From the desk of District Superintendent Kevin V.Cox

Our economic structure of capitalism is based on competition.  Accordingly, we have been taught that competition is a good thing. Yet, when this attitude creeps into the church, we begin to contradict what Jesus taught. Jesus never wanted us to adopt the "I" attitude.

Consider that Philip left a mighty revival in Acts 8, just to minister to one Ethiopian man riding in a chariot in the desert. Would we do that? Who wants to herald only one had been baptized in a revival, versus reporting many miracles and a whole community being converted?

Obviously, Philip was not involved in competition. In fact, Philip further exemplifies his humble attitude by asking for Peter and John to come and help those people receive the Holy Ghost. I am glad that Philip wasn't interested in who received the credit. He just wanted to spread the gospel! He didn't possess an "I" attitude. Philip reflected the words of Jesus, "He that loseth his life for my sake shall find it."

We do want larger crowds in our buildings. We do need more manifestations of miracles in our churches. We do desire more people being baptized in Jesus' name and being filled with the Holy Ghost.  But, we do not strive for these things just to prove we are better than our neighbor. We do not build new buildings just because the neighboring church built a new building. We do not build family life centers just because the other churches in town built one.

We must focus on what best benefits the Kingdom of God. We must spotlight Him! We must determine how we can best serve Jesus Christ!

We are delighted you have taken the time to visit the Louisiana District via our website.

The Louisiana District is affiliated with the United Pentecostal Church, International (UPCI).  The UPCI headquarters office, World Evangelism Center, is located in Hazelwood, Missouri.  The UPCI is currently under the capable leadership of Reverend Kenneth Haney, General Superintendent.

The Louisiana District is comprised of nearly 800 licensed ministers and close to 300 churches.

All State Youth Rally

Friday, September 12, 2008

Held on the Campgrounds in Tioga.

Guest Speaker:

Greg Albritton

Ministerial Budge Fees Due

Ministerial Budget Fee of $135 is due by September 15th, 2008.

Bayouland Crusade

Wednesday, September 17th - Friday, September 19th, 2008

Held at:

House of Prayer

Thibodaux, Louisiana

Special Speaker:

Greg Godwin

IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE:

The 2009 95th Camp Meeting Dates have changed been changed to:

Tuesday, June 30th through

Friday, July 3rd, 2009.

Ministerial Dues ...

The Ministerial Budget Fee of $135 is due by September 15, 2008. 

New Pastors ...

J. R. Nesmith is the new pastor of Martin United Pentecostal Church.

William Tullos is the new pastor of Newellton First United Pentecostal Church.

Camp Meeting 2008 ...

If you would like to request any of the services, they are available on CD/DVD. Click on Resources tab above, then Online Bookstore, for a list of available speakers for 2007 and 2008 Camp Meetings.  You may order them by calling the Administrative Offices (318.640.9657) or emailing our Audio Department mwoodham@ladistupc.com

The Louisiana Challenger

Official Publication of the Louisiana District United Pentecostal Church

Editor Donald Bryan

P O Box 248

Tioga, LA 71477-0248

Email:  dbryanupc@aol.com

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