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FUNDAMENTAL DOCTRINE

The basic and fundamental doctrine of this organization shall be the Bible standard of full salvation, which is repentance, baptism in water by immersion in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and the baptism of the Holy Ghost with the initial sign of speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance. We shall endeavor to keep the unity of the Spirit until we all come into the unity of the faith, at the same time admonish-ing all brethren that they shall not contend for their different views to the disunity of the body.

FUNDAMENTAL DOCTRINE

The basic and fundamental doctrine of this organization shall be the Bible standard of full salvation, which is repentance, baptism in water by immersion in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and the baptism of the Holy Ghost with the initial sign of speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gives utterance. We shall endeavor to keep the unity of the Spirit until we all come into the unity of the faith, at the same time admonish-ing all brethren that they shall not contend for their different views to the disunity of the body.

WDN EDITORCraig LundtPO Box 688

Beloit, WI 53512wdn@wisconsinupci.org

WDN SECTIONAL REPSSection 1: Loretta LundtSection 2: Carole Keller

Section 3: - Open -Section 4: April Peckham

Section 5: Kathy Fry

WDN Proofreader: Dede Sharp

DISTRICT OFFICERSSuperintendent:

Rev. John E. PutnamSecretary-Treasurer: Rev. E.A. Kaske

Honorary Board Member: Rev. John Grant

PRESBYTERSSection 1: Rev. Charles WelchSection 2: Rev. James Booker

Section 3: Rev. Ed HermanSection 4: Rev. Rufus ParkerSection 5: Rev. Paul Bennett

DEPARTMENTSForeign Missions: Rev. M.W. Rogers

Home Missions: Rev. Rick KeilleyDeaf Ministry: Renee Strand

Ladies Ministries: Sis. Barb HilderbrandSunday School: Rev. Dale PaceYouth Ministries: Rev. Tim Vik

Revival Commission: Rev. Michael HookMultimedia Ministry: Rev. Scott Jacobs

Men’s Ministry: Rev. Steve RogersMusic Ministry: Sis. Darlene Boyte

Purpose Institute: Rev. J.D. PutnamPrayer Force: Rev. Don Rogers

Wisconsin District neWsBRO. J. E. PUTNAMWI District Superintendent

I TIMOTHY 2:1 I exhort there-fore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, interces-sions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;

2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;

4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

The great apostle Paul, writing to his son in the gospel, states without quali-fication that the “first” order of business for Timothy is to be in a spiritual state of “prayer.” Paul makes no argument about the priority of “prayer.” Its place in a born again believer’s life is to be “numero uno”...Number 1!

He wrote...“I exhort therefore, that first of all…”! Paul confirmed the stan-dard of where prayer’s importance should be in a believer’s life and spirit.

Our Lord set the standard when He rebuked the Pharisees at the temple for selling sacrifices that others would offer as their own. Jesus said in Mark 11:17, ”Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? But ye have made it a den of thieves.” Jesus de-creed that His temple was to be a place of prayer. Is that not what He exampled when He rose early in the morning, when He went up into the mountain, when He fasted and prayed for 40 days? Jesus knew

that genuine one on one communication with the Almighty God was absolutely imperative for heaven’s direction and au-thoritative power.

Why would we ever think that in 2013, that somehow our Lord would change His perspective upon that which He knows to be true and righteous? “Prayer First” is as essential right NOW as it has ever been. You and I can do nothing without Him. Jesus is the sustaining factor of our lives. He is our help in the time of need. He is our provider and ever-present help! That is why every born again believer should find a place to pray before starting the business of their day. Communion with Jesus must be a vital part of the life of a Christian! Prayer should always come FIRST!

Paul told Timothy...“First”…supplications…in the Greek, it means to make “request.” He said…first of all...Prayer...Intercessions…Giving of Thanks…should be made for ALL men!

Church, if God’s house was to be a “house of prayer” when He walked this earth in flesh, then what do you think it should be today? You and I are “HIS

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WDN: Tell us about yourself and your family.BRO. VIK: I was raised, along with my brother, Andy, by an awesome single mother, Nancy Vik. She instilled in me (and exampled) the value of prayer, a servant’s heart, and hard work. I received the Holy Ghost and was baptized when I was eight years old.

I was extremely involved in my youth department as soon as I was twelve years old. Attendance and participation at youth events were the highlight of my week. I loved being a part of my youth group.

I married my high school sweet-heart, Armendina, in 2001, and we were named youth pastors at Elim Tabernacle soon afterward. We still serve as youth pastors and love every one of our teens! It has been a blessing to see “our” teens grow up through the years and serve in ministries all over the country.

I’ve been blessed with two beautiful daughters, Anabella and Sofia. They are

the highlight of my every day. They have welcomed a dog, cat, and four fish into our house.

I am a work zone construction traf-fic engineer, 40+ hours a week, and have worked on major roadway construction projects for the last six years. I’m a youth pastor, 24/7, and a husband and dad with every breath. I am a blessed man and thankful for the things God has given me.

WDN: How long have you been Direc-tor of the Wisconsin Youth Ministries?BRO. VIK: I was elected Wisconsin Youth Ministries Director in 2010, after serving as the Youth Secretary for one year, and the Section 2 Youth Represen-tative for four years.

WDN: What do you like most about being Director?BRO. VIK: I love the opportunity to serve the students and student leaders of Wisconsin. It is an amazing thing to

Bro. Tim Vik, Youth Ministries

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HOUSE”!HEBREWS 3:1 Wherefore, holy

brethren, partakers of the heavenly call-ing, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;

2 Who was faithful to him that ap-pointed him, as also Moses was faithful in all his house.

3 For this man was counted worthy of more glory than Moses, inasmuch as he who hath builded the house hath more honour than the house.

4 For every house is builded by some man; but he that built all things is God.

5 And Moses verily was faithful in all his house, as a servant, for a testimony of those things which were to be spoken after;

6 But Christ as a son over his own house; WHOSE HOUSE ARE WE, if we hold fast the confidence and the re-joicing of the hope firm unto the end.

The Lord’s House is always to be a House of Prayer!

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BY HEATHER POLAND

For months, nearly 20,000 stu-dents had been eagerly anticipating North American Youth Congress 2013 (NAYC13). Countdowns and hash-tag contests had Twitter and Facebook abuzz with excitement. Each week, it drew clos-er, and each week, our anticipation grew. Next thing we knew, we were on the bus. Nine hours later, we were pulling into the hotel parking lot. The long awaited NAYC13 was about to begin.

NAYC13 was everything we expect-ed: pizza, thousands of teenagers, skinny ties, layers of ruffles, high heels, lights, singing, cool promos, worship, preaching, anointing, and powerful moves of God at

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the altar. Then it was over. Two days after we came home, I found

myself sitting around the table with three of the girls in our youth group. We were talking about the colleges they would be attending, when they began sharing min-istries that God inspired them to serve in, enormous callings He had revealed to them, and visions of young people in their schools being baptized. All this had hap-pened at Youth Congress.

It struck me that this is what Youth Congress is all about. It’s not about the hype, the singing, or even the preaching. It’s about an army of young people dis-covering who they are in God, and being empowered to reach our lost world.

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“Then Jesus said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you

become fishers of men.”

Mark 1:17

consin District, we are promoting and encouraging all district prayer warriors to attend a “prayer conference.” Our desire is to ignite prayer all over Wis-consin!

For twenty-two years, I have lived in “cheese country” where I personally watched my neighbors prepare their fields for the seed that would bring fall’s harvest.

I watched them plow over and over again, the same field, until the dirt had been cultivated smooth enough to plant the seed. This observation taught me a spiritual lesson, that until we properly prepare the ground that we’re hoping to harvest, our efforts will be limited at best. If we just start throwing seed around, just hoping for a bountiful crop, we will miss the abundant harvest that

God has planned for each of us.The PRAYER CONFERENCE

in October is geared to show each of us how to properly prepare God’s field in our own locales for HIS service. Make no mistake about it, church….God de-sires a tremendous harvest, and it will be just that in each of our individual congregations, as we work together in “plowing” the fields until they are ready and yearning for the “seed” of the Word, which will bring forth new life and excitement in seeing new souls “born again” of water and Spirit.

Pray “FIRST”! Let each of us discover for ourselves how God’s plan that we witness each spring in the natural, will also in the spiritual, bring forth His fruit.

I hope to see many of you in Wis-consin Dells for a time given to instruc-tion about “PLOWING BEFORE THE PLANTING”…See you there!

www.WNOP.org

OCTOBER1 – CFC Kickoff1-5 – UPCI General Conference,St. Louis, MO18-19 – PI— Appleton, Eau Claire& Madison10 & 11 – Intercessory Prayer Seminar – Sponsored by Revival Commission, WI Dells11 & 12 – WI Men’s Ministry Conference, Chula Vista, Wisconsin Dells11 & 12 – Mosaic Conference, Wisconsin Dells15 – Christmas for Christ Launch Date18 – Section 3 CFC Dinner,Madison, 7 pm21-24 – WI District Board Meeting & 2014 Planning Session, Green Bay25 – Section 4 & 5 CFC Dinner, Eau Claire25-26 – PI Oak Creek28 – Section 1 CFC Dinner, Appleton29 – Section 2 CFC Dinner, New Berlin

NOVEMBERNov 1 & 2 – The Gathering – Minister’s wives retreat.

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meet students and young adults around Wisconsin at services, events, and at other activities, that love God and are giving Him their talents and abilities. It is equally amazing to see the adults that lead these groups. I am extremely ap-preciative of the sacrifices they make in serving our students and young adults.

WDN: What does the Wisconsin Youth Ministries offer the Wisconsin District?BRO. VIK: Wisconsin Youth Minis-tries is comprised of a Youth President, Youth Secretary, five Sectional Youth Representatives, a Hyphen Leader, five Sectional Hyphen Coordinators, a Campus Ministry Coordinator, and a Senior Quizzing Coordinator.

District youth events include Hy-phen Conference, Youth Camp, Mo-saic Youth Conference (bi-yearly), and Winter Youth Convention.

Each Sectional Youth Represen-tative organizes monthly youth rallies around their section. Each Sectional Hyphen Coordinator organizes quar-terly Hyphen events in their section.

Our Quizzing Department is a strong and growing force. Your church should have a Quizzing Department

and join this thriving ministry.

WDN: Who are the Sectional Repre-sentatives and what is their role in the department?BRO. VIK:• Youth Secretary – Phil Demos (Mad-ison)

• Hyphen Director – Tim Peters (Oak Creek)

• Bible Quizzing Director – Sis. Amoya Espelata (Appleton)

• Campus Ministry Director - vacant• Section 1 (Youth/Hyphen) – Chad Williams (Appleton), Corey Boyte (Appleton)

• Section 2 (Youth/Hyphen) – David Meyer (New Berlin), Joseph Camp-bell (Milwaukee)

• Section 3 (Youth/Hyphen) – Rick Bai-ley (Beloit), Shane Maki (Madison)

• Section 4 (Youth/Hyphen) – Avery Ritchie (Wausau), Tucker Johnson (Stevens Point)

• Section 5 (Youth/Hyphen) – TJ He-idenreich (Eau Claire), Andrew Grant (New Richmond)

WDN: What is your vision for the Wisconsin Youth Ministries?BRO. VIK: My vision for WYM is to see students and young adults actively ministering in their church, schools, jobs, and communities. In order to do

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that, we must equip students and their leaders by leading with a servant’s heart, instilling the importance of God’s word, prayer, and a Him-first attitude.

WDN: What can the local church do to help facilitate this vision?BRO. VIK: Have organized programs for your students and young adults. Make them relevant to the ministry needs of your church and community. Leaders do not need to be hip, cool, or even young. They need to be a godly ex-ample, with a passion to see youth grow in God.

Mentor the students and young adults that are willing to lead. Then “unleash” them in ministry opportuni-ties. Age should not hinder opportuni-ties.

Get involved in district functions – sectional youth rallies, camps, conven-tions, and other non-youth activities should be an important part of your Youth Department.

WDN: Everyone has at least one “go-to” verse to encourage them. What is your “go-to” verse?BRO. VIK: Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”

Interview conducted by April Peckham, WDN Representative Section 4

We are looking for a WDN Representative to report

on events and take pictures in Section 3.

If you are interested or have questions please contact:

editor@wisconsindistrictnews.org