This is the day that the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it!

For the past week Sister Gordon and I have been visiting with members and new contacts. We have also been to a funeral, church wake (we visited the family of Thomas and Barbara Underwood who were killed in a car accident) and to the hospital to sit with Sister Susie Reynolds who had knee surgery. We have visited several new contacts and shared with them. God has opened the door to pray in several of these homes and contacts. We also visited with Sister Lenne Mae Crossno in McKenzie Rehabilitation Home. She expressed that she misses church and still prays for the church. We also visited with Sister Jennie Sanders and had a great time of prayer in her home.

The church here at Huntingdon is continuing to seek God for the vision that we believe God has given us, 1. to seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, 2. to seek for healing and restoration of the local church here (members in particular) and 3. to be involved in the Great Commission by the power of the Great Commandment. Surely God will guide us as we continue in this vision. We also have property (7.6 acres) which we are working towards developing new buildings for the ministry at Huntingdon, Tennessee.

This coming weekend on Sunday evening at 6:30 pm, guest singers, By Faith, will be with us in our monthly Gospel singing. We are praying that God will bless and there will be salvation, Holy Ghost Baptism, deliverance and healing.

Jason, our son, has begun his college studies at Bethel College in McKenzie. He received a music scholarship and travels with the Renaissance Choir. He had his first trip this past weekend to three different performances - at Winchester, McMinnville and Manchester, Tennessee. We are proud of Jason and thankful that God is using him in the music ministry. He is studying to teach music. To God be the Glory for who He is and all He has done and is doing!

For the past few days, Sister Gordon and I have been to a funeral, a funeral home and hospitals the past few days. Robert George Hill's remains were laid to rest yesterday around 4:30 pm. Bobby was a very good man. He was a deacon at his local church. He was a faithful Christian, churchman and family man. The funeral was very touching and pertinent for Brother Bobby's life and celebration of going home to heaven. He is now with his wife, Linda, his father, Neely and others who have gone on.

Sister Gordon and I also visited the funeral home where two young men's remains are laid for memorial service today. One of our church attenders, Delilah Mummel, was very close to this family and we are praying for this family and all the friends. Brandon (22) and James (17) are now with their mother who died about a year ago with a brain aneurism. The middle brother and father is still alive and needs all the support the community and church can give them.

We visited the hospital this morning with Sister Susie Reynolds and her husband, Leon and daughter, Josie. Sister Reynolds is having knee surgery. We visited and prayed with her and stayed with the family some time to fellowship, support and encourage them. Sister Susie is in our continued prayer. Others who are requesting prayer are Lenne Mae Crossno, Bonnie Curtis, Jennie Sanders, Lilly Grooms, Daniel Conner (who is in Vanderbilt from a 4-wheeler accident), and others who are sick.

We are praying for revival here at Huntingdon and for God to bless this church and community richly.

Greetings. Since last posting Sister Gordon and I have visited with several families including church members and new contacts. I have served as Volunteer Chaplain at our local hospital this past week and have visited hospital rooms and CCU rooms. To visit with those in the hospital and pray with them and encourage them has been a great reward for me. Sometimes we go through sickness and don't know what will be the outcome but God knows all things and cares so very much for each one of us. He loves us sooooo. . .much that He gave His only begotten Son for us. . .

Please remember these in your prayers. Nursing home - Lenne Mae Crossno, Bonnie Curtis. Requesting prayer - Lilly Grooms and Jennie Sanders. The family of Bobby Hill who went to be with Jesus this past Friday. Pray for our youth and children here in Huntingdon. Pray for the military in Iraq. Pray for the leaders in our country and around the world. Pray for revival and outreach to the hurting and lost. Seek God. . .Seek God. . .Seek God. . .

We are very thankful for the opportunity to minister to the fine folks at the Huntingdon Church of God of Prophecy, the community and the surrounding area. Our services have been focusing on our vision for mission by seeking first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, by seeking healing and restoration for the church and members in particular, and by being involved in the Great Commission by the power of the Great Commandment. We just praise the Lord for WHO HE IS and HOW GREAT HE IS! HE IS AWESOME!

Praise God! We are thankful for God's blessings and grace over the past week. Sister Gordon and I have traveled many miles and visited with Kathy, Don, Mel, J. E., Marie, James, Rita, Leslie, Mary and Trisha. We have been blessed to pray with many of these and to offer encouragement. Starting today, I am the Vol. Chaplain at our local hospital. I visited with ten patients today and prayed with them and encouraged them. Today's messages were "Vision - A Must for Church Growth" and "In God There Is Victory." The challenge was to the church to "seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, to seek for healing and restoration and to be involved in the Great Commission." Thank God for His presence in both services. Sister Karen and I were blessed with a special offering today from the members and friends as they came up, greeted us and brought their offering. The people here at Huntingdon are great people of God and are a blessing. We are believing God for a forward move and godly success. To God BE The Glory!

Greetings. Since our last post Sister Gordon and I have been very involved in the church work. Our services Sunday (7/31/05) were great even though our attendance is down some (some out on vacation, visiting family, etc.). This was the last day of our first year to pastor here. Sunday morning was the Lord's Supper and the message text was Hebrews 13: 11, 12. God blessed as we partook of the bread and fruit of the vine that represents the broken body and shed blood of our Lord and Saviour. Sunday night was Pastoral Care emphasis. Each Care Leader shared their desires for their ministry and those under their care. Sister Gordon is the Pastoral Care Director and she encouraged each leader to do their best and keep focused on caring for each member. Each group had a great time of prayer, discussion and planning. The Care Groups will be meeting monthly in homes on a scheduled Sunday night or Wednesday night. One group will meet at the church to be there for visitors who may come in.

Since the last post Sister Gordon and I have traveled over 500 miles and have visited with the Kelly & Beth Moore, Paul, Josie & Lori Rivera, J. E. & Marie Moore, Brandon & Amber Moore, and Sammy and Dee Walker. We have also made contact with over twenty new homes - leaving information about the church and speaking with some of them. We are continuing to anticipate the time when the new building project gets underway at our new property.

Beginning this second year we are calling it the year of healing and restoration for our church. Healing of those who have been bruised by satan's deceits and schemes. Healing and restoration of those who have fallen and need to be restored back to their relationship with God. Restoration of respect for God, His Word, His Leaders and for each other. I believe Jesus, the Head of the Church, is calling us to focus on a year of healing and restoration.

Thank you for stopping by and reading our blog. God bless you is our prayers.