The Heartland Region

 IA/IL/IN/KY/MI/OH/WI

 SECOND ANNUAL REGIONAL CONVENTION

 June 29 - July 1, 2012

Nelson County Civic Center

 

Hotel Information:

Comfort Inn (Pretty nice. I looked at two rooms-they were clean and roomy)
89.95 per night (This is the best rate I could get out of him)
502 349 9400
I am pretty sure they are booked up, but if you want the special code for The Church of God convention delegates, email me @ pastorestep@gmail.com

Hampton Inn
502 349 0100
Pricier, but probably very nice.

Best Western General Nelson Inn
Pretty nice looking older place.
502 348 2977

America's Best Value Inn
502 348 1112
Probably less expensive than the others, but you get what you pay for. ;)

If you cannot find anything in Bardstown, Elizabethtown is only a twenty minute drive. There are several nice hotels right at the exit from I 65. I can get you that info if needed.
See you all soon!

Bishop Carl Neal Passes Away June 14, 2012

 

Bishop Carl Junior Neal

State Overseer of South Carolina

August 29, 1944-June 14, 2012

Bishop Neal was born August 29, 1944  and went to be with the Lord on June 14, 2012.
Carl Neal was born in Point Pleasant, West Virginia.  He received Jesus Christ as his Savior and Lord in 1966.  In the same year he received the experience of sanctification, was baptized with the Holy Ghost, and joined the Church of God of Prophecy.
He married Gloria Ann Hardman on January 1, 1965 and began pastoring his first church at Sylvester, West Virginia in 1971.  After four years, he was transferred to Twilight, West Virginia, where he served one year.  He was able to renovate the Church building during that time.  He then moved to pastor in Giles, West Virginia, where he served as pastor for four years.  Next were Blue Creek, West Virginia, for three years, and then the campground church in Culloden, West Virginia, for two years.  He also served on the West Virginia Ways and Means Committee.
The Neal's moved to South Carolina in 1984, where he pastored in Ashley Heights, served as District Overseer and as a committeeman on the state Ways and Means Committee.  He renewed his covenant with The Church of God in October of 1993, and served as State Overseer of South Carolina from 1998 until his promotion to heaven.  
The Neal’s have 3 children: Karl Derrick, Michele Leeann and Stacie Lynn. They have 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
Prayers are requested for Brother Neal’s wife, children, and other family members, that God will give them special grace and comfort during this time of sorrow.
The funeral service is being arranged with:

Parks Funeral Home
130 W First North Street
Summerville, SC 29483
Phone Number: (843) 873-3440

Information concerning funeral arrangements will be posted as soon as they are available.

***Although I have not had the privilege of knowing Brother Neal as well as others, I have known his reputation as a man of God for several years. It has saddened our hearts to hear of his passing and our prayers are with the Neal family and all the people of South Carolina. May God's peace and comfort be with each of them through this difficult time.
Donald R. Estep II
Regional Overseer, The Heartland Region (N. Central U.S.) 

The Church of God Heartland Region (N. Central U.S.)

Annual Regional Convention

June 29-July1, 2012

"GO YE..."

Guest Speaker Sister Betty Bishop, General WMB Coordinator

Regional Overseer Donald R. Estep II

 Nelson County Civic Center

317 South Third Street

Bardstown, KY

An Open Letter of Invitation from our Regional Overseer

 

Dear Friends,                                                                                                            June 2, 2012

 It is my great pleasure to extend this open invitation to each of you to attend the Annual Regional Convention of The Church of God in the Heartland Region (N. Central U.S.). Our region consists of congregations from Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin. This weekend meeting is the best chance we have all year for all of our people to make their way together for worship in song, testimony, preaching and prayer! Each year God ministers to us in a special way and this year, as always, YOU are invited to come and be blessed as well.Keep an eye on this blog for program information, etc and make your plans NOW to attend. Everyone is invited, and EVERYONE is WELCOME!!

God bless you-See you there!

Yours in Christ,

Donald R. Estep II