YESTERDAY AND TODAY - PARIS REVIVAL

Yesterday school was closed in Nashville due to some snow in parts of Davidson County. Karen went to the school and did some work later in the morning for about an hour. I studied and did some computer work most of the day.

Today while Karen was back in school I went to Trevecca Nazarene Univ. library and did some research, sermon prep., and reading from about 8 am till 12:15 pm. Then I went to the bank, took some things by the school for Karen and did some more studying in the room from about 1:30-3:15. Karen and I left for home and arrived at 5:20 pm. Jason was home with a couple of friends from Bethel College who we enjoyed meeting. We did some quick unloading and got dressed to go to the revival at Paris.

We enjoyed the Revival service tonight at the Paris church. Bishop Wayne Hall, Fields of the Wood Director, is the Evangelist. We enjoyed being with Pastor C. C. Winchester and the fine folks at Paris. Brother Hall preached a great message. After the service Pastor Winchester invited us to go fellowship with them. We enjoyed the fellowship, the camaraderie and, of course, the Wendy's chili and burgers on this cold evening. Sister Hall, Sister Winchester and Karen enjoyed fellowship as well.

NO VALENTINE FUDDY DUDDY HERE

Just in case someone wants to know, I gave my Valentine, my lovely wife Karen, a bouquet of flowers for Valentines. She was surprised when I ask her to come to the front Sunday Morning and told all the congregation that she is my Valentine and gave her the flowers which were mostly the color of our wedding - lavender. She is my Valentine. I also called each one of my children, my sister, my mother and my brother and told them I love them.

Wed. Feb. 14, 2006 & Prayer Requests

Service was cancelled due to inclement weather and sickness.

Prayer for Sister Susis Reynolds who continues to have back and leg pain.

Prayer for continued recovery of Sister Josie Reynolds from surgery.

Prayer for Sister Marie Moore who is scheduled for tests on Mon. Feb. 19.

Prayer for Sister Ruth King and daughter Rita.

Prayer for members who are discouraged.

Prayer for revival and the lost in our families and community.

CONTINUED PRAYER FOR UGANDAN OVERSEER NTEZIMANA JAMES AND FAMILY

Below is a copy of an email that I received today from Sister Annette Taylor, the Harvest Partner Coordinator. Let us continue to pray for Bishop James and his family.

Sent: Sunday, February 11, 2007 12:00 AMTo: harvestpartners@cogop.orgSubject: Prayer request

Dear Brothers and Sisters.

I need prayer. Just struggling with the emotions of sadness and grief to day. It is the strongest than it has been in a while. I know when you lose a loved one, a healthy grieving process must happen and I do not try to suppress it when it does. But I need prayer today. I am just missing Getrudha and all the things that made her such special Friend and wife.

Thank you. James Ntezimana

REVIVAL - MARCH 21-24

We continue to pray for revival. The dates have been tentatively set for March 21-24. There will be a guest minister for each night and Sunday services. One night, Saturday, will be youth emphasis. The other nights will have a theme for emphasis. I believe this will be a turning, defining point for the church here at Huntingdon as we seek the Lord and believe for His outpouring and operation of the gifts as He wills.

More information will be given in the near future.

Prayer Requests

These are requesting or desiring prayer. Some are anonomous.

Sister Marie Moore is scheduled for tests on Monday, February 19th.

Sister Ruth King and daughter, Rita desire continued prayer.

Sister Peggy Heath desires prayer for dizziness and strength to get settled in her new apartment.

Prayer for the discourged members.

Prayer for revival.

Prayer for family members and friends to be saved.

Prayer for a burden for the lost.

Update on Josie Rivera

Sister Josie Rivera came home Sunday afternoon. Brother Paul is with her as she will need several days to gain her strength enough to get out again. She is reported to be doing well.

Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007

We thank the Lord for His presence in our Sunday School and worship today. God's presence was very evident. Several were in the altar praying. We continue to emphasize and pray for "revival." Thank God for the youth who are now coming regularly and for their participation in our services. We believe God is going to send revival. More information on the dates, times and guest ministers will be posted in the near future.

Sunday evening was youth emphasis. The youth participated in the service. One highlight was a skit that the youth did. It had a great impact on the service. Thank God for our youth.

Update

We visited in the Jackson area this morning. Sister Josie Rivera was awake and doing well this morning. We enjoyed visiting with her and Brother Paul. She is recovering well from the surgery and may come home today or tomorrow.

We visited with Sister Cathy Coleman and husband Michael. We enjoyed a good time of conversation and also met Sister Cathy's older brother Jeff.

We arrived back home around 2 pm and I went over and turned the heat on low at the church and put on some worship music. We are having the sanctuary open on Saturday evenings for those who want to come by for a season of prayer.

Karen visited with Kim Byars and her children (Karen said the twins are really growing) this afternoon and also with Sister Jennie Sanders. Sister Jennie said that the Lord has touched her hands and she is now crocheting and says her hands are much better. She went by to see Sister Peggy Heath but she was not at home.

Today and Prayer

Sister Josie Rivera's surgery went well today but it was more extensive than the surgeon thought. She is now recovering and should be home in the next few days. I was with them all morning.

This afternoon Sister Marie Moore called and requested prayer. She is scheduled to enter the hosptial on the 19th for more testing. She is having kidney problems and also has severe diabetes.

Today, Feb. 8, 2007

I have been in Trevecca Nazarene University Library doing research and continuing to work on the DMin since 8 am. I am posting using one of their older computers - the difference between driving a T-model and a new model auto. It is very quiet here and I have enjoyed the facillities. They have a great selection of books, periodicals and other materials. It is now after 2 pm and I will be leaving here and heading for the room later. Early in the morning heading for Jackson General, Jackson, TN.

Prayer Requests

Continued prayer for Overseer Ntezimana James and family. Sister James went on to heaven a few days ago and the family will need strength from the Lord. Let us hold them up in our prayers.

Sister Josie Rivera is scheduled for surgery at Jackson General Hospital on Friday, Feb. 9 in the morning. She requests prayer.

Sister Donna Crossno requests prayer for a family whose daughter suddenly died. She was in her early 30's. This family desires prayer.

Sister Virginia Davis requests prayer for healing.

Sister Ruth King requests prayer for healing of lupus and also for her daughter Rita who has recently been in the hospital for pneumonia.

Sister Mildred Stacy requests prayer for healing of arthritis.

Sister Lois Thomas requests prayer.

Prayer for revival of the members and salvation of the lost. Also prayer for evangelist for revival.

Wednesday Evening, Feb. 7, 2007

We praise the Lord for a great time in the Lord. We are now seeking God for revival. We thank the Lord for the seekers in the altar tonight and the great time of worship. We have tentatively scheduled revival services for the week of March 17-24 (nights not finalized) but no scheduling will bring revival - only seeking God!

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May I not hope that the God who came in power to the eleven defeated men on the day of Pentecost, and by their means turned the world upside down, will come in power in this dark generation and do again His mighty works? Dr. Willam Edwin Sangster

Sunday, Feb. 4, 2007

Thank the Lord for another great Sunday. We continue to see God's blessings being poured out on us. This month begins our emphasis on revival. The message "Engaged In Spiritual Warfare" challenged each one to use the "prayer bones" and be involved in the battles that we must face - fleshly carnal will and demonic influences. We want revival and it will come as we seek Him and obey Him.

Sunday evening was Super Bowl Sunday and several of the youth went to a party. The youth will be involved in leading our Sunday evening services in the coming weeks.

Tomorrow & Prayer Requests

According to chanel 4 weather there could be another snow in the early morning hours. If this happens, we will be contacting the members and friends to let them know if church will convene. We do not want to have our people out on the streets if there is danger. Some of them will not drive on snow anyway.

Tentative for tomorrow will be our first Sunday evening Youth Service. Brother Paul Rivera and the Youth will be leading the worship tomorrow evening.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Sister Cathy Coleman needs prayer for healing of sinus infection

Sister Ruth King is some better but continues to need prayer for congestion.

Jessica called requesting prayer for Nashtasha who has RSB.

Also Trisha's little boy Kenau has bronchitis.

Today

Karen and I have been doing some indoors work today. It is very cold and windy out. I have been working on notes for the message tomorrow and also some worship songs and overheads. I have also completed the Minister's Information Form and emailed it to Overseer E. C. McKinley. I will be finishing notes for tomorrow as well as getting ready to teach the teen class. Very soon I hope to see somone feel the need for this ministry.

Benjamin Feliz to Serve Church of God of Prophecy International Offices as Director of Finance and Publications

The General Overseer's Office of the Church of God of Prophecy announced today the appointment of Bishop Benjamin Feliz to the International Offices as the Director of Finance and Publications. Bishop Feliz will replace Bishop Perry E. Gillum, who relocated to North Virginia to serve as president of a charitable organization serving the needs of children.

Read the full story here

SADDENED BY DEATH NOTICE

I received an email (posted below) yesterday afternoon from Sister Annette Taylor of Harvest Partners. We are saddened to hear of the passing of Gertrudha James, the wife of Overseer Ntezimana James of Uganda/Sudan. We will be in prayer for this family. Brother James was with us for several days back in August.

The following is from Sister Annette Taylor of Harvest Partners. . .

Dear Brother James,

I have just received word from Bishop David Bryan about the unexpected home going of Sister Getrudha. What a terrible shock!!! I know that you must be feeling overwhelmed at such a loss in your life. I just can not imagine the emotions that are racing through your mind and heart right now.

Brother James, my heart aches for your loss and I am so sorry that you are having to walk through this valley. Sister Getrudha was a precious, precious lady and she will be dearly missed. May our GOD OF ALL PEACE AND COMFORT be very close to you and the children this very moment and in the days ahead. I know that we are not to question the plans and ways of our Lord, and I know that His ways are always perfect, but our humanness overwhelms us in times such as this.

Please know that my prayers are with you, your precious children, and all the church family of Uganda. Our God is faithful to embrace us with His loving arms during such times of need. May you experience His mighty strength and presence to carry you through these difficult moments as you are attending to all the many aspects and arrangements for Sister Getrudha’s memorial service. My love and thoughts are certainly with you.

Please know that you are loved and being lifted to the Throne Room of Heaven through prayer. I will be contacting your Harvest Partners to advise them of our great loss and Heaven’s gain, and seek their prayers for you, your children, and church family.

Love and Prayers,
Annette Taylor

Harvest Partners Ministry Coordinator
Church of God of Prophecy International Offices
PO Box 2910, Cleveland, TN 37320-2910

YOUTH MOVING FOWARD

Thank God for the youth that met after church this past Sunday. Brother Paul Rivera, Youth Minister and myself spearheaded this time. The youth enjoyed pizza and drinks and then we did some planning and played some board games.

We thank God for those who attended including: Paul Rivera, Lori Rivera, Montana Maness, Dakota Maness, Wesley Spangle, Jacob Davis, B. J. Lawrence, Joyce Grace, Karen Gordon, Santana Cunningham, Jason Gordon, Daniel (Lori’s Friend), and Tyler Lawton.

The youth gathered around the piano and practiced some choruses for their worship time next Sunday evening. They will be leading the Sunday evening service.

The youth will be leading the services on each first and third Sunday evening of each month and will also plan the speaker for the evening. They will have the devotional, lead singing, have special singing, receive the offering, etc. Brother Paul will lead the youth in this ministry. We pray the Holy Ghost charges this time with His direction, power and anointing.

The youth also scheduled Saturday, February 10 at 7 pm for a sweetheart banquet. The youth will be preparing and serving a meal to the older adults to raise some funds for future activity.

The youth will also be working closely with the Pastor and Youth Minister in the upcoming revival. We will be doing some times of special and specific prayer for the lost, for witnessing, for boldness, and for open doors to minister to those who need Jesus.

We enjoyed a good time of playing Uno Attack and Sequence. Thank God for the youth of the church and their ministry for the Lord. We love our children and youth.

Sunday, January 28, 2007

Sunday morning was great as the Lord blessed throughout the service. Thank God for His presence. This week was the final in this month’s series of messages on Stewardship.

This week was “Stewardship of Treasure.” How great it is to be given the responsibility to be a steward of God’s money that He gives to each of us.

We were blessed with songs by Lori Rivera, Delilah Mummel, Jason Gordon and one of our older kids, Tyler (the daughter of Carla Lawton).

After the morning worship service our youth met in the fellowship hall to enjoy a time of fun and planning. Brother Paul Rivera, Youth Minister, worked with the youth on some future events. See next post.

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"The reward for service is more service." D. L. Moody

Upcoming Event - Youth Fellowship/Planning Time

Sunday after morning worship there will be a Youth Fellowship/Planning Event in the dining hall. We will have pizza or some other type food, drinks, etc. There will be board games, fellowship and a time for the youth to plan their ministry here at the church. Brother Paul Rivera, Youth Minister, and I, Presently teaching the Teen Class, will be sponsoring this event. We are seeking God for a more actively, involved and spiritually dynamic youth ministry.

All ministries (Men's, Women's, Youth, Children's, Family, Senior's, Heritage) are vital here for the work of the church and we encourage each leader and worker to be actively involved.

NOTICE: No services on fourth Sunday evening. This is a time to plan something special with your family or rest at home with your family.

Prayer Requests

Please pray for these. . .

Alton Crossno: Breathing problems.

Jenny Sanders: Fluid buildup in legs and fee.

Peggy Heath: Dizziness and lack of balance.

Marie Moore: Diabetes and kidney problems.

Sharon Caruthers: Recovery from hip surgeries and future hip replacement.

Jason Caruthers: Chron's Disease.

Susie Reynolds: Severe back, knee and leg pain from past auto accident.

Jason Gordon: Hip and back pain from pins and plate. Also for continued strength and ability for attending college and working part-time.

Prayer for those who are discouraged and have drifted away from the church.

Lenne Mae Crossno: Memory loss.

Lilly Grooms: Breathing difficulties and heart weakness.

Cathy and Tana: For strength and renewal.

Several requests that are non-published and private.

Pray for Pastor Gordon's kidney problem and skin problems.

Pray for the lost in our families, community and our area.

Pray for revival and an outbreak of the power of the Holy Ghost and His convicting and regenerating power.

Wednesday, January 24, 2006, AWESOME TESTIMONY

Thank God for a great time last night. There was a great spirit of worship. The singing, testimonies and the bible study was great. Sisters Lori and Delilah worshipped in special singing.

Sister Cathy Coleman testified how the Lord supplied her daughter, Shiloh, with the finances to pay off her debts and get a vehicle for transportation. Shiloh had purchased a car a while back and had a wreck a few days ago with her three children in the car. No one was hurt and when the insurance company totaled the car and estimated the replacement cost it was over three times what Shiloh paid for the car - enough to pay some debts and get another one. God can take difficulties and turn them into blessings.

Sister Donna Crossno did an excellent Bible study on "Reaching Out in Ministry." She brought in the month's theme of Stewardship. We thank God for our gifted teachers and workers in the local church.

TODAY AND TONIGHT

Brother Leon and I worked on the clogged bathroom last night until around 10 pm. We took the commode off and tried to break the clog loose from that drain. No succes. We called it a night and Brother Leon said he would be back after getting his shop rolling in the morning. I did some studying and office work after that and was up until around 1 am trying to think of how to get the front bathroom unclogged. I dropped in bed a little after 1 am. We poured a solvent down the drain and now I am waiting until morning to flush it.

I was up this morning and ran some water in a large pan and heated it. I poured it down the drain and water bubbled up in the bathroom tub. So the solvent didn't work. I poured several more pans that bubbled up in the tub. So I was dipping and hauling water for over an hour this morning. Brother Leon came back over at 10:30 am. After discussing the problem for a while we decided to go rent a drain roto rooter. We went to Value Plus and they had an electgric one and a crank one. The electric one was very long and was larger so we rented the crank one. We came back to the parsonage and started pushing and craking the rooter. We ran all 50 feet in and nothing drained. We reeled it back in and sat very dissappointed. I was thinking of giving it one more try when Brother Leon said, "Lets try it again." We started cranking and pushing again. The rooter came to about the 40 feet and the commode pipe drained suddenly. We both shouted, "Thank you Jesus!"

Its good to have both bathrooms back and I can understand why a plumber gets paid so much. I did save some since I know it would have taken the plumber 4-5 hours to get to the problem. Thank God, its flowing great. Thats how I spent most of my day, replacing the commode, cleaning up the mess and now getting clean up.

Tonight is prayer and bible study. We are seeking God for a great time.

LADIES MINISTRIES MEETING

Ladies met tonight. Karen said Sister Susie had a great devotion and the ladies had a good time of discussion and fellowship. Thank God for Sisters who love the Lord and gives their lives for the Master. Karen said he Sister Susie's theme was friendship. Thank God that Jesus is our best friend and we are friends together with Him and us. So we are all friends together.

Brother Leon and I worked on the clogged bathroom at the parsonage while the ladies had their meeting. Still no success in the getting the drain to flow.

Prayer Requests

These are in need of prayer:

Delilah Mummel was out sick Sunday.

Donna Crossno for healing of stomach trouble.

Peggy Heath continues to need prayer for her equilibrium.

Jenny Sanders for fluid and swelling in legs and feet.

Marie Moore for healing of diabetes and kidney problems.

Pastor Gordon for kidney problems and skin problems.

Sharon Caruthers for hip replacement and recovery.

Jason Caruthers healing of Chrone's disease.

Susie Reynolds has severe back, knee and leg pain.

Virginia Davis for healing form lupus.

Lenne Mae Crossno for memory loss.

Ruth and Rita King for congestion. (I spoke to Sister King and Rita is much better and is now clear of the pneumonia but Sister King is now congested.)

Prayer for the leadership and ministry here to all ages and stations in life.

Prayer for revival and salvation of the lost is a must.

Let us pray on and seek God's will and pray in His will and what we pray that is not His will at this time or never may we have patience to know that the Heavenly Father knows best for His children. . .in Christ's Holy Name. . .AMEN!

LADIES NIGHT

This Tuesday, January 23, will be Ladies Night in the fellowship hall. Sister Susie Reynolds will be preparing for this service. All ladies are encourged to attend for this special time.

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"A censorious person is someone who seeks to avoid self-examination by highlighting and condemning the faults of others. . . .Jesus wants us to be able to exercise our critical faculties in such a way that doesn't judge and secondly, does not condemn." From Forgiveness by Alistair Begg

Sunday, January 21, 2007

Thank the Lord for another great Sunday as the Holy Spirit moved in the house. The theme for this month "Stewardship" has brought challenges and encouraged new opportunities for those who are serious about serving God with all they are and all they have; as the Psalmist cried, "bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me bless His holy name." The Apostle admonishes, "present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God. . ."

This Sunday the emphasis was "Stewarship of Gifts/Ministry." We thank God for those who are seeking God for direction in ministry and for those who have taken the challenge to minister in the gift God has graciously given to them - "as every man (everyone) has received the gift, so let them minister. . ."

God continues to give us strength and direction in the ministry at Huntingdon. We thank the Lord for the new teen class that now has four students. I am currently teaching this class and we are praying for the Lord to bless someone to be the regular teacher. Next Sunday there will be a youth fellowship after the Sunday worship service. Brother Paul Rivera, Youth Minister, and I will be ordering pizza and there will be games and fellowship.


Last evening's service was blessed of the Lord as we worshipped and glorified the King of Kings. The service highlight was when people lifted their hands, praying and worshipping around the altar and ministering to each other - for this we say - glory to God!. . .

It was good to see Sister Joyce Grace again. We found out that she now lives in Clarksburg and will have the opportunity to visit in the near future. WELCOME BACK HOME SISTER JOYCE! WE MISSED YOU AND WE LOVE YOU!

UPDATE, JAN. 16-20, 2006

It has been a few days since I posted. Karen and I have been on the road as we travel to and from Nashville, where Karen teaches school. We do have a room close to the school where she teaches and we stay there 2-3 nights a week.

After having a day off on Monday (Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday), we felt somewhat rested and ready to go again. Tuesday evening we were both exhausted after a long day of Karen teaching and I sub. teaching and studying. We got to the room around 6 pm after having our meal out together. I remember telling her goodnight around 7 pm and don't remember anything else until I woke up around midnight and relieved myself. I lay back down and spent some time in meditation as Karen rested. Most of my nights I am up every 3-5 hours and it gives me the opportunity to pray some and meditate some. Wed. Karen is back at school teaching and I took care of some business and studied and prayed for Wed. evening service.

We came in Wed. evening and got ready for the evening meeting. The fellowship and food was refreshing as we met in the fellowship hall. I continued with the theme of stewardship for the month (Stewardship of Giftedness). After a scriptural lesson presentation, I presented the ministry training/educational opportunity from Beacon Institute of Ministry that was presented at the Ministerial Development Institute in Dickson last Saturday (it will be presented to the church again Sunday). I am encouraged by this opportunity for our local members to become better equipped and trained for the service of ministry.

Thursday Karen and I were back in Nashville teaching and then on Friday evening we left for Huntingdon again. We stopped a couple places to get some needed IRS forms for the church's income tax needs and some ohther needs that we had. After getting home around 7 pm, Karen and I got busy with house chores (clothes washing, etc.). I did some work on my tax information forms and studied some. My eyes started closing and head drooping uncontrollably around 1 pm. So I told Karen I am heading for the sack. She was on the computer in Jason's room. We turned in around 1:30 pm.

Today (Saturday) we rested until about 8 am. After eating brunch, Karen started working on a quilt for Caleb, Heather's son and our grandson. I can't tell what the patterns are since it is to be first seen by Caleb before anyone else. It is something he likes very much. I did more work on my tax information and continued to try to unstop the front bathroom - still clogged.

This afternoon Karen and I visited with Sister Ruth King and Rita. Rita was resting. She is still recovering from pneumonia and COPD. She has to stay on an oxygen machine often. We had a good season of prayer with Sister King for Rita and for the family. Then we visited with the Jeff and April Davis Family (children, Jacob, Jonah and Jordan). We enjoyed a good visit and time of prayer. We also went by to visit with the Joyce Grace family. The house where they live was empty. We were surprised. We then went by McDonalds where Krystel Grace works and ask where they have moved. We found out that they have moved to Clarksburg which is about 12 miles out highway 22. I called and talked to Sister Joyce and told her we were so glad she was back in church with us last Sunday. She said she is planning to come again tomorrow.

Karen and I are now at home. She is continuing to work on the quilt for Caleb and I have been doing this post for the past 40 minutes. I have to finish my tax records for the church and do some more studying for tomorrow and also do some work on our bills and bank records.

To any and all who read this, may God bless you and keep you and make His face to shine upon you and give you peace. As the Hebrews say, Shalom. . . .and as the 60's folks said, Peace. . .and as the scripture says, "we have a peace that passes all understanding. . ." Thank God for the Prince of Peace.

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God has not called us to "greatness." He has called us to excellence. From Patrick Morley in The Man In the Mirror Devotions

Monday, January 15, 2006

Karen and I were home most of the day Monday as the nation celebrated and commemorated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He was an excellent example of what God's love embodies for all human beings everywhere. He said, "I have a dream," and that dream is becoming more of a reality as the decades go by.

I have spent most of the day doing catch up on office work (ministry reports, balance checkbook, etc. etc.) and trying to get our front bathroom unclogged. It has been clogged up now for over two weeks. Thankfully, we have the extra one in the back. I spoke to a plumber today who gave me some recommendations but time won't allow me to do that today. So I'll have to wait. . .

We continue this coming Wednesday evening with stewardship. We will begin a study on "The Ministry God Has For Me?"

We are continuiung to pray for the next step in our property development. The property is paid in full and has been landscaped with a new pavilion on it. Now we must move forward in our next endeavor. To those who read this, please help us pray for God's direction. We know it is His will to go forward but we need His direction. . . .

Sunday, January 14, 2006

Sunday was an execptional day as the Holy Spirit moved among us. We are truly blessed. We continued with the emphasis of stewardship and the message was "Stewardship of Time." Next weeks message is "Stewardship of Talents (gifts, skills, ministry)." Thank God for folks who see the blessedness in being good stewards of what God has given us to manage and be responsible for. HE IS WORTHY!

Thank God for the new folks who continue to come. The Jimmie Davis Family, the Jeff Davis Family, The Josh Lawton Family, Sister JoAnn Blow, Cody and Montana and their grandmother. It was great to see Sister Joyce Grace with us again. We missed her greatly. We also miss her children and family. We also appreciate, very much, our folks who work faithfully in ministry and church attendance every day. Huntingdon is blessed!

Tennessee Ministerial Development Intensive and Educational Initiative

Sister Karen and I traveled to the Dickson Campground for the Ministerial Development Institute yesterday. Pastor Chuck Burks, Jackson Pastor, traveled with us. The MDI was great! The instructors covered the material in the book by Dr. Ron Cottle , Anointed to Reign, very well, considering the brevity of time. Bishops and Pastors, Reid, Holt, Lawson, and Stone gave great emphasis on the way God directed David throughout his life as the anointed king of Israel. . .which is an example for us today in our spiritual walk with God. State Overseer, Dr. E. C. McKinley presented a stirring and challenging message on the elements of Revival. Dr. Ian Bond from Beacon Institute of Ministry gave an excellent presentation of the educational incentive that State Overseer, E. C. McKinley is presenting to the Pastor’s and ministers of Tennessee. Bishop McKinley will be initiating this educational incentive in sections of the state.

The web site for Beacon can be found here

Wednesday, January 10, 2007

Tonight will begin our regular Wednesday evening meetings. During Christmas week and New Years week no Wedneday service were held. Tonight will be worship, prayer and a message. Thank God for the Holy Ghost who continues to empower, enlighten and encourage. We truly need to be a "Spirit Led" church. He wants to take us forward in the ministry of the gospel and the salvation of the lost and the discipleship of those who have accepted Christ as Savior.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 7, 2007

Thank God for another great Sunday. There were several out traveling but we thank God for a great presence of the Holy Ghost and a great spirit of worship. The message was, "Stewarship of Ministry." This month is stewardship emphasis throughout the church. We believe God blesses those who "prove Him" and are faithful in their stewardship of time, talent and treasure.

Sarah, my youngest child, visited with us today. She and Jason sang some worship songs. We thank God for His great presence. Our little grandaughter, Aviana, came too. Mamaw and Papaw love you!

JANUARY 2007 - STEWARDSHIP MONTH

January is stewardship month throughout the church. There will be messages and bible studies focused on stewardship. The three T's of stewardship are good for remembering the general areas on stewardship - Time, Talent & Treasure. Stewarship is a general word that can be used for any area of focus or emphasis in our lives such as - prayer, family life, vocation, study, etc. Basically, any area of the spiritual disciplines come under the heading of stewardship. The focus for January we will be using the three T's for messages and studies.

JAN. 2 - 4 UPDATE

On Tuesday Karen and I visited with Rita and James Moore. We enjoyed the visit and enjoyed hearing what each one received for Christmas. They have a new doggie (Snoopy, a Toy Terrier) and Karen enjoyed playing with it.

We then visited with Brother J. E. and Sister Marie Moore. We always have a great visit with this couple. He has served as a Deacon for a long time and has been very faithful in the work of the church.

Karen and I then left for Nashville around 9 pm. We stayed over in Nashville and arose early on Wed. the 3rd and headed for Manchester, TN. Karen visited with our youngest daughter's family (especially the granddaughter Aviana) while I took care of some business and did some maintenance work on our house in Manchester. I also enjoyed a time of visiting with them.

Today, I finished the work on my house and now we are headed back to Nashville. Karen has her first day of school (in-service) tomorrow. I have a Doctor's appointment scheduled for 9 am and will be doing some studying and plan to visit with Brother Payne and family at Vanderbilt Hospital.

To any and all who may read this. . . .may the Lord shine His face upon you and bless you greatly.

Sister Jennie Sanders Birthday

On this first day of the year Sister Karen and I had the opportunity and joy of taking Sister Jennie Sanders out to eat a birthday meal. She is 88 years young and continues to serve the Lord with fervor. We enjoyed the time together and had a great meal of hog jowl, black eyed peas, cooked cabbage, fried taters, corn bread, iced tea. Sister Jennie said, "That's just the meal I wanted on this first day of the year, but I wasn't expecting my Pastor and wife to be with me." We ask Sister Jennie about the traditional meal and what it means. She said, "Well I've heard if you eat those items in your meal on New Year's day you will have plenty of money the rest of the year." Then she jovially said, "But it has never worked with me." We enjoyed a good laugh together. God bless you Sister Jennie. We love you!

Bonnie (Crossno) Curtis Funeral Services

The memorial service and graveside service for Sister Bonnie Crossno Curtis are now completed. Manuel, her youngest son, personally conducted much of the chapel service. The readings that he and Ray (an older son) shared with the family and friends contained much of Sister Bonnie's life, character and ministry. He charactized his mother as a "Grand Lady" in her relationships, family care and character and a "Tough Ole Bird" in her trials, tests and tears. It was a very personable writing eulogizing his Mother. There were several beautifully appropriate songs that were very inspirational. Manuel and Ray are gospel singers in their own right. I sensed the presence of the Holy Spirit throughout the service. Great job, Manuel and Ray!

The graveside service was this morning at 10AM. The family and friends came and stood in honor of this faithful soldier of the cross. She has "fought a good fight, kept the faith and finished the race." Rest peacefully and joyfully with the Lord, Sister Bonnie."

I am thankful for this family and for the opportunity to serve.

DEATH OF BONNIE (CROSSNO) CURTIS

Sister Bonnie (Crossno) Curtis died early this morning. Sister Curtis was a member of the Huntingdon church for many years and is survived by sons, Manuel and Ray Crossno. Each time Karen and I visited with her we felt a warm welcome and noted her fervency in prayer. She would tell us that that she would love to be in church and ask how things are going each time we visited. Thank God for senior members such as Sister Bonnie who have labored faithfully for many years in the work of the Lord.

The following is the verbatim obituary from the Dilday Funeral Home .

Mrs. Bonnie Crossno Curtis, 86, of Huntingdon, Tennessee, died Saturday December 30, 2006, at Huntingdon Health & Rehab.

Funeral services will be conducted 5:00PM Sunday December 31,2006, in the Chapel of Dilday Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Bethel Cemetery Monday January 1,2007. Brother Milton Gordon officiating.

Mrs. Curtis was born March 5,1920 to the late George and Francis Holt Williams in Greenfield, Tennessee. She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy, retired clerk for Fred’s Dollar Store, preceded in death by her husbands Wyman Curtis and Elbert Crossno, her children Raymell Gardner, Linda Crossno, Eugene Crossno and James Crossno.

She is survived by two sons Manuel Crossno of Huntingdon, Tennessee, Ray Crossno of Nashville, Tennessee, seven grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 2:00PM until 5:00PM on Sunday December 31,2006, in the Chapel of Dilday Funeral Home.

SISTER BONNIE (CROSSNO) CURTIS

Everett Fulmer

Karen and I were saddened to hear of the death of Everett Fulmer. He attended church at Pelham Valley when we pastored there. He was a great blessing and help to us there. He will be greatly missed. We are sorry we were unable to attend the visitation or the funeral. We continue to pray for the family. Karen and I visited the family and Brother Fulmer a couple times in Vanderbilt Hospital. We look forward to seeing him again in that heavenly realm.

More information on the funeral can be found here at the State Church site.

SUNDAY, DEC. 24 & CHRISTMAS TRAVEL

For the past five days Karen, Jason and I have travelled to be with family during the Christmas season. Sunday after a great time of reading the Christmas story and singing several Christmas songs, we left for Karen's family Christmas. We enjoyed being with her family at Steven's home (Karen's youngest Brother). We had a great meal and enjoyed the fellowship and family contact. They asked me to offer the prayer for the meal. Karen and I continue to pray for her family that they will get involved in church. They have a respect for the Christ and Christians and we believe that God will open their hearts to get involved in attending worship - we pray that it will be so.

After visiting with Karen's family we left to visit with my mother. We enjoyed being with my Sister and her husband and my Brother and his family on Monday. Of course we enjoyed the great time of eating and family interaction. It was just great. After being together for several hours in the afternoon, my brother and sister and families left for home. Jason went and visited with my brother and family. Karen and I took mom to see the movie, "The Nativity." We enjoyed the movie. It was very well made and very much biblical. I never tire of hearing or seeing the message of the birth of Christ. I would recommend this movie to anyone.

Tuesday was a day of rest for all of us. Karen, Mom and I rested, enjoyed conversation and ate the leftovers from Christmas day. What a great day of rest. Thank God for rest.! Wednesday morning, I helped do some things around Mom's house trailer. We rested more on Wednesday afternoon as well. Karen and I went to the Petros area late Wed. evening to get Jason and visited with my Brother and family for a while. We left for home at around 12:30 pm today. We came through Nashville and stopped at 3 pm for Karen to have some tests done. We left from Nashville at around 5:30 and dropped mom off at my Sister's in the White Bluff area and visited for a while. We left for Huntingdon and arrived home at 8:45 pm. Thank God for keeping us safe on he highways and thank God for this great time of being with family and celebrating the birth of our Lord. We sang Happy Birthday to Him as a family. He is worthy of all our praise.!!!!

HUNTINGDON CHURCH SCHEDULE FOR THE SEASON

The following schedule is for the next couple weeks during Christmas and the New Year.

No service was held on Wednesday evening, December 20th.

Sunday Morning December 24th will be the scheduled services of Sunday School at 10 am and worship at 11 am.

Sunday Evening December 24th, Christmas Eve, no service.

Wednesday evening, December 27th, no service.

Sunday Morning, December 31 will be scheduled services of Sunday School at 10 am and worship at 11 am. Quarterly Business Conference (TBA) will be held on Sunday Morning after church or Sunday Evening after devotion and worship.

BISHOP BUFORD M. JOHNSON

The Reverend Buford M. Johnson, 85, a resident of Cleveland, Tennessee, passed away on, December 21, 2006. He was a retired Bishop of the Church of God of Prophecy, licensed in 1941.

I did not know Bishop Johnson personally but read many of his writings - in the White Wing Messenger, in books he wrote and in Sunday School literature. I have some of his books in my library. He was a prolific writer and a dynamic minister in many ways and in the positions that he served in the Church of God of Prophecy.

More can be read about this spiritual giant at Tennessee State Overseer E. C. McKinley's site. Click here .

Quotes

Nothing is easier than self-deceit. For what each man wishes, that he also believes to be true. Demosthenes

The turning point in our lives is when we stop seeking the God we want, and start seeking the God who is. Patrick Morley

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM/PLAY

Huntingdon is very "proud" of the directors, cast and staff of the Christmas play this year. God blessed as we presented the play "The Clues of Christmas." The children quoted poems and we sang Christmas carols before, after and in between the four scenes of the play. Huntingdon has plenty of "the clues of Christmas" and we thank the Lord for approximately 60 who came to see the play. We are continuing to seek the Lord as we go, go, go and grow, grow, grow for the glory of God.

Part of the cast singing the last song - "Go Tell It On The Mountain."

The other end of the line of those in the cast singing the last song as Brother Stanley Reynolds videos.

Part of those who came to see the program/play.

A back view of those who came to see the Christmas program/play.

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM/PLAY

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM/PLAY, "THE CLUES OF CHRISTMAS." HUNTINGDON CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17TH AT 10:30 AM AND 6:30 PM. BANQUET AFTER THE EVENING PLAY IN THE DINING HALL. . .

The directors and staff continue to work diligently on the upcoming program and play. The children, teens and adults are enjoying this time of getting ready to present the true message of Christmas. We pray that God will help us portray the birth of our Savior, Lord and King. We welcome one and all.

Milton Gordon, pastor

MORE PICTURES FROM FAMILY CHRISTMAS

Here are more pictures from our family Christmas at Sarah's house in Manchester, Tennessee.

Sarah, the youngest on the left and Danita the oldest on the right. I think they like the dolly's and play toys - huh?

This is Tito Brown, Sarah's and Chris's male Boxer. Tito is about 7 months old and very playful and loving.

This is Bella, Sarah's and Chris's 8 month old female Boxer. She is quieter and more reserved but very loving. All of us enjoyed playing with them and petting them.

Covered with presents and konked out. Jason stayed up too long the night before. Heather is lost in thought. Karen is saying, "Don't you take that picture." Too late. . . .What a great family!

UPDATE - YESTERDAY AND TODAY

Karen, Jason and I left for my daughter's house in Manchester last night. We enjoyed our family Christmas time together this morning at Sarah's house along with Danita, Heather, and Jason our four children and with Keyante', Courtney, Caleb and Aviana our grandchildren. This was our day to celebrate the birth of the Savior together. We had brunch aroung 10 am, played Christmas music and gave the grandchildren their gifts. We enjoyed a great time togther. Some pictures below.

Jason, Karen and I headed back to Huntingdon for Christmas play practice at 4:30 pm. We practiced until 6:30. I am praying for a good memory since I have a short part in the play and will be helping with the stage settings. I am praying for those who have a longer part as well.

Sarah and Chris did a great job with their tree. Heather and Caleb in the front left corner.

Aviana with her Dora phonetic books. She likes Dora.

Caleb was not in the mood for taking pictures. He turned just as I snapped the picture.

Keyante gets his gift of two toy guns that shoot soft nerf-like ammuntion. Courtney and Keyante played with them for a long time.

Courtney our oldest grandchild with the toy gun. She got clothes mostly for Christmas. She is now nine years old.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER, 10, 2006

Thank the Lord for anthor great Sunday. We continue on the series of messages on "The Messiah." Today's message was "The Messiah - Old Testament."

Pictures of the season. . .

Susie Reynolds and Josie Rivera decorate the dining hall for the banquet after the play Sunday evening.

Nice work and beautiful setting ladies. . .

The children love Brother Stanley and they love to ride on his speed-chair. Stanley enjoys giving them a ride. . .

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM/PLAY PRACTICE

Karen and I were at the church today at 10:30 to begin helping with the stage set-up, setting, play practice, etc. Today was getting final touches on the Christmas play (setting, stage set-up, practicing the play, etc.). We are exited about the opportunity to portray our Savior's birth in this program and play. The director, assistants and all the cast are doing their best to present this for the glory of God. We enjoyed a great day. Karen and I made a pot of homemade chili and brought hotdogs. Others brought drinks, etc. We enjoyed a great time of working together, eating together, fellowshipping together and, of course, the fun of practicing the play with all the blunders, bloopers, etc.

We finished the day at about 5:30. We are blessed to be able to present this effort to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. The play is also having a positive impact on the cast, especially the younger ones. We pray that it will impact those who come to see it.

VISIT

Karen and I went to visit with the Chris Spivey family in Camden. They attend here at Huntingdon. We were sorry they were not at home.

PRAYER, CHRISTMAS PROGRAM/PLAY PRACTICE & NEW FAMILY

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM AND PLAY DECEMBER, 17TH, AT 10:30 AM. THE TITLE IS THE CLUES TO CHRISTMAS, BY MARLA PEREIRA.

We thank the Lord for another good season of prayer tonight. We also thank the Lord for those who are working diligently in the Christmas Program/Play. Below is a picture of one of the families who are helping in our play. We are thankful for the Jeff and April Davis Family. They have been coming to church now for about 9-10 months.


Front row, l to r, Jonah (9), Jordan (3) and Jacob (13) are the children of April and Jeff Davis. Jonah and Jacob are the in the play. Jordan is memorizing two poems and Jeff and April are helping with the Christmas Songs.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Ragene Burks is requesting prayer for her mother who lives in Oklahoma. Ragene says that she is very sick. Also remember Ragene as she may need to travel to Oklahoma to visit her mother since she may not live very long. Lets pray for this request.

Sister Bonnie (Crossno) Curtis is very sick and has been unable to get up the past couple weeks. Karen and I visited the other day and she is desiring prayer.

Sister Lillie Grooms, Sister Jennie Sanders, Sister Mildred Stacy and Sister Lennie Mae (Crossno) Sells are also in need of prayer. These sisters are homebound mostly and desire our prayers.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2006

Today was another great day of worship. God's presence was very close and evident as we gave our hearts in praise and worship. The message today, first in a series, was The Messiah - Eternity Past. This time of the year we are flooded with much commercial information about Christmas but to us Christmas is all about the Messiah - Jesus Christ.

We are thankful for new visitors who seem to be coming each week and we thank God for them.

Above from left to right are newer ones who have visited and/or are coming to our services. Montana and Dakota Maness are two youth that have attended the past two Sundays. They desire to be involved in youth work and are inviting their friends. Next is Randall Waddell who visited us for the first time today. He is from New Johnsonville. We we were so glad that he visited with us today and extend an open invitation to be with us any time. Next is Sister JoAnn Blow who has been attending now for about two months. She has joined right in to our worship and has testified of the blessings of God in her life. We thank God for her Christian testimony.

Look at this one and his mother. This is Little Kenau and his mother Tricia. Tricia has attended church at Huntingdon since she was a few days old. Now she is bringing her little ones. She is the daughter of Kathy VanMeter and Don VanMeter. She is the granddaughter of J. E. and Marie Moore.

Here is another little one and mother. This is little Nashtosha and mother, Jessica. Jessica is also the daughter of Kathy and Don VanMeter. Jessica has been attending church here since she was a few days old and now she is bringing her little one. She is the grandaughter of J. E. and Marie Moore.
Karen gets in on holding the little ones. She is one of several who held little Kenau and Nashtasha. Karen must have some memories, memories, memories. . . . .

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM/PLAY PRACTICE

We are thankful for the opportunity to present the message of the virgin birth of our Savior with a Christmas Program/Play on Sunday morning and evening, December 17th at 10:30 am and also at 6:30 pm. Below is the Program/Play Director, Donna Crossno (back 4th from left) and Assistant Delilah Mummel (3rd from left) along with part of the cast. We desire to present this performance to glorify God and emphasize the awesomeness of the Messiah's birth.

Christmas Program/Play staff. Front Row, l to r, Tyler, Jason, Brooks, and Santana. Middle Row, l to r, Brandon and Mariah. Back row, l to r, Jimmie, Cathy, Delilah, Donna and Lori. Not pictured, Jacob, Jonah, Dakota and Montana.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2006

Thank the Lord for anther great day. We enjoyed new visitors in our morning service. Pastor Tolbert, a retired minister of over 40 years, visited and blessed us with his testimony. He has pastored in the Assembly of God and Baptist churches. We were blessed to have two new youth, Coty and Montana, Brother Leon Reynolds' great niece and nephew. Their grandmother, Brother Leon's Sister, was also in worship. It was good to see sister Joann Blow with us again. She has been attending now for the past couple months. Her Son-in-law and daughter pastor the Assembly of God in another state. We were blessed to have several of our regular attenders and also the faithful leaders present.

After the morning worship, the Christmas program director and all those in the program stayed for pizza and practice. We are exited about the Christmas Program and details will be posted in the future. The Christmas play, singing and children's program will be presented in full on Sunday Morning and Evening of December 17th. The morning program will begin at 11:00 am and the evening program will begin at 6:30 pm.

Thank God for those who are working so diligently to present the message of the virgin birth of our precious Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Brother Everett Fulmer is in Vanderbilt Medical Center. He is in need of continued prayer. He has been in ICU since Thursday November 16 and is in critical condition. Sister Karen and I visited with Sister Fulmer and their daughter and offered prayer with them. The Fulmers were a great blessing to us when we pastored them at the Pelham Valley Church in the late 80's. We will continue to pray for them.

These are also in need of prayer. Pastor Jerry Payne is in critical condition and needs prayer. James Brown of Clarksville is in need of prayer after being electrocuted severely.

Sharon Caruthers is also in need of prayer after having her 5th hip replacement.

We are continuing to pray for these needs.

Thanksgiving With Family

Karen, Jason and I travelled to our oldest daughter's house in Lebanon, TN for Thanksgiving. It was great being with family and visiting with the many who came. Here is a list. . .

Danita and Shane Queener, oldest daughter and husband
Heather and Sammy Hall, second daughter and husband
Heather and Sammy's daughter Courtney and son Caleb
Sammy's younger sister, Myrna
Jason our only son and third child
Sarah and Chris Holman, youngest daughter and husband
Aviana, Sarah and Chris's daughter
Cassandra and Madison, Chris's twin nieces
My mother, Beatrice Cathey
My Sister Joyce and husband Ronnie Hooper
My Brother Tony and wife Pascha Cathey
Tony and Pascha's twin girls Anna and Carrie
Karen and I

It was an awesome day with family and being at my oldest daughter's place out in the country with their four horses, two dogs a cat and Shane and Sammy's four-wheelers. The food was great. We had an awesome time as we enjoyed being with family.

What a great sight to see over 20 family members form a circle and hold hands as Tony led in prayer and we thanked the almighty God for being God, for being our God and for bringing us into His family. We are most richley blessed.

Following are some pictures of present and past events. I have just gotten to posting them.

THANKGIVING PICTURES - 2006

The day was so filled with being with family (grandchildren, children, mom, brother and sister and their families) and petting horses, playing fetch with the Aussie Healer, LaRue, riding four-wheelers, having great family conversations and just being together, that I did not even pick my camera up until we were about to leave and most others were already gone. I did get a couple quick shots before we left.

Pictured above is Chris's twin nieces (I dedicated them about three and half years ago. Their names are Cassandra and Madison. I am not sure which is which. I even got their names mixed up when I prayed for them on their dedication day. I am just glad that God knows them perfectly well and they had understanding parents and grandparents. Aviana, our youngest granddaughter is in the middle. She is the first cousin to the twins.

This is my sweet, oldest daughter, Danita. She came on my birthday, 34 years ago, September 28. I took this close-up as we were getting into our cars to leave. Danita worked hard to get everything ready for our visit, to have each one a place to sleep and to help with breakfast and Thanksgiving dinner. She is a very fine homemaker and housekeeper. Shane and her have a beautiful three-level home in an awesome setting. We so much enjoyed being there and sitting out on the deck and watching the son set and seeing the blue haze settle over the hills of middle Tennessee. Shane also helped get things together and we do so much appreaciate them opening their home to all our families. Shane has done a lot of remodeling on the home and adding of space. The woodwork is awesome. WE LOVE YOU AND ALL OUR FAMILY! Mom and Dad.

PICTURES OF DANITA'S, SARAH'S AND MY FAMILY BIRTHDAY GET TOGETHER, Sept. 06

Heather, our second daughter. Do blonde's really have more fun?

Sarah, the youngest (red hair) who is now 20 (October 2) and Danita the oldest who is now 34 (Sept. 28).

Chris, Sarah's husband. Wake up Chris, its the middle of the day!

My birthday present. Isn't it nice?

Keyante, Chris and Sarah's son, with his friend, Turtle, that they found on the road on the way in.

HUNTINGDON HOMECOMING PICTURES - OCT. 29, 2006

Dear friends and a new couple at church, Rex and Lori Warmon.

The tables were spread at the homecoming. People fellowshipped and enjoyed the home cooking.

More of those who enjoyed the homecoming time together.

My mother got to be with us. Here she is with Sister Judy Reynolds who decorated the the dining hall for the homecoming. Great job Sister Judy!.

The Chris and Tammy Spivey family with their children.

THANKSGIVING

What a blessed time of the year we celebrate in our nation. Thanksgiving. We are admonished to be thankful. Not only do we have numerous temporal blessings to be thankful for, we have a host of spiritual blessings that God bestows on us daily. We are blessed with salvation, sanctification and the blessed Holy Spirit baptism. We are blessed with family and friends and the family of God.

It is our prayer that you have a blessed Thanksgiving and that your time with family will be blessed abundantly. Karen, Jason and I will be with family at our oldest daughter's house. We will also be with Karen's family for a visit as well. May God keep and bless each one.

GREAT, AWESOME!

We are praising God for another great Sunday of worship services. The presence of the Lord has been especially close today. People were challenged as we continue to pray during this time of 100 days of prayer. The spirit of intercession has gripped our hearts and the Holy Ghost is moving among us in ways beyond our comprehension. People are weeping, shouting, lying prostrate, drunk in the spirit. The enemy is being defeated in people's lives, in family's lives and in the church here. We simply say, "To God be the Glory for how great He is and for what He is doing among us!

YOUTH RETREAT

Jason came back early to be in church this morning and reported that he enjoyed the conference. He said there was a great spirit of worship and unity there. The youth are going forward for the Lord. Certainly, I believe this is the generation that will see the coming of our Lord.

TENNESSEE YOUTH RETREAT

YOUTH CONFERENCE: The Tennessee Youth Conference Retreat is presently underway (Nov. 17-19, 2006) at the Hickory Hills Campground in Dickson. Sister Karen and I visited last evening. The worship was outstanding as the State Youth Directors moderated. Jeff Jones ministered what I believe is a much needed message for today that dealt with listening to God and how our days are inundated with noise and visual messages that distract from hearing God. I look forward to hearing about the rest of the retreat and what God is doing with and among the youth of the church. Jason is there and we look forward to hearing when he gets back home.

LOOK WHAT THE LORD HAS DONE

Just a quick summary of some great things God is doing.

We praise the Lord for the following blessings at Huntingdon over the past three weeks.

One recently saved.
Several healed and delivered.

New Families attending services.

Over $5000.00 in New Property indebtedness paid off.

Over $600.00 offering for The Walker Family on Homecoming Day.

A $3000.00 offering (above the payoff) given to the furtherance of the New Property Development.

Over $1400.00 given and raised for World Missions to Uganda and Sudan.

A great spirit of unity and revival moving in the local church.

We give God praise and honor for all He is doing and thank him.

Milton Gordon, Pastor

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2006

Thank God for another great Sunday of worship. We thank the Lord for over $1400.00 dollars being turned in to World Missions for the month of October. Brother Ntezimana James, Overseer of Uganda and Sudan will be needing this to help with new tires and other needs as he noted in an email. We are continuing to pray for this country. I received an email from him a few days ago. Here is part of the email.

Hello Milton

We just finished our Leadership Conference. It endend yesterday. The attendence was 700 pastors with many blessings. Thank you for your prayers. Getrudha , my wife has not yet gone through operation and seems God has done his operation. Please keep praying for her complete Milacle. I will be sending you june programme very soon so that you start praying about it. . . How is your wife and the Church. We are praying for you. Coming soon is Ladies Retreat which starts 22nd Nov.-26th.Pray for the move of the Spirit upon the ladies. I will get back to you this week but per now, let me wish you big blessing.

Bishop James.

PRAYER REQUEST

I received a prayer request from a friend of mine, Vernon Caruthers. Sharon is going through some very difficult times. Here is the request from Vernon's email.

Milton, I need you to pray for Sharon. She had an awful hard time trying to walk this past week. She thought it was her knee but it kept getting worse. Friday night she bent down to get something out of a bathroom cabinet and she heard her hip pop. The pain was intense and she could not stand to put weight on it at all. I took her to the ER and they did an x-ray which showed that her hip joint that she had totally replaced ---- the big long iron stem has broken into two pieces straight across and they are sitting on top of each other. She will have to have another total hip replacement. They have to order the hardware and it will probably be done on Tuesday here at McMinnville. She was in some terrible pain this morning with severe muscle spasms. They gave her a shot of Nebane and she had some bad reactions to it and she jerked her entire body so hard it took 2 of us to hold her on the bed. She is discouraged. This will make 5 big surgeries on that right hip. That hip replacement was done only 2 years ago. When it rains it pours. The only insurance she has is her Medicare. Oh Well. Here we go again. Have the church to please pray for us. Vernon

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2006

We praise the Lord for a great time yesterday. Even during the classes the spirit of the Lord moved and one person, Gloria, was saved. She is one of the new people here at the church. She gave her heart and life back to the Lord after being away for the past three years. She also sang a song during worship in Spanish. She said, "I haven't sung this song in over three years but today I can sing it with peace in my heart." Our Hispanic folks enjoyed the song and the rest of us rejoiced as she sang to the glory of God. The angels in heaven rejoiced as this one came back home. She said, "God has accepted me back and changed my heart and now I am changing my life-style to please the Master." We are continuing to pray for her and her friend Tay.

After the message each one was given the opportunity to receive Communion. There was a special presence of the Lord.

The service was charged with the presence of the Lord last night as people came to the altar. Prayer was the focus for the whole service. God's presence was very evident. Some were prostrate in His presence. Others were rejoicing and weeping as the Holy Ghost swept through. We are seeking God for revolutionary revival. Thank God for the precious Holy Ghost and for our Savior and Lord.

Update

It has been several days since I have posted here. Karen and I have been very busy. We have been doing a lot of traveling and working. We have also been with Jason who is in need of prayer at this time.

Tuesday was the "Trunk or Treat" activity for the children and youth. Due to rainy weather we did not have the candy in the trunk but we did have several to come to the parsonage. We gave out candy as we greeted the children.

Wednesday evening's service was very refreshing as the presence of the Lord met with us in a special way. Tears flowed as the presence of the Lord melted our hearts into prayer. Prayer was the emphasis and we asked the Lord to help us get aligned with His will and with His desires for ministry here.