80th World-wide Annual Assembly, Sunday Afternoon Session (1985)

80th World-wide Annual Assembly of the Church of God of Prophecy, Sunday, September 8, 1985.

Archival footage opens with the Bible Training Institute (BTI) Program, directed by Benjamin Lawrence, centered on the theme “All Truth.” The service began with a song led by Terry Carpenter. Peggy Wynn leads the congregation in concert prayer.

Ray C. Wynn, General Superintendent, preached the message “All Truth,” drawing from John 16, 1 John, Matthew 16, 1 & 2 Timothy, and Matthew 23. He emphasized the Holy Spirit as the guide into all truth, the Church as the pillar and ground of truth, and the need for purity, humility, and doctrinal integrity. Archival footage abruptdly ends.

The Military Service Program continues, directed by Bobby R. Snow, the Military Service segment celebrated ministry among service personnel. The M. S. Curry Family, representing four generations, sang “The Great Speckled Bird.” Song abrudptdly ends.

Chaplain Douglas Stephenson (Germany) testified to the critical spiritual needs among military families and the privilege of representing Christ as a chaplain. He stressed dependence on the Spirit—not routine, not training alone—and shared testimonies of transformed lives. Archival footage abruptdly ends.

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