AWESOME DAY WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS

Karen and I just got home from the trip to Brother and Sister Weakley's 50th Anniversary Celebration. Many friends and family were there. Jeana, the Weakley's daughter, did a fantastic job of getting everything together. The setting, the flowers, the cake, the food - it was all just great! Thank God for this couple who has touched the lives of so many. We love and appreciate you very much. Karen and Milton Gordon.

Then Karen and I went to Chucky Cheese and enjoyed a time with our oldest daughter and husband, Danita and Shane Queener, and our youngest daughter and husband Sarah and Chris Holman and their two children KeYante and Aviana. Today we celebrated KeYante's 5th birthday. Today was also Courtney's birthday my oldest grandchild who is 8 today, but Heather Hall, my second daughter, could not get her there since she had a some friends over the night before and was very tired. We missed them but had a great time. We sent Courtney's birthday present to her with Danita. We had a great day and love all our family. Love Mom and Dad, Mamaw and Papaw.

BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES AND TRAVEL

Today is our oldest grandchild's, Courtney Hall, birthday. She is 8 today and is a 2nd grader. Monday is our grandson's, KeYante Holman, birthday. He will be 5 and is a pre-schooler. We are meeting them in Murfreesboro at 5 pm today to celebrate. We are very exited. We are getting ready to leave around 10 am and its about a three hour drive.

We are also going to Eugene and Juanita Weakley's 5oth anniversary celebration in Murfreesboro from 2-4 pm. We are very exited about this too and look forward to seeing them and others at the anniversary.

I have to also finish studying for tomorrow's message. I am preaching a series of messages on "Victorious Life in Christ." Tomorrow will be "Victorious Life in Christ Through Thanksgiving."

Well its a little after 8 am and we must get ready and go. Thanks for stopping by and may God bless you is my prayer.

HUNTINGDON AND MILAN FOOTBALL

Sister Karen and I went to the Huntingdon/Milan 2a quarterfinal football game last night. It was a great game. It was cold and we bundled up several layers of clothes and took a quilt too. There was prayer offered by a student before the game and a group sung the "Star Spangled Banner." Here is how I saw the game.

Huntingdon jumped out to an early 14-0 lead with two TD runs and a 2 point conversion after the 2nd TD. Milan came back near the end of the half and scored two TDs. Huntingdon kicked a field goal late and at the half it was 17 to 14 with Huntingdon in the lead. The momentum changed back and forth between the teams in the first half.

After the half, Milan moved the ball well, scored again and had the momentum for most of the second half. It was 21 to 17 for much of the 3rd and 4th quarter - Milan leading. Each team struggled on offence after Milan scored a TD and extra point fairly early in the 3rd quarter. It was an exiting game as the score was very close throughout most of the game. Milan was moving close to a score with about 3 minutes left in the game but was held and had to punt. Huntingdon had the ball with just over two minutes left. After a couple runs of several yards, a long pass was thrown and caught for a touchdown. The extra point was good and Huntingdon led at 24-21 with just over 1 minute to play. Milan came out seemingly poised and ready to go again. The first play was a 20 something yard throw and was caught. As the reciever started to run the ball came out and a Huntingdon player dived on the ball. Huntingdon had the ball with about 50 seconds left.

Milan was stunned but did not give up. They had all their timeouts and as Huntingdon ran the ball to run out the clock Milan used their timeouts. After two plays there was about 35 seconds left and it was 3rd down. The next play sealed the game as a Huntingdon running back came up the middle and ran for over 50 yards for a TD. The final score was Huntindon 31, Milan 21. We had a great time cheering on the Huntingdon team.

Sister Karen and I enjoy being out in the community, meeting people and enjoying community activities. We saw James and Sharon Davidson (members of our church) there and some other faces we have seen but did not know their names. It was a great evening.

Thanks for stopping by and God bless you is my prayer.

GETTING READY TO LEAVE FOR YOUTH POWERHOUSE

Brother Paul Rivera came by early this morning to get the church van ready for the youth to go to Powerhouse at our Dickson Campground - Camp Hickory Hills. There is around 12 going from the Huntingdon area. Seven are going from Huntingdon CoGoP and 5 from Solid Rock Church. Thanks Brother Paul and the youth for their involvement in this great yearly event.

DEDICATION OF THE DIXIE CARTER PERFORMING ARTS & ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT CENTER

City officials, church leaders, and citizens of Carroll County came for the opening event of the Dixie Carter Performing Arts & Academic Enrichment Center. The local group "All Walks Of Life" opened with two patriotic songs, America The Beautiful & God Bless America. They also sang This Little Light of Mine. This all men's group of 8 sang with great harmony.

Local ministers and pastors then offered Scripture readings and prayers. Then the highlight of the evening was the singing of the "Chuck Wagon Gang." Their special style of gospel music was especially inspiring with great harmony and singing of favorite older gospel songs such as "Ill Fly Away," "Church In The Wildwood," and "Echoes From The Burning Bush." The "Chuck Wagon Gang" have been singing for over 70 years and have sold over 39 million records, tapes and CDs. The emcee for the "Gang" told stories of their history. The song "Ill Fly Away" was sent to a gospel group who sent it back the writer Albert Brumley. They told him, "we can't use it." It discourged Mr. Brumley and he laid it on a shelf where it lay for 16 years and was later sent to the "Chuck Wagon Gang." They recorded it first and it has been recorded by artists over a 1,000 times since. There were other stories too lengthy to tell here.

It was a great, inspirational evening. I read James 1:17 and Psalms 105:1.

REMEMBER THESE IN PRAYER

Greetings. I visited Mrs. Holland this week. Her surgery to have a stint placed in her heart went well. I had prayer with her and Mr. Holland. Remember Jennie Sanders, Bonnie Crossno, Lennie Crossno, Lilly Grooms in prayer as these are "home bound."

Also pray for the youth as they prepare to get ready to go to Powerhouse at our Dickson Campground.

GREAT SUNDAY SERVICE - THANK GOD!

The services Sunday were great. God was very present. WE thank and praise HIM for WHO HE IS and all HE IS HE IS THE GREAT I AM!

We were glad to see the Davis family with us again. Mr. and Mrs. Davis were in the altar. Mrs. Davis owns and operates the daycare just a few houses up the street. WELCOME TO THE DAVIS FAMILY WE ARE SO GLAD YOU ARE COMING TO OUR CHURCH!

There were people in the altar seeking the Lord after the message. It was awesome to see people raising their hands and lifting their hearts in praise to the GREAT I AM!

I continue to preach the series "Victorious Life In Christ." We are victorious in Christ because of of His great love for us. Sunday am was "Victorious Life in Christ Through Thanksgiving." Sunday pm was "Victorious Life in Christ - In Power."

Thanks for stopping by and God bless you is my prayer.

COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 7 PM

The yearly Community Thanksgiving Service will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 201 Asbury Drive, Huntingdon, TN. The speaker is Mike Bowers of East View Baptist Church with singing by the Huntingdon High School Choir. This is sponsored by the Huntingdon Ministerial Alliance.

The offering will be received to go into the benevolent fund to help needy families with food, heating fuel, electricity and water bills, etc. All are invited. The newest pastor in the community serves as the speaker for these services. Everyone is invited.

COMMUNITY BUILDING DEDICATION - Thursday, November 17, 7 pm

The town of Huntingdon will have a dedication ceremony for the new Fine Arts Building that has been completed on the town square. Community leaders, pastors, political leaders, and citizens will be gathered for this event. The "Chuck Wagon Gang" will be performing. Pastors have been asked to read a pertinent scripture and make a one minute brief comment.

WEDNESDAY EVENING SERVICE

Thank God for a blessed meeting at church tonight. The lesson was "Victorious Life in Christ - Through Trials, Tests and Temptations." God was present and we were blessed.

Rember these in prayer. Eathan, Jennie Sanders, Mrs. Holland, Lennie Mae Crossno, Bonnie Crossno, Susie Reynolds, Marie Moore, Travis Moore, Carolyn Loggains and The Youth who are Traveling to Power House this weekend and other non-spoken prayer requests.

STUDY, PRAYER, VIDEO AND VISITS

Greetings! What a glorious day to be alive in the Lord! Today I am praying and studying for the mid-week service. I am praying about a series of message entitled, "Victorious Life In Christ."

Sister Karen continues to crochet items for Christmas presents for different family members as she prays silently for them and the people here in Huntingdon (she tells me she prays for the one who she is crocheting for along with prayer for others).

Jason left for college around 7:15 this morning. He seems to be enjoying the singing group that he is in at Bethel College. We miss him in church when he is gone on the weekends to sing at various places. He has traveled to Kentucky, Illinois and local places. He tells me they have a time scheduled at some places in New York and possibly in Europe next Summer. This past Sunday night they sang in Jackson, TN at an African American church. Jason said, "they stood on the first song and kept standing the whole time and really got into it." He says they sing at churches that are reserved and quiet and at churches that clap, stand and really get into it. I wonder if most denominations have a mixture like that. Maybe it is not so obvious in pentecostal holiness churches?????

I am also continuing to study and write on papers in the Doctor of Ministry degree that I am enrolled in.

Brother Stanley Reynolds has asked me to make a witnessing video tape that he can transfer to CD's to give to people that he meets. I will be working on that today. This will be a first adventure for me. I am praying that it will reach out to many who need the Lord. Sister Karen and I will be visiting some too today.

Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed day in the Lord.

HMA MEETING - STORMY DAY SAFE FLYING WITH JESUS

This morning at 8:00 am Sister Karen and I attended the Huntingdon Ministerial Alliance (HMA) monthly meeting held at the Huntingdon Baptist Memorial Hospital. I am serving as Recording Treasurer this year for the HMA (two Secretaries write checks and pay bills). We discussed the upcoming Community Thanksgiving Service which is to be held at the First United Methodist Church in Huntingdon. We discussed some of the benevolent assistance that is provided through the joint efforts of the offerings received in the Thanksgiving and Easter Services. These funds have assisted needy families in keeping their electricity on, paying for heating fuel, gasoline and groceries. The funds also assist transient travelers who need help in getting to their destination. We enjoyed a good breakfast provided by the hospital dining services and a good time of fellowhip. We work together to minister to our community.

After the meeting Sister Karen and I visited Sister Jennie Sanders and took her some needed items. We had a good visit and a good time of prayer.

This afternoon all across Tennessee and Kentucky (and other states) there were thunderstorms and tornadoes. Huntingdon was under a tornado warning for about an hour. For safety reasons, we were warned to go inside and stay for most of the afternoon and evening. Paris, our neighboring town North of here, was hit by a tornado with some structural damage and some minor injuries. Clarksville, where Karen's mother lives, was also hit but with no serious injuries and only some structural damage.

Strong winds and rains hit here around 2:30-3:00 pm today. As the winds blew and the rain pelted the parking lot, car lights begin to shine in our storm door. A few people stopped in and took shelter in the basement of the church. Sister Karen and I watched the clouds, the wind and the rain and were ready to head to the basement but no real serious wind came. The wind blew around 40 mph for about 2-3 minutes and it was mostly over.

It is in natural stormy times that our feeling of need for physical security is heightened. There are other storms that blow in life and it is in those times that the Master of the sea and of the storms is present to calm and assure his children. There are many out there in the storm of their life who need to come to know the Master of all storms (spiritual, emotional, mental, financial or whatever the storm is). As the song says, "He will calm the troubled waters of your soul. . . ." To HIM be glory forever and forever!!!!!

Thanks for stopping by and God bless you is my prayer. . .

100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Dear Folks,

On January 26-27, we will be having a joint service with us and the Church of God to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first Assembly. Since both churches have roots in this particular Assembly that took place at Fields Of The Wood, we felt it might be good to jointly celebrate.We will share these special moments in our history in a two day joint celebration.

Thursday, January 26th will be in a heated tent on the grounds near the First Assembly House, beginning at 2:30 p.m. and ending around 4:30 p.m. The General Overseer and Executive Committee of the Church of God will join with our International Staff, State Overseers and other leadership of the Church of God of Prophecy to celebrate this landmark in our history.

On Friday, January 27th, we will meet in Cleveland at the North Cleveland Church of God at 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. for the celebration to continue.This is the year of the First Assembly, but it is also the year of the historical revival that led to the organizing of the Church of God in Cleveland.Bishop Perry E. Gillum will be in charge of coordinating the meeting, along with Bishop Wayne Hall, for the Fields of the Wood celebration.Dr. Paul Walker will be coordinating the North Cleveland meeting.Both General Overseers will be speaking at both meetings.

This is a special time … something that will not happen again in your lifetime. Please make your plans to be present.

Thank you so much,

Fred S. Fisher, Sr

Visit the Church of God of Prophecy International Offices here. . . http://www.cogop.org/

Tennessee Center For Biblical Leadership

Today Sister Karen and I took some time for rest and relaxation. I did some paper work and rested in between. It was a peaceful, quiet day around the parsonage.
Tonight was the continuation of the Tennessee Center for Biblical Leadership. Pastor Steve MacDonald continued with lessons from the book Conspiracy of Kindness by Steve Sjorgen. We were challenged to set goals in servant evangelism that would be fun, realistic and successful - not unrealistic goals about winning a certain number by presenting a strictly structured high pressured gospel presentation or seeking for numerical results that can be tabulated on a report somewhere. We were challenged seek the Lord and to let the Holy Spirit do His work in the evangelism process. We enjoyed our time of class discussion and the principles that were taught. Those from different churches expressed ideas of what they would be planning to do as a servant evangelism project.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great evening with the Lord!

SUNDAY SERVICES

Today's services were great. This morning there were several visitors. Mr. Davis, his son, daughter-in-law and 3 grandchildren were present. This was their first visit to our services. Mr. Davis's wife was sick and unable to attend today. We anointed a prayer cloth to send to her. I visited her at her daycare earlier in the week and prayed with her. Also Mr. Rex and Mrs. Lori Worman were present. This was their first visit to our services. They came forward for prayer. We prayed for Mrs. Worman to be healed of "tennis elbow" and Mr. Warmon wanted prayer just to thank the Lord. God visited in a speacial way.

Today's message was "Treasure Of The Heart" and it dealt with stewardship. God was very present as people came forward for prayer for various needs in their lives. We are so thankful for God and who He is, all He is and is doing here at Huntingdon. We pray that He will continue to help us move forward in the work here.

After the morning service, Sister Karen and I had lunch with Don Van Meter, Cathey Boone, Tristen (Cathey's little grandson), James Moore, Rita Moore and Travis Moore. We had a great time of fellowship. Tristen kept us all laughing and enjoying his toddler antics.

Tonight was our monthly singing. Each person who wanted to sing was invited to sing. Sister Delilah Mummel sang a couple songs that stirred our hearts. Cathy Coleman sang an old song, "He Will Set Your Fields On Fire" - it was a blessing. Each one of the others present chose a song to sing and several gave personal testimonies. God blessed as we worshipped Him.

Upcoming dates and events: Community Thanksgiving/Christmas Banquet, Saturday, December 3, 6:00 pm. The church is providing this for all who desire to come.

Servant Evangelism Project: Windshield Washing, Fred's Parking Lot, December 10, 1-3 pm. (weather permitting) We will be washing windshilds as an expression of God's love and kindness (no money accepted) and will be giving each one a card or note showing where our church is.

TCBL: Monday Nights, 6:30-9:30 pm. Taught by Pastor Steven MacDonald, Paris, TN Church of God of Prophecy. These classes are teaching Servant Evangelism.

Thanks for stopping by and may God bless you is my prayer.

PRAYER & STUDY FOR SUNDAY'S MESSAGES

Greetings! This is the day that the Lord hath made, I will rejoice and be glad in it. Today I will be continuing to work on the messages for tomorrow's services. Stewardship is very much a part of the word of God and often people do not really understand the powerful principles involved in stewardship. Randy Alcorn wrote a little book called "The Treasure Principle." Here are some of the principles he lifts up.

1. God sees our faith and finances as seperable.

2. Storing up earthly treasures isn't simply wrong. It's just plain stupid.

3. God owns everything. I'm His money manager.

4. Giving isn't the luxury of the rich. It's a privilege of the poor.

5. My heart always goes where I put God's money.

6. Heaven, not earth, is my home.

7. Giving is the only antidote to materialism.

8. God prospers me not to raise my standard of living, but to raise my standard of giving.

As we trust God with what He has given us and as we serve as good stewards, God will be with us in our work for him.

Trials and tests come our way not to destroy us but to refine us. "Count it All Joy" is another message for another time - perhaps Sunday evening 11/13, seeking God's leading.

We are reaching out to our community with servant evangelism. In the near future we will be doing a project in the Fred's parking lot to show God's love. Permission has been granted from the Fred's manager and we are going to wash windshields to show God's love.

Thanks for stopping by and may the Lord bless you is my prayer.

REVIVAL SERVICES - SOLID ROCK CHURCH

Greetings! Today I visited the day care just a few doors up the street. It was a pleasure to meet Virginia Davis the owner and operator and to offer prayer with her and to also offer some volunteer service. We enjoyed a good time of converstaion and fellowship. I also visited with her grandfather and grandmother who lives just past her and prayed with them. Remember her grandmother, Mrs. Holland, in prayer. She goes in to Jackson Medical Center to have a stint put in her heart on Monday, 11/14.

Tonight, Sister Karen and I attended a revival at the Solid Rock Ministries Church where Brother Bobby Jordan is the Pastor. Brother Jordan has attended our services and has been a great blessing to our church. The service tonight was charged with the presence of the Lord. People were in the altar seeking God. Brother Floyd, the evangelist, preached a powerful message on "Don't Stagger At the Promises of God." We were greatly blessed.

Thanks for stopping by and have a blessed rest of the night and day tomorrow.

VISITS AND MID-WEEK CHURCH SERVICE

It has been a few days since I posted. On Tuesday of this week I went by the Missionary Baptist Church on Highway 22 and visited with fellow minister and Pastor Lynn Stapleton. Lynn is in the Huntingdon Ministerial Alliance along with myself and other local ministers. I appreciate Lynn and his friendship. He is helping me by proctoring my doctoral exams. Thanks Brother Lynn!

Our Wednesday evening service was great. We had a demonstration by Sister Donna Crossno about how a Christian is like a pumpkin. When God gets through cleaning us out he puts a great big smile on our face. We sang and worshipped God with testimonies and songs for over an hour. The presence of the Lord was awesome.

Yesterday, Thursday, sister Karen and I visited with Brother James and Sister Rita Moore. He is the Sunday School Director and she is clerk and treasurer. We had a great visit. Then we went and visited with Brother J. E. and Sister Marie Moore. We had a great visit there. Brother Moore keeps us laughing with his sense of humor and way he "cuts up" with folks. We love each of you and pray for you.

TENNESSEE CENTER FOR BIBLICAL LEADERSHIP

This year in the Tennessee Center for Bibilical Leadership our study course is dealing with Servant Evangelism with a text called Conspiracy of Kindness by Steve Sjogren. The class meets each Monday evening at 6:30 pm in November. Servant Evangelism is a method that emphasizes reaching out to people by doing small deeds of kindness with God's great love. These projects can be done by just about anyone who wants to show God's love in a practical way.


We were blessed as Pastor Steve MacDonald, Pastor at Paris, facilitated and taught our group. We were challenged to be examples by showing these acts of kindness. Each class member expressed their exitement about getting involved in these types of projects.

We had a great time of discussion and also had a time of fellowship and enjoyed refreshments as we continued to discuss various plans for doing Servant Evangelism projects.

We pray the attitude of serving others will "catch on" with all of our people. It is amazing how a small act of kindness, done to show someone God's great love, will plant a seed that will grow in them to bring them to Jesus.

We thank Sister Londa Richardson, TCBL Director, and Dr. E. C. McKinley, State Overseer, for their efforts in getting this study to us. Click on the header above or here http://www.tncogop.org/ to get to the Tennesse State Web Site of the Church of God of Prophecy.

Thanks for stopping by and may the Lord bless you.

HONORING SENIOR MEMBERS

Today we give honor to senior Members J. C. and Brownie Palmer. Brother Palmer is a former pastor of 49 years in the Church of God of Prophecy. Sister Palmer has been in the church for many years too. Brother and Sister Palmer are faithful members. This page would fail in time and space to write all the good things about Brother and Sister Palmer. When I think of Brother Palmer, I think of John's writings in the scripture. Brother Palmer always tells me, "I love you." 1 John 4:7 says, Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. I am thankful for these precious Senior members. It is a joy to visit in their home and be their pastor and family. WE LOVE YOU!

AWESOME SUNDAY

Today was a great day in the worship of the Lord. We had a great time as we came together to pray, study, sing and give to the Lord. God was very present. Our hearts were uplifted as we felt His presence moving among us. Thank God for the Holy Ghost and all He is and does in our lives. He comforts, teaches, guides into all truth, shows us of Jesus, shows us things to come and gives power for service. THANK GOD AND JESUS FOR THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY GHOST!

After service we went to eat at Papa's Pizza in McKenzie with Don Van Meter, Cathy Boone, and Judy and Stanley Reynolds. Judy does our church decorations throughout the year and does a great job as the seasons and holidays change. I noticed the fall colors that she decorated the church with recently. The decorations are beautiful. Stanley is our Media person and takes pictures and videos. He is disabled but he continues to do all he can for the Lord and others. He videos and makes CD's and shares special services, sermons, homecomings, and takes pictures to give to people. Thank God for these two special ministries. WE LOVE YOU BROTHER STANLEY AND SISTER JUDY!

The service tonight was great! We remembered our Savior's cruel death and what He did for us on the cross by partaking in the Lord's Supper. Then we had a glorious time of feet washing as we followed our Lord's example of washing one another's feet. There were shouts of joy and praises to God as tears flowed. We are thankful that we can follow Christ's example of servanthood. O HOW HAPPY HE MAKES US IN OUR DAILY RELATIONSHIP AND SERVICE TO HIM!

Thanks for Stopping by and do have a blessed day!

GREAT THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

The past few days have been great. Thursday we visited with the Rivera family, Paul, Josie and Lori. Paul is the Youth Director and sings with the Worship Team. Lori sings great special songs and sings with the Worship team. WE LOVE YOU!
Yesterday and today have been great days for Sister Karen and I. We enjoyed greatly the singing by the Bethel Renaissance Choir and the Bethel Chorale. Jason, our son is in both groups. The songs were very uplifting as the Choir "raised the rafters" with praise songs. There were Hymnals written by Fannie Crosby, Contemporary worship songs, Bluegrass songs, love songs from the 50's and there was also a Mime Worship Group. We went to the choir program Friday night and Saturday night. We went to the Chorale program today. The Chorale dressed and sang in Medieval Costumes and sang songs of that day. This was mine and Karen's first time to hear the groups since Jason started to college at Bethel College in McKenzie, TN, in August this year. He is attending on a music scholarship and we are very "proud" of him. The best word I can use to describe the Renaissance singing program is GREAT! Anyone who can go see them would be blessed. They are performing over 100 times throughout this school year in different cities across the United States and a possible singing tour in Europe next Summer.

Also this afternoon around 2-3 pm we visited with Cathy and Don at Don's new house in Sharon, TN. It is an awesome place there with giant trees. The fall colors were great. Don Van Meter had his birthday party today. HAPPY BIRTHDAY DON!

HONORING SENIOR MEMBERS, LENNIE CROSSNO

Greetings! Today we honor another senior member. Yesterday (Wed. 11/02/05), Sister Gordon and I visited with another senior member, Sister Lennie Crossno. Sister Lennie remembers when the church worshipped in the basement and remembers when the present sanctuary was built. She says, "I miss coming to church but I do pray for you." Sister Lennie has been a member for about 50 years and remembers when Brother Leonard Hamm and Brother W. F. Guire pastored back in the late 50's and early 60's. She gave us some encouragement by saying, "I hope the Lord sends many souls for your labor." She tells us to hurry back and gives us an encouraging word as we leave. We had a great time of prayer together before we left.

Thanks for stopping by and if you want to communicate with me just click on the comment button below or email me here miltongordon@bellsouth.net Please, no profanity or rude remarks. GOD BLESS YOU IS MY PRAYER!

NOTE: Sister Karen and I will be taking communion to all those who are "home bound" on at least one of our visits throughout the year.

HONORING SENIOR MEMBER BONNIE (CROSSNO) CURTIS

Today's scripture is found in Psalms 37:25 I was young and now am old, yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. God is faithful to His children. In the 30 plus years that I have been in ministry, God has always supplied every need. He will not forsake His children and He will meet the needs - not every whim and want - of His children.

BONNIE (CROSSNO) CURTIS

This past Saturday we visited Sister Bonnie (Crossno) Curtis. Today we are giving honor to her as one of our senior members. Sister Bonnie is 85 years young and says she has been a member of the church about 50 years. She remembers coming to the church first when Brother Beacham was the Pastor. She remembers when Brother Leonard Hamm was there and built the sanctuary over the basement sometime in the mid to late 50's. Sister Bonnie was married to the late Ebert Crossno (a member of the church for about 35 years) and to the late Wyman Curtis. Sister Bonnie said, "Both my husbands were very good to me and loved the Lord very much." Sister Bonnie is not able to come to church but she loves the Lord. She says, "I am looking forward to being in heaven with Jesus and my loved ones who have gone on." Sister Bonnie has six children - four already in heaven and two living. She has several grandchildren and some great-granchildren. There is a picture of one of her great-grandaughters behind her in the picture above. It is Kevin Crossno's first child. We have a great time of fellowship and prayer when we visit her in the Huntingdon Rehabilitation Center.

Sister Karen and I took Communion to Sister Bonnie and served it to her. She rejoiced in the Lord for some time as tears flowed down her face saying, "Thank you Jesus over and over." WE LOVE YOU SISTER BONNIE.

Sister Bonnie and Sister Karen have a humorous moment when I asked them to say glory hallelujah before taking the picture.

VISIT TO JACKSON CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY

Today I traveled 35 miles to visit and minister at the Jackson church. State Overseer Bishop E. C. Mckinley asked me to minister there for a few weeks until their newly assigned Pastor, Aaron Ward starts on November 1st. The drive there and back was awesome with the changing colors of the Fall season (pictures). Also the services were great. A picture of the church building and some of the members and attenders are also pictured here. GOD BLESS THE JACKSON CHRUCH WITH MANY NEW SOULS IS MY PRAYER!

HONORING SENIOR MEMBERS - JENNIE SANDERS

JENNIE SANDERS

Todays scripture is found in Proverbs 16:31 "Gray hair is a crown of glory. It is attained by a life of righteousness (HNV 2000). What a blessing to know those who have served the Lord for many years. Each time I see the silver or gray hair on a Christian, I think of the above scripture. There are many who have gone on from Huntingdon church. Sister Chester, Brother Ebert, Sister Reynolds, Sister Moore, Sister Bush and others. We thank God for their lives and for the opportunity to show our respect and honor to them. Now we will give honor to those who are still with us.

Today we are beginning our series in honoring senior members. Sister Jennie Sanders is pictured here. She is 86 years young and says she has been a member over 50 years - she is not exactly sure how long. She remembers when Brother Omer Lawson came to the area and preached some messages at the church close to her and in tent meetings.

She remembers how revival broke out and people were getting the Holy Ghost. She reported that she heard them from her house but would not go. She said that her husband went and received the Holy Ghost one night and came home a different person. She said she went later and also received the Holy Ghost. She said that several others, including the Methodist preacher, received the Holy Ghost but later he "backed up." She said that her and some others then joined what was then the Church of God and later it was changed to the Church of God of Prophecy. She remembers the brush arbor and tent meetings and when services were in the basement of the church. She loves the Lord and prays for the church every day.

It is a great joy when Sister Gordon and I visit with her in her small home. We have a great time of fellowship and prayer. We leave her home feeling spiritualy renewed and uplifted. Sister Jennie does not get to come to church as much as she would like to because of her health. But she is a prayer warrior at home and full of the Holy Ghost and fire. We love you Sister Jennie.















This is where Sister Jennie lives. She has a small house but there is a giant heart and great spirit who lives there. She tells of the the times she just walks around praying and praising the Lord.
















This is the little Methodist Church where Sister Sanders said that Omer Lawson preached about 58 years ago. There is another church across the road where tent meetings were held and a church was organzied (Tate Holiness Church). Sister Jennie tells of Holy Ghost, pentecostal powerhouse meetings in this little white Methodist church. This is just up the lane from her house.

AN AWESOME GOD!

Today's passage is Psalms chapter 8. O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens.2 Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger.3 When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained;4 What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him?5 For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour.6 Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put all things under his feet:7 All sheep and oxen, yea, and the beasts of the field;8 The fowl of the air, and the fish of the sea, and whatsoever passeth through the paths of the seas.9 O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth!

What an awesome God! The Psalmist in chapter 8, believed to be David, begins by declaring, O Lord, Our Lord, how excellent is thay name in all the earth!. Then he recognizes God's power to control the most powerful men by the mouth of babes. Then he considers all the great things of creation that Almighty God created. Then he asks the question. What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him? When we consider the greatness of our creator, how can we fathom Him? Think of the worlds without end that He has created and think of the many, many stars which He named - each one. Think of the minute things he created on this earth - atoms, protons, neutrons and now scientists believe there are even smallar particles. After the Psalmist recognized mans place in the order of creation (lower than the angels) he also recognized how God has given humans dominion over the works of His hands on this earth - animals, birds, oceanic life - then he resounds, O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! How wonderful to say O Lord our Lord! He is awesome.

NOTE: Future blogs will be honoring senior members here at the Huntingdon Church of God of Prophecy. There will be pictures and a short article. Later blogs will honor other church members and friends.

HUNTINGDON CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY HOMECOMING, 2005

The Homecoming was great. There was singing, preaching, fellowship, worship, "dinner on the grounds," and recognition of those who have worked so diligently in the past to bring the church where it is today. We were blessed by the local talent of Lori, Denise and Delilah.

The Southern Gospel singing group, By Faith, sang under the anointing. The songs, "There Is A Land," and the newer version of "Jesus Use Me" have been played and made popular on the area gospel radio stations. We were greatly blessed by their ministry. They are from Manchester, Tennessee and will bless any church that has them for a singing.

Dr. E. C. McKinley, State Overseer of The Church of God of Prophecy in Tennessee, preached a powerful and pertinent message from Luke chapter 15. His message dealt with the lost sheep, the lost coin, the two wayward sons and the loving Father. He reminded us that the Father loves each of us regardless of past sins, just as he loved the son who left home and spent his inheritance on riotous living and the one who stayed home and became jealous, self-centered and unforgiving. Dr. McKinley's story about a preacher he once knew had us all "in stitches." We pray that God will help us be more like the Good Shepherd who sought the lost sheep and the Father who loves us and wants us in his fold.

We are very thankful for God's blessings to us here in Huntingdon, Tennessee. We believe God has great things in store for those who diligently seek Him. Thanks for stopping by and have a great day.

NOTE: The editor and administrator of this blog apologizes for the quality of the pictures since he is in the learning process of taking pictures and doing this blog.

HUNTINGDON HOMECOMING - OCT. 23, 2005

HOMECOMING! Sunday, October 23, 2005, 10:30 am. We extend a hearty welcome to all of you to come join us in the 56th Homecoming Celebration of the Church of God of Prophecy. It is our desire that the Lord's presence will be with us during this great time of renewing old acquaintance and meeting new ones that come. We anticipate a great time in the Lord. Guest speaker this year will be Dr. E. C. McKinley, State Overseer of the Church of God of Prophecy, TN. Guest Singers will be By Faith of Manchester, TN.

Greetings! Our scripture for today is taken from Philippians 4:4, "Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice." No matter the circumstances, problems, issues or struggles there is always a great and mighty God that we can worship and give praise and thanks to. HE IS GREAT AND GREATLY TO BE PRAISED!

This week has been filled with God's blessings and opportunity to minister. Saturday from 5 pm until about 8 pm the church at Huntingdon hosted the first Neighborhood Block Party Fellowship. The church served free hamburgers, hotdogs, drinks, and chips to those who came. There were at least 15 new people that attended and we became acquainted with them and had a great time of fellowship. We enjoyed the fellowship and the food. There were table games and later there was singing around a campfire. It was a great time of getting together and enjoying the friendship of neighbors around the church and other neighbors and friends of church members who attended. We were blessed to meet Mrs. Britt, the Kemps, the Williams and others. We thank God for the opportunity to show our love by simply sharing a meal with our neighbors. THANK YOU HUNTINGDON MEMBERS AND FRIENDS FOR THIS EFFORT!

Yesterday, God blessed in services at Jackson. I have been preaching in Jackson for the past two weeks. The services yesterday at Jackson were great as God manifested his presence in a great way. One man, Brother Scarbrough, in the service last night said, "I felt the presence of the Lord that I have not felt before." Others testified of God's goodness and presence. The manifest presence of God lingered and blessed as we prayed and worshipped around the altar. God is so awesome. I encourged the church to seek and trust God because he has great reward for those who seek Him.

Sister Gordon ministered at the Huntingdon church yesterday. She reported that the services went well. There were visitors there last night and the church is moving forward for the Lord.

Huntingdon will be in Homecoming this coming Sunday, October 23, from 10:30 until about 3:30 pm. There will be singing by the group By Faith and ministry by State Overseer, Dr. E. C. McKinley. Everyone is invited to attend.

Our scripture today is 1 Timothy 5:17 "Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine."

Today I would like to honor one of my former State Overseers, Bishop Eugene Weakley, and his wife Juanita. They were Overseer of Tennessee in the Church of God of Prophecy for 14 years. Brother Weakley pastored and was an International Representative of the church for several years. Brother and Sister Weakley have encouraged me at times when I seemed to need it most. They are retired from the ministry but they are not retired from ministering - I can tell you that with certainty. Brother and Sister Weakley, "You are loved and appreciated very much." Our family loves you!

Today I received an email from them with the following truths to remember. It is my hope that these will encourge someone as they did me this morning.


20 Truths To Always Remember...

1 . Faith is the ability to not panic.
2. If you worry, you didn't pray. If you pray, don't worry.
3. As a child of God, prayer is kind of like calling home every day.
4. Blessed are the flexible, for they shall not be bent out of shape.
5. When we get tangled up in our problems, be still. God wants us to be still so He can untangle the knot.
6. Do the math. Count your blessings.
7. God wants spiritual fruit not religious nuts.
8. Dear God: I have a problem. It's me.
9. Silence is often misinterpreted, not ever misquoted.
10. Laugh every day, it's like inner jogging.
11. The most important things in your home are the people.
12. Growing old is inevitable, growing up is optional.
13. There is no key to happiness. The door is always open.
14. A grudge is a heavy thing to carry.
15. He who dies with the most toys is still dead.
16. We do not remember days, but moments. Life moves too fast, so enjoy our precious moments.
17. Nothing is real to you until you experience it, otherwise it's just hearsay.
18. It's all right to sit on your pity pot every now and again. Just be sure to flush when you are done.
19. Surviving and living your life successfully require courage. The goals and dreams you're seeking require courage and risk-taking. Learn from the turtle, it only makes progress when it sticks out it's neck.
20. Be more concerned with your character than your reputation. Your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.
NO MATTER THE STORM, WHEN YOU ARE WITH GOD, THERE'S ALWAYS A RAINBOW.
~ author unknown ~

Today's scripture is a classic. It is found in John 3:16, 17, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved." Notice the scripture says God SO LOVED. The gift was His only begotten son. He did not send Jesus to condemn but sent him that the world through him might be saved. Is He your Savior? What an awesome God we serve.

Since the last post the we have had the Fish Fry raising over $500.00 for the building program of the church. Sister Karen and I continue to visit the members and friends of the church here in Huntingdon and the surrounding area. We pray for the church members and attendees daily and want to reach out to others.

This coming weekend Saturday, October 15th from 5 pm - until will be the Community Fellowship. We are praying for a great time as we show loving fellowship to our neighbors in the community. Hamburgers, hotdogs and a bon-fire with marshmallows are on the menu. Food, fun and fellowhip on the property at 272 High Street.. All are welcome to come.

Today Sister Gordon ministered to the church here at Huntingdon. She reported that the services went well. I have been asked by the State Overseer, E. C. McKinley, to minister at Jackson for a few weeks until their new pastor, Brother Aaron Ward assume the pastorate the first of November. We are praying for the church at Jackson that God will pour out his richest blessings on them. Until next time - keep on flying with Jesus.

Greetings! It is a great day to be alive and to serve the Lord Jesus Christ. Starting with this post and subsequent posts, a scripture will be posted. Our scripture for this date is Isaiah 40:28-31 Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding. He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. WHAT AN AWESOME GOD WE SERVE!

This week I have been serving as Volunteer Chaplain at the local hospital. It has been my blessing to visit with those who are sick and offer encouragement to them. Prayer was also offered to those who desired. Sister Bonnie Curtis Crossno, one of the members here at Huntingdon, has been in the hospital since Friday. We have been visiting and praying with her. She reported that she felt better yesterday when we were there.

Sister Gordon and I have also visited with Deacon J. E. Moore and Sister Moore Monday night of this week. We enjoyed a meal with them and had a good time of visiting and prayer.

The Fishers of Men Fish Fry, scheduled for this coming Saturday October 8th from 4-7 pm, plans and procedures are going great. To date there have been approximately 50 tickets sold and several who have said they will come who have not bought a ticket. We are using the funds from proceeds towards the development of the new church property.

Upcoming events: Community Fellowship, October 15, 5 pm until. This will be a time for the church to invite the neighborhood for a time of fellowship and to get acquainted. The church will be providing hamburgers, hot dogs and drinks. Each one who comes is requested to bring a covered dish. There will be a bonfire and Hot dog and Marshmallow roasting.
Homecoming, October 23, 10:30 am until. Guest minister will be State Overseer, Dr. E. C. McKinley of Hendersonville, TN. Guest Singers will be By Faith of Manchester, TN. Everyone is welcome.

To those who read this and will pray remember these in prayer for encouragement: Brandon and Amber Moore, Beth and Kelly Moore, Lori Rivera, Dee and Sammy Walker, Jessica Smith, and Shiloh Johnston. Remember these in prayer for sickness or physical needs: James Davidson, Tony Palmer, Brownie Palmer, J. C. Palmer, Jenny Sanders, Lenne Mae Crossno, Bonnie Curtis Crossno, Ethan (grandson of Donna Crossno), Jim and Shirley Spivey's granddaughter who lives in Georgia. Until next time - God bless you is our prayer.

This was an awesome day for Sister Gordon and I. We were with our children for much of the day in Manchester, TN at my youngest child's (Sarah) house, celebrating my oldest daughter's, Danita Queener, birthday (9/28), my youngest daughter's, Sarah, birthday (10/02) and my birthday (9/28). We had a great time with our children and grandchildren. Our second daughter, Heather Hall, was there with her two children Courtney and Caleb and Sarah's two children, KeYante and Aviana, were there. Some friends from East Nashville church came to be with us. Chris's (Sarah's husband) father and mother, Wayne and Tina Holman were there. It was a good time to be together with family. Jason, my son, could not be with us. He is very involved in the Renaissance Singing Group at Bethel college. They sing at various places throughout the year on weekends.

I am so thankful for all my family and all my church family. The family is a very vital part of all we do and all that the church is about. I am a part of a great church family here locally at Huntingdon, TN and throughout the state of Tennessee. Here is a link to the state church site http://www.tncogop.org/ Dr. E. C. Mckinley in the State Bishop. Our International Office site is here http://www.cogop.org/ If you visit here, also please visit these sites. Thank you for visiting.