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!

Leonard Sankey conducted the Chattanooga Area Convention in Chattanooga, Tennessee, November 15-17, 2011.  He was joined in preaching ministry by Tim Forsee.  Brother Sankey sends this report: …the services were enthusiastic and spiritually blessed.  I don’t know how long it has been since I have been in a series of services with so many excellent testimonies as we had in Chattanooga this year.

Tim Forsee, pastor from Franklin, IN, was my co-worker in the ministry during this convention; God used him graciously in preaching about revival, prayer, and holiness.”

Special thanks to Tim Foxx and the other ministers of the area for their support of the convention.  

Paul Gray conducted the Missouri State Fall Convention in Troy, Missouri, November 8-11, 2o11.  Brian Spangler joined Paul Gray in preaching responsibility.  The Spangler’s and Gray’s provided special music.  The convention was boosted by a special youth emphasis night.  Paul Gray spoke specifically to the needs of young people.  The Troy Holiness School also participated with this convention.

James Plank conducted the South East Ohio Convention in Danville, Ohio, November 1-3, 2011.  Special thanks to Host Pastor Brian Bailey and Convention Coordinator Charles McKenzie for their hard work on behalf of the convention here.  These pastors, along with Steve Tomek & Doug Cox work together to provide meals for the workers.  Several churches and area pastors were represented in attendance and support.  James Plank was joined by Matt Maloyed in preaching.

Leonard Sankey & Darrell Stetler conducted the Cincinnati Area IHC, November 1-3, 2011.  Host Pastor Ray Campbell writes the following:
On November 1,2, and 3, Cincinnati Area Convention opened with people coming from North Carolina, Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio, both young (9 days) to old (96 years) coming together to worship.

The music was exceptional under the leadership of Tim Crater.  We were ministered to and led in worship by the Crater family, Jonathan Bender, Sarah Culpepper, and the Grace trio (Brother and Sister Sankey’s grandchildren, Maria and Kent Stetler and niece, Heidi Newton)

Reverend Leonard Sankey opened the convention as he blessed, encouraged, and challenged our hearts on Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning.

On Wednesday evening, Rev. Adam Buckler had us on the edge of our seats and later on our knees as he led us through the narrow escape of Brother Paul over the wall and safely to the ground in a basket as found in the book of Acts.

On Thursday morning, Rev. Darrell Stetler shared the Lord’s prayer and our need for praise and adoration in our prayer time. In the evening service, he made us keenly aware of spiritual weariness and the dangers of falling asleep and allowing our spiritual lives to slip.

Due to the arrival of Wilson Andrew Stroud, new Daddy, Andrew, was excused from his preaching responsibility, as well as Grandmother, Regina, and new mother, Sherrilyn, from the music schedule. It’s amazing how a 6 lb and 11 ounce new baby boy can rearrange an area IHC. We now have a new IHC family member.  Congratulations, Strouds and Stetler family!

A big thank you to all of the churches, who dismissed their Wednesday evening prayer service and for the cooperation of Batavia Pilgrim, Kenwood Bible Methodist, Berrysville Holiness, Mt Carmel Grace Community, Washington Court House Fayette Bible Church, Moorefield Indiana Wesleyan Holiness, Christian Nation Church, Burlington Kentucky Bible Methodist, and God’s Bible School and College.

As the convention closed, our hearts were full, our souls were fed by the spirit-lead preaching, singing, praying, and seeking as the Holy Spirit ministered to each of us!

Paul Pierpoint conducted the Green Country Convention in Ochelata, Oklahoma, October 19-21.  Pastor Schenck and people were wonderful hosts, opening their hearts, homes and church to welcome the IHC another year.  Paul Pierpoint was joined by Jerry Bell in sharing in the preaching responsibility.  Jerry & Elizabeth Bell provided special music.  From Ochelata, Oklahoma comes this report ”We have truly been blessed and enriched by the ministry of Bro. Pierpoint and the Bells.  Thank you for sending them our way!’’

On October 4-6, 2011, Ron Hartkopf conducted the South East Michigan Convention with Darrell Stetler representing IHC.  Special guest speaker, David Fulton, challenged the hearts of the people.  Host Pastor John Kennedy is a blessing in opening his church and supporting the convention.  We deeply appreciate several churches that make this convention special with their prayers, support and attendance.

Leonard Sankey and Darrell Stetler conducted the Shelbyville Convention September 20-22, 2011, in Shelbyville, Indiana.  Pastor Joe Smith and people have been warm and generous supporters of IHC for many years.  Andrew Stroud also ministered in this convention.  IHC is grateful for several churches in this part of Indiana who cooperate to make this convention a spiritual oasis.

The Annual InterChurch Holiness Convention Committee Meeting was held September 19, 2011, at the Sankey Residence in Bedford, Indiana.  Michael Avery chaired the meeting, with General Secretary Leonard Sankey and Assistant Secretary James Plank, each reporting.  The challenges remain great, but the outlook is optimistic.  The work of holiness progresses worldwide through the faithful ministry of dedicated workers.  To God be the Glory!

Leonard Sankey and James Plank conducted the North Carolina State Convention in Archdale, North Carolina, September 14-16, 2011.  Chris Cravens assisted with the ministry of the word.  He and his family were a tremendous blessing in music ministry as well.  We were pleased with the churches represented and the people of North Carolina who respond so well to the support of IHC.  Harkers Island was represented with a fine delegation attending with Pastor Curtis Going.