A Ministry for the Family - A Ministry to the Nations
Monday August 1, 2016 at 7:00 PM CDT
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Friday August 5, 2016 at 10:00 PM CDT
If you come early, you can help us pray over the hotel and be there for our informal "Pre-Glow Service" at 7:30 pm on July 31st.
Where
Ramada Plaza Hotel & Oasis Convention Center
2546 North Glenstone
Springfield, MO 65803
1 (888) 532-4338 or (417) 866-5253
The Ramada Plaza is currently SOLD OUT. We have arranged an overflow room block at the DoubleTree Hotel about a block south.
Rooms must be booked by midnight July 12 for the reduced convention rate.
Driving Directions
If you plan to fly: The airport code is SGF (there are over 20 cities by the name of Springfield in this country, so make sure you fly to the right one).
Both the Ramada Plaza and the DoubleTree have a complimentary shuttle service to pick you up from the airport. Call your hotel to arrange for pickup.
Children and Youth
Proverbs 22:6 says, "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it."
Pastor Don James oversees our Children's and Youth Ministry. His wife, Catherine has put together a very wonderful program for our youth, bringing in special speakers and drawing our youth into a deeper walk with God.
Stephanie Schureman, author of the children's book, Here I Am, The One You Love, will minister to the children (5-12). She will be presenting the Holy Spirit as our Friend, teaching them to hear His voice.
A nursery is also available for infants and toddlers.
ALL parents MUST serve as a volunteer with the Children's Ministry for at least one session during the Convention.
Sharon and Philip Buss invite you to the
38th World Convention
"The Fountain of Living Waters"
Adults Pre-registration: $30.00 USD each ($50.00 USD after July 22)
Ages 0-17: $5:00 (1-3 children; 4th child and more are free.)
Adults Pre-Registration plus Banquet: $60:00 USD
Child Pre-Registration plus Banquet: $22.00 USD
Rachel Sizelove and her husband, Josie, were transformed by God when they received the Baptism of the Holy Spirit at Azusa Street in 1906. They brought the Blessing to Springfield, Missouri and started the first Pentecostal work there. In the book, The Sparkling Fountain, a history of Pentecost in Springfield, by Fred T. Corum, Rachel recalls a vision, "I saw the Lord sounding a bugle for the angels of heaven to go and do battle for the city of Springfield." And the Lord spoke and said, "I’m going to do a work in Springfield that will astonish the world." Then God showed her a great crystal fountain of pure water bubbling up out of the city of Springfield. In her vision, healing waters flowed out over the whole land and covered the entire earth. We can see how God has brought that vision to pass through many of His people who have been sent throughout the world from the Headquarters of the Assemblies of God in Springfield, and have brought multitudes to Jesus, building the Kingdom of God in the earth. We deeply honour His handiwork! Even the name “Springfield” evokes a picture of water springing up in a fertile field, refreshing the harvesters!
As the Lord led us to Springfield for this event, I began to ponder and seek the Lord for His theme. I remembered Rachel Sizelove’s vision and searched the scriptures. I felt the theme was to be: “The Fountain of Living Waters.” I believe that we will have an opportunity to drink and soak in the Presence of the Lord in this gathering together unto Him, our Fountain of Living Waters! Come for a refreshing! Come get your sickle sharpened for the Harvest! Come and receive your marching orders for the next season on God’s calendar!
Looking forward to seeing all of you in August,
Sharon and Philip Buss
NEW THIS CONVENTION!
You will need to make a reservation for the banquet. We have to let the chef know before we arrive at the Convention how many will be attending the banquet and which entrée you want. So please pre-register and help us give the chef a good count on the meals. You will have your choice of Parmesan Encrusted Chicken or Roast Beef (indicate your selection on the registration form), with a signature salad, vegetables, warm rolls, dessert, and freshly brewed coffee and iced tea. The adult price for the banquet is $30.00. The child's plate is $17 (ages 4-12). It includes chicken strips, mac and cheese, green beans and dessert, along with tea and water. These prices include tax and gratuity. There will be no charge for children 0-3 who eat from an adult plate or who share a purchased child's plate.
A nursery will be available for children 0-3 during the banquet for the convenience of parents. Please feed your children before you take them to the nursery.