The 2009 final audit is now available:
AOGCOU_Final_2009.pdf

REGISTER NOW!
September 27th - October 1st (Monday to Friday)

Early Bird:  $150 until August 30th
Registration: $200 after September 1st

Registration includes training, lunch daily and materials used during BootCamp. Transportation, housing and BootCamp Kit are the responsibility of the participant.

CLICK HERE FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION 
https://secure1.ag.org/EventRegistration/Events/CMN10NCNV.aspx

SCHEDULE:
Church Planters & Coaches
Monday       6:30 pm—8:30 pm
Tuesday       8:30 am—4:30 pm
Wednesday   8:30 am—4:30 pm
Thursday       8:30 am—4:30 pm
Friday         8:30 am—12:00 pm

PLEASE NOTE:

Prerequisite:  BootCamp prework must be completed prior to BootCamp. It can take 4-6 weeks to complete so order your BootCamp Kit today using the link below.

ORDER KIT: http://www.gospelpublishing.com/store/startitem.cfm?item=725523

Local area Hotels:

We have a negotiated rate of $89.00 per night. Please ask for the Assemblies of God negotiated rate.

Holiday Inn Express
9175 W. Stockton Blvd.
Elk Grove, CA 95758
Tel:  916-478-9000 (Ask for the Assemblies of God negotiated rate)
Fax:  916-478-9049

Hilton Garden Inn & Suites (free continental breakfast)
9241 Laguna Springs Drive
Elk Grove, CA 95758
Tel: 916-691-1900 (Ask for the Assemblies of God negotiated rate)
Fax: 916-691-1945

Fairfield Inn & Suites (free breakfast buffet)
8058 Orchard Loop Lane
Elk Grove, California 95624
USA Phone: 1-916-681-5400 (Ask for the Assemblies of God negotiated rate)
Fax: 1-916-681-1331

Airport:  Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Location of Bootcamp:
District Resource Center
6051 S. Watt Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95829

Contact Information:
Sacramento, CA:  Pam Garcia .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
916-379-9600 ext.1127
Springfield, MO:  Debbie Armstrong .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
417-862-2781 ext 3502

 

2010_Calendar_8.pdf

District Insurance contact is:
Taylor Thorne
Omnis Risk Insurance Solutions
1331 Muscat Circle
Roseville, Ca 95747
916-677-2311
888-878-2065

 

May 25-June 7, 2011
Tour Hosts Dr. Jay and Teri Herndon

Dates: May 25-June 7, 2011 (14 days, 4 more than standard tours)

Cost: $3,595 includes “everything but lunch!” No surprises! (Many tours advertise a low price, but charge up to $800 in taxes, tips, fees, and fuel charges. Not here!)

Contact Info:
Jay Herndon (Assistant: Lorrie Baladad)
Office:  916.379.9600 ext.1115
Fax:  916.379.9692 or 916.383.8606
E-Mail: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Address:  Assemblies of God, Northern California and Nevada District
              6051 So. Watt Ave.
              Sacramento, CA 95829

How to Sign Up:
• $250 deposit (pay by check, call with Credit Card, or go to “Donate” at the top of this page)
• Contact information: name, address, phone, email (you may call, email, or mail us with this info)

Before departure we will also collect other information:
• Roommate request
• Passport number
• Photocopy of your passport
• Medical information
• Emergency contact information
• Legal documents and disclaimers

What to expect:
A trip to Israel will change your life! To walk where Jesus walked, see and learn about the geography of the land of the Bible will make a profound difference in your understanding of scripture. You will learn more about scripture than you ever imagined possible. And you will experience times of worship and prayer, and the presence of the Holy Spirit. Most participants go home saying, “It was the most powerful spiritual experience of my life!”

This is a “ministry priority” trip (tour is designed with ministers in mind.) Church members and non-ministers are welcome, however they should bear in mind that the tour is designed with ministers in mind.

A typical day: Each day we enjoy a wonderful breakfast buffet in the hotel and then board the bus at 8:00 AM for a pre-planned route visiting biblical sites. We typically visit 4-6 sites per day, spending an hour or so at each one. There is some walking involved. Some of the sites are “park-like,” some are wilderness sites, some sites have chapels, some are right in the middle of the city. Our guide is VERY well educated, and will teach us about the history and significance of the site. Dr. Jay will usually have something to share as well. At some sites, we will participate in an extended time of worship, prayer, and reflection. We will lunch at a local restaurant. We will be back at the hotel for a buffet dinner. Evenings are usually free—a good time to walk the neighborhood, relax in the lobby, or swim in the pool. Our bus is comfy and air-conditioned. Our hotels are wonderful, and the food is fantastic.

Air Schedule
Depart: May 25 (Wednesday,) SFO via Continental Airlines. 1 stop (Houston.) Arrive Tel Aviv May 26
Return: June 7, Tel Aviv Continental Airlines. 1 Stop (Houston) Arrive SFO June 7 (Tuesday.)

Price Includes: “Everything but lunch!”
• Airfare from SFO via Continental Airlines
• Hotel accommodations (double occupancy).
• Two buffet meals daily (breakfast and dinner). An extra charge may be incurred for special order items.
• Taxes, Tips, Fuel Surcharges, Crossing Fees, etc. (All of this has been added into the overall price—no special collections are anticipated).
• Touring: Air-conditioned bus, entrance to all sites, English speaking guide.

Not Included
• Lunch
• Bottled water, personal purchases
• Special order/personal services such as: laundry, food/drinks not on the menu (coffee is not served after dinner in some hotels), airport porters (Sky Caps), excess baggage, telephone calls, etc.
• Voluntary activities not on the schedule (movies, massages, taxis, etc.).
• Single room supplement ($1,250)

Price Adjustments: The price is based on a minimum of 33 paying guests and on tariffs and rates in effect on June 1, 2010 and is subject to change without notice if there is a revision in rates prior to the departure of the tour.

Land Only Option: Land-only price available on request.

Travel Insurance is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Payment Schedule
• Deposit: $250
• March 15: $2,500
• May 15: $795

Partial Payments: Partial payments are accepted at any time—participants may choose to pay at their own pace.

Credit Card Payments: Credit card payments incur a 3% bank fee. Participants may choose to split payments (part by check, part by CC).

Cancelation: In the event of participant cancelation, a refund of all payments (minus $100) will be made up to sixty days prior to departure. Cancelations after this date will be refunded based on the refunds obtained by airlines and hotels, minus out-of-pocket expenses incurred. Any exception to this policy is subject to the decision of the tour operator.

Hotel Schedule:
Tel AvivDan Panorama 1 night
Tiberias Leonarda Plaza 4 nights
Petra Mariott 2 nights
Jordan/Dead Sea Marriott 1 nights
Jerusalem Dan Panorama 4 nights

Hotel Websites
Tel Aviv - Dan Panorama http://www.danhotels.com/Hotel-Tel-Aviv
Tiberias - Leonardo Plaza http://www.leonardo-hotels.com/Leonardo_Plaza_Hotel_Tiberias
Petra – Marriott http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/mpqmc-petra-marriott-hotel/
Dead Sea (Jordan) – Marriott http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/qmdjv-jordan-valley-marriott-resort-and-spa/
Jerusalem - Dan Panorama http://www.danhotels.com/Hotel-Jerusalem

Detailed Schedule
DAY 1   Wednesday, MAY 25
• Depart SFO to Tel Aviv

DAY 2
• Arrive at Ben Gurion International Airport,
• Meet Moshe Hesed, our Israeli Guide
• Stop in Joppa, the ancient port city made famous by JONAH and PETER’S VISION
• Check in at the Dan Panorama Hotel in time for dinner

DAY 3
• Breakfast, check-out, board the bus
• Caesarea Maritima, the Roman Capital built by Herod, home of Pontus Pilate, and the place of Paul’s imprisonment.
• Herod’s Aqueduct
• Muhraka (Mt. Carmel) view Megiddo Valley from the top, consider the story of Elijah and the prophets of Baal
• Check into the Leonarda Plaza hotel on the shores of the Sea of Galilee (Tiberias) in time for dinner

DAY 4  
• Morning boat ride on the Sea of Galilee
• View the first century “Jesus Boat” discovered on the sea-bottom
• Tabgha (Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes)
• Peter’s Primacy
• Capernaum
• Mt. of Beatitudes

DAY 5  
• Sephoris
• Ancient Nazareth Village Kfar Kedem
• Nazareth – Mary’s Well
• Ein Harod (Gidoen’s Spring)
• Baptisms in the Jordan River at Yardenit

DAY 6  
• Ceasarea Philipi
• Golan Heights
• Bethsaida

DAY 7  
• Check-out of hotel
• Ancient ruins of Beth Shean
• Sheikh Hussein crossing into Jordan
• Check in (late) at Marriott Hotel in Wadi Musa (Petra)

DAY 8  
• All day in Petra!

DAY 9  
• Check-out of hotel
• Mt. Nebo
• Bethany beyond the Jordan
• Check-in (early) at Marriott Hotel on the Dead Sea
• Swim/soak in the Dead Sea

DAY 10  
• Check-out
• Cross into Israel at the Allenby Bridge
• Qumran
• Ein Gedi
• Masada
• Camel Ride with the Bedouins (time for this?)
• Check-into Leonarda Plaza Hotel in Jerusalem

DAY 11  
• Israel Museum/Model City/Shrine of the Book
• Southern Wall Excavations
• Western Wall/Rabbinic Tunnel
• Evening on Ben Yehuda Street (shopping, coffee)

DAY 12
• Vad Yashem
• Whohl Museum
• City of David/Hezekiah’s Tunnel
• Free time in Jerusalem

DAY 13  
• Mt. of Olives/Dominus Flevit
• Garden of Gethesemane
• Church of Peter’s Gallicantu/House of Caiphus
• Church of St. Anne/Pool of Bethesda
• Via Dolorosa
• Garden Tomb/Calvary
• Farewell Dinner

DAY 14 Tuesday June 7
• Check-out of hotel
• Return to Ben Gurion and return to SFO

Please note that this itinerary may change due to changes in flight schedules, daily circumstances, and group needs/wants.

Israel Packing and Travel Hints:

Weather: Late May and early June in Israel will range from 75 to 95 degrees. Rain is unlikely.

Luggage Restrictions: We restrict each traveler to one suitcase (50 lbs) and one carry-on. (Yes, the airlines allow more, but our bus can’t hold that much! And there are several border-crossings that require us to handle our own bags. Lighter is better.) We encourage you to pack things that you can wear several times—hand-washing them in the hotel. We MAY have an opportunity to send some laundry out – but make no promises. We advise you to bring an empty duffel to pack your purchases for the return home. We’ll let you check two suitcases on the way back.

Bag: A secure shoulder bag, back pack, or large fanny pack is essential, for camera, wallet, water-bottle, bible, sunglasses, etc. Everything that you need for the day must go into this bag—you will not have access to your suitcase during the day.

Appropriate Clothing:
• Casual: Casual pants and shirts are fine for all occasions. No need to pack dress-clothes.
• Active: We do lots of walking, and the weather could be hot or cool. And so pack clothing that is comfortable for active wear and will perform in various conditions. Cotton clothes are OK most days but don’t dry out well (sweat or hand-washed.) Hint: Sporting good stores specialize in golf and hiking clothes that are good-looking and functional in active outdoor conditions.
• Modest: Modest attire in the Middle East is essential. Many sites adhere to a “no knees and shoulders” rule. Some sites require men to wear hats and women to wear scarves. Travelers should carry these for such times.
• Inoffensive: Take care not to offend and provoke people with T-shirt messages. “First Church” would be OK. “You Need Jesus” would be considered offensive.

Clothing List:Moshe, our guide, will advise us each evening how to dress for the day.
• Men: Jeans, khakis, polo shirts, sport-shirts are fine. Men can wear shorts in many places, but not all. Some wear convertible pants with “zip-off-legs”—they may look funny but are versatile.
• Women: Jeans and Capri pants are OK. Shirts should fit comfortably loose. Spaghetti strap shirts are not acceptable. Tasteful tank-tops, knee-length shorts or skirt may be worn in a few places (but carry a wrap skirt and scarf to cover up knees and shoulders if needed.)

Shoes—must be comfortable, sturdy, and with good gripping soles (for slippery stone walkways-this is very important.) Tennis shoes are OK. Walking shoes are better. Sandals are OK on occasion, but not for daily touring. Water-shoes are required to explore Hezekiah’s Aqueduct and are helpful at the baptism and the Dead Sea.

Outerwear: think “multiple layers.” You won’t need an insulated jacket—a sweater and wind-breaker/rain jacket is all that you will need.

Swimwear: bring it. You’ll need it under the baptismal robe if you are going to be baptized. Some hotels have swimming pools or spas that we can enjoy in the evening. And you’ll have opportunity to float in the Dead Sea. Exploring Hezekiah’s Aqueduct will require wet-wear shorts and shirts.

Hat: A good hat is essential—with a wide-brim to keep the sun off your ears and neck.

Sunglasses and Umbrella: Bring sunglasses and a collapsible umbrella. You probably won’t need the umbrella in June, but if it rains, I don’t want anyone saying, “Why didn’t you tell us?”

Hotel Amenities:
• Electricity: many hotels have US standard 110 outlets (sometimes right next to a 220 outlet—please pay attention!) But not all. Bring converters and adaptors.
• Blow-dryers: most hotels provide blow dryers, but some don’t. Many hotels use 110, but some use 220. Plan accordingly. Teri has a blow dryer that is 110/220 convertible. Or use a converter.
• Beds: Many mid-east hotels do not have King/Queen beds for couples: couples may find themselves in rooms with two queens. Oh, well. The rooms are always clean and have nice linens and towels.
• Internet: Some hotels have internet in the rooms. Most have wireless in the lobbies.

Medications: include the prescription label with your medications (customs looks suspiciously at unmarked pills). Medication is a target for thieves, so be careful with them. Pack some general emergency items: Pepto-Bismol, Tylenol, etc.

Sanitation: Getting sick is a certain way to spoil the trip. Although Israel is very clean and the water is good, I urge caution anyway. Drink bottled water, bring Lysterene to sanitize your toothbrush, and Purell to sanitize your hands. Travel size TP – most sites have “fully equipped” restrooms but occasionally we may find one that isn’t.

Credit Cards: You won’t need to carry lots of cash, the tour price includes all essentials except lunches, and they’ll take Visa everywhere, even in the cave in Petra! Call your CC to let them know the dates that you are traveling. Large purchases of over $100 should be done with credit card—which gives you a good exchange rate and avoids the need to carry cash. Some CC companies charge a “transaction fee” on smaller purchases. 

Cash: Carry some $1 bills for misc. items. Many stores accept dollars, but the exchange rate will be high.

Cash Exchange: Some travelers may wish to exchange funds before departure. AAA offers decent exchange rates. The best rates are on the street in Israel—at ATM’s and Currency Exchanges, but they are not always immediately accessible. How much will you need? That all depends on your personal habits! A full restaurant lunch will cost $15 or more. I won’t guess what your other souvenir spending will be.

Camera/Video Recorder: Yes! Bring extra memory cards and/or a cable to down load your photos.

Phones: the Cell Phone was invented in Israel, but you’ll have to check with your carrier to see if your phone will work in Israel and Jordan.

Disclaimers

RESPONSIBILITY & LIABILITY: AGNCN and Sterling Travel acts only as agents for the various companies, owners or contractors providing the means of transportation, accommodation and other services. All exchange orders, coupons and tickets are offered if provided.  The issuance and acceptance of such tickets shall be deemed to be the consent to the further conditions that AGNCN and Sterling Travel and its representative abroad shall not be in any way liable for injury, loss, damage, accident, delay, or irregularity in any vehicle, or through the acts or defaults of any company or person engaged in conveying the passengers or of any hotel proprietor, personnel or servant otherwise in connection therewith.  The aforesaid AGNCN and Sterling Travel and/or their agents can accept no responsibility for losses or accidental expense due, as well, to delays or changes in schedules or departures, hotel overbooking or defaults, sickness, weather, strikes, war, quarantines, riots or insurrections, political disorders of any type, criminal acts committed by third parties or other such similar causes.  All such losses or expenses will have to be borne by the passenger, who is again advised of the availability of travel insurance.  Each exchange coupon, order and ticket is to be regarded as one contracted on or in behalf of the particular company or person named in it.  The passenger contract in use by the airline or steamship company concerned, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract of air or steamship passage with the purchase of these tours and/or the passenger.  The airline companies concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time passengers are not on board their planes or conveyances.  The right is reserved to withdraw any tour announced in this program and to make such alterations to the itineraries as may be found desirable for the proper carrying out of the tours.  In the event it becomes necessary or advisable in the Tour Operator’s discretion to alter arrangements or itineraries for the passenger’s comfort or welfare for any reason whatsoever, such alterations may be made without penalty to the Operator.  Additional expenses, if any, shall be borne by the Passengers.  The right is reserved to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of any group at any time.  This program is issued on the sole responsibility of the Tour Operator.  It is not issued on behalf of and does not commit any airline whose services are used in the course of the tours.  It is agreed by and between the Passenger and AGNCN and Sterling Travel that all disputes and matters whatever arising under, in connection with or incident to this agreement shall be litigated, if at all, in and before a court located in the City of Sacramento, CA U.S.A., to the exclusion of the courts of any other city, state or country.
CHANGE FEE: All changes not received in writing by AGNCN and Sterling Travel at least 30 days prior to departure will incur a $100 change fee per person for revision.
CHANGES TO ITINERARY:  The tour operator reserves the right to change the itinerary due to unforeseen circumstances.

Holy Land Info Holy_Land_Tour_2011.pdf

September 8-10
Embassy Suites
Monterey, CA
Online registration is now available!

This event is designed for pastor’s, spouses and staff members to get away from the busyness of church life and enjoy a relaxing time together in the beautiful coastal city of Monterey.  This is your time to come and rest, receive quality ministry and be refreshed.  Every year we share a banquet meal together on Wednesday evening at 6:00 p.m. and we encourage you to get your tickets and join us for a wonderful meal and fellowship.

To complete registration form click on this link:  https://webview.shelbyinc.com/app/05624/Default.aspx?tabindex=1&tabid=21
You will need to sign on as a new user if you have not used this registration module before.  Those who registered for District Council online can just sign in with their email address and password.

RANDY & JELLY VALIMONT
Speaker: Randy Valimont is the husband of Jelly, father of three awesome daughters, Pastor of a growing and exciting church in Griffin, Georgia, founder of the Radio and TV program called ‘Fresh Touch’ and the author of the book, Finding Significance in An Insignificant Place.  Throughout their vast years of ministry he and his wife Jelly have experienced the full scope of the challenges and joys of being pastors.  Pastor Valimont will share truths on how 21st century ministers can stay fresh and flourish in their ministries despite today’s demands and cultural shifts. His dynamic communication will touch your heart, inspire your soul and encourage your journey in effective pastoral ministry.

Event Schedule
Wednesday, September 8th
11:00 am Golf Tournament
6:00 pm Banquet & Evening Session #1
Thursday, September 9th
9:00 am Morning Session #2
7:30 pm Evening Session #3
Friday, September 10th
9:00 am Morning Session #4

Retreat registration final deadline: August 23, 2010

GOLFING INFORMATION
The 2010 Minister’s Retreat Golf Tournament will begin Wednesday at 11:00 am, September 8th. Registration in the tournament includes green fees, golf cart, & tournament services. Location will be the Pacific Grove Municipal Golf Course, in Pacific Grove, CA. This is a gorgeous course and fondly named, “The poor man’s Pebble Beach”! The back 9 holes are right on the water. Tournament registrations MUST be completed online or mailed to the LDPC office by the deadline of August 23, 2010. There will be no walk-in tournament registrations at the retreat. Sorry, no exceptions. The cost for this great tournament is $69 per person.

BANQUET – WEDNESDAY EVENING
The Wednesday evening banquet will feature your choice of either chicken or salmon. This is an elegant dinner setting where you can enjoy fellowship with up to 10 people at each round table. Following the dinner will be the first session with guest speaker, Randy Valimont. The cost of this fine dinner is $25 per person. When registering online or with the Leadership Development and Pastoral Care office, please communicate how many chicken and salmon dinners you are reserving.
Retreat registration does not include hotel reservations!

**Dinner and golf fees are due and payable with registration form!

LOCATION INFORMATION:
Hotel and Event Location:
Embassy Suites / Monterey Bay
1441 Canyon Del Rey
Seaside, CA 93955
Embassy Suites Seaside

Hotel is no longer taking reservations.  All rooms are full!

Directions to The Embassy Suites:
From the north take Hwy 101 south (toward Los Angeles). Remain on Hwy 101 south and exit on the Monterey Peninsula Exit - Hwy 156 which will become Hwy 1. Continue on approximately 18 miles south on Hwy 1. Exit from Hwy 1 at Hwy 218 - Seaside/Delrey Oaks Exit. Turn Left. The Embassy Suites will be on the right, two lights up. 

The Bethany University Board of Trustees is pleased to the appointment of Rev. Dr. Steve Chandler as Church Leadership Professor at Bethany University.

Our Superintendent James Braddy, upon commencement of his term of office in 2004, asked for prayer partners who would specifically remember him as he leads this District. Many responded to pray together with him for God’s wisdom in leadership. Now, Superintendent Braddy wants to take this partnership to the next level.

Superintendent Braddy believes that the ministers of this district should lead the way in praying for one another. When we pray for those who
need Christ in our ministry area and for those who minister to them, then we can expect God to move!

This new prayer emphasis calls upon those who will commit to being a part of this prayer team to pray in three distinct ways.

1. Each week to pray for each minister and church within your section.
2. Pray for District leadership weekly.
3. Pray for an awakening and revival in the geographic area of the Northern California and Nevada District.

Download or View the Pray NCN Brochure (Adobe Reader required)