21 Days Of Prayer And Fasting

A time of intensive focus on seeking God will be started by many Christians throughout the world. Waverly CGP will be joining many in our organization who will participate. Our International Office and General Overseer, Bishop R. A. Howard, encourages this time of seeking the Lord. There are some helpful materials on our church Webb site.  Click >> COGOP 21 Days of Fasting and Prayer

Also our Tennessee Presiding Bishop has some helpful information on his site.
Click >> Fasting Suggestions

New Year

The new year will be here in four days from today (12/27/10). What we have done in the past is history. We cannot recall it, redo it or remake it. We can go forward and live each day with victory in our heearts and live by the grace of God and the power of the Holy Spirit.

May we seek to have "much of heaven in 2011." In looking at many of the gospel songs that are written and sung, we find many with words that speak of heaven. "No Tears in Heaven," "When We All Get To Heaven," are two of those songs. Jesus spoke of heaven. Paul wrote about heaven. The Bible tells us about heaven. The Crabbs sing the song "Don't You Want To Go," about going to heaven. Loretta Lynn sang the song "Everybody Wants To Go To Heaven, But Nobody Wants To Die." No doubt, there is pain and suffering in our mortal bodies but the child of God need not fear or dread death. Jesus has conquered death, hell and the grave. The child of God will not suffer the true pang of death. Jesus has delivered His own from the sting of death - sin. We will pass from this life to be with Him in pardise - heaven. Where-ever He is is heaven. YES, I WANNA GO!!!!!!!! DO YOU!!!!! THEN TURN TO HIM IF YOU HAVEN'T AND TRUST HIM!!!

Family Time

Waverly Church of God of Prophecy will not have services tomorrow Sunday, December 26. We will be enjoying family time during the Christmas season.

Christmas Meal and Basket for Families

Waverly CGP will feed 15 families this coming Saturday from 11 am to 1 pm and give them a Christmas basket with food and other household items.

We will offer prayer to each one.  May God help us to minister to people.

Sunday morning will be children's program and the Christmas message continued - Immaculate, Incarnate and Invincible.

We welcome you to our time to celebrate Christ's coming to this earth.

Give Thanks

This is a blessed season of the year when we consider how great our God is. Sometimes it seems so small to say thank you or to express enough thankfulness for such a great God and all He is and all he does for us. We are the "apple of His eye." Even though our thankfulness seems small in comparison to His greatness and love for us, He, nevertheless, simply asks for our thankfulness. He has asked us to have an attitude of thanksgiving in all conditions and situations.

In the early 90's Karen and I pastored a church in Northeastern Tennessee - Johnson City CGP. We were blessed to meet a lady there who was blind. We transported her to church several times while we were there. She was short in stature and enjoyed sharing her songs with us. We had a stool that she would stand at the pulpit where she could hold on and there she would bless us with her singing.

One Sunday as she was getting ready to sing, she shared something that has stayed with me ever since. She said, "You know I had someone tell me one time to be thankful for being blind." I told them, "Never would I be thankful to God for this blindness but I will be thankful in all conditions, sickness, blindness and any other thing that comes my way because my God is such an awesome God and is worthy of all thanksgiving." We took her back home that day and as she got out of the car we helped her to her door and she simply said, "Thank you," which was the most significant thank you that I will ever remember.

To say "thank you" recognizes someone for something they have contributed or blessed others with or to recognize their worth. That day I was greatly blessed by this small, blind lady, not by money or temporal goods but by something far greater - a grateful spirit that would not be denied her gift to minister and share her faith in God and I thanked God in my spirit for such an example of an attitude of gratitude.

Whatever your condition, whatever you may be going through, remember being thankful is an attitude of the heart not a matter of what you are going through in this world. May we remember to "be thankful."

Benevolence and Prayer Ministry

This coming Saturday, November 13 from 10 am to 1 pm the Benevolence Ministry will be giving away items at the church sanctuary located at 807 Powers Blvd. in Waverly, TN This will be based on a first come first served basis.

There are many items such as clothing, cleaning supplies, hygiene items, and many others too numerous to mention.

We will also be ministering to those who have prayer requests and will have a place in the Sanctuary to meet with those who desire prayer or have prayer requests. We will also share some literature with them and offer Bibles to those who do not have one.

We desire, not only to give people help for their physical needs, we desire to minister to their spiritual and emotional needs.

Update

TeamUP in Murfreesboro, TN was awesome the past four days.

Tomorrow we welcome Darlene Long and family to minister at Waverly, CGP. We expect a great time in the Lord. YOU ARE INVITED.

Update

GREAT SUNDAY: We thank the Lord for a great spirit of worship and fellowship this past Sunday.  We continue to seek the Lord for a burden for the lost and for laborers in the harvest.

COMMUNITY BENEVOLENCE:  Saturday, September 18th from 10 am to 1 pm the local church will be giving away items to needy families.  These items include clothes, hygiene packets, all type of kitchen cleaners, clothes washing cleaners and other miscellaneous items.  This will be on a first come, first receive basis.  Persons will have to be present to get the items.  No one will be allowed to take items for others.  Anyone needing transportation may call 931-622-9239.

Sanctuary Face Lift

The Sanctuary has been treated for mold damage this week and also being re-sprayed and re-painted.  We hope to be in the Sanctuary this coming Sunday (tomorrow).  However, the final coat of paint was to be added yesterday but the initial coat had not dried.  Painters were supposed to check on finishing today.

We will contact everyone in time for the place of tomorrow's service if the Sanctuary is not complete or if more time is needed for drying or airing out.

Three R's of Decision Making by John C. Maxwell

I have attended seminars and training sessions by Dr. Maxwell.  My life and ministry has been enriched by the principles that he has taught over the years.  Karen and I are now Grandparents.  We appreciate the fact that Dr. Maxwell puts his family first in his work and in his teaching.

Read and practice the Three R's of Decision Making.

INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLY

The International Assembly for 2010 of the Church of God of Prophecy is now history.  Many have commented that it was the most spiritual and Holy Spirit led of all Assemblies ever.  That could be challenged, perhaps, by some who attended some Assemblies in the distant past but I would agree that it was the best one I have attended in many years.  Surely, we believe that God is moving his kingdom and church forward in these last days and we believe there will be dynamic growth throughout the CGP.

We continue to seek the Lord for God's presence and favor in the ministries of the Waverly CGP and pray that God will empower and anoint each one as we seek HIM.

We look forward to continuing with our work there and pursuing the Holy Spirit to lead us on in the word of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and His harvest.  We desire to be more like Him every day of our lives.

MAY HE BE GLORIFIED!

Great Time Sunday

We enjoyed visiting several of the members this past weekend.  The Stephenson Family opened their cabin for us to stay this weekend while we were there visiting.  The cabin is very comfortable and accommodating.  We visited Sister Novella Overbey and Sister Linda Dodson and family.  We also visited with David and Peggy Stephenson.  We enjoyed the time of being in the Waverly area and with the people there.

We are thankful for a new family who visted Waverly Church (Rocky and Virginia Hill and their little boy, Vincent) this past Sunday.  This was their first Sunday to attend since we have been Pastor.  Rocky assured us that they would be coming back.

This coming Sunday will be a covered dish meal and fellowship after the church service. We (Pastors Karen and Milton) will be leaving for the International Assembly in Greensboro, NC after the meal.  We plan to stop and stay with Milton's Mother in Crab Orchard, TN on Sunday night and then on to the Assembly on Monday.

To those who may read this BLOG, please continue to pray for the Waverly church that God will be glorified and souls will be added to His kingdom and church.  Also pray for Milton and I as we volunteer usher during the Assembly.

THANKING GOD

We thank the Lord for another great time of worshipping the Lord yesterday.  We celebrated our freedom as a nation to worship and serve our Creator.  We offered prayer for our nation, our leaders, our military and for all who serve.  We celebrated the most joyous Freedom that is in Christ Jesus our Savior and Lord. 

We also thank the Lord for the funds that  have been made available to replace and the roof on the sanctuary and to paint much of the inside of the building.

We believe God is helping us to get ready for a harvest at the Waverly Church of God of Prophecy.  We continue to seek him for those who need salvation and for leadership development.

Waverly COGOP Sanctuary

Updates to the Waverly COGOP sanctuary are in progress. The insurance adjuster has come and approved help for paying for a new roof for the building. Also the inner sanctuary is being estimated to be treated for moisture damage and painting. A technician tested the building and found that the sanctuary has a high level of humidity - especially in the ceiling area. A de-humidifier is to be purchased and installed.

We continue to seek the Lord for growth and outreach in the Waverly community and surrounding area.

Update - Revival, Youth Camps

OUTPOURING REVIVAL: We were blessed with the presence of the Lord in the revival with Sammy Smith. The messages were very uplifting and challenging. We thank the Drama Team from The Erin COGOP and for each visitor who came. We also thank the Stephenson family for their hospitality in opening their cabin for the Evangelist and Pastor during this revival. We thank the Lord for the fellowship during times of visits in homes that we were blessed to visit. We believe the revival was a great success and only God knows the total results.

YOUTH CAMP: I was blessed to assist in the Big Shot camp a couple weeks ago. Karen and I were blessed to assist in Junior camp this past week. We thank the Lord for Church Youth Camp at Camp Hickory Hills in Dickson, TN. Karen and I were blessed greatly as youth when we attended Youth Camp. I rededicated my life to the Lord in Senior camp in 1968. I attended Youth Camp as a Junior camper in the 1950's and attended several years after that. I also began working in Youth Camp in the early 1970's before the present camp was built. Karen and I have worked a total of over 50 Youth Camps over the years. I attended International Youth Camp in 1996. Karen attended International Youth Camp in 1997. We love children and youth. All four of our children have attended Youth Camps as well.

OUTPOURING

OUTPOURING

A time of Outpouring at Waverly Church of God of Prophecy is scheduled with

Speaker Sammy Smith of Radford, Virginia.

Brother Sammy has pastored and evangelized in Tennessee, Virginia and Kentucky.

DATES and TIMES: Friday June 18, 7 pm, Saturday June 19, 7 pm, Sunday June 20, 11 am and 6 pm.

Special Singing and Music by Billy Buchanan, Former Pastor of Waverly CGP

Erin Church of God of Prophecy Drama Team will be ministering in the Saturday evening service.

Update

We continue to thank the Lord for Him, His mercy, grace, peace and provision. People are still putting their lives back together after the most devastating flood in TN in decades (perhaps ever considering the damage and loss).

Waverly community was hit hard, especially in main parts of town. The Waverly elementary school is closed until further notice. Homes have been flooded. Businesses have been flooded. Yet, people are moving forward with their lives. Volunteers are working together to help those in need.

The Waverly CGP was not damaged (that we know of) as of our last service this past Sunday. Members homes were not damaged and there was only minor damage to one members fencing where they keep their horses. The members and friends are praying for those who have suffered so much damage.

My daughter, Sarah, and her family have been given clothes, furniture, money and best of all love, care, prayer and support throughout this ordeal. All they need at this time, besides some things for setting up house, is to get into a house. They have signed a contract and are now waiting for the go ahead to move in.

God has been faithful through all this. As Job said, . . .the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD. Job 1:21 Jesus has gone to prepare a place for those who are ready to meet Him. Bless HIS HOLY NAME!

This past week has been a week of fast-paced activity. The TN flood has kept us very busy. My youngest daughter and family were flooded out of their house. Today was the first day that anyone could get to the place - walking through a foot or more of mud and sludge. We are just thankful that all of her family are okay and with us for the next couple weeks or so. People have been so caring in giving items of clothing, furniture, personal items, kitchen items, food and money. We thank each one.

We did not have church last Sunday because of the flood. As far as I know, Waverly was also flooded considerably. Humphreys County Schools have been closed all this past week. We are praying for the people of Waverly. All of our church people made it through the flood without any serious harm.

We look forward to services this coming Sunday.

We are thankful at Waverly COGOP to the Lord for the great outpouring of God's presence and manifestation in our service this past Sunday evening. The Burns COGOP RAD Drama Team performed two great dramas portraying our need to be real in our service to the Lord. One young man was in the altar seeking the Lord. God blessed tremendously!

This time of scheduled revival is over but God's presence, power and manifestations are never over. We continue to seek HIM by faith, believing for great things. As our State Overseer, EC McKinley said to me the other day at Men's Retreat, "God is up to something in Waverly." We trust our Savior and Lord. TO HIM BE GLORY BOTH NOW AND FOR EVER!

Easter Season Resurrection Revival Continues

Greetings! What a great day in the Lord!

Waverly Church of God of Prophecy was blessed to have the men residents from the Hope Counseling Center for yesterday's Sunday morning service. We thank the Lord for 65 in attendance. There were approximately 35 from the Hope Center and 30 Waverly folks along with some of their families and visitors.

A highlight of the morning service were the testimonies of Garrett (last name unknown) and Brian. Garrett spoke to us of his time in doing drugs over several years and then overdosing. He was pronounced dead at the emergency room with no pulse for several minutes. He shared of wandering around in a dark area with no one there and coming up to what he described as the gates of Hell. He testified that God brought him back from death and hell and gave him another chance. Garrett brought his mother and aunt to the stage. There was a time of hugging and congratulations as he told how Christ has changed him and he now wants to serve the Lord.

Brian (Peggy Stephenson's nephew, her sister's (Diane Gidcom) son testified of how the Lord brought him out of drugs and has given him another chance. He told of being involved in using meth and also making meth. He also told of how God has changed him since being at the Hope Counseling Center. He also brought his daughters and mother to the stage for a time hugging and congratulations. We also sang happy birthday to Brian and his mother who had or will have birthdays during this week of April.

The residents of the Hope Center go through Christian counseling and are required to follow a regiment while there. The residents attend churches who invite them and some of them share their testimony. The residents are encouraged to find a church to attend and minister in after they exit and/or leave the Hope Center. We were honored to have them visit and our people also prepared a meal for them and all our visitors.

It is my understanding, that the recovery rate for alcohol and drug residents over the whole US population is approximately 30% for all counseling centers. The Hope Center's recovery rate is 58%. The basic thrust of their program is Christ, the Bible and Church.

We thank the Lord for the opportunity to reach out in our community through the Hope Center ministry. David Stephenson connected with the Hope Center and invited them to attend. We thank the Lord for the our people who worked diligently to serve an awesome meal to this number of people.

God delivers! God heals! God saves! "Thanks be unto God who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ! To God be all the glory!

NOTE: Following are some pictures. . . .apologies for the blurring ones. My photography skills are lacking. The clear ones were taken by my son-in-law, David Parker.

Brother David Stephenson shares his heart and introduces the men who shared their testimony.
My son Jason, daughter Sarah and granddaughter Aviana.
Enjoying the meal and fellowship.
More who enjoyed the meal and fellowship.

Mothers who received a token of appreciation from Sister Peggy Stephenson.
More who enjoyed the food the and fellowship.
Garrett shares his heart and tells how God spared him and delivered him.
My son, Jason, ministering in song.
Sister Susie Hill. The washtub bass playing lady.

More who shared food and fellowhip.
Brian, his mother and daughters.
Son, Jason and grandson, Zaiden.
The congregation.
Starting young. . .
The Washtub Trio. Gene Hill, Susie Hill and some other guy.

Easter Resurrection Revival

Thank the Lord for Easter Sunday. We celebrated the resurrection of Christ with great joy and exuberance. We were glad to see Ronnie, Kathy and their two boys, Austin and Andrew.

We are thankful for a surprise visit from the Lillie Grooms family (her daughter-in-law Peggy, her granddaughter Kim and her two little ones and grandson Kevin and his little one). Sister Grooms was a tremendous blessing when we pastored Huntingdon CGP. We were also blessed by a visit from Charlie Berry and Lois Thomas the previous Sunday.

God's presence was especially close as we remembered the sacrifice of our Lord and his glorious resurrection. We too look forward to that day of resurrection and rapture.

Thank God for the promise. . . .Who (Jesus) shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself. Phil 3:20-21 (KJV).

Easter Resurrection Revival Continues. . . Prayers Going up! HALLELUJAH!

Next Sunday (April 11), in morning service, the Waverly CGP is looking forward to and honored to receive 25 residents of the Hope Counseling Center and their families. Our folks will be serving lunch to these guests and others that will be coming.

Next Sunday (April 11), in the evening service at 5 pm, the Waverly CGP is looking forward to and honored to receive the ministry of the Portland CGP Youth Drama Team and guest minister John Cope.

Resurrection Revival

We thank the Lord for a great time of worship and ministry last and Sunday. We were surprised by a visit from Charles Berry and Lois Thomas - our friends from Camden, TN. Sunday evening with Pastor Terry Bear and the Burns (RAD) CGP Drama Team was very uplifting. Their two dramas were on target and presented the gospel in live visual performance. God blessed in a great way.

Tomorrow is Easter and we look forward to another great day of celebration as we remember the death, burial and resurrection of our Lord. He is the first fruits of resurrection and we will follow in His likeness as we are led on by the power of the Holy Spirit and the Word of the Lord.

We have awesome promises in the Word of the Lord. Here is a passage that tells us one of the most glorious promises. Notice what the Apostle writes about our immortal bodies. Won't that be AWESOME??!!!!!

20 For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: 21 Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself. Phil 3:20-21 (KJV)

Easter Resurrection Revival

Thank the Lord for two great revival meetings yesterday. Chris Bohanon shared two very timely and challenging messages. We appreciate visitors from several local churches and the singing of Carolyn McCutcheon, her daughter and granddaughter and also the singing of Angie Eichstaedt. The presence of the Lord was very evident and powerful.

Next Sunday's revival meeting guests are Bishop Eugene Weakley for both services and Burns COGOP RAD Drama team.

Resurrection Revival

RESURRECTION REVIVAL
(Easter Season: Sunday Revival)

Waverly Church of God of Prophecy
807 Powers Blvd.
Waverly, TN

Proclaiming the Revolutionary Power of the Cross of Christ
Proclaiming the Power of the Resurrection of Christ
Proclaiming the Power of the Glorious Return of Christ

Sunday, March 21st, 11 am & 5 pm
Guest Minister: Chris Bohannon (both services)
Special Singing: Carolyn McCutchen Singers

Sunday March 28, 11 am & 5 pm
Guest Minister: Bishop Eugene Weakley (both services)

Guest Drama Team: RAD Drama Team, Burns COGOP

Sunday April 11, 11 am & 5 pm
Guest Minister 11 am: TBA
Guests: Todd Turpin and Portland COGOP Youth Drama Team (5 pm)
John Cope, Speaker

Sunday April 18, 11 am & 5 pm
Guest Minister(s): TBA


“And when they had prayed. . . . . Acts 4:31a

Be Still and Know. . . .

There is much noise in this world today. Television, radio, computers, cell phones, automobiles, airplanes, and other technological things of our day create noise and activity. Is it any wonder that we do not hear from God as we should? No, we cannot go back to the middle ages or even the 1800's but we can find that place and time with God to be still and silent and wait to hear His voice and fellowship with Him.

In a recent Bible College course, one of the professors (who is also a pastor) stated that one of the greatest needs for ministers today is to get alone with God and to be still and silent before God - not just a few minutes but for long quality times. This spoke to my heart and I have repented and have been seeking those times with the Creator.

My mind goes back to my early days as a Christian. I was in my late teens (18-19) and had been renewed with the Lord in youth camp after being away from him for several years. I was working in a printing shop in West Nashville, TN. There is much noise and activity in a print shop. Besides that, most of the men and women who worked there were not Christians and there was smutty talk and filthy joking. I had made my commitment to the Lord and was following Him daily but temptations were crowding in on me heavily. The men and women there could not accept that I, who used to be involved in their frivolity, was now transformed. I felt that I must find the time to be alone with God during the day. I only had 30 minutes for lunch. I begin to seek for that place to be alone with God.

Out behind this large printing company was a very small wooden structure. I noticed it one day when I was eating my lunch outside. It was about 50 feet from the back door and close to a railroad track. There was little to no traffic and the tracks were only for unloading the train cars. I went over to this very small structure and the door was ajar. I opened it and there was nothing in this structure of about 4 by 4 feet. The floor was dirt and there was no windows. I opened the door wide enough to see that the area was clear of any creatures. I went in and closed the door behind me. There in a little wooden structure, I found my place and time during the day to be alone, still and silent with my Creator. Many days I went to that place. Sometimes it was for 10 minutes. Sometimes it was for almost 30 minutes. It was the place where God came to me, strengthened me and spoke to me.

O yes, I found other places near my home but that is one place that will always be in my memory as the place where God sustained me, delivered me and simply loved me and fellowshipped with me during some of the most trying and tempting times of my Christian walk. May we find the time, the place and the determination to be alone, be still and silent before God.

The following link goes to a Youtube site that speaks more of this need in our lives. I borrowed it from a friend (Peggy Bell) who posted it on Facebook.

Click on the link below.

Clear The Stage

Blessings. . .

Blessings! What a great word to consider. Christians should be about blessings. There are enough negatives in this life, we need more positives - blessings. Jesus admonishes his disciples to have a spirit of compassion and blessing, not a spirit of cursing. Even when the world or those whom we reach out to do not accept our ministry we are to bless them.

What would happen if we blessed all those we know - even our enemies or those who despitefully use others. Yes, bless, bless, bless and look to God for all the rest. He will pour more into our lives than we could ever pour out as we bless, bless and bless some more. We are blessed to be a blessing. Our blessing should go upward as well. The Psalmist David declared, "Bless the Lord. . ."
As we bless Him with our lives and praises, he pours into us so that we can bless others. What an awesome, mighty God we serve.

Reader, I bless you today in Wonderful, Powerful, Glorious name of Jesus Christ!

Update -- Upcoming Events

Some time has past since my last post. Snows have come and gone and weather is seeming to moderate some. Karen and I continue to serve the church at Waverly and we are enjoying the work there. God is blessing us and we continue to seek his face and favor.

Below are upcoming local church and state events.

March 5-6 Youth Training Event at Camp Hickory Hills
Friday: 7:00 PM with Bishop Randall Howard, General Overseer, With Reception Following the Service

Easter Revolution Resurrection Revival at the Waverly Local Church of God of Prophecy.
This Revival will include Four Sundays - Two Before Easter Sunday and Two After Easter Sunday (March 21 & 28, 11 am and 5 pm and April 11 & 18, 11 am and 5 pm) Guest Ministers include, Chris Bohannan (March 21, both services), Bishop Eugene Weakley (March 28 both services), Todd Turpin and the Portland COGOP Youth Drama Team, John Cope, Speaker (April 11, 5 pm service). Other ministers will be announced as information becomes available.

State Men's Retreat: April 16-17 at Camp Hickory Hills, Dickson, TN, Go to the Tennessee State Web Site for more information or for application or call the State Office ((615) 824-3563).

State Ladies Retreat: April 30 - May 1 at Camp Hickory Hills, Dickson, TN, Go to the Tennessee State Web Site for more information or for application or call the State Office ((615) 824-3563).

Snow, Snow, Snow

On the NBC news tonight a report stated, "there was snow in 49 of the 50 states of the United States. Hawaii was the exception. Here in Middle Tennessee, more snow and cold weather has been our lot than in many years. The last large snow I remember her was in 1993 and it was somewhat larger than the one a couple weeks ago.

Our local assembly had to close for two Sunday's in January. That is a very unusual happening for any of our local churches. Being in a rural area contributed to the closing since there are hills and curves on the back and side roads where our people travel.

Weather predictions continue to show snow and cold weather in our future but as children of God we know that God has all things in the palm of His hand. We take courage and move forward in the power of God's command to reach out and make disciples of those who yet do not know our Savior and Lord.

The Waverly Church of God of Prophecy is becoming more focused and passionate about our Lord's passion - to seek treasures (lost ones) for Him to save and disciple. The Holy Spirit and the Bible is leading us onward and we are following.

Great Time In The Lord

We are thanking the Lord for a great time in our Sunday School and worship yesterday.

God blessed greatly.

We are also thankful for the Gene Hill Family who have been attending regularly and supporting the church for the past four months. He plays piano and they worship in special song. Their grandson Zachery also comes with them.

We are praying and thanking the Lord for His blessings and favor on the Waverly church. We do so much desire to see others come to know Jesus and join us on our journey to be with Him throughout eternity.

We are also thanking the Lord for $780.00 dollars that our small group totaled in giving to the Haiti relief effort.

Update

Karen and I have enjoyed the past couple weeks with the snow, cold weather and being together.

I enjoyed the Youth Harvest Training this past Thursday through Saturday. Karen went some in the evening.

Yesterday was a great day for worship. The presence of the Lord was great and the flow of the Spirit was awesome. We are thankful for the faithful ones that are coming.

We continue in the 21 day prayer and fasting intensive. We began on Jan. 4th so our time will continue through the 25th. Karen and I are doing the Daniel fast of eating no meat, no sweets (sugar) and no refined grain. We are following the Lord the best we can in this time of focusing on Him and seeking Him.

Death in Stephenson Family

Brenda, the youngest Sister of David, Leon, Linda and Glenda Stephenson, lost her husband yesterday to a long bout with cancer.

The family requests prayer for Brenda, the children and family and for safety on their five hour travel to the funeral in Arkansas.

Addendum: I failed to mention the other siblings. (Dewey, Francis and another brother in Florida)

David and Linda are members of the Waverly COGOP.