Saturday, September 30, 2006
Willodene Davis
Karen and I went to visit with Sister Willodene Davis. We enjoyed a good time of fellowship and prayed with her. We felt God very present as we sought Him to give Sister Davis healing. Jimmie and Virginia came in and we visited with them as well. We are continuing to pray for her needs. We love and appreciate the folks here.
PRAYER REQUEST
Brother Jimmie Davis just called a few minutes ago requesting prayer for his mother, Sister Davis. She is having dizziness and was taken to the hospital last night and kept overnight. She is now back home but is scheduled for some medical tests later. They are requesting prayer.
Friday, September 29, 2006
NELLIE RHODES FUNERAL
Nellie Rhodes, Sister of Deacon J. E. Moore's mother, passed on this week. Her funeral will be on Saturday, September 30, at 2 pm.
Karen and I visited there tonight. Pray for the family.
Karen and I visited there tonight. Pray for the family.
UPDATES -OMER LAWSON - PASTOR JOE WATSON - JOHN MAXWELL SEMINAR
I was saddened to hear about the death of Bishop Omer Lawson. He was a great man of God and is rejoicing in paradise. I could not attend the funeral or visit but I am sending a card to the family. Sister Ruth Lawson, his sister, used me in revival when she Pastored Crab Orchard back in the early 70's. It was one of my first and I remember they broke the Sunday School record that weekend - over 140 in attendance. It was in the old church. She is the only one left here, as far as I know. We pray for her and the family.
It is good to hear that Pastor Joe Watson is doing much better. He had open heart surgery yesterday and is recovering in the Jackson Hospital. Read more at State Overseer E. C. McKinley's click > blog
Yesteday I was involved in getting some things together for my vita and resume. It seems that is some of most time consuming things that I do. Anyway, it is updated now.
Today I was thankful to attend the John Maxwell seminar at Christ Church in Nashville. It is refreshing to hear him speak and teach the principles and practices of leadership. It is amazing how these principles, when applied, make so much difference in leadership ability. He always packs his teaching with plenty of humor, which is very refreshing and uplifting.
Karen and I got home today around 7 pm and headed to the funeral home.
It is good to hear that Pastor Joe Watson is doing much better. He had open heart surgery yesterday and is recovering in the Jackson Hospital. Read more at State Overseer E. C. McKinley's click > blog
Yesteday I was involved in getting some things together for my vita and resume. It seems that is some of most time consuming things that I do. Anyway, it is updated now.
Today I was thankful to attend the John Maxwell seminar at Christ Church in Nashville. It is refreshing to hear him speak and teach the principles and practices of leadership. It is amazing how these principles, when applied, make so much difference in leadership ability. He always packs his teaching with plenty of humor, which is very refreshing and uplifting.
Karen and I got home today around 7 pm and headed to the funeral home.
Thursday, September 28, 2006
HOWARD HUGHES
Howard Hughes passed on to be with the Lord. He was a friend of mine and Karen. He ministered in the church for over 45 years (much of it BI-vocational) in evangelistic and pastoral ministry. Karen attended school with one of his sons, Richard. I attended the General Assembly one year with Brother Howard and a son, John. His son Richard is a preacher of the gospel.
Brother Hughes preached a revival at the Waverly, TN church when I pastored there and my mother came to the altar and was restored. What a great time.
Brother Howard had severe diabetes and had one of his legs amputated not too long ago. He was in a Rehab Center in Erin, TN. He no longer is suffering - he is rejoicing in the presence of the Lord in paradise. Pray for the family.
His funeral will be Saturday, September 30. Read more at State Overseer's blog .
Brother Hughes preached a revival at the Waverly, TN church when I pastored there and my mother came to the altar and was restored. What a great time.
Brother Howard had severe diabetes and had one of his legs amputated not too long ago. He was in a Rehab Center in Erin, TN. He no longer is suffering - he is rejoicing in the presence of the Lord in paradise. Pray for the family.
His funeral will be Saturday, September 30. Read more at State Overseer's blog .
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
FELLOW PASTOR/MINISTER NEEDS PRAYER
The following is a post from Dr. E. C. McKinley's blog. . .
Joe Watson, currently serving as mission pastor of the new field work in Henderson, Tennessee (most recently pastor of the Curtis Hill church), is in the hospital in Jackson, Tennessee.He will be having heart bypass surgery on Thursday morning. Will you please join me in praying for Brother Watson and his family during this difficult time for them?
Joe Watson, currently serving as mission pastor of the new field work in Henderson, Tennessee (most recently pastor of the Curtis Hill church), is in the hospital in Jackson, Tennessee.He will be having heart bypass surgery on Thursday morning. Will you please join me in praying for Brother Watson and his family during this difficult time for them?
WELCOME TO OUR COMMUNITY AND CHURCH
We welcome Cathy and her son, Tanna, to our community and church (Susie and Leon Reynolds daughter and grandson). She is no stranger here and just recently moved back from Colombia, TN. We want to make them welcome and assist them any way we can. Please give them a call and a visit. We have been praying for Cathy and Tanna. Tanna enjoys church and wants to become involved. He is in the 8th grade and is ready to do all he can for the Lord. God healed Cathy of a tumor back in November of 2004. THANK GOD!
TONIGHT
Tonight will be a time of prayer and bible study. We are enjoying our time studying to be better leaders, better disciples, better witnesses for the Lord. Come and bring someone to the service tonight.
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
BISHOP OMER LAWSON
By now, perhaps you have heard that Bishop Omer Lawson has passed away. It happened yesterday afternoon around 3:00 p.m. (CST) at his home in Crossville, Tennessee.
Bishop Lawson is a former general appointee who served the COGOP faithfully. He has two sons in full-time ministry in Tennessee, Dr. Philip Lawson at the Columbia church and James Lawson at the Dyersburg church. His son Melvin Lawson serves the Church of God of Prophecy in Hammond, Indiana. His grandson, Pastor Richie Horner serves the church at Savannah, Tennessee. If you were to run the line out, you would find a multitude of children, grand-children, great-grand children and sons, daughters and other relatives in ministry. One of his grandson's married Windell and Myrna Moore's daughter Janna. Myrna is related to my mother's family and, thus, to me.
Please keep the family in your prayers during this time. The funeral is 11 am, Thursday, September 28 at the Pine Grove church in Crossville, TN.
Brother Lawson was very instrumental in the organization of the church here at Huntingdon. He was District Overseer and Pastor of Big Sandy and conducted revivals that saw many saved and receive the Holy Ghost baptism in this area. The church here at Huntindon was organized on September 28, 1947 and his funeral will be conducted on September 28, 2006 but he is now rejoicing in the presence of the Lord.
Let us keep this family in prayer.
Bishop Lawson is a former general appointee who served the COGOP faithfully. He has two sons in full-time ministry in Tennessee, Dr. Philip Lawson at the Columbia church and James Lawson at the Dyersburg church. His son Melvin Lawson serves the Church of God of Prophecy in Hammond, Indiana. His grandson, Pastor Richie Horner serves the church at Savannah, Tennessee. If you were to run the line out, you would find a multitude of children, grand-children, great-grand children and sons, daughters and other relatives in ministry. One of his grandson's married Windell and Myrna Moore's daughter Janna. Myrna is related to my mother's family and, thus, to me.
Please keep the family in your prayers during this time. The funeral is 11 am, Thursday, September 28 at the Pine Grove church in Crossville, TN.
Brother Lawson was very instrumental in the organization of the church here at Huntingdon. He was District Overseer and Pastor of Big Sandy and conducted revivals that saw many saved and receive the Holy Ghost baptism in this area. The church here at Huntindon was organized on September 28, 1947 and his funeral will be conducted on September 28, 2006 but he is now rejoicing in the presence of the Lord.
Let us keep this family in prayer.
Monday, September 25, 2006
LONGING
What do you long for? Some long for simple things like a hug, a smile, a kind look, a friendly voice or a pat on the back. Some long to be away from some trouble or trial. Longings, desires, wants are a part of each one's life. To be fulfilled, to be satisfied, to be content is a natural thing for human's.
What do you long for? Some do not realize that their fulfillment comes because of Someone. To be fulfilled is more than things, more than position, more than where a person is, more than many things. It is to know Someone it is to be with Someone. Yes, Someone.
There is only one thing that will satisfy a person when they are very thirsty - water.
Are you longing? There is One who can fill that longing. . .
What do you long for? Some do not realize that their fulfillment comes because of Someone. To be fulfilled is more than things, more than position, more than where a person is, more than many things. It is to know Someone it is to be with Someone. Yes, Someone.
There is only one thing that will satisfy a person when they are very thirsty - water.
Are you longing? There is One who can fill that longing. . .
Psalm 42:1 As the hart (deer) panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God.
Psalm 107: 9 For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.BOOK REVIEW
The book by Don Piper, 90 Minutes In Heaven, is an excellent book for anyone who desires to hear about someone who shares his trip to heaven.
Don was run over in his small car by an 18-wheeler as he was on his way back from his denomination's church conference. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His body was badly torn and bones were broken all over his body. Blood was coming out of his ears and other parts. Another minister, who was at the same conference and did not know it was Don, stopped at the scene and asked if he could pray for anyone. The officer told him that only one was hurt and he was deceased. The minister asked if he could pray anyway. With persistence he was allowed to go pray. The minister told of being constrained to stay and pray. . . .then something happened. . . .
It is an excellent read of the trials, triumphs and testimony of a man who was pronounced dead, testifies of going to heaven and comes back to fulfill God's purposes before he goes back to heaven again.
I would recommend this book, especially, to anyone who is going through any type of crisis or long-term struggle in their life.
Don was run over in his small car by an 18-wheeler as he was on his way back from his denomination's church conference. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His body was badly torn and bones were broken all over his body. Blood was coming out of his ears and other parts. Another minister, who was at the same conference and did not know it was Don, stopped at the scene and asked if he could pray for anyone. The officer told him that only one was hurt and he was deceased. The minister asked if he could pray anyway. With persistence he was allowed to go pray. The minister told of being constrained to stay and pray. . . .then something happened. . . .
It is an excellent read of the trials, triumphs and testimony of a man who was pronounced dead, testifies of going to heaven and comes back to fulfill God's purposes before he goes back to heaven again.
I would recommend this book, especially, to anyone who is going through any type of crisis or long-term struggle in their life.
TODAY'S SCRIPTURE
These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. John 16:33
Sunday, September 24, 2006
UPDATE & FAMILY NIGHT & FAMILY LINKS
Yesterday, Sat. Sept. 23, Karen and I visited our oldest daughter, Danita, in Lebanon, TN. We had a family "get together" there with each of my daughter's families. Jason could not be there since he is in college at Bethel and had work study. I will post some more information and pictures on this later in the week.
On the fourth Sunday night of each month we encourage the folks here to be with family and enjoy family fellowship. Today, Karen, Jason and I enjoyed going to King's Family Restaurant and fellowshipping with Don and Cathy VanMeter and Marie and J. E. Moore. The food was excellent and the fellowship was great. We also enjoyed meeting some new folks that we were introduced to.
We then went home and enjoyed the evening visiting with Jason. We had a good time relaxing and chatting. Jason left around 6 pm to go back to Bethel.
God has put the family together for the His purposes. We pray that each one of the families here at Huntingdon will be blessed as God desires. There are so many attacks on the family today. We need the touch of God in our families lives.
Go to the following links for quality information and literature for the family.
Focus On The Family
Dr. Gary Chapman's Archives
Family Life Daily Devotions
On the fourth Sunday night of each month we encourage the folks here to be with family and enjoy family fellowship. Today, Karen, Jason and I enjoyed going to King's Family Restaurant and fellowshipping with Don and Cathy VanMeter and Marie and J. E. Moore. The food was excellent and the fellowship was great. We also enjoyed meeting some new folks that we were introduced to.
We then went home and enjoyed the evening visiting with Jason. We had a good time relaxing and chatting. Jason left around 6 pm to go back to Bethel.
God has put the family together for the His purposes. We pray that each one of the families here at Huntingdon will be blessed as God desires. There are so many attacks on the family today. We need the touch of God in our families lives.
Go to the following links for quality information and literature for the family.
Focus On The Family
Dr. Gary Chapman's Archives
Family Life Daily Devotions
PICTURES OF SOME WHO ATTENDED TODAY
The Lawton Family, one of the newer families who attend. Carla is assisting with Children's Church. She is a Registered Nurse and Josh works for the Rail Road. Josh & Carla Lawton and children back left to right, Devin beside Josh. Tyler beside Carla, and front left to right Hunter and Brandon.
The children singing today. Left to right, Tyler, Hunter, and Brandon.
Marie Moore and great grandson, Kenau, grandson of Cathy and Don VanMeter and son of Tricia Smith.
J. E. Moore holding great grandson, Kenau.
Kenau being held by big brother Tristen. Grandsons of Cathy & Don VanMeter and sons of Tricia Smith.SUNDAY SCHOOL
Today I am featuring part of the Sunday School. I want to encourage participation in Sunday School. Below are some pictures.
The Young Adult Class. Sister Cathy Coleman is the teacher and Karen is the assistant. Sister Cathy is on vacation out West and Karen is teaching today. Josie Rivera in the foreground and Carla Lawton in the background with Karen at the end of the table.
More of the Young Adult Class. Paul Rivera in the foreground and Jimmie Davis in the back.
Donna Crossno teaches the Senior Adult Class.
More of the Sunday School students and teachers will be featured at a later time.
Saturday, September 23, 2006
PRAYER REQUESTS
Your prayers are appreciated for my brother's (Tony's) wife Pascha Cathey, who will be entering surgery this coming Monday in Maryville, TN. Pascha's health is very fragile since she has severe diabetes, asthma, a weak heart and weight difficulties. Pray that the surgery will be successful. Pray for their 13 year old twin daughters who are really stuggling with this and for Tony as well.
Also, last May 2005 my wife Karen was involved in a semi-minor auto accident. No one was hurt severely although the car was totalled due to being 7 years old, a lot of miles, the air bag deploying and some front driver side damage. Karen came home after the accident and I questioned her carefully as to any injuries. She said, "I am fine and don't feel hurt anywhere." That was the end of that until about three or four months ago (over a year after the accident) when I walked in on her holding her left side of her forehead. I ran over to her and then she told me that her head had hit the window when she wrecked but at the time it only hurt very little and quit hurting after a little while. She did not tell me about her head being banged against the window and that a month or so after the accident she started having these severe pains where her head hit the window. She did not go to the doctor at the time of the accident feeling she was fine and did not have health insurance to cover a month later. She continued to try to ignore it but it gets more severe each time. She got health insurance back in May of this year and is now scheduled to see a doctor after I have encouraged her to for some time. She has also been having severe chest pains at times. Your prayers are appreciated.
Also, last May 2005 my wife Karen was involved in a semi-minor auto accident. No one was hurt severely although the car was totalled due to being 7 years old, a lot of miles, the air bag deploying and some front driver side damage. Karen came home after the accident and I questioned her carefully as to any injuries. She said, "I am fine and don't feel hurt anywhere." That was the end of that until about three or four months ago (over a year after the accident) when I walked in on her holding her left side of her forehead. I ran over to her and then she told me that her head had hit the window when she wrecked but at the time it only hurt very little and quit hurting after a little while. She did not tell me about her head being banged against the window and that a month or so after the accident she started having these severe pains where her head hit the window. She did not go to the doctor at the time of the accident feeling she was fine and did not have health insurance to cover a month later. She continued to try to ignore it but it gets more severe each time. She got health insurance back in May of this year and is now scheduled to see a doctor after I have encouraged her to for some time. She has also been having severe chest pains at times. Your prayers are appreciated.
Thursday, September 21, 2006
Quotes
They may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you make them feel. - Carol Buchner
Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending. - Anonymous
Prosperity doth best discover vice, but adversity doth best discover virtue.
- Francis Bacon
Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending. - Anonymous
Prosperity doth best discover vice, but adversity doth best discover virtue.
- Francis Bacon
TODAY'S SCRIPTURE
Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD. Psalm 27:14
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Today's Scripture
For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones. Isaiah 57:15
UPDATE
Yesterday and today have been awesome with the Lord. Thank God He is my Father.
Tonight was a great night as we had service at the Huntingdon Health and Rehab. Center. Sister Bonnie Curtis is there and several of her friends were present tonight. We sang some of the older hymns - "Amazing Grace," "Ole Time Religion", "Swing Low Sweet Chariot," "Do Lord", and others. It was especially enjoyable and inspiring to hear the African American ladies as they sang "Do Lord", and "Swing Low Sweet Chariot." One brother brought his harmonica and joined in. We thank God for the opportunity to minister to these precious ones that have lived for so many years. One lady testified of how her father would hitch up the mules to the wagon and they would head to church and it wasn't the same church each Sunday because they had to have services in different churches in those days. People walked, rode horses and wagons and very few drove cars in those days. Our day is changed with the fastpaced lifestyle we live but it is the same Lord who still loves us.
Tonight was a great night as we had service at the Huntingdon Health and Rehab. Center. Sister Bonnie Curtis is there and several of her friends were present tonight. We sang some of the older hymns - "Amazing Grace," "Ole Time Religion", "Swing Low Sweet Chariot," "Do Lord", and others. It was especially enjoyable and inspiring to hear the African American ladies as they sang "Do Lord", and "Swing Low Sweet Chariot." One brother brought his harmonica and joined in. We thank God for the opportunity to minister to these precious ones that have lived for so many years. One lady testified of how her father would hitch up the mules to the wagon and they would head to church and it wasn't the same church each Sunday because they had to have services in different churches in those days. People walked, rode horses and wagons and very few drove cars in those days. Our day is changed with the fastpaced lifestyle we live but it is the same Lord who still loves us.
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