Leonard Sankey conducted the Sea-Tac InterChurch Holiness Convention in Tacoma, Washington, March 30-April 1, 2012.  He was joined in preaching ministry by Dwane Newton of North Pole, Alaska.  Brother and Sister Newton provided special music.  The services were blessed of the Lord.  We are thankful for the churches of Washington state and the support they show for the cause of holiness.

Reports are good of the 2012 Alaska State Interchurch Holiness Convention.  Michael Avery was the special speaker, and was used of the Lord in his preaching.  Special thanks to Dwane and Gwen Newton for serving as host pastors here.

Assistant General Secretary James Plank visited Northern Ireland to preach at Independent Methodist Churches there.  The Coleraine church dedicated a new extension building on March 17, 2012.  Revival services were held at Portadown with Pastor Barry Mander, as well.  The cause of holiness advances in this region rich with revival and Methodist heritage.

Left to Right: David Chandler, Rev. Eric Stewart, Rev. Mark Mander, Rev. James Plank

Pastor and Mrs. Mark Mander... wonderful hosts!

James Plank visiting Wesley Chapel in London.

The Woodhouse Family of the Portadown Church

The wonderful hospitality of Pastor and Mrs. Barry Mander

Darrell Stetler conducted the Oklahoma City InterChurch Holiness Convention, March 20-22, 2012.  This convention was blessed with the closing service of choir music by Union Bible College.  Our thanks to host pastor Merle Troyer and convention coordinator Darrell Stetler II.

Paul Pierpoint conducted the Western Michigan IHC March 12-14, 2012 at the Pilgrim Bible Church in Cedar Springs, Michigan.  He was joined by John and Betty Case in preaching and music ministry.  Our thanks to the churches of Western Michigan for another great year.

The InterChurch Holiness Outreach and Bus Convention celebrated 25 years of ministry this year.  The services were conducted at the Lebanon God’s Missionary Church, March 6-8, with Daniel Stetler serving as evening speaker.  Rev. Rowan Fay, Rev. Barry Arnold and Rev. M.R. McCrary shared memories of the beginning of the Bus Convention.  The convention has been a means of blessing to holiness people across these twenty-five years.

Darrell Stetler conducted the Indianpolis Area Traveling Convention, February 13-15, 2012.  The convention is sponsored by Union Bible College, with day services held at the college.  Evening services were held at Beech Grove Independent Nazarene Church, Calvary Bible Wesleyan Church and the Village Park Bible Methodist Church.

Leonard Sankey conducted the South Carolina State Interchurch Holiness Convention January 17-19, 2012 at the Bible Methodist Church in Easley, South Carolina.  God helped in each service with a number of area churches cooperating.  Our special thanks to Pastor and Mrs. Terry Going for hosting this event.

James Plank conducted the Kansas State Winter Convention January 10-12, 2012 at the Bible Holiness Church in Independence, Kansas.  John and Betty Case joined him in ministry.  Pastor and Mrs. Davolt were excellent hosts.  Many area churches cooperated with the services.  An unusual moving of God took place in the closing service of the convention and all left the services refreshed and encouraged in the Lord.  The music ministry of Independence Bible School is always a blessing at this convention.

John & Betty Case, special workers

Pastor Dale Stratton served as an excellent host, and the people of Pilgrim Bible Church in Ottawa, Kansas, for the Kansas State Fall Convention held November 15-17, 2011.  David Turner and James Plank shared in pulpit ministry.  Dennis & Barbara Hayes provided special music.  The services were blessed with God’s presence.  Numbers of churches were represented.  The offerings more than met the expenses.  Praise the Lord!