I want to thank both our Dorton and Homestead churches for the wonderful revival we experienced in the month of October. While the actual revival services were held at the Dorton Church building, we had all agreed that it would be a joint effort. In my opinion, a joint effort it was! I continue to receive positive comments about the revival, the fellowship, the evangelists, and the services in general. At least two people remarked that it was the greatest revival they had ever experienced. I have to say, I feel the same way. And this is coming from a preacher who has experienced many revivals as both a pastor and evangelist.
All three evangelists and the singers who kicked off the revival on Sunday evening, shared positive thoughts about the revival and the sweet spirit that they felt while visiting with us. In each case, I shared with them that this was not an isolated case, that every gathering we have of our congregations are sweet times of fellowship. And that the love they felt extended to them, during their visit, was definitely not the exception, but the norm.
So, I offer you a great big thank you, Dorton and Homestead Churches, for once again showing the love. My prayer is that we continue to be as sweet and loving as we are now. This speaks well of our churches! And it shows “God in Us!!!”
I also want to thank both churches for the wonderful outpouring of love and support for our campaign to provide relief supplies to the hurricane-ravaged areas of East Tennessee and Western North Carolina. I was pleasantly surprised at the amount given. All I can say is “wow!” You once again showed your love and concern for your extended neighbors. At this point, my thinking is that all we can do is send up some serious prayers for all the folks in these areas who have suffered loss from the hurricane. At some point, when we are made aware that it is needed, we may do another drive to provide supplies.
Finally, I also want to thank you all for the wonderful outpouring of love for Mrs. Preacher and me during the month of October. Many churches have a Pastor Appreciation SUNDAY during this month. Your dear ones provided a Pastor Appreciation MONTH. And what a month it was! Each Sunday during the month of October, you surprised us with various activities to celebrate our ministry with you. The cards, the gifts, the fellowships, and every act of love and kindness to us is very deeply appreciated! And we are reminded of just how blessed we are to be given the opportunity to pastor these wonderful churches! A heartfelt THANK YOU to one and ALL!
Thanksgiving is coming up the 28th of this month. Once again, let’s make a concerted effort to always, every day, be thankful for all the blessings God bestows upon us! As the good book says, “in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” I Thessalonians 5:18