HONORING THE CHURCH CLERK AND TREASURER

Sister Cathy Coleman, Local Church Clerk & Treasurer,

and Sunday School Teacher

Most leadership offices in the local church are held by volunteers, especially in smaller churches. On the fifth Sunday of each quarter we honor the Clerk and Treasurer (again, usually the person fills both positions in smaller churches) with a love offering.

This Sunday we honored Sister Cathy Coleman the Clerk and Treasurer of Huntingdon Church of God of Prophecy. Sister Coleman is a dedicated, faithful volunteer in the local church. She is the daughter of deceased Pastor, Bob Lawrence and his widow Sister Mildred Lawrence.

We appreciate her faithfulness and commitment to her work. She also teaches the young adult Sunday School class and helps lead singing. Where would our churches be without those who give of their time without any thought of receiving remuneration.

After service last night we had local church business conference. Sister Cathy had everything prepared and ready. Thank God for dedicated volunteers. God bless you Sister Cathy.

Double Surprise

Today was a special double surprise. The folks here had a birthday dinner and Pastoral Appreciation day for their pastor, with a dinner and offering. Thank God for folks who love, support and work together with their Pastor. The table was spread with a "feast fit for a king." They also blessed us with a $200.00 offering. We pray that our ministry to them will somehow bless them as they bless us so often. It was so refreshing to enjoy the fellowship, laughter, friendship and team spirit of these special people.





Dalton says, "I like this pair of shoes." Sister Gordon, "Where are your shoes?"

Humor and Prayer

Father, make us more like Jesus. Help us to bear difficulty, pain, disappointment and sorrows, knowing that in your perfect working and design you can use such bitter experiences to shape our characters and make us more like our Lord. We look with hope for that day when we shall be wholly like Christ, because we shall see him as he is. Amen.
St Ignatius, before his martyrdom in 107

Quotes

You choose what you think. Victor Frankl

People become attached to their burdens somtimes more than the burdens are attached to them. George Bernard Shaw

Nine tenths of wisdom consists in being wise in time. Theodore Roosevelt

They need to worry and betray time with urgencies false and otherwise, purely anxious and whiny, their souls really won't be at peace unless they can latch on to an established and proven worry and having once found it they assume facial expressons to fit and go with it, which is , you see, unhappiness, and all the time it all flies by them and they know it and that to worries them no end. Jack Kerouac

Time is not life. God, family and friends are life. The previous minute past is gone. The future minute is not here. Now is here. God, family and friends are here now - now is life. Milton Gordon

Continued Prayer. . .For Revival

October is World Mission Month and we want to be doing our best to raise funds for our harvest partner. Since Huntingdon, Tennessee is part of the world, we desire to see more outreach in our community and area. We are planning revival. Revival comes through prayer and seeking God. Let us look to the fields for there are many ready to be reached (in full-bloom, ready to be harvested).

Update

This past several days I have served as Volunteer Chaplain at the Baptist Hospital in Huntingdon. Yesterday I was called to visit a lady who was in severe pain. We prayed together and believe God worked a miracle. Continue to pray for Brenda W.

I enjoyed several visits yesterday. I stopped by and visited with Sister Donna Crossno and Delilah Mummel in their new office where they work (Ridgely Auction) and enjoyed a few minutes visit with them.

Sister Lawrence (widow of Pastor Bob Lawrence) made me welcome in her home for a brief visit and also her daughter Vickie made me feel welcome. I appreciate these two folks who transferred to the Huntingdon church a couple months ago.

I stopped by and visited with Brother Jimmie Davis as he was working in his shop behind his house. He was finishing some playground projects for his wife Sister Virginia, who operates the daycare just four houses up from the church. We appreciate this couple and their children and families who has been coming to church now for almost two years.

Great Time Today! and Congratulations

Thank God for a great time in our services today. Our children sang several songs upstairs. We thank God for our children.

CONGRATULATIONS

CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER!

Delilah Mummel and Denise Pyburn, new duo called Sisters In Grace, were chosen in the second round of the gospel talent search of the Grace Broadcasting (94.5 FM, 93.7 FM, both contemporary and 93.1, Southern Gospel) .

They will be singing in the final at the Community Center in Miftin, Tennessee about 20 miles from Jackson.

The two ladies are not only sisters in the Lord they are biological sisters and daughters of Alton and Donna Crossno. Delilah is lead singer in our local praise and worship team and sings some great solos as well. Denise and Delilah grew up attending the Church of God of Prophecy in Huntingdon.

Denise now attends the Pine Grove Baptist church in Lexington with her husband and three children. Sisters In Grace will be traveling with the Grace Broadcasting Gospel Tour this coming Fall and Spring. They request prayer to be an ambassador for Christ in their music ministry.

They will our guest singers at the Sixtieth (6oth) Celebration of Ministry of the Huntingdon Church of God of Prophecy.

Visit

Karen and I enjoyed a visit with James and Sharon Davidson tonight. We always receive a warm welcome there and enjoy the fellowship. We were also made welcome by their Toy Schnauzer, Sarge. He is very excitable and loving. Thank God for this couple.

Update

It has been a few days since I last posted. I have listed several things below that have taken place since Sunday.

Continuing in Crisis Call for Youth

This week I have already made five crisis calls from Tues-Thurs with Friday to go. These youth have been between the ages of 10-17. The needs are great for our youth and families today. I covet anyone's prayers for grace, strength and stamina as I serve these very needy children.

Helen Beasley Funeral

Sister Helen Beasley passed on to be with the Lord this past Monday. She was a faithful Christian and member of the East Nashville Church of God of Prophecy, where I pastored from July, 1998 until the end of July 2002. She served as clerk and treasurer for many years and also served as Sunday School Teacher and worked with the youth in other ministries. She is survived by Deacon Auda Binkley Beasley, sons Raymond Beasley, Robert Beasley and Eric Beasley and a daughter Sherry. She is survived by several granchildren and great grandchildren.

There were many visitors who came to the funeral and filled the Springhill Funeral Home Chapel to capacity. Former District Overseer of the Nashville area, L. E. Butler and Pastor Bob Hansen of the East Nashville Church of God of Prophecy officiated the funeral. Bishop Eugene Weakley former State Overseer of Tennessee attended along with his wife, Juanita. Sister Joyce Cowan, former State Treasurer of the Churches of God of Prophecy in Tennessee was present. I saw four former pastors present, Don Hall, Nelson Raeburn, George McDowell and me. There were many friend's and acquaintances there as well. Eric's pastor sang several songs which were great. The service was very special. Sister Beasley is resting in the peace and joy of the Lord. She will be greatly missed.

More later. . .

Today's Visitors

Brother Leon Reynolds (center) enjoyed having his step-son, on the right of the picture and a freind, on the left of the picture visiting today. They drove from Michigan to visit and be with him. We are thankful that they came.

FEATURING THE SMALL SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS

Sister Joyce Grace enjoys and is doing a great job with the small class. She has really been working with the children and getting her classroom covered with Biblically relative material to connect with the children. Lets let her know how much we appreciate her work. Thank God for dedicated workers who give of their time and efforts to minister to the children and youth.

Sister Joyce and the children enjoying a time to pose for thier picture.

Thank God, we pray for our children to grow in Jesus and each of us should grow in Him.

We pray for our children. We desire to see them growing up in the Lord to become what He desires.

Ladies Leadership Training

Two leadership training dates are scheduled for ladies who desire to be better equipped in leadersship. The Tennessee Women's Ministries Department has scheduled two dates in October. One of those dates is very close to Huntingdon and I encourage our Ladies to attend. You can click here for the link to the state page to get further information. Forms for this training can be downloaded. Anyone needing a form who does not have a computer or Internet can get one by requesting one from your pastor or from the state office.

I want to emphasize the date on October 27th which will be at the Paris church. All ladies are encouraged to attend this time of training for equipping to be a better leader.

Sunday, September 9, 2007, Prayer Requests

Thank the Lord for another great Sunday. We remembered the suffering of our Savior and his great victory by celebrating the Lord's Supper. We were blessed as we remembered his great sacrifice and his precious blood that was shed for us.

We are so glad to see Sister Peggy Heath back with us after taking a very nasty fall several weeks ago.

PRAYER REQUESTS: Several were out today due to sickness in the family and other emergencies.

Jimmie and Virginia Davis were with her grandmother who is in Jackson General and is having some extreme pain. Remember this family in prayer.

Sister Marie Moore is still not feeling well.

Sister Jennie Sanders requests prayer.

Remember Jeff and April Davis family in prayer.

Remember Carla and Josh Lawton Family in prayer.

Remember a friend of Leon Reynolds who has throat cancer

Remember Sister Susie Reynolds son who she requests prayer for deliverance.

Prayer for revival.

Several requests that were unspoken.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FAMILY AND WELCOME BABY OLIVIA KATHERINE PYBURN

Congratulations to Alton and Donna Crossno they are the proud grandparents of a new granddaughter, Olivia Katherine Pyburn. She was born this evening and weighed 8 pounds plus. The mother, Denise Pyburn and the baby are doing well. Delilah Mummel is the the sister of Denise and a proud aunt. Denise and Delilah are the singing duo, Sisters In Grace, and will be our guest singers for the 60th year celebration of the ministry here at the Huntingdon Church of God of Prophecy.

Sunday, September 2, 2006

Thank the Lord for another great worship time in the Lord this morning. The Sunday School staff, and the Praise and Worship team did a great job. We thank the Lord for a great time in His presence. People were rejoicing and lifting up the Lord Jesus Christ. We are a church who believes in lifting up our Savior and Lord! He said, "If I be lifted up, I will draw all men unto me." The message today, "The Cross - The Power of God," was taken from the text "For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God." 1 Corinthians 1:18 He was lifted up between heaven and earth and we lift him up in our worship, our lives and our service. We pray those who don't know Him in our families and neighborhood will find Him - the Savior of all men.

After church this morning, Brother Jimmie and Sister Virginia Davis invited us to eat out with them. We enjoyed the fellowship with them and his mother, Sister Willodene Davis. These folks have been a great blessing to Karen, Jason and I since they started attending about 2 years ago. Thank God for people who love the Lord and desire to be used in the kingdom of God. Brother Jimmie and his Son, Jeff are completing their Bachelor's Degrees in business from Bethel College and are on tract to graduate in May 2008. Great work men!

Another great time in the Lord was very evident in our evening service. Several came tonight anticipating a great time of worship. The praise, the worship, the testimonies, the WORD, the offering - every part of the service was to lift up our King. What a great time in the Lord. The prayer life of Jesus was emphasized in the message tonight. We ended the service joined in a prayer circle to lift up the names of our family and friends to the Lord. We are seeking God for a time of revival and outreach.

Courtney Hall

Karen and I enjoyed being with our oldest grandchild today as she cheered her team on. Courtney is a cheerleader at her intermediate school. We also enjoyed seeing our daughter Heather and grandson Caleb. They now live in Kentucky where they are building a new house.
Sammy was working on the house and we did not get to visit with him.

We thank the Lord for all four of our children and all four of our grandchildren. Thank God for family. We love all our family - Shane and Danita (our oldest), Heather (our second child) and Sammy with Courtney and Caleb, Jason (our son), and Sarah (our youngest) and Chris with Keyante' and Aviana.

WE LOVE YOU!