I gave a brief comment on our Christmas and now have edited it with more input. . .
Karen and I have enjoyed visiting with family the past couple days. We spent Monday evening with her family in Clarksville, TN. The table was spread with plenty of food. The children were playing with toys and one of Karen's nephews had a battery operated helicopter that the children (and adults) enjoyed watching and learning to fly it. We wished each other Merry Christmas and then we headed for my mother's place in Crab Orchard, Tennessee.
We enjoyed being with my family Christmas morning in Crab Orchard, TN. All my children were there along with my mother, sister and brother and their families. Isn't that what Christmas is about - Jesus, family and friends. One of the highlights of being there was when my brother, Tony, read in the book of Luke of Jesus' birth. We then prayed together and enjoyed our family meal. We also had a great time of fun watching the second video of "Thou Shalt Laugh - Deuce."
We enjoyed a great time with family. . .
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Children's Christmas Program and Christmas Banquet
We thank the Lord for the Children's Program. The children shared their talents by playing percussion instrument with Christmas music tapes. Mariah Hernandez played a song on her keyboard. The other children played various percussion instruments in between the telling of the Christmas Story (birth of Jesus) by Sister Gordon. Sister Vickie Lawrence worked diligently to prepare the children for the Christmas program.
The Christmas Banquet was enjoyed by all, with chili, soup, finger foods, drinks and desserts. We enjoyed the fellowship and playing the Christmas Song game. Sister Cathy Coleman won the game and the prize.
The Christmas Banquet was enjoyed by all, with chili, soup, finger foods, drinks and desserts. We enjoyed the fellowship and playing the Christmas Song game. Sister Cathy Coleman won the game and the prize.
Saturday, December 15, 2007
Family Christmas
Today, Karen, Jason and I travelled to the Adolphus, Kentucky area to visit with our children and grandchildren for our Family Christmas gathering. We enjoyed a great time with them. Our second child, Heather, lives there is their new house. This was our first visit since their house was completed and they moved in last month.
Heather and Caleb. . . .
From, top to bottom: Karen, Sarah, Courtney, Caleby and Aviana
Heather and Caleb. . . .
From, top to bottom: Karen, Sarah, Courtney, Caleby and AvianaThursday, December 13, 2007
Ministry To Youth
I have been responding to youth in crisis as part of my ministry for the past several months. I will list a brief note of prayer request with no information other than generic needs. Since December 1st, I have responded to ten youth in crisis.
The ages of youth have ranged from 17 to age 4 with problems of suicidal thoughts and attempts to assaultive behavior, destruction of significant property or abuse of animals, abandonment bereavement, adjustment issues, multiple placements, supervision, discipline and boundary issues, parenting issues, legal charges, and physcial and sexual abuse. These children have crises in their individual lives, family, school, or peer relationships.
Pleas join me in prayer for the children and families. . . .
The ages of youth have ranged from 17 to age 4 with problems of suicidal thoughts and attempts to assaultive behavior, destruction of significant property or abuse of animals, abandonment bereavement, adjustment issues, multiple placements, supervision, discipline and boundary issues, parenting issues, legal charges, and physcial and sexual abuse. These children have crises in their individual lives, family, school, or peer relationships.
Pleas join me in prayer for the children and families. . . .
Monday, December 10, 2007
Sunday, December 9, 2007
Thank God for another great time of worship to the Lord today!
Sunday Morning we enjoyed the presence of the Lord as we joined in to hear some great new Christmas songs and the message "Sing A New Song Unto The Lord."
Sunday Evening was our monthly singing. Thank God for His presence as we worshipped, sang, testified, marched and praised the Lord on the many different instruments and ended our service with a great shabok to the Lord.
Sunday Morning we enjoyed the presence of the Lord as we joined in to hear some great new Christmas songs and the message "Sing A New Song Unto The Lord."
Sunday Evening was our monthly singing. Thank God for His presence as we worshipped, sang, testified, marched and praised the Lord on the many different instruments and ended our service with a great shabok to the Lord.
Monday, December 03, 2007
Update & Prayer Requests
Several days have passed since my last post. Here are a few updates and prayer requests. . .
Tuesday: 11/27 I dropped by the lady's Bible Study at R. B. Wilson apartments for a few minutes. There were several ladies there. I gave Sister Jennie Sanders an angel in remembrance of her deceased Sister. The ladies were having a great time of Bible Study. They asked me to stay but I declined and told them, "I don't look like the part."
Saturday: 12/01 Karen and I were invited to a Christmas dinner and "dirty Santa" gift party with Don and Cathy VanMeter, Stanley and Judy Reynolds, Don and Donna (friends of Don and Cathey and another couple, that I chatted with quite a bit and sat by them but don't recall their last name, so I'm not going to try to put first names. Someone said, "I'm getting old." If you don't know what "dirty Santa" is, its when each person brings a gift, usally a set price of 5 to 10 dollars. Then numbers are drawn and each person chooses a gift in the order of the numbers. The fun part is that when your number comes up you can choose a gift that is still wrapped or you can "steal" a gift from someone who already has one and thats why its called "dirty Santa." We enjoyed the fellowship and being with some new couples.
Sunday: 12/02 Thank the Lord for two great meetings yesterday. We were glad to see Rex and Lori Worman back with us. Recently, her father passed away and she and Rex are staying close to home now to care for sick family members. They were driving to Kentucky for church but we welcome them back with open arms. "WELCOME BACK"
Prayer Requests:
Sister Jennie Sanders continues to request prayer for strength and healing of fluid in her legs.
Sister Ruth King continues to request prayer for Rita, her disable daughter. Rita has to have a sitter now when Sister King goes to the grocery store. Sister King cannot be out very much since she takes care of Rita most hours of the day and night.
Brother Stanley Reynolds requests prayer. He had to stay in bed yesteday. Sister Judy called and stated that he has a fever and needs prayer.
Sister Marie and Brother J. E. Moore request prayer. They have both been very sick for the past several weeks. Both have had bouts with flu-like symptoms.
Sister Mildred Stacey requests prayer for strength. She recently had knee surgery and desires our prayers.
Brother Manuel Crossno's granddaughter was involved in an auto accident yesterday. Remember Kaitlyn in prayer.
Sister Susis Reynolds requests prayer for her older brother who lives in Southern Texas. He suffered a stroke and they will be traveling there to visit for the next couple weeks. Remember them in prayer as they travel and pray for healing for the brother.
Brother Paul Rivera's Sister and Family have recently moved here and are looking for a place to live. Pray that they will find a good place to live. They have found work but need a place to live.
Sister Donna Crossno requests prayer. She fell a couple months ago and has been having struggles with walking and being able to drive. We miss her in church and pray that she will be able to get back soon.
Revival: Continue to pray for revival here in our families and in our community.
NOTE: If you have a prayer requests, email miltongordon@bellsouth.net or call 731-209-4176 - leave your prayer request on the voice message if no one answers.
Tuesday: 11/27 I dropped by the lady's Bible Study at R. B. Wilson apartments for a few minutes. There were several ladies there. I gave Sister Jennie Sanders an angel in remembrance of her deceased Sister. The ladies were having a great time of Bible Study. They asked me to stay but I declined and told them, "I don't look like the part."
Saturday: 12/01 Karen and I were invited to a Christmas dinner and "dirty Santa" gift party with Don and Cathy VanMeter, Stanley and Judy Reynolds, Don and Donna (friends of Don and Cathey and another couple, that I chatted with quite a bit and sat by them but don't recall their last name, so I'm not going to try to put first names. Someone said, "I'm getting old." If you don't know what "dirty Santa" is, its when each person brings a gift, usally a set price of 5 to 10 dollars. Then numbers are drawn and each person chooses a gift in the order of the numbers. The fun part is that when your number comes up you can choose a gift that is still wrapped or you can "steal" a gift from someone who already has one and thats why its called "dirty Santa." We enjoyed the fellowship and being with some new couples.
Sunday: 12/02 Thank the Lord for two great meetings yesterday. We were glad to see Rex and Lori Worman back with us. Recently, her father passed away and she and Rex are staying close to home now to care for sick family members. They were driving to Kentucky for church but we welcome them back with open arms. "WELCOME BACK"
Prayer Requests:
Sister Jennie Sanders continues to request prayer for strength and healing of fluid in her legs.
Sister Ruth King continues to request prayer for Rita, her disable daughter. Rita has to have a sitter now when Sister King goes to the grocery store. Sister King cannot be out very much since she takes care of Rita most hours of the day and night.
Brother Stanley Reynolds requests prayer. He had to stay in bed yesteday. Sister Judy called and stated that he has a fever and needs prayer.
Sister Marie and Brother J. E. Moore request prayer. They have both been very sick for the past several weeks. Both have had bouts with flu-like symptoms.
Sister Mildred Stacey requests prayer for strength. She recently had knee surgery and desires our prayers.
Brother Manuel Crossno's granddaughter was involved in an auto accident yesterday. Remember Kaitlyn in prayer.
Sister Susis Reynolds requests prayer for her older brother who lives in Southern Texas. He suffered a stroke and they will be traveling there to visit for the next couple weeks. Remember them in prayer as they travel and pray for healing for the brother.
Brother Paul Rivera's Sister and Family have recently moved here and are looking for a place to live. Pray that they will find a good place to live. They have found work but need a place to live.
Sister Donna Crossno requests prayer. She fell a couple months ago and has been having struggles with walking and being able to drive. We miss her in church and pray that she will be able to get back soon.
Revival: Continue to pray for revival here in our families and in our community.
NOTE: If you have a prayer requests, email miltongordon@bellsouth.net or call 731-209-4176 - leave your prayer request on the voice message if no one answers.
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