21 Day of Seeking...

The Church of God of Prophecy (COGOP) has participated in 21 days of seeking God over the past several years - seven or more.  Waverly COGOP will join with the International COGOP in this intensive time of seeking God and the things of God.

After Jesus was baptized in water by John the Baptist, the Holy Spirit was sent to Jesus in the form of a dove and God spoke these words, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."  (Matthew 3:17)  The gospels of Matthew, Luke and Mark then record the account of Jesus going into the wilderness to fast forty days and nights.  Jesus the Son of God laid aside his divinity and went through a forty day period of fasting in his human body to seek His Father's will.  It was then that the devil was defeated as Jesus responded with truth to the devil's lying temptations.  The Captain of our Salvation gave us a prime example of overcoming the human fleshly desire of the temporal satisfaction of food and any other earthly desires in order to be an example of seeking God for His will in His ministry on the earth.  He also exemplified the efficacy of a godly fast for defeating temptation in our lives and for receiving empowerment for service to glorify God and serve in His kingdom.  (Luke 4:1-15; Matthew 3:13-4:11; Mark 1:1-15)

From the above passages we see Christ being an example in several areas of seeking God.

1. He was baptized in water fulfilling the righteousness of God.
2. He received His Father's approval after being baptized in water.
3. He was full of the Holy Spirit.
4. He was directed by and receptive to the Holy Spirit to fast in the wilderness.
5. He laid aside his divinity and fasted in his humanness as the Son of Man.
6. He overcame the devil's temptations in his weak body by the word of God and was ministered to by angels.
7. He came back from the wilderness temptations ministering in the power of the spirit.
8. He came back preaching with power the kingdom of God with repentance.

When we think of fasting, we should not think of it as something easy on the fleshly carnal man.  We should not think of it as giving us an advantage to control people or gain prominence.  We should enter fasting knowing there will be physical symptoms of headaches, muscle aches, appetite issues, and temptations but it is in fasting that we seek by the Lord's grace to come closer to the Father and His will in our lives.  It is in fasting that we seek God himself and the things of God.

Recently I have been reading a devotion, Authentic Fasting from James Macdonald.  I recommend this devotional to anyone who wants to learn more about fasting or to engage in fasting.  If the link does not take you directly to the devotional reading plan link, go to You Version Bible and type in fasting in the search box at the top.

UPDATE ON UGANDA, AFRICA MISSION TRIP

We continue to plan and prepare for our mission journey to be in and participate in the Uganda, Africa COGOP National Convention.*  Our flight is scheduled to leave Nashville on January 18th and to return on January 30th.  The convention there is 22nd-26th.  I am scheduled to speak twice and Karen and Sarah will serve as needed.

Karen and Sarah continues to make some craft items (scarves, hats) for sale (10-12 dollars each).  Karen will take a few more orders for scarves and baked items.  We hope to have a bake sale somewhere on a Saturday before we leave.  We will announce it should it materialize.

We have now taken all shot vaccinations, oral vaccinations and received medication for malaria to take.  All our visas, flight reservations and time of arrival to meet Overseer Netezimana James are finalized.  We continue to get items ready to pack for the journey.  THIS IS A NEED IN UGANDA.  IF ANYONE HAS A USED LAPTOB NOT IN USE THAT IS IS FAIR TO GOOD SHAPE AND WOULD DONATE IT, WE WILL DELIVER IT.

We have now received a total of $1993.12 in offerings and donations and raised $718.00 in craft and bake sales.  The first $1000.00 will go to Uganda as a offering for their ministry there.  We are thankful for all offerings and donations.  A SPECIAL THANK YOU to the folks in TN COGOP Presbytery Bishop Gary Riley's area (my home and ministry area) who gave $371.12 in offering this past Sunday evening.  If anyone desires to give and be a part of this ministry send it to Church of God of Prophecy, 807 Powers Blvd. Waverly, TN 37185 or Milton and Karen Gordon 1117 Jason Circle, Ashland City, TN 37015.  Earmark your donation as offering for Uganda or for our trip expense.  For income tax purposes make your donation to the Church of God of Prophecy.

Most of all, your prayer support and covering is needed.

You can read more detail about the trip in my first post here and subsequent posts.

UPDATE ON UGANGA, AFRICA MISSION TRIP

We continue to plan and prepare for our mission journey to be in and participate in the Uganda, Africa COGOP National Convention.*  Karen is also continuing to bake items for sale to help with our trip and for an offering for the ministry in Uganda.  She is also making crochet scarfs to keep warm for $10-12 each.  Now is a good time to order scarfs for the cold days ahead.  You can order other baked items as well (send FB message).  We have now received $1622.00 (part given for Karen and I and part given for Sarah) in donations and have raised about $465.00 in profits from bake and craft sales.  We are thankful for any donations and are keeping a close record.  The first $1000.00 is ready to be given as an offering to the ministry of the Church of God of Prophecy in Uganda.  

The date for departure is planned for January 18th.  The National Convention is scheduled for January 22-26.  We will be in flight 2.3 days total for the round trip.  We will arrive late night January 19th.  Overseer, Ntezimana James has advised that we arrive a day or two early to rest before the convention and to rest a day or two after the convention before we board on January 28th to return on January 29th. 

We are continuing to get the needed items together for the flight and stay in Uganda.  Here is a brief list of items we have completed or need to complete for the journey to Uganda....

1.  Shots for hepatitis A and B (Milton had first round, Karen took First round 12/10/13 - 2nd 01/10/14, Milton took Hep. B on 12/14)

2.  Shots for Yellow Fever (done for all three - 10 year duration)

3.  Oral typhoid vaccination taken for all three (5 year duration)
4.  Malaria medication (prescribed, filled and ready to start 2 days before departure)
5.  Application for Visas finalized, received and ready for trip.
6.  Flight plan, schedule and tickets (completed 12/09/13 on Delta airways), travel meals to and from, other misc. expense. 
7.  Luggage (purchased 12/10/13 at a great price), clothing and other items for trip and stay of 8-9 days
8.  Continuing prayer for the Uganda COGOP National Convention.

Those who wish to donate (any amount is appreciated) can send it to Church of God of Prophecy, 807 Powers Blvd, Waverly, TN 37185 or 1117 Jason Circle, Ashland City, TN 37015.  Earmark it for either the trip or the offering to Uganda, Africa COGOP.  We will have records of all donations and funds raised for the mission trip.  We already have a minimum of $1000.00 offering for the ministry in Uganda. 

Most of all, your prayer support and covering is needed above all else.

*You can read more detail about the trip in a previous post on this BLOG site click this link  Journey To Africa.  http://eagle1saints.blogspot.com/2013/11/journey-to-africa.htmlv 

UPDATE ON UGANGA, AFRICA MISSION TRIP

We continue to plan and prepare for our journey to be in and participate in the Uganda, Africa COGOP National Convention.*  Karen is also continuing to bake items for sale to help with our trip and for an offering for the ministry in Uganda.  She is also making crochet scarfs to keep warm for $10-12 each.  She is full right now on scarf orders but can take more orders now to be completed after Christmas. This is a good time to order homemade coconut cakes for Christmas or scarfs for the cold days ahead.  You can order other baked items as well (send FB message).  We have received $900.00 (part for Karen and I and part for Sarah) in donations and have raised about $365.00 in profits from bake and scarf sales.

The date for departure is planned for January 18th.  The National Convention is scheduled for January 22-26.  We will be in flight 2.3 days total for the round trip.  We will arrive late night January 19th.  Overseer, Ntezimana James has advised that we arrive a day or two early to rest before the convention and to rest a day or two after the convention before we board on January 28th to return on January 29th. 

We are continuing to get the needed items together for the flight and stay in Uganda.  Here is a brief list of items we have completed or need to complete for the journey to Uganda....

1.  Shots for hepatitis A and B (Milton had first round, Karen took First round 12/10/13, Milton will take Hep. B tomorrow 12/14)
2.  Shots for Yellow Fever (done for all three)
3.  Malaria medication (prescribed, filled and ready to start our first day)
4.  Application for Visas (mailed12/05/05 with yellow fever documentation and other items of identity)
5.  Flight plan, schedule and tickets (completed 12/09/13 on Delta airways), travel meals to and from, other misc. expense. 
6.  Luggage (purchased 12/10/13 at a great price), clothing and other items for trip and stay of 8-9 days
7.  Continuing prayer for the Uganda COGOP National Convention.

Those who wish to donate (any amount is appreciated) can send it to Church of God of Prophecy, P. O. Box 2319, Hendersonville, TN 37077 or 807 Powers Blvd, Waverly, TN 37185 or 1117 Jason Circle, Ashland City, TN 37015.  Earmark it for either the trip or the offering to Uganda, Africa COGOP.  We will have records of all donations and funds raised for the mission trip.  We plan to bring a good offering for the ministry in Uganda. 

Most of all, your prayer support and covering is needed above all else.

*You can read more detail about the trip in a previous post on this BLOG site click this link Journey To Africa. 

Christmas Banquet and Guest Speaker

This Sunday the members and friends of the Waverly CGP are invited to a Christmas service and banquet with guest speaker Jason Carney.  Jason Carney and his wife, Lindsey and their three children will be our special guests.  Jason recently served as Youth Pastor, of Friendship Freewill Baptist Church, Bear Wallow Road, Ashland City, TN.  He and Lindsey have one biological young daughter and two adopted young sons from Russia.  We look forward to their visit and Jason's ministry.

Pastors Karen and Milton Gordon will provide the banquet meal as a Christmas gift to the members and friends of the Waverly church.  Service is scheduled to begin at 10:30 and there will be no Sunday School.  The banquet meal will be served immediately after the service.  All are welcome.  The following is the menu furnished by pastors.  We ask those who will to bring a drink, coke, tea, juice.  Coffee will be furnished.

Turkey, Dressing, Cranberry Sauce

Baked, Smoked Ham

Mashed Potatoes, Gravy

Green Beans

Cream Corn Home Style

Slaw

Vegetable Tray and Dip

Fruit Tray

Coconut Cream Cake

German Chocolate Cake

Pumpkin Pie

Cheese Cake

UPDATE ON UGANDA MISSION TRIP

We continue to plan and prepare for our journey to be in and participate in the Uganda, Africa COGOP National Convention.*  Karen is also continuing to bake items for sale to help with our trip and for an offering for the ministry in Uganda.  She is also making crochet scarfs to keep warm for $10-12 each.  She is full right now on scarf orders but can take more after next week. This is a good time to order homemade coconut cakes for Christmas or scarfs for the cold days ahead.  You can order other baked items as well (send FB message).  We have received $900.00 (part for Karen and I and part for Sarah) in donations and have raised about $285.00 in profits from bake and scarf sales.

The date for departure is planned for January 18th.  The National Convention is scheduled for January 22-26.  We will be in flight 2.3 days total for the round trip.  We will arrive late night January 19th.  Overseer, Ntezimana James has advised that we arrive a day or two early to rest before the convention and to rest a day or two after the convention before we board on January 28th to return on January 29th. 

We are continuing to get the needed items together for the flight and stay in Uganda.  Here is a brief list of items we have completed or need to complete for the journey to Uganda....

1.  Shots for hepatitis A and B (Milton had first round, Karen took First round today 12/10/13)
2.  Shots for Yellow Fever (done for all three)
3.  Malaria medication (to be prescribed in the next few weeks)
4.  Application for Visas (mailed12/05/05 with yellow fever documentation and other items of identity)
5.  Flight plan, schedule and tickets (completed 12/09/13 on Delta airways), travel meals to and from, other misc. expense. 
6.  Luggage (purchased 12/10/13 at a great price), clothing and other items for trip and stay of 7-8 days
7.  Continuing prayer for the Uganda COGOP National Convention.

Those who wish to donate (any amount is appreciated) can send it to Church of God of Prophecy, P. O. Box 2319, Hendersonville, TN 37077 or 807 Powers Blvd, Waverly, TN 37185 or 1117 Jason Circle, Ashland City, TN 37015.  Earmark it for either the trip or the offering to Uganda, Africa COGOP.  We will have records of all donations and funds raised for the mission trip.  We plan to bring a good offering for the ministry in Uganda. 

Most of all, your prayer support and covering is needed above all else.

*You can read more detail about the trip in a previous post on this BLOG site.  Click here.

Update On Uganda, Africa Mission Trip

We continue to plan and prepare for our journey to be in and participate in the Uganda, Africa COGOP National Convention.*  Karen is also continuing to bake items for sale to help with our trip and for an offering for the ministry in Uganda.  She is also making crochet scarfs to keep warm for $10-12 each.  This is a good time to order homemade coconut cakes for Christmas or scarfs for the cold days ahead.  You can order other baked items as well (send FB message).  We have realized approximately $800.00 in donations and have raised about $225.00 in profits from bake and scarf sales.

The date for departure is planned for January 18th.  The National Convention is scheduled for January 22-26.  We will be in flight 2.5 days total for the round trip.  We will arrive late January 19th or early January 21st.  Overseer, Ntezimana James has advised that we arrive a day early to rest before the convention and to rest a day or two after the convention before we board on January 28th to return on January 29th.

We are continuing to get the needed items together for the flight and stay in Uganda.  Here is a brief list of items we have completed or need to complete for the journey to Uganda....

1.  Shots for hepatitis A and B (Milton had first round, Karen to take First round Next week)
2.  Shots for Yellow Fever (appointment scheduled for Wed., Dec. 4, 4 pm for consult and shots)
3.  Malaria medication (to be prescribed the week before we leave)
4.  Application for Visas (to be mailed with yellow fever documentation and other items of identity)
5.  Flight plan, schedule and tickets, travel meals to and from, other misc. expense
6.  Luggage, clothing and other items for trip and stay of 7-8 days
7.  Prayer for the Uganda COGOP National Convention.

Those who wish to donate (any amount is appreciated) can send it to Church of God of Prophecy, P. O. Box 2319, Hendersonville, TN 37077.  Earmark it for either the trip or the offering to Uganda, Africa COGOP.  We plan to bring a good offering for the ministry in Uganda.

Most of all, your prayer support and covering is needed above all else.

*You can read more detail about the trip in a previous post on this BLOG site.  Click here.