This post is for any and all who may read this and particularly to the members and friends of the Church of God of Prophecy in Huntingdon, TN.
First, let me say, "Thank you", to those who have been understanding and prayerful over the past couple months with our "out of pocket situation." Most, if not all, of the members and friends of the church here know that my wife took a teaching job in Nashville a couple months ago. She tried for almost two years to get a teaching position with no offer (with ten years experience and a heart for teaching children) and also applied for a number of other jobs. A job at Wal-Mart just did not work out for her or us (they promised no times would be scheduled for Sunday services and the first Sunday she was scheduled and it was clear that she would be scheduled during those times again). We have now travelled the two hour one way trip for many of those days over the past two months (occasionally we stay overnight in the Nashville area somewhere). Karen has done this to help our family meet financial needs (medical insurance, auto payments, college expenses, etc. etc. etc.) which were becoming more pressing as days went by. I will not divulge the details here but we spent out much more than our income last year. The church here does the best that it can (I believe) and we do not begrudge what we receive in the ministry - never have, never will. We are blessed with people who love their Pastor and family and show it in ways beyond just physical needs.
Secondly, this does not mean I am resigning or leaving the church here because Karen is working some two hours away. I have arranged my schedule so that I can be in Huntingdon in a very short time (or whereever a member or friend may be) any time an emergency or urgency arises. We feel God has placed us here and want to continue until He is finished.
Thirdly, the efforts to pay the new property off and to develop the property are needs this church has and we desire to be active participants in this (we are). We feel we can help more by having this extra income.
Last, but certainly not least, the vision that I believe God has given us for this church (restoration of members in particular, seeking first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and being actively involved in the Great Commission by the power and unction of the Great Command) are foremost in my daily prayers and actions. This vision, I believe, must become the heartbeat of the church here. In time, God will give us a mission statement and it will be a continual flow in implementation and development.
Be encouraged to pray together, love together, give together, reach out together, mature together and become a more vibrant team for Jesus Christ in Huntingdon and Carroll County, Tennessee.
By God's grace and our daily surrender to Him - WE WILL! To HIM be all glory, honor and praise!
NOTE: Anyone who needs further clarification on the above can speak to me personally. I am open to speak with you.
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