Thinking about Christmas gifts and don't know what to give? Give the gift of NAC! Prepare a greeting card, wrap it up in a big box (if you so desire), and when the recipient opens the box and reads the card it should read something like this:

"Merry Christmas! I've secured time-off from work and plane tickets or saved money for gas just so that you and/or the family can attend the North American Convention of the Church of God this upcoming June 24-29!"

It could be a the best Christmas gift you've ever given. Why not? Do you know that God works in incredible ways during Camp Meeting and that he might use the worship services, teaching, conferences, and/or people you with whom you fellowship to change your life for the good and forever? He's done it before, and He'll do it again!

Give the gift of NAC this Christmas! You'll be glad you did this Christmas, and again come summertime!

And, yes, the photo above is from NAC (2008)!

I, the NAC ChoGger, am so excited about this year's North American Convention of the Church of God. Though it may be Christmastime, it's hard not to recall the wonderful memories of the many years I have attended. Wouldn't it be terrific if you could join me at this year's convention as we celebrate the 125th year of this Church of God Camp Meeting! And the theme that will pervade the events during the convention, Permeate! Engaging every individual, church, and agency in the Great Commandments (Matt. 22:37-39) is the kind of theme that has the potential to really shake things up for the good! Imagine--the church inspired to love the world and show them the love of God! The opportunity for souls to be saved and total transformation to take place is truly exciting.

Have you registered for NAC 2011, June 24-29? Registration information (by mail only at the moment--online to come soon) is available to you by clicking here.

In other news...Praise God! Global Missions of the Church of God is rejoicing and thanking God for answered prayer today! Missionaries Ernie and Lori Nicholas have reached 100 percent of their Living Link budget and are ready to head to Kenya! They will go to Missionary Training International in January. In early February, they will leave for KIST (Kenya International School of Theology). Continue to keep them in your prayers as they make their final preparations!

Reminiscing with NAC 2009 Video Blog #2. In 2009, morning services were held at Park Place, while evening services were held at Madison Park Church of God.

Why should you plan NOW to attend the North American Convention of the Church of God in Anderson, Indiana?

• Because there's no time like the present!


• Because you won't inadvertently schedule another event or trip from June 24-29


• Because your workplace may require you to schedule vacation time in advance


• Because it will mean one less thing to do later


• Because the theme of NAC 2011 is Permeate! and you won't want to miss this revolutionary emphasis on tangibly expressing the love of Christ to the world around you


• Because the transformation of culture by being the body of Christ is actually happening and you can be a witness of this from a continental perspective


• Because world-recognized and acclaimed Christian author and speaker, Stephen Arterburn, will present a powerful message during Camp Meeting
• Because the NAC ChoGger will be compiling an ever-growing list of reasons why you should plan now to attend, and why you should attend, NAC 2011

You can register by mail TODAY! See the North American Convention of the Church of God registration page online by clicking here.

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This was my third video blog for NAC 2009. Enjoy!

Remembering NAC 2009...a video blog, a.k.a. vlog. This was my fourth and final vlog of 2009 leading up to the convention.

Enjoy the memories!

Fred Hall, beloved singer and saint of LIVE Ministries (Laypeople in Vital Exchange), passed away on October 29. He often sang at the LIVE Tent (the red-and-white striped tent) during Camp Meeting. He also sang for LIVE Weekends, and had many favorites, including "Just Tell Them When You Saw Me, I Was On My Way..."

Speaking of the freestanding Church of God organization, LIVE Ministries, Gary Campbell was recently announced as the CEO to fill the retiring Gary Cowles' spot. He will begin training with Cowles on January 1.

Deanna and Scott Compton have been appointed to serve as MAPs, Missionary Apprentice Program personnel. They will go to Tanzania on November 2.

Church of God Ministries continues to work to be more efficient in its use of ministry dollars. By eliminating old records in its database, undeliverable mail will be a rare problem, and thus, paying for undeliverable mail won't happen very often anymore. It's another way to be FREE (Strategic Value Three) from financial bondage, and CHOG Ministries is happy to lead by example!