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.