![CDATA[Bishop Corder’s reappointment comes subsequent to two successful years of service to the Commonwealth. We are happy to welcome them back to Virginia..]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[August Book of the Month - Contagious Generosity]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 1 Aug 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=355]]></link><description><![CDATA[Bishop Corder&#039;s recommended reading for the month of August:  Contagious Generosity by Chris Willard and Jim Sheppard...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Virginia State Office - Closed Week of General Assembly]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jul 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=352]]></link><description><![CDATA[Please note the State Office will be closed during the week of General Assembly, July 23-27, and will reopen, July 30...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Updated Information: General Assembly Bus Tour]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jul 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=336]]></link><description><![CDATA[Pastor Harold and Laila Bare are hosting a bus trip to the General Assembly. For information about financial help, please call Laila at 434-953-9067]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[State Office Phones and Internet Restored]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=351]]></link><description><![CDATA[The State Office phone access and internet access have been restored as of Friday, July 13.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[State Office is Experiencing Phone and Internet Outage]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jul 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=350]]></link><description><![CDATA[Internet and phones are currently down at the state office....]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warcry Youth Conference at Victory Tabernacle in Richmond]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 9 Jul 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=349]]></link><description><![CDATA[August 2-4, Thur. & Fri. starts at 7pm, Saturday night, 6pm]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hope For Your Church - Book of the Month for July]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 3 Jul 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=348]]></link><description><![CDATA[There&#039;s Hope For Your Church - First Steps to Restoring Health and Growth by Gary McIntosh is recommended by Bishop Corder for July.  Read more...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Commonwealth Disaster Report Following Friday's Storm]]></title><pubDate>Sun, 1 Jul 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/upload/articles/docs/CommonwealthDisasterReportSunday.pdf]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Virginia Emergency Response Team has released the following assessment data regarding power outage and impact resulting from the storm...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Music Ministry Opportunity in Richmond]]></title><pubDate>Sat, 30 Jun 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=347]]></link><description><![CDATA[An excerpt from our online resource - Ministry Opportunities: the position of Minister of Music is currently open at Richmond, Meadowood...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[General Assembly Agenda Available]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=345]]></link><description><![CDATA[The General Assembly Agenda is now available on the Church of God International Offices Website...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Missions Awards Winners - Congratulations]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=344]]></link><description><![CDATA[Congratulations to these Churches for their Contributions to World Missions! ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pastoral/Ministerial Training at Camp Meeting]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=343]]></link><description><![CDATA[You don&#039;t want to miss these two opportunities for Ministerial Training at Camp Meeting in the AM services in Pulaski and Richmond...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[VA State Office Welcomes: Ashley West]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=341]]></link><description><![CDATA[Ashley just recently started working at the state office and is serving as our Receptionist at the front desk as well as our Women&#039;s Discipleship...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roberta Hale Funeral Arrangements (Honaker, VA)]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 6 Jun 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=338]]></link><description><![CDATA[Widow, Roberta Hale, wife of Pastor Claude Hale of Abingdon passed away on Tuesday.  Arrangements follow...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral Announcement for Napoleon Kennedy]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 6 Jun 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=339]]></link><description><![CDATA[We have just been informed at the state office that Rev. Napoleon A. Kennedy, Retired Minister of the Richmond area went to be with the Lord, June 1..]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral Announcement for Sister Wanda Yeary of Woodway]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 6 Jun 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=340]]></link><description><![CDATA[We have just been informed at the State Office that Wanda Yeary of Woodway Church of God passed away on May 19]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Part 2 has released: A Leaders Relationships, Video Training Series]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 1 Jun 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=331]]></link><description><![CDATA[Part2: With information about valuable "People Principles," Bishop Corder provides insight that has practical application in any leadership...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holy Ghost Revival held in Radford]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 1 Jun 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=337]]></link><description><![CDATA["Holy Ghost Revival" was experienced at Fairlawn Church of God in Radford, Virginia, May 20-23 with Reverend Jamee Massey.   ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virginia Girls Go Above and Beyond in Zambia YWEA Offering!]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=335]]></link><description><![CDATA[Girls Jamboree was a huge success and the girls responded wholeheartedly for the Zambia project...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[YWEA Update]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=334]]></link><description><![CDATA[The 2012 YWEA offering deadline is quickly approaching. A challenge was extended for every congregation to raise an offering equivalent to $1 per...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Mormonism Christian? ]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=333]]></link><description><![CDATA[Truth Builders, a ministry arm of ANM, is now offering a seminar addressing the topic of "Is Mormonism Christian?"]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virginian - Summer Issue is here!]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=332]]></link><description><![CDATA[Be the first to take a look at the newest issue of the Virginian available online...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bishop's Blog: Part Two of "5 Reasons to Pray Every Day" is available]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=327]]></link><description><![CDATA[Take a few minutes to read Administrative Bishop Mitchell Corder&#039;s continuing blog post on prayer...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Praise Report from Healing Waters Worship Center]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=330]]></link><description><![CDATA[A recent outreach program resulted in 91 decisions for Christ and...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schedule of General Assembly services, July 24-27]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=329]]></link><description><![CDATA[Currently, on the Church of God Website, there is a preliminary schedule of the services for the week of General Assembly in Orlando, FL...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blue Letter Bible - App for the Month]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 7 May 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=328]]></link><description><![CDATA[Check out more details on this month&#039;s app of the month: Blue Letter Bible...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[May Issue of ELEAD from Bishop Corder]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 3 May 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=326]]></link><description><![CDATA[The May Issue has just been released and this month is full of resources from Bishop Corder and an article by General Overseer, Dr. Culpepper...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[May Book of the Month - Axiom]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 1 May 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=325]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Book for May, recommended by Bishop Corder is titled, Axiom written by Bill Hybels... find out more...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prayer Leadership Conference Scheduled as Pre-Assembly Event]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=323]]></link><description><![CDATA[A registration fee of $50.00 will include all sessions and lunch. More information can be found in our news story linked here...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pastor Harry Miller is interviewed by WDBJ7 on National Day of Prayer]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=321]]></link><description><![CDATA[WDBJ7 Reporter, Bryce Williams, interviews Senior Pastor Harry Miller and shares about RVCP&#039;s upcoming service for the National Day of Prayer...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Day of Prayer - May 3]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=322]]></link><description><![CDATA[Thursday, May 3rd will be the 61st annual observance of the National Day of Prayer. Churches across America will be...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral Arrangments: Ruth Turpin (Widow of T.H. Turpin of Radford)]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=320]]></link><description><![CDATA[Friday, April 20: Viewing - 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Mullins Funeral Home, Radford, VA; Funeral - 1:00 PM]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2012 Pentecost Sunday Initiative]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=319]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Empowered21 Global Council Announces Plans for 2012 Pentecost Sunday Initiative: One Day and One Message Through an International Movement

 ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral Arrangements for Thelma Hazelene Barbour Hazelwood]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=317]]></link><description><![CDATA[Mother of Garry Hazelwood, Pastor of Collinsville, New Hope, and Denise Davidson, minister and employed by Hope Charitable...details here]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral Arrangements for Madeline Brown Hudson]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 12 Apr 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=318]]></link><description><![CDATA[Mother of David Bucky Cruff (youth pastor of Newbern Church of God)]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[There's still time to register for our Women's Retreat]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 5 Apr 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=316]]></link><description><![CDATA[If you have been putting off your registration for the Spring Women&#039;s Retreat in Richmond, it&#039;s not too late to contact us...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ELEAD - Do you receive the Bishop's eNews/ELEAD?]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 4 Apr 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=315]]></link><description><![CDATA[If you haven&#039;t subscribed to automatically receive Bishop Corder&#039;s ELEAD each month, add your email to the list on this page...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Radford District Revival, April 30 - May 5, 7PM Nightly]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 3 Apr 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/upload/articles/docs/District Revival News.pdf]]></link><description><![CDATA[To be held at New Hope Church of God, Christiansburg, with guest speaker W. H. (Jim) Talley, Jr.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral Announcement for Junior Gussler]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=311]]></link><description><![CDATA[We at the state office extend our condolences to the Gussler family as they grieve this loss... the services and visitation are Wednesday and Thursday]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Powerpoints by Fred Garmon from Leadership Track]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=312]]></link><description><![CDATA[If you attended the Equippers Conference last Saturday and would like copies of the Leadership powerpoints used by Fred Garmon...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Equippers Conference: Each Section of the Manual is Available for Printing]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=308]]></link><description><![CDATA[Download your own copy of your class section of the manual...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Circle Maker will be available for sale - Saturday]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=309]]></link><description><![CDATA[You can pick up your own copy of this impressive book on prayer, The Circle Maker for only $10...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The VA Church of God - find us on Facebook]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=310]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Virginia Church of God has a new shortcut to find our Facebook page...Facebook.com/VACOG.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exposing Falsehood and Building A Biblical Worldview]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=306]]></link><description><![CDATA[Newsweek magazine reported in August of 2009 that 65% of Americans believe that "many religions lead to eternal life." Even more disturbingly, 37%...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[EMPOWER 2012 Downloads and more information...]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=307]]></link><description><![CDATA[Hotel information, a full schedule for the week, posters for download, and more details are available on the webpage about Empower 2012...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[March Book of the Month - Ministry in Hard Times]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=266]]></link><description><![CDATA[Get more information about the book for March as recommended by Bishop Corder.  The authors, Bill Easum and Bill Tenny-Brittian...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revival at Monroe, Sunday March 18 - Friday, March 23]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=304]]></link><description><![CDATA[Sunday  at 11 AM and 6 PM;
Monday-Friday 7 PM ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[YOUTH CAMP: Registration is up on the web!]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=305]]></link><description><![CDATA[Time to get your plans for summer youth camp in order... register before May 1 to get the discount price...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Results of Prayer & Fasting (iPray) at WOW Center]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=303]]></link><description><![CDATA[Reports of healing and people being moved and filled by the Holy Spirit have multiplied...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dr. Terry Fairbanks announces retirement]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=301]]></link><description><![CDATA[Meadowood Church of God shares their heart as they reflect upon the last 17 years in Richmond for Pastor Fairbanks and his 46 years in ministry...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicaragua Missions Adventure 2011]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=302]]></link><description><![CDATA[A missions experience bringing together 5 Church of God churches from Virginia. This trip was sponsored by Azalea Garden Church of God World Miss...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral Arrangments: Helen Patrick, Mother of Judy Harris]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=300]]></link><description><![CDATA[Visitation is scheduled for Fri. 6-8pm (Bluefield COG); Funeral is scheduled for Sat. 11am (Bluefield COG)]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gospel Benefit Singing / Bake Sale]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 9 Mar 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=299]]></link><description><![CDATA[Event to be held at New Hope Church of God, Christiansburg for Pastor Wayne Powell of Elliston Church of God, March 24 at 6:00 p.m.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Still Seeing Results from Prayer and Fasting]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 8 Mar 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=297]]></link><description><![CDATA[Indian Valley Church of God not only reaped blessings spiritually in the local church, but God also provided them favor financially... read more...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) for Equippers Conference]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 8 Mar 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=298]]></link><description><![CDATA[Top 10 FAQ&#039;s are available with the benefits of registering by Monday, how to get a chance to win a Kindle Fire, and more...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your Input is Important - Leadership Video Series - Take the Survey]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 2 Mar 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=296]]></link><description><![CDATA[Please take two minutes to answer a brief four question survey about our current Leading Change, 3-part video series...we want to hear from you...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral Arrangements for Beulah Bellamy, Mother of Pastor Bellamy of Abingdon]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 1 Mar 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=294]]></link><description><![CDATA[Visitation will be Saturday, March 3, noon – 2:00 pm; and the Funeral will be held Saturday, March 3 at 2:00 pm]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virgnian - Spring Issue is here]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 1 Mar 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=295]]></link><description><![CDATA[Be the first to check out the Virginian - Spring Issue online]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral Arrangements for Lovell R. Cary]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=293]]></link><description><![CDATA[Arrangements have been confirmed, Thursday and Friday, details here...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Session 3 of Leading Change Video Series has been posted]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=286]]></link><description><![CDATA[Check out the third video training session in our Leading Change Series, titled: Celebrating the Progress of Change...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral Arrangements for Luther Hazelwood]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=289]]></link><description><![CDATA[Father of Garry Hazelwood Pastor of Collinsville, New Hope and Denise Davidson, minister and employed by Hope Charitable...details here]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prayer Conference Audio CD's Available]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=290]]></link><description><![CDATA[Place your order today with the Youth Department or submit your payment online by...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veggie Tales Live is coming to Charlottesville]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=291]]></link><description><![CDATA[Veggie Tales LIVE will be performing at MLK Performing Arts Center in Charlottesville, VA, March 11, Sunday at 2 PM.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lee University Singers in Concert Friday, March 2 in Roanoke]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=288]]></link><description><![CDATA[RVCP will host the Lee Singers, March 2 at 7pm. More details here...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2 Prayer Training Events Coming in March]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=287]]></link><description><![CDATA[the Church of God Prayer Ministries is sponsoring a unique training opportunity open to pastors and prayer leaders of local congregations, March 15...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Session 2 of Leading Change Video Series will be available Monday]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=285]]></link><description><![CDATA[Stay tuned to our website and view session 2 of the Leading Change video series...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[View Live Webcast of Thursday and Friday evening services]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=284]]></link><description><![CDATA[Prayer Conference is only a few days away.  If you will be unable to attend in person, you may view the evening services...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upcoming Trip to Israel ]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/upload/articles/docs/ISRAEL_trip.pdf]]></link><description><![CDATA[Kingdom Life Ministries is hosting a trip to Israel and everyone is invited to join them if you are interested...more details here...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leading Change, Video Series Coming Monday... ]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=283]]></link><description><![CDATA[Stay tuned to our website, Monday, February 13.  A new video series, part 1 will be launched led by Administrative Bishop Mitchell Corder...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pastor Packets will be available at Prayer Conference in Winchester]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 8 Feb 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=280]]></link><description><![CDATA[The “Pastor’s Packet” is filled with information about ministry training opportunities, ministry resources, and The Circle Maker...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[God's Pit Crew Benefit Banquet - Feb. 25]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 8 Feb 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/upload/articles/docs/GPC_Banquet_2012_PULASKI_VA.pdf]]></link><description><![CDATA[If You Could See What I See 2012 Benefit Banquet at the Refreshing Center in Pulaski - Tickets on sale...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral Arrangements for Clarence Pickett  ]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 7 Feb 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=279]]></link><description><![CDATA[Clarence Pickett, father of Senior Pastor Donnie Pickett of Big Stone Gap (Bethesda) passed away over the weekend.  Arrangements are Tuesday and...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jason Crabb in concert at Fairlawn - Feb. 18]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 1 Feb 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=276]]></link><description><![CDATA[Jason Crabb will be LIVE in Concert at the Fairlawn Church of God in Radford, VA on Saturday, February 18th at 6pm...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black Ministries Awareness Sunday, February 12]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 1 Feb 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/upload/articles/docs/AwarenessSundayflyerWEB.pdf]]></link><description><![CDATA[For over 100 years, Black Ministries have made great contributions within the Church of God...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helen Taylor, Widow of P.F. Taylor Passed Away]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 1 Feb 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=278]]></link><description><![CDATA[Arrangements are as follows:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pastor Truckenmiller Celebrates 20 Years at Breakthrough Worship Center (aka TABB)]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=275]]></link><description><![CDATA[For the last twenty years him and his wife, Patricia, have lead their congregation through trials, tribulations, and victorious celebrations.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ELEAD - January's issue from Bishop Corder is available]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=274]]></link><description><![CDATA[Download your copy of Bishop&#039;s electronic newsletter for leaders in Virginia...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[iPray has more resources in 2012]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=273]]></link><description><![CDATA[This year for iPray we have created more and more avenues for each of our constituents to stay connected and to get resources...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xtreme Mpact Kidz Ministries - offers Fasting journals for Children's Ministries]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 6 Jan 2012</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=272]]></link><description><![CDATA[This 21 day fasting and prayer journal for kids is a great way to include the students in your ministry during the Statewide Fasting Initiative.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Power Outage at the state office takes emails down temporarily]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=271]]></link><description><![CDATA[Around the 19th of December...the email server was shut down...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The State Office - Closed till January 2]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=270]]></link><description><![CDATA[The State Office will be closed from December 19 - January 1...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Critical Incident Stress Management Course]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=269]]></link><description><![CDATA[Individual/Peer Support and Group Intervention Training is being offered in Wytheville, Virginia January 25-27...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pathway Logos Plus]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=267]]></link><description><![CDATA[To search for and view the available items simply visit their new logo merchandise website at www.pathwaylogosplus.com...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prayer Conference Resources Available]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=268]]></link><description><![CDATA[Promo videos and bulletin inserts or a promo static image are available for churches to use to promote our upcoming Prayer Conference, Feb. 16-17...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[DECEMBER E-Lead is available from Bishop Corder]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 9 Dec 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=154]]></link><description><![CDATA[The latest E-Lead (electronic newsletter for leaders) has been released from Bishop Corder&#039;s office. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Declaration of Faith Sunday - Jan. 8]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 6 Dec 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=265]]></link><description><![CDATA[In 2006, the International Executive Council adopted a resolution establishing the first Sunday of January...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome to our new website: www.vacog.org]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 1 Dec 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=264]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Virginia website takes on a whole new look...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blankets of Love]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=263]]></link><description><![CDATA[There was a song written several years ago that simply stated, what the world needs now is love, sweet love, and how true that is even today...  ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winter Virginian - Get the first glance...]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=261]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Winter issue of the Virginian is at the press,  be one of the first to see the issue. Download the low resolution version from the website...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Douglas Ivey, Father of Sandra Jones has Passed Away...]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=262]]></link><description><![CDATA[Viewing: Nov. 16, 1pm; Funeral: Nov. 16, 2pm....]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Message from Bishop Corder re: iPray Materials]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=260]]></link><description><![CDATA[If you would like (a)printed materials or (b)digital layered art to print your own customized promotional materials, just let the state office know...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[November's Book Recommended:  The Fasting EDGE]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 7 Nov 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=182]]></link><description><![CDATA[This Month&#039;s Resource recommended by Bishop Corder is the recent release: "The Fasting EDGE" by Jentezen Franklin...READ MORE...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Critz Women's Ministries Conference: Fresh Manna]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 4 Nov 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/upload/articles/docs/CRITZconferenceflyer2.pdf]]></link><description><![CDATA[Critz Church of God&#039;s Women&#039;s Ministries will be sponsoring a Women&#039;s Conference, Fresh Manna in Pigeon, TN, November 10-11...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family Foundation Voter Guides]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 4 Nov 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=258]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Family Foundation is providing voter guides for churches which list the candidates for the State Senate and House of Delegates and...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Death Trail]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 3 Nov 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=256]]></link><description><![CDATA[Montclair Tabernacle has just completed their 3rd year of an extreme outreach event known as "The Death Trail." The trail consists of a 20 min tour...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Empowered 21 Next Generation Youth - Leaders Network - Officially Launched]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 1 Nov 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=255]]></link><description><![CDATA[On October 3-4, 2011 a group of strategic next generation voices across denominational lines and movements gathered in Georgia...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pastor Terry Bowden's Mom, Elizabeth Bowden-Tull: Funeral Alert]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=254]]></link><description><![CDATA[We are saddened to announce the passing of Sister Bowden-Tull over the weekend...Visitation is Monday, 11:00 AM and the funeral is Monday, 1:00 PM...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[All Nations Church Wytheville Hosts Chaplaincy Training]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=253]]></link><description><![CDATA[All Nations Church of God is a Regional Training Center for both faith-based and community-based chaplains training....]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revival at Monroe Church of God - Oct 24-28]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=252]]></link><description><![CDATA[The revival will start at 7pm nightly with the guest speaker, Rev. Edward Dalton, Senior Pastor of Draper Riverview...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annual Hope Drive October 30, 2011]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=251]]></link><description><![CDATA[Their truck will drive across the state the week of Oct 31 - Nov 4 to a pick-up point near you...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[State Office - Emails down this weekend]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 6 Oct 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=249]]></link><description><![CDATA[Due to maintenance, the server at the state office will be off-line this weekend starting Friday afternoon. Emails will not be received...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extreme Women's Rally in Spotsylvania ]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 5 Oct 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/upload/articles/docs/SpotsyWOMENsCONFERENCE1.pdf]]></link><description><![CDATA[October 21, 7:00 PM with Evangelist Janice Hill, followed by Fellowship Afterglow...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral Announcement:  Pastor Leroy Holley of North Tazewell]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 5 Oct 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=250]]></link><description><![CDATA[Senior Pastor Leroy Holley of N. Tazewell passed away Monday night...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Camp Meeting with Perry Stone]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/upload/articles/docs/PerryStoneCM.pdf]]></link><description><![CDATA[October 7-9, at the Refreshing Center (Church of God) in Pulaski, VA.  Click for more information....]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hispanic FAMILY Camp and Recent Baptism]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=246]]></link><description><![CDATA[Attached are some of the pictures that were taken at the Hispanic Family Camp held in September and ...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women's Conference - Oct 8 - Dale City]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/upload/articles/docs/CPCWomensConferencePosterNEWS.pdf]]></link><description><![CDATA[Total Spirit WORKOUT Women&#039;s Conference sponsored by the Dale City Church of God (aka Centerpoint) is coming Oct. 8. Call 877.755.4448 for more info..]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bishop Corder's Mother, Betty G. Haynes - Funeral Alert]]></title><pubDate>Sat, 24 Sep 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=244]]></link><description><![CDATA[Bishop Corder&#039;s Mother, Betty Haynes passed away early Saturday morning. Details about the services can be found here...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honaker Church of God Celebrates Bishop Larry Brooks' 25th Year as Pastor]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=243]]></link><description><![CDATA[Members of Honaker Church of God, fellow ministers, family, and community members gathered to celebrate Bishop Larry Brooks&#039; 25th year as pastor...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[WOWC Missions Possible Golf Tournament]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/upload/articles/docs/wowcgolf.pdf]]></link><description><![CDATA[World Outreach Worship Center in Newport News will host this tournament on Friday, September 30.  All proceeds will go to missions...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sept. 24 E-4 Service --moved to Oct. 2]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=241]]></link><description><![CDATA[The E4 service that was scheduled for Saturday evening, Sept. 24, in Wytheville is now combined with the Pulaski gathering for Oct. 2 in Wytheville...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Security upgrades at state office   ]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=240]]></link><description><![CDATA[During the past few months the state office has had cases of strangers intruding on state grounds.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hispanic Camp Meeting 2011 -- Photo Album]]></title><pubDate>Sat, 10 Sep 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=239]]></link><description><![CDATA[Following the Hispanic Camp Meeting in Richmond at the end of August, photos were put together from the event...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[PK Retreat 2011]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 9 Sep 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=238]]></link><description><![CDATA[This retreat is a completely free event that ministers to kids as they play and forge new friendships. All Ministers&#039; kids in the state are invited...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fall 2011 - The Virginian ]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 8 Sep 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=237]]></link><description><![CDATA[A preview of this quarter&#039;s issue of The Virginian is now available as a download from our website...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healing Waters - Praise Report]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 7 Sep 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=236]]></link><description><![CDATA[We&#039;ve broken the church tithe record, twice (over last 3 months), purchased property, entered a remodeling project, and ... read more (Pastor McCarty)]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Developing Your Own Personal and Church Brand]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 6 Sep 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/upload/articles/docs/DevelopingPersonalandChurchBrand.pdf]]></link><description><![CDATA[Dr. Bruce Hagy shares about pastors&#039; need to develop their own personal and church brand to make a difference. Read more...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senior Pastors' Wives Pigeon Forge Trip]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 2 Sep 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=233]]></link><description><![CDATA[Show your appreciation for the Senior Pastor&#039;s wife in your church...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SW Virginia Camp Meeting - Sept 8-11]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 2 Sep 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/upload/articles/docs/SWVA Camp Meeting.pdf]]></link><description><![CDATA[Special Guests: Bishop Tim Hill and Pastor Jerry Collins; Location: Bethesda Church of God in Big Stone Gap, VA; nightly at 7pm and 11am Saturday...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jonathan & Judy King Retirement Celebration]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=232]]></link><description><![CDATA[After 48 years in ministry, Jonathan and Judy King retired on Easter Sunday, 2011...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Growth at Cornerstone COG]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=229]]></link><description><![CDATA[In the month of July we baptized 5 people and received 13 members...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tazewell Churches of God Celebrate 1st Year Anniversary of Merger]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=230]]></link><description><![CDATA[The merge of Dial Rock and Lake Witten has proven to be a success as they celebrate being debt free, look forward to opening Preschool soon and...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[There is Hope for Muslims]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=231]]></link><description><![CDATA[Muslims are perhaps the greatest opportunity that the Lord has given to the Church to fulfill its mandate...He is bringing the harvest to us... ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Power in You Women's Conference]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/upload/articles/docs/2011womensconfBRISTOL.pdf]]></link><description><![CDATA[Bristol Higher Ground Fellowship - August 25-27]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Ritcheson in Revival at Meadowood Church of God, Richmond, VA]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 2 Aug 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=227]]></link><description><![CDATA[God delivered Bishop Ritcheson from a life of drugs, alcohol, and criminal activity ...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Camp Meeting 2011 Photo Album]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=224]]></link><description><![CDATA[Take a few moments to view the photo album from Camp Meeting this year.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kingdom Call 2011]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=225]]></link><description><![CDATA[August 3-6 at World Outreach Worship Center in Newport News.  Get more information about free registration...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Henry Chaney - Funeral Arrangements]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=226]]></link><description><![CDATA[We regret to inform you that Retired Minister Henry Chaney passed away...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back to Barney Creek - 125th Anniversary Celebration]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=223]]></link><description><![CDATA[On Friday, August 19, 2011, an unforgettable Heritage and Prayer Tour, will retrace the steps that launched the Church of God into 181 nations...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Youth Camp Statistics - 2011]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=222]]></link><description><![CDATA[Youth Camp 2011 is already over, but the children and teens can take their experiences back to their local churches and share about God&#039;s blessings...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Post - Bishop Corder's Blog - 5 Trends for the American Church]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=121]]></link><description><![CDATA[Take a few minutes to view Bishop Corder&#039;s latest blog post as he shares about the 5 trends for the American Church...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2011 Mission Peru ]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 8 Jul 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=220]]></link><description><![CDATA[A team of 20 short-term missionaries from three churches spent seven days in Lima, Peru. Team members were involved in... ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kingdom Call 2011]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 8 Jul 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/upload/articles/docs/kingdomcallfull.pdf]]></link><description><![CDATA[Kingdom Call 2011 will be held August 3-6 at World Outreach Worship Center in Newport News...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral Alert: Evelyn Price]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 6 Jul 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=219]]></link><description><![CDATA[Retired Minister James Price&#039;s mother passed away.  Her name is Evelyn Price...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral Alert:  Ruth Ella Young Smith]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=217]]></link><description><![CDATA[We at the state office regret to inform you that the Mother of Ron Smith, Pastor of Blacksburg-Grace Pointe Sanctuary (Ruth Smith) passed away.  ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virginia's World Missions Projects and Lee Alumni Links]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=218]]></link><description><![CDATA[We have a couple newly created links on our www.vacog.org homepage...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Day to Honor Israel ]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=215]]></link><description><![CDATA[On April 10, 2011, the Norton Church of God conducted a special service to honor Israel. The decor, the music...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Experience Camp Meeting Again - Or For The First Time]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=216]]></link><description><![CDATA[Camp Meeting Services as MP3 files have been placed on a commemorative Camp Meeting Centennial flash drive which is stored in a collector&#039;s case...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anchormen will be in concert at Higher Ground Fellowship in Bristol]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=214]]></link><description><![CDATA[Save the date: Friday Night, June 24th at 7pm]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live Streaming of Camp Meeting Services in Richmond]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=213]]></link><description><![CDATA[Live Streaming of our Camp Meeting Services.  Come join us by viewing via video streaming.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get Your Piece of VA Church of God HISTORY]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 8 Jun 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/upload/articles/docs/GetVirginia_ChurchofGod_History.pdf]]></link><description><![CDATA[Pre-Order your Centennial Library Collection today using our online payment option linked here or call the state office.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Out, Upside Down on Main Street VBS at E. Radford]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 8 Jun 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=212]]></link><description><![CDATA[June 20-24; 
Location: 1351 Rock Road in Christiansburg; 
Read on for more details.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral Arrangements for:  Dorsie Phillips of Martinsville, VA]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 6 Jun 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=211]]></link><description><![CDATA[Viewing is at Mercy Crossing Church of God, Martinsville - Friday (June 10) 6-8pm; Funeral - 11am Saturday.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jason Crabb In Concert - Virginia Beach - June 10]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 3 Jun 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=210]]></link><description><![CDATA[Azalea Garden Church will host Jason Crabb in Concert, Friday, June 10 at 7pm - Tickets=$10;

757-366-0406 For more info.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lee Alumni Reception at Camp Meeting in Roanoke and Richmond]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=209]]></link><description><![CDATA[Monday, June 13 - MIP Room (Roanoke)
Thursday, June 16 - Fellowship Hall (Richmond)]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Camp Meeting -- Celebrating 100 Years of Ministry -- Recent Blog Post ]]></title><pubDate>Sat, 28 May 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=176]]></link><description><![CDATA[Bishop Corder shares how Camp Meeting encompasses all four of our strategies for building the Kingdom of God in Virginia.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eddie James at Victory Tabernacle - May 31]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=206]]></link><description><![CDATA[Eddie James will be at Richmond Victory Tabernacle on May 31 at 7pm see the flyer for more details...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[100 Plus Conference - A Success]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=207]]></link><description><![CDATA[The conference inspired and motivated church leaders to "set their hands to the plow." ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[State News - The Virginian - Summer 2011]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=205]]></link><description><![CDATA[This issue of the Virginian has just been shipped from the press and it has a new look...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ministry to the Military at Azalea Garden Church]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=203]]></link><description><![CDATA[Recognizing our military members on Veterans Day and Memorial Day has also become a regular part of our worship services on]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Searching for Old Editions of Virginian   ]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=204]]></link><description><![CDATA[If you are in possession of any of the editions listed below and would be willing to loan them to us for scanning it would certainly be appreciated.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Results of Bristol Covenant's Drama  - Heaven's Gates, Hell's Flames]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=202]]></link><description><![CDATA[We had about 75 people that either gave their heart to the Lord or rededicated their life to the Lord...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Single Adult Ministry & Young Adult Ministries Presents...]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=201]]></link><description><![CDATA[Eddie James Ministries will be at Danville, RiverOak, Monday May 30th @ 7:00pm. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jason Crabb In Concert]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 16 May 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/upload/articles/docs/jasoncrabb.pdf]]></link><description><![CDATA[Friday, May 20, 7:00 PM at Abingdon High School...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[RVCP Crucifixion Depiction]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/upload/articles/docs/RVCPpresentation.pdf]]></link><description><![CDATA[Roanoke Valley Cathedral of Praise presented a live depiction of the Crucifixion Easter Weekend...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Boston Meets the Challenge]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 6 May 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/upload/articles/docs/SouthBostonMeetsChallenge.pdf]]></link><description><![CDATA[When we got together, the business man shared with me that he wanted to issue a challenge to me and the congregation in regard...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Radford District Revival May 16 - 21]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 6 May 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=195]]></link><description><![CDATA[Guest speaker will be former General Overseer, Dr. G. Dennis McGuire.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ronald Harris (spouse of Gayle  Harris) Funeral Arrangements]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 6 May 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=196]]></link><description><![CDATA[Minister Gayle Harris&#039; husband, Ronald Harris of Virginia Beach passed away this week.  His arrangements follow...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bradley Yeary, District Overseer of Woodway - Funeral Announcement]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 6 May 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=197]]></link><description><![CDATA[We regret to inform you, Minister Bradley Yeary passed away early this morning.  Arrangements are as follows...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prayer Requested for District Overseer Bradley Yeary of Woodway]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 5 May 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=192]]></link><description><![CDATA[District Overseer Bradley Yeary has been hospitalized and is in need of our prayers]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[John Ritcheson in Revival at Bristol Higher Ground]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 5 May 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=193]]></link><description><![CDATA[Sunday May 8th - Friday May 13th...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kingdom Life Ministries gives back]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 4 May 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=191]]></link><description><![CDATA[Quoted from the news source tidewater news dot com, the following article appeared online a few weeks ago and is shared in part...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[*UPDATE* Church of God in Glade Spring Needs Our Help]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 2 May 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=188]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Glade Hills Church of God was completely destroyed and much devastation hit the area due to a tornado that moved through...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Bob McDonnell Commends Virginia COG Chaplains]]></title><pubDate>Sun, 1 May 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=190]]></link><description><![CDATA[Governor Bob McDonnell took time while touring devastation left behind by a tornado in Glade Springs to commend the Virginia Chaplain Commission for..]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[100 Plus Conference]]></title><pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/upload/articles/docs/100PLUS_Trng_Poster_VA.pdf]]></link><description><![CDATA[Have you signed up for this training conference scheduled for May 17?]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Geneva Hanks, Widow - Funeral Arrangements]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=189]]></link><description><![CDATA[Please read the following details about the funeral arrangements for Geneva Hanks of Pulaski]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Day of Prayer]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=187]]></link><description><![CDATA[May 5th is the National Day of Prayer.  For resources go to nationaldayofprayer.org.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tornado Cleanup in Draper, Virginia]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 22 Apr 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=186]]></link><description><![CDATA[Dublin Church of God Youth Group, Pulaski County HS Choir Department and Boy Scout members of Troop 100 joined together in effort to help...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revival, May 1- 4 in Grapefield]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/upload/articles/docs/GrapefieldCOGRevivalMay2011.pdf]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Grapefield Church of God is excited to announce their upcoming Revival, May 1- 4, 2011. The guest speaker will be Bishop Jerry Collins...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spotlights - The Highlights]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=184]]></link><description><![CDATA[The first ever Spotlight events are now history, but the memories, laughter and spiritual results will continue to exist in the hearts and lives...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Piano for Sale - Monroe]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 15 Apr 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=183]]></link><description><![CDATA[For more information please call their church office @ (434) 929-6739.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heaven's Gates and Hell's Flames - Drama ]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=180]]></link><description><![CDATA[This drama will be running April 24 - 26 at Bristol, Covenant. Everyone is welcome, but seating is limited...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[70's and 80's Virginia Youth Camp Reunion]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/upload/articles/docs/vacampreunion.pdf]]></link><description><![CDATA[This event will be Fri. & Sat., May 27-28, 2011 at the Roanoke Campground.  Guest speakers are H. Lynn & Mary Ruth Stone. Cost is $10.00 per person.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Charles Revival: April 29-May 1]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 8 Apr 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=179]]></link><description><![CDATA[Revival starts Friday and Saturday at 7pm and Sunday 11am and 6pm.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Radford Fairlawn - Easter Production]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 7 Apr 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=178]]></link><description><![CDATA[Fairlawn Church of God is having their annual Easter Production, entitled:  "The Glory of His Resurrection." This year is featuring new scenes and...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Church of God Leader Ray H. Hughes Passes Away]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 5 Apr 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=177]]></link><description><![CDATA[CLEVELAND, TN - April 5, 2011 -Dr. Ray H. Hughes, Sr., former general overseer of the Church of God and past president of Lee University, died...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virginia State Office Welcomes, Maribel Vega]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 4 Apr 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=175]]></link><description><![CDATA[Maribel will be assisting the state office on a part-time basis starting in April. She will be working with our Hispanic Ministries and...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[We bid farewell to Kristina Tyson YCE Secretary as she starts a new season...]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=174]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Virginia state office bids farewell to Kristina Tyson, a member of our staff at the Virginia State Office, full time since 2004...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Theresa Mullen receives Shepherd's Cup Award]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=173]]></link><description><![CDATA[Theresa received the honor of being this year&#039;s recipient of the Shepherd&#039;s Cup Award at this year&#039;s FOCUS Conference in Greenville, SC...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jason Bare as featured guest on TBN]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 29 Mar 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=172]]></link><description><![CDATA[Check local listings for the Friday, April 8th airing...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Honaker District Revival]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=171]]></link><description><![CDATA[This revival starts March 30 and runs through April 1.  Evangelist:  Kenneth Poston
Location: Honaker COG]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revival at Bassett Worship Center - Starts Sunday]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=170]]></link><description><![CDATA[Schedule:
Sunday 11:00 A.M. & 6 P.M.
Monday - Wednesday 7 P.M. nightly. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spring Issue of the Virginian]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=169]]></link><description><![CDATA[If you haven&#039;t picked up your copy of the Spring Virginian...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating 100 Years of Ministry Partnership, Part 1]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=168]]></link><description><![CDATA[In 2011 the Church of God in Virginia is celebrating 100 years of Pentecostal witness and ministry. Over the course of this year there will be...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update on Bangladesh]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/upload/articles/docs/Bangladesh_Annual_Report2011.pdf]]></link><description><![CDATA[Faith Bible Center, a large part of this ongoing ministry in Bangladesh, from which students go on to do ministry after graduation...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disaster Relief - Japan]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=167]]></link><description><![CDATA[One hundred percent (100%) of gifts will be transferred to Japan. A special project number has been issued: Japan Earthquake Relief&#8232;- Project#765-0046]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Danny Murray and The Voices of Lee are coming to Roanoke]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=165]]></link><description><![CDATA[Don&#039;t miss this year&#039;s Centennial Celebration in Roanoke.  Camp Meeting under the tabernacle will highlight...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spanish Translating Devices]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=164]]></link><description><![CDATA[If your church has Spanish translating devices available, please contact Kathy at the state office or send an email - admin(at)vacog(dot)org.


]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revival is Coming to Monroe, Virginia]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=163]]></link><description><![CDATA[Sunday March 20, and continuing through, Friday March 25... ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twitter Pushes Prayer and Donation Requests for Japan...]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=161]]></link><description><![CDATA[Much like other natural disasters, social media is at the heart of the coverage. From prayer requests to on-site reports to cries for help...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prayer for Japan...latest news from Missions Field Rep]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=162]]></link><description><![CDATA[We have received a report from Reverend Ken Anderson, our World Missions Field Representative for Asia/Pacific...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Empower21 Testimony - Mt Clinton]]></title><pubDate>Sat, 12 Mar 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=158]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Lord has really blessed at Mt Clinton since we participated in the fast. We have had increase in attendance and tithes...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Perry Fred Stone, Sr. Passes Thursday]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=159]]></link><description><![CDATA[Details as found on the Perry Stone website have been listed here...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Japan endures 8.9 earthquake, aftershocks and tsunami]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=160]]></link><description><![CDATA[Today following the tragedy of this natural disaster, hundreds have died and there has been much destruction and damage... Pray for this nation.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cara Cubitt: Not wallowing in fear, but walking in faith with cancer's return]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=157]]></link><description><![CDATA[Cara Cubitt is facing her cancer head-on. She and her husband are helping others do the same.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[FACEBOOK Page for Virginia State Office]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 9 Mar 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=156]]></link><description><![CDATA[If you like Facebook and you like Virginia Church of God, now you can "like" us on Facebook.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Empower21 Testimony - Nortonsville]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 8 Mar 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=155]]></link><description><![CDATA[Our church has experienced numerical growth, medical blessings, a greater awareness of God&#039;s Spirit in worship, a much deeper...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Empower21 Testimony - Pulaski, Refreshing Center]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 7 Mar 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=153]]></link><description><![CDATA[We had extensive participation throughout the church as people were hungry for God and were fasting to establish a precedent for the year to come...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unplugged Retreat 2011]]></title><pubDate>Sat, 5 Mar 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=151]]></link><description><![CDATA[Register your Youth Group today!
]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Empower21 Testimony - Norfolk, Cornerstone]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 4 Mar 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=150]]></link><description><![CDATA[As I began to pray and fast I noticed that this fast felt different to me than others in the past. I felt more intense and focused...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Empower21 Testimony - Elkton]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 4 Mar 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=152]]></link><description><![CDATA[The people have more enthusiasm than before and excited about doing things for God...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATE with Arrangements: Passing of Kathy Isaacs]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 3 Mar 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=147]]></link><description><![CDATA[We regret to inform you of the passing of Kathy Isaacs. Here is a statement released from Bill Isaacs, husband and administrative bishop of Ohio:]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dynamic Church Training - March 2011]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 3 Mar 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=148]]></link><description><![CDATA[Pastors, Don&#039;t miss this opportunity...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Critz Revival - Breakthrough]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 3 Mar 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/upload/articles/docs/critz_revivalflyerNEWS.pdf]]></link><description><![CDATA[This revival in Critz Church of God is starting March 11 at 7:00 pm and continues till Sunday morning, March 13 at 10:30 am...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Truth About Leadership]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 2 Mar 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=146]]></link><description><![CDATA[Bishop Corder has listed his current resource recommended for the month of March:  The Truth About Leadership by James M. Kouzes and Barry Z. Posner.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Empower21 Testimony - Honaker]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 1 Mar 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=145]]></link><description><![CDATA[Folks testified of numerous answers to prayer and financial supply...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Virginian Subscriptions]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=144]]></link><description><![CDATA[Every church and church plant will receive this quarterly publication. Every retired minister and every minister&#039;s widow will also receive...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Empower21 Testimony - Bristol Covenant]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=141]]></link><description><![CDATA[God cut almost half a million dollars off the price of the church building as a result of fasting and prayer...


]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Empower21 Testimony - Alum Ridge Community Church]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=142]]></link><description><![CDATA[We have experienced a powerful presence of God since the fast and seen several healings take place...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Empower21 Testimony - WOW Center Church of God]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=143]]></link><description><![CDATA[The 2011 January Empower 21 fast has been one of the most successful corporate fasts that our congregation has participated in.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giving Power Point Presentation]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=140]]></link><description><![CDATA[Following Prayer Conference, Pastor Harold Bare submitted his power point presentation on giving to share with our constituents here as a download...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Empower21 Testimony - East Radford]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=139]]></link><description><![CDATA[We had over twenty people participating in the Daniel Fast. From the very start God moved mightily...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Empower21 Testimony - Pearisburg, New Life Worship]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=138]]></link><description><![CDATA[Thank you, Bro. Corder for calling the twenty one day fast...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Empower21 Testimony - Charlottesville, Southside]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=136]]></link><description><![CDATA[There was so much we learned and experienced during this fast...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral Arrangements for:  Earl S. Hess of Honaker, VA]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 9 Feb 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=134]]></link><description><![CDATA[Viewing: 6PM Honaker Funeral Home -- Wednesday, where an evening service will be conducted at 7 p.m. by Pruner Masonic Lodge 254. Funeral: Thurs. 11AM]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Empower21 Testimony - Spotsylvania]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 9 Feb 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=135]]></link><description><![CDATA[Whether Full, or Daniel, or Sun up to Sundown, Many throughout our Church Family Fasted and Prayed and Sought God for a Mighty Move of His Spirit. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Empower21 Testimony - Flatwoods COG]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 8 Feb 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=133]]></link><description><![CDATA[I have seen more answered prayers in the past 3 weeks than I have in any 3 week period that I can remember...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Empower21 Testimony - Richmond Family Worship Center]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 4 Feb 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=131]]></link><description><![CDATA[It was and still is a powerful experience...
]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Empower21 Testimony - Dumfries, Montclair Tabernacle]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 4 Feb 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=132]]></link><description><![CDATA[The spiritual intensity of our services has reach a new high...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Great Commission Connection - Available for Pastors at Prayer Conference]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 3 Feb 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=130]]></link><description><![CDATA[Pastors, don&#039;t forget to stop by the admin table at Prayer Conference to pick up this month&#039;s recommended resource.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Church Without Walls]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jan 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=128]]></link><description><![CDATA[The internet has opened more and more opportunities to even the smallest of our churches...learn more about available outreach ministries via the web.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral Arrangements for: Herbert L Williams and Eloise Smith]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jan 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=127]]></link><description><![CDATA[Please see the article linked here for details on these two retired ministers and their celebration of Life services.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral Arrangements for Elizabeth McGlothlin (Mother of Danny McGlothlin)]]></title><pubDate>Sat, 15 Jan 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=126]]></link><description><![CDATA[Viewing - Friday - 6:00 pm;
Funeral - Saturday - 11:00 am (Both at Stevens Funeral Home.)
]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATE Funeral Arrangements for Thomas Phythian]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=125]]></link><description><![CDATA[Funeral is at Dumfries, Montclair Tabernacle on January 21, at 11:00 am.  Burial to follow.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Debt Paid in Full]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=123]]></link><description><![CDATA[Shekhinah Tabernacle congregation celebrated the payoff of their church indebtedness of $94,000.00 on Sunday, December 19, 2010.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral Arrangements for Jackie Hedrick of Danville]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=124]]></link><description><![CDATA[She is wife of Ordained Bishop Billy Hedrick from Danville, Central Blvd. Church of God.
]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Treasurer Reporting Format and Calculations]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/upload/articles/docs/memoONcampusCALCtreasRPT.pdf]]></link><description><![CDATA[Please see this information sent to all local church treasurers regarding the new report form and calculating instructions for on campus activities.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral Arrangements for A. B. Jones, Sr. of South Boston]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=119]]></link><description><![CDATA[The family will be receiving friends and family on Monday, January 10, 7:00 -8:30 PM. The Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, January 11 at 2 PM.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[District Overseers Meeting - January 13-14 Has Been CANCELED]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jan 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=120]]></link><description><![CDATA[Please note the meeting in Cleveland for January 13 - 14 this week has been canceled due to the snow received in the area.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[E-Lead for January from Bishop Corder]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 7 Jan 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=118]]></link><description><![CDATA[Bishop Corder&#039;s January E-Lead has been released for the leadership of the Church of God in Virginia. Here is a ...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virginian Stats Skewed in Winter Issue]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 6 Jan 2011</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=117]]></link><description><![CDATA[With the change in figures effective for last September reports, the statistics appeared skewed in the Virginian for July-Sept stats. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fasting 4 Kidz - Just in time for Empowering - 21 Days]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=116]]></link><description><![CDATA[Xtreme Mpact Kidz Ministries announces the release of "Fasting 4 Kidz." An interactive prayer and fasting journal designed to teach children the concept of fasting.
]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Committees appointed for 2010 - 2012]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 14 Dec 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/upload/articles/docs/VIRGINIA_Committees.pdf]]></link><description><![CDATA[The following committees were appointed by the Administrative Bishop for the next two years.  Each member should be contacted by the chair...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral Arrangements for Retired Minister, Rev. T. H. Turpin]]></title><pubDate>Sun, 12 Dec 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=114]]></link><description><![CDATA[Viewing: Monday, Dec. 13, 11 am - 1 pm
Funeral: 1 pm - Mullins Funeral Home (Radford, VA )]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tom Jenkins - Funeral Arrangements]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 6 Dec 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=112]]></link><description><![CDATA[We are saddened to announce that Tom Jenkins former pastor in the state and former state evangelist went to be with the Lord.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral Arrangements for the Father of Donna Luke]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 6 Dec 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=113]]></link><description><![CDATA[Henry Luther Sears went to be with the Lord, Friday, December 3.  He was the father-in-law of Sam Luke of Richmond, Victory Tab.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prayer & Fasting Brochures: Order Yours Today ]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=110]]></link><description><![CDATA[The deadline for ordering these brochures in sets of 50 has been extended to December 3.  Contact the youth department with your total order.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral Arrangements for the Mother of Pastor Baggatta]]></title><pubDate>Sun, 28 Nov 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=111]]></link><description><![CDATA[Joyce Ann Baggatta:  Visitation - Dec. 1 at 10:00 AM; Service - Dec. 1 at 11:00 AM.  Location: Twin County Funeral Home (Galax) More information....]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sister Cauthorne served 55 years as Treasurer of Ashland]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=108]]></link><description><![CDATA[Sis. Cauthorne became the church clerk shortly after the Ashland church was organized in 1955.    She is an example of a Christian lady who...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2010-2012 Virginia State Program ]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=109]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Virginia State Program has been updated following the last ministers meeting and is now available to download...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Military Appreciation Day in Hampton, VA]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=107]]></link><description><![CDATA[SGT Daniel Jones, Chaplain Assistant for 597th Transportation Brigade, Fort Eustis, VA delivered a message on "Pledge Allegiance to the Lamb" for...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[E-News from Bishop Corder]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=100]]></link><description><![CDATA[Bishop Corder&#039;s November E-News has been released for the leadership of the Church of God in Virginia. Here is a link to...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[430 Receive Christ Following Outreach Event in N. VA]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 15 Nov 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=106]]></link><description><![CDATA[Many waited more than two hours to go through the Death Trail. Out of the 2000 in attendance over 430 people made acknowledgments that... ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revival is Coming to Monroe, Virginia]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=105]]></link><description><![CDATA[November 14-19, with Evangelist David Bragg from Nitro, West Virginia... ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Updated Staff Email List]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 3 Nov 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/upload/articles/docs/emailstaffnews_story.pdf]]></link><description><![CDATA[Please take a moment to record the state office staff&#039;s updated email list per department.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pastors Randy Wooden and Rick Dill Minister in Romania]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 2 Nov 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=102]]></link><description><![CDATA[The very same evening as their arrival they ministered the Word with vigorous teaching regarding scriptural healing and God&#039;s provision for...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women of God - Preparing for Battle]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 2 Nov 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=103]]></link><description><![CDATA[Everyone attending was inspired to prepare for the spiritual battles that lie ahead...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gospel Music Night with Dove Award Winner, Ann Downing]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=101]]></link><description><![CDATA[The concert will take place on Sunday, November 7th at 6pm at Higher Ground Fellowship in Bristol.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[History in the Making]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=99]]></link><description><![CDATA[Sunday, October 3, was an exciting and historical day when two churches came together for the first time. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Special Announcement from Dr. Bruce and Barbara Hagy]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=98]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Hagys will minister on WMDV channel 44.1 Martinsville; channel 44.2 Danville; WGSR channel 49.1 Reidsville NC; and on the internet at WGSR47.com.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family Fun Day in Radford - Recap]]></title><pubDate>Sat, 9 Oct 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=97]]></link><description><![CDATA[Radford Church of God is letting the community know they are working for God and available for those who need spiritual care.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newly Elected Boards for 2010 - 2012]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 7 Oct 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=96]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Virginia Ministers collectively elected the following to the State Council, Youth Board, and Evangelism Board for the term: 2010 - 2012.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Download a Ministers Directory: Prepare for Ministers Meeting]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 1 Oct 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=94]]></link><description><![CDATA[In an effort to provide information to you in advance, the ministers directory with file numbers is available for download and doors will open at 6...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Missions Conference in Bristol]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/upload/articles/docs/worldmissionsconference_SNEED.pdf]]></link><description><![CDATA[All are invited to a  World Missions Conference this Friday Night October 1st and Saturday October 2nd at Higher Ground Fellowship.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southside COG, Charlottesville will celebrate 45 years of ministry October 3]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=93]]></link><description><![CDATA[The church opens their invitation to all who would like to attend and especially those who have been a part of ministry at Southside.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revival in Danville Continues...]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=91]]></link><description><![CDATA[First Assistant General Overseer Dr. Tim Hill will be at Danville, RiverOak this Friday - Sunday night (September 24-26) as they continue...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kingdom Life Ministries Breaks Ground]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=92]]></link><description><![CDATA[On Sunday, August 29th, nearly 100 people gathered on the future site of Kingdom Life Ministries located on Delaware Road.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reminder - Ministers Meeting Memo]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/upload/articles/docs/MinistersMeetingMEMO_REMINDER.pdf]]></link><description><![CDATA[Please note, any minister delinquent in either of these applicable reports as of September 27, 2010 will not be on the "eligible ministers" listing.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back to Church Sunday - was a success in Charlottesville]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=90]]></link><description><![CDATA[Their congregation prepared for this day by compiling a variety of leadership groups: prayer, marketing, hospitality, worship, maintenance, and...]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[UNITED:  God of the City Rally - September 24]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=88]]></link><description><![CDATA[7:00 PM @ Roanoke Celebration; More info: www.GODof thecityroanoke.weebly.com or call: 540.309.6531]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Xtreme Kidz Conference in Bristol - Register Today]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=86]]></link><description><![CDATA[Friday, September 24 @ 7pm and Saturday, September 25 @ 11am (Ages 4-11)]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bruce & Barbara Hagy Available for Revivals]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=87]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Hagys are available for ministry in your local church.  Contact them at 434.470.0321; 434.470.3463; or kingdom-living@comcast.net.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Perry Stone in Camp Meeting at Pulaski's - The Refreshing Center]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/upload/articles/docs/PerryStoneCampmeeting.pdf]]></link><description><![CDATA[Perry Stone will be holding camp meeting services September 17-19 at Pulaski Church of God - (aka) The Refreshing Center.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA["The Great Danville Revival"]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 7 Sep 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral Arrangements for Pastor Roy Newcomb of Monroe]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 6 Sep 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral Arrangements for the mother of J.R. DeHart ]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 3 Sep 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral Arrangements for Marsha Anderson]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 2 Sep 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Empowered Prayer]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women's Ministries Meeting - October 5 at 9:00 AM]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[All Nations Church of God Glean From All Things New Community Event]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral Arrangements for Jerry West]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 18 Aug 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Back to Church Sunday, September 12]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 12 Aug 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welcome Bishop Mitchell and Wendy Corder to Virginia]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=75]]></link><description><![CDATA[Our new administrative bishop in Virginia is Bishop Mitchell and Wendy Corder.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jacksonville Theological Seminary is offered at Roanoke-Maranatha Fellowship ]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 5 Aug 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sylvia Evenson's Mother, Eunice Odum - Funeral Arrangements]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 4 Aug 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[God's Power In You - Women's Conference September 9-11, 2010]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 4 Aug 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=73]]></link><description><![CDATA[Register for the Women&#039;s Conference coming soon in Bristol, Virginia.  ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Bakers Bid Farewell While in Orlando, Florida]]></title><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jul 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update: A Motion to Reconsider Women in Ministry]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Other Measures Voted on at the General Assembly in General Council: Updated]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jul 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Motion for Women to serve as Ordained Bishop is defeated]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Updated: Motion for Women to serve on a local Church Pastor's Council Passes]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elections so far at the General Assembly]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Live Video Streaming of the General Assembly]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Graham and Houghton Headline Opening Night of Assembly]]></title><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virginia State Music Department - Web Resources]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healing Waters Baptizes 29]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 1 Jul 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Winchester Church of God Family Life Center Dedication]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Basset  - VBS - July 12 -16]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jun 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Covenant Fellowship Bike Bash - June 27]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bristol - VBS - June 28 - July 2]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Church & Ministers Tax Conference ]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roanoke - VBS - June 27-30]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral Arrangements for Brenda Gunter]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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
]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Strong Family in a World Gone Wrong]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 8 Jun 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[State Awards and Recognitions 2009-2010]]></title><pubDate>Sat, 5 Jun 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[International Ministry of Covenant Church of God]]></title><pubDate>Sat, 5 Jun 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral Arrangements for Rev. Robert Mitzelfelt]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 4 Jun 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Radford Church of God celebrates a GREAT DAY! ]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 3 Jun 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Virginian - Summer Issue Available - in Digital]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Licensure Testing Date: Fall 2010 has changed]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Church of God in Virginia Reaches out to Bangladesh]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Online Education with Patten University]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Theresa Baldwin's Step-Father - Ervie Braxton Sawyer - Funeral Arrangements]]></title><pubDate>Sat, 15 May 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating the Power of Pentecost - May 23]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revival May 23-28 in Bristol with Bishop John Ritcheson]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Virginia Pastor, Rick Stigile ministers in Colombia]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pulaski District Revival - May 9-12]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 6 May 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salem Church of God is having Revival starting Sunday, May 9]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 5 May 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crabb Family in Revival MAY 6 - Abingdon]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 5 May 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heaven's Gates Hell's Flames 2010 in Carrollton]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 3 May 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATE: Prayer Alert - Judy Roberson]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=36]]></link><description><![CDATA[We are praising the Lord, Judy has been released from the hospital.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA['The speedway is my church' says V. Landreth, VA Minister]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Radford District Revival - April 28 - May 1]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=33]]></link><description><![CDATA[The guest speaker is former General Overseer Dr. G. Dennis McGuire.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gloria Dudley: 2010 Sunday School Teacher of the Year]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[A discipleship series ]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Updated Prayer Alert - Steven Livingston]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rhonda Hudson of Charlottesville places in the top 10: Teacher of the Year Award]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prayer for West VA Coal Miners and Families]]></title><pubDate>Sat, 10 Apr 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Nursery is Complete in Lynchburg; Another Step Towards Their Goal]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 1 Apr 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[About 1,500 helped by 'Day of Hope']]></title><pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heaven's Gates and Hell's Flames in Carrollton]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revival Coming to Honaker District]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Promise Keepers Conference Coming to Hampton, VA]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral Announcements:  Bishop, Debord, and Harocopos]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drama Workshop Available in Bristol, VA]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 17 Mar 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community Car Show Apr. 17 - Hosted by Valley View Weslyan]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 8 Mar 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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.
]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Team's Last Night in Romania]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 4 Mar 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Next Level Leadership - Last Week]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 4 Mar 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Journey Continues with Team in Romania]]></title><pubDate>Mon, 1 Mar 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[God is Working Through the Team in Romania]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[HOPE Charitable Helping Schools in Budget Crunch]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Camp Meeting Services Sundays till April - AND Pews For Sale]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Choir Robes For Sale]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children's Ministry Conference: Mar. 4-6]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Double Honors Tribute - Tom Jenkins]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prayer Conference 2010 Canceled Due to Extreme Weather]]></title><pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Next Level Leadership - Have You Registered?]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 9 Feb 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funeral Announcement - Maize M. Cole]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 9 Feb 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Churches in VA Respond to the Needs of Haiti (UPDATE)]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Haiti Relief From Charlottesville]]></title><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hillsville's Unique Christmas Dinner]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2010</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Voices of Lee Advances to Finals of SING OFF]]></title><pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009</pubDate><link><![CDATA[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></item><item><title><![CDATA[Youth Pastor needed in Bassett Worship Center]]></title><pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 1999</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.vacog.org/news.php?newsID=292]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Bassett Worship Center is looking for a Youth Pastor for a growing youth position. If you are interested...]]></description></item>	</channel></rss>