Men's Ministry

MENistry 2001--
One in Christ

By Emmanuel Andrews

ATLANTA, Georgia—The Atlanta men’s ministry was host for its third annual men’s revival MENistry 2001—One in Christ, April 27 to 29.

Men from North Carolina and Georgia met in the mountains of north Georgia for a weekend of fun, fellowship and revival.

William Crowe, men’s ministry president, welcomed everyone on Friday, April 27, and introduced the agenda for the weekend.

The tone was set that evening with praise and worship and an introduction of the first workshop, which was given by Curtis May, director of the Office of Reconciliation Ministries (ORM).

Mr. May spoke about ORM, then introduced the movie Remember the Titans. After the movie the men had a lively and honest discussion about race relations in the country and the WCG. The discussion ran late into the evening.

Saturday morning began with breakfast at 8, then, after praise, worship and prayer, the men went to a workshop presented by Mr. May on reconciliation (racial and otherwise). Mr. May showed the new ORM video, and once again the men had a frank, honest and lively discussion on race matters in the country and the WCG.

The men broke for lunch and enjoyed some of the activities offered by Cohutta Lodge, such as horseback riding, miniature golf, nature hikes, board games and various other activities. Some took time to enjoy the beauty of the mountain.

The men returned for more praise and worship and a workshop presented by Martin Manuel, pastor of the Charlotte, North Carolina, congregation, on evangelism and disciple making.

Saturday evening the men gathered for a bonfire, and most told what the weekend had meant for them.

Sunday morning after breakfast the men gathered for praise and worship and to take communion led by Charles Young, pastor of the Atlanta, Georgia, congregation. The men paired off and prayed for each other as they took the symbols of our Lord’s sacrifice. They then gathered for one last song and the closing prayer.

As the men were preparing to leave the mountain and head back to the valley there was a lingering and genuine desire to be there. They were revived and equipped to get down the mountain to put into practice the things they learned.

Copyright © Worldwide Church of God, 2001