March 2017

United Pentecostal Church Newsletter

Great Britain & Ireland

From the Desk of the General Superintendent

Bishop L.N. Francis

Dear Ministers,
Greetings in the powerful saving name of our Lord Jesus Christ. to you, your family, members and friend.
Our prayers and blessing to all members and friends as we courageously embrace the rest of the year knowing who
has gone before us. This year we say "Amen" to Apostolic Revival"
Let's join together and pray for " Maximum Apostolic Impact"
Romans 1:16 - For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one
that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
God bless you.
LNF

UPC GB &I GENERAL CONFERENCE 2017

Annual General Meeting 2017 - Will take place on the 31st July. The AGM & General Conference is at the
Cymru Conference Centre, Venue Cymru, Promenade, Llandudno, Wales UK LL30 1BB

General Conference 2017 Theme

APOSTOLIC IMPACT
1st 4th August 2017
Guest Speaker:
Rev R Tisdale UPCI

With Special Events This Year

WEDNESDAY: Open Air Service
THURSDAY: Concert Night
SUNDAY SCHOOL: Daily with
Rev Caleb & Beth Randol
Children Ministry & Evangelists
(http://childrensministryassociation.com)

Online Booking on www.upcgbi.org now on! Book by June 30th for discount!
The Counter-Extremism Strategy says that
out-of-school institutions teaching children would
have to register so that they can be inspected.
David Cameron referred particu-
larly to madrassas when he an-
nounced the new approach, but
said it will apply to an institution
whatever its religion and add-
ed if you are teaching intolerance, we will shut you
down.
The Government consulted on giving Ofsted legal
power to investigate any setting in England that pro-
vides instruction to children for more than 6 to 8
hours in any week. The consultation closed on Mon-
day 11 January. Continued on page 2

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Dont close my Sunday School! Poppys story (on the websites video)
How will churches be affected?
Many churches will be caught because children can attend multiple events in one week. In addition to Sun-
day school, a particular child could also attend a baptism or confirmation class, choir practice and youth
group. These will be added together (aggregated) to give the total time a child spends under instruction by
the church. One-off events such as holiday Bible clubs would also be counted.
A child may exceed 6 hours attendance every week, or just for some weeks of the year. Registration is trig-
gered in both cases. This results in all activities, including the Sunday school, being subject to potential in-
spection. Wales - The Welsh Government has also held a consultation on a similar scheme for Wales, last
year

Street Preaching - Freedom of Speech Challenged :Two street preachers have to-
day been convicted of a public order offence, after a public prosecutor claimed that publicly
quoting parts of the King James Bible in modern Britain should "be considered to be abusive and
is a criminal matter" http://www.christianconcern.com/our-concerns/freedom-of-speech/street-preachers-who-quoted-bible-
convicted-in-modern-day-heresy-trial - 16th March

National News
" Vision 1000" is a reality" 1000 souls
for UPC GB&I in one calendar year.
That's our goal.
We now have 92 licensed ministers in the UPC of Great Britain & Ireland
Newly License Minister
Bro. Zach Melrose from Glasgow UPC: Granted a Local License

Ministerial obligations:
Thank you for the financial support of your ministerial obligations
Let's do better in 2017

London & South District Central District Northern District

District Superintendent
Rev. William Ellis - Elected for 2 years term
Secretary /Treasurer
Rev. MacDonald Frederick - Serving 2nd year
Presbyter
Rev. Anthony Banton - On 2nd year term
District Superintendent
Rev. John Hemus - Elected to serve 2 years
Secretary /Treasurer
Rev. M Rapalai - Serving 2nd year term
Presbyter
Rev. Aubrey Longmore - Serving 2 year term.
District Superintendent
Rev. R. Kelley: Elected to serve 2 years
Secretary /Treasurer
Rev A. Kent - On 2nd year term
Presbyter
Rev. John Beek - On 2nd year term

Missions Director Missions Director Missions Director

Rev. Everad Bushay : Elected for 2 years term Rev. Barry Miller: Elected to serve 2 years Rev B Sanni: Elected to serve 2 years term

Youth Ministry Coordinator Youth Ministry Coordinator Youth Ministry Coordinator

Bro. Osi Ejiofor: Appointed to serve 1 year
Sunday School Director
Sis. Maureen Edesiri Ereunah: Appointed to
serve 1 year
Prayer Coordinator TBC:
Ladies Coordinator
Sis. Sadie Burnett : Appointed to serve 1 year
Mens Coordinator
Bro. Edward Thompson: Appointed to serve 1
year
Dean, L&S Bible School (ATI)
Rev. Sonia Phillips: Appointed to serve 1 year
Bro. Kelyne Tabenda, Appointed to serve 1 yr. Rev. Jim Mumba. Appointed to serve 1 year
Sunday School Director
Sis. Carol Paul, Appointed to serve 1 year
Prayer Coordinator
Sis. Carmen Hibbert : Appointed to serve 1
year
Ladies Coordinator
Rev. Faith Groves: Appointed to serve 1 year
Mens Coordinator
Rev.. Keith Gentry: Appointed to serve 1 year
Dean, Central Bible School, MBC
Sis. Carmen Hibbert: Appointed to serve 1
year
Sunday School Director
Sis. Emma Watson - Appointed to serve 1 year
Prayer Coordinator
Sis. Kelley - Appointed to serve 1 year
Ladies Coordinator
Sis. J. Follmer - Appointed to serve 1 year
Mens Coordinator
Rev. J. Follmer - Appointed to serve 1 year
Dean, Part-time Bible School, HBC
Sis. Kelley. Appointed to serve 1 year
Ireland Representative
Rev. Jonathan StricklandTo serve

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National News

Ministers Leaving: HOME-GOING OF ELDER

The Cokers returned to the US in November 2016.
PASTOR CHARLES PRICE
Rev. Anthony Paul /Bilston UPC: Resignation
Rhyl, North Wales
CONGRATULATIONS He went home to be with the
Rev. & Sis James Beek on their Global Missionary appointment in Lord around 4am on 28/1/17 in
September 2016 Flint, North Wales. His farewell
service was held on Thursday 9th
Rev. & Sis Amoade: Dedication of Life Tabernacle Apostolic As-
February 2017 at Sussex Street
sembly and inauguration as Pastor on the 3rd December 2016
Christian Centre Rhyl and burial
HEAD QUARTERS later
BUILDING COMMITTEEE - Rev. John Hemus has been appoint- He was one of the UK church
ed as chairman to oversee this project. founding members and Pastor of
CARD MACHINE - UPC GB&I now has her own card payment Hammersmith UPC & Elgin UPC.
machine to receive card payments Please continue to pray from both immediate family (his son Tommy
Harvest Full Time Bible School 2016/17 and his Grandson Ben) and the church family.

2nd Year accredited/ Diploma TRIBUTE

Move from NVQ level 3 up to level 4 Many thanks for informing us of the passing of our dearly beloved
17 students first year & 6 second year students brother, Rev Charles Price who was a true Pentecostal Pioneer and
Veteran of the faith.
This outstanding servant of God was well known to my late father, my
mother and to most of our brethren across the Apostolic Pentecostal
spectrum, who have been around since the early 1970s. Brother Price
London & South District Conference 2017 - 3rd & 4th February famously laboured in Shepherds Bush- London and was affectionately
Main Speaker Rev. Mark Gadd known as the Shepherd in the bush.
Speaker: W Ellis - "Focus to Increase" He was highly respected among the many Churches he visited and for
1 Corinthians 3:5 - 7 over almost five decades he was in continuous fellowship with the saints
vs. 5. Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by across the UK.
whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man? I regret very much that I am unable to attend his funeral service tomor-
vs. 6. I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. row, but I would be honoured if you would kindly mention that on be-
vs, 7. So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he half of the Linton family and our Church in Manchester, I have sent this
that watereth; but God that giveth the increase. tribute to his memory and our condolences to the UPC in Rhyl, and to his
family.
Central District Conference 2017 - 16th - 18th February Yours sincerely in Christ,
Opening Speaker: Rev. John Hemus Bishop Keith Linton - Beulah Apostolic Church (Manchester).
Guest Speaker: Rev. David Trammell, DS Michigan USA
Other Ministerial Involvements
Theme: For Such A Time As This Bishop Dunn's 95th birthday on 12th October 2016/Video Greetings
Esther 4:14b - .And who knows but that you have come to
Beulah : Saturday 10th December 2016, Attended and preached at the
your royal position for such a time as this? inauguration service of Elder & Sis Dunkley at Beul;ah Apostolic
Church , Willesden.
Northern District Conference 2017 - 23 & 24th February Bishop Thomas Pentecostal Assembly of the World /Faith Chapel Anni-
Theme: "US" versary
Opening Speaker: DS Kelley
Pastor Fuentes Demise
Psalm 67:1 (KJV)
In November 2016, we lost Pastor Fuentes from Dundalk UPC Ireland
vs.1God be merciful unto us, and bless us; [and] cause his face who died suddenly. He was a quiet, humble leader, whose presence will
to shine upon us; Selah. be missed by the church family. Lets continue to pray for his family,
16-18 millions souls in the Northern District Dundalk church pastor, Rev. B. Sanni and the church in Ireland as they
We need to be rebooted and revived. cope with this loss

PRAYER NEEDS Lets continue to uphold in prayer and by all means the following ministers & churches:
Rev G Ogle and family in Nottingham & the church. Rev. Daniel Ogles health
Sis. Alison Mitchells mum health & ministry Rev & Sis Roberts
Rev Brian Ellis: For full recovery from hospitalisation Elder & Sis Gardiner in Manchester
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 From the Desk of the General Superintendent

MARCH Pray over our 2017 Dates

26 March Mothers Day (Ladies Smarties) January 21, 2017
NYD Catalyst took place in Lon-
APRIL don in West Croydon, located at
7 8 April GB& I General Board Meeting -Wolves the New Headquarters for the
General Superintendent, Bishop Francis, Life Tabernac-
8 April Strategic Summit / Wolverhampton le Croydon.
11 13 April National Ladies Conference
They were the first to usher in a
15 April National Mens Day of Prayer new wave of Gods presence
as they unreservedly worship
16 April Easter Sunday School Offering there. The youth also had
21 22 April National Mens Conference - Birmingham street evangelism in the West
Croydon area and a Catalyst
27 Apr 1 May EME Prayer Walk (Amsterdam & Cyprus) Youth Service.
MAY Lets pray for a true catalytic
6 May NYD March for Christ / Fundraising move of God on the ground
theyve tilled with their pres-
19 - 20 May National Missions Prayer @ Dublin ence and for their ministry
28 May NYD - Fundraising
Life Tabernacle Croydon also hosted the 45th Anniversary of
JUNE Life Tabernacle recently with Rev. Mike Mitchell USA. The
9 10 June UPC GB&I General Board Meeting (Glasgow) building is partially occu-
pied now by Life Tab and
18 June Fathers Day (Mens Offering Collection) have started using the
30 June Lifted Concert - Glasgow premises for Sunday ser-
vices from January. This
JULY arrangement with the pre-
sent owners will buttress
1 July HBC Graduation - Glasgow
our fundraising efforts
9 July Bishop & Sis Olives 40th Wedding Anniversary from the community and
9 15 July Missions Week from other areas.

21 July General Board Meeting (Skype) We are grateful for all the
donors that have given
22 July NYD Bible Quiz Heats and those partnering with
31July UPC GB&I AGM Life Tab for this noble cause

AUGUST Pray that The Lord will make all grace abound towards us to
complete the occupation of this former church at the end of
1 - 4 August UPC GB&I General Conference Wales
September 2017
3 August General Conference Singles Social
Pray over our National Board Meetings and National Depart-
SEPTEMBER Month of National Sunday School Fundraising ments Strategic Summit meeting at Wolverhampton on the
15 16 Sept NYD Congress 8th Apr17

15 16 Sept UPCGB&I General Board Meeting (Ireland) Pray for our forthcoming events:
National Ladies Conference
26 29 Sept UPCI General Conference - Kansa City USA National Men's Conference
NYD March for Christ/ Fundraising
OCTOBER National HBC Graduation/Glasgow
26 28 Oct 30 / 30 Vision Conference Croydon InSpired National AGM
General Conference, Rev Robert Tisdale
NOVEMBER
Pray over our 30/30 vision on 26th 28th Oct 17 for up and coming
17 18 Nov UPC GB&I General Board Meeting London youth and ministers at Croydon InSpired, London
Speaker: Rev Raymond Woodward continued on page 7

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PRAISE REPORTS FROM August 2016 to December 2016

Llandudno Wales first time visitors. We thank The Lord for the Onwards and upwards
We have had two follow up Bible Studies, one move of his Spirit. Pastor John Hemus
attended the first and 11 the second. The plan Rev. William Ellis
is to go every 2/3 weeks on a Saturday night. Calvary Temple UPC
Contact Rev M Gadd/General mission director Date: 31/08/2016 - Good News
Tabernacle Of Praise UPC Just to let you know that we had one young
New Life Fellowship - Brighton Praise God, I baptized one Muslim Teenager lady filled with the Holy Ghost in our afternoon
Date: 31/08/2016 today in Jesus name after he asked Jesus if service. To God be the glory.
Revelation Youth Conference 2016 was a He is true or not, Jesus showed himself in His Pastor Mark Sappleton
massive success with a total of 35 people in dream/Vision, stretching His hand towards
attendance over the 3 day conference. him. Date: 20/11/2016
The three days Conference was blessed with And will be doing a Youth group bible study Liverpool UPC
a powerful move of God. And the young peo- every week in their area. Liverpool rejoices this week. We had 4 Irani-
ple were able to take the Gospel to the street it will be an open door to reach the whole ans filled with the Holy Ghost on Thursday
with Outreach, Singing and Prayer walks family in Jesus name!! night. The church prayed for 1 1/2 hours as
around the town of Brighton. Praise God! the power of God fell on the church. This
Rev. Jemerson Trinidad morning 11 were baptized with 7 being filled.
Weston Super Mare My brother Mark brought 6 to be baptized and
On the Next Sunday we baptised a man in the Date: 31/08/2016 Liverpool had 4. A man that came with them
name of Jesus in New Life Fellowship Weston Bethel Tabernacle Plumstead UPC to support his wife, the Holy Ghost came upon
super mare and had 30 in attendance at our A lady came to the church for the first time. him, he became a participator not a specta-
morning service with 14 of them being chil- She said that she was introduced to the gos- tor.. An awesome week in Liverpool, with an
dren. God is good. pel by a Oneness friend and requested water awesome God !
New Life Fellowship Brighton had a powerful baptism in Jesus name, On baptism she came Pastor John Hemus
move of God's Spirit and we can't wait to see out of the water speaking in tongues and
what God will do in the town of Brighton after magnifying God. 27 Nov 2016
the Revelation Youth Conference 2016. To God be the glory. AFL Wood Green UPC
God bless Rev Laing To God be the Glory for these two precious
Rev. J. D. Nurse Souls that were baptised in the name of Jesus
Date: 26/09/2016 Christ at Apostolic Fountain of Life-UPC
Liverpool UPC Life Tabernacle UPC (Wood Green) on Sunday 27th November
Date:13/09/2016 We give massive thanks to God for this past 2016.
One man filled last week and a lady baptized weekend as 3 souls have been baptised dur- God bless richly!
and filled the week before. Two more bap- ing our livewire weekend "Structure" and Pastor Turay/ Min. D. Norman.
tisms next week, praying that they will not many young people was refilled with the Holy
change their minds. They both were filled last Ghost and truly renewed in their relationship Date: 16 November 2015
month. with our Lord Jesus. CT London UPC
Rev. John Hemus Blessings, There is a brother in our church at Calvary
Sis. Eleanor Sillerico temple who was seeking
New Life Fellowship Brighton UPC The Holy Spirit for some time now has
Date: 13 September 2016 Date: 18/10/2016 stepped out in faith and hunger
On Friday, 9/08/16 I got a phone call asking New Life Brighton Church For God last Sunday 8th God filled with the
for pray for a baby who had no heart beat, Greeting to all the ministers, Holy Ghost as the church
advising the young lady to come for pray she We have a four year old in Newlife Brighton Rejoiced. To God be the Glory!
asked if she could come on Sunday for pray- church filled with the Holy Spirit Sunday Rev. Everard Bushay
er, during the service she attended just at the 16/10/16. We have our first ever Sunday
beginning of prayer and we began praying for school service and was so please with the Date: 12/12/2016
her in the mighty name of Jesus and she was result. Hammersmith UPC Report
weeping and crying and after wards gave a Rev Jeanine Lucas Over the weekend we baptised 5 people. Two
testimony that the pain had left her stomach. from Aylesbury and he three from Hammer-
She went for her scan on the 13/08/16 and 8 Oct 2016 smith. We thank The Lord for his saving
has reported back that the baby is alive and Liverpool UPC grace.
had a heart beat. Jesus is responsible for this Liverpool rejoices as a young women went Pastor W. Ellis
resurrection, so blessed to be apart of this into the waters of baptism last weekend. 16/12/16
movement. Pastor John Hemus Los Pentecostales de Lourdes Clapham
Rev. Jeanine Lucas We praise the Lord Jesus Christ for 45 years
NOVEMBER 2016
Date: 12/09/2016 3 Iranians were baptized on Thursday night. old Donald, an English man - he was fill with
Hammersmith UPC Report These are the friends of the man that was the Holy Ghost today Friday in our youth
Just report that three people were filled with baptized in Glasgow. They came to AHC last service. Gloria a Dios.
the Holy Ghost yesterday, two of which were week. Rev. Luis Jimenez.

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P
RAISE REPORT FROM AROUND OUR DISTRICTS

From Gen Sup Tweets: January - March 2017. Summary Praise Reports From Around the Districts in Tabular Version

Church & Activity/ Report Month

Where Event /Year
New Life Fellowship Normal We thank God for the last weeks work for the Lord, we baptised a man January 2017
Church Victoria/ Services from Cuba in Brighton church and we baptised a 13 year old youth from
Brighton/ Exeter/ Victoria church and 2 filled with holy spirit from Weston church and
Western-Super Mare 5000 tracts given out in Bristol church and a really great joint youth
Pastor David Nurse service in Exeter/Weston churches the Lord move many re-filled.
many visitors reported in all churches thank you JESUS CHRIST amen
Pastor David Nurse (Victoria)

Lighthouse Christian Normal Just to report that in our Friends and Family service, one young lady was February 2017
Ministries services powerfully filled with the Holy Ghost and one backslide rededicated their
Stratford heart to the Lord.
Rev. Emile Austin For this we give Him all the glory
God bless
Pastor Austin

Calvary Team. Cam- Normal I would just like to report that during our afternoon service on 6th Feb- February 2017
berwell London service ruary, 2 people were filled with the Holy Ghost - one man and one wom-
Pastor M. Sappleton an.
We rejoice and are exceedingly glad!!
Regards. David M. Sappleton

Life Tabernacle UPC Normal We baptised two individuals in Jesus name this month. One was from February 2017
Baattersea services our extension work at Mitcham and the other from our Battersea church
Bishop Leroy Francis

Calvary Tem. Camber- Anniversary We thank the lord for the precious souls that were added to the King- February 2017
well London Weekend dom during our 48th Anniversary celebration weekend.
Pastor M. Sappleton Evangelist Mike Easter from Virginia USA was our guest speaker. We
were extremely blessed by the ministry of the Word. The titles of the
messages were as follows:
Saturday Eve: Its High Time - Be Rapture Ready
Sunday Morning: The Secret of the Name
Sunday Evening: A Race With The Devil
Four (4) persons were baptised during our Sunday afternoon service.
One (1) person was filled with the Holy Ghost during our Sunday even-
ing service.
Thank you all for your prayers, support and messages of congratula-
tions.
To God be the glory! /Pastor David M Sappleton
Faith Tabernacle Normal God is good. March 2017
Milton Keynes services One young lady was baptised in the name of Jesus on Sunday. This was
Rev A. Longmore planned after her teaching sessions by two young leaders.
One woman also asked to be baptised in the name of Jesus, on Sunday
after the awesome message on Salvation by Pastor Longmore.
To God be the glory. Sis. Casilia
Basildon UPC Normal I visited and ministered at the Basildon Church yesterday. Two people March 2017
c/o Services (mother and daughter) were filled with the Holy Ghost.
Rev. W. Ellis We give the Lord all the praise./William Ellis District Superintendent

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P
RAISE REPORT FROM AROUND OUR DISTRICTS

From Gen Sup Tweets: Jan - Mar 2017. Summary Praise Reports From Around the Districts in Tabular Version
Church & Activity/ Report Month
Where Event /Year
Liverpool Normal A man we baptized last December received the Holy Ghost last Friday. 2 March 2017
UPC Services weeks ago he was given days to live, his wife said on Friday that he was
Pastor John Hemus waiting for "the Pastor" to come and pray for him. In a very weak frail body
I watched Jesus Christ gently fill his soul. He was born again of the spirit
and water, whatever happens to him now, he is in the hands of the living
God
Birmingham Normal Praise Report March 2017
Lighthouse UPC Service We are happy to report a lady who was baptised in Pastor David Nurse's
Pastor Mark Gadd Church was filled with the Holy Spirit in Birmingham Lighthouse today.

Life Tabernacle UPC Normal Glory to God March 2017

Croydon service During our third international Sunday service at the Croydon Inspired
Bishop Leroy Francis building, two souls decided to take on the name of the Lord Jesus over
their lives. They were water baptised in the main sanctuary amidst the
jubilation of witnessing baptisms in the significant church we are reclaim-
ing for the Lord

Birmingham Light- Normal We thank God that 4 people were baptised at the Birmingham Lighthouse March 2017
house UPC Service today - 3 were planned and one young man decided to be baptised at the
Pastor Mark Gadd service

This Event For Up and Coming

Youth and Ministers is In London
For the 1st Time
MALAYSIA AUGUST 2016 MISSION TRIP REPORT

BREXIT, DEFENDING THE TRUTH AND OUR SUNDAY SCHOOLS - Its Time to Pray for our nation
Its been nine months since Britain stunned the world by voting to leave the European Union. Last week, Britain moved
one step closer to taking back its sovereignty, and avoiding the regulations of the EU, when it was announced that Prime
Minister Theresa May plans to invoke Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty on Wednesday, March 29 and there is the case for
Scotland to remain in the EU with her recent call for independence. There is going to be a reshaping of relationships both
within the United Kingdom and the European Union that will likely have long lasting consequences on us. This calls for
our prayers for those in government having the responsibility to make these tough decisions about our future
Denying The Truth - Laws are enacted to protect and defend the truth but when these truths are trivialised or ignored
then lies are given room to propagate among people with dire consequences. Hell truly enlarges itself when truth is de-
prived (see Isaiah 5:13, 14). History suggests that when the law makes it illegal to tell the truth as the case of the street
preacher convicted in court for saying Jesus is the only way to heaven , a reliable portion of people can be called upon to
lie to justify their shared and convenient truths as Romans 1:25 warns us. So it has been in the past. And so it will be
with todays secular world. So it would be anywhere once the law became an opponent of truth rather than the protector
of it. Its time to pray and live courageously and not to deny the truth in the face of opposition and persecution in our land
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 Forward & Beyond

Connecting Online & Coming Events

APOSTOLIC MENS CONFERENCE 2017

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