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.