ASSEMBLIES OF GOD
Revision of the General Council Constitution and Bylaws, the result of a 2-year study, and balloting for the 11 nonresident executive presbyters of the Assemblies of God were considered by the delegates in Thursday's business sessions.
Executive Director of Foreign Missions John Bueno Thursday night focused on the global mission of the Assemblies of God with the cry of Jesus and the missions theme for the turn of the new century, "That My House Be Filled!" He told a General Council Missions Rally crowd of 8,300 that the "Kingdom of God is at hand."
People streamed down the aisles to seek God as Louisiana Pastor John Bosman called them to hunger for God and brokenness in Wednesday night's rally of the 48th General Council.
Business for the 48th General Council of the Assemblies of God convened at the call of General Superintendent Trask, following the Sacred Gathering that began the day's activities.
Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine...." The familiar strains of a favorite hymn echoed the heartbeat of those who, at the call of General Superintendent Thomas Trask, gathered Wednesday morning in Sacred Assembly.