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.